A5076424447- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Parvovirus B19 Infection Studies
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Organ and Tissue Transplantation Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Social Media in Health Education
- Neurological Complications and Syndromes
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
Medical University of South Carolina
2023-2025
Boston Children's Hospital
2024
Albany Medical Center Hospital
2024
International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
2024
IFC Research (United Kingdom)
2024
Brigham and Women's Hospital
2021-2023
Harvard University
2022-2023
Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center
2021-2023
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
2021-2023
Massachusetts General Hospital
2022
Antifungal prophylaxis (AFP) is recommended for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients receiving the combination of venetoclax (VEN) and a hypomethylating agent (HMA), but benefit this practice unclear. We identified 131 with newly diagnosed AML who received frontline VEN/HMA evaluated use AFP its association invasive fungal infections (IFIs) outcomes. Seventeen percent our at any time. Overall incidence IFI ('possible,' 'probable,' or 'proven' infection, as defined by European Mycoses Study...
Abstract Background Babesiosis poses significant risks of adverse outcomes in individuals with immunocompromising conditions (IC) and asplenia/hyposplenia (AH). This study compares clinical between these vulnerable groups immunocompetent patients. Methods A multicenter retrospective cohort included adult patients laboratory-confirmed babesiosis from 2009 to 2023. Complications, management, were compared IC/AH (ICAH) without ICAH (immune intact cohort). Results Of 225 (mean age 66 years, 36%...
Background and aim: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) remains a critical post-transplant opportunistic infection despite significant advancements in monitoring therapy. The impact of African-American (AA) race on CMV risk outcomes has been insufficiently studied. This study aimed to determine secular trends the incidence D+/R− mismatching evaluate their association with AA clinical outcomes. Methods: single-center longitudinal cohort involved adult kidney recipients transplanted between...
Abstract The number of transplant infectious disease (TID) fellowship programs has expanded rapidly in the past 5 years, with creation many new and expansion training tracks dedicated years as demand for TID physicians grows drastically. This editorial focuses on major factors complexities that should consider creation, well highlighting examples formative experiences, programmatic structure, fellow resources trainees can use to identify their desired career path TID. image
The field of transplant infectious diseases is rapidly evolving, presenting a challenge for clinical practice and trainee education. Here we describe the construction transplantid.net, free online library, crowdsourced continuously updated dual purpose point-of-care evidence-based management teaching.
COVID-19 and our armamentarium of strategies to combat it have evolved dramatically since the virus first emerged in late 2019. Vaccination remains primary strategy prevent severe illness, although protective effect can vary patients with hematologic malignancy. Strategies such as additional vaccine doses now bivalent boosters contribute increased immune response, especially face evolving viral variants. Because these new variants, no approved monoclonal antibodies are available for...
Gender inequity in academic medicine persists despite efforts to the contrary. Even with increasing representation of women physicians medicine, leadership positions and promotion tenure are still not representative. This study describes experiences at various stages their careers, uncovering current challenges potential areas for improvement toward gender equity.Three focus groups were conducted (n = 28) as part a national professional development conference: Growth, Resilience,...
Donor-derived infections in solid organ transplantation can be prevented by risk stratification of donors based on available information, and inquiries surrounding possible or diagnosed infection are common questions posed to transplant infectious disease subspecialists. This article outlines the five key steps addressing a donor call from team systematic approach, focusing recipient-specific factors, transmissibility treatment infections, likelihood patient's future offers mortality...
Creating protocols surrounding the guidance of prevention and treatment infections in transplantation is an integral part being a transplant infectious disease physician. This piece outlines key components for success developing protocol, with example protocol template available readers. Collaborating effectively within multi-disciplinary team to develop, implement, assess efficacy skill that enhances relationship our colleagues improves patient outcomes by standardizing care delivered.
Abstract A review of 28 patients who tested positive for both Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus immunoglobulin M at an academic medical center revealed that dual positivity is more common than previously reported. These cases require careful the history sometimes supplemental testing. This report highlights features with provides recommendations on interpretation results.
ObjectiveTo assess demographic characteristics and perceptions of female physicians in attendance at a medical conference for women with content focused on growth, resilience, inspiration, tenacity to better understand major barriers medicine face find solutions these barriers.Patients MethodsA Likert survey was administered attending the (September 20 22, 2018). The consisted data 4 dimensions that are conducive women's success academic medicine: equal access, work-life balance, freedom...
Abstract Among 495 patients who were immunocompromised and tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, polymerase chain reaction cycle thresholds remained <33 beyond 20 days more frequently in with hematologic malignancies, particularly those receiving B-cell–depleting or Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy, as compared solid organ malignancy (26% vs 5%).
Social media provides platforms for transplant infectious diseases (TIDs) clinicians to network, exchange ideas, and educate each other the broader public. A #TxIDChat on social platform X was conducted perceptions of in TID by account @TxID_Fellows. This article examines current usage clinicians, its role education, patient outreach, networking. Guidance is also provided trainees help navigate a public space at intersection professional platforms.
While access and outcomes disparities for African American (AA) kidney transplant recipients are documented, there limited studies assessing medication in transplantation. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) causes severe complications recipients, we aimed to understand differences CMV prophylaxis valganciclovir its impact on infection rates AA recipients.
Abstract Background Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease frequently encountered in the region of New England US, with increasing incidence and complications ranging from hemolysis to end-organ damage death. Immunocompromised (IC) patients impaired splenic function are at increased risk relapse. Methods This was multicenter, retrospective study cohort adult diagnosed babesiosis 03/2015 – 03/2023 two institutions. Patient demographics, diagnostic testing, treatment, outcomes were obtained...