Nikitha Karkala

ORCID: 0009-0002-2159-7291
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Research Areas
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
  • Antibiotic Use and Resistance
  • Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
  • Nosocomial Infections in ICU
  • Heart Failure Treatment and Management
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Microscopic Colitis
  • Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
  • Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects
  • Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
  • Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Diverticular Disease and Complications
  • Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
  • Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

North Shore University Hospital
2023-2025

Northwell Health
2025

Huntington Hospital
2025

Long Island Jewish Medical Center
2023

Stony Brook University Hospital
2019-2020

Stony Brook University
2020

The ulnar nerve is the second most commonly entrapped after median nerve. Although clinical evaluation and electrodiagnostic studies remain widely used for of neuropathy, advancements in imaging have led to increased utilization these newer / better techniques overall management neuropathy. Specifically, high-resolution ultrasonography peripheral nerves as well MRI has become quite useful evaluating order guide treatment. caliber fascicular pattern identified normal are important...

10.1177/19714009231166087 article EN The Neuroradiology Journal 2023-03-24

Abstract Background Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated (VAP) can be serious complications of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). Co-infections may worsen outcomes prolong hospitalization. This risk exacerbated by systemic corticosteroids (steroids) other adjunctive therapies. Methods We reviewed the records all adults admitted to Stony Brook University Hospital, NY, from 3/1 4/15, 2020 with severe COVID-19 pneumonia, requiring high-flow O2 (non-rebreather mask, Venturi...

10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.577 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2020-10-01

INTRODUCTION: Primary Cesarean sections (CD) pose greater risks of mortality and morbidity than vaginal delivery for nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex (NTSV) women. There is 15 fold variation in NTSV cesareans US hospitals, suggesting an opportunity change at the institutional level. In January 2016, Stony Brook started a QI initiative (QI-i) to lower rate CD via grand rounds education identifying active labor as 6 cm dilation, encouraging optimal patient positioning promote progress...

10.1097/01.aog.0000559103.21293.83 article EN Obstetrics and Gynecology 2019-05-01

Introduction: The value of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in hospitalized patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is unclear. Hypothesis: Elevated NT-proBNP associated worse prognosis COVID-19 regardless history HF. Methods: We evaluated the in-hospital course 469 adults admitted to Stony Brook University Hospital, NY, from March 1 April 15, 2020 pneumonia (need for high-flow O 2 ). excluded who required mechanical ventilation (MV) or died within 24h...

10.1161/circ.142.suppl_3.14697 article EN Circulation 2020-11-17

Abstract Background Systemic corticosteroids (steroids) have been empirically used in acute respiratory distress syndrome, an entity also present coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). Early steroids administration could accelerate resolution of symptoms and reduce intensive care unit (ICU) stay these patients, but practice varies widely as evidence is scant. Methods We reviewed the records 498 adults admitted to Stony Brook University Hospital, NY, from 3/1 4/15, 2020 with COVID-19 requiring...

10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.386 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2020-10-01

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome is associated with need for intensive care (IC), mechanical ventilation (MV), and prolonged recovery. These patients are thus predisposed blood stream infections which can worsen outcomes. This risk may be aggravated by adjunctive therapies. Methods We reviewed the medical records of all adults admitted Stony Brook University Hospital, NY, from March 1 April 15, 2020 severe COVID-19 pneumonia...

10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.363 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2020-10-01

Introduction: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) 2, is a co-receptor for the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into target cells. The impact ACE inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) on outcomes in patients with coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) under investigation. Hypothesis: ACEIs/ARBs are associated worse hospitalized COVID-19. Methods: We evaluated in-hospital course 469 adults admitted to Stony Brook University Hospital, NY, from March 1 April 15, 2020 severe COVID-19...

10.1161/circ.142.suppl_3.15514 article EN Circulation 2020-11-17
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