A5103969948- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
- IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Cardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Amazonian Archaeology and Ethnohistory
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
University of California, San Diego
2022-2025
University of California, Riverside
2024
Mercer University
2020-2024
Augusta University
2024
Keck Hospital of USC
2021-2023
Creighton University
2023
Mercy Medical Center
2022
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2022
LAC+USC Medical Center
2021
University of Southern California
2019-2021
Introduction Targeted immunomodulators (eg, advanced therapies) effectively achieve symptomatic remission in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, ~25%–50% of IBD achieving an therapy may have continued endoscopically/radiologically active inflammation, and it is uncertain whether changing alternative therapies asymptomatic will reduce inflammation durable deep remission. Methods analysis The QUality Outcomes Treating to Target (QUOTIENT) study open-label, multicentre,...
Several inflammatory conditions of the bile ducts cause strictures that prevent drainage into gastrointestinal tract. Non-pharmacological treatments to re-establish flow include plastic or self-expanding metal stents (SEMs) are inserted in during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures. The focus this study was 3D print an anatomically accurate model extrahepatic (EHBDs) with tissue-like mechanical properties improve vitro testing stent prototypes. Following...
Inflammation of the bile ducts and surrounding tissues can impede flow from liver into intestines. If this occurs, a plastic or self-expanding metal (SEM) stent is placed to restore drainage. United States (US) Food Drug Administration (FDA)-approved biliary stents are less expensive than SEMs but have limited patency occlude if spanning duct juncture. Recently, we investigated effects variations post-processing autoclaving on commercially available stereolithography (SLA) resin in an effort...
Conservative management of acute Achilles tendon ruptures in a plantarflexed short leg cast or functional brace is viable alternative to surgery. The ideal plantarflexion angle allow the free ends oppose one another has not been clearly defined. purpose this cadaveric study was define where reliably another. Ten legs amputated at distal femur were obtained. A laceration made 4 cm above calcaneal insertion. joint-spanning external fixator placed across knee. With differing degrees knee...
Hospitalization is the primary driver of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-related healthcare costs and morbidity. Traditional prediction models have poor performance at identifying patients highest risk unplanned utilization. Identification who are high-need high-cost (HNHC) could reduce utilization costs.We conducted a retrospective cohort study in adult hospitalized with IBD using Nationwide Readmissions Database (model derivation 2013 Readmission validation 2017 Database). We built 2...
Duplex collecting system of the kidney is a common congenital anomaly urinary tract and less reported in adult population. Rarely, this can result ureterovesical junction compression. Herein, we present case compression occurring an patient with duplex describe surgical management.
Abstract Tsantsas , commonly referred to as “shrunken heads”, are unique and valuable antiquities that were produced by the Shuar, Achuar, Awajún/Aguaruna, Wampís/Huambisa, Candoshi-Shampra (SAAWC) peoples until mid twentieth century. Originally used with ceremonial purpose during important social group functions, tsantsas became monetarily keepsakes curios nineteenth century a result of Western/European cultural encroachment. Unmet demand resulted in production convincing forgeries created...
Diuretics, including furosemide, metolazone, and spironolactone, have historically been the mainstay of therapy for acute decompensated heart failure patients. The addition an aquaretic-like vasopressin antagonist may enhance diuresis further. However, clinical experience with this quadruple combination is lacking in setting. We present two hospitalized patients due to massive fluid overload treated a strategy triple diuretics conjunction aquaretic tolvaptan. first patient lost 72.1 lbs....
We present a case of confined duodenal ulcer perforation diagnosed on ultrasound. Locules gas were visible in the fissure for ligamentum teres along with small amount free fluid Morrison's pouch and thickening gall bladder wall. To our knowledge, "free" intraperitoneal to has not previously been reported as an ultrasound finding perforated ulcer.
Background: The Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) has been proposed as a diagnostic tool necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI). However, its utility remains underreported, particularly in patients with comorbid conditions. purpose of this study was to identify the test characteristics LRINEC various Patients and Methods: We conducted retrospective including suspected NSTI. Our were then relegated into subgroups; intravenous drug use (IVDU), end-stage liver...
Pedicle bone graft as primary procedure for treatment of scaphoid nonunion. use in delayed and nonunion fractures avascular necrosis fracture. The most common indications have been nonunion, lunatomalacia (Kienböck's disease), osteonecrosis the (Preiser's disease). Advantages over non vascularized established. provide improved blood flow, osteocyte preservation, accelerated healing rates. Local pedicle VBGs are commonly used methods. They technically less demanding than free associated with...
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) effects up to 30% of men and 15% women in North America. Untreated, OSA is associated with the development hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke. Treatment reduces these risks. The American Academy Sleep Medicine outlines first line treatment as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). However, many patients are unable tolerate CPAP. One newest therapies approved 2014 implantation a hypoglossal nerve...
Background: Hyperperfusion detected on arterial spin labeling (ASL) images acquired after stroke onset has been shown to correlate with subsequent hemorrhagic transformation (HT). Presence of hyperperfusion is typically by visual review cerebral blood flow (CBF). Such a subjective as it challenged inter-reader variability, noise, and lack standard threshold. We present in this study quantitative detection model that can provide an objective decision support for the interpretation ASL CBF...