A5054304797- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Disaster Response and Management
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
- Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Community Development and Social Impact
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Breast Lesions and Carcinomas
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Web and Library Services
- Melanoma and MAPK Pathways
Fox Chase Cancer Center
2024
Amarillo College
2024
Texas Tech University
2024
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
2022-2023
Boston University
2023
Tufts University
2022
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
2017-2019
Georgetown University
2017-2018
Georgetown University Medical Center
2018
Texas A&M University System
2010-2016
IntroductionSinus infections, sore throats, and upper respiratory tract infections (URI) are common reasons patients seek medical care. Well-established treatment guidelines exist for prescribing antibiotics in these clinical scenarios, but not often followed.ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to determine practice patterns related sinusitis, URI, pharyngitis. The main hypothesis that attending physicians improve their adherence antibiotic with a learner present.MethodsA retrospective...
Abstract The specific aim of this research study was to gain knowledge regarding beliefs about aging, in order develop future, priority, educational, and aging-related opportunities Kansas. included six focus groups with a self-selected sample Kansans born during the years 1946–1964 (N = 39). main themes that surfaced following: health is fundamental, communities families provide assistance, personal experiences shape perceptions, American society creates expectations. Educational programs...
Abstract Background Combination immune checkpoint blockade targeting programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and cytotoxic T-lymphocyte associated 4 (CTLA-4) leads to high response rates improved survival in patients with advanced cutaneous melanoma (CM). Less is known about the efficacy of this combination acral lentiginous (ALM). Objectives To determine PD-1 CTLA-4 a diverse, real-world population ALM. Methods This multi-institutional retrospective study analysed histologically confirmed...
Abstract Background Open (OA), laparoscopic (LA), and percutaneous (PA) ablation are all approaches for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) utilized in the United States today. However, it remains unclear today which approach is (A) most effective, (B) cost‐efficient, (C) nationally practiced. Methods In‐hospital mortality cost were collected from National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database patients undergoing liver 2011 to 2018. Secondary outcomes included length of stay, disposition, perioperative...
Older Texans living in rural areas may face challenges accessing resources and services not felt by their urban counterparts, especially related to fall risk reduction. In a state the size of Texas, entities wishing serve these individuals encounter barriers due vast geography that must be covered reach communities. This paper explores novel partnership between university community organization work toward equity reduction education Texas. We apply Interactive Contextual Model...
Abstract Falls among older adults is a public health issue affecting one-fourth of aged 65 and annually leading cause unintentional injury death. Nearly 22% Texans live in one the 199 rural counties, many without easy healthcare access. Texas has 71 counties with no hospital access, only 83 have hospitals that provide 24/7 emergency care services. In response to these challenges, University North Health Science Center Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) partnered A&M Agrilife...