Scholarly Works: Recent submissions
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A Retrospective Study: Tumor Recurrence and Overall Survival in HCC Patients Treated with Y-90 Therapy
(5/1/2023)Research Question: In patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), what is the tumor recurrence and overall survival in patients that were treated with Y-90 SIR-spheres® compared with Y-90 TheraSphere™ ... -
A Ten-Year Single Practice Experience Correlating Invasive Angiography with High Resolution Coronary CT Angiography Prior to and Following Implementation of CT-FFR
(5/1/2023)Research Question: What is the statistical angiographic correlation between invasive cardiac catheterization results and CT coronary angiographic results using the 512 slice scanners and for heart scans prior to and following ... -
Retinal Biomarkers in Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
(5/1/2023)Research Question: Are retinal biomarkers predictive of preclinical, prodromal, and clinical Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in patients 60 and older of different ethnicities in primary care settings in comparison to current ... -
The mechanisms behind the central RAS and secondary hypertension in chronic intermittent hypoxia
(5/1/2023)Research Question: This study further examines the emerging role of the central renin- angiotensin system (RAS), specifically the angiotensin type 1 (AT1a) receptor in the median preoptic nucleus (MnPO), in the development ... -
Graphene Quantum Dot Anticancer Drug Delivery
(5/1/2023)Research question: I have conducted research for the last four years to determine if nanomaterials can be used to increase the efficacy of a variety of common anticancer drugs and reduce their non-specific toxicity. My ... -
Lung cancer screening at an urban safety-net health system
(5/1/2023)The United States Preventative Task Force (USPTF) previously recommended lung cancer screening using LDCT annually for individuals aged 55 to 74 years who have a 30 pack-year history and are either current smokers or quit ... -
Assessing the Feasibility of a Preventive Foot Hygeine Kit for Diabetic Patients who Suffer from Homelessness
(5/1/2023)Research Question: In people experiencing homelessness and diabetes, what is the feasibility of introducing a preventive foot hygiene kit? -
A Comparative Analysis of 80 Femoral Neck Fractures in Young Adult Patients with Ipsilateral Neck-Shaft Fractures Treated at 26 North American Trauma Centers
(5/1/2023)Research Question: In patients less than 50 years old who were treated for a femoral neck fracture (FNF) at 1 of 26 Level-1 North American Trauma Centers, how do the patients, surgical factors, and subsequent outcomes of ... -
Does Pre-TAVR CT Imaging of the Tricuspid Annulus Correlate with Echocardiography?
(5/1/2023)Research Question: In a cohort of patients with varied degrees of tricuspid regurgitation as determined by transthoracic echocardiogram, how does the mid-systolic gated cardiac CT-derived tricuspid annular dimension compare ... -
Study Design: Prediction of Vascular Access Steal Syndrome, in Hemodialysis Patients, Using Digital Pressure Measurements
(5/1/2023)Research Question: In hemodialysis patients with arteriovenous fistula, can a digital pressure measurement done prior to fistula placement positively predict the development of vascular access steal syndrome after fistula ... -
Wound Care in the Austere Environment for Those Experiencing Homelessness
(5/1/2023)Research Question: In individuals experiencing homelessness in the austere environment, what resources are available for treatment of skin wounds tailored to the person with limited or no access to clean, running water? ... -
Sleep and Exercise Among Incarcerated Youth: Establishing a Generalized Approach to Improve Sleep Quality/Quantity for Adolescents in the Juvenile Justice System
(5/1/2023)Research Question: Does increased exercise result in improved sleep among incarcerated adolescents compared to those with minimal daily exercise? Background, Significance, Rationale: Justice-involved youth in the United ... -
Implementation of Debrief Protocol Following Acute Incidents in Emergency Medical Services
(5/1/2023)Research Question: The research question that will be addressed in this study is “In emergency medical service personnel, does having a standardized protocol for debrief following pediatric critical incidents help lower ... -
Longitudinal Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Depression
(5/1/2023)Research Question: This study aimed to address the question: did patients with a history of mood disorder experience a significant change in depression symptomology after the onset and during the COVID-19 pandemic? -
Splenomegaly as a Reliable Sign of Splenic Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Acute Pancreatitis
(5/1/2023)Research Question: In patients with acute pancreatitis who develop pancreatitis-induced splenic vein thrombosis (PISVT), is splenomegaly observed as a reliable sign? -
Evaluation of Hemiplegia Pre and Post-Surgical Intervention
(5/1/2023)Research Question: In children with hemiplegia following upper extremity surgical intervention do SHUEE scores improve significantly postoperatively? -
Characterization of Echocardiogram, Peritoneal Fluid, and Transjugular Liver Biopsies in Non-Cirrhotic Patients: Assessing Liver Dysfunction in the Setting of Heart Failure vs End-Stage Renal Disease
(5/1/2023)Purpose: Patients with heart failure (HF) may present with cardiogenic ascites in the absence of cirrhosis. Likewise, patients with end-stage renal disease (ERSD) on hemodialysis (HD) may develop nephrogenic ascites in the ... -
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic repair for Traumatic Aortic Aneurysms: 6-year Single Center Experience
(5/1/2023)Hypothesis: TEVAR can be performed safely and effectively without significant morbidity and mortality at a community-based level one trauma center. The purpose of this study is to evaluate perioperative outcomes of thoracic ... -
Attendance rates for integrated psychology services in primary care
(5/1/2023)Research Question: Does integrated and team-based care in patients referred for mental health services by their PCP, as compared to published patient samples, affect outcomes such as attendance and treatment initiation? -
Compassion in Medicine: Assessing Physician Compassion Satisfaction and Fatigue
(5/1/2023)Introduction: Compassion is the art of being able to act on empathy. Compassion plays a role in day-to-day medicine and serves as the root of interactions not only between providers and patients but also between colleagues ...