2024
Persistent and multiclonal malaria parasite dynamics despite extended artemether-lumefantrine treatment in children
Goodwin J, Kajubi R, Wang K, Li F, Wade M, Orukan F, Huang L, Whalen M, Aweeka F, Mwebaza N, Parikh S. Persistent and multiclonal malaria parasite dynamics despite extended artemether-lumefantrine treatment in children. Nature Communications 2024, 15: 3817. PMID: 38714692, PMCID: PMC11076639, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48210-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDay 7 lumefantrine concentrationsArtemether-lumefantrine treatmentRing-stage parasitesEarly post-treatmentEarly post-treatment periodArtemether-lumefantrineArtemisinin resistanceDay regimenMulticlonal infectionsEfficacious therapyFollow-upRandomized trialsPersistent clonesTransmission settingsEffective treatmentPost-treatment periodRegimensAntimalarial studiesStandard diagnosticsStandard 3DaysPost-treatmentChildrenTreatmentTherapy
2022
The Impact of Extended Treatment With Artemether-lumefantrine on Antimalarial Exposure and Reinfection Risks in Ugandan Children With Uncomplicated Malaria: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Whalen ME, Kajubi R, Goodwin J, Orukan F, Colt M, Huang L, Richards K, Wang K, Li F, Mwebaza N, Aweeka FT, Parikh S. The Impact of Extended Treatment With Artemether-lumefantrine on Antimalarial Exposure and Reinfection Risks in Ugandan Children With Uncomplicated Malaria: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2022, 76: 443-452. PMID: 36130191, PMCID: PMC9907485, DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciac783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsArtemether-lumefantrineReinfection riskArtemisinin-based combination therapyDay 7 levelsOverall drug exposureHigh transmission settingsYoung childrenAntimalarial exposureUncomplicated malariaExtended regimenRecurrent parasitemiaControlled TrialsPrimary outcomeCombination therapyKaplan-MeierDrug exposureTotal episodesUgandan childrenArtemisinin resistanceLumefantrine concentrationsPharmacodynamic studiesHigh riskPharmacokinetic parametersRecurrence riskDay 7
2019
Comparison on simultaneous capillary and venous parasite density and genotyping results from children and adults with uncomplicated malaria: a prospective observational study in Uganda
Lehane A, Were M, Wade M, Hamadu M, Cahill M, Kiconco S, Kajubi R, Aweeka F, Mwebaza N, Li F, Parikh S. Comparison on simultaneous capillary and venous parasite density and genotyping results from children and adults with uncomplicated malaria: a prospective observational study in Uganda. BMC Infectious Diseases 2019, 19: 559. PMID: 31242863, PMCID: PMC6595677, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-019-4174-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAIDS-Related Opportunistic InfectionsAnimalsAntimalarialsArtemether, Lumefantrine Drug CombinationCapillariesChildChild, PreschoolDrug MonitoringFemaleGenotypeGenotyping TechniquesHIVHIV InfectionsHumansInfantMalaria, FalciparumMaleMiddle AgedParasite LoadParasitemiaPlasmodium falciparumUgandaVeinsYoung AdultConceptsTime of presentationVenous blood smearsProspective observational studyParasite densityVenous compartmentBlood smearsVenous samplesObservational studyMSP-2Uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malariaTrial registrationThe trialPlasmodium falciparum malariaResultsTwo hundred twentyMalaria parasite densityClinical research settingResearch settingsUncomplicated malariaArtemether-lumefantrineFalciparum malariaParasite genotypingBland-Altman analysisHundred twentyMalaria diagnosisNew infectionsGold standard method
2018
Physical activity barriers, preferences, and beliefs in childhood cancer patients
Ross WL, Le A, Zheng DJ, Mitchell HR, Rotatori J, Li F, Fahey JT, Ness KK, Kadan-Lottick NS. Physical activity barriers, preferences, and beliefs in childhood cancer patients. Supportive Care In Cancer 2018, 26: 2177-2184. PMID: 29383508, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-4041-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChildhood cancer patientsCancer patientsTherapy patientsActivity barriersPhysical complaintsPediatric hematology-oncology clinicLow physical activity levelsOff-therapy patientsCancer diagnosisMethodsCross-sectional studyHematology-oncology clinicLong-term complicationsBenefits of exerciseDifferent patient subgroupsPhysical activity levelsPhysical activity barriersLeukemia/lymphomaTherapy statusPatient subgroupsExercise barriersPatientsVs. 12TherapyActivity levelsMost respondents
2017
The impact of capnography monitoring among children and adolescents in the postanesthesia care unit: a randomized controlled trial
Langhan ML, Li F, Lichtor JL. The impact of capnography monitoring among children and adolescents in the postanesthesia care unit: a randomized controlled trial. Pediatric Anesthesia 2017, 27: 385-393. PMID: 28177565, DOI: 10.1111/pan.13077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostanesthesia care unitPulse oximetryRespiratory depressionAdverse eventsCare unitRespiratory eventsControl groupPediatric postanesthesia care unitAddition of capnographyRates of hypoxemiaAdverse respiratory eventsStaff interventionsPACU staffOxygen desaturationCapnography monitoringElective surgerySupplemental oxygenGeneral anesthesiaHealthy childrenIntervention groupPatient interventionsAbsence of interventionCapnography monitorStandard monitoringVital signs
2016
Antiretroviral Choice for HIV Impacts Antimalarial Exposure and Treatment Outcomes in Ugandan Children
Parikh S, Kajubi R, Huang L, Ssebuliba J, Kiconco S, Gao Q, Li F, Were M, Kakuru A, Achan J, Mwebaza N, Aweeka FT. Antiretroviral Choice for HIV Impacts Antimalarial Exposure and Treatment Outcomes in Ugandan Children. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2016, 63: 414-422. PMID: 27143666, PMCID: PMC4946019, DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciw291.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsArtemether-lumefantrine treatmentLPV/rRecurrent malariaLumefantrine exposureDrug exposureCritical drug-drug interactionsFirst-line antiretroviral therapy regimensArtemisinin-based combination therapyLopinavir/ritonavirAntiretroviral therapy regimensPlasmodium falciparum malariaHuman immunodeficiency virusDay 7 concentrationsMalaria-endemic regionsDrug-drug interactionsAntimalarial exposureAntimalarial componentPharmacokinetic samplingArtemether-lumefantrineFalciparum malariaClinical outcomesDosing regimensTherapy regimensImmunodeficiency virusCombination therapy
2015
Three-Dimensional Evaluation of Aortic Valve Annular Shape in Children With Bicuspid Aortic Valves and/or Aortic Coarctation Compared With Controls
Chamberland CR, Sugeng L, Abraham S, Li F, Weismann CG. Three-Dimensional Evaluation of Aortic Valve Annular Shape in Children With Bicuspid Aortic Valves and/or Aortic Coarctation Compared With Controls. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2015, 116: 1411-1417. PMID: 26375172, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.07.063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBicuspid aortic valveEccentricity indexAortic valveAnnular dimensionsAV annulusControl groupCommon congenital cardiac abnormalityCoA groupDegenerative aortic valve diseaseEchocardiograms of childrenAortic valve diseaseBody surface areaCongenital cardiac abnormalitiesAV dysfunctionValve dysfunctionNoncoronary cuspAortic annulusAortic coarctationThree-dimensional evaluationValve diseaseInterventional resultsGeneral populationNormal controlsCardiac abnormalitiesAnnular size
2014
A randomized controlled trial of capnography during sedation in a pediatric emergency setting
Langhan ML, Shabanova V, Li FY, Bernstein SL, Shapiro ED. A randomized controlled trial of capnography during sedation in a pediatric emergency setting. The American Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2014, 33: 25-30. PMID: 25445871, PMCID: PMC4272647, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2014.09.050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpisodes of hypoventilationOxygen desaturationIntervention groupStandard monitoringPediatric emergency department patientsEmergency department patientsSedation of childrenPediatric emergency departmentPediatric emergency settingRates of interventionFrequency of interventionsRespiratory depressionPrimary outcomeDepartment patientsEmergency departmentProcedural sedationEmergency settingHigher oddsHypoventilationCapnography monitorControl groupSedationStandard modalityTimely interventionCapnographyEffect of vitamin D–binding protein genotype on the development of asthma in children
Navas-Nazario A, Li FY, Shabanova V, Weiss P, Cole DE, Carpenter TO, Bazzy-Asaad A. Effect of vitamin D–binding protein genotype on the development of asthma in children. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2014, 112: 519-524. PMID: 24745702, PMCID: PMC4070170, DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2014.03.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAsthmaChild, PreschoolCholestanetriol 26-MonooxygenaseConnecticutCytochrome P450 Family 2FemaleGene FrequencyGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHispanic or LatinoHumansInfantMalePolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptors, CalcitriolRetrospective StudiesVitamin DVitamin D-Binding ProteinConceptsDevelopment of asthmaVitamin DGC genotypeVitamin D metabolite levelsRetrospective medical record reviewVitamin D insufficiencyMedical record reviewCurrent clinical dataSingle nucleotide polymorphismsVitamin D metabolitesGC single nucleotide polymorphismsHispanic populationPotential vitamin DMonths of ageD insufficiencyAsthma morbidityHealthy infantsRecord reviewD metabolitesHealthy childrenInflammatory diseasesNucleotide polymorphismsClinical dataProtective effectAsthmaThe Temporal Kinetics of Circulating Angiopoietin Levels in Children With Sepsis
Giuliano JS, Tran K, Li FY, Shabanova V, Tala JA, Bhandari V. The Temporal Kinetics of Circulating Angiopoietin Levels in Children With Sepsis. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 2014, 15: e1-e8. PMID: 24141659, PMCID: PMC3947338, DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0b013e3182a553bb.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAngiopoietin-1Angiopoietin-2BiomarkersCase-Control StudiesChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansIntensive Care Units, PediatricLength of StayMalePredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesSepsisSeverity of Illness IndexShock, SepticSystemic Inflammatory Response SyndromeTime FactorsConceptsSevere sepsis/shockSepsis/shockSystemic inflammatory response syndrome/sepsisPediatric patientsShock groupAngiopoietin-2Day 2Angiopoietin-1Days of illnessHours of admissionIll pediatric patientsInflammatory response syndromeRisk stratification scoresProspective observational studyCritical care physiciansVascular growth factorsEnzyme-linked immunosorbentAngiopoietin levelsPICU lengthPICU patientsSevere sepsisSepsis severityResponse syndromeStratification scoresCare physicians
2013
Accomodative Tone in Children Under General Anesthesia
Salchow DJ, Marcus I, Golembeski TJ, Wang X, Li F. Accomodative Tone in Children Under General Anesthesia. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 2013, 156: 1034-1039.e2. PMID: 23972304, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2013.06.015.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
A recession's impact on pediatric emergency household spending and attitudes about health-care reform.
Cicero MX, Northrup V, Li FY, Santucci KA. A recession's impact on pediatric emergency household spending and attitudes about health-care reform. Connecticut Medicine 2011, 75: 37-42. PMID: 21329291.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultChildChild, PreschoolConnecticutCross-Sectional StudiesEconomic RecessionEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleFinancing, PersonalHealth Care ReformHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services AccessibilityHospitals, UniversityHospitals, UrbanHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInsurance, HealthMaleParentsPediatricsUnemploymentYoung Adult