2025
Viral Etiologies of Acute Respiratory Illness in Older Adults and of Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations Requiring Hospitalization During 2 Prepandemic Respiratory Seasons
Choi C, Ess G, Tippett A, Salazar L, Taylor E, Ciric C, Reese O, Cheng A, Gibson T, Li W, Hsiao H, Hellmeister K, Al-Husein Z, Hubler R, Begier E, Liu Q, Uppal S, Kalina W, Gessner B, Jodar L, Kamidani S, Kao C, Yildirim I, Anderson L, Rouphael N, Anderson E, Rostad C. Viral Etiologies of Acute Respiratory Illness in Older Adults and of Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations Requiring Hospitalization During 2 Prepandemic Respiratory Seasons. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2025, 12: ofaf366. PMID: 40657165, PMCID: PMC12247161, DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaf366.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute respiratory illnessCongestive heart failureRespiratory syncytial virusChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseChronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbationsProspective surveillance studyRespiratory seasonsRespiratory illnessInfectious etiologyViral etiologyHeart failureAssociated with severe clinical outcomesExacerbation of congestive heart failureCongestive heart failure exacerbationDuration of hospitalizationSevere clinical outcomesHigh-risk adultsMultiplex respiratory panelObstructive pulmonary diseaseMicrobiological test resultsMedical record abstractionBacterial etiologyClinical characteristicsClinical outcomesRespiratory viruses
2022
Impact of prerelease methadone on mortality among people with HIV and opioid use disorder after prison release: results from a randomized and participant choice open-label trial in Malaysia
Bazazi A, Culbert G, Wegman M, Heimer R, Kamarulzaman A, Altice F. Impact of prerelease methadone on mortality among people with HIV and opioid use disorder after prison release: results from a randomized and participant choice open-label trial in Malaysia. BMC Infectious Diseases 2022, 22: 837. PMID: 36368939, PMCID: PMC9652918, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-022-07804-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid use disorderOpioid agonist therapyInfectious etiologyMost deathsUse disordersSample of menPrison releaseOpen-label trialT-lymphocyte countsPredictors of mortalityNational death recordsCrude mortality rateProportional hazards modelCovariate-adjusted modelsLow CD4Methadone initiationModified intentionAgonist therapySurvival benefitTreat analysisMethodsThis studyHIVHazards modelMortality rateMethadone
2021
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults (MIS-A) associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection with delayed-onset myocarditis: case report
Shen M, Milner A, Palacios C, Ahmad T. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults (MIS-A) associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection with delayed-onset myocarditis: case report. European Heart Journal - Case Reports 2021, 5: ytab470. PMID: 35047731, PMCID: PMC8759508, DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytab470.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSARS-CoV-2 infectionCardiac magnetic resonance imagingMagnetic resonance imagingIntravenous immunoglobulinInflammatory syndromeRecent SARS-CoV-2 infectionComprehensive infectious workupElevated inflammatory markersIdentification of myocarditisPotential infectious etiologiesSignificant respiratory involvementMultisystem inflammatory syndromeCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemicConstellation of symptomsDiagnosis of MISNon-invasive imaging modalityDisease 2019 pandemicInfectious workupAbdominal painCardiogenic shockCardiovascular complicationsInflammatory markersAdjunctive therapyRespiratory involvementInfectious etiology
2020
Clinicopathologic Features of Tissue Granulomas in Transplant Recipients: A Single Center Study in a Nontuberculosis Endemic Region.
Nussbaum EZ, Patel KK, Assi R, Raad RA, Malinis M, Azar MM. Clinicopathologic Features of Tissue Granulomas in Transplant Recipients: A Single Center Study in a Nontuberculosis Endemic Region. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2020, 145: 988-999. PMID: 33290524, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2020-0271-oa.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedBartonellaBiopsyCommunicable DiseasesConnecticutCytomegalovirusFemaleGranulomaHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansMaleMiddle AgedOrgan TransplantationPrevalenceRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTransplantation, HomologousTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsEpidemiologic risk factorsPresence of symptomsInfectious etiologyAsymptomatic patientsTransplant recipientsTissue granulomasClinicopathologic featuresRisk factorsAllogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipientsHematopoietic stem cell transplant recipientsStem cell transplant recipientsYale-New Haven HospitalCommon infectious etiologiesLarge transplant populationCell transplant recipientsSingle-center studyCryptogenic organizing pneumoniaNew Haven HospitalRoutine disease surveillancePaucity of literatureCytomegalovirus hepatitisPosttransplant specimensBiopsy indicationOrganizing pneumoniaTransplant patients
2019
Chronic Endometritis: A Prevalent Yet Poorly Understood Entity [23H]
Margulies S, Flores V, Parkash V, Pal L. Chronic Endometritis: A Prevalent Yet Poorly Understood Entity [23H]. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2019, 133: 90s-90s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000558762.97122.17.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic endometritisOB/GYNsHistological criteriaProviders' understandingProspective observational studyStandard of careObstetrician/gynecologistsAnonymous electronic surveyInfectious etiologyClinical presentationGynecologic conditionsObservational studyDiagnostic criteriaInfectious agentsAntimicrobial treatmentPatient careClinical implicationsPathophysiologyLack of consensusPathologistsElectronic surveyTreatmentGYNsCareTask Force
2018
Pediatric Bilateral Facial Paralysis: An Unusual Presentation of Lyme Disease
Wong K, Sequeira S, Bechtel K. Pediatric Bilateral Facial Paralysis: An Unusual Presentation of Lyme Disease. Pediatric Emergency Care 2018, Publish Ahead of Print: 1. PMID: 30365410, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001648.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBilateral facial nerve paralysisFacial nerve paralysisLyme diseaseUnusual presentationHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionCommon infectious etiologiesBrain stem encephalitisComplaints of headacheGuillain-Barre syndromeImmunodeficiency virus infectionHistory of rashSerious systemic conditionsErythema chronicum migransRecent tick exposureLyme disease endemic areaDisease-endemic areasInfectious etiologyNerve paralysisPediatric populationEmergency departmentCase reportDiagnostic challengeRare conditionSystemic conditionsDifferential diagnosisCharacteristics and longer-term outcomes of paravalvular leak after aortic and mitral valve surgery
Shah S, Alashi A, Pettersson GB, Rodriguez LL, Gillinov AM, Grimm RA, Navia J, Kapadia SR, Svensson LG, Griffin BP, Desai MY. Characteristics and longer-term outcomes of paravalvular leak after aortic and mitral valve surgery. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2018, 157: 1785-1792.e1. PMID: 30414770, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2018.08.096.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReoperative cardiac surgeryLong-term mortalityRight ventricular systolic pressureGreater paravalvular leakMitral valve surgeryVentricular systolic pressureParavalvular leakLong-term outcomesLong-term survivalSTS scoreMV surgeryValve surgeryInfectious etiologySystolic pressureMultivariable Cox survival analysisGreater long-term mortalityAortic paravalvular leakMean STS scoreThoracic Surgeons scoreMild paravalvular leakVentricular ejection fractionCox survival analysisExcellent perioperative outcomesPerioperative outcomesPrimary endpoint
2016
Delayed bilateral fibrinous anterior chamber reaction following autologous bone marrow transplant and cataract surgery
Kavoussi SC, Kovacs KD, Alasil T, Coady P, Kombo N. Delayed bilateral fibrinous anterior chamber reaction following autologous bone marrow transplant and cataract surgery. American Journal Of Ophthalmology Case Reports 2016, 2: 8-10. PMID: 29503889, PMCID: PMC5757366, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2016.04.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImmune reconstitution uveitisBlood cell count recoveryAutologous bone marrow transplantCell count recoveryBone marrow transplantInfectious etiologyCount recoveryMarrow transplantFibrinous anterior chamber reactionWhite blood cell countActive antiretroviral therapyAnterior chamber cellsAnterior chamber reactionIntraocular lens placementBlood cell countLatent cytomegalovirusPatient's inflammationRebound inflammationAntiretroviral therapyIatrogenic immunosuppressionTopical steroidsClinical presentationTransient immunosuppressionCataract surgeryLens placement
2015
Obesity: Treatment and Complications
Chaptini L, Peikin S. Obesity: Treatment and Complications. 2015, 2230-2241. DOI: 10.1002/9781118512074.ch115.ChaptersRisk factorsLow physical activity levelsDifferent gastrointestinal diseasesObstructive sleep apneaAbsence of obesityDevelopment of obesityPhysical activity levelsCross-sectional studyMajor health problemMultiple etiologic factorsReflux symptomsInfectious etiologySleep apneaEtiologic factorsAntiobesity drugsGastrointestinal diseasesFood intakePhysical activitySedentary behaviorObesityHealth problemsWeight gainActivity levelsPatientsDiseaseRespiratory failure with hilar mass: Role of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration in the medical intensive care unit
Chichra A, Lama KW, Koenig SJ. Respiratory failure with hilar mass: Role of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration in the medical intensive care unit. Lung India 2015, 32: 178-181. PMID: 25814808, PMCID: PMC4372877, DOI: 10.4103/0970-2113.152647.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesEndobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspirationMedical intensive care unitUltrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspirationIntensive care unitRespiratory failureTransbronchial needle aspirationHilar massCare unitNeedle aspirationMediastinal/hilar lymphadenopathyChronic steroid therapyRight hilar massBroad-spectrum antibioticsUse of EBUSRapid onsite evaluationSteroid therapyVasopressor supportCryptococcal infectionHilar lymphadenopathyRight hilumClinical improvementInfectious etiologyEndotracheal intubationUnknown etiologySpectrum antibioticsPatient-Centered Outcomes Following Thoracentesis
Argento AC, Murphy TE, Pisani MA, Araujo KL, Puchalski J. Patient-Centered Outcomes Following Thoracentesis. PLEURA 2015, 2: 237399751560040. PMID: 26767192, PMCID: PMC4708257, DOI: 10.1177/2373997515600404.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPleural interventionsSustained improvementPleural effusionProspective observational cohort studyTertiary care academic medical centerAdditional pleural proceduresObservational cohort studyMajority of patientsShort Form-12Multivariable logistic regressionPatient-centered outcomesAcademic medical centerSignificant clinical impactAdult patientsCohort studyHepatic hydrothoraxSecondary outcomesDays postprocedureInfectious etiologyPrimary outcomeTherapeutic thoracentesisAnalytical cohortForm-12Significant morbidityIndex procedure
2014
CT and MR Imaging of Pediatric Calvarial Lesions
Durand D, Kalra V, Wu X, Malhotra A. CT and MR Imaging of Pediatric Calvarial Lesions. Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology 2014, 37: 1-7. DOI: 10.1097/01.cdr.0000456250.06117.ef.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsDisseminated tuberculosis manifesting as cholestasis in a patient with AIDS: a presentation to remember
Lee TM, Shenoi SV, Ogbuagu O. Disseminated tuberculosis manifesting as cholestasis in a patient with AIDS: a presentation to remember. BMJ Case Reports 2014, 2014: bcr2013201824. PMID: 24567181, PMCID: PMC3939406, DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-201824.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsDisseminated tuberculosisCT scanChronic untreated HIV infectionSubsequent CT scanUntreated HIV infectionGeneXpert PCRMiliary infiltratesUnremarkable workupInduced sputumPersistent feverCholestatic jaundiceHIV infectionInfectious etiologyLiver diseasePleural effusionUnusual presentationTuberculosisCholestasisMycobacterium tuberculosisWeight lossJaundicePatientsIndian descentAIDSPresentation
2013
A systematic review of validated methods to capture acute bronchospasm using administrative or claims data
Sharifi M, Krishanswami S, McPheeters ML. A systematic review of validated methods to capture acute bronchospasm using administrative or claims data. Vaccine 2013, 31: k12-k20. PMID: 24331069, DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2013.06.091.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute bronchospasmAcute asthmaInclusion criteriaPharmacy claim-based algorithmsAcute asthma exacerbationICD-9 codesClaims-based algorithmPre-determined inclusion criteriaAsthma exacerbationsInfectious etiologyPediatric populationDiagnosis codesOutcome definitionsBronchospasmPaucity of studiesReference lists
2012
Human herpesvirus 6 positive Reed–Sternberg cells in nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma
Siddon A, Lozovatsky L, Mohamed A, Hudnall SD. Human herpesvirus 6 positive Reed–Sternberg cells in nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma. British Journal Of Haematology 2012, 158: 635-643. PMID: 22757777, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2012.09206.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedBlotting, WesternCell Line, TumorDNA, ViralEpstein-Barr Virus InfectionsFemaleHerpesvirus 4, HumanHerpesvirus 6, HumanHodgkin DiseaseHumansImmunohistochemistryLymphoma, FollicularMaleMiddle AgedPolymerase Chain ReactionReed-Sternberg CellsRoseolovirus InfectionsSclerosisYoung AdultConceptsNodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphomaNodular sclerosis HLHHV-6 DNAEpstein-Barr virusHHV-6Hodgkin's lymphomaReed-Sternberg cellsPolymerase chain reactionRS cellsNSHL casesEBV-negative diseaseReactive lymphoid hyperplasiaClassical Hodgkin lymphomaBi-modal age distributionHHV-6 genomeYounger patientsInfectious etiologyLymphoid hyperplasiaPCR positivityYounger ageImmunohistochemistryMost casesConflicting resultsChain reactionCD30
2006
Bacillus megaterium delayed onset lamellar keratitis after LASIK.
Ramos-Esteban JC, Servat JJ, Tauber S, Bia F. Bacillus megaterium delayed onset lamellar keratitis after LASIK. Journal Of Refractive Surgery 2006, 22: 309-12. PMID: 16602323, DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-20060301-20.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsAntibiotic therapyClinical presentationMicrobial keratitisRight eye 2 weeksEye 2 weeksFinal visual acuityInitial clinical presentationOral antibiotic therapyAggressive antibiotic therapyCorrection of myopiaAntibiotic prophylaxisAffected eyeInfectious etiologySymptomatic reliefVisual acuityRight eyeUnusual presentationBacterial cultureMicrobiologic investigationsUneventful LASIKTherapeutic elevationRefractive surgeryLASIK flapStromal bedAseptic technique
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