2023
Feedback Culture Perceived by Trainees in an Academic Institution: A Mixed Methods Study.
Phatak U, Encandela J, Green M, Slade M, Osborn R, Weiss P. Feedback Culture Perceived by Trainees in an Academic Institution: A Mixed Methods Study. Hospital Pediatrics 2023, 13: 984-991. PMID: 37791431, DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2022-007004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe management of patients with popliteal artery aneurysms presenting with acute limb ischemia
Satam K, Aboian E, Cardella J, Slade M, Nassiri N, Dardik A, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar C. The management of patients with popliteal artery aneurysms presenting with acute limb ischemia. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: 506-513. PMID: 37086824, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.04.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute limb ischemiaEndovascular repairPeripheral vascular interventionsOpen repairLimb ischemiaEndovascular popliteal artery aneurysm repairPopliteal artery aneurysm repairVascular Quality Initiative databaseMajor amputation ratePopliteal artery aneurysmsCoronary artery diseaseManagement of patientsLong-term outcomesMultivariable regression analysisHigher inpatientMajor amputationPAA repairAmputation rateHospital lengthPerioperative complicationsPerioperative mortalityPostoperative lengthDecreased complicationsInfrainguinal bypassOnly patientsCOVID-19 Infections and Predictors of Sickness Related Absences Among Healthcare Workers
Sakr C, Fakih L, Melhem N, Fakhreddine M, Musharrafieh U, Banna H, Doudakian R, Zahreddine N, Tannous J, Kanj S, Slade M, Redlich C, Rahme D. COVID-19 Infections and Predictors of Sickness Related Absences Among Healthcare Workers. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2023, 65: 590-594. PMID: 37015731, PMCID: PMC10332510, DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002857.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCOVID-19 infectionHealthcare workersSick leave daysLeave daysSick leaveCross-sectional study designMonths of infectionLonger sick leaveCOVID-19Public health interventionsRegression analysisLinear regression analysisHealth interventionsStudy designInfectionSick leavesRelated absencesFuture pandemicsCOVID-19 pandemicPredictorsPandemicDaysLeaveNursesMonthsRole of Positive Age Beliefs in Recovery From Mild Cognitive Impairment Among Older Persons
Levy B, Slade M. Role of Positive Age Beliefs in Recovery From Mild Cognitive Impairment Among Older Persons. JAMA Network Open 2023, 6: e237707. PMID: 37043204, PMCID: PMC10098975, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.7707.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocietal impact on older persons’ chronic pain: Roles of age stereotypes, age attribution, and age discrimination
Levy B, Pietrzak R, Slade M. Societal impact on older persons’ chronic pain: Roles of age stereotypes, age attribution, and age discrimination. Social Science & Medicine 2023, 323: 115772. PMID: 36965204, PMCID: PMC10763575, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.115772.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Determinants of indoor carbonaceous aerosols in homes in the Northeast United States
Deslauriers JR, Redlich CA, Kang CM, Grady ST, Slade M, Koutrakis P, Garshick E. Determinants of indoor carbonaceous aerosols in homes in the Northeast United States. Journal Of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology 2022, 33: 1-7. PMID: 35079108, PMCID: PMC9309189, DOI: 10.1038/s41370-021-00405-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDevelopment and utilization of a surrogate SARS-CoV-2 viral neutralization assay to assess mRNA vaccine responses
Wisnewski AV, Liu J, Lucas C, Klein J, Iwasaki A, Cantley L, Fazen L, Luna J, Slade M, Redlich CA. Development and utilization of a surrogate SARS-CoV-2 viral neutralization assay to assess mRNA vaccine responses. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0262657. PMID: 35041700, PMCID: PMC8765639, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262657.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlaque reduction neutralization testCOVID-19 patientsVaccine responsesRecovered COVID-19 patientsSARS-CoV-2 immunityBooster vaccine dosesMRNA vaccine responsePost-vaccine seraCompetitive ELISAEnzyme 2 (ACE2) receptorReduction neutralization testType of vaccineSARS-CoV-2 spike protein receptorSpike protein receptorVaccine seraVaccine recipientsPost vaccinationVaccinated individualsVaccine dosesViral culturePrior historyViral neutralizationNeutralization testBooster shotsPost vaccine
2021
WBAs in UME—How Many Are Needed? A Reliability Analysis of 5 AAMC Core EPAs Implemented in the Internal Medicine Clerkship
Dunne D, Gielissen K, Slade M, Park YS, Green M. WBAs in UME—How Many Are Needed? A Reliability Analysis of 5 AAMC Core EPAs Implemented in the Internal Medicine Clerkship. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2021, 37: 2684-2690. PMID: 34561828, PMCID: PMC9411433, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-07151-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMulti-Residency Implementation of an Online Movement Disorders Curriculum Based on Real Patient Videos
Schaefer SM, London Z, Ferrara JM, McCoyd MA, Cronin C, Pharr EP, Price R, Rigby HB, Vota S, Cincotta M, Slade MD, Moeller JJ. Multi-Residency Implementation of an Online Movement Disorders Curriculum Based on Real Patient Videos. Tremor And Other Hyperkinetic Movements 2021, 11: 38. PMID: 34621598, PMCID: PMC8462470, DOI: 10.5334/tohm.654.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntervention groupMovement disordersImmediate postResidency programsIntervention group residentsMultiple residency programsInteractive online curriculumNeurology residency programsControl residentsClinical exposureGroup residentsPatient videosVariable periodDidactic educationModule completionInconsistent availabilityDisordersHigher scoresScoresGroupClinical learningExposureOnline curriculumResidentsLeast halfAssociations of SARS-CoV-2 serum IgG with occupation and demographics of military personnel
Zell J, Wisnewski AV, Liu J, Klein J, Lucas C, Slade M, Iwasaki A, Redlich CA. Associations of SARS-CoV-2 serum IgG with occupation and demographics of military personnel. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0251114. PMID: 34460832, PMCID: PMC8405017, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0251114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSARS-CoV-2Live SARS-CoV-2Moderate SARS-CoV-2SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalenceWork-related risk factorsTransportation-related occupationsSerum IgG levelsAntigen-specific IgGIgG seropositivity rateBiomarkers of infectionSARS-CoV-2 spikeCOVID-19 exposureUS National Guard soldiersMilitary personnelIgG levelsSeropositivity rateHumoral responseSerum IgGViral exposureBlack raceRisk factorsOdds ratioStudy populationNational Guard soldiersDemographic dataImpact of Media-Based Negative and Positive Age Stereotypes on Older Individuals’ Mental Health
Levy BR, Chang ES, Lowe S, Provolo N, Slade MD. Impact of Media-Based Negative and Positive Age Stereotypes on Older Individuals’ Mental Health. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2021, 77: e70-e75. PMID: 33964154, PMCID: PMC8135987, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbab085.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOlder individualsMental healthCOVID-19 pandemicWorse mental healthType of messagingAge stereotypesBetter mental healthOlder personsPositive age stereotypesInterventionPositive versionYounger participantsHealthActual news storiesPositive messagingInstitutional ageismPandemicIndividualsMedia messagingNeutral conditionsStereotypesSPLUNC1: a novel marker of cystic fibrosis exacerbations
Khanal S, Webster M, Niu N, Zielonka J, Nunez M, Chupp G, Slade MD, Cohn L, Sauler M, Gomez JL, Tarran R, Sharma L, Dela Cruz CS, Egan M, Laguna T, Britto CJ. SPLUNC1: a novel marker of cystic fibrosis exacerbations. European Respiratory Journal 2021, 58: 2000507. PMID: 33958427, PMCID: PMC8571118, DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00507-2020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute pulmonary exacerbationsSPLUNC1 levelsCystic fibrosisClinical outcomesCF participantsLong-term disease controlNasal epithelium clone 1Cystic fibrosis exacerbationsHigher AE riskLung function declineCytokines interleukin-1βTumor necrosis factorAE riskClinical worseningPulmonary exacerbationsStable patientsLung functionAirway clearanceFunction declineSputum collectionAcute inflammationInflammatory cytokinesMicrobiology findingsCF careClinical management
2019
Rates and occupational characteristics of international seafarers with mental illness
Lefkowitz R, Slade M, Redlich C. Rates and occupational characteristics of international seafarers with mental illness. Occupational Medicine 2019, 69: 279-282. PMID: 31094424, DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqz069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental illnessIncidence ratePossible excess riskIllness incidence ratesMental illness ratesSeafarer populationExcess riskIllness ratesMedical careIllnessInternational seafarersOccupational conditionsIllness claimsOccupational characteristicsSocial supportClaim ratesDescriptive statisticsInsurance providersStudy dataObjective dataHigh thresholdLarge populationPopulationCareYears 2007
2013
Amelioration of Acute Sequelae of Blast Induced Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by N-Acetyl Cysteine: A Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study
Hoffer ME, Balaban C, Slade MD, Tsao JW, Hoffer B. Amelioration of Acute Sequelae of Blast Induced Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by N-Acetyl Cysteine: A Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e54163. PMID: 23372680, PMCID: PMC3553161, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0054163.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMild traumatic brain injuryN-acetyl cysteineTraumatic brain injuryBrain injuryOutcome measuresPlacebo-controlled studyPlacebo Controlled StudyLong-term outcomesMain outcome measuresReported side effectsService membersActive duty service membersU.S. service membersAcute sequelaeSymptom resolutionTerm outcomesControlled StudyNAC treatmentSleep disturbancesHearing lossNeurocognitive dysfunctionBaseline evaluationCivilian mild traumatic brain injuryBlast exposurePlacebo
2012
Transferability of Aliphatic Isocyanates from Recently Applied Paints to the Skin of Auto Body Shop Workers
De Vries TT, Bello D, Stowe MH, Harari H, Slade MD, Redlich CA. Transferability of Aliphatic Isocyanates from Recently Applied Paints to the Skin of Auto Body Shop Workers. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Hygiene 2012, 9: 699-711. PMID: 23067057, DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2012.728893.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSkin exposureSkin samplesAuto body shop workersOccupational asthmaIsocyanate asthmaCommon causeSkin wipesGreater riskSkin contactPotent sensitizerInitial sampling timeShop workersPositive samplesAsthmaAuto body shopsHigh-performance liquid chromatographyExposureCross-linking chemicalsRiskGeometric meanLiquid chromatographyAssociation Between Positive Age Stereotypes and Recovery From Disability in Older Persons
Levy BR, Slade MD, Murphy TE, Gill TM. Association Between Positive Age Stereotypes and Recovery From Disability in Older Persons. JAMA 2012, 308: 1972-1973. PMID: 23168819, PMCID: PMC3614078, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2012.14541.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Ability of Virulence Factor Expression by Pseudomonas aeruginosa to Predict Clinical Disease in Hospitalized Patients
Ledizet M, Murray TS, Puttagunta S, Slade MD, Quagliarello VJ, Kazmierczak BI. The Ability of Virulence Factor Expression by Pseudomonas aeruginosa to Predict Clinical Disease in Hospitalized Patients. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e49578. PMID: 23152923, PMCID: PMC3495863, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0049578.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsP. aeruginosa infectionAeruginosa infectionBacterial factorsHospitalized patientsUrinary tractPositive P. aeruginosa culturesP. aeruginosaUrinary tract cathetersP. aeruginosa isolatesLogistic regression modelsPseudomonas aeruginosaProspective cohortDiabetes mellitusSubgroup analysisClinical dataTreatment decisionsClinical diseaseAeruginosa isolatesAnimal modelsPatientsClinical sitesFactor expressionInfectionHost factorsP. aeruginosa cultures
2011
Memory Shaped by Age Stereotypes over Time
Levy BR, Zonderman AB, Slade MD, Ferrucci L. Memory Shaped by Age Stereotypes over Time. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2011, 67: 432-436. PMID: 22056832, PMCID: PMC3391075, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbr120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative age stereotypesAge stereotypesMemory performanceStereotype groupCognitive performanceWorse memory performanceInfluence of stereotypesBaltimore Longitudinal StudyGroup membersLongitudinal studyMemoryStereotypesIndividual growth modelsMarginalized group membersRelevant covariatesPresent studyFindingsParticipantsPerformanceLaboratory effectsPrevious studiesMultiple wavesAdverse influenceAgingInfluence
2010
Effect of daily noise exposure monitoring on annual rates of hearing loss in industrial workers
Rabinowitz PM, Galusha D, Kirsche SR, Cullen MR, Slade MD, Dixon-Ernst C. Effect of daily noise exposure monitoring on annual rates of hearing loss in industrial workers. Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2010, 68: 414. PMID: 21193566, PMCID: PMC3738059, DOI: 10.1136/oem.2010.055905.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNoise-induced hearing lossOccupational noise-induced hearing lossNoise exposureDaily noise exposureIntervention subjectsHearing lossPrevention of NIHLOccupational noise exposureHearing threshold levelsAppropriate control groupsHearing conservation programAnnual rateHigh-frequency hearingControl groupIntervention studiesPreventive interventionsFrequency hearingIndustrial workersFurther worseningIntervention effectsInterventionExposureDaily monitoringRegular feedbackAdministrative feedback