2021
Medical Student Patient Outreach to Ensure Continuity of Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Belzer A, Yeagle EM, Kohlenberg LK, Solberg M, Gudbranson E, Budge M, Batchelor HM, Fitzpatrick SE, Zhao A, Armengol VD, Hassan SF, Shum M, Bia M, Bia F, Desai NR, Kahn PA. Medical Student Patient Outreach to Ensure Continuity of Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Telemedicine Reports 2021, 2: 56-63. PMID: 35720754, PMCID: PMC9049823, DOI: 10.1089/tmr.2020.0030.Peer-Reviewed Educational MaterialsPercent of patientsContinuity of careYale New Haven Health SystemInternal medicine patientsHealth care workersHealth care needsYale New Haven HealthCOVID-19COVID-19 pandemicPublic health emergencyMedicine patientsOutpatient appointmentsCare teamPatient concernsPatient outreachCare needsPatientsCare workersPatient feedbackOutpatient telemedicinePatient commentsPatient communicationProvider responsesHealth systemHealth concern
2018
Tablet-based Hearing Screening in Children Aged 5 to 17 in Rural Dominican Republic
Levy DA, Hill DR, Bia FJ, Feinn RS. Tablet-based Hearing Screening in Children Aged 5 to 17 in Rural Dominican Republic. Otology & Neurotology 2018, 39: 823-828. PMID: 29995002, DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000001857.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTablet audiometerTablet audiometryAir conduction thresholdRural Dominican RepublicHearing screeningSchool-aged childrenChildren Aged 5Inclusion criteriaConduction thresholdLoss screeningAudiological servicesScreening protocolAged 5La RomanaAudiometryChildrenCohortScreeningAudiometerRemote communitiesDurationSubjectsDominican RepublicExpeditious meansYears
2017
Historical overview of global infectious diseases and geopolitics
Cox F, Bia F. Historical overview of global infectious diseases and geopolitics. 2017, 1-11. DOI: 10.1002/9781119085751.ch1.ChaptersMigration of HomoImportant historical eventsImportant land areasPresent-day EuropeRecent human historyArchaic humansHistorical eventsPolitical mapHuman historyNew WorldHistorical overviewNational boundariesHuman speciesSouth AmericaAfricaWorldConquestWarGeopoliticsMillenniumHistoryYellow feverEuropePlagueAsia
2013
152 Transplant Patients and Tropical Diseases
Nanda N, Bia F. 152 Transplant Patients and Tropical Diseases. 2013, 1069-1073. DOI: 10.1016/b978-1-4160-4390-4.00152-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
CHAPTER 136 Neurologic Disease
Solomon T, Danesi M, Bia F, Bleck T. CHAPTER 136 Neurologic Disease. 2011, 1017-1023. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-7020-3935-5.00136-1.Chapters
2008
Persistent and Relapsing Babesiosis in Immunocompromised Patients
Krause PJ, Gewurz BE, Hill D, Marty FM, Vannier E, Foppa IM, Furman RR, Neuhaus E, Skowron G, Gupta S, McCalla C, Pesanti EL, Young M, Heiman D, Hsue G, Gelfand JA, Wormser GP, Dickason J, Bia FJ, Hartman B, Telford SR, Christianson D, Dardick K, Coleman M, Girotto JE, Spielman A. Persistent and Relapsing Babesiosis in Immunocompromised Patients. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2008, 46: 370-376. PMID: 18181735, DOI: 10.1086/525852.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCase patientsAntibabesial treatmentClinical courseControl subjectsBlood smearsRetrospective case-control studyOptimal treatment regimenStandard antimicrobial therapyMalaria-like illnessBabesia microti infectionMost cases patientsCase-control studyCourse of therapyB-cell lymphomaAdministration of atovaquoneImmunologic statusStandard therapyAntimicrobial regimenSuch patientsTreatment regimenMicroti infectionAntimicrobial therapyPersistent infectionCell lymphomaAcute babesiosis
2007
Fellows’ Forum in Dialysis :edited by Mark A. Perazella: Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Rho M, Bia F, Brewster UC. Fellows’ Forum in Dialysis :edited by Mark A. Perazella: Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients. Seminars In Dialysis 2007, 20: 271-276. PMID: 17555495, DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-139x.2007.00289.x.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsPeritoneal dialysis patientsMycobacterial peritonitisDialysis patientsSerious intra-abdominal complicationsMark A. PerazellaPrompt catheter removalIntra-abdominal complicationsCases of peritonitisPatient risk factorsManagement of PDCatheter removalPrompt diagnosisTherapeutic challengeRisk factorsAntimicrobial therapyUnique presentationAppropriate diagnosisMycobacterial infectionTreatment strategiesPeritonitisMycobacterium chelonaeInfectionDiagnosisMycobacterium gordonaePatientsUse of real-time polymerase chain reaction for identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus directly from positive blood culture bottles
Stratidis J, Bia FJ, Edberg SC. Use of real-time polymerase chain reaction for identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus directly from positive blood culture bottles. Diagnostic Microbiology And Infectious Disease 2007, 58: 199-202. PMID: 17368796, DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2006.12.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNecrotizing nocardial scleritis after combined penetrating keratoplasty and phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation: a case report and review of the literature
Ramos-Esteban JC, Servat JJ, da Silva R, Ambrósio R, Tauber S, Bia F. Necrotizing nocardial scleritis after combined penetrating keratoplasty and phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation: a case report and review of the literature. Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia 2007, 70: 355-359. PMID: 17589714, DOI: 10.1590/s0004-27492007000200031.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsAbscessAged, 80 and overAnterior ChamberAnti-Bacterial AgentsDrug Therapy, CombinationEye Infections, BacterialFemaleFuchs' Endothelial DystrophyHumansKeratoplasty, PenetratingLens Implantation, IntraocularNecrosisNocardia asteroidesNocardia InfectionsOphthalmic SolutionsPhacoemulsificationScleritisUveitis, AnteriorVisual AcuityConceptsCombined penetrating keratoplastyIntraocular lens implantationScleral perforationNecrotizing scleritisLens implantationPenetrating keratoplastySurgical specimensAnterior necrotizing scleritisInfectious necrotizing scleritisPrompt surgical interventionInfectious disease specialistsDonor corneal tissueTopical amikacinUveal prolapseVisual lossClinical presentationInfectious causesScleral reinforcementDisease specialistsFuchs' dystrophySurgical interventionCase reportMicrobiologic studiesPathological diagnosisSuccessful treatment
2006
The Practice of Travel Medicine: Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Hill DR, Ericsson CD, Pearson RD, Keystone JS, Freedman DO, Kozarsky PE, DuPont HL, Bia FJ, Fischer PR, Ryan ET. The Practice of Travel Medicine: Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2006, 43: 1499-1539. PMID: 17109284, DOI: 10.1086/508782.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsBacillus 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 techniqueChapter 130 Neurologic Disease
SOLOMON T, DANESI M, BIA F, BLECK T. Chapter 130 Neurologic Disease. 2006, 1601-1608. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-06668-9.50135-6.Chapters
2005
Mycobacterium chelonae–Mycobacterium abscessus complex clear corneal wound infection with recurrent hypopyon and perforation after phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation
Servat JJ, Ramos-Esteban JC, Tauber S, Bia FJ. Mycobacterium chelonae–Mycobacterium abscessus complex clear corneal wound infection with recurrent hypopyon and perforation after phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2005, 31: 1448-1451. PMID: 16105623, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2004.12.053.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsAgedAnti-Bacterial AgentsCorneal UlcerCyanoacrylatesDrug Therapy, CombinationEye Infections, BacterialHumansLens Implantation, IntraocularMaleMicrobial Sensitivity TestsMycobacterium chelonaeMycobacterium Infections, NontuberculousPhacoemulsificationRecurrenceRupture, SpontaneousSuppurationSurgical Wound InfectionTissue AdhesivesConceptsIntraocular lens implantationLens implantationWound infectionPosterior chamber intraocular lens implantationFull-thickness corneal perforationsSevere ocular morbidityPhacoemulsification incisionAggressive therapyCrystalline keratopathyOcular morbidityCorneal perforationCorneal biopsyLamellar keratitisOcular integrityAtypical mycobacteriaCausative organismCorrect diagnosisUnusual organismsCyanoacrylate gluePerforationHypopyonPhacoemulsificationInfectionIncisionImplantationComing of age in travel medicine and tropical diseases: a need for continued advocacy and mentorship
Hill DR, Bia FJ. Coming of age in travel medicine and tropical diseases: a need for continued advocacy and mentorship. Infectious Disease Clinics Of North America 2005, 19: xv-xxi. PMID: 15701543, PMCID: PMC7119001, DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2004.11.003.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2004
Displaced bacterial colonies indicating Strongyloides larval migration on agar plates.
Mariappan MR, Vielemeyer O, Fadare O, Paventy S, Bia FJ. Displaced bacterial colonies indicating Strongyloides larval migration on agar plates. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2004, 128: 711-2. PMID: 15163219, DOI: 10.5858/2004-128-711-dbcisl.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
2002
Patterns of infection in patients maintained on long-term peritoneal dialysis therapy with multiple episodes of peritonitis
Finkelstein ES, Jekel J, Troidle L, Gorban-Brennan N, Finkelstein FO, Bia FJ. Patterns of infection in patients maintained on long-term peritoneal dialysis therapy with multiple episodes of peritonitis. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 2002, 39: 1278-1286. PMID: 12046042, DOI: 10.1053/ajkd.2002.33403.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term peritoneal dialysisEpisodes of infectionPeritoneal dialysisCatheter changeRepeat infectionsLong-term peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapyMultiple episodesEnd-stage renal diseaseCause of peritonitisPeritoneal dialysis therapyAntibiotic sensitivity patternCulture-positive peritonitisPattern of infectionSpearman correlation testPeritonitis episodesSubsequent peritonitisPeritoneal catheterRenal diseaseDialysis therapyCausative organismPeritonitisPatientsSensitivity patternSame organismInfectionSevere Legionella pneumophila pneumonia in a patient with iron overload.
Vikram HR, Bia FJ. Severe Legionella pneumophila pneumonia in a patient with iron overload. Scandinavian Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2002, 34: 772-4. PMID: 12477334, DOI: 10.1080/00365540260348608.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
2001
Special High‐Risk Travel Groups: Immunocompromised, Older, Disabled and Chronically Ill Travelers
Mileno M, Suh K, Keystone J, Bia F. Special High‐Risk Travel Groups: Immunocompromised, Older, Disabled and Chronically Ill Travelers. 2001, 431-445. DOI: 10.1002/0470842512.ch26.ChaptersDeep vein thrombosisNew insulin delivery systemsUse of corticosteroidsChronic renal diseaseImmunocompromised travelersTransplant recipientsVein thrombosisDiabetes mellitusMedical contraindicationsRenal diseaseAsplenic individualsIll travelersInsulin delivery systemsNeuropsychiatric disordersInsulin productsSpecial considerationCancer chemotherapyMotion sicknessJet lagDelivery systemCirrhosisCorticosteroidsMellitusContraindicationsThrombosis
1999
Cryomyolysis in the management of uterine fibroids: technique and complications.
Odnusi KO, Rutherford TJ, Olive DL, Bia F, Parkash V, Brown J, Zreik TG. Cryomyolysis in the management of uterine fibroids: technique and complications. Surgical Technology International 1999, 8: 173-8. PMID: 12451527.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
1998
Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis During Pregnancy Treated Successfully with Rifampin
Buitrago MI, IJdo JW, Rinaudo P, Simon H, Copel J, Gadbaw J, Heimer R, Fikrig E, Bia FJ. Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis During Pregnancy Treated Successfully with Rifampin. Clinical Infectious Diseases 1998, 27: 213-215. PMID: 9675481, DOI: 10.1086/517678.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes