Adam C. Fields
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Loss of Independence and Mortality in Geriatric Emergency General Surgery by Procedural Risk Level
Loss of Independence and Mortality in Geriatric Emergency General Surgery by Procedural Risk Level Open
This cross-sectional study assesses the association of postoperative loss of independence and 30-day mortality among patients aged 75 years or older and whether procedural risk level modifies the association.
View article: Patient Navigator in Trauma Survivor Follow-Up
Patient Navigator in Trauma Survivor Follow-Up Open
This cohort study describes the implementation and outcomes of a patient service navigator program in a level I trauma center.
The utility of olfactory function in distinguishing early-stage Alzheimer's disease from HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders Open
Objectives: Given the rising number of older people with HIV (PWH) and the overlap in cognitive dysfunction profiles in HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) and Alzheimer's disease and its precursor, amnestic mild cognitive impai…
Factors Associated With the Professional Success of Female Surgical Department Chairs Open
In this study, participants described both internal and external factors that have been associated with their advancement into leadership roles. Future attention toward encouraging intrinsic strengths, fostering environments that bolster c…
A multi-center analysis of cumulative inpatient opioid use in colorectal surgery patients Open
We identified risk factors for high inpatient use that can be used to identify patients that may benefit from opioid sparing strategies. Furthermore, high postoperative inpatient use was associated with an increased risk of persistent opio…
Restarting Essential Surgery in the Era of COVID-19 Open
On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic.1 In efforts to increase bed capacity, conserve vital medical resources, safeguard our patients, and protect frontline healthcar…
Treatment patterns and outcomes in goblet cell carcinoid tumors of the appendix Open
Background Goblet cell carcinoid (GCC) tumors of the appendix are a rare malignancy. We aim to examine the overall survival per stage and the relationship between different treatment modalities and outcomes for patients with GCC tumors of …
The Impact of Hospital Size on National Trends and Outcomes Following Open Esophagectomy Open
Background and Objectives: Previous studies have demonstrated superior patient outcomes for thoracic oncology patients treated at high-volume surgery centers compared to low-volume centers. However, the specific role of overall hospital si…
Trends in Solid Tumor Incidence in Ukraine 30 Years After Chernobyl Open
PURPOSE There is limited knowledge of the long-term health effects of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident that occurred more than 30 years ago in Ukraine. This study describes trends in the incidence of solid organ malignancy in Ukr…
Systemic chemotherapy and survival in patients with metastatic low‐grade appendiceal mucinous adenocarcinoma Open
Background Appendiceal cancer is a rare malignancy that exhibits a wide range of histology and treatment response. Given the rarity and heterogeneous nature of the disease, it has been difficult to define optimal treatment strategies. Our …
Cost-effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening in Ukraine Open
Our findings indicate that colorectal cancer screening can save money and improve health compared to no screening in Ukraine. Colonoscopy every 10 years is superior to the other screening modalities evaluated in this study. This knowledge …