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Point-of-Care Ultrasound as a Prognostic Tool in Critically Ill Patients: Insights Beyond Core Muscle Mass Open

Erik Lehman, Anthony Bonavia · 2025

Background Muscle wasting is a critical and underrecognized determinant of outcomes in intensive care, yet conventional core muscle measurements such as computed tomography (CT)-derived L3 Skeletal Muscle Index (L3 SMI) may overlook locali…

Hidden findings: How often does Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) uncover prostate cancer? Open

Suraj Pursnani, Sri Saran Manivasagam, Ernesto Mohr, Azeem Majeed, M. H. Hsu , et al. · 2025

Purpose Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition with an increasing prevalence that parallels aging. Surgical procedures involving removal of the prostate can lead to detection of incidental prostate cancer (iPCa). Followin…

Changes in Work-Life Balance Experienced Amongst Ophthalmologists During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open

Rucha Borkhetaria, Mckenzee Chiam, Erik Lehman, Amanda Ely · 2025

Purpose To evaluate professional versus non-professional ophthalmologist responsibilities and how this changed through the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods American Academy of Ophthalmology members were emailed a survey between December 2020-Jan…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption, Policies, and Goals in Family Medicine: A Survey of Department Chairs Open

Karl T Clebak, Michael Partin, Roland Newman, A D'Ambro, Alyssa Anderson , et al. · 2025

AI integration in family medicine departments is viewed as essential, though current adoption is limited by uncertain strategic planning and minimal departmental budget allocations, potentially reflecting reliance on centralized institutio…

Computational Power of Random Quantum Circuits in Arbitrary Geometries Open

Matthew DeCross, Reza Haghshenas, Mingzhe Liu, Enrico Rinaldi, John P. Gray , et al. · 2025

Empirical evidence for a gap between the computational powers of classical and quantum computers has been provided by experiments that sample the output distributions of two-dimensional quantum circuits. Many attempts to close this gap hav…

Point-of-Care Ultrasound as a Prognostic Tool in Critically Ill Patients: Insights Beyond Core Muscle Mass Open

Rachel Skoczynski, Jonathan Hansen, Erik Lehman, Sanjib Das Adhikary, Anthony Bonavia · 2025

Background Muscle wasting is a major concern in ICUs, contributing to morbidity, mortality, and prolonged rehabilitation. While CT-derived L3 Skeletal Muscle Index (L3SMI) assesses core muscle mass, it may not capture peripheral muscle atr…

Using the Community Resilience Model and Project ECHO to Build Resiliency in Direct Support Professionals: Protocol for a Longitudinal Survey Open

Kristina Lenker, Laura L Felix, Sarah Cichy, Erik Lehman, James G. Logan , et al. · 2025

Background Individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder (ID/A) sometimes require supportive services from direct support professionals (DSPs). The supportive care provided to individuals with ID/A by DSPs can vary…

Short-Term Outcomes Using a Novel Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Keratotomy Nomogram to Manage Corneal Astigmatism During Phacoemulsification Open

Nguyen L. T. Truong, Brett Ernst, Gautam Mishra, Catherine Seeger, Ashley Sun , et al. · 2025

The FemtoAK nomogram is effective at reducing corneal astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery. Astigmatic correction was more precise when evaluated by refractive rather than corneal measures.

Surfactant protein levels and genetic variants as biomarkers for COVID-19 severity in children Open

Natalie Sicher, Brycen Aldrich, Shaoyi Zhang, Lauren Mazur, Salazar G. Juárez , et al. · 2025

Surfactant dysfunction is linked to other pulmonary diseases, but its role in pediatric coronavirus (COVID-19) is unclear. We found elevated plasma surfactant protein (SP)-A levels, but not SP-B or SP-D, significantly associated with sever…

Time-dependent variation in immunoparalysis biomarkers among patients with sepsis and critical illness Open

Abigail Samuelsen, Erik Lehman, Parker Burrows, Anthony Bonavia · 2024

Introduction Immunoparalysis is a state of immune dysfunction characterized by a marked reduction in the immune system’s responsiveness, often observed following severe infections, trauma, or critical illness. This study aimed to perform a…

Impact of the Graphic Memoir <i>My Degeneration: A Journey Through Parkinson’s</i> on Patients With Parkinson’s Disease: A Mixed Methods Study Open

Michael J. Green, Sol De Jesus, Daniel R. George, Margaret Hopkins, Erik Lehman , et al. · 2024

Participants who liked the book-the "endorsers"-revealed that it deeply resonated with them and helped them realize they were not alone with the disease. Many commented that Dunlap-Shohl's story was in some ways their story-and that this w…

Implementation of COVID-19 infection control best practices in nursing homes amid the pandemic Open

Gail D’Souza, Jennifer L. Kraschnewski, Erica Francis, Emily S. Heilbrunn, Lan Kong , et al. · 2024

Overcoming Influenza Vaccination Barriers Through Community Outreach by a Student-Led Mobile Health Clinic Open

Ema V. Karakoleva, Katherine Spanos, Hannah Short, Emma Guare, Erik Lehman , et al. · 2024

Background: Nearly half of United States adults were unvaccinated for influenza in 2022. Suboptimal vaccination rates remain a public health challenge affecting individual and community health. Influenza vaccination hesitancy (IVH) and lim…

Humor in parenting: Does it have a role? Open

Lucy Emery, Anne Libera, Erik Lehman, Benjamin H. Levi · 2024

Background Despite the widespread use of humor in social interactions and the considerable literature on humor in multiple fields of study, the use of humor in parenting has received very little formal study. The purpose of this pilot stud…

Time-Dependent Variation in Immunoparalysis Biomarkers Among Patients with Sepsis and Critical Illness Open

Abigail Samuelsen, Erik Lehman, Parker Burrows, Anthony Bonavia · 2024

Immunoparalysis is a significant concern in patients with sepsis and critical illness, potentially leading to increased risk of secondary infections. This study aimed to perform a longitudinal assessment of immune function over the initial…

Predicting Organ Dysfunction in Septic and Critically Ill Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study Using Rapid Ex Vivo Immune Profiling Open

Abigail Samuelsen, E. Scott Halstead, Erik Lehman, Daniel McKeone, Anthony Bonavia · 2024

OBJECTIVES: While cytokine response patterns are pivotal in mediating immune responses, they are also often dysregulated in sepsis and critical illness. We hypothesized that these immunological deficits, quantifiable through ex vivo whole …

MP17-06 IMPACT OF SUBSEQUENT FELLOWSHIP ON CHIEF RESIDENT CASE LOG VOLUMES Open

Raidizon Mercedes, Zachary Corey, Talmadge Gaither, Erik Lehman, Gary E. Lemack , et al. · 2024

You have accessJournal of UrologyEducation Research I (MP17)1 May 2024MP17-06 IMPACT OF SUBSEQUENT FELLOWSHIP ON CHIEF RESIDENT CASE LOG VOLUMES Raidizon Mercedes, Zachary Corey, Talmadge Gaither, Erik Lehman, Gary E. Lemack, Marisa M. Cli…

MP17-04 TRENDS IN CHIEF RESIDENT CASE LOGS VERSUS SUBSEQUENT CASE LOG DATA IN CLINICAL PRACTICE Open

Zachary Corey, Erik Lehman, Gary E. Lemack, Marisa Clifton, Adam P. Klausner , et al. · 2024

You have accessJournal of UrologyEducation Research I (MP17)1 May 2024MP17-04 TRENDS IN CHIEF RESIDENT CASE LOGS VERSUS SUBSEQUENT CASE LOG DATA IN CLINICAL PRACTICE Zachary Corey, Erik Lehman, Gary E. Lemack, Marisa M. Clifton, Adam P. Kl…

Pilot Study Assessing the Effect of Exam Room Length on the Measurement of Strabismus Open

Michael Langue, Thomas Kellner, Qian Yang, Erik Lehman, Ajay Soni · 2024

This pilot study is the first to investigate the change in measured angle of strabismus at various non-mirrored distances from the patient to the fixation target. Our methodology defines a framework that could be used in a higher-powered s…

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Eve Rubli Truchard, Laura Jones, Francesca Bosisio, Tosca Bizzozzero, Alexandre Ronga , et al. · 2024

The addition of doxycycline to fluoroquinolones for bacterial prophylaxis in autologous stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma Open

Emma G. Guare, Cory M. Hale, Jeffrey Sivik, Erik Lehman, Yoshika Inoue , et al. · 2024

Background Bacterial prophylaxis with a fluoroquinolone (FQ) during autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) is common, although not standardized among transplant centers. The addition of doxycycline (doxy) to FQ prophylaxis was previously l…

Evaluating the relationship between physical activity and quality of life in a racially diverse sample of breast cancer survivors Open

Natasha Renee Burse, Erik Lehman, Vernon M. Chinchilli, Yendelela Cuffee, Linda A. Wray , et al. · 2024

Practice Readiness? Trends in Chief Resident Year Training Experience Across 13 Residency Programs Open

Zachary Corey, Erik Lehman, Gary E. Lemack, Marisa Clifton, Adam P. Klausner , et al. · 2023

Over 50% of cases completed by chief residents are urologic oncology procedures. Current declining trends indicate that residents are being exposed to proportionally fewer general urology and endourology cases during their chief year prior…

WELL-BEING IN NURSING HOME RESIDENTS THROUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Open

Emily S. Heilbrunn, Liza Behrens, Laura L Felix, Erik Lehman, Nicole Osevala , et al. · 2023

The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has disproportionately impacted residents in nursing homes. As a result of the vulnerable nature of congregate living, and to reduce resident morbidity and mortality, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…

LEVERAGING PROJECT ECHO FOR EVIDENCE-BASED INFECTION CONTROL IN NURSING HOMES: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL Open

Jennifer L. Kraschnewski, Lan Kong, Erik Lehman, Emily S. Heilbrunn, Liza Behrens , et al. · 2023

Nursing homes were ill-equipped for the pandemic; though facilities are required to have infection control staff, only 3% have taken a basic infection control course. Significant research has focused on infection control in the acute care …

Underuse of SARS-CoV-2–Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibodies in Skilled Nursing Facilities Open

Catharine I. Paules, Nicole Osevala, Erik Lehman, Emily S. Heilbrunn, Erica Francis , et al. · 2023

SAT144 Hospital Hypoglycemia: An Analysis Of Risk Factors And Patients Outcomes Open

Ariana Pichardo‐Lowden, Sarita Goud, Thomas M Gallagher, Erik Lehman, Matthew Bolton , et al. · 2023

Disclosure: A.R. Pichardo-Lowden: None. S.G. Goud: None. T.M. Gallagher: None. E.B. Lehman: None. M.D. Bolton: None. P.A. Homburger: None. K.M. Kearcher: None. Inpatient hypoglycemia (HG) is prevalent and often preventable. Whether an indi…

Evaluating the Impact of Aevidum on Mental Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Help-Seeking Behaviors in High School Students: A Mixed-Methods Study Open

Krista L. Pattison, Erik Lehman, Alissa Molinari, Heather Costigan, Francesca Pileggi , et al. · 2023

Purpose To compare Aevidum’s school mental health curriculum vs the curriculum plus Aevidum clubs in a mixed-methods study including pre/post surveys, a randomized clinical trial, and qualitative interviews. Design Concurrent mixed-methods…

Contraceptive congruence: acknowledging pregnancy ambivalence in a novel measure of contraceptive use Open

Hallie N. Nelson, Erik Lehman, Sarah Horvath, Cynthia H. Chuang · 2023

Background The historical view that pregnancy intention is dichotomous (i.e., intending or not intending pregnancy), and the notion that all individuals not intending pregnancy should be using highly effective contraceptive methods, oversi…

Expansion of Urology Residency Training Programs Has Not Had a Negative Impact on Trainee Case Log Experience Open

Zachary Corey, Erik Lehman, Jay D. Raman · 2023

Background: The expansion of urology residency programs is necessary to offset the projected workforce shortage. However, this expansion must occur without compromising the current trainee environment. To date, there is limited information…

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