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First-in-human Testing of a Novel Sutureless Drain Securement Device: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open

Mary L. Duet, Eric Zeng, Michael K. Boyajian, Donald T. Browne, Abigail Peoples , et al. · 2025

Background: Suture-based drain securement is nonstandardized and causes discomfort, particularly at the site of fixation as drain movement is transmitted to a focal point. Patients may experience skin irritation, pain, skin tugging, and lo…

A Novel 3D Printed Simulator to Teach Metacarpal Fixation with Kirschner Wires Open

Michael K. Boyajian, Michael K. Boyajian, Eric Zeng, Michael Reynolds, Christopher M. Runyan , et al. · 2025

Innovating Flexor Tendon Repair Training with a Three-dimensional Printed Model Open

Michael K. Boyajian, Amelia L. Davidson, Will Molair, Albert S. Woo, Joseph Crozier , et al. · 2024

Background: Flexor tendon repair is a technically demanding procedure, with functional outcome directly proportional to skillful execution. A repair must be strong to manage early mobilization and precise to allow for gliding through the t…

Bone marrow stromal cell-derived hepcidin has antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities Open

Miklós Krepuska, Balázs Mayer, Lynn Vitale‐Cross, Vamsee D. Myneni, Michael K. Boyajian , et al. · 2024

Buttoned Shut: Management of Complete Unilateral Nasal Obstruction Secondary to Button Battery Injury Open

Chloe B. Harrington, Colin Bohr, Brian K. Reilly, Michael K. Boyajian · 2023

29. A Suturing Evolution: From MS1 to Intern Skill Level after 2-week Intervention Open

Michael K. Boyajian, Abigail Peoples, Griffin P. Bins, Leah M. Sieren, Albert S. Woo , et al. · 2023

Background: Suture training is a critical component of the medical school curriculum, serving as the first opportunity to learn proper technique. Commonly students are taught in one-time suturing workshops. However, these workshops are min…

A Dual-Modality Approach to Teaching Facial Trauma Ct Scan Interpretation to Junior Residents and Medical Students Open

Daniel P. Zaki, Mario S. Blondin, Mason Sutherland, Michael K. Boyajian, Anna Virginia Kaneb , et al. · 2023

Three-dimensional Printed Rhinoplasty Simulator With Replaceable Nasal Module Open

Michael K. Boyajian, Joseph Crozier, Albert S. Woo · 2020

BACKGROUND: Surgical simulation serves as a key tool in medical training. Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology may be useful in this effort by allowing for rapid prototyping of affordable, custom anatomic models which can be optimize…

A 3-Dimensional-Printed Hand Model for Home-Based Acquisition of Fracture Fixation Skills Without Fluoroscopy Open

Adnan Pršić, Michael K. Boyajian, William K. Snapp, Joseph Crozier, Albert S. Woo · 2020

Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSCs) Modulate the Inflammatory Character of Alveolar Macrophages from Sarcoidosis Patients Open

Ian McClain Caldwell, Christopher T. Hogden, Krisztián Németh, Michael K. Boyajian, Miklós Krepuska , et al. · 2020

Sarcoidosis is a devastating inflammatory disease affecting many organs, especially the lungs and lymph nodes. Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) can “reprogram” various types of macrophages towards an anti-inflammatory p…

Eosinophilic Polymyositis: A Rare Cause of Atraumatic Compartment Syndrome of the Forearm Open

Michael K. Boyajian, Lauren O. Roussel, Galam Khan, Edward G. Stopa, Reena Bhatt · 2019

S6B-05 SESSION 6B: HFM ROBIN - PART I DEVICE MALFUNCTION DURING MANDIBULAR DISTRACTION IN INFANTS WITH ROBIN SEQUENCE. Open

Mónica Manrique, Esperanza Mantilla‐Rivas, Michael K. Boyajian, Justin R. Bryant, Gary F. Rogers , et al. · 2019

Introduction: Mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) has been increasingly used in infants with severe upper airway obstruction associated with Robin sequence (RS). By enabling gradual mandibular lengthening and soft tissue stretching, …

A Novel Suture Training Device to Innovate the Surgical Curriculum in Medical School Open

Michael K. Boyajian, Rory J. Lubner, Lauren O. Roussel, Joseph Crozier, Beth A. Ryder , et al. · 2019

PURPOSE: Suture training is a critical component of the medical school curriculum because it serves as the first opportunity to learn proper technique. For those students who enter surgical specialties such as plastic surgery, early and re…

S6B-11 SESSION 6B: HFM ROBIN - PART I POLYSOMNOGRAPHY DOES NOT CORRELATE WITH WEIGHT GAIN OR FAILURE TO THRIVE IN INFANTS WITH ROBIN SEQUENCE Open

Michael K. Boyajian, Esperanza Mantilla‐Rivas, Md Sohel Rana, Lauren K. Salinero, Pamela Tan , et al. · 2019

Introduction: Upper airway obstruction in association with micrognathia and glossoptosis are the hallmark signs of Robin sequence (RS). Indications for surgical airway interventions are unclear; however, polysomnography (PSG) parameters, o…

A Novel 3-dimensional–Printed Hand Model to Simulate Bony Fixation With Kirschner Wires Without Fluoroscopy Open

Michael K. Boyajian, William K. Snapp, Rajiv Iyengar, Joseph Crozier, Scott Schmidt , et al. · 2019

PURPOSE: Simulation has become a mainstay in medical training. The field of 3-dimensional (3D) printing offers additional benefits to medical simulation, allowing for the development of affordable, custom anatomic models. Surgical subspeci…

Emergency Department-Provided Home Blood Pressure Devices Can Help Detect Undiagnosed Hypertension Open

Elizabeth M. Goldberg, Taneisha Wilson, Bianca Jambhekar, Sarah J. Marks, Michael K. Boyajian , et al. · 2019

Immunogenic potential of human bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells is enhanced by hyperthermia Open

IAN MCCLAIN-CALDWELL, Lynn Vitale‐Cross, Balázs Mayer, Miklós Krepuska, Michael K. Boyajian , et al. · 2018

New Roads and Orthopedic Trauma in Rural Haiti Open

Daniel Eisenson, Nathan P. Thomas, Michael K. Boyajian, Alexis N. Bowder, Lucy Ward , et al. · 2017

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