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View article: Evidence of Varicella Zoster Virus Reactivation in Children With Arterial Ischemic Stroke: Results of the VIPS II Study.
Evidence of Varicella Zoster Virus Reactivation in Children With Arterial Ischemic Stroke: Results of the VIPS II Study. Open
One in 10 patients with childhood AIS had recent, asymptomatic VZV reactivation. In a vaccinated population, VZV may continue to play a modest role in childhood stroke pathogenesis.
View article: P-741. Dalbavancin Rationale and Clinical Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized with Serious Bacterial Infections at an Urban Safety Net Hospital: an Observational Cohort
P-741. Dalbavancin Rationale and Clinical Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized with Serious Bacterial Infections at an Urban Safety Net Hospital: an Observational Cohort Open
Background Dalbavancin is an emerging therapeutic option for gram positive bacterial infections in patients for whom standard IV or PO therapies are less desirable due to housing instability, substance use, or psychiatric conditions. Data …
View article: Brief Report: a Cross-Sectional Comparison of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test with a Single Question to Assess Alcohol Use in Fishing Communities of Uganda
Brief Report: a Cross-Sectional Comparison of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test with a Single Question to Assess Alcohol Use in Fishing Communities of Uganda Open
Rapid assessment for alcohol use in clinical practice and research is key to improved health and study participation. We assessed the correlation between Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) score and responses from a single q…
View article: Evidence of varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation in children with arterial ischemic stroke: Results of the VIPS II Study
Evidence of varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation in children with arterial ischemic stroke: Results of the VIPS II Study Open
Background Varicella zoster virus (VZV) has been associated with focal cerebral arteriopathy (FCA) and arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) in childhood. The Vascular effects of Infection in Pediatric Stroke (VIPS) II study aimed to examine this…
View article: Evidence-based prescribing of opioids after laparotomy: A quality-improvement initiative in gynecologic oncology
Evidence-based prescribing of opioids after laparotomy: A quality-improvement initiative in gynecologic oncology Open
View article: Exploring the relationship between language, postoperative pain, and opioid use
Exploring the relationship between language, postoperative pain, and opioid use Open
Patients who do not speak English may be at risk of undertreated pain in the immediate postoperative setting. Language barrier, frequency of pain assessments, and provider bias may perpetuate disparity in pain management. Based on this stu…
View article: Normal Values of Native T1 and T2 Relaxation Times on 3T Cardiac MR in a Healthy Pediatric Population Aged
Normal Values of Native T1 and T2 Relaxation Times on 3T Cardiac MR in a Healthy Pediatric Population Aged Open
View article: Effects of Pharmacotherapy for the Treatment of Obesity in an Urban, Safety-Net Population
Effects of Pharmacotherapy for the Treatment of Obesity in an Urban, Safety-Net Population Open
Our real-world applications of GLP-1 and phentermine/topiramate suggest that both are effective weight loss medication regimens in low-socioeconomic status patients.
View article: JAMA Neurology
JAMA Neurology Open
The mission of JAMA Neurology is to publish and disseminate scientific information primarily important for physicians caring for people with neurologic disorders and for those interested in the structure and function of the normal and dise…
View article: P180/99 More than just noise: association of pulsatile tinnitus with anxiety, depression and reduction of quality of life
P180/99 More than just noise: association of pulsatile tinnitus with anxiety, depression and reduction of quality of life Open
Introduction Patients with pulsatile tinnitus (PT) can have potentially devastating psychological impact, which effect how best to treat these patients, many options which include endovascular treatment. Aim of Study Objectives of this stu…
View article: Proportion of Ugandans with pre-pandemic SARS-CoV-2 cross-reactive CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell responses: A pilot study
Proportion of Ugandans with pre-pandemic SARS-CoV-2 cross-reactive CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell responses: A pilot study Open
The estimated mortality rate of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic varied greatly around the world. In particular, multiple countries in East, Central, and West Africa had significantly lower rates of COVID-19 related fatalities than many resource-ri…
View article: 48 An evidence-based approach to prescribing post-discharge opioids after laparotomy
48 An evidence-based approach to prescribing post-discharge opioids after laparotomy Open
To develop and implement an evidence-based calculator to inform post-discharge opioid prescription size for gynecologic oncology patients after laparotomy. In 2021, open surgical gynecologic oncology patients were called 2–4 weeks after su…
View article: JAMA Neurology
JAMA Neurology Open
The mission of JAMA Neurology is to publish and disseminate scientific information primarily important for physicians caring for people with neurologic disorders and for those interested in the structure and function of the normal and dise…
View article: Telemedicine in an adolescent and young adult medicine clinic: a mixed methods study
Telemedicine in an adolescent and young adult medicine clinic: a mixed methods study Open
Background Adolescents and young adults are a diverse patient population with unique healthcare needs including sensitive and confidential services. Many clinics serving this population began offering telemedicine during the Covid-19 pande…
View article: JAMA Neurology
JAMA Neurology Open
The mission of JAMA Neurology is to publish and disseminate scientific information primarily important for physicians caring for people with neurologic disorders and for those interested in the structure and function of the normal and dise…
View article: More than just noise: Association of pulsatile tinnitus with anxiety, depression, and reduction of quality of life
More than just noise: Association of pulsatile tinnitus with anxiety, depression, and reduction of quality of life Open
Background While many of the causes of pulsatile tinnitus (PT) are treatable with endovascular approaches, the risks of treatment must be balanced with the risks of the underlying cause and the psychological impact of symptoms on patients.…
View article: Patent ductus arteriosus and the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia-associated pulmonary hypertension
Patent ductus arteriosus and the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia-associated pulmonary hypertension Open
View article: High proportion of Ugandans with pre-pandemic SARS-CoV-2 cross-reactive CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell responses
High proportion of Ugandans with pre-pandemic SARS-CoV-2 cross-reactive CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell responses Open
The estimated mortality rate of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic varied greatly around the world with multiple countries in East, Central, and West Africa having significantly lower rates of COVID-19 related fatalities than many resource-rich natio…
View article: Biologic Therapy Is Not Associated with Increased COVID-19 Severity in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Updated Findings from the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa COVID-19 Registry
Biologic Therapy Is Not Associated with Increased COVID-19 Severity in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Updated Findings from the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa COVID-19 Registry Open
View article: Telemedicine in an Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Clinic: A Mixed Methods Study
Telemedicine in an Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Clinic: A Mixed Methods Study Open
Background Adolescents and young adults are a diverse patient population with unique healthcare needs including sensitive and confidential services. Many clinics serving this population began offering telemedicine during the Covid-19 pande…
View article: JAMA Neurology
JAMA Neurology Open
The mission of JAMA Neurology is to publish and disseminate scientific information primarily important for physicians caring for people with neurologic disorders and for those interested in the structure and function of the normal and dise…
View article: JAMA Neurology
JAMA Neurology Open
The mission of JAMA Neurology is to publish and disseminate scientific information primarily important for physicians caring for people with neurologic disorders and for those interested in the structure and function of the normal and dise…
View article: Effects of prophylactic indomethacin on morbidity and mortality in infants <25 weeks’ gestation: a protocol driven intention to treat analysis
Effects of prophylactic indomethacin on morbidity and mortality in infants <25 weeks’ gestation: a protocol driven intention to treat analysis Open
Objective To determine if prophylactic indomethacin (PINDO) decreases death or bronchopulmonary dysplasia-grades 2 and 3 (death/BPD) in newborns <25 weeks. Study design Intention-to-treat, cohort-controlled study of 106 infants admitted du…
View article: Evaluation of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnostic Criteria in Pediatric Patients
Evaluation of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnostic Criteria in Pediatric Patients Open
Importance Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is associated with considerable diagnostic delay. Although most patients report adolescent onset, existing HS diagnostic criteria may not adequately capture disease in pediatric populations. Objecti…
View article: Hemorrhagic Stroke in Children and Adults With Sickle Cell Anemia: The Post-STOP Cohort
Hemorrhagic Stroke in Children and Adults With Sickle Cell Anemia: The Post-STOP Cohort Open
Background: Hemorrhagic stroke in young patients with sickle cell anemia remains poorly characterized. Methods: The Post-STOP (Stroke Prevention Trial in Sickle Cell Anemia) retrospective study collected follow-up data on STOP and STOP II …
View article: JAMA Neurology
JAMA Neurology Open
The mission of JAMA Neurology is to publish and disseminate scientific information primarily important for physicians caring for people with neurologic disorders and for those interested in the structure and function of the normal and dise…
View article: Prevalence of Atherosclerotic Risk Factors Among Children and Young Adults With Arterial Ischemic Stroke
Prevalence of Atherosclerotic Risk Factors Among Children and Young Adults With Arterial Ischemic Stroke Open
Although atherosclerosis may not be a common cause of AIS in children or in early young adulthood, findings of this study suggest that ARFs associated with stroke in older adults are present in childhood and increase with age. Efforts to r…
View article: JAMA Neurology
JAMA Neurology Open
The mission of JAMA Neurology is to publish and disseminate scientific information primarily important for physicians caring for people with neurologic disorders and for those interested in the structure and function of the normal and dise…
View article: JAMA Neurology
JAMA Neurology Open
The mission of JAMA Neurology is to publish and disseminate scientific information primarily important for physicians caring for people with neurologic disorders and for those interested in the structure and function of the normal and dise…
View article: JAMA Neurology
JAMA Neurology Open
The mission of JAMA Neurology is to publish and disseminate scientific information primarily important for physicians caring for people with neurologic disorders and for those interested in the structure and function of the normal and dise…