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The Impact Of Covid-19 On Hospitalization Outcomes Of Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction In The Usa, F.E. Markson, E. Akuna, C.Y. Lim, L. Khemani, A, Amanullah
The Impact Of Covid-19 On Hospitalization Outcomes Of Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction In The Usa, F.E. Markson, E. Akuna, C.Y. Lim, L. Khemani, A, Amanullah
Einstein Health Papers
Background/study objective: The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic affected health care delivery, as it led to variable outcomes in different disease states including cardiovascular diseases. In this study, we evaluated the impact of coexisting COVID-19 on Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI). Design/setting: We analyzed discharge records of AMI patients from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) in the year 2020.
Main outcome measures: Using propensity score matching, we assessed the impact of COVID-19 infection on the in-hospital outcomes of patients presenting with AMI.
Results: There were 1154 patients with concomitant COVID-19 infection and AMI who were matched with 109,990 patients with AMI …
Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On The Management Of Risk Factors In Patients With Stable Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease, Dean Karalis, Patrick Moeller, Albert Crawford, Maria Janelli, Scott Hessen
Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On The Management Of Risk Factors In Patients With Stable Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease, Dean Karalis, Patrick Moeller, Albert Crawford, Maria Janelli, Scott Hessen
Division of Cardiology Faculty Papers
Background
Effective control of risk factors in patients with ASCVD is important to reduce recurrent cardiovascular events. However, many ASCVD patients do not have their risk factors controlled, and this may have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods
We retrospectively evaluated risk factor control among 24,760 ASCVD patients who had at least 1 outpatient encounter both pre-pandemic and during the first year of the pandemic. Risk factors were uncontrolled if the blood pressure (BP) ≥ 130/80 mm Hg, LDL-C ≥ 70 mg/dL, HgbA1c ≥ 7 for diabetic patients, and patients were current smokers.
Results
During the pandemic, many patients had …
Presence Of Symptoms 6 Weeks After Covid-19 Among Vaccinated And Unvaccinated Us Healthcare Personnel: A Prospective Cohort Study, Nicholas M. Mohr, Ian D. Plumb, Kari K. Harland, Tamara Pilishvili, Katherine E. Fleming-Dutra, Anusha Krishnadasan, Karin F. Hoth, Sharon H. Saydah, Zachary Mankoff, John P. Haran, Melissa Briggs-Hagen, Eliezer Santos León, David A. Talan
Presence Of Symptoms 6 Weeks After Covid-19 Among Vaccinated And Unvaccinated Us Healthcare Personnel: A Prospective Cohort Study, Nicholas M. Mohr, Ian D. Plumb, Kari K. Harland, Tamara Pilishvili, Katherine E. Fleming-Dutra, Anusha Krishnadasan, Karin F. Hoth, Sharon H. Saydah, Zachary Mankoff, John P. Haran, Melissa Briggs-Hagen, Eliezer Santos León, David A. Talan
Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty Papers
OBJECTIVES: Although COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against infection and severe disease, there is limited information on the effect of vaccination on prolonged symptoms following COVID-19. Our objective was to determine differences in prevalence of prolonged symptoms 6 weeks after onset of COVID-19 among healthcare personnel (HCP) by vaccination status, and to assess differences in timing of return to work.
DESIGN: Cohort analysis of HCP with COVID-19 enrolled in a multicentre vaccine effectiveness study. HCP with COVID-19 between December 2020 and August 2021 were followed up 6 weeks after illness onset.
SETTING: Health systems in 12 US states.
PARTICIPANTS: HCP participating …
Conducting A Supportive Oncology Clinical Trial During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges And Strategies, Jie Deng, John N. Lukens, Joy C. Cohn, Erin Mcmenamin, Barbara Murphy, Bryan A. Spinelli, Niya Murphy, Alicia K. Steinmetz, Megan A. Landriau, Alexander Lin
Conducting A Supportive Oncology Clinical Trial During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges And Strategies, Jie Deng, John N. Lukens, Joy C. Cohn, Erin Mcmenamin, Barbara Murphy, Bryan A. Spinelli, Niya Murphy, Alicia K. Steinmetz, Megan A. Landriau, Alexander Lin
Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Papers
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in severe interruptions to clinical research worldwide. This global public health crisis required investigators and researchers to rapidly develop and implement new strategies and solutions to mitigate its negative impact on the progress of clinical trials. In this paper, we describe the challenges, strategies, and lessons learned regarding the continuation of a supportive oncology clinical trial during the pandemic. We hope to provide insight into the implementation of clinical trials during a public health emergency to be better prepared for future instances.
Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the US National Institute of …
Hyperdynamic Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Is Associated With Higher Mortality In Covid-19 Patients, Annas Rahman, Max Ruge, Md, Alex Hlepas, Batha Nair, Joanne Gomez, Jeanne Du Fey De Lavallaz, Setri Fugar, Nusrat Jahan, Annabelle Santos Volgman, Kim A. Williams, Anupama Rao, Karolina Marinescu, Tisha Suboc
Hyperdynamic Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Is Associated With Higher Mortality In Covid-19 Patients, Annas Rahman, Max Ruge, Md, Alex Hlepas, Batha Nair, Joanne Gomez, Jeanne Du Fey De Lavallaz, Setri Fugar, Nusrat Jahan, Annabelle Santos Volgman, Kim A. Williams, Anupama Rao, Karolina Marinescu, Tisha Suboc
Division of Internal Medicine Faculty Papers & Presentations
Study objective: To compare the characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 patients with a hyperdynamic LVEF (HDLVEF) to those with a normal or reduced LVEF.
Design: Retrospective study.
Setting: Rush University Medical Center.
Participants: Of the 1682 adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19, 419 had a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) during admission and met study inclusion criteria. Interventions: Participants were divided into reduced (LVEF < 50%), normal (≥50% and <70%), and hyper- dynamic (≥70%) LVEF groups.
Main outcome measures: LVEF was assessed as a predictor of 60-day mortality. Logistic regression was used to adjust for age and BMI.
Results: There was no difference in 60-day mortality between patients in the reduced LVEF and normal LVEF …
Prognostic Value Of H2fpef Score In Covid-19, Priya Patel, Max Ruge, Joanne Michelle D. Gomez, Jeanne Du Fay De Lavallaz, Anupama Rao, Kim A. Williams, Annabelle Santos Volgman, Maria Rosa R. Costanzo, Tisha Suboc, Karolina Marinescu
Prognostic Value Of H2fpef Score In Covid-19, Priya Patel, Max Ruge, Joanne Michelle D. Gomez, Jeanne Du Fay De Lavallaz, Anupama Rao, Kim A. Williams, Annabelle Santos Volgman, Maria Rosa R. Costanzo, Tisha Suboc, Karolina Marinescu
Division of Internal Medicine Faculty Papers & Presentations
Study objective: This study sought to assess the predictive value of H2FPEF score in patients with COVID-19.
Design: Retrospective study.
Setting: Rush University Medical Center.
Participants: A total of 1682 patients had an echocardiogram in the year preceding their COVID-19 admission with a preserved ejection fraction (≥50%). A total of 156 patients met inclusion criteria. Interventions: Patients were divided into H2FPEF into low (0–2), intermediate (3–5), and high (6–9) score H2FPEF groups and outcomes were compared.
Main outcome measures: Adjusted multivariable logistic regression models evaluated the association between H2FPEF score group and a composite outcome for severe COVID-19 infection consisting …
Evaluation Of Pediatric Rheumatology Telehealth Satisfaction During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Lindsay N Waqar-Cowles, John Chuo, Pamela F Weiss, Sabrina Gmuca, Marianna Lanoue, Jon M Burnham
Evaluation Of Pediatric Rheumatology Telehealth Satisfaction During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Lindsay N Waqar-Cowles, John Chuo, Pamela F Weiss, Sabrina Gmuca, Marianna Lanoue, Jon M Burnham
College of Population Health Faculty Papers
Background: During the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, ambulatory pediatric rheumatology healthcare rapidly transformed to a mainly telehealth model. However, pediatric patient and caregiver satisfaction with broadly deployed telehealth programs remains largely unknown. This study aimed to evaluate patient/caregiver satisfaction with telehealth and identify the factors associated with satisfaction in a generalizable sample of pediatric rheumatology patients.
Methods: Patients with an initial telehealth video visit with a rheumatology provider between April and June 2020 were eligible. All patients/caregivers were sent a post-visit survey to assess a modified version of the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ) and demographic and clinical characteristics. TUQ total …
Clinical Outcomes In Patients Co-Infected With Covid-19 And Staphylococcus Aureus: A Scoping Review, Jenna Adalbert, Karan Varshney, Rachel Tobin, Rafael Pajaro
Clinical Outcomes In Patients Co-Infected With Covid-19 And Staphylococcus Aureus: A Scoping Review, Jenna Adalbert, Karan Varshney, Rachel Tobin, Rafael Pajaro
College of Population Health Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: Endemic to the hospital environment, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a leading bacterial pathogen that causes deadly infections such as bacteremia and endocarditis. In past viral pandemics, it has been the principal cause of secondary bacterial infections, significantly increasing patient mortality rates. Our world now combats the rapid spread of COVID-19, leading to a pandemic with a death toll greatly surpassing those of many past pandemics. However, the impact of co-infection with S. aureus remains unclear. Therefore, we aimed to perform a high-quality scoping review of the literature to synthesize the existing evidence on the clinical outcomes of COVID-19 …
Emergency Medicine And Covid-19: Now And Next Year, Theodore A. Christopher, Adrienne N. Christopher
Emergency Medicine And Covid-19: Now And Next Year, Theodore A. Christopher, Adrienne N. Christopher
Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty Papers
The COVID-19 pandemic is responsible for infecting to date more than 93 million people worldwide and causing more than 2 million deaths. That the vast majority of deaths have occurred in the United States (U.S.) can be attributed to nonadherence by Americans to basic public health mitigation strategies that are known to curtail coronavirus spread. Emergency Departments (ED’s) throughout the U.S. experienced a dramatic decrease in patient visits during the first surge of COVID-19, followed by an ED patient visit rebound to approximately 80% of pre-COVID-19 numbers, which have remained relatively stable through the current second COVID-19 surge. The pandemic …
Digital Literacy At An Urban Cancer Center: Implications For Technology Use And Vulnerable Patients, Amy Leader, Lisa M. Capparella, L. Waldman, Ba, Rebecca Cammy, Alison Petok, Rebecca Dean, Ayako Shimada, Liana Yocavitch, Kristin L. Rising, Gregory Garber, Brooke Worster, Adam Dicker
Digital Literacy At An Urban Cancer Center: Implications For Technology Use And Vulnerable Patients, Amy Leader, Lisa M. Capparella, L. Waldman, Ba, Rebecca Cammy, Alison Petok, Rebecca Dean, Ayako Shimada, Liana Yocavitch, Kristin L. Rising, Gregory Garber, Brooke Worster, Adam Dicker
Kimmel Cancer Center Faculty Papers
PURPOSE: eHealth literacy, or the ability to seek, find, understand, and appraise health information from electronic sources, has become increasingly relevant in the era of COVID-19, when so many aspects of patient care became dependent on technology. We aimed to understand eHealth literacy among a diverse sample of patients with cancer and discuss ways for health systems and cancer centers to ensure that all patients have access to high-quality care.
METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of patients with cancer and caregivers was conducted at an NCI-designated cancer center to assess access to the Internet, smartphone ownership, use of mobile apps, willingness …
Pandemic Makes Chronic Disease Prevention A Priority., Karen S. Kmetik, Alexis Skoufalos, David B. Nash
Pandemic Makes Chronic Disease Prevention A Priority., Karen S. Kmetik, Alexis Skoufalos, David B. Nash
College of Population Health Faculty Papers
This article is the authors' final version prior to publication in Population Health Management, Volume 24, Issue 1, February 2021, Pages 1-2
Final publication is available from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers https://doi.org/10.1089/pop.2020.0126
The Quest For Conquering Covid-19: Updates From The Laboratory, David B. Nash
The Quest For Conquering Covid-19: Updates From The Laboratory, David B. Nash
College of Population Health Faculty Papers
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New Normal For Medical Practice Post Covid-19?, David B. Nash
New Normal For Medical Practice Post Covid-19?, David B. Nash
College of Population Health Faculty Papers
No abstract provided.
Population Health And The Pandemic: Emerging Stronger Next Time., David B. Nash
Population Health And The Pandemic: Emerging Stronger Next Time., David B. Nash
College of Population Health Faculty Papers
No abstract provided.
Virtual Community Health Workers: Outreach Calls During Covid-19, Geoffrey Hayden, Md, Paula Ostroff, Rn, Ms, Emily Romano, Bs, Imani Gray-Taylor, Carl Johnson, Bs, Angelique Miller, Sharla Thomas, Ba, Gina Mccoy, Bs, Deborah Ziring, Md
Virtual Community Health Workers: Outreach Calls During Covid-19, Geoffrey Hayden, Md, Paula Ostroff, Rn, Ms, Emily Romano, Bs, Imani Gray-Taylor, Carl Johnson, Bs, Angelique Miller, Sharla Thomas, Ba, Gina Mccoy, Bs, Deborah Ziring, Md
Health Equity and Quality Improvement (HEQI) Summit
The “Clinical Experience” program at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, established in 2017, provides pre-clerkship students with an opportunity to identify and address patients’ needs for social determinants of health (SDoH). The COVID-19 pandemic led to a suspension of the student program in the clinical environment, but the CHWs continued to address patients’ social needs from a remote setting. In the absence of established best practices regarding patient outreach calls from a remote setting, we sought to develop an effective workflow that would mask the CHWs’ personal cell phones while leading to fewer “unable to reach” scenarios and improved case …
"I Don't Like Wearing A Mask", Priyanka Bhatt, Devesh Dajee, Neha Jha, Ruhi Shah
"I Don't Like Wearing A Mask", Priyanka Bhatt, Devesh Dajee, Neha Jha, Ruhi Shah
Foundations of Public Health - Infographics
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Why Am I Wearing A Mask If I Don't Feel Sick?, Lily-Anna James, Diana Koval, Samuel Latzsch, Chelsea Nowakowski
Why Am I Wearing A Mask If I Don't Feel Sick?, Lily-Anna James, Diana Koval, Samuel Latzsch, Chelsea Nowakowski
Foundations of Public Health - Infographics
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Spread Holiday Cheer, Not Covid-19, Sameh Gomaa, Sana Khalid, Michelle St. Omer Roy
Spread Holiday Cheer, Not Covid-19, Sameh Gomaa, Sana Khalid, Michelle St. Omer Roy
Foundations of Public Health - Infographics
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Mask Use: Pros & Cons, Megan Carty, Megan Donlick, Yuri Matsubara, Janine Tobia
Mask Use: Pros & Cons, Megan Carty, Megan Donlick, Yuri Matsubara, Janine Tobia
Foundations of Public Health - Infographics
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Masks Matter!, Stephanie Gebbia, Kai Killebrew, Nayo Macauley, Edmund Peacock
Masks Matter!, Stephanie Gebbia, Kai Killebrew, Nayo Macauley, Edmund Peacock
Foundations of Public Health - Infographics
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Mask What You Can Do For Your Country, Hanna Biedny, Tyler Caparoni, Robert Erianne, Mashaal Syed
Mask What You Can Do For Your Country, Hanna Biedny, Tyler Caparoni, Robert Erianne, Mashaal Syed
Foundations of Public Health - Infographics
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Protect Others & Mask Up, Nkeiruka Ashiedu, Rachel Gee, Alexis Henderson, Melissa Klein
Protect Others & Mask Up, Nkeiruka Ashiedu, Rachel Gee, Alexis Henderson, Melissa Klein
Foundations of Public Health - Infographics
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It's Your Responsibility, Simon Chen, Devanshi Dash, Jaime Nassur
It's Your Responsibility, Simon Chen, Devanshi Dash, Jaime Nassur
Foundations of Public Health - Infographics
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Is Your Mask Uncomfortable?, Jake Mulroy, W. Alan Pentecost, Chelcie Puetz, Kelsey Rowe
Is Your Mask Uncomfortable?, Jake Mulroy, W. Alan Pentecost, Chelcie Puetz, Kelsey Rowe
Foundations of Public Health - Infographics
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Have A Conversation: Wear A Mask, Melanie Chalfin, Isabella Hampton, Wendy Kong, Sravani Meka
Have A Conversation: Wear A Mask, Melanie Chalfin, Isabella Hampton, Wendy Kong, Sravani Meka
Foundations of Public Health - Infographics
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Guide To Mask Wearing 101, Laiquannah Hason, Jeremiah Kinsey, Kevin O'Connor
Guide To Mask Wearing 101, Laiquannah Hason, Jeremiah Kinsey, Kevin O'Connor
Foundations of Public Health - Infographics
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Controlling The Waves Of Covid-19, Joseph M. Callaghan, Emily Mcdermott, Sofia Mitro, Christopher Stuever
Controlling The Waves Of Covid-19, Joseph M. Callaghan, Emily Mcdermott, Sofia Mitro, Christopher Stuever
Foundations of Public Health - Infographics
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Be Covid Safe, Opeyemi Akinrinsola, Abigail Corkum, Karyn Furcolo, Christina Gareis, Dorothy Tang
Be Covid Safe, Opeyemi Akinrinsola, Abigail Corkum, Karyn Furcolo, Christina Gareis, Dorothy Tang
Foundations of Public Health - Infographics
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The 3 W'S To Staying Safe On & Off Campus During Covid-19, Amanda Guth, Matthew Kermitz, Kate Minke, Raya Patel
The 3 W'S To Staying Safe On & Off Campus During Covid-19, Amanda Guth, Matthew Kermitz, Kate Minke, Raya Patel
Foundations of Public Health - Infographics
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