Submissions from 2018
Artificial Differences in Clostridium difficile Infection Rates Associated with Disparity in Testing, Yola Duhaney
Brain Metastases in Lung Cancer With Targetable Mutations-Reply, Minesh Mehta
Causes of Troponin Elevation and Associated Mortality in Young Patients, Khurram Nasir
Coronary artery disease reporting and data system (CAD-RADSTM): Inter-observer agreement for assessment categories and modifiers, Christopher Maroules and Ricardo Cury
Endovascular management of acute aortic dissection, Ripal Gandhi
First Pass Effect: A New Measure for Stroke Thrombectomy Devices, Italo Linfante and Guilherme Dabus
Germline variants in DNA repair genes, diagnostic radiation and risk of thyroid cancer, Robert Udelsman
Modeling the target dose fall-off in IMRT and VMAT planning techniques for cervical SBRT, Alonso Gutierrez
The Road to Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, Jayme Strauss, Andrew Waisbrot, Daniel Hartnett, and Amy Starosciak
Why your nursing networks matter, Tanya Cohn
Dangerously Overcrowded: The dangers of boarding patients in the Emergency Department?, Meivys Carmenate Carmenate, Nina Ackley, Jennifer Fernandez, Lissbeth Carmona, Lynn Gilmore, Glenis Michelle Artache Gonzalez, Michelle Alvarez, Sarah Jeanty, and Oscar Ladino
Relationship of Staff Engagement and Perception of Safety Scores with Patient Outcomes, Simone Cheong, Rosalina Butao, Eva Mitra, Jobic Ray Butao, Itzel De Los Santos, Melvin Rivera, and Meghan Sharkey
Advantages of Robotic Right Colectomy With Intracorporeal Anastomosis, Gustavo Plasencia
Benchmarking the American Society of Breast Surgeon Member Performance for More Than a Million Quality Measure-Patient Encounters, Starr Mautner
Clinical and Angiographic Outcomes with the Combined Local Aspiration and Retriever in the North American Solitaire Stent-Retriever Acute Stroke (NASA) Registry, Italo Linfante and Guilherme Dabus
Endocrine Surgery: A Hopkins Legacy, Robert Udelsman
Imaging of mesenteric ischemia, Prasuna Inampudi and Constantino Pena
MI: Not a Heart Attack but a Gut Attack, Rosemary Lee and Ana Cabrera
Multi-institutional competing risks analysis of distant brain failure and salvage patterns after upfront radiosurgery without whole brain radiotherapy for brain metastasis, Manmeet Ahluwalia
Parathyroid, Thyroid and Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Anatomy in an Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), Robert Udelsman
The Evolving Role of Tumor Treating Fields in Managing Glioblastoma: Guide for Oncologists, Minesh Mehta
The long-term survival of robotic lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer: A multi-institutional study, Mark Dylewski
The relationship of erectile dysfunction and subclinical cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Emeka Osondu, Emir Veledar, Theodore Feldman, Arthur Agatston, Khurram Nasir, and Ehimen Aneni
Whiplash, Ronald Tolchin
Comparison of Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, and Control of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in China and the United States, Khurram Nasir
Burden of Catastrophic Health Expenditures for Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke Among Uninsured in the United States, Anshul Saxena and Khurram Nasir
Cardiovascular Risk and Statin Eligibility of Young Adults After an Myocardial Infarction: Partners YOUNG-MI Registry, Khurram Nasir
National Trends in Nonstatin Use and Expenditures Among the US Adult Population From 2002 to 2013: Insights From Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, Joseph Salami, Javier Valero-Elizondo, Barry Katzen, and Khurram Nasir
Platelet Transfusion for Patients With Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Update, Michael Troner
High-grade urothelial carcinoma in urine cytology with jet black and smooth or glassy chromatin, Andrew Renshaw and Edwin Gould
Control versus cognition: the changing paradigm of adjuvant therapy for resected brain metastasis, Minesh Mehta
Genotype-Phenotype Correlation in NF1: Evidence for a More Severe Phenotype Associated with Missense Mutations Affecting NF1 Codons 844-848, Arelis Martir-Negron
2T Hardwiring Bedside Shift Report to Improve Communication with RNs, Ashley Escandon, Gaileen Quammie, Bianca De La Barra, and Anielka Corea Membreno
4 Pavilion Improves Patient Satisfaction through Technology “Promptness Response to Call”, Claire Croswell and Dionne Fowler Lee
6 Pavilion (Med Surg) Increased Certification Rate Through MSNCB FailSafe Certification Program, Angela Castillo, Tamika Luciano, and Brenda Lam
7 Pavilion Reduces CJR patients ALOS using Care C2, Jaime Gergora, Jessica Saavedra, Camila Avendano, Terri Marranca, and Madelein Valdivia
Abstract 1216: ASSOCIATION OF OPTIMAL PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES AND TELE-ICU FOR PROGRESSIVE CARE CARDIOLOGY, Donna Lee Armaignac, Carlos Valle, Emir Veledar, Louis Gidel, Leslee Gross, Lisa-Mae Williams, and Anshul Saxena
Abstract 1219: OPTIMAL PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES FOR HIGHER-ACUITY CHEST AND EPIGASTRIC PAIN WITH TELEMEDICINE, Donna Lee Armaignac, Emir Veledar, Carlos Valle, Louis Gidel, Julie Lamoureux, and Leslee Gross
Abstract 16990: Impact of 2013 ACC/AHA Cholesterol Management Guidelines on Statins Use Among Nationally Representative Adult Populations in United States: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (2010-2015), Joseph Salami, Anshul Saxena, Victor Okunrintemi, and Emir Veledar
Abstract 17177: Cost of Hospitalizations Related to Hypertension (HTN) and Acute Myocardial Infraction (AMI) Related Events: Result From the 2014 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, Emir Veledar, Anshul Saxena, Muni Rubens, Sankalp Das, and Peter McGranaghan
Abstract 17208: Trends in Hospitalizations Due to Cocaine-Induced Acute Myocardial Infarction: Results From National Inpatient Sample, 2005-2014, Anshul Saxena, Muni Rubens, Sankalp Das, Peter McGranaghan, and Emir Veledar
Abstract 240: Association of Depression Risk With Patient Experience, Healthcare Expenditure and Health Resource Utilization Among Adults With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Victor Okunrintemi, Javier Valero-Elizondo, Joseph Salami, Oluseye Ogunmoroti, Emeka Osondu, and Khurram Nasir
Adaptive planning and toxicities of uniform scanning proton therapy for lung cancer patients, Suresh Rana
A five-step strategy for building an LDCT lung cancer screening program, Juan Batlle, Muhammad Latif, and Ricardo Cury
An Alternative To Implanting Loop Recorders In A Hospital, Valerie Smith, Marsha Lambert, and Marie Paule Lafontant
Association of Body Mass Index With Blood Pressure Among 1.7 Million Chinese Adults, Khurram Nasir
A survey of intracranial aneurysm treatment practices among United States physicians, Italo Linfante
A systematic review of the associations between HIV/HCV coinfection and biomarkers of cardiovascular disease, Oluseye Ogunmoroti and Khurram Nasir
Big Data and Machine Learning: A Resident's Perspective of the 2016 Intersociety Conference, Alexander Misono
Breathing Easier a Lung Health Outpatient Team Has Your Back, Maureen Lintner and Jose Morales
Cardiac CTA in the Emergency Department, Constantino Pena and Ricardo Cury
CAUTI: CHASING ZERO, Sasha Topping
Characteristics of False-Negative Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspirates, Andrew Renshaw and Edwin Gould
Comparison of Loop Recorder Implantation in the Electrophysiology Lab vs bedside: A Retrospective comparative study, Marie Paule Lafontant and Valerie Smith
Compliance and Real Life Performance of a FAST-ED Scale Based Pre-Hospital Stroke Initiative, Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, Maygret Ramirez, Jayme Strauss, Ivis Gonzalez, and Amy Starosciak
Comprehensive Treatment of Scars and Other Abnormalities of Wound Healing, Jill Waibel
Coronary Atherosclerotic Precursors of Acute Coronary Syndromes, Ricardo Cury
Current Issues Affecting the Practice of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons: Results of the 2014 Workforce Survey of American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Orthopaedics, Pooya Hosseinzadeh
Development of a Teaching and Assessment Tool to Improve Culturally Diverse Patient’s International Normalized Ration (INR) Levels, Aradys Bello, Tina Hyman, Michael Salinero, and Nohemi Sadule Rios
Discovering your true north, Tanya Cohn
Dosimetric Evaluation of Pinnacle's Automated Treatment Planning Software to Manually Planned Treatments, Alonso Gutierrez
Early outcomes of robotic-assisted inguinal hernia repair in obese patients: a multi-institutional, retrospective study, Jorge Rabaza and Anthony Gonzalez
ED Unit Practice Council’s Innovation to Reduce Length of Stay for Acuity Level 4 & 5 Patients in the ED Task Area, Silvia Clark, Chera Quiroga, and Davinia Steadman
Effect of Change of Shift Admissions on Patient Outcomes, Juliet Diaz, Vicky Wheeler, and Maria Villafuerte
Effect of FAST-ED Implementation and Age on Distance Patients Travel from Scene to Comprehensive Stroke Center, Amy Starosciak, Maygret Ramirez, Virginia Ramos, Ivis Gonzalez, Jayme Strauss, and Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa
Effect of RN Practice Change on NICU Infant Outcomes, Maureen Pahl
Evaluation of the Competency and Clinical Advancement Program at BHSF, Nada Wakim
EXCESS NATIONAL US EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH LIPITOR USE AFTER INTRODUCTION OF GENERIC ATORVASTATIN: INSIGHTS FROM THE MEDICAL EXPENDITURES PANEL SURVEY, 2012-2014, Joseph Salami, Victor Okunrintemi, and Khurram Nasir
Exploring Nurses’ Occupational Stressors and Coping Strategies, Nada Wakim
Fulfilling the Promises of Health Information Technology: Expect to Maximize Positive Patient Care Outcomes, Advance Analytics and Innovative Research with Tele-Healthcare Application, Donna Lee Armaignac
Healing Hands: Does therapeutic touch decrease pain and stress levels in adult patients?, Berline Penel, Erin O'Brien, Evelyne Michel, Heather Stein, Hope Brill, Priscilla Egemba, Rosmery Garrote, and Sebastian Zuluaga
High-Grade Urothelial Carcinoma on Urine Cytology Resembling Umbrella Cells, Andrew Renshaw and Edwin Gould
HIV-Related Stigma, Quality of Care, and Coping Skills: Exploring Factors Affecting Treatment Adherence among PLWH in Haiti, Muni Rubens and Anshul Saxena
Hospital-Wide Hand Hygiene Initiative to Reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections, Yola Duhaney, Andrea Bloomfield, and Cam Kha
Implement Best Practice to Reduce the Rate of Colon Surgical Site Infections (SSI) below the NHSN Mean at South Miami Hospital, Ami Kruger and Gilyem Casanova
Improving Length of Stay: Transitioning Care from the Emergency Department to a Clinical Decision Unit, Griselle Pastor, Van Cronkhite, Natalie Mancuso, and Emilia Villoch
Improving the therapeutic index for nonoperable esophageal cancer patients with modern radiation technologies, Michael Chuong and Matthew Hall
Is diabetes mellitus equivalent to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease from a healthcare cost perspective? Insights from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey: 2010–2013, Javier Valero-Elizondo, Joseph Salami, Oluseye Ogunmoroti, Victor Okunrintemi, Emeka Osondu, Emir Veledar, and Khurram Nasir
Left-Biased Clavicle Length Asymmetry in Children and Young Adults 12 to 25 Years Old, Pooya Hosseinzadeh
Merging of Two Observation Units to Increase Capacity and Decrease Length of Stay, Diana Rios
Mid/Distal Esophageal Cancer and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer (Siewert Type I and II), Michael Chuong
Modern Temporomandibular Joint Arthroscopy: Operative Single-Cannula Arthroscopy, Joseph McCain
Nurse Patient Ratios’ Requirements for the Care of Bariatric Patients (2T), Ashley Escandon, Gaileen Quammie, Bianca De La Barra, and Anielka Corea Membreno
Nurses' Perception of Unit-Based Competency Assessment Compared to Traditional Skills Fair, Solimar Figueroa, Judith Bowling, Roberto Roman Laporte, Tanya Cohn, and Jose Irizarry
Optimizing Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes through Evidence-based Interventions for the at Risk Pre-term Labor Population, Deborah Pol, Geraldine Lamoglia, Erin Soto, Lou-Jean Reyes, Idalmys Castillo, Jennifer Brooks, Alecia Ballard, Beth-Ann Fraser, Laura Timmons, and Allison Marmol