Publications by authors named "A C Kuruvilla"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates vaccine hesitancy among unvaccinated persons with mental illnesses (PMI) regarding COVID-19, highlighting their higher risk for infection and health issues.
- Out of 100 participants, 62% were unwilling to get vaccinated, mainly due to believing they were not at risk and concerns about vaccine side effects.
- The study suggests that addressing misconceptions, providing accurate information, and improving vaccine accessibility are critical for increasing vaccination rates among PMI, emphasizing the role of mental health professionals in this effort.
Background: Peripheral nerve decompression (PND) is generally safe, and newer techniques allow frail patients to undergo PND at less common sites. Current literature suggests patient frailty measures may more accurately predict postsurgical complications versus other proxies, but no current literature examines frailty in PND.
Methods: The authors reviewed data from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program for patients who underwent PND outside the most common sites from 2013 to 2019.
Introduction: Wada test is well-known to assess lateralization of memory and language functions; however, super-selective Wada (ss-Wada) to evaluate motor leg function is rare. We present a ss-Wada test within the anterior cerebral artery (ACA) to assess the motor function of the leg.
Methods: Retrospective chart review.
Examining Racial and Gender Diversity in the Plastic Surgery Pipeline: Where is the Leak?
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes minority representation throughout the plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) training pipeline, from high school to practicing physicians, revealing significant drops in representation for Black and Hispanic students as they progress.
- Data was collected from US Census and medical schools to create representation quotients (RQs), showing Black students start strong in high school but decline significantly in medical and residency stages, while Asian students remain overrepresented.
- Overall, the findings highlight the need for increased diversity efforts in premedical recruitment and ongoing support for minority students to improve their representation in the PRS field.
Background: Schizophrenia may cause significant impairment in social and economic aspects of a patient's life. Current evidence suggests that cognitive deficits may affect the functioning of a person with schizophrenia more than positive or negative symptoms. There is a lack of literature on explanatory models of cognitive deficits in schizophrenia that can influence help-seeking behavior.
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