Publications by authors named "Dharia Ishaan"
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- Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a common condition among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), affecting up to 39% of individuals but lacks well-defined risk factors.
- The study involved assessing 588 IBD patients using two validated questionnaires to identify SpA symptoms, revealing significant positive screenings for SpA among these patients.
- Key risk factors for positive SpA screens included being female, older age, a history of smoking, bowel surgery, and exposure to biologic treatments, with a concerning number of undiagnosed cases identified.
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- Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a common issue for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and using specific screening tools could help identify it earlier and improve treatment.
- A study analyzed 669 IBD patients using two questionnaires (DETAIL and IBIS-Q) to check for SpA symptoms; many patients screened positive, with more showing axial symptoms rather than peripheral issues.
- The results highlighted that a significant number of patients with IBD might have undiagnosed SpA, particularly with the IBIS-Q being more effective in identifying potential cases, indicating a need for better rheumatology referrals for these patients.
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- This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of pouch fistulas in patients with ulcerative colitis who underwent restorative proctocolectomy with ileo-anal pouch anastomosis, as fistulas can lead to serious complications and pouch failure.
- After reviewing 33 qualifying studies, the research found the overall prevalence of developing at least one fistula to be 5%, with a 24% rate of pouch failure in those who experienced fistulas.
- The findings offer valuable insights that could help inform future medical guidelines, enhance the design of related research, and improve patient counseling.
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- Biologics are essential for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but their prior authorization by insurance companies may create healthcare disparities, particularly affecting African Americans who are less likely to be prescribed these treatments.
- A study analyzed 458 IBD patient charts over 5 years, focusing on insurance type, demographic factors, and the approval timeline for biologics like infliximab and adalimumab.
- Results showed that African Americans and Crohn's disease patients were more likely to have public insurance and experienced significantly longer approval times for biologics compared to whites and patients with private insurance.
Background: Micronutrient deficiencies may occur after restorative proctocolectomy (RPC) with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), largely due to malabsorption and/or pouch inflammation.
Objectives: The objective of this study was to report the frequency of iron deficiency in patients with UC who underwent RPC with IPAA and identify associated risk factors.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of patients with UC or IBD-unclassified who underwent RPC with IPAA at Mount Sinai Hospital between 2008 and 2017.
Background: Electronic messaging and telemedicine visits increased during the COVID pandemic. African-Americans and older patients have less frequently used electronic messaging with their physicians. This study compares the utilization of virtual health care before and during the COVID pandemic for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica is a benign condition characterized by osseous and cartilaginous submucosal growths of the tracheobronchial tree. This is a case report of an individual that was to undergo elective surgery using general anesthesia with endotracheal tube intubation. However, the anesthesiologist encountered a large osseous mass of the precricoid region and could not be intubated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPredictive and construct validity of virtual reality cataract surgery simulators.
J Cataract Refract Surg
June 2020
This review was conducted to assess the current literature on virtual reality (VR) simulation in cataract surgery training. Studies evaluating the construct and predictive validity of VR simulators, such as the EyeSi simulator, were compiled and compared. Two databases, PubMed and Scopus, were systematically searched, and 20 articles were determined to meet the study inclusion criteria (full-length articles written in English).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives/hypothesis: The primary treatment of adductor spasmodic dysphonia is repeated injections of botulinum toxin type A (Botox) into the thyroarytenoid muscles. Dosing can be performed into either one or both thyroarytenoid muscles. The objective of this study was to evaluate the treatment effect and side effect profile across a large number of injections.
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