Publications by authors named "Jason Long"
Objective: With robotic technology's rapid growth and integration, an urgent need to bridge the educational gap in thoracic surgical training has emerged. This document, a result of consensus among a group of experts in the practice and training of robotic surgery from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), aims to provide a framework for a standardized national robotic curriculum for thoracic surgery trainees.
Methods: The STS Task Force on Robotic Thoracic Surgery and Workforce on E-learning and Educational Innovation assembled an expert group with the input of the Thoracic Surgery Director's Association (TSDA).
Objective: To assess survival outcomes for patients with stage IIIA (T1N2M0) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) using the National Cancer Database (NCDB).
Methods: Patients with T1N2M0 NSCLC undergoing lobectomy or segmentectomy were identified in the NCDB from 2004 to 2019. Patient characteristics were compared using χ and Fisher exact tests.
Objective: The goal of this study was to assess predictive factors for receiving interviews and matching in general surgery (GS), cardiothoracic surgery (TS), vascular surgery (VS), and plastic surgery (PS).
Design: The Texas Seeking Transparency in Applications to Residency (STAR) survey was analyzed for match years 2018-2023. Chi-Square Tests of Independence were used to assess differences among participants who received ≥16 vs <16 interviews and, separately, participants who matched vs went unmatched.
Introduction: Thoracic surgery is a mainstay of therapy for lung cancer and other chronic pulmonary conditions, but recovery is often complicated. Digital health systems can facilitate remote postoperative symptom management yet obstacles persist in their routine clinical adoption. This study aimed to identify patient-perceived barriers and facilitators to using an electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) monitoring platform specially designed to detect complications from thoracic surgery postdischarge.
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- The study aimed to analyze the physical therapy (PT) treatment provided to children with cerebral palsy after multi-level surgery, focusing on how it varies based on their ability to walk and the extent of surgery.
- Data were collected from outpatient PT records for 17 children, revealing that they had a high number of therapy visits and that the intensity and types of activities differed significantly between ambulatory and non-ambulatory children.
- The findings suggest that specific guidelines for PT treatments should be established based on a child's ambulatory status, as their PT needs varied greatly in the year following surgery.
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- Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) have the potential to target and silence difficult disease-related genes, providing new ways to treat diseases.* -
- While delivering siRNAs to the liver via N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) has proven effective, delivering siRNAs to other cell types remains a challenge.* -
- Research shows that certain cellular mechanisms, including retrograde transport and lipid droplets, can enhance the effectiveness of siRNA delivery and gene silencing in both liver and non-liver cell types.*
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- Meniscal injuries are prevalent among young, active individuals, and surgical options like meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) are increasingly being used to address these injuries and restore function.
- A thorough review of literature on MAT was conducted, including 41 studies, where most were rated as having 'Critically Low' to 'Low' confidence; patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) showed positive short-term results, but concerns about study quality were prevalent.
- The review calls for improved research quality, focusing on long-term outcomes, effective surgical techniques, and specific patient criteria to better understand MAT's impact, especially in pediatric populations.
Despite an aging confined population, the current state of organ transplantation in carceral systems is largely unknown. This scoping review aimed to assess the literature on organ transplantation in populations experiencing incarceration. The review used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for a scoping review.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Surgical resection remains the primary treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with lobectomy considered the standard approach. However, recent evidence suggests that sublobar resection may be an alternative option for select patients.
Materials And Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines.
Purpose: Meniscal injuries are common in knee surgery and often require preservation techniques to prevent secondary osteoarthritis. Despite advancements in repair techniques, some patients undergo partial meniscectomy, which can lead to postmeniscectomy syndrome. To address these challenges, meniscal substitution techniques like scaffolds have been developed.
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- * Observational studies reveal inconsistencies in who gets screened and follow-up care, highlighting that not everyone recommended for screening actually participates or adheres to follow-up procedures.
- * The discrepancy between RCT results and real-world practice could affect the perceived effectiveness of screenings, emphasizing the need for better understanding to improve future screening guidelines and decision-making tools.
Background: The current National Comprehensive Cancer Network advises neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery for locally advanced cases of esophageal cancer. The role of immunotherapy in this context is under heavy investigation.
Methods: Patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma were identified in the National Cancer Database (NCDB) from 2004 to 2019.
We conducted a cross-sectional, multicenter study to compare the demographics, clinical characteristics, and lung cancer screening results among individuals eligible for lung cancer screening per 2013 vs 2021 US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations. Statistical tests are 2 sided, with P less than .05 considered statistically significant.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Human genetic studies have identified several mitochondrial amidoxime-reducing component 1 (MTARC1) variants as protective against metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. The MTARC1 variants are associated with decreased plasma lipids and liver enzymes and reduced liver-related mortality. However, the role of mARC1 in fatty liver disease is still unclear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBorrelia miyamotoi disease is an emerging tick-borne human illness in the United States caused by Borrelia miyamotoi (Spirochaetales: Spirochaetaceae) bacterium. With Pennsylvania reporting thousands of tick-borne disease cases annually, determining the minimum infection rate (MIR) of B. miyamotoi in Ixodes scapularis (Say, Acari: Ixodidae) adults within Pennsylvania is of utmost importance.
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- Esophageal perforation (EP) is a critical health emergency that requires immediate surgery, and research has highlighted racial-ethnic disparities in outcomes among these patients.
- Data collected from the National Inpatient Sample between 2000 and 2017 shows that while hospitalizations for EP have risen for all racial-ethnic groups, there are notable differences in complications and mortality, particularly for non-Hispanic Black and other minority patients.
- Although inpatient mortality rates have overall decreased, non-Hispanic Black patients showed a higher likelihood of complications like sepsis, suggesting there may be underlying issues regarding quality of care related to race and ethnicity.
Background: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) are two viable options in patients undergoing lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); however, the debate on which one is superior is unceasing.
Methods: PubMed and Scopus databases were queried for studies including patients who underwent either VATS or RATS lobectomy. This meta-analysis is in accordance with the recommendations of the PRISMA statement.
Background: Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is the preferred treatment for glenohumeral arthritis refractory to nonoperative measures. However, some surgeons have argued for a role for hemiarthroplasty (HA) in the setting of a smooth glenoid that articulates appropriately with the humeral head. The purpose of this study is to evaluate long-term revision rates and short-term postoperative complications in patients undergoing either HA or TSA for glenohumeral arthritis.
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- Chickens with genetic edits that alter the ANP32A protein show resistance to avian influenza, preventing infections in most cases.
- When exposed to a stronger virus dose, some edited chickens still got infected due to mutations in the virus that adapted to the changes in the chicken's genes.
- Further genome editing to remove additional related proteins (ANP32B and ANP32E) successfully eliminated all viral growth, highlighting the need for multiple genetic changes to effectively combat viral adaptations.
Importance: The COVID-19 pandemic led to the use of lung transplant as a lifesaving therapy for patients with irreversible lung injury. Limited information is currently available regarding the outcomes associated with this treatment modality.
Objective: To describe the outcomes following lung transplant for COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome or pulmonary fibrosis.
Honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) are critical to the pollination of many important crops in the United States, and one crop that demands large numbers of colonies early each year is almonds. To provide adequate numbers of colonies for almond pollination, many beekeepers move colonies of bees to high-density holding yards in California in late fall, where the bees can fly and forage, but little natural pollen and nectar is available.
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