Publications by authors named "Julia A Casazza"

Objective: The objective of this study is to assess whether patient participation in specific activities and perceived social support correlate with speech perception following cochlear implantation.

Setting: Tertiary referral hospital.

Methods: Adult cochlear implantation patients implanted in their poorer hearing ear between January 2019 and December 2020 completed the Functional Social Support Questionnaire (FSSQ) and a modified version of the Victoria Lifestyle Study-Activities Lifestyle Questionnaire (VLS-ALQ).

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  • The study explored whether getting vaccinated against COVID-19 right before or after testing positive improves patient outcomes among those who were previously unvaccinated.
  • Researchers analyzed data from a large group of adults who tested positive for COVID-19 and looked specifically at outcomes within 30 days of their diagnosis.
  • Findings revealed no significant difference in disease progression between vaccinated and unvaccinated patients during the acute infection period, suggesting that vaccination at this time may not enhance recovery.
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Background: Studies on COVID-19 in people with HIV (PWH) have had limitations. Further investigations on risk factors and outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection among PWH are needed.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study leveraged the national OPTUM COVID-19 data set to investigate factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 positivity among PWH and risk factors for severe outcomes, including hospitalization, intensive care unit stays, and death.

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  • The study examines the impact of COVID-19 on children, highlighting hospitalization, ICU admission, invasive support, and death as serious outcomes.
  • Factors linked to worse results include preexisting health conditions and living in the Southern U.S., while vaccination showed protective effects, especially in those aged 5 to 18 years.
  • The research stresses the need for further investigation into health inequalities and outcomes, particularly among uninsured or underinsured children.
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Objective: Utilization of hearing aids (HAs) and cochlear implants (CIs) is limited, with our group previously demonstrating that non-White patients pursue CI less than White patients. The aim of this study was to compare the demographic makeup of patients more recently evaluated for both interventions in our clinic, exploring the influence of insurance on pursuit of HA, and whether changes have occurred in CI uptake.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

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