Publications by authors named "K Otero"

Black metal oxides with varying concentrations of O-vacancies display enhanced optical and catalytic properties. However, direct solution syntheses of this class of materials have been limited despite being highly advantageous given the different synthetic handles that can be leveraged towards control of the targeted material. Herein, we present an alternate colloidal synthesis of black InO nanoparticles from the simple reaction between In(acac) and oleyl alcohol.

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Effective family-based interventions are needed for youth who are experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties and who are impacted by powerful environmental stressors. Culturally Informed and Flexible Family-Based Treatment for Adolescents (CIFFTA) is a manualized and evidence-based, multicomponent family-based treatment that has been shown to be efficacious in research settings. The purpose of this paper is to report on the effectiveness of implementing CIFFTA for the treatment of Latino and Black youth and families in community settings.

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This study sought to investigate the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on orthopedic surgery residency training across the United States. A 26-question online survey was created and sent to all orthopedic surgery residency programs across the United States. Areas of emphasis in the survey included the pandemic's effect on work hours, operative experience, didactics, and medical student recruitment.

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Background: Tumors of the hand are encountered frequently and represent a variety of pathologic diagnoses, both benign and malignant. Even within a single pathologic type, presentation can vary. This study reviews hand tumors encountered by an individual surgeon and described presenting features to better aid in clinical decision making.

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Background: While many factors inform the choice of operative versus nonoperative treatment of injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee, socioeconomic status influences this decision, as has been reported with other procedures.

Purpose: To identify any associations between insurance status and likelihood of operative treatment of ACL injuries.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3.

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