Publications by authors named "Kristine B Vo"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates global public awareness of kidney stones by analyzing online search interest using Google Trends from January 2004 to November 2023, highlighting a growing concern for the condition.* -
- Time series analysis confirmed that the search interest for "kidney stone" peaked in August 2022 and remains high, with significant stationarity indicated by the ADF test.* -
- The findings suggest widespread awareness across various countries, signaling a need for targeted health interventions and collaborative educational initiatives to address kidney stone issues globally.*
Accurate information regarding oxalate levels in foods is essential for managing patients with hyperoxaluria, oxalate nephropathy, or those susceptible to calcium oxalate stones. This study aimed to assess the reliability of chatbots in categorizing foods based on their oxalate content. We assessed the accuracy of ChatGPT-3.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCorticosteroids are among the most prescribed medications, particularly during the COVID-19 era. The literature has clearly highlighted the dangers of prolonged, high-dose corticosteroid use, which is important for clinicians to consider before treating patients in their clinical practices. The objective of this article is to review the literature on complications of corticosteroid use, review corticosteroid pharmacokinetics, and provide an updated reference on risks associated with corticosteroid therapy, especially at higher doses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Frail patients who undergo renal transplantation (RT) have more complications; however, little is known if these patients can sustain the wait to RT. We used the Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) to determine outcomes of RT candidates.
Methods: In this retrospective study, 526 RT candidates underwent TUGT and MoCA (2015-2019) and were divided into "favorable" (transplanted or remained on the list) or "unfavorable" (not listed, removed from list, or died) outcome.