Appropriateness of fecal immunochemical testing utilization for colorectal cancer screening at an academic center.

Fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) has become the most utilized test for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. This retrospective quality assurance report analyzed data for 411 patients from one academic center in Central New York who underwent FIT between September 2015 and September 2016. All 67 positive tests and 344 of 952 negative tests were analyzed.

Human attachment site preferences of ticks parasitizing in New York.

Ticks transmit several arthropod-borne pathogens in New York State. The primary human-biting ticks in this region are Ixodes scapularis, Amblyomma americanum, and Dermacentor variabilis. Body regions where tick bites human vary depending on the tick species and life stage, and clothing worn by the host.

Longitudinal Evaluation of a Deprescribing Protocol in Skilled Nursing Facilities.

To determine whether a deprescribing effort reduced several key classes of medications, and the overall number of medication classes per patient, among long-term residents of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Retrospective, longitudinal pre/post evaluation. Data from before and during the implementation of the deprescribing effort (2017 through 2019) were compared with data from the post-intervention year (2020).

Relationship Between COVID-19 Cases and Vaccination Rates in New York State Counties.

Introduction: Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 have been developed with unprecedented speed. The phased introduction of vaccines may be serving to offset the impact of new viral variants and policy relaxation. In order to assess the impact of vaccination, we examined a snapshot of vaccination rates across counties in a single state, at a single time point, comparing them with population-adjusted case counts.

Impact of COVID-19 on Screening Rates for Colorectal, Breast, and Cervical Cancer: Practice Feedback From a Quality Improvement Project in Primary Care.

Purpose: Three New York State practice-based research networks provided quality improvement strategies to improve screening rates for breast, cervical, and colorectal (BCC) cancers in safety-net primary care, over 7 years. In the final year (Y7), the United States experienced the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on BCC cancer screening rates was assessed qualitatively.

Increasing Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer Screenings: A Qualitative Assessment of Barriers and Promoters in Safety-Net Practices.

Purpose: Breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening rates are suboptimal in underserved populations. A 7-year quality improvement (QI) project implemented academic detailing and practice facilitation in safety-net primary care practices to increase cancer screening rates. This manuscript assesses barriers and promoters.

Improving Cancer Screening Rates in Primary Care via Practice Facilitation and Academic Detailing: A Multi-PBRN Quality Improvement Project.

Purpose: In the United States, cancer screening rates are often below national targets. This project implemented practice facilitation and academic detailing aimed at increasing breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening rates in safety-net primary care practices.

Methods: Three practice-based research networks across western and central New York State partnered to provide quality improvement strategies on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening.

Survey of U.S. adults with spina bifida.

Background: Spina Bifida (SB) is one of the most common birth defects and causes of permanent disability in the United States (US), with approximately 3.5 cases per 10,000 live births.

Objective: To identify complications associated with SB related to skin breakdown, pain, and urinary tract infections (UTIs), and to examine socio-demographic differences related to these complications.