Publications by authors named "R L Weinstein"
Aims: Alcohol consumption along with negative sequelae from excess alcohol intake increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. We evaluated the association between binge alcohol use and long-term functional outcomes among COVID-19-positive individuals.
Methods: Using a prospective, longitudinal, multisite cohort study design, we evaluated the association between binge alcohol use and mental and physical functional outcomes using Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-29 scores three and six months postinfection.
Purpose: To evaluate serial doxycycline exchanges (SDEs) to treat lymphatic malformations (LMs).
Materials And Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients undergoing LM sclerotherapy with SDEs at our tertiary care academic institution from April 2003 through March 2023. Primary outcome measure was change in symptoms between pre- and post-treatment clinical notes.
Purpose: Emergency departments (EDs) are a vital component of the United States healthcare system and care for over 130 million patient visits annually. Nonurgent ED visits can contribute to crowding, delays in care, and adverse effects. Many high-utilizing ED patients may present with complex medical, behavioral, and social needs that are not necessarily emergent or urgent in nature.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The development of new endovascular technologies for transarterial embolization has relied on animal studies to validate efficacy before clinical trials are undertaken. Because embolizations in animals and patients are primarily conducted with fluoroscopy alone, local hemodynamic changes are not assessed during testing. However, such hemodynamic metrics could be important indicators of procedure efficacy that could support improved patient outcomes, such as via the determination of procedural endpoints.
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- This study investigates how race, ethnicity, and gender affect long-term health-related quality of life in individuals who tested positive for COVID-19, focusing on changes in well-being over a three-month period.
- Among COVID-19 positive participants, Black individuals showed better cognitive function and reduced fatigue compared to non-Hispanic Whites, while females and gender diverse groups reported worse overall well-being and less improvement in fatigue.
- The findings suggest that social constructs, such as race, ethnicity, and gender, play a significant role in COVID-19 health outcomes, highlighting the need for further research in this area.