Publications by authors named "Rhea Verma"
Purpose: Sarcomas metastasizing to the spine are a rare entity. Ideally an En-bloc resection is necessary to achieve durable local control (LC) rates. However, anatomical constraints often limit the degree of tumor resection.
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- This study examined how social determinants of health (SDoH) impact HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell cancers (OPSCC) in different sexes, analyzing data from 2010 to 2018.
- The researchers found that male patients, especially those who are Black or from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, experienced delays in treatment and worse mortality rates compared to females, especially Black females.
- The study highlights significant disparities driven by social factors, emphasizing the need for tailored healthcare strategies and policies to address these issues in HPV-positive OPSCC patients.
The increasing incidence of tuberculosis raises concerns globally, impacting both developing and developed nations. Abdominal tuberculosis stands out as the most prevalent form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. This case report details the diagnostic journey of a young male with abdominal TB complicated by concurrent HIV infection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAs thyroid cancer incidence rises, it is increasingly valuable to recognize disparities in treatment and diagnosis. Prior investigations into social determinants of health (SDoH) are limited to pediatric populations or studies looking at single factors such as race or environmental influences. Utilizing the CDC-social vulnerability index and SEER-patient database to assess the amalgamated, real-world influence of varied SDoH and their quantifiable impact on thyroid cancer disparities across the United States.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: We sought to examine the factors associated with resident perceptions of autonomy and to characterize the relationship between resident autonomy and wellness.
Background: Concerns exist that resident autonomy is decreasing, impacting competence.
Methods: Quantitative data were collected through a cross-sectional survey administered after the 2020 ABSITE.
Background: The aim of this study was to examine pediatric primary care telemedicine visit scheduling and attendance during the first year of telemedicine.
Methods: Using electronic health record data from two academic pediatric primary care practices between April 2020-March 2021, we used Pearson χ tests and logistic regression models to identify child-, family-, and appointment-level characteristics associated with scheduled and attended telemedicine appointments.
Results: Among 5178 primary care telemedicine appointments scheduled during the 12-month period, the proportion of appointments scheduled differed over time for children in families with a language preference other than English or Spanish (4% quarter 1 vs.
Epithelial ovarian cancers are among the most aggressive forms of gynecological malignancies. Despite the advent of poly adenosine diphosphate-ribose polymerase (PARP) and checkpoint inhibitors, improvement to patient survival has been modest. Limited in part by clinical translation, beneficial therapeutic strategies remain elusive in ovarian cancers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Electronic consultations, which use store-and-forward transfer of clinical information between a primary care physician and a specialist, improve access to specialty care. Adoption of electronic consultations is beginning in pediatric health care systems, but little is known about parent perspectives, informational needs, and preferences for interaction with this new model of care.
Objective: This study aimed to examine parent perspectives about electronic consultations, including perceived benefits and risks, anticipated informational needs, and preferences for parent engagement with electronic consultations.