Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Fine-needle Aspiration Performed by In-training Pulmonologist: A Comparative Study With Interventional Radiologists.

Ultrasound (US)-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is a minimally invasive procedure that can be performed by an in-training pulmonologist. This is a retrospective study of 73 patients who underwent US-guided FNA by pulmonologist and interventional radiologist. Comparable diagnostic yield was found in this study (88.

Role of a Chest X-ray Severity Score in a Multivariable Predictive Model for Mortality in Patients with COVID-19: A Single-Center, Retrospective Study.

Predicting the mortality risk of patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be valuable in allocating limited medical resources in the setting of outbreaks. This study assessed the role of a chest X-ray (CXR) scoring system in a multivariable model in predicting the mortality of COVID-19 patients by performing a single-center, retrospective, observational study including consecutive patients admitted with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 and an initial CXR. The CXR severity score was calculated by three radiologists with 12 to 15 years of experience in thoracic imaging, based on the extent of lung involvement and density of lung opacities.

A Case of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Secondary to T Cell Lymphoma and Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection and Complicated by Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS).

BACKGROUND Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a life-threatening syndrome of systemic hyper-inflammation, caused by an excessive cytokine secretion, secondary to an uncontrolled proliferation of lymphocytes and macrophages, and leading to vascular endothelial injury and multi-organ failure. HLH is either primary/familial due to genetic mutations in the genes coding for the CD8+ and NK T cells cytotoxic proteins or is secondary to infection, malignancy, or autoimmune disorders. Timely diagnosis using the HLH-2004 criteria and prompt initiation of treatment for HLH is essential for the survival of affected patients.

Renal recovery after acute kidney injury in a minority population of hospitalized COVID-19 patients: A retrospective cohort study.

This study aimed to characterize survivors of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and acute kidney injury (AKI) that recover their renal function or progress to acute kidney disease (AKD) on discharge; and determine factors associated with progression to AKD during hospital stay.One thousand seventy four patients with COVID-19 infection were followed up until discharge/death. The incidence of AKI was 59.

Impact of Local and Demographic Factors on Early COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Health Care Workers in New York City Public Hospitals.

Despite the development of several effective vaccines, SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread, causing serious illness among the unvaccinated. Healthcare professionals are trusted sources of information about vaccination, and therefore understanding the attitudes and beliefs of healthcare professionals regarding the vaccines is of utmost importance. We conducted a survey-based study to understand the factors affecting COVID-19 vaccine attitudes among health care professionals in NYC Health and Hospitals, at a time when the vaccine was new, and received 3759 responses.

Longitudinal humoral antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare workers in a New York City hospital.

Objective: Dynamics of humoral immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 antigens following infection suggest an initial decay of antibody followed by subsequent stabilisation. We aim to understand the longitudinal humoral responses to SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) protein and spike (S) protein and to evaluate their correlation to clinical symptoms among healthcare workers (HCWs).

Design: A prospective longitudinal study.

Empiric use of anticoagulation in hospitalized patients with COVID-19: a propensity score-matched study of risks and benefits.

Background: Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 demonstrate a higher risk of developing thromboembolism. Anticoagulation (AC) has been proposed for high-risk patients, even without confirmed thromboembolism. However, benefits and risks of AC are not well assessed due to insufficient clinical data.

Prone Positioning in Moderate to Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Due to COVID-19: A Cohort Study and Analysis of Physiology.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) but it is unknown whether prone positioning improves outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients with moderate to severe ARDS due to COVID-19.

Methods: A cohort study at a New York City hospital at the peak of the early pandemic in the United States, under crisis conditions. The aim was to determine the benefit of prone positioning in mechanically ventilated patients with ARDS due to COVID-19.

Non-islet cell tumor hypoglycemia as an initial presentation of hepatocellular carcinoma coupled with end-stage liver cirrhosis: A case report and review of literature.

Background: Non-islet cell tumor hypoglycemia (NICTH) is a rare cause of persistent hypoglycemia seen in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It is likely to be underdiagnosed especially in the patients with poor hepatic function and malnutrition. Herein, we report a rare case of NICTH as the initial presentation of HCC in a patient with chronic hypoglycemia due to end-stage liver cirrhosis.

Prone Positioning in Moderate to Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome due to COVID-19: A Cohort Study and Analysis of Physiology.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) but it is unknown whether prone positioning improves outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients with moderate to severe ARDS due to COVID-19.

Methods: A cohort study at a New York City hospital at the peak of the early pandemic in the United States, under crisis conditions. The aim was to determine the benefit of prone positioning in mechanically ventilated patients with ARDS due to COVID-19.