Effectiveness of Platelet-rich Plasma in Treating Spinal Cord Injuries: A Systematic Review & Meta-analysis.

Introduction: The present systematic review and meta-analysis was designed to investigate platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as an effective treatment for spinal cord injury in animal models.

Methods: An extensive literature search was conducted using electronic databases. The included studies were summarized based on the investigated outcomes, including functional recovery and cavity size.

The missed diagnosis of femoral hernias in females undergoing inguinal hernia repair - A systematic review and proportional meta-analysis.

Background: Given the 4-times higher prevalence of femoral hernias among females compared to males, this diagnosis may be missed during inguinal hernia repair (IHR), causing risk of reoperation for pseudo recurrence of femoral hernias (FH). Minimally invasive approaches are suggested as potential reducers of missed FH since they provide a posterior view of all defect areas, despite studies suggesting that women receive less MIS than men. We aim to assess the missed FH during IHR and after reoperation for recurrence following IHR in women.

Nasopharynx Cancer in the United States: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Stage at Presentation.

Introduction: Although nasopharynx cancer (NPC) is rare in the United States, global epidemiology varies greatly. Therefore, understanding NPC disparities in the diverse US setting is critical.

Methods And Materials: Data from the National Cancer Database (NCDB, 2004-2021) identified patients with NPC; NCDB allows disaggregation by Asian American (AA) subgroups.

Updated Research Publication Standards and Expectations for Successful Matching in Urology Residency Following Step 1 Scoring Changes.

Objective: To analyze the research productivity of 2024 urology residency applicants and its impact on match outcomes following the transition of the Step 1 exam to a Pass/Fail scoring system.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of PubMed-indexed publications for 98 applicants matched to the top 25 urology residency programs, as ranked by Doximity. Metrics such as the number of publications, citations, journal impact factors, and authorship rank were analyzed.

An Innovative Program for Hospital Nutrition.

New York City (NYC) Health + Hospitals implemented a nutrition program making plant-based meals the primary lunch and dinner options for patients at its 11 hospitals. Plant-based and culturally diverse meals are prepared and distributed by a central culinary center, managed by Sodexo. Food service associates visit patient rooms and verbally introduce the featured meals each day.

Socioeconomic Trends in Palliative Care: A Six-Year Study.

The use of palliative care (PC) is on the rise in the USA, with clear benefits to patients, families, hospitals, and insurance companies. Our study investigates trends in PC utilization, focusing on socioeconomic characteristics. The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) from 2015 to 2020 was used to identify adults hospitalized in the United States (US).

Temporal Trends of Early COVID-19 Infections in New York City Transit Workers and Residents: March 01, 2020-May 02, 2020.

The continuity of public transportation was necessary during the COVID-19 pandemic so that essential workers could report for duty. Therefore, it is important to consider COVID-19's impact on transit workers themselves. We described COVID-19 incidence rates over time in New York City (NYC) transit workers and the NYC general population during March-May, 2020.

Increasing engagement in HIV prevention among cisgender women in New York City with sexual health self-testing kits: A MaxDiff analysis.

Background: Despite accounting for approximately 20% of new HIV diagnoses in the United States, cisgender women are consistently under-represented and under-engaged in HIV prevention services such as HIV testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Black and Latina cisgender woman (BLCW) are disproportionately impacted by HIV, and face additional barriers to accessing prevention services due to racial/ethnic bias, sexism, and their intersection. Offering self-testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV is one potential strategy for increasing access to-and engagement in-preventative sexual health care among BLCW.

Do hybrid closed loop insulin pump systems improve glycemic control and reduce hospitalizations in poorly controlled type 1 diabetes?

Objectives: Hybrid closed-loop (HCL) systems improve glycemic control in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D), but their effectiveness in young, poorly controlled populations is not established and requires study.

Methods: A pre-post study was performed using electronic health records of patients 3-24 years with baseline HbA≥9 % prescribed HCL within the New York City Health+Hospitals System assessing HbA levels and hospitalizations before and after HCL initiation and factors associated with achieving HbA<9 % after HCL initiation.

Results: Of 47 children and adolescents who met inclusion criteria, 4.

Fourth of July Hazards: A Case Report on a Blast Injury to the Right Hand in a 21-Year-Old Male.

Firework injuries pose a significant concern during celebrations, often resulting in severe trauma that can adversely affect an individual's functional capacity and quality of life. The case highlights a young male who sustained an unwarranted incident after a malfunctioning pyrotechnic device detonated while held in his dominant hand. The patient underwent amputation of several digits while also salvaging the fifth digit and thumb, for which an open reduction and internal fixation were performed.

Picturing Empathy in the Intensive Care Unit: Patient Photographs at an Urban Community Teaching Hospital.

Background: Intensive care unit (ICU) clinicians are at risk for burnout, which can be driven by depersonalization. Photographs of patients in their baseline state of health before ICU admission may enhance the connection between clinicians and patients. The use of patient photographs has not been evaluated in an urban community teaching hospital.

Major air pollution and climate policies in NYC and trends in NYC air quality 1998-2021.

Introduction: Air pollution poses serious health risks to humans, with particular harm to children.

Objectives: To address the gap in understanding the efficacy of policies to reduce exposure to air pollution, we sought to assess the temporal relationship between the enactment of major air pollution and climate policies in NYC and trends in air quality during the period 1998-2021. We used previously available data from citywide monitoring and new data from the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH) longitudinal cohort studies of mothers and children living in communities in Northern Manhattan and the South Bronx.

The association between the mental health disorders, substance abuse, and tobacco use with head & neck cancer stage at diagnosis.

Purpose: Mental health disorders, substance abuse, and tobacco use are prevalent in the US population. However, the association between these conditions and head and neck cancer (HNC) stage is poorly understood. This research aims to uncover the relationship between pre-existing mental health disorders, substance abuse, and tobacco use and HNC stage at diagnosis in patients receiving care in an integrated, public safety-net healthcare system.

Readiness for a clean energy future: Prevalence, perceptions, and barriers to adoption of electric stoves and solar panels in New York City.

Adoption of electric stoves and rooftop solar can reduce fossil-fuel reliance and improve health by decreasing indoor air pollution and alleviating energy insecurity. This study assessed prevalence and perceptions of these clean-energy technologies to increase adoption in New York City (NYC). A representative survey of 1,950 NYC adults was conducted from February 28 to April 1, 2022.

Pembrolizumab-Associated Cardiotoxicity: A Retrospective Analysis of the FDA Adverse Events Reporting System.

Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been successfully used in the previous decade for the treatment of a variety of malignancies. Adverse events (AEs) can cause many symptoms, most notably cardiac. We analyzed the frequency of these adverse events, comparing pembrolizumab and other ICIs.

Traffic as an Urban Health Determinant: Coverage of the New York City Congestion Pricing Plan on TikTok.

Social listening can provide deeper insight into public sentiment regarding policy proposals, as seen with the congestion pricing initiative in New York City (NYC). The purpose of this study was to assess the content of a sample of TikTok videos related to congestion pricing in NYC. A total of 100 unique videos were extracted from the hashtag #nyccongestionpricing on TikTok and coded for the presence of the following information based on four different areas of focus: video metrics, details about pricing plan, effects of pricing plan, and user-related issues.