UTHSC College of Medicine, Knoxville Scholarly Activity

The listing below reflects the peer-reviewed journal articles and presentations for the last 12 months.

September Publications

Schmidt EM, Woo KP, Fafaj A, Miller BT. Defining the denominator of inguinal hernia repairs: More than just a number. Am J Surg. 2026 Sep 25;262:117260. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2026.117260. Online ahead of print.

Patel N. 2026 AHA/ACC guideline for the evaluation and management of acute pulmonary embolism in adults. J Hosp Med. 2026 Sep 3. doi: 10.1002/jhm.70458. Online ahead of print.

Yoon J, Zmijewski PV. My surgical practice: Management of hypocalcemia in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients undergoing total thyroidectomy. Am J Surg. 2026 Sep 21;262:117254. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2026.117254. Online ahead of print.

Patel N. Septic arthritis mimic unmasked: Inflammatory bowel disease-associated arthritis in a patient with a learning disability. BMJ Case Rep. 2026 Sep 18;19(9):e273295. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2026-273295.

Namin S, Heidel RE, Whiteside M, Ferris J, Wall JS, McLoughlin JM. Rural-urban and Appalachian disparities in geographic access to colonoscopy and screening prevalence across the contiguous US. Prev Chronic Dis. 2026 Sep 17;23:E44. doi: 10.5888/pcd23.260126.

Zink JA, Rashid R, Chinthala L, Kheirinejad S, White BM, Kheirkhah Rahimabad P, Hashtarkhani S, Kumsa FA, Brett CL, Davis RL, Schwartz DL, Shaban-Nejad A. X-CART: A multimodal real-world data pipeline for explainable AI-driven patient navigation in radiation oncology. ESMO Real World Data Digit Oncol. 2026 Sep 7;13:100771. doi: 10.1016/j.esmorw.2026.100771. eCollection 2026 Sep.

Olewinski L, Walters C, Hodgins A, Taylor B, Johnson KP, Maples JM. Saddle sores in elite/professional cyclists with labia/vulvas: Results of a mixed methods survey. J Sci Med Sport. 2026 Sep 9:S1440-2440(26)00557-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2026.08.213. Online ahead of print.

Dhand R, Wadi G, Ferris J, Onar GS, Terry P, Heidel RE, Nemykina Y. Alpha-1 antitrypsin levels and phenotypes in patients with asthma and COPD in Appalachian East Tennessee. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2026 Sep 10;21:619871. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S619871. eCollection 2026.

Stubbs C, Hall PT, Nelson AJ, Bratcher SZ, Matavosian AA, Greenacre CB, Burton BJ, Stephenson SM, Grzeskowiak RM, Pedersen AP, Zhu X, Anderson DE, Crouch DL. Bilateral muscle architecture differences in a rabbit model of unilateral hindlimb transtibial amputation: A pilot study. Muscles. 2026 Sep 16;5(3):65. doi: 10.3390/muscles5030065.

Weiss J, Kaczmar J, Chintakuntlawar A, Worden FP, Mehra R, Kang H, Zinner RG, Arnold SM, Bhateja P, Harrington K, Gupta S, Zhao Y, Pham DC, Najeeb S, Kaur V, Sukari A, Giri A, Panella TJ, et. all. PDS0101 with pembrolizumab in HPV16-positive recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: A phase 2 nonrandomized clinical trial. JAMA Oncol. 2026 Sep 17:e263492. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2026.3492. Online ahead of print.

Mushtaq A, Singh S, Hanna J, Dhakal A, Yetmar ZA, Sheu M, Anwer F, Majeed A. Outcomes of acute myeloid leukemia patients admitted to the intensive care unit within 100 days of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Am J Med Sci. 2026 Sep;372(3):261-265. doi: 10.1016/j.amjms.2026.06.021. Epub 2026 Jun 26.

Jones MR, Fandos LM, Daitch JS, Thompson S, Beall DP, Yeddu A, Pannozzo P, Krishnan R, et all. Preoperative versus postoperative MRI comparisons after the MILD procedure vs. open decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis: Multicenter cohort study. Spine J. 2026 Sep 25:S1529-9430(26)00690-X. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2026.09.010. Online ahead of print.

Mckenney H, Mahajan S, Lands R. Cavitary lung lesion as the initial presentation of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: A case report with review of the literature. Cureus. 2026 Sep 18;18(9):e116499. doi: 10.7759/cureus.116499. eCollection 2026 Sep.

September Presentations

Furtmann A, Griepentrog J, McNally M, Weinberg J, McNally M, Gerard J. National trends in upper extremity vascular injury management: Open vs. endovascular repair. Presented at American College of Surgeons clinical Congress 2026; 2026 September - 29; Washington, DC.

Zhang B, Heidel RE, Winstead ML. Four-year vs. six-year programs: Perspectives on training, debt, career, and the evolving landscape of oral and maxillofacial surgery in the United States and Canada. Presented at 108th American Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons Annual Meeting; 2026 October - 3; Seattle, WA.

Ventura N, Eberts P. Mismatch repair protein loss in Merkel cell carcinoma: Treatment response and survival analysis. Presented at International Society for Dermatopathology; 2026 September - 26; London, UK.

Buehler J, McFarland P, Schneller A, Patrick T, Heidel RE, Nikbakht A, May K. Association between local anesthetic concentration and postoperative paresthesia following popliteal sciatic nerve block: A retrospective cohort study. Presented at Carolinas & Tennessee Anesthesiology 2026 Annual Meeting; 2026 September - 13; Charleston, SC.

Chen D, Gassert RB. To deliver or not: A case of complex decision making in a pregnant patient with metastatic disease. Presented at Excellence in Anesthesia - Carolina & Tennessee Anesthesiology 2026 Annual Conference; 2026 September - 13; Charleston, SC.

Killion A, Madigan J, Coulter K. Case report: Perioperative management for a patient with a Barostim baroreflex activation therapy device undergoing noncardiac surgery. Presented at Carolinas and Tennessee Anesthesiology 2026 Annual Meeting; 2026 September - 13; Charleston, SC.

Furtmann A, Griepentrog J, McNally M, Weinberg J, McNally M, Gerard J. Temporal trends in endovascular repair of upper-extremity arterial injuries, 2007-2023. Scientific forum presentation. Presented at American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress; 2026 September - 29; Washington, DC.

August Publications

Dabbs W, Sairenji T, Farah S, Heidel E, Nikbakht A, Heidelbaugh JJ, Chamberlin S. Student competency in outpatient documentation: Insights from the 2025 CERA Clerkship Directors Study Fam Med. August 3, 2026. https://doi.org/10.22454/FamMed.2026.866657.

McCarley CB, Chilukuri P, Wang J, Brocato BE, Webster CM, Casey B, Sinkey RG. Interventions for opioid use disorder during the first year postpartum: A systematic review Pregnancy (Hoboken). 2026 Feb 9;2(2):e70256. doi: 10.1002/pmf2.70256. eCollection 2026 Mar.

Gee KN, Dasgupta M, Smith C, Ramberg A, Jordan SA. From tradition to evidence: A narrative review for standardizing chest tube management after anatomic lung resection. J Thorac Dis. 2026 Aug 31;18(8):953. doi: 10.21037/jtd-2026-1206. Epub 2026 Aug 28.

TenBarge EG, Wise AD, Hetzel ML, Hoover HA, Esfandiari H, Holder BE, Belevska E, Mennen EC, McDaniel SR, Vaccaro NM, Lucca CC, Williams JM, Ferris J, Sparer TE, Crofford LJ, Bieber JD, Monteith AJ. TLR7/9 and type I interferon signaling reprogram neutrophil NET responses and impair antibacterial defense in systemic lupus erythematosus. Cell Press Blue. 2026 Aug;1(5):100080. doi: 10.1016/j.cpblue.2026.100080. Epub 2026 Jul 23.

Osborne DR, Swinson AM, Gillespie TR, Cressy D, Stephens C, Quraishi MI, Fu Y. Activity delivery and radiation exposure in (177)Lu-based therapies: Prospective evaluation of a single-puncture closed system with programmable infusion. J Nucl Med Technol. 2026 Aug 4:jnmt.126.272098. doi: 10.2967/jnmt.126.272098. Online ahead of print.

Namin S, Black J, Ferris J, Heidel RE. Tobacco retail landscapes, structural disadvantage, and adult smoking in Tennessee: A spatially adjusted mediation analysis. Spat Spatiotemporal Epidemiol. 2026 Aug;58:100826. doi: 10.1016/j.sste.2026.100826. Epub 2026 Jun 30.

Dorbala S, Maurer MS, Cuddy SAM, AbouEzzeddine OF, Di Carli MF, Dilsizian V, Dispenzieri A, Gallegos-Kattán C, Guthrie S, Mangal B, Hanna M, Khouri MG, Malhotra S, Mitchell JD, Narra RK, Orlandi C, Rosenthal JL, Ruberg FL, Smiley D, Sperry BW, Udelson JE, Weinberg RL, Wall JS, Masri A; REVEAL Study Investigators. 124I-Evuzamitide positron emission tomography/computed tomography for diagnosing cardiac amyloidosis: The REVEAL nonrandomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2026 Aug 30:e2617361. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.17361. Online ahead of print.

Sabharwal K, Meadows J. Conservative management of extensive type V aplasia cutis congenita in a term neonate following fetus papyraceus: A case report and guide for outpatient pediatric management. Case Rep Pediatr. 2026 Aug 23;2026:4750310. doi: 10.1155/crpe/4750310. eCollection 2026.

Bagheri AB, Saleem M, Bakhshaei S, Dieter RA 4th, Ajam A, Navari Y, Ozbay B, Nadkarni S, Patel P, Kheirkhahan M, Pacella JJ, Razani B. Ultrasound-guided management in heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating lung and inferior vena cava ultrasound for reducing readmissions and mortality. Am Heart J Plus. 2026 Jul 6;68:100830. doi: 10.1016/j.ahjo.2026.100830. eCollection 2026 Aug.

Dasgupta M, Horvath D, Bevill B, Scheiderer A, Jordan S. Single-site ALK-positive histiocytosis with TFG-ALK fusion: Expanding the clinical spectrum of this rare entity. Am J Case Rep. 2026 Aug 15;27:e952807. doi: 10.12659/AJCR.952807.

Sosnoski O, Cloyd J, Briggs B. Obstructive shock from delayed blunt cardiac injury after chest trauma. Int J Emerg Med. 2026 Aug 13;19(1):204. doi: 10.1186/s12245-026-01326-7.

Dabbs W, Sairenji T, Farah S, Heidel E, Nikbakht A, Heidelbaugh JJ, Chamberlin S. Student competency in outpatient documentation: Insights from the 2025 CERA Clerkship Directors Study. Fam Med. 2026 Aug 3;58(8):571-6. doi: 10.22454/FamMed.2026.866657. Online ahead of print.

Brazan J, Raj A, Landis R, King SA, Smith LM. Reducing re-admission risk after traumatic brain injury: Focus on the early post-discharge interval. Am Surg. 2026 Aug 4:31348261474190. doi: 10.1177/00031348261474190. Online ahead of print.

August Presentations

Dasgupta M, Wadi G, Callison JC, Josan E. Avoiding surgery: Endobronchial valves for persistent air leak in cystic fibrosis. Presented at American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology; 2026 Aug - 20; Denver, CO.

Dasgupta M, Woodall J, Brinckley W, Branca P, Bevill B, Glenn C, Probst C, Jordan S. Airway under siege: A rare case report of central endobronchial osteosarcoma. Presented at American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology; 2026 Aug - 20; Denver, CO.

Adams C, Gerard J. Timing of angioembolization in blunt solid organ injury and pelvic hemorrhage: A TQIP analysis. Presented at Tennessee American College of Surgeons; 2026 Aug -1; Nashville, TN.

July Publications

Blake KE, Poulose BK, Collins CE. Minimally invasive approaches to complex abdominal wall reconstruction Adv Surg. 2026 Sep;60(1):197-232. doi: 10.1016/j.yasu.2026.05.002. Epub 2026 Jul 3.

Lopez-Lopez V, Hasse T, Houben P, Frey MC, Rangelova E, Genova L, Malleo G, Lionetto G, Lee SH, Abdurakhmonov S, Patel SH, Wilson GC, Ahmad SA, Schmocker RK, Lüthy M, Fritsch R, Palm RF, Hoffe SE, He J, Gordon-Weeks A, Lakha A, Pu N, Liu L, Owuor S, Sánchez-Velazquez P, et al. Benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy for resected pancreatic cancer following neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine-nab-paclitaxel: A multinational analysis J Natl Cancer Inst. 2026 Jul 10:djag235. doi: 10.1093/jnci/djag235. Online ahead of print.

Murphy PB, Reinke C, Nicholson S, Werner NL, Ross SW, McKnight C, Kuncir E, Savage SA, Neal MD. Building an emergency general surgery registry to track and benchmark outcomes Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2026 Jul 27;11(3):e002323. doi: 10.1136/tsaco-2026-002323. eCollection 2026.

Dorbala S, Maurer MS, Cuddy SAM, Auer BD, Kijewski MF, Clerc OF, Khouri MG, Mitchell JD, Sperry BW, Hanna M, AbouEzzeddine OF, Malhotra S, Wall JS, Guthrie S, Di Carli MF, Ruberg FL, Dilsizian V, Dispenzieri A, Udelson JE, Narra RK, Masri AM. Design and rationale of the Research with EVuzamitide to Evaluate for Cardiac AmyLoidosis (REVEAL) positron emission tomography study: A study of (124)I-evuzamitide to diagnose cardiac amyloidosis J Nucl Cardiol. 2026 Jul;61:102773. doi: 10.1016/j.nuclcard.2026.102773. Epub 2026 Jun 15.

Hovell ME, Proffitt GA, McKnight CL, Hungerford AJ, Rowe AS, Berry DP. Age matters: Predicting outcomes after dog bite injuries Am Surg. 2026 Jul 24:31348261471484. doi: 10.1177/00031348261471484. Online ahead of print.

Sanwick AM, Haugh KN, Osborne DR, Dawson JW, Chaple IF. Enhanced pre-therapy dosimetry for SSTR PET: A head-to-head preclinical assessment of [(89)Zr]Zr-DFO-TOC and [(89)Zr]Zr-DFO-TATE Nucl Med Biol. 2026 Jul-Aug;158-159:109655. doi: 10.1016/j.nucmedbio.2026.109655. Epub 2026 Jun 25.

Fuller J, LaFontaine E, Nikbakht A, Heidel E, Budney S, Haywood N, Carnabatu C, Mathis R, Mancini G, Kleppe K, Blake K, Fafaj A. Does preoperative grit predict improved outcomes after bariatric surgery? Surg Endosc. 2026 Jul 24. doi: 10.1007/s00464-026-13177-7. Online ahead of print.

Moustafa F, Fafaj A, Petro C, Blackman MH, Blake KE. Preoperative optimization for ventral hernia repair: Augmented evidence review J Gastrointest Surg. 2026 Jul 27:102535. doi: 10.1016/j.gassur.2026.102535. Online ahead of print.

Riedinger CJ, Levine MD, Quick A, Haight PJ, Lloyd JM, Velasquez J, Nagel CI, O'Malley DM, Vargas R, Boone J, Chambers L. Childcare burden among women with gynecologic and breast cancers JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Jul 1;9(7):e2626002. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.26002.

Farran A, Budney S, Kleppe K, Mancini M, Mancini G, Phillips M, McKnight C, Griepentrog J, Fafaj A, Blake KE. Subxiphoid hernias: Does surgical approach matter? An analysis of the ACHQC database Surg Endosc. 2026 Aug;40(8):7026-7033. doi: 10.1007/s00464-026-13030-x. Epub 2026 Jul 7.

Gerard J, Martin C, Reid L, Edwards J. Operative versus nonoperative management in high-grade blunt splenic injuries: A 10-year analysis J Surg Res. 2026 Jul 13;326:313-318. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2026.06.048. Online ahead of print.

Gerard J, Sperry JL, Guyette FX, Rosario-Rivera BL, Kutcher ME, Kornblith L, Cotton BA, Wilson CT, Inaba K, Vincent L, Harner AM, Neal MD, Wisniewski SR, Daley B, McKnight C; Cold Stored Platelet for Hemorrhagic Shock (CRISP-HS) Study Group. Bayesian analysis of the early cold-stored platelet transfusion following severe injury randomized clinical trial Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2026 Jul 23;11(3):e002145. doi: 10.1136/tsaco-2025-002145. eCollection 2026.

Mosley EA, Zite N, Dehlendorf C, Abebe KZ, Luche N, Wright C, Wu M, Borrero S. Randomized controlled trial of a tubal sterilization decision aid among Medicaid enrollees: Effects on intended contraceptive method and decision-making satisfaction Womens Health Issues. 2026 Jul 27:S1049-3867(26)00104-0. doi: 10.1016/j.whi.2026.06.009. Online ahead of print.

Navid DA, Notta N, Buehler JM. Persistent left superior vena cava mimicking central venous catheter malposition after left internal jugular access: A case report Case Rep Anesthesiol. 2026 Jul 19;2026:7087135. doi: 10.1155/cria/7087135. eCollection 2026.

Mosley EA, Hamm ME, Cameron FA, Dehlendorf C, Callegari LS, Zite N, Switzer G, Luche N, Wu M, Gregory S, Borrero S. "If something goes sideways with this, I'm risking my life": Pregnancy experiences during the fall of Roe v. Wade Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle). 2026 Jul 13;7:26884844261465229. doi: 10.1177/26884844261465229. eCollection 2026 Jan-Dec.

July Presentations

Hovell M, McKnight CL, Gerard J, Crowe TD, Bratton O, Crain F, Rybcyznski S, Vaughan WG, Bollig R. Impact of centralized pediatric trauma call center on multifacility transfers in a regional trauma system Presented at Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting; 2026 July - 30; Nashville, TN.

Barr G, Edwards J. Defining the IMG-ESL experience navigating general surgery residency: A qualitative analysis Presented at Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting; 2026 July - 30; Nashville, TN.

Ramos-Mas O, Khomutova A, Fuller J, Stadsvold B, Nikbakht A, Horne C, Phillips M, Blake KE, Fafaj A. Patient-perceived relevance of the EuraHS-QoL and HerQLes questionnaires: A cross-sectional analysis and sex-based comparison Presented at Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting & Trauma Symposium; 2026 July - 30; Nashville, TN.

Boyd N, McLoughlin J, Enomoto L. Initiation and growth of a regional HIPEC program Presented at Tennessee Chapter of American College of Surgeons ; 2026 July - 30; Nashville, TN.

McIntosh S, Hale B, Edwards J. Preferred language and time to OR Presented at Tennessee Chapter of American College of Surgeons; 2026 July - 30; Nashville, TN.

June Publications

Furtmann A, Lopez-Schultz S, Howk A, Gerard J. Blunt cerebrovascular injury after ground-level falls: Yield of CT angiography and relevance of the expanded Denver criteria. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026 Jun 10. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000005087. Online ahead of print.

Hügli S, Lopez-Lopez V, Abdurakhmonov S, Jonas JP, Rangelova E, Genova L, Malleo G, Schmocker RK, Timmermann L, Malinka T, Helton S, Et al. Does neoadjuvant therapy reduce pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr. 2026 Jun 1;15(3):69. doi: 10.21037/hbsn-2025-121. Epub 2025 Dec 19.

Joyner M, Swaminathan N, Schwab M, Gillis A, Zmijewski P. Reassessing parathyroidectomy outcomes in kidney transplant recipients with hyperparathyroidism: A fragility index-focused review. Am J Surg. 2026 Jun 26;260:117129. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2026.117129. Online ahead of print.

Bauml J, Rizvi A, Quraishi MI, Krupinski EA, Wald C, Wesolowski MJ. On the use and application of virtual reality in diagnostic radiology. J Imaging Inform Med. 2026 Jun 11. doi: 10.1007/s10278-026-02032-9. Online ahead of print.

Montgomery MT, Brown CW, Osher JM, Burns B, Smith L. Intentional self-inflicted transcranial screwdriver injury: A case report. Cureus. 2026 Jun 2;18(6):e110094. doi: 10.7759/cureus.110094. eCollection 2026 Jun.

Patel N. Clinical guideline: ACG clinical guideline on hepatic encephalopathy. J Hosp Med. 2026 Jun 29. doi: 10.1002/jhm.70391. Online ahead of print.

Collier JJ, Cothern CR, Ducote MP, Martin TM, Linden MA, Noland RC, Burk DH, Dupuy SD, Karlstad MD, Stadler K, Hirschbeck SS, Do TD, Coldren A, Et al. Reduced peroxisomal function increases insulin secretion, promotes insulin oxidation, and impairs β-cell maturity. JCI Insight. 2026 Jun 30:e200202. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.200202. Online ahead of print.

Sanwick AM, Haugh KN, Osborne DR, Dawson JW, Chaple IF. Enhanced pre-therapy dosimetry for SSTR PET: A head-to-head preclinical assessment of [(89)Zr]Zr-DFO-TOC and [(89)Zr]Zr-DFO-TATE. Nucl Med Biol. 2026 Jun 25;158-159:109655. doi: 10.1016/j.nucmedbio.2026.109655. Online ahead of print.

Dorbala S, Maurer MS, Cuddy SAM, Auer BD, Kijewski MF, Clerc OF, Khouri MG, Mitchell JD, Sperry BW, Hanna M, AbouEzzeddine OF, Malhotra S, Wall JS, Et al. Design and rationale of the Research with EVuzamitide to Evaluate for cardiac AmyLoidosis (REVEAL) positron emission tomography study: A study of (124)I-evuzamitide to diagnose cardiac amyloidosis. J Nucl Cardiol. 2026 Jun 15:102773. doi: 10.1016/j.nuclcard.2026.102773. Online ahead of print.

Namin S, Wall JS, Heidel RE, Brooks A, Allen S, Ferris J. Mammography screening in Tennessee: A tract-level spatial analysis of geographic and socioeconomic disparities. Cancer Causes Control. 2026 Jun 4;37(7):105. doi: 10.1007/s10552-026-02190-9.

Bravo PE, Lee HS, Wall JS. (124)I-evuzamitide positron emission tomography/computed tomography for rare types of cardiac amyloidosis: Expanding the molecular imaging frontier. J Nucl Cardiol. 2026 Jun;60:102764. doi: 10.1016/j.nuclcard.2026.102764.

Heidel RE, Kuritz T, Maes RK, Thompson D, Beasley M, Reinemeyer CR. Polyprenyl immunostimulant treatment during experimental feline herpesvirus-1 infection is associated with reduced ocular disease after conjunctival rechallenge. Front Vet Sci. 2026 Jun 8;13:1834777. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2026.1834777. eCollection 2026.

Brock DC, Yan G, Wilson CT, Husu EN. Association of alcohol use with helmet use in cyclists: Analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2026 Jun 26;11(2):e001974. doi: 10.1136/tsaco-2025-001974. eCollection 2026.

Namin S, Whiteside M, Heidel RE, Wall JS, Ferris J, Dhand R. Geographic access to low-dose CT lung cancer screening in Tennessee: Disparities by socioeconomic variables, rurality, and Appalachian status J Rural Health. 2026 Jun;42(3):e70202. doi: 10.1111/jrh.70202.

Sawicki J, Buckwalter E, Tooley E, Hall M, Montgomery V, Capouya J, Pardue JP, Godambe SA. Feasibility and perceived value of a team diagnostic timeout: A multi-institutional pilot study Hosp Pediatr. 2026 Jul 1;16(7):e513-e517. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2025-008711.

June Presentations

Purvis R, Reyes-Fontalvo L, Olatt E, Zite N, Fortner K, Reeder C, Maples J. Cardiometabolic health indices are associated with lipid metabolism in pregnant individuals at risk of pre-eclampsia. Presented at American Diabetes Association's 2026 Scientific Sessions ; 2026 June - 5; New Orleans.

Purvis R, Zite N, Van Nes J, Reeder C, Fortner K, Locklear J, Tucker C, Pearson D, Mills J, Maples J. Cardiometabolic health indices as predictors of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Presented at American Diabetes Association's 2026 Scientific Sessions ; 2026 June - 5; New Orleans.

Hyde M, Scheiderer A, Blue C. Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy: A case report. Presented at 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association House of Delegates; 2026 June - 5; Chicago.

May Publications

Eldesouki MH, Rabea E, Aldemerdash MA, Tageldin O, Seminerio J, Farraye FA, Hashash JG. Comparison of ustekinumab and vedolizumab effectiveness in perianal Crohn's disease: A retrospective propensity-matched cohort study. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2026 May 28. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0000000000002398. Online ahead of print.

Wall JS, Martin EB. An era of precision: Emerging, research, and adjunct radiotracers for nuclear imaging of cardiac amyloidosis. J Nucl Cardiol. 2026 May;59S:102726. doi: 10.1016/j.nuclcard.2026.102726. Epub 2026 May 15.

Kheirinejad S, Brett CL, Davis RL, Schwartz DL, Shaban-Nejad A. Towards a feature-based regulatory benchmark for user-centred SaMD design in cancer care. BMJ Health Care Inform. 2026 May 22;33(1):e101878. doi: 10.1136/bmjhci-2025-101878.

Bendock EL, Medenwald BL, Starnes CJ, Rowe AS, Christianson TJ, Farley KH, Minton KR, Hamilton LA. Optimizing levetiracetam dosage in status epilepticus: A retrospective cohort study. Neurologist. 2026 May 1. doi: 10.1097/NRL.0000000000000673. Online ahead of print.

Luche N, Mosley EA, Zite N, Abebe KZ, Wu M, Dehlendorf C, Borrero S. Contraceptive counseling quality and postpartum contraceptive method satisfaction: A multi-institutional cross-sectional analysis. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2026 May 8:15409996261449180. doi: 10.1177/15409996261449180. Online ahead of print.

Osborne D, Cutler CS, Chaple IF, Ribeiro Pereira PM, Peterson TE, Solingapuram Sai KK, Wang J, Scott PJH, Chen DL. Industry-academic collaboration in nuclear medicine: Proceedings from the 2024 CMIIT Industry Partners Circle. J Nucl Med. 2026 May 28:jnumed.126.272619. doi: 10.2967/jnumed.126.272619. Online ahead of print.

Nada A, Ahmed Y, Hu J, Weidemann D, Gorman GH, Lecea EG, Sandokji IA, Cha S, Shin S, Bani-Hani S, Mannemuddhu SS, Ruebner RL, Kakajiwala A, Raina R, George R, Elchaki R, Moritz ML. AI-powered insights in pediatric nephrology: Current applications and future opportunities. Pediatr Nephrol. 2026 May;41(5):1275-1286. doi: 10.1007/s00467-025-06911-1. Epub 2025 Sep 16.

Gillis D, Blackburn C, Clegg D, Ghosh S, Wingerter J, Winstead M, Deek AJ. Trends in oral and maxillofacial surgery consultations at an academic institution. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2026 May 22:S2212-4403(26)00208-7. doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2026.05.010. Online ahead of print.

May Presentations

Humphreys B, Low GK, Russ AJ, Murdock PM, Nikbakht A, Heidel RE, Pratt C, Brooks EC, Casillas MA Jr. Outcomes of a nurse navigator program in rectal cancer management: A retrospective review. Presented at American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons; May 9, 2026; Tampa Bay, FL.

White H, Taylor R, Low GK. Simulator training and prior experience as predictors of resident colonoscopy skill: A validity analysis using GAGES scores. Presented at American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery ; May 8, 2026; Tampa Bay, FL.

Dumitru D, Edwards J, Kalvapudi S. Identifying the gap: What surgical nurses do not know about surgical residents. Presented at The Association for Surgical Education at Surgical Education Week/ The Association of Program Directors in Surgery; May 28, 2026; Atlanta, GA.

Patel P, Akins BP, Daffron I, Ramberg A, Tiperneni R, Gardner K. No bark and all bite: Development of disseminated intravascular coagulation and purpura fulminans from Capnocytophaga bacteremia. Presented at American Thoracic Society; May 15, 2026; Washington, DC.

Moolupuri A, Nguyen M, White W, Bienvenu J, Tyson M. Clinical outcomes of nadofaragene firadenovac in BCG-unresponsive NMIBC: A multi-center analysis. Presented at American Urologic Association; May 14, 2026; Orlando, FL.

Ramos-Mas O, Casillas MA Jr. Postoperative chylous ascites following low anterior resection: A case report. Presented at American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting 2026; May 9, 2026; Tampa, FL.

Mazonas T, Buckley MR. Case report on venous stents. Presented at Vascular Techniques & Technology Thinktank 2026; May 27, 2026; Hilton Head, SC.

Stadsvold B, Kleppe K. Esophagogastric junction and gastric outlet obstruction after vertical banded gastroplasty. Presented at American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; May 3, 2026; San Antonio, TX.

Cloyd J, Reed-Day H, McIntosh S, Tuggle D, Gebrael M, Gerard J. Transport mode and trauma triage accuracy at a level I trauma center. Presented at Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting; May 19, 2026; Atlanta, GA.

Hochu G, Congleton J, Bienvenu J. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy of transplant kidney, off-clamp. Presented at American Urological Association Annual Meeting 2026; May 15, 2026; Washington, DC.

Nadkarni S, Dhand R, He Q, Walker T, Swanson CS, Wang C, Li R, Ferris J, Eads A, Church D, Holbert LA. Characterization of the microbiome on endotracheal tubes after short-term use by mechanically ventilated patients. Presented at American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference 2026; May 15, 2026; Orlando, FL.

Murdock PM, Humphreys B, Pratt C, Wilson FK, Nikbakht A, Russ AJ, Heidel RE, Casillas MA Jr, Low GK. Analysis of perioperative intrathecal morphine in colorectal surgery. Presented at 2026 American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting; May 9, 2026; Tampa, FL.

Benton A, Patel P, Shorman M. Shedding light on the darkness of sudden vision loss. Presented at Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting; May 6, 2026; Washington, DC.

Venero C, Bevill B, Linden K, Schriver E, Verzi S, Soto FJ. Large atrial septal defect with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension: Can a "treat-and-repair" approach be done during the same hospitalization? Presented at American Thoracic Society Conference; May 15, 2026; Orlando, FL.

Pandey M, Dasgupta M, Murdock PM, Boukovalas S, Dieter R, Jordan S. Partial sternectomy for chondrosarcoma with methylmethacrylate patch and bilateral pectoralis flaps. Presented at American Thoracic Society Conference 2026; May 15, 2026; Orlando, FL.

Wilson G, Dabbs W, Jordan N, Chamberlin S. Faculty peer evaluation process leads to improvement in ACGME survey results Presented at Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Spring Conference; 2026 May - 5; New Orleans, LA..

Dabbs W, Chamberlin S, Coles S, Wild S. From meh to meh-morable!: Embracing UDL principles to improve your presentations Presented at Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Spring Conference; 2026 May - 5; New Orleans, LA..

April Publications

Farmer A, Tobin EH, Hicks MA. Staphylococcal pneumonia. StatPearls. 2026 Apr 15. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan–.

Hicks MA, Popowicz P, Collier SA. Central line management. StatPearls. 2026 Apr 15. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan–.

Jacobs JW, Zite NB, Brown M, Osmundson SS, Sharma D. Legislating medicine: Directed donation and the politics of patient choice. N Engl J Med. 2026 Apr 30;394(17):1667-1669. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp2602587. Epub 2026 Apr 1.

Gerard J, Knapp C, Nemykina Y, Bornt W, Whetten E, Woodward A, Tierney JF. Appendiceal stump length as a predictor of operative outcomes in complicated appendicitis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026 Apr 17. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000005002. Online ahead of print.

White BM, Aitken GL, Zink JA, Kheirkhah Rahimabad P, Kumsa FA, Hashtarkhani S, Rashid R, Kheirinejad S, Girdwood T, Brett CL, Davis RL, Schwartz DL, Shaban-Nejad A. Empathic AI for patient-centered cancer care: A scoping review of patient navigation, support, and clinical practice. JMIR Cancer. 2026 Apr 9;12:e82336. doi: 10.2196/82336.

Schirmer CM, Yoo AJ, Spiotta AM, Kaminsky I, Alshekhlee A, Starke RM, Nicholson A, Zaidat OO, Bohnstedt B, Psychogios MN, Viets R, Asif KS, Stapleton CJ, Mitha AP, Goren O; SURF Study Investigators. Intracranial aneurysm embolization using Penumbra fill and finish coils: 1-year results of a prospective, real-world, multicenter SURF study. J Neurointerv Surg. 2026 Apr 16;18(5):1297-1303. doi: 10.1136/jnis-2025-023633.

Mallisetty Y, Shah R, Kerby T, Mamudu HM, Bailey JE, Dowling-McClay K, Kovesdy CP, Kaplan C, Chamberlin S, Hawkins A, Tolley EA, Graff JC, Grant CC, Butterworth SW, Surbhi S. The medication affordability, accessibility, and availability in care transitions (Med AAAction) study: Design and methods for a pharmacy-led trial implemented in low-income populations. Contemp Clin Trials. 2026 Jun;165:108320. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2026.108320. Epub 2026 Apr 18.

Pappano D. Letter to the editor regarding "Presentation and diagnosis of spondylolysis." Pediatr Emerg Care. 2026 Apr 1;42(4):e77. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000003525. Epub 2026 Apr 1.

Kheirinejad S, White BM, Kheirkhah Rahimabad P, Zink JA, Hashtarkhani S, Kumsa FA, Rashid R, Chinthala L, Brett CL, Davis RL, Schwartz DL, Shaban-Nejad A. User-centered design for digital patient-navigation tools in oncology: Scoping review JMIR Hum Factors. JMIR Hum Factors. 2026 Apr 29;13:e87686. doi: 10.2196/87686.

Souleyrette CER, West PC, Kirkpatrick SS, Arnold JD, Buckley MR, Freeman MB, Grandas OH, Grimsley LB, McNally MM, Mountain DJH. Effect of short-anchored PEGylated lipids on lipid nanoparticle characterization profiles, stability, and efficacy. Biomedicines. Biomedicines. 2026 Apr 28;14(5):1002. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines14051002.

April Presentations

Humphreys B, Russ A. How I do it: Starting a video review conference. Presented at  Association for Surgical Education Annual Meeting 2026; 2026 April - 28; Atlanta, GA.

Desrosiers G, Livesay J, Baljepally R. Clinical outcomes of acute pulmonary embolism in patients with pre-existing inferior infarct electrocardiographic findings. Presented at Society for cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions 2026 Scientific Sessions; 2026 April - 23; Montreal, CA.

Flores Valdés M, Patel A, Wiseman B. Wernicke syndrome presenting as an ascending flaccid paralysis. Presented at American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting; 2026 April - 18; Chicago, IL.

Cantral A, Dennis G, Kemmet R, Latkin J. Throwing through the pain: Orthobiologic assisted treatment of medial elbow pain in an outfielder. Presented at American Medical Society for Sports Medicine; 2026 April - 23; Seattle, WA.

Smith J, Patel P, Collins M. Breaking the bell curve: New diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus in an elderly Caucasian male. Presented at American College of Physicians Resident/Fellow Poster Competition; 2026 April - 16; San Fransisco, CA.

A Furtmann, L Grimsley. TCAR stent excision for persistent thrombus despite maximal medical therapy. Presented at Association for Surgical Education (ASE) and Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS) ; 2026 April - 28; Atlanta, GA.

Bagheri AB, Hamza M, Randall M, Mosley J, Nadkami S, Daniel J, Alraies MC. Impact of hemoglobin on outcomes in adults supported with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO): A propensity-matched analysis. Presented at Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions; 2026 April - 23; Montreal, CA.

Bagheri AB, Hamza M, Randall M, Mosley J, Nadkarni S, Navari Y, Alraies C. Do hemoglobin levels of 13–14 g/dL confer better outcomes in patients supported with veno-venous ECMO? A propensity-matched multicenter analysis. Presented at Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions Scientific Sessions; 2026 April - 23; Montreal, CA.

Bond A, Lubas J. Brugada syndrome in primary care: EP for a PCP. Presented at American College of Physicians ; 2026 April - 16; San Fransisco, CA.

Schneller A, Evers C, Madigan J, May K. Use of injection pressure monitoring to guide procedural decision-making during performance of peripheral nerve block. Presented at 51st Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting; 2026 April - 15; Phoenix, AZ.

Bolton C, Raffel J, Middleton E, Allen P, Henderson T, Vanzyl J, Indranoi C, Buehler J. Impact of ketamine on opioid utilization in patients with pre-existing opioid tolerance undergoing lumbar spinal fusion surgery. Presented at 51st Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting; 2026 April - 16; Phoenix, AZ.

L Reid, L Rocconi, RE Heidel, K Magnus, CA Bailey, LM Beeler, J Lewis. Does career stage affect psychometric properties of wellness in health care professionals? Presented at The Association for Surgical Education ; 2026 April - 28; Atlanta, GA.

Martindale A, Harper B. Simultaneous intravascular migration and knot formation of an epidural catheter: A rare mechanical complication. Presented at Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology; 2026 April - 29; Montreal, CA.

Letson J, Madigan J, McFarland P. Overcoming altered anatomy: Ultrasound-guided infraclavicular block in a patient with thalidomide-associated phocomelia. Presented at 51st Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting; 2026 April - 16; Phoenix, AZ.

Flores Valdés M, Dash A, Gurrala K, Janoyan J. Rapid bilateral vision loss due to giant cell arteritis: A case series highlighting the need for aggressive inpatient management. Presented at American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting; 2026 April - 18; Chicago, IL.

Bagheri AB, Hamza M, Randall M, Mosley J, Nadkarni S, Navari Y, Alraies C. Hemoglobin target ranges and clinical outcomes in patients supported with veno-arterial ECMO: A comparison of 13–14 g/dL versus 10–12 g/dL. Presented at Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions Scientific Sessions; 2026 April - 23; Montreal, CA.

March Publications

Horvath D, Nodit L.. The basophilic fringe: A case report of intestinal spirochetosis in a patient with chronic diarrhea. Cureus. 2026 Jan 31;18(1):e102724. doi: 10.7759/cureus.102724. eCollection 2026 Jan.

Khan M, Joshi Y, Spires Z, Ferraro K, Weston S, Patel P, Amro A, Heidel RE, Baljepally R. Cerebrovascular accident risk and guidewire choice in transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure. Cureus. 2026 Mar 12;18(3):e105140. doi: 10.7759/cureus.105140. eCollection 2026 Mar.

Mendola A, Tyson A. "The rest of the story": Social determinants of comfort care. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2026 Mar;71(3):e281-e286. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2025.09.006.

Balachandran M, Foster JS, Hancock TJ, Martin EB, Jackson JW, Angell N, Wall JS. Development and characterization of chimeric antigen receptor macrophages for amyloid clearance. Front Immunol. 2026 Mar 6;17:1783851. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2026.1783851. eCollection 2026.

Mabrouk OS, Tichler B, Arnold HM, Thoma EC, Alexanian SM, Chen J, Liu TY, Hirschhorn B, Llorens Arenas R, Annand JW, Kapadnis U, Shomo AA, Glajch KE, et all. LRRK2-targeting antisense oligonucleotide in Parkinson's disease: A Phase 1 randomized controlled trial. Nat Med. 2026 Mar 24. doi: 10.1038/s41591-026-04262-4. Online ahead of print.

Cho BC, Balaraman R, Chen HJ, Yu X, Fawole A, Liu ZG, Zhang J, Wu L, Yang B, Leddon JL, Hamm J, Huang Y, Wu L, Pan P, Singh P, Beardsley A, Kayali F, Davarifar A, et all. Gotistobart or docetaxel in metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer: Stage 1 of the Randomized Phase 3 PRESERVE-003 Trial. Nat Med. 2026 Mar 27. doi: 10.1038/s41591-026-04323-8. Online ahead of print.

Moore-Hill DT, Butler M, Weiss DL, Hill LAT, Smith H, Pope B, McIntosh C, Debs L, Mbonde AA, Murro A, Vale FL. Current best medical practices survey in vagus nerve stimulation programming. Epilepsy Behav Rep. 2026 Jan 29;33:100849. doi: 10.1016/j.ebr.2026.100849. eCollection 2026 Mar.

Towers CV, Meadows JT, Petruzzi PT, Grabeel KL. SOX9 gene anomalies and campomelic / acampomelic campomelic dysplasia: Case report and literature review. Front Genet. 2026 Mar 10;17:1755075. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2026.1755075. eCollection 2026.

van Rosendael A, Nakanishi R, Bax JJ, Pontone G, Mushtaq S, Buechel RR, Gräni C, Feuchtner G, Lacaita PG, Patel AR, Singulane CC, Choi AD, Al-Mallah M, Andreini D, Karlsberg RP, Cho GW, Rochitte CE, et all. AI-driven quantitative coronary CT angiography in suspected coronary artery disease: Multicenter CONFIRM2 Registry. JACC Adv. 2026 Mar;5(3):102618. doi: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.102618.

Hovell M, McKnight C, Proffitt G, Hungerford A, Rowe A, Berry D. Behind the bite: Ownership and breed as predictors of dog bite severity. J Surg Res. 2026 Mar 30;321:303-307. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2026.03.023. Online ahead of print.

Tran PM, Fogelson B, Sorey AB, Heidel RE, Baljepally R. An examination of geographic proximity to outpatient cardiac rehabilitation in rural versus urban Tennessee counties. J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2026 Mar-Apr 01;41(2):120-124. doi: 10.1097/JCN.0000000000001236. Epub 2025 Jul 21.

Armstrong VL, Grabeel KL, Nikbakht A, Murdock P, Lew JI, Heidel RE, Vaghaiwalla TM. Evaluation of readability in patient education materials for primary hyperparathyroidism. J Cancer Educ. 2026 Mar 5. doi: 10.1007/s13187-026-02827-y. Online ahead of print.

Rabinowits G, Park SJ, Khushalani NI, Panella T, Ellison DM, Gentry RW, Venna SS, Strasswimmer J, Zuniga RM, Chandra S, Ruiz ES, Migden MR, Ibrahim SF, Yan E, Zhu C, Pouliot JF, Quek RGW. HSR26-247: Real-world quality of life in patients treated with Cemiplimab for advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: Results of cemiplimAb survivorship epidemiology (CASE) study. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2026 Mar 31;24(3.5):HSR26-247. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2025.7298.

Phillips LA, Chamberlin S, Hentrich L, Dabbs W, McGiness T. Evaluating the impact of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker reinitiation versus discontinuation post-hospitalization with acute kidney injury on patient outcomes American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2025 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Poster Abstracts, Volume 83, Issue Supplement_2, 6 March 2026, Pages S1–S2907, https://doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/zxaf258

Wilson AQ, Chamberlin SM, Dabbs WS, Heidel RE, Grabeel KL. Readability and understandability of online patient education on semaglutide Health Informatics J. 2026 Jan-Mar;32(1):14604582261428308. doi: 10.1177/14604582261428308. Epub 2026 Mar 24.

March Presentations

Hyde M, Nodit L, Lauro C, McConeghey A. Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis: A diagnostic challenge. Presented at United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology 115th Annual Meeting; 2026 March - 21; San Antonio, Texas.

Brinkley W, Depew S, Scheiderer A. Nerves gone novel: A curious case of cutaneous neural hamartoma of the scalp. Presented at International Society of Dermatopathology; 2026 March - 25; Denver, Colorado.

Wofford A, Smith DP, Irvine R, Morin J, Pappano D. The role of manual detorsion in pediatric acute testicular torsion. Presented at Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association; 2026 March - 18; Río Grande, Puerto Rico.

Benton W, White W, Lucca C. A comparison of in-person and virtual interview formats: Exploration of applicant perspectives. Presented at 90TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHEASTERN SECTION OF THE AMERICAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION ; 2026 March - 18; Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

Hochu G, Congleton J, Bienvenu J. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy of transplant kidney, off-clamp. Presented at American Urological Association; 2026 March - 18; Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

McDuffie P, Nadaud J, Gardner M, White W. Sacral neuromodulation and post-operative antibiotic prophylaxis: Practice trends and clinical significance. Presented at Southeastern Section of the AUA Annual Meeting; 2026 March - 18; San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Ferlita S, Fogelson B, Kassira A. Hidden hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Presented at American College of Cardiology 2026; 2026 March - 27; New Orleans, Louisiana.

Fafaj A, Fuller J, LaFontaine B. Thoraco-abdominal hernia: A case report. Presented at Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES); 2026 March - 25; Tampa, Florida.

Sandeep Kancharla, Raj Baljepally. Hernia masquerading as a STEMI. Presented at Cardiovascular Research Technologies; 2026 March - 7; Washington, D.C..

C Martin, B Stadsvold, K Kleppe. Case report: Symptomatic posterior gastric diverticulum in a 48-year-old female. Presented at The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES); 2026 March - 25; Tampa, Florida.

Patel P, Khan M, Wade D, Randall M. Occurrence of slow coronary flow from microvascular dysfunction. Presented at Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT); 2026 March - 7; Washington, D.C..

Benchakroun A, Kassira A, Jennings J, Shaikh K. A hidden obstruction: A rare late presentation of subpulmonic valve stenosis with VSD in an elderly patient. Presented at American College of Cardiology; 2026 March - 27; New Orleans, Louisiana.

Bagheri AB, Hamza M, Navari Y, Alraies C, Baljepally R, Hicks M. Hemoglobin levels and outcomes in adults supported with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO): A Propensity-Matched Multicenter Cohort Presented at American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session & Expo; 2026 March - 28; New Orleans, Louisiana.

February Publications

Duarte AG, Dhand R. Aerosol therapy in the emergency department. J Aerosol Med Pulm Drug Deliv. 2026 Feb;39(1):38-56. doi: 10.1089/jamp.2025.17897.agd. Epub 2026 Feb 2.

Zhang B, Kim B, Winstead ML, Carlson ER. Advanced standing oral and maxillofacial surgery curriculum for MD applicants: University of Tennessee Knoxville program. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Feb;84(2):146-149. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2025.07.018.

Tran A, Dodd J, Dawson EG, Campion EM, Browder TD, Rochwerg B, Bank MA, Bankhead BK, Berry SD, Brown C, Edwards SB, Goodyear S, Griepentrog JE, Hill D, Kelliher S, Liao L, McGonagill PW, Oley WB, Schaefer GP, Simonson B, Trankiem CT, Vella MA, Wilson S, Zito TR; Improvised Tourniquet Working Group for the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Stop the Bleed Program. An American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Stop the Bleed guideline on the use of improvised tourniquets for trauma patients with life-threatening extremity hemorrhage, 2025. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026 Feb 20. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004931. Online ahead of print.

McCarley C, Xue Y, Robinson A, Cawyer C, Gould S, Battarbee A. The association between physical activity during pregnancy and perinatal depression. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2026 Feb;8(2):101861. doi: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2025.101861.

Ludwig B, Ihrke A, Holich K, Neforos K, Heidel RE.. Kinesiology taping with a double-lymphatic pattern reduces canine stifle joint swelling 24 hours after tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy. Am J Vet Res. 2026 Feb 12:1-8. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.25.11.0398. Online ahead of print.

February Presentations

Khomutova A, Fitts E, Stadsvold B, Horne C, Phillips M, Mancini G, Mancini M, Kleppe K, Fafaj A, Blake KE. Do quality-of-life questionnaires reflect what matters to hernia patients? An evaluation of EuraHS and HerQLes. Presented at Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative; 2026 Feb - 21; Denver, CO.

Willhite S, Wilson F, Rowe S, McKnight L. The influence of injury severity on perceived quality of care: A study of ISS and patient satisfaction. Presented at Academic Surgical Congress; 2026 Feb - 3; Atlanta, GA.

Locklear J, Stiltner S, Maples J, Fortner K, Zite N, Reeder C, Lewis J, Purvis R, Young M, Carter K, Eberts P. Placental pathology among pregnant individuals with pregestational and gestational diabetes. Presented at Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2026 Annual Pregnancy Meeting; 2026 Feb - 8; Las Vegas, NV.

Herndon M, Ramage K, Young ML, Mastronardi A, Havron S, Maples J, Lewis J, Kaak K, Stiltner S, Zite N. Comparative analysis of short-interval birth rates among adolescents in Tennessee: Impact of immediate postpartum LARC utilization. Presented at Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2026 Annual Pregnancy Meeting; 2026 Feb - 8; Las Vegas, NV.

Harb A, Young M, Maples J, Lewis J, Stiltner S, Moss H. Vaping during pregnancy: Implications for maternal and fetal health. Presented at Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2026 Annual Pregnancy Meeting; 2026 Feb - 8; Las Vegas, NV.

Bagheri A, Notta N, Joshi Y, Jagadish A, Lubas J. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation induced by metastatic lung mass invasion of the left atrium in a patient with stage IV laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Presented at 2026 Southern Regional Meeting; 2026 Feb - 26; New Orleans, LA.

Kaak K, Maples J, Purvis R, Mastronardi A, Young M, Bohrer B, Wolfe L, Fortner K, Reeder C. Assessing aspirin recommendation for preeclampsia. Presented at Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine; 2026 Feb - 8; Las Vegas, NV.

Martin C, Gerard J, Edwards J, Reid L. Operative versus nonoperative management in high-grade blunt splenic injuries: A 10-year retrospective analysis. Presented at Southeastern Surgical Congress ; 2026 Feb - 20; Amelia Island, FL.

Furtmann A, Lopez-Schultz S, Howk A, Gerard J. Clinical and financial impact of CTA neck following ground-level falls. Presented at Southeastern Surgical Conggess ; 2026 Feb - 20; Amelia Island, FL.

Abdulhussein M, Nadaud J, Laredo J, Griepentrog J, Gerard J, McKnight CL. Impact of driver age and timing on mortality after motor vehicle collisions. Presented at Academic Surgical Congress; February 3, 2026; Lake Buena Vista, FL.

January Publications

Aleman C, McLeod MC, Gillis A, Lindeman B, Fazendin J, Chen H, Zmijewski P. Cost analysis of thyroidectomy. Am Surg. 2026 Jan 24:31348261419763. doi: 10.1177/00031348261419763. Online ahead of print.

Safarpour D, Spindler M, Turner TH, Patel N, Vaou O, Cabrera LY, Tolleson C, Tipton PW, Aquino C, Herrington TM, Sidiropoulos C, Hantke N, Lotia M, Miocinovic S, Sharma VD, Mills KA, Wyman-Chick K, Kilbane C, Luca C, Almeida L, Rosenow J, Ooi HY, Mari Z, Luo L, Munhoz RP, Jesus S, Sarva H, Arena M, Revuelta G, Chou KL, Fasano A, Siddiqui MS, Jimenez-Shahed J; Functional Neurosurgical working group of the Parkinson Study Group. Consensus expert recommendations for referral of Parkinson’s disease patients for deep brain stimulation surgery. NPJ Parkinsons Dis. 2026 Jan 3;12(1):30. doi: 10.1038/s41531-025-01241-3.

Murdock P, Humphreys B, Muscarella K, Jenkins S, McLoughlin J, Nodit L, Vaghaiwalla T. Neuroendocrine tumors of unknown primary: A review of the diagnosis and treatment. Am Surg. 2026 Jan 21:31348251393931. doi: 10.1177/00031348251393931. Online ahead of print.

Bowdle JH, Pritchett J, Hungerford A, King SA, McKinney A, Heidel RE, Smith LM, McKnight CL. Associations between snakebite severity scores and antivenin administration. J Surg Res. 2026 Jan 7;318:32-39. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2025.12.004. Online ahead of print.

Franklin CC, Nice E, Moran K; PRiSM Female Athlete Research Interest Group; Shriners Sports Consortium; Heidel E, Bauer J. Perception of pain and function among athletes and parents: A PROMIS dyad study. Am J Sports Med. 2026 Feb;54(2):439-446. doi: 10.1177/03635465251407113. Epub 2026 Jan 21.

Stein DM, Hildreth AN, Kaups KL, Agapian JV, Chung CY, Gelbard RB, Gummadi S, Jawa R, Jung HS, Robles A, Scott SE, Smith SG, Brasel KJ. Surgical critical care entrustable professional activities: A new era in assessment. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026 Jan 8. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004867. Online ahead of print.

Pogge SJ, Cai AY, Llerena A, Young ML, Havron WS 4th, Horvath S, Godcharles C, Zite N, Flink-Bochacki R. Changes in female permanent contraception at academic medical centers following the Dobbs decision. Contraception. 2026 Jan;153:111210. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2025.111210. Epub 2025 Sep 12.

Ehrlich SF, Hallenbeck BR, Lewis J, Yousefi F, Miller JI, Zite NB, Fortner KB, Schoutko WW, Crouter SE, Raynor H, Maples JM. Rationale and protocol for the Time to Move randomized crossover trial: Morning versus evening physical activity and CGM-assessed glucose levels in individuals with pregnancy hyperglycemia. Front Clin Diabetes Healthc. 2026 Jan 13;6:1709683. doi: 10.3389/fcdhc.2025.1709683. eCollection 2025.

Stevens TM, Kokh D, Carames GP, Gonzalez ML, DePew S, Manion E, Mostofizadeh S, Choi JK, Reddy V. p63-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the oropharynx: A treacherous mimic of HPV-related squamous cell carcinoma-A report of three cases. Head Neck Pathol. 2026 Jan 23;20(1):15. doi: 10.1007/s12105-025-01884-x.

Rowe AS, Wiseman B, Hamilton LA, Crowell S, McCampbell L, Ford D. Safety of tenecteplase in stroke mimics compared with acute ischemic stroke: A retrospective cohort study. Pharmacotherapy. 2026 Jan;46(1):e70112. doi: 10.1002/phar.70112.

Roberson PNE, Brady KP, Thakur B, Booker S, Sola-Odeseye Z, Wood BL, Woods SB.. Reply to Yeh and Chen. Pain. 2026 Feb 1;167(2):493-494. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003855. Epub 2025 Nov 26.

Mims B, Stickles E, Subtirelu MM, Mannemuddhu SS.. Petting zoo perils: Escherichia coli O157:H7-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome secondary to animal exposure. Hemodial Int. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1111/hdi.70043. Online ahead of print.

Dabbs W, Chamberlin S. Vonoprazan (Voquezna) to treat erosive esophagitis and GERD and eradicate H. pylori Am Fam Physician. 2026 Jan;113(1):89-90.

January Presentations

Shillinglaw J, White H, Many H, Heidel E, Bollig R, Griepentrog J. Redesigning choledocholithiasis: Early experience with a surgery-first strategy at a tertiary center. Presented at Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma; 2026 Jan - 20; Atlanta, GA.

Gee K, Birkeland L, Johnson T, Hernandez A, Hewezi O, Stevens N, Roberson P, Grimsley L, McNally M, Freeman M, Glenn C, Probst C, Jordan S. From arteries to airways: The feasibility of lung cancer screening in a vascular surgery clinic population. Presented at Society of Thoracic Surgeons; 2026 Jan - 29; New Orleans, LA.

Gerard J, Knapp C, Nemykina Y, Bornt W, Whetten E, Woodward A, Tierney JF. Appendiceal stump length as a predictor of operative outcomes in complicated appendicitis. Presented at Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma Annual Scientific Assembly; January 20, 2026; Atlanta, GA.

Sarkar A, Davuluri S, Perumareddi P, Rohrberg T, Dabbs W. Future-ready faculty: Examples of AI use in educator tasks Presented at Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Conference on Medical Student Education; 2026 Jan - 31; Charlotte, NC.

Le N, Tsao V, Dabbs W, Heidelbaugh J. From flashcards to chatbots: Rethinking student learning on clerkships with traditional vs. AI tools Presented at Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Conference on Medical Student Education; 2026 Jan - 31; Charlotte, NC.

December Publications

Rybczynski S, Buerke M, Kaseeska K.. AAP and AFSP youth suicide prevention ambassador project: Collaboration and community impact Pediatrics. 2025 Dec 1;156(6):e2025070830. doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-070830.

Clegg DJ, Creighton JH, White HL, Heidel RE, Laredo JA, Fuller JA, Budney SM, Kleppe KL, Blake KE, Fafaj A.. Comparison of recurrence and quality-of-life outcomes after robotic versus laparoscopic parastomal hernia repair: A retrospective analysis of the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative. Hernia. 2025 Dec 11;30(1):27. doi: 10.1007/s10029-025-03522-5.

Satyadev N, Piura YD, Tipton PW, Dunham SR, Morris JC, Geschwind MD, Brier M, Graff-Radford NR, Day GS.. Standardizing “rapid": Applying the Clinical Dementia Rating to define rapidly progressive dementia. Neurology. 2026 Jan 13;106(1):e214439. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000214439. Epub 2025 Dec 15.

Vanegas-García AL, Restrepo-Escobar M, Arbeláez-Cortés Á, Ochoa Galeano GS, Lira Weldt L, Quiceno GA, Pascual-Ramos V.. Patients’ and rheumatologists’ perceptions of shared decision-making implementation: A Latin American survey. Reumatol Clin (Engl Ed). 2025 Dec;21(10):501974. doi: 10.1016/j.reumae.2025.501974.

Hertslet GD, Gee KN, Mazonas TW, Jordan SA, Griepentrog JE.. Traumatic bronchus avulsion managed with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, pneumonectomy, and rib fixation. Case Rep Surg. 2025 Dec 22;2025:1079046. doi: 10.1155/cris/1079046. eCollection 2025.

Christianson T, Nowell T, Lusk JB, Covington AC, Qi W, Komisarow J, Hashimi N, Shah S, Krishnamoorthy V, Ng Y, James ML.. Acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage. J Clin Med. J Clin Med. 2025 Dec 26;15(1):205. doi: 10.3390/jcm15010205.

Hochu G, Geyer-Kim I, Kim E.. Preserving spermatogenesis in testosterone deficiency: Innovations in replacement and stimulatory therapies. Transl Androl Urol. Transl Androl Urol. 2025 Dec 31;14(12):3975-3987. doi: 10.21037/tau-2025-480. Epub 2025 Dec 18.

Woods SB, Thakur B, Booker S, Wood B, Roberson PNE.. Family emotional climate, depressive symptoms, and pain prevalence: Testing mediation pathways. J Psychosom Res. J Psychosom Res. 2025 Dec 31;202:112509. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2025.112509. Online ahead of print.

Adams C, Zmijewski P.. Proper use of the recurrent laryngeal nerve monitor. Am J Surg. 2025 Dec 17:116788. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2025.116788. Online ahead of print.

Taylor R, Salomon B, Furtmann A, Grimsley L, Buckley MR. Nickel allergy complicating iliac vein stent requiring explantation. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2025 Dec 13;12(2):102093. doi: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2025.102093. eCollection 2026 Apr.

December Presentations

November Publications

van Rosendael A, Nakanishi R, Bax JJ, Pontone G, Mushtaq S, Buechel RR, Gräni C, Feuchtner G, Lacaita PG, Patel AR, Singulane CC, Choi AD, Al-Mallah M, Andreini D, Karlsberg RP, Cho GW, Rochitte CE, Alasnag M, Hamdan A, Cademartiri F, Maffei E, Marques H, Gonçalves PA, Gupta H, Hadamitzky M, Khalique O, Kalra D, Mills JD, Nurmohamed NS, Knaapen P, Budoff M, Shaikh K, Martin E, German DM, Ferencik M, Oehler AC, Deaño R, Nagpal P, van Assen M, De Cecco CN, Kamperidis V, Foldyna B, Brendel JM, Cheng VY, Branch KR, Bittencourt M, Bhatti S, Polsani V, Wesbey G, Cardoso R, Blankstein R, Delago A, Pursnani A, Alsaid A, Singh V, Aquino M, Park J, Danad I.. Prognostic value of AI-based quantitative coronary CTA vs human reader-based visual assessment: Results from the CONFIRM2 registry JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2025 Nov 22:S1936-878X(25)00579-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2025.09.021. Online ahead of print.

Clegg DJ, Grande P, Yoon J, Onar G, Watts J, Khojandi A, Maroulas V, Boukovalas S.. The association of hand dominance with the development of breast cancer-related lymphedema after mastectomy: A retrospective analysis Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2025 Nov 10;13(11):e7251. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000007251. eCollection 2025 Nov.

Alexander R, Woford N.. Simplified rapid low-dose buprenorphine induction method for individuals using fentanyl: A case series Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2025 Nov 6;20(1):90. doi: 10.1186/s13722-025-00620-8.

Feres B, Basu E, Jose AM, Khan RR, Kebede AA, Sotomayor C, Reis M, Blake K, Buicko Lopez JL, Vaghaiwalla T.. A cross-sectional analysis of speaker representation: Intentionality meets intersectionality in academic global surgery Ann Glob Health. 2025 Nov 7;91(1):78. doi: 10.5334/aogh.4972. eCollection 2025.

Coombes T, Spires Z, Pickett J, Chahin A, Ferlita S, Shorman MA.. A comparison of mortality, readmissions, and outcomes in injection drug use-associated infective endocarditis caused by methicillin-resistant versus methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Infect Drug Resist. 2025 Nov 4;18:5711-5720. doi: 10.2147/IDR.S555739. eCollection 2025.

Ehrlich SF, Hallenbeck BR, Zite NB, Fortner KB, Paudel A, Raynor HA, Crouter SE, Maples JM.. A randomized controlled pilot trial of a behavioral physical activity intervention for pregnancy hyperglycemia J Pregnancy. 2025 Nov 20;2025:7485092. doi: 10.1155/jp/7485092. eCollection 2025.

Colin-Leitzinger C, Aranzabal O, Johnson CE, Alberg AJ, Bandera EV, Bondy M, Cote ML, Hastert TA, Haller K, Lawson A, Marks JR, Peters ES, Terry PD, Schildkraut JM, Peres LC.. Use of non-prescription analgesic medications and survival among Black women with ovarian cancer Br J Cancer. 2025 Nov 5. doi: 10.1038/s41416-025-03254-4. Online ahead of print.

Parker K, Cutrer RC.. Masking as myelofibrosis: A case of TP53-mutated acute erythroid leukemia presenting with pancytopenia and bone pain Case Rep Hematol. 2025 Nov 4;2025:5864392. doi: 10.1155/crh/5864392. eCollection 2025.

Saysana K, Chow N, Huang S, French B, Dieter R, Ali A, Farber-Eger E, Wells QS, Siddiqi HK, Bearl DW, Schlendorf KH, Amancherla K.. Sex-biased immune rewiring may underlie reduced risk for cardiac allograft vasculopathy in females following heart transplantation J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Nov 24:S1053-2498(25)02411-8. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2025.11.022. Online ahead of print.

Desrosiers G, McCollough M, Lipstreuer J, Ferraro K, Warden S, Dolacky S.. Streamlining post-PCI medication access to improve DAPT adherence and outcomes JACC Case Rep. 2025 Nov 12;30(36):105715. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2025.105715. Epub 2025 Oct 7.

Salomon BJ, Taylor RZ, Bollig RW, Freeman MB, Grimsley LB.. Celiac pseudoaneurysm rupture after ligation in the setting of a pancreatic fistula following penetrating trauma. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2025 Nov 28;12(2):102078. doi: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2025.102078. eCollection 2026 Apr.

Revilla-León M, Pérez-García E, Guinot-Barona C, Coulter J, Barmak AB, Kois JC, Alonso Pérez-Barquero J.. Influence of color and diameter of retraction cords and Teflon tape on the accuracy of tooth preparations digitized by using intraoral scanners. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2025 Nov 14. doi: 10.1111/jerd.70054. Online ahead of print.

November Presentations

Brinkley W, Scheiderer A. Primary carcinosarcoma of the thumbnail: A case report Presented at American Society of Dermatopathology; 2025 Nov - 6; Baltimore, MD.

Ventura N, Page RN, King R. Merkel cell carcinoma with loss of mismatch repair gene protein expression: A potential biomarker for therapy? Presented at The American Society of Dermatopathology; 2025 Nov - 6; Baltimore, MD.

Gee K, McKinney G, Glenn C, Probst C, Birkeland L, Johnson T, McNally M, Freeman M. A point of entry: A multidisciplinary approach to improving access to lung cancer screening in high-risk vascular surgery patients Presented at Southern Thoracic Surgical Association ; 2025 Nov - 5; Fernandina Beach, FL.

Coombes T, Patel P, Joshi Y, Shaikh K. Prognostic utility of coronary calcification in the consideration of underlying non-calcified plaque burden Presented at Radiological Society of North America; 2025 Nov - 30; Chicago, IL.

October Publications

Bradley M, Samide A. Child with a single small lesion. Am Fam Physician. 2025 Oct;112(4):445-446.

Rashid R, Kheirinejad S, White BM, Hashtarkhani S, Kheirkhah Rahimabad P, Kumsa FA, Chinthala L, Zink JA, Brett CL, Davis RL, Schwartz DL, Shaban-Nejad A. Simulating empathic interactions with synthetic LLM-generated cancer patient personas. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2025 Oct 2;332:72-76. doi: 10.3233/SHTI251498.

Gornik AE, Schindel BJ, Kim A, Ngur M, Zabel TA, Lopez-Arvizu C, Rybczynski S, Lipkin PH. New onset of suicidal ideation in children with neurologic, developmental, and behavioral disorders from longitudinal universal suicide risk screening. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2025 Oct 10. doi: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000001425. Online ahead of print.

Kumsa FA, Brett CL, Hashtarkhani S, Rashid R, Chinthala L, Zink JA, Davis RL, Shaban-Nejad A, Schwartz DL. Leveraging centralized health system data management and large language model-based data preprocessing to identify predictors for radiation therapy interruption. JCO Clin Cancer Inform. 2025 Oct;9:e2500218. doi: 10.1200/CCI-25-00218. Epub 2025 Oct 28.

Zmijewski P, Kasmirski JA, Balachandra S, McLeod C, Akhund R, Allahwasaya A, Lafrinere T, Fazendin JM, Carty SE, Graham PH, Hughes DT, Lyden M, Miller BS, Finnerty BM, Yip L, Lindeman B. Learner and teacher entrustability concordance in endocrine surgery entrustable professional activities. World J Surg. 2025 Nov;49(11):3136-3141. doi: 10.1002/wjs.70124. Epub 2025 Oct 8.

Briggs B, Smith L, Yates N, Green R, Cline D. Fewer admissions, shorter stays: Phenobarbital use for alcohol withdrawal in the emergency department. Acad Emerg Med. 2025 Oct 28. doi: 10.1111/acem.70170. Online ahead of print.

Dallas JN, King SA, Harper C, Smith LM. Anthropomorphic measurements for improved selection of tracheostomy size and length. Am Surg. 2025 Oct 22:31348251390948. doi: 10.1177/00031348251390948. Online ahead of print.

Bailey CD, Boruff CH, Rhoton EN, Lambert BT, Jenkins JD, Bethurum AJ Jr, Howk AA, King SA, Heidel RE, Smith LM. Predicting unplanned icu admission in trauma: Early warning signs on the floor. Am Surg. 2025 Oct 17:31348251387158. doi: 10.1177/00031348251387158. Online ahead of print.

Hashtarkhani S, Rashid R, Brett CL, Chinthala L, Kumsa FA, Zink JA, Davis RL, Schwartz DL, Shaban-Nejad A. Cancer diagnosis categorization in electronic health records using large language models and biobert: Model performance evaluation study. JMIR Cancer. 2025 Oct 2;11:e72005. doi: 10.2196/72005.

Hallenbeck BR, Maples JM, Crouter SE, Raynor H, Zite NB, Fortner KB, Ehrlich SF. Daytime physical activity and nighttime glucose levels in individuals with pregnancy hyperglycemia: Linking wearable activity trackers to continuous glucose monitoring. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2025 Oct 13;16:1694758. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2025.1694758. eCollection 2025.

Claiborne A, Jevtovic F, Biagioni EM, Wisseman B, Roenker B, Kern K, Steen D, Rossa L, Ollmann C, Mcdonald S, Strom C, Newton E, Devente J, Mouro S, Collier D, Kelley GA, Maples J, O'Tierney-Ginn P, Broskey NT, Houmard JA, May LE. The influence of prenatal exercise modes on resting maternal blood lactate. Physiol Rep. 2025 Jul;13(13):e70444. doi: 10.14814/phy2.70444.

Terry PD, Onar G, Ferris J, Heidel RE, Brophy N, Thapa K, Shali L, Worth H, Kumar G, Walker T, Dhand R. A social determinants of health survey in an Appalachian East Tennessee Medical Center: Initial findings and correlations with physical and emotional states of health. PLoS One. 2025 Oct 9;20(10):e0332087. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0332087. eCollection 2025.

Wynn MS, Natoli RM, McKinley TO, Sperry J, Guyette FX, Daley BJ, Miller RS, Harbrecht BG, Claridge JA, Phelan HA, Slaven JE, Lopas LA. Prehospital plasma is not associated with an increase in orthopedic trauma patients with hemorrhagic shock that meet early appropriate care criteria. J Surg Res. J Surg Res. 2025 Oct 28;315:798-802. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2025.09.082. Online ahead of print.

October Presentations

Dasgupta M, Jordan S, Probst C, Soto F, Glenn C. Timed to collapse: Pneumothorax on a schedule. Presented at Chest; 2025 Octber 19 ; Chicago, IL.

Nadkarni S, Daniel J, Glenn C, Linden K. A fatal connection: A unique case of gastropericardial fistula leading to emphysematous pericarditis and overwhelming sepsis. Presented at American College of Chest Physicians- CHEST 2025; 2025 Octber 19 ; Chicago, IL.

Woodall J, Weston S, Ramberg A, Heidel R, Spires Z, Akins B, Wasay A, Nadkarni S, Hamric E, Ferlita S, Winters S, Bevill B. Evaluation of time to therapeutic PTT and overall outcomes of patients presenting with pulmonary emboli and treated with heparin infusion with or without heparin bolus. Presented at American College of Chest Physicians; 2025 Octber 19 ; Chicago, IL.

Bly C, Perkerson J, Nowell T, Peters W. The impella effect: Navigatin tcd interpretation in the setting of mechanical circulatory support; 2) dissecting the pressure problem: navigating invasive monitoring in a postpartum aortic dissection with marfan syndrome. Presented at Anesthesiology 2025 (ASA); 2025 Octber 10; San Antonio, TX.

Horvath D, Estrada CA, Heidel R, Eberts P. Are non-natural deaths underreported? A preliminary comparison of non-natural deaths in coroner counties, medical examiner counties, and coroner counties with a state medical examiner. Presented at National Association of Medical Examiners 2025 Annual Meeting; 2025 Octber 17; Louisville, KY.

Weston S, Woodall J, Dayaram K, Heidel R, Nesbit R. Plasma cystatin C versus plasma creatinine in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury secondary to rhabdomyolysis: A prospective study. Presented at American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting; 2025 Octber 19 ; Chicago, IL.

Ricky Rana, Janet Lubas. Hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome induced by folfox chemotherapy and a Lynch syndrome patient with rectal cancer presenting with anemia. Presented at American College of gastroenterology; 2025 Octber 24; Phoenix, AZ.

Woodall J, Weston S, Lowe R. Sparking the fire: Viral precipitation of autoimmune encephalitis. Presented at American College of Osteopathic Internist National Conference; 2025 Octber 08; Marco Island, FL.

K Gee, B Micayla, C Probst, C Glenn, P Roberson, S Jordan. Effect of intraoperative intercostal nerve cryoablation on pain control in thoracotomy patients. Presented at Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society ; 2025 Octber 15; Amelia Island, FL.

Evans L, Boruff C, Allen P, Henderson T, Indranoi CY, VanZyl J, Buehler J . Ketamine use for pain control in endocarditis and septic emboli: Association with increased hospital length of stay and potential treatment completion benefits. Presented at American Society of Anesthesiology annual conference; 2025 Octber 10; San Antonio, TX.

C Dumitru, S Kalvapudi, J Edwards. What surgical nurses do not know about surgical residents authors. Presented at American College of Surgeons; 2025 Octber 19 ; Chicago, IL.

Ferraro K, Barnett A. A rare presentation of GCA in the absence of classic symptoms: A case report. Presented at American College of Osteopathic Internists; 2025 Octber 08; Marco Island, FL.

Bagheri A, Bolaji O, Navari Y, Balijepally R, Alraies C. Stenting in CTO saves lives: A propensity matched analysis of more than 76,000 patients from a real-world cohort. Presented at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics; 2025 Octber 25; San Francisco, CA.

Othman A, Eftiaha A, Wadi G, Hubbard E, Josan E. Did the BRCA 1 mutation find a new home in the lungs? Presented at CHEST; 2025 Octber 19 ; Chicago, IL.

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