Scholarly Activity

Scholarly Activity Report 2022-2023

Publications

1. Brucella Endocarditis of the Native Mitral Valve Treated With Antibiotics. 2020. Cureus PubMed: 32550082
2. Endoscopic Surveillance in Idiopathic Achalasia. 2021. Cureus PubMed: 34513522.
3. Simultaneous Left Ventricular Aneurysm and Ventricular Septal Rupture Complicating Delayed STEMI Presentation: A Case-Based Review of Post-MI Mechanical Complications Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep. Jan-Dec 2021. PubMed: 34259086.
4. An Exploration of the Effects of Radiofrequency Radiation Emitted by Mobile Phones and Extremely Low Frequency Radiation on Thyroid Hormones and Thyroid Gland Histopathology. Cureus. 2021 Aug 20. PubMed: 34567874.
5. Oxidative Stress in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and the Effect of Antioxidant N-Acetylcysteine on Ovulation and Pregnancy Rate. Cureus.2021 Sep 11. PubMed: 34660086.
6. Effect of Catechol-O-Methyl transferase Genotype Polymorphism on Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders: Progressing towards Personalized Medicine. Cureus 09/27/2021. PubMed: 34725583.
7. Lyme Carditis Manifesting as Wenckebach Heart Block. Cureus 2021 Nov 13. PubMed: 34900452.
8. COVID-19-Associated Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Pneumopericardium: Review of Case Series. Cureus 2021 Nov 13. PubMed: 34926035.
9. Pyrexia Unmasking Brugada Syndrome. Cureus 2022 Feb 22. PubMed: 35371667.
10. Cardio protective Role of Estrogen in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Cureus 3/4/2022.  PubMed: 35382214.
11. Thyroid Storm in a Patient on Chronic Amiodarone Treatment.  Cureus. 4/15/2022. PubMed: 35586348.
12.  A Novel Case of Weissella confusa Infective Endocarditis of a Bio-Prosthetic Valve; Successful Management and Treatment. Cureus. 2023 Apr 13. PubMed: 37193436.
13.  A Rare Case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Infection Requiring Mechanical Ventilation. Cureus. PubMed: 35720780.
14.  A Case of Pneumothorax Secondary to Marijuana Use Disorder. Cureus. 7/7/2022.  PubMed: 35949744
15.  Fulminant Coxsackievirus Myocarditis in an Immunocompetent Adult: A Case Report and Literature Analysis. Cureus. PubMed: 35832753.
16.  Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Encephalitis in an Immunocompetent Adult: A Case Report on an Unusual but Relevant Cause of Significant Neurological Morbidity. Cureus. 6/15/2022. PubMed: 35855251.
17.  COVID-19-Associated Tension Pneumothorax in Mechanically Ventilated Patients: A Case Series. Cureus. 6/2/2022. PubMed: 35911349.
18.  Cocaine-Induced Rhabdomyolysis Causing Lumbosacral Plexopathy in an Adult Male. Cureus. 2022 Nov 17. 36540520.

Conference Presentations

Abstract, Posters and Presentations Given at Regional, National or International Meetings

1. Unforeseen Complications of SCDs and its Management. 2021. ACP Western.
2. A Rare Presentation of Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy Secondary to Lateral Pontlomedullary Infarction. 2021. ACP PAW.
3. Ventricular Fibrillation Triggered by Acute Manic Episode. 2021. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
4. A Complicated Case of Butane Hash Oil Induced ARDS. 2021. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
5. A Case of Statin-Induced Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy in a 53 Year Old African American Man. 2021. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
6. A Rare Presentation of Peripheral Facial Palsy Secondary to Lateral Medullary Pontine Infarction. 2021. 2021 Conemaugh Research Symposium.
7. Amiodarone induced Thyrotoxicosis. 2021. ACP Meeting
8. Effectual Analgesic control in Dercums disease: a clinical dilemma. 2021. ACP Meeting
9. Guillain-Barre Syndrome requiring mechanical ventilation associated with preceding COVID-19 Infection. 2022. ACP Meeting.
10. Identifying and Transitioning Eligible Patients Requiring Anticoagulation From Warfarin To DOAC’s. 2022. ACP Meeting.
11.  Effect Of Anti-Obesity Medications Education On Prescription For Obesity Management In Diabetic Patients. 2022. ACP Meeting.
12.  Paradoxical Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy secondary to Lateral Pontomedullary Infarction. 2022. ACP Meeting.
13.  Recurrent Anticoagulation Failure In A Patient With Triple Positive Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome. 2022. ACP Meeting.
14.  Bilateral Chronic Subdural Hematoma in the Posterior Fossa Treated with Bi-lateral Meningeal artery Embolization, 2022.
15.  Osteomyelitis and extensor tenosynovitis-and unusual presentation of Neisseria gonorrhea. 2022.
16.  Unforeseen complications of Sickle Cell Disease and its challenges in Management. 2022. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
17.  Rare case of physical therapy complicated with iliopsoas hematoma and retroperitoneal hemorrhage in a patient on Rivaroxaban therapy. 2022. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
18.  Lyme Carditis Manifesting as Wenckebach Heart Block. 2022. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
19.  Cocaine Induced Rhabdomyolysis causing lumbosacral plexopathy. 2022. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
20. Challenges in early diagnosis of SVCS in an ambulatory setting. 2022. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
21.  Unforeseen Complications of SCDs an Its Management. 2022. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
22.  Guillain-Barre Syndrome requiring mechanical ventilation associated with preceding COVID-2 Infection. 2022. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
23.  Amiodarone Associated Thyroid Storm in a Critically Ill Patient. 2022. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
24.  Fulminant Myocarditis in an immunocompetent adult. 2022. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
25.  Rare Case of Physical Therapy Complicated with Iliopsoas Hematoma and Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage in a Patient on Rivaroxaban Therapy. 2022. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
26.  Transitioning Eligible Patients requiring anticoagulation from Warfarin to DOACs. 2022. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
27.  Effect of AOM education on prescription for Obesity Management in Diabetic Patients. 2022. ACP.
28. Effects on Education in HTN Management. 2022. ACP.
29.  Failure of Warfarin anticoagulation in Antiphospholipid syndrome. 2022. ACP.
30.  Rare presentation of Leukocytoclastic vasculitis in the setting of clear cell renal cancer: A case report. 2022. Mayo Clinic.
31.  Effect of Anti-Obesity Medications (AOMs) Education on Prescription for Obesity Management in Diabetic Patients. 2022. ACP Pa Western Region.
32.  Is Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis undiagnosed in the Critical Care Setting? 2022. ACP Pa Western Region.
33.  The Unusual Culprit: Renal Cell Cancer with Pericardial and Esophageal Metastasis. 2022. ACP Pa Western Region.
34.  Coexistence of Invasive Inguinal Extramammary Paget Disease and Recurrent Intertrigo: A Case report. 2022. ACP Pa Western Region.
35.   Anticoagulant Refractory Thrombotic Antiphospholipid. 2022. ACP Pa Western Region.
36.  Recurrent anticoagulation Failure in a Patient with Triple Positive Anti-phospholipid Syndrome. 2022. ACP Pa Western Region.
37.  Impact of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring (HBPM) on Outpatient Management of Hypertension. 2022. ACP Pa Western Region.
38.  Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Para-Celiac Lymph Node Metastasis Presenting as Unknown Primary Neoplasm in the Post-Liver Transplant Setting. ACG 2022.
39.  Primary Gastric Adenocarcinoma With Clear Cell Differentiation Presenting With Melena: A Rare Cancer Treated With Hybrid Endoscopic Mucosal Resection And Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection. ACG 2022.
40.  A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing: Isolated Colonic Histoplasmosis As A Rare And Devastating Disease In Patients Undergoing Immunomodulatory Therapy - A Systematic Review. ACG 2022.
41.  DIPNECH (Diffuse Idiopathic Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cell  Hyperplasia in a Middle Aged Female Smoker) An Atypical presentation of Legionella PNA with Cardiogenic Shock. 2022. ATS.
42.  Is Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis undiagnosed in the Critical Care Setting? 2022. SMH Pittsburgh Chapter.
43. Simultaneous Presentation of DRA, Hypertriglyceridemia and Pancreatitis in a Patient with Bi-Polar Disorder treated with Olanzapine. 2022. SMH Pittsburgh Chapter.
44.  Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Induced Overwhelming Post Splenectomy Infection Successfully Treated With Intravenous. 2022. SMH Pittsburgh Chapter.
45. Immunoglobulin And Antibiotics; A Case Report. 2022. SMH Pittsburgh Chapter.
46.  Erythema Migraines At An Unusual Location. 2022. SMH Pittsburgh Chapter.
47.  Actinomyces Neuii causing right sided infective endocarditis; A rare bug’s rare complication at a rare site. 2022. SMH Pittsburgh Chapter.
48.  Invasive Necrotizing Pneumococcal Pneumonia Complicated by Lung Abscess and Empyema in a Patient with TNF-Alpha Inhibitor-Managed Rheumatoid Arthritis. 2022. SMH Pittsburgh Chapter.
49. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Complicated By Hemorrhagic Pericardial Effusion With Tamponade Physiology. 2023 ACC.
50.  Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Complicated By Hemorrhagic Pericardial Effusion With Tamponade Physiology. 2023. American College of Cardiology.
51.  A Case of Clopidogrel Induce Anaphylaxis. 2023. American College of Cardiology.
52.  Abortive Myocardial Infarction Leading to Stress Induced Cardiomyopathy. 2023. AHA.
53.  A Congenital Right Coronary-Pulmonary Artery Fistula In A 61-Year-Old Man; An Uncommon Cause Of Ischemia. 2023. AHA.
54. Stethoscope Still Saving Lives: Catching A Ruptured Sinus Of Valsalva Aneurysm. 2023. AHA.
55.  Silent Inferior Wall ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. 2023. AHA.
56.  Internal Medicine Resident Operated POC bedside Echocardiogram for Assessment of LV Systolic Disfunction. 2023. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
57.  Acutely Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Presenting as Acute Exacerbation of Congestive Heart Failure. 2023. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
58.  Left PCA partial occlusion progression to complete stenosis in setting of compromised collaterals. 2023. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
59.  Diagnostic Dilemma: AG Metabolic Acidosis 212, DKA. 2023. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
60.  Comparing POCUS to formal ECHO for LVE Evaluation. 2023. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
61.  Evaluating the Safety & Efficacy of Peripheral Vasopressor pectoral in Shock Management. 2023. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
62. Implementing Guideline Directed Utilization of Packed Red Blood Cell, an interim analysis. 2023. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
63.  A Rare Case of Paecilomyces Pneumonia in an Immunocompromised host following a Covid-19 Infections. 2023. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
64.  In the Era of High Sensitivity Troponins: Time to say Bye Bye CK-MB. 2023. Conemaugh Research Symposium.
65.  Evaluating the Safety & Efficacy of Peripheral Vasopressor pectoral in Shock Management. CHEST 2023.
66.  Comparing Bedside Echocardiographic Evaluation of Left Ventricular function by residents to formal echocardiograms. CHEST 2023.
67.  A case of euglycemic DKA and septic shock requiring ICU admission in the setting of recently started empagliflozin. 2023. Conemaugh Research Symposium.