A Comparison of HIV-Related Experienced Stigma by Racial and Ethnic Identity

Matthew Semler, Loyola University Chicago
Laura Pax, Loyola University Chicago
Jessica Shore PhD, RN, Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
Craig Morey BSN, RN, Loyola University Medical Center
Elizabeth Gawne NP, MS, BSN, RN, Advocate Health Care
Nina Clark MD, Loyola University Chicago

A Comparison of Pregnancy Rates and Multiple Pregnancy Risk Following Single vs. Double Euploid Embryo Transfer

Anisa Hussain, Vios Fertility Institute
Abeer Salhia, Vios Fertility Institute
Lauren Grimm, Vios Fertility Institute
Jacqueline Sehring, Vios Fertility Institute
Jody Esguerra, Vios Fertility Institute
Liz Rosen, Vios Fertility Institute
Roohi Jeelani MD, Vios Fertility Institute
Angeline Beltsos MD, Vios Fertility Institute

A Diagnostic Conundrum: Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Variant v. Dry Beri-Beri. A 37-year-old female presents with multiple vitaminopathies and peripheral neuropathy found to have autoantibodies against tubulin and FGFR-3.

Vikrum Jain, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Rogger Andrade, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Diana Andino, Loyola University Medical Center
Lawrence Zeidman, Loyola University Medical Center

A Meta-Analysis of Variability in Conjunctival Microvascular Hemorheology Metrics

Nisha R. Patel, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Stella Duong, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Bruce Gaynes PharmD, OD, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine | Dept. of Ophthalmology Loyola University Medical Center, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

A SERENDIPITOUS CASE OF CLASSIC ATTR CARDIAC AMYLOIDOSIS (OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND)

James Qiao
Menhel Kinno, Loyola University Chicago

A Single Center Review of Hypoxemia in Patients Admitted with COVID-19

Jaimie Navid, Loyola University Chicago
Annandita Kumar MD, Loyola University Chicago
Jayanta Mukherji MD, Loyola University Chicago
Elio Beta MD, Loyola University Chicago

Adolescent Understanding of and Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Julia Witowska, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Katelyn Cappotelli, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Garry Sigman, Loyola University Medical Center

AMMPed Up for Academic Medicine: a structured mentorship program

Gabrielle Schweitzer, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Dylan Ross, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Nicolette Codispoti MS, MPH, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Trent Reed DO, Department of Emergency Medicine, Loyola University Chicago Medical Center

An Institutional Review of Recurrent Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Parotid Gland

Gurmehr Brar
Sullivan Smith MD, Loyola University Chicago
Grant Harmon MD, Loyola University Chicago
Alec Block MD, Loyola University Chicago

ASPIRATION: AN UNDERDIAGNOSED COMPLICATION AFTER CERVICAL SPINE INJURY

Anand Patel
Suchi Amin
Michael Wesolowski
Vikram C. Prabhu
Purvi P. Patel
Michael J. Anstadt
Suguna Pappu

Assessing emotional intelligence as a leadership competency in medical students

Julia Versel MSc, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Nicolette Codispoti MS, MPH, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Ramzan Shahid MD, FAAP, Department of Pediatrics, Loyola University Medical Center

Assessment of Resident Knowledge Regarding Social Determinants of Health Screening in a Pediatric Continuity Clinic

Jennifer Wojtowicz, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Erin McCune, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Katlyn Sullivan, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Pyone David MD, Department of Pediatrics, Loyola University Medical Center
Nadia K. Qureshi MD, Department of Pediatrics, Loyola University Medical Center
Lina Ha MD, Department of Pediatrics, Loyola University Medical Center
Vera Goldberg MD, Department of Pediatrics, Loyola University Medical Center
Garry Sigman MD, Department of Pediatrics, Loyola University Medical Center
Julie C. O'Keefe MD, Department of Pediatrics, Loyola University Medical Center

Atypical Presentation of Transverse Myelitis in the Emergency Department: A Case Report

Clara Pavesi-Krieger, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Megan A. Rech PharmD, MS, Department of Pharmacy, Loyola University Medical Center
Shannon Lovett MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center

Between a stone and a hard place: symptom management prescribing trends in patients undergoing ureteroscopic lithotripsy and stenting

Farah Rahman, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Alexander M. Kandabarow, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Parth M. Patel, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Spencer T. Hart, Minnesota Urology
Eric Chuang, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Alek Druck, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
David Perlman, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Jazzmyne Montgomery, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Gracelene Wegrzyn, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Ahmer V. Farooq, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Thomas M. T. Turk, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Kristin G. Baldea, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center

Biomarker Profile Of Endothelial Function In Patients With End Stage Renal Disease

Jake Goldstein
Jawed Fareed, Loyola University Chicago
Robert Dieter, Loyola University Medical Center
Emily Bontekoe, Loyola University Medical Center

Body Mass Index Changes and Contributing Factors following Tonsillectomy Plus/Minus Adenoidectomy in Pediatric Patients

Matthew J. Wu, Loyola University Medical Center
Sara Yang, Loyola University Medical Center
Mark A. Solinski, Loyola University Chicago
Michael Wesolowski, Loyola University Chicago
Paul J. Jones, Loyola University Medical Center
Eric A. Gantwerker, Loyola University Medical Center

Cervical Spine Injuries: A Prospective Study of Mandatory Swallow Testing at a Single Center

Anand Patel
Purvi P. Patel
Minh T. Pham
Suguna Pappu

Clogged Feeding Tubes: Why Does It Matter?

Cheryl W. Zhang, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Ashley Wang MS2, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Sarah Zavala PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Jennifer M. Larson RD, LDN, CNSC, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Yuk Ming Liu MD, MPH, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Comparing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy-alone versus Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation followed by Sleeve Lung Resection for Locally Advanced, Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Mark Jaradeh, Loyola University Medical Center
Wickii T. Vigneswaran, Loyola University Medical Center
Wissam Raad, Loyola University Medical Center
James Lubawski, Loyola University Medical Center
Richard Freeman, Loyola University Medical Center
Zaid M. Abdelsattar, Loyola University Medical Center

Definitive radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy for vulvar cancer with positive sentinel lymph node

Aiwei Yan
Dennis Chan MD
William Small MD
Matthew Harkenrider MD

Depression screening for patients aged 12 -17 receiving oral isotretinoin for acne vulgaris

Blanca Estupinan M.D., Loyola University Chicago
Alexandra Kieffer, Loyola University Chicago
Wendy Kim M.D., Loyola University Chicago
Theodote Pontikes M.D., Loyola University Chicago

Deviations in Cycles of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer and Implications for Pathologic Response and Survival

Enrique Blanco Martinez
Hiten Patel, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Sunil Patel, The James Buchanan Brady Urologic Institute and Department of Urology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Jake Kuzbel, The James Buchanan Brady Urologic Institute and Department of Urology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Elizabeth Koehne, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Parth Patel, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Chirag Doshi, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Trinity Bivalacqua, The James Buchanan Brady Urologic Institute and Department of Urology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Max Kates, The James Buchanan Brady Urologic Institute and Department of Urology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Marcus Quek, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center

Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Primary Care Physicians Compared with Gastroenterologists

Genevieve Parecki
Ayokunle Abegunde MD, Loyola University Chicago
Amy Wozniak MS, Loyola University Chicago

Disparities in Rotator Cuff Debridement and Repair

Ryan Moossighi
Isabel Reedy
Dane Salazar MD

Do current family history-based genetic testing guidelines contribute to breast cancer health inequities?

Samantha Jakuboski

Does Impactful Research Tend Towards Disruption or Development? A Quantitative Analysis of the Top Glioblastoma Publications from 1980 to 2014

Elhaum Rezaii, Stritch School of Medicine
Rachyl M. Shanker, Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center
Miri Kim, Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center
Douglas E. Anderson, Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center
Vikram C. Prabhu, Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center

Double J-eopardy: risk factors for seeking acute care due to ureteral stent discomfort

Eric Chuang, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Alexander M. Kandabarow, Loyola University Medical Center
Parth M. Patel, Loyola University Medical Center
Spencer T. Hart, Minnesota Urology
Farah Rahman, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Aleksander Druck, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
David Perlman, Loyola University Medical Center
Jazzmyne Montgomery, Loyola University Medical Center
Gracelene Wegrzyn, Loyola University Medical Center
Ahmer V. Farooq, Loyola University Medical Center
Thomas M.T. Turk, Loyola University Medical Center
Kristin G. Baldea, Loyola University Medical Center

Effects of Adjunctive Celecoxib on Inflammatory Biomarker, Interleukin-8, for Treatment Resistant Bipolar Depression

Adriana Cantos, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Michael Murphy, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center
Angelos Halaris, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, Loyola University Medical Center

Elucidating the relationship between thrombo-inflammatory biomarkers and cellular indices of inflammation in lymphoma patients

Mark Jaradeh, Loyola University Medical Center
Nausheen Baig, Loyola University Medical Center
Emily Bontekoe, Loyola University Medical Center
Mirjana Mitrovic, University of Belgrade
Darko Antic, University of Belgrade
Jawed Fareed, Loyola University Medical Center

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN MAKING EXTRACORPOREAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION (ECMO) INITIATION AND WITHDRAWAL DECISIONS

Aquilla Chase
Jayanta Mukherji, LUMC

Evaluation and Management of Tonsillar Necrotizing Granulomatous Inflammation: Systematic Review and Case Report

Steven Goicoechea, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Brian T. Yuhan MD, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center
Paul Jones MD, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center

Evaluation of Oxidative stress, Thrombosis, and Inflammation in patients with end-stage osteoarthritis

Vikrum Jain
Emily Bontekoe, Loyola University Chicago
Fakiha Saddiqui PhD, Loyola University Chicago
Jeffrey Liles MD, Loyola University Chicago
Jawed Fareed PhD, Loyola University Chicago
William Hopkinson MD, Loyola University Chicago

Examining the Utility and Cost of Routine Type and Screen Prior to Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy

Anne Tjaden MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center
Nicolette Codispoti MS, MPH, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Linda Yang MD, MS, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center
Thythy Pham MD, MA, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center

Factors that Affect Publication of Study Results from Presented Posters at Neurosurgery Conferences

Seunghyuk Yang
Michelle Seu
James B. Qiao
Anand V. Germanwala

Fat embolism in the popliteal vein detected on CT: Case report and review of the literature

Cheryl W. Zhang MS2, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Tucker Burr MD, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Hamza Chaudhry MD, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Vasilios Vasilopoulos RT(R), CIIP, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Emad Allam MD, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

FETAL BOVINE COLLAGEN GRAFTS FOR REPAIR OF TEGMEN DEFECTS AND ENCEPHALOCELES VIA MIDDLE CRANIAL FOSSA APPROACH

Anand Patel
Jehad A. Zakaria
Matthew R. Bartindale
Anand V. Germanwala
Douglas E. Anderson
Sam J. Marzo
Matthew L. Kircher
John P. Leonetti
Vikram C. Prabhu

Foxp3+ Tregs in Peripheral Blood of Healthy Term and Sick Preterm Newborns

Michaela O'Neill MS3, Loyola University Chicago
Aleksandra Vuchkovska, Loyola University Chicago
Yi Wei Lim, Loyola University Chicago
Makio Iwashima, Loyola University Chicago
Phillip De Christopher MD/PhD, Loyola University Medical Center
Jonathan Muraskas, Loyola University Medical Center

Functional and phenotypic profiles of TCR-transduced T cells after transfer into patients

Matthew Dejong
Tamson V. Moore, Loyola University Chicago
Siao-Yi Wang, Loyola University Chicago
Gina M. Scurti, Loyola University Chicago
Michael I. Nishimura, Loyola University Chicago

Functional Outcomes of Cruciate-Retaining versus Cruciate-Substituting Total Knee Arthroplasties: A Systematic Review

Drashti Upadhyay
Ryan LeDuc
Nicholas Brown

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents: Analysis of a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Service.

Sarah Fracci
Theodote Pontikes MD
Edwin Meresh MD
Murali Rao MD

Impact of COVID-19 Vaccine Curriculum on High School Students

Mark Solinski, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Kylie Carlson, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Amanda Bjornstad, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Liana Gefter, Stanford University School of Medicine

Impact of Virtual Suture Workshop for High School Students

Mark Solinski, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Amanda Bjornstad, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Kylie Carlson, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Liana Gefter, 2. Stanford University School of Medicine

Improved Clinical Work-flow for a Novel MR Guided Radiation Therapy Linac

Lexia Chadwick
Anil Sethi PhD, Loyola

Incidence and Characteristics of Women Presenting to the Emergency Department with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Nicolette Codispoti MS, MPH, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Khloe Pastore, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Julie Mina, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Anne Tjaden MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center
Linda Yang MD, MS, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center

Incidence of Emergency Department Visits after a Total Shoulder Arthroplasty where Liposomal Bupivacaine Blocks were Used

Drashti Upadhyay
Vikrum Jain
Teresa Veselack
Robert Kelly
Isabel Reedy
Nickolas Garbis MD
Dane Salazar MD
Scott Byram MD

Incision Decisions: Repairing Tegmen Defects Via The Middle Cranial Fossa Approach

James Myall
Miri Kim, Loyola University Medical Center
Rachyl Shanker, Loyola University Medical Center
Joseph Frazzetta, Loyola University Medical Center
Isaac Lee, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Matthew L. Kircher
Anand V. Germanwala

Inflammatory cytokines are significantly reduced in patients undergoing robotic lung resection (RATS) compared to VATS resection

Mark Jaradeh, Loyola University Medical Center
Brett Curran, Loyola University Medical Center
Kostantinos Poulikidis, Loyola University Medical Center
Adrian Rodrigues, Loyola University Medical Center
Walter Jeske, Loyola University Medical Center
Zaid M. Abdelsattar, Loyola University Medical Center
James Lubawski, Loyola University Medical Center
Jeanine Walenga, Loyola University Medical Center
Wickii T. Vigneswaran

Initial Experience With a Bioresorbable Polymer Anchor

Jayanth Kumar
Robert R. Burnham MD, Loyola University Chicago
Kamran Hamid MD, Loyola University Chicago
Michael S. Pinzur MD, Loyola University Chicago
Adam P. Schiff MD, Loyola University Chicago

Introducing Antimicrobial Stewardship to the Outpatient Setting

Travis Nielsen
Maressa Santarossa, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Beatrice Probst, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Laurie L. Labuszewski, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center
Jenna Lopez, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Mary C. Barsanti-Sekhar, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Fritzie Albarillo, Stritch School of Medicine

Is surgical margin associated with overall survival in patients with resectable gallbladder cancer?

Michael John Littau BA, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago
Sujay Kulshrestha MD, Department of Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center
Corinne Bunn MD, Department of Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center
Preston Kim MS, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago
Fred A. Luchette MD, MSc, Edward Hines Jr., Veterans Administration Medical Center
Marshall S. Baker MD, MBA, Department of Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center

It's a Hard Knock Life: How Kids with Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries are Treated

Alice Su, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Kavita Krishnan, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

It’s a Hard Knock Life: How Kids with Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries are Treated

Kavita Krishnan, Loyola University Chicago
Alice Su, Loyola University Chicago
Christina Long, Loyola University Chicago

Learner Expertise and Teaching Potential: Implementation of Student-Led Workshops

Nicolette Codispoti MS, MPH, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Nisha Patel, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Elizabeth Southworth MD, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Michigan
Gregory Gruener MD, MBA, MHPE, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Legume and Sesame Oral Food Challenge Outcomes

Jacob J. Pozin, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Ashley L. Devonshire MD, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Kevin Tom, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Melanie Makhija MD, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Anne Marie Singh MD, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Length of Intubation Time and ICU Stay in Neuro Critical Care Patients on Propofol and Dexmedetomidine: A Retrospective Analysis

Renzo Costa
Brenda Swartz, Loyola University Medical Center
Rachel Churchill, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Murali Rao, Loyola University Medical Center
Edwin Meresh, Loyola University Medical Center

Lipid Layer Thickness, Blink Parameters, and Meiboscore in Patients with Dry Eye Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Puja Brahmbhatt
Sheena Khanna MD
William Adams PhD
Bruce Gaynes OD
Charles Bouchard MD, MA

Longitudinal Formal Mentorship and Medical Student Specialty Choice

Sydni Meunier

Machine Learning Classifier using Pretreatment Factors to Predict Radiation Pneumonitis following Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer

Emily J. Ness BA, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago
Peter Wagstaff BS, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago
Mandeep Kaur PhD, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago
Alexander A. Harris MD, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago
Matthew M. Harkenrider MD, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago
John C. Roeske PhD, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago

Management of Agitation, Delirium, and Catatonia in Intubated COVID-19 Patients: A Case Series & Rationale for Valproate Use During Extubation

Ashley Schumaker MD
Richard Gomez BS
Sofia Rojasova BA
Cassidy Muir BS MS
Katie Bukiri MD
Clinton Korneffel DO
Ryan Bergren MD
Murali Rao MD
Edwin Meresh MD

Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma of the Orbit: A Case Report

Ashley Wang, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
David Yoo MD, Loyola University Medical Center

MIGS, Race, and Refractive Outcomes

Suzanne Kirk
Alexis Stefaniak
Sarah Griffin MD
Natalie Chung MD
Matthew Li
Michael Henry MD
Meenakshi Chaku MD

Naloxone Prescription Trends among Physicians for Patients at Risk of Opioid Overdose

Drashti Upadhyay
Nicolas Semenchuk
Kristin Swope
Alexandra Mason
Megan Rech

Novel Off-Label Use of Teprotumumab for the Treatment of Retinal Degenerative Diseases

Yuliya Pomeranets
Bruce Gaynes MD, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine | Dept. of Ophthalmology Loyola University Medical Center, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

Outcomes in Octogenarians Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy at Loyola University Medical Center

Jacob J. Pozin, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Alexander S. O'Hara, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Sean E. Kisch, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
M. Alyssa Varsanik, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Elizabeth R. Nussbaum, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Michael J. Littau, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Xuanji Wang MD, Loyola University Medical Center
L. Mark Knab MD, Loyola University Medical Center
Gerard Abood MD, FAC, Loyola University Medical Center

Outcomes of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty with an Augmented Wedge or Hemiwedge Glenoid

Drashti Upadhyay
Isabel Reedy
Nickolas Garbis MD
Dane Salazar MD

Pain, Somatosensory Amplification and Illness Behavior in Fibromyalgia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Prospective Survey

Angelina Palomino
Edwin Meresh, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
Hewa Artin, University of California San Diego
Julia Padiyara, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
Michael Wesolowski, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
Abid Khurshid, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
Murali Rao, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine

Palliative Care is Underutilized in Malignant Ureteral Obstruction

Farah Rahman, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Michael D. Felice, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Elizabeth L. Koehne, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Nicholas A. Eliott, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Hiten D. Patel, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center
Grace Delos Santos, Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center

Patient Compliance With Weight Bearing Precautions: A Prospective Observational Study

Dimitri Mabarak B.S., Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
Michael Murphy M.D., Loyola University Medical Center
Mckinzie Arnold, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
Hobie Summers M.D, Loyola University Medical Center

PATTERNS OF CERVICAL SPINE INJURIES AMONG ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS AND THE IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE RESOURCE UTILIZATION

Anand Patel
Suchi J. Amin
Michael Wesolowski
Vikram C. Prabhu
Purvi P. Patel
Michael J. Anstadt
Suguna Pappu

Perceptions of Vocal Performance Impairment in Singers with and without Hearing Loss

Gurmehr Brar MS2
Einav Silverstein MS3, University of Southern California
Melissa Zheng MD, University of Southern California
Maria Eugenia Castro CCC-SLP, University of Southern California
Raymond Goldsworthy PhD, University of Southern California
Lynn Helding MM, University of Southern California
Michael M. Johns MD, University of Southern California

Peripheral Artery Disease Outcomes in Renal Transplant Patients

Avital Simone, Loyola University Chicago
Michael Soult, Loyola University Chicago

Persistence of uncontrolled hypertension in older women despite the use of the TargetBP program

Emily Walsh
Olivia Myers
Katherine Habicht
Talar Markossian
Holly Kramer
Beatrice Probst

Pontine Descending Tractotomy as a Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia Induced by Brainstem Infarction

Chloe Verducci, Loyola University Medical Center
Rachyl Shanker, Loyola University Medical Center
Miri Kim, Loyola University Medical Center
Douglas Anderson, Loyola University Medical Center

Postoperative Dyspnea After Shoulder Surgery Associated with Prolonged Hospital Stay: What is the Role of the Interscalene Block?

Jason Lamano, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Lisa Sun MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine
Shruthi Basireddy, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine
Emilie Cheung MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine
Jan Boublik MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine
Jean Louis Horn MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine
Ban C.H. Tsui MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine

Pulmonary parenchymal changes in COVID-19 survivors

Daniel Bujnowski, Loyola University Medical Center
Ashley Diaz, University of Chicago Medicine
Phillip McMullen MD, PhD, University of Chicago Medicine
Maria Lysandrou, University of Chicago Medicine
Vijayalakshmi Ananthanarayanan MD, Loyola University Medical Center
Aliya N. Husain MBBS, University of Chicago Medicine
Richard Freeman MD, MBA, Loyola University Medical Center
Wickii T. Vigneswaran MD, MBA, Loyola University Medical Center
Mark K. Ferguson MD, University of Chicago Medicine
Jessica Donington MD, University of Chicago Medicine
Maria Lucia Madariaga MD, University of Chicago Medicine
Zaid M. Abdelsattar MD, MS, Loyola University Medical Center

Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep in Patients with Fibroymyalgia: Retrospective Analysis of Sleep Study Results

Sthitadhi Chakraborty, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Yooha Park, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Zachary Bloomberg, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Murali Rao, MD, DFAPA, FAPM, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
Edwin Meresh, MD, MPH, APA, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry

Re-Irradiation for Vaginal Recurrence of Endometrial Cancer with Image-Guided Brachytherapy: Updated Cohort and Toxicity Analysis

Teresa Cheng MPH, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Gabriela Alban MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Ivan Buzurovic PhD, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Jennifer Pretz MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Lisa Singer MD PhD, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Martin King MD PhD, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Larissa Lee MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Richmond Agitation-Sedation Score (RASS) in intubated Neuro Critical care patients on Propofol and Dexmedetomidine

Nithin Edara, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Brenda Swartz PsyD, Loyola University Medical Center
Rachel Churchill PhD
Murali Rao MD, Loyola University Medical Center
Edwin Meresh MD, Loyola University Medical Center

Serum Neuro Biomarkers Associated with Pediatric Hepatic Encephalopathy; A Systematic Review

Kavita Krishnan, Loyola University Chicago
Lindsey Rasmussen, Stanford University
Mahil Rao, Stanford University
Nathan Chang, Stanford University
May Casazza, Stanford University

Standardized Patients as Teachers: Challenges of Mannequin Use for Clinical Skills in the Remote Environment

Gabrielle Schweitzer, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Nicolette Codispoti MS, MPH, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Puja Brahmbhatt, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Kavita Krishnan, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Laelle Peterson, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Adam Magier MS, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Nathan Derhammer MD, Department of Medicine and Department of Pediatrics, Loyola University Chicago Medical Center
Mary Boyle MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Loyola University Chicago Medical Center

Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy and Yttrium-90 in the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Comparison of Outcomes and Costs

Mark deBettencourt BS, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Alexander A. Harris MD, Department of Radiation Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center
Kyle Stang MD, Department of Radiation Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center
Scott Cotler MD, Division of Hepatology, Loyola University Medical Center
Tamer Refaat MD, PhD, MSCI, Department of Radiation Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center
Christopher Molvar MD, Department of Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center
Tarita O. Thomas MD, PhD, MBA, Department of Radiation Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center

Stigma and Cervical Cancer Prevention: A Scoping Review

Elizabeth R. Nussbaum MS, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL, USA
Caryn E. Peterson PhD, MS, School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
Abigail Silva PhD, MPH, Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

Tensile strength of penile tunica albuginea in a primate model

Eric Chuang, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Alexander M. Kandabarow, Loyola University Medical Center
Kevin E. McKenna, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Brian Le, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Kevin McVary, Loyola University Medical Center
Alberto Colombo, Loyola University Medical Center

The Cost-Effectiveness of Promoting Vaginal Birth: A Quality Improvement Project

Elise Heisler
Recia Frenn

The Impact Of Comorbid Depression On Mortality And Amputation Risk In Patients With Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia

Tara Zielke
Michael Wesolowski, Loyola University Chicago
Melissa D'Andrea, Loyola University Chicago
Bernadette Aulivola, Loyola University Chicago

The incidence of deltoid ligament interposition in bimalleolar equivalent ankle fractures

Jayanth Kumar MS3
Robert R. Burnham MD, Loyola University Chicago
Kamran Hamid MD, Loyola University Chicago
Michael S. Pinzur MD, Loyola University Chicago
Adam P. Schiff MD, Loyola University Chicago

The Other Side of the Stethoscope: Multicultural Patient Perceptions on Physician Cultural Competency

Zofia Zdanowicz
Julia Witowska
Josephine Dlugopolski

The Prognostic Importance of Structural Violence in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Outcomes

Ivy Abraham MD, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Illinois at Chicago
Garth Rauscher PhD, MPH, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Illinois at Chicago
Anand Patel MD, Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology-Oncology, University of Chicago
William Pearse MD, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University
Priya Rajakumar MD, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant, Rush University Medical Center
Stephanie Berg DO, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center
Sushma Bharadwaj MD, Division of Hematology and Oncology, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Koosha Paydary MD, Division of Hematology and Oncology, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Maria Acevedo-Mendez, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Illinois at Chicago
Ahmed Aleem MD, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center
Kylie Carlson, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center
Richard Gomez, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center
Stephanie Tsai MD, MS, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Loyola University Medical Center
Maryam Zia MD, Division of Hematology and Oncology, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Melissa Larson MD, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant, Rush University Medical Center
John Quigley, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Illinois at Chicago
Wendy Stock MD, Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology-Oncology, University of Chicago
Jessica K. Altman MD, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University
Irum Khan MD, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Illinois

The Risk of Thromboembolic Events in COVID-19 Patients During the Height of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic

Janice Nam BA, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Melissa D'Andrea BA, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Alexander O'Hara BS, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Lindsey Staszewski BS, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Jacob Pozin BA, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Amy Wozniak MS, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Lindsey Korepta MD, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy Loyola University Medical Center
Bernadette Aulivola MD, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy Loyola University Medical Center

The use of levetiracetam for seizure prophylaxis in the ICU: Impact on length of intubation, ICU stays, and neurocognitive outcomes during acute Traumatic Brain Injury

Caitlin Nicole Smith, Loyola University Chicago
Edwin Meresh MD, Loyola University Chicago
Brenda Swartz PhD, Loyola University Chicago
Murali Rao MD, Loyola University Chicago

TRANSIENT INCREASES IN INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE AFTER SOCCER HEADING

Evan Grace MS, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Justin Lee MS, University of California, San Diego
Jeremy Sieker MS, University of California, San Diego
Johan CG Petersen MD, MS, University of California, San Diego
Lonnie G. Petersen MD, PhD, University of California, San Diego

Treatment Resistant Depression Revisited: A Glimmer of Hope?

Emilie Sohl
Angelos Halaris MD PhD, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
Elizabeth Whitham MD, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine

Umbilical pilonidal cyst: A rare diagnosis and unique presentation in pediatric patient

Elhaum Rezaii
Nadia K. Qureshi, Department of Pediatrics, Loyola University Medical Center

Use of Propofol and Dexmedetomidine in Neuro Critical Care: Impact on delirium rate and length of intubation

Anton Makhiboroda, Loyola University Medical Center
Brenda Swartz, Psy.D., Loyola University Medical Center
Rachel Churchill, Loyola University Medical Center
Murali Rao, MD, DFAPA, FAPM, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
Edwin Meresh, MD, MPH, APA, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry

Using intraoperative portable CT scan to minimize reintervention rates in PCNL: a prospective trial

Eric Chuang, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Parth M. Patel, Loyola University Medical Center
Alexander M. Kandabarow, Loyola University Medical Center
Kevin KcKenzie, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Aleksander Druck, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Christopher Seffren, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Edward Capoccia, Loyola University Medical Center
Ahmer V. Farooq, Loyola University Medical Center
Jeffrey Branch, Loyola University Medical Center
Thomas M.T. Turk, Loyola University Medical Center
Kristin G. Baldea, Loyola University Medical Center

Validation of the Bioequivalence of USP Potency Adjusted Porcine, Ovine, and Bovine Heparins

Nausheen A. Baig, Loyola University Medical Center
Mark Jaradeh, Loyola University Medical Center
Ahmed Kouta, Loyola University Medical Center
Walter Jeske, Loyola University Medical Center
Debra Hoppensteadt, Loyola University Medical Center
Jeanine Walenga, Loyola University Medical Center
Omer Iqbal, Loyola University Medical Center
Fakiha Siddiqui, Loyola University Medical Center
Mamdouh Bakhos, Loyola University Medical Center
Jawed Fareed, Loyola University Medical Center

Veteran Health-related Quality of Life and Toxicity After Definitive High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Amongst Veterans with Prostate Cancer

Alexander A. Harris
Mayuri Yasuda
Megan Wu
Jacqueline M. Deirmenjian
Ahmer Farooq
Kristin G. Baldea
Matthew M. Harkenrider
James S. Welsh
Abhishek A. Solanki

Volumetric Models of Microsurgical Anatomy of the Far Lateral Approach Using 3-Dimensional Scanning Techniques

Andre Payman
Roberto Rodriguez Rubio MD, University of California, San Francisco
Ankit Hirpara, University of California, San Francisco
Adib Abla MD, University of California, San Francisco
Ivan El-Sayed MD, University of California, San Francisco

Weight, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy and Rapid Eye Movement Sleep in Fibromyalgia: Retrospective Study

Yooha Park BA
Sthitadhi Chakraborty BA
Zachary Bloomberg
Murali Murali Rao MD, FACLP, FASAM, DLFAPA
Edwin Meresh MD