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Trivedi C, Desai R, Rafael J, Bui S, Husain K, Rizvi A, et al.
Psychiatry Res . 2023 Sep; 317:114913. PMID: 37732859
Introduction: Mental health disorders (MHD) and substance use disorders (SUD) lead to outstanding socioeconomic costs and increased hospital visits. However, very few studies have quantified this trend over time and...
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John A, Rossettie S, Rafael J, Cox C, Ducic I, Mackay B
J Brachial Plex Peripher Nerve Inj . 2023 Apr; 18(1):e10-e20. PMID: 37089516
 Peripheral nerve function is often difficult to assess given the highly variable presentation and subjective patient experience of nerve injury. If nerve assessment is incomplete or inaccurate, inappropriate diagnosis and...
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Mansuri Z, Makani R, Trivedi C, Adnan M, Vadukapuram R, Rafael J, et al.
Front Psychiatry . 2022 Dec; 13:933570. PMID: 36458118
Introduction: Second-generation antipsychotics are associated with significant weight gain. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the efficacy and safety of metformin for the treatment of...
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John A, Rossettie S, Rafael J, Cox C, Ducic I, MacKay B
Orthop Rev (Pavia) . 2022 Sep; 14(3):37578. PMID: 36106171
Introduction: Peripheral nerve injuries can be difficult to diagnose, treat, and monitor given their highly variable presentation. When the status of nerves is not accurately assessed, treatment may be delayed...
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John A, Rossettie S, Rafael J, Cox C, Ducic I, Mackay B
Arch Plast Surg . 2022 Jul; 49(3):427-439. PMID: 35832158
Peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) often present with variable symptoms, making them difficult to diagnose, treat, and monitor. When neurologic compromise is inadequately assessed, suboptimal treatment decisions can result in lasting...
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Chow N, Snitman A, Rafael J, Bui S, Bennett K, Prabhu F
Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) . 2022 May; 35(3):319-321. PMID: 35518798
The Free Clinic at Lubbock Impact (TFC) is a student-run, volunteer free clinic affiliated with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas, that provides free weekly health services...
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Lin C, Chow N, Rafael J, Bennett K, Tarbox M, Sturgeon A, et al.
J Health Care Poor Underserved . 2021 Aug; 32(3):1155-1159. PMID: 34421019
We highlight the operations of The Free Clinic at Lubbock Impact, describing its services and the patient population it serves. Dermatology Nights have been an integral part to the clinic,...
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Tsou P, Rafael J, Ma Y, Wang Y, Raj S, Encalada S, et al.
Infect Dis (Lond) . 2020 Jul; 52(10):683-697. PMID: 32615062
The predictive role of procalcitonin for childhood bacterial pneumonia, a leading cause of death, is unclear. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of procalcitonin for childhood bacterial pneumonia. Major...
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Tsou P, Ma Y, Wang Y, Gillon J, Rafael J, Deanehan J
Am J Emerg Med . 2020 Jun; 44:383-394. PMID: 32507477
Objective: Ultrasound has an excellent diagnostic accuracy for fractures that is reportedly comparable to plain radiographs. We aim to summarize the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound for upper extremity fractures in...