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Hemostats, sealants, and adhesives: components of the surgical toolbox by Spotnitz, William D., Burks, Sandra

“…The surgical toolbox is expanding, and newer products are being developed to improve results. Reducing blood loss so that bloodless surgery can be performed…”
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Effects of n-3 fish oil on metabolic and histological parameters in NASH: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial by Argo, Curtis K, Patrie, James T, Lackner, Carolin, Henry, Thomas D, de Lange, Eduard E, Weltman, Arthur L, Shah, Neeral L, Al-Osaimi, Abdullah M, Pramoonjago, Patcharin, Jayakumar, Saumya, Binder, Lukas P, Simmons-Egolf, Winsor D, Burks, Sandra G, Bao, Yongde, Taylor, Ann Gill, Rodriguez, Jessica, Caldwell, Stephen H

“…Background & Aims This study’s aim was to assess the histological and metabolic effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) vs. placebo while adjusting…”
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Meaningful Patient-centered Outcomes 1 Year Following Cardiac Surgery by Charles, Eric J., Mehaffey, J. Hunter, Hawkins, Robert B., Burks, Sandra G., McMurry, Timothy L., Yarboro, Leora T., Kern, John A., Ailawadi, Gorav, Kron, Irving L., Stukenborg, George J., Kozower, Benjamin D.

“…OBJECTIVE:To evaluate meaningful, patient-centered outcomes including alive-at-home status and patient-reported quality of life 1 year after cardiac surgery…”
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Building our research administrator workforce as our clinical and translational research programs become increasingly complex by Kayla, Calvo, Jennifer, Phillips, Sandra, Burks, Johnston, Karen C

“…Research administrators (RA's) are critical members of the research workforce. For purposes of this article, research administrators are personnel who support…”
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525 A Library-CTSI Collaboration to Support Researcher Compliance with the 2023 NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing by Ragon, Bart, Jones, Lucy Carr, Burks, Sandra G., Denton, Andrea H.

“…OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Seeking ways to support teams in the preparation for and the implementation of the new National Institutes of Health (NIH) Policy for Data…”
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Costs Associated With Health Care–Associated Infections in Cardiac Surgery by Greco, Giampaolo, PhD, MPH, Shi, Wei, MS, Michler, Robert E., MD, Meltzer, David O., MD, PhD, Ailawadi, Gorav, MD, Hohmann, Samuel F., PhD, Thourani, Vinod H., MD, Argenziano, Michael, MD, Alexander, John H., MD, Sankovic, Kathy, RN, Gupta, Lopa, MPH, Blackstone, Eugene H., MD, Acker, Michael A., MD, Russo, Mark J., MD, Lee, Albert, PhD, Burks, Sandra G., RN, Gelijns, Annetine C., PhD, Bagiella, Emilia, PhD, Moskowitz, Alan J., MD, Gardner, Timothy J., MD

“…Abstract Background Health care–associated infections (HAIs) are the most common noncardiac complications after cardiac surgery and are associated with…”
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Readmissions After Cardiac Surgery: Experience of the National Institutes of Health/Canadian Institutes of Health Research Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network by Iribarne, Alexander, MD, MS, Chang, Helena, MS, Alexander, John H., MD, Gillinov, A. Marc, MD, Moquete, Ellen, RN, Puskas, John D., MD, Bagiella, Emilia, PhD, Acker, Michael A., MD, Mayer, Mary Lou, RN, Ferguson, T. Bruce, MD, Burks, Sandra, RN, Perrault, Louis P., MD, Welsh, Stacey, RN, Johnston, Karen C., MD, MS, Murphy, Mandy, RN, DeRose, Joseph J., MD, Neill, Alexis, RN, Dobrev, Edlira, MS, Baio, Kim T., MSN, Taddei-Peters, Wendy, PhD, Moskowitz, Alan J., MD, O’Gara, Patrick T., MD

“…Background Readmissions are a common problem in cardiac surgery. The goal of this study was to examine the frequency, timing, and associated risk factors for…”
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Inspiring diverse researchers in Virginia: Cultivating research excellence through a career-building program by Mata-McMurry, Lina V, Phillips, Jennifer V, Burks, Sandra G, Greene, Adam, Syed, Sana, Johnston, Karen C

“…Historically underrepresented groups in biomedical research have continued to experience low representation despite shifting demographics. Diversity fosters…”
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Safety and Usability of Hemostats, Sealants, and Adhesives by Burks, Sandra, Spotnitz, William

“…Abstract Hemostats, sealants, and adhesives are an integral part of surgical patient care. Nurses who have knowledge about these agents can better help ensure…”
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Phase I trial of induction histone deacetylase and proteasome inhibition followed by surgery in non-small-cell lung cancer by Jones, David R, Moskaluk, Christopher A, Gillenwater, Heidi H, Petroni, Gina R, Burks, Sandra G, Philips, Jennifer, Rehm, Patrice K, Olazagasti, Juan, Kozower, Benjamin D, Bao, Yongde

“…Despite complete surgical resection survival in early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains poor. On the basis of prior preclinical evaluations, we…”
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ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY WITH TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT IN THE U.S.: CAN WE REDUCE THE RISK? by Brooks, Charles, Ma, Jennie Z, Burks, Sandra G, Simon, Rachel M, Stebbins, Amanda, Ailawadi, Gorav, Ragosta, Michael, Lim, D. Scott, Kern, John, Kron, Irving

“…Pre-TAVR estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was assessed by Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiological Collaboration (CKD-EPI) method, and categorized by…”
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Long-Term Satisfaction and Medication Dependence After Antireflux Surgery by Hu, Yinin, MD, Ezekian, Brian, BA, Wells, Kristen M., PhD, Burks, Sandra G., RN, Jones, David R., MD, Lau, Christine L., MD, Schirmer, Bruce D., MD, Kozower, Benjamin D., MD, MPH

“…Background Antireflux surgery remains an important treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) refractory to medical management. However, there is a…”
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3416 Building Resilience & Wisdom in Clinical and Translational Researchers: A Mixed-Method Study of a Pilot Curricular Intervention by Burks, Sandra, Johnston, Karen, Chiotta-McCollum, Nicole, May, Natalie, Schorling, John, Plews-Ogan, Margaret

“…OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: The clinical and translational research workforce is in jeopardy due to investigator attrition and competing demands upon…”
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Phase I trial of intrapleural docetaxel administered through an implantable catheter in subjects with a malignant pleural effusion by Jones, David R, Taylor, Matthew D, Petroni, Gina R, Shu, Jianfen, Burks, Sandra G, Daniel, Thomas M, Gillenwater, Heidi H

“…Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common complication in patients with advanced malignancy. This dose escalation phase I study was designed to determine…”
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43017 Learning about Adaptive Capacity and Preparedness of CTSA Hubs by Volkov, Boris, Ragon, Bart, Doyle, Jamie, Bredella, Miriam A., Burks, Sandra, Dave, Gaurav, Herzog, Keith, Holmes, Kristi, Hoyo, Veronica, Hunt, Joe, Kane, Cathleen, McCormack, Wayne T., Patel, Tanha, Pulley, Chris, Seymour, Anne, Shah, Raj C., Viera, Laura, Walden, Anita

“…ABSTRACT IMPACT: This work will inform the ongoing development of adaptive capacity and preparedness of the CTSA Program and other clinical and translational…”
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A Thoracic Surgeon–Directed Tobacco Cessation Intervention by Kozower, Benjamin D., MD, MPH, Lau, Christine L., MD, Phillips, Jennifer V., RN, Burks, Sandra G., RN, Jones, David R., MD, Stukenborg, George J., PhD

“…Background Thoracic surgeons receive little training in promoting tobacco cessation despite the impact of tobacco use on their patients. There are only a few…”
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Use of Fibrin Sealant as a Hemostatic Agent in Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Graft Placement Surgery by Saha, Sibu P, Muluk, Satish, Schenk, Worthington, Burks, Sandra G, Grigorian, Ani, Ploder, Bettina, Presch, Isabella, Pavlova, Borislava G, Hantak, Edith

“…Background The low thrombogenicity, porosity, and limited elasticity of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) vascular grafts, although beneficial, may…”
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Fibrin sealant improves hemostasis in peripheral vascular surgery: A randomized prospective trial by SCHENK, Worthington G, BURKS, Sandra G, GAGNE, Paul J, KAGAN, Steven A, LAWSON, Jeffrey H, SPOTNITZ, William D, ABURAHMA, Ali F, SCHENK, Worthington G

“…To evaluate the efficacy and safety of an investigational fibrin sealant (FS) in a randomized prospective, partially blinded, controlled, multicenter trial…”
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Absorbable cyanoacrylate as a vascular hemostatic sealant: a preliminary trial by Schenk, 3rd, Worthington G, Spotnitz, William D, Burks, Sandra G, Lin, Peter H, Bush, Ruth L, Lumsden, Alan B

“…No absorbable cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive for safe internal surgical use is available. This prospective multicenter preliminary study was designed to…”
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Hemostats, sealants, and adhesives III: a new update as well as cost and regulatory considerations for components of the surgical toolbox by Spotnitz, William D., Burks, Sandra

“…The hemostat, sealant, and adhesive components of the surgical toolbox continue to evolve and enter clinical practice at a rapid rate. The goal of this…”
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