Scholarly Activities

SJMC Spring Symposium, 2025:

A Stroke of Uncertainty: Severe PRES in the Absence of Hypertensive Crisis: Carter Yang; Vincent Lopez

ANCA Associated Vasculitis – An Uncommon Case: Urooj Zahid; Navjiwan Bhandal; Sonal Prasad; Randeep Bajwa

Asymptomatic Severe Hypothyroidism Associated Large Pericardial Effusion: A Case Report: Rupinder Kaur; Deepak Gir; Ida Ramezani; Alexander Olson; Asim Ruhela

Bilateral Otomastoiditis and Skull Base Osteomyelitis in the Setting of Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus: Rupinder Kaur; Gabriel Escudero; Alexander Olson; Mrinmayee Naik

Clinical Outcomes of Stage IV Lung Invasive Mucinous Adenocarcinoma in the Era of Immunotherapy: A SEER Database Analysis: Wongi Woo; Carter Yang; Dean Elzein; David Thota

Complexity of Diagnosis and Management of SILENT Syndrome: Rupinder Kaur; Jay Xiong; Loui Abdelghani

Crusted Scabies in a Medically Complex Patient: A Diagnostic Challenge: Alene Lai; Shivali Joshi; Deepak Gir; Maria Murillo Pineda; Jasleen Kaur

Facial Vein Variant of Lemierre Syndrome Due to Streptococcus Progenes: Urooj Zahid; Navjiwan Bhandal; Mihir Patel; Jay Xiong

Get Your Miller Fisher Out of My Myasthenia Gravis: A Case Presentation of Concurrent Miller Fisher Syndrome and Myasthenia Gravis: Rachel Hieb; Adriana Eslamian; Sahib Bhatia; Khushboo Jani; Tom Changlai; Va Si; Asim Ruhela

Molecular and Immune Landscape of Invasive Mucinous Adenocarcinoma (IMA) of the Lung and Its Survival Outcome: Wongi Woo; Seoin Kim; Hye Sung Kim; Adam J. Dugan; Chao Calvin; Young Kwang Chae

Myxedema Coma Secondary to RSV Pneumonia: A Case Report: David Thota; Carter Yang; Jay Xiong; Sonal Prasad; Shubani Singh; Edsel Embry

Patient Communication in Sudden Bilateral Hearing Loss and Low Literacy: Alexander Olson; Sam Houman; Jinal Chaudhari; Nitin Saukhla; Jasleen Kaur

Promising Role of the Ambulatory Management of Pneumothorax: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Wongi Woo; Vincent Kipkorir; Carter Yang; Dean Elzein; David Thota; Rajesh Kunadharaju

Rapid Emergency of Malignant Melanoma During Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer: Julie Nguyen; Breeana Hernandez; Vincent Lopez

Recognizing Superficial Perivascular Dermatitis: A Case Report: Alexander Olson; Ida Ramezani; Jinal Chaudhari; Jasleen Kaur

Refractory Anaphylaxis: When Allergies Become Life Threatening: Rene Rodriguez

Refractory Gemcitabine-Induced Pneumonitis in Metastatic Testicular Cancer: Ramandeep Sidhu; Edsel Embry; Jay Xiong; Sonal Prasad; Mrinmayee Naik

Resistance to Nivolumab-Induced Autoimmune Encephalitis: Russell Yamamoto; Mrinmayee Naik

The Association Between Pretransplant Malignancy and Post-Transplant Survival and Cancer Recurrence in Bilateral Lung Transplantation: Wongi Woo; Hye Sung Kim; Ankit Bharat; Young Kwang Chae

The Role of Pulmonary Metastasectomy for Non-Primary Lung Cancer: Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses: Wongi Woo; Brandon Park; Awranoos Ahadi; Liam Chung; Ankit Bharat; Young Kwang Chae

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Case Reports:

A Rare Case of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum Secondary to Vaping in Asthma Exacerbation: Embry E; Xiong J; Prasad S; Zahid U; Kunadharaju R. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 2024.

A Single-Center Retrospective Study of Catheter-Directed Thrombectomy in Acute Massive Pulmonary Embolism: Embry E; Xiong J; Singh S; Prasad S; Zahid U; Escudero G; Kumar S; Kunadharaju R; Abdelghani L. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 2024.

Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis in the ICU: A Case of Severe Drug Eruption and Hemodynamic Support: Kaur R; Xiong J; Chang L; Naik M. CHEST, May 2025.

Asymptomatic Severe Hypothyroidism-Associated Large Pericardial Effusion: A Case Report: Kaur R; Gir D; Ramezani I; Olson A; Ruhela A. American Thoracic Society, May 2025.

Bilateral Pneumothorax with Pneumoscrotum as the First Diagnostic Sign: Xiong J; Prasad S; Embry E; Singh S; Abdelghani L. CHEST, June 2024.

Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Life-Threatening Condition: Prasad S; Xiong J; Embry E; Abdelghani L. Cureus, July 2024.

Complexity of Diagnosis and Management of Silent Syndrome: Kaur R; Xiong J; Abdelghani L. CHEST, June 2024.

Covid-19 with Spontaneous Pneumothorax and Persistent Air Leak in Underlying Bullous Emphysema: Escudero G; Embry E; Xiong J; Kunadharaju R. CHEST, June 2024.

Disseminated Nocardiosis with Septic Emboli: Xiong J; Embry E; Prasad S; Singh S; Abdelghani L. CHEST, June 2024.

Emerging Fungal Threat in Critical Care: Candida auris Colonization in a Ventilator-Dependent Patient: Kaur R; Pham A; Chang L; Xiong J; Kaur J. CHEST, May 2025.

Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Pleura With Myelomatous Pleural Effusions: Xiong J; Singh K; Zahid U; Embry E. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 2024.

Giant Cell Myocarditis: Xiong J; Jha A; Verma S; Choudhry M. CHEST, June 2024.

Isopropyl Alcohol Intoxication from Hand Sanitizer: Xiong J; Prasad S; Embry E; Singh S; Kunadharaju R. CHEST, June 2024.

Massive Hemoptysis Preceded by Dabigatran in a Patient With Bronchiectasis: Embry E; Xiong J; Zahid U; Abdelghani L. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 2024.

Mycoplasma Pneumonia Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Pregnancy: Xiong J; Embry E; Prasad S; Singh K; Singh M. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 2024.

Pleural Metastatic Melanoma With Recurrent Malignant Pleural Effusions: Prasad S; Xiong J; Kaur J. Cureus, July 2024.

Post-Pacemaker Induced Cardiac Tamponade: Xiong J; Prasad S; Zahid U; Embry E; Kaur J. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 2024.

Resistant Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia in Patients With ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: Xiong J; Prasad S; Embry E; Singh K; Singh M. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 2024.

Ruptured Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report: Prasad S; Xiong J; Abdelghani L. Cureus, July 2024.

The Largest Recorded Leiomyosarcoma of the Lung: Xiong J; Rivas M; Chong J. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, May 2024.

Ventricular Septal Defect After Myocardial Infarction: Prasad S; Xiong J; Zahid U; Wong R; Abdelghani L. CHEST, June 2024.

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QI Projects:

1. Sepsis readmissions research project

Residents Parham Mobasseri PGY-2 , Carter Yang PGY-2, Tejpal Dhillon PGY-3, Navjiwan Bhandal PGY-3

Student: Leyna Nguyen

Faculty: Dr Naik Dr Pothuri Dr Ruhela ;

 

2. Rethinking Inpatient FOBT: A Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Misuse

Residents: Swarna Chakrabarty PGY-2, Manvir Heer PGY-1  Asad Mohammad PGY-1

Students: Ida Ramezani, Ira Advani

Faculty: Dr Ruhela 

 

3. Prevalence of prescriptions for anti-hypoglycemic agents in patients discharged on insulin and sulfonylureas.

Residents: Jola PGY-3, Afeerah PGY-2, Maria PGY-2

Faculty: Dr Adubofour
 

4. Enhancing resident and faculty confidence and knowledge of POCUS by conducting weekly POCUS education on Inpatient service 

Faculty: Dr Chaudhry, Dr Lotia, Dr Naik
 

5. Improving Resident confidence in leading and managing RRTs through a SIM curriculum - 

Residents: Vincent Lopez PGY-3,

Faculty: Dr Naik, Dr Pothuri
 

6. Prevention of lower extremity amputations: A Retrospective Review of Diabetic Foot Examinations in a Community Teaching Hospital 

Residents: Jola PGY-3, Eleanya Kalu PGY-3

Faculty: Dr Adubofour
 

7. IV Fluids in DKA: A Retrospective Analysis

Residents: Rupi Kaur PGY-3, Yeena Lee PGY-1

Faculty: Dr. Naik