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Research Opportunities

We have plenty of research opportunities such as but not limited to publications, posters at national conferences, oral presentations, and peer to peer formal teaching. Below are some of our resident’s recent accomplishments!

Peer-Reviewed Publications

2021

  • Bei Zhang, Jay Karri, Katherine O’Brien, Craig DiTommasson, Sunil Kothari, Sheng Li (2020) Spasticity Management in Persons with Disorders of Consciousness: New Insights from Current Practice. Progress in Rehabilitation research, The ACRM 2020 Annual Conference, 21-24 October, Atlanta GA.
  • Zhang B，O’Brien K，Won W，W，LiS。对使用Zolpidem和Lorazepam进行意识障碍的基于临床实践方法的回顾性分析。脑科学。2021年5月29日； 11（6）：726。doi：10.3390/brainsci11060726。PMID：34072336;PMCID：PMC8226545。
  • Zhang B, Huang K, Karri J, O’Brien K, DiTommaso C, Li S. Many Faces of the Hidden Souls: Medical and Neurological Complications and Comorbidities in Disorders of Consciousness. Brain Sci. 2021 May 10;11(5):608. doi: 10.3390/brainsci11050608. PMID: 34068604; PMCID: PMC8151666
  • William Won，Bei Zhang，Katherine O’Brien，Sunil Kothari，Sheng Li（2021）对Ambien和Ativan试验的反应反应是在创伤后（TBI）或无氧（ABI）脑损伤后患有意识障碍的人。AAP 2021
  • Colton W. Reeh, Bei Zhang, Jean Woo, Katherine O’Brien, Sheng Li, Sunil Kothari (2021) Outcomes for Individuals Referred to an Inpatient Disorders of Consciousness (DoC) Rehabilitation Program. AAP 2021
  • 海报演示：Johnson D，Abdullah N，Varacalli K. Covid-19相关双侧肺移植受者：关于新兴康复人群的病例系列。学术生理学家学院年会，2021年2月。
  • Ashley N Sanchez, Claudia I Martinez, Argyrios Stampas ,Claudia Pedroza, Miguel X Escalon, Julie K Silver, Joel Frontera, Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez. Ethnic and Racial Diversity in Academic PM&R Compared to All Other Medical Specialties. Am J Phys Med Rehabil.
  • Martinez CI, Sanchez AN, Knecht K, Frontera J, Escalon MX, Verduzco-Gutierrez M, Lee MY. Training Characteristics, Academic Accomplishments, and Motivation of Current Chairs in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Aug 3. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001858. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34347630.
  • Jumreornvong O, Haque A, Tabacof L, Bolds A, Sanchez A, Martinez CI, Verduzco-Gutierrez M, Escalon MX. Awareness of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as a Specialty Among US Medical Students. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Jun 12. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001822. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34121070
  • Sanchez AN, Martinez CI, Lara AM, Washington M, Escalon MX, Verduzco-Gutierrez M. Evaluation of Diversity and Inclusion Presence Amongst United States Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program Websites. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Jan 11. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001693. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33443852.

2020

  • Bosques G，Philip K，Francisco GE。慢性残疾管理在医学生课程中的整合。提交11/2019。Am J Phys Med Rehabil。2020年9月14日接受。epub在印刷前。PMID：32932360。
  • Philip K and Sambasivan A. Radicular Pain after Hip Disarticulation: A Clinical Vignette. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. Submitted 6/2020. Accepted 28 Aug 2020. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32889860.
  • 瑙曼菲利普•K H, Sambasivan a .腰椎盘状的Cyst Presenting as Lumbosacral Radiculopathy. Radiological Society of North America Case Collection. Submitted 5/2020. Accepted with minor revisions 7/17/2020.
  • Philip K，Won W，Sambasivan A.炎症性关节炎。PM＆R知识现在。提交3/21/2020。接受5/20/2020。
  • Wang W，Chen NY，Ren D，Davis J，Philip K，Eltzschiq HK，Blackburn MR，Karmouty-Quintana H，WengT。通过表达局灶性粘附蛋白的表达，增强细胞外腺苷水平可恢复急性肺损伤中的屏障功能。提交3/2020，正在审查中。
  • Philip K, Mills T, Davies J, Chen NY, Karmouty-Quintana H, Hernandez A, Luo F, Molina JG, Eltzschig HK, and Blackburn MR. Myeloid-specific HIF1 a -deletion Exacerbates Acute Lung Injury. In Preparation.
  • Martinez CI, Sanchez AN, Stampas A, Woo J, Gutierrez MV. “Demographics and Durable Medical Equipment Needs of Persons with Disabilities in a Charitable Rehabilitation Clinic.” AJPMR
  • Sanchez AN, Martinez CI, Stampas A, Pedroza C, Escalon MX, Silver JK, Frontera J, Gutierrez MV. “Ethnic/Racial Diversity in PM&R Compared to All Other Medical Specialties.” AJPMR
  • 张B,红桉J O ' brien K, DiTommaso C, KothariS, Li S. Spasticity management in persons with Disorders of Consciousness. PM&R. 2020 Jul 27. Online ahead of print.
  • Zhang B, Darji N, Francisco G, Li S. The time course of onset and peak effects of phenol neurolysis. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2020 Aug 10. Online ahead of print.
  • Karri J, Zhang B, Li S. Phenol neurolysis for management of focal spasticity in the distal upper extremity. PM&R; 2020,12(3):246-250.
  • Karri J, Zhang B, Li S. Response to letter to the editor regarding “Phenol neurolysis for management of focal spasticity in the distal upper extremity”. PM&R; 2020,12(9):943-944.
  • Tian RJ, Zhang B, Zhu YL. Rhythmic auditory stimulation as an adjuvant therapy improved post-stroke motor functions of the upper extremity: a randomized controlled pilot study. Frontiers in Neuroscience; 2020,14:649.

2019

  • Weng T，Ko J，Masamha CP，Xia Z，Xiang Y，Chen NY，Molina JG，Collum SD，Mertens T，Luo F，Philip K，Davies J，Huang J，Wilson J，Wilson C，Thandavarayan R，Bruckner R，Bruckner BA，Jyothula SS，Jyothula SS，Volcik KA，Lei L，Han L，Wei L，Assasi S，Karmouty-Quintana H，Wagner EJ，Blackburn MR。切割因子25放松管制通过替代聚腺苷酸化有助于肺纤维化。JCI。2019年1月提交。2019年4月9日接受。PMID30830875。
  • Collum SD, Molina JG, Hanmandlu A, Bi W, Pedroza M, Mertens T, Wilson C, Sun W, Rajadas J, Bollyky PL, Philip K, Amirthalingam RA, Bruckner BA, Blackburn MR, Karmouty-Quintana H. Adenosine and Hyaluronan modulate lung fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension in Combined Pulmonary Fibrosis and Emphysema (CPFE). Disease Models & Mechanisms. Submitted January 2019. Accepted 10 April 2019. PMID 31036697.
  • Philip K，Mills T，Davies J，Chen NY，Karmouty-Quintana H，Luo F，Molina JG，Amione-Guerra J，Sinha N，Guha A，Guha A，Eltzschig HK和Blackburn MR。HIF1A上调了Adora2b在替代激活的巨噬细胞上，并有助于肺纤维化。faseb。2017年7月12日接受。PMID：28701304。
  • 利用超声加速感染性乔int Identification and Treatment: A Case Report Kim S, Baradia H, Sambasivan A. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2019 Jul 29. PMID 31361617
  • Hua Y, Li C, Hu J, Wang YY, Liu PL, Gao BY, Chen C, Xu DS, Zhang B, Bai YL. Fluoxetine adjunct to therapeutic exercise promotes motor recovery in rats with cerebral ischemia: roles of nucleus accumbens. Brain Research Bulletin; 2019,153:1-7.
  • Qiu X，Zhang B，Chen C，Gao T，Sun C，Xie B，Bai YL。通过多模式康复疗法恢复泡沫状的马里综合症：案例报告和文献综述。国际物理医学与康复杂志；2019,7（1）：510。

2018

  • Karmouty-Quintana H, Molina JG, Philip K, Bellocchi C, Gudenkauf B, Wu M, Chen NY, Collum SD, Ko J, Agarwal SK, Assasi S, Zhong H, Blackburn MR, Weng T. The Anti-fibrotic Effect of Adenosine A2B Receptor Antagonism in a Mouse Model of Dermal Fibrosis. Arthritis Rheumatol. Accepted 2018 May 17. PMID 29771006.
  • Genetic fine-mapping of the Iowan SNCA gene triplication in a patient with Parkinson’s disease Faria Zafar, Ruksana Azhu Valappil, Sam Kim, Krisztina K. Johansen, Anne Lynn S. Chang, James W. Tetrud, Peggy S. Eis, Eli Hatchwell, J. William Langston, Dennis W. Dickson, Birgitt Schüle. Nature Partner Journal Parkinson’s Disease, Article number: 18 (2018)

2017

  • White matter changes in corticospinal tract associated with improvement in arm and hand functions in incomplete cervical spinal cord injury: Pilot Case Series Nuray Yozbatiran, PhD, Zafer Keser, MD, Khader Hasan, PhD, Argyrios Stampas, MD, Radha Korupolu, MD, Sam Kim, Marcia K. O’Malley, PhD, Felipe Fregni, MD, Gerard E. Francisco, MD. Nature Spinal Cord Series and Cases. 2017 Jun 15;3:17028.
  • Heart Rate Variability in leucinerich repeat kinase 2-Associated Parkinson’s Disease Naomi P. Visanji, Grace S. Bhudhikanok, Tiago A. Mestre, Taneera Ghate, Kaviraj Udupa, Amaal AlDakheel, Barbara S. Connolly, Carmen Gasca-Salas, Drew S. Kern, Jennifer Jain, Elizabeth J. Slow, Achinoam Faust-Socher, Sam Kim, Ruksana Azhu Valappil, Farah Kausar, Ekaterina Rogaeva, J. William Langston, Caroline M. Tanner, Birgitt Schule, Anthony E. Lang, Samuel M. Goldman and Connie Marras. Movement Disorders. 2017

National and International Conferences

2020

  • Philip K and Sambasivan A. Internal Shoulder Impingement in Patients with Tetraplegia. Association of Academic Physiatrists/International Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 2020.
  • Philip K, Darji N, Forrest E, Bloodworth E, Tan F. Lower Extremity Weakness after Childhood Quinine Gluconate Injection. Association of Academic Physiatrists/International Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 2020.
  • Etesam A，Philip K，Lin M，FalcoC。使用Lorazepam来增加参与并唤醒患有严重创伤性脑损伤（TBI）的非周期性患者：病例报告。学术生理学家协会/国际物理与康复医学学会年会。佛罗里达州奥兰多。2020年3月。
  • Altounian D, Philip K, and Barton C. “Incorporating a Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program in Medical Resident Education.” PM&R Residency Quality Improvement Project Presentations. 4 June 2020.
  • R. Fukui, C. Gutierrez, J. Frontera, “How does motivation to therapy contribute to functional recovery: A Case Report.” Association of Academic Physiatrists/International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 2020.
  • Lin A, Shah R, Davis M. The importance of comprehensive spinal cord injury rehabilitation in the case of neuromyelitis optica and transverse myelitis. Poster presented at: Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals; 2020 Sept 12-13 and Sept 21-22; Virtual format.
  • Lin A, Sambasivan A. Axial low back pain, Not always what it seems. Poster to be presented at: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly; 2020 Nov 12-15; Virtual format.
  • 张B,红桉J O ' brien K, DiTommaso C, KothariS, Li S. Spasticity management in persons with disorders of consciousness: new insights from current practice. ACRM 2020.
  • 建立肢体损失康复的临床实践指南：定义护理标准面临的挑战和障碍，强调了国家肢体损失注册处的需求。医学博士Danielle Melton，Kristin Reeves，PT，Diana Johnson，医学博士。美国康复医学大会年会。2020年10月21日。
  • Zhang B, Woo J, O’Brien K. What happens to the small number of referrals that make it to a Disorders of Consciousness rehabilitation program? ACRM 2020.
  • Woo J, Zhang B, O’Brien K. What happens to the small number of referrals that make it to a Disorders of Consciousness rehabilitation program? AAPM&R 2020.
  • Zhang B，Darji N，Francisco G，LiS。苯酚神经溶解的影响何时达到峰值？AAP＆ISPRM2020。美国佛罗里达州奥兰多。
  • Tian RJ, Zhang B, Zhu YL. Rhythmic auditory stimulation improved post-stroke upper extremity motor function: a pilot study. AAP&ISPRM 2020. Orlando, Florida, USA.

2019

  • Philip K and Sambasivan A. “Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Interventions for the Older Adult.” (with live ultrasound demonstration). Huffington Ground Rounds Lecture Series. Department of Geriatrics, McGovern Medical School, UTHealth. Houston, Texas. 8 November 2019.
  • Philip K. “Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.” 2019 William H. Donovan Critical Review of the Literature. Houston, Texas. 24 October 2019.
  • Philip K and Sambasivan A. Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection for Phantom Lumbar Radiculopathy. Texas Pain Society 11th Annual Meeting. San Antonio, Texas. October 2019.
  • Philip K, Joshi M, Rosario JD, Nguyen D, Singh J, Wong B, and Baradia H. Improving Resident Competency and Comfort with Application of Evidence-based Literature through Journal Club Presentations. UT Health and Baylor College of Medicine Residency Quality-Improvement Symposium. Houston, TX. March 2019.
  • Bosques G, Philip K, and Francisco G. Integration of Chronic Disability Management in Medical Student Curriculum. University of Texas AHSE. Austin, TX. February 2017.
  • Wagner, EJ, Sambasivan, AJ, Galloza-Otero, JC, Sanchez, AN. (February, 2019). Acromioclavicular Joint Arthralgia Associated With Ipsilateral Upper-limb Radiating Pain Poster presented at: American Academy of Physiatry (AAP); San Juan, PR, USA.
  • Wagner, EJ, Sanchez, AN, Sambasivan, AJ, Galloza-Otero, JC. (November, 2019). Not All Radiating Arm Pain Originates from the Neck: An International Case Series on Acromioclavicular Arthralgia Poster presented at: American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R); San Antonio, TX, USA.
  • Philip K and Bosques G. “Assessment of Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Practices Across the United States.” American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2019 Annual Meeting – Community Day: Pediatric Rehabilitation Session. San Antonio, Texas. 14 November 2019.
  • Philip K and Sambasivan A. “Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Interventions for the Older Adult.” 2nd Annual Aging and Rejuvenation Conference. Berlin, Germany. 2 October 2019.
  • 张B,红桉J O ' brien K, DiTommaso C, KothariS, Li S. Comprehensive review of a single-center disorder of consciousness (DoC) rehabilitation program. Association of Academic Physiatrist Annual Assembly (AAP 2019). Puerto Rico, USA.
  • Isidro T, Newman M, Karri J, Zhang B, Wu A, Hui V, Mollett P, Verduzco-Gutierrez M. Pager fatigue: combating resident burnout. AAP&ISPRM 2020. Orlando, Florida, USA. // AAPM&R 2019. San Antonio, Texas, USA.
  • Qiu X，Zhang B.泡沫 - 查瓦尼 - 马里综合症（FCMS）的多模式康复：病例报告。AAPM＆R2019。美国德克萨斯州圣安东尼奥。
  • Zhang B, Forrest E. Bilateral sciatic neuropathy due to prolonged seated position. AAP 2019. Puerto Rico, USA.
  • Karri J, Zhang B, Li S. Practice patterns and safety profiles of phenol neurolysis to distal upper extremity nerves. AAP 2019. Puerto Rico, USA.
  • Sanchez A, Martinez CI, Frontera JE, Stampas A, Escalon M, Gutierrez MV. “Ethnic/Racial Diversity in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Compared to All Other Medical Specialties.” AAP/ISPRM
  • Martinez CI, Sanchez A, Stampas A, Woo JE, Gutierrez MV. “Demographics and Durable Medical Equipment Needs of Uninsured and Underinsured Persons with Disabilities in a Charitable Rehabilitation Clinic.” AAP/ISPRM
  • Sanchez A, Martinez CI, Frontera JE, Stampas A, Escalon M, Gutierrez MV. “Ethnic/Racial Diversity in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Compared to All Other Medical Specialties.” AAP/ISPRM
  • Martinez CI，Sanchez AN，Gutierrez MV，Frontera JE，Escalon MX，Lee My。“当前的物理医学和康复方面的学术椅子的特征。”AAPMR
  • Martinez CI, Sanchez AN, Lee MY, Frontera JE, Escalon MX, Gutierrez MV. “Characteristics of Current Academic Program Directors in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.” AAP
  • Sanchez AN, Martinez CI, Lara AM, Escalon MX, Gutierrez MV. “Evaluation of Diversity Presence Amongst Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Websites.” AAP
  • Jumreornvong O, Tabacof L, Sanchez AN, Haque A, Bolds A, Martinez CI, Gutierrez MV, Escalon MX. “Awareness of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as a Specialty among US Medical Students.” AAP

2018

  • Zhang B, Li C, Bao W, Li Y, et al. Exercise brings balance of glucose metabolism to bilateral motor pathways in cerebral ischemic rat: A preliminary study using microPET. ISPRM 2018. Paris, France.
  • Hasanov E, Paul NM, Keser Z, Salir K, Philip K, and Patel MB. Where is the problem: in the heart or in the brain? A unique case of PRES and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. ACP’s Texas Associate’s Day – Clinical Medicine Poster. Houston, TX. 28 April 2018.

2017

  • Bosques G and Philip K. “Pediatric Immune-mediated Brachial Plexopathy.” AAPMR Knowledge NOW Article of the Year in Pediatric Rehabilitation. American Academy of PM&R 2017 Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. October 2017.
  • Bosques G, Philip K, Frontera J, and Francisco G. “Integration of Chronic Disability Management Education in the Medical Student Curriculum.” Association of Academic Physiatrists 2017 Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. 9 February 2017.