Katherine Makaroff

Primary Cardiac Angiosarcoma Leading to Tamponade and Fatal Right Atrial Rupture

Katherine Makaroff, Katherine Hampilos, Sammy Sayed, Benjamin Emert et autres

BACKGROUND: While rare, primary cardiac tumors, especially angiosarcomas, have a high mortality rate and are difficult to diagnose due to vague symptoms and limited visibility on transthoracic echocardiogram. CASE SUMMARY: A 47-year-old patient was treated for acute pericarditis with transient resolution of …

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Comparing the efficacy of different proton pump inhibitor dosing regimens for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Tyra Nguyen, Katherine Barnhill, Alex Zhornitskiy, Kyung Sang Yu et autres

Several proton pump inhibitor (PPI) dosing regimens that vary by strength and frequency (once [Qday] or twice [BID] daily) are available to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We performed an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the …

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Determining patient preferences for the medical management of osteoporosis using conjoint analysis

Xiaoyu Liu, Katherine Makaroff, Christopher V. Almario, Carine Khalil et autres

We used conjoint analysis-a method that assesses complex decision making-to quantify patients' choices when selecting an osteoporosis therapy. While 60% of people prioritized medication efficacy when deciding among treatments, the remaining 40% highly valued factors other than efficacy, suggesting the need for …

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Slow-motion smartphone video improves interobserver reliability of gait assessment in ambulatory cerebral palsy

Dane J. Brodke, Katherine Makaroff, Enda Kelly, Maurício Silva et autres

Purpose: Structured visual gait assessment is essential for the evaluation of pediatric patients with neuromuscular conditions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the benefit of slow-motion video recorded on a standard smartphone to augment visual gait assessment. Methods: Coronal and …

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NOVEL VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) PROGRAM FOR STRESS REDUCTION AMONG PATIENTS WITH/AT RISK FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD)

Katherine Makaroff, Christopher Van, Vincent Grospe, Lynae Edmunds et autres

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S482 Evaluating Multiple Dosing Regimens for Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Katherine Barnhill, Tyra Nguyen, Alex Zhornitskiy, Kyung‐Sang Yu et autres

Introduction: Although once-daily dosing of PPI therapy for GERD is standard of practice, clinicians often use twice daily dosing. It remains unclear if this common practice meaningfully improves GERD symptoms of heartburn and/or regurgitation. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of …

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Patient Preferences for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests in Light of Lowering the Screening Age to 45 Years

Katherine Makaroff, Jaspreet Shergill, Marie Lauzon, Carine Khalil et autres

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Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) versus colonoscopy: Does knowing that a positive FIT requires a follow-up colonoscopy affect initial decision making in the US?

Jaspreet Shergill, Katherine Makaroff, Marie Lauzon, Brennan Spiegel et autres

Although many people prefer fecal immunochemical test (FIT) over colonoscopy due to its noninvasive nature, it is unclear whether FIT would still be preferred for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening if they were explicitly informed that + FIT requires follow-up colonoscopy. To address …

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Qualitative Validation of a Novel VR Program for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A VR1 Study

Brennan Spiegel, Omer Liran, Rebecca Gale, Carine Khalil et autres

INTRODUCTION: Although gut-directed psychotherapies are effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), they are rarely prescribed, given a paucity of trained clinicians. Virtual reality (VR) offers a solution by allowing patients to self-practice these techniques in a standardized manner. METHODS: A multidisciplinary team …

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S241 Assessing How People Choose Between FIT and Colonoscopy: Does Knowing That a Positive FIT Requires a Follow-Up Colonoscopy Affect Decision Making?

Jaspreet Shergill, Katherine Makaroff, Marie Lauzon, Brennan Spiegel et autres

Introduction: In the US, FIT and colonoscopy are the most common screening modalities for colorectal cancer (CRC). While those with a + FIT need a follow-up colonoscopy, it is unclear whether this fact affects decision-making when people choose between FIT and colonoscopy …

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S348 Determining Patient Preferences for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests Using Conjoint Analysis

Katherine Makaroff, Jaspreet Shergill, Marie Lauzon, Brennan Spiegel et autres

Introduction: As the US Preventive Services Task Force recently recommended to start screening for CRC at age 45, it is critical to update our understanding on people’s preferences for the different screening tests. In this study, we examined individual decision making surrounding …

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S496 Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Prevalence of Rome IV Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Christopher V. Almario, Katherine Makaroff, Genie Alvarez, William D. Chey et autres

Introduction: It is well established that SARS-CoV-2 is an enteropathic virus that can lead to diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, among other GI symptoms. Given the direct impact of SARS-CoV-2 on GI function, combined with the potential of the pandemic to negatively impact …

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