Featured Publications
Association of iron infusion reactions with ABO blood type
Butt A, Muradashvili T, Soliman S, Li F, Burns AJ, Brooks A, Browning S, Bar N, Borgman G, Goshua G, Hwa J, Martin K, Rinder H, Tormey C, Pine AB, Bona RD, Lee AI, Neparidze N. Association of iron infusion reactions with ABO blood type. European Journal Of Haematology 2022, 109: 519-525. PMID: 35871468, DOI: 10.1111/ejh.13838.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGreater oddsBlood typeYale Cancer CenterInfusion-related reactionsRetrospective chart reviewLarger patient numbersABO blood typeType AB bloodChart reviewInfusion reactionsMost patientsHematology clinicIron sucroseMultivariable analysisProspective studyCancer CenterPatient numbersIron dextranRisk factorsIron infusionIron repletionPatientsPossible associationAB bloodBlood
2018
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Education Preferences Amongst Physicians and Patients: A Qualitative Needs Assessment
Juthani P, Ahmed D, Ahmed O, Bona R, Neparidze N, Lee A. Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Education Preferences Amongst Physicians and Patients: A Qualitative Needs Assessment. Blood 2018, 132: 5810. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2018-99-119418.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVenous thromboembolismVTE patientsPrevention of VTESymptoms of VTERecurrent venous thromboembolismDeep venous thrombosisRandomized control trialLong-term managementOnline health educationMost patientsPulmonary embolismAdult patientsHospitalized patientsOncology providersVenous thrombosisHematology clinicCancer HospitalMedication adherenceOutpatient clinicTreatment optionsPatient interviewsPhysician interviewsMalignant hematologyPatient educationPreventable deaths
2014
Electronic Hematology Consultations at Veterans Affairs (VA) Connecticut: Analysis of Effects on Patient Care, and Provider and Patient Satisfaction
Neparidze N, Cecchini M, Wong E, Rose M. Electronic Hematology Consultations at Veterans Affairs (VA) Connecticut: Analysis of Effects on Patient Care, and Provider and Patient Satisfaction. Blood 2014, 124: 4857. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v124.21.4857.4857.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchElectronic medical recordsHematology consultationTimeliness of careE-consultsFace visitsHematology clinicPatient satisfactionProvider satisfactionPatient careAbnormal coagulation profileMajority of patientsComprehensive electronic medical recordsPeripheral blood smearUnnecessary patient visitsNumber of veteransHealthcare delivery methodsVenous thromboembolismMedical chartsCoagulation profileRetrospective reviewAddition patientsPatient preferencesMedical recordsPatient visitsIron indices