Optimization and evaluation of accelerated MRI for prostate imaging
In this study will evaluate and optimize rapid or accelerated magnetic resonance imaging of the prostate. Scanning will be performed upon the existing clinical MRI scanner systems in the Department of Radiology. The novelty of our work lies in modifying clinical sequences or acquisitions in order to acquire less data (and hence faster imaging) and use novel reconstruction methods to produce diagnostic images. Our methods will result in accelerated MRI as less scanning data will be required when compared to conventional imaging
Optimized sodium MR imaging at clinical field strength to study in vivo sodium signal in mild traumatic brain injury
The overall goal of this project is to detect and quantify changes in brain sodium MRI (NaMRI) signal after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI).
Optimizing exercise for the treatment of anxiety
Anxiety disorders are impairing and amongst the most common psychiatric conditions; yet, many impacted individuals do not receive or respond to evidence-based care. There is thus a great need to develop and optimize additional first-line, more accessible interventions for anxiety disorders. Exercise has benefits for anxiety and physical health, without many of the side effects, accessibility issues, or costs of medications or psychotherapy. However, adherence to exercise recommendations is low, and even worse for high intensity exercise (HIE) in individuals with anxiety disorders. This may be due to high anxiety sensitivity (AS), or fear of anxiety-related physiological sensations, as HIE may induce similar sensations. There are, however, no formal guidelines for optimal intensity or titration of exercise for any mental health condition, and it remains unclear whether exercise requires slower titration for optimal tolerability and response for anxiety.In order to develop exercise as a formally prescribed intervention for anxiety disorders in a way that enhances engagement and adherence, research is needed to guide optimal titration of exercise prescriptions, and to establish mechanisms that should be targeted to optimize outcomes in practice. Addressing these gaps, this study will examine the impact of exercise titration on AS/anxiety symptom severity as well as engagement and adherence. Specifically, 90 sedentary adults with a primary anxiety disorder and high AS will be randomized to either 8 weeks of 1) low intensity exercise, or 2) flexible titration to HIE. Blinded, validated clinician-rated and patient-rated outcomes will be assessed over treatment and at 1- and 3-month follow-up. To better understand what mechanisms influence decisions to exercise in the real-world, and novel to this research and key training goals, are the use of heart rate (HR) as an objective mechanistic target for exercise intensity, examining changes in valuation of exercise through a neuroeconomics task, examining changes in interoceptive sensitivity, and the integration of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to measure effects of immediate changes in mood with exercise on anxiety outcomes and adherence. We hypothesize that those in the T-HIE condition will evidence lower levels of AS at post-treatment (Week 8; primary endpoint). Additionally, we hypothesize that T-HIE and LIE will have similar rates of engagement and adherence.
Optimizing Recruitment and Retention of Communities Underrepresented in Research: A Pilot Study
This study aims to illustrate the depth and breadth of existing research methods that have been used to increase recruitment and retention of understudied health disparity communities. Results from semi-structured interviews will provide empirical evidence on best research practices pertaining to the recruitment and retention of diverse communities.
Oral & Injected Medication for Psoriasis | NYU Langone Health
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Oral Cancer | NYU Langone Health
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Oral Medication for Rosacea | NYU Langone Health
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Oropharyngeal Cancer | NYU Langone Health
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