A huge congratulations to our Pediatric Critical Care Team who represented JHCC and ACCM STRONG in Chicago at the Society of Critical Care Medicine Congress. Panel sessions, moderators, abstracts galore, and some very cool awards!

Special shoutout to:

  • Dr. Anisha Nadkarni who received the Anesthesiology Section Congress Scholarship Award for her abstract “Pediatric Intraoperative Cardiac Arrest – AHA Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation Registry Data”
  • Lisa Hwang who received a Star Research Award for her abstract “Association of Hemolysis with Major Adverse Kidney Events in Children on ECMO”

In addition, 2 of our T32 Fellows in pediatric critical care received abstract awards from the SCCM Baltimore Chapter. They will present their abstracts at the Annual Baltimore Chapter Meeting and Awards Dinner on 4/16.

  • Dr. Victoria Huang: “Patterns of Multiple Organ Dysfunction in Children on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support”
  • Dr. Phillip D. Cohen: “Optimizing Non-Emergent NICU-to-PICU Transfers: Perspectives of Pediatric Intensivists”

Our fellows shined and our JHU medical students and undergrads made us proud! (The attendings were pretty good too!) Many of our amazing alums were in attendance and are doing awesome things across the country.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS

This year’s Annual Advanced Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellow Bootcamp was a great success. This was the 11th annual occurrence of the bootcamp. Over 60 fellows, faculty, and volunteers participated!
JHU-GAPP recently celebrated its awards gala, an evening dedicated to showcasing the program’s global health projects, research activities, and grant-funded initiatives. The photo above captures a moment from this event and reflects the collaborative work being advanced through JHU-GAPP.
To all investigators conducting research with basic science components: the ACCM Basic Science Research Core can support your study, providing advanced molecular, cellular and imaging services. Please reach out to Kavitha Nandakumar ([email protected]) to discuss your project.

 

PROMOTIONS

Dr. David Berman has been promoted to Associate Professor on the Clinical Excellence Track in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Berman is recognized regionally and nationally for his expertise as a clinician, educator, and leader in obstetric anesthesiology and fetal surgery. Since joining Johns Hopkins as faculty in 2018 following his obstetric anesthesiology fellowship, he has become an invaluable member of the obstetric and fetal anesthesia team and a leader in the care of patients undergoing complex fetal procedures. His clinical innovations, including Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols for numerous fetal surgeries, are now used at fetal surgery centers around the world.

Dr. Salia Farrokh has been promoted to Associate Professor on the Clinical Excellence Track in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine. Since joining Johns Hopkins in 2016, Dr. Farrokh has established herself as a nationally recognized expert in neurocritical care pharmacotherapy, with expertise in the management of neurological emergencies, anticoagulation reversal, and optimization of medication therapy for critically ill neurological patients. Her clinical innovations, including protocols for stroke care, intracranial hemorrhage reversal, and neurocritical care medication management, have improved patient care at Johns Hopkins and have been adopted by institutions across the country.

A professional headshot of Dr. Caitlin O'Brien, MD, an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine. She is smiling warmly and wearing a clean white medical lab coat against a textured teal-blue studio background.Dr. Caitlin O’Brien has been promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine on the Scholarship Track. Dr. O’Brien completed her Pediatric Critical Care Medicine fellowship at Johns Hopkins, where she also pursued a T32 research fellowship in pediatric neuroscience. She joined the faculty in 2018 and has since established herself as an outstanding clinician-scientist dedicated to improving neurologic outcomes for critically ill children.

 Dr.  Courtney Robertson has been promoted to Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Dr. Robertson’s promotion reflects her exceptional dedication to improving outcomes for neurologically injured children through groundbreaking science, outstanding clinical care, and the cultivation of the next generation of leaders in our field.

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AWARDS & HONORS

At the Consortium of Universities for Global Health Conference, Dr. Ima Chinedozi served as a panelist for a session titled “Fostering a Sustainable Global Surgery Ecosystem: Connecting Grassroots Advocacy to Global Policy.” She shared perspectives on building sustainable surgical systems globally and presented the G4 Alliance’s WHO-supported multinational surgical registry, which will soon begin its pilot phase in more than ten low- and middle-income countries.

Johns Hopkins Medicine 2025 Clinical Awards
A Johns Hopkins Medicine promotional graphic for the "Clinical Awards for Physicians & Care Teams," featuring the Johns Hopkins clinical excellence medal and a blue and gold ribbon design.

We are proud to share that six members of the ACCM community have been recognized as recipients of the Johns Hopkins Medicine 2025 Clinical Awards. Selected from more than 500 nominees across the health system, these honorees exemplify the highest standards of clinical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care. This achievement highlights not only the accomplishments of these individuals, but also the collective strength of our community and our shared commitment to advancing patient care, education, and discovery in even the most complex clinical environments. Please join us in congratulating our colleagues on this well-deserved honor.

Professional headshot of Dr. Rohan Mathur, wearing a white Johns Hopkins lab coat and a blue patterned tie, smiling in front of clinical equipment.William Baumgartner, MD, Physician of the Year – Rohan Mathur, MD, MPA
Dr. Mathur is a highly respected neurocritical care physician known for his humility, warmth, and unwavering commitment to human-centered care. A gifted educator and mentor across multiple disciplines, he brings compassion into one of medicine’s most demanding environments by prioritizing patient values and supporting families with care and attention. Beyond the bedside, he advances innovative systems at Johns Hopkins, integrating precision medicine, data science, and AI to improve care for patients with complex neurological conditions. His leadership, scholarship, and dedication exemplify the highest ideals of academic medicine.
Professional portrait of Dr. Anna Varughese, wearing an orange blazer and a patterned scarf, smiling in front of a colorful wall display of medical milestones.

Armstrong Award for Excellence in Quality and Safety – Anna Varughese, MD, MPH
Dr. Varughese is a distinguished pediatric anesthesia clinician-researcher who seamlessly integrates front-line care with improvement science to advance safety and evidence-based practices in the perioperative setting. A dedicated educator and mentor, she fosters a culture of psychological safety while equipping trainees and colleagues with tools to prioritize patient safety and quality. Her leadership has driven measurable improvements in patient outcomes and supported major institutional achievements, including pediatric surgical verification and systemwide quality initiatives. Widely respected for translating data into meaningful change, she continues to elevate standards of care for children and inspire those around her.

Professional headshot of Dr. Ozan Akca, wearing a white lab coat over green scrubs with a stethoscope around his neck, smiling against a windowed background.Excellence in Service and Professionalism – Ozan Akca, MD
Dr. Akça is an exceptional educator and clinician known for fostering a collaborative and intellectually rigorous learning environment. He treats residents as both learners and colleagues, encouraging thoughtful, evidence-based discussion, independent decision-making, and mutual respect. Through hands-on teaching and guidance in complex clinical care, he supports the development of confident, skilled physicians. His commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration has strengthened teamwork and elevated the standard of care across the institution.

Professional headshot of Dr. Shirley Duarte, wearing a white Johns Hopkins Medicine lab coat and stethoscope, smiling in a clinical setting.

Excellence in Service and Professionalism – Shirley Duarte, MD
Dr. Duarte is a highly valued clinician in obstetric anesthesia, recognized for her thoughtful, evidence-based guidance in managing medically complex, high-risk cases. A dedicated educator, she supports anesthesiology residents through both hands-on and didactic teaching while also contributing to institutional advancement through key committee service. Her inclusive, patient-centered approach and consistent availability to patients and families help ease anxiety and enhance the care experience. Dr. Duarte’s professionalism, collaboration, and commitment to excellence set a standard for high-quality care across multidisciplinary teams.

Close-up professional headshot of Dr. Brijen Joshi, wearing glasses and a dark suit, looking directly at the camera.Best Consulting Physician – Brijen Joshi, MD
Dr. Joshi is a dedicated clinician who consistently goes above and beyond to ensure timely, high-quality care for patients. At Johns Hopkins Bayview, he has played a critical role in preventing delays for orthopaedic trauma patients by proactively reviewing essential studies and supporting preoperative decision-making, directly improving patient outcomes. Known for his clear communication and empathy, he effectively partners with families and multidisciplinary teams in complex situations. His intellect, initiative, and compassion exemplify excellence in consulting medicine.

A large group of diverse clinical and research staff, known as the S’Mores team, gather around a wooden conference table covered in snacks. Two large monitors in the background show a remote colleague joining via video call.Innovations in Clinical Care – Tony Sochet, MD, MSc and the S’Mores team
Dr. Sochet, a pediatric critical care physician-scientist, has advanced the academic mission of Johns Hopkins All Children’s through his innovative mentorship program, S’MORES (Sochet’s Mentees of Research, Education and Scholarship). This transdisciplinary initiative provides structured, hands-on training and support to a diverse group of trainees and early-career investigators, fostering curiosity and making research both accessible and impactful. Under his leadership, the program has produced funded projects, peer-reviewed publications, and contributions to evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines. Sochet’s commitment to mentorship is cultivating a lasting culture of innovation, collaboration, and enthusiasm for academic medicine.

MORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AWARDS & HONORS

  • Dr. Kellie Jaremko Spoke and served on 2 Panels at the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine in Phoenix, Az this April:
    • ASRA 2026 Interactive Session: ‘Hot Topics in Regional Anesthesia Education’
    • Physician Mentorship and Leadership Development Special Interest Group Panel
  • Dr. Kristy Joseph, one of our T32 PICU fellows, was awarded the Department of Pediatrics Francis F. Schwentker award for excellence in research by residents and fellows in pediatrics.  Her publication that was the basis for this award has already been accepted in BMJ Paediatrics.
  • Dr. Christopher Robinson has been invited to speak at 2027 American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) Scientific Session on psychedelics in pain medicine. Dr. Robinson has also been Invited to join the International Pain and Spine Intervention Society (IPSIS) AI Advisory Committee. He has been Invited to be a speaker on 3 panels for the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience Conference 2026 (2 on artificial intelligence and 1 on novel pain therapeutics), and to speak on 3 panels for the International Society of Pain and Neuroscience Conference 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. At the International Society of Pain and Neuroscience Conference 2026 in Amsterdam, Dr. Robinson has also been Invited to run an ultrasound/regenerative medicine course (2 on regenerative medicine, 1 on artificial intelligence). Dr. Robinson Also served as a guest editor for Biomedicines and Bioengineering.
  • Dr. Kara Segna has been appointed to the Bylaws Committee for Bayview Medical Center and the Conference Planning Committee for the American Academy of Pain Medicine.
  • Dr. Jochen Steppan was elected to the Board of Directors of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) for a three-year term as an Director-at-Large.
  • Dr. Jed Wolpaw was appointed to the IEE (Institute for Excellence In Education) Managing Board of Directors. Dr Wolpaw was also awarded the 2026 Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Teaching from the School of Medicine, and was recognized as a 2026 McGraw Hill Pathfinder Award Honorable Mention.

 

GRANTS RECEIVED

  • Dr. Jessica LaRosa (PI) received the Eudowood Pediatric Quality and Safety Innovation Grant for her project titled “ PICU Up! Rounds: Real-Time, Interprofessional Strategies to Improve ICU Liberation for Critically Ill Children”
  • Dr. Pooja O’Neal (PI) received the Pediatric Innovation Educational Grant for “Transforming Pediatric Airway Education Through High-Fidelity Virtual Reality and Haptic Simulation” with co-investigators Dr. Ian Drummond and Dr. Nicholas Dalesio.

ARTICLES PUBLISHED

AI Technology and Engineering

Boppana SH, Komati SSK, Sharath M, Chandrashekar A, Maddineni G, Chakinala RC, Yarra P, Mintz CD. GastroMalign: Vision Transformer-Based Framework for Early Detection and Malignancy-Risk Stratification for High-Risk Gastrointestinal Lesions. J Clin Med. 2026 Apr 2;15(7):2701. doi: 10.3390/jcm15072701. PMID: 41977001; PMCID: PMC13073358.

Boppana SH, Chandrashekar A, Maddineni G, Chakinala RC, Raj R, Shivaprakash RB, Yarra P, Sunkesula VCK, Mintz CD. Artificial Intelligence in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Current Applications, Clinical Performance, and Barriers to Implementation. J Clin Med. 2026 Mar 24;15(7):2484. doi: 10.3390/jcm15072484. PMID: 41976785; PMCID: PMC13073881.

Kariyawasam U, Lam W, Skinner J, Chakrabarti R, Cox A, Hassoun PM, Lin Q, Johns RA. Human resistin is critical to activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome in macrophages. PLoS One. 2026 Apr 10;21(4):e0337682. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0337682. PMID: 41961740; PMCID: PMC13068211.

Leng A, Bachina P, Liu O, Shou B, Racz C, Giliver DA, Shpitser I, Whitman GJR, Cho SM; HERALD Investigators. Enhancing Survival Prediction After Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Using Machine Learning. ASAIO J. 2026 May 1;72(5):376-383. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002475. Epub 2025 Jun 2. PMID: 40454690.

Marks VS, van Rheede JJ, Karantonis DM, Esteller R, Dinsmoor D, Fleming JE, Larson B, Desborough L, Single P, Raike RS, D’Haese PF, Englot DJ, Lempka SF, North R, Poree L, Bikson M, Denison TJ. Principles of Physiologic Closed-Loop Controllers in Neuromodulation. Neuromodulation. 2026 Apr 29:S1094-7159(26)00070-X. doi: 10.1016/j.neurom.2026.03.010. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42059841.

Odonkor CA, Siddique MU, Palaniappan S, Locklear J, Pokuri S, Adler A, Adekoya P, Hsu AW, Paek J, Prabhakar H, Martins YC, Smith C, Osuagwu U, Comrie FK, Abd El Sayed A. Quality of ChatGPT-Generated Responses to Common Patient Questions About Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Cross-Sectional Study. Clin Pract. 2026 Mar 25;16(4):66. doi: 10.3390/clinpract16040066. PMID: 42041943.

Basic & Translational Research

Ahmed AK, Feghali J, Shih YC, Miller J, Yazigi E, Hansen LJ, Khalifeh J, Chandan Reddy S, Xu R, Caplan J, Gonzalez LF, Tamargo RJ, Huang J, Suarez JI, Jackson CM. Combination of Albumin and Cilostazol Improves Outcomes in a Rodent Model of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Neurocrit Care. 2026 Apr 2. doi: 10.1007/s12028-026-02491-6. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41927990.

Bradshaw JC, Jimenez IA, Bradshaw A, Briscoe J, Quinn R, Lawton JS. A Guide to the Anesthetic Management of Canine Models in Cardiac Surgery. J Surg Res. 2026 Mar 25;321:195-211. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2026.02.020. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41887164.

Li Q, Ding L, Morales Pantoja IE, Modiri N, Smirnova L, Mintz CD. Effects of Sevoflurane on the Development of a Human Brain Microphysiological System. Int J Mol Sci. 2026 Apr 7;27(7):3322. doi: 10.3390/ijms27073322. PMID: 41977498; PMCID: PMC13074184.

Liu C, Orsini AA, Perkins PL, Dijk G, Katz HE, Cao M, Xu H, Wang M, Cho SM, Thakor NV. NeuroTex: Functionalized Hybrid Polymer-Metal Textile for Soft, Robust, and Dry Auricular Neural Interfaces. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2026 Apr 8;18(13):19720-19735. doi: 10.1021/acsami.5c20429. Epub 2026 Mar 23. PMID: 41871172.

Wang D, Liao X, Wang Y, Wang X, Zhang H, Zeng J, Zhang M, Wang X, Ren F, Wang Y, Li M, Wang W, Lin Q, Gu L, Chang Z, Sheng J. Ipriflavone From Aquilaria malaccensis Lam. Exosome-Like Nanoparticles Targets Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain Protein 2 (PHD2) to Enhance Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-α (HIF-α) Hydroxylation Thereby Alleviating Hypoxia-Induced Gastrointestinal Mucosal Ferroptosis. MedComm (2020). 2026 Apr 9;7(4):e70722. doi: 10.1002/mco2.70722. PMID: 41969632; PMCID: PMC13066503.

Wu Y, Yang X, Bai Y, Li C, Wang P, Xu Q, Li H, Rao X, Xu Y, Chen J, Cao H, Zhang Q, Zhao M, Zhan R, Fan X, Hou Y, Liu J, Lu HS, Wang T, Gao WD, Huang L, Xiao H, Zu L, Daugherty A, Xu M, Zheng L. Microvascular endothelial scavenger receptor class B type I protects against heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by inhibiting T-cell cardiotropism. EMBO Mol Med. 2026 Apr 13. doi: 10.1038/s44321-026-00405-9. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41975084.

Clinical Research

Behera A, Ramachandran RV, Hussain Z, Ihalainen RJ, Orui H, Peck J, Ananthakrishnan A, Mathur P, Muehlschlegel JD, Pittet JF, Bardia A, Schonberger RB, Kveraga K, Subramaniam B. The Association of Preoperative Cognitive Dysfunction to Common Intraoperative Electroencephalographic Parameters and Cerebral Hypoxia During Cardiac Surgery. Anesth Analg. 2026 May 1;142(5):964-974. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007724. Epub 2026 Apr 14. PMID: 41980267.

Blackman I, De Armas R, Padilla S, Goldberg S, Abu-Sultaneh S, Piole M, Geno M, Manning MJ, Madden K, Madsen E, Behrens D, Maue D, Iheagwara K, Mennie C, Furniturewala S, Awojoodu R, Colantuoni E, Needham D, Kudchadkar SR, Azamfirei R. Is There Any Dose of Benzodiazepines Safe for Delirium in the PICU? A Secondary Analysis of the PICU Up! Pilot Trial Dataset. Crit Care Explor. 2026 Mar 31;8(4):e1389. doi: 10.1097/CCE.0000000000001389. PMID: 41915588; PMCID: PMC13043250.

Booth LD, Linz M, Schumacher C, Milstone AM, Stockwell DC, Sick-Samuels AC. Adherence With Diagnostic Stewardship Guidance and Sociodemographic Characteristics in the PICU. Hosp Pediatr. 2026 Apr 21:e2025008873. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2025-008873. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42009319.

Choi UE, Nicholson RC, Hepner DL, Connors JM, Ariyo P, Nyhan S, Frank SM, Hensley NB. Sex differences in surgical patients with preoperative iron deficiency anemia. Transfusion. 2026 Apr 2. doi: 10.1111/trf.70190. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41928399.

Elmer J, Roy A, Silbergleit R, Geocadin RG, Hirsch KG, May TL, Bozeman N, Meyer SB, Beekman R, Nassal MMJ, Ramakrishnan R, Yeatts S, Meurer W. Between-hospital variability in outcomes after cardiac arrest in a large clinical trial network. Resuscitation. 2026 Apr 12;223:111090. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.111090. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41974222.

Fan L, Marin E, Cao M, Majety M, Liu W, Woo HYJ, Whitman GJR, Cho SM; HERALD Investigators. Neighborhood-Level Social Determinants of Health, Mortality, and Hospital Length of Stay in Patients Treated With Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Retrospective Single-Center Study. ASAIO J. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002719. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42017618.

Heap D, Haffar A, Hoeck C, Martheswaran T, Yang J, Mayeaux E, Robey C, Gearhart JP, Nasr IW, Crigger CB, Hunsberger JB. Multidisciplinary perioperative management of cloacal exstrophy bladder closure: A single institution’s approach. J Pediatr Urol. 2026 Apr;22(2):105697. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2025.12.013. Epub 2025 Dec 13. PMID: 41521080.

Joseph KS, Mvalo T, Shilkofski N, Colbourn T, Schuh H, van der Zalm MM, Howie S, King C, McCollum ED. Oxygen therapy for children with an oxygen saturation of 90-93% in Malawi: the NoGoLO2 pilot randomised controlled trial. BMJ Paediatr Open. 2026 Apr 3;10(1):e004256. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2025-004256. PMID: 41932695; PMCID: PMC13052553.

Khanduja S, Agarwal P, Kalra A, Cao M, Ahmed YB, Whitman G, Thakor NV, Cho SM; HERALD Group. Enhancing early detection of acute brain injury using heart rate variability in patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Perfusion. 2026 Apr 18:2676591261445368. doi: 10.1177/02676591261445368. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41999576.

Levy S, Pierce S, Cravero J, Baig SA, Brogna M, Chidambaran V, Mandler T, Sutherland T, Fernandez A, Brat G, Agniel D, Hassler G, Minegishi M, Walter C, Weber G, Gongora DS, Wosepka R, Weitzman ER, Subramaniam GA. Adolescent outcomes of Post-operative opioid EXposure (APEX): Protocol for a multisite observational study. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2026 Apr 10:209958. doi: 10.1016/j.josat.2026.209958. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41967810.

Murthy SB, Zhang C, Garton ALA, Mac Grory B, Shah S, Fonarow GC, Schwamm LH, Bhatt DL, Smith EE, Falcone GJ, Payabvash S, Ziai WC, Knopman J, Matouk CC, Mocco J, Kamel H, Sheth KN. Minimally Invasive Surgery Versus Open Craniotomy With Clot Evacuation After Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Ann Neurol. 2026 Apr;99(4):871-880. doi: 10.1002/ana.78129. Epub 2025 Dec 30. PMID: 41467361.

Nicholson RC, Choi UE, Mojtabai R, Thrul J. Association of Cannabis Use Disorder Versus Other Substance Use Disorders With Psychiatric Conditions: A Propensity-Matched Retrospective Cohort Analysis. Am J Psychiatry. 2026 Apr 1;183(4):260-268. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.20250336. Epub 2026 Mar 4. PMID: 41776722; PMCID: PMC13067382.

Qureshi AI, Baskett W, Gomes JA, Lakhani P, Rabinstein AA, Rose DZ, Suarez JI, Steiner T, Shyu CR. The Association between Hourly Systolic Blood Pressure Variability and Outcomes in Patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage is Time-Dependent: Post-hoc Analysis of the ATACH-2 Trial. Neurocrit Care. 2026 Apr;44(2):647-655. doi: 10.1007/s12028-025-02376-0. Epub 2025 Sep 24. PMID: 40993486.

Qureshi AI, J Ranjini N, Huang Y, Raza H, Sandifer T, Beall J, Cassarly CN, Gajewski B, H Martin R, Gomez CR, Suarez JI. Cost-utility framework to evaluate therapeutic interventions targeting reduction in cerebral infarction among aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage patients. Neurosurg Rev. 2026 Mar 26;49(1):305. doi: 10.1007/s10143-026-04201-4. PMID: 41882452; PMCID: PMC13018080.

Thériault S, Holdcraft JA, Sharipova D, Faucherre A, Debiec RM, Peloso GM, Al-Kassou B, Aranki S, Ashikhmina Swan E, Ballotta A, Bellino M, Björck HM, Boureau AS, Braund PS, Corriveau F, Dagenais F, Folkersen L, Forte A, Francke MD, Frigiola A, Gorbatov S, Guo D, Habchi KM, Heydarpour M, Isselbacher EM, Jopling C, Laporte F, Le Scouarnec S, Li Z, Lichtner P, Maj C, Manikpurage HD, Nelson CP, Nguyen TB, Norris RA, Ong CS, Pibarot P, Roychowdhury T, Sarubbi B, Simonet F, Sundt T, Surakka I, Tessler I, Willer CJ, Wittmann S, Yang B, Berezovets I, Doppler SA, Dreßen M, Knoll K, Puehler T, Schunkert H, Avierinos JF, Bissell MM, Bolger AP, Bossé Y, Bossone E, Brion M, Citro R, de Vincentiis C, Deeb GM, Della Corte A, Dina C, Durst R, Ensminger S, Eriksson P, Evangelista A, Franco-Cereceda A, Gilon D, Giusti B, Hetherington SL, Huggins GS, Krane M, Le Tourneau T, Limongelli G, Mathieu P, Messika-Zeitoun D, Michelena HI, Milewicz D, Muehlschlegel JD, Murdock DR, Nickenig G, Nistri S, Nöthen MM, Pluchinotta F, Prakash SK, Samani NJ, Schott JJ, Webb TR, Zaffran S, Abdelilah-Seyfried S, Eagle K, Schumacher J, Trenkwalder T, Body SC. Genome and Transcriptome-Wide Analyses Identify Multiple Candidate Genes and a Significant Polygenic Contribution in Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Circulation. 2026 Apr 7;153(14):1060-1076. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.125.074752. Epub 2026 Feb 6. PMID: 41645906; PMCID: PMC13001617.

Torrie AM, O’Hara NN, Ryan KA, Henneghan T, Mathur V, O’Toole RV, Slobogean GP, Falvey J. Long-Term Outcomes Associated With Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Hip Fracture Surgery: A Retrospective Comparison of Medicare Data. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2026 Apr;74(4):1025-1032. doi: 10.1111/jgs.70340. Epub 2026 Feb 15. PMID: 41691536; PMCID: PMC13080075.

Umoh ME, Sharma A, Leoutsakos JS, Lyketsos CG, Inouye SK, Marcantonio ER, Rosenberg PB, Neufeld KJ, Sieber F, Oh ES. Cognitive Outcomes After Hip Fracture Surgery: The Association of Postoperative Delirium on Previously Cognitively Normal Older Adults. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2026 Jun;34(6):857-866. doi: 10.1016/j.jagp.2025.10.002. Epub 2025 Oct 11. PMID: 41203484; PMCID: PMC12670464.

Vattipally VN, Kramer P, Hao C, Elshareif M, Khalilullah T, Jo J, Suarez JI, Sakran JV, Haut ER, Huang J, Bettegowda C, Azad TD. Physiology-informed machine learning for patient-level surgical decision-making in severe traumatic brain injury: Multicenter model development with external validation. J Clin Neurosci. 2026 Jul;149:112014. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2026.112014. Epub 2026 Apr 3. PMID: 41935444.

Vattipally VN, Kramer P, Ran KR, Jo J, Suarez JI, Sakran JV, Haut ER, Huang J, Bettegowda C, DiGiorgio AM, Azad TD; Baltimore, MD. Hospital Medicaid payer mix associated with inpatient mortality following traumatic brain injury. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026 Apr 17. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004925. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42018704.

Vattipally VN, Maroufi SF, Elshareif M, Kramer P, Jo J, Suarez JI, Sakran JV, Haut ER, Huang J, Bettegowda C, Azad TD. Incidence and outcomes of unplanned escalation-of-care complications for patients with traumatic brain injury. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2026 May;264:109341. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2026.109341. Epub 2026 Feb 9. PMID: 41690238.

Vattipally VN, Ran KR, Rajan AP, Jo J, Suarez JI, Sakran JV, Haut ER, Huang J, Bettegowda C, Azad TD. Incarceration Status is Associated With Rates of Operative Neurosurgical Intervention and Inpatient Mortality After Traumatic Brain Injury. Neurosurgery. 2026 May 1;98(5):1103-1112. doi: 10.1227/neu.0000000000003746. Epub 2025 Sep 18. PMID: 40965210.

Vreeburg RJG, Singh RD, Yue JK, van Dijck JTJM, den Boogert HF, Posti JP, Moojen WA, Peul WC, Maas AIR, de Ruiter GCW, van Essen TA; CENTER-TBI participants and investigators. The effectiveness of decompressive craniectomy size in traumatic brain injury; an international, observational, comparative effectiveness study. Brain Spine. 2026 Apr 3;6:106019. doi: 10.1016/j.bas.2026.106019. PMID: 42006920; PMCID: PMC13090328.

Editorials, Literature Reviews, & Technical Guidance

Bradshaw JC, Lester L, Leon DA. Suzetrigine for Acute Pain in the Emergency Department: A First-in-Class NaV1.8 Blocker. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2026 Feb 19;7(2):100337. doi: 10.1016/j.acepjo.2026.100337. PMID: 41767204; PMCID: PMC12936932.

Brown JB, Berry C, Mann NC, Haut ER. Linking EMS and Trauma Registry Data to Improve Outcomes. JAMA Surg. 2026 Mar 25. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2026.0471. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41879750.

Budd AN, Kertai MD, Wyler von Ballmoos MC, Raphael J, Ghadimi K, Levy JH, Shore-Lesserson LJ, Mazzeffi MA, Sniecinski RM, Tanaka KA, Bolliger D, Abdalla M, Ural KG, Upchurch PA, Rozental O, Hunter CB, Seibert AR, Klick JC, Carroll D, Lobner K, Hensley NB. Management of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Joint Consensus Statement by the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr;121(4):774-789. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2026.01.005. Epub 2026 Jan 29. PMID: 41609547.

Chatterjee S, Grant MC, Hui DS, Schwann TA, Alexander JH, Gaudino MFL, Mack CA, Malaisrie SC, Merritt H, Sood P, Wyler von Ballmoos M, Schena S. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2026 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Apr 18:S0003-4975(26)00344-9. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2026.04.002. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42009116.

GBD 2023 Childhood Cancer Collaborators. Global burden of cancer in children and adolescents aged 0-19 years, 1990-2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. Lancet. 2026 Apr 4;407(10536):1360-1373. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(26)00200-X. PMID: 41936367.

Hasoon J, Aner MM, Yazdi C, Robinson CL. Abrupt Loss of Spinal Cord Stimulation After Trauma: A Case-Based Approach to Evaluation and Management. Orthop Rev (Pavia). 2026 Apr 22;18:160191. doi: 10.52965/001c.160191. PMID: 42040248; PMCID: PMC13108913.

Hensley NB, Crowe EP, Resar LMS, Frank SM. Less Is More But Is None Even Better? Patient Blood Management and Bloodless Care. Anesth Analg. 2026 Apr 1;142(4):650-652. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007790. Epub 2025 Oct 24. PMID: 41135080.

John PR, Chen VY, Shay JE. Preoperative Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery: Recommendations, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations. Anesthesiology. 2026 Apr 1;144(4):771-775. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005883. Epub 2026 Jan 26. PMID: 41586508.

Jung HS, Liongson FAZ, Fonseca A, Yuan C, Therond A, Christo PJ, Nguyen A, Kulich RJ, Hasoon JJ, Robinson CL. Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Management of Pregnancy-Related Chronic Back Pain. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2026 Mar 24;30(1):36. doi: 10.1007/s11916-026-01470-y. PMID: 41874872.

Madzar D, Rajajee V, Muehlschlegel S, Wartenberg KE, Alexander SA, Busl KM, Creutzfeldt CJ, Fontaine GV, Hwang DY, Kim KS, Mahanes D, Mainali S, Meixensberger J, Sakowitz OW, Varelas PN, Weimar C, Westermaier T, Hocker SE. Guidelines for Neuroprognostication in Critically Ill Adults with Status Epilepticus. Neurocrit Care. 2026 Apr;44(2):365-383. doi: 10.1007/s12028-025-02425-8. Epub 2026 Jan 8. PMID: 41507670; PMCID: PMC13053593.

Mainali S, Fontaine GV, Rajajee V, Montellano FA, Muehlschlegel S, Wartenberg KE, Alexander SA, Busl KM, Hocker SE, Hwang DY, Kim KS, Madzar D, Mahanes D, Meixensberger J, Sakowitz OW, Varelas PN, Weimar C, Westermaier T, Creutzfeldt CJ. Guidelines for Neuroprognostication in Critically ill Adults with Acute Ischemic Stroke. Neurocrit Care. 2026 Apr 6. doi: 10.1007/s12028-026-02486-3. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41942818.

Palumbo P, Hasoon JJ, Flanagan T, Worsham C, Jena AB, Yong RJ*, Saasouh W*, Robinson CL*. Financial Wellness in Medicine: A Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) Score Cross-Sectional Analysis of United States Trainees and Attendings. Submitting to Advance in Therapy. Int J Clin Stud Med Case Rep. 2026:59(1), 1-10. ResearchRosenthal JW, Goldberg D, Haut ER, Dimick JB, Kelz RR. Surgeon Compensation Models: A Systematic Review. JAMA Surg. 2026 Apr 1;161(4):425-432. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2025.6834. PMID: 41739486.

Riojas CM, Hartwell JL, McDonald AA, Kaufman E, Shamim AA, Haut ER. Conference attire as an expression of inclusivity: A perspective. Am J Surg. 2026 Jun;256:116894. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2026.116894. Epub 2026 Mar 6. PMID: 41849834.

Silva S, Treggiari M, Citerio G, Stevens RD, De Lucia M, Newcombe V, Thibaut A, Weiss N, Sonneville R. Stepwise clinical and diagnostic strategy for coma of unknown origin. Intensive Care Med. 2026 Apr 30. doi: 10.1007/s00134-026-08418-1. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42059919.

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Yuan C, Demers A, Silva-Ortiz V, Hasoon JJ, Lee W, Dave K, Amirdelfan K, Burke HW, Christo PJ, Robinson CL. From Regeneration to Analgesia: The Role of BPC-157 in Tissue Repair and Pain Management. Int J Mol Sci. 2026 Mar 22;27(6):2876. doi: 10.3390/ijms27062876. PMID: 41898733; PMCID: PMC13026520.

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Leff M, Walsh J, Koka R, Edwards LA. Haddon Matrix: An Applied Analytical Framework for Patient Safety. Qual Manag Health Care. 2026 Apr-Jun 01;35(2):138-140. doi: 10.1097/QMH.0000000000000573. Epub 2026 Apr 7. PMID: 41950411.

Manrriquez A, Chen HA, Klein MJ, Rake A, Greenman J, Winter MC, Arora G. Mock No Code: A Simulation Curriculum for Responding to Patients With Varying Goals of Care. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2026 May;71(5):708-717. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2026.02.008. Epub 2026 Feb 17. PMID: 41713666.

Milam AJ, Rios-Monterrosa J, Reece-Nguyen TL, Pandit JJ. Words Matter: Setting Standards for Culturally Sensitive and Inclusive Words for Perioperative Medicine Research. Anesth Analg. 2026 Mar 20. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000008027. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41860560.

Nolan A, Cordes M, Datta A, Humphries K, Jain A, King S, Manuel R, Nicholson L, Owens J, Shaukat H, Yurasek G, Zaveri P, Sran SS, Walsh H. Simulation Addressing Verbal Escalation (SAVE): An Interprofessional Simulation for Pediatric Health Care Professionals. MedEdPORTAL. 2026 Apr 15;22:11593. doi: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11593. PMID: 41994370; PMCID: PMC13080524.

Tackett S, Modanloo B, Sateia H, Wu J, Prichett L, Dorman T, Duran A, Lipsett P. US Internal Medicine Residents’ Inpatient Learning Experience Variation Revealed Through Electronic Health Record Data. Teach Learn Med. 2026 Apr-May;38(2):206-214. doi: 10.1080/10401334.2025.2487598. Epub 2025 Apr 7. PMID: 40192586.