Scientific Contribution
Confidence with a robust evidence package
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Cross-contamination rate of reusable flexible bronchoscopes: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis
Published in Journal of Infection Prevention, February 2023.
Explanation: Analyzed cross-contamination rates in reusable bronchoscopes, highlighting risks and suggesting strategies for infection prevention.
The cost of flexible bronchoscopy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in Pharmacoeconomics Open, August 2022.
Explanation: Evaluated economic implications of flexible bronchoscopy techniques, comparing costs and benefits.
Cost-Utility Analysis of the Ambu® aScope™ 4 Broncho Single-Use Flexible Video Bronchoscope Compared to Reusable Flexible Video Bronchoscopes
Published in Journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacy, November 2020.
Explanation: Focused on the cost-effectiveness of single-use bronchoscopes versus reusable ones.
The single-use rhinolaryngoscope: an evaluation and cost comparison
Published in The Journal of Laryngology and Otology, September 2020.
Explanation: Explored the economic and practical advantages of single-use rhinolaryngoscopes.
Rate and impact of duodenoscope contamination: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in EclinicalMedicine, July 2020.
Explanation: Assessed the contamination risks of duodenoscopes and their impact on patient safety.
Effects of the 5-HT6 receptor antagonist idalopirdine on extracellular levels of neurotransmitters in the rat medial prefrontal cortex
Published in European Journal of Pharmacology, March 2017.
Explanation: Investigated the pharmacological effects of 5-HT6 receptor antagonists on neurotransmitter levels.
Somatosensory and vasomotor manifestations of individual and combined stimulation of TRPM8 and TRPA1 using topical L-menthol and trans-cinnamaldehyde in healthy volunteers
Published in European Journal of Pain, March 2014.
Explanation: Examined sensory responses to topical applications in human subjects.
A review of topical high-concentration L-menthol as a translational model of cold allodynia and hyperalgesia
Published in European Journal of Pain, August 2013.
Explanation: Provided insights into using L-menthol as a model for studying pain mechanisms.
Pending Peer Review
Early Cost-Utility Analysis Comparing Sterile Single-Use Ambu® aScope™ Duodeno to Reusable Duodenoscopes
Explanation: Proposed a cost-utility analysis comparing single-use and reusable duodenoscopes to inform healthcare decision-making.
Conference Posters/Presentations
Early Cost-Utility Analysis of First Generation Supraglottic Airway Devices
Difficult Airway Society Conference 2024
Explanation: Presented economic evaluation data for airway devices.
Mitigating the need for patient transport by treating upper gastrointestinal bleedings in ICU settings with a single-use therapeutic gastroscope
UEG 2023
Explanation: Highlighted the advantages of single-use gastroscopes in ICU settings.
Why doesn’t environmental impact play a bigger role in health economic evaluation and health technology assessment? A systematic literature review
ISPOR Europe 2022
Explanation: Explored the integration of environmental considerations into health economic evaluations.
User Evaluation of the Device Performance of a novel single-use duodenoscope in a clinical setting
ESGE Days 2022
Explanation: Evaluated clinical performance and feedback on single-use duodenoscopes.
A survey-based study on breakage rate and single-use bronchoscopy suitability dependent on type of procedure
CHEST 2021
Explanation: Discussed findings from a survey on the durability of bronchoscopy devices.
Rate and impact of the infection risk related to reusable flexible bronchoscopes: Systematic literature review and meta-analysis
ERS 2021
Explanation: Detailed infection risks associated with reusable bronchoscopes.
Flexible bronchoscopes and updated recommendations for reprocessing: FDA Safety Communication
Ambu White Paper, 2021
Description: Discussed FDA guidelines and recommendations for reprocessing flexible bronchoscopes.
Survey investigating physician’s perception of bronchoscope vectored cross-infections, reprocessing method awareness, and willingness to pay to avoid cross-infections
ECBIP 2021
Description: Presented survey results on physician awareness and preferences regarding infection risks in bronchoscopy.
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Upper Airway Biopsies in the Outpatient Clinic Compared to Operating Room
ISPOR Europe 2020
Description: Compared costs of performing upper airway biopsies in outpatient clinics versus operating rooms.
The Cost of Reusable Flexible Bronchoscopes: A Targeted Review
ISPOR Europe 2020
Description: Provided a cost comparison and review of reusable flexible bronchoscopes.
Rate of Duodenoscope Contamination and Duodenoscope-related Patient Infection Associated with Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP): A systematic review and Meta-Analysis
ISPOR 2020
Description: Analyzed contamination risks and patient infections related to duodenoscope use.
A cost-utility analysis comparing the total cost of reusable duodenoscopes to single-use duodenoscopes
UEGW 2020
Description: Highlighted cost-utility differences between reusable and single-use duodenoscopes.
Contamination rate of reusable patient-ready duodenoscopes used for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): A systematic review and meta-analysis
DDW 2020
Description: Presented findings on contamination risks of reusable duodenoscopes.
Introducing a budget impact analysis comparing reusable to single-use bronchoscopes within a large UK university hospital
ISPOR 2019
Description: Focused on the financial implications of transitioning to single-use bronchoscopes in a hospital setting.
The effect of L-menthol on skin hyperalgesia induced by the local irritant trans-cinnamaldehyde
EFIC 2013
Description: Explored the analgesic effects of L-menthol on skin hyperalgesia.
