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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

• Observational Study of the Clinical Characteristics and Short-Term Outcomes of Kidney Transplant Recipients Diagnosed With COVID-19 Infection (SARS-CoV-2) Requiring Hospitalization in New Orleans

  Sixto Giusti, Shai Chazin, Pradeep Vaitla, Kofi Atiemo, Mohammad Atari, Anil Paramesh, Hoonbae Jeon, Aldo Torres-Ortiz, Ravi Thimmisetty and Jorge Garces

  Ochsner Journal December 2021, 21 (4) 329-334; DOI: https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.21.0008
• Mental Health Appointments in the Era of COVID-19: Experiences of Patients and Providers

  Natalie Hunsinger, Rebecca Hammarlund and Kathleen Crapanzano

  Ochsner Journal December 2021, 21 (4) 335-340; DOI: https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.21.0039
• Identifying Patients With a Higher Potential for Recovery Post Left Ventricular Assist Device: A Single-Center Experience

  Arslan Mirza, Carlos Manuel Romero, Yoshiya Toyoda and Eman A. Hamad

  Ochsner Journal December 2021, 21 (4) 341-346; DOI: https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.20.0160
• Effects of Preoperative Antiplatelet Agents and Anticoagulants on Total Joint Arthroplasty Outcomes

  Gonzalo Sumarriva, Alexander Habashy, Tara Saxena and George Chimento

  Ochsner Journal December 2021, 21 (4) 347-351; DOI: https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.20.0169
• Impact of a Residential Summer Camp Experience on Children With Sickle Cell Disease

  Adam Paul Yan, Monakshi Sawhney and Melanie Kirby-Allen

  Ochsner Journal December 2021, 21 (4) 352-357; DOI: https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.20.0149
• Impact of Lavender on Pain and Anxiety Levels Associated With Spine Procedures

  Maria Grabnar, Mary Joan Roach, Alaa Abd-Elsayed and Chong Kim

  Ochsner Journal December 2021, 21 (4) 358-363; DOI: https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.21.0013
• First Trimester Mean Platelet Volume, Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio, and Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio Values Are Useful Markers for Predicting Preeclampsia

  Süleyman Cemil Oğlak, Şeyhmus Tunç and Fatma Ölmez

  Ochsner Journal December 2021, 21 (4) 364-370; DOI: https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.21.0026
• Association of Surrogate Objective Measures With Work Relative Value Units

  Tam Ramsey, Tyler Ostrowski, Kent Curran, Jason Mouzakes and Neil Gildener-Leapman

  Ochsner Journal December 2021, 21 (4) 371-380; DOI: https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.20.0153
• Using a Direct Observation Tool (TOC-CEX) to Standardize Transitions of Care by Residents at a Community Hospital

  Heidi Kenaga, Tsveti Markova, R. Brent Stansfield, Tess McCready and Sarwan Kumar

  Ochsner Journal December 2021, 21 (4) 381-386; DOI: https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.20.0154