Shannon Wu

1 week ago | jamanetwork.com | Shannon Wu |Luis Ramirez |Luis Ramírez |Michelle Chen

Importance  There is increasing interest in use of neoadjuvant immunotherapy (NAT) in advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) to reduce surgical morbidity and forego adjuvant therapy, while potentially improving survival outcomes. Objective  To assess the cost to Medicare of NAT compared with up-front surgery. Design, Setting, and Participants  This cohort study was a post hoc analysis of a phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the feasibility of neoadjuvant atezolizumab.

Apr 24, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Shannon Wu |Chandana Reddy |Natalie Silver |Emese C. Kanyo

BMI body mass index ED Emergency Department (ED) PCF pharyngocutaneous fistula TEP tracheoesophageal puncture 1 INTRODUCTION Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) has become the preferred method for speech rehabilitation following laryngectomy.1 By permitting longer phonation, syllables per breath, and sound intensity compared to other modalities, TEP has been shown to achieve intelligible speech and improved communication in alaryngeal patients.2 Initially introduced as a secondary procedure, TEP...

Apr 13, 2023 | medium.com | Shannon Wu

Introducing feta - the "game-changing" protocol that's bringing seamless interoperability to the metaverse. Say goodbye to the days of leaving valuable digital assets behind or starting from scratch every time you switch digital platforms. With feta, you can effortlessly carry your hard-earned assets across various virtual worlds, unlocking endless possibilities for creativity and immersion.