Browsing by Author "Lovins, Sydney"

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    American Singles’ Attitudes Toward Future Romantic/ Sexual Partners’ COVID-19 Vaccination Status: Evidence for both Vigilance and Indifference in a National Sample
    (Springer, 2023-05-18) Campbell, Jessica T.; Bennett-Brown, Magaret; Marcotte, Alexandra S.; Kaufman, Ellen M.; Moscovici, Zoe; Adams, Olivia R.; Lovins, Sydney; Garcia, Justin R.; Gesselman, Amanda N.
    Around 142 million American adults are currently single; at least half of these singles want to pursue a romantic partner. Romantic dating can involve exposure to numerous people. Thus, dating can significantly impact pathogen exposure risk. In a demographically-representative cross-sectional survey conducted in 2021 (N = 5,000), we examined U.S. American singles' COVID-19 vaccination status, assessed their preferences around a potential partner's COVID-19 vaccination status, and identified demographic subgroups of singles particularly opposed to or indifferent to a partner being vaccinated against COVID-19. Our results showed 65% of participants were fully vaccinated, 10% were partially vaccinated, and 26% were unvaccinated against COVID-19. With regards to partner preferences, half wanted a vaccinated partner; 18.9% wanted a vaccinated partner but would make exceptions; 6.1% wanted an unvaccinated partner; and 25% reported that they did not care about their dating partner's vaccination status. Partner preferences were largely aligned with participants' own vaccination status, such that vaccinated participants preferred vaccinated partners. However, those preferring unvaccinated partners-or those willing to make exceptions for a partner-were most likely to identify as men, younger in age, a political affiliation outside of the two-party political system, a gender or sexual minority, or as a racial minority (i.e., Black/African-American or South Asian). Additionally, participants who were employed (vs. unemployed) were more likely to make exceptions for or prefer an unvaccinated partner. These results suggest that singles prefer homophily in COVID-19 vaccine status, and that minoritized subgroups of singles are more likely to maintain a social network including unvaccinated close others.
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    Novel Technique for Suture Suspension Arthroplasty of the Thumb using the Locking "Nice" Knot
    (2025-06-13) Callahan, Kyle; Lovins, Sydney; Sibai, Tarek
    Osteoarthritis (OA) of the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is common and often presents as pain, weakness, or sense of instability in the joint. A common surgical technique for treatment is suture suspension arthroplasty, which was first described in 2009 by DelSignore et al with successful long term follow up reported in 2023. This technique involves piercing the flexor carpi radialis (FCR) tendon, which poses a risk of tendon rupture. Many adjustments to the original technique have been proposed, including modified suture patterns, suture buttons, and awake surgeries to avoid overtightening. The purpose of this paper is to discuss a novel modification to the original technique that eliminates the need to pierce the FCR tendon by utilizing the “Nice” knot. In addition, this technique tunnels suture through the base of the first CMC, pierces the distal abductor pollicis longus (APL) and finally ties remaining suture together, eliminating the need for a suture anchor. We believe these changes lead to lower rates of FCR tendon rupture, improved suspensionoplasty stability, and decreased time and cost of procedure, thus maximizing value-based care.