Paul Piedras

Clinical Researcher at UCI Urology | UCI Bio ‘21 | Pre-Med | “If you shoot for mediocrity you’ll never miss the mark”

[Paul Piedras @piedras_paul]

@JUrology Thankful for the chance to share our research in JU. Explore our article from the team at UCI, featuring a ‘heat map’ analysis examining common beverages and supplements that may alkalize urine

[Journal of Urology @JUrology]

🏆 Top Article of the Week! ➡️ Alkaline Water: Help or Hype for Uric Acid and Cystine Urolithiasis?

Read the full article here ➡️ https://t.co/fdDvgS2lZI

[Urology Times @UrologyTimes]

Recent data suggests that alkaline water is unlikely to provide benefit in the prevention of kidney stones. @UCI_Urology @UCIKidneyStone @RoshanPatel_MD #urology #urologist

Read more on the findings here: https://t.co/MeKACFrAaf

[Abhinav Khanna @abhinav__khanna]

A team effort!
@vidit_sharma_ @BradLeibovichMD #TimKline @MayoUrology @MayoRadiology

[Mariah @mariahch00]

Congratulations to @amirlavasani_ on his superb poster presentation regarding the force exerted during UAS placement by urologists!
#EUS #AUA2023

[Jaime Landman @jaimelandmanuci]

AUA 2023 UCI lab team dinner. Best team ever!

[Paul Piedras @piedras_paul]

The stache finally presents! @amirlavasani_ did an incredible job presenting his poster at the EUS which asks how hard are Urologist pushing when inserting sheaths? You’d be surprised at who’s pushing over the safety threshold. Some food for thought.

[Seyed Amiryaghoub M. Lavasani @amirlavasani_]

ONE TWO PUNCH! @MccormacAmanda delivered two invigorating presentations on ureteral distensibility and safely placing 16 Fr access sheaths. A job well done Amanda #AUA23 @UCI_Urology

[Paul Piedras @piedras_paul]

And the best poster of the session goes to… @MccormacAmanda! Incredible presentation and poster from Amanda which sparked a great thought provoking conversation on the use of sheaths. #AUA2023

[Matthew Lee @MSLee_MD]

Wow! I didn’t realize the abstract yesterday on alkali water had this accompanying hand out on alkali content of common beverages. Nice work @UciUrop. Citrate content also available? QR code also available. #AUA23

[Matthew Lee @MSLee_MD]

Amanda mccormac (med student) showing mean ureter size unstented is 14F. 16F if prestented. No benefit from tamsulosin preop. Force sensor ensures < 6N. Nice work! #AUA23

[Matthew Lee @MSLee_MD]

Amanda mccormac presents another one. 58% of patients were able to have a 14/16F UAS. 68% were prestented. Factors assoc w 14/16F success = prestented, pos ucx w/n 60d, preop abx use. Unclear why the last two were assoc w success #AUA23

[Paul Piedras @piedras_paul]

Had the honor to present at #AUA2023 thank you to a great supporting team and leadership! For those who missed it feel free to DM for a copy of our handouts shown below!

[Amanda McCormac @MccormacAmanda]

UCI REPRESENT! Be sure to come check out @piedras_paul and @andreicumpanas for two wonderful presentations! Rooms S405 and S404C. #AUA2023

[Seyed Amiryaghoub M. Lavasani @amirlavasani_]

OUTSTANDING presentation by @piedras_paul !!!! Be sure to get your handy handouts.@UCI_Urology #AUA2023

[UroToday.com @urotoday]

Urologists explore #KidneyStone information on #UroSoMe and alkaline water for uric acid stone patients. @BrianInouyeMD @AlbanyMedUro to moderate a virtual press session with @piedras_paul and @SalkaBassel. #AUA23 Details on UroToday > https://t.co/hfsdR35RLl @AmerUrological

[Roshan Patel, MD @RoshanPatel_MD]

Thank you @RalphVClayman for hosting the #CuriosityandInnovation lab event! Busy @aua2023 ahead! @jaimelandmanuci @UCIKidneyStone @UCI_Urology @sohrabnaushad @pengbo_j @lift_uciurology @UCIrvineHealth

[Andrei Cumpanas @andreicumpanas]

Are you a medical student looking for research opportunities? The LIFT program offers an unparalleled experience in Urologic research and clinical training with world-class mentors @RalphVClayman @jaimelandmanuci @RoshanPatel_MD @pengbo_j @UCI_Urology @Uro_Res #UroSoMe

[Paul Piedras @piedras_paul]

Had the wonderful opportunity to present for the first time at #WCET2022 Shoutout to everyone at @UCI_Urology for the amazing support!

[Seyed Amiryaghoub M. Lavasani @amirlavasani_]

Thank you @DrKScotland! It was a pleasure to chat with you. Looking forward to everyone else who will be stopping by. #WCET22 #uciurology @UCI_Urology