Robert Block
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| Institution | School of Medicine and Dentistry |
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| Department | Community and Preventive Medicine |
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| Address | Community & Preventive Medicine
265 Crittenden Blvd.
Rochester NY 14642
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| Title | Assistant Professor |
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| Institution | University of Rochester Medical Center |
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| Department | Center for Community Health |
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| Title | Assistant Professor |
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| Institution | School of Medicine and Dentistry |
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| Department | Medicine |
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| Division | Medicine - Cardiology |
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| Scudder Association Scholarship for students involved in humanitarian work | Scudder Association | | 1987 |
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| Medical Student Research Award | Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society | | 1987 |
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| Scudder Association Scholarship for students involved in humanitarian work | Scudder Association | | 1997 |
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| Dictator of the Year, Honorable Mention | Dartmouth Transcription Department | | 2002 |
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| Fellow | American College of Physicians | | 2006 |
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| Elizabeth Barrett-Connor Award Finalist | American Heart Association Council on Epidemiology & Prevention | | 2008 |
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| Sandra Daugherty Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease or Hypertension Epidemiology | American Heart Association | | 2008 |
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| Community Health Improvement Clerkship (CHIC) recognized as an innovative element of the curriculum. Dr. Block is Co-Director. | | 2011 |
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| Strong Star Certificate of Appreciation | University of Rochester |
Research: The primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease through public health measures and medical practice redesign as well as the investigation of pathophysiologic mechanisms by which disease develops. His sub-focus is the role of fatty acids and cardiovascular disease. Given his years of clinical practice, Dr. Block's research interests are quite broad. His research, however, focuses on the investigation of how nutrition affects the risk of cardiovascular disease. This interest is most intense regarding the role of fatty acids and their metabolites on heart disease risk, particularly in those with coronary artery disease. He has completed a recent study of the relationship of blood levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and the risk of recurrent coronary artery events. He is interested in understanding the role of biomarkers, such as fatty acids, for clinical use as well as in helping to understand heart disease pathophysiology. He has published regarding the clinical use of measuring lipoprotein(a) in predicting risk of cardiovascular disease in different populations and regarding the need for an integrated approach to cardiovascular disease modification. He has an interest in the specific integrated approach termed the "Chronic Care Model" for clinical practice reform and how its proactive approach may be superior to current practice patterns.
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Kakinami L, Block RC, Adams MJ, Cohn SE, Maliakkal B, Fisher SG. Risk of cardiovascular disease in HIV, hepatitis C, or HIV/hepatitis C patients compared to the general population. Int J Clin Pract. 2013 Jan; 67(1):6-13.
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Puri S, Hu R, Quazi RR, Voci S, Veazie P, Block R. Physicians' and Midlevel Providers' Awareness of Lifetime Radiation-Attributable Cancer Risk Associated With Commonly Performed CT Studies: Relationship to Practice Behavior. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2012 Dec; 199(6):1328-36.
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Block RC, Kakinami L, Jonovich M, Antonetti I, Lawrence P, Meednu N, Calderonartero P, Mousa SA, Brenna JT, Georas S. The combination of EPA+DHA and low-dose aspirin ingestion reduces platelet function acutely whereas each alone may not in healthy humans. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2012 Oct; 87(4-5):143-51.
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Block RC, Dozier AM, Hazel-Fernandez L, Guido JJ, Pearson TA. An epidemiologic transition of cardiovascular disease risk in carriacou and petite martinique, grenada: the grenada heart project, 2005-2007. Prev Chronic Dis. 2012 Apr; 9:E90.
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Baum SJ, Kris-Etherton PM, Willett WC, Lichtenstein AH, Rudel LL, Maki KC, Whelan J, Ramsden CE, Block RC. Fatty acids in cardiovascular health and disease: A comprehensive update. J Clin Lipidol. 2012 May; 6(3):216-34.
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Kakinami L, Adams MJ, Block RC, Cohn SE, Maliakkal B, Fisher SG. Short Communication: Risk of Elevated Total Cholesterol/High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio After Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV/Hepatitis C Virus Patients. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2012 Dec; 28(12):1552-6.
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Hoffmire CA, Block RC, Thevenet-Morrison K, van Wijngaarden E. Associations between omega-3 poly-unsaturated fatty acids from fish consumption and severity of depressive symptoms: An analysis of the 2005-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2012 Apr; 86(4-5):155-60.
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Skerritt MR, Block RC, Pearson TA, Young KC. Carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting utilization trends over time. BMC Neurol. 2012; 12(1):17.
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Block R, Kakinami L, Liebman S, Shearer GC, Kramer H, Tsai M. Cis-vaccenic acid and the Framingham risk score predict chronic kidney disease: The multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis (MESA). Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2012 Apr; 86(4-5):175-82.
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Swanson D, Block R, Mousa SA. Omega-3 Fatty Acids EPA and DHA: Health Benefits Throughout Life. Adv Nutr. 2012 Jan; 3(1):1-7.
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Golub N, Geba D, Mousa SA, Williams G, Block RC. Greasing the wheels of managing overweight and obesity with omega-3 fatty acids. Med Hypotheses. 2011 Dec; 77(6):1114-20.
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McKee MM, Barnett SL, Block RC, Pearson TA. Impact of communication on preventive services among deaf American Sign Language users. Am J Prev Med. 2011 Jul; 41(1):75-9.
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Ramli J, CalderonArtero P, Block RC, Mousa SA. Novel therapeutic targets for preserving a healthy endothelium: strategies for reducing the risk of vascular and cardiovascular disease. Cardiol J. 2011; 18(4):352-63.
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Ombrello C, Block RC, Morrell CN. Our expanding view of platelet functions and its clinical implications. J Cardiovasc Transl Res. 2010 Oct; 3(5):538-46.
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McClintic BR, McClintic JI, Bisognano JD, Block RC. The relationship between retinal microvascular abnormalities and coronary heart disease: a review. Am J Med. 2010 Apr; 123(4):374.e1-7.
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Mallah HS, Brown MR, Rossi TM, Block RC. Parenteral fish oil-associated burr cell anemia. J Pediatr. 2010 Feb; 156(2):324-6.e1.
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Block RC, Duff R, Lawrence P, Kakinami L, Brenna JT, Shearer GC, Meednu N, Mousa S, Friedman A, Harris WS, Larson M, Georas S. The effects of EPA, DHA, and aspirin ingestion on plasma lysophospholipids and autotaxin. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2010 Feb-Mar; 82(2-3):87-95.
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Sherazi S, Zareba W, Daubert JP, McNitt S, Shah AH, Aktas MK, Block RC. Physicians' knowledge and attitudes regarding implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. Cardiol J. 2010; 17(3):267-73.
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Block RC, Dorsey ER, Beck CA, Brenna JT, Shoulson I. Altered cholesterol and fatty acid metabolism in Huntington disease. J Clin Lipidol. 2010 Jan-Feb; 4(1):17-23.
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Block R, Corsetti J, Goldenberg I, Vorobiof G, McNitt S, Ryan D, Zareba W, Moss AJ. The common apolipoprotein A-1 polymorphism -75A>G is associated with ethnic differences in recurrent coronary events after recovery from an acute myocardial infarction. Heart Int. 2009 Jun 30; 4(1):e8.
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Corsetti JP, Ryan D, Rainwater DL, Moss AJ, Zareba W, Block RC, Sparks CE. Lp(a) and risk of recurrent cardiac events in obese postinfarction patients. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2008 Dec; 16(12):2717-22.
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Block RC, Harris WS, Reid KJ, Spertus JA. Omega-6 and trans fatty acids in blood cell membranes: a risk factor for acute coronary syndromes? Am Heart J. 2008 Dec; 156(6):1117-23.
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Sherazi S, Daubert JP, Block RC, Jeevanantham V, Abdel-Gadir K, DiSalle MR, Haley JM, Shah AH. Physicians' preferences and attitudes about end-of-life care in patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Mayo Clin Proc. 2008 Oct; 83(10):1139-41.
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McIntosh S, Block RC, Kapsak G, Pearson TA. Training medical students in community health: a novel required fourth-year clerkship at the University of Rochester. Acad Med. 2008 Apr; 83(4):357-64.
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Goldenberg I, Moss AJ, Block R, Ryan D, Corsetti JP, McNitt S, Eberly SW, Zareba W. Polymorphism in the cholesteryl ester transfer protein gene and the risk of early onset myocardial infarction among cigarette smokers. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2007 Oct; 12(4):364-74.
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Quinn L, Block R, McIntosh S. Impact of a community health improvement clerkship project. Med Educ. 2007 Nov; 41(11):1102-3.
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Block RC, Harris WS, Reid KJ, Sands SA, Spertus JA. EPA and DHA in blood cell membranes from acute coronary syndrome patients and controls. Atherosclerosis. 2008 Apr; 197(2):821-8.
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Block RC, Pearson TA. Organizing services for cardiovascular prevention. Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2007 Aug; 9(4):278-86.
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Block RC, Pearson TA. Lipoprotein(a): implications for clinical practice. Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2005 Sep; 7(5):327-9.
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Barry DP, Trbovich MJ, Danon Y, Block RC, Slovacek RE, Leinweber G, Burke JA, Drindak NJ. Neodymium neutron cross section measurements. Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2005; 115(1-4):139-43.
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Drenzek NJ, Nyman MC, Clesceri NL, Block RC, Stenken JA. Liquid chromatographic aqueous product characterization of high-energy electron beam irradiated 2-chlorobiphenyl solutions. Chemosphere. 2004 Jan; 54(3):387-95.
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Block RC, Chin CW, Wu W, Zbuzek VK. Nicotine-induced analgesia in rats: the role of calcium and the diversity of responders and nonresponders. Life Sci. 1993; 53(12):PL195-200.
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Chin CW, Block RC, Wu WH, Zbuzek VK. Modulation of nicotine-induced analgesia by calcium agonist and antagonist in adult rats. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1993; 110(4):497-9.
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Pomara N, Stanley B, Block R, Guido J, Russ D, Berchou R, Stanley M, Greenblatt DJ, Newton RE, Gershon S. Adverse effects of single therapeutic doses of diazepam on performance in normal geriatric subjects: relationship to plasma concentrations. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1984; 84(3):342-6.
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Pomara N, Stanley B, Block R, Guido J, Stanley M, Greenblatt DJ, Newton RE, Gershon S. Diazepam impairs performance in normal elderly subjects. Psychopharmacol Bull. 1984; 20(1):137-9.
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