At QHSLab, our Research & Development program is driven by the need to develop innovative patient-centered healthcare technologies that enhance clinical decision-making at the point of care.  Our overarching goal is to improve health outcomes by integrating seamless digital medicine tools that address health's physical and mental aspects.  We are committed to driving innovation through AI-driven solutions that empower providers, reduce clinical burden, and enhance patient engagement and self-care.  Our current agenda includes the development of advanced platforms to manage chronic conditions like allergic rhinitis, anxiety, and depression while also exploring the critical connections between mental and physical health to ensure holistic, evidence-based care.

Publications, Abstracts, Manuscripts and Grants

  • Noninvasive central hemodynamic monitoring in the primary care setting: Improving prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases.

    Grogan, T., Sanchez-Gonzalez, M. A., Illyés, M., & Rizvi, S. A. A. (2023). Noninvasive central hemodynamic monitoring in the primary care setting: Improving prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases. Journal of Clinical and Translational Research, 9(3), 175-181.

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10238103/pdf/jclintranslres-2023-9-3-175.pdf

  • Allergies in primary care: A study of the Allergy Management Evaluation Tool.

    Rizvi, S., Pullen, F., Herman, B., Lichtenberger, F., Sanchez-Gonzalez, M., & Grogan, T. (2022). Allergies in primary care: A study of the Allergy Management Evaluation Tool. Consultant, 62,, e1-e8.

    https://doi.org/10.25270/con.2021.07.00008

  • Asthma and allergy crisis in Puerto Rico: A must-do proposal.

    Rizvi, S. A. A., Sanchez-Gonzalez, M. A., Mora, J. I., Ahmed, S. S., Lunn, R., & Grogan, T. (2020). Asthma and allergy crisis in Puerto Rico: A must-do proposal. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 12(3), 1142-1144.

    https://doi.org/10.21037/jtd.2019.12.15

  • Improving allergy testing and diagnosis: Impact of skin prick testing intra-head device variability on clinical performance.

    Sanchez-Gonzalez, M. A., Grogan, T. J., Smollar, M., & Rizvi, S. A. A. (2023). Improving allergy testing and diagnosis: Impact of skin prick testing intra-head device variability on clinical performance. Novelty in Clinical Medicine.

    https://doi.org/10.22034/ncm.2023.398971.1085

  • Usefulness of digital medicine tools to assess allergic rhinosinusitis in the general medicine setting: Improving management and outcomes.

    Bowers, E., Grogan, T., Sanchez-Gonzalez, M. A., & Herman, B. S. (2023). Usefulness of digital medicine tools to assess allergic rhinosinusitis in the general medicine setting: Improving management and outcomes.

    Abstract.

  • Scale-based scores are linked to healthcare overutilization in the primary care setting: Development of the Q-Scale

    Grogan, T., Brar, M., Rizvi, S., Goubran, B., Fincham, F. D., Sandhu, S., Oms, J., & Sanchez-Gonzalez, M. A. (2023). Scale-based scores are linked to healthcare overutilization in the primary care setting: Development of the Q-Scale—

    Manuscript in process.

  • Allergic rhinitis and mental health: Allergy medications are not enough.

    Sanchez-Gonzalez, M. A., Grogan, T., Reddy, A. R., Bonansea-Frances, A., Wright, C., Lichtenberger, F., Rizvi, S. A. A., Kourosh, A., & Herman, B. S. (2024). Allergic rhinitis and mental health: Allergy medications are not enough. ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting. 

    View the research poster.

  • Impact of help-seeking behaviors on allergic rhinitis and mental health: A longitudinal study.

    Kourosh, A., Grogan, T., Bonansea-Frances, A., Wright, C., Lichtenberger, F., Rizvi, S. A. A., Herman, B. S., & Sanchez-Gonzalez, M. A. (2024). Impact of help-seeking behaviors on allergic rhinitis and mental health: A longitudinal study. ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting.

    Listen to more from Dr. Kourosh here.

  • Improving allergy management and treatment: A proposed algorithm and curriculum for prescribing allergen immunotherapy in the primary care setting.

    Bustos, G., et al. (2024). Improving allergy management and treatment: A proposed algorithm and curriculum for prescribing allergen immunotherapy in the primary care setting.

    npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, 34(1), 22.

  • Harnessing digital medicine tools for improving allergic rhinitis control in the primary care setting: Optimizing management and outcomes via technology.

    Sanchez-Gonzalez, M. A. (2024). Harnessing digital medicine tools for improving allergic rhinitis control in the primary care setting: Optimizing management and outcomes via technology. $297,000. Approved Grant.

  • Non-face-to-face evaluation and management codes are reimbursable: Are you missing the proper administrative and clinical decision-making documentation tools? New List Item

    Rizvi, S. A. A., Sanchez-Gonzalez, M. A., & Waheed, R. (2024). Non-face-to-face evaluation and management codes are reimbursable: Are you missing the proper administrative and clinical decision-making documentation tools? Manuscript in process.

  • Assessing the effectiveness of QHSLab’s digital therapeutic intervention in reducing depression and anxiety: A longitudinal observational study.

    Citation:
    Cabreja, M., Sanchez-Gonzalez, M. A., & Oms, J. D. (2024). Assessing the Effectiveness of QHSLab’s Digital Therapeutic Intervention in Reducing Depression and Anxiety: A Longitudinal Observational Study. Accepted for presentation at the APA 2025 Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, May 17–21, 2025.

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  • Digital Interventions for Chronic Pain and Mental Health in Primary Care: A Longitudinal Observational Study

    Citation:
    Mijares, M., Sanchez-Gonzalez, M. A., & Oms, J. D. (2024). Digital Interventions for Chronic Pain and Mental Health in Primary Care: A Longitudinal Observational Study. Accepted for presentation at the APA 2025 Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, May 17–21, 2025.

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