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Racial And Ethnic Differences In Time To Definitive Surgery For Melanoma: A Retrospective Study From The National Cancer Database, Jennifer Fernandez

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Quality Improvement – Optimizing Dermatology Post-Discharge Care: Evaluating An Ehr Intervention In Dermatology Post-Discharge Follow-Up, Alfred Siller

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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A Race Against Time: The Importance Of Early Surgical Intervention In Patients With Mycotic Aortic Aneurysms, Chydubem Nwaiwu

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Parasite Sufficiency Anemia – A Mysterious Cause Of Iron Deficiency Anemia, Garima Bhandari

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Jedi With Jasmine: Developing And Assessing A Gme Curriculum On Justice, Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion, Sandra Frimpong

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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A Case Of Radiation Recall Dermatitis From Zanubrutinib, Taylor Thieman

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Iron Deficiency Anemia In Children With Short Bowel Syndrome, Rasheedat Yetunde Fawole

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Assessing The Accuracy Of Weights With Stretcher Scales: A Novel Approach To Patient Safety, Elizabeth Reiche

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Community Hospital Psychiatric Length Of Stay Compared To Academic Center Psychiatric Length Of Stay, John Derr

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Jenkins: An Anesthesia Intra-Op Voice Assistant To Improve Patient Outcomes And Situational Awareness In The Or, Nathan Goergen

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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High-Dose Reirradiation For Recurrent High-Grade Glioma, Kurtis Johnson

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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A Novel, In-House, Rapid Response Solution To A Critical Supply Crisis Affecting Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Centers Nationwide, Nathan Goergen

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Effects Of Physical Activity On Self-Efficacy Of Patients With Bronchial Asthma, Carolin Schulze

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Introduction: Due to higher exposures to fine dust, increased smoking and prevalence of obesity and stress, an increase in the diagnosis of bronchial asthma can be expected, which requires adequate, scientifically tested, alternative therapy methods. The current study investigated the effects of regular physical training on general and disease-specific self-efficacy. Materials and Methods: Overall 82 participants with mild to moderate medicated asthma (63% female, mean age = 41.88 ± 10.43 years) took part in the study. They were randomly divided into three groups: (1) no intervention, (2) progressive muscle relaxation and (3) physical activity intervention. Intervention lasted ten weeks with …

Relative Age Effect At Men’S Volleyball World Championships Over Time, Marcin Śliwa, Mariusz Buszta, Jerzy Sadowski

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Introduction: Relative age effect (RAE) in sport is extensively described in the literature. However, there is scarcity of data on how to avoid problems in the talent identification process and, consequently, how to avoid dropping out or losing a potential volleyball talent. The aim of the study was to carry out a retrospective analysis of RAE at Men’s U-19 and U-21 World Championships as well as Men’s World Championships over the last 12 years and to investigate possible differences in quarterly age distribution depending on anthropometric features, geographical regions the teams under study came from as well as their performance …

Impact Of Frailty On Patient Morbidity And Outcomes Following Surgery For Urolithiasis: A Nsqip Analysis, David Fu, Kaeli Samson, Bryant Van Leeuwen, Andrew J. Blazek, Andrew Christiansen

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background: Kidney stones are prevalent, and surgical treatment is based on multiple factors. Frailty is the collective decline of organ systems that can lead to adverse events and is considered prior to surgery for risk-benefit analysis. The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) utilizes risk-adjusted data to monitor outcomes, provide quality benchmarks, and decrease complications. The impact of frailty with the modified 5-item frailty index has not previously been evaluated for patients undergoing urolithiasis procedures.

Methods: Data was collected from 1329 patients who underwent surgery for urolithiasis. The primary outcome was 30-day all-cause morbidity. Associations between variables, including those …

Trends, Predictors, And Outcomes Of Hepatic Encephalopathy Treatment At A Quaternary Transplant Center From 2012-2022, Patrick Twohig, Thoetchai Peeraphatdit, Kaeli Samson, Makayla Schissel, Lynette M. Smith, Kyaw Min Tun, Ellen Tan, Kyle Scholten, Jason Barbaretta, Kevin Brittan, Timothy Mccashland

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a devastating complication of cirrhosis that increases mortality. Many patients do not receive guideline recommended HE treatment.

Our aim is to evaluate trends in HE treatment over time, variables associated with receiving treatment, and outcomes based on the type of treatment received.

Methods: Retrospective single-center cohort study of hospitalized patients with HE from July 2012 – June 2022. HE treatment was defined as receiving lactulose, rifaximin, or combination therapy.

Results: A total of 1,683 unique patients were included, 72% of patients received HE treatment. Fewer HE patients received any treatment in 2022 (65.9%) compared to …

Nextstat: A Low-Cost Lot Based Paging Solution To Request Urgent Help In The Or Using Amazon Aws Cloud, Nathan Goergen

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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The Effectiveness Of Individual And Group Canine-Assisted Interventions In Improving Mental Health In Higher Education Students, Karen Manville, Mark Coulson, Gemma Reynolds

People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice

The main aim of this study was to identify whether the social environment of canine-assisted intervention (CAI) influenced the beneficial effects on higher education (HE) students’ mental health. A second aim explored whether attachment style predicted the effect of being part of a CAI group. Sixty-seven participants interacted with a canine for two minutes, either individually, as part of a pair, or as a trio. Anxiety, stress, depression, and well-being were measured pre and post intervention, alongside attachment style. The results found no difference in the effectiveness of CAI when taking part individually, in pairs, or in a trio, meaning …

A Comprehensive Analysis Of How Pet Ownership Impacts The Experiences And Well-Being Of Homeless Individuals, Alexandra G. Watson, Nancy A. Dreschel

People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice

This paper conducts a thorough examination of the relationship between pet ownership and homelessness. In a context where homelessness in the United States is a growing concern, we delve into an aspect that has received little attention: how homeless individuals and their pets interact. Through an extensive review of existing research, this paper aims to uncover the demographic characteristics of homeless pet owners and understand the significant effects of this bond. Our findings reveal that homeless individuals with pets come from diverse backgrounds, including various ages, genders, and racial backgrounds. Their pets provide not only companionship but also emotional support, …

Examining The Mental Health Impact: Investigating The Association Between Suicide And Long Covid Syndrome, Nicole Ann E. Villa, Gina Maria P. Fiore, Eduardo Espiridion

Transformative Medicine (T-Med)

Since its emergence in late 2019, Covid-19 has had many devastating economic, social, mental, and physical health consequences and caused millions of deaths worldwide over the course of the pandemic. While most cases are mild and symptoms resolve within a couple of weeks, some Covid patients' symptoms can last for multiple weeks, months, or even years after contracting the virus, and these long-lasting symptoms have been identified as Long-Covid. Psychiatric symptoms have been associated with Long-Covid in addition to physical symptoms, and impaired cognitive functioning, sleep abnormalities, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and psychosis have been observed in Long-Covid patients. Given the …

Mortality And Comorbidities Associated With Covid-19 Infection In Psychiatric Patients From A State Hospital, Nicole Ann E. Villa, Matthew Driben, Regina Reed, Maria Yee, Eduardo Espiridion

Transformative Medicine (T-Med)

Introduction: Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection has spread globally and resulted in more than one million deaths in the US as of July 2023, where it has been more severe in psychiatric wards. State hospitals are a particularly transmissible location for COVID-19, and the medications that psychiatric patients typically utilize may contribute to the incidence of comorbidities including obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Studies have found that patients with preexisting mental health disorders and comorbidities tend to have worse COVID-19 outcomes. Thus, we examine the mortality and comorbidity rate of patients, and discuss how psychiatric medications may contribute to the risk of …

The Transgenerational Transmission Of Physical Attractiveness Perceptions: Role Of Parents' Physical Activity And Nutrition Habits In Modelling Body-Focused Health Attitudes And Body Shape Perception In Five-Year-Old Offspring, Agata Kamionka, Mariusz Lipowski, Sebastian Lizińczyk, Urszula Sajewicz-Radtke, Bartosz Radtke, Ariadna Łada-Maśko, Dariusz Olszewski-Strzyżowski, Małgorzata Lipowska

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Introduction: Observing parents’ body-focused behaviours during middle childhood is one of the initial ways in which children model their perceptions of pro-health attitudes and their connection to physical attractiveness. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between parents' health behaviours, their appearance, and the perceptions of adult body types (skinny, medium, obese) by their five-year-old children. Moreover, the role of gender in the above relationship for both children and parents was also examined. Materials and methods: This study participants were 680 families with five-year-old children (330 girls). Participation was limited to the moth-er-father-child triad. The Beauty and Health Scale, Healthy …

The Role Of Procedural Justice In Alleviating The Stress Of Role Conflict An Applied Study On The Members Of The Nursing Staff At Tripoli Medical Hospital In Libya, Almokhtar Almajdoubi

Al Jinan الجنان

This study aims to study the fairness of the procedures and the stress of the role of the nursing staff in Tripoli Medical Hospital in Libya, and determine the relative importance of the fairness of the procedures and their relevance to the pressures of the role struggle. In the Tripoli Medical Hospital. The researcher concluded that there is no significant effect between the fairness of the procedures and the role conflict. The results also showed significant differences between the perceptions of the nursing staff for the justice of procedures due to the following demographic variables (gender, age, Level of education, …

Benefits Of Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (Act) For Chronic Pain, Maria Kleinstaeuber, Ashley Yaugher, Emily Roundy, Michael Levin

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Chronic pain is a common experience for people and can be difficult to manage. However, there are many evidence-based and effective psychological treatments for chronic pain to help people improve their lives. One of these is acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT. ACT teaches how to accept pain and live a life full of meaning and quality, with pain. It helps individuals increase their quality of life through mindfulness-based methods, experiential processing, and a focus on values, goals, and actions. ACT has been shown to be effective in reducing pain and improving pain management and personal well-being. Consult the resources …

Management Of Post-Operative Breast Nodules With Homoeopathy: A Case Report, Nisanth K.M. Nambison, Smita N. Nambison, Abhishek D. Dwivedi, Nisha Chakravarty

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Palpable masses after mastectomy are commonly detected by patients or their physicians. Imaging of palpable masses is advised following a complete history and physical examination. This is a case of breast nodules occurring after the removal of cancerous tissue in the breast. Homoeopathy, with its holistic approach, can treat the disease by addressing its multifactorial origin.

Case summary: A 71-year-old female, diagnosed with post-operative breast nodules after surgical excision of mucinous carcinoma portion of the left breast, was treated with individualised homoeopathic treatment for six months with subsequent improvement. This case provides preliminary evidence for the potential usefulness of …

A Case Report Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In Preschool Children Treated With Individualised, Constitutional Homoeopathic Medicine, Karunakara Moorthi, Lalitha K S

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder affecting children of all ages, including preschoolers, adolescents, and adults worldwide. ADHD patients often face challenges in academic and social settings. Notably, pre-school children are more likely to exhibit hyperactive-impulsive symptoms than school-age children. Research on treating pre-schoolers with ADHD is limited compared to older children. This case report demonstrates the treatment of ADHD in pre-schoolers using individualised homoeopathic remedies. Case Summary: A 4-year-old boy presented with a 2-year history of symptoms, such as restlessness, easy distractibility and aggressive behaviour. After assessing the case, the institute’s psychiatric consultant diagnosed it …

"This Shame, It Is Everywhere": Cross-Generational Menstruation Experiences Among Women Living In Florence, Italy, Anna G. Trieloff, Elizabeth H. Salwitz, Sofia Hrubiak, Sophia P. Patel, Mackenzie Greulach, Shannon Hoffman, Alexandra T. Hughes-Wegner, Andrea L. Demaria

Health Behavior Research

Menstruation is a worldwide biological phenomenon that can have differing impacts based on what women were taught by their family members and friends. The purpose of this investigation was to understand menstruation experiences and communication, from menarche through menopause, among a sample of cross-generational women living in Florence, Italy. In-depth interviews (n=28) were conducted in English in May and June 2022 to investigate different aspects affecting menstruation throughout a woman’s lifetime. Most participants reported having received limited preparation for menarche, menstruation, and menopause. Education typically came from the participants’ mothers rather than school, which can be attributed to the culture …

Director Of Clinical Education Training In Doctor Of Physical Therapy Programs, Michele (Shelly) Lewis, Eric Folkins

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Directors of clinical education (DCEs) need knowledge and skills in many areas to succeed in their roles.Not only does the DCE need to master the traditional faculty roles of scholarship, service, and teaching, but the DCE also needs to become competent in administrative duties. Lack of training, especially in research, can negatively affect the DCEs’ ability to perform their responsibilities effectively and efficiently. In this study, we aimed to examine how DCEs learn their numerous roles and how training and experience influence self-perceived competence. Method: In this quantitative, non-experimental study, we used an online survey to obtain information from …

Perspectives Of Medical And Dental Undergraduate Students On Educational Strategies During And Post Covid-19 Lockdown, Syed Junaid Hasan, Syed Yawar Ali Abidi, Samira Adnan, Muhammad Elham Habib, Maham Muneeb Lone, Isma Sajjad, Jamshed Ahmed

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Introduction After the emergence and declaration of Covid-19 as a pandemic in March 2019, many countries implemented lockdown with cessation of essential and non-essential activities including educational and academic processes, in order to restrict the spread of the disease,. This necessitated the shift of education from face -to-face conventional methods towards online teaching and assessment practices in all domains, including medicine. This study determined the perspectives and level of satisfaction of medical and dental undergraduate students regarding the online teaching and assessment modes practiced during and after Covid-19 lockdown period. Method: The study was conducted at various medical and dental …

The Cognitive And Affective Empathy Of Doctor Of Physical Therapy Students Vs. Specialty Choice, Bruce W. Newton, Michelle Green, Zachary Vaskalis

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: This modified cross-sectional study was performed to determine which specialties DPT students desire to enter, and how affective and cognitive empathy is related to the specialty choice. There are two types of empathy: affective and cognitive. Affective empathy from an emotionally charged situation enters the CNS of a person first and is followed by a cognitive empathic response. Methods: Affective empathy was measured using the Balanced Emotional Empathy Scale (BEES) and cognitive empathy was measured using the Jefferson Scale of Empathy-Health Professions Student (JSE-HPS) version. Each student was asked to indicate which specialty they desired to enter: cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, …