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Liposuction For Superficialization Of Deep Hemodialysis Vascular Access: A Novel Application, Currey M. Zalman Et. Al.

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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The Roles Of Mucins Muc5ac And Muc16 In Lung Cancer, Elizabeth Blowers Et. Al.

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Interactive Learning And Uv Dosimetry As A Means To Improving Sun Safety Knowledge And Behaviors, Elliot Blue Et. Al.

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Peripheral Biomarker Profiles Across Unique Multimorbidity Patterns In Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chloe Peyton Et. Al.

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Resident Satisfaction With Didactic Curriculum And Absite Scores After A Major Curriculum Change, Kelsey R. Tieken Et. Al.

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Standardized Approach To Managing Adhesive Small Bowel Obstructions Reduces Hospital Length Of Stay On The Emergency General Surgery Service, Rachael N. Newton Et. Al.

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

No abstract provided.

What Do Our Patients Really Know About Dialysis And End Stage Kidney Disease, Debra Wekesa Et. Al.

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Incidence And Outcomes Of Acute Appendicitis During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ellen Horstmann Et. Al.

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Analyzing Predictive Factors For Pathologic Complete Response For Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer, Adam Cloos Et. Al.

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Predictors Of Trauma Patients Leaving Against Medical Advice, Krysta M. Sutyak Et. Al.

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Clinically Significant Hypotension In Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Lobectomy: A Single-Center, Retrospective Analysis Of Thoracic Epidural Analgesia Versus Liposomal Bupivacaine Intercostal Nerve Blockade, Jason Lizalek Et. Al.

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Outcomes In Intravenous To Oral Antimicrobial Therapy In Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus Species, Mackenzie R. Keintz Et. Al.

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Outcomes For Patients Admitted From The Emergency Department With Focal Vs Multifocal Pneumonia, Glen Clinton Et. Al.

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Up-Regulation Of Tumor Suppressor Microrna Let-7 In Inflammatory Bowel Disease Is A Novel Molecular Marker For Induction Of Disease Remission, Donghyun Kim Et. Al.

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

No abstract provided.

From Canvases To Catheters: The Artistic Journey Of A Procedure-Loving Resident Physician, Raquel Lamarche

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Early Onset Bullous Emphysema Associated With Polysubstance Use, Kelsey Noble, Julia Griffin

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

The burden of COPD in the United States is tremendous. This disease is not only among the leading causes of mortality annually, but also takes a heavy financial toll.¹ Bullous emphysema is a severe variant of COPD. The primary identified risk factor for bullous emphysema is tobacco use; however, the impact of other substances is not clearly delineated.² This case presents a patient diagnosed with severe bullous emphysema at age 33 with substantial disease progression over the course of 12 years associated with much scarcer tobacco use than would be expected but a prominent history of methamphetamine and …

Successful Latissimus Dorsi Free Flap Salvage Using Intraoperative Vasopressors: A Case Report, Aubree Ford, Hugo Palacios Vazquez, Sean Figy

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Arterial thrombosis is a rare, but dreadful complication in microvascular surgery. Here we report on a case of recurrent arterial thrombosis in a latissimus dorsi (LD) free flap used for scalp reconstruction in an 18-year-old woman who sustained a gunshot wound (GSW) to the head. In the immediate postoperative period, internal and external doppler signals to the flap were lost. Emergent surgical exploration revealed arterial thrombosis, which was emergently explored and successfully repaired. Doppler signals were again lost and the flap was emergently explored for a second time. Following revision of the arterial anastomosis, flap perfusion decreased and appeared to …

Preparing For The Unexpected: Recognizing A Tortuous Thoracic Aorta During Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis, Michael Choi, Jessica Roettger, Christopher J. Smith

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Ultrasound-guidance has become the standard of care for bedside thoracentesis. This manuscript describes the importance of utilizing point-of-care-ultrasound (POCUS) and color Doppler in avoiding an unusual, but potentially catastrophic aortic puncture during thoracentesis. The case describes a 70 year-old man who presented with one week of shortness of breath. He was found to have a large left-sided pleural effusion on imaging studies. During a bedside POCUS examination, he was found to have a hyperechoic linear structure in his posterior left hemithorax. Ultrasound application of color Doppler revealed a pulsatile flow, confirming visualization of the aorta. The site of needle insertion …

Pelvic Actinomycosis: A Case Report, Jacklyn Locklear, Rachel Gilbert, Neelima Sukhavasi, Elizabeth Sutton

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Introduction: Actinomycosis is a bacterial infection caused by the gram positive anaerobic bacteria that most commonly infects the cervicofacial region of the body. Rarely, it can infect the pelvis and typically presents in a nonspecific manner.

Case Report: We present a case of a 43 year old female G6P6006 with Paragard® intrauterine device (IUD) who presented with purulent umbilical discharge and pelvic pain. Initial imaging was concerned for gastrointestinal or ovarian malignancy. Patient underwent diagnostic laparoscopy with pelvic washings and hysteroscopy D&C. Operative pathology returned with results for actinomyces (IUD likely source).

Conclusion: While it is established IUDs can be …

Expedited Recovery Pain Management Pathway For Minimally Invasive Repair Of Pectus Excavatum (Mirpe), Maria E. Tecos, Jessica Goeller, Robert Cusick, Stephen Raynor

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Introduction: Pectus Excavatum (PEX) is the most common anterior chest wall deformity. While minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) has improved perioperative outcomes, there continue to be opportunities to optimize postoperative pain management and reduce length of stay (LOS). We compared the impact of a multimodal expedited protocol utilizing a combination of systemic and regional analgesia (with single shot paravertebral truncal blocks), along with coping techniques (such as meditation), and physical therapy, with systemic analgesia on LOS and opioid requirements.

Methods: 51 patients underwent MIRPE with an expedited recovery protocol in comparison with 112 historical control patients at a …

Systemic Inflammation Is Associated With Disease Extent And Survival In Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Brendan Coutu, Dallin N. Christensen, Evan Ryan, Elizabeth Bradford Bell, Weining Zhen, Zafar Sayed

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background: Although systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) correlates with patient survival in various solid malignancies limited information is available in the setting of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC).

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 222 patients who underwent a resection of curative intent for patients with OCSCC. SII was determined prior to surgical resection as platelet count × neutrophil count/lymphocyte count.

Results: At a median follow-up of 30.6 months, 2-year disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) rates were 63.9% and 76.4%, respectively. A high SII (>1047) was associated with poor performance status and disease extent. A low SII was independently …

Theme Park Knowledge Hub Of The Future, Carissa Baker

Rosen Research Review

The global attractions industry has grown in size and innovation in the last few decades. Encompassing theme parks and waterparks as well as cultural and natural attractions, this segment has diverse career opportunities and constant potential for growth in mature and emerging markets. Theme parks alone garnered a billion visitors in 2019. Post-pandemic, the industry bounced back quicker than expected, with most operators seeing increased attendance and revenue. The attractions industry continues to develop new concepts which provide amazing experiences for guests around the world. However, retirement during the pandemic, coupled with the industry's rapid expansion, created a greater need …

You Might Be Causing Harm If … : A Poster Campaign From The Mccluskey Center For Violence Prevention Research And Education, Whitney Hills, Brooke Adams

Journal for Women and Gender Centers in Higher Education

Rates of sexual violence on college campuses have not changed in six decades—cleaer evidence that it is time for new approaches to this pervasive problem. The McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education is using a power-conscious framework to shape innovative research and educational efforts aimed at understanding, intervening in, and preventing sexual violence before it happens. The center’s work focuses on those who cause harm or have the potential to cause harm, an intentional effort to shift the narrative around sexual violence on college campuses. This approach informed the “You Might Be Causing Harm If . . .” …

What Not To Pack For College, Kaelin Clay, Office Of Communications & Marketing

Press Releases

“Welcome to Ouachita,” they’ll say. You’ll drive through the parking lot of Francis Crawford Hall or Flippen-Perrin Hall or O.C. Bailey Hall; your car will be loaded down, and perhaps your parents’ cars will be loaded down, too. Or you might be planning to be greeted from the passenger seat of a U-Haul that your family insisted on renting.

But I promise there’s an easier way. I’ll help you make your load a little bit lighter with a list of what not to pack for college:

The Continuing Influence Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Tertiary Education, Gary J. Burkholder, Erwin Krauskopf

Higher Learning Research Communications

We are pleased to publish the first regular issue (Volume 13, Issue 1) of Higher Learning Research Communications (HLRC) for 2023. While the World Health Organization and the governments and health departments in most of the world have ended the COVID-19 emergency, the effects of the pandemic on operations in higher education will likely continue for some time. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) published a report (Abdrasheva, 2022) that globally examines the state of higher education two years after the pandemic began. The authors noted that in the area of teaching and learning, “slow adaptation to …

June 30, 2023 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter

No abstract provided.

Mbs News, June 2023, Maine Business School & Graduate School Of Business

General University of Maine Publications

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Evaluation Of Undergraduate Internship Interprofessional Experiences Using The Jefferson Teamwork Observation Guide (Jtog ), Erin Choice, Shelene Thomas

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and describe the healthy behaviors of teamwork at internship sites of undergraduate health and exercise science students. Data from the Jefferson Teamwork Observation Guide (JTOG) tool, in conjunction with five open-ended debrief questions were used as an innovative means of assessment to evaluate the quality of interprofessional experiences at various internship sites, as reviewed by the internship coordinator. Methods: Students observed an interprofessional team at their internship site and completed the JTOG, for the observed team. The JTOG is a two-part assessment (Likert Scale questions; qualitative questions) of identifiable characteristics of …

Law School News: Dean Bowman On The Scotus Admissions Decision 6-29-2023, Gregory W. Bowman

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Mattel Strategic Audit, Ellie Anderson, Samuel Gertner, Logan Connealy, Julia Michner, Chris Payant

Honors Theses

This case study focuses on Mattel, Inc., a prominent company in the toy industry. To complete the case study, we conducted a strategic audit utilizing different theories and principles used in management. We conducted significant research using publicly available information, including the company’s website, SEC filings, news articles, industry analysis, and more. The goal of the report is to analyze data and use a real-world company to apply management concepts.

We looked at many factors for Mattel, including industry analysis, external analysis, internal analysis, performance analysis, competitive dynamics, business level strategy, and corporate level strategy to complete the case study. …