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Analysis Of Primary Care Practice Patterns And Knowledge Of Microscopic Hematuria, Clemens An
Analysis Of Primary Care Practice Patterns And Knowledge Of Microscopic Hematuria, Clemens An
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
To analyze and assess the primary care practices regarding the diagnostic evaluation of microscopic hematuria
Association Of Urine Findings With Metabolic Syndrome Traits In A Population Of Patients With Nephrolithiasis, Virginia L. Hood, Kevan M. Sternberg, Desiree De Waal, John R. Asplin, Carley Mulligan, Peter W. Callas
Association Of Urine Findings With Metabolic Syndrome Traits In A Population Of Patients With Nephrolithiasis, Virginia L. Hood, Kevan M. Sternberg, Desiree De Waal, John R. Asplin, Carley Mulligan, Peter W. Callas
Larner College of Medicine Fourth Year Advanced Integration Teaching/Scholarly Projects
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Background The odds of nephrolithiasis increase with more metabolic syndrome (MetS) traits. We evaluated associations of metabolic and dietary factors from urine studies and stone composition with MetS traits in a large cohort of stone-forming patients.
Methods Patients .18 years old who were evaluated for stones with 24-hour urine collections between July 2009 and December 2018 had their records reviewed retrospectively. Patient factors, laboratory values, and diagnoses were identified within 6 months of urine collection and stone composition within 1 year. Four groups with none, one, two, and three or four MetS traits (hypertension, obesity, dyslipidemia, and diabetes) were evaluated. …
Genitourinary Effects Of Smoking In Men: An Alternative Approach To Smoking Cessation Through Patient Education, Michael J. Lawrence
Genitourinary Effects Of Smoking In Men: An Alternative Approach To Smoking Cessation Through Patient Education, Michael J. Lawrence
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Smoking remains a prominent problem in Vermont, especially outside Chittenden County. The genitourinary effects of smoking tend to be poorly appreciated among patients. This presents an opportunity for further patient education and incentivization to quit. This project focused on the genitourinary effects of smoking in men, specifically highlighting how smoking increases risk of bladder cancer, poorer outcomes in prostate cancer, and a higher risk of erectile dysfunction. The project culminated in creation of an educational poster intended for display in patient bathrooms in a medical setting.
The Urologic Referral: From The Patient's Perspective, Troy R. Larson
The Urologic Referral: From The Patient's Perspective, Troy R. Larson
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Nearly 20 million visits to an Urologist occur annually in the U.S. Most urologic providers are older males. Although the most common patient seeing an Urologist is an older male, a significant number of patients do not fit within these demographics. The field of Urology entails discussion and treatment of personal and sensitive health issues, thus some patients may prefer or would be most comfortable with their physician to process similar like qualities.