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Physical Therapy Management Of A Patient With A Lacunar Stroke And Multiple Comorbidities: A Case Report, Kevin Tachibana

Case Report Posters

Strokes are the fourth leading cause of death and the number one cause of long-term disability in the United States. A lacunar infarct is a type of ischemic stroke that occurs within the deepest structures of the brain when one of the small arteries gets blocked. Risk factors for a lacunar stroke include older age, high blood pressure, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, and obstructive sleep apnea. The purpose of this case report was to describe the plan of care for a patient with a lacunar infarct and multiple comorbidities in a long-term care facility with the goal of …

The Use Of Manual Lumbar Traction And Therapeutic Exercise In The Treatment Of A Patient With Low Back Pain: A Case Report, Kyle Rasmussen

Case Report Posters

The prevalence of low back pain (LBP) has been increasing in the United States. Manual lumbar traction and therapeutic exercise are two common treatments by physical therapists (PT) for LBP, but there is limited research investigating the combined effects of these treatments on low back pain. The purpose of this case report was to investigate the combined effects of these treatments on LBP.

Balance & Fall Prevention Rehabilitation Program For A 77-Year-Old Patient Following A Trimalleolar Fracture: A Case Report, Kathryn Judd, Kirsten Buchanan

Case Report Posters

Balance and fall prevention are typical components of a rehab program in the elderly, however, there is limited research investigating the effects of the combination of balance and fall prevention in an elderly person with a trimalleolar fracture. The purpose of this case report was to describe a comprehensive physical therapy program combining balance training and fall prevention strategies for a 77-year-old patient after a trimalleolar fracture.

Physical Therapy On The Function Of A Patient With Stage Iii Parkinson’S Disease: A Case Report, Kelly Trancygier, Michaael Fillyaw

Case Report Posters

Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects 1.5% of the US population over 65 years of age. PD is typically diagnosed in individuals over the age of 60. There is no cure and the disease itself is not fatal, however, its effects can be very debilitating. PD occurs when the neurons in the basal ganglia of the brain stop producing enough dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps to regulate body movements and emotions. When there is a reduction of dopamine in the brain, the motor symptoms of PD begin to appear. The purpose of this case was to report the outcomes of …

A Comprehensive Pt Program Utilizing An Alterg Treadmill For A Patient With Lower Extremity Fractures And Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: A Case Report, Mark Whitsitt, Kirsten Buchanan

Case Report Posters

People with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease have a greater risk of falls and subsequent fractures due to lower extremity stiffness, muscle wasting, and balance impairments. Positive pressure treadmill systems, such as the AlterG®, are commonly utilized for orthopedic patients, as they allow for early mobility with decreased symptoms. Minimal research exists that has investigated use of the AlterG® in patients with lower extremity fractures and CMT. The purpose of this case report was to investigate a comprehensive physical therapy program including the use of the AlterG® treadmill for a patient with multiple lower extremity fractures and CMT disease.

Acute Care Physical Therapy Status Post Colostomy For A Patient With Colorectal Cancer: A Case Report, Elizabeth Race

Case Report Posters

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignancy that begins in the colon or rectum. In 2016 there were 724,690 men and 727,350 women living with a history of CRC, with an estimated 135,430 new cases in 2017. Treatment can include local radiation, systemic chemotherapy, and/or surgery to remove the tumor, which can result in the placement of a colostomy. A colostomy entails a surgical resection to a portion of the lower GI tract, which creates an opening in the abdominal wall referred to as a stoma, which provides a new pathway for removal of gas and stool. Clinical Practice Guidelines for …

Physical Therapy For Low Back Pain With A Focus On Mckenzie Method For Diagnosis And Treatment: A Case Report, Macey Berube

Case Report Posters

Low back pain (LBP) is thought to affect 80% of the population. It decreases work attendance, affects daily activity, and decreases quality of life. Physical Therapy (PT) is a noninvasive form of treatment that may include manual therapy, physical exercise, deep heat modalities, or a combination. The purpose of this case report was to review a multifaceted approach to LBP, including a focus on the McKenzie method and paired with conventional PT for a patient with a recurring episode of chronic LBP.

Alumni Journal - Volume 88, Number 3, Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Alumni Journal, School of Medicine

Features
10 | A Letter to Alumni
12 | The Alumni Association’s Historical Ties to Research
13 | The Opera Singer
15 | Interview: It All Began with a Bald Mouse, Gerald G. Krueger ’66
18 | Graduation 2017
32 | The Art of Unconventional Connections
34 | A Balancing Act
36 | When I Am Not Rewarded

Departments
2 | From the Editor
4 | From the President
6 | From the Vice Dean
7 | The Student Fund
8 | School of Medicine News
38 | Placement and Classified Ads
39 | Alumni News
40 | In Memoriam …

The Scoop, Vol. 4 Issue 9, December 2017, Health Sciences Library

Volume 4

Latest news and events from the Health Sciences Library in our monthly newsletter for December 2017.

Developing Effective Online Training Tools For Maine Adaptive Sports And Recreation, Chelsea Paul, Emily Gall, Kristina Jamo, Shannon Bergeland

Research Report Posters

Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation (MASR) is an adaptive sporting program that relies on volunteers to instruct participants of varying abilities. In order to effectively instruct, volunteers should firmly understand the health condition their participant has. Previously, MASR lacked a formal curriculum to educate their volunteers. The aim of this research project was to create online learning modules & determine whether a massed or distributed learning schedule resulted in better long term retention and confidence. MASR volunteers were placed into two non-randomized groups of eleven. Six video training modules were created to educate volunteers on the most common conditions encountered. …

Pharmacy Newsletter : December 2017, Pharmacy Department

Pharmacy Newsletter

Content:

• Twice Daily Dose of Levetiracetam and Clinical Pharmacokinetics
• Management of Acute Hyperkalemia in Neonates
• Drug Induced Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
• Influenza and Influenza Vaccine Myths and Reality.

Improving Function And Fatigue For A Patient Status Post Thoracoabdominal Resection Of A Gastric Tumor And Chemotherapy: A Case Report, Michala Williams

Case Report Posters

A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), a type of stomach cancer, occurs when abnormal cells develop in the tissue of the gastrointestinal tract. Stomach cancer is a relatively rare carcinoma that is often not detected until later stages. The purpose of this case report was to document the physical therapy approach for a deconditioned patient due to resection of a malignant stomach tumor and both neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy.

Physical And Psychological Outcome Measures After Multiple Foot Surgeries: A Case Report, Elizabeth Inscore, Kirsten Buchanan

Case Report Posters

The psychological effects of an injury have the potential to be more debilitating than the physical ailments themselves. Physical therapy (PT) rehabilitation programs that incorporate both physical and psychological interventions have demonstrated successful outcomes but have not been widely studied. The purpose of this case report was to investigate both the physical and psychological outcomes after a comprehensive PT rehabilitation program for a patient who sustained multiple foot and ankle injuries.

Labrad : Vol 43, Issue 3 - December 2017, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

LABRAD

• Levey Jennings Chart and Guide to use Westgard Rules
• Quality Assurance in Frozen Section Studies
• Performance Improvement Monitors in Histology
• Quality Assurance in Immunohistochemistry: The Way We Do It
• Quality Assurance in Laboratory Biosafety
• Quality Control of Culture Media Used in Clinical Microbiology
• Quality Assurance (QA) in Qualitative Tests in the Clinical Laboratory
• Radiology Pathology Correlation
• Quality Requirements for Reporting Sickle Haemoglobin
• Meeting Report of International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC) Conferences- 2017

December 2017, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

No abstract provided.

Cime Newsletter : December 2017, Cime

CIME Newsletter

- Advanced Airway Management Course

- Simulation Workshop on Care of Patients With Urological Disorders

- Simulation Workshop on Care of Patients With Urological Disorders

- Clinical Simulation Workshop for Yusra University Islamabad

- Simulation Workshop on Neonatal Resuscitation

- Karachi Medical and Dental College Students on tour of our Facility

What's Happening: November 27, 2017, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Week Of November 20, 2017, New York Medical College

InTouch

• The Music of Mozart Comes Alive at Met
• StuHE Hosts Career Mentor Session
• SHSP Weighs In at APHA 2017
• NYMC Welcomes Human Rights Institute for Middle School Student Leaders to Campus

The Santa Clara, 2017-11-16, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

Human Trafficking, Katelyn H. Kennedy, Kylie S. Dobbs, Hannah L. Peters

Introduction to Public Health Posters

Human trafficking is a current problem that health professionals, such as pharmacists, should be aware of. This poster was created as a group project by pre-pharmacy majors and exhibited to faculty and graduate pharmacy students. The primary purpose of the project was to learn about human trafficking as a public health concern, increase awareness, and search for ways to reduce the problem. The poster highlights the different forms of human trafficking and what determinants of health apply to this problem. It also seeks to show how human trafficking relates to the pharmacy profession.

Texting And Driving: A Grave Mistake, Hayley Trout, Faith Stewart, Zachariah Bevins, Kortney Frederick

Introduction to Public Health Posters

Texting and driving is a more prevalent problem today than most people realize. Even worse is the fact that it's even a problem for those who drive safely; those around them aren't always making the same choices. Some groups of people are more likely to drive than others depending on social factors, individual behavior choices, policy, and biology and genetics. While this might not have anything to do with prescriptions, it does have to do with pharmacy. A pharmacist is responsible for educating the community and keeping those within it healthy. They have the potential to make a lasting impact …

Antibiotic Resistance, Karley J. Trow, Parker N. Savard, Marylou Mumme, Brandon M. Christen

Introduction to Public Health Posters

Our poster discusses an overview of antibiotic resistance. It goes into detail about what it is, how it came to be, and what medical professionals can do in their attempt to prevent it, as well as the general public. It also discusses the impact the impact antibiotic resistance has had on pharmacy, as well as the science behind it. A few organizations working towards this problem, and who keep a close eye on this issue are mentioned as well. We also discuss the determinants of health, which is essentially what is being done about it politically, individually, and the health …

What's Happening: November 13, 2017, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Week Of November 13, 2017, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D., is Named Chair of the Department of Public Health in the School of Health Sciences and Practice
• Renowned Trauma Surgeon to Address 14th Annual Louis R.M. DelGuercio Professorship and Research Day
• NYMC Recognizes Alumnus for 18 Years of Micro Lectures
• M.P.H. Student Adds Global Experience to Public Health Education
• Dental Students Present on First-Ever Research Elective

The Santa Clara, 2017-11-09, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

Opioid Abuse In America, Alexander Goodridge, Dalton L. Lewis, Grant B. Middleton, Rachel L. Wolthoff

Introduction to Public Health Posters

This poster examines the Opioid Abuse crisis in the United States as a whole, the poster will go into detail on the Impact the Opioid Epidemic is having on Pharmacy as well as the citizens whom are being impacted. The Poster will dive further into detail on the Policies that have impacted this Epidemic as well as where the epidemic is happen most readily. Most of all though the poster will take a look at what Pharmacists and other health professionals can do to help and better equip their patients in battling this epidemic.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Andrew Barnhart, Lawrence Bisong, Mckenzie Brittenham, Emma Eccher

Introduction to Public Health Posters

Waste and where it ends up is not a common discussion topic; in fact, it is often treated as a taboo subject. However, it has become necessary to examine this topic due to the growing ecological problems caused by the collection of garbage within our oceans. The Great Pacific Garbage patch, in particular, has grown quite large, and it is now affecting the health of people. This poster explores the ramifications of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It discusses the background of the garbage patches and the impact of the issue. It also mentions the different determinants of health that …

Reaching High-Risk Patient Populations Through Emergency Department Opt-Out Hiv Testing: A Retrospective Chart Review, Tyler G. Boyce, Ba, Priya Mammen, Md, Mph

CwiC Posters

Specific Aims and Hypotheses:

This study aimed to identify socioeconomic (SE), sexual, and other risk factors (RFs), among patients diagnosed with HIV infection through an emergency department-based opt-out HIV screening program, and to examine trends in intravenous drug use (IVDU) as a RF.

• H1: Unsafe sexual practices are the most commonly reported RF.
• H2: Role of IVDU as a RF has increased over the time period studied.

Poster presented at 2017 APHA conference in Atlanta Georgia.

Week Of November 6, 2017, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Gladys M. Ayala, M.D., M.P.H., is Named Interim Vice Dean for the School of Medicine
• NYMC Among Doctors of Distinction
• Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College Hosts Talk by Holocaust Survivor

Borders And Blood Pressure: Understanding The Role Of Acculturation In A Hypertension Diagnosis Among Hispanic Americans: 2014 California Health Interview Survey, Lia Scalzo, Mph, Hee-Soon Juon, Phd, Msn, Russell K. Mcintire, Phd, Mph

College of Population Health Posters

Background:

In the U.S. Hispanic population overall, heart disease is the leading cause of death. The prevalence of hypertension among Mexican American immigrants is lower than the general population, yet it is on the rise. Health risks among Hispanics vary depending on their length of stay in the US (as proxy measure of acculturation). The purpose of this study was to examine the association between acculturation and the individual's likelihood of being diagnosed with hypertension among Hispanic Americans.

Methods:

We used data from the 2014 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) and performed univariate analysis to examine racial differences in prevalence …