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Obstetrics Emergency Labor And Delivery Case Simulations With Normal Vaginal Delivery Demonstration: A Hands-On Simulation For Clerkship Students, Emily A. Young, William A. Winter, Robyn N. D'Agostino, Rose A. Maxwell, Sheela Barhan, Marilyn Kindig Jan 2024

Obstetrics Emergency Labor And Delivery Case Simulations With Normal Vaginal Delivery Demonstration: A Hands-On Simulation For Clerkship Students, Emily A. Young, William A. Winter, Robyn N. D'Agostino, Rose A. Maxwell, Sheela Barhan, Marilyn Kindig

Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications

Introduction: Simulation is rarely used for medical student education in the field of obstetrics. This method is an effective model of learning for topics that are encountered in clinical situations and for topics that pose significant risk to patients when an untrained individual is involved. Methods: A 2-hour obstetric delivery simulation session was developed and incorporated into the third-year obstetrics and gynecology clerkship rotation at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Medical students completed self-guided content reviews with resources provided prior to the session. During the session, each medical student conducted a normal vaginal delivery and one of the …


Incidental Recognition Of Umbilical-Portal-Systemic Venous Shunt Diagnosed During Bpp For Decreased Fetal Movement, Kathleen Lundeberg, Adam Hiett Nov 2023

Incidental Recognition Of Umbilical-Portal-Systemic Venous Shunt Diagnosed During Bpp For Decreased Fetal Movement, Kathleen Lundeberg, Adam Hiett

Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications

Background: The prevalence of prenatally diagnosed umbilical-portal systemic venous shunts (UPSVS) is reportedly rare, ranging from 0.003-0.209% [1]. Disruption in the normal development of the fetal venous system can be caused by primary failure of a system or by secondary occlusion of an already transformed system [2]. While UPSVS’s are rare, the downstream effects are potentially fatal, including intrauterine growth restriction, high output cardiac failure, associated neonatal morbidity and mortality, and thus necessitate early detection with appropriate monitoring.

Introduction: The patient was a 21-year-old G2P1001 who presented to the Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Genetics (MFMUG) clinic at 36w2d for a …


Integrating An Evidence Based Medicine Module Presentation Into The Ob-Gyn Clerkship, Judith Mathess, Betsy Gauthier, Zenab Saeed, Ngozi Anachebe, Rose A. Maxwell, Jason C. Massengill, Marilyn Kindig Oct 2023

Integrating An Evidence Based Medicine Module Presentation Into The Ob-Gyn Clerkship, Judith Mathess, Betsy Gauthier, Zenab Saeed, Ngozi Anachebe, Rose A. Maxwell, Jason C. Massengill, Marilyn Kindig

Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications

Introduction: During the preclinical curriculum, students are introduced to EBM principles, however structured application to clinical medicine varies throughout clinical experiences. Application of EBM in a clinical educational environment affords students opportunities to practice required skills.

Methods: Students selected a patient case and formulated a question related to diagnosis ortreatment using the PICO framework. Students selected research publications related to the patient case, critically appraised their validity and generalization, and developed a comprehensive presentation involving a case summary and related EBM topics, which were evaluated by a faculty member using a rubric developed for the project. To assess the effectiveness …


Case Study: The Elusive Vaginal Leiomyoma, Fiona Hodges, Roziya Tursunova, Kelly Nagy, Halei Wong, Wright State University Boonshoft Som Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Wright Patterson Air Force Base Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology Sep 2023

Case Study: The Elusive Vaginal Leiomyoma, Fiona Hodges, Roziya Tursunova, Kelly Nagy, Halei Wong, Wright State University Boonshoft Som Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Wright Patterson Air Force Base Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology

Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications

This poster was presented at the September 2023 Armed Forces District Meeting.


A Cohort Study Assessing The Impact Of Anki As A Spaced Repetition Tool On Academic Performance In Medical School, Michael M. Gilbert, Timothy C. Frommeyer, Garrett V. Brittain, Nickolas A. Stewart, Todd M. Turner, Adrienne Stolfi, Dean Parmelee Jul 2023

A Cohort Study Assessing The Impact Of Anki As A Spaced Repetition Tool On Academic Performance In Medical School, Michael M. Gilbert, Timothy C. Frommeyer, Garrett V. Brittain, Nickolas A. Stewart, Todd M. Turner, Adrienne Stolfi, Dean Parmelee

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

Introduction

Anki is an application that capitalizes upon the techniques of spaced repetition and is increasingly utilized by medical students for examination preparation. This study examines the impact of Anki usage in a medical school curriculum on academic performance. Secondary objectives analyzed individual Anki utilization and a qualitative assessment of Anki use.

Methods

A cohort-control study was conducted at Boonshoft School of Medicine. One hundred thirty first-year medical students were enrolled in an Anki utilization training program from July 2021 to September 2021. Training included educational Anki courses and subsequent survey data collection over Anki usage. Data variables included all …


Effects Of Pubertal Growth Variation On Knee Mechanics During Walking In Female And Male Adolescents, Andrew W. Froehle, Brian A. Edwards, Matthew Peterson, Brian Meyerson, Dana Duren May 2023

Effects Of Pubertal Growth Variation On Knee Mechanics During Walking In Female And Male Adolescents, Andrew W. Froehle, Brian A. Edwards, Matthew Peterson, Brian Meyerson, Dana Duren

Kinesiology and Health Faculty Publications

Introduction: Puberty substantially alters the body's mechanical properties, neuromuscular control, and sex differences therein, likely contributing to increased, sex-biased knee injury risk during adolescence. Female adolescents have higher risk for knee injuries than male adolescents of similar age engaging in similar physical activities, and much research has investigated sex differences in mechanical risk factors. However, few studies address the considerable variation in pubertal growth (timing, pace), knee mechanics, and injury susceptibility within sexes, or the impact of such growth variation on mechanical injury risk.

Objectives: The present study tested for effects of variation in pubertal growth on established mechanical …


Vital Signs, Spring 2023, Boonshoft School Of Medicine Apr 2023

Vital Signs, Spring 2023, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A nine page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, alumni profiles, class notes, and more.


The Effect Of Neighborhood Safety On Childhood Mental And Behavioral Health Problems, Courtney Kiggins, Alayna Pavol Jan 2023

The Effect Of Neighborhood Safety On Childhood Mental And Behavioral Health Problems, Courtney Kiggins, Alayna Pavol

Scholarship in Medicine - All Papers

The correlation between socioeconomic status (SES) and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) with mental and behavioral health problems is well documented, however the connection between neighborhood safety and mental and behavioral health problems is not well understood. This study analyzes the impact of neighborhood safety on childhood mental and behavioral health outcomes. Data collected by the National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) was used for this study and statistically analyzed using IBM SPSS software. A strong connection was found between poverty level and childhood mental and behavioral health outcomes, where those who were more impoverished had higher percentages of children experiencing …


The Balance Between Sleep And Lifestyle: How Lifestyle Impacts Insufficient Sleep, Evan Hartman, John Monnig Jan 2023

The Balance Between Sleep And Lifestyle: How Lifestyle Impacts Insufficient Sleep, Evan Hartman, John Monnig

Scholarship in Medicine - All Papers

Sleep insufficiency is a common but overlooked problem for many people. This is harmful because adequate sleep is important to cognitive, emotional, and physical health. This study analyzed how food environment index, smoking, physical activity, and median household income impact sleep insufficiency on an Ohio population. All data was utilized from the County Health Rankings (CHR) database. This analysis presented that the food environment index (r = -0.676, p < .001) and median household income (r = -0.743, p <.001) negatively correlated to insufficient sleep percentage. Furthermore, both adult smoking percentage (r = 0.735, p < .001) and physical inactivity (r = 0.761, p < .001) positively correlated to insufficient sleep percentage. It is also important to note that there was a significant difference between Ohio and Indiana counties (t = -12.347, p < .001), two neighboring states that both contain a mixture of urban and rural populations. Lastly, there was no significant difference between rural and urban Ohio counties (t=-1.521, p=.132). This data presents that more physical activity and less smoking may have positive benefits on sleep along with eating healthier, more nutrient dense food. Moreover, increased median household income may also positively impact sleep. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, physical activity, and increased nutritious food consumption are all avenues for patients to try to implement into their own lives to improve their sleep. Hopefully, such lifestyle modifications will improve sleep quality and thus result in an improvement in other aspects of their overall health.


Factors Contributing To Adult Obesity: A Midwestern Analysis, Makul Sharma, Hop Lewis Jan 2023

Factors Contributing To Adult Obesity: A Midwestern Analysis, Makul Sharma, Hop Lewis

Scholarship in Medicine - All Papers

Objective: To investigate the association between adult obesity and several health-related factors: access to healthy food, exercise opportunities, and physical inactivity in Ohio compared to other Midwestern regional states (Illinois and Iowa) in 2022

Methods: Data was obtained from a County Health Rankings Model using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Data were then weighted to reflect population distribution and then used to measure various health behaviors and health-related quality of life (RQoL) indicators.

Results: We found significantly higher rates of adult obesity in Ohio compared to Illinois and Iowa. It was also determined that adult obesity in Ohio …


Comparing The Impact Of Food Insecurity, Access To Exercise Opportunities, And County Classification On Obesity Rates In Ohio, Ankur Parekh, Deborah Lee Jan 2023

Comparing The Impact Of Food Insecurity, Access To Exercise Opportunities, And County Classification On Obesity Rates In Ohio, Ankur Parekh, Deborah Lee

Scholarship in Medicine - All Papers

Objective: We completed a study to determine how food insecurity, access to exercise opportunities, and county classification (rural or urban) impacted obesity rates in Ohio. We hypothesized that the county classification impacted obesity the most followed by food insecurity and access to exercise opportunities.

Methods: We obtained data on food insecurity, access to exercise opportunities, and obesity from County Health Rankings and county classification data from the United States Department of Agriculture Census. We analyzed correlations between obesity and food insecurity and obesity and access to exercise opportunities in both county types. We also analyzed changes in obesity rates in …


A Case Of Spontaneous Adrenal Hemorrhage In Pregnancy, Benjamin Mallicoat, Kelly Nagy, Christopher Croom Jan 2023

A Case Of Spontaneous Adrenal Hemorrhage In Pregnancy, Benjamin Mallicoat, Kelly Nagy, Christopher Croom

Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications

A case study looking at a 25 year old patient at 31 weeks gestation with spontaneous adrenal hemorrhage.


Effects Of Ohio Opioid Prescribing Policy On Postsurgical Prescriptions Following Sports Procedures, Joseph D. Henningsen, Scott Huff, Andrew D. Schneider, Fady Y. Hijji, Andrew W. Froehle, Anil Krishnamurthy Oct 2022

Effects Of Ohio Opioid Prescribing Policy On Postsurgical Prescriptions Following Sports Procedures, Joseph D. Henningsen, Scott Huff, Andrew D. Schneider, Fady Y. Hijji, Andrew W. Froehle, Anil Krishnamurthy

Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Publications

Background: Prescribed opioid medication after orthopedic sports surgery has been shown to exceed patient requirements. In 2017, as a response to the opioid epidemic, Ohio passed Opioid Prescribing Guidelines (OPG) limiting narcotic prescriptions for acute pain. This study sought to evaluate the effects of the OPG on prescribing behavior of orthopedists following knee arthroscopy (KA), shoulder arthroscopy (SA), and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).

Methods: An institutional database was queried to calculate morphine equivalent dose (MED) prescribed at discharge, acute follow-up (<90 days), and chronic follow-up (>90 days) and compare MED pre- and post-OPG. Cases were identified over a 2-year period starting 1 year …


Surgical Stabilization Versus Nonoperative Treatment For Flail And Non-Flail Rib Fracture Patterns In Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury, Jonne T.H. Prins, Esther M. M. Van Lieshout, Francis Ali-Osman, Zachary M. Bauman, Eva-Corina Caragounis, Jeff Choi, D. Benjamin Christie Iii, Peter A. Cole, William B. Devoe, Andrew R. Doben, Evert A. Eriksson, Joseph D. Forrester, Douglas R. Fraser, Brendan Gontarz, Claire Hardman, Daniel G. Hyatt, Adam J. Kaye, Huan-Jang Ko, Kiara N. Leasia, Stuart Leon, Silvana F. Marasco, Allison G. Mcnickle, Timothy Nowack, Temi D. Ogunleye, Prakash Priya, Aaron P. Richman, Victoria Schlanser, Gregory Semon, Ying-Hao Su, Michael H. J. Verhofstad, Julie Whitis, Fredric M. Pieracci, Mathieu M. E. Wijffels Aug 2022

Surgical Stabilization Versus Nonoperative Treatment For Flail And Non-Flail Rib Fracture Patterns In Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury, Jonne T.H. Prins, Esther M. M. Van Lieshout, Francis Ali-Osman, Zachary M. Bauman, Eva-Corina Caragounis, Jeff Choi, D. Benjamin Christie Iii, Peter A. Cole, William B. Devoe, Andrew R. Doben, Evert A. Eriksson, Joseph D. Forrester, Douglas R. Fraser, Brendan Gontarz, Claire Hardman, Daniel G. Hyatt, Adam J. Kaye, Huan-Jang Ko, Kiara N. Leasia, Stuart Leon, Silvana F. Marasco, Allison G. Mcnickle, Timothy Nowack, Temi D. Ogunleye, Prakash Priya, Aaron P. Richman, Victoria Schlanser, Gregory Semon, Ying-Hao Su, Michael H. J. Verhofstad, Julie Whitis, Fredric M. Pieracci, Mathieu M. E. Wijffels

Department of Surgery Faculty Publications

Purpose: Literature on outcomes after SSRF, stratified for rib fracture pattern is scarce in patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI; Glasgow Coma Scale ≤ 12). We hypothesized that SSRF is associated with improved outcomes as compared to nonoperative management without hampering neurological recovery in these patients.

Methods: A post hoc subgroup analysis of the multicenter, retrospective CWIS-TBI study was performed in patients with TBI and stratified by having sustained a non-flail fracture pattern or flail chest between January 1, 2012 and July 31, 2019. The primary outcome was mechanical ventilation-free days and secondary outcomes …


Vital Signs, Summer 2022, Boonshoft School Of Medicine Jul 2022

Vital Signs, Summer 2022, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A seventeen page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, alumni profiles, class notes, and more.


Optimal Dosing Of Enoxaparin In Overweight And Obese Children, Abdallah Derbalah, Stephen Duffull, Catherine M. Sherwin, Kathleen Job, Hesham Al‐Sallami Jul 2022

Optimal Dosing Of Enoxaparin In Overweight And Obese Children, Abdallah Derbalah, Stephen Duffull, Catherine M. Sherwin, Kathleen Job, Hesham Al‐Sallami

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

Aim:Current enoxaparin dosing guidelines in children are based on total bodyweight. This is potentially inappropriate in obese children as it may overestimate thedrug clearance. Current evidence suggests that obese children may require lower ini-tial doses of enoxaparin, therefore the aim of this work was to characterise the phar-macokinetics of enoxaparin in obese children and to propose a more appropriatedosing regimen.Methods:Data from 196 unique encounters of 160 children who received enoxa-parin treatment doses were analysed. Enoxaparin concentration was quantified usingthe chromogenic anti factor Xa (anti-Xa) assay. Patients provided a total of 552 anti-Xa samples. Existing published pharmacokinetic (PK) models were fitted …


Hypothesis: Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Is A Determinant Of Fetal And Young Infant Bone Strength, Marvin E. Miller Jul 2022

Hypothesis: Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Is A Determinant Of Fetal And Young Infant Bone Strength, Marvin E. Miller

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

Several studies have demonstrated that young infants who present with unexplained fractures have a higher frequency of joint hypermobility, either in themselves or their parents, compared to the general population. The joint hypermobility is often associated with the autosomal dominant hypermobile form of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (h-EDS) in which the mother is far more likely the affected parent. Most of these infants have metabolic bone disease as their radiographs often show poor bone mineralization. Some have alleged these infants were abused, while others have stated infants who have h-EDS or a parent with h-EDS are at increased risk to fracture …


Oral Drug Dosing Following Bariatric Surgery: General Concepts And Specific Dosing Advice, Jurjen S. Kingma, Desirée M. T. Burgers, Valerie M. Monpellier, Marinus J. Wiezer, Heleen J. Blussé Van Oud‐Alblas, Janelle D. Vaughns, Catherine M. T. Sherwin, Catherijne A. J. Knibbe May 2022

Oral Drug Dosing Following Bariatric Surgery: General Concepts And Specific Dosing Advice, Jurjen S. Kingma, Desirée M. T. Burgers, Valerie M. Monpellier, Marinus J. Wiezer, Heleen J. Blussé Van Oud‐Alblas, Janelle D. Vaughns, Catherine M. T. Sherwin, Catherijne A. J. Knibbe

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a popular option for weight reduction. Depending on the surgical procedure, gastric changes like decreased transit time and volume and increased pH, decreased absorption surface in the small intestine, decreased exposure to bile acids and enterohepatic circulation, and decreased gastrointestinal transit time may be expected. In the years after bariatric surgery, patients will also substantially lose weight. As a result of these changes, the absorption, distribution, metabolism and/or elimination of drugs may be altered. The purpose of this article is to report the general influence of bariatric surgery on oral drug absorption, and to provide …


First Annual Research Symposium Program With Abstracts, Office Of Research Affairs, Boonshoft School Of Medicine Apr 2022

First Annual Research Symposium Program With Abstracts, Office Of Research Affairs, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Boonshoft School of Medicine Research Symposium

The program booklet is a compilation of abstracts from oral and poster presentations at Wright State University's First Annual Boonshoft School of Medicine Medical Research Symposium held on April 6, 2022.


Metabolic Bone Disease Of Infancy In The Offspring Of Mothers With Bariatric Surgery: A Series Of 5 Infants In Contested Cases Of Child Abuse, Marvin E. Miller, David Ayoub Mar 2022

Metabolic Bone Disease Of Infancy In The Offspring Of Mothers With Bariatric Surgery: A Series Of 5 Infants In Contested Cases Of Child Abuse, Marvin E. Miller, David Ayoub

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

Background and aims: Metabolic Bone Disease of Infancy is a multifactorial disorder of bone fragility in infants who typically present under 6 months of age with multiple unexplained fractures. Major risk factors for this disorder relate to the fetal time period and include decreased provision of the essential nutrients for bone formation during pregnancy (calcium, phosphate, vitamin D, and protein), prema- turity, and decreased fetal bone loading. Methods: This study presents 5 infants with multiple unexplained fractures born to women who had prior bariatric surgery in which child abuse was alleged, and the alleged perpetrator denied wrong doing. Results: The …


Toward An Ontology Of Collaborative Learning Healthcaresystems, Alexandra H. Vinson, Michael Seid, Breck Gamel, Shehzad Ahmed Saeed, Brandy Fureman, Susan C. Cronin, Katherine Bates, David Hartley Jan 2022

Toward An Ontology Of Collaborative Learning Healthcaresystems, Alexandra H. Vinson, Michael Seid, Breck Gamel, Shehzad Ahmed Saeed, Brandy Fureman, Susan C. Cronin, Katherine Bates, David Hartley

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

Objective:To establish a basis for a domain ontology - a formal, explicit specificationof a shared conceptualization - of collaborative learning healthcare systems (CLHSs)in order to facilitate measurement, explanation, and improvement.Methods:We adapted the“Methontology”approach to begin building an ontologyof CLHSs. We specified the purpose of an ontology, acquired domain knowledge vialiterature review, conceptualized a common framework of CLHSs using a groundedapproach, refined these concepts based on expert panel input, and illustrated con-cept application via four cases.Results:The set of concepts identified as important to include in an ontologyincludes goals, values, structure, actors, environment, and products. To establish thisset of concepts, we gathered input …


Novel Repair Of Costal Margin Rupture With Preoperative 3d Planning, Casey T. Walk, Gregory Semon Jan 2022

Novel Repair Of Costal Margin Rupture With Preoperative 3d Planning, Casey T. Walk, Gregory Semon

Department of Surgery Faculty Publications

WHAT WOULD YOU DO? This is a 32-year-old man involved in a motor vehicle crash in 2019 with chronic left-sided rib pain since. He was initially treated with physical therapy and medical management with no improvement. CT imaging in 2021 noted displaced left lateral seventh and eighth ribs, noted chest wall deformity, and when three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of his ribs was created, this noted a left- sided costal margin rupture at the sixth and seventh ribs.


Patient-Centered Focus Groups As A Catalyst For Anti-Racism Research And Quality Improvement In An Urban Academic Ob/Gyn Clinic, Samantha Brenner, Fiona Hodges, Tonia J. Rhone, Toni Tipton, Keith Reisinger-Kindle Jan 2022

Patient-Centered Focus Groups As A Catalyst For Anti-Racism Research And Quality Improvement In An Urban Academic Ob/Gyn Clinic, Samantha Brenner, Fiona Hodges, Tonia J. Rhone, Toni Tipton, Keith Reisinger-Kindle

Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Publications

Background •There is a known, pervasive existence of racism within OBGYN with resultant inequities and disparities in patient outcomes •Limited published perspectives of patients with racism in inpatient and outpatient OBGYN •The importance of centering patients’ voices in anti-racism research initiatives is clear •The objective of this study was to utilize patient-centered focus groups to prioritize anti-racism quality improvement and research investigations in the inpatient and outpatient setting


Technology-Enabled Health Care Collaboration In Pediatric Chronic Illness: Pre-Post Interventional Study For Feasibility, Acceptability, And Clinical Impact Of An Electronic Health Record–Linked Platform For Patient-Clinician Partnership, Shehzad Ahmed Saeed, Lisa Opipari-Arrigan, Dana M. H. Dykes, Sunny Thakkar, Lisa Burns, Barbara A. Chini, Gary L. Mcphail, Ian Eslick, Peter A. Margolis, Heather C. Kaplan Nov 2021

Technology-Enabled Health Care Collaboration In Pediatric Chronic Illness: Pre-Post Interventional Study For Feasibility, Acceptability, And Clinical Impact Of An Electronic Health Record–Linked Platform For Patient-Clinician Partnership, Shehzad Ahmed Saeed, Lisa Opipari-Arrigan, Dana M. H. Dykes, Sunny Thakkar, Lisa Burns, Barbara A. Chini, Gary L. Mcphail, Ian Eslick, Peter A. Margolis, Heather C. Kaplan

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

Background: Mobile health (mHealth) technology has the potential to support the Chronic Care Model's vision of closed feedback loops and patient-clinician partnerships. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and short-term impact of an electronic health record-linked mHealth platform (Orchestra) supporting patient and clinician collaboration through real-time, bidirectional data sharing. Methods: We conducted a 6-month prospective, pre-post, proof-of-concept study of Orchestra among patients and parents in the Cincinnati Children's Hospital inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and cystic fibrosis (CF) clinics. Participants and clinicians used Orchestra during and between visits to complete and view patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures …


Blood-Based Multi-Cancer Detection Using A Novel Variant Calling Assay (Deepgentm): Early Clinical Results, Rebecca M. Tuttle, Frederic Ris, Minia Hellan, Jonathan Douissard, Jorge J. Nieva, Frederic Triponez, Yanghee Woo, David Geller, Nicolas C. Buchs, Leo Buehler, Stefan Moenig, Christope E. Iselin, Wolfram Karenovics, Patrick Petignat, Giang Thanh Lam, Manuela Undurraga Malinervo, James R. Ouellette, Debashish Bose, Nael Ismail, Christian Toso Aug 2021

Blood-Based Multi-Cancer Detection Using A Novel Variant Calling Assay (Deepgentm): Early Clinical Results, Rebecca M. Tuttle, Frederic Ris, Minia Hellan, Jonathan Douissard, Jorge J. Nieva, Frederic Triponez, Yanghee Woo, David Geller, Nicolas C. Buchs, Leo Buehler, Stefan Moenig, Christope E. Iselin, Wolfram Karenovics, Patrick Petignat, Giang Thanh Lam, Manuela Undurraga Malinervo, James R. Ouellette, Debashish Bose, Nael Ismail, Christian Toso

Department of Surgery Faculty Publications

This is an early clinical analysis of the DEEPGENTM platform for cancer detection. Newly diagnosed cancer patients and individuals with no known malignancy were included in a prospective open-label case-controlled study (NCT03517332). Plasma cfDNA that was extracted from peripheral blood was sequenced and data were processed using machine-learning algorithms to derive cancer prediction scores. A total of 260 cancer patients and 415 controls were included in the study. Overall, sensitivity for all cancers was 57% (95% CI: 52, 64) at 95% specificity, and 43% (95% CI: 37, 49) at 99% specificity. With 51% sensitivity and 95% specificity for all stage …


Evaluation Of Sars-Cov-2 Spike S1 Protein Response On Pi3k-Mediated Il-8 Release, Christina E. Borchers, Anita Thyagarajan, Christine M. Rapp, Jeffrey B. Travers, Ravi P. Sahu May 2021

Evaluation Of Sars-Cov-2 Spike S1 Protein Response On Pi3k-Mediated Il-8 Release, Christina E. Borchers, Anita Thyagarajan, Christine M. Rapp, Jeffrey B. Travers, Ravi P. Sahu

Dermatology Faculty Publications

A novel coronavirus related to a condition known as a severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) was termed as SARS Coronavirus-19 (SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19), which has caused an unprecedented global pandemic. Extensive efforts have been dedicated worldwide towards determining the mechanisms of COVID-19 associated pathogenesis with the goals of devising potential therapeutic approaches to mitigate or overcome comorbidities and mortalities. While the mode of SARS-CoV-2 infection, its structural configuration, and mechanisms of action, including the critical roles of the Spike protein have been substantially explored, elucidation of signaling pathways regulating its cellular responses is yet to be fully determined. Notably, phosphoinositide …


Tb Incidence In Us And Puerto-Rico From 1993 To 2017, Bowranigan Tharmalingam, Amber Todd Apr 2021

Tb Incidence In Us And Puerto-Rico From 1993 To 2017, Bowranigan Tharmalingam, Amber Todd

Medical Student Research Symposium Abstracts and Posters

The objective of this project is to test for possible correlation between the trend of Tuberculosis incidence rate in the US and the Tuberculosis incidence rate in PuertoRico from 1993 to 2017. Data from CDC Wonder-Online Tuberculosis InformationSystem and Pearson Correlation test were used to investigate the relationship. Analysis shows a positive association and a significant correlation between TB incidence rate between both region during the 26-year timeframe. This result has the potential for in-depth future research to identify the common variables and causes for the positive correlation.


Liposomal Bupivacaine Infiltration And Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Standard Of Care For Post Caesarean Pain Control: A Retrospective Chart Review, Ellie Ganz, Darren Adams, Rose A. Maxwell, Theresa Roby, Marilyn Kindig Apr 2021

Liposomal Bupivacaine Infiltration And Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Standard Of Care For Post Caesarean Pain Control: A Retrospective Chart Review, Ellie Ganz, Darren Adams, Rose A. Maxwell, Theresa Roby, Marilyn Kindig

Medical Student Research Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block and wound infiltration with local anesthetics are shown to reduce opiate use and pain scores when compared to controls who received narcotic pain medications. With the current opiate epidemic, finding different ways to control pain without opiates is important,-to prevent unnecessary use of these drugs and reduce the potential for addiction in patients having a Cesarean delivery who often times receive opiate medications on schedule regardless of their reported pain.


The Role Of Art In Teaching Virtual Anatomy During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Shaigan Bhatti, Ashwatha Thenappan, Rose A. Maxwell, Marilyn Kindig Apr 2021

The Role Of Art In Teaching Virtual Anatomy During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Shaigan Bhatti, Ashwatha Thenappan, Rose A. Maxwell, Marilyn Kindig

Medical Student Research Symposium Abstracts and Posters

The purpose of this study is to determine whether drawing anatomical structures and teaching it virtually to others improves student confidence in remembering anatomy and improves student perceptions of OB/GYN anatomy in the obstetrics and gynecology core clerkship. Active recall is a superior method of learning and memory retention because it practices information retrieval. If one draws an anatomic region of the human body after visualization and then teaches it, the learner would be exercising retrieval thus promotion retention of the material. The specific act of writing things down on paper promotes memory retention. This study sets a precedence of …


Holding Traction During Ct: Simple Tricks To Maintain Reduction In The Lower Extremity, Garrhett G. Via, David A. Brueggeman, Alexander Chase, Jennifer L. Jerele, Kyle S. Mobley Apr 2021

Holding Traction During Ct: Simple Tricks To Maintain Reduction In The Lower Extremity, Garrhett G. Via, David A. Brueggeman, Alexander Chase, Jennifer L. Jerele, Kyle S. Mobley

Medical Student Research Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Traction is one of the pillars of orthopaedic injury management, as it can provide both temporizing and definitive treatment for anatomic malalignment associated with joint dislocations and fractures. In the realm of modern orthopaedic care, post-traction imaging provides the surgeon with information about resting fracture position and the overall effects of traction that are critical to preoperative planning. However, there are often circumstances in which an orthopaedic surgery provider is faced with the discrepancy between the proper sequence of orthopaedic care and the need for emergent, advanced imaging to evaluate other organ systems. In other words, they are often forced …