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Development And Evaluation Of A Peer Education-Based Ultrasound Curriculum With Emphasis On Clinical Reasoning, Nisha Patel, Arati Kelekar May 2023

Development And Evaluation Of A Peer Education-Based Ultrasound Curriculum With Emphasis On Clinical Reasoning, Nisha Patel, Arati Kelekar

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Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) is being increasingly incorporated in pre-clerkship physical diagnosis courses. However, the development of such a curriculum at many medical schools is limited by financial constraints, the availability of trained faculty, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we describe an optional POCUS curriculum that circumvents these barriers while still providing basic image acquisition skills and pathophysiological correlations.


Changes In Electrocardiographic And Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Parameters Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Elizabeth Seeley, Luai Madanat, Nishaki Mehta May 2023

Changes In Electrocardiographic And Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Parameters Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Elizabeth Seeley, Luai Madanat, Nishaki Mehta

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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is known to cause conduction abnormalities leading to the need for permanent pacemaker implantation. However, the impact of TAVR-related conduction abnormalities on cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) parameters in patients with preexisting devices is not known. We sought to investigate and describe changes in EKG and CIED parameters following TAVR in patients with preexisting CIEDs.


Changes In Electrocardiographic And Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Parameters Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Elizabeth Seeley, Luai Madanat, Nishaki Mehta May 2023

Changes In Electrocardiographic And Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Parameters Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Elizabeth Seeley, Luai Madanat, Nishaki Mehta

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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is known to cause conduction abnormalities leading to the need for permanent pacemaker implantation. However, the impact of TAVR-related conduction abnormalities on cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) parameters in patients with preexisting devices is not known. We sought to investigate and describe changes in EKG and CIED parameters following TAVR in patients with preexisting CIEDs.


Review Of Salvage Therapy For Mrsa Bacteremia At Beaumont Health System, Hazem Alakhras, Matthew D. Sims, Tracey A.H. Taylor May 2023

Review Of Salvage Therapy For Mrsa Bacteremia At Beaumont Health System, Hazem Alakhras, Matthew D. Sims, Tracey A.H. Taylor

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Treating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) effectively is imperative to reduce mortality rates, as it contributes to a large amount of healthcare-associated bacteremia in the U.S. However, due to the insufficient and sometimes contradicting studies to guide salvage therapy, there is a lack of clear consensus on treatment of MRSA bacteremia after vancomycin failure. The goal of this study is to showcase the salvage therapies of choice for patients with MRSA bacteremia at Beaumont Health System.


Effect Of Comorbidities And Choice Of Treatment On Overall Survival In Elderly Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Beaumont Experience, Bilal M. Ali, Emma Herrman, James Huang Huang, Mohammad Muhsin Chisti May 2023

Effect Of Comorbidities And Choice Of Treatment On Overall Survival In Elderly Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Beaumont Experience, Bilal M. Ali, Emma Herrman, James Huang Huang, Mohammad Muhsin Chisti

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First line therapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is 7+3 regimen. It often cannot be used in elderly patients due to intensity. Venetoclax + hypomethylating agent (HMA) is approved for AML treatment in these patients. We investigate the efficacy of this treatment in a community setting where patients do not have the same resources available to them as a large academic center. Primary outcome was survival of patients greater than 60 years of age with a diagnosis of AML who received 7+3 therapy versus those who received venetoclax + HMA. Secondary outcomes included characteristics of those who received the two …


Acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Presenting As Confusion And Desquamating Maculopapular Rash, Nazli Begum Ozturk, Ali Khreisat, Luai Madanat, Lynda Misra Oct 2022

Acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Presenting As Confusion And Desquamating Maculopapular Rash, Nazli Begum Ozturk, Ali Khreisat, Luai Madanat, Lynda Misra

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No abstract provided.


Endoscopic Management Of Migrated Pancreatic Stent Into Hepaticojejunostomy Causing Acute Pancreatitis, Samiksha Pandey, Andrew Aneese, Shailesh Niroula, Laith H. Jamil Oct 2022

Endoscopic Management Of Migrated Pancreatic Stent Into Hepaticojejunostomy Causing Acute Pancreatitis, Samiksha Pandey, Andrew Aneese, Shailesh Niroula, Laith H. Jamil

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• Trans-anastomotic pancreatic stents after the pancreatoduodenectomy are placed to decrease the complications, maintain ductal patency and support healing of the anastomosis. • Complications of migration of trans-anastomotic stent from the pancreatojejunostomy (PJ) through the hepaticojejunostomy (HJ) is rare. • We present a case of acute pancreatitis in the setting of pancreatic duct (PD) stent migration into the biliary tree in a patient who had previously undergone pancreaticoduodenectomy.


Risk Factors Of Clostridium Difficile Infection In Helicobacter Pylori Diagnosed Patients: A Multicenter Study, Samiksha Pandey, Tamera Tennant, Ashbina Pokharel, Andrew Aneese, Alexandra Halalau Oct 2022

Risk Factors Of Clostridium Difficile Infection In Helicobacter Pylori Diagnosed Patients: A Multicenter Study, Samiksha Pandey, Tamera Tennant, Ashbina Pokharel, Andrew Aneese, Alexandra Halalau

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• Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is one of the most common gastrointestinal illnesses. • There are conflicting studies regarding the association of CDI with Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) treatment regimens.1-3 • Our aim is to investigate the risk of CDI in those treated for H. pylori as well as characterize other risk factors for developing CDI.


Death Exposure Influence On Medical Students’ Attitudes Toward End-Of-Life Care, Sara J. Barlow, Nelia Alfonso, Jason A. Wasserman May 2022

Death Exposure Influence On Medical Students’ Attitudes Toward End-Of-Life Care, Sara J. Barlow, Nelia Alfonso, Jason A. Wasserman

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INTRODUCTION
Advance directives help guide individuals and their families in making end-of-life decisions that physicians must respect and carry out on behalf of patients to provide optimal care that aligns with their wishes. The facilitation of end-of-life care and the application of advance directives are impacted by physicians’ attitudes and knowledge regarding this topic. Current studies focus on the perspective that practicing physicians have toward advance directives. Our goal is to examine the end-of-life preferences of medical students at Oakland University William Beaumont (OUWB) School of Medicine before and after clinical exposure to better appreciate how and when opinions regarding …


Exploring The Effects Of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction On Pre-Clinical Medical Students: A Qualitative Methods, Longitudinal Pilot Study, Alyssa Heintschel, Scott Sabbagh, Patrick Herndon, Michael Moussa, Ruth Lerman May 2022

Exploring The Effects Of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction On Pre-Clinical Medical Students: A Qualitative Methods, Longitudinal Pilot Study, Alyssa Heintschel, Scott Sabbagh, Patrick Herndon, Michael Moussa, Ruth Lerman

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INTRODUCTION
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction has become an increasingly popular practice in healthcare-affiliated populations. MBSR is a course designed to promote mindfulness and awareness within oneself through a combination of formal and informal practices. Studies suggest healthcare workers are at higher risk of experiencing stress and burnout; this is prevalent among pre-clinical medical students due to the rigorous nature of medical school coursework. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of implementing an MBSR program to facilitate improvements in key areas of mental health among medical students throughout their training.


Prediabetes As A Risk Factor For Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, Muhammad A. Waheed, Ramy Mando, Adrian Michel, Alexandra Halalau May 2022

Prediabetes As A Risk Factor For Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, Muhammad A. Waheed, Ramy Mando, Adrian Michel, Alexandra Halalau

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INTRODUCTION
Major adverse cardiac events (MACE) have been shown to be associated with Type II diabetes mellitus (DM) as it is a proinflammatory process. Some DM inflammatory markers may be present in prediabetes (pDM). Yet, the clinical relationship between pDM and MACE has not been well studied. Thus, this study’s primary goal is to see if pDM increases one’s risk for MACE.


Investigating The Effectiveness Of A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course Within Healthcare: A Qualitative Methods Study, Patrick Herndon, Michael Moussa, Alyssa Heintschel, Scott Sabbagh, Ruth Lerman May 2022

Investigating The Effectiveness Of A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course Within Healthcare: A Qualitative Methods Study, Patrick Herndon, Michael Moussa, Alyssa Heintschel, Scott Sabbagh, Ruth Lerman

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INTRODUCTION
Mindfulness practice has emerged as a promising means to address stress in healthcare workers (HCW). Virtually all HCW studies of the standardized, validated Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) curriculum have been conducted using homogeneous (HCW only) populations. This work examines the novel approach of comparing the effects of heterogeneous MBSR classes: HCW, oncology patients and family members (HCW-HE) as compared to homogeneous classes HCW and their family members only (HCW-HO)


Patient Perceptions Of Their Health Care Teams And Preferences For Making Decisions Regarding Medical Care, Veronica F. Williams, Nelia Afonso May 2022

Patient Perceptions Of Their Health Care Teams And Preferences For Making Decisions Regarding Medical Care, Veronica F. Williams, Nelia Afonso

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INTRODUCTION
Beaumont Hospital values patient and family-centered care, but a clear understanding of how patients perceive their health care teams and prefer to make decisions regarding their medical treatment have not been well-described. It is necessary to understand patients’ preferences regarding various factors that impact their medical care in order to foster an effective health care environment. The primary goal of this study is to determine how patients’ care teams impact the ways in which they make decisions regarding their medical treatment. A secondary goal is to determine the individuals, both inside and outside of the health care setting, that …


Investigating The Effects Of A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course On A Grouping Of Oncology Patients, Health Care Workers And Their Families On Measures Of Stress And Burnout In Health Care Workers: A Randomized Control Trial, Michael Moussa, Patrick Herndon, Alyssa Heintschel, Scott Sabbagh, Ruth Lerman May 2022

Investigating The Effects Of A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course On A Grouping Of Oncology Patients, Health Care Workers And Their Families On Measures Of Stress And Burnout In Health Care Workers: A Randomized Control Trial, Michael Moussa, Patrick Herndon, Alyssa Heintschel, Scott Sabbagh, Ruth Lerman

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INTRODUCTION
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) can improve the mental health of health care workers (HCW). How will the inclusion of oncology patients (OP) in MBSR classes for HCW affect the mental health of HCW?


Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction For Pre-Clinical Medical Students: Exploring Efficacy And Benefit, Scott Sabbagh, Alyssa Heintschel, Patrick Herndon, Michael Moussa, Ruth Lerman May 2022

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction For Pre-Clinical Medical Students: Exploring Efficacy And Benefit, Scott Sabbagh, Alyssa Heintschel, Patrick Herndon, Michael Moussa, Ruth Lerman

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INTRODUCTION
Studies suggest that healthcare-affiliated populations are at an increased risk of experiencing chronic stress and burnout. Mindfulness meditation has become an established method to address and alleviate their effects, though it has not been extensively studied in the medical student population. The primary goals of this study are to assess the feasibility and efficacy of an 8-week, 30 contact hour MBSR course for first and second year medical students, and to assess its impact on their reported levels of stress, burnout, fear of compassion, and mindfulness.


Asymptomatic Chronic Sinusitis As An Atypical Presentation Of Meningitis, David Hwang, Laura Azzouz, Zeshan Choudhry, Benjamin Rossi May 2022

Asymptomatic Chronic Sinusitis As An Atypical Presentation Of Meningitis, David Hwang, Laura Azzouz, Zeshan Choudhry, Benjamin Rossi

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Introduction We present a unique case report of asymptomatic acute on chronic pansinusitis with parameningeal involvement as an atypical presentation of meningitis with associated pyrexia, nuchal rigidity, and headaches. Following initial admission, patient clinically deteriorated subsequently requiring emergent surgical debridement with ENT with cultures demonstrating fusobacterium nucleatum. This case presentation is of unique interest given long term neurological sequelae which can manifest as a result of delayed therapy, both medical and surgical, which includes but is not limited to permanent vision loss, ataxia, gait difficulty, and long standing sensorimotor deficits. We hope to provide additional educational resources given the lack …