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Conceptualization Of Intervention In Pediatrics Systematic Review, Kaitlyn Hansen, Mark C. Navin, Jason Wasserman, Stephanie Swanberg May 2023

Conceptualization Of Intervention In Pediatrics Systematic Review, Kaitlyn Hansen, Mark C. Navin, Jason Wasserman, Stephanie Swanberg

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Navigating when to intervene against parents’ wishes is a difficult task in pediatrics. Different frameworks have been proposed, but disagreements remain. One problem debated about in pediatric intervention principles often refer to different kinds of interventions (e.g. calling Child Protective Services, consulting the Ethics Committee). This project reports results of a critical scoping review of recent bioethics literature about the concept of pediatric intervention principles.


The Ethics Of Medical Interventions Against Parental Consent, Corey Carney, Mark C. Navin, Jason Wasserman, Abram Brummett, Kaitlyn Hanson May 2023

The Ethics Of Medical Interventions Against Parental Consent, Corey Carney, Mark C. Navin, Jason Wasserman, Abram Brummett, Kaitlyn Hanson

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Between an adult patient and physician they are the only two people that have a say in the patient’s medical treatment with the patient having the final say. In pediatrics, there is a patient, parent, and physician which adds a third party that is a proxy decision maker for the child but lacks absolute authority over the child’s treatment. The goal of this study is to give a sense of the diversity of the pediatric ethics literature regarding parent/physician disagreements and to address ambiguities about pediatric interventions.


Concern For Authenticity In Rational And Relational Autonomy, Joshua J. Daniel, Abram Brummett, Mark C. Navin, Jason A. Wasserman May 2023

Concern For Authenticity In Rational And Relational Autonomy, Joshua J. Daniel, Abram Brummett, Mark C. Navin, Jason A. Wasserman

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The four principles of bioethics described by Beauchamp and Childress are beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and autonomy. Two definitions of autonomy are very commonly used: rational autonomy, which refers to a patient making decisions based on their own beliefs and customs, and relational autonomy, which refers to shared decision making with the input of a patient’s close trusted individuals. Beauchamp and Childress described autonomous actions as those with intention, understanding, and lack of controlling factors. A fourth component that is sometimes included is authenticity, or making decisions true to one’s self. The primary goal of this study is to determine whether …


'Best Interest' In Clinical Medicine: A Critical Scoping Review, Joshua R. Jones, Saketh Akula, Jason Wasserman, Mark Navin May 2023

'Best Interest' In Clinical Medicine: A Critical Scoping Review, Joshua R. Jones, Saketh Akula, Jason Wasserman, Mark Navin

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The Best Interest Standard (BIS) has been a much-debated guidance principle in clinical ethics with ambiguous definition and application. In this study we focus on the conceptions of best interests that differ according to which kinds of interests are included. While there is wide agreement that ‘best interests’ include the physiological welfare of a patient, there is still substantial disagreement about which other interests are included in wider accounts of welfare, the balancing of those other interests, and whether interests are objective or subjective.


The Meaning Of Pediatric Assent: A Critical Scoping Review, Natalie Liogas, Amelia Najor, Jason Wasserman, Stephanie Swanberg, Abram Brummett, Naomi Levanthal May 2023

The Meaning Of Pediatric Assent: A Critical Scoping Review, Natalie Liogas, Amelia Najor, Jason Wasserman, Stephanie Swanberg, Abram Brummett, Naomi Levanthal

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The moral obligation to include children and adolescents in medical decisions has been long recognized. Soliciting pediatric assent is a component essential to this effort. Despite the AAP characterization of assent (AAP 1995; AAP 2016), there appears to be a lack of consensus regarding the operational and conceptual meanings of pediatric assent. This this critical scoping review provides an analysis of the varied meanings of pediatric assent in the clinical context.


Pediatric Assent In Clinical Practice: A Critical Scoping Review On The Ethical Justifications For Assent, Amelia Najor, Natalie Liogas, Jason Wasserman, Stephanie Swanberg, Abram Brummett, Naomi Laventhal, Mark C. Navin May 2023

Pediatric Assent In Clinical Practice: A Critical Scoping Review On The Ethical Justifications For Assent, Amelia Najor, Natalie Liogas, Jason Wasserman, Stephanie Swanberg, Abram Brummett, Naomi Laventhal, Mark C. Navin

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Pediatric assent is an important ethical construct, yet there is little agreement on what precisely it means, including the ethical justifications for assent. The term is used to indicate everything from acquiescence to an analogue of informed consent itself. The primary goal of this study is to assess the range of ways that pediatric assent is specified in the clinical ethics literature, as well as what different conceptions intimate about its moral value. This systematic review will summarize the normative claims about pediatric assent in recent literature. Analysis will map divergent constructs and various moral and ethical justifications for pediatric …


Nasopharyngeal Swabs Gone Wrong: An Unexpected Complication Of A Common Procedure, Moyosoreoluwa Laditan, Riya Kalra, Laurene Reed, Paras Khandhar Oct 2022

Nasopharyngeal Swabs Gone Wrong: An Unexpected Complication Of A Common Procedure, Moyosoreoluwa Laditan, Riya Kalra, Laurene Reed, Paras Khandhar

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No abstract provided.


Vampirism For The Microbiologist, Joudeh B. Freij, Bishara J. Freij Jun 2022

Vampirism For The Microbiologist, Joudeh B. Freij, Bishara J. Freij

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Vampirism has been a means to explain the cause of communicable diseases throughout the centuries.


Detection Of Enterotoxin Gene Cluster In Staphylococcus Epidermidis Recovered From Neonatal Liver Abscess, Bishara J. Freij, Barbara E. Robinson-Dunn, Patrick M. Schlievert Jun 2022

Detection Of Enterotoxin Gene Cluster In Staphylococcus Epidermidis Recovered From Neonatal Liver Abscess, Bishara J. Freij, Barbara E. Robinson-Dunn, Patrick M. Schlievert

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• Neonatal pyogenic liver abscesses are rare • Potential routes of hepatic infection include: portal vein, biliary ducts, hepatic artery during sepsis, or direct spread from infected contiguous structures • Risk factors may include bloodstream infection, abdominal surgery, umbilical vein catheterization, total parenteral nutrition, necrotizing enterocolitis, and/or immune deficiencies • More common in premature infants at present • Variety of etiologic agents for neonatal liver abscess: Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible and resistant), coagulase-negative staphylococci (CONS), streptococci, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, Enterobacter, Serratia, and Candida • Umbilical stump and catheter exit site hub often colonized with CONS • CONS colonize nearly all …


Pre-Medical Student Concerns Regarding Applying To Medical School During Covid-19 Pandemic, Rachel Connell May 2022

Pre-Medical Student Concerns Regarding Applying To Medical School During Covid-19 Pandemic, Rachel Connell

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INTRODUCTION
Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the system processes of medical education. The primary goal of this study is to identify themes regarding the concerns of pre-medical students in the 2020-2021 application cycle through qualitative analysis of www.studentdoctor.net medical school admission forum posts in order to contribute to the limited literature available on this relatively novel topic.


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 …


Factors Influencing Reintubation In Self Extubated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Patients, Ahmed Naseem, Ameer Al-Hadidi, Morta Lapkus, Patrick Karabon, Begum Akay, Paras Khandar May 2022

Factors Influencing Reintubation In Self Extubated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Patients, Ahmed Naseem, Ameer Al-Hadidi, Morta Lapkus, Patrick Karabon, Begum Akay, Paras Khandar

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NTRODUCTION
Intubated pediatric patients that self-extubate may be particularly susceptible to reintubation. Identifying factors that increase risk of reintubation allows for better monitoring and response in cases of self-extubation and can potentially identify patients needing reintubation.


Pediatric Obesity: A Survey Study Of Patients And Caregivers’ Concern And Interest In Specialized Programs, Dina Abdo, Ryan Rogers, Susan Edlibi, Aimee Pollak, Stacey Shubeck, Kerry P. Mychaliska May 2022

Pediatric Obesity: A Survey Study Of Patients And Caregivers’ Concern And Interest In Specialized Programs, Dina Abdo, Ryan Rogers, Susan Edlibi, Aimee Pollak, Stacey Shubeck, Kerry P. Mychaliska

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INTRODUCTION
Body mass index (BMI) ≥ the 85th percentile for age and sex is considered overweight in the pediatric population. Pediatric obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), obesity prevalence has tripled over the past 50 years; 1 in 5 school-aged children has a diagnosis of obesity. The purpose of this study is to survey caregivers’ perceptions and concerns about their child’s weight and patient and caregiver interest in a comprehensive healthy lifestyle program.


Development Of Verbal Behavior In Early, Intensive Behavioral Therapy For Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mthya Jayakumar, Lesly Hendershot, Lori Warner, James F. Grogan May 2022

Development Of Verbal Behavior In Early, Intensive Behavioral Therapy For Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mthya Jayakumar, Lesly Hendershot, Lori Warner, James F. Grogan

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INTRODUCTION
The current study will explore the relationships between motor imitation (MI) and verbal requesting skills in children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With nearly half of children with ASD evidencing minimal verbal skills, supporting language development is crucial in interventions. Early, intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) is recommended to help children achieve better developmental outcomes. Functional language training often begins with the verbal requesting skill, MAND. Research suggests that a series of rapid motor imitations before a vocal model could facilitate vocal speech, but little is known about how MI can longitudinally influence functional language development. This …


The Divergence Of Medical Ethics And State Laws Regarding Life Sustaining Treatment, Hannah Vandusen, Jason A. Wasserman May 2022

The Divergence Of Medical Ethics And State Laws Regarding Life Sustaining Treatment, Hannah Vandusen, Jason A. Wasserman

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INTRODUCTION
Research reveals that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) rarely leads to prolonged survival in patients with chronic illnesses in whom death is expected in the relative near-term. There is strong ethical consensus favoring a physician’s right to refuse to provide CPR when it is physiologically futile or medically inappropriate. State laws governing medical treatment, however, sometimes diverge from this guidance. This study examines laws related to life sustaining treatment, analyzing both physician and surrogate authority in decision making about resuscitation orders in the national context.


Gauging The Impact Of Interactions With Autistic Children Early In Medical Education, Emily W. Yuen, Helen E. Huetterman, Jessica Korneder, Jason A. Wasserman, Mary O. Dereski May 2022

Gauging The Impact Of Interactions With Autistic Children Early In Medical Education, Emily W. Yuen, Helen E. Huetterman, Jessica Korneder, Jason A. Wasserman, Mary O. Dereski

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INTRODUCTION
One in fifty-nine children in the United States are currently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Despite this high prevalence, medical students receive little training on this unique population. This project aims to determine the impact on first-year medical students’ attitudes toward treatment of children diagnosed with ASD following small group interactions in an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinic.


The Influence Of Blm And The Death Of George Floyd On Medical And Pre-Med Students And Their Views On Institutional Racism, Asia Susko, Jason A. Wasserman May 2022

The Influence Of Blm And The Death Of George Floyd On Medical And Pre-Med Students And Their Views On Institutional Racism, Asia Susko, Jason A. Wasserman

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INTRODUCTION
Racial inequalities present in medical education in a multitude of ways, including basing disease prevalence on majority populations and using images that disproportionately represent white patients. George Floyd’s death was not only a sentinel event of police violence, but underscored broader systemic racism, including medicine’s potential for complicity. This study highlights the perspectives of premedical and medical students in light of George Floyd’s death and the Black Lives Matter movement. Their views help elaborate ways to better support students and staff of color in medical education.


Emergency Department Recidivism Due To Skin Lesions Among The Homeless Population, Kylee Jb Kus, Jason A. Wasserman May 2022

Emergency Department Recidivism Due To Skin Lesions Among The Homeless Population, Kylee Jb Kus, Jason A. Wasserman

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INTRODUCTION
Ample research supports the correlation between homelessness and poor health generally. Individuals experiencing homelessness face a higher risk of dermatological health problems due to exposure and sanitation concerns and comprise a disproportionately large share of emergency department (ED) visits. This study assesses whether and how the interaction between homelessness and dermatological health contributes to ED recidivism.


Blunt Trauma And Diaphragm Injury In Children: An Analysis Of The National Trauma Data Bank, Sammie Lai, Patrick Karabon, Patrick Modren, Begum Akay, Anthony Stallion, Pavan Brahmamdam May 2022

Blunt Trauma And Diaphragm Injury In Children: An Analysis Of The National Trauma Data Bank, Sammie Lai, Patrick Karabon, Patrick Modren, Begum Akay, Anthony Stallion, Pavan Brahmamdam

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INTRODUCTION
Trauma is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in children. Traumatic diaphragm rupture (TDR) is a rare but serious injury that can be difficult to identify. The current literature includes individual case reports and single center case series only, which limits our ability to generalize those findings. The purpose of this study is to use the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) in order to examine the clinical outcomes of blunt TDR in the pediatric population.


Let Them Play: A Prospective Study Of Postoperative Activity Restrictions In Children, Rachel Harvey, Begum Akay, Diane Studzinski, Nathan Novotny, Anthony Stallion, Pavan Brahmamdam May 2022

Let Them Play: A Prospective Study Of Postoperative Activity Restrictions In Children, Rachel Harvey, Begum Akay, Diane Studzinski, Nathan Novotny, Anthony Stallion, Pavan Brahmamdam

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INTRODUCTION
We aim to compare time to resume full activity, postoperative outcomes, and describe family preferences of self-directed activity restrictions (SDAR) and physician-directed activity restrictions (PDAR) following routine pediatric surgeries.


Clearance Of The Cervical Spine In Obtunded Pediatric Blunt Trauma Patients: Quality Assessment Of An Existing Clearance Pathway, Rachel Kalthoff, Elizabeth Boudiab, Diane Studzinski, Nathan Novotny, Pavan Brahmamdam, Begum Akay May 2022

Clearance Of The Cervical Spine In Obtunded Pediatric Blunt Trauma Patients: Quality Assessment Of An Existing Clearance Pathway, Rachel Kalthoff, Elizabeth Boudiab, Diane Studzinski, Nathan Novotny, Pavan Brahmamdam, Begum Akay

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INTRODUCTION
Obtunded patients following blunt trauma need clearance of the cervical spine (c-spine) that cannot depend on a clinical exam. Our center’s current pediatric c-spine evaluation pathway includes both Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The objective of this study was to review our use of both CT and MRI for obtunded pediatric trauma patients to assess the quality of our pathway and utility of MRI.


Effect Of Sars-Cov2 On Adolescent Phq-9 Screening Result, Anisah Hashmi, Aimee Pollak, Leah Ludwig, Kerry P. Mychaliska, Mara Rubenstein, Olufunke Adeyemo, Stacey Shubeck, Liu Qu, Mary Coffey May 2022

Effect Of Sars-Cov2 On Adolescent Phq-9 Screening Result, Anisah Hashmi, Aimee Pollak, Leah Ludwig, Kerry P. Mychaliska, Mara Rubenstein, Olufunke Adeyemo, Stacey Shubeck, Liu Qu, Mary Coffey

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The SARS-COV2 pandemic created numerous stressors for adolescents including financial insecurities, family illness or death, home schooling, discontinuation of group activities, and decreased peer interaction. Prior studies have shown an increased risk for self-reported depression symptoms in pediatric patients following traumatic events. The purpose of this study is to compare rates of newly diagnosed depression in adolescents and self-reported depression symptoms prior to and during the pandemic.


Perioperative Antibiotic Use In Neonatal Surgery, Lior Kopel, Patrick Karabon, Nathan Novotny, Begum Akay, Pavan Brahmamdam May 2022

Perioperative Antibiotic Use In Neonatal Surgery, Lior Kopel, Patrick Karabon, Nathan Novotny, Begum Akay, Pavan Brahmamdam

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INTRODUCTION
The ideal duration of perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent surgical site infection (SSI) in neonates is undetermined. The aim of this study is to evaluate the association between the duration of perioperative antibiotics and SSIs in the neonatal surgical population.


Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum In Children Is Not Associated With Esophageal Perforation, Kevin Roby, Catherine Barkach, Diane Studzinski, Nathan Novotny, Begum Akay, Pavan Brahmamdam May 2022

Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum In Children Is Not Associated With Esophageal Perforation, Kevin Roby, Catherine Barkach, Diane Studzinski, Nathan Novotny, Begum Akay, Pavan Brahmamdam

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INTRODUCTION
We hypothesize that esophageal perforation is not a common etiology for spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM), and that SPM is a self-limited disease not requiring routine admission.


Prospective Qualitative Analysis Of Minimally Invasive Repair Of Pectus Excavatum, Timothy Elton, Diane Studzinski, Robert S. Morden, Pavan Brahmamdam May 2022

Prospective Qualitative Analysis Of Minimally Invasive Repair Of Pectus Excavatum, Timothy Elton, Diane Studzinski, Robert S. Morden, Pavan Brahmamdam

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INTRODUCTION
Pectus Excavatum is the most common chest wall deformity and is frequently corrected with the Nuss procedure. Although this procedure has existed for several decades, new strategies are being adapted to reduce complications and improve efficiency. The aim of this study is to perform a qualitative review of the patient experience after minimally invasive repair of Pectus Excavatum.