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Elderly Musculoskeletal Disease Burden In Karachi, Pakistan: Associations And Implications For Developing Countries, Saniya Sabzwari, Zafar Fatmi, Adeel Ahmed Khan
Elderly Musculoskeletal Disease Burden In Karachi, Pakistan: Associations And Implications For Developing Countries, Saniya Sabzwari, Zafar Fatmi, Adeel Ahmed Khan
Department of Family Medicine
Objective: The global rise in the older population has increased the rates of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, conditions that impact mobility and functionality. There is limited data on musculoskeletal disease in older populations residing in developing countries.
Methods: A community-based study using multistage cluster random sampling of older individuals was conducted in Karachi. Predefined criteria were used for osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Gait assessment was performed.
Results: More than half of the participants were females and 53% reported illiteracy. Around 30% had osteoporosis and two-thirds had osteoarthritis. Multivariate analysis showed associations of female sex, Pashtun ethnicity, illiteracy, and hypertension with the combined …
Association Between Duration Of Residence And Prevalence Of Type 2 Diabetes Among Male South Asian Expatriate Workers In The United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study, Syed Mahboob Shah, Lindsay M. Jaacks, Fatima Al-Maskari, Juma Al-Kaabi, Faisal Aziz, Elpidoforos Soteriades, Tom Loney, Hamed Farooqi, Anjum Memon, Raghib Ali
Association Between Duration Of Residence And Prevalence Of Type 2 Diabetes Among Male South Asian Expatriate Workers In The United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study, Syed Mahboob Shah, Lindsay M. Jaacks, Fatima Al-Maskari, Juma Al-Kaabi, Faisal Aziz, Elpidoforos Soteriades, Tom Loney, Hamed Farooqi, Anjum Memon, Raghib Ali
Department of Family Medicine
Expatriates account for about 80% of the total population in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aimed to evaluate the hypothesis that prevalence of type 2 diabetes in male South Asian expatriates increases with increased length of residence in the UAE.
Design, settings and participants: This cross-sectional study recruited a representative sample (n=1375) of male South Asian expatriates aged ≥18 years in Al Ain, UAE. Sociodemographic, anthropometric and lifestyle data were obtained using a pilot-tested adapted version of the WHO STEPS instrument.
Main outcome measures: Duration of residence was used as a marker for acculturation. Type 2 diabetes was …
Perceptions, Knowledge And Attitudes Towards The Concept And Approach Of Palliative Care Amongst Caregivers: A Cross-Sectional Survey In Karachi, Pakistan, Sameera Shah, Faizan Qaisar, Iqbal Azam Syed, Khairunnisa Mansoor
Perceptions, Knowledge And Attitudes Towards The Concept And Approach Of Palliative Care Amongst Caregivers: A Cross-Sectional Survey In Karachi, Pakistan, Sameera Shah, Faizan Qaisar, Iqbal Azam Syed, Khairunnisa Mansoor
Department of Family Medicine
Background: Limited comprehension of the concept of palliative care and misconceptions about it are barriers to meaningful utilisation of palliative care programs. As caregivers play an integral role for patients with terminal illness, it is necessary to assess their perceptions and attitudes towards the palliative care approach.
Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted. Data was collected from the Aga Khan Hospital in-patient and out-patient departments and home-based palliative care services. All adult caregivers who met the inclusion criteria and consented, completed a questionnaire till the sample size was reached. Univariate and multivariate multivariable analysis was done and results were reported …
Using Frap Mixed Methodology To Identify Multi-Level Policy Levers That Could Improve Cervical Cancer Disparities In Us Hispanic Women, Autumn Kieber-Emmons Md, Mph, William L. Miller Md, Ma, Benjamin F. Crabtree Phd
Using Frap Mixed Methodology To Identify Multi-Level Policy Levers That Could Improve Cervical Cancer Disparities In Us Hispanic Women, Autumn Kieber-Emmons Md, Mph, William L. Miller Md, Ma, Benjamin F. Crabtree Phd
Department of Family Medicine
No abstract provided.
Day In The Life: Indian Health Service - Zuni, Nm, Rebecca Simon, Md
Day In The Life: Indian Health Service - Zuni, Nm, Rebecca Simon, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Outline:
- Zuni Pueblo (Geographics/ Demographics/ History and Culture)
- Rural Medicine (Full spectrum/ Day in the Life)
- Working for the Indian Health Service
- New Mexico Living
Exercise Prescriptions In Primary Care, Caitlyn Haines, Pgy-2
Exercise Prescriptions In Primary Care, Caitlyn Haines, Pgy-2
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Learning Objectives:
●Review the health benefits of physical activity.
●Recognize barriers on the part of the provider that limit our discussion of exercise with our patients.
●Understand the current recommendations for physical activity including: time per week, exercise intensity, and recommendations for pregnant patients and those with chronic disease.
●Understand the current recommendations for screening prior to exercise in patients with chronic medical conditions.
●Help patients devise strategies to introduce physical activity into their routine.
●Become familiar with resources to connect our patients with for exercise in their area.
Sleep And Its Relation With Academic Performance Among Adolescents: An Analytical Cross Sectional Study In Gulshan Town, Karachi, Zainab Mohammad Anjarwala, Niloufer Sultan Ali, Kashmira Nanji, Anum Arshad Beg, Veena Kumari Karmani
Sleep And Its Relation With Academic Performance Among Adolescents: An Analytical Cross Sectional Study In Gulshan Town, Karachi, Zainab Mohammad Anjarwala, Niloufer Sultan Ali, Kashmira Nanji, Anum Arshad Beg, Veena Kumari Karmani
Department of Family Medicine
Objective: To determine the prevalence of sleep patterns and their relationship with academic performance among adolescents.
Methods: The analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from March to August 2015 in Gulshan Town of Karachi and comprised students in grades 6 to 8 who were selected from six government and private schools. Data was collected regarding their sleeping time, wake-up time, sleep latency and total sleep duration. Paediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale was administered to calculate daytime sleepiness. Academic performance of students was taken from school academic records. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.
Results: Of the 440 subjects, 234 (53.2%) were boys …
Updates In Cervical Cancer Screening, Sarah Cokenakes (Hirsh), Md - Pgy 3
Updates In Cervical Cancer Screening, Sarah Cokenakes (Hirsh), Md - Pgy 3
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Learning Objectives:
- To review the incidence of cervical cancer in the United States and the relationship between the HPV virus and invasive cervical cancer.
- To review the 2019 ASCCP guidelines and how they differ from 2012 guidelines.
- To discuss use of technology to aid in appropriate decision making and management.
Applicants' Interview Experience Of Family Medicine Residency Match: Reflections From A Quality Improvement Initiative At A Community Hospital, Abdul Waheed, Masooma S. Rana, Muhammad A. Rauf, Landen Green, Salma Green, Erum Azhar
Applicants' Interview Experience Of Family Medicine Residency Match: Reflections From A Quality Improvement Initiative At A Community Hospital, Abdul Waheed, Masooma S. Rana, Muhammad A. Rauf, Landen Green, Salma Green, Erum Azhar
Medical College Documents
Background and objective: Both family medicine applicants and programs dedicate significant resources to the interview process, a time for both parties to make an impression on the other in an attempt to find their best match. Despite the importance of this process, little research has been completed to ensure the process efficiently addresses applicant preferences on interview day and the surrounding process. This study aimed to determine the factors influencing the family medicine applicant preferences regarding the pre-interview, interview, and post-interview ranking process.
Methods: The study method was a cross-sectional electronic survey utilizing anonymous questionnaires that assessed demographics, pre-interview, interview, …
Mental Health Care Transitions From Incarceration, Graham Stratton, Md
Mental Health Care Transitions From Incarceration, Graham Stratton, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
The scope of the problem of mental health and incarceration
- Case & Consideration 1: Severe Mental Illness ○ Brief history of de institutionalization and re institutionalization ○ Philadelphia’s jails at a glance
- Case & Consideration 2: Violence and trauma
- Consideration & Consideration 3: Addiction and substance use
- Models of transitions of care for reentry
- Community teams and resources
- Next steps for a Family Medicine physician
Level 4 Visit, George Valco, Md
Level 4 Visit, George Valco, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
- Medicare guidelines specifically with regard to PATH rules ( Physicians At Teaching Hospitals).
- Specific Documentation is a requirement for reimbursement under Medicare, Medicaid, and any 3rd party payers who refer to Medicare guidelines.
- Resident participation & documentation is incorporated by the Teaching Physicians (TP).
Brief Psychotherapy In Primary Care, Geoffrey Mills, Md, Phd
Brief Psychotherapy In Primary Care, Geoffrey Mills, Md, Phd
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Overview
Overview Case
Thread Goals
- Acknowledgement
- Rationale
- Background ‘theory’
- Framework(s) Practical applications
The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment: The Implications Of Its Legacy, Joshua Barash, Md
The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment: The Implications Of Its Legacy, Joshua Barash, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Objectives
- Discuss details of the Tuskegee Study
- Summarize ethical issues
- Explore the legacy of Tuskegee: Distrust of the Medical Establishment
Physicians Caring For Physicians As Patients, Olivia Seecof, Md
Physicians Caring For Physicians As Patients, Olivia Seecof, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Outline
- Introduction
- Application to family medicine
- Ethics
- Literature supported rewards & challenges
- Navigating the physician/physician-patient relationship
- Summary and questions
Objectives
- Critically examine the physician-physician patient relationship through evidence in the literature
- Use cases to reflect on personal experiences
- Learn how to apply new strategies to navigate the visit with a physician-patient
Journal Club - Dapa-Hf Trial, Emma De Louw, Pgy-3
Journal Club - Dapa-Hf Trial, Emma De Louw, Pgy-3
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
No abstract provided.
Hiv/Hcv/Sti Cases, Marshal Miller, Md, Aahivs
Hiv/Hcv/Sti Cases, Marshal Miller, Md, Aahivs
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Objectives:
- Discuss approach to Syphilis testing and management in persons infected with HIV and HIV negative patients
- Review strategies to improve ART adherence
- Review ART options and considerations for initiating and modifying ART and clinically relevant Rx-Rx interactions
- Assess patients for HCV treatment and review simplified treatment strategies for patients with chronic HCV infection
Fad Diets, Simon Newsom, Pgy-3
Fad Diets, Simon Newsom, Pgy-3
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Overview
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Brief history of dieting
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Overview of different types of fad diets
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Conditions affected by specific dieting
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Physicians role in dieting
Caring For Aging Patients With Idd/Asd/Spmi, E. Adel Herge, Otd, Otr/L, Faota, Rachelle Rene, Phd, Mary M. Stephens, Md
Caring For Aging Patients With Idd/Asd/Spmi, E. Adel Herge, Otd, Otr/L, Faota, Rachelle Rene, Phd, Mary M. Stephens, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Outline and Objectives:
- What are we talking about?
- Prevalence and associated co-morbidities
- Healthy aging pearls for special populations
- A case: Dr. Herge. . . . From the OT perspective
- Best practices for referral and resources
- A case: Dr. Rene. . . .From the behavioral health perspective
- Best practices for referral and resources
Core Topic: Anemia, Marisyl De La Cruz, Md
Core Topic: Anemia, Marisyl De La Cruz, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Agenda
- Diagnosis and evaluation
- Approach to anemia
- Hypoproliferative
- Hyperproliferative
- Management of common anemias
- Cases
- Q & A
- Become familiar with signs and symptoms of anemia
- Use laboratory findings to differentiate anemias
- Review pathophysiology of anemia and recognize anemia as a symptom of other conditions
- Understand management of common anemias seen in primary care
Taking Care Of Patients With A History Of Cancer: A Curricular Program For Cancer Survivorship Training Within Our Network, Autumn Kieber-Emmons Md, Mph, William L. Miller Md, Ma
Taking Care Of Patients With A History Of Cancer: A Curricular Program For Cancer Survivorship Training Within Our Network, Autumn Kieber-Emmons Md, Mph, William L. Miller Md, Ma
Department of Family Medicine
No abstract provided.
Evaluation And Management Of Common Anorectal Complaints, Krys Foster, Md, Mph
Evaluation And Management Of Common Anorectal Complaints, Krys Foster, Md, Mph
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Objectives:
- Review the anatomy of the rectum and anus
- Learn skills to perform an appropriate H&P for anorectal complaints
- Appreciate key diagnostic features to common anorectal diagnoses
- Recognize risk factors and red flag signs/symptoms that prompt further evaluation and possible referral
Chronic Muscle Pain, Michael Bozzi, Md
Chronic Muscle Pain, Michael Bozzi, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Learning Objectives ●How to approach the patient with chronic muscle pain ●How a complete history and physical can prevent extraneous testing and unnecessary or premature referrals ●Treatment strategies
Sports Medicine Update For The Primary Care Physician, Joshua V. Okon, Md
Sports Medicine Update For The Primary Care Physician, Joshua V. Okon, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
AGENDA:
- OA vs Degenerative meniscal tear
- Review of OA diagnosis
- Degenerative Meniscal tears
- Management of degenerative meniscal tears and OA
- Rotator Cuff Pathology
Post Traumatic Stress In Families With Pediatric Illness, Olivia Seecof, Md
Post Traumatic Stress In Families With Pediatric Illness, Olivia Seecof, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Outline
- Behavioral Science Topic
- Introduce post traumatic stress in parents and children
- Talk specifically about post traumatic stress in families with pediatric (Cancer diagnoses, Type 1 diabetes diagnoses, Traffic accidents)
- Discuss relationship of PTSS in parents, children and siblings
- Apply what we’ve learned (Trauma-informed care)
Head And Neck Injuries For The Pcp, Greta Bires, Md
Head And Neck Injuries For The Pcp, Greta Bires, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Objectives:
- Define and recognize common symptoms and treatments of head and neck injuries
- Become more familiar and comfortable with the history and physical exam techniques of common head and neck injuries
- Know when to seek a higher level of care for certain common head and neck injuries
Depression In Primary Care: With A Focus On First-Line Medications, Michael Danielewicz, Md
Depression In Primary Care: With A Focus On First-Line Medications, Michael Danielewicz, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
This Lecture Will Cover:
- An overview of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), bupropion and mirtazapine
- Appropriate selection and dose adjustments of first-line agents for depressive disorders in a primary care setting
- Monitoring and tapering first-line antidepressants
- Special considerations in treatment
- Future directions for antidepressant treatment
Developing A Questionnaire And Data Analysis Process: Identification Of Practice And Provider Stigma Score In Order To Improve And Measure Training Efforts, Jessica Deemer, Angela Colistra Lpc, Phd, Ms
Developing A Questionnaire And Data Analysis Process: Identification Of Practice And Provider Stigma Score In Order To Improve And Measure Training Efforts, Jessica Deemer, Angela Colistra Lpc, Phd, Ms
Research Scholars Poster Presentation
No abstract provided.
Improving Primary Care Pre-Visit Planning, Brandy Moser, Johnny Stoeckle Md, Kyle Shaak Mph
Improving Primary Care Pre-Visit Planning, Brandy Moser, Johnny Stoeckle Md, Kyle Shaak Mph
Research Scholars Poster Presentation
No abstract provided.
Preconception Care: Identifying Indicators To Reduce Pre-Term Birthskama, Maria Macaluso, Ashwini Kamath Mulki, Melanie B. Johnson Mpa, Elaine Banerjee Md, Mph, Beth Careyva M.D., Katarzyna Jabbour Pharmd, Bcps, Kyle Shaak Bs, Nicole M. Burgess Bs
Preconception Care: Identifying Indicators To Reduce Pre-Term Birthskama, Maria Macaluso, Ashwini Kamath Mulki, Melanie B. Johnson Mpa, Elaine Banerjee Md, Mph, Beth Careyva M.D., Katarzyna Jabbour Pharmd, Bcps, Kyle Shaak Bs, Nicole M. Burgess Bs
Research Scholars Poster Presentation
No abstract provided.
Bridging The Gaps In Family Medicine: A Quality Improvement Project For Resident Behavioral Health Training, Lauren E. Kerr, Angela Colistra Lpc, Phd, Ms
Bridging The Gaps In Family Medicine: A Quality Improvement Project For Resident Behavioral Health Training, Lauren E. Kerr, Angela Colistra Lpc, Phd, Ms
Research Scholars Poster Presentation
No abstract provided.