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A Period Seroprevalence(Sars-Cov-2) Survey In Mhccn Cancer Healthcare Workers (Hcws) Providing Patient Care During The Height Of The Outbreak: A Registry Study (Second Year Progress), Caroline Knight, Jill Prescott, Jill Hobart, Jamie Saunders, Kimberly Caron, Sandra Neptune, Patty Brown, Kyla Sturtevant, Sean Eller, Lisa Lemire, Anne Breggia, Susan L. Guerin-Staples, Lee Lucas, Paul Han, Rachit Kumar, Johnson Liu, Robert Carlson, Scot Remick

Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2022

In December 2019, emergence of a new coronavirus in Wuhan, China heralded the onset of a global pandemic (aka Covid-19) that is well into its third year. At the outset, the initial first wave of the alpha variant in 2020 had less impact on our state and HCWs. In December 2020, Covid-19 vaccinations became available. By fall and winter 2021-2022, the delta and subsequent omicron variants nearly overwhelmed Maine healthcare systems and work force. In June 2020, we embarked on a period seroprevalencestudy in the MaineHealthCancer Network (MHCCN) to document Covid-19 exposure in our rural cancer care workforce. Enrollment continues …

A Multicenter Pilot Study To Evaluate The Effect Of Evoo On Lipid Parameters, Caroline Knight, Ralph Hamill, Katherine Brady, Stacia Kozidis

Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2022

Purpose:

The purpose of this multi-center, double-blinded pilot study was to determine if EVOO has a positive effect on HDL cholesterol levels and anti-inflammatory markers for subjects diagnosed with CVD and to determine if the polyphenol concentration is proportional to those effects. Subjects completed consecutive 28-day periods (with a 14- day washout between) in which they will either consume the low polyphenol EVOO daily or the high polyphenol EVOO. In a double-blinded manner, each subject was his or her own control with a 14-day washout between study periods. HDL levels and other parameters were be measured after each period of …

Behavioral Support Checklist Making Mmc More Autism Friendly, Rachel Coffey, Sarah Reynolds

Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2022

Introduction • Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families report suboptimal medical experiences. • Boston Medical Center championed the “Autism Friendlieness Initiative” through ● Autism Support Checklist ● Provider Training ● Visit Preparation ● Sensory Accommodations

Intouch April 25, 2022, New York Medical College

InTouch

• D.P.T. Class of 2024 Marks the Transition to Clinical Education with White Coat Ceremony
• Sangmi Chung, Ph.D., Receives Bridge Funding Grant
• Erica Pratt, M.P.H. Class of 2022, Envisions Herself as a Public Health Leader
• The Office of Research Administration Supports NYMC’s Research Endeavors
• Kin Lazzaro Brings 15 Years of Fundraising Expertise to NYMC’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations

Development Of A Codebook For A Prospective Mixed Methods Study Focusing On Experiences Of Mindfulness Intervention In Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery, Laura Nicolais, Rebecca Brown, Julie Fitzgibbons, Rachel Farrington

Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2022

Mindfulness is a state of being present with one's thoughts without judgment • Relaxation is a technique to help achieve a state of rest (i.e., physical relaxation) and inner calm (i.e., mental relaxation). • Prior research has shown the many benefits of mindfulness and relaxation practice including improved psychological well-being, stress relief, reduced pain perception, improved sleep, relief of headaches, vomiting; all of which could prove beneficial in the postoperative phase.1 • Measuring the mental and emotional response to a mindfulness intervention in a quantitative manner can be challenging and therefore, a qualitative approach is justified.

Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries In Nurses, Ashlie R. Miller

ONU Student Research Colloquium

Problem: Nurses across the nation are being affected by an epidemic that often leads to severe, chronic pain. This is not an infectious disease, but mass amounts of preventable musculoskeletal injuries caused by repetitive movements such as lifting, repositioning, and transferring patients. These injuries lead to time away from work and increased costs for healthcare facilities. Education on proper lifting techniques provides nurses with the tools to reduce risk for injury.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine if reeducating nurses about proper lifting techniques reduces the occurrence of musculoskeletal injuries.

Methods: This study will be a cross …

Impact Of A Novel Interdisciplinary Online Course: Student Perspectives Related To Pandemics And Covid-19, Anna Russ

ONU Student Research Colloquium

Misinformation regarding COVID-19 has clouded the judgment and perspectives of many individuals. At Ohio Northern University, a new interdisciplinary online elective course offers students the opportunity to gain evidence-based insight about the far-reaching implications of pandemics and COVID-19. The purpose of this project is to evaluate the impact that this course has made on student perspectives relating to various topics about pandemics and COVID-19.

This semester-long online elective course was taught in an interdisciplinary fashion by professors from different departments and disciplines within Ohio Northern University. Topics covered included: the history of pandemics; public health and healthcare response; COVID-19 transmission, …

Early Warning: Exploring Risk Factors For Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries Using The Electronic Medical Record, Tricia Foley, Nicole M T Radmore

Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2022

Introduction -Severe Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs) are, by law, reported to the State of Maine and present a financial burden, as Medicare will not cover costs for these injuries.

Debunking Medical Myths: Can Blue Light Glasses Save Your Eyesight?, Sara Lehua Ma, Jad Baki, Lara Zraik, Tulsi Sadasivan, Wouter Ritsema, Nicolas Baroni

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: Not As Healthy As You Think, Jodene Takahashi, Huda Warsame, Caleb Richard, Janice Gibbons, Hadi El Ammar, Ahmad Kofahi

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Debunking Medical Myths: Vitamins And Supplements Always Make You Healthier, Bijan Sagman, Gokturk Tepe, Siena Snyder, Elena Carrillo, Itzick Nahmoud, William Crouch

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Debunking Medical Myths: Lung Damage Is Permanent. The Irreversible Damage Of Smoking, Daniel Kim, Parker Marsh, Jacob Katzman, Liana De La Torre, Mariam Samir, Pragathi Pathanjeli

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Debunking Medical Myths: Cracking Knuckles Leads To Arthritis., Erika Lopez, Jack Considine, Madeline Simone, Andranig Adjemian, Younes Motii, Jordan Akins

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Debunking Medical Myths: Vitamin C, Alem Cizmic, Elise Turke, Justin Lee, Rabe Al-Silwadi, Hope Baldwin, Katya Parker

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Debunking Medical Myths: 3 Myths Surrounding Coconut Oil, Tabassum Chowdhury, Kia Sweeney, Andrew Rabah, Andrew Gregory, Nicholas Livingston, Laura Aravena

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Debunking Medical Myths: Building Wellness Without Breaking Down Joints, Devin Mendez, Abhijay Kumar, Hannah Adams, Justin Padron, Bridget Croniger, Abrielle Holleran

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Debunking Medical Myths: Msg Safety, Meyer Gershater, Gabriella Shab, Amanda Rodriguez, Ahmad Chouman, Anthony Mrocko

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Debunking Medical Myths: Low Fat Or Low Carbs?, Simon Yacoub, Katherine Heeres, Liam Browning, Nikhil Patel, Giulia Santangelo, Nabta Laz

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Debunking Medical Myths: Vaping Risks, Nada Jaradat, Rubab Imtiaz, Raisa Zahir, Ismail Aijazuddin, Amir Kalantar, Tristan Papcun

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Debunking Medical Myths: Eggs & Your Heart Health, Sai Dheeraj Reddy Kagithala, Maighdlin Patterson, Anyan Cheng, Nicolas Ceniza, Alex Duvall

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Debunking Medical Myths: Knuckle Cracking Causes Arthritis, Ehsan Noori, Rana Elhamzawy, Neil Patel, Benjamin Sliwinski, Logan Nguyen, Alexis Malecki

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Debunking Medical Myths: Lunar Lunacy, Rooshan Arshad, Riya Shah, John Lloyd, Mackenzie Howard, Joseph Cavataio, Emma Streveler

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Debunking Medical Myths: The Facts About The Flu, Kaitlin Ziadeh, Bashir Kaspo, Kyla Kosidowski, Mohamed Al-Hassan, Ahmed Elashmawy, Arielle Wenokur

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Debunking Medical Myths: How Face Masks Affect The Ability To Breathe, Minisha Kanakarajan, David Greiver, Kathy Lu, Johan Harris, Noor Sulieman, Alex Rodriguez

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Debunking Medical Myths: Vitamin C Prevents The Common Cold, Jacfar Hassan, Vikash Mehan, Sadaf Hashemian, Keinnan Hares, Bria Elrod, Julia Chase

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Debunking Medical Myths: Is Msg Unhealthy, Sadie Knill, Alejandro Ponce Sepulveda, Doo Hee Kim, Enoch Kim, Lauren Larson, Shagane Kotcharian

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Debunking Medical Myths: Eating Late At Night Causes You To Gain Weight, Alexandra Breves, Brandon Holland, Sydney Colbert, Alexander Wind, Mina Juma, Coltrane Groves

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Debunking Medical Myths: Blue Light Blocking Lenses Prevent Eye Strain, Omar Abbas, Mariam Abdelmesih, Jhonny Lopez, Bhavana Garapati, Shreya Balusu, Ahmad Khatib

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Debunking Medical Myths: Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?, Dawei Chen, Rumyah Rafique, Saiteja Mogasala, Cecilly Kelleher, Arjun Muralidharan, Eleftherios Halkias

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Debunking Medical Myths: Bmi Reliably Measures Body Fat, Michael Melhem, Lillian Baumann, Victoria Kelley, Michael Escobar, Nicholas Pryde, Quynh Liu

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