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Cushing’S Storm Secondary To Ectopic Acth Secreting Metastatic Breast Cancer, Maura Bucciarelli Do, Ya-Yu Lee Md, Vasudev G. Magaji Md, Ms

Vasudev G Magaji MD, MS

No abstract provided.

Rare Case Of Klinefelters Syndrome With 48xxyy, Vasudev G. Magaji Md, Ms, Deborah Feden Crnp, Gretchen Perilli Md

Vasudev G Magaji MD, MS

No abstract provided.

Unique Diagnostic Challenges Of Cushings From Large Bilateral Adrenal Adenoma And Mifepristone Utilization For Hypercortisolism Prior To Surgery, Vasudev G. Magaji Md, Ms, Sarah Park Do, Maura Bucciarelli Do, Katie Mastoris Do, Scott Beman Md

Vasudev G Magaji MD, MS

No abstract provided.

Diabetes Insipidus In Patient With Bodydysmorphic And Eating Disorder, Vasudev G. Magaji Md, Ms, Gretchen Perilli Md

Vasudev G Magaji MD, MS

No abstract provided.

1,25 Oh Vitamin D Mediated Hypercalcemia In A Patient With Malignancy Without Lymphoma (Poster), Katie Mastoris Do, Sarah Park Do, Vasudev G. Magaji Md, Ms

Vasudev G Magaji MD, MS

No abstract provided.

Understanding The Role Of Promotora In A Latino Diabetes Education Program, Lynn Deitrick, Hannah Paxton, Alicia Rivera, Eric Gertner, Nyann Biery, Abby Letcher, Lissette Lahoz, Edgar Maldonado, Debbie Salas-Lopez

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH

No abstract provided.

Quantitative And Qualitative Findings And Implications Of An Intercultural Sensitivity Assessment Among Employees At A Large Health System, Jarret R. Patton Md, Jay Baglia Phd, Lynn M. Deitrick Rn, Phd, Anthony Nerino, Eric J. Gertner Md, Mph, Judith Sabino Mph, Mary Kay Grim, Debbie Salas-Lopez Md, Mph

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH, FACP

Tuesday, November 10, 2009: 2:45 PM Jarret R. Patton, MD , Department of Pediatrics, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA Jay Baglia, PhD , Department of Family Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA Lynn M. Deitrick, RN, PhD , Department of Community Health, Health Studies and Education, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA Anthony Nerino, MA , Department of Community Health, Health Studies and Education, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA Eric J. Gertner, MD, MPH , Department of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA Judith N. Sabino, MPH , Cultural Awareness, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA …

Alignment Of Lean Management Process To Quality And Safety In A Academic Community Hospital: Psychiatry For The Twenty First Century., Ronald Swinfard, Michael Kaufmann, Ralph Primelo, Laurence Karper, Muhamad Rifai, Edward Norris, Debbie Salas-Lopez, David Burmeister, Gail Stern, David Dylewski, D Ezrow, Rosanne Teders, Courtney Vose

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH

No abstract provided.

Striving For Cultural Competence In An Hiv Program: The Transformative Impact Of A Microsystem In A Larger Health Network, Judith N Sabino, Timothy Friel, Lynn Deitrick, Debbie Salas-Lopez

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH

No abstract provided.

Barriers And Facilitators For Colorectal Cancer Screening Practices In The Latino Community: Perspectives From Community Leaders, Ana Natale-Pereira, Jonnie Marks, Marielos Vega, Dawne Mouzon, Shawna Hudson, Debbie Salas-Lopez

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH

BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States and the third most commonly diagnosed cancer among Latinos. While Latinos represent one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the United States, their participation in cancer prevention and treatment trials is low. METHODS: Thirty-six Latino community leaders participated in five focus groups that examined factors affecting CRC screening practices among Latinos. RESULTS: The top four barriers identified were low knowledge and awareness of CRC, language barriers, lack of insurance, and undocumented legal status. Additional barriers included seeking health care only when sick, fatalism, fear, denial …

Perspectives On Cancer Screening Among Latino Community Members And Internal Medicine Residents, Debbie Salas-Lopez, Dawne Mouzon, Jonnie Marks, Neil Kothari, Ana Natale-Pereira

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH

BACKGROUND: Latinos have lower rates of cancer screening, partially because of cultural beliefs that conflict with those of health care professionals. Moreover, established programs for training physicians in cultural competency often fail to incorporate input from the community.

METHODS: To explore beliefs about cancer and cancer screening among Latino community members and internal medicine residents. Three focus groups of Latino community members (n = 31) and one focus group of internal medicine residents (n = 9) were conducted to compare ideas regarding cancer and cancer screening.

RESULTS: We identified clear disconnects between residents and Latino community members regarding their understandings …

Community Cancer Services, Clinical Trials, And Quality Initiatives—Year 1 Ncccp At Lehigh Valley Health Network, Gregory R. Harper Md, Phd, Ada M. Rivera Ba, Eliot L. Friedman Md, Kathleen A. Leies Rn, Ocn, Nadesda Mack Rn, Bsn, Mba, Ocn, Lenore Mcgonigle Med, Suresh G. Nair Md, Tara Namey Ms, Cgc, Debbie Salas-Lopez Md, Mph, Facp, Ronald W. Swinfard Md, Facp

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH, FACP

No abstract provided.

The Neighborhood Cancer Center, Gregory R. Harper Md, Phd, Debbie Salas-Lopez Md, Mph, Keith J. Weinhold Mha, Elliot J. Sussman Md, Mba

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH

No abstract provided.

Understanding Breast-Cancer Patients' Perceptions: Health Information-Seeking Behaviour And Passive Information Receipt, Daniel Longo, Bin Ge, M Radina, Allen Greiner, Casey Williams, Gregory Longo, Dawne Mouzon, Ana Natale-Pereira, Debbie Salas-Lopez

Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH

It is critical to understand patients' information use from the patient perspective, especially when patients are from different cultures and levels of health literacy. A cross-sectional survey supplemented with interviews of breast cancer survivors including both Latina and non-Latina women was undertaken. Subjects were classified as active information seekers, passive information receivers, and/or users of information. Subjects were further classified by stage of information use, progressing from unawareness or awareness of available information to use or non-use of information to make health decisions. Information sources used and use patterns were examined. Most were active information seekers; many were also passive …

Sex Differences In Cardiac Arrest Survivors Who Receive Therapeutic Hypothermia, Marna Greenberg, Amy Ahnert, Nainesh Patel, Courtney Bennett, Nicole Elliott, Mark Lundquist, Andrew Miller, Ellina Feiner, Anita Kurt, Bernadette Gl-Porter, Mercedes Rios-Scott, David Burmeister

Marna R Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP

OBJECTIVE: Sex differences have not been well defined for patients undergoing therapeutic hypothermia (TH). We aimed to determine sex differences in mortality and Cerebral Performance Category (CPC) scores at discharge among those receiving TH. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study used data abstracted from an "ICE alert" database, an institutional protocol expediting mild TH for postarrest patients. Quality assurance variables (such as age, time to TH, CPC scores, and mortality) were reviewed and compared by sex. χ(2) Test and Wilcoxon rank sum test were used. Stepwise logistic regression was used to assess the association between mortality and sex, while controlling for …

Stress Echo Doppler In Patients With Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bruce Feldman

Bruce A. Feldman DO

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Insulin Infusion Protocols Targeting 110-140 Mg/Dl In Patients After Cardiac Surgery., Vasudev Magaji, Shriddha Nayak, Amy Donihi, Lauren Willard, Srinivasa Jampana, Parachur Nivedita, Raymond Eder, Jann Johnston, Mary Korytkowski

Vasudev G Magaji MD, MS

BACKGROUND: Continuous intravenous insulin infusion (CII) following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery reduces postoperative complications and hospitalization duration. Because of limited data evaluating outcomes of CII with revised glycemic targets (110-140 mg/dL) in cardiac surgery, this study compared efficacy and safety of two different CII protocols having revised targets. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study comparing two different protocols between August 2009 and March 2010. Protocol 1 consists of four algorithms, and Protocol 2 is a table to adjust CII. Blood glucose (BG) and CII rates were recorded for 48 h postoperatively or CII discontinuation. Efficacy was …

Efficacy And Safety Of Continuous Insulin Infusion Protocols With Glycemic Targets Of 110-140 Mg/Dl In Patients With And Without Diabetes Following Cardiac Surgery, Shriddha Nayak, Vasudev Magaji, Amy Donihi, Lauren Willard, Srinivasa Jampana, Parachur Nivedita, Raymond Eder, Jann Johnston, Mary Korytkowski

Vasudev G Magaji MD, MS

No abstract provided.

Safety And Effectivness Of Continuous Insulin Infusion In Non Critical Care Setting In Surgical Patients, Vasudev Magaji, Y Mohtasebi, A Marina, J Johnston

Vasudev G Magaji MD, MS

No abstract provided.

Two Post-Cardiac Surgery Iv Insulin Protocols Targeting Blood Glucose 110-1140mg/Dl In Patients With And Without Diabetes, Vasudev Magaji, Amy Donihi, Shriddha Nayak, Srinivas Jampana, Lauren Willard, Parachur Nivedita, Raymond Eder, Jann Johnston, Mary Korytkowski

Vasudev G Magaji MD, MS

No abstract provided.

Inpatient Management Of Hyerglycemia And Diabetes, Vasudev Magaji, Jann Johnston

Vasudev G Magaji MD, MS

No abstract provided.

Perioperative Diabetes Management, Vasudev Magaji

Vasudev G Magaji MD, MS

No abstract provided.

Short Term Unblinded Continuous Glucose Monitoring For Long Term Glucose Control, Vasudev Magaji, Adam Akers, Jann Johnston

Vasudev G Magaji MD, MS

No abstract provided.

Angiographic Recognition Of Ostial Left Main Coronary Artery Stenosis: Case Report., R M Macmillan, Bruce Feldman, V Maranhao

Bruce A. Feldman DO

Ostial left main coronary stenosis has a poor prognosis and increased mortality rate with coronary arteriography. Due to its anatomic location, visualization of the stenosis may be difficult. A high index of suspicion based upon only a few signs should prompt the physician to perform certain maneuvers to obtain the correct diagnosis. Four illustrative cases are presented and discussed.

Long Term Stemi Outcome Data Acquisition, Tina Ruhf Rn, Orlando E. Rivera Rn, Nainesh C. Patel Md, Bruce Feldman Do, J Patrick Kleaveland Md, Mercedes Rios-Scott Bs, Kevin T. Whalen Bs, Susan Bernhard Bs, David A. Cox Md

Bruce A. Feldman DO

No abstract provided.

Mi Alert St-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Stemi) Real Time Data Feedback: A Patient Quality Of Care Initiative, Orlando Rivera, Nainesh Patel, Bruce Feldman

Bruce A. Feldman DO

No abstract provided.

Left Atrial Enlargement Is Associated With Postoperative Respiratory Failure And Mortality, Bertrand N. Mukete Md, Christina Dunbar Do, Mph, Matthew M. Miller Do, Sherrine Eid Mph, Bruce Feldman Do

Bruce A. Feldman DO

No abstract provided.

One Year Outcomes Of A Pre-Hospital Myocardial Infarction Alert 3 Process, Gerald Coleman Do, Andrew C. Miller Do, David Richardson Md, David A. Cox Md, Nainesh Patel Md, J Patrick Kleaveland Md, Bruce Feldman Do, Ron Freudenberger Md, Richard S. Mackenzie Md

Bruce A. Feldman DO

No abstract provided.

Pre-Hospital Electrocardiogram Interpretation And Early Activation For St Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients Reduces Door To Balloon Times And Hospital Length Of Stay, Andrew C. Miller Do, Gerald A. Coleman Iii Do, Richard S. Mackenzie Md, David M. Richardson Md, J Patrick Kleaveland Md, David A. Cox Md, Bruce Feldman Do, Anne Marie Crown, Valerie A. Rupp Rn, Bsn

Bruce A. Feldman DO

No abstract provided.

Door To Balloon Times Less Than 30 Minutes: The Lehigh Valley Health Network (Lvhn) Experience, M Sarkees, Matthew Martinez, Bruce Feldman, J Kleaveland, Orlando Rivera, Michael Rossi, William Combs, David Cox, Ronald Freudenberger, Nainesh Patel

Bruce A. Feldman DO

No abstract provided.