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3d Ultrasound In The Management Of Post Hemorrhagic Ventricle Dilatation, Jessica Kishimoto
3d Ultrasound In The Management Of Post Hemorrhagic Ventricle Dilatation, Jessica Kishimoto
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Enlargement of the cerebral ventricles is relatively common among extremely preterm neonates born before 28 weeks gestational age. One common cause of ventricle dilatation is post hemorrhagic ventricle dilatation following a bleed in the cerebral ventricles. While many neonates with PHVD will have spontaneous resolution of the condition, severe, persistent PHVD is associated with a greater risk of brain injury and morbidity later in life and left untreated can cause death. The current clinical management strategy consists of daily measurements of head circumference and qualitative interpretation of two-dimensional US images to detect ventricular enlargement and monitoring vital signs for indications …
A National Perspective On Childhood Obesity Medical Education: Do Medical Students In Canada Perceive That They Are Prepared To Treat Children With Obesity?, Dr. Dalia Hasan
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The purposes of this survey-based, mixed-methods study were to investigate medical students’ perceptions of: (1) the overall level of medical school training acquired in relation to childhood obesity treatment; (2) the medical school training acquired in relation to specific competencies associated with the treatment of children with obesity and their caregiver(s); and (3) additional training needed. Results showed that of the 507 students who provided complete data, approximately 60% (n = 303) disagreed or strongly disagreed that their medical training related to childhood obesity was adequate. With regard to specific competencies and additional training needed, quantitative and qualitative data revealed …