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Optimal Scene Time To Achieve Favorable Outcomes In Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: How Long Is Too Long?, Glenn Goodwin, Dyana Picache, Brian J. Louie, Nicholas Gaeto, Tarik Zeid, Paxton P. Aung, Sonu Sahni Jan 2018

Optimal Scene Time To Achieve Favorable Outcomes In Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: How Long Is Too Long?, Glenn Goodwin, Dyana Picache, Brian J. Louie, Nicholas Gaeto, Tarik Zeid, Paxton P. Aung, Sonu Sahni

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (New York) Publications and Research

Despite advances in resuscitation science and public health, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OOHCA) cases have an average survival rate of only 12% nationwide, compared to 24.8% of cases occurring in hospital. Many factors, including resuscitation interventions, contribute to positive patient outcomes and have, therefore, been studied in attempts to optimize emergency medical services (EMS) protocols to achieve higher rates of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in the field. However, no consensus has been met regarding the appropriate amount of time for EMS to spend on scene.


Public Health Measures Derived From The Jewish Tradition: Ii. Washing And Cleaning, Noam Zeffren, Tova Chien, Robert Stern Jan 2017

Public Health Measures Derived From The Jewish Tradition: Ii. Washing And Cleaning, Noam Zeffren, Tova Chien, Robert Stern

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (New York) Publications and Research

The authors discuss public health measures that are described in the Torah and rabbinic literature, focusing on hand washing and cleaning.


Public Health Measures Derived From The Jewish Tradition, Noam Zeffren, Tova Chein, Robert Stern Jan 2016

Public Health Measures Derived From The Jewish Tradition, Noam Zeffren, Tova Chein, Robert Stern

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (New York) Publications and Research

The authors discuss public health measures that are described in the Torah and rabbinic literature.


Osteopathic Medical Student Administered Smoking Cessation Counseling Is An Effective Tool, Barbara Capozzi, Ariel Chez, Taissia Carpenter, Laura Hubert, Lissa Hewan-Lowe, Asli Ozcan, Sonu Sahni Jan 2016

Osteopathic Medical Student Administered Smoking Cessation Counseling Is An Effective Tool, Barbara Capozzi, Ariel Chez, Taissia Carpenter, Laura Hubert, Lissa Hewan-Lowe, Asli Ozcan, Sonu Sahni

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (New York) Publications and Research

Background: Physician counseling on the risks of tobacco smoking and the benefits of cessation has been shown to be an effective method of increasing the rate of smoking cessation. Using the “Help Your Patients Quit Smoking: A Coaching Guide” also referred to as the “7A’s of Smoking Cessation” guideline from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is thought to be effective to convey the importance of smoking cessation. Aim: To study the efficacy of the “7A’s of Smoking Cessation” guideline counseling conducted by osteopathic medical students. Materials and Methods: Osteopathic medical students were …