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Rare Adrenal Cavernous Hemangioma: A Case Report Highlighting Diagnostic Challenges, Ryan Michael Antar, Christian Mark Farag, Kirolos Youssef, Vincent Xu, Arthur Drouaud, Noah Panitch, Zoon Tariq, Ali Alzeer, Michael J. Whalen

School of Medicine and Health Sciences Student Works

Introduction: Adrenal cavernous hemangiomas are rare benign vascular tumors that pose significant diagnostic challenges. Despite their benign nature, features overlapping with malignancies often complicate management decisions.

Case presentation: A 64-year-old male presented with a 4.4 cm necrotic left adrenal mass discovered incidentally on imaging. His medical history included papillary thyroid carcinoma, with subsequent thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine ablation. Evaluations for hiccups revealed multiple lung nodules, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and anemia. Given the patient’s previous cancer history, elevated aldosterone/renin ratio, and mass size, our multidisciplinary tumor board decided to proceed with a left adrenalectomy. Post-surgical pathology confirmed a diagnosis of adrenal cavernous …

Hmmelfarb Headlines - November/December 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Headlines (2009 - present)

News, information, and resources relating to the Himmelfarb Library that is of interest to patrons

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - November 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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Supporting Tomorrow’S Innovators: Effective Collaborative Strategies For Transforming Mlis Coursework Into Valuable Career Experience, Brittany Smith

Himmelfarb Library Faculty Posters and Presentations

Presented at the Virginia Library Association Annual Meeting, October 22-24, 2023, Chantilly, VA.

Improving Hiring Practices To Increase Diversity And Equity At An Academic Health Sciences Library, Ruth Bueter, Brian Mcdonald, Jolinda Thompson, Lionel Williams

Himmelfarb Library Faculty Posters and Presentations

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Communicating Unexpected Genetic Information With Family Members: A Multimethod Study Of Secondary Findings Recipients, Julie Chevalier Sapp

Doctor of Philosophy in Translational Health Sciences Dissertations

Background: Medically-actionable secondary genomic findings (SF) can be life- preserving or life-prolonging for recipients but this benefit can only extend to family members if this information is shared with relatives. How SF recipients communicate this important genetic information with relatives, barriers and facilitators to this process, and SF recipients’ lived experiences in communicating about their results over time remain largely unknown. Family communication is required for relatives of SF recipients to access cascade testing and the potential benefits of enhanced screening and management. Applying behavioral and implementation science theories and providing rich and deep descriptions of SF recipients’ lived experiences …

Virtual Education Implementation For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Amidst The Covid-19 Pandemic, Monika Sinha-Bhamra

Doctor of Philosophy in Translational Health Sciences Dissertations

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread school closures in the Washington DC metropolitan region, necessitating a shift from traditional in-person education to virtual platforms. The context was significantly influenced by the evolving pandemic and its impact on the region's COVID-19 positive rates, with the Washington DC region facing some of the highest positive rates in 2020. These escalating positive rates posed substantial challenges to planning and implementing in-person learning, primarily driven by concerns for public health and safety. The region's persistently low percentages of in-person learning made it one of the worst in the country regarding the provision of …

Evaluation Of A Revised Clinical Ladder Program In Addressing Clinical Competence And Performance, Accountability, Professional Growth, Rewards And Benefits, Job Satisfaction And Engagement, And Autonomy And Decision Making, Vaughn Hansen Msn, Rn, Ne-Bc

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: The surge of nurses leaving the profession has increased in recent years raising concerns that unless systemwide changes are implemented this trend will increase exponentially for years to come. Healthcare organizations struggle to retain an experienced, competent nursing workforce and seek ways to keep them from leaving. A clinical ladder program is one potential method being implemented in which healthcare organizations mitigate the exodus of nurses and create a healthier work environment.

Objectives: This doctoral project aimed to measure the perceptions of how well a revised clinical ladder program influenced the nursing workforce satisfaction in the following areas: clinical …

Revolutionizing Healthcare Documentation: Abridge's Innovative Solution To Physician Burnout And Efficiency Challenges, Jack Buckanavage, Randall W. Lee

URGENT Matters

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Blockchain In Healthcare: A Cure For Administrative Costs And Innovation Barriers, Rahul Nadendla, Jack Buckanavage

URGENT Matters

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Why An Unusual Complication Of Daily Cannabis Use Is Hard To Accept For Many Patients, Jack Meltzer, Joseph Miller

URGENT Matters

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Pitfalls Of Breast Imagining In The Emergency Department, Aneka Khilnani, Akansha Mohan

URGENT Matters

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Continuous Glucose Monitors To Reduce Ed Burden, Aneka Khilnani, Kevin Cho

URGENT Matters

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Himmelfarb Headlines - September/October 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Headlines (2009 - present)

News, information, and resources relating to Himmelfarb Library that is of interest to patrons.

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - September 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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The Impact Of Climate Change On Mental Health, Taylor Brewer, Chelsea Holbrook, Alison Hong

URGENT Matters

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Understanding The Factors Influencing Patient Adherence To Hemodialysis: Implications For Improved Care, Jack Meltzer, Ryan Heidish, Christopher Payette

URGENT Matters

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Bridging The Gaps In Dgbi: The Mind Body Approach To Abdominal Pain, Nora Luck, Soroush Shahamatdar, Stephanie A. Eucker

URGENT Matters

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Perspectives On The Doctor Of Public Health (Drph) Education Among Students And Alumni In The United States: A Cross-Sectional National Online Survey., Chulwoo Park, Cindy Delgado, Ans Irfan

Health Sciences Education Research

BACKGROUND: This study explored the current and desired identity of the DrPH degree, focusing on whether the competencies set by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) adequately prepare DrPH graduates for effective public health practice. Additionally, the study investigated the necessity of standardization in DrPH training, referring to a consensus-driven approach that equips future public health practitioners with practical skillsets applicable in real-world scenarios.

METHODS: A national cross-sectional online survey titled "National DrPH leaders & practitioners needs assessment" was conducted from November 2020 to February 2021. The survey was based on a self-report by DrPH students and DrPH …

Remote Patient Monitoring: Future Directions, Anna Buchanan, Rahul Nadendla

URGENT Matters

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Extracorporeal Machine Perfusion May Be A Way To Increase Transplant Donor Reserves, Troy Mohamed, Emily Terrebonne, Susan Kartiko

URGENT Matters

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Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs: The Unique Challenges Of Implementation In The Emergency Department, Anders Ahlberg, Callen H. Morrison

URGENT Matters

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Developing An Objective Measure Of Pain, Kellan Clausen

URGENT Matters

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The Medical Institutional Repositories In Libraries (Mirl) Symposium: A Blueprint Designed In Response To A Community Of Practice Need., Brenda Fay, Lisa M Buda, Anthony J Dellureficio, Sara Hoover, Ramune K Kubilius, Steven J Moore, Lisa A Palmer

Himmelfarb Library Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Health sciences libraries in medical schools, academic health centers, health care networks, and hospitals have established institutional repositories (IRs) to showcase their research achievements, increase visibility, expand the reach of institutional scholarship, and disseminate unique content. Newer roles for IRs include publishing open access journals, tracking researcher productivity, and serving as repositories for data sharing. Many repository managers oversee their IR with limited assistance from others at their institution. Therefore, IR practitioners find it valuable to network and learn from colleagues at other institutions.

CASE PRESENTATION: This case report describes the genesis and implementation of a new initiative specifically …

Transmedics Ex-Vivo Organ Perfusion: A Glimpse Into The Future Of Organ Transplantation, Michael Frenkel

URGENT Matters

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Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - July 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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New App To Monitor Parkinson’S Symptoms – Parky: H2o Therapeutics, Iris Brammer

URGENT Matters

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Medical French: A Practical Guide, Eric Sanfilippo, Laura Londono, Troy Mohamed

Guides

Please enjoy this pertinent medical French dictionary with over 2000 words and phrases related to medicine and healthcare translated by George Washington University medical students. Inside are 19 chapters divided by specialty that encompass anatomy, labs, diagnostics, imaging, and medical terminology specific to each system. We hope that you will find this useful when interacting with and connecting to your French-speaking patients in the clinic and hospital.

Telemedicine In The Post-Pandemic Era: Navigating Challenges For Sustainable Adoption And Future Growth, Connor Perlin, Jeffrey Y. Wang

URGENT Matters

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Onemedical: A Pioneer In Patient-Centric Care With A Glimpse Into The Future Of Healthcare, Siddhanth Iyer, Randall W. Lee

URGENT Matters

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