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Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

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Meningitis Presenting As Depression: A Case Report, Karl Doghramji, Md

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

The relationship between psychiatric and medical illness has long been recognized by clinicians. Of special importance to psychiatrists are the diagnostic dilemmas posed by medical illnesses presenting as psychiatric disorders. In a review of recent studies, LaBruzza found that "at least one out of every twenty patients receiving an initial psychiatric evaluation may have an underlying medical illness which accounts for the psychiatric symptoms." This was especially true with inpatients, where between 5% and 30% of patients, with a weighted average of 12%, had medical illnesses accounting for their psychiatric complaints 11). One medical illness which can resemble psychiatric illness …

Attention Deficit Disorder, Residual Type- A Case Study, James Stanch, Md

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

The syndrome of Minimal Brain Dysfunction (MBD) in children has been well described by a number of authors. Such children were first described in 1941 by Werner and Strauss(1) who made a distinction between brain injury and -simple- mental retardation. In the past such terms as Hyperactive Child Syndrome, Minimal Brain Damage, and Hyperkinetic Behavior Syndrome have been used to describe this syndrome.

A Case Of Recurrent Dissociative Episodes In A Patient With Congenital Defects, Mark Miller, Md

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

Case Report

Marie, a 30 year old American-born Hispanic female, was first seen in the emergency room with suicidal ideation (the impulse to jump in front of an oncoming car), depression, anxiety, and distress about "always getting attacked so much."

Interpersonal Relationships As Sources Of Medical Student Stress, Beverly Jones, Md

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

Introduction

The issue of physician impairment, that is , decreased ability or quality of functioning due to intemperate use of drugs or alcohol, emotional or psychiatric dysfunction, has recently received attention (1,5) . Studies have indicated the risks physicians face of substance abuse problems(6,7), marital discord(8,9), suicide (lO,ll), and psychiatric problems (l2-14). studies have also addressed the difficulties faced by medical students (15-20).

A group of medical students at the University of North Carolina came together to investigate the subject of medical student impairment . A survey was constructed in order to ascertain the sources of stress in medical school. …

Olfaction And Sexuality, Michael Buxbaum, Md

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

A patient who describes himself as "sanitary" told me of his concern with odors. Whenever he thinks about establishing a sexual relationship , he develops a fear that his partner may smell offensive, especially around her genital area. He describes signs and symptoms of sympathetic overactivity when he engages in foreplay, and is afraid that he might be impotent if he smells anything offensive. In fact, he has to insert a finger into his partner's vagina during foreplay, to test the nature of the odor. He feels relieved when the smell is neutral or perfumed, and demonstrates enhanced sexual performance. …

Editors' Column

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

With this issue, The Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry , a Resident Publication, comes into being.

The purpose of this journal is to provide a forum for the presentation of ideas, data, and discussion. We are trying to give residents a setting in which to communicate in a way more formal than the seminars of residency training, but less forbidding than national journals.

Introduction, Harvey J. Schwartz, Md

Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry

It is with great pride that we introduce our new resident JOURNAL. This unique forum was created to allow our resident s the opportunity to explore the challenges and pleasures to writing and publishing. Putting one's thoughts and experiences on paper demands a clarity of thinking and a willingness to share what is otherwise private.

For the resident this becomes a valuable educational enterprise. For the faculty this is an opportunity to view first hand the work of our trainees . Not limited to reading course descriptions of clinical service schedules, our staff can now get to know t he …

Got Worms?: Planning And Evaluation Of A Culturally Appropriate Health Education Pilot Program For The Control Of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections In Rwandan Village Children, Pier Hart

Master of Public Health Capstone Presentations

Infections with parasitic intestinal worms known as soil-transmitted helminthes (STH) are endemic in most poor countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. In Rwanda, the prevalence of helminth infections among school-age children was found to be nearly 70%. Chronic STH infections are associated with malnutrition and anemia, which cause physical and cognitive developmental problems. These morbidities negatively affect educational attainment and vocational productivity and thereby perpetuate the cycle of poverty in affected communities. Control of STH requires both regular deworming treatments and changes in health behaviors relevant to transmission, including personal hygiene and sanitation practices. In Rwanda, a nationwide program …

The Need For A Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax In Philadelphia – Policy Analysis, J M. O'Dell

Master of Public Health Capstone Presentations

The goal of this study was to analyze sugar-sweetened beverage tax policy as one strategy to fight America’s obesity epidemic. Obesity is an enormous problem that plagues individuals worldwide. The prevalence of obesity is high in this country, exceeding 25% in 33 states. In Pennsylvania in 2009, 27.7% of adults were labeled as obese. Additionally, there are many more Philadelphians who are overweight or obese (900,000) than who are at a healthy weight (600,000). Obesity is extremely complex and has several causes. One cause of obesity and the main concern of this study is the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugar-sweetened …

Assessing Nutrition Knowledge, Skill And Attitudes In Adolescent Girls, Tatyana Jean

Master of Public Health Capstone Presentations

There is still much to be understood about the nutrition habits of adolescents who are just beginning to break away from familial habits and developing individual identities. The African American community in particular, is known to experience disproportionate amounts of overweight and obesity resulting in chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. This study used quantitative and qualitative measures to assess the nutrition skills, knowledge, and attitudesof African American girls aged 14-17. After data analysis, it was found that African American adolescent girls had high body image and self esteem but poor nutrition skill and knowledge. Body image and weight …

Data Security On Mobile Devices- A Higher Education Perspective, David Reis

Academic Commons and Scott Memorial Library Staff Papers and Presentations

Mobile devices, both personal and Jefferson-owned, are being used everywhere on campus. Everyone knows that patient health information should not be stored on mobile devices, but did you know there are similar restrictions for student information?

If you access your Jefferson email from your mobile device and it contains student email on it, or in your address book, you need to know the requirements to protect that data.

Is your device secure?

AISR and JeffIT are hosting a presentation that will address important data security steps you should take to protect the information on your mobile device.

The 20th Annual Dr. Raymond C. Grandon Lecture

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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The Changing Landscape Of Health Services Research And Policy

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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Betting On Bending The Cost Curve

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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The Role Of Innovation In Value-Based Healthcare Delivery

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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Preventing Jewish Genetic Diseases In Philadelphia And Nationally, Shoshana Rosen, Faye Shapiro Ms, Cgc

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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National Public Health Week Luncheon And Town Hall Meeting: Reinventing Health In One Of America's Poorest Communities: Camden, Nj

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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The Use Of Social Media By Graduate Health Science Students: The Thomas Jefferson University Experience, Carolyn Giordano Phd

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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National Tobacco Control Leader Speaks At Jefferson

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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Greater Philadelphia Schweitzer Program Welcomes New Fellows, Nicole Moore Ma

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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College Within The College (Cwic) At Jefferson Medical College-Population Health, James Plumb Md, Mph, Rickie Brawer Phd, Mph, Abbie Santana Msph, Rob Simmons Drph, Mph, Mches, Cph, Nancy Chernett Ma, Mph

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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Promoting A Culture Of Change In A Patient-Centered Medical Home, Michele Q. Zawora Md

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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New Health Insurance Exchanges Expected To Address The Health Care Iron Triangle, Shawn Nowicki Mph

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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The 2011 Acgme Program Requirements: A New Model For Quality And Safety, John W. Caruso Md, Facp

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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Download Entire Issue-The Medicine Forum, Volume 12, 2010

The Medicine Forum

Download entire issue-The Medicine Forum, Volume 12, 2010

Poem, Andrew Lerner, Md

The Medicine Forum

She is a small lady,

85 years old.

Digital Clubbing, Yiu Tak Leung, Md, Phd

The Medicine Forum

This is a 66 year-old male with a history of cirrhosis who came into the office for a routine check-up and was noted to have “drumbstick fingers” or digital clubbing. Digital clubbing is a clinical sign most commonly associated with pulmonary diseases, such as lung cancer and interstitial lung disease, cyanotic heart disease and cirrhosis of the liver, but clubbing also may be idiopathic or congenital.

Chronic Tophaceous Gout, Sara Beltz, Md

The Medicine Forum

Gout, existing since antiquity as “the king of diseases and the disease of kings,” can present as an acute gouty arthritis or as achronic depositional arthropathy (chronic tophaceous gout). If left untreated, chronic tophaceous gout will develop in up to 30% of acute gout patients over 5 years.