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Methotrexate-Induced Pancytopenia: A Call For Mindful Medication Practices, Eunbee Cho, Jessica Marcela Daza, Jiye A. Park, Shreel Patel, Seokwon Choi, Daniel Farray

Research Symposium

Introduction: Methotrexate(MTX) is a widely used disease-modifying antirheumatic drug for various conditions including autoimmune diseases or malignancies. Pancytopenia as an adverse effect of methotrexate is rarely reported but sometimes fatal, and requires more attention. This case report shows a 76-year-old woman with a history of rheumatoid arthritis(RA) on MTX therapy, presenting with severe pancytopenia and oral lesions, and highlights the importance of safe medication practices especially in elderly patients with poor health literacy and compliance.

Case Presentation: A 76-year-old female with rheumatoid arthritis presented to the emergency department with a worsening oral lesion. She had been on an unspecified maintenance …

Emergency Total Proctocolectomy In An Uninsured Hispanic Man With Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Secondary To Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barbara Malaga-Espinoza, Diana Othon, Yilen K. Ng-Wong, Vamsikalyan Borra, Aramide Tijani, Fatimah Bello

Research Symposium

Background: FAP is a rare genetic disorder classically inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which affects about 1 in 8 300 individuals (1). The Hispanic population has limited data regarding the spectrum of FAP mutation and clinical manifestation, although there is significant anecdotal evidence that the prevalence might be higher, with one only known Hispanic familial cancer registry in Puerto Rico (2).

Case Presentation: We are reporting the case of a 25-year-old Hispanic gentleman with a strong family history of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) and Colorectal Cancer (CRC) who presented for evaluation of abdominal pain, recurrent bloody stools, and profound …

The Impact Of Virtual Learning On Health Literacy: Lessons From A Virtual Townhall Held By The Lamar University Recovery And Resilience Academy, Margot Gage Witvliet, Chiung-Fang Chang

Research Symposium

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic shut down the entire world. This caused universities and addiction recovery programs to get creative on how to reach community needs. Many professors found themselves teaching online for the first time. Apps for mental health and addiction recovery programs grew exponentially. Information on how adequate virtual programs perform are mixed. We investigate the extent to which a virtual program can increase health literacy. To accomplish this, the professors of the sociology program launched the Recovery and Resilience Academy (RnR Academy). The aim of RnR Academy is to serve as an outreach and educational center for the …