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Empowering Providers To Treat Menopause, Aranshi Kumar
Empowering Providers To Treat Menopause, Aranshi Kumar
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
This project created a brochure designed to empower providers to sift through the myths surrounding prescribing for the treatment of menopause.
Type 2 Diabetes Medication Breakdown, Kristen Keene
Type 2 Diabetes Medication Breakdown, Kristen Keene
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
There are many new medications for treatment of type 2 diabetes and these medications have many positive effects that go beyond lowering blood glucose. However, many of these medications are expensive and some insurance plans don’t cover them. Many patients struggle to pay for their diabetes medications and providers often are unsure of which medications will be covered by insurance. This project was designed to enhance patient education regarding diabetes medications and potential costs associated.
Type 2 Diabetes Medication Breakdown, Kristen Keene
Type 2 Diabetes Medication Breakdown, Kristen Keene
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
There are many new medications for treatment of type 2 diabetes and these medications have many positive effects that go beyond lowering blood glucose. However, many of these medications are expensive and some insurance plans don’t cover them. Many patients struggle to pay for their diabetes medications and providers often are unsure of which medications will be covered by insurance. This project was designed to enhance patient education regarding diabetes medications and potential costs associated.
Restoring Self-Sufficiency With Suboxone Group Therapy, Jacob Thomas Lehman
Restoring Self-Sufficiency With Suboxone Group Therapy, Jacob Thomas Lehman
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
No different than many other Northeastern states, Maine continues to face an opioid epidemic. Drug-induced deaths continue to rise each year and Lewiston, ME remains no exception. In 2017 Maine saw 418 deaths related to drugs, a number that is only increasing every year. There remains a rising need for effective treatments such as medically assisted therapy. Starting in 2018, the Family Medicine Residency at the Central Maine Medical Center created such a group and began treating patients. The scope of this research is to track improvements in self-sufficiency among patients and to aide in advertisement of the program. Programs …
Treatment & Management Of Acute Sinusitis In The Primary Care Setting, Vanessa Trieu
Treatment & Management Of Acute Sinusitis In The Primary Care Setting, Vanessa Trieu
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Sinusitis is a leading cause of primary care visits. The majority of cases are due to a viral infection, which can be self-treated with supportive care. Many patients are unaware of this and seek medical attention prematurely, incurring significant healthcare costs and resulting in antibiotic misuse. On the other hand, a prolonged infection or the presence of atypical symptoms does warrant medical attention and can potentially lead to untoward consequences if inadequately treated. The purpose of this project is to provide patient education on the expected course of an acute sinus infection and how to proceed with management.
Drug Treatment Court: The Power Of Understanding Addiction, Asaad Traina
Drug Treatment Court: The Power Of Understanding Addiction, Asaad Traina
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
The Drug Treatment Court in Burlington is one of about 3000 drug treatment courts nationwide. They were developed as an “alternate sentencing court”, a method of restorative justice that would allow people who had multiple criminal charges related to substance abuse to overcome their addiction, have their criminal charges dismissed, and pursue a fuller life. As part of this program, many participants attend an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). As a third year medical student, I lead an educational session with the aim of helping participants understand the neurophysiology behind their addiction.