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Cd30 Expression In Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphomas, Olabisi Afolayan-Oloye, Lili Zhao, Trilokraj Tejasvi, May P. Chan, Paul W. Harms, Douglas R. Fullen, Ryan A. Wilcox, Alexandra C. Hristov Oct 2022

Cd30 Expression In Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphomas, Olabisi Afolayan-Oloye, Lili Zhao, Trilokraj Tejasvi, May P. Chan, Paul W. Harms, Douglas R. Fullen, Ryan A. Wilcox, Alexandra C. Hristov

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CD30 expression has been infrequently described in cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (CBCL). We examined CD30 expression in reactive lymphoid hyperplasia (RLH) and CBCL and correlated expression with clinicopathologic features.


Protective Effect Of Previous Spine Surgery In Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report, Jennifer Sloan, Ronald Taylor Oct 2022

Protective Effect Of Previous Spine Surgery In Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report, Jennifer Sloan, Ronald Taylor

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Post Covid-19 Infection Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Adults Presenting With Pain, Ascending Weakness, And Paresthesias: A Case Report, Dustin Sielski, Jesse Lou, Timothy Bazil, Lisa Grant Oct 2022

Post Covid-19 Infection Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Adults Presenting With Pain, Ascending Weakness, And Paresthesias: A Case Report, Dustin Sielski, Jesse Lou, Timothy Bazil, Lisa Grant

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Patient with documented COVID-19 infection five weeks prior to arrival and presented with pain, paresthesias, and weakness in the bilateral lower extremities. Symptoms began shortly after patient recovered from COVID-19 infection, however, patient developed ascending weakness extending into the hands with left sided chest pain, prompting patient to present for evaluation.


Impact Of Remote Monitoring During The Interstage Period On Outcomes In Single Ventricle Patients Across Socioeconomic Groups, Bianca Cherestal, Lori Erickson, Janelle R. Noel-Macdonnell, Girish S. Shirali, Hayley S. Hancock, Doaa Aly, Natalie Jayaram Sep 2022

Impact Of Remote Monitoring During The Interstage Period On Outcomes In Single Ventricle Patients Across Socioeconomic Groups, Bianca Cherestal, Lori Erickson, Janelle R. Noel-Macdonnell, Girish S. Shirali, Hayley S. Hancock, Doaa Aly, Natalie Jayaram

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Background: Despite improvements in outcomes over time, morbidity and mortality for infants with single ventricle (SV) heart disease remains high. Among other risk factors for mortality, infants of low socioeconomic status (SES) are known to be particularly vulnerable following stage 1 palliation. We sought to determine whether use of a novel remote monitoring program, CHAMP (Cardiac High Acuity Monitoring Program), mitigates differences in outcomes by SES for infants with SV during the interstage period. Methods: Using the CHAMP database, we identified 607infants across 11 institutions enrolled in the program between 2014–2021. All enrolled patients’ families were provided with a Windows-based …


Safety, Timing, And Outcomes Of Early Postoperative Cardiac Catheterization Following Congenital Heart Surgery, Karoline Krzywda, Jeremy Affolter, Darcie Al-Hassan, William Gibson, Ryan Romans, Kelly S. Tieves Sep 2022

Safety, Timing, And Outcomes Of Early Postoperative Cardiac Catheterization Following Congenital Heart Surgery, Karoline Krzywda, Jeremy Affolter, Darcie Al-Hassan, William Gibson, Ryan Romans, Kelly S. Tieves

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Intro: Historically, early postoperative (<6weeks) cardiac catheterization (EPOCC) was considered high risk and often delayed. Recently, the safety of early postoperative cardiac catheterization has been demonstrated. The timing of catheterization in the struggling postoperative patient remains variable and optimal timing remains uncertain. There is limited data on the impact of EPOCC on outcomes such as length of stay, duration of mechanical ventilatory or extracorporeal support, and surgical or catheter- based interventions. The aim of this study was to describe our experience with EPOCC and its impact on management, length of stay, and duration of mechanical ventilatory support. Methods: This is a descriptive retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent cardiac surgery between 01/01/2010 and 12/31/2019 and cardiac catheterization within 30 days after surgery. Patients with catheterization for LA decompression on ECMO, endomyocardial biopsy, or BAS post hybrid procedure were excluded. We collected information surrounding timing, indication, and complications of catheterization, duration of mechanical ventilation/ECMO, and ICU/hospital LOS and compared these differences in patients who underwent EPOCC < 72hours (earlier) versus >72hours (later). Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS, version 28. Chi-square and Student’s t-test, or appropriate nonparametric tests were used to compare categorical and continuous variables, respectively. Results: There were 2542 surgeries performed during the study period with 167 patients undergoing cardiac catheterization within the defined 30 days. Twenty-six patients met exclusion criteria, leaving 141 patients for analyses. Median time from surgery to EPOCC was 10 days (1-30), with 26 patients(18.4%) having an earlier EPOCC. Interventions were performed in 70 patients (49.6%), not statistically different in those with earlier vs later EPOCC [n=9 (12.9%) vs …


Use Of Cgm In Monitoring Neonatal Diabetes, Emily Metzinger, Kelsee Halpin Jun 2022

Use Of Cgm In Monitoring Neonatal Diabetes, Emily Metzinger, Kelsee Halpin

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Introduction Although continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has increased in patients with Type 1 diabetes, its use in the neonatal population has remained limited. Neonates, particularly preterm infants, are at risk of impaired glucose control. Several studies have looked at the use of these devices in improving care for premature infants without diabetes. We describe a case of a very low birth infant with neonatal diabetes secondary to a GATA-6 mutation. Clinical Case This is a late preterm infant with IUGR, truncus arteriosus, and neonatal diabetes. Exome genetic panel showed a mutation in GATA-6. Her neonatal diabetes was challenging to control …


Detection Of Enterotoxin Gene Cluster In Staphylococcus Epidermidis Recovered From Neonatal Liver Abscess, Bishara J. Freij, Barbara E. Robinson-Dunn, Patrick M. Schlievert Jun 2022

Detection Of Enterotoxin Gene Cluster In Staphylococcus Epidermidis Recovered From Neonatal Liver Abscess, Bishara J. Freij, Barbara E. Robinson-Dunn, Patrick M. Schlievert

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• Neonatal pyogenic liver abscesses are rare • Potential routes of hepatic infection include: portal vein, biliary ducts, hepatic artery during sepsis, or direct spread from infected contiguous structures • Risk factors may include bloodstream infection, abdominal surgery, umbilical vein catheterization, total parenteral nutrition, necrotizing enterocolitis, and/or immune deficiencies • More common in premature infants at present • Variety of etiologic agents for neonatal liver abscess: Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible and resistant), coagulase-negative staphylococci (CONS), streptococci, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, Enterobacter, Serratia, and Candida • Umbilical stump and catheter exit site hub often colonized with CONS • CONS colonize nearly all …


Vampirism For The Microbiologist, Joudeh B. Freij, Bishara J. Freij Jun 2022

Vampirism For The Microbiologist, Joudeh B. Freij, Bishara J. Freij

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Vampirism has been a means to explain the cause of communicable diseases throughout the centuries.


Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia And Growth Hormone Deficiency Secondary To 20p11 Deletion, Erica Wee, Kavitha Dileepan, Sarah Tsai, Emily Paprocki Jun 2022

Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia And Growth Hormone Deficiency Secondary To 20p11 Deletion, Erica Wee, Kavitha Dileepan, Sarah Tsai, Emily Paprocki

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Hemoglobin A1c Increase In Youth At Risk For Developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Erica Wee, Ashley Sherman, Mark A. Clements, Kelsee Halpin, Yun Yan Jun 2022

Hemoglobin A1c Increase In Youth At Risk For Developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Erica Wee, Ashley Sherman, Mark A. Clements, Kelsee Halpin, Yun Yan

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Myocardial Work By Strain Echocardiography: A Predictor Of Exercise Capacity In The Fontan Population, Amulya Buddhavarapu, Suma Goudar, David A. White, Daniel Forsha, Doaa Aly Jun 2022

Myocardial Work By Strain Echocardiography: A Predictor Of Exercise Capacity In The Fontan Population, Amulya Buddhavarapu, Suma Goudar, David A. White, Daniel Forsha, Doaa Aly

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INTRODUCTION: Global myocardial work index (GWI) obtained by non-invasive pressure-strain loops is a fast-emerging tool to assess myocardial contractility, independent of loading conditions. Data about the feasibility and utility of this modality in single ventricles are still lacking. AIM: We aimed to explore the relationship between the non-invasive myocardial work indices and exercise parameters in the Fontan population. METHOD: Fontan patients were prospectively evaluated by exercise testing and echocardiography. The systemic ventricle was tracked in 3 orthogonal apical planes for global longitudinal strain (GLS). Pressure-strain loops were generated against brachial blood pressure (surrogate for ventricular systolic pressure in the absence …


Pre-Medical Student Concerns Regarding Applying To Medical School During Covid-19 Pandemic, Rachel Connell May 2022

Pre-Medical Student Concerns Regarding Applying To Medical School During Covid-19 Pandemic, Rachel Connell

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Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the system processes of medical education. The primary goal of this study is to identify themes regarding the concerns of pre-medical students in the 2020-2021 application cycle through qualitative analysis of www.studentdoctor.net medical school admission forum posts in order to contribute to the limited literature available on this relatively novel topic.


Death Exposure Influence On Medical Students’ Attitudes Toward End-Of-Life Care, Sara J. Barlow, Nelia Alfonso, Jason A. Wasserman May 2022

Death Exposure Influence On Medical Students’ Attitudes Toward End-Of-Life Care, Sara J. Barlow, Nelia Alfonso, Jason A. Wasserman

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Advance directives help guide individuals and their families in making end-of-life decisions that physicians must respect and carry out on behalf of patients to provide optimal care that aligns with their wishes. The facilitation of end-of-life care and the application of advance directives are impacted by physicians’ attitudes and knowledge regarding this topic. Current studies focus on the perspective that practicing physicians have toward advance directives. Our goal is to examine the end-of-life preferences of medical students at Oakland University William Beaumont (OUWB) School of Medicine before and after clinical exposure to better appreciate how and when opinions regarding …


Effects Of State-Wide Mandatory Automated Prescribing System On Safe Medication Disposal, Helen E. Huetteman, Elie Mulhem May 2022

Effects Of State-Wide Mandatory Automated Prescribing System On Safe Medication Disposal, Helen E. Huetteman, Elie Mulhem

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In June 2018, Michigan lawmakers passed new legislation to restrict and monitor controlled substance prescriptions, leading to a significant decrease in the prescribing of opioids. This project aims to evaluate effects of this legislation on safe medication disposal trends throughout the state.


The Influence Of Blm And The Death Of George Floyd On Medical And Pre-Med Students And Their Views On Institutional Racism, Asia Susko, Jason A. Wasserman May 2022

The Influence Of Blm And The Death Of George Floyd On Medical And Pre-Med Students And Their Views On Institutional Racism, Asia Susko, Jason A. Wasserman

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Racial inequalities present in medical education in a multitude of ways, including basing disease prevalence on majority populations and using images that disproportionately represent white patients. George Floyd’s death was not only a sentinel event of police violence, but underscored broader systemic racism, including medicine’s potential for complicity. This study highlights the perspectives of premedical and medical students in light of George Floyd’s death and the Black Lives Matter movement. Their views help elaborate ways to better support students and staff of color in medical education.


Emergency Department Recidivism Due To Skin Lesions Among The Homeless Population, Kylee Jb Kus, Jason A. Wasserman May 2022

Emergency Department Recidivism Due To Skin Lesions Among The Homeless Population, Kylee Jb Kus, Jason A. Wasserman

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Ample research supports the correlation between homelessness and poor health generally. Individuals experiencing homelessness face a higher risk of dermatological health problems due to exposure and sanitation concerns and comprise a disproportionately large share of emergency department (ED) visits. This study assesses whether and how the interaction between homelessness and dermatological health contributes to ED recidivism.


The Divergence Of Medical Ethics And State Laws Regarding Life Sustaining Treatment, Hannah Vandusen, Jason A. Wasserman May 2022

The Divergence Of Medical Ethics And State Laws Regarding Life Sustaining Treatment, Hannah Vandusen, Jason A. Wasserman

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Research reveals that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) rarely leads to prolonged survival in patients with chronic illnesses in whom death is expected in the relative near-term. There is strong ethical consensus favoring a physician’s right to refuse to provide CPR when it is physiologically futile or medically inappropriate. State laws governing medical treatment, however, sometimes diverge from this guidance. This study examines laws related to life sustaining treatment, analyzing both physician and surrogate authority in decision making about resuscitation orders in the national context.


Investigating The Effectiveness Of A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course Within Healthcare: A Qualitative Methods Study, Patrick Herndon, Michael Moussa, Alyssa Heintschel, Scott Sabbagh, Ruth Lerman May 2022

Investigating The Effectiveness Of A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course Within Healthcare: A Qualitative Methods Study, Patrick Herndon, Michael Moussa, Alyssa Heintschel, Scott Sabbagh, Ruth Lerman

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Mindfulness practice has emerged as a promising means to address stress in healthcare workers (HCW). Virtually all HCW studies of the standardized, validated Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) curriculum have been conducted using homogeneous (HCW only) populations. This work examines the novel approach of comparing the effects of heterogeneous MBSR classes: HCW, oncology patients and family members (HCW-HE) as compared to homogeneous classes HCW and their family members only (HCW-HO)


Exploring The Effects Of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction On Pre-Clinical Medical Students: A Qualitative Methods, Longitudinal Pilot Study, Alyssa Heintschel, Scott Sabbagh, Patrick Herndon, Michael Moussa, Ruth Lerman May 2022

Exploring The Effects Of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction On Pre-Clinical Medical Students: A Qualitative Methods, Longitudinal Pilot Study, Alyssa Heintschel, Scott Sabbagh, Patrick Herndon, Michael Moussa, Ruth Lerman

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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction has become an increasingly popular practice in healthcare-affiliated populations. MBSR is a course designed to promote mindfulness and awareness within oneself through a combination of formal and informal practices. Studies suggest healthcare workers are at higher risk of experiencing stress and burnout; this is prevalent among pre-clinical medical students due to the rigorous nature of medical school coursework. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of implementing an MBSR program to facilitate improvements in key areas of mental health among medical students throughout their training.


Investigating The Effects Of A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course On A Grouping Of Oncology Patients, Health Care Workers And Their Families On Measures Of Stress And Burnout In Health Care Workers: A Randomized Control Trial, Michael Moussa, Patrick Herndon, Alyssa Heintschel, Scott Sabbagh, Ruth Lerman May 2022

Investigating The Effects Of A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course On A Grouping Of Oncology Patients, Health Care Workers And Their Families On Measures Of Stress And Burnout In Health Care Workers: A Randomized Control Trial, Michael Moussa, Patrick Herndon, Alyssa Heintschel, Scott Sabbagh, Ruth Lerman

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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) can improve the mental health of health care workers (HCW). How will the inclusion of oncology patients (OP) in MBSR classes for HCW affect the mental health of HCW?


Defining Functional Shoulder Range Of Motion In Middle-Aged To Elderly Populations To Guide Shoulder Surgical Treatment, Tyler Sargent, Justin Smith, Christie Smith, John Krauss, Michelle Jankowski, J Michael Wiater May 2022

Defining Functional Shoulder Range Of Motion In Middle-Aged To Elderly Populations To Guide Shoulder Surgical Treatment, Tyler Sargent, Justin Smith, Christie Smith, John Krauss, Michelle Jankowski, J Michael Wiater

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Functional range of motion (ROM) is defined as the minimal required mobility of a joint to complete activities of daily living (ADL). Defining functional ROM will allow surgeons to decide which aging patients would benefit from surgical intervention aimed at improving shoulder functionality.


Applying The Periprosthetic Joint Infection Consensus Definition To Ankle Implant-Associated And Infection-Suspected Procedures To Assess Diagnosis, Jackson Harley, Erin Baker, Corinn K. Gehrke, David Ciufo, Zachary M. Vaupel, Paul T. Fortin May 2022

Applying The Periprosthetic Joint Infection Consensus Definition To Ankle Implant-Associated And Infection-Suspected Procedures To Assess Diagnosis, Jackson Harley, Erin Baker, Corinn K. Gehrke, David Ciufo, Zachary M. Vaupel, Paul T. Fortin

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Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) affects 2-3% of all total joint replacement cases. In 10-30% of these cases, the organism is unidentifiable, which may impact treatment planning and outcomes. In this study, suspected periprosthetic infections of foot and ankle procedures treated by four foot and ankle-trained orthopedic surgeons were retrospectively reviewed to determine culture status and applicability of the 2018 International Consensus Meeting on Orthopedic Infections (ICM) classification system.


Evaluating Taper Junction Fretting And Corrosion In Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Ian R. Penvose, Erin A. Baker, J. Michael Wiater, Corinn K. Gehrke, Jonathan O Wright, Omar N. Khatib, Brett P Wiater May 2022

Evaluating Taper Junction Fretting And Corrosion In Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Ian R. Penvose, Erin A. Baker, J. Michael Wiater, Corinn K. Gehrke, Jonathan O Wright, Omar N. Khatib, Brett P Wiater

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Taper junction fretting and corrosion (F&C) has been identified in total hip arthroplasty (THA) as an implant failure mode. Studies have reported taper F&C in in anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (ATSA) implants, but limited literature has described comparable analyses in reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) implants. In this study, taper junction F&C in retrieved RTSA implants was assessed and analyzed.


Therapeutic Efficacy Of Zinc In The Treatment Of Covid-19 Patients: A Systematic Review, Olivia Schimmel, Varna Taranikanti May 2022

Therapeutic Efficacy Of Zinc In The Treatment Of Covid-19 Patients: A Systematic Review, Olivia Schimmel, Varna Taranikanti

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Novel therapeutic interventions are of utmost importance to alleviate the clinical symptoms caused by inflammation in COVID-19 patients. The beneficial role of zinc has been suggested due to its ability to mitigate the effects of the inflammatory cascade. Hence it has been hypothesized that patients with zinc deficiency may benefit symptomatically from treatment with zinc. The primary goal of this systematic review of randomized controlled trials conducted between February and March 2021 is to determine the efficacy of zinc as a treatment for COVID-19 infection.


Elimination Of Postoperative Narcotics In Infant Robotic Pyeloplasty Using Caudal Anesthesia And A Non-Narcotic Pain Pathway, Kwesi Asantey, Kristen Meier, Zachary Rollins, Andrew B. Banooni, Zachary J. Liss May 2022

Elimination Of Postoperative Narcotics In Infant Robotic Pyeloplasty Using Caudal Anesthesia And A Non-Narcotic Pain Pathway, Kwesi Asantey, Kristen Meier, Zachary Rollins, Andrew B. Banooni, Zachary J. Liss

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Research suggests that narcotic pain medications are dramatically overprescribed. We hypothesize that narcotics are unnecessary in the majority of infants for postoperative pain control. In this series, we report our experience combining caudal blocks with a non-narcotic postoperative pathway as a means of completely eliminating postoperative narcotics following infant robotic pyeloplasty.


Cardiorespiratory, Hemodynamic, And Perceived Exertion Responses To Seated Chair Exercise, Ryan Khemraj, Cristian Solano, Neesirg Patel, Roger Sacks May 2022

Cardiorespiratory, Hemodynamic, And Perceived Exertion Responses To Seated Chair Exercise, Ryan Khemraj, Cristian Solano, Neesirg Patel, Roger Sacks

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The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its sequelae in the United States population has led to escalating health care expenditures. To favorably modify cardiovascular outcomes, exercise physiologists have developed varied exercise programs that are associated with mortality reduction, symptom relief, improved exercise tolerance, favorable risk factor modification and improved psychosocial well-being. For patients with significant disability and deconditioning, chair-based exercise may provide an alternative method of achieving the relative cardioprotective benefits of traditional exercise.


Relatedness Of Urinary Escherichia Coli Strains And Connection Between Strain Type And Clinical Presentation, Anet Szatkowski, Venkathesh Bai, Matthew D. Sims May 2022

Relatedness Of Urinary Escherichia Coli Strains And Connection Between Strain Type And Clinical Presentation, Anet Szatkowski, Venkathesh Bai, Matthew D. Sims

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Urine is often not a sterile body fluid. When bacteria in the urine cause symptoms it is by definition a urinary tract infection (UTI). The specific symptoms will point toward a bladder infection (cystitis) or a kidney infection (pyelonephritis). Presence of bacteria in the urine without symptoms defines asymptomatic bacteriuria (AB). Despite requiring symptoms to diagnose a UTI, often AB is misdiagnosed as a UTI and treated with antibiotics when none are needed. Escherichia coli is the most common cause of UTIs accounting for 80-90% of community-acquired UTIs and 30-50% of nosocomial UTIs. The goals of this study are …


Quality Improvement Study On Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination Uptake In Hiv Patients, Hassan Akram, Paul Johnson, Trini A Mathew May 2022

Quality Improvement Study On Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination Uptake In Hiv Patients, Hassan Akram, Paul Johnson, Trini A Mathew

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INTRODUCTION HPV is strongly associated with cervical cancer and cancers of vagina, vulva, penis, anus, rectum. In 2019, WHO identified vaccine hesitancy as top 10 global threats and planned to increase the HPV vaccine coverage. In June 2019 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in the US recommended shared clinical decision-making regarding HPV vaccinations in adults aged 26 through 45 years. The goal of this project is to evaluate the uptake of HPV vaccination and challenges in the HIV patients at Beaumont Hospital.


Resistance In Gram-Negative Bacteria In The Pediatric Patient Population By Age And Sex, Benjamin Malamet, Matthew Sims May 2022

Resistance In Gram-Negative Bacteria In The Pediatric Patient Population By Age And Sex, Benjamin Malamet, Matthew Sims

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Previous research within the Beaumont Infectious Diseases Research Program found an increase in antibiotic resistance in adult males versus females. Furthermore, there is a peak in resistance in 18-29-year-old males, not seen in females. The origin of this early peak of antibiotic resistance in adults is unclear. This study examines these trends in the pediatric patient population.


Dietary Supplement Use Among Brca1/2 Mutation Carriers, Ryan Rogers, Tara Ramgarajan, Virginia Uhley, Kristina Ivan, Dana Zakalik May 2022

Dietary Supplement Use Among Brca1/2 Mutation Carriers, Ryan Rogers, Tara Ramgarajan, Virginia Uhley, Kristina Ivan, Dana Zakalik

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Women who carry BRCA1/2 mutations are at significantly increased risk of breast, ovarian, pancreatic and other cancer. Little is known regarding the use of dietary supplements among women harboring BRCA1/2 mutations. This study aims to characterize the utilization of and attitudes toward dietary supplement use in women who carry BRCA1/2 mutations.