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Surface Guided Radiation Therapy Versus Traditional Triangular Positioning, Katelyn Sausser

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Surface-guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) is a positioning monitoring system utilizing 3D nonionizing optical surface imaging. This system assists in patient set-up and allows for real-time monitoring of the patient’s skin surface during radiation therapy treatment. Surface-guided imaging can be used for many treatment sites such as breast, abdomen, head and neck, and extremities. SGRT is believed to have more advantages than the traditional triangular positioning including shorter set-up times, improved accuracy and reproducibility of treatment area, decreased dose, and improved patient comfort. Studies have also shown the planned dose delivery can also be monitored with SGRT and decrease dose to …

Detecting A Pulmonary Embolism Using Computed Tomography, Marissa O'Brien

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Abstract

A pulmonary embolism is a potentially fatal disease in which a blood clot obstructs the pulmonary artery. Pulmonary emboli affect thousands of people every year in the United States. A timely diagnosis is vital to ensure quick and proper treatment and resolution. Signs and symptoms can vary among different patients, but some include shortness of breath, chest pain, syncope, and leg pain. Computed tomography (CT) is the golden standard for diagnosis, specifically a CT pulmonary angiogram, which quickly and accurately visualizes clots in the pulmonary artery using iodinated contrast in the form of a bolus better than any other …

Benefits Of The Cyberknife For Prostate Treatment, Emily Baro

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high- energy rays to kill cancer cells. There are a lot of cancers that can be treated with radiation, but a common type is prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in men. The types of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer are external beam radiation, brachytherapy, and radiopharmaceuticals. The most common machine used for radiation treatment is the linear accelerator. Most patients are treated using the linear accelerator but a select few can be treated using the cyber knife. The cyber knife is …

The Treatment Of Rem Sleep Disorder Using Neuromodulation: A Literature Review, Aaron Marbin, Shane Ragland, Orestes Hadjistamoulou, Clara Alvarez Villalba, Samuel Neuhut

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract available.

The Treatment Of Depression In Alzheimer's Disease Using Neuromodulation: A Literature Review, Aaron Marbn, Shane Ragland, Thalia Adrian, Clara Alvarez Villalba, Samuel Neuhut

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Please see supplemental content for full abstract with references.

INTRODUCTION: An estimated 44 million individuals live with Alzheimer's Dementia globally, a number expected to triple by 2050.1 Depression is a commonly observed comorbidity in individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Traditional antidepressant medications often pose challenges due to their side effects and limited efficacy in this population. As a result, alternative therapeutic approaches are being explored, with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) emerging as a promising intervention for treating depression in Alzheimer's patients. TMS is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that utilizes magnetic fields to modulate neural activity in targeted brain regions …

Studios: New Tools At Mainehealth To Improve Research And Engage Stakeholders, Carrie Sullivan, Paige Aherns, Emma Daybranch, Lisbeth Balligan, Elizabeth A. Jacobs, Susan L. Santangelo

Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2023

An introduction, description of benefits, and additional information about the new tools of the studios at MaineHealth.

Importance Of Deep Inspiration Breath Hold For Left Breast Cancer Treatment, Cassandra Benderavich, Elaine Halesey

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Abstract

This project explains the importance of deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) technique for treating left breast and chest wall tumors. General statistics, definition of gating and DIBH, inclusion and exclusion criteria, dose reduction, differences of free breathing and DIBH techniques, and expected outcome are also discussed. Breast cancer is the leading cause of female deaths in the United States, and left breast cancer diagnosis is more common than right breast cancer diagnosis. Left breast cancer diagnosis accounts for 50.8% of breast cancer diagnosis and right breast cancer accounts for the remaining 49.2%. The risk of breast cancer diagnosis in …

Artificial Intelligence In Computed Tomography, Cheyenne Dippre

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Abstract

This research project explains the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI) and the ways that AI can be useful in computed tomography (CT). The current state of AI application in CT is still new yet has been advancing with its significant impact on diagnosis, image analyses and patient care. These impacts deal with the challenges that have traditionally been associated with CT scans through a series of techniques and algorithms. In CT, computed tomography angiography (CTA) is a common procedure which is used to diagnose cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death worldwide. AI can assist with such a …

High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy For Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, Morgan Kraack

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

No abstract provided.

An Examination Of Arterial Closure Devices, Colin Hart

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

The intention of this poster is to provide information on the various devices and methods for achieving hemostasis after arterial access has been used for cardiac catheterization procedures. There are a multitude of closure devices being utilized to stop patient bleeding following a cardiac catheterization procedure, and keeping up with the information and data related to these devices can be complex. Suture based, collagen based, patch based, membrane based, pressure bands, as well as application of manual pressure are some of the devices and/or methods that will be examined within this project. A thorough overview of these closure devices currently …

Sgrt Eliminates Need For Patient Tattoos In Radiation Therapy, Gina Hemsley

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Surface Guided Radiation Therapy, or SGRT, is a rapidly growing technology designed to improve radiation treatment accuracy of nearly every cancer type without the need for permanent skin tattoos. Patients were typically marked with 3 tattoos, indicating patient setup marks and isocenter marks. SGRT is an external beam radiation therapy technique which uses three-dimensional camera technology to accurately target and kill cancer cells. During patient setup and treatment, the technology uses the patient’s external surface to guarantee that the radiation dose is being consistently applied in accordance with the treatment plan, as well as tracking any patient motion throughout treatment. …

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (Tavr), Jocelyn Bergener

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is becoming the gold standard when repairing aortic stenosis compared to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). Transcatheter aortic valve replacement is minimally invasive. Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular disease in the United States, commonly seen in the elderly population. In this project, multi-imaging modalities are discussed when preparing a patient for TAVR such as computed tomography, left heart catheterization, and transthoracic echocardiography. Each imaging modality has its own specialty in the preprocedural planning of a valve replacement. Computed tomography uses 3D reconstruction to determine the type of valve and size needed for the …

Subdural Hematomas And The Help Of Computed Tomography, Kelsey Jackson

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Subdural hematomas can occur at any age but are most commonly seen in the elderly population. Subdural hematomas affects 21 in every 100,000 individuals, and are becoming more common. They can occur for a variety of reasons such as trauma or underlying health conditions. Subdural hematomas occur due to a collection of blood in the subdural space between the dura and arachnoid mater. Computed tomography is the best imaging modality in the aiding of diagnosing subdural hematomas due to the easy accessibility, short scan times, and the ability to create cross sectional images. Subdural hematomas can be classified into categories …

Research Annual Report Fy2023, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Research Annual Reports

Annual report of the research at Children's Mercy Kansas City in Kansas City MO, a pediatric medical center.

Complications Of Colonscopies: Splenic Injury Following Routine Screening For Colorectal Cancer, Elisabeth Barrar, Ainsley Freshour

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Shells On 90yttrium Microspheres To Improve Radiopacity And Imaging Detection, Colin Woolard, Nicole Levi, Brian Kouri

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

A Unique Cross-Sectional Study Of Short-Term Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication Outcomes, Alexandria Dennison, Corbin Stephens, Syed Jafri

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Are Two Mesh Procedures Better Than One?, Melissa Gott, Austin Brown, Abby Crume, J Melvin, Michelle Murday

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Thsd7a Associated Membranous Nephropathy Leading To Metastatic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma, Angel Juarez, Lidice Galindo, Maryam Gondal

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Spontaneous Pneumothorax In Healthy Young Adult, Scott Mcintosh, Aaron Keller

Capital Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Shoulder Pain May Be One Heartbeat Away From Disaster, Alexis White, Lisa Wright

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography/Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography In The Setting Of Mildly Elevated Liver Enzymes Prior To Cholecystectomy, Rachel Groening, Salah Abdel Jalil, Jeffery Durbin, Rahul Kashyap, Aaron D. Pinnola

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Multiple Myeloma Diagnosed In A 23-Year-Old Male Presenting With Pathologic Compression Fracture, Kyle Combe, Tristan Myers, Michelle Levy, Greg Schlessinger

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Pembrolizumab-Induced Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Jessica Thomas, Alexandra E. Thomson, Savannah Grunhard, Rohit Bishnoi

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Treatment And Mortality Of Myocardial Injury After Noncardiac Surgery, Hany Youssef, Rahul Mhaskar, Kelsi Thompson, Jose Nicolas Codolosa

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Two Cases Of Romance Scams In The Mental Health Clinic, Eric Parrott, James Moles, Bush Kavuru, Esther Piervil

Capital Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Novel Esophageal Perforation, Alexandra Moran, Bhavesh Shukla, Jeffrey Ramsey, Gregory Hicks

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Empagliflozin Induced Fanconi Syndrome In A Patient With Covid-19, Nicole Fernandez, Gilad Guez, Edgar Escasinas

Capital Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Pulsing Staples: A Case Report Of Superficial Temporal Artery Pseudoaneurysm And Literature Review Of The Same, Austin Mccrea, Jonathan Hardin, Patrick Melmer, Saptarshi Biswas

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

A Rare Case Of Non-Traumatic Multi-Compartment Syndrome Of The Gluteal Region And Lower Left Extremity, Lakeisha Majette, Taylor Locklear, Saptarshi Biswas

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.