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Incidence Of Adult (≥40y) Traumatic Intracranial Bleeding And Likelihood Of Routine Discharge: Do Co-Morbidities Matter?​, Stephanie Anderson, Heather Rhodes, Antonio Pepe, Donald Courtney

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2022

No abstract provided.

A Newfound Breach In Repeat Vaginal Delivery: Unscarred Uterine Rupture, Merritt Mcgowan, Amethyst Wilder, Ashley Hawes

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2022

No abstract provided.

Locked In: The Impact Of The Pandemic On Suicide, Evelyn Coile, Tatiana Eversley-Kelso, Eric Shaw, Sara Hamilton

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2022

No abstract provided.

Ataxia Pancytopenia Syndrome Associated Ocular Albinism: A Clinical Vignette, Dru Curtis, Catherine Boon, Stephanie Ryan, Nausheen Khuddus

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2022

No abstract available.

A Rare Case Of Statin-Associated Autoimmune Myopathy, Mercedes Malone, Atif Siddique

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2022

No abstract available.

Postnatal Venous Thrombembolism (Vte) Risk Assessment In Cesarean Section Patients, Mai-Tram Phan, Michelle Ozcan

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2022

No abstract available.

Improving Recombinant Zoster Vaccination Rates In Patients Receiving Biologic Therapy In The Rheumatology Clinics At The Orlando Va Healthcare System, Kathlyn Camargo Macias, Taylor Kann, Marilyn Mosquera, Ravi Shahu Khal, Ashwini Komarla

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2022

No abstract available.

Improving Inpatient Life Sustaining Treatment Documentation At Orlando Va Healthcare System, Patrick Abou Jaoude, Jomaris Centeno, Muhaimeen Hossain, Michael Stewart, Lahari Tumuluri, Jorge Restrepo, Palacios

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2022

No abstract available.

Perfecting The Art Of Consultation, Ana Ledo, Hannah Vansumeren, Aaron Verbeelen, Geover Virella, Anwar Alshaakh Moh'd Mari, Manuel Carrazana

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2022

No abstract available.

Corneal Ulcer On The Verge Of Rupture: An Ocular Emergency In A Free-Standing Emergency Room, Kevin Thomas, Garrett Root

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2022

No abstract provided.

January 2022, New England Osteopathic Heritage Center

New England Osteopathic Heritage Center Newsletter

New England Osteopathic Heritage Center's annual newsletter for January 2022

Donut Hole Fall 2022, Medicare Donations & Design Committee

Donut Hole Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Donut Hole Summer 2022, Medicare Donations & Design Committee

Donut Hole Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Pediatric Stroke Outcome Measures: A Systematic Review, Janice Brown, Jordan Ng, Reilly Todd, Alyssa Vo

Occupational Therapy | Graduate Student Research Posters

In collaboration with SFSU/UCSF Physical Therapy and Dominican University of California Occupational Therapy, this systematic review took a critical look at the pediatric stroke outcome measures in the current literature. By ascertaining what is currently in place,

occupational therapists as members of the interprofessional team, can better advocate for occupation centered outcome measures in research and clinical care for children and families who have experienced pediatric stroke.

Occupational Therapy Collaboration In Creating Accessible Theatre, Chanelle Bautista, Alyssa Cho, Jazmine Cunanan, Ariana Marino, Miko Ramo

Occupational Therapy | Graduate Student Research Posters

Sensory-friendly theatre programs aim to dismantle social participation barriers for individuals with sensory processing differences by creating a relaxed theatre experience that includes preparatory materials, environmental modifications, and specialized training (Umeda, 2017). We implemented a pilot sensory-friendly performance of Willy Wonka, Jr. in collaboration with youth actors at the Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, CA on February 13th, 2022. Our program illustrates occupational therapists’ ability to collaborate with theatres and contribute knowledge on sensory processing differences and environmental modification to increase community cultural arts participation for people with disabilities and their families.

Use Of Electron Beam Therapy In The Treatment Of Basal Cell Carcinoma, Amanda Smith

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

No abstract provided.

Use Of Ct To Diagnose Subcutaneous Emphysema (Se), Emily Paciga

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Subcutaneous emphysema is a follow up symptom to a traumatic event, surgery, or nose-blowing. In addition subcutaneous emphysema is considered benign and self limiting. Computed tomography (CT) is the imaging modality of choice for diagnosing subcutaneous emphysema. CT is preferred because of its sensitivity to tissue densities. A CT will demonstrate dark air pockets within the subcutaneous layer of the skin. Furthermore, upon palpation of the the skin a crepitus crackling sound is demonstrated. Moreover, listening to the skin with a stethoscope will emit a high-frequency acoustic sound. Nevertheless, extensive subcutaneous emphysema may require medical assistance. Typically, orbital subcutaneous emphysema …

Imaging Aortic Pathologies In Computed Tomography (Ct), Hailey Clark

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Computed tomography (CT) is an increasingly important imaging modality to visualization of aortic pathologies. The aorta is the largest vessel in the body and gives rise to several important arteries that supply surrounding organs, so pathologies of this vessel can prove dangerous. The two main pathologies that affect the aorta are aneurysms and dissections, each of which can rupture and quickly become fatal. Symptoms for these pathologies can vary widely but primarily include pain localized to the area of the aorta that is affected, with risk factors encompassing several heart conditions as well as genetic factors. The prognosis for aortic …

Mri Guided Neuroblate Laser Ablations, Sarah Bielfeld

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

This project explains how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used for neuroblate laser ablations, or laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). LITT therapy involves the usage of heat to treat intracranial pathologies such as glioblastomas. Laser therapy is an non-invasive alternative to open resection and craniotomy procedures in which a surgical opening of the skull and brain tissue are necessary. Ablations are considered a safer alternative because patients showed no signs of declining cognitive functions post surgery. Magnetic resonance scanners are used in conjunction with laser systems. The two types of systems are Visualase (Visualase, INC.) and NeuroBlate (Monteris Medical, Inc.) …

A Comparative Analysis Of Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts In India And Mongolia Through Data Visualization, Paridhi Latawa, Sadhana Kumar, Udeshna Srimal, Rachana Tanksali, Edward Ning '23, Ajay Macherla, Haily Nguyen, Kristina Lian, Joy Jiang, Julia Ding, Daniel Stewart

External Student Research Opportunities

COVID-19 vaccine allocation efforts have posed challenges and offered opportunities to alleviate the ongoing pandemic. Nations have employed varying approaches for COVID-19 vaccine distribution; in particular, Mongolia and India have differed in approaches to vaccine allocation efforts. As of June 2021, Mongolia has vaccinated more than 60% of its population, whereas India has only vaccinated about 7.5%. This disparity highlights the need for the present study, which utilizes a mixed-method approach to examine the two countries' vaccine distribution strategies and COVID-19 containment policies from January to July 2021. The study has three major components: 1) policy analysis to highlight core …

The Innovator - Winter 2022/2023, Matthew Hamel

Faculty Affairs & Research Newsletters - The Innovator

Newsletter published by the Offices of Faculty Affairs & Research

Baystate Medical Center Nursing Report - 2022, Joanne Miller Rn

Baystate Medical Center Nursing Report

Baystate Medical Center Nursing Report - 2022

Low Dose Ct Scanning For Lung Cancer, Patrick Strouse

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Low Dose CT scanning for Lung Cancer

Patrick Strouse

Lynn Blazaskie M.S.,R.T.(R)(ARRT)

Abstract

Computed Tomography (CT) is the imaging of patients in a cross-sectional plane using x-ray. CT is used to diagnose diseases and is producing more efficient ways of this by making radiation dose lower, this leads to Low Dose CT and its abilities in diagnosing lung cancer. The research portrayed in this project provides points across the different aspects of Low Dose Computed Tomography (CT) and its relation to lung cancer to explain the growing new scan of Low Dose CT. Lung cancer is described as a cancer …

Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration (Brto) For Gastric Varices (Gv) In Interventional Radiology (Ir), Lauren Wiest

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration (BRTO) for Gastric Varices in Interventional Radiology (IR)

Lauren Wiest

Dr. Elaine Halesey, Ed.D., R. T. (R) (QM)

Abstract

This project explains gastric varices and the role the BRTO procedure has in treating gastric variceal bleeding. Statistics regarding gastric varices and the modified techniques of the procedure are discussed. Gastric varices are dilated veins that can rupture at any time and the main cause of gastric varices is portal hypertension. Gastric varices develop in approximately 20% of patients with portal hypertension. Portal hypertension is the result of liver disease or cirrhosis. The BRTO procedure has the …

Mri Guided Breast Biopsy, Rachel Roccograndi

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive technique that produces computer-generated cross-sectional images. The images produced contain anatomic and physiologic information. Using non-ionizing radiation, MRI creates images through the interaction of magnetic fields and radio frequency energy on biologic tissue. The specificity present in the images produced is the main reason MRI is a popular choice of diagnostic testing. MRI is used to evaluate organs, tissues, and skeletal systems and different sequences are used depending on what the main focus of the test is. MRI images are more complex because they contain information about different properties of tissue-proton density, relaxation …

Graduate Medical Education Annual Report 2021-2022, Children's Mercy Kansas City

GME Annual Reports

Annual report of the Children's Mercy Hospital Graduate Medical Education department, including pediatric residency, internal medicine/pediatrics residency, fellowship programs, medical students, continuing medical education, and library services.

The Visualization Of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms With The Aid Of Computed Tomography, Graham Dileo

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

The Visualization of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms with the Aid of Computed Tomography

Graham J. Dileo

Dr. Gina Capitano Ed.D., R.T. (R)

Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA

Abstract

This research discusses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) and the role of Computed Tomography (CT) in diagnosing and establishing a treatment plan. An AAA is a bulge or swelling in the descending aorta, the primary blood vessel in the human body, that can be life-threatening. This type of aortic aneurysm is one of the most common causes of death for patients with a history of high blood pressure or heavy smoking. AAAs typically …

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (Sbrt) For Treatment Of Lung Cancer, Camryn Frazier

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

This project explains stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and its role in treating lung cancers. Different types of SBRT treatment, statistics, toxicity, success rates, and data from studies are discussed. More than half of all cancer patients experience lung metastasis, many of these cases being inoperable. SBRT provides a noninvasive alternative to surgery as well as high rates of local tumor control and minimal toxicity. SBRT is a form of external beam radiation therapy that delivers a hypofractionated dose directly to the cancerous target volume. Two common types of SBRT utilized to treat lung cancer are intensity modulated radiation therapy …

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy For Spinal Metastases, Kendall Pearage

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

SBRT for Spinal Metastases

Kendall Pearage

Dr. Gina Capitano Ed. D, R.T. (R)

Cathy Moody R.T. (T)

Northeast Radiation Oncology Center

Abstract

Spinal metastases are the most common spinal tumors accounting for approximately 90% of cases and are a result of cancer arising from another part of the body. This research explains how Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) can treat spinal metastases. SBRT is a type of treatment that uses high fractionated doses of radiation to treat patients with different cancers. SBRT is commonly used to treat spinal metastases because it allows radiation therapists to treat a very precise location …

The Use Of Nuclear Medicine In Detecting And Treating Mental Health Diseases, Jena Simmons, Gina Capitano, Walter Kierzkowski

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

Mental health disorders affect over 792 million people around the world, and a leading cause for disability. Mental health disorders include a plethora of conditions that affect mood, thinking and behavior, including but not limited to, depression, dementia, anxiety, autism, and schizophrenia. The most common method of diagnosis is a psychological evaluation, which can lack accuracy if performed as the only method of diagnosis. Nuclear Medicine helps aid in diagnosis of these disorders in conjunction with psychological testing. Brain scans can help determine if there is a pathogenic cause for the symptoms. Brain scans are done utilizing Positron Emission Tomography …