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Operationalizing Frailty: A Comparison Of Measurement Frameworks, Audrey P. Doege, Madeline Donnelli, Daniel Forsha, Thomas Cochran, William R. Black, David A. White

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Exploring The Impacts Of Research Including Zealous Genz-Ers (Rizz), Afraah Hawa, Andrea Bradley-Ewing Mpa, Ma, Kimberly A. Randell, Md, Msc, Yesenia Montoya, Karynn E. Glover

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Endotyping Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Infants With Micrognathia, Alexis Dominic, Zarmina Ehsan, Baha Al-Shawwa Md, Karishma Rao, Blake A. Welker, Meghan Tracy, Andrew Li, Alessandra Manoylova-Vedder, Shiyuan Chen, Shu-Ching Chen, Members Of The Data Science And Analytics Innovation Center (Dsaic), John P. Dahl, Janelle Noel-Macdonnell

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In Vivo Model Of Neurotropic Human Metapneumovirus Infection In Mice Brain, Joanna Yuen, Gage Greening, Eric S. Geanes, Dharitri Betha, Rebecca Mclennan Phd, Todd Bradley

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Exposure-Toxicity Analysis Of Fluoxetine In Children And Adolescents, Amelia Whittier, Ethan Poweleit, Whitney Sparks Ms, Catherine Koertje, Addison Pritchett Ms, Angela Wiedner, Gail Robertson, Lindsey Malloy-Walton, Stephani Stancil, Alexa L. Pagano, Kathryn Kyler, Jonathan B. Wagner, Jeffrey R. Strawn, Brandon Retke, Paul C. Toren, J Steven Leeder, Laura B. Ramsey

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Cartilage Ring Formation In Chick Trachea, Yashica Sharma, Samuel Q. Mellentine, John Dahl, Jennifer C. Kasemeier

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Improving Mobility Awareness And Jh-Amp Tool Utilization On A Cardiac Care Unit, Courtney Joe, Clarissa Chaires, Jocelyn Martin, Eunice Sanchez

ELMSN E-Portfolio. A collection of Scholarly and Creative Works

The quality improvement project evaluated the impact of staff education and a unit-wide mobility awareness campaign on the use of the Johns Hopkins Activity and Mobility Promotion tools and patient mobilization in a 48-bed Cardiac Care Unit (CCU). The project involved registered nurses, nursing assistants, unit leaders, and adult cardiac patients represented by aggregate mobility data. A preliminary survey completed by 42 CCU staff members, CCU Partnership Council focus group, meetings with clinical nurse specialists, and a baseline unit audit identified inconsistent mobility practices, uncertainty regarding Johns Hopkins Highest Level of Mobility tool, and limited completion of in-room mobility signs. …

Mind Over Scrubs – A Peer-Led Anxiety Reduction Program, Nhi T. Tran, Angelica Dirige, Adeleke Fashola

ELMSN E-Portfolio. A collection of Scholarly and Creative Works

Nursing students experience elevated anxiety during the transition into accelerated programs, which can negatively affect academic performance, well-being, and retention. This quality improvement project evaluated Mind Over Scrubs, a peer-led anxiety reduction program for incoming Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing students at the University of the Pacific, consisting of four 45-minute sessions on evidence-based coping strategies. Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 surveys were administered at baseline, before and after each session, and at two- and four-week follow-ups; Wilcoxon signed-rank tests evaluated matched changes. Thirty-one of 62 enrolled students (50%) attended at least one session. Post-session scores fell below individual baselines for …

​​Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury Prevention In The Sutter Sacramento Cardiac Care Unit ​Qi Proposal, Angelina Lucido, Amy Roderick, Karly Link

ELMSN E-Portfolio. A collection of Scholarly and Creative Works

Background: Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) remain a significant source of preventable patient harm despite established prevention protocols. In the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento, inconsistent patient education and limited patient engagement were identified as potential contributors to ongoing HAPI occurrence. This quality improvement (QI) project evaluated whether implementing structured, individualized patient education could strengthen existing pressure injury prevention efforts.

Methods: A seven-week QI project was conducted in the CCU using the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework. The intervention consisted of nurse-led, individualized pressure injury prevention (PIP) education supported by a standardized patient handout tailored to each patient's risk …

From Birth To Better Health: Educating Mothers With Gestational Diabetes On Breastfeeding Benefits And Glucose Management, Jesse A. Soria Jr, Sarah Smith, Audrey Nolan Smith, Keeley Kosier

ELMSN E-Portfolio. A collection of Scholarly and Creative Works

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increases a mother's risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) later in life and can affect an infant's future health. Breastfeeding can help improve a mother's blood sugar control and may lower her future risk of diabetes, but many mothers with GDM do not know about these benefits. This quality improvement (QI) project evaluated a standardized education program on breastfeeding and diabetes prevention for postpartum mothers with GDM at the Family Birthing Center at St. Joseph's Medical Center (SJMC) in Stockton, California. The intervention included a 10- to 15-minute education session and an evidence-based educational …

Improving Clostridioides Difficile Prevention Practices Through Standardized Stool Collection And Hand Hygiene, Dunya Khateeb, Laura Martin, Jessica Zhang

ELMSN E-Portfolio. A collection of Scholarly and Creative Works

Healthcare-associated Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections increase patient morbidity, length of stay, and healthcare costs (Simor, 2010). Our quality improvement project seeks to reduce C. diff infection rates and enhance prevention practices on the Med-Acute Unit at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento (SMCS) by utilizing the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework. Interventions will be implemented between March 2026 and July 2026. The project examined whether introducing a standardized stool collection tote and improving hand hygiene compliance would reduce C. diff infection rates. Participants included all nursing staff on the unit. Data is being collected through observational hand hygiene audits, collaboration with the SMCS …

Know Your Birth, Jasmine Mckelvey, Reagan L. Hunt, Michaela M. David

ELMSN E-Portfolio. A collection of Scholarly and Creative Works

Maternal mortality remains a significant public health concern in rural Kenya because of limited healthcare resources, inadequate emergency obstetric training, and barriers to accessing timely, high-quality maternal care. This quality improvement project evaluated the implementation of the Know Your Birth educational intervention, a culturally responsive, simulation-based training program designed to improve healthcare providers' knowledge, confidence, and competency in evidence-based maternal and newborn care. The project was conducted at Sega Dispensary in Sega, Siaya County, Kenya, and included 26 healthcare staff members. Guided by the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework, participants completed a brief educational presentation followed by three interactive skills stations focused on …

Intouch Week Of July 27, 2026, New York Medical College

InTouch

• NYMC Receives $2.7 Million HECap Award
• The Inquiring Minds of Student Research
• Grasslands Garden Blooms into a Community Gathering Space
• Incoming M.D. Students Celebrate Completion of Pre-Matriculation Program
• White Plains Youth Bureau Explore Health Care Careers at NYMC
• Hispanics with Met-ALD Face Higher Rates of Serious Liver Complications
• TCDM Welcomes Class of 2030
• Faculty Spotlight: Jin Li, M.D., Ph.D. ’01: A Lifetime Dedicated to Neurology, Education, and Community Service

Tiny Hearts, Big Questions: Navigating Research And Clinical Trials In Pediatric Cardiology, Madison Dollar, Monica Ganaden, Gracie Gilbert, Mena Mohamedaman, Bellina Osei, Savine Valenzuela, Zachary Xayaphanh

2025

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Standardizing Neurological Assessments, Delaney Miller, Hannah Dorsey, Lauren Sulzen, Olivia Garrett, Patricia Rios, Sukhmanpareet Kaur

2025

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When Should You Worry About Pediatric Snoring?, Sarah Gubara, Samira Naime

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

My child snores — when is it a problem? Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are the focus here. Samira Naime, MD, Pediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine Physician at Children's Mercy, explains how to spot worrying signs, when to try allergy treatment or nasal steroid and when to consider a sleep study. She also covers which labs allow outside ordering and when referral to sleep medicine is appropriate.

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Snap Into Better Pediatric Neuro Assessments, Irene Chacko, Nayelli Fuentes, Annie Mazon Kellejian, Claire Ring, Ibrahim Shaikh

2025

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Safe Steps: Protecting Pediatric Patients From Pivie's, Nya Saturley, Mikayla Cruz, Edlira Hoxha, Chelsea Valdez-Martinez, Evan Niimi, David Estrada Gonzalez, Michael Seeger

2025

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Recognizing Ibd In Kids: What Every Pediatrician Should Know, Mike Smith, Julie A. Bass

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

This episode walks through how to identify inflammatory bowel disease in children, the key red flags that matter, and practical steps primary care providers can take before referral. It’s essential because earlier recognition of pediatric IBD can prevent growth problems, nutritional deficiencies, and serious complications. Guest: Julie Bass, DO, Medical Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at Children’s Mercy and Professor of Pediatrics, offers clinical tips from years in pediatric gastroenterology. You’ll hear about stool testing like fecal calprotectin, basic blood work including CBC and CRP, growth monitoring, and when to consider colonoscopy or urgent referral for suspected Crohn’s …

Pit Stop: Improving Resuscitation Efforts Within A Level Iv Nicu, Sierra Pharr, Kendall Shaw, Hannah Biscardi

2025

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Intouch Week Of July 20, 2026, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Military Health Professions Symposium Highlights Pathways to Serve in Medicine
• PHEP Participants Explore Research, Medicine, and Career Paths
• The Start of a New Era in Clinical Education
• ADHD Emerges as Overlooked Risk Factor in ACL Surgery Outcomes
• Future Physicians Strengthen Emergency and Disaster Medicine Skills Through Intensive Summer Training
• MEC Plaza Renovation Gets Underway
• Research Continues to Thrive at TCDM
• Student Spotlight: Azzam Althomali, M.P.H. '22, Has Devoted His Career to the Safety of Others

Necessity Of In-Line Intravenous Air Filters: Yes, No, We Don't Know?, Andrea De Paula, Gabriele Herridge, Kiley Tillery, Loretta Medina, Madeline Bryant

2025

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More Than A Diagnosis: Supporting Kids And Families Through Sdoh Awareness, Sara Cronin, Alejandra Ortiz

2025

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Let Us Get To Know You, Libby Pearl, Abigail Rubio, Anna Wiot, Elizabeth Richmond, Jocelyn Jasso, Nayeli Barajas, Maliha Rahman

2025

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Gastrostomy Tube Stabilization Device, Nicole Yoo, Aliya Ali, Iqra Amer, Valentin Troncoso-Trevino, Gina Martini, Priscila Hernandez, Jessica Lopez

2025

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Pacific Rxtracts - July 2026, Pacific Rxtracts

Pacific RxTracts

Articles:

• Tribute: In Memory of Evan Le
• Redefining Influenza Prevention: Phase 3 Trial of an mRNA Influenza Vaccine
• Risk of Non-Vitamin K Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation
• Oral Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Risk: Expanding Its Role in High-Risk Patients
• Baxdrostat for Resistant Hypertension: The Bax24 Phase 3 Trial
• SGLT2 Inhibitors Shown to Normalize Blood Pressure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
• Brolucizumab: A New Vision for Treating Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
• Mavacamten Comes of Age: FDA Expands Treatment Options for Adolescent Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Children and Adolescent CKD Management: New Evidence Supports RAAS Inhibitors as First-Line Therapy
• Comparing Survival Outcomes of CDK4/6 Inhibitors plus …

From Pocket To Patient: Improving Disinfection Of Personal Clinical Items, Angel Lewechi, Brenda Pleitez, Courtney Sims, Emily Zarco, Katia Aguirre

2025

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Fixing What You Cannot Xray: Mental Health Crisis In The Pediatric Emergency Department, Juliana Castaneda, Miriam Hancock, Ashlyn Holt, Nina Petersen, Jillian Vo

2025

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Enhancing Patient Safety: The Impact Of Ehr Modifications On Medication Administration, Ellie Foral, Sarah Kiser, Regine Collier, Courtney Schleder, Cynthia Gamino, Morgan Garrison, Samantha Higdon, Bao Khuat

2025

No abstract provided.

Different Minds, Same Great Care: Effects Of Specialized Care Plans On Patient Satisfaction, Danielle Castillo, Sarah Aguilar

2025

No abstract provided.