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Priming For Practice: A Teaching Strategy, Jennifer Tomesko, Diane L. Rigassio Radler

Journal of Dietetic Education

Authors present a brief educational teaching strategy.

Use Of Simulation In Dietetic Internships: A Qualitative Exploration Of Program Director Attitudes And Motivations, Theresa B. O'Reilly, Amy J. Nwora, Megan Whelan, Mary-Pat Maciolek

Journal of Dietetic Education

The use of simulation holds promise for the future of dietetics education for its use as an alternative for up to 30% of the 1,000 supervised practice hours for the training of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Even more so, simulation is a teaching tool. When done well, simulation can challenge students in a safe environment where they can receive constructive feedback from expert guides and meaningfully reflect on their learning. The purpose of this study was to interview dietetic internship (DI) program directors on their attitudes and motivations on the use of simulation in their programs, targeting the heavily program-congested states …

Conceptual Diagrams Help Dietetic Students To Understand And Apply The Nutrition Care Process, Janica Jamieson, Bojana Kovacic, Philippa Lyons-Wall, Therese O'Sullivan

Journal of Dietetic Education

Aim: To evaluate the impact of a conceptual diagram assessment task on dietetic student knowledge of and confidence applying the Nutrition Care Process. Methods: Situated within a pragmatic research paradigm, this mixed methods study applied a survey administered before and after a conceptual diagram assessment task using the Nutrition Care Process to explore changes in student knowledge, self-reported confidence, perceptions towards the Nutrition Care Process, and student experience. Nineteen students enrolled in a first-semester unit within a Master level dietetic course completed the assessment task, which visually presented a client case sourced from the student-run clinic within the Nutrition Care …

Cover, Editor's Message, Table Of Contents, Diana Cuy Castellanos

Journal of Dietetic Education

No abstract provided.

The Usefulness Of 3d Heart Models As A Tool Of Congenital Heart Disease Education: A Narrative Review, Raghad Abdulaziz Alhojailan, Reghd Husain M Alkhalifah, Bana Albani, Majed Wadi

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Objectives: The objective of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of three-dimensional (3D) heart models as teaching tools for congenital heart disease (CHD), addressing the limitations of traditional medical education methods. Methods: A thorough literature review was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, Scientific Direct and Scopus databases. Relevant articles were screened and selected based on their discussion of the application of 3D models in CHD education. Results: The comprehensive review of 19 studies revealed that 3D heart models provide students, healthcare professionals, and patients with meaningful experiences that significantly enhance understanding and learning outcomes. These models improve …

Advances In 2024: Update And Thanking Our Peer Reviewers, Richard Alweis, Christina Goodermote, Elizabeth Mamo

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

The Editors review the performance of the journal and thank the peer reviewers for 2024.

Monroe County Medical Society Abstract Competition, Janine Fogarty

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

Established in 1821 in Rochester, New York, Monroe County Medical Society is a non-profit, professional organization whose 1,200 members are physicians, residents, and medical students. The society advocates for physicians and patients for the betterment of the medical profession and the health of the community. Monroe County Medical Society encompasses the 7th District Branch of the Medical Society of the State of New York and serves the New York State counties of Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne & Yates Counties

A call for abstracts was requested for the Monroe County Medical Society 203rd Anniversary Gala held on September 25th, …

Murder Mystery Solved! Unmasking Multi-Generational Familial Death As A Result Of Brugada Syndrome, Ryan Tam, Sandres Aodish, Jeremiah Tom, Mohammad Jawish

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

Brugada syndrome is an inherited condition that has an increased risk of developing ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. This condition can be diagnosed by using the Shanghai Scoring System. Here, we present a patient with an incidental finding of Type 1 Brugada pattern on electrocardiogram amidst atypical neurological findings on presentation to the emergency department and a history of cardiac-related familial deaths of uncertain etiology.

One Center's Experience Of Pulmonary Embolism After Covid-19: Impact Of Vaccination Status, Cara Gose, Kaylee Dixon, Andrea M. Bodine Md

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

Background: The incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) has increased since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and may be due to the observed hypercoagulable state. There is conflicting evidence that thromboembolism risk increases after vaccination and that vaccines decrease the probability of having a thromboembolic event. This study aimed to explore how vaccination status impacts occurrence of PE after a positive COVID-19 test. The hypothesis was that vaccinated, immunocompetent patients have a lower incidence of PE after COVID-19 compared to unvaccinated patients.

Methods: This was a retrospective chart review at a teaching hospital in New England from 1/01/2021 to 3/31/2023 …

A Compelling Case Of The Use Of Electroconvulsive Therapy In Severe Treatment Resistant Depression With Suicidality, Neha Narayanan, Ryan Tam, James Mead

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

Treatment-resistant depression is a condition that occurs when an individual, experiencing major depressive disorder episodes, has failed the first line of treatment with medication therapy of adequate dose and duration. This is important to be addressed as there is a high likelihood of progression to having thoughts and an intended plan for suicide. Electroconvulsive therapy is a recommended option for those who have failed medication therapy, but it has been controversial in its use due to its stigma and side effects of memory impairment. Here, we present a case of a patient who had undergone several sessions of ECT with …

Special Patient Populations - A Case Report Of A Jehovah’S Witness, Michael P. Mullinax, S. Jiaming Lin, Paige M. Kieper, Jake W. Vogel, Orlando Nunez Isaac

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

This case report describes a Jehovah’s Witness patient with a life-threatening exacerbation of chronic anemia, warranting blood transfusion. This case highlights the complex medical management and ethical considerations encountered when treating special patient populations. Moreover, this case illustrates the delicate balance that healthcare providers must maintain when delivering necessary medical interventions to patients with competing religious beliefs.

Enfortumab Vedotin Induced Cutaneous Manifestations, Zeni Kharel, Farhan S. Imran

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

Enfortumab vedotin(EV) comprises of an anti–nectin-4 monoclonal antibody bound to the chemotherapeutic agent called monomethyl auristatin E, forming an antibody-drug conjugate. It is currently approved for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma after disease progression on two prior lines of therapy including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Since nectin-4 is also expressed on the surface of keratinocytes, cutaneous adverse effects are common. Our clinical image depicts a cutaneous adverse reaction to EV and its resolution after discontinuation of EV.

Coexisting Renal Artery Stenosis And Large Angiomyolipoma In A Solitary Kidney: A Therapeutic Dilemma, Yohannes B. Tilahun, Arjun Sekar

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

Title: Coexisting Renal Artery Stenosis and Large Angiomyolipoma in a Solitary Kidney: A Therapeutic Dilemma

Authors: Tilahun YB, Mentor/Attending: Sekar A

Background: Angiomyolipomas (AMLs) are the most common benign renal tumors, typically presenting as incidental findings. However, large AMLs can lead to life-threatening complications such as retroperitoneal hemorrhage, particularly in the setting of a solitary kidney. The presence of concomitant renal artery stenosis (RAS) further complicates management, posing a unique therapeutic challenge in balancing the need to prevent hemorrhage, preserve renal function, and optimize renovascular perfusion.

Case: A 77-year-old African American woman with a history of left nephrectomy for renal …

Unilateral Hearing Loss Caused By Bilateral Otosclerosis In The Context Of Prior Viral Infection - Case Report, Ryan Tam, Michael Mullinax, Timothy Ehmann, Bryan Scott

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

This is a case report of a patient who presented with left sided hearing loss. The patient was found to have mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss of the left ear and restrictive hearing of the right ear. Subsequent imaging demonstrated evidence of bilateral otosclerosis. Otosclerosis is characterized by progressive pathological bone remodeling in the otic capsule, resulting in hearing loss. Given the disease burden of otosclerosis and the corresponding effects on quality of life, providers must have knowledge of the disease to incorporate it into working differential diagnoses for patients presenting with hearing loss. With increasing recognition of otosclerosis …

Improving Vitamin B12 Monitoring In Metformin-Treated Patients: A Quality Improvement Project, Himal Kharel, Zeni Kharel, Abdullah A. Orakzai, Aditya Sanjeevi, Prajjwol D. Bhatta, Ali S. Mohamed, Tripti Jain, Aniket-Vijay Rao, Daniel Idoate Domench, Mouna Reghis, Hassan Saeed

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

Background: Although periodic vitamin B12 monitoring is recommended for patients on chronic metformin therapy, the recommendation is not adequately followed. Similar quality improvement project in the past had failed due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives: The main objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of focused educational lectures on vitamin B12 screening rates. Our target study population included diabetics and prediabetics on chronic metformin therapy.

Design: Quality improvement pre-post design

Participants: Internal Medicine residents

Intervention: Educational sessions on the importance of vitamin B12 screening in this population

Outcomes: Proportion of patients undergoing vitamin B12 screening pre and post-intervention …

Clozapine Induced Eosinophilic Pleural Effusion With Peripheral Eosinophilia After Two Years: A Case Report And Literature Review, Emiliya Boriskina, Christopher J. Etterle

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

There has been a steady increase in reports of clozapine causing eosinophilic pleural effusions (EPEs). For an effusion to be classified as eosinophilic it must have greater than 10% eosinophils, and is commonly associated with peripheral eosinophilia. Numerous etiologies exist for EPEs, and symptoms include dry cough, fever, chest pain, shortness of breath, and acute to chronic sputum production. The effusions are usually exudative and unilateral. When considering medication-induced EPEs, an extensive work-up should be done as it is a diagnosis of exclusion. If suspected, then the Naranjo probability scale can be applied. Despite the growing list of implicated medications, …

Evaluating An Intervention To Lower Health Literacy Demand Of Graduate Student Clinician Summary Cover Letters To Patients, Ann Miller, Sameep Gawaskar, Venkata Naga Sreelalitapriya Duvuuri, Richard I. Zraick, Kian Soltani, Om Patel, Debra Knox

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association encourages university programs to cultivate skills related to client health literacy among students. One means of doing so is to train students to write in a way that places lower health literacy demands on clients and their families. This study tested the effectiveness of a health literacy module for improving students’ skills in writing client letters to accompany diagnostic reports. Students in two sections of an advanced graduate seminar in Speech Pathology course were assigned to write cover letters to be sent to a hypothetical client at the UCF Communication Disorders Clinic. Reading grade level calculators …

Using Mind Maps To Make Student Knowledge Visible In An Aac Course, Allison Sauerwein, Natalie Quinlan, Coral Viernow

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Concept maps make students’ knowledge visible. Creating a mind map gives students an opportunity to organize their knowledge and allows instructors to visualize and assess it. When students create mind maps at multiple time points, instructors can compare the maps and use the themes, patterns, and gaps that emerge to reflect on their teaching and take action. The purpose of this study was to use concept maps in an AAC course to uncover students’ knowledge. A total of 61 graduate students created a mind map with AAC as the central concept at the beginning and end of the term in …

Speech-Language Pathology And Occupational Therapy Students’ Perceptions Of An Interprofessional Stroke Workshop: A Mixed Methods Analysis, Casey Keck, Ashley Lankford, Danika Pfeiffer, Alexandra Durfee, Rachel Guilfoyle

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Stroke rehabilitation often necessitates coordinated intervention services; however, few studies have examined stroke-based interprofessional education (IPE) interventions for graduate speech-language pathology (SLP) and occupational therapy (OT) students. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine graduate SLP and OT students' interprofessional collaboration competence before, immediately, and several months after participating in an IPE stroke workshop. Participants were 38 SLP and 14 OT students who took part in a 2-hour case study workshop, completed an online survey, and participated in a 1-hour virtual focus group. Four months later, students were asked to complete the survey again to assess the …

Addressing The Theory-Practice Gap Using Case-Based Learning And Imagined Roles In The Graduate Communication Disorders Classroom, Diane L. Laverty, Carol C. Thompson

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Code of Ethics (2023) requires all practitioners to uphold the welfare of others without discrimination. Graduate programs in communication sciences and disorders, therefore, must guide future clinicians to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice equitably and inclusively. This grounded theory study investigated how an instructor in a graduate communication sciences and disorders (CSD) class used case-based learning (CBL) to fill the theory-practice gap and guide students to think equitably and inclusively for future complex cases. Audio recordings from 12 hours of instructor-student discourse during one semester were transcribed and analyzed verbatim. Three interrelated, interactional themes …

Academic And Clinical Experiences Of Au.D. Students Who Identify As Members Of Historically Marginalized Racial And Ethnic (Hmre) Groups, Annicka S. Golding, Diana C. Emanuel, Iona Ringgold, Artice Weston

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Few qualitative research papers detail the experiential narratives of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) students from historically marginalized racial and ethnic (HMRE) groups, especially Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) students. This study examined the educational experiences of Au.D. students from HMRE groups. A mixed methods design including a survey (n = 28) and journal narratives (n = 9) was used. Qualitative analysis of survey questions and journal entries revealed five themes: Wellness Management, Presence of Stressors, Significance of Representation, Discrimination Experiences, and Diversity Initiatives. Participant narratives revealed academic and clinical experiences are often influenced by racial and ethnic identity …

Developing Active Listening In Csd Undergraduates: A Pilot Comparison Of Computer-Based Simulations And Immersive Virtual Reality, David M. Rehfeld, Payton Demeyer, Abby Kugler, Kristin Pelczarski

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Simulated learning experiences (SLEs) are becoming increasingly popular in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) training programs. This pilot study examines the relative effectiveness of delivering a SLE via standard computer or using virtual reality headsets for a more immersive learning experience. Seventy undergraduate CSD students were randomly assigned to complete the same SLE using one of these two modes of delivery to explore the technology’s effect on learning outcomes and self-confidence. Although no statistically significant difference in outcomes was observed, medium effects of intervention were observed on all outcomes, suggesting further is research is needed into the impact different technologies …

Meta-Synthesis Of Outcomes Of Simulated Learning Among Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students, Haley M. Coleman, Kelly S. Hall, Debra A. Forman, Daniella G. Varela

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Simulated learning is firmly established in health-related disciplines with a growing presence in the field of speech-language pathology. However, research on its efficacy and outcomes in this field is still emerging. A synthesis of simulated learning practices and associated student learning outcomes within the field of speech-language pathology is needed. As such, this study aims to explore perceived student learning experiences, perspectives, and the associated impact of simulated learning in speech-language pathology education. Guided by the research question of student attitudes and subjective outcomes that shape the simulated experience, the study employs criterion-based, purposeful sampling from empirical studies in peer-reviewed …

Csd Students Of Color Navigating The Graduate School Admissions Process: A Gauntlet, Marcella Cardoza Mccollum

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Regardless of entry point, nearly all potential speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in the United States (US) share the experience of navigating the arduous application process for graduate school. For students of color, especially first-generation students, this application process can serve to cause them to question whether they belong in the field. This may be one of the key factors that manifests itself in the lack of diversity within the profession. This study followed nine undergraduate Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) students across nine months from application cycle through post-baccalaureate life as they shared their experiences about deciding whether to apply for …

Insilico Evaluation Of The Therapeutic Effects Of N1-(5-(3-Imino-2,4a-Dihydro-3h-Benzo[F]Chromen-2-Yl)-1,3,4-Thiadiazol-2-Yl)-N10-(5-(3-Imino-3h-Benzo[F]Chromen-2-Yl)-1,3,4-Thiadiazol-2-Yl)Decanediamide As Anti-Hepatitis B And C Agent, Moses M. Edim, Njok N. Okam, Nguuma I. Gber, Jessica E. Egbelo, Israel E. Okon, Chiemerie P. Ogbonna, Emmanuel K. Aidoo, Kenneth N. Chisom, Emmanuel Samuel

Polytechnic Journal

Hepatitis B and C viruses are a major cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, with significantly increasing mortality and morbidity worldwide. This study provides a detailed analysis of the therapeutic effects of N1-(5-(3-imino-2,4a-dihydro-3H-benzo[f]chromen-2-yl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-N10-(5-(3-imino-3H-benzo[f]chromen-2-yl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl) decan diamide (PRO_16) as an anti-hepatitis B and C virus. A computational DFT was applied via the ωB97XD method of theory and a basis set of 6-311G++ (2d, 2p) to evaluate the quantum mechanics of the compound. A time-dependent self-consistent field DFT method with the aforementioned functional and basis set was utilized for UV‒visible evaluation. Additionally, a molecular docking technique and ADMET prediction were used to elucidate …

Ada Commons: Expanding Circulation, Promoting Your Association, And Archiving For The Future, Alisun Dekock

AADEJ - The Communicator

Alisun DeKock of the ADA Library & Archives, introduces ADA Commons, an open digital repository designed to collect, preserve, and disseminate state and local dental association publications. It aims to help organizations grow readership, increase web discoverability, enable full-text search, track usage, and archive past issues securely. Built on Elsevier’s Digital Commons platform, it offers advantages like increased discoverability via major search engines, robust usage insights (e.g., download counts, geographic reach), and secure archiving, all while allowing associations to retain copyright. Participation is free for ADA state and local societies. The article details a phased integration process where the ADA …

Dentistry And The Law: What You Should Know About Collecting Past-Due Accounts, Daniel Schulte J.D.

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Michigan law regulates debt collection practices for dental offices collecting past-due accounts. While practices can collect their own debts, they must follow specific restrictions regarding workplace communications. The law prohibits harassment, deceptive practices, and sharing debt information with employers or coworkers. Contact at workplaces must be discreet, civil, and cease if the patient expresses inconvenience. Communications are restricted between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. without permission.

Mda Foundation: Meet James Bennett Iii, First Karen Burgess Scholarship Recipient, Anne Berquist

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

James Bennett III, a University of Michigan dental student, has been awarded the inaugural $10,000 Karen Burgess Memorial Scholarship by the MDA Foundation. Bennett, from St. Joseph, demonstrates strong leadership through his involvement with the Student National Dental Association and various dental school organizations. Inspired by his parents' community service, he plans to pursue orthodontics and establish mentorship programs focusing on leadership, cultural sensitivity, and financial literacy for new dental graduates.

J Mich Dent Assoc February 2025

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Each month, the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association provides news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. It is the primary publication reaching Michigan dentists. The February issue sets the tone for the MDA’s Annual Meeting, Revving Up Dentistry, this April in Detroit.

A detailed Annual Session Preview is included within the Journal with course listings and activities planned for the four-day event. Regular Departments: News You Need, New Dentist Column, MDA Insurance, Dentistry and the Law, Staff Matters, MDA at your Service, Governmental Affairs, and a Michigan Dental …

Speech And Language Assessment Practices For Bilingual Children In The School Setting: Where Do We Go From Here?, Seijra Toogood, Raul Prezas

Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice

Abstract

The field of speech-language pathology has demonstrated growth in bilingual assessment and evaluations. However, many questions remain regarding formal and informal assessment practices, intervention recommendations, and cultural competency or responsiveness. Sixty-one SLPs in Virginia completed a survey on demographics, bilingual assessment practices, cultural competence, and language development of ELL students. Seven SLPs who work with bilingual and/or ELL students were also interviewed to ascertain bilingual assessment practices, cultural competence, and language development knowledge. Areas of concern included assessment of bilingual students, lack of developmental norms and standardized assessment tools in languages other than English, and lack of knowledge of …