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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Chronic Malnutrition In Guatemala, Nicholas Bishop, Susan Mcilvaine
Chronic Malnutrition In Guatemala, Nicholas Bishop, Susan Mcilvaine
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Poster includes:
- What is chronic malnutrition and what causes it?
- Why address malnutrition?
- Addressing the problem
The State Of Healthcare For Bhutanese Refugees In South Philadelphia: Challenges & Progress, Sarah Wells
The State Of Healthcare For Bhutanese Refugees In South Philadelphia: Challenges & Progress, Sarah Wells
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Who the Bhutanese Refugees Are [1]
- Mid-19th Century: Nepalese farmers recruited to work farmlands of Southern Bhutan (called Lhotshampa, or “southerners”)
- Lhotshampa retained Nepali and Hindu customs, but lived in peace with the Drukpa (Buddhist elite) majority for many years
- 1989: “One Nation, One People” policy of ethnic cleansing: Drukpa culture imposed on all Bhutanese
- Torture, sexual assault and murder forced over 130,000 Lhotshampa to flee Bhutan
- These refugees spent decades of their lives in camps in Nepal (many still remain there)
- Over 68,000 have resettled to the USA, many coming to South Philadelphia [2]
Does Skin Pigmentation Effect Readings Of Cerebral Oximeter Devices While On Cardiopulmonary Support?, Christine Feldmeier, Md, Harrsion Pitcher, Md, Qiong Yang, Md, Nicholas C. Cavarocchi, Md, Hitoshi Hirose, Md, Phd
Does Skin Pigmentation Effect Readings Of Cerebral Oximeter Devices While On Cardiopulmonary Support?, Christine Feldmeier, Md, Harrsion Pitcher, Md, Qiong Yang, Md, Nicholas C. Cavarocchi, Md, Hitoshi Hirose, Md, Phd
Department of Surgery Faculty Papers
Introduction:
Cerebral oximetry is utilized as a non-invasive method to ensure adequate cerebral perfusion. In a review of our clinical experience, it was noted that there were consistent inaccurate values from normal utilizing relative (INVOS, Covidien, Mansfield, MA) cerebral oximetry as opposed to absolute (FORESIGHT, CAS medical, Branford, CT) cerebral oximetry in darker skin patients.
Presented 24th Annual ELSO Conference. Philadelphia, PA. Sep 19-21, 2013.
Role Of Traditional Chinese Medicine In Modern Healthcare, Gealina Dun
Role Of Traditional Chinese Medicine In Modern Healthcare, Gealina Dun
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Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), has been practiced for over 2500 years, and approaches health as an interrelated and holistic state of being. Using multiple methods, the theories of TCM aim to balance:
- Qi
- Yin and Yang (Fig. 1)
- The Five Elements
- ZangFu Organs
Successful Aging In Philadelphia: Examining The Needs Of The Geriatric Community, Mollie Woehling
Successful Aging In Philadelphia: Examining The Needs Of The Geriatric Community, Mollie Woehling
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INTRODUCTION
- As more adults continue to live until older ages they will have a greater reliance on the formal aging care system and continue to use a large proportion of healthcare resources
- From 2000 to 2010, the US 65+ population grew 15.1% compared to the total population that grew 9.7%1
- CDC estimates that adults who make it to 65 can expect to live for 19 more years, 14 of those in relatively good health2
- Adults 65 years and older comprise over 12% of the population of Philadelphia1
- In 2002, 19% of Philadelphia’s seniors 65+ lived in poverty, …
Decision-Making In Accessing The Emergency Department Versus Primary Care, Lev Malevanchik, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, Priya Mammen, Md, Mph, Bernard Lopez, Md, Ms
Decision-Making In Accessing The Emergency Department Versus Primary Care, Lev Malevanchik, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, Priya Mammen, Md, Mph, Bernard Lopez, Md, Ms
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- 95% of emergency department (ED) visits from patients living in Jefferson’s (TJUH) community benefit area (CBA) were for conditions with lower priority
Emergency Severity Index (ESI) numbers of 3, 4, or 5 in FY 2011 & 2012.
– Many of these visits were non-emergent.
- The aim of this study was to document how community members chose between going to the ED or their primary care physician (PCP).
A Place For Mindfulness In Successful Addiction Recovery, Susannah Eckman
A Place For Mindfulness In Successful Addiction Recovery, Susannah Eckman
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The difficulties that women face during substance abuse recovery and re-integration into society after incarceration are staggering in number and combined severity. Over the last several decades, a substantial body of research has investigated the psychological, neurobiological, and public health aspects of the actual experience – as well as the sustained perception of – resource depletion that everyday life in low-income communities creates. The tide of research is now headed towards evaluating new treatment strategies that respond to the understanding gained from this research. Mindfulness Training (MT) is one strategy that promises particular efficacy in addressing the root of these …
An Overview Of The Healthcare System In Argentina, Derya Arkonac
An Overview Of The Healthcare System In Argentina, Derya Arkonac
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Poster outlines:
- The Health Care System
- The Population
- The Politics
- Conclusion
Social And Structural Barriers Faced By Gender And Sexual Minorities In Obtaining Female Reproductive, Montida Fleming
Social And Structural Barriers Faced By Gender And Sexual Minorities In Obtaining Female Reproductive, Montida Fleming
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The Problem
- Lesbian women are less likely to have health insurance and less likely to receive routine Pap tests compared their heterosexual counterparts.1
- Transgendered males were found to be less likely to receive preventative health services such as pap tests due to both lack of insurance and discrimination by healthcare providers.2
- Barriers may include:
Stigma and discrimination
Lack of compassion, sensitivity, and gender literacy by healthcare workers
Lack of health insurance
Misconceptions about risk in female bodied people who do not have sex with males
Language used by public health advocates regarding preventative care for female reproductive organs
An Assessment Of Food Insecurity In A Lower North Philadelphia Community Health Center, Carly Sedlock, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd
An Assessment Of Food Insecurity In A Lower North Philadelphia Community Health Center, Carly Sedlock, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd
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Food insecurity describes the inability to access enough food at all times to lead an active, healthy life. While food insecurity is associated with several negative health outcomes, screening for food insecurity in the clinical setting is not consistently performed. The goals of this pilot study were to: explore the prevalence of food insecurity among patients attending St. Elizabeth's Wellness Center in Lower North Philadelphia, explore the impact of food insecurity on health and disease management, and assess how to better address food insecurity in the primary care setting.
Women’S Perspective: The Underlying Factors Leading To Malnutrition In Poor Women In India, Tanuja Devaraj
Women’S Perspective: The Underlying Factors Leading To Malnutrition In Poor Women In India, Tanuja Devaraj
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AIM
A qualitative pilot study aimed to understand the socioeconomic aspects leading to malnutrition in urban poor women in Bangalore, India.
Case Series On Veno - Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Vv-Ecmo) As A Bridge To Complete Recovery In Influenza Type A Related Refractory Ards, Renganaden Sooppan, Md, Nicholas C. Cavarocchi, Md, Harrsion Pitcher, Md, Qiong Yang, Md, Michael Baram, Md, Hitoshi Hirose, Md, Phd
Case Series On Veno - Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Vv-Ecmo) As A Bridge To Complete Recovery In Influenza Type A Related Refractory Ards, Renganaden Sooppan, Md, Nicholas C. Cavarocchi, Md, Harrsion Pitcher, Md, Qiong Yang, Md, Michael Baram, Md, Hitoshi Hirose, Md, Phd
Department of Surgery Faculty Papers
Introduction:
Influenza A sequelae range from mild symptoms to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which can be refractory to conventional ventilator therapy. We present a case series of three non-H1N1 Influenza patients with ARDS, who completely recovered after VV-ECMO.
Case Presentation:
In January and February 2013, we experienced three cases of Influenza A induced ARDS that failed conventional ARDS ventilator therapy. All three patients presented with typical flu-like symptoms, which deteriorated over several days, requiring intubation. They were all treated with oseltamivir. They had bilateral chest infiltrates on chest x-rays. After a few days of failing conventional treatment these patients …
Efficacy And Safety Of Infliximab In Older Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients, Christina Cress Lindenmeyer, Md, Stephanie M. Moleski, Md, Maureen P. Whitsett, Med., Patricia L. Kozuch, Md
Efficacy And Safety Of Infliximab In Older Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients, Christina Cress Lindenmeyer, Md, Stephanie M. Moleski, Md, Maureen P. Whitsett, Med., Patricia L. Kozuch, Md
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers
Background:
The limited data regarding treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with anti-tumor necrosis factor antibodies in older patients suggest equal efficacy but higher morbidity and mortality compared to younger patients. This retrospective case control study aims to clarify the efficacy and safety of infliximab (IFX) in older IBD patients.
Giving Back: Physiatry, Program & Patients, Seyed Amir Tahaei, Md, John F. Ditunno, Jr, Md, Frank Naso, Md, John L. Melvin, Md
Giving Back: Physiatry, Program & Patients, Seyed Amir Tahaei, Md, John F. Ditunno, Jr, Md, Frank Naso, Md, John L. Melvin, Md
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Faculty Papers
“Giving Back” is a Jefferson tradition beginning with Dr. William Schmidt (JMCF1917-1959), who together with Dr. Frank Krusen (JMC 1921) served as Presidents of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) in 1943 and 1941 respectively. Other Jefferson graduates and faculty have also served as President of the Academy including Drs. Bender (1973), Ditunno (1981), Reinstein (1993), Melvin (1998) and recent presidents in 2009-2013, Betsy Sandel (JRR 1984), Mike Lupinacci (Jefferson Resident teaching faculty) and Alberto Esquenazi (JMCF 2000). Both Krusen and Schmidt were founding members of the American Board of PM&R in 1947. Over the years many …
The Fieldwork Planning Matrix – Maximizing The Learning Environment In Non-Traditional Community Based Settings, Arlene Lorch, Otd, Otr/L, Ches, Tina Angelis, Edd, Otr/L
The Fieldwork Planning Matrix – Maximizing The Learning Environment In Non-Traditional Community Based Settings, Arlene Lorch, Otd, Otr/L, Ches, Tina Angelis, Edd, Otr/L
Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations
OBJECTIVES
•Learn about a matrix guided tool utilized to plan and structure unique fieldwork experiences.
•Identify key elements associated with “matrix” implementation.
•Understand multi-faceted uses of the manual.
BACKGROUND - NONTRADITIONAL FW
•More community-based sites are needed to meet FW placement demand
•Typically, these FW sites rely upon non-traditional, distant supervision.
•These learning environments require high degree of structure to support experiential self-directed learning
•High structure requires detailed planning
•A planning matrix method to maximize the learning environment is proposed.
Creating An Infrastructure To Support Faculty Outcomes Research On Teaching And Learning, Susan Toth-Cohen, Phd, Otr/L, Susan Wainwright, Phd, Pt
Creating An Infrastructure To Support Faculty Outcomes Research On Teaching And Learning, Susan Toth-Cohen, Phd, Otr/L, Susan Wainwright, Phd, Pt
Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations
This presentation discusses the Teaching and Learning Initiative (TLI), a comprehensive program for building faculty capacity to design and implement educational research in a school of health professions. The TLI is a staged program based on Eade's (1997) approach to capacity building, which the authors apply to the academic environment. The TLI consisted of 4 stages:
1. Initial planning and data gathering.
2. Training faculty in educational outcomes research.
3. Faculty submission of educational outcomes research for intramural funding.
4. Participatory action research approach to further develop faculty capacity for the scholarship of teaching and learning, including educational outcomes …
An Organization-Wide Service Improvement Approach, Jennifer Jasmine Arfaa, Phd, Mhsa, Cynthia Line, Phd, Nora Kramer, Msn, Rn, Karen Montoro, Rn, Richard D. Blob,, Maria Francesco, Jaime Stazi, Rn, Elisabeth Kunkel, Md, Susan Krekun, Md, Lizanne Mason, Rn, Kathy Evans, Rn, Lorraine Weikel, Rn, Ann D. Clark, Ms, Otr/L, Ray Wisniewski, Teresa Heavens
An Organization-Wide Service Improvement Approach, Jennifer Jasmine Arfaa, Phd, Mhsa, Cynthia Line, Phd, Nora Kramer, Msn, Rn, Karen Montoro, Rn, Richard D. Blob,, Maria Francesco, Jaime Stazi, Rn, Elisabeth Kunkel, Md, Susan Krekun, Md, Lizanne Mason, Rn, Kathy Evans, Rn, Lorraine Weikel, Rn, Ann D. Clark, Ms, Otr/L, Ray Wisniewski, Teresa Heavens
Department of Nursing papers and presentations
APPROACH TO PROBLEM SOLVING
High priority index questions from HCAHPS and Press Ganey surveys, including overall ratings, communication with RNs and MDs, hospital environment and response to concerns and complaints, were targeted for improvement. These high priority indices served as the basis for redesigning Patient Services using a multi-faceted approach to improve patients’ experiences.
At Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH), high performance on the Patient Experiences of Care Survey has been driven by a successful multi-tiered approach to patient services:
·Hospital leadership guided and implemented new approaches to ensure excellence in patient services is an ever-present and obtainable goal
·Physician …
Clevidipine For Acute Blood Pressure Management In The Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Dorota K. Szarlej, Pharmd, Jessica L. Mckeon, Pharmd, Akta S. Patel, Pharmd, Bcps, Amber King
Clevidipine For Acute Blood Pressure Management In The Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Dorota K. Szarlej, Pharmd, Jessica L. Mckeon, Pharmd, Akta S. Patel, Pharmd, Bcps, Amber King
College of Pharmacy Faculty Papers
Clevidipine is a third generation intravenous dihydropyridine calcium channel antagonist approved for treatment of acute hypertension when oral therapy is not feasible or desirable. It is an arterial vasodilator that is metabolized by plasma esterases; therefore, it is eliminated independently of the liver and kidney.1 Clevidipine has been studied for the control of perioperative hypertension2-5 as well as for the management of hyper-tensive crises6 when immediate blood pressure control is clinically necessary. Benefits include its tolerability, rapid onset and offset, and easy titration with predictable response. Other continuously infused intravenous antihypertensives used in the neurocritical care patient population include nicardipine, …
Physician Care: Best Practices In Patient-Centered Care, Elisabeth Kunkel, Md, Susan Krekun, Md, Jennifer Jasmine Arfaa, Phd, Mhsa, Eleanor Gates, Msn, Rn, Mary Ann Mcginley, Phd, Rn, Leo Katz, Md, Andrew Miller, Md, Mph, Cynthia Line, Phd, Teresa Heavens
Physician Care: Best Practices In Patient-Centered Care, Elisabeth Kunkel, Md, Susan Krekun, Md, Jennifer Jasmine Arfaa, Phd, Mhsa, Eleanor Gates, Msn, Rn, Mary Ann Mcginley, Phd, Rn, Leo Katz, Md, Andrew Miller, Md, Mph, Cynthia Line, Phd, Teresa Heavens
Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Faculty Papers
APPROACH TO PROBLEM SOLVING
During fiscal year 2013, TJUH targeted “communication with physicians” for improvement as this HCAHPS domain was at 76% (trended July to September, 2010). The primary challenge to improving this score was that of physician investment and buy-in.
Engagement of physicians was achieved through the creation of the Physician CARE (Communication, Attention, Respect, and Expertise) task force. Identified as essential for success were:
·Investment by physician specialty departments/stakeholders
·Strong support by hospital leadership and the engagement of physician stake holders and physician leaders
·Increasing physician understanding of and access to patient experience scores
New Phenotype Of Parsonage-Turner Syndrome Involving Radial And Proximal Median Nerve: A Case Report, Matthew Mcauliffe, Md, Nancy Vuong, Md, Adam L. Schreiber, Do
New Phenotype Of Parsonage-Turner Syndrome Involving Radial And Proximal Median Nerve: A Case Report, Matthew Mcauliffe, Md, Nancy Vuong, Md, Adam L. Schreiber, Do
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Faculty Papers
History
A 74-year-old woman developed sudden severe left shoulder, arm, and forearm pain that suddenly developed. This pain lasted approximately 2 months. Approximately 1-2 months after the resolution of the first pain she developed a different type of pain which she described as a tingling, burning, pins and needle sensation that radiated from her shoulder past her elbow into the dorsal and palmar aspect of her hand in the thumb, index, and long fingers. Additionally, she developed numbness in her hand along the palmar thumb, index, and long fingers. Two months following the onset of the initial type of pain, …
Care In Columbia: What We Can Glean From South American Medicine, Neil Flannery Haidorfer, Robert Simmons, Drph, Mph, Mches, Cph
Care In Columbia: What We Can Glean From South American Medicine, Neil Flannery Haidorfer, Robert Simmons, Drph, Mph, Mches, Cph
CwiC-PH
The information presented is the product of a two month international rotation at Medellin General Hospital and the non-profit pediatric clinic, Santa Ana through an academic affiliation with La Universidad CES in Medellin, Antioquia. The goal of the rotation was to obtain an understanding of healthcare in Columbia and identify potential practices that could be utilized in the U.S.
Trans-Sacrococcygeal Joint Ganglion Impar Injection For Treatment Of Pudendal Neuralgia (3 Cases Report), Matthew Mcauliffe, Md, Linqiu Zhou, Md
Trans-Sacrococcygeal Joint Ganglion Impar Injection For Treatment Of Pudendal Neuralgia (3 Cases Report), Matthew Mcauliffe, Md, Linqiu Zhou, Md
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Faculty Papers
History
Three patients, 2 male and 1 female were diagnosed with pudendal neuralgia. The female patient developed pudendal neuralgia secondary to post-herpetic neuralgia. The two male patients were caused from likely repetitive sitting injury. One patient was a truck driver causing him to sit for long periods of time and the other patient was a professional writer. The three patient initially all attempted conservative therapies, however their pain persisted. They elected to undergo Trans-sacrococcygeal joint ganglion impar injection for treatment of pudendal neuralgia.
Left Ventricular Thrombus Found In A Patient With Ards And Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy Requiring Veno-Arterial Ecmo., Shreya Gupta, Bs, Joseph Miessau, Ms, Harrsion Pitcher, Md, Michael Baram, Md, Nicholas C. Cavarocchi, Md, Hitoshi Hirose, Md, Phd
Left Ventricular Thrombus Found In A Patient With Ards And Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy Requiring Veno-Arterial Ecmo., Shreya Gupta, Bs, Joseph Miessau, Ms, Harrsion Pitcher, Md, Michael Baram, Md, Nicholas C. Cavarocchi, Md, Hitoshi Hirose, Md, Phd
Department of Surgery Faculty Papers
Presentation:
68 year-old male with a history of acute leukemia with complete remission after bone marrow transplant 4 months ago, coronary disease s/p LAD stents about 14 years ago with no chronic anti-platelet medication, and repeated episode of DVT despite appropriate anti-coagulation, presented with viral pneumonia (rhinovirus).
A Cost Reducing Ecmo Model: A Single Institutional Experience., En Yaw Hong, Suzanne Wallace, Amy Tropea, Jaime Byrne, Msn, Rn, Hitoshi Hirose, Md, Phd, Harrsion Pitcher, Md, Nicholas C. Cavarocchi, Md
A Cost Reducing Ecmo Model: A Single Institutional Experience., En Yaw Hong, Suzanne Wallace, Amy Tropea, Jaime Byrne, Msn, Rn, Hitoshi Hirose, Md, Phd, Harrsion Pitcher, Md, Nicholas C. Cavarocchi, Md
Department of Surgery Faculty Papers
Background: The demand for ECMO support has grown. Its provision remains limited due to several factors (high cost, complicated technology, lack of expertise) which increase healthcare cost. Our goal was to assess if an ICU run ECMO model (without continuous bedside perfusion) would decrease costs while maintaining patient safety and outcomes.
Method: We performed a retrospective review that analyzed the cost and safety benefits of a newly implemented ICU-run ECMO unit from 2011-2012. The program consisted of a dedicated ICU involving multidisciplinary providers (ICU RN, mid-level providers and intensivists). In year one, we introduced an education platform, new technology and …
Using Nursing Knowledge To Improve Health Literacy, Michele K. Savin, Msn, Nnp-Bc
Using Nursing Knowledge To Improve Health Literacy, Michele K. Savin, Msn, Nnp-Bc
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
Health Literacy: an ability to obtain and understand written, oral, and numerical health information, which allows people to make appropriate healthcare decisions for themselves and their family members.
The Problem:
*Low Health Literacy affects up to twenty percent of the adult population in the US and is not correlated with highest education achieved.
*Hospitals and healthcare professionals are increasingly being held accountable to create systems of care that address this issue with every patient encounter.
*AHRQ talks about implementing Universal Literacy Precautions.
Pneumonia Pathway Effects On Hospital Readmission Rates, Maribeth Kelly, Msn, Rn, Pccn, Raymond Malloy, Mha, Rrt, Brian Glynn, Bs, Rrt
Pneumonia Pathway Effects On Hospital Readmission Rates, Maribeth Kelly, Msn, Rn, Pccn, Raymond Malloy, Mha, Rrt, Brian Glynn, Bs, Rrt
Department of Nursing papers and presentations
Purpose
There are inconsistencies in treating inpatients with community acquired pneumonia (CAP) and providing adequate post
discharge follow-up contributing to significant hospital readmission rates and increased health care costs. Our null hypothesis for this study was that the use of a pneumonia care pathway will have a significant effect on hospital readmission rates.
We Came, We Saw, We Cannulated?, Hitoshi Hirose, Md, Phd, Kumar Gaurav, Md, Nicholas C. Cavarocchi, Md, Vanjul Agarwal, Md, Roselle Almeida, Md, Andrew Toscano, Md, Urvashi Vaid, Md, Ms, Bharat K. Awsare, M.D., Fccp, Michael Baram, Md
We Came, We Saw, We Cannulated?, Hitoshi Hirose, Md, Phd, Kumar Gaurav, Md, Nicholas C. Cavarocchi, Md, Vanjul Agarwal, Md, Roselle Almeida, Md, Andrew Toscano, Md, Urvashi Vaid, Md, Ms, Bharat K. Awsare, M.D., Fccp, Michael Baram, Md
Department of Surgery Faculty Papers
Introduction: Despite advances in management of patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), mortality due to ARDS still remains high. In patients with refractory gas-exchange abnormalities, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is considered as salvage therapy that aims to decrease ventilator induced lung injury and provide lung rest. injury and provide lung rest.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of patients diagnosed with ARDS from October 2010 to September 2012. The aim of the study was to describe the population of patients placed on ECMO for ARDS in our institution. All patients placed on ARDSnet protocol were identified in the …
Antithrombin Iii Deficiency In A Patient Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation., Jonathan R. Sarik, Md, Shinya Unai, Md, Harrsion Pitcher, Md, Qiong Yang, Md, Hitoshi Hirose, Md, Phd, Nicholas C. Cavarocchi, Md
Antithrombin Iii Deficiency In A Patient Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation., Jonathan R. Sarik, Md, Shinya Unai, Md, Harrsion Pitcher, Md, Qiong Yang, Md, Hitoshi Hirose, Md, Phd, Nicholas C. Cavarocchi, Md
Department of Surgery Faculty Papers
Introduction:
Antithrombin or antithrombin III (ATIII) is a vitamin K-independent, natural anticoagulant that is the major inhibitor of thrombin. With the binding of heparin, a conformational change in antithrombin occurs that increases the inactivation of thrombin by antithrombin by 4000-fold. Antithrombin deficiency can be hereditary or acquired; the acquired form is frequently encountered in patients requiring mechanical circulatory support.
Formulation of clots within the circuit of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-threatening emergency and requires emergent intervention. Decreased ATIII is associated with a hypercoagulable state, which can lead to dangerous complications for patients requiring mechanical circulatory support.
Marine-Lenhart Harboring Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Brian Y. Chou, Md, Sharon Segal, Do, Edmund A. Pribitkin, Md, Jeffery L. Miller, Md
Marine-Lenhart Harboring Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Brian Y. Chou, Md, Sharon Segal, Do, Edmund A. Pribitkin, Md, Jeffery L. Miller, Md
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Presentations and Grand Rounds
Introduction
Graves' disease with functioning nodules is referred to as Marine-Lenhart Syndrome. Only 2.7% of the patients with Graves’disease have concomitant functioning nodules.1 Thyroid scintigraphy often definitively confirms the diagnosis. However, in addition to a hyperfunctioning (i.e. "hot") nodule, the thyroid scan may reveal isofunctioning (i.e. "warm"), and or a nonfuntioning (i.e. "cold") nodule as compared to the normal surrounding thyroid. Since hyperfuntioning nodules rarely harbor malignancy, if one is found that corresponds to the nodule in question, no cytologic evaluation is usually necessary.2 Conversely, the majority of all nonfunctioning nodules may be benign or less frequently malignant, …
A Preliminary Report Of Percutaneous Craniofacial Osteoplasty In A Rat Calvarium, William J. Parkes, Md, Jewel Greywoode, Md, Brian J. O'Hara, Md, Ryan N. Heffelfinger, Md, Howard Krein, Md, Phd
A Preliminary Report Of Percutaneous Craniofacial Osteoplasty In A Rat Calvarium, William J. Parkes, Md, Jewel Greywoode, Md, Brian J. O'Hara, Md, Ryan N. Heffelfinger, Md, Howard Krein, Md, Phd
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Presentations and Grand Rounds
Objective: To evaluate the potential for injectable, permanent bone augmentation by assessing the biocompatibility and bioactivity of subperiosteal hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) deposition in a rat model.
Methods: Fourteen adult Sprague Dawley rats were injected in the parietal skull with hydroxylapatite (n=10) or a carrier gel control (n=4), using a subperiosteal injection technique on the right and a subcutaneous injection technique on the left. At 1, 3, and 6 months, 3 rats (1 negative control, 2 variables) were sacrificed. At 12 months, the remaining 5 rats were sacrificed. After each harvest, the calvaria were examined under both light and polarized microscopy.
Results: …