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Using Physician Champions To Extend The Reach Of The Let’S Go! 5-2-1-0 Obesity Prevention Program In Clinical Practice, Michael Dedekian, Jackie Vine, Jonathan Fanburg, Naomi Anderson Schucker, Victoria Rogers

Journal of Maine Medical Center

ABSTRACT

Introduction: There is limited evidence for large scale interventions to address childhood obesity. Let’s Go! is a Maine-based obesity prevention program that deploys a consistent message across multiple community settings to encourage children and families to make healthy choices. This report describes implementation of Let's Go! in primary care offices.

Methods: Consideration for physician champion recruitment included previous involvement with Let’s Go! and ensuring statewide geographic coverage. Champions received standardized training and became local leaders in obesity prevention and treatment. 13 champions engaged 99 practices at baseline; 71 practices were engaged all 4 years (2012-2015). Data were analyzed on …

Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Decision Making Processes, Kathleen M. Fairfield, Christine B. Peura, Elizabeth Herrle, Lauren G. Daniels, Debra L. Pyle, Mary Mcdonough, Mark P. Bouchard, Donald Medd, Neil Korsen, Paul K. J. Han

Journal of Maine Medical Center

Introduction:

Although shared decision making is recommended for cancer screening, it is not routinely completed in practice because of time constraints. We evaluated a process for improving decision making about colorectal cancer (CRC) screening using mailed decision aids (DA) with follow-up telephone support in primary care practices.

Methods:

We identified patients aged 50-75 who were not up to date with CRC screening in three primary care practices. DA were distributed via mail with telephone follow-up to eligible patients, and charts were reviewed six months later for CRC screening completion.

Results:

Among 1,064 eligible patients who received the mailed DA, 513 …

Pediatric Interfacility Transfers – Association Of Pre-Transfer Vital Signs With Length Of Stay At A Tertiary Care Center, Sarah Bunting, Leah Mallory, Logan Murray

Journal of Maine Medical Center

Objective: Determine which abnormal pre-transfer vital signs predict longer length of stay (LOS) for pediatric patients transferred to a tertiary care center.

Patients and Methods: A retrospective study of all patients transferred between Aug 2016 and Jan 2017 to Maine Medical Center’s pediatric inpatient units, PICU, and Emergency Department with pediatric consult. Charts were examined for pre-transfer vital signs and diagnosis. The primary outcome of interest was LOS. Vital signs were determined to be normal or abnormal using the 2015 PALS Guidelines.

Results: Two hundred thirty-six pediatric patients were included. Median LOS was 42.5 hours; median age was 68.0 months. …

Physician Gender Impact On Obesity Care In The Academic Ambulatory Setting, Peggy R. Cyr Md, Christina Holt Md, Msc, Amy Haskins Phd, Karyn King Md, Robert Post Md, Derjung M. Tarn, Arch Mainous Phd

Journal of Maine Medical Center

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess a nationally representative sample of academic family physicians to determine whether personal physician characteristics are associated with attitudes towards and care of overweight and/or obese patients.

METHODS: Questions pertaining to physician’s interactions with overweight and obese patients was administered as the 2012 Council of Academic Family Medicine Educational Research Alliance (CERA) survey to academic family physicians. We analyzed self-reported demographic responses physicians gave with the main outcome the association between self-reported likelihood of engaging in weight loss discussions with overweight or obese patients and physicians’ personal characteristics …

Changing The Surgical Residency: A Mixed-Methods Study Of Residents’ And Faculty Experiences One Year After Implementation, Sarah B. Cairo, Wendy Craig, Caitlin Gutheil, Paul K. J. Han, Kristiina Hyrkas, Lynda Macken, Jim Whiting

Journal of Maine Medical Center

Objective: To evaluate a reformed surgical residency curriculum aimed at addressing emerging practice models, enhancing residents’ educational experience, and improving the quality/continuity of patient care by reducing the service size and enhancing attending-resident interactions.

Methods: A mixed-methods study of the surgical training program following curriculum reform including: 1) focus group and individual qualitative interviews with residents, attendings, nurses, and advanced practice providers to explore stakeholder perspectives on curriculum reform, 2) time study of surgical resident activities, and 3) quantitative assessment of surgical case logs.

Results: Qualitative interviews demonstrated disparate knowledge and attitudes regarding the goals of the curriculum with emergence …

Engineering Mankind: The Sociopolitical Impact Of Eugenics In America, Megan Lee

Voces Novae

During the early twentieth century, the American eugenics movement prospered, spreading its influence within the sociopolitical framework of the United States. The notion of eugenics – the control of human breeding to increase desirable traits, was extensively propagated through the creation of sterilization laws and public programs. Eventually, the public came to view eugenics as a necessity in order to preserve and improve the quality of mankind for the future.

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - June 30, 2019, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the June 30, 2019 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's Newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

Advice from a trauma surgeon: Injuries can be devastating when motorcyclists don’t wear helmets

Reminder: Abdul-Rahim to present on uterine artery embolization

Surgery gives USA employee renewed passion for life

Death By Contamination, Syeda Sana Batool

MSJ Capstone Projects

This research was conducted by Centre for Excellence in Journalism, IBA, Karachi during 2019 as a capstone project for Master of Science in Journalism. The data and information regarding water contamination was obtained and compiled through a thorough reporting, researched articles and documents provided by concerned organization.

The water which is used for the drinking purpose in Karachi is the most polluted and contaminated one as compare to the other cities of Pakistan. The reason behind this water contamination is the industries disposition of waste, which has ruined the environment by polluting the water bodies with its toxic effluent.

The …

The Suffering Of Schizophrenia: Stigma, Enigma And The Search For A Cure, Fatima Sheikh

MSJ Capstone Projects

Patients suffering from Schizophrenia, a severe mental illness, firmly believe in their delusions due to a loss of connection with reality and creation of an imaginary world. Generally, diagnosis and treatment of the mental disorder have been ignored due to cultural and social setup in Karachi. Schizophrenia cannot be cured but manageable with lifetime medicines and rehabilitation after each lapse. The purpose of my investigative piece is to highlight the stigma attached to Schizophrenia along with a search for its treatment.

Peripheral Blood Count Characteristics, Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio, And Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients With Depression, Hamzah Shatri, Reinaldo Alexander, Rudi Putranto, Cleopas Martin Rumende

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) had an increased risk for depression up to 1.53 times from a large cohort study. Studies have found an increase in the neutrophil - lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in various mood disorders including depression, also the value of the platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) associated with major depression accompanied by psychotic symptoms. This study aimed to describe the peripheral blood characteristics, NLR, and PLR in pulmonary TB patients with depression. Methods. A cross-sectional study of 106 non-multidrug-resistant pulmonary TB patients was done at outpatient department of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta from August to October 2018. The …

2018-2019 Department Of Psychiatry And Behavioral Sciences Scholarly Activity Report, Quillen College Of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

Quillen College of Medicine Scholarly Activity Reports

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2018-2019 Department Of Surgery Scholarly Activity Report, Quillen College Of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

Quillen College of Medicine Scholarly Activity Reports

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2018-2019 Department Of Learning Resources Scholarly Activity Report, Quillen College Of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

Quillen College of Medicine Scholarly Activity Reports

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2018-2019 Department Of Internal Medicine Scholarly Activity Report, Quillen College Of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

Quillen College of Medicine Scholarly Activity Reports

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2018-2019 Department Of Family Medicine Scholarly Activity Report, Quillen College Of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

Quillen College of Medicine Scholarly Activity Reports

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2018-2019 Department Of Biomedical Sciences Scholarly Activity Report, Quillen College Of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

Quillen College of Medicine Scholarly Activity Reports

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2018-2019 Graduate Student Scholarly Activity Report, Quillen College Of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

Quillen College of Medicine Scholarly Activity Reports

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2018-2019 Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology Scholarly Activity Report, Quillen College Of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

Quillen College of Medicine Scholarly Activity Reports

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2018-2019 Department Of Pathology Scholarly Activity Report, Quillen College Of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

Quillen College of Medicine Scholarly Activity Reports

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Penanda Respons Imun Perifer Pada Penyakit Kronik: Sudahkah Dapat Menjadi Pedoman Adanya Inflamasi Sistemik?, Andhika Rachman

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

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Association Between Silica Dust Exposure And Serum Transforming Growth Factor-Β1 In Stone Quarry Workers, I Putu Eka Krisnha Wijaya, Ida Bagus Ngurah Rai, I Putu Andrika

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Silicosis is a disease that most often occurred as a result of silica dust exposure. Silica dust particles will stimulate alveolar macrophages to secrete proinflammatory mediators for fibroblast proliferation and collagen deposition. TGF-ß1 is one of the most extensively involved mediators in the development of fibrosis. To date, several studies have not shown consistent results regarding the association between silica dust exposure and TGF-β1. This study examined silica dust exposure and serum TGF-β1, which aims to determine the risk of silicosis in stone quarry workers. Methods. An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted at Company X, Karangasem in March 2016. …

Correlation Between Proper Antibiotics Administration To Community Acquired Pneumonia Patients Based On Alur Gyssens With Clinical Response, Cleopas Martin Rumende, Lie Khie Chen, Anis Karuniawati, Joyce Bratanata, Rezyta Falasiva, Truly Panca Sitorus, Erwin Christian Susanto

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. The proper of antibiotics treatment will increase the improvement of the patient with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and also counteract antimicrobial resistance. Community-Acquired Pneumonia is commonly found in Indonesia with an incidence of 2.4%. This study aimed to determine the proper of antibiotic selection for CAP based on IDSA-ATS 2007 guidelines with Gyssens method and evaluate the relationship between the proper of antibiotic treatment with the clinical response of patients. Methods. A retrospective cohort study was conducted with secondary data from the previous study. Study was conducted in three hospitals in Jakarta, namely Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Budhi Asih Hospital, …

Correlation Between Glycemic Control In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients With Natural Killer Cell Activity, Dian Ristanti, Gatot Soegiarto, Hermina Novida

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Most of the previous studies showed decreased polymorphonuclear cells and monocytes/macrophages in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Natural killer (NK) cell functions were rarely studied in T2DM. This study aimed to evaluate NK cell activity and determine its correlation with glycemic control in T2DM patients. Methods. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients who regularly visit the diabetes outpatient clinic of Dr. Soetomo General Hospital during July – August 2018 and fulfill the inclusion-exclusion criteria were recruited to the study. The HbA1c level was measured according to the standard procedure. The NK cell activity was measured using flow cytometry and …

Survival Kidney Transplantation From Related And Emotionally Related Living Donors In Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital 2010-2015, Utami Susilowati, Bambang Sutrisna, Maruhum Bonar H Marbun, Endang Susalit

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

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Conn’S Syndrome Due To Adrenal Adenoma, Haerani Rasyid, Syakib Bakri, Hasyim Kasim, Andi Rahmat Hidayat, Syarif Syarif, Abd Azis

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Conn’s syndrome is characterized by an increase in aldosterone level causes sodium retention and an increase in urine excretion of potassium. This syndrome is characterized by trias hypokalemia, hypertension, and metabolic alkalosis. This article discussed a case report of a patient with uncontrolled hypertension with neuromuscular symptoms caused by recurrent hypokalemia. After an evaluation of the imaging test, we found a left adrenal tumor then we performed unilateral adrenalectomy surgery. Histopathology examination from the excised tumor revealed the adrenal adenoma. After unilateral adrenalectomy, the patient showed clinical and laboratory improvement.

Peripheral Arterial Disease And Cardiovascular Mortality In Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus, Dekta Filantropi Esa, Adelia Nova Prahasary, Dicky L. Tahapary, Em Yunir

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is one of the macrovascular complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), which increases the risk of cardiovascular mortality. Ankle-brachial index (ABI) is one of the simple and widely available tool to diagnose PAD. The authors aim to find out the cardiovascular mortality in T2DM patient with PAD. Bundo et al. study found HR 2.45 (95% CI: 0.84 to 7.17). Mostaza et al. study reported HR 1.64 (95% CI: 0.64 to 4.49). Aboyans et al. study declared HR 2.21 (95% CI: 1.16 to 4.22). Mohammedi K et al. claimed HR 1.35 (95% CI: 1.15 to 1.60). …

Kepuasan Pasien Terhadap Layanan Rawat Inap Rsud Jagakarsa Tahun 2017/2018, Dewi Mustika

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

Service Quality is very important in creating patient satisfaction. This study aims to determine the criteria of patients on hall of residence services, the relationship of dimensions of service quality with patient satisfaction and to determine which dimensions have the most influence on patient satisfaction. This study carried out univariate, bivariate and multivariate analyzes. With a total sample of 150 respondents. It was found that the characteristics of patients for the age with the highest category were in the range of 30-49 years, namely 54%, the sex of the most respondents was 78%, the history of the highest education was …

Ulcus Vulvae Acutum - A Rare Case, Irene Dorthy Santoso, Ika Anggraini, Wresti Indriatmi, Yudo Irawan, Hanny Nilasari, Melani Marissa, Sondang P. Sirait, Rahadi Rihatmadja

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Ulcus vulvae acutum, also known as Lipschütz ulcer, is a rare condition characterized by multiple, painful, and acute genital ulceration in young women without venereal infections, associated with systemic symptoms like malaise, fever, and inguinal lymphadenopathy.

Case Illustration: A 24-year-old woman developed multiple and painful vulvar ulcers that recurred for almost a year. The patient was primarily diagnosed and treated as genital herpes in several hospitals with only slight improvement and no complete healing. The patient came to our hospital for examinations to rule out sexually-transmitted infection (STI) (genital herpes, syphilis, HIV, and chancroid) and possibility of …

Clinical Diagnostic Matrix (Cdm) As A Tool To Diagnose Subtypes Of Epidermolysis Bullosa Cases In Children, Suci Widhiati, Benazier Marcella, Susanti Rosmala Dewi, Anggana Rafika Paramitasari, Endra Yustin Ellistari, Indah Julianto

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic skin disease characterized by trauma-induced blisters, which appear shortly after birth. Immunofluorescence antigen mapping and mutational analysis are essential for establishing an accurate diagnosis of EB. However, in limited resource settings like in Indonesia, such techniques are not always readily available, forcing many clinicians to diagnose EB based on clinical features alone that is often inaccurate. Recently, a novel clinical diagnostic matrix (CDM) tool has been developed to improve the diagnostic accuracy of EB in such settings.

Case Illustration: We examined clinical photographs and medical records of patients registered at …

Efficacy Of Inosine Pranobex As An Adjuvant Oral Therapy In Anogenital Warts: An Evidence-Based Case Report, Benny Nelson, Indina Sastrini, Lidwina Anissa, Patricsia Manalu, Peppy Fourina, Rahmaniar Desianti Kuraga, Wresti Indriatmi

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection and is an important etiological factor in genital cancer. HPV infection manifests in broad spectrum, from genital warts to cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cancers. Genital warts remain a frequent problem in primary care. Current modalities provide unsatisfactory result in curing genital warts completely. To date, there are many convincing studies encouraging oral inosine pranobex as an adjuvant therapy to improve post-conventional therapy cure-rate.

Aim: To assess the efficacy of inosine pranobex as an adjuvant oral therapy in anogenital warts.

Methods: Literature search was performed using Pubmed, …