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Second Victim Syndrome: Nurturing Well-Being And Resilience In The Medical Community, Daniel Basselgia

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Please see supplemental content for full abstract with references.

Second Victim Syndrome (SVS), a phenomenon observed in healthcare, refers to the emotional, psychological, and physical distress experienced by healthcare providers involved in adverse patient events. This paper explores the multifaceted impact of SVS on healthcare professionals, the underlying contributing factors, and proposes comprehensive strategies to foster well-being and resilience within the medical community. By recognizing and addressing SVS, healthcare organizations can create a supportive environment that enhances the overall quality of patient care and ensures the long-term vitality of their workforce.

Tranexamic Acid (Txa) In Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeds – Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Nd Ekpa, Harout Hamzoian, Justin Yan

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Outcomes Of Patients With Copd During The Covid Pandemic, Jacob Hentges, Julia Fashner

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

A scoping review of COVID-19's impact on healthcare delivery and health outcomes found disruptions in care delivery and a shift towards telemedicine(1). Another study found no significant change in the length of stay for patients admitted to the hospital for COPD exacerbation during the pandemic period compared to the pre-pandemic period(2).

We conducted a secondary analysis of HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital data to compare the outcomes of patients with COPD before (Jan 2018 – Feb 2020) and during the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020 – Dec 2021). The data included patients aged over 18 years who were diagnosed with COPD …

A Case Of Suspected Intracranial Granulocytic Sarcomas Versus Cerebrovascular Hemorrhage In A Young Male With Cml With Aml Transformation, Nicholas C. Rochester, Alicia C. Mccartney, Amol S. Patel, Alexandra Kroes, Angelina Rodriguez, Napatkamon Ayutyanont, Upinder Singh

Far West Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Recognizing Variations In Clinical Presentations, Andrew Wang, Komal Luthra

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Converting Usmle Step 1 To Pass Or Fail: The Impact On Female And Underrepresented Minority Applicants, Ashtyn Barrientes, Andrew Youssef, Haris Ahmed, Peter Yu, Brendan Rosamond, Jonathan S. Lall, Scott Zimmerle, Said Maldonado, Ashlynn Mills, Nicole Lyons, Alex Seo, Angelica C. Rodriguez, Zuhair Ali, Rajeev Raghavan, Mike Liang

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Lungs Of A Chronic Smoker: The Case Of Heroin Induced Emphysema In A 35-Year-Old Male, Neil Gerts, George Ishak, Ian Joel, Jasprit Takher

Far West Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Multiple Sclerosis In A 32-Year-Old Female With History Of Prolactinoma, Aleeza Ali, Jesse Simon, Adekunle Bamgboye

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Among disorders affecting the central nervous system (CNS), excluding trauma, multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of permanent disability in young adults. This condition is characterized by IgG autoantibody-mediated destruction of oligodendrocytes in the brain and spinal cord. Although the origin of MS is not fully understood, some suggest that prolactin may be involved in the development of the disease process evidenced by the fact that it predominately affects women of childbearing age, and the diverse role of prolactin (PRL) as a peptide hormone, cytokine, and immune modulator. Here we review the case of a 32-year-old female with …

Severe Case Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus In A 36-Year-Old Male, Aleeza Ali, Max Kaito, Stanley Dennison, Hanan Zisling, Esam Khalifa, John Romano

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a multifactorial autoimmune disease that is capable of involving almost any organ in the body, leading to significant morbidity and mortality in affected patients. SLE is characterized by pathogenic autoantibodies that react with antigens and form immune complexes, resulting in tissue damage and a potential wide array of manifestations, including arthralgias, lupus nephritis, pleuritis, and delirium. Experts cite the effect of estrogens or factors related to the X chromosome as possible explanations regarding the increased prevalence of SLE in women over men, with ratios of up to 15:1. Here, we discuss the case of a …

Short Qt Syndrome (Sqts), George Shaker, Igbayilola Dosunmu, Jason Kim, Tiffany Guillen, Kevin Kuang

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Please see supplemental content for full abstract.

Short QT syndrome (SQTS) is a rare inherited arrhythmogenic disorder characterized by abnormally short QT interval on electrocardiogram (ECG) secondary to a cardiac channelopathy in the absence of structural heart disease.3 Defective function of the potassium-calcium ion channels in SQTS patients facilitates an increased risk of ventricular and atrial arrhythmias, which can lead to symptoms such as syncope or cardiac arrest.2 In this report, we present a 24-year-old male with a past medical history SQTS with prior cardiac arrest and ventricular fibrillation, status post ICD placement and cardiac sympathectomy, who presented with increased …

Acute Appendicitis Secondary To Enterobius Vermicularis: Case Report, Yasmine Hemida, Horeb Cano Gonzalez, Mike K. Liang

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Enlarging Premaxillary Mass: A Unique Manifestation Of Extranodal Diffuse B-Cell Lymphoma, Daryush Varedi, Michael Carlson, Jacob Bruckner, Pavandeep Maan, Shiv Bhanu, Justin Wei, Duy Bui

Far West Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Delay In Transfers From The Emergency Department To Inpatient Floors, Kaelan Chan, Frank Salamone, Jennifer Tram, Jasmine Zhao

Far West Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Organizing Pneumonia From Inhalational Injury, Asad Chohan, Rene Franco, Abhay Vakil

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

An Unusual Presentation Of Myasthenia Gravis: Rapidly Progressive Distal Muscle Paralysis, Andi Nicole Garcia, Sheiva Vakili, Vernon Lawrence

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Shocking Side Effect: Hypophosphatemia Induced By Hydrochlorothiazide, Kenneth Salu

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.

Residency Burnout And Wellness, Harmanjit Khokhar, Dennis Cardriche

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

Intro: Wellness and burnout are two components of residency. Burnout is defined as a condition defined by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and decreased feelings of accomplishments. Wellness is the accumulation of positive habits affecting mental, physical and emotional health. Burnout has been associated with “negative effects on quality of care, patient satisfaction and patient safety (1).”

The Objective: Objective of this review is to explore the connection between wellness and burnout, as well as future considerations, including research. While further research on burnout is an important avenue to pursue, tangible interventions may shed light on protective factors against the negative effects …

Anti–Inflammatory Effect Of Angelica Shikokiana Makino Leaves Extract Gel On Lichen Planus Induced Oral Mucositis (Clinical Study)., Eman Shawki

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: to develop eco-friendly nanoemulsions of Angelica shikokiana natural extract gel and evaluate its anti-inflammatory activity by assessing the reduction of the present oral mucositis induced by oral lichen planus (OLP). Materials and Methods: Thirty-four patients with OLP participated in this randomized controlled trial, classified into two main groups. The first group ( study group) was given the prepared gel of Angelica shikokiana Makino (AS) leaves extract in orabase. The second group (control group) was given 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide (TA), known as kenacort in orabase. Clinical improvement was evaluated using the Thongprasom scale, and pain reduction was recorded using a …

Evaluation Of Clinical And Radiographic Outcomes Associated With Dental Implants Subjected To Different Loading Protocols, Ahmed Abdel-Halim Hegazy, Mohamed Zaghlool Amer, Wael Mohamed Ahmed, Mohamed Mahmoud Anees

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes associated with dental implants subjected to different loading protocols in the posterior maxillary region.

Patients and methods: This clinical study included 16 implants placed in patients seeking the rehabilitation of single/multiple teeth in the posterior maxillary region. The patients were distributed randomly into three groups according to the loading protocol; the 1st group received four implants subjected to conventional loading protocol, the 2nd group received six implants subjected to early loading protocol, additionally the 3rd group received six implants subjected to immediate loading protocol. The evaluation was done immediately after crown cementation …

Using Professional Expectations To Improve Research And Reading Behaviors With Pre-Professional Health Students, Carolyn Schubert, Jennifer Walsh

Libraries

Scaffolded information literacy interventions to teach students about evaluating health information as a faculty-librarian partnership.

Teaching materials available at https://www.projectcora.org/assignment/critical-reading-strategies-dietetics-students

Cardiorespiratory Fitness As A Vital Sign Of Cvd Risk In The Covid-19 Era, Matthew P. Harber, James E. Peterman, Mary Imboden, Leonard Kaminsky, Ruth E.M. Ashton, Ross Arena, Mark A. Faghy

Faculty Publications - Department of Kinesiology

The severe health consequences of the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have been exacerbated by the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, such as physical inactivity, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Further, policy decisions during the pandemic augmented unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and health inequalities, likely increasing the global disease burden. Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a well-established biomarker associated with CVD risk. Emerging data demonstrate that high CRF offers some protection against severe outcomes from COVID-19 infection, highlighting the importance of CRF for population health and the potential for limiting the severity of future pandemics. CRF is best assessed by …

Impact Of Treating Maternal Periodontal Disease On The Risk Of Preterm Birth And Low Birth Weight: An Umbrella Review Of Systematic Reviews, May Salama, Abdullah Al-Taiar

College of Health Sciences Posters

Pregnancy involves complex physical and hormonal changes that significantly impact almost every organ system, including the oral cavity. The presence of oral disease in women has consequences for both their child and their health. The two main oral conditions linked to pregnancy are gingivitis and periodontal disease. Several studies have demonstrated that there is a positive association between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth (PTB) and low birth weight (LBW). PTB and LBW are among the leading causes of perinatal mortality and morbidity. It has been hypothesized that periodontal disease may cause PTB and/or LBW either …

Analysis Of Continuous Gait Data Requires Temporal Alignment Of Gait Phases, Elham Alijanpour, Kathryn Riis, Daniel M. Russell

College of Health Sciences Posters

A statistical method for comparing time-continuous curves, such as the kinematics of gait cycles, is statistical parametric mapping analysis (SPM) (Pataky, 2010). According to a recent study, SPM results were sensitive to how each stride's beginning was defined (Honert & Pataky, 2021). Nonetheless, for meaningful comparisons between gait cycles, temporal alignment of phases within a stride may be required (Helwig et al., 2011). With both temporally aligned and unaligned gait data, the goal was to evaluate SPM results for different walking speeds using various gait cycle definitions. Participants in this study were 10 young, healthy adults. To figure out the …

Neural Coding Of Vibration Intensity, Brendon Murphy

VCU's Medical Journal Club: The Work of Future Health Professionals

The article I presented on details effects of the vibrations all of us are surrounded by every day, whether it be cars driving outside, the multitudes of machines running around us, or those we succumb ourselves with the music we listen to and electronics we carry with us everyday may have on our brain. They used EEG to examine correlation of the brain with different intensities of vibration (no vibration, low vibration, and high vibration) applied to the phalanx of the left index finger using a vibrotactile actuator. Their results primarily consisted of analyzing the location of the brain in …

Histamine H3 Receptor Antagonism Mitigates Food-Hypersensitivity-Associated Depressive Behavior And Neuropathology In A Mouse Model Of Cow’S Milk Allergy, Danielle Germundson-Hermanson

Biomedical Sciences Posters and Presentations

Background Histamine is best known for causing allergy symptoms, but it also regulates blood-brain barrier permeability1 and oligodendrocyte differentiation2. Thus, brain histamine levels are tightly controlled.

Previous Findings We demonstrated that histamine and histamine H3 receptor (H3R) levels were elevated in a mouse model of cow’s milk allergy (CMA) in association with intracranial mast cell activation, depression-like behaviors, and cortical demyelination3,4.

Gaps in Knowledge In humans, food allergies are often associated with neuropsychiatric disorders5-7, but the involvement of allergy induced histamine in triggering behavioral changes is unclear.

Hypothesis Repeated allergen consumption can lead to central histaminergic dysfunction through H3R, ultimately …

Continuous Consumption Of Whey Protein Maintains Neuroinflammation In A Mouse Model Of Asymptomatic Cow’S Milk Allergy, Geetika Verma

Biomedical Sciences Posters and Presentations

Using a mouse model of cow’s milk allergy (CMA), we previously showed that C57BL/6J mice sensitized to a bovine whey allergen, β-lactoglobulin (BLG), exhibited anxiety/depression-like behavior and neuroinflammation in the absence of overt anaphylaxis upon allergen exposure

Milk Allergen Increases Intestinal Immune Cells In Association With Neuroinflammation And Behavioral Changes, Dilini Ekanayake

Biomedical Sciences Posters and Presentations

Cow’s milk allergy (CMA)

 CMA h as been associated with neurological disorders.

 How allergic inflammatory signals from the gut reach the brain is unclear.

The Role Of Occupational Therapy In The Transition Process For Young Adults With Developmental Disabilities, Hannah Tanous, Mckenzie Ulrich, Alexis Walther

Critically Appraised Topics

This critically appraised topic (CAT) focuses on occupational therapy’s role and best practice in assisting families with young adults that have developmental disabilities in making the transition out of the home into the community, secondary education, or supported independent living. The transition experience is unique to each individual, as there are both supports and barriers to the process.

Effectiveness Of The Use Of Kinesiotape For Adults With Elbow Tendinosis In Reducing Pain To Promote Engagement In Occupations, Natasha Minar, Kinley Nordin, Kaitlyn Peterson

Critically Appraised Topics

This critically appraised topic paper focuses on the use of kinesiotape for adults experiencing chronic pain associated with elbow tendinosis that greatly influences their ability to engage fully in their meaningful occupations. Adults with elbow tendinosis may experience decreased functional mobility due to pain from their diagnosis (Eraslan et al., 2017; Karlıbel & Aksoy, 2022; Shakeri et al., 2018), thus decreasing their overall quality of life and well-being. In this paper, pain associated with elbow tendinosis, the effectiveness of kinesiotape compared to alternative interventions, and the role of occupational therapy in promoting engagement in meaningful occupations will be discussed. Kinesiotape …

Examining Occupational Therapists’ Role In Providing Client-Centered Care For School-Aged Children In The Educational Setting With Visual Impairment, Nicole Gentry, Skye Gross, Alyssa Hammon, Angela Mossman-Larson

Critically Appraised Topics

In a foundational statement outlining the profession’s belief regarding the needs of the pediatric population with visual impairments, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) stated children with visual impairments “benefit significantly from coordinated and comprehensive services to enable them to learn to use their remaining vision more efficiently and use nonvisual methods to complete activities” (Warren & Nobles, 2011, p. 2). According to Warren and Nobles (2011), individuals can have two types of visual impairments: cortical visual impairment and ocular visual impairment. Cortical visual impairment (CVI) deals with affected areas of the brain that limits visual processing, whereas ocular visual …