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Albuterol: An Often-Forgotten Cause Of Lactic Acidosis, Sania Moonnumackel, Sameera Muqueet, Machaiah Madhrira

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Introduction Lactic acid (LA) is a commonly used biomarker and is often indicative of severity of disease in critically ill patients. Lactic acidosis which is defined as LA > 4.0 can be divided into two categories: Type A which is the more common type is caused by systemic tissue hypoperfusion most likely due to shock and Type B which is caused by impairment of cellular metabolism and or decreased clearance of LA. An important cause of Type B lactic acidosis is medications including acetaminophen, anti-retroviral drugs, antibiotics and beta-adrenergic agonists including albuterol. Often patients with severe lactic acidosis are given fluid …

Liver Metastasis Of Immature Teratoma And Portal Vein Embolization: A Case Report, Rohan Gupta

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2025

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Polymyalgia Rheumatica Secondary To Pembrolizumab, Farigol Hakem Zadeh, Nikita Shah, Miguel E. Rodriguez

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

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Comparative Outcomes Of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy Vs. Heller Myotomy In Achalasia Patients, Mohammad Abuassi, Carson Creamer, Harsimran Kalsi, Kobina Essilfie-Quaye, Tony S. Brar, Yaseen Perbtani

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

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Avatrombopag-Induced Thrombocytosis Leading To Pulmonary Embolism In A Patient With Refractory Itp, Rohit Jaishankar, Kristine Peligrino, Alejandra Rinaldi, Racquel Fournet

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

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Probiotics For The Primary Prevention Of Inpatient, Antibiotic-Associated Clostridioides Difficile Infection: A Multi-Center, Retrospective Study, Cooper Josephs, Taylor Templeton-Jager, Julie Worthington

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

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What Newly Updated Variables Are Correlated With Colon Cancer Incidence And Death Rates In Florida?, Cody Steed, Julia Fashner

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

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Delayed Diagnosis Of Severe Hypercalcemia Due To Parathyroid Adenoma In A 59-Year-Old Woman Without Primary Care, Adeola Togun

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

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Mcl Or Dlbcl - Make Right Choice!, Mohammed Shafeay, Mirza Baig, Astrid Sacasa, Ram Madasu, Delbert Benzenhafer, Alexey Glazyrin

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

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Primary Cardiac Lymphoma: A Rare Diagnosis, Astrid Sacasa, Betty Kirimi, Mohtashim Naeem, Susana Ferra

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

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Splenic Laceration And Hematoma In The Setting Of Acute Pancreatitis And Decompensated Cirrhosis, Rasmeet Kaur, Eric Romero, Oscar Garcia

Central & West Texas and San Antonio GME Research Day 2025

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Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis And Pesticide Exposure, Vinh Ngo, Huy Vuong, Oscar Garcia

Central & West Texas and San Antonio GME Research Day 2025

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Acute Respiratory Compromise Secondary To Superior Vena Cava Syndrome In A Sickle Cell Patient. Vaso-Occlusion Triggered By Steroids?, Ashley Diaz, Priya Mohan, Abhishek Sharma, David Zarabanda, Raiko Diaz

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

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Myxoid Variant: An Unusual Presentation Of Low-Grade Epithelioid Mesothelioma, Racquel Fournet, Robert Bender, Rohit Jaishankar, Alexey Glazyrin

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

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Single-Agent And Short-Course Antibiotic Result In Optimal Outcomes For The Nonoperative Management Of Perforated Peptic Ulcer, Dimitri Sagwo Tchienga, Ramon Gil, Robyn Meadows, Shaikh Hai

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

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Performance In Grading Of Well Differentiated Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Wdpannet) Using The 2019 World Health Organization (Who) Classification Of Tumors Of The Digestive System. Experience Of A Community Teaching Hospital., Astrid Sacasa, Gul Emek Wymer, Susana Ferra

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

CONTEXT: The WHO Classification of Tumors of the Digestive System (2019) categorizes WDPanNETs as grade 1 (G1), grade 2 (G2) or grade 3 (G3) by mitotic count and proliferative index (KI67). We examined the performance of pathologists and pathology trainees in grading WDPanNET according to the 2019 WHO Classification.

DESIGN: One H&E and KI-67 slides of eleven WDPanNET cases from our 2023 archives (7 G1, 1 G2 and 3 G3) were blindly evaluated by 2 junior residents (PGY-1), 2 senior residents (PGY-3), 2 pathologists without formal gastrointestinal training (NOGIP) and 2 pathologists with formal gastrointestinal training (GIP), provided with the …

The Face-Off Between Two Mimics: Lupus And Tuberculosis, Fnu Swatisikta, Nang Kham, Ali Chaudhry

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

INTRODUCTION Both lupus and Mycobacterium tuberculosis can affect any organ and can present with non-specific multi-organ involvement. In a patient with lupus, it may be difficult to distinguish between a lupus flare and a mycobacterial infection.

CASE A 28-year-old female with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), (anti-Smith and ds-DNA positive), presented with knee swelling, chest and abdominal pain. She had elevated inflammatory markers, hyperkalemia with AKI. CT chest showed bilateral lung micronodules and patchy opacity. The patient had been on long-term steroids, mycophenolate, and hydroxychloroquine. Belimumab and voclosporin were initiated after a recent kidney biopsy revealed class 4 …

Antibiotic Resistance: The Growing Threats And Potential Solutions, Olisaemeka Zikora Akunne, Blessing Nkechi Emmanuel, Umar Faruk Saidu, Ayobami Sunday Akinnawo, Nasiru Ademola Adeyemi, Livia Chinaza Egoh, Malami Aishatu Muhammad, Olusegun Ayo Ade-Adekunle, Deborah Ahuoyiza Peter, Anne Amina Freitas

Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences Faculty Publications

Antibiotic resistance (AR) has become a critical global health crisis, threatening the efficacy of antibiotics and increasing healthcare costs, morbidity, and mortality. The One Health approach, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, is increasingly recognized as an essential framework for addressing the complex drivers of AR. This review explores the mechanisms of resistance, such as genetic mutations, horizontal gene transfer, and biofilm formation, along with contributing factors such as the overuse of antibiotics in healthcare and agriculture. We assess both traditional and emerging strategies to combat AR, including antimicrobial stewardship, the development of new antibiotics, and …

Isolated Unilateral Medial Rectus Palsy Due To Acute Pontine Infarction, Miranda Bingham, Shterna Frand, Charley Meadows, Sanjay Sharma

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Isolated unilateral medial rectus palsy is a rare but significant clinical manifestation of acute pontine infarction, often presenting without the typical neurological deficits seen in brainstem strokes. This case report highlights a 61-year-old male with a history of hypertension and diabetes who presented with four days of double vision, with no other significant neurological symptoms such as headache, speech disturbances, or focal weakness. On examination, the patient exhibited an isolated inability to adduct his left eye, without any visual deficits or abnormalities in other cranial nerve functions. Neuroimaging, specifically MRI, confirmed the diagnosis of an acute left pontine infarction. The …

Culture Negative Endocarditis Masquerading As Idiopathic Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis, Sania Moonnumackel, Manish Pandey, Randy Nguyen, Reuben Abreu, Seline Haci, Neelima Paladugu, Machaiah Madhrira

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Background: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a challenging disease to diagnose often presenting with heterogeneous features. Blood cultures are the gold standard for diagnosing endocarditis, but it is important to know that up to 20 % of cases of infective endocarditis have negative blood cultures. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is a small vessel vasculitis and is idiopathic in 50% of cases. LCV is a rare but possible presentation of Infective endocarditis. Hence IE should be part of the differential diagnosis when LCV is diagnosed. Case summary: A 53-year-old male patient presenting right lower extremity pain and vesiculobullous lesions over bilateral upper and …

Unmasking Multicentric Reticulonodular Histiocytoma: A Rare Impostor Of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rabia S. Mahfooz, Neil Maithel, Annmary Behanan, Naser Elkhalili

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2025

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Covid-19-Induced Activation Of Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome In A 40-Year-Old Woman With A Family History Of Ahus, Neil Maithel, Ibrahim Musa, Rabia Mahfooz, Ali Asghar, Jorge Garza, Aftab Mahmood

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2025

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Effective Managment Of Relapsing Henoch-Schonlein Purpura With Nephropathy In An Adult With Long-Term Use Of Azathioprine, Rabia S. Mahfooz, Neil Maithel, Loiacono Agostina, Minha Aslam, Naser Elkhalili

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2025

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Unveiling The Mystery: Infected Endocarditis Masquerading As Right Atrial Thrombus In A Port-A-Catheter Patient, Rabia S. Mahfooz, Annmary Behanan, Babivigasan Gunasegaran, Srikrishnan Pichuthirumalai, Hannan Chaugle

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2025

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Necrotic Pancreatitis Due To Cronobacter Sakazakii Infection, Daler Kudratov, Jehidy Batista Michelena, David Benitez, Meghan Myppala, Adam Gomez, Oswaldo Renteria, Juan Rodriguez, Kuljot Bansi

Central & West Texas and San Antonio GME Research Day 2025

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Low Thyroglobulin Levels And Negative Whole Body Scan: A Double Hit, Leading To The Suggested Papillary Thyroid Cancer Remission, Karen Valadez-Cuen, Nikita Patel, Huy Vuong, Sergio Rovner, Cesar Abbud

Central & West Texas and San Antonio GME Research Day 2025

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A Rare Presentation Of Prothrombin G20210a Mutation As A Right Ventricular Thrombus, Amelia Mellor, Abedayo Olusanya, Daniel Ortiz

Central & West Texas and San Antonio GME Research Day 2025

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Almost Partial Colectomy For Suspected Malignant Stricture, Ultimately Saved By Intraoperative Findings, Mahnoor Hashmi, Bushra Bangash, Asad Rehman, Muhammad Durrani, Ismail Hader

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2025

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A Swelling Mystery: Hereditary Angioedema In Pregnancy, Karen Valadez-Cuen, Andrea Francis, Alison Rossduetscher, Micheline Tantchou

Central & West Texas and San Antonio GME Research Day 2025

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Silent Signals: Endocarditis Disguised As Low-Back Pain In A Rheumatology Clinic, Ahmad Alomari, Miguel Rodriguez

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

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