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First Reported Case Of Upadacitinib-Induced Cmv Viremia And Pneumonitis In Ulcerative Colitis, Wilfredo Jhoel Javier-Rojas, Alvin Boyd Newman-Caro, Mamoon Guellai, Vamsee Mupparaju, Sreekanth Chandrupatla, Yizhi Lin, Ivan Rascon-Aguilar

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Molluscum Dermatitis In A Pediatric Patient, Garrett Furth, Olivia Mayer, Marshall Hall, Henry Lim, Christian Scheufele, Michael Carletti, Stephen Weis

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing condition characterized by irritation, redness, inflammation, and itching of the skin. The cause of AD is theorized to be multifactorial, including genetic components, such as mutations in filaggrin, environmental exposures, and immune predisposition. AD often presents in childhood and adolescence, but can appear at any age. AD eruptions arise through various triggers, which commonly include soaps, detergents, fabrics, and cold or hot weather. Importantly, viral infections can also serve as a trigger, causing systemic inflammation via host defense mechanisms. Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a double-stranded DNA virus that classically manifests as small, dome-shaped, …

Atypical Pityriasis Rosea – A Case Report, Benjamin H. Bridges, Madeline Pham, Meghan Rosenquist

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

The Critical Role Of Early Diagnosis, Multidisciplinary Management, And Social Determinants In Eczema Herpeticum: A Case Study Of A 24-Year-Old Man, Benjamin R. Cooper, Taha Rasul, Christian Castro-Ruiz, Karthik Krishnamurthy

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Concomitant Diagnoses Of Lymphoma And Pml In An Hiv-Positive Patient, Madelaine Duarte, Delon Altherr, Mohamed Faris

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Viral Vengeance: A Case Of Hiv Induced Myocarditis, Jacob Keesee, Brenden Pearce, Mohammed Faris

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Micro Life, David Burton

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Painting is what I do to slow my brain and relax my body after a busy day at the hospital. Nothing puts me directly into a flow state like slowly moving acrylic paint across a canvas. This piece titled “Micro Life” depicts the diversity of life constantly surrounding us at the microbiological level everywhere we go. As a strong believer in nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, I know how important our microbiome is to healthy digestion and a properly functioning immune system. On the other side, I have witnessed the devastating effects dangerous microorganisms can have on our already compromised …

Ischemic Colitis In A Middle-Aged Man With Covid-19: Case Report And Review Of Literature, Lara Appiah, Subhasis Misra, Stephen Jones

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Introduction

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was a pandemic that began in 2019 and continues to have morbid and deadly consequences throughout the world. During the beginning of the pandemic, many considered older adults and immunocompromised younger adults to be the only populations at risk for the severe consequences of COVID-19. Throughout the pandemic, this was proven wrong with several case reports and studies showing that relatively younger adults can also suffer serious consequences from this perplexing virus.

Case Presentation

We report a rare case of ischemic colitis in a 42-year-old obese man who presented to the emergency department with quintessential …

Evaluation Of The Efficacy Of Remdesivir For The Treatment Of Coronavirus Disease 2019, Alexandra Flannery, Anastasia Knecht, Koravangala Sundaresh

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by a novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has accounted for more than 1 000 000 deaths in the United States alone. In May 2020, the Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization to allow the investigational use of intravenous remdesivir for the treatment of suspected or confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized children and adults. Several other agents, such as hydroxychloroquine, dexamethasone, and tocilizumab have been investigated as potential treatment options; however, dexamethasone is currently the only agent that has been proven to reduce mortality in patients who require supplemental oxygen. The purpose of this study …

Ascending Paralysis: A Case Of West Nile Virus, Samantha Rudy, Claire Levinson, Lauren Gilbert, Michaela Snow, Robyn Kramer

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis In Covid-19, Patel Dharmik, Adit Dharia, Muddassir Salman

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

A Stroke Of Fate: Overcoming Varicella Encephalitis’S Unexpected Consequences, Karissa Charles, Sean Gibbs

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Transverse Myelitis Secondary To Herpes Simplex 2 Virus: A Case Report, Karla Arredondo

East Florida Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Two Cases Of West Nile Virus Encephalitis In The Icu, Arthur J. Armijo, Carl Smearman, Bhavesh Shukla, Ryan Spilman

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Bridging The Gap For Hiv Education In Primary Care Setting, Oregon Mcdiarmid, Lindsay Porter

North Texas GME Research Forum 2024

No abstract provided.

Opportunities For Prep In High Risk Hiv Negative Patients, Steven Veselsky, Erin Smith, Amethyst Wilder, Misty Burkes, Nnamdi Ilouga, Jean B. Wiggins, Erik Shaw, William Hannah

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Acute Mesenteric Ischemia In Patients With Covid-19, Tristan Fun, Natalie Hurlock, Danielle Ford

North Texas GME Research Forum 2024

Introduction: Patient with COVID-19 are more likely to have thrombotic events, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). There have been many case reports of patient with acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) in the setting of COVID-19. Incidences of AMI occur in about 0.1% of acute hospital admissions. Short term mortality from AMI range from 26-86%. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are essential, yet diagnosis is difficult and AMI can often go unrecognized as a cause of death. This study attempted to establish the risk of patients with COVID-19 having acute mesenteric ischemia and compare …

Acyclovir As A Novel Treatment For Severe Chronic Active Epstein-Barr Virus, Mary Therese Thomas, Philip Mardock, Amanda Wright, Kedar Arukala

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Fire On The Mountain: A Case Of Breakbone Fever In Colorado, Jacob Keeling, Omar Hanbali, Gabrielle Porzenski, Changlee Pang, Natasha Fazel

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Comparing Incidence Of St Elevation Myocardial Infarction In Patients 18-44 Years Of Age During The Covid-19 Pandemic In A Large Healthcare Enterprise, Ly Tran, Rebecca Schuyler, Andrea Deneen, Mubbasher Syed

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Ercp In Post Covid-19 Cholangiopathy: A Systemic Review Of Published Case Reports, Olufemi Osikoya, Gregory Brennan

North Texas GME Research Forum 2024

Introduction: Post COVID-19 cholangiopathy (CC) is a rare complication of COVID-19 infection. It is characterized by abnormal elevation of serum alkaline phosphatase, with evidence of bile duct injury (via imaging or biopsy) in the absence of other causes. Not much is known regarding the role of ERCP in post COVID-19 cholangiopathy. We sought to better understand the findings, interventions and outcomes in patients with CC undergoing ERCP. Methods: We searched Pubmed, Scopus and Embase from December 2019 to present. Search words included "post-Covid-19 cholangiopathy," and “ERCP.” Data on patient characteristics, COVID-19 infection, imaging, ERCP fluoroscopic findings, ERCP interventions, …

Third Trimester Influenza A -Mediated Thrombocytopenia…Another Grave(S) Reason For Influenza Vaccination During Pregnancy, Sara Hitt, Lilly Mcincrow, Bethany Bowling, Ashton Fincher

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Pancytopenia And Disseminated Varicella-Zoster Virus In A Patient With T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma In Maintenance Phase Of Treatment: A Case Report, Kathryn Jordan, Paul Bryant, Clinton Carroll, Jennifer Domm

TriStar Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Mycophenolate Associated Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy In A Woman With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Zaur Komachkov, Yacoub Khatab

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

No abstract provided.

Dermatologic Manifestations And Mixed Cryoglobulinemia In 40-Year Old Male, Sparsh Ray, Ben Tran, Bushra Ambreen

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Symposium 2024

No abstract provided.

Significance Of Chronic Kidney Disease On Morbidity And Mortality In Hospitalized Patients With Covid-19, Varsha Suresh, Alexis Finer, Aarushi Varshney, Kay Thi Khine, Ishak Mansi, Abdo Asmar

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Patients with comorbid illnesses are at risk for worse outcomes with a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19). Our research examined patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to establish whether it remains an independent risk factor for mortality and morbidity in patients with COVID-19.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study using an electronic patient database in 2020. An observational dataset from 149 hospitals comprising a United States-based health system (HCA Healthcare) was analyzed. Hospitalized patients (N=11 086), aged 18 and above, with a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction positive result between January 1, 2020, and September 1, …

A Retrospective Cohort Study Assessing The Impact Of Statin Therapy On Hospital Length Of Stay And Inpatient Mortality In Covid-19 Patients, Huy V. Ho, Hamish Patel, Mohammed Ahmed, Ahmed Eddib, Fagunkumar Modi, Domenick Sorresso, Rahul Mhaskar, David Phrathep, Olugbenga Oyesanmi

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Coronaviruses, known for their crown-like appearance, cause mild gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases. Some cause outbreaks of respiratory diseases, most recently, SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Individuals with COVID-19 are reported to be in both arterial and venous prothrombotic states. In addition to a lipid-lowering effect, statin also has an anti-inflammatory effect, which addresses one of the underlying causes of thrombosis. An in-silico study revealed that statins could directly interact with the main protease enzyme of SARS-CoV-2 and prevent infectivity. Due to these pleiotropic properties, statins may positively impact the outcome of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 infections.

Methods

A …

Covid-19 Masking An Atypical Presentation Of Hairy Cell Leukemia, Kahmalia-Kalee Sada

North Texas GME Research Forum 2023

Hairy cell leukemia is a rare lymphoid neoplasm of small mature B cell lymphoid cells. Hairy cell leukemia only accounts for about 1 to 2 percent of adult leukemia cases. Early diagnosis of Hairy cell Leukemia is important, it is proven that without treatment the median survival of this cancer is four years. After numerous studies the age-adjusted risk of death with proper diagnosis and treatment has decreased by 85%. The greatest outcomes are seen in individuals who are younger with earlier diagnosis. Hairy Cell Leukemia is a rare leukemia seen with the classic triad of splenomegaly, pancytopenia, and “hairy” …

Does Brief Intervention In The Form Of A Lecture Improve Resident Knowledge About Hep C Screening?, Mary Dacosta, Evelyn Chicas, Kiana Clem, Shelby Collymore

North Texas GME Research Forum 2023

The prevalence for hepatitis C during 2013-2016 was about ~2.4 million. Screening helps to prevent chronic hepatitis C or start early curative treatment. USPSTF recently changed their guidelines in 2021 for Hepatitis C screening to now include all asymptomatic patients from ages from 18-79 years old without liver disease. Screening usually includes the Hepatitis C Antibody test. Further testing includes Hepatitis C mRNA PCR if screening test is positive. High risk patients should have periodic screening. Since the change, this project was done to ensure the appropriate screening and testing thereafter was done, as well as appropriate communication and documentation. …

A Case Of Viral Pneumonia And Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mark Cheneler, Khizir Qureshi, Carlos Bahrami

North Texas GME Research Forum 2023

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the ICU setting and a continued source for investigation to improve outcomes. It is characterized by acute respiratory failure with an identifiable insult, bilateral infiltrates on imaging, and a PaO2/FiO2 ratio (PF ratio) of less than 300 mmHg. It can be further classified into mild, moderate, and severe ARDS with a PF ratio of less than 300, 200, and 100 mmHg respectfully. Treatment requires elucidation of the underlying insult to the pulmonary system and prompt treatment. Presented here is a case of ARDS secondary to herpes …