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Intouch Week Of May 27, 2024, New York Medical College

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• NYMC Honors the Class of 2024 at 165^th Commencement Ceremonies
• NYMC Research Well Represented at Touro Research Day
• NYMC Student Recognized with Prestigious U.S. Public Health Award
• Palliative Medicine Education Provides Essential Knowledge
• Student Spotlight: Vasiliki Gregory Lead Authors Study on Extending Heart Transplantation Procurement Time

Application Of Lymphedema Education Toolkit For Nurse Coordinators, Julian K. Miranda

Master's Projects and Capstones

Problem: There is approximately one in five breast cancer survivors affected by breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), a potentially debilitating condition affecting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of individuals. Context: This Quality Improvement (QI) project was conducted at an outpatient facility of Hospital X’s Women’s Cancer Center. Within this microsystem, there are 24 permanent clinical nurse coordinators and advanced practice providers, with 15 nurse coordinators dedicated to care for patients with breast cancer or gynecological conditions. Intervention: The intervention aims to evaluate if a standardized educational tool improves early interventions for patients with lymphedema and knowledge among healthcare providers …

Variation In Systemic Corticosteroid Prescribing During Asthma-Related Hospitalizations Across Children's Hospitals, Sian Best, Kathryn Kyler, Matt Hall, Jessica L. Bettenhausen, Shelby Chesbro, Nicholas Clark, Adrienne Deporre, Jonathan Ermer, Leah Jones, Jessica Markham, Maria Newmaster, Laura Plencner, Henry T. Puls, Smit Shah, Bridgette Jones, Megan Collins, Elisha Mccoy

Research Days

This abstract describes the variability and trends in inpatient systemic corticosteroid prescribing practices for acute asthma exacerbations in children's hospitals, and aims to determine associations between the prescribed steroid and hospitalization outcomes.

Intouch Week Of May 13, 2024, New York Medical College

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• Department of Surgery Hosts 20^th Annual Louis R.M. Del Guercio Distinguished Visiting Professorship and Research Day
• School of Medicine Class of 2026 Embarks on Clinical Years
• Andre Limnander, Ph.D., Presents at the Neighborhood Science Seminar Series
• Student Spotlight- SOM Student Commencement Speaker Embarks on OB/GYN Residency

Intouch Week Of May 6, 2024, New York Medical College

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• NYMC Reflects on the Legacy of Medicine During the Holocaust for Yom Hashoah
• Students Pay Tribute to Their First Patients During Convocation of Thanks
• Physiology Research Symposium Spotlights Wide Array of Topics
• Drs. Kadish and Halperin Offer Thoughts on Demonstrations on Campuses
• Medical Students Join Lifesaving Organ Transplant Procurements
• Department Spotlight: Exploring the Responsibilities of the Department of Environmental Health and Safety
• Student Spotlight: Abby Cofsky Forges a New Career in Public Health Training and Communications

Dean's Research Newsletter, May 2024, Neil W. Schluger

SOM Dean's Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Evaluating The Association Of Influenza Vaccination On Long-Term Covid-19 Symptoms In U.S. Adults, Ratnakar Pingili

Capstone Experience

Objective. To evaluate the association of influenza vaccination in the past 12 months with Long COVID effects and clinical and sociodemographic factors.

Methods. Cross-sectional study with data from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), covering 415,132 non-institutionalized U.S. adults with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis and influenza vaccination reported within the last 12 months. Logistic regression was conducted between influenza vaccination (exposure) and Long COVID (outcome), controlling for demographic variables, pre-existing health conditions, and socioeconomic status.

Results. Of 120,603 participants, 21.89% reported Long COVID symptoms and 42.04% had received an influenza vaccine. Findings indicate a statistically significant 13% reduction …

Dercum’S Disease: The Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, Radiological Findings, And Treatment Of A Rare, Debilitating Inflammatory Disorder, Obyda Al-Housni, Constantinos Boufeas, Valori Slane

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Introduction

Dercum’s disease, also known as adiposis dolorosa, is a rare syndrome characterized by the growth of multiple, and painful, subcutaneous adipose tissues that commonly present in the abdomen and extremities. The scientific community hypothesizes that Dercum’s disease is a combination of neurologic and endocrine disorders. Patients commonly describe it as chronic adipose pain, which manifests as sporadic painful flares throughout their history with the disease.

Case Presentation

We share the case of a 32-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department for an acute episode of left lower extremity pain and swelling associated with a previously diagnosed history of …

Intouch Week Of April 22, 2024, New York Medical College

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• Erika Berman Rosenzweig, M.D., to Lead NYMC Department of Pediatrics
• Distinguished Speakers Will Deliver Remarks to the Graduating Class of 2024
• D.P.T. Class of 2026 Celebrates the Start of Clinicals with the White Coat Ceremony
• Division of Physical Therapy Hosts 20^th Annual Doctoral Project Presentation Day
• NYMC Graduates Reunite at the Alumni Neurology Reunion
• NYMC Students’ Altruism Shines with Woodfield Cottage Youth Initiative
• Faculty Spotlight: Rebecca A. McAteer Martin, M.D. '08, Shares her Mission in Healing

Prescribing Flavor: Proposal For A Longitudinal Culinary Medicine Curriculum In A Family Medicine Residency Program, Mario F. Jacome Jr

Department of Nutrition Student Projects

Culinary medicine is gaining recognition as an essential component of healthcare, aiming to integrate food and nutrition into medical practice for managing chronic diseases. However, there is a significant gap in nutrition education within medical schools and residency programs, leaving healthcare professionals ill-equipped to address patients' dietary concerns. This proposal presents a comprehensive longitudinal curriculum blueprint for culinary medicine tailored to family medicine residents. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, collaborative cooking opportunities, and practical counseling techniques to empower residents in addressing nutrition-related diseases effectively. Through a structured approach and innovative educational strategies, this initiative aims to enhance resident proficiency and …

Assessment Of Condylar Morphology In Various Facial Types-Cbct Study, Dr.Shruti Patil

Annual Research Symposium

Mandibular condyle being part of the TMJ complex, its volume and shape play a pivotal role in treatment stability and outcomes in orthodontic and orthognathic patients over long term periods. Different loading patterns would result in different morphology of the TMJ. The association with different facial types and understanding the relationship between condylar position, morphology and jaw base divergence is limited. This study’s objective is to assess the condylar structure which includes condylar height, width and height of the fossa in different jaw base divergences.

A cross-sectional study was conducted in which 90 patients undergoing Orthodontic treatment were selected and …

Intouch Week Of April 15, 2024, New York Medical College

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• NYMC Hosts 10^th Annual Drs. Gabor and Harriette Kaley Endowed Lecture
• NYMC Hosts Stellar Partial Solar Eclipse Watch Party
• Student Spotlights: Ashley Chory's Path to Global Adolescent Health
• Student Spotlights: Miriam Katz, M.P.H., Shares Her Research on Digital Hypertension Management Tools

Typhlitis In A Neutropenic Patient, Alice He Bs, Wern Lynn Ng Md, Lay She Ng Md, Si Yuan Khor Md, Chandi Garg Md

Tower Health Research Day

No abstract provided.

Li-Fraumeni Syndrome And The Benefits Of Annual Comprehensive Screening: A Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Case, Alice He Bs, Wern Lynn Ng Md, Faith Seltun Do, Lay She Ng Md, Si Yuan Khor Md, Elham Nasrollahi Md, Chandi Garg Md, Rong Rong Ge Md

Tower Health Research Day

No abstract provided.

Intouch Week Of April 8, 2024, New York Medical College

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• Classes of 2024 and 2025 SLP Students Shine Bright at the White Coat Ceremony
• NYMC Celebrates Women’s History Month
• NYMC Recognizes Public Health Week
• Therapy Dogs Bring Pawsitive Vibes to NYMC
• The Office of Diversity and Inclusion Empowers the Community

A Systematic Review: Mirror Neurons & Schizophrenia, Yashesvi Sharma, Surajit Dey

Annual Research Symposium

This research project establishes a link between Mirror Neuron System (MNS) activity and this information's implications in treating and understanding schizophrenia, specifically, schizophrenic patients with negative symptoms.

Dean's Newsletter, Spring 2024, Robert W. Amler

SHSP Dean’s Newsletter

No abstract provided.

An Internal Audit On Patient Safety And Quality Of Services In A Rural Health Training Center, Coimbatore., Josphine Priscilla Charles, Kathiravan Rajendran, Jenit Osborn

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

Prioritizing patient safety is imperative for enhancing quality healthcare, especially in lower- and middle-income countries. Recognizing this urgency, India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduced the 'SaQushal' toolkit, empowering health facilities to self-assess and improve their safety practices. This study presents an internal audit at a Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) in Coimbatore, India, utilizing the 'SaQushal' framework. The facility achieved an overall score of 63%, exceeding the 50% minimum threshold for each domain, indicating commendable efforts towards establishing good quality standards. Notably, all domains scored above 50%, highlighting strengths across various safety dimensions. While acknowledging this progress, the …

Dean's Update, April 2024, Neil W. Schluger

SOM Dean's Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Dean's Report-Spring 2024, Marina K. Holz

GSBMS Dean’s Report

No abstract provided.

Intouch Week Of April 1, 2024, New York Medical College

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• Days of Giving Raises $331,271 for Student Scholarships
• NYMC Hosts TB in the Hudson Valley Symposium
• NYMC Celebrates Golf Simulator Grand Opening
• LCME Element of the Week
• Faculty Spotlight: From Classical Music to Hi-Tech Apps, Eric L. Altschuler, M.D., Ph.D., Shares His Passion for Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Medicine

Primary Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy: A Case Series, Varuni Pragya, Mahabaleshwar Mamadapur Dr, Rahul Bisaralli Dr, Deepak Benny Dr, Purna Bansal

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

Skeletal dysplasia encompasses a spectrum of over 400 rare inheritable skeletal abnormalities typically manifested early in childhood. Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy is a clinical syndrome marked by abnormal skin and osseous tissue proliferation at the distal extremities. It is characterized by unique clinical features such as digital clubbing, periostosis of tubular bones, and synovial effusions.

We report three cases of HPOA for further understanding and insight into this infrequent cause of clubbing. Case 1 involved a 25-year-old male presenting with joint pain, primarily in wrists and knees, accompanied by progressive swelling in both lower limbs for the past 3 years. Case 2 …

Gibbon Surgical Review, Volume 7, Issue 1, 2024

Gibbon Surgical Review

Table of Contents

6 - Socially Responsible Surgery: Better Practices for Better Outcomes

8 - Interview with Dr. Talar Tatarian - Assistant Professor

10 - Global Surgery : Current State and Involvement as a Trainee

12 - Interview with Dr. Ibnouf Sulieman - Transplant Surgery Fellow

14 - Resident Spotlight - Dr. Sam Nasser - PGY3

16 - A Review of the FIRST and SECOND Trials

18 - Residency Signaling in General Surgery

20 - Navigating Competency: Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)

22 - The Effect of Language Barriers on Surgical Outcomes

24 - Research Spotlight: The First Complete Human Eye …

Intouch Week Of March 25, 2024, New York Medical College

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• 35^th Annual Graduate Student Research Forum Showcases Groundbreaking Research
• NYMC and Regeneron Debut Neighborhood Science Seminar Series
• Orthopedics Research Fellowship Yields Prolific Results for SOM Student
• LCME Elements of the Week
• Tell Us What You Think
• Alumni Spotlight: SLP Alumna Opens Local Private Practice in Honor of Late Sister

Spontaneous Tumor Lysis Syndrome In A Patient With Recent Diagnosis Of Multiple Myeloma — An Unusual Presentation, Taha Al Hassan, Olga G. Cantu-Rodriguez, Eunbee Cho, Edgar G. Dorsey Trevino

Research Symposium

Background: Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is an oncologic emergency that surfaces as a constellation of metabolic imbalances due to the rapid destruction of cancer cells and subsequent dissemination of their contents. However, a markedly rare subtype of TLS, known as spontaneous TLS (STLS), occurs without an evident trigger, such as cytotoxic therapy, and carries a similar mortality risk. It is paramount to recognize high-risk cases early and implement therapeutic measures to prevent complications of STLS.

Case Presentation: We present the case of a 74-year-old gentleman with a recent diagnosis of Kappa-restricted multiple myeloma who presented with worsening weakness, tremors, ataxia, …

Intouch Week Of March 18, 2024, New York Medical College

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• Match Day Marks Another Milestone for Class of 2024
• Intersection of Innovation and Health Care Subject of NYMedTalks
• Study Reveals Concerning Link Between Growth Hormone Therapy and Growth Plate Fractures in Children
• Students, Staff, and Faculty Pet Their Stress Away
• LCME Element of the Week
• Alumni Spotlight: D.P.T. Alumnus Finds Solace in Writing After Cardiac Event

Intouch Week Of March 11, 2024, New York Medical College

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• Dr. Kenneth Knapp Named Chair of Department of Public Health
• Dr. Mitchell Cairo Secures $2.6M FDA Grant for Infant CMV Infection Research
• Department of Radiation Medicine Enrolls First Patient in Nation in Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial
• NYMC and Regeneron Debut Neighborhood Science Seminar Series
• NYMC Annual Days of Giving Set for March 26 and 27
• LCME Element of the Week
• Department Spotlight: The Office of Academic Excellence Elevates Student Achievement
• Dr.P.H. Candidate Advocates for Long Term Care Through the Media

Intouch Week Of March 4, 2024, New York Medical College

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• HeLa Conference Navigates the Future of AI and Health Care Equity
• 2024 Alpha Omega Alpha Inductees Personify the Art of Healing
• Members of SOM Class of 2025 Recognized for Humanism in Medicine
• Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology Hosts Research Symposium
• Advancing Biomedical Research Abroad Through the OVERWORLD Program
• LCME Element of the Week

Variation In Transcript Reports Among Residency Applicants: An Anesthesia Program’S Perspective, Alex M. Hendon, Imani Thornton

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

With recent changes made to move USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1 scores to Pass/Fail, it becomes necessary to find other metrics to evaluate residency candidates. One conserved metric included in all residency applications is medical school transcripts. This study aims to highlight the highly varied transcript reporting in a new era of holistic applicant review.

Methods

Medical school transcripts were extracted from the Electronic Residency Application Service applications to our anesthesiology residency program for the 2021-2022 application cycle. All personally identifiable information was removed. Results were categorized and tallied by 2 independent reviewers. Overall, we assessed transcript …

Intouch Week Of February 26, 2024, New York Medical College

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• CSSC Receives Grant from Children’s Dream Foundation
• Ulrich Steidl, M.D., Ph.D., to Address 35^th Annual Graduate Student Research Forum
• Promoting Wellness During National Heart Month
• Lactation Rooms Available on Campus
• Tell Us What You Think
• LCME Element of the Week
• Student Spotlight: SOM Student Nadia Briones Sings a New Tune in Medicine