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Post Covid-19 Cognitive Impairment In A Patient With Bipolar Disorder, Nilanjana Dutta, Raghav Gupta, Dr. M Kishor Mbbs, Md

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

COVID-19 has caused widespread health conditions, psychological and social distress among people and there is evidence that shows profound neuropsychiatric complications during acute and post-recovery phases of the infection. Cognitive impairment occurring after COVID-19 infection can be explained by various mechanisms, including persistent systemic inflammation, direct viral invasion, alteration in the blood-brain barrier, and cerebrovascular endothelial injury.There are few studies that have explored the impact of COVID-19 on pre-existing psychiatric conditions. This case report highlights the temporal association of cognitive impairment with COVID-19 and the need for cognitive assessment and management in post-COVID-19 patients with pre-existing psychiatric conditions.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder With Porn Addiction During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Varuni Pragya, M Kishor Dr.

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

BACKGROUND:

COVID-19 Pandemic is an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that has affected the mental health of individuals immensely. OCD was among the mental health conditions that emerged with the new norm that is associated with repeated hand wash, social distancing and testing to confirm COVID-19. Nissen et al. (2020) found that there was a significant positive correlation between total OCD severity scores and the occurrence of OCD aggressive and sexual symptoms. [6] The COVID-19 lockdown translated into physical isolation, driving individuals to waste time online with no definite purpose, spending longer, abnormal durations of time online when bored, leading to increased …

Intouch September 6, 2022, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Industry Leaders to Present at Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference Set for September 15
• Esther L. Sabban, Ph.D., is Named the Sidney E. Frank Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
• Purchasing Office Helps Close Links in Supply Chain
• Race for Rehab Set for October 2
• NYMC and TU Host 21st COVID-19 Symposium
• The Center for Disaster Medicine is an Essential Resource for Emergency Response Education
• Donate Life Club Has Near Record Turnout in First Blood Drive of 2022-2023 Academic Year

Pivoting The Biosafety Program In Response To Covid-19: Recommendations Of Key Services And Tasks To Consider For The Next Pandemic, Robert J Emery, Scott J Patlovich, Kristin G King, Janelle Rios

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

INTRODUCTION: With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a rapid adjustment of work tasks was necessary for many biosafety programs (and other safety programs) to address drastic shifts in workload demands amid pandemic-related shutdowns and subsequent needs for supporting COVID-19-related safe work protocols, diagnostic testing, research, vaccine development, and so forth. From a program management standpoint, evaluating and understanding these tasks were critically important to ensure that appropriate support and resources were in place, especially during such unprecedented times of rapid change and significant impact to normal life and routine.

METHODS: Described here are examples of how the biosafety program …

Dean's Update, September 2022, Jerry L. Nadler

SOM Dean's Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Prioritizing Training Needs For Nurses In The Government Hospitals Of The Ha’Il Region, Saudi Arabia: Future Directions For Educational Developers, Eddieson Pasay-An, Hatem Homoud Alsrour

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The assessment of training needs can help establish the current performance or knowledge levels related to certain essential nursing activities. The purpose of this study is to determine the training needs of the staff nurses of the government hospitals in Ha’il Region, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional–correlational approach with 230 staff nurses of the government hospitals in the City of Ha’il. Random sampling was used to ensure the representativeness of the sample.

Results: The nurses perceived training activities as very important (6.22 ± 1.09) in their work but performed the necessary activities only …

Intouch August 22, 2022, New York Medical College

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• GSBMS Celebrates Renaming and Welcomes New Students
• City of White Plains Youth Bureau Gets Insightful Look at NYMC
• Join NYMC and TU for 21st COVID-19 Symposium on August 23
• Sabrina Martinez, GSBMS Class of 2023, Is Building a Foundation in Basic Sciences With Dreams of Medical School

No One Should Have To Give Birth Alone: An Analysis Of The Efficacy Of Community-Based Doula Programs Serving Ethnic Minorities In San Francisco, Maria Margaret Nelson

Master's Projects and Capstones

Adverse birth outcomes for both the parent and the child disproportionately affect people of color. Evidence demonstrates that one of the ways to mitigate these negative consequences is through the utilization of a doula, a trained birth companion that is not a medical provider but whose role it is to physically and emotionally support the patient through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Community-based doula programs, where the doula is of the same cultural background as the client, are particularly effective in improving birth outcomes in communities of color by providing culturally competent care and helping to navigate a healthcare system that …

Intouch August 8, 2022, New York Medical College

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• White Coat Ceremony Caps Off Transition to Medical School Week for SOM Class of 2026
• Noted Biomedical Research Institute Joins Touro University and NYMC
• Jennifer Salcedo, M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P., FACOG, Named Designated Institutional Official
• Regina Williams Named Director of Human Resources
• SOM Student Senate Set to Tackle New Academic Year
• Chioma M. Okeoma, Ph.D., Has Risen Above Adversity to Excel in Her Field

Establishing The Content Validity Of A Student Pharmacist Patient Counseling Competency Assessment In Oncology, Matthew Newman, Emily Pherson, Bradley Burton, Eric C. Nemec

Physician Associate Studies Faculty Publications

Objective. The main goal of this project was to establish content validity and describe internal consistency of a patient counseling competency assessment instrument used to evaluate student pharmacists practicing in an oncology setting. Methods A modified e-Delphi panel of oncology clinical pharmacy specialists, clinical pharmacy generalists, and oncology pharmacy residents was employed. Iterative rounds of the e-Delphi process were conducted until consensus was reached on a majority of the instrument items. Consensus was defined as agreement by at least 75% of participants that an item was, or was not important. Internal consistency of defined sections of the instrument was determined …

Genetics And Genomics Education Among Physician Assistants, Wesley Patterson

All Dissertations

This dissertation comprises five chapters to describe genetics and genomics education among physician assistant/associate (PA) students and practicing PAs. Chapter I introduces the gap in supply and demand of genetic services, the need for non-genetics healthcare providers to fill the gap, and the PA profession as a solution.

Chapter II is a rapid literature review that summarizes the available literature regarding genetics and genomics education for PAs. A paucity of literature exists to describe the current state of PA genetics-genomics education. The few studies retrieved describe content being taught in PA programs, the number of genetics-genomics contact hours PA students …

Final Evaluation Of La Door: Proposition 47 Grant Program, Melissa M Labriola, Danielle Sobol, Stephanie Brooks Holliday, Heather Sims

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The Los Angeles Diversion, Outreach, and Opportunities for Recovery program (LA DOOR) was designed by the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office (LACA) to provide a comprehensive, health-focused, preventative approach that proactively engages individuals at elevated risk of returning to LACA on a new misdemeanor offense related to substance use, mental illness, or homelessness. LA DOOR was funded through the grant program of Proposition 47. Programs funded through Proposition 47 are intended to serve individuals with a history of criminal justice involvement and mental health issues or substance use disorders and to offer mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, and …

Intouch Week Of July 25, 2022, New York Medical College

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• Student Clinician Ceremony Marks Start of Clinical Years for SOM Class of 2024
• NYMC and TU Host 20th COVID-19 Symposium
• Student Housing Superintendent Visar Zeka Brings More Than 15 Years of Experience to NYMC

Intouch July 11, 2022, New York Medical College

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• GSBMS Officially Renamed to Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
• Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Welcomes New Faculty Members
• Golfers Gather to Honor Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery David E. Asprinio, M.D, and Raise More than $185,000
• The Latest Issue of Chironian is Now Available
• NYMC and TU to Host 20th COVID-19 Symposium on July 14
• Tetyana Cheairs, M.D., M.S.P.H., Stepped Up for Her Native Ukraine During a Time of Great Need

Evaluation Of A Process Change Using An Updated Sedation Protocol, Rachel Allen

Dissertations

Problem: Pediatric delirium is continuing to increase intensive care environments and for patients who require mechanical ventilation and continuous sedative medications. Delirium is harmful to the patient creating lasting neurologic and mental health issues along with prolonged hospitalization and increased healthcare cost

Method: For this quality improvement (QI) project, a descriptive observational study was used to evaluate the implementation of a sedation protocol for patients who are mechanically ventilated and on continuous sedative medications. This was completed with the use of retrospective chart reviews three months prior to implementation and three months after the new protocol was implemented. Nurses were …

Implementation Of An Advanced Operating Room Schedule To Increase Compliance With Clinical Practice Guidelines For Preoperative Antibiotic Selection And Timing: A Quality Improvement Project, Shelby Lynne Adams

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Surgical site infection (SSI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in operative patients worldwide. The American Society for Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) published the most recent clinical practice guidelines for antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgery. These guidelines are based upon the available evidence and provide a standardized approach for the safe and effective selection, dosing, and administration of antibiotics for the prevention of SSI (Bratzler et al., 2013). This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aimed to determine if incorporating an advanced operating room (OR) schedule, inclusive of ASHP presurgical antibiotics, increased compliance with ASHP standards of antibiotic selection and …

Perioperative Risks Of The Patient With Heart Failure, Gabrielle Metoyer

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Perioperative Risks of the Patient with Heart Failure

Gabrielle Metoyer

Department of Nursing, Otterbein University

NURS 6810 – Advanced Pathophysiology

Dr. Deanna Batross and Dr. Shivani Bhatnagar

August 5, 2022

Abstract

According to the CDC (2020), heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to support other organs in your body. Heart failure is an epidemic disease affecting 1-2% of the population worldwide (Schwinger, 2020). It is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide with an estimated 6.5 million adults with heart failure in the United States (Lo et al., 2021). Medical advances …

Prenatal Education For Black Mothers And Their Support Persons As An Intervention For Improving Initiation Of Breastfeeding, Sandra King

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: The benefits of breastfeeding are commonly known; however, the rates of exclusive breastfeeding among the Black community are less than those of other ethnic groups. Providing breastmilk or formula to an infant is an individual decision. Influential factors such as cultural background, employment status, socioeconomic status, level of education, and availability of support from family members and health care providers correlate with the method a mother chooses to feed her infant. Increasing breastfeeding initiation immediately after birth is a necessary precedent for uptake in the exclusivity of breastfeeding.

Purpose: This Doctor of Nursing Practice project aims to improve prenatal …

Dean's Research Newsletter, July 2022, Jerry L. Nadler

SOM Dean's Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Intouch June 27, 2022, New York Medical College

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• SLP Class of 2022 Gives Clinic Rooms a Makeover
• Intellectual Curiosity Leads Rachel Thommen, SOM Class of 2024, to NYMC
• The Office of Information Technology Keeps NYMC Connected

Intouch June 20, 2022, New York Medical College

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• NYMC Honors Historic Partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan During Plaque Dedication Ceremony
• COVID-19 Essentials
• Kristy Tefft, M.S. ’20, SOM Class of 2024, Puts a Premium on Patient Relationships
• The Department of Environmental Health and Safety Keeps the NYMC Community Safe and in Compliance
• Donate Life Clubs Finishes Exceptional Year With Record-Breaking Donations

Gibbon Surgical Review, Volume 5, Issue 1, 2022

Gibbon Surgical Review

In this Issue:

6 - A History of ECMO and its Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic

8 - The First Pig-to-Human Heart Xenotransplantation

9 - Residency Interviewing in the Zoom Era

10 - An Interview with Dr. Andrew Newman

12 - Lung Transplantation for Patients with Severe COVID-19 Pulmonary Disease

14 - Risk Factors for Five-year Mortality after Carotid Endarterectomy

18 - An Interview with Dr. Scott Cowan

18 - General Surgery 101: The J-Pouch

20 - The Business of Surgery: Recognizing Barriers to Gender Equity

Gibbon Surgical Review, Volume 4, Issue 1, 2021

Gibbon Surgical Review

Contents:

The Evolution of Surgical Practice During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, 4

Socially responsible surgical care: a movement committed to surgical equity, 6

The MS4 Perspective on the Path to Surgery, 8

The Role of Empathy in Surgery: A Commentary and Conversation with Dr. Harish Lavu, 10

Interview with Dr. Olugbenga Okusanya, 12

The Ultimate Test in Medicine: Adapting Patient Care, Procedures, and Training During a Pandemic, 14

Robotic Surgery: Development, Applications, and Future Directions,16

Editorial Board and Reviewers, 19

Gibbon Surgical Society, 20

John H. Gibbon Jr., MD, 21

Also in this Issue:

The Jefferson Legacy: Where are they …

Intouch June 7, 2022, New York Medical College

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• NYMC Celebrates the Class of 2022 at 163rd Commencement Exercises
• Golf Tournament and Reception Set for June 27
• Carly Carlin, M.D. ‘22, Prepares to Help Those Suffering from Addiction and Other Mental Health Issues

Assessing The Established Competency Categories Of The Biosafety, Infection Prevention, And Public Health Professions: A Guide For Addressing Needed Professional Development Training For The Current And Next Pandemic, Robert J Emery, Scott J Patlovich, Kristin G King, John M Lowe, Janelle Rios

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

A recent series of widespread infectious disease outbreaks has highlighted commonalities and differences between three key professions that operate on the front lines of response in support of research and/or direct healthcare providers: biosafety, infection prevention, and public health. This assessment, which builds upon previous study by the authors, examines the stated professional competency categories for these three areas, highlighting similarities and differences. This assessment is important as these professions are being drawn together in an operational environment driven by the current pandemic and inevitably future disease outbreaks. Cross-training opportunities for the various professions are proposed.

Dean's Update, June 2022, Jerry L. Nadler

SOM Dean's Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Intouch May 23, 2022, New York Medical College

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• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates the Unveiling of the Phillip Capozzi, M.D., Library
• NYMC Set for 163rd Commencement Ceremonies
• Center for Disaster Medicine Hosts Lifesaving Trainings for Students and Staff
• NYMC and TU Host 19th COVID-19 Symposium
• Taylor Gerber, M.P.H. Candidate, Completes Highly Competitive Emergency Management Fellowship
• Aviva C. Berkowitz, M.D., Focuses on Humanism in Oncology

A Novel Approach Toward Concussion Testing, Jorge K. Mercado, Ari Schacter, Danielle Euzent

Student Theses

A concussion is a violent jarring or shaking of the head caused by whiplash or direct impact that results in a disturbance of brain function. Concussions can be mild and brief, as a person may be dazed momentarily or can be more serious, resulting in a loss of consciousness. Underreporting of concussions is prevalent because they are a symptom-based diagnosis, lacking a clinical test. In this study, we investigated the use of VNG testing as a clinical diagnosis of concussions. Looking at the VNG test battery, the previous research cohort found that saccades, gaze, and positional testing are the most …

Intouch May 16, 2022, New York Medical College

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• Two Distinguished Speakers to Share Wisdom with Class of 2022
• Clinical Laboratory Sciences Master’s Program Receives Full Accreditation
• Faculty Members Recognized as Healthcare Heroes by Westchester Magazine
• NYMC Students and Faculty Shine at TU Research Day
• Department of Surgery Hosts 19th Annual Louis R.M. DelGuercio Distinguished Visiting Professorship and Research Day
• NYMC and TU to Host COVID-19 Symposium on May 18
• Rebecca Nguyen, SOM Class of 2022, Looks Forward to Future as a Family Physician
• Marissa Mann, SLP Class of 2022, Wants to Be an Agent of Change in Her Patients’ Lives

Intouch May 9, 2022, New York Medical College

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• Yom Hashoah Symposium Analyzed the Impact of Nuremberg Trials
• Chair of Radiation Medicine, Mark Hurwitz, M.D., Receives Prestigious Award from Society of Thermal Medicine
• NYMC Researchers Find That Probiotics Can be Used to Treat Severe Gum Disease
• Convocation of Thanks Offers Opportunity for Students to Honor “First Patients”
• Alpha Omega Alpha Iota Chapter Recognizes Academic Excellence at 2022 Induction Ceremony
• SOM Celebrates Gold Humanism Honor Society Class of 2023 Induction
• Ph.D. Candidate Catherine D’Addario Finds Fulfillment in the Lab