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Changes In Gait Patterns: Indicators Of Increased Fall Risk Across Diverse Age Groups, Diego Diaz-Vega, Heontae Kim, Ho Han, Jungyu Lee, Fatima Siddiqua

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Gait patterns, including measures such as velocity, step length differential, and various temporal aspects of the gait cycle, are essential indicators of an individual's mobility and balance. With aging, changes in these gait metrics are commonly observed and are closely linked to an increased risk of falls. However, detailed evidence on gait changes across different age groups remains limited, particularly in healthy adults. PURPOSE: The primary aim of this study is to identify key gait metrics and evaluate their potential as indicators of increased fall risk across diverse age groups. METHODS: A total of 252 healthy adults aged …

Accumulated Seasonal Effects Of External Training Load On Performance, Sydnei Mooring, Harsh Buddhadev, Mayrena I. Hernandez, Jennifer Bunn

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

External training load (ETL), which characterizes the mechanical stress sustained during physical activity, is a key determinant of athletic performance. Understanding seasonal variations in ETL provides valuable insight for optimizing performance and reducing overuse injury risk in volleyball, a sport heavily reliant on vertical jumping actions. PURPOSE: To examine seasonal variations in ETL and performance metrics in high school volleyball athletes, with a specific focus on jump-related mechanical variables. METHODS: This study involved secondary analysis of data collected during a prospective observational study of a 6A high school volleyball team competing in the 2021 Texas University Interscholastic League. Data from …

The Effect Of Menstrual Cycle Phase On Igf-1 And Myostatin After An Acute Bout Of Anaerobic Exercise: A Preliminary Analysis, Kelsi R. Lambright, Cayla Clark, Ashley Latchford, Edwin J. Davila, Dan E. Newmire

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle influence various physiological processes, including skeletal muscle metabolism. Understanding how anabolic and catabolic pathways respond to anaerobic exercise in females is crucial for uncovering the mechanisms behind muscle adaptations. The limited research on the influence of menstrual cycle fluctuations on muscle metabolism underscores the need for this study and further exploration of exercise physiology in females. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of menstrual cycle phases on the anabolic hormone-insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and the catabolic regulator myostatin (GDF-8) in response to a bout of anaerobic exercise in eumenorrheic …

Body Composition Impacts Jump Performance In D1 Athletes, Veronika Kramarenko, Vipa Bernhardt, Michael D. Oldham, Brian Jones, Ouays Bakcha, Chaehyun Byun, Cheyenne Martinez, Joseph Mcclain, Marshall Tousant

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

INTRODUCTION: Body composition is critical in athletic performance, influencing metrics such as jump height and force production. Variations in body composition, such as increased lean tissue mass and reduced fat mass, have been identified as strong predictors of superior jump performance due to their positive effects on power-to-weight ratios and reduced injury risk (MacDonald et al., 2013). Lean mass is strongly correlated with improved jump performance, as greater lean mass enhances muscle cross-sectional area and, consequently, the force and power generated during physical activities like countermovement jumps (CMJ) (Stephenson et al., 2015). Low body fat percentages are generally associated with …

Developing An Evidence-Based Model For Healthy Stride Length Prediction, Jungyu Lee, Ho Han, Heontae Kim, Diego Diaz-Vega

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Stride length is a vital health indicator, reflecting physical fitness and mobility status. Although several existing formulas aim to estimate stride length, many are limited by a lack of scientific validation, especially among healthy, active adults. This study addresses these limitations by developing a validated model based on healthy adults without known mobility impairments, aiming to establish a more accurate, clinically useful standard for stride length estimation. The model provides a reference range for healthy stride length, usable as a tool to identify individuals at risk of mobility issues. PURPOSE: To develop an evidence-based model for predicting stride length …

Pre- To Post-Season Changes In Body Composition And Movement Quality And Quantity In D1 Football Players, Brian Jones, Ouays Bakcha, Chaehyun Byun, Veronika Kramarenko, Cheyenne Martinez, Joseph Mcclain, Marshall Tousant, Vipa Bernhardt, Michael D. Oldham

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

INTRODUCTION: Body composition may influence an individual's movement efficiency and performance outcomes. Lower body fat percentage may enable individuals, either sedentary or athletic, to perform movements more efficiently, while greater total lean mass may enhance performance in strength and power-related activities. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to analyze the changes in collegiate football players’ total lean mass and body fat percentage, as well as movement quantity and quality measures from preseason to postseason. METHODS: Data from a larger study were analyzed for this project. Division 1 male football players (n= 72, 19.6 ± 1.4 yrs) …

The Relationship Between Handgrip Strength And Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Older Women, Adriana N. Guerrero, Emily Sauers

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Cardiovascular disease is the leading causes of death in the world. Several clinical trials have found that handgrip strength is associated with lower cardiovascular risk and related death. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and handgrip strength. METHODS: Subjects for this study included 8 women from the Congregation of Devine Providence (78.13+7.79 yrs) at Our Lady of the Lake University. Preliminary measures included a medical history questionnaire and the CHAMPS physical activity questionnaire. On the first day of testing, subjects arrived fasted between 7-9am. After a 5-minute rest, blood pressure and …

Does Swearing Improve Exercise Performance And Pain Tolerance?: Cultural Perspective, Jide Yinka Adebiyi, Christos Kyrillou, Elijah Martinez, Anika Patel, Emily Payne, Linsheng Chen, Daroonwan Suksom, Hirofumi Tanaka

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Swearing is often generated by self or received from others (e.g., coaches) during physical exertion for various reasons including punctuating the passion, releasing frustration, and resetting the mind. However, the effects of swearing and yelling on exercise performance and pain tolerance remain largely unexplored. Additionally, it is unknown whether individuals from different cultures experience varying degrees of impact of yelling and swearing. PURPOSE: We determined the impact of self-generated and observer-generated swearing and yelling on exercise performance and pain tolerance in individuals living in the US where swearing is often used and heard and in Thailand where such occurrence is …

2025 February 18 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Simplicity Is The Ultimate Sophistication: Ume Lessons From Trauma-Focused Simulation, Victoria-Marie Berlandi-Short, Kelsey Yang, Jonmark Dolendo, Grace Hwang, Brianna Kuhse, Samuel Blees, Sherli Koshy-Chenthittayil, Brad Haubrich

Annual Research Symposium

Purpose: Simulation-based training has become essential in preparing medical professionals to manage high-stakes situations effectively before encountering them in real-life clinical settings. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of Cut Suit Week (CSW), a high-stress, trauma-focused simulation training for second-year military medical students hosted by Rocky Vista College of Osteopathic Medicine in San Diego, California. As members of the 2024 cohort, our team from Touro University Nevada (TUN) and Touro University California (TUC) sought to address three questions: (1) Does CSW improve confidence in managing stressful situations? (2) Does it enhance clinical and leadership skills? (3) Would similar training …

Intouch Week Of February 17, 2025, New York Medical College

InTouch

• NYMC Celebrates 165 Years of Excellence
• Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology Hosts Research Symposium
• Stowe House Renamed Stowe-Whitt House in Memory of Ray Whitt, M.D.
• Alumni Spotlight: Driving Success in Public Health

Current Concepts In Prenatal Dental Care: A Narrative Review, Adam Lawlor

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

Impact Of N-Acetylcysteine In Non-Acetaminophen-Induced Acute Liver Failure: A Retrospective Analysis, Edward Ramirez, Alana Whittaker, Kaylee Putney

Annual Research Symposium

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) has been widely used in the treatment of liver failure secondary to acetaminophen overdose. At Valley Hospital Medical Center (VHMC) and other Valley Health System hospitals, NAC has been used as an off-label treatment for non-acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure (NAI-ALF) and ischemic hepatitis. Studies have shown NAC is safe for use in NAI-ALF and may provide a survival benefit in native liver without transplantation. While some evidence suggests potential benefits of NAC for NAI-ALF, lack of robust, high-quality studies limits its widespread adoption and routine use. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of NAC …

Unraveling Physiologic Mechanisms In Passive And Active Mechanoreceptor Stimulation, Halah Khan, Braden Ashcraft

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

Exploring Acgme-Accredited Electrophysiology Fellowship Website Information Using Eras, Lorissa Thorpe, Jacob Lahti, Thomas Varkey, Ceanna Potter

Annual Research Symposium

EP Fellowships

Intouch Week Of February 10, 2025, New York Medical College

InTouch

• HeLa Conference Highlights Solutions to Health Equity
• NYMC Alums Share Marriage, Memories, and a Lifetime Together
• NYMC Goes Red for National Heart Month
• New Area of Concentration Closes the Gap in Quality Improvement Education for Tomorrow’s Doctors
• SLP Alumna Shares Insights with Prospective Students
• Connect and Mentor Event Bridges Public Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
• Student Spotlight: From Dentistry to Public Health: An M.P.H. Student’s Journey to Transform Global Public Health

The Usefulness Of 3d Heart Models As A Tool Of Congenital Heart Disease Education: A Narrative Review, Raghad Abdulaziz Alhojailan, Reghd Husain M Alkhalifah, Bana Albani, Majed Wadi

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Objectives: The objective of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of three-dimensional (3D) heart models as teaching tools for congenital heart disease (CHD), addressing the limitations of traditional medical education methods. Methods: A thorough literature review was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, Scientific Direct and Scopus databases. Relevant articles were screened and selected based on their discussion of the application of 3D models in CHD education. Results: The comprehensive review of 19 studies revealed that 3D heart models provide students, healthcare professionals, and patients with meaningful experiences that significantly enhance understanding and learning outcomes. These models improve …

Improving Vitamin B12 Monitoring In Metformin-Treated Patients: A Quality Improvement Project, Himal Kharel, Zeni Kharel, Abdullah A. Orakzai, Aditya Sanjeevi, Prajjwol D. Bhatta, Ali S. Mohamed, Tripti Jain, Aniket-Vijay Rao, Daniel Idoate Domench, Mouna Reghis, Hassan Saeed

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

Background: Although periodic vitamin B12 monitoring is recommended for patients on chronic metformin therapy, the recommendation is not adequately followed. Similar quality improvement project in the past had failed due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives: The main objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of focused educational lectures on vitamin B12 screening rates. Our target study population included diabetics and prediabetics on chronic metformin therapy.

Design: Quality improvement pre-post design

Participants: Internal Medicine residents

Intervention: Educational sessions on the importance of vitamin B12 screening in this population

Outcomes: Proportion of patients undergoing vitamin B12 screening pre and post-intervention …

It Ain’T Easy Bein’ Wheezy: A Review And Updates On Asthma, Christina Bach

Unity Hospital Grand Rounds

It Ain’t Easy Bein’ Wheezy: A Review and Updates on Asthma. Christina Bach, MD

Objectives:

• Review that asthma is not a static diagnosis and needs constant re-evaluation
• Will address new guidelines in asthma in the last few years with significant change in initiation of therapy
• Examine new add-on therapies available for uncontrolled asthma
• Evaluate patients for asthma and appropriately initiate and manage treatment based on current practice guidelines
• Recognize new add-on therapies for asthma, how they work, and when to utilize them

Intouch Week Of February 3, 2025, New York Medical College

InTouch

• John Phillips, M.D., FACS, to Lead Department of Urology
• NYMC Highlights the Powerful Intersection of Holocaust Remembrance and Black History
• Joel Kupersmith, M.D. ’64, Presents Inaugural Lecture on Virtual Care and Health Ethics
• Study Exposes Stark Health Disparities in Sickle Cell Disease Outcomes Tied to Social Vulnerability
• Faculty Spotlight: Shaping the Future of EMS: Advancing Quality and Care Nationwide Public Health

Nursing Students’ Perceptions And Use Of Generative Artificial Intelligence In Nursing Education, Shinhi Han, Hee Sun Kang, Philip J. Gimber, Sunghyun Lim

Publications and Research

Background/Objectives: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming nursing, with generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT offering opportunities to enhance education through personalized learning pathways. This study aimed to explore nursing students’ use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and their perceptions of its use in nursing education, including its advantages, disadvantages, and perceived support needs.

Methods: This study employed an online survey. The participants were 99 undergraduate nursing students in New York City. Data was collected online through self-report measures using semi-structured, open-ended questions. The data was analyzed using content analysis.

Results: Most participants (92%) used GenAI tools to access accurate …

Educating Medical Students In Sleep, Diet, And Exercise To Determine Effects On Their Treatment Plan Development For Future Patients, Paul Jackson, Wyatt Edgekoski, Kaleb Gustavsen, Andrew Payne

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

February 2025, Swosu Rural Health Center

RURAL ROCKS

This is the February 2025 issue of Rural Rocks from the SWOSU College of Pharmacy.

Counseling Students’ Perceptions Of Support During The Covid-19 Crisis: A Qualitative Study., Breahannah Hilarie, Galaxina G. Wright, Lea H., Laurie O. Campbell

Faculty Publications

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the counseling programs in clinical instruction, mentorship, and student’s perception of the university. The qualitative data presented in this paper identifies eight counseling students’ beliefs of support during their time in counseling program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was obtained through semi-structured interviews. An interpretive phenomenological analysis resulted in four themes: including higher education response, personal resources, emotions in crisis, and transitions in crisis.

Dean's Research Newsletter, February 2025, Neil W. Schluger

SOM Dean's Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

February 2025, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

February is the Month that we Celebrate Love. Here are a few tips on how to Love yourself more.

Expanding Library Services At Pen Bay Medical Center, Christina Kratzman Ma, Mi

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center

No abstract provided.

Gheard: An Open-Access Modular Curriculum To Incorporate Equity, Anti-Racism, And Decolonization Training Into Global Health Education, Amy R L Rule, Heather A Haq, Adelaide Barnes, Demarco Bowen, Msandeni Chiume-Kayuni, Whitney Cameron, S Aya Fanny, Elizabeth Groothuis, Bethany Hodge, Cindy Howard, James C Hudspeth, Sheridan Langford, Megan S Mchenry, Ijeoma Nnodim Opara, Beena D Kamath-Rayne, Parminder S Suchdev, Reena P Tam, Franci Taylor, Victor Musiime

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background Global health (GH) interest is rising among graduate medical education (GME) trainees, yet GH engagement is marred by the impact of colonization or racism, and there remains a lack of training to confront these challenges.

Objective To develop a modular, open-access curriculum that provides training in decolonization for GH GME and evaluate its feasibility and impact on learners’ critical reflection on decolonization.

Methods From 2019 to 2022, 40 GH educators, including international and indigenous scholars from diverse organizations, created the Global Health Education for Equity, Anti-Racism, and Decolonization (GHEARD) curriculum. Using Kern’s 6 steps of curriculum development, critical gaps …

The Implementation Of Faculty Development In Providing Effective Feedback Utilizing Simulation, Mark Gustafson, Jessica Amos, Lisa Calderwood

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Background

Feedback is important in medical education, but various factors can impact its effectiveness. Feedback frameworks have been created to address these challenges, but simulation-based instruction of these frameworks has not been studied. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction utilizing simulation to teach faculty how to deliver feedback.

Methods

Faculty development feedback workshops were held from October 2022 through May 2023 at Charleston Area Medical Center Institute for Academic Medicine. Each workshop consisted of a didactic session and 3 simulated scenarios during which the faculty learner gave feedback to a resident. Surveys were conducted before the workshop, …

Introducing A Point-Of-Care Tool To Teach Health Science Students About Social Determinants Of Health, Cassandra Simpkins, Alexandra Bowman, Kathleen Bors, Meghan Allwes, Lisa Calderwood

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Background

Social determinants of health (SDoH) are recognized as modifiable drivers of optimal health and an opportunity to achieve health equity, yet many clinicians still experience barriers to addressing their patients’ social needs. To help connect patients to supportive resources, the American Academy of Family Physicians developed the Neighborhood Navigator (NN) tool. This study examined the impact of incorporating the NN tool into SDoH education for medical and pharmacy students and examined their perceptions of the tool.

Methods

This prospective study of third- and fourth-year medical and PharmD students included assessments before and after an SDoH learning activity. The survey …