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Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: A Case Report Of Rapidly Progressive Dementia, Diane Olski, Karissa Charles, Cristin Grant, Courtnee Harpine, Shannon Leonard, Sarah Puim

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Preparation Of Physician Assistant Students To Manage Patients Living With Hiv/Aids In A Primary Care Setting, Austin Parrish

SIU Journal of Medical Science Scholarly Works

This study examined Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) educational exposure among clinical-phase physician assistant (PA) students and evaluated how well current curricula prepare future providers for HIV prevention and care. A cross-sectional survey of 109 PA students assessed HIV-related knowledge, clinical exposure, and awareness of key public health concepts, while lecture materials from 30 PA programs were analyzed for curricular content. Students demonstrated moderate but incomplete baseline knowledge, and fewer than one-quarter reported observing PrEP prescribing during primary care rotations. Awareness of Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) was limited, with only …

Beta2-Agonist And Anti-Inflammatory Combination Therapy For Asthma Rescue: A Paradigm Shift In Asthma Care, Neil Skolnik, Jessica Stieritz, Julie Akers, Timothy Hudd, Wendy L. Wright, Ileen Gilbert, Nazrin Yusufova, Bill Cook, Emily Robb, Henry Naddaf

Abington Jefferson Health Papers

The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) report and national and international guidelines have shifted away from short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA)-only bronchodilators as first-line asthma rescue therapy, recognizing that both bronchoconstriction and inflammation underlie the increase in symptoms preceding an exacerbation. Instead, the GINA Committee supports strategies to reduce inflammation, such as anti-inflammatory reliever (AIR) therapy (as-needed, low-dose inhaled corticosteroid [ICS]–formoterol or SABA–ICS for symptom relief) and single maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART) or maintenance and reliever therapy (MART; i.e., ICS–formoterol used as both maintenance and as-needed rescue therapy). This narrative review discusses the rationale behind the move toward AIR and SMART …

Tadalafil Monotherapy Is A Reasonable Alternative For The Treatment Of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms In Patients With Comorbid Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia And Erectile Dysfunction, Daniel M. Ibrahim, Anam Ahmed, Swetha Reddy, Meet S. Patel, Nabeel Sumbal, Adam Chaban, Aminah I. Fayyaz

Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates

A clinical decision report appraising

Oelke M, Giuliano F, Mirone V, Xu L, Cox D, Viktrup L. Monotherapy with tadalafil or tamsulosin similarly improved lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia in an international, randomized, parallel, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Eur Urol. 2012;61(5):917-925. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2012.01.0131

for a vigorous 75-year-old man with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and erectile dysfunction (ED) who discontinued dutasteride due to intolerable sexual side effects.

Disease Burden Of Asthma Patients Utilizing Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist-Only Inhalers As Rescue In The United States, Njira Lugogo, Rena C. Moon, Yen Chung, Joy David, Omar Motawakel, Ning A. Rosenthal, Neil Skolnik

Department of Family & Community Medicine Faculty Papers

Purpose: We aimed to describe the disease burden of asthma and examine relationships between short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) use and asthma exacerbations. Patients and Methods: This retrospective cohort study used geographically diverse Premier Healthcare Database (PHD) and linked insurance claims (10/01/2021-09/30/2022) for US patients aged ≥18 years with a SABA-only prescription and a history of asthma exacerbation within 12 months before index date (the earliest SABA prescription date). Three asthma control groups were defined based on SABA usage: well controlled-low (0–1 prescriptions), not well controlled-medium (2–3 prescriptions), very poorly controlled-high (≥4 prescriptions). Four asthma severity groups were defined using asthma …

Pulmonary Cystic Echinococcosis In An Immigrant Adolescent: Diagnostic And Therapeutic Challenges In A Non-Endemic Rural Setting, Alexander Cummock, Nathan Cross

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Strep Pasteurianus Toxic Shock Syndrome Revealing Colon Adenocarcinoma, Kendal Hansen, Enrique Urrutia

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Wernicke Encephalopathy Following Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Case Highlighting The Critical Role Of Vitamin Adherence And Intensive Rehabilitation., Srikrishna Karnatapu, Neha Garg, Arjun Panicker, Francois Du Toit, Chamonix Kinimaka

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Kawasaki Disease In Disguise: Atypical Presentation In The 5-Month-Old Infant, Grace Mccorkle, Veronica Thompson, Carlos Ojeda, Meghan Rosenquist

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Insidious Abdominal Pain Masked By Kratom Abuse; A Case Of Lynch Syndrome, Grant Read, Khloe Gu, Jessica Klingensmith, Ameet Patel

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Influenza A Precipitation Of Motor Dysfunction In Dandy-Walker Variant: A Case Of Viral-Induced Spasticity, Scott Scher, Joseph Johnson, Alex Bandea, Tyler Otto, Zarina Marie Guevarra Balde, Abbie John, Carlos Cano

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Beyond The Temporal Lobe: Atypical Presentation In Adult Hsv-2 Encephalitis, Analekha Chesnick, Michaela Littlefield, Brock Cardon

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Elevated State Of Mind: A Case Of High-Altitude Worsening Chiari 1 Malformation, Lauren Walters, Brock Cardon, Levi Sundermeyer

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

No abstract provided.

West Nile Encephalitis Complicated By Urinary Retention, Morgan Reich, Sabra Rahme, Mattie Brand, Jordan Conley

Continental and Mountain Divisions GME Resarch Day 2026

No abstract provided.

Hypercalcemia Due To Hyperparathyroidism In Metastatic Prostate Cancer: A Case Report, Geonho Koh, Ryan Ansari, Amit Kashyap

MidAmerica Division GME Healthcare Symposium 2026

No abstract provided.

Optimizing Anticoagulation Monitoring Through Standardized Warfarin Management In A Primary Care Clinic, Ali Hader Arsiwala, Ryan Ansari, Karin Cha, Shalin Patel, Natalie Powell, Aliza Tan, Karen Foote

MidAmerica Division GME Healthcare Symposium 2026

No abstract provided.

Cauda Equina Syndrome With Atypical Presentation, Natalie Powell, Karen Foote

MidAmerica Division GME Healthcare Symposium 2026

No abstract provided.

Too Young For A Broken Heart: Stemi At Twenty, Shana-Kay Lambert-Johnson, Jason Thompson

North Texas GME Research Forum 2026

Background: ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is exceptionally rare in young adults, accounting for less than 1% of acute coronary syndromes in individuals younger than 35 years. When it occurs in early adulthood, particularly among women, it introduces diagnostic uncertainty and exposes gaps in post-discharge continuity of care. This case of a 20-year-old female with STEMI highlights the role of primary care in preserving evidence-based therapy while addressing psychosocial determinants of recovery.

Case Presentation: A 20-year-old female presented to her primary care clinic for post-discharge follow-up after hospitalization for an anterior STEMI that began with sudden-onset substernal chest pain radiating to …

From Focal Peroneal Neuropathy To Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Case Of Progressive Unilateral Lower Extremity Pain, Ali Haider, Yu-Shiuan Hsu

MidAmerica Division GME Healthcare Symposium 2026

No abstract provided.

Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency In Primary Care: A Case Presentation, John Sweetman, Gazala Parvin

MidAmerica Division GME Healthcare Symposium 2026

No abstract provided.

Xylazine Associated Progressive Cutaneous Ulcerations With Non-Injectable Fentanyl Use, Briana Saravanan-Dougherty, Gazala Parvin

MidAmerica Division GME Healthcare Symposium 2026

No abstract provided.

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Precipitated By Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Use, Karin Cha, Sparshitha Adapa

MidAmerica Division GME Healthcare Symposium 2026

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Attending Prediabetes Prevention Workshops On Improving Students' Awareness, Knowledge, And Interest, Madelene Hamann

DNP Research Projects

Abstract

Objective:This DNP project evaluated the effectiveness of a five-week educational intervention on adolescents’ knowledge of prediabetes, awareness, and intentions to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors. Method and Intervention:Youth aged 13 to 18 years participated in five 40-minute school-based workshops. Outcomes were measured using the Adolescent Diabetes Awareness Test (ADAT), Health Belief Model (HBM), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) workshop evaluation. Effect sizes and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to determine clinical relevance. Results:The intervention had a large, clinically relevant effect on prediabetes knowledge and awareness measured by the ADAT (Hedges’ g = 1.10) …

Empowering Dietary Change: A Culturally Competent Nutrition Intervention For Hispanic Patients At The Agape Clinic, Ariana N. Smith

DNP Research Projects

Abstract 

Type 2 diabetes disproportionately affects Hispanic adults and may be more difficult to manage among uninsured and underserved populations experiencing barriers to healthcare, nutrition education, and culturally appropriate resources. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project was to implement and evaluate a brief, culturally tailored nutrition education intervention for Hispanic adults with elevated A1C receiving care at The Agape Clinic in Dallas, Texas. A quantitative, quasi-experimental, within-subject design was used. The intervention provided bilingual, low-literacy education focused on A1C, portion control, added sugars, and culturally familiar foods. Thirty-eight participants enrolled in the project, and 11 …

Cologuard, Call To Action! A Structured Outreach Intervention For Patients With Unreturned Cologuard Kits, Crystal Bharat, Sophia Zia, Harsh Bhatt, Abd Almasih Barbar Askar, Kulwinder Bhatnura, Dhruv Patel, Dennis Besong

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

The History We Didn't Hear: An M&M On Communication And Misinformation, Ansh Patel, Anjan Parghi

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (Ppms) In A 24 Year Old Male: A Case Report, Tahira Syed, Patricia Gilford

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Dietary Counseling For Obese And Overweight Bmi Range, Samuel Milam, Diane Olski, Manishea Veggal, Anthony Shadiack

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

The Mystery Passenger: Critical Multivessel Cad And Aortic Aneurysm Masked By A False-Negative Stress Test, Andrei Gantsa, Sean Gibbs, Sarah Puim

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Meningitis: Clinical Presentation And Treatment, Madison Huff, Olivia Thomas, Payton Williams, Minh Chung

South Atlantic Division GME Research Days 2026

No abstract provided.