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Cryptococcal Meningitis In An Hiv-Negative Patient With Underlying Zinc Deficiency Following Partial Gastric Resection, Joseph Moran Do, Jaimin Patel Do, Shannon Kearney Do

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Trust The Process: A Templated, Centralized, And Protocolized Patient Safety Pilot Project To Improve Outside Admissions, Alan A. Kubey, Md, Jeffrey M. Riggio, Md

Department of Medicine Posters

Transfers are high-risk. Intra-hospital transfer processes research has improved protocols used nationally.1 Outside-hospital admissions remain without standards ensuring the transfer of the right information to the right clinician at the right time; presently, patients can arrive at a new hospital with limited-to-no information.2We trialed a novel process for outside (hospital, provider, or skilled nursing facility) admissions to a single academic medical center’s resident and- hospital-medicine-attending-based (“teaching”) medicine services.

Prognosis Of Patients With Aki After Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis, Hongchuan H. Coville Md, Tien-Min Lee Md, Hong Liang, Paul Alfino Md, Christopher Bray Md, Matthew Calestino Md

Internal Medicine

Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy (PMT) is an endovascular procedure utilized in both arterial and venous thrombosis. Acute kidney injury (AKI) has been recognized as one undesired sequela of PMT. There is no study to investigate the outcomes in this specific patient population.

Expanding International Health Curriculum For The Internal Medicine Residency At Mmc, Brian King, Hassan Mahmoud, Anthony Pastore

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

While internal medicine residents at Maine Medical Center provide care for many refugees and immigrants, there is not a formal international health curriculum to equip residents to care for this vulnerable population. Since 2002, 3,793 refugees have arrived in Maine for resettlement. Our aim was to survey residents about their interest in added international health instruction and design an educational curriculum for these physicians.

Rationale And Methods For A Multicenter Clinical Trial Assessing Exercise And Intensive Vascular Risk Reduction In Preventing Dementia (Rrad Study), Amanda N. Szabo-Reed, Eric Vidoni, Ellen F. Binder, Jeffrey Burns, C. Munro Cullum, William P. Gahan, Aditi Gupta, Linda S. Hynan, Diana R. Kerwin, Heidi Rossetti, Ann M. Stowe, Wanpen Vongpatanasin, David C. Zhu, Rong Zhang, Jeffrey N. Keller

Neurology Faculty Publications

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is an age-related disease with modifiable risk factors such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, and physical inactivity influencing the onset and progression. There is however, no direct evidence that reducing these risk factors prevents or slows AD. The Risk Reduction for Alzheimer's Disease (rrAD) trial is designed to study the independent and combined effects of intensive pharmacological control of blood pressure and cholesterol and exercise training on neurocognitive function. Six hundred and forty cognitively normal older adults age 60 to 85 years with hypertension and increased risk for dementia will be enrolled. Participants are randomized into one of …

The Use Of Folic Acid In Dengue: Has It Any Value?, Asif Ali Shah, Ahsan Ali Syed, Saad Bin Zafar, Safia Awan

Section of Internal Medicine

Folic acid is used in dengue patients. Our study aims to compare the duration of recovery of thrombocytopenia in patients with dengue infection who received folic acid and those who did not. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of adult patients admitted over six years with a diagnosis of dengue. Of 2216 patients, 1464 fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Group A were those patients who received folic acid and group B were those who did not. A total of 1322 (90.3%) patients received folic acid. The mean time period required for platelets to double the nadir was 1.7 (±2.2) days in …

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns Of Salmonella Species In Southern Pakistan, Ghulam Shabbir Laghari, Zahid Hussain, Syed Zohaib Maroof Hussain, Haresh Kumar, Syed Mohammad Mazhar Uddin,, Aatera Haq

Section of Internal Medicine

Introduction Typhoid fever is a major infectious disease among the pediatric population of Pakistan. With inappropriate use of antibiotics and rising trends of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extended drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid, it is becoming a public health emergency. This study evaluated the current trends in antibiotic susceptibilities to Salmonella (S) typhi and paratyphi A, B, and C in southern Pakistan. Materials and methods This cross-sectional study, conducted in the Pediatrics Department, Civil Hospital, Jamshoro from July to December 2018, included children with S. typhi and S. paratyphi A and B strains isolated from the laboratory-based culture of blood samples. Results There …

Metastatic Melanoma To The Stomach: A Rare Cause Of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ricky Buckshaw Do, Robert V. Decker Md, Shashin Shah Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Nonclassical Presentation Of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Breanna S. Goldner Do, Kristina M. Lim Do, Alaynna C. Kears Do, Adam J. Kotkiewicz Do

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Large Coronary Arteries Mean No Chance Of A Heart Attack, Right? An Acute Myocardial Infarction In The Setting Of Holding Anticoagulation For A Routine Colonoscopy, Nathan Brewster Do, Jennifer Nesfeder, Ryan Murphy Do, Brian J. Holahan, Syed Rafay Ali Sabzwari

Department of Medicine

Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is an uncommon pathology, which is sometimes incidentally found on left heart catheterization (LHC). CAE is occasionally treated with systemic anticoagulation to prevent thrombosis or progression of the clot in the coronary arteries. We present a 63-year-old male with known CAE on warfarin who presented to the hospital with myocardial infarction after a routine colonoscopy for which anticoagulation was held. His myocardial infarction was attributed to a likely coronary thromboembolic event. This case highlights the need for consideration of bridging anticoagulation therapy before and after procedures in patients with CAE to prevent adverse coronary events.

A Case Series Hemichorea-Hemiballism Syndrome Related Tononketotic Hyperglycemia: A Challenge To Diagnostic Process, Laksmi Sasiarini, Rahmad Budianto, Ricky C. Tarigan

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Diabetes mellitus is quite familiar to health-care personnel but occasionally presents with unusual manifestations. One of them is hemichorea-hemiballismus syndrome, a spectrum of involuntary, continuous non-patterned movement involving one side of the body which is related to nonketotic hyperglycemia in uncontrolled diabetes. Here we present two cases of nonketotic hyperglycemic diabetic patients who presented with the hemichorea-hemiballismus syndrome. First – a 57 years old woman was presented with involuntary, arrhythmic, and repetitive movement on the right arm and leg, accompanied by twitching on the right face for two weeks. She had an uncontrolled history of diabetes mellitus. The second- a …

The Effect Of Green Tea Extract Supplementation On Plasmamalondialdehyde (Mda) In Human With Sub-Maximal Physicalactivity, Double-Blind And Placebo-Controlled Trials, Putu Moda Arsana, Laksmi Sasiarini, Bayu Eka Nugraha

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Green Tea extract has been proven in vitro to have the ability as an antioxidant. Submaximal physical activity causes an increase in free radicals. The increase of MDA can detect the increase of free radicals. This study aimed to determine the effects of green tea extract supplementation against free radicals in submaximal physical activity by measuring plasma MDA. Methods. This double-blind controlled trial study was performed in 20 students of faculty of sports science with submaximal physical activity in the form of 1,500 meters running in 12 minutes using a treadmill. Subjects were divided into two groups: green tea …

Immunotherapy For Food Allergy: Myth Or Reality?, Gatot Soegiarto

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Allergic reaction to food can have serious consequences. The only treatment option is strict allergen avoidance, but accidental ingestions happen frequently and can lead to severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Food allergy is one of the most common causes of anaphylactic reactions. Therefore self-injectable epinephrine should always be at hand in case of accidental exposure. Many food allergies may resolve over time, but most patients with persistent food allergies live with fear of anaphylactic reactions. Within the last several years, the usefulness of immunotherapy for food allergies has been investigated. Several food immunotherapies are being developed; which include oral, …

Profil Of Implementation Of Post Exposure Prophylaxis Of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C And Human Immunodeficiency Virus To Health Care Worker In Cipto Mangunkusomo Hospital 2014-2016, Dewi Mira Ratih, Evy Yunihastuti, Regina Lestari, Andri Andri Sulaiman, Ikhwan Rinaldi

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Health care workers (HCW) have a high risk of infectious substance exposure. Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are some diseases transmitted by body fluid or body tissue. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta has been implementing post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)s towards HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. This study aimed to identify the implementation of post-exposure prophylaxis of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C among HCW in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted to exposed workers in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta between 2014-2016 who had been recorded by report. Demographic data were collected through …

Profilaksis Pasca Pajanan Terhadap Hepatitis B, Hepatitisc, Dan Human Immunodeficiency Virus Pada Petugaskesehatan, Alvina Widhani

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

No abstract provided.

Validation Of Ariscat Model Score To Predict Postoperativepulmonary Complications In Tertiary Referral Hospital Inindonesia, Muhammad Alkaff, Ceva Wicaksono Pitoyo, Aldy Heriwardito, Sukamto Koesnoe

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. There are several prediction model score instruments that can help to assess pulmonary preoperative evaluation and it is believed that ARISCAT model score is very simple to do and have good performance, but not widely used. This score has not been yet validated in Indonesia. This study aimed to assess the performance of discrimination and calibration of ARISCAT score in predicting postoperative pulmonary complication who underwent surgery in a tertiary referral hospital in Indonesia. Methods. A retrospective cohort study was conducted to assess the external validation of ARISCAT scores in the Indonesian population. This study involved patients underwent surgery …

Invasive Candidiasis Prevalence Among Patients In Intensivecare Unit, Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Hafizh Ridwan Maulana, Uun Sumardi, Raspati C. Koesoemadinata

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Intensive care unit (ICU) patients have a high risk of invasive candidiasis (IC), which increase mortality and prolong length of stay in hospitals, resulting greater costs. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of IC and associated risk factors in ICU patients. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted including medical records of patients treated in ICU Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung admitted in June 2016-June 2017 whose blood sample were sent for culture. The prevalence of IC and corresponding 95% confidence interval (95% CI) was determined. A case-control study was done comparing the characteristics of patients with positive culture for …

Correlation Between The Severity Of Coronary Heart Disease Andqt Dispersion In Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Rasmijon Rasmijon, Muhammad Yamin, Syahrial M. Hutauruk, Cleopas Martin Rumende

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Coronary heart disease (CHD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are common and complex clinical problems. Both have a high risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). QT dispersion (QTd) in electrogram is a measure of heterogeneity of myocardial repolarization that can predict the occurrence of ventricular arrhythmias that cause SCD QTd is a predictor of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. So far, there is no publication about the severity relationship CHD with QTd in OSA patients in Indonesia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted on twenty-nine CHD patients accompanied OSA in 2015 who had undergone coronary angiography and polysomnography …

Clinical Profile Of Cirrhotic Patient With Esophageal Varices Whoundergone Band Ligation In Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Kemal Fariz Kalista, Cosmas Rinaldi Adithya Lesmana, Andri Sanityoso Sulaiman, Rino Alvani Gani, Irsan Hasan

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Liver cirrhosis (LC) is the end stage of chronic liver disease. One of the main complication caused by LC is esophageal varices (EV). Bleeding due to EV rupture is the main cause of mortality in patient with LC. EV band ligation can be used for primary or secondary prophylaxis to prevent bleeding. The purpose of this study was to know the clinical profile of LC patient with EV who underwent band ligation and who not underwent band ligation. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in LC patients who underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) in Procedure Room Division of Hepatobiliary, Departement of …

Adult-Onset Hypophosphatasia: Before And After Treatment With Asfotase Alfa, Angela Magdaleno Do, Sonum Singh Md, Sandhya Venkataraman Do, Ya-Yu Lee Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

New Internal Medicine Residency Program At A Community Hospital Improves Mortality Without Increasing The Cost Or Length Of Stay: A Two-Year Follow Up., Javad Savoj, Christine Mikhail, Rajesh Gulati, Napatkamon Ayutyanont, Alina Popa

Medical Education

Opening new residency programs in community hospitals is one strategy to address to address physician shortage. Previous reports have shown better mortality outcomes in university based hospitals. However, less is known about teaching community hospitals. Disrupting well-established workflows in community hospitals is feared to cause an increased cost and possibly a slide in quality of care. Our aim was to assess the impact of starting a new Internal Medicine residency program in a Graduate Medical Education (GME) naive community hospital.

Establishing A Preconception Counseling Program For Women With Diabetes In Primary Care Resident Clinics, Carly Waldman Ms4, Melissa M. Dion Md, Sandhya Venkataraman Do, Angela Magdaleno Do, Meredith Rochon Md, Gretchen A. Perilli Md, Marc A. Vengrove Do, Facp

USF-LVHN SELECT

No abstract provided.

Sudden Cardiac Death Associated With Malignant Mitral Valve Prolapse, Damon Mcenroe Md, Fnu Vikram Md, Kailyn Mann Do, Lohit Garg Md, Syed Rafay Ali Sabzwari, Nael Hawwa Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Rare Case Of Minocycline Induced Eosinophilic Myocarditis, Tarick Sheikh Md, Anam Malik Md, Paul Secheresiu Do, James R. Kimber Do, Hiwot Ayele Md, Lekha Racharla Do

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Aortoduodenal Fistula Forms From Primary Aortic Stump Graft In A Two-Time Multi-Visceral Transplant Patient With Presentation Of Gastrointestinal Bleed And Bowel Perforation: A Case Report, Brielle Corrente

Graduate Student Research Symposium

Usually not diagnosed until open laparotomy, aortoduodenalfistulas (ADF) are one of the rarest complications of intestinal transplant surgery. With an incidence rate of only 0.04% at autopsy and only 250 documented cases since the early 1800’s, aortoduodenal fistulas are the most deadly complications of intestinal transplantation with a mortality rate of 100% without surgical intervention. A 39 year old, two-time multi-visceral transplant African American female patient suffered from a primary aortoduodenal fistula formation in a primary modified multi-visceral transplant aortic stump graft site. With emergency open laparotomy repair, revascularization of the secondary multi-visceral transplant was performed, saving the life of …

A265 Lymphocytic Esophagitis: A Single Tertiary Center’S Experience With This Emerging Clinical Entity., C Shams, M Co, M Cappell

Conference Presentation Abstracts

Background: Various disorders can produce esophagitis. Lymphocytic esophagitis (LE) has emerged as another clinical entity responsible for esophagitis symptoms. Although increasingly reported pathologically, the clinical characteristics of LE have not been well characterized. Aims: The present study extends the clinicopathologic characterization of LE by comprehensive analysis of 30 affected patients and identifies specific clinical presentations significantly associated with LE. Methods: Thirty patients were identified from January 2000-December 2016 that satisfied diagnostic criteria for LE by lower esophageal biopsy; (1) high concentration of intraepithelial lymphocytes and (2) few granulocytes (ratio of lymphocytes:granulocytes >50:1). Controls, selected from patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) during …

Dengue Fever Presenting As Quadriparesis Due To Hypokalaemia: A Rare Presentation, Syed Muhammad Zubair, Syed Ahsan Ali, Saira Furqan

Section of Internal Medicine

Dengue is one of the leading causes of arthropod borne viral haemorrhagic fever. Majority of the times, it clinically manifests as fever, arthralgia and rash; however, we present a case of a young man who presented with progressively increasing weakness of all four limbs. Initial investigations showed low potassium, hence he was managed as hypokalaemic periodic paralysis. With initial history of fever and low platelets, dengue was suspected. Dengue antibody was checked which came out to be positive. Potassium was replaced which led to improvement in power of his limbs. He was discharged in a stable condition with a diagnosis …

Adult-Onset Still’S Disease Triggered By Pregnancy, Saleem Abdulkarim, Fredrick Otieno, Sayed Karar

Internal Medicine, East Africa

Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is an inflammatory disorder with arthritis, quotidian fever, evanescent rash, elevated white cell count, elevated ferritin, and abnormal liver function tests. The diagnosis requires the exclusion of other inflammatory, infectious, and malignant conditions. Onset of AOSD, though rare, has been known to occur in pregnancy. We present a 28-year-old woman diagnosed with AOSD at 3 months gestation.

Healthy Heart Africa-Kenya: A 12-Month Prospective Evaluation Of Program Impact On Health Care Providers' Knowledge And Treatment Of Hypertension, Elijah N. Ogola, Francis O. Okello, Jane L. Herr, Elizabeth Macgregor-Skinner, Ashling Mulvaney, Gerald Yonga

Internal Medicine, East Africa

Background: Given the rising burden of hypertension in Africa, the Healthy Heart Africa program was developed to improve access to quality hypertension care in the primary care setting. The Healthy Heart Africa program provides a comprehensive, coordinated intervention directed at health care providers (HCPs) and the general public.

Objective: The impact of Healthy Heart Africa on HCPs' knowledge of hypertension and facility-level services in Kenya was evaluated by a 12-month prospective study.

Methods: Intervention facilities were selected by stratified random sampling and matched to similar control facilities. Intervention facilities received a hypertension treatment protocol, equipment, training and patient education materials, …

Assessment Of Clinical Outcomes In Patients Presenting With Transverse Myelitis: A Tertiary Care Experience From A Developing Country, Aijaz Ali, Syeda Beenish Bareeqa, Amir Riaz, Syed Ijlal Ahmed,, Muhammad Hassan Shaikh, Muhammad Ishaq Ghauri

Department of Medicine

Background: Transverse myelitis (TM) is an inflammatory disorder of spinal cord, characterized by acute or sub-acute dysfunction of spinal cord affecting the motor, sensory, and autonomic systems. It may be idiopathic or related to other diseases. Although some patients recover from TM with minor or no residual problems, others suffer permanent impairments that affect their ability to perform ordinary tasks of daily living. Our objective was to determine the frequency of different clinical outcomes in patients presenting with TM.

Methods: It was a prospective cohort clinical study conducted from May 2018 till October 2018. Study was conducted in the Department …