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Clinical Relevance Of The Incidentaloma: A Clinician’S Viewpoint, Sonu Sahni, Sameer Verma, Reeju S. Thomas, Barbara Capozzi, Arunabh Talwar

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (New York) Publications and Research

Background: CT scanning remains one of the most routinely used diagnostic tools in a setting of InterstitialLung Disease (ILD). New and improved technologies, such as High Resolution Computer Tomography (HRCT) have revolutionized the quality of imaging, leading to a prominent increase in number of incidental findings that may or may not be of any clinical significance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of incidental findings on thoracic CT and their clinical significance.

Methods: Retrospective analysis was conducted on a cohort of 84 patients referred to our academic center as cases of ILD. Patients were …

Health Professions Division Catalog 2015-2016, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.

Doctorate Of Osteopathic Medicine Overview, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.

Com Outlook Fall 2014/Winter 2015, College Of Osteopathic Medicine

COM Outlook

No abstract provided.

Graduate Certificate In Medical Informatics, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.

Synapsis: Georgia Campus (2015), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

All Yearbooks

The yearbook includes Class Officers, American Academy of Osteopathy Undergraduate Teaching Fellows, In Memory of Anne Yi Chong, Orientation, Formals, Halloween Party, Student Clubs, Casino Night, Cadaver Ceremony, Student Fun Day, Words of Wisdom.

Synapsis: Philadelphia Campus 2015, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

All Yearbooks

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The Psychometric Properties Of The Professionalism Assessment Rating Scale, Jennifer K. Olivetti

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

The issue of professionalism in the training of medical students has become a major focus within the field of medical education. For years, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has measured the quality of osteopathic medical students (DO students) interpersonal and communication skills through SP (SP) encounters in which SPs rate the DO students relative to eight criteria (items) which, in aggregate, are known as the Professionalism Assessment Rating Scale (PARS). These criteria are linked in the literature to patient outcomes, patient adherence, patient satisfaction, and malpractice. This study investigated the psychometric properties of the PARS, based on data …

Which Clinical Guidelines Should Be Implemented For Management Of Osteopenia In Primary Care? A Clin-Iq, Turia Hollingsworth

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

Literature review was conducted to determine clinical guidelines for osteopenia management of immunocompetent patients in the primary care setting. It was concluded that pharmacological treatment should be offered to patients with osteopenia if they are considered high risk, which can be determined by utilizing the World Health Organization Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX^®) to evaluate 10-year risk. Patients with a calculated hip fracture probability of at least 3% or those with probability of 20% or more for all osteoporotic fractures may be offered bisphosphonate therapy.

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 16 No. 6 (November/December 2014), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

No abstract provided.

Giving The Homeless Population A Chance To Become Healthier: An Initial Needs Assessment Of The Homeless Population Of Portland, Maine, Annarae Andresen, Oana Butnarasu, Jayme Keith, Sarah Kou, Dana Mccoy, Stephanie Sheehan, Jessica Takatsuki, Zoe Hull, Ian Imbert, Suzanne Dunn, Tara Lonneman, Marissa Prezanno, Catherine Bixby

Homeless Needs Assessment

Research poster stemming from IPEC mini-grant student project Homeless Needs Assessment. The project was designed to assess the greatest needs for people experiencing homelessness in Portland, Maine. UNE Students from several healthcare professions partnered together to provide a holistic approach to the community needs with hopes of developing and implementing intervention strategies. Goal was to conduct surveys of at least 100 homeless individuals.

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 16 No. 5 (September-October 2014), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

No abstract provided.

Carmen Pettapiece, D.O. Scrapbook 2, Carmen Pettapiece D.O.

Carmen Pettapiece, D.O. Scrapbooks

Scrapbook of personal papers and osteopathy-related materials from the collection of Carmen Pettapiece, D.O.

Com Outlook Fall 2014, College Of Osteopathic Medicine

COM Outlook

No abstract provided.

30 Days On $200: A Cooking Guide For Tasty & Healthy Eating On A Budget, Benjamin J. Slocum

Osteopathic Medicine Student Projects

Meal planning and cooking guide created to help people on food assistance and others better utilize their resources. This book contains health information, grocery shopping tips, meal planning guides, and easy instruction on cooking and the use of leftovers. With simple-to-read, image-based instruction, it teaches the basics on how to budget, plan meals, make shopping lists, and prepare food. The book assumes no prior cooking experience, and while anyone can benefit from the book regardless of income level, it makes a particular effort to demonstrate preparation for foods commonly acquired at food pantries.

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Fall 2014), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Fall 2014 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Message from the President
• PCOM Updates
• Commencement 2014
• Development News
• Considerations for Healthcare Education
• Diversity and Healthcare Disparities: Remembering the Children
• Instructional Strategies in Continuity Care Education
• Competency-based Assessment: Practicing Emergency Care from the Start
• Health Information Technology Advances Innovative Clinical Teaching Model
• Curbing Healthcare Provider Shortages in the South with New Residency Programs
• Class Notes
• Reunion Weekend
• In Memoriam
• My Turn Essay

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 16 No. 4 (July-August 2014), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

No abstract provided.

Carmen Pettapiece, D.O. Scrapbook 1, Carmen Pettapiece D.O.

Carmen Pettapiece, D.O. Scrapbooks

Scrapbook of personal papers and osteopathy-related materials from the collection of Carmen Pettapiece, D.O.

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 16 No. 3 (May/June 2014), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

No abstract provided.

Com Outlook Spring 2014, College Of Osteopathic Medicine

COM Outlook

No abstract provided.