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Maternity Experiences and Perceptions of Emergency Medicine Physicians. 急诊科医生的产科经验和看法。
Spartan medical research journal Pub Date : 2021-04-13 DOI: 10.51894/001c.22009
Lindsey McDonald, Zachary Illg, Agata Dow, Satheesh Gunaga
{"title":"Maternity Experiences and Perceptions of Emergency Medicine Physicians.","authors":"Lindsey McDonald, Zachary Illg, Agata Dow, Satheesh Gunaga","doi":"10.51894/001c.22009","DOIUrl":"10.51894/001c.22009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Postpartum employment has been recognized as a significant obstacle to breastfeeding continuation rates in the general population. Multiple additional factors can influence emergency medicine (EM) physician mothers' ability to continue breastfeeding upon return to work. These include the unpredictable nature of emergency room volumes and acuity, absence of protected lactation time or facilities, and varying levels of support from colleagues. This study investigated a sample of female EM physicians' current perceptions and experiences regarding breastfeeding practices and identified modifiable work-place factors affecting their decision to wean. The authors hypothesized that EM physician mothers would have excellent breastfeeding initiation rates but be largely unable to maintain breastfeeding practices upon returning to work.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 34-item survey questionnaire evaluated demographics, perceptions, and experiences with breastfeeding with a convenience sample of EM attending and resident physicians from two Michigan academic community hospitals.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-nine surveys were completed, representing a participant response rate of 88.6%. Breastfeeding had been initiated by all respondent mothers, all of whom returned to full-time employment after delivery. Upon return to work, 15 (75%) respondents continued to exclusively breastfeed. The goal of participants was to breastfeed for an average of 7.1 months (± 4.1 months), although the average duration children were exclusively breastfed was 5.8 months (± 4.0 months).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Based on these results, the reasons for decreased breastfeeding after return to work in an EM residency program setting are multifactorial and include some modifiable interpersonal and institutional influences. These findings support the implementation of work-place strategies and policies to promote successful breastfeeding practices among EM resident and attending physician mothers returning to work.</p>","PeriodicalId":74853,"journal":{"name":"Spartan medical research journal","volume":"6 1","pages":"22009"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8043905/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38806906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Radiological Findings of COVID-19 Patients in Italy. 意大利新冠肺炎患者的放射检查结果。
Spartan medical research journal Pub Date : 2020-10-30
Zachary Brennan, Samantha Guerra, Susan Seman
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Ray Resection for Recurrent Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report. 复发性侵袭性鳞状细胞癌的射线切除术:一例报告。
Spartan medical research journal Pub Date : 2020-10-30
Josiah Valk, Brittany Valk, Matthew Caid, Alexander Colen, Richard Singer
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Clinicopathological and Perioperative Outcome of Appendiceal Tumors: Case Review of 31 Patients. 阑尾肿瘤的临床病理和围手术期结果:31例患者的病例回顾
Spartan medical research journal Pub Date : 2020-10-30
Haroutioun Boyajian, Vanessa Majeski, Alicia Flores, David Sturtz, Fadi Baidoun, Mohammed Dughayli
{"title":"Clinicopathological and Perioperative Outcome of Appendiceal Tumors: Case Review of 31 Patients.","authors":"Haroutioun Boyajian, Vanessa Majeski, Alicia Flores, David Sturtz, Fadi Baidoun, Mohammed Dughayli","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Neoplasms of the appendix are quite rare and found in approximately 1% of appendectomy specimens. These neoplasms have been pathologically categorized into various subgroups depending on cell of origin, and surgical treatment varies according to histological subtype and disease stage.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this case series review was to evaluate the clinicopathological presentation and survival outcome of a sample of patients with appendiceal tumors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Before data collection, this project design was approved by the authors' institutional review board. Pathology records at our institution were reviewed for cases of appendiceal tumors from January 2007 to December 2016. A total of 31 patients were identified over this 10-year period. Retrospective data collection included patient demographics, presenting symptoms, tumor size, histologic diagnosis, initial and secondary management, perioperative and postoperative outcome, and survival benefits.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty one patients with four different appendiceal tumor subtypes were included in the study: Mucinous Cystadenoma, Mucinous Adenocarcinoma, Goblet Cell, and Carcinoid. The sample was comprised of 17 women (54.8%) and 14 men (45.2%) with an overall mean age of 50.1 (SD = 22.3). Subgroups of 13 (42%) patients had Carcinoid tumor, 12 (39%) had Mucinous Cystadenoma, four (13%) had Goblet cell tumor, and two (6%) had Mucinous Adenocarcinoma. The stage at presentation and tumor size also varied by histologic subtype. The most common presenting symptom was abdominal pain (64.5%), followed by a radiological identified mass (12.9%). Overall, 27 (87.1%) patients survived, and four (12.9%) were deceased.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings from this case series review provides a retrospective analysis of appendiceal tumor characteristics, follow up, and survival. Based on these results, the prognosis and management of patients with these tumors should be based on the histologic subtype and the extent of their disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":74853,"journal":{"name":"Spartan medical research journal","volume":"5 2","pages":"13487"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7746073/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25430840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Multi-Specialty Care for Second-Degree Pressure Cooker Explosion Burn Injuries. 高压锅爆炸二度烧伤的多专科护理。
Spartan medical research journal Pub Date : 2020-10-30
Casey Schukow, Billy R Nordyke
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Does Peritraumatic Ketamine Reduce Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? 创伤后氯胺酮能减轻创伤后应激障碍的症状吗?
Spartan medical research journal Pub Date : 2020-10-30 DOI: 10.51894/001c.17647
Jack Brodeur, Ryley Mancine, A. Ley, J. Magen
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引用次数: 2
Wilkie’s Weight Loss Wonder: A Case Series 威尔基的减肥奇迹:一个案例系列
Spartan medical research journal Pub Date : 2020-10-30 DOI: 10.51894/001c.13485
Akhlema Haidar, A. Davies, Afzal Hussain, Samuel Gregerson, Dheeraj Thammineni, J. Markus
{"title":"Wilkie’s Weight Loss Wonder: A Case Series","authors":"Akhlema Haidar, A. Davies, Afzal Hussain, Samuel Gregerson, Dheeraj Thammineni, J. Markus","doi":"10.51894/001c.13485","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51894/001c.13485","url":null,"abstract":"INTRODUCTION Wilkie’s Syndrome, also known as Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), is a rare cause of bowel obstruction that can contribute to vague abdominal symptoms on clinical presentation. This syndrome occurs when the aortomesenteric angle decreases, compressing the third portion of the duodenum between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. An acute decrease in the mesenteric fat pad cushion between these two blood vessels is the primary etiology, although other causes (e.g., anatomical, postoperative, functional, and pubescent etiologies) have also been described. CASE PRESENTATION In the present cases, 2 females with a common history of recent weight loss presented to our institution with similar symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Each patient was subsequently diagnosed with SMAS following imaging studies. Both patients experienced successful resolution of symptoms with conservative nutritional management. DISCUSSION Common presenting complaints of SMAS include nausea, vomiting, early satiety and postprandial pain. These symptoms overlap with other gastrointestinal disorders (i.e., mesenteric ischemia, intestinal volvulus, peptic ulcer disease) making diagnosis difficult. SMAS can be identified through imaging modalities including barium studies and computer tomography. First line therapies typically include conservative nutritional support and promotion of weight gain. If conservative therapies fail, various surgical procedures can be pursued. Delayed diagnosis can lead to further pathological sequelae, including duodenal compromise, ischemia and necrosis. As the syndrome progresses, success of conservative nutritional support is less likely, and surgical correction becomes increasingly necessary. CONCLUSION Therefore, a clinical goal for SMAS should include as swift a recognition and diagnosis as possible.","PeriodicalId":74853,"journal":{"name":"Spartan medical research journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44620953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Radiological Findings of COVID-19 Patients in Italy 意大利COVID-19患者的放射学表现
Spartan medical research journal Pub Date : 2020-10-30 DOI: 10.51894/001c.14505
Zachary Brennan, Samantha Guerra, S. Seman
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Ray Resection for Recurrent Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report 复发性侵袭性鳞状细胞癌的射线切除术1例报告
Spartan medical research journal Pub Date : 2020-10-30 DOI: 10.51894/001c.14612
Josiah Valk, B. Valk, Matthew Caid, Alexander J Colen, R. Singer
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Evaluation of a COVID-influenced Curriculum to Address Food Insecurity in a Detroit Family Medicine Residency Clinic. 评估受 COVID 影响的课程,以解决底特律家庭医学住院医生诊所的粮食不安全问题。
Spartan medical research journal Pub Date : 2020-10-30
Amrien Ghouse, William Gunther, Matthew Sebastian
{"title":"Evaluation of a COVID-influenced Curriculum to Address Food Insecurity in a Detroit Family Medicine Residency Clinic.","authors":"Amrien Ghouse, William Gunther, Matthew Sebastian","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>To date, numerous projects have demonstrated that an ongoing limited access to nutritionally dense food (i.e., \"food insecurity\") plays a key role in the overall health and wellbeing of lower income at-risk populations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>For this 2019-2020 pilot project, the resident physician authors first created and administered a simple five-item questionnaire screening process to systematically identify food insecure patients in their metropolitan Detroit residency clinic. A sample of patients who had been identified as food insecure and pre-diabetic were then provided improved access to healthy foods, supplemented by a six-week program of nutritional education classes using a nationally recognized \"Cooking Matters'' six-week long curriculum with a licensed chef and nutrition educator.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After institutional review board approval, the authors enrolled a sample of 10 adults. The authors successfully measured both pre- and post-program Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C) levels for all participants who completed the required course and subsequent clinic follow up visits. Using a series of initial non-parametric Wilcoxon Signed Rank matched pair tests, post-program follow-up at three months revealed statistically significant reductions in documented HbA1c levels from baseline for six enrolled patients (W=1, Z = - 2.226, p = 0.026) and six-month follow up (i.e., more than four months after completion of the program) (W = 1, Z = - 2.060, p = 0.039). In post-program surveys, each respondent indicated that they found the class content to be generally beneficial to increase their nutritional knowledge.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In the authors' setting, this food insecurity program has subsequently led to a more formal screening process to evaluate and identify food insecure patients. The authors discuss the scheduling difficulties they experienced from the COVID-19 pandemic for their sample patients. However, these pilot results suggest that prolonged benefits may require ongoing \"virtual\" teaching sessions with pre-diabetic patients to address the complex factors influencing food insecurity levels identified in similar inner-city settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":74853,"journal":{"name":"Spartan medical research journal","volume":"5 2","pages":"17649"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7746036/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25431775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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