Article: Learning from the early careers of master clinicians Authors: Vivek K Murthy, Christy Boscardin, Ethan Cumbler, Christopher Irobunda, Mark A McQuillan, Linda G Phillips, Manish Suneja, Scott M Wright, Gurpreet Dhaliwal Journal: J Eval Clin Pract. 2023 Aug 9. doi: 10.1111/jep.13906. Online ahead of print. Abstract: Background: Master clinicians are recognized as multidimensional experts […]
Article: Value of cognitive interviewing in the development of the weight stigma in healthcare inventory Authors: Kathleen M Robinson, Aaron M Scherer, Taryn E Nishimura, Helena H Laroche Journal: Patient Educ Couns. 2023 Aug:113:107767 Abstract: Background: Despite the detrimental effects of weight stigma in healthcare, there is no widely validated measure comprehensively examining such experiences. […]
Article: Examining barriers to implementing a surgical-site infection bundle Authors: Kimberly C Dukes, Heather Schacht Reisinger, Marin Schweizer, Melissa A Ward, Laura Chapin, Timothy C Ryken, Trish M Perl, Loreen A Herwaldt Journal: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jul 26:1-8 Abstract: Background: Surgical-site infections (SSIs) can be catastrophic. Bundles of evidence-based practices can reduce SSIs […]
Article: The Impact of Comorbid Chronic Pain on Pharmacotherapy for Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Authors: Alessandra A Pratt, Katherine Hadlandsmyth, Michelle A Mengeling, Emily BK Thomas, Kelly Miell, Sonya B Norman, Brian C Lund Journal: J Clin Med. 2023 Jul 19;12(14):4763 Abstract: Objective: Chronic pain can worsen PTSD symptomatology and may increase the risk […]
Article: Availability of Primary Care Physicians and Racial Disparities in Colorectal Cancer-Related Mortality in the United States Authors: Udhayvir Singh Grewal, Manik Aggarwal, Shiva Jashwanth Gaddam, Prabhat Kumar, Subhash Chandra Garikipati, Naomi Fei Journal: J Gastrointest Cancer. 2023 Jul 7. doi: 10.1007/s12029-023-00956-x. Online ahead of print. Abstract: Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading […]
Article: Three-Year Overall Survival with Tebentafusp in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma Authors: Jessica C Hassel, Sophie Piperno-Neumann, Piotr Rutkowski, Jean-Francois Baurain, Max Schlaak, Marcus O Butler, Ryan J Sullivan, Reinhard Dummer, John M Kirkwood, Marlana Orloff, Joseph J Sacco, Sebastian Ochsenreither, Anthony M Joshua, Lauris Gastaud, Brendan Curti, Josep M Piulats, April K S Salama, Alexander N Shoushtari, Lev Demidov, Mohammed Milhem, Bartosz Chmielowski, Kevin B Kim, Richard D Carvajal, Omid Hamid, Laura Collins, Koustubh Ranade, Chris Holland, Constance Pfeiffer, Paul Nathan. Journal: N […]
Article: Seizures Cause Prolonged Impairment of Ventilation, CO2 Chemoreception and Thermoregulation Authors: Frida A Teran, Rup K Sainju, Eduardo Bravo, Jacy Wagnon, YuJaung Kim, Alex Granner, Brian K Gehlbach, George B Richerson Journal: J Neurosci. 2023 Jul 5;43(27):4959-4971. Abstract: Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) has been linked to respiratory dysfunction, but the mechanisms underlying […]
Article: Is Virtual Learning Here to Stay? A Multispecialty Survey of Residents, Fellows, and Faculty Authors: Aron Z Evans, Mehul Adhaduk, Ahmad R Jabri, Mahi L Ashwath Journal: Curr Probl Cardiol. 2023 Jun;48(6):101641 Abstract: The transition to virtual learning during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic marks a paradigm shift in graduate medical education (GME). From […]
Article: Infection Prevention, Planetary Health, and Single-Use Plastics Authors: Matthew Smith, Hardeep Singh, Jodi D Sherman Journal: JAMA. 2023 Oct 2. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.20550 Excerpt: The Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health recently highlighted how plastics have benefited society but are responsible for significant harms to environmental and human health. For instance, 98% of plastics […]
Article: Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Patients With Carcinoid Syndrome: A National Inpatient Sample Analysis Authors: Akhilesh Babbili, Sahith Reddy Thotamgari, Anuj Thakre, Sagar Patel, Udhayvir Singh Grewal, Paari Dominic Journal: Am J Cardiol. 2023 Jun 1;196:67-69 Excerpt: Carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine tumors with incidence rates of 1.2 to 2.1 per 100,000 patients per […]