The Southern Medical Journal (SMJ) is the official, peer-reviewed journal of the Southern Medical Association. It has a multidisciplinary and inter-professional focus that covers a broad range of topics relevant to physicians and other healthcare specialists.
Effective early mentoring is essential for propelling academic careers. There is a growing cohort of junior faculty with advanced skills in medical education and research; these individuals need both mentoring and the opportunity to take on mentorship roles. Generalists who pursue advanced training in medical education or clinical research often…
Objectives: The 2022 Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization US Supreme Court decision dramatically shifted the legal landscape in health care, leaving state legislatures to redefine the ethics of medical practice. As gold-standard medical procedures become banned and criminalized, physicians are facing heightened legal uncertainty and grappling with moral dilemmas…
The following abstracts were accepted and presented during Southern Medical Association’s 2024 Annual Scientific Assembly that took place October 24-26, at The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia in Atlanta, Georgia. Abstracts are listed according to reference number and are published as submitted.
Objectives: In this study, buprenorphine was the primary source of maternal opioid exposure at the time of initial prenatal evaluation. Current recommendations advise that level II ultrasounds be performed in patients with substance use disorders. For some patients, distance, transportation, and costs associated with obtaining ultrasounds from a specialist pose…
Objectives: Liver fibrosis represents a common sequela of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and other chronic liver diseases. Noninvasive liver fibrosis scores (LFSs) aim to evaluate the severity of liver fibrosis. Whether LFSs can predict the risk of future cardiovascular events (CVEs) remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to clarify…
Objectives: Despite advances in therapies and educational initiatives, pediatric allergy disorders, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema, continue to pose substantial health challenges. Understanding the social determinants of health (SDoH) linked with these conditions is a critical area of research due to their multifactorial nature. This study aimed to assess…
To the Editor: We would like to comment regarding the article by Manian and colleagues, “Comparison of the Usability and Reliability of Answers to Clinical Questions: AI-Generated ChatGPT versus a Human-Authored Resource.”1 The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usability and reliability of clinical question responses generated by…
Objective: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third leading cause of cardiovascular death. The objective of this study was to examine the current management of pulmonary embolism at a single academic institution. Methods: With institutional review board approval, we conducted a retrospective chart review of 805 encounters among 775 patients presenting…
Objective: The purpose of this study was to survey current physicians in Kentucky to evaluate their management of patients with substance use disorder (SUD), with a focus on the identification of their referral methods for linkage to SUD treatment and recovery support services. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed through…
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is a complex regulator comprising hormones, proteins, and enzymes. The discovery of the RAAS and its pharmacological manipulation has been essential in the management of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension. Beyond the benefits of hypertension, RAAS inhibition has implications for heart failure, atherosclerotic disease, and kidney disease….
The following is the presidential address of the Southern Medical Association’s 2024–2025 President, Dr Loretta Loftus. Dr Loftus was installed on Saturday, October 26, 2024, during the SMA Annual Scientific Assembly, which was held October 24–26, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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