Welcome to SMA's abstract library. This library includes video presentations of abstracts presented by Medical Students, Residents, Fellows and Physician Members as part of the Southern Medical Association's Physicians-in-Training program, Annual Scientific Assembly and the Southern Regional Burn Conference. To learn more about SMA's Physicians-In-training opportunities, or to submit an abstract, visit SMA's Physician-in-Training page.
Education // Abstracts
Abstract | December 16, 2022
Hyponatremia related to megestrol use
A 60-year-old malnourished female with multiple comorbidities including Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus presented with shortness of breath with productive cough and worsening generalized weakness for the past 1 week.
Abstract | December 16, 2022
Myxedema Coma in a Patient with Subclinical Hypothyroidism. Don’t be Fooled by the Labs
We present a 62-year-old female with a longstanding history of bipolar disorder and epilepsy presenting with myxedema coma and subclinical hypothyroidism.
Abstract | December 16, 2022
SARS-Cov-2 Infection Uncovering Latent Mycobacterium Leprae Infection
A 46-year-old Fitzpatrick VI, African- American man with a significant past medical history of recent COVID-19 infection in April 2020 presented to the dermatology clinic on July 2, 2020 with a three-week history of a rash on his face.
Abstract | December 16, 2022
Blunt Trauma/Impalement from Deer Leading to Delayed Intestinal Injury
In this case, we will discuss a 49-year-old Caucasian male presenting with small bowel obstruction and perforation after being attacked by a deer.
Abstract | December 16, 2022
Ependymoma Complicating Neurofibromatosis
A 52-year-old man with a history of neurofibromatosis presented with the complaints of gradually progressive weakness of the upper and lower extremities over past 6 months resulting in quadriparesis.
Abstract | December 16, 2022
A Guide for the Management of Refractory Ventricular Tachycardia in Complicated Cardiac Sarcoidosis
A 62-year-old female with a history of chronic lymphoid lymphoma (CLL) presented with shortness of breath.
Abstract | December 16, 2022
Cobalt Toxicity in Patient with Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement
This case highlights a diagnostically challenging and rare presentation of a patient with seemingly unconnected neurological symptoms, which were later determined to be secondary to Cobalt toxicity. We recommend evaluating cobalt toxicity in patients with prior total hip arthroplasty and neurological symptoms.
Abstract | December 16, 2022
Case of Initiating Dapagliflozin in a Patient with Ventricular Assistance Device
In this case report, dapagliflozin was initiated after the implantation of VAD without any adverse events noticed. Considering the substantial benefits of SGLT2i therapy in patients with HFrEF, it is imperative to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SGLT2i therapy in patients with VAD.
Abstract | December 16, 2022
Cardiogenic Shock in the Setting of Myocarditis Due to COVID-19
A 19-year-old female with no known past medical history presented to the ED with complaints of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and subjective fever of 5-day duration.
Abstract | December 16, 2022
Management of Hyperlipidemia Induced by Primary Biliary Cholangitis
A 46-year-old female with a past medical history significant for recurrent UTIs with MDR organisms, DM type II, autoimmune hepatitis, SLE, and primary biliary cirrhosis presented to the ED with a chief complaint of dysuria.
