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.

Abstract | April 5, 2022

Plasmapheresis in Conjunction with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Patient with COVID-19 Pneumonia

A 29-year-old unvaccinated male patient with no significant medical history aside from Class I obesity presented to an outside hospital with acute hypoxic respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19 pneumonia.

Abstract | April 5, 2022

Cefepime Neurotoxicity: A commonly delayed diagnosis

Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin with broad-spectrum coverage. Cefepime-induced neurotoxicity is rare, case reports are predominantly in patients with renal insufficiency, for which dosage adjustment is recommended.

Abstract | April 5, 2022

Ultrasound Findings of Pre-Dissection Axillary Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer Patients

Axillary lymph node status is an important predictor of prognosis in breast cancer patients. While sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) can predict axillary lymph node metastasis, it can result in many different complications.

Posted in: Women’s & Children’s Health30

Abstract | April 5, 2022

Breakthrough Case of COVID-19 in a Fully Vaccinated Patient

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by a novel coronavirus named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has led to over 5 million deaths worldwide including almost 800,000 deaths in the United States alone.

Abstract | April 4, 2022

The pathological connection between sadness and a broken heart: A new mother presenting with takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) characteristically affects postmenopausal females and has a reported prevalence of ~0.02% in all US hospitalizations. A state of catecholamine excess from emotional stressors in the presence of a known psychiatric illness is hypothesized as proposed underlying pathophysiology.

Abstract | April 4, 2022

Osmotic Central Pontine Demyelination Syndrome In An Eunatremic Elderly Man

A 76-year-old Asian male with a history of hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and transient ischemia attack (TIA) presents with cough, fatigue, and headache for four days. A chest radiograph revealed a right middle lobar opacity with concern for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).

Abstract | April 4, 2022

Underlying Zinc Deficiency presenting as Recurrent Cellulitis in a Middle-Aged Caucasian Male

We present a case where recurrent cellulitis occurred secondary to an underlying zinc deficiency. Cellulitis is a deep skin infection characterized by erythema, pain, warmth, and swelling.

Posted in: Dermatology3

Abstract | April 4, 2022

A Case of Extreme Insulin Resistance in the Setting of COVID-19

Obesity and insulin resistance have been shown to be lethal comorbid conditions in COVID-19 patients. One major association being studied is insulin resistance and ACE-2 expression.

Posted in: Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism14

Abstract | April 4, 2022

Use of Genetics and Diet in Inflammatory Bowel Disease for Treatment with Checkpoint Inhibitor Blockade and resulting Gastrointestinal Toxicity

Colitis associated with checkpoint blockade therapy has pathophysiology similarities to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The inflammatory colitis toxicity from checkpoint blockade is also similar to clinical symptoms experienced in patients with IBD.

Posted in: Gastroenterology6

Abstract | April 4, 2022

Therapeutic Utilization of Cell Penetrating Peptides to Transport Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Target Tumors: A Systematic Review

Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) have shown vast potential as delivery systems to transport drug therapies as well as molecules to induce genetic change within Mesenchymal-Stem-Cells (MSCs).

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