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.
Objectives: Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects approximately 100 million individuals in the United States. Previous studies have reported a significant association between obesity and MASLD. The objective of our study was to examine the relationship between obesity and population-level trends in MASLD prevalence among US adults aged 20…
The rapid evolution of genomic technologies is poised to transform patient care during the next decade, integrating precision medicine with artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance diagnostic accuracy, therapeutic decision making, and personalized healthcare strategies. This review explores key advancements in genomics, including whole-genome sequencing, single-cell genomics, pharmacogenomics, and gene-editing technologies,…
Objective: We sought to evaluate the benefit of implementing a 2-hour afternoon didactic workshop teaching Internal Medicine (IM) residents about the unique aspects of caring for US military veterans. Methods: Using a conceptual framework of patient-centric care, we designed and implemented a veteran-centric care workshop focusing on cultural differences in…
Objectives: Quality improvement and patient safety (QI/PS) education is required for students in undergraduate healthcare training. Interprofessional education provides an excellent collaborative opportunity to teach the core concepts of this topic; however, implementing a successful interprofessional activity often is challenging due to complex curricular and scheduling differences. To meet this…
Objective: We sought to determine whether there is an increased rate of vaginal adhesion complications between a hematologic cancer survivor population and a benign population after vaginal prolapse surgery. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on patients with a history of hematologic cancer undergoing vaginal prolapse surgery at our…
Objectives: Minimally invasive surgery is effective for early-stage uterine cancer due to its confinement to the corpus uteri. Stage 1 endometrial cancer has two subgroups: stage 1A (
To the Editor: Rural Americans face persistent barriers in otolaryngologic care due to shortages of otolaryngologists, geographic isolation, and limited transportation. These challenges contribute to significant delays in diagnosis and treatment.
The potential power and influence of labels we apply to people have been known for some time. Rosenthal and Jacobson showed how negative expectations of students on the part of teachers could influence academic outcomes, and Stuart and Wolpe showed how psychiatric labels (diagnoses) could bend interpretations of observed behavior…
Objectives: This survey study investigates the factors contributing to physicians taking time off from clinical medicine and the challenges of reentry. Methods: This qualitative study used an online survey conducted from February to July 2023. The survey was e-mailed to physicians (Doctors of Medicine and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine) licensed…
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the trends in syphilis prevalence in Lubbock County, Texas, from 2018 to 2022 and identify significant changes over time. In addition, it sought to assess the relationship between syphilis trends and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, comparing local patterns to state-level data. Methods:…
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric disorder with profound cardiovascular consequences, including QT interval prolongation and bradycardia. These abnormalities contribute to an increased risk of life-threatening arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death, and long-term cardiac dysfunction. Although electrolyte imbalances and malnutrition are also recognized as key contributors, the precise mechanisms underlying…
Objectives: Individuals with conditions affecting the appearance of the breast may suffer from psychosocial distress contributing to mental health disease. Breast surgery is one solution offered to mitigate these effects. Psychosocial distress of breast appearance may be experienced differently among genders. This study investigates the interplay of breast surgery, mental…
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