Objectives: This study aimed to describe, using a statewide trauma registry, the incidence, trends, and injuries for tree stand falls while deer hunting in Pennsylvania. Methods: Falls from tree stands were abstracted from the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation registry (1990–2017) and combined with the number of licensed deer hunters, deer…
Objectives: In this study, we explore the role of Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic-related stress, social support, and health on unmet healthcare needs during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, particularly among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer plus (LGBTQ+) adults. Methods: We collected data using a self-administered online survey of US…
Objectives: This study evaluated the occurrence of major bleeding following the initiation of oral anticoagulation therapy in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in a community teaching hospital. Methods: This was a single-center retrospective study that enrolled patients admitted to the study hospital with ESKD and who received oral anticoagulation…
Acute brain injury (ABI) consists of any acquired insult to the brain and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Approximately 20% to 30% of patients with ABI develop a lung injury called neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE), and its development often results in poor outcomes. This article provides…
Objectives: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal ailments worldwide. Numerous conservative therapies exist, but evidence for such treatments remains conflicting. Recently, there has been growing interest surrounding bioactive sleeves for managing knee arthritis; however, the literature on their efficacy for relieving pain and improving function in the…
Objectives: Tropical storms and hurricanes often produce ocean wave conditions that attract surfers. The risk for serious injury or death from “storm surfing” has not yet been described in the medical literature. This study aimed to quantify deaths attributable to storm surfing along the coasts of North America and the…
Objective: Physician motivation has been described as the reason, purpose, and force that drives people to pursue their work, and motivating factors include those that are intrinsic or extrinsic to the work. Social forces may contribute to motivational disparities between medical school and actual practice. Methods: A secondary data analysis…
Objectives: Gender discrimination and sexual harassment are common in academic medicine. There are limited data on how to prepare medical trainees to respond to these incidents. The objective of this work was to understand the experience of residents with sexual harassment and to evaluate the impact of a low-cost educational…
Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine, from the patient’s perspective, the most common reasons for seeking medical attention for skin disease and how this varies among different races. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis on the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey between 2007 and 2018, the most…
Objectives: Understanding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) knowledge and personal preventive behaviors of younger individuals is important as it can affect not only their own health but also the health of other potentially more vulnerable individuals. The aims of this study were to explore the knowledge of teenagers and young…
In light of recent studies, how can providers approach and offer optimal care to patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)? As evidenced by years of research, there is clear guidance to treat patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The data model the benefits of…
Key Points Nasal tip projection increased significantly using either columellar strut grafts (CSGs) or septal extension grafts (SEGs). More patients suffered postoperative complications after receiving SEGs than CSGs. For patient satisfaction, 4.5% of patients reported they were not satisfied aesthetically after rhinoplasty when using CSGs, whereas 5.5% reported dissatisfaction with…
Objectives: Primary health care (PHC) is essential for a well-functioning health system. Although PHC has been shown to have adverse effects on health outcomes, many barriers prevent adequate access, including a shortage of primary care physicians. In New Mexico, 32 of 33 counties are designed as primary care health professional…
To the Editor: Lymphedema is a clinical condition stemming from a failure in the lymphatic system that compromises the formation or drainage of lymph. There are several clinical classifications based on epidemiological findings, clinical stages, the severity of the edema, and the age at which primary lymphedema emerges.1,2
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