Objectives: Sexual and gender minority (SGM) communities at increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may be underprescribed preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), but PrEP research on SGM communities other than transgender women and cisgender men who have sex with men is limited. We sought to better understand SGM individuals’ vulnerability to…
Objective: Despite advancements in heart failure (HF) diagnostics and treatment, many palliative care patients with HF often seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to improve quality of life and address unmet physical and emotional needs. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and patterns of CAM use among HF patients…
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to provide a description of the physician assistant (PA) workforce in Kentucky and the perspective of current Kentucky PA students regarding factors to influence rural work. This study intends to provide insights into the practice patterns of Kentucky PAs and alumni and desires…
Despite efforts to increase diversity among trainees, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery continues to be one of the specialties with the lowest representation of ethnic and racial minorities.1 Approximately 6.3% of Otolaryngology residents in the United States identify as Hispanic/Latinx, which is an approximate 1% increase from the year…
Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic exacerbated mental and physical health issues in the United States. Due to various lockdown procedures to curb the spread of the virus, indoor gatherings were severely restricted, intensifying stress and anxiety. Methods: We used nationally representative data from the 2021 Crime, Health, and Politics…
The abstracts on the following pages were accepted and presented during Southern Medical Association’s 5th Annual Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference that took place February 7-9, 2025, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink College of Medicine.
Objectives: Collegiate soccer may carry a high risk of injury during one’s career. Although the long-term health outcomes of injuries in professional athletes have been well documented, less is known about the short- to mid-term health and physical activity levels of former collegiate soccer players. This study aimed to evaluate…
Objective: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide and the second most common cause of cancer death for men and women combined. It is estimated that in 2024, 53,010 people will have died from CRC. The objective of this study was to analyze online interest in CRC…
There has been an uptrend in patients taking Artri King, an over-the-counter supplement marketed for joint pain despite Food and Drug Administration warnings of it containing undeclared substances such as diclofenac and dexamethasone. Despite the popularity of this supplement, there is a lack of awareness of the deleterious, adverse effects….
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is a key marker of inflammation, predominantly produced by hepatocytes and various tissues, including intracardiac tissue, atherosclerotic plaques, and vascular smooth muscles. The biomarker serves as a crucial element of innate immunity and rises in response to various disease processes, including infections and cancers. This rise…
Acute liver failure (ALF) is defined as acute liver injury complicated by encephalopathy and coagulopathy in patients without previous cirrhosis. The most common causes of acute liver injury are acetaminophen hepatotoxicity, drug reactions, and hepatitis B infection. The signs and symptoms of ALF include jaundice, abdominal pain, edema, malaise, confusion,…
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