Abstract | November 18, 2023

Gender Disparities in Transfusions on Patients with SCD While on Voxelotor or Hydroxyurea

We conducted a retrospective cohort study to evaluate for gender-disparities related to blood transfusions in hospitalized patients with Sickle Cell Disease who were on either taking Voxelotor or Hydroxyurea.

Posted in: Women’s & Children’s Health30

Abstract | November 18, 2023

Perinatal Outcome Complicated by Long Chain Fatty Acid Disorder:– A Case Report

We present a case of a perinatal outcome impacted by a LC-FAOD.

Posted in: Women’s & Children’s Health30

Abstract | November 18, 2023

Necrotizing Pancreatitis as a Complication of HELLP Syndrome

Here, we present a rare case of pancreatitis seen as a sequelae of HELLP syndrome.

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CME Course | Free | Credits: 1.0

Important Advances in Pediatric Injury Prevention

Target Audience Southern Medical Journal (SMJ) is an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty Journal, and articles span the spectrum of medical topics, providing timely, up-to-date information for primary care physicians and specialists alike. The SMJ enables physicians to provide the best possible care to patients in this age of rapidly changing modern medicine.  Therefore, the...

Posted in: Women’s & Children’s Health3

CME Course | Free | Credits: 1.0

Pregnancy-Associated Diabetes Mellitus and Stillbirths by Race and Ethnicity among Hospitalized Pregnant Women in the United States

Target Audience Southern Medical Journal (SMJ) is an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty Journal, and articles span the spectrum of medical topics, providing timely, up-to-date information for primary care physicians and specialists alike. The SMJ enables physicians to provide the best possible care to patients in this age of rapidly changing modern medicine.  Therefore, the...

Posted in: Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism3 Women’s & Children’s Health3 Diabetes Mellitus1

Abstract | April 6, 2022

Pheochromocytoma: A Rare Etiology of Hypertension in the Pediatric Population

Pheochromocytoma (PCC) is a neuroendocrine tumor that arises from the adrenal medulla. Most are sporadic but they can also be found in the context of a hereditary syndrome. The symptoms are usually associated with the release of catecholamines such as epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Posted in: Cardiovascular Disease7 Women’s & Children’s Health30

Abstract | April 6, 2022

Effects of Antenatal Medication-Assisted Treatments on Neonatal Length of Stay

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a growing medical concern that results in a longer length of stay (LOS) for affected infants. Previous studies have examined LOS based on maternal medication-assisted treatments (MAT), however, these data come from multiple centers with disparate standards of care.

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Abstract | April 6, 2022

Osteopathic Approach to Assessment and Treatment of an Adolescent with Polyarthralgia in the Post-COVID Setting

As the COVID-19 pandemic completes year two, many questions remain regarding long term systemic effects of the virus. A major topic of discussion of the pandemic concerns chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions in the post-COVID setting.

Posted in: Women’s & Children’s Health30

Abstract | April 6, 2022

Inpatient Pediatrics Presentation: Case of Acute Constipation

This case presentation follows a pediatric patient who was initially worked up for constipation, then appendicitis, eventually ruled as an appendiceal neoplasm.

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Abstract | April 5, 2022

Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli enterotoxins modulate IL-1 signaling and alter mucosal immunity

Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) are a major cause of diarrheal disease in children younger than 5. Current treatment for ETEC infection is oral rehydration therapy, and there are no licensed vaccines.

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