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View article: Occurrence and Phenotypic Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Escherichia Coli</i> and <i>Salmonella Enterica</i> as Well as Coliform Load Recovered from Healthy Dogs in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana
Occurrence and Phenotypic Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Escherichia Coli</i> and <i>Salmonella Enterica</i> as Well as Coliform Load Recovered from Healthy Dogs in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana Open
Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli are vital bacteria associated with infections in both humans and animals. Their presence in dogs expose humans to the risk of infections. This study determined the occurrence and phenotype antimicro…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 on pets and pet owners: A survey conducted in selected veterinary clinics in Accra, Ghana
Impact of COVID-19 on pets and pet owners: A survey conducted in selected veterinary clinics in Accra, Ghana Open
The study explores the impact of Covid-19 on pets and their owners using a structured questionnaire. One hundred fifty-seven (157) respondents were recruited from six veterinary clinics at strategic points within Accra. Only a third of own…
View article: Behavioral KSA Intervention Class to Boost Positive Airway Pressure Adherence Among Active Duty Military Personnel With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Behavioral KSA Intervention Class to Boost Positive Airway Pressure Adherence Among Active Duty Military Personnel With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Open
Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a treatable cause of daytime sleepiness and associated medical problems that can negatively impact soldier readiness and performance. This study examined adherence to positive airway pressure (…
View article: Effect of Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Blockers on Adverse Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients
Effect of Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Blockers on Adverse Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients Open
Introduction: Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) serves as a functional receptor to gain entry into the cells for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which ca…
View article: Isolation and Molecular Detection of Pigeon Pox Virus in a Pigeon with Both Cutaneous and Diphtheritic Forms of Pigeon Pox in Ghana
Isolation and Molecular Detection of Pigeon Pox Virus in a Pigeon with Both Cutaneous and Diphtheritic Forms of Pigeon Pox in Ghana Open
Unlike fowl pox, pigeon pox virus (PPV) has not been described in Ghana. This is the first report of the disease and virus in Ghana based on gross necropsy, histopathological analysis and molecular techniques. This index case was presented…
View article: Effect of Aspirin Use on the Adverse Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19
Effect of Aspirin Use on the Adverse Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 Open
No significant differences were found in acute cardiovascular events, acute DVT/PE, mechanical ventilator support, and mortality rate between hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were taking aspirin compared to those not taking aspirin. Howe…
View article: Predictors of Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Adherence Among U.S. Active Duty Military Personnel With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Predictors of Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Adherence Among U.S. Active Duty Military Personnel With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Open
Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent among U.S. military personnel, but adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment is suboptimal. This study sought to identify factors that predict the adherence to PAP therapy…
View article: Patient Attitudes and Perceived Barriers Toward Mental Health Treatment Options in a Rural Student-Run Clinic
Patient Attitudes and Perceived Barriers Toward Mental Health Treatment Options in a Rural Student-Run Clinic Open
Background While the prevalence of mental health conditions is similar in rural areas and non-rural areas, access to mental health care is more limited in rural areas. Patient attitudes toward specific mental health treatment options in ru…
View article: Factors Associated With Chronic Pain Intensity in U.S. Army Soldiers
Factors Associated With Chronic Pain Intensity in U.S. Army Soldiers Open
Introduction Chronic pain is prevalent among U.S. military personnel and veterans. The effectiveness of evidence-based pain treatments can be boosted with knowledge of factors associated with chronic pain perception. This study examined th…
View article: Association Between Clinical Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic Pain in the Active Duty Army Personnel
Association Between Clinical Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic Pain in the Active Duty Army Personnel Open
Introduction Chronic pain is highly prevalent among soldiers leading to costly impacts on disability and readiness. Depression and anxiety (D&A) are frequently comorbid with chronic pain, but previous studies tend to focus on reporting the…
View article: Chronic Pain and Childhood Adversity Experiences Among U.S. Military Personnel
Chronic Pain and Childhood Adversity Experiences Among U.S. Military Personnel Open
Introduction Chronic pain in a military population is prevalent, is costly, and can limit daily activities and affect soldier readiness. It has been associated with childhood adversity (CA) within the veteran, adult, and pediatric populati…
View article: Association of Chronic Pain With Alcohol Consumption and Tobacco Use in Active Duty Soldiers
Association of Chronic Pain With Alcohol Consumption and Tobacco Use in Active Duty Soldiers Open
Introduction Chronic pain and lifestyle habits, namely alcohol consumption and tobacco use, impact soldier readiness. This study examines the relationship between chronic pain and these lifestyle habits in soldiers seen at the Interdiscipl…
View article: Key factors for residency interview selection from the National Resident Matching Program: analysis of residency Program Director surveys, 2016–2020
Key factors for residency interview selection from the National Resident Matching Program: analysis of residency Program Director surveys, 2016–2020 Open
Context As the number of medical school graduates continues to outpace the available residency training positions, applying for residency in the United States has become a highly competitive process, often associated with a low rate of sel…
View article: Characterizing Social Insecurity in a Rural North Carolina Emergency Department
Characterizing Social Insecurity in a Rural North Carolina Emergency Department Open
Emergency department visits in a rural North Carolina teaching hospital are characterized by a diverse patient population, including patients with some degree of social insecurity. Historically marginalized and minoritized groups including…
View article: Teaching and use of cervical high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation at colleges of osteopathic medicine
Teaching and use of cervical high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation at colleges of osteopathic medicine Open
Context Despite the documented effectiveness of high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) treatment of the cervical spine, concerns about patient safety potentially limit didactic instruction and use in clinical practice. Understanding how cervi…
View article: Body Mass Index Change as a Predictor of Biometric Changes following an Intensive Lifestyle Modification Program
Body Mass Index Change as a Predictor of Biometric Changes following an Intensive Lifestyle Modification Program Open
The initial benefits of lifestyle modification programs such as reduction in chronic and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) risk factors have been well documented. However, such positive effects may deteriorate over time following relapse into …
View article: Controlled Substance Use Among Psychiatric Patients in a Rural North Carolina Emergency Department
Controlled Substance Use Among Psychiatric Patients in a Rural North Carolina Emergency Department Open
The majority of admitted psychiatric patients in this study tested positive for at least one controlled substance. The two substances that most often returned positive on the urine drug screen test in our sample were THC (marijuana) and co…
View article: Effect of Participation with Accompanying Household Member in the Complete Health Improvement Program in Appalachia
Effect of Participation with Accompanying Household Member in the Complete Health Improvement Program in Appalachia Open
Intensive therapeutic lifestyle modification programs, such as the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP), reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. However, there are little data on how participation in CHIP with a household m…
View article: Neonatal Thrush Is Not Associated with Mode of Delivery
Neonatal Thrush Is Not Associated with Mode of Delivery Open
This study demonstrated that there is no significant correlation between the mode of delivery and the development of thrush. It is reasonable to conclude that of the many factors associated with neonatal thrush development, mode of deliver…
View article: Factors Associated With Osteopathic Primary Care Residency Choice Decisions
Factors Associated With Osteopathic Primary Care Residency Choice Decisions Open
Context The osteopathic medical profession traditionally emphasized the education of primary care physicians. A common thread for both osteopathic and allopathic residency matches, however, has been an increase in the interest in specialti…
View article: Contemporary global perspectives of medical students on research during undergraduate medical education: a systematic literature review
Contemporary global perspectives of medical students on research during undergraduate medical education: a systematic literature review Open
Despite the wide variations in medical education systems worldwide, the perspectives of medical students on research in undergraduate medical education shared many common themes. Globally, medical students underscored the necessity and imp…
View article: 0555 A STUDY OF THE IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA IN THE POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN
0555 A STUDY OF THE IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA IN THE POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN Open
Menopause is a universal event in midlife, occurring around the age of 50 years. It is associated with physical, psychosocial, sexual and vasomotor symptoms. The prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) increased about four fold in post…
View article: Effects of Implementing International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups Gestational Diabetes Screening on Pregnancy Outcomes at a Small Community Teaching Hospital
Effects of Implementing International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups Gestational Diabetes Screening on Pregnancy Outcomes at a Small Community Teaching Hospital Open
IN BRIEF Traditional methods of screening for and diagnosing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have been challenged, leading to the development of new screening guidelines by the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study …
View article: Glycated Hemoglobin Testing to Identify Undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus in the Inpatient Setting
Glycated Hemoglobin Testing to Identify Undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus in the Inpatient Setting Open
Background: Hyperglycemia is commonly seen in hospitalized patients. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA 1c ) correlates with the average blood glucose level over the previous 8 to 12 weeks. Thus, an HbA 1c test offers a longitudinal view that reduce…