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View article: North Carolina Medical Student Views on Abortion.
North Carolina Medical Student Views on Abortion. Open
BACKGROUND Abortion is a controversial yet common procedure within the United States and North Carolina. Although much effort has been directed at understanding the views of physicians and the general public, the views of medical students …
View article: Development of a Quality Measure to Improve HIV and Syphilis Screening in the Emergency Department: A Modified Delphi Approach
Development of a Quality Measure to Improve HIV and Syphilis Screening in the Emergency Department: A Modified Delphi Approach Open
Emergency department (ED) screening is an important strategy to address the persistent human immunodefiency virus (HIV) epidemic; however, ED screening rates remain low. This study describes the development of a quality measure to improve …
View article: Differences in emergency department visit characteristics and resource utilization for persons with human immunodeficiency virus, 2018–2019 compared with 2009–2010
Differences in emergency department visit characteristics and resource utilization for persons with human immunodeficiency virus, 2018–2019 compared with 2009–2010 Open
EDs can benefit from training in HIV and aging and additional clinical staff and support services to adequately address the increased visit frequency and resource utilization associated with the aging of PWH.
View article: HIV Screening in a Sample of US Emergency Departments, 2022-2023
HIV Screening in a Sample of US Emergency Departments, 2022-2023 Open
Despite serving populations emphasized in the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative, emergency departments (EDs) infrequently offer routine HIV screening. The objective of this study was to characterize US EDs by whether they screen for HIV a…
View article: White (Coat) Lies: Bending the Truth to Stay Faithful to Patients
White (Coat) Lies: Bending the Truth to Stay Faithful to Patients Open
Duty hour policies were originally implemented with the goal of protecting both resident physicians and patients. The policies were based on literature demonstrating that long shift lengths and absence of workhour regulations were dangerou…
View article: Preventive Health Services Offered in a Sampling of US Emergency Departments, 2022–2023
Preventive Health Services Offered in a Sampling of US Emergency Departments, 2022–2023 Open
Introduction: In the United States, more chronic and preventive healthcare is being delivered in the emergency department (ED) setting. Understanding the availability of preventive health services in the ED setting is crucial. Our goal was…
View article: Association Between Social Vulnerability and US HIV Priority Jurisdictions
Association Between Social Vulnerability and US HIV Priority Jurisdictions Open
Bennett, Christopher L MD, MSc, MA; Saxena, Monica MD, JD; Boothroyd, Derek PhD; Mahmoud-Werthmann, Sally MD; Lin, Michelle P MD, MPH Author Information
View article: HIV testing at visits to US emergency departments: 2021 update
HIV testing at visits to US emergency departments: 2021 update Open
In this updated cross-sectional analysis of the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, we found that among the 2.5 million more weighted emergency department (ED) visits in 2021 compared with 2020, there was an insignificant inc…
View article: Comparison of US emergency departments by HIV priority jurisdiction designation: A case for geographically targeted screening in teaching hospitals
Comparison of US emergency departments by HIV priority jurisdiction designation: A case for geographically targeted screening in teaching hospitals Open
The Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Initiative targets a subset of United States (US) priority jurisdictions hardest hit by HIV. It remains unclear which emergency departments (EDs) are the most appropriate targets for EHE-related efforts. T…
View article: Estimates of HIV testing at visits to United States emergency departments
Estimates of HIV testing at visits to United States emergency departments Open
Objectives: Emergency department-based HIV testing rates are historically low, but recent testing trends surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and launch of the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative are unknown. The objective of the study i…
View article: 64 Driving positive ageing at home: older adults’ engagement with ALONE support services
64 Driving positive ageing at home: older adults’ engagement with ALONE support services Open
Background It is estimated that by 2050 approximately 1.6 million Irish people will be aged 65 or over. This dramatic shift in population highlights the importance of supporting positive ageing, and the need to develop medical and non-medi…
View article: Unfilled in emergency medicine: An analysis of the 2022 and 2023 Match by program accreditation, ownership, and geography
Unfilled in emergency medicine: An analysis of the 2022 and 2023 Match by program accreditation, ownership, and geography Open
Background The two most recent National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match cycles saw a high number of initially unfilled emergency medicine (EM) residency positions. We sought to identify the risk of EM residency program characteristi…
View article: Membership in the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems Among Emergency Medicine Residency Program–Sponsoring Institutions, 2001-2020
Membership in the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems Among Emergency Medicine Residency Program–Sponsoring Institutions, 2001-2020 Open
This cross-sectional study identifies US institutions sponsoring residency programs and examines whether Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems membership is associated with institution characteristics.
View article: Trends of Academic Faculty Identifying as Hispanic at US Medical Schools, 1990-2021
Trends of Academic Faculty Identifying as Hispanic at US Medical Schools, 1990-2021 Open
Background According to recent census data, Hispanic and Latino populations comprise the largest minority group in the United States. Despite ongoing efforts for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion, Hispanics remain underrepresented …
View article: Three decades of demographic trends among academic emergency physicians
Three decades of demographic trends among academic emergency physicians Open
Although female physicians have progressed toward equitable representation among academic emergency medicine faculty, no meaningful progress has been made toward racial parity. The persistent underrepresentation of Black and Latinx physici…
View article: How we compare: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine faculty membership demographics
How we compare: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine faculty membership demographics Open
Background The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) has a core value to promote a diverse workforce for patients, providers, and learners. Understanding the organization's membership demographics and how that compares to the acad…
View article: External validation of the 4C Mortality Score for hospitalised patients with COVID-19 in the RECOVER network
External validation of the 4C Mortality Score for hospitalised patients with COVID-19 in the RECOVER network Open
Objectives Estimating mortality risk in hospitalised SARS-CoV-2+ patients may help with choosing level of care and discussions with patients. The Coronavirus Clinical Characterisation Consortium Mortality Score (4C Score) is a promising CO…