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View article: DISP-02. Financial toxicity: frequency, impact, and unmet needs in primary brain malignancy
DISP-02. Financial toxicity: frequency, impact, and unmet needs in primary brain malignancy Open
Financial toxicity, representing the burden and distress of healthcare costs to patients and families, is high within medical oncology. Oncology nurse navigation (ONN) plays an important role in guiding cancer patients toward resources to …
View article: Development of Computed Echo Tomography—An Imaging Breakthrough Addressing the Limitations of Conventional Ultrasound: A Baseline Imaging Analysis for Traumatic Injuries
Development of Computed Echo Tomography—An Imaging Breakthrough Addressing the Limitations of Conventional Ultrasound: A Baseline Imaging Analysis for Traumatic Injuries Open
CET-based imaging eliminates bone-related artifacts thereby allowing access to critical brain and extremity imaging and removes rib shadows from thoracic and abdominal organ imaging. CET imaging deserves further investigation for field-bas…
View article: Seeing Bradycardia: How Ultrasound Improves Medical Decision-Making
Seeing Bradycardia: How Ultrasound Improves Medical Decision-Making Open
There is a broad differential for new-onset cardiac dysrhythmia, and the rapid identification of the underlying cause of these cardiac emergencies can be lifesaving. Identifying wall motion abnormalities on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)…
View article: A Novel Low-Cost Simulation Model for Point-of-Care Ultrasound Intussusception Practice
A Novel Low-Cost Simulation Model for Point-of-Care Ultrasound Intussusception Practice Open
Pediatric intussusception is a relatively common yet serious condition where prompt diagnosis is crucial. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has proven accurate for diagnosing this disease and can expedite both diagnosis and treatment. Previ…
View article: Point of Care Ultrasounds Obtained by Novice Physician Assistant Residents (POCUS ON PAR)
Point of Care Ultrasounds Obtained by Novice Physician Assistant Residents (POCUS ON PAR) Open
Introduction The integration of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) into the care of trauma patients, specifically the E-FAST, has improved the accuracy of initial diagnoses and improved time to surgical intervention in critically ill patient…
View article: Novel Cost-Effective Model for Training Post-intubation Endotracheal Tube Placement Confirmation
Novel Cost-Effective Model for Training Post-intubation Endotracheal Tube Placement Confirmation Open
Intubation in emergency settings demands rapid confirmation of endotracheal tube (ETT) placement for establishing a definitive airway. Current methods, including capnography and auscultation, have limitations. This study introduces a cost-…
View article: 23 The Wandering Mind: Variability in Mindfulness is Associated with Improved Aspects of Executive Functioning.
23 The Wandering Mind: Variability in Mindfulness is Associated with Improved Aspects of Executive Functioning. Open
Objective: Research evaluating mindfulness and cognition has produced mixed results. However, variability in mindfulness has not been previously evaluated as a predictor of cognitive ability. This study evaluated the relation between intra…
View article: 73 Processing Speed in Migraine With and Without Aura: A Meta-Analysis
73 Processing Speed in Migraine With and Without Aura: A Meta-Analysis Open
Objective: Migraine refers to recurrent, unilateral headache attacks, lasting 4-72 hours, that have a pulsating quality and can occur with or without aura. Aura is a symptom, usually preceding the onset of a migraine, where there is an exp…
View article: 75 Neuropsychological performance in vestibular migraine: Preliminary findings from a meta-analysis
75 Neuropsychological performance in vestibular migraine: Preliminary findings from a meta-analysis Open
Objective: Primary headache disorder is characterized by recurrent headaches which lack underlying causative pathology or trauma. Primary headache disorder is common and encompasses several subtypes including migraine. Vestibular migraine …
View article: A-145 Much Ado About Norming: Ethnic Differences Across Three Normative Systems for COWAT/FAS Performance
A-145 Much Ado About Norming: Ethnic Differences Across Three Normative Systems for COWAT/FAS Performance Open
Objective: Demographic correction of cognitive data is being increasingly scrutinized. We compared phonemic fluency for African Americans and Caucasians using three normative systems. Methods: Controlled Oral Word Association Test (COWAT)/…
View article: A-162 Neuropsychological Functioning in Migraine: A Meta-Analysis
A-162 Neuropsychological Functioning in Migraine: A Meta-Analysis Open
Objective: Migraine refers to recurrent, unilateral headache attacks, lasting 4-72 hours, that have a pulsating quality. A meta-analysis was conducted comparing cognition on clinical measures between individuals with migraine and healthy c…
View article: A-199 The Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS): Personality index or a measure of executive functioning?
A-199 The Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS): Personality index or a measure of executive functioning? Open
Objective: The BDEFS was compared to objective executive functioning (EF) measures as well as five-factor model (FFM) personality traits. Methods: One hundred sixty-five participants (M=19 years old, SD=1.3; 72.7% female, 55.2% White, 35.2…
View article: A-174 Diurnal Preference Relation to Need for Cognition and Cognitive Reflection
A-174 Diurnal Preference Relation to Need for Cognition and Cognitive Reflection Open
Objective This study evaluated the effect of individual differences in diurnal preferences on a problem-solving test of intelligence and a measure of a personality trait of how much someone enjoys thinking. Method Archival data from 85 par…
View article: A-182 Development of a PTSD-Specific Embedded Validity Measure in the Personality Assessment Inventory
A-182 Development of a PTSD-Specific Embedded Validity Measure in the Personality Assessment Inventory Open
Objective/Background The present study investigated the feasibility of developing a PTSD-specific malingering scale embedded within the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI). Methods Participants consisted of 489 individuals [mean age = 2…
View article: A-175 Personality as a Proxy for Positive Effort: The Role of Grit, Need for Cognition, and Extraversion in Problem-Solving
A-175 Personality as a Proxy for Positive Effort: The Role of Grit, Need for Cognition, and Extraversion in Problem-Solving Open
Objective This study aimed to examine the effect of personality traits on a simple problem-solving test of intelligence. Method The sample consisted of 82 undergraduates. Participants completed an online battery that included an open sourc…
View article: Novel Application of Point-of-Care Ocular Ultrasound in a Left Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
Novel Application of Point-of-Care Ocular Ultrasound in a Left Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Open
Central retinal artery occlusion represents a vision-threatening entity in those presenting with monocular painless vision loss, especially in the elderly and those with cardiovascular comorbidities. While confirmation of this diagnosis re…
View article: Important Questions About the Impact of Medical Marijuana on People With Serious Mental Illness
Important Questions About the Impact of Medical Marijuana on People With Serious Mental Illness Open
Many people are interested in using marijuana for therapeutic purposes as legalization expands across the country. The impact of marijuana depends upon the consumed potency and dose of its major psychoactive components, tetrahydrocannabino…
View article: Multiple Pulmonary Nodules in an Immunocompetent Adolescent with Infectious Mononucleosis
Multiple Pulmonary Nodules in an Immunocompetent Adolescent with Infectious Mononucleosis Open
Background Infectious mononucleosis is usually a self-limiting illness, but can be rarely associated with complications. Case characteristics A 17-year-old boy with Epstein-Barr virus related infectious mononucleosis and cold antibody-medi…