Ryan C. Higgins
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View article: Case Report: A fatal case of CNS actinomycosis mimicking Tolosa–Hunt syndrome: Is it time to reevaluate diagnostic criteria?
Case Report: A fatal case of CNS actinomycosis mimicking Tolosa–Hunt syndrome: Is it time to reevaluate diagnostic criteria? Open
Background Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome (THS) is a rare diagnosis characterized by headaches, painful ophthalmoplegia, and granulomatous inflammation of the cavernous sinus. It is a diagnosis of exclusion but can mimic many other conditions, inclu…
View article: The Impact of Tracheostomy Indication on Patient Outcomes and Hospital Course
The Impact of Tracheostomy Indication on Patient Outcomes and Hospital Course Open
Objective The purpose of this study is to better understand the prognostic implications for a patient's hospital course, chances for ventilator liberation and decannulation, functional status, and mortality based on the indication for trac…
View article: Marital status, race/ethnicity, and outcomes in well-differentiated thyroid cancer in the elderly
Marital status, race/ethnicity, and outcomes in well-differentiated thyroid cancer in the elderly Open
Our study elucidates the impact of widowed marital status and race/ethnicity have on mortality amongst older patients with well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma.
View article: Otolaryngologist surgical preferences for orbital decompression in thyroid eye disease: A <scp>North American</scp> survey
Otolaryngologist surgical preferences for orbital decompression in thyroid eye disease: A <span>North American</span> survey Open
Background Orbital decompression is recommended for TED especially in the treatment of severe, refractory cases yet there are no clear guidelines regarding the optimal surgical approach. Previously conducted surveys assessed variations in …
View article: Cross Campus Perceptions of the Role of a Novel Regional Medical Campus
Cross Campus Perceptions of the Role of a Novel Regional Medical Campus Open
Regional medical campuses (RMCs) were initially established to address a projected physician shortage and have gained popularity throughout the country in also providing unique medical educational experiences. Despite the increasing preval…
View article: Decoding the mask: Identity in undergraduate medical education
Decoding the mask: Identity in undergraduate medical education Open
Introduction: Developing a healthy sense of professional identity among medical students is an integral aspect of medical education. Despite its importance, addressing professional identity formation (PIF) in medical school has typically b…
View article: Psychological Survivorship in Head and Neck Cancer
Psychological Survivorship in Head and Neck Cancer Open
Survivorship for head and neck cancer patients presents unique challenges related to the anatomic location of their disease. After treatment, patients often have functional impairments requiring additional care and support. In addition, pa…
View article: Influence of exclusive breastfeeding on hippocampal structure, satiety responsiveness, and weight status
Influence of exclusive breastfeeding on hippocampal structure, satiety responsiveness, and weight status Open
Longer exclusive breastfeeding duration has been associated with differences in neural development, better satiety responsiveness, and decreased risk for childhood obesity. Given hippocampus sensitivity to diet and potential role in the in…
View article: Acute Adrenal Crisis From Mental Stress in a Patient With Hypopituitarism
Acute Adrenal Crisis From Mental Stress in a Patient With Hypopituitarism Open
PHOTOCLINICA 39-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) via ambulance after a coworker found her unresponsive in her friend's camper.A fingerstick blood sample obtained en route showed a low blood sugar level of 22 mg/ dL…
View article: Mask-Making: An Autoethnographic Examination of Professional Identity in Undergraduate Medical Education
Mask-Making: An Autoethnographic Examination of Professional Identity in Undergraduate Medical Education Open
In addition to providing medical students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to gather and synthesize information to accurately diagnose and treat disease, medical education must also help students develop a healthy profes…
View article: Breastfeeding, Hippocampus, and BMI
Breastfeeding, Hippocampus, and BMI Open
The project used data compiled across multiple studies to test a theoretical model for the influence of breastfeeding on hippocampal structure, satiety responsiveness, and child weight status. All code is stored in GitHub synced storage an…