2025
Medical Student Musculoskeletal Knowledge: Examining the Impact and Value of an Orthopaedic Surgery Clerkship Using the Freedman and Bernstein Examination
Nishime N, Seibel M, Lindskog D, Wiznia D. Medical Student Musculoskeletal Knowledge: Examining the Impact and Value of an Orthopaedic Surgery Clerkship Using the Freedman and Bernstein Examination. BMC Medical Education 2025, 25: 141. PMID: 39881308, PMCID: PMC11776173, DOI: 10.1186/s12909-025-06673-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMusculoskeletal knowledgePost-test scoresMusculoskeletal examinationPost-testPre-testSurgery clerkshipThree-week clerkshipPost-clerkship surveysOrthopaedic surgery departmentsOrthopaedic surgery residentsMedical schoolsMethodsMedical studentsSurgery departmentClerkshipSurgery residentsAverage scoreRaw scoresScoresWeighted scoreOrthopaedicsExamination
2024
Using an Innovative Model to Improve Performance of the Infant Hip Examination.
Joshi N, Zven S, Graziose B, Manno G, Manwaring L, Ahuja A, Tyrrell H, Zafar N, Weissbrod E, Lopreiato J, Loyal J. Using an Innovative Model to Improve Performance of the Infant Hip Examination. Hospital Pediatrics 2024, 14: 666-673. PMID: 39015087, DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2023-007504.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSemistructured focus groupsHip examinationFocus groupsExamination skillsMulticenter prospective cohort studyProspective cohort studyPediatric residency programsBarlow maneuversCohort studyBetter OutcomesDevelopmental dysplasiaQualitative feedbackHip screeningPositive Ortolani signResidency programsCategorical variablesPostinstruction assessmentNewborn NetworkBarlow's signImprove skillsOrtolani signParticipantsExamination techniquesResidency sitesInfants
2023
Clinical Examination of the Cranial Nerves
Gallagher B, Donroe J. Clinical Examination of the Cranial Nerves. New England Journal Of Medicine 2023, 389: 1057-1058. PMID: 37703568, DOI: 10.1056/nejmc2309338.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersAssessment of proxy‐reported responses as predictors of motor and sensory peripheral neuropathy in children with B‐lymphoblastic leukemia
Rodwin R, DelRocco N, Hibbitts E, Devidas M, Whitley M, Mohrmann C, Schore R, Raetz E, Winick N, Hunger S, Loh M, Hockenberry M, Ma X, Angiolillo A, Ness K, Kairalla J, Kadan‐Lottick N. Assessment of proxy‐reported responses as predictors of motor and sensory peripheral neuropathy in children with B‐lymphoblastic leukemia. Pediatric Blood & Cancer 2023, 70: e30634. PMID: 37592363, PMCID: PMC10552080, DOI: 10.1002/pbc.30634.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyPeripheral neuropathyLymphoblastic leukemiaPediatric Outcomes Data Collection InstrumentPT/OTSensory peripheral neuropathyAcute lymphoblastic leukemiaPredictor of motorProxy-report measuresCommon conditionOccupational therapistsNeuropathyChildrenLeukemiaFunction studiesResponseWireless technologies, non-ionizing electromagnetic fields and children: Identifying and reducing health risks
Davis D, Birnbaum L, Ben-Ishai P, Taylor H, Sears M, Butler T, Scarato T. Wireless technologies, non-ionizing electromagnetic fields and children: Identifying and reducing health risks. Current Problems In Pediatric And Adolescent Health Care 2023, 53: 101374. PMID: 36935315, DOI: 10.1016/j.cppeds.2023.101374.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Yield of Head Computed Tomography Examinations for Common Psychiatric Presentations and Implications for Medical Clearance From a 6-Year Analysis of Acute Hospital Visits
Tu LH, Malhotra A, Sheth KN, Yaesoubi R, Forman HP, Venkatesh AK. Yield of Head Computed Tomography Examinations for Common Psychiatric Presentations and Implications for Medical Clearance From a 6-Year Analysis of Acute Hospital Visits. JAMA Internal Medicine 2022, 182: 879-881. PMID: 35727595, PMCID: PMC9214629, DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.2198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEmergency Service, HospitalHeadHospitalsHumansPhysical ExaminationRetrospective StudiesSurgical ClearanceTomography, X-Ray ComputedAccuracy of presenting symptoms, physical examination, and imaging for diagnosis of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: Systematic review and meta‐analysis
Fernando SM, Tran A, Cheng W, Rochwerg B, Strauss SA, Mutter E, McIsaac DI, Kyeremanteng K, Kubelik D, Jetty P, Nagpal SK, Thiruganasambandamoorthy V, Roberts DJ, Perry JJ. Accuracy of presenting symptoms, physical examination, and imaging for diagnosis of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: Systematic review and meta‐analysis. Academic Emergency Medicine 2022, 29: 486-496. PMID: 35220634, DOI: 10.1111/acem.14475.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAortic Aneurysm, AbdominalAortic RuptureHumansPhysical ExaminationTomography, X-Ray ComputedUltrasonographyConceptsAbdominal aortic aneurysmAortic aneurysmRuptured abdominal aortic aneurysmPooled sensitivityCases of rAAADiagnosis of AAAPhysical examination signsEarly surgical interventionLife-threatening conditionClassic clinical symptomsReference standardExamination signsAbdominal painAbdominal massVascular centersBack painClinical symptomsSurgical interventionPhysical examinationIntraoperative diagnosisUrgent transferCare ultrasoundRAAACTA diagnosisSystematic review
2021
Characteristics and scope of humanitarian relief forensic medical evaluations for immigrant children in the US
Rosenberg J, Edwards E, Wang KH, McKenzie KC, Asnes AG, Young J. Characteristics and scope of humanitarian relief forensic medical evaluations for immigrant children in the US. Journal Of Forensic And Legal Medicine 2021, 82: 102221. PMID: 34325082, DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2021.102221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsForensic medical evaluationsHumanitarian reliefImmigrant childrenLegal aid organizationsRights of childrenUnaccompanied childrenAid organizationsCommon reported typeChild abuse pediatriciansBorder protectionUS CustomsFamily unitMedical evaluationForensic trainingNumber of childrenForensic evaluationTraining standardsAsylumCurrent trainingHealth professionalsRightsNationwide surveyScreening toolScopeChildrenAn evidence-based approach to nontraumatic ocular complaints in children.
Iqbal A, Langhan ML, Rotruck J, Soma G. An evidence-based approach to nontraumatic ocular complaints in children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice 2021, 18: 1-28. PMID: 33476507.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Consultation for child physical abuse: Beyond the history and physical examination
Asnes AG, Pavlovic L, Moller B, Schaeffer P, Leventhal JM. Consultation for child physical abuse: Beyond the history and physical examination. Child Abuse & Neglect 2020, 111: 104792. PMID: 33158586, DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2020.104792.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Mental Status Exam: An Online Teaching Exercise Using Video-Based Depictions by Simulated Patients
Martin A, Jacobs A, Krause R, Amsalem D. The Mental Status Exam: An Online Teaching Exercise Using Video-Based Depictions by Simulated Patients. MedEdPORTAL 2020, 16: 10947. PMID: 32875093, PMCID: PMC7450674, DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10947.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental status examUndergraduate medical educationObsessive-compulsive disorderPhysical examClinical dataPsychiatric signsBipolar disorderScoring toolPatientsEntrustable professional activitiesSimulated patientsClinical psychiatryVideo clipsExerciseDisordersIncremental numberExamMedical educationExperienced learnersOnline exercisesTeaching exerciseProfessional activityVolunteer studentsEducational complementShort video clipsNecrotizing Soft Tissue Infections of the Upper Extremity
Melillo A, Addagatla K, Jarrett N. Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections of the Upper Extremity. Hand Clinics 2020, 36: 339-344. PMID: 32586460, DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2020.03.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNecrotizing soft tissue infectionSoft tissue infectionsTissue infectionsUpper extremityIntravenous drug useRate of amputationLoss of limb or lifePeripheral arterial diseaseImmunocompromised stateClinical examinationDiabetes mellitusAntimicrobial treatmentDecreased riskArtery diseaseRisk factorsAlcohol abuseDrug useInfectionDiagnosisLaboratory testsTreatmentA Pot Ignored Boils On: Sustained Calls for Explicit Consent of Intimate Medical Exams
Bruce L. A Pot Ignored Boils On: Sustained Calls for Explicit Consent of Intimate Medical Exams. HEC Forum 2020, 32: 125-145. PMID: 32152870, PMCID: PMC7223770, DOI: 10.1007/s10730-020-09399-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEducation, MedicalGynecological ExaminationHumansInformed ConsentPhysical ExaminationPhysician-Patient RelationsStudents, MedicalConceptsIntimate examsConsent policiesExplicit consentSeries of harmsMoral erosionMoral distressSacred trustLegal scholarsConsent practicesScientific detachmentWhistleblower reportsIntimate regionsMain argumentNeutral wayLegislative banSpecial protectionSchool curriculumPatient valuesArgumentInstitutional cultureMedical AssociationOppositionConsentMedical school curriculumStatus quoAssessing Advanced Communication Skills via Objective Structured Clinical Examination: A Comparison of Faculty Versus Self, Peer, and Standardized Patient Assessors
Talwalkar JS, Murtha TD, Prozora S, Fortin AH, Morrison LJ, Ellman MS. Assessing Advanced Communication Skills via Objective Structured Clinical Examination: A Comparison of Faculty Versus Self, Peer, and Standardized Patient Assessors. Teaching And Learning In Medicine 2020, 32: 294-307. PMID: 32141335, DOI: 10.1080/10401334.2019.1704763.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImpact of Radiologist-Driven Change-Order Requests on Outpatient CT and MRI Examinations
Pourjabbar S, Cavallo JJ, Arango J, Tocino I, Staib LH, Imanzadeh A, Forman HP, Pahade JK. Impact of Radiologist-Driven Change-Order Requests on Outpatient CT and MRI Examinations. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2020, 17: 1014-1024. PMID: 31954708, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2019.12.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingOutpatientsPhysical ExaminationRadiologistsTomography, X-Ray Computed
2019
The complex relationship between urinary and defecatory disorders in young and adolescent girls.
Vash-Margita A, Guess MK. The complex relationship between urinary and defecatory disorders in young and adolescent girls. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2019, 31: 317-324. PMID: 31361608, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000561.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChildConstipationFecal IncontinenceFemaleHumansLower Urinary Tract SymptomsPelvic PainPhysical ExaminationConceptsBladder-bowel dysfunctionDefecatory disordersTreatment strategiesAdolescent girlsComplex pelvic floor disordersLower urinary tract dysfunctionAbnormal bowel habitsFunctional bowel disturbancesUrinary tract dysfunctionOptimal treatment strategyPelvic floor disordersUrinary tract pathologyComprehensive treatment strategyBowel disturbancesBowel habitsPerineal painBowel dysfunctionTract dysfunctionUrinary symptomsUrinary incontinenceTract pathologyPhysical examHealth burdenDisordersPathophysiologyDiagnosis of elevated intracranial pressure in critically ill adults: systematic review and meta-analysis
Fernando SM, Tran A, Cheng W, Rochwerg B, Taljaard M, Kyeremanteng K, English SW, Sekhon MS, Griesdale DEG, Dowlatshahi D, McCredie VA, Wijdicks EFM, Almenawer SA, Inaba K, Rajajee V, Perry JJ. Diagnosis of elevated intracranial pressure in critically ill adults: systematic review and meta-analysis. The BMJ 2019, 366: l4225. PMID: 31340932, PMCID: PMC6651068, DOI: 10.1136/bmj.l4225.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElevated intracranial pressureOptic nerve sheath diameterIntracranial pressureNon-invasive testsMidline shiftIll patientsPhysical examinationSystematic reviewPhysical examination signsDoppler pulsatility indexGlasgow Coma ScaleNerve sheath diameterInvasive ICP monitoringPhysical examination featuresPatient-level dataDiagnostic Accuracy Studies toolTranscranial Doppler pulsatility indexEnglish-language studiesHierarchical summary receiverExamination signsComa ScaleCT findingsIll adultsPulsatility indexBasal cisternsA Deep Learning Approach for Automated Detection of Geographic Atrophy from Color Fundus Photographs
Keenan T, Dharssi S, Peng Y, Chen Q, Agrón E, Wong W, Lu Z, Chew E. A Deep Learning Approach for Automated Detection of Geographic Atrophy from Color Fundus Photographs. Ophthalmology 2019, 126: 1533-1540. PMID: 31358385, PMCID: PMC6810830, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2019.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchScreening for Breast Cancer in Average-Risk Women: A Guidance Statement From the American College of Physicians.
Qaseem A, Lin J, Mustafa R, Horwitch C, Wilt T, Forciea M, Fitterman N, Iorio A, Kansagara D, Maroto M, McLean R, Tufte J, Vijan S. Screening for Breast Cancer in Average-Risk Women: A Guidance Statement From the American College of Physicians. Annals Of Internal Medicine 2019, 170: 547-560. PMID: 30959525, DOI: 10.7326/m18-2147.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAverage-risk womenBreast cancerGuidance statementsPatient populationGuidelines International Network libraryClinical breast examinationAge 50 yearsAGREE II instrumentNational Guideline ClearinghouseTarget patient populationBreast cancer screeningQuality of guidelinesAsymptomatic womenBiennial mammographyBreast examinationCancer screeningAmerican CollegeNational guidelinesMost womenClinical practiceCancerCliniciansAverage riskWomenLife expectancyA gay Nigerian man’s journey to asylum in the USA
Nguyen M, Handoko R, Asabor E, McKenzie KC. A gay Nigerian man’s journey to asylum in the USA. BMJ Case Reports 2019, 12: e227637. PMID: 30954958, PMCID: PMC6453367, DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-227637.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsAdultCrime VictimsHomosexualityHuman RightsHumansMaleNigeriaPhysical ExaminationPsychological TestsRefugeesSurvivorsTortureUnited StatesViolenceConceptsAsylum seekersDetention centersHuman rights obligationsQueer asylum seekersParticular social groupMental health evaluationRights obligationsAsylum evaluationsAsylum processFormal oversightAsylumExperiences of lesbianHome countryMan’s journeySeekersGayDetentionObligationsSocial groupsPersecution
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