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Although patients with head and neck cancer (HND) commonly experience mental health disease (MHD) at rates equal to or greater than those of patients with other types of cancer, HNC patients with MHD are often underdiagnosed and untreated. Thus, validated surveys should be used to screen for MHD, as subjective clinical judgement may underdiagnose MHD ...
Matthew E. Lin +4 more
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Background Family Medicine residencies are navigating recruitment in a changing environment. The consolidation of accreditation for allopathic and osteopathic programs, the high volume of applicants, and the forthcoming transition of the United States ...
Michael E. Busha +5 more
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USMLE Scores Do Not Predict the Clinical Performance of Emergency Medicine Residents [PDF]
Background: Scores on “high-stakes” multiple choice exams such as the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE) are important screening and applicant ranking criteria used by residencies.Objective: We tested the hypothesis that USMLE scores do
Ramoska, Edward A +2 more
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Abstract Background Cauda equina syndrome is a surgical emergency often caused by lumbar disc herniation. Spinal manipulative therapy is commonly used for lumbar spine disorders, but case reports have raised concerns it may precipitate cauda equina syndrome. One cohort study suggested no increased risk, although it did not focus on patients with lumbar
Robert J. Trager +3 more
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Diversity-Related Positions in Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Programs
Background:. The Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons have incorporated diversity and inclusion as one of their primary goals.
Preston M. Terle, BS +3 more
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Preparing for an Aging Nation: The Need for Academic Geriatricians [PDF]
According to the author of this issue brief, a strong commitment by the government to a regular stream of financial support for geriatrics would encourage medical centers to establish or expand programs, enhance their ability to attract funds from ...
Charlotte Muller +2 more
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Abstract Background Spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, a rare but debilitating condition, have been described following spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in case reports. However, the nature of the potential association between SMT and CSF leak is uncertain, and symptoms such as neck pain or headache may reflect preexisting leaks rather than ...
Robert J. Trager +4 more
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Team-Based Competencies: Building a Shared Foundation for Education and Clinical Practice [PDF]
Highlights discussions from a February 2011 conference on the need for collaborative health care, factors supporting and restraining change, and strategies for advancing interprofessional collaboration in education and ...
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Time to Measure: A Proposed Theoretical Model for Head and Neck Cancer Intervals of Care
ABSTRACT Head and neck cancer care delays are challenging, given the complexity of cancer care pathways, which leads to delays throughout the patient journey, from the symptom onset to treatment completion. Current models and literature addressing cancer care are limited by heterogeneous definitions of care intervals, a focus on specific aspects of the
Mary Jue Xu +14 more
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Unresolved inflammation is a significant predictor for developing chronic pain, and targeting the mechanisms underlying inflammation offers opportunities for therapeutic intervention.
Brittany E. Knight +17 more
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