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Fusobacterium Necrophorum bacteremia involving multi-organ systems
J Natl Med Assoc. 2023 Oct 4:S0027-9684(23)00112-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2023.09.008. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA 62-year-old African American man with a history of avascular necrosis (AVN) of the right hip joint presented with severe right hip pain, dyspnea, fever, tachycardia, and hypertension. Computed tomography (CT) scan showed bilateral airspace opacities with a mild tree-in-bud nodularity in the left lower lobe. Ultrasonography of the lower extremities revealed a deep venous thrombus (DVT) in the right deep veins. Blood cultures grew Fusobacterium necrophorum. CT and magnetic resonance imaging showed right hip jo...
Source: Journal of the National Medical Association - October 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sanchit Duhan Bijeta Keisham Jeremy D Gradon Source Type: research

Perception and prevalence of rape: A survey among in-school adolescents in rural Southwest Nigeria
CONCLUSION: The perception of in-school adolescents on rape still leaves much to be desired. Perpetration and experience of rape remain important global health issues.PMID:37867130 | DOI:10.1016/j.jnma.2023.09.005 (Source: Journal of the National Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the National Medical Association - October 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Chidike Onyedikachi Ezegwui Ikeoluwapo Kendra Bolakale-Rufai Crystal Chisom Ukachukwu Aminat Opeyemi Amusa Adedade Titilope Adegoke Ayodeji Matthew Adebayo Source Type: research

Improving clinical trials partipation in Black patients
J Natl Med Assoc. 2023 Oct;115(5):459-460. doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2023.10.003.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37858345 | DOI:10.1016/j.jnma.2023.10.003 (Source: Journal of the National Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the National Medical Association - October 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Edith Peterson Mitchell Source Type: research

The Quest for Healthcare Transformation
J Natl Med Assoc. 2023 Oct;115(5):461-462. doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2023.10.002.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37858346 | DOI:10.1016/j.jnma.2023.10.002 (Source: Journal of the National Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the National Medical Association - October 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yolanda Lawson Source Type: research

Engaging the community on colorectal cancer screening: Additional factors identified by African Americans as potential barriers during focus groups
CONCLUSIONS: Focus group discussion identified multiple barriers for colorectal cancer screening. Notably, differences in the perceptions of African-American community members and non-African-American health care learners about racial disparity in health care, physician respect toward patients and insufficient physician discussion were revealed. The integration of bi-directional focus group learning can be considered as a potential strategy to assist in the development of focused screening interventions.PMID:37852880 | DOI:10.1016/j.jnma.2023.09.010 (Source: Journal of the National Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the National Medical Association - October 18, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ankit Patel Valeria Martinez Lebron Ana Pabalan Samuel A Schueler Jehan El-Bayoumi Chavon Onumah Marie L Borum Source Type: research

The prognostic value of red blood cell distribution width for pulmonary infection in elderly patients received abdominal surgery with tracheal intubation and general anesthesia
CONCLUSION: RDW at admission had predictive value for pulmonary infection in elderly patients undergoing abdominal surgery under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation.PMID:37852881 | DOI:10.1016/j.jnma.2023.09.002 (Source: Journal of the National Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the National Medical Association - October 18, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yifeng Hu Weihong Shen Yunsong Pan Source Type: research

Stigma of sickle cell disease among Indian tribal population: A multi-centric qualitative study
CONCLUSION: Our study highlights the importance of addressing stigma at various levels. Policies, programs, and healthcare interventions must target stigma across these levels. Culturally adaptive tools for identifying stigma, implementing appropriate interventions, and improving healthcare participation are essential for enhancing the quality of life and reducing the disease burden.PMID:37845145 | DOI:10.1016/j.jnma.2023.09.006 (Source: Journal of the National Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the National Medical Association - October 16, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Deepa Bhat Bontha V Babu Shaily B Surti Manoranjan Ranjit Jatin Sarmah Parikipandla Sridevi Yogita Sharma Source Type: research