SMA's 2023 Annual Scientific Assembly Abstract Presentations
South Med J. 2024 Jan;117(1):33-65. doi: 10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001643.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38446127 | DOI:10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001643 (Source: Southern Medical Journal)
Source: Southern Medical Journal - March 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: None Available Source Type: research

Ethical and Professional Issues Encountered by Fourth-Year Medical Students during a Critical Care Clerkship before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic
CONCLUSIONS: Although the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with increased reflection by medical students about resources in the intensive care unit, their perception of ethical issues arising in critical illness remained largely focused on enduring challenges in shared decision-making. These findings should be considered when developing ethics curricula for critical care rotations.PMID:38428930 | DOI:10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001660 (Source: Southern Medical Journal)
Source: Southern Medical Journal - March 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Rachel A Hadler Laura A Shinkunas Lauris C Kaldjian Erica M Carlisle Source Type: research

Internal Medicine Residents' Perceptions of Their Continuity Clinic Training
CONCLUSIONS: This study aligns with previous findings of IM resident dissatisfaction with CC training while adding a side-by-side comparison to inpatient training and including objective CC data. We identified new areas for improvement of CC training, including residents' medical knowledge through review of quality metrics, making CC representative of real-world practice, and mentorship from faculty.PMID:38428931 | DOI:10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001664 (Source: Southern Medical Journal)
Source: Southern Medical Journal - March 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Matthew N Metzinger Erika L Hoffman Christina M Lalama Scott D Rothenberger Tanya Nikiforova Source Type: research

Impact of Faculty Mentorship in the Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group at a New Medical School: A Blueprint for Future Initiatives
CONCLUSIONS: Mentorship was identified as the most crucial activity for career development, followed by clinical exposure and research. The study provides valuable insights for new medical schools in establishing and optimizing OSIGs and potentially other interest groups, particularly in competitive specialties.PMID:38428932 | DOI:10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001662 (Source: Southern Medical Journal)
Source: Southern Medical Journal - March 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Noah Embry Alexandra Richards Isabella Amado David Shau Source Type: research

Perceived Value of a Women's Health Journal Club in Rural Hawai'i
CONCLUSIONS: This community-based journal club is a valuable activity for clinicians practicing on Hawai'i Island. Other rural communities may similarly benefit from engaging in structured scholarly discussion.PMID:38428933 | DOI:10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001658 (Source: Southern Medical Journal)
Source: Southern Medical Journal - March 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Nataliya Panova Connor Goo Fujiko Matsui Paris N Stowers Source Type: research

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as Part of Professionalism and Ethics in Dermatology
South Med J. 2024 Mar;117(3):139-140. doi: 10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001656.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38428934 | DOI:10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001656 (Source: Southern Medical Journal)
Source: Southern Medical Journal - March 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Rithi J Chandy Cristian C Rivis Diem-Phuong D Dao William Wei-Ting Huang Source Type: research

Trends in Anthropometric Measurements of Internationally Adopted Children
CONCLUSIONS: Growth is an important predictor of health and development, and this study adds to the literature on growth patterns of internationally adopted children.PMID:38428935 | DOI:10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001657 (Source: Southern Medical Journal)
Source: Southern Medical Journal - March 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha L Hanna Meghan E Hofto Mary M Orr Carin Kiser Akm Fazlur Rahman Adolfo L Molina Source Type: research

Impact of Sling Use on Functional Mobility in a Geriatric Population
CONCLUSIONS: Postoperative sling immobilization negatively affects balance and gait in the geriatric population, potentially increasing the risk of postoperative falls in an already at-risk population.PMID:38428936 | DOI:10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001665 (Source: Southern Medical Journal)
Source: Southern Medical Journal - March 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sudarsan Murali Mathew Hargreaves Kyle Paul John N Manfredi Jun Kit He Sean Young Marshall Williams Eugene Brabston Brent Ponce Amit Momaya Source Type: research

Exercise, Sleep Quality, and Physical Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic
CONCLUSIONS: These findings support the literature that increases in exercise frequency and improved sleep quality are linked and are also associated with better physical health outcomes, even during a global crisis.PMID:38428937 | DOI:10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001659 (Source: Southern Medical Journal)
Source: Southern Medical Journal - March 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Julia Kay Wolf Jeralynn S Cossman Source Type: research