Impact of patterns of language use and socio-economic status on a constructed response Situational Judgment Test (SJT).

The study explored the impacts of patterns of language use (PLU) and socio-economic status (SES) on Casper, a constructed-response situational judgment test (SJT). 10,266 applicants from two U.S.

Learnings From the Pilot Implementation of Mobile Medical Milestones Application.

Background: Implementation of the educational milestones benefits from mobile technology that facilitates ready assessments in the clinical environment. We developed a point-of-care resident evaluation tool, the Mobile Medical Milestones Application (M3App), and piloted it in 8 North Carolina family medicine residency programs.

Objective: We sought to examine variations we found in the use of the tool across programs and explored the experiences of program directors, faculty, and residents to better understand the perceived benefits and challenges of implementing the new tool.

Abnormalities in Diffusional Kurtosis Metrics Related to Head Impact Exposure in a Season of High School Varsity Football.

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the effects of cumulative head impacts during a season of high school football produce changes in diffusional kurtosis imaging (DKI) metrics in the absence of clinically diagnosed concussion. Subjects were recruited from a high school football team and were outfitted with the Head Impact Telemetry System (HITS) during all practices and games. Biomechanical head impact exposure metrics were calculated, including: total impacts, summed acceleration, and Risk Weighted Cumulative Exposure (RWE).

Examining the association between musculoskeletal injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome in manual laborers.

Introduction: The association between musculoskeletal injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) has not been investigated in a large, population-based study.

Methods: Latino manual laborers were recruited as part of a study of work-related health conditions. Each had a clinical examination, completed a hand diagram, and had nerve conduction studies.

Employer differences in upper-body musculoskeletal disorders and pain among immigrant Latino poultry processing workers.

Between-employer differences in working conditions may lead to variable injury rates. The objective of this paper is to assess the difference in the prevalence of epicondylitis, rotator cuff syndrome, and low back pain among immigrant Latino poultry workers at plants of three different employers. Data were collected from a cross-sectional study among 286 poultry processing workers.

Abnormal white matter integrity related to head impact exposure in a season of high school varsity football.

The aim of this study was to determine whether the cumulative effects of head impacts from a season of high school football produce magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measureable changes in the brain in the absence of clinically diagnosed concussion. Players from a local high school football team were instrumented with the Head Impact Telemetry System (HITS™) during all practices and games. All players received pre- and postseason MRI, including diffusion tensor imaging (DTI).

Musculoskeletal and neurological injuries associated with work organization among immigrant Latino women manual workers in North Carolina.

Background: This analysis examines the associations of work organization attributes among Latino women in manual occupations with musculoskeletal and neurological injuries.

Methods: Participants included 234 women in western North Carolina. Outcome measures included epicondylitis, rotator cuff syndrome, back pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Prevalence of epicondylitis, rotator cuff syndrome, and low back pain in Latino poultry workers and manual laborers.

Background: The goal of this study is to improve understanding of immigrant Latino manual workers' occupational health, focusing on upper body musculoskeletal injury.

Methods: Physical exams were conducted with a representative sample of 516 Latino poultry workers and manual laborers in western North Carolina; outcome measures were prevalence of epicondylitis, rotator cuff syndrome, and low back pain.

Results: Low back pain (n = 89; 17.

Work organization and musculoskeletal health: clinical findings from immigrant Latino poultry processing and other manual workers.

Objective: To determine the potential role of differential exposure to work organization hazards in musculoskeletal disorders among immigrant Latino workers.

Method: Self-reported work organization data were obtained from immigrant Latino workers in poultry processing and nonpoultry, manual occupations (N = 742). Clinical evaluations for epicondylitis, rotator cuff syndrome, and back pain were obtained from a subsample (n = 518).

Estimation of injury simulation in international women's football.

This study attempted to determine the frequency of apparent injury incidents in women's international football and estimate what proportion was authentic. Broadcast recordings of 47 games from 2 tournaments were reviewed to identify incidents in which a player behaved as if injured. Apparent injuries were considered definite if a player withdrew from participation within 5 minutes or if bleeding was visible.

Issues encountered by physicians during international travel with youth national soccer teams.

Background: Little information is available to guide the selection, preparation, and support of a traveling team physician.

Purpose: To determine the types of injuries and medical problems, as well as general team health and performance issues, encountered by physicians traveling internationally with youth national soccer teams.

Study Design: Descriptive epidemiology.

Assessment of cardiovascular risk in collegiate football players and nonathletes.

Unlabelled: Collegiate American football players may be at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Objective: to compare cardiovascular disease risk factors and cardiovascular structure and function parameters of football players, stratified by position, to a group of sedentary, nonathletes.

Participants: twenty-six collegiate football players and 13 nonathletes participated in this study.

Emergency planning for sudden cardiac events in North Carolina high schools.

Background: This study evaluates the state of emergency planning for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in North Carolina high schools, primarily focusing on the existence and characteristics of written plans and the presence of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

Methods: All athletic directors listed in the 2007-2008 North Carolina High School Athletic Association Directory were surveyed via an online survey to determine their level of planning and preparation for SCA.

Results: Completed surveys were received from 36.

Dermatologic disease in family medicine.

Background And Objectives: Because dermatologic complaints are encountered frequently in primary care, the education of family physicians about skin disorders is important. Data are needed to help define areas of dermatology that deserve the most time and emphasis. This study determined what types of skin problems and medications family physicians most commonly diagnose and prescribe.

Windsurfing injuries: added awareness of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

With proper training and safety precautions, windsurfing is a relatively safe sport, but its unique equipment and unpredictable environmental conditions can produce serious injuries. Clinicians are likely to see patients with ankle injuries, tarsometatarsal injuries, or anterior shoulder dislocations sustained during falls; chronic low-back pain from stresses placed on torsos; and skin lacerations and sun damage. The physician's role in preventing injuries is to stress safety, especially using equipment properly and wearing protective gear and sunscreen.