The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant worldwide morbidity and mortality. One of the less studied clinical manifestations is Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH) associated with COVID-19 pneumonia. We present a single case of COVID-19 pneumonia-associated SIADH in a 71-year-old male with a history of alcohol use disorder.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFColorectal cancer (CRC) is a common cause of cancer death and disproportionately affects non-Hispanic Black patients. Routine screening with the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) decreases CRC incidence and mortality, and previous literature suggests pairing FIT with live outreach. Screening delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic will likely increase CRC incidence and mortality, especially in underserved communities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe flipped classroom (FC) model utilizes pre-class foundational learning with in-class higher-order application exercises. FC approaches have reported positive perceptions and mixed academic performance outcomes in medical education; however, little evidence exists on their impact in the 56-week didactic curriculum of Physician Assistant (PA) education. A 4-week FC curriculum was piloted in a PA behavioral medicine course ( = 34).
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