Publications by authors named "Denslow Trumbull"
Objectives: Diagnostic error is not uncommon and diagnostic accuracy can be improved with the use of problem representation, pre-test probability, and Bayesian analysis for improved clinical reasoning.
Case Presentation: A 48-year-old female presented as a transfer from another Emergency Department (ED) to our ED with crushing, substernal pain associated with dyspnea, diaphoresis, nausea, and a tingling sensation down both arms with radiation to the back and neck. Troponins were elevated along with an abnormal electrocardiogram.
Background: Determining the best approach for esophageal cancer and predicting accurate prognosis are critical. Multiple studies evaluated characteristics associated with overall survival, and several prediction models have been developed. This study aimed to evaluate existing models and perform external validation of selected models.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInnovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) programs in medical education have become available as medical schools recognize the need to train forward-thinking physicians. There is considerable diversity in the design and implementation of these curricula, which represents a challenge and possibly serves as a deterrent for the development of additional I&E programs. A comprehensive search of medical school I&E programs and review of all Association of American Medical Colleges member websites (n = 171) were conducted.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aim: Asian Americans (AA) are one of the largest and fastest growing minority groups in the United States consisting of 18 million people. This population is an ethnically diverse group that tends to be classified as one cohort resulting in hidden survival disparities among AA subgroups.
Patients And Methods: The National Cancer Data Base was queried for patients of Korean, Japanese or Filipino ancestry with gastric adenocarcinoma or esophageal adenocarcinoma between 2004 and 2013.
Background: Intravital microscopy (IVM) allows the real-time, direct visualization of microscopic blood vessels. This pilot clinical trial will elucidate the physical and functional characteristics of vessels associated with solid tumors.
Objective: The main objective of this study is to determine the feasibility of performing IVM in patients with solid tumors during the standard course of surgical resection.
Background: Recent studies have shown an increase in the incidence of gastric cancer (GC) among young adults in Asia and Latin America. However, it is unknown if a similar trend is happening in the United States (US).
Methods: A retrospective review of the National Cancer Data Base was conducted to identify patients diagnosed with gastric adenocarcinoma between the years of 2004 and 2013.
Background: Few studies have compared the survival advantage of complete pathologic response (cPR) achieved through neoadjuvant chemotherapy (nCT) versus neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) in gastric adenocarcinoma. Our study utilizes a large national cancer database to address this question.
Patients And Methods: This is a retrospective review of patients with clinical stage I to III gastric adenocarcinoma from 2004 to 2013 who received nCT or nCRT.
Background: Recent studies have shown an increase in the incidence of gastric cancer (GC) among young adults in Asia and Latin America. However, it is unknown if a similar trend is happening in the United States.
Methods: A retrospective review of the National Cancer Database was conducted to identify patients diagnosed with gastric adenocarcinoma between the years of 2004 and 2013.
The third leading cause of spinal injuries are gunshot wounds to the spine, accounting for 15.2% of all spinal cord injuries. Treatment for gunshot wound spinal cord injuries (GSWSCI) remains variable, with indications for surgery being controversial.
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