Publications by authors named "K J Koltun"
Background: Recent changes in anatomy curricula in undergraduate medical education (UME), including pedagogical changes and reduced time, pose challenges for foundational learning. Consequently, it is important to ask clinicians what anatomical content is important for their clinical specialty, which when taken collectively, can inform curricular development.
Methods: This study surveyed 55 non-primary care residents in anesthesiology (AN; N = 6), emergency medicine (EM; N = 15), obstetrics and gynecology (OB; N = 13), and orthopedics (OR; N = 21) to assess the importance of 907 anatomical structures across all anatomical regions.
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- - This study investigates the factors leading to attrition in a 10-week military training program for male and female candidates, analyzing data from 1006 participants who underwent various assessments including blood draws, questionnaires, and fitness tests.
- - Of the candidates, 260 (25.8%) left the program, with the highest dropout rate occurring in week 5, primarily due to musculoskeletal injuries (30%) and other medical or voluntary reasons.
- - Key predictors associated with attrition include sex, body mass index (BMI), resilience, and physical fitness test scores, with the final model highlighting combat fitness test scores and resilience as significant indicators, suggesting that these factors can aid early screening processes for candidates at risk of not completing the
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- * They developed a machine learning model capable of predicting MSKI risk based on a single jump test and assessed the influence of sex on lower-limb injury risk.
- * The collaboration highlights the importance of having well-rounded teams with independent funding to tackle complex problems and evaluate wearable technology for military training adaptations.
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- - The study aimed to explore how deficiencies in vitamin D and iron among Marine Officer Candidates could affect their skeletal health and risk of injuries during military training, assessing their micronutrient levels before and after 10 weeks of training.
- - Results indicated that micronutrient levels decreased after training, with those having optimal vitamin D and iron status showing better bone strength and lower injury risks compared to those with deficiencies.
- - The findings highlight the importance of maintaining adequate vitamin D and iron levels for improving readiness and reducing injury risks in military personnel during rigorous training.