Publications by authors named "M C GODWIN"
Purpose: This study aims to evaluate how student performance and perspectives changed when the Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) assessment system was changed from a composite score to discipline-specific grading at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
Methods: The retrospective study population consisted of all students (n = 349) who completed three OSCEs (OSCE 1, 2, and 3) as part of the predoctoral program during the years 2014-2023. Data on the students' OSCE scores were obtained from the Office of Dental Education, and data on students' race/ethnicity and gender were obtained from their admissions data.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the thrombosis risk and platelet function in patients with postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), also known as Long COVID, approximately 15 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Findings showed a mild increase in platelet aggregation through the thromboxane receptor but a decrease in activation through the glycoprotein VI receptor, alongside reduced thrombosis and Factor Xa activity in PASC patients compared to healthy controls.
- The results suggest a dysregulated platelet response in PASC patients, potentially due to a circulating molecule promoting thrombosis, as well as a protective mechanism that counteracts the increased thrombosis associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Article Synopsis
- Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), also known as Long-COVID, can lead to changes in platelet function and thrombosis risk, which are not fully understood.
- A study compared PASC patients to healthy controls 15 months post-infection, assessing platelet activation and thrombosis potential through various tests.
- Findings indicated altered platelet responses in PASC patients, including increased activation through the thromboxane receptor and a protective mechanism against thrombosis, suggesting a complex interplay of pro- and anti-thrombotic factors following COVID-19.
Fulfillment and Validity of the Kidney Health Evaluation Measure for People with Diabetes.
Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes
October 2023
Objective: To evaluate the fulfillment and validity of the kidney health evaluation for people with diabetes (KED) Healthcare Effectiveness Data Information Set (HEDIS) measure.
Patients And Methods: Optum Labs Data Warehouse (OLDW) was used to identify the nationally distributed US population aged 18 years and older, with diabetes, between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017. The OLDW includes deidentified medical, pharmacy, laboratory, and electronic health record (EHR) data.