Publications by authors named "P W Carney"
Background: Narrative medicine (NM) emphasizes the vital role healthcare stories play in conveying patients' experiences and expanding health professionals' reflective capacity. Though predicated on inclusivity, social justice, and equality, NM programs do not tend to include communities with marginalized health narratives due to a paucity of trained facilitators.
Objective: To evaluate the impact of a novel virtual NM facilitator training intended to expand NM programming to minoritized communities.
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- Researchers developed a method to create living microlenses using engineered bacteria that produce a silica biomineralization enzyme, allowing for advanced control over their structure.
- These bacteria form a shell of polysilicate, enabling them to focus light into intense nanojets that are significantly brighter than unmodified bacteria.
- This innovative approach presents a cost-effective and durable solution for producing photonic components with unique optical properties, showcasing the potential of synthetic biology in the field.
Energy plays an integral role in New Yorkers' lives. It powers the economy, moves people and goods, keeps homes and workplaces at a livable temperature, and runs critical infrastructure that keeps people healthy and safe. Reliable energy systems are easy to take for granted, but many aspects of these systems are vulnerable to weather and climate hazards.
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- The opioid crisis has evolved into a global issue affecting various socioeconomic and cultural areas, with traditional treatment methods proving insufficient.
- A narrative review was conducted using multiple databases to explore the complex factors contributing to this epidemic, acknowledging the potential for bias in article selection.
- Despite some progress with Opioid Substitution Therapy, U.S. overdose deaths remain alarmingly high and are projected to increase; the authors suggest a need for a new treatment approach that targets brain neurotransmitter systems for better management.
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- Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is an essential skill for medical residents, but effectively teaching it requires structured support and understanding of how spaced learning impacts skill acquisition.
- A study implemented just-in-time POCUS curricula during resident rotations and found significant improvements in personal and team POCUS usage and documentation habits among residents.
- The findings highlight that personal use of POCUS is connected to team use, and co-learning among residents plays an important role in enhancing POCUS skills and teamwork.