Publications by authors named "Ryan K Smith"
Adrenal insufficiency is a rare, potentially life-threatening condition whose diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion. Adrenal insufficiency may be primary, secondary, or tertiary with varied etiologies. Primary insufficiency may be part of a cluster of autoimmune diseases, referred to as autoimmune polyglandular syndrome(s) (APS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIndividuals from different social groups interpret the world in different ways. This study explores the neural basis of these group differences using a paradigm that simulates natural viewing conditions. Our aim was to determine if group differences could be found in sensory regions involved in the perception of the world or were evident in higher-level regions that are important for the interpretation of sensory information.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO), although a potential surgical emergency, is increasingly being managed by medical hospitalists due to the likelihood these patients will not require operation. However, the value of care delivered by medical hospitalists to patients with ASBO has not been reported.
Study Design: We hypothesized that patients admitted to the medical hospitalist service (MHS) for presumed ASBO have increased length of stay (LOS) and charges compared with patients admitted to the surgical service (SS).
Purpose: The interview process is a pivotal, differentiating component of the residency match. Our bias is toward a working interview, producing better fulfillment of the needs of both parties, and a more informed match selection for the candidates and program.
Methods: We describe a "candidate-centered" approach for integrating applicant interviews into our daily work schedule.