Racial Disparities in Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery for Management of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study.

Purpose: To evaluate racial and ethnic differences in the use of microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) for the management of mild-moderate primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) in the United States.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Participants: Patients with a diagnosis of mild or moderate POAG, as defined by Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, were included.

Outcomes and physiologic responses associated with ketamine administration after traumatic brain injury in the United States and Canada: a retrospective analysis.

Purpose: Ketamine has historically been contraindicated in traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to concern for raising intracranial pressure. However, it is increasingly being used in TBI due to the favorable respiratory and hemodynamic properties. To date, no studies have evaluated whether ketamine administered in subjects with TBI is associated with patient survival or disability.

Not From Around Here: Evaluation of In-Person Interviews in an Urban General Surgery Residency Program.

Objective: This study used a program evaluation approach to investigate the perceptions of utilizing in-person applicant interviews for a general surgery residency program.

Design: The study utilized de-identified data routinely collected during the residency program applicant interviews in the General Surgery Residency Program during the fall of 2023. Applicant and faculty/resident exit interview questionnaires were developed to evaluate perceptions of in-person interviewing; the questions were informed by domains for considering the appropriateness and feasibility of continuing in-person interviews as identified by the institution's Graduate Medical Education Committee.

Impact of COVID-19 on emergency medical services utilization and severity in the U.S. Upper Midwest.

The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed over one million lives in the United States and has drastically changed how patients interact with the healthcare system. Emergency medical services (EMS) are essential for emergency response, disaster preparedness, and responding to everyday emergencies. We therefore examined differences in EMS utilization and call severity in 2020 compared to trends from 2015-2019 in a large, multi-state advanced life support EMS agency serving the U.

A Case Report on Radiation-Induced Cerebral Vasculopathy in a Long-Term Survivor of Childhood Medulloblastoma.

This case report discusses a patient diagnosed with radiation-induced cerebral vasculopathy who presented after cerebral irradiation of metastatic medulloblastoma to raise awareness of radiation-induced cerebral vasculopathy. Because radiation therapy has revolutionized treatment for children with brain cancers, radiation-induced vasculopathy is becoming ever more prominent, and its recognition is crucial to implementing early treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes. Currently, medical management is poorly defined, largely unexamined, and poorly studied.

Assessing the Effect of Infant Peanut Exposure Guidelines on Peanut Aspiration Using Google Trends Search Analysis.

Background The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) changed guidelines in 2017 to recommend introducing infants to peanuts as early as four months. Peanuts are also one of the most commonly aspirated food-related foreign bodies. Google Trends search pattern analysis has been validated in epidemiologic research as being reflective of healthcare events.

Impact of a Structured Roadmap, Individual Accountability and Support, and Outcome Measurement on the Culture of Scholarship in a Residency Program.

Background: Despite scholarly activity being an accreditation requirement for residency programs by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) since 2006, many family medicine programs have struggled to meet this requirement. A myriad of approaches and curricula have been proposed to enhance the scholarly output of residency programs.

Objectives: To determine the impact of a multimodal curricular intervention consisting of clear expectations, structured roadmap, availability of resources, and standardized accountability on the scholarly activity of residents.

Renal Manifestations of Chronic Hepatitis C: A Review.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has emerged as a major global health concern and, if left untreated, can lead to significant liver damage, including cirrhosis, decompensated liver disease, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Approximately 40% of patients with HCV infection experience extrahepatic manifestations, including renal involvement. HCV-related renal disease is of significant importance among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), leading to higher morbidity and mortality.

Blood Bonds: Transforming Blood Donation Through Innovation, Inclusion, and Engagement.

The journey of receiving blood as a patient with transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia has profoundly shaped my understanding of the life-saving power of blood donation. This personal experience underscores the critical importance of blood donors, not just for individual recipients but for the broader community, enhancing public health, productivity, and well-being. There are several challenges to securing a blood donor pool in current health care climate.