Historically, pharmacology has been a challenging component of preclinical medical education for two primary reasons. First, the information is discrete, detailed, and high-volume. Second, information …
Recognizing factors associated with mortality in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) could reduce …
Since 2011, the Syrian Civil War has displaced approximately 5.5 million Syrians. Many displaced Syrians live as refugees in Jordan, where they face challenges navigating …
The right to procreate, and by extension the right to infertility services in general and assisted reproductive technology (ART) in particular, is rooted in the …
With the increasing awareness of public health and recent government changes to healthcare, it is important to demonstrate to students that the medical field is …
Researchers utilize large national databases to assess quality improvement and comparative effectiveness throughout many areas of medicine. The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric (NSQIPP) is …
Catastrophic events in the United States, while generally considered rare, collectively occur with some degree of regularity. In the past decade, the country has faced …
This project intends to develop an educational reference to ensure that Warren Alpert Medical School students are equipped to evaluate published literature, design purposeful research …
Clinical observation and the interpretation of visual data play an integral role in medical decision making, and thus have long been emphasized in medical education. …
HIV voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) often has poor utilization rates thereby challenging health care providers and institutions to address the HIV burden. Provider-initiated testing …
This study characterizes factors that influence the reproductive decision-making of women with HIV and identifies areas for improvement in reproductive counseling in Kumasi. We hypothesized …
Triage is the process by which incoming patients are sorted and prioritized for care, most often in an emergency department (ED). Triage provides a systematic …
In July of 2012, a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals traveled to Lafond, Haiti, a rural mountain village of approximately 1500 people. This community has …
One of the greatest facilitators in curbing the HIV epidemic has been administration of antiretroviral therapy (ART). In order for ART to slow the progression …
Since February 24, 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended annual influenza vaccination for everyone over 6 months of age. Although …
Obesity and depression are frequently co-morbid disorders that according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are among the leading challenges in public health. A …