J Natl Med Assoc
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Scedosporium spp. is a fungal species documented as the cause of infections involving the lungs, brain, and other organ systems in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals. Many cases of this type of fungal infection occurring in immunocompetent patients are subsequent to traumatic injury or drowning events in or near waters containing the fungi. Infection commonly involves the lungs. ⋯ DNA sequencing revealed the fungal organisms to be Scedosporium boydii. This case reinforces the importance of autopsies in the clinical setting. It not only established the definitive diagnosis of an unexpected fungal infection, but it also helped to recognize new clinical and pathologic features of this particular fungal organism.
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This study examines and explores the definition of resilience in adults living with sickle cell disease (SCD) in the United States (U.S.). ⋯ This study suggests that current definitions of resilience used in validated survey measures do not match how adults living with SCD define resilience. Our results expand the understanding of resilience as a dynamic process, more about the process of "not giving up." These findings suggest that providers may find it productive to facilitate conversations with adults living with SCD around "how" they approach challenges. This study is also the first of its kind to examine resilience in a community living with SCD.
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It is estimated that 1.9 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2023, with 33,890 occurring in South Carolina. Assessing the needs, barriers, and facilitators of healthcare professionals' (HCP) education in South Carolina is a step towards creating meaningful, equity-promoting cancer-based education/training. ⋯ There is a need to better align cancer education delivery for HCPs with their training needs and busy schedules as has been a demonstrated want by HCPs in topics that would increase knowledge and practice of DEI. As majority of respondents identified as non-Latine White, it is imperative to diversify the knowledge of the workforce to ensure that HCPs provide optimal care to patients from diverse backgrounds.
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Racial/ethnic minority groups and low-income students continue to be underrepresented in medicine (URiM) despite years of diversity and inclusion efforts. Post baccalaureate programs (PBP) are shown to prepare underrepresented students to successfully matriculate to medical school. However, identification of the aspects of a PBP that are key to future success in medicine from the student perspective is lacking. Therefore, this study was designed to answer the question, "What aspects of a post baccalaureate program do URiM students see as valuable to their future success?" ⋯ Our findings suggest that in addition to academic preparation, PBPs for students who are underrepresented in medicine should empower students to recognize their strengths and qualifications in the field of medicine. Our study participants rejected the term "disadvantaged" as they celebrated the value of their backgrounds and what they bring to medicine.