Southern medical journal
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Southern medical journal · Jun 2023
An Electronic Medical Record Pocket Guide for Incoming Internal Medicine Interns: Perceptions and Impact on Patient Information Gathering.
The transition from medical student to intern is associated with a significant increase in workloads and responsibilities. This includes using the electronic medical record (EMR), which can lead to challenges in information gathering and patient care; however, no formal residency interventions exist in the use of an EMR for information gathering, with most EMR training occurring in the clinical setting. The present study aimed to improve information gathering on patient care and enhance the confidence of Internal Medicine interns in information gathering. ⋯ The use of an EMR guide was well received among Internal Medicine interns and led to increased completeness in patient information gathering. Residency programs may benefit from developing an EMR guide to improving the transition of interns during residency.
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Southern medical journal · Jun 2023
Association between Gastroparesis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A US Population-Based Study.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high prevalence of nausea, vomiting, postprandial fullness, and abdominal pain; these are symptoms that are similar to those in gastroparesis (GP). The aim of this study was to assess the association between GP and RA and the determinants of GP. ⋯ An increased likelihood of 36% of GP among patients with RA was determined. White and Black patients younger than age 65 showed a greater risk of developing GP.
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Southern medical journal · Jun 2023
Teaching during Consults: Effects of Multiple Educational Interventions on Satisfaction with Consultant Interactions among Internal Medicine Residents.
To evaluate the effect of an educational intervention on Internal Medicine residents' satisfaction with the inpatient consultation process. ⋯ An educational workshop and use of structured memory aids can lead to improved resident satisfaction with the consultation process.
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Southern medical journal · Jun 2023
ReviewAcute Adverse Effects Related to Consumption of Nonnutritive and Low-Calorie Sweeteners.
Nonnutritive sweeteners (NNSs) and low-calorie sweeteners (LCSs) are commonly used as sugar substitutes. Many popular media Web sites caution against the use of these sweeteners because of their potential adverse effects such as inflammation; however, there are limited supporting data. ⋯ A few studies cite reports of acute adverse effects, including mild gastrointestinal disturbance, headaches, lightheadedness, hypersensitivity reactions, impaired spatial orientation, depression, and pain. Little scientific evidence has been reported in the literature since 2010 to support these warning statements to consumers about acute adverse effects to NNSs and LCSs.