Southern medical journal
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Southern medical journal · Oct 2024
Association of Socioeconomic Variables with Primary Cesarean Section.
Socioeconomic characteristics may be associated with cesarean section (CS) rates. We probe the relationship between socioeconomic variables and primary cesarean section (PCS) by studying indicators of socioeconomic status (SES) in a population-based study in New York City. ⋯ Patient preferences in favor or against CS may be related to SES. There may be conflicts between obstetric care that is maximally beneficial and a patient's desire for delivery mode. Clinicians should be aware of the potential implications of this dilemma.
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common chronic childhood conditions. Disparities in treatment and access to care can result in poor disease control and decreased quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine whether race and ethnicity affect treatment and healthcare utilization for pediatric atopic dermatitis in central Florida. ⋯ This study indicates that racial and ethnic disparities exist in healthcare utilization in pediatric AD. The underlying factors contributing to these disparities need to be further studied and addressed to reach health equity within pediatric AD.
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Southern medical journal · Sep 2024
Randomized Controlled TrialQuantifying Efficacy of Video Interventions about Adverse Events in Medical Student Education.
The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic catalyzed a rapid shift toward remote learning in medicine. This study hypothesized that using videos on adverse events and patient safety event reporting systems could enhance education and motivation among healthcare professionals, leading to improved performance on quizzes compared with those exposed to standard, in-person lectures. ⋯ This study suggests virtual preclass video learning can be a beneficial tool to complement traditional lecture-based learning in medical education. Further research is needed to determine the efficacy of long-term video interventions in adverse events.
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Southern medical journal · Sep 2024
Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in US Adults with and without Heart Failure: 2007-2018 NHANES.
Current evidence describing physical activity (PA) and sedentary time (ST) in people with and without heart failure (HF) is limited. This study examines PA participation and ST in a nationally representative sample of US adults with and without self-reported HF. ⋯ Our findings suggest that US adults with HF report significantly less PA and greater amounts of ST than those without HF.