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The process of curricular integration and its effects on anatomical knowledge retention
Abstract
Integration has been recognized as an important aspect of medical education. After transitioning from a discipline‐specific to a systems‐based preclinical curriculum, we examined faculty perceptions of the integrated approach and also w...
Publication · 2d
Outcomes of Thyroidectomy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A NSQIP Analysis
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has had a profound impact on our healthcare system. Surgery in particular faced significant challenges related to allocation of resources and equitable patient selection, resulting in a delay in non...
Publication · 2d
Initial versus Staged Thyroidectomy for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: A Retrospective Multi-Dimensional Cohort Analysis of Effectiveness and Safety
Abstract
Simple Summary The choice between total thyroidectomy and staged completion thyroidectomy for differentiated thyroid cancer remains debated. This study investigated the safety profiles and optimal timing of completion thyroidectomy by a...
Publication · 2d
Bilateral exploration in primary hyperparathyroidism: Double adenoma distribution and biochemical patterns over two decades.
Abstract
BACKGROUND
We investigated if anatomic patterns of abnormal parathyroid glands have ch anged for primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) as atypical biochemical presentation (normohormonal and normocalcemic) has increased.
METHODS
Retrospec...
Publication · 2d
Progression of nodular thyroid disease in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis syndrome: refined surveillance recommendations.
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BACKGROUND
Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) have an increased risk of thyroid nodular disease. Previous studies demonstrated that screening thyroid ultrasound (US) will allow detection of nodules in 38% and thyroid can...
Publication · 2d
High-volume endocrine surgeons perform thyroid surgery at decreased cost despite increased case relative value units.
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BACKGROUND
Healthcare systems are transitioning to value-based payment models based on analysis of quality over cost. To gain an understanding of the relationship between surgeon volume and health care costs, we compared the direct cost...
Publication · 2d
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