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"Michael Douglas" effect
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)
Background: In June 2013, celebrity actor Michael Douglas announced that he had received a diagnosis of throat cancer, which he attributed to the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is the most common sexually transmitted ...
Cross-sectional review of publication trends among OBGYN graduates
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)
Objective: Research and other scholarly activities are essential components to medical training and may predict (i) success for matching into residency or fellowship programs and (ii) a future in academia. Despite this ...
Scholarly research productivity among otolaryngology residency graduates and its relationship to future academic achievement
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)
Background: The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requires that all residencies participate in research. This growing emphasis on research during residency has made it increasingly important for ...
Systematic reviews in the prevention of research waste in emergency medicine randomized controlled trials
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)
Before a randomized controlled trial (RCT) is performed, systematic reviews (SR) of the topic need to be cited to ensure new, meaningful information is being added. Studies that do not do this can cause wasted resources ...
Analysis of awareness months using Google Trends
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)
Objective: Health awareness months are growing in popularity with over 200 awareness days, weeks and months recognized in the United States. Awareness months cover a wide array of topics including Breast Cancer Awareness ...
What are patients asking about shoulder arthroplasty? An investigation of Google searches
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Introduction: The utilization of shoulder arthroplasty has been increasing steadily over the last few decades. Given this continuous increase, we expect that patients will increasingly search the internet for sources of ...
Do all bunions need surgery? An investigation of Google searches for Hallux Valgus
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Introduction: Hallux valgus (HV) or a bunion is one of the most common forefoot deformities. Approximately one in four adults will develop HV with a higher prevalence in adult females. Given the high prevalence of HV along ...
Analysis of publication trends and its relationship with academic success among dermatology residents and fellows
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)
Background: Exposure to academic research is regarded as a meaningful component of medical training. Despite the importance placed on research activities, little is known regarding the extent to which dermatology residents ...
Scholarly research productivity among ophthalmology residency graduates
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)
Purpose: The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requires that ophthalmology residents participate in scholarly activity during residency. However, to our knowledge it is unknown whether research ...
Examining trends in the public’s awareness of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in the United States using infodemiology metrics
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) is a disorder caused by multiple etiologies leading to decreased pancreatic function. EPI presents with nonspecific symptoms and is largely unknown by the public, making ...