4 Outstanding Case Report $250 m
Anomalous Right Coronary Artery: A Case Report of 17-Year-Old Caucasian Female with Shortness of Breath on Exertion and Syncope – Nicholas S. Hoeve, DO, Resident, Metro Health Hospital
“The most interesting aspect of our case was the source of the patient’s symptoms,” said Nicholas Hoeve, DO, who submitted his research in response to the controversy surrounding preparticipation screening for young athletes. Physicians are quick to attribute chest pain, syncope, dyspnea and palpitations while exercising to disease processes such as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Long QT Syndrome and Brugada Syndrome. However, Hoeve’s research illustrates the importance of considering coronary circulation anomalies, which account for up to 12 percent of sudden cardiac death in young athletes (Smulevitz et al and Von Kodolitsch et al). “I feel very privileged to receive the award for outstanding case report this year given there were so many interesting cases at the competition,” Hoeve said. “It was great to see so many young physicians interested in research as well.” Summary: Sudden cardiac death in young athletes frequently makes news headlines. Studies suggest coronary artery anomalies may account for a number of sports-related deaths. Such patients may experience episodes of syncope or chest pain as experienced by the research subject who was discovered to have an anomalous origin of the right coronary artery. Contributors: Lauren Chung, DO, Resident and Matthew Sevensma, DO.
5 People’s Choice Award $100 m
Assessing Pediatric Anthropometry of Peru – Shane R. Sergent, MSUCOM OMS II, Botsford Hospital
Students with Michigan State University College of Osteo pathic Medicine (MSUCOM) travel annually to Huamachuco, Peru, with faculty supervisors as part of their medical service elective. The trip provides an opportunity for students to give much needed medical attention to the indigent Inca population while examining options for preventative care in a country where poor hygiene, limited nutrition and lack of sanitation abide. “Winning the Peoples’ Choice Award demonstrates the interest and support of our work by the osteopathic community, an immeasurable honor to us,” said Shane Sergent. Sergent and MSUCOM are always looking for physicians to join them in Peru each August; for more information or to get involved, contact Sergent at sergent2@msu.edu. Summary: The prevalence of overweight and obesity as assessed by the body mass index is increasing in all areas of the world. Using points consistent with World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this study discovered obesity rates in Peru of 17.8 percent (WHO) and 17.5 (CDC) and overweight rates of 31.7 percent (WHO) and 29.4 percent (CDC).
6 Honorable Mention m
Community Acquired Methicilin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Abdominal Abscess in 67-Year-Old Female – Molly Maniscalco, DO, Resident, Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center
Summary: Methicilin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) abscesses in the abdominopelvic region are rare in literature. In researching a present case of a 67-year-old female with a MRSA positive abscess, the source was deducted to be likely endovascular. Clinical course and surgical interventions were also presented. Contributors: Tara Nelson, MS-IV, Meri Koski, MS-IV and Anthony Ognjan, DO.
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