2009

"The Good, the Bad and the Unexpected: How AIDS/HIV Clinical Research Has Impacted an Evolving Epidemic", Timothy J. Friel MD (Presentation)

"The Good, the Bad and the Unexpected: How AIDS/HIV Clinical Research Has Impacted an Evolving Epidemic", Timothy J. Friel MD (Presentation)

“Optimizing Cardiovascular Health in Women--Getting the Most Out of Research Results”, Thomas Gavigan RN (Presentation)

"Introduction to Lean Thinking in Health Care Quality Improvement"., Grant M. Greenberg M.D., M.H.S.A., M.A. (Presentation)

Leveraging EMR's for Revenue Positive Business Process: Release of Information Management at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Zelda B. Greene (Presentation)

Right Ventricular Mass Index Predicts Pulmonary Vascual Resistance in Pulmonary Vascular Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Baseline Cardiac MRI Results of the COMPASS-3 Trial, Himanshu Gupta MD, Ravi V. Desai MD, Steven G. Lloyd MD, Fernando Orres, Francisco Soto, Myung Park, Chad McQueen, Srinivas Murali MD, and Raymond Benza (Presentation)

JOG (A Journey of Growth) To Enhance the Ideal Patient Centered Experience., Kim S. Hitchings MSN, RN, NEA-BC (Presentation)

Shared Governance: Effective Strategies to Enhance Your Decision-Making Model., Kim S. Hitchings MSN, RN, NEA-BC (Presentation)

Correlation of Histologic Changes in Lacrimal and Salivary Glands to Gallium and MRI Findings in Sarcoid Suspects., Kim HJ, Wenzhuan He, D Chu, L P. Frohman, P Langer, and Roger E. Turbin (Presentation)

Enteral Administration of a Synthetic Monoacetyldiglyceride Improves Survival in a Murine Model of Abdominal Sepsis., John J. Hong MD, Younsuck Koh, John S. Park MD, and Hyun-Don Jung (Presentation)

Difficulties in Classifying Pediatric CNS Tumors., Michael W. Johnson MD., PhD and Peter C. Burger (Presentation)

The Spectrum of Pilomyxoid Astrocytomas: Transitional Pilomyxoid Tumors., Michael W. Johnson MD., PhD; Charles G. Eberhart; Patricia Goldthwaite; and Peter C. Burger (Presentation)

Determining the Difference between Quality Improvement and Research Projects, Scott Lipkin DPM and Victoria Sabella BSN (Presentation)

Determining the Difference between Quality Improvement and Research Projects., Scott Lipkin DPM and Victoria Sabella BSN (Presentation)

Torsional Modulus: A Simple, Novel Index of Ventricular Stiffness, Steven G. Lloyd MD, Ravi V. Desai MD, Thomas S. Denney Jr PhD, Himanshu Gupta MD, Mustafa I. Ahmed MD, and Louis J. Dell'Italia MD (Presentation)

Successful Collaborative Research Team Building: Readying for Data Collection, Andrew Martin RN, PHRN, CEN and Anne Panik RN, MS, CNAA (Presentation)

Cervical Cancer Prevention: Together, we can make a difference, Martin A. Martino MD (Presentation)

Connecting HPV, Smoking and Cervical Cancer, Martin A. Martino MD (Presentation)

Current Management of Cervical Cancer: New Thoughts on an Old Problem, Martin A. Martino MD (Presentation)

Da Vinci Robotic Surgery: Is this the end of laparoscopic surgery or just the beginning, Martin A. Martino MD (Presentation)

Robotic Surgery:Where do we go from here, Martin A. Martino MD (Presentation)

"Designing Effective in-House Research Protocols at Lehigh Valley Hospital", Martin Matsumura MD (Presentation)

Broken Beauty: The Renewal of Generalism, William L. Miller MD, MA (Presentation)

Transforming Pennsylvania Primary Care Practices: National Research Lessons, William L. Miller MD, MA (Presentation)

Autism 2009 and Beyond, Sameh Morkous MD (Presentation)

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Quantitative and Qualitative Findings and Implications of an Intercultural Sensitivity Assessment Among Employees at a Large Health System, Jarret R. Patton MD; Jay Baglia PhD; Lynn M. Deitrick RN, PhD; Anthony Nerino MA; Eric J. Gertner MD, MPH; Judith Sabino MPH; Mary Kay Grim BS; and Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH (Presentation)

Rupture Probability in Patients with Multiple Aneurysms: A Logistic Regression Analysis., Charles J. Prestigiacomo MD, Wenzhuan He, Chirag D. Gandhi MD, JR. Pak, Lydia M. Casper BA, S. Pak, Jeffrey E. Catrambone MD, and Reza J. Karimi MD (Presentation)

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Aneurysm Angle and Deflection as Markers for Aneurysm Rupture in Posterior Communicating Artery Aneurysms: a Biomorphometric Analysis, John Quinn, Wenzhuan He, Chirag D. Gandhi MD, K Romano, John Prendergass, and Charles J. Prestigiacomo MD (Presentation)

Balint Groups: The Process, The Power, and The Potential, Jeffrey L. Sternlieb PhD (Presentation)

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Expanding the Boundaries of Balint Applications ( But Not the Balint Process)., Jeffrey L. Sternlieb PhD (Presentation)

Around the Literature Part I, Kevin Weaver D.O.,FACOEP (Presentation)

Around the Literature Part II, Kevin Weaver D.O.,FACOEP (Presentation)

Cold & Dead- Hypothermia s/p Cardiac Arrest, Kevin Weaver D.O.,FACOEP (Presentation)

Induced Hypothermia S/P Cardiac Arrest, Kevin Weaver D.O.,FACOEP (Presentation)

Implementation and Methodology Conversion to the COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan System: The CPAL Experience, Jeffrey Wisotzkey PhD (Presentation)

AMI: Classroom to Clinical, Charles C. Worrilow MD (Presentation)

Case Studies in AMI, Charles C. Worrilow MD (Presentation)

Rosen’s Club—Ticks and Sepsis, Charles C. Worrilow MD (Presentation)

The Deep Sedation Course, Charles C. Worrilow MD (Presentation)

Accuracy of MDCT Diagnosis of Blunt Bowel and Mesenteric Injury, J Yu, A Fulcher, C Cockrell, K Wooten, Sohaib A. Mohiuddin MD, Amit Malhotra MD, R Halvorsen, and M Turner (Presentation)

How to Successfully Write Grant Proposals- National Grants, Margarete L. Zalon PhD, RN, ACNS-BC and Mary Ellen Herzog MEd, CFRE (Presentation)

2008

Laparoscopic Pyelolithotomy in a Pelvic Kidney., Angelo A. Baccala MD (Presentation)

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Reproductive Technology in the News: Implications for Clinical Practice in Primary Care, Jay Baglia PhD and Daniel Larson BA (Presentation)

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Reproductive Technology in the News: Implications for Clinical Practice in Primary Care., Jay Baglia PhD and Daniel Larson BA (Presentation)

Massive Localized Lymphedema., Kirsten S. Bellucci MD (Presentation)

Gene Expression Patterns in Formalin-Fixed, Paraffin Embedded Endometrial Tissue Associated with Lymph Node Metastatis., Todd Boren MD, Holly K. Dressman, A A. Wei, Martin A. Martino MD, T Zhang, and James M. Palmer (Presentation)

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Nursing Attitudes Regarding Suicidal Patients Before and After Staff Education in Preparation for Hospital-Wide Suicide Assessments, Karen Burke RN; Gail Stern MSN; Edward R. Norris MD, FAPA, FAPM; Carol A. Foltz PhD; Ralph A. Primelo MD; Michael Kaufmann MD; and Terry A. Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC (Presentation)

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Nursing Attitudes Regarding Suicidal Patients Before and After Staff Education in Preparation for Hospital-Wide Suicide Assessments., Karen Burke RN; Gail Stern MSN; Edward R. Norris MD, FAPA, FAPM; Carol A. Foltz PhD; Ralph A. Primelo MD; Michael Kaufmann MD; and Terry A. Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC (Presentation)

Welcome, Terry A. Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC and Linda Cornman BS, RRT-NPS (Presentation)

Outstanding Internal Reviews - Tools You Can Use, Kimberly Cornwell (Presentation)

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An Introduction to Qualitative Research in the Hospital Setting., Lynn M. Deitrick RN, PhD (Presentation)

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An Introduction to Qualitative Research in the Hospital Setting., Lynn M. Deitrick RN, PhD (Presentation)

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Study Design and Biostatistics for the Bedside Healthcare Professional, Sherrine Eid MPH (Presentation)

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Study Design and Biostatistics for the Bedside Healthcare Professional., Sherrine Eid MPH (Presentation)

How to Gather Evidence for Sexual Assault Forensic Exam, Elizabeth M. Evans DO (Presentation)

Abdominal Pain at the Extremes of Ages, Terrence E. Goyke DO (Presentation)

Killer Rashes, Terrence E. Goyke DO (Presentation)

"Update in Contraceptive Technology"., Grant M. Greenberg M.D., M.H.S.A., M.A. (Presentation)

Increasing Diversity in Medical Education: A Review of the Literature & Recommendations for LVHN., Margaret A. Hadinger EdD, MS (Presentation)

Journey of Growth to Enhance the Ideal Patient Experience, Kim S. Hitchings MSN, RN, NEA-BC (Presentation)

The Art of Communication, Kim S. Hitchings MSN, RN, NEA-BC (Presentation)

Development of an Immunomodulatory Agent to Treat Sepsis: a Narrative., John J. Hong MD (Presentation)

The Diagnosis of Appendicitis: The Old and New., John J. Hong MD (Presentation)

‘Autopsy of a Woman with Susac’s Syndrome.’, Michael W. Johnson MD., PhD (Presentation)

Evaluation of LRRK2 Transgenic Mice as a Novel Model of Parkinson’s Disease., Brian M. Lin; Michael W. Johnson MD., PhD; Dustin A. Dikeman; X Li; Nancy A. Jenkins; Neal G. Copeland; Juan C. Troncoso; Michael K. Lee; Ted M. Dawson; Valina L. Dawson PhD; and Darren J. Moore (Presentation)

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Introduction to Research Ethics, Scott Lipkin DPM (Presentation)

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Introduction to Research Ethics., Scott Lipkin DPM (Presentation)

Endometrial Hyperplasia: An Update, Martin A. Martino MD (Presentation)

Health Care Technology, Martin A. Martino MD (Presentation)

The Management of an Abnormal Pap Smear., Martin A. Martino MD (Presentation)

Venous Thromboembolism and Strategies for Prevention, Martin A. Martino MD (Presentation)

Move4Health: Student run diabetic health education classes influence professional development, Robert McManus STD, Beth Careyva M.D., and Danielle Snyderman (Presentation)

To Treat or Not to Treat: An Outcome Analysis of Patients with Stage I/II Carcinosarcoma (MMMT) Over a 25 Year Period at a Single Institution., James M. Palmer, Martin A. Martino MD, Lakshminarayan Rajaram, William S. Roberts MD, R W. Wenham, and Mitchel S. Hoffman MD (Presentation)

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How To Build Effective Research Programs (and Networks), Edward A. Panacek MD, MPH (Presentation)

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Creating Partnerships to Improve Health: An Overview of Community-based Participatory Research., Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH (Presentation)

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Opening Keynote Address, Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH (Presentation)

Point-of-Care Electronic Prompts: An Effective Means of Increasing Compliance, Demonstrating Quality, and Improving Outcome (Abstract), Nanette M. Schwann MD; Karen A. Bretz MD; Anthony J. Ardire MD; Frederick Ackler; Paul J. Evans CRNA; Dean Romanchuk; Sherrine Eid; Michelle Beck; Terry L. Burger; Deborah Fry; Harry Lukens; and Thomas M. McLouhlin Jr, MD (Presentation)

Baseline Competency Assessment of Incoming Residents during Residency Orientation, Amy B. Smith PhD and G Green (Presentation)

Multidisciplinary Team Traning in Sepsis: A Simulation-Based Approach, Amy B. Smith PhD, G Green, E Davis, J Turner, D Seidler, K Cottrell, and C Morreale (Presentation)

Preventing and Addressing Violence in the Workplace, Jeffrey L. Sternlieb PhD (Presentation)

When Dr. Harry Meets Nurse Sally: Teaching Residents About Office Relationships., Jeffrey L. Sternlieb PhD (Presentation)

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Teaching Physicians How to Cope with Emotional Reactions to a Series of Patient Encounters, Jeffrey L. Sternlieb PhD, Kristin A. Bresnan MD, and Shayla Graham- Brock MD (Presentation)

Predictors of Brain Injury in Critically ill Patients., R D. Stevens; A Pustavoitau; V Garnelo; A Zaky; and Michael W. Johnson MD., PhD (Presentation)

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Rapid Response Team: Increases Patient Outcomes and Nursing Staff Satisfaction, Holly Tavianini RN, BSN, MSHSA, CNRN; Anne Rabert MHSA, RN, CCRN, NE-BC; Georgiann Morgan RN; and Steven Pyne RRT (Presentation)

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Rapid Response Team: Increases Patient Outcomes and Nursing Staff Satisfaction., Holly Tavianini RN, BSN, MSHSA, CNRN; Anne Rabert MHSA, RN, CCRN, NE-BC; Georgiann Morgan RN, CCRN -CSC; and Steven Pyne RRT (Presentation)

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The Lived Experience of Registered Nurse (RN) Reiki Practitioners: A Phenomenologic Study Using Computer-Mediated Communication., Wendy J. Waldspurger-Robb DNSc, RN, CNE (Presentation)

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The Lived Experience of Registered Nurse (RN) Reiki Practitioners: A Phenomenologic Study Using Computer-Mediated Communication., Wendy J. Waldspurger-Robb DNSc, RN, CNE (Presentation)

2007

Prelimary Experience with the use of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) during bladder Cancer Resection and Cystectomy., Angelo A. Baccala MD, D Hansel, and A F. Hansel (Presentation)

Optical Coherence Tomography in the Diagnosis of Bening Bladder Lesions., Angelo A. Baccala MD, L Ponsky, D Hansel, and Amr Fergany (Presentation)

Disseminated Herpes Zoster., Kirsten S. Bellucci MD (Presentation)

Community-Hospital Partnership for Improved Outcomes in Latino Patients with Diabetes, Nyann Biery MS; Eric J. Gertner MD, MPH; and Lissette M. Lahoz (Presentation)

Child Abuse, David B. Burmeister DO, FACEP (Presentation)

Welcome, Terry A. Capuano MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, NE-BC (Presentation)

Differential Hippocampal Vulnerability of Different Genetic Strains of Mice Following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model of Controlled Cortical Impact (CCI)., Jeffrey E. Catrambone MD; Wenzhuan He; Joseph Menonna; Allen H. Maniker; Peter W. Carmel MD, PhD; Peter Dowling; and Tracy K. McIntosh (Presentation)

Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation Without a Prospective Crossmatch (Xmatch) in Non-Sensitized Recipients, Pradip Chakrabarti MD, FRCS, FACS, FICS; Bala Carver MD; Marjorie Williams; and Michael J. Moritz MD (Presentation)

Move4Health: feasibility of a student designed type 2 diabetes exercise and education intervention, Melissa DiCarlo MPH, MS; Beth Careyva M.D.; and Maureen Clarke BS (Presentation)

Evaluation of Children with Alleged Sexual Assault, Elizabeth M. Evans DO (Presentation)

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The Value of a Promotora-led Diabetes Education Program, Eric J. Gertner MD, MPH and Hannah D. Paxton RN, MPH (Presentation)

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The Value of a Promotora-led Diabetes Education Program, Eric J. Gertner MD, MPH and Hannah D. Paxton RN, MPH (Presentation)

Expression of y-H2AX in the Prolifrative Stem Cell Compartment of the Colon in Ulcerative Colitis: A Marker of DNA Damage, Jillian R. Grau MD, K Gustafson, Theresa Pasha, and E Furth (Presentation)