The Cooper Rowan Medical Journal

A case report published in CRMJ examined a patient with a history of autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy who was hospitalized due to an epsidode of acute onset agitation and psychosis. After considering multiple diagnoses to explain the patient's new behavior, the medical team diagnosed the patient with bipolar disorder. The authors urged readers to consider this possible diagnosis when presented with similar patients in the clinical setting.

Available at: https://rdw.rowan.edu/crjcsm/vol2/iss1/5

Caporaso, Evan N. M.D. and Woo, John M. M.D. (2020) "Treatment and Diagnostic Considerations in a Complex Psychiatric Case - a Case Report," Cooper Rowan Medical Journal: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 5.
DOI: 10.31986/issn.2578-3343_vol2iss1.5

With 50% of women in the United States experiencing urinary incontinence during their lives, provider education plays an important role in making the proper diagnoses. A study published in CRMJ found that implementing an education program for providers addressing the unique diagnostic criteria of urinary incontinence could improve clinical decision making.

Available at: https://rdw.rowan.edu/crjcsm/vol3/iss1/7

Roloff, Kendra L.; Parker, Patricia; Schafer-McLean, Rhonda; and West, Robert (2022) "Effect of Provider Education on Urinary Incontinence Knowledge and Assessment," Cooper Rowan Medical Journal: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 7.
DOI: 10.31986issn.2578.3343_vol3iss1.6

Meet the editorial board! Larry Mulligan, PhD (he/him), is section co-editor for case reports and case series at CRMJ.

Dr. Mulligan's focus of research at Cooper is cardiovascular physiology and outcomes such as acute kidney injury after heart surgery; the role of gestational hypertension as biomarker of chronic vascular disease; and ventricular-vascular coupling. He mentors anesthesiology residents and medical students at CMSRU.

The lack of vitamin C ingestion can cause scurvy. An article published in CRMJ followed the case of a 62-year-old patient who presented with "red spots" on his legs in addition to other skin findings. The case highlighted the importance of proper history-taking and physical exam technique.

Buchan, John A. and Gray, Bruce H. (2022) "A Sailor’s Disease Presenting in Urban America with Red
Spots on the Legs," Cooper Rowan Medical Journal: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 8. DOI: 10.31986issn.2578.3343_vol3iss1.7

Available at: https://rdw.rowan.edu/crjcsm/vol3/iss1/8

A recent narrative review published in CRMJ examined the implementation barriers that providers face in multidisciplinary care for chronic kidney disease patients. The authors emphasized the importance of this treatment approach for CKD patients and urged researchers to acknowledge these barriers when publishing their results in the field.

Available at: https://rdw.rowan.edu/crjcsm/vol5/iss1/4

Goodman, Max J. and Jereczek, Amalia (2023) "Implementation Barriers of Multidisciplinary Care in Chronic Kidney Disease Through a CFIR Framework: a Narrative Review," Cooper Rowan Medical Journal: Vol. 5: Iss. 1, Article 4.
DOI: 10.31986issn.2578.3343_vol5iss1.4

Meet the editorial board! Meena Khandelwal, MD (she/her), is one of editors for case reports and case series at CRMJ.

Dr. Khandelwal is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist as well as the director of research for obstetrics and gynecology at Cooper University Health Care. She describes herself in three words as "perfectionist, dedicated, and caring!"

Telemedicine has become a popular alternative to in-person clinic visits in the field of psychiatry, but few studies examine the impact of telemedicine mental healthcare provided to patients with intellectual disabilities living in group homes.

A recent study in CRMJ designed a survey to evaluate these services and found that telemedicine was quite effective and acceptable to these patients as a way to receive care.

Available at: https://rdw.rowan.edu/crjcsm/vol5/iss1/3

Johnson, Brittany M.; Rowland, Annabelle J.; Coeur, Jacob D.; Klapow, Maxwell C.; and Pointon, Jean F. (2023) "Understanding the Acceptability and Effect of Psychiatric Care via Telemedicine as an Alternative Option for Patients Living with Intellectual Disabilities in Group Homes," Cooper Rowan Medical Journal: Vol. 5: Iss. 1, Article 3.
DOI: 10.31986/issn.2578.3343_vol5iss1.3

CRMJ is now accepting new submissions of original research from medical trainees wishing to publish as first author! Publish your work in a free, peer-reviewed, open access journal available worldwide!

Any questions about our submission process or want to know more about CRMJ? DM us or contact our editorial board at [email protected]. Read more here: https://rdw.rowan.edu/crjcsm/

Meet the editorial board! Basant K. Pradhan, MD (he/him), is our other editor for Editorials & Medical Musings. Dr. Pradhan is also a Psychiatrist at Cooper University Health Care & the program director for the Neuromodulation Fellowship. He is well-published in his field & has received the Young Investigator Grant from the Brain and Behavioral Research Foundation.

The Rowan Community Health Center launched an initiative aimed at fostering relationships with various Camden organizations to not only help educate community members about RCHC services but also to collaborate on improving the population of Camden’s health. A new paper in CRMJ offers a practical guide for individuals, medical schools, or other organizations who are seeking to implement a similar project.

Tempera, Patrick J.; DiLiberto, Christian; Shah, Ruchi; and Hurst, Daniel (2022) "Rowan Community Health
Center’s Ask First Model: Building Authentic & Impactful Community Relationships by Asking a Simple Question," Cooper Rowan Medical Journal: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 2.
DOI: 10.31986issn.2578.3343_vol4iss1.2

Available at: https://rdw.rowan.edu/crjcsm/vol4/iss1/2

Hypoxemic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the neonatal population. Recent research has shown human adipose stem cells (hASCs) to have neuroprotective effects in animal models of HIE. A study new study published in CRMJ tested the hypothesis that neurodevelopmental outcomes would be improved using hASC therapy in term neonatal HIE rat model.

February, MD, Melissa; Tulenko, PhD, Thomas N.; Weinberger, MD, Barry; and Kushnir, MD, Alla (2023)
"Long Term Neuroprotective Effects of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Neonatal Rats Post Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy," Cooper Rowan Medical Journal: Vol. 5: Iss. 1, Article 2.
DOI: 10.31986/issn.2578.3343_vol5iss1.2

Available at: https://rdw.rowan.edu/crjcsm/vol5/iss1/2

Meet the editorial board! Consuelo Corazon Cagande, MD (she/her), is one of our editors for Editorials & Medical Musings. Dr. Cagande is also the Division Chief of the Community Care and Wellness Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Her areas of interest are anxiety and trauma-related disorders, access to care, Integrated/Collaborative Care, Community Psychiatry, and Medical Education.