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  A New Approach to Analyzing the Development of Domain-Specific Knowledge Among Undergraduate Medical Students Using Learning Scores Abstract Medicine is one of the domains in higher education with the highest demands [ 1 ] . The importance of acquiring domain-specific knowledge to understand the scientific rationales of practical work in medicine is considered vital [ 2 ] , about the specific responsibilities associated with medical professions. Teachers in medicine are faced with specific instructional challenges, for instance, being required to teach and examine several hundred students with heterogeneous educational backgrounds and study preconditions [ 3 ] . Consequently, in medical education practice, Multiple-Choice (MC) tests are often used in examinations because of their high level of efficiency and practicability, and despite their well-known disadvantages such as construct-irrelevant bias and low levels of explanatory power [ 4 ,  5 ] . In particular, the extent t...

  Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis – A 10-year Review of Cases Treated by Open Reduction and Realignment Osteotomy Abstract Background:  Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a common hip disorder affecting adolescents during the period of growth spurt. They typically present with hip pain with or without difficulty in bearing weight and severity is based on the degree of slip radiologically. Moderate to severe slips can be treated with open reduction and realignment osteotomies. Objective:  To determine the pattern of presentation of patients with moderate to severe SCFE, treatment offered and outcome. Methodology:  Retrospective Case series of patients presenting over a 10-year period and severity determined radiologically. All patients were treated with open reduction and realignment osteotomies (Fish, Subtrochanteric). Patients were followed up and monitored for complications. Results:  Six patients had unilateral SCFE while one was bilateral making a...

  Celecoxib Decreases Gcf Prostaglandin E2 Levels in Chronic Periodontitis Patients Abstract Background:  Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a common hip disorder affecting adolescents during the period of growth spurt. They typically present with hip pain with or without difficulty in bearing weight and severity is based on the degree of slip radiologically. Moderate to severe slips can be treated with open reduction and realignment osteotomies. Objective:  To determine the pattern of presentation of patients with moderate to severe SCFE, treatment offered and outcome. Methodology:  Retrospective Case series of patients presenting over a 10-year period and severity determined radiologically. All patients were treated with open reduction and realignment osteotomies (Fish, Subtrochanteric). Patients were followed up and monitored for complications. Results:  Six patients had unilateral SCFE while one was bilateral making a total of 7 patients (8 hips). O...

  Prescribers’ Use of Electronic Prescribing Inquiry Tools in Puerto Rico Abstract Objectives:  To evaluate the use of Electronic Prescribing (E-Prescribing) tools by prescribers generating inquiries to a major Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) in Puerto Rico. A secondary objective is to determine providers’ knowledge of E-Prescribing tools. Methods:  This is a retrospective study of E-Prescribing pharmacy claims received by PharmPix. The data collected included the use of E-Prescribing tools, which contain eligibility and medication history verification. The secondary objective was completed with a 15-item questionnaire that collected the prescribers’ perception of E-Prescribing systems and tools. Results:  The 10,670 E-Prescribing pharmacy claims generated for the beneficiaries of some groups managed by PharmPix during the first quarter of 2015 were evaluated. Prescribers completed 1,748 (16%) eligibility requests and 371 (3.48%) medication history verifications for t...