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Brill ScribeUPCOMING Conferences:
Organization Dates Location Abstracts Deadline Registration Dates WebsiteAAAM
(Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine Sept. 22-25, 2013 Hilton Quebec Hotel
Quebec City, QC, Canada n/a n/a
AAEM
(American Academy of Emergency Medicine) Feb. 11-15, 2014 New York Hilton Midtown
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 1-212-586-7000 opens in early fall 2013 open fall 2013
AAMC
(Association of American Medical Colleges)
AAP
(American Academy of Pediatrics) Oct. 26-29, 2013 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL April 13, 2013 June 3, 2013
ACEP
(American College of Emergency Physicians) Oct. 14-17, 2014 Washington State Conference Center 800 Conference Place Seattle, WA 98101
June 3, 2013
ACGME
(Accrediation Council for Graduate Medical Education) Feb. 27- Mar 2, 2014 Gaylord National National Harbor, Maryland session proposal is Friday, June 14, 2013 n/a
AHA
(American Heart Association) Nov. 16-20, 2013 Dallas Convention Center Dallas, TX April 17 - June 5, 2013 June 12, 2013
ATVB
(Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology) May 1-3, 2014 Sheraton Centre Toronto
Toronto, Ontario n/a n/a
BCVS
(Basica Cardiovascular Sciences) Jul 22-25, 2013 Paris Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada closed open
CORD EM
(Council for Emergency Medicine Residency Directors) n/a n/a n/a n/a
ISC
(International Stroke Conference) Feb. 11-14, 2014 San Diego Convention Center 111 W Harbor Dr San Diego, CA May 22, 2013 Oct. 9, 2013
Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities April 27-29, 2014 Gaylord Opryland Nashville, TN n/a na
NACCT
(North American Congress
of Clinical Toxicology) Sept. 27-Oct. 2, 2014 Hyatt Regency; Atlanta, GA n/a open
QCOR
(Quality Care and Outcomes Research) June 2-4, 2014 Hilton Baltimore; Baltimore, MD n/a n/a
SAEM
(Society for Academic Emergency Medicine) May 14-17, 2014 ? Dallas, TX ? n/a n/a
SAEM
(Society for Academic Emergency Medicine) n/a n/a n/a n/a
Please visit the websites to download abstract submission forms or just to check out the meeting and if your research/idea would be appropriate. I have posted paper copies of call for abstracts for several of these meetings on the magnet board outside my office. As always Dr. Trowbridge and I are available to help identify projects that are ongoing in the department and/or advice on how to setup studies. Office hours are Wednesdays from 11am-2pm or by appointment.
Research
Research
Emergency Medicine Research Office - EMRO
Elaine Lab
Faculty Research
Comparison of Emergency Department Operation Metrics by Annual Volume Over 7 Years, Daniel Handel1, James J. Augustine2, Heather L. Farley3, Charles M. Shufflebarger4, Benjamin C. Sun1, Robert E. O’Connor5
Impact of Rising Gasoline Prices on Bicycle Injuries in the United States, 1997–2009 Mairin Smith, M. Kathryn Mutter, Jae Lee, Jing Dai, Mark Sochor, Matthew J. Trowbridge
143 The Influence of Clinical Context on Parents’ Code Status Preferences John E. Jesus1, Matthew B. Allen2, Glen E. Michael3, Michael W. Donnino4, Shamai A. Grossman4, Caleb P. Hale4, Anthony C. Breu4, Alexander Bracey4, Jennifer L. O’Connor4, Jonathan Fisher4
Clinical Research
Disparities in the Successful Enrollment of Study Subjects Involving Informed Consent in the Emergency Department Lea H. Becker, Marcus L. Martin, Chris A. Ghaemmaghami, Pamela A. Ross, Robert E. O’ConnorCurrent Research Opportunities for Residents
HIV Screening and barriers in testingCurrent Newsletter
Important Links
NIH
UVA IRB-HSR
UVA OSP
Clinical Trials.gov
Current Studies and Funding Sources
| Study Indentifiers | Funding Agency | Hours/Contact |
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Black Widow Spider III Drug study Enrollment Criteria: ≥ 10 years Symptoms of Black Widow Spider bite; Moderate to severe pain Presented to any ED within 24 hours of symptom onset BWSIII |
24 hours Every day The Poison Center 4-0347 |
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IRB-HSR: 14376 brainscope Device studies Enrollment Criteria: Traumatic brain injury; GCS 9-15 NO daily Psych meds or seizure history Control patients w/o head abnormality | BrainScope Company, Inc. |
Mon-Fri (days) 9a until departure of study team PIC 1044 |
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Asthma RV study Biomarker study Enrollment Criteria: 12-30 years of age Wheezing (asthma exacerbation) < 10 pack-year smoking history NO oral or IV corticosteroids within 14 days NO underlying chronic lung diseases other than asthma asthma_kid |
National Institute of Health |
Mon-Fri (days) 9a until departure of study team PIC 1044 |
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TRUE-AHF: Trial of Ularitide's Efficacy and Safety in patients with Acute Heart Failure IRB-HSR#16469 Drug Study PI: Chris Ghaemmaghami Enrollment Criteria: 18-85 years of age Emergency visit for CHF Symptomatic despite treatment with IV furosemide Enroll and Dose within 6-12 hrs of presentation trueahf |
24 hours Every day CRC PIC 1044 Study MD PIC 9692 |
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Copperhead Snakebite IRB-HSR#pending Drug Study PI: Nathan Charlton Enrollment Criteria: Enrolled ≤ 24 hrs of bite Follow-up clinic visits Copperhead | BTG International Ltd. |
24 hours Every day The Poison Center 4-0347 |
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"POINT": NEW ACUTE TIA MINOR STROKE TRIAL IRB-HSR#15057 Drug study Enrollment Criteria: Presenting w/ TIA symptoms or minor stroke Onset within 12 hours Resolving signs & symptoms Very low stroke score NO pure sensory, pure vertigo |
National Institute of Health |
24 hours Before ordering anything page Neuro resident (PIC 1317) Order STAT head CT scan |
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“SHINE”: Stroke Hyperglycemia Insulin Network Effort Trial IRB-HSR# 15959 Enrollment Criteria: ≥ 18 years of age Ischemic Stroke onset < 12 hours ago Glucose > 100 mg/dl if diabetic Glucose > 150 mg/dl if non-diabetic | National Institute of Health |
24 hours Stroke alert Neuro resident will assess for initial eligibility |
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Acute Venous Thrombosis: Thrombus Removal with Adjunctive IRB-HSR# 14442 PI: John Fritz Angle Enrollment Criteria: 16-75 years of age Proximal DVT diagnosed w/i 2 weeks of initial symptoms Enroll after initiation of usual care | National Institute of Health |
E-mail UVASTAC@virginia.edu PIC 3493 |
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International Medicine
International Medicine
The University of Virginia
Department of Emergency
Medicine's reach does
not stop at Charlottesville
and its surrounding
communities, it
reaches all over the
world. Physicians and
residents are involved
in educational and clinical
activities around
the world. The premier
program that is spearheading
this charge is
UVA~Guatemala S.L.C.
International Locations
contains some places
that we have been
or are currently involved.
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