VCOM 2025 Annual Report

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Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2025 VCOM Publications and Presentations (continued)

Howard D*, Tickal A*, Cawley D. Comparative Analysis of Thoracolumbar Aponeurosis and Multifidus Stiffness in Chronic Low Back Pain: Implications for Myofascial Dysfunction. Poster presented at the 2025 VCOM National Rural Medicine Conference; March 7-9, 2025; Nashville, TN. Howarth A*, Wilkinson G, Hulse S, Zimmermann T, Faris M, Carter M . Dural Venous Sinus Thrombosis: A Rare but Serious Complication of Mastoiditis. Presented at the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery; April 30-May 3, 2025; New Orleans, LA. Israeli O*, Halford C*, Taveras M*, Langley D . Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Progression in an Incarcerated Patient: The Impact of Healthcare Barriers on Disease Outcomes. Presented at the American College of Osteopathic Internists Annual Convention; October 8-11, 2025: Marco Island, FL. Johnston N*, Douthit N . A Case of Cardiac Tamponade: the first clue to unveiling a hidden malignancy. Presented at the Medical Association of the state of Alabama Annual Session; April 11-13, 2025; Orange Beach, AL. Poster also presented at the 2025 VCOM National Rural Medicine Conference; March 7-9, 2025; Nashville, TN. Kartamyshev M*, Kumar T*, Dawud D, Abd Elmageed ZY . Investigating the Anticancer Potential of Cambinol on Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer Cells: An In Vitro Study. Presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Conference; April 25-30, 2025; Chicago, IL. Kawachi S*, Kozar A . Large Supraspinatus Tears treated with Platelet-Rich Plasma Fenestration, 3-Dimensional Tenotomy, and Micro-Fragmented Adipose Tissue: a Case Series. Presented at the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine Clinical Conference; April 30-May 3, 2025; Asheville, NC. Kelly R*, Lipsmeyer M . Endometriosis and Gut Microbiome. Presented at the Student National Medical Association 61 st Annual Medical Education Conference; April 18-19, 2025: St. Louis, MO.

Khan T*, Ngo D*, Fall A*, Gaddis L, Dinsmoore K, Brisson P, Gaddis J , Havard S, Douthit N , Lall R . Breaking bad news: A program evaluation. Poster presented at Madison County Medical Society CME Symposium; November 1, 2025; Huntsville, AL. Knight E*, Mahmud MA, Voth S, Morrow RL , El Sayed KA, Morrow A . The Protective Role of Oleocanthal against Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection. Presented at ReSPIRE Conference; February 12-14, 2025: Point Clear, AL. Kozar A , Flynn-Smith G, Risov D, Fremarek N, Chung M , Barnett J*, Mattis J*, Pedreira M*, Reagan A*, Satoskar C*, Farooq F*, Carlson D*, Redden D , Brolinson PG , Wang V. Active and Passive Gliding Properties of the Thoracolumbar Fascia (TLF) in Individuals with and without Low Back Pain (LBP). International Fascia Research Congress; August 10-14, 2025: New Orleans, LA. Kumar T*, Kartamyshev M*, Dawud D, Singh R*, Abdulhamid K*, Liang Y*, Islam A*, Khanani H*, Khambhati M*, Syed W*, Ebrahim H, Abd Elmageed Z . Inhibition of Sphingomyelinase 2 decreases cell proliferation and migration in aggressive prostate cancer cells. Presented at the Louisiana American College of Physicians Annual Resident Student Meeting; February 1, 2025: New Orleans, LA. Lee G*, Geneste B*, Dawud D, Abd Elmageed ZY . Repurposing Atypical Antipsychotics for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Treatment: Investigating Their Role in Cell Proliferation, Migration, and ER Stress. Presented at the 41 st Annual Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference; September 11-14, 2025: Tylor, TX.

Lewis H*, Evans JH*, Patel Y*, Gustetic A*, Kim S , Lombardozzi K , Lane M. Enhancing the Duration of Erector Spinae Blocks in Lumbar Fusion Surgeries: Investigating the Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine. Presented at the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine’s Regional Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Conference; May 1-3, 2025; Orlando, FL. Also presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025; October 10-14, 2025: San Antonio, TX. Malave S, Shapira G, Douthit NT . A case of Klebsiella pneumoniae primary liver abscess in a healthy immunocompetent patient. Poster presented at ACG Annual Meeting; October 24, 2025; Phoenix, AZ. Markley N*, Knapp V*, Bouyounes E*, Ghanayem S*, Redden D , Sahhar H . Evaluating the Effectiveness of Video Laryngoscopy vs Direct Laryngoscopy as a Training Tool for Pediatric Intubation Skills in Simulation Settings. Presented at the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians Conference; April 3-6, 2025; Alexandria, VA. Martinez J*, Hung C*, Kaya G*, Roballo KCS . A Time Series Analysis Assessing Trends in Prescribing Pain Medications after a Spinal Cord Injury. Presented at Regen Rehab 25’; November 20-22, 2025: Chicago, IL. McGarvey C*, Haim K*, Adams S*, Logullo D , Redden D, Hayes K, Snider P, Hollingsworth J, Kirby A , Cornish M, Cawley D, Piscura M , Seton B, Pearson W . MERCI (Medical Education and Research in Compassionate Integration) Chronic Pain Clinic Protocol. Presented at the Medical Association of the state of Alabama Annual Session; April 11-13, 2025; Orange Beach, AL. McGough E*, Snoddy C*, Whibbs C*, Hardin J, Rodriguez M . Understanding Sexually Transmitted Diseases: An Assessment of Participants’ Knowledge of Etiology, Perceived Risk, and Self Efficacy. Poster presented at the 2025 VCOM National Rural Medicine Conference; March 7-9, 2025; Nashville, TN. McLean J*, Jones A , McGaughy E*, Nickols J, Stackhouse J, Douthit N. Integrating Portable Ultrasound Probes Into Medical Service Trips to International Rural Communities. Poster presented at the 2025 VCOM National Rural Medicine Conference; March 7-9, 2025; Nashville, TN.

Leonard C*, Davies B*, Pearson W . Collaborative Dialogue. Workshop presented at the 2025 KNN National Network for Flourishing in Medicine Conference; September 10-12, 2025: Minneapolis, MN.

BOLD indicates Faculty; * ASTERISK indicates Student