The Bridge: Hofstra MPH Newsletter

Bhurosy  et al. BMC Cancer (2022) 22:435  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-022-09542-z Underdiagnosis of iron deficiency anemia among patients with colorectal cancer: an examination of electronic medical records  Trishnee Bhurosy 1* , Anika Jishan 2 , Patrick M. Boland 3 , Yen‐Han Lee 4  and Carolyn J. Heckman 2 Abstract Background:  Timely diagnosis and management of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients improves overall quality of life and survival. This study assessed the proportion of CRC patients who were formally diagnosed with IDA and factors that predict a formal diagnosis of IDA and receiving iron therapy. Methods:  We retrieved electronic medical records (EMRs) of CRC patients from a large comprehensive cancer center in the Northeastern part of the United States ( n  =  499). We abstracted sociodemographic characteristics, relevant laboratory results, IDA diagnosis, and iron supplementation from the EMRs. We assessed relationships between participant

  Dr. Trishnee Bhurosy is the newest faculty member of Hofstra University’s Master of Public Health Program. Dr. Bhurosy’s program of research studies the effectiveness of strategies and tools that can be integrated with behavioral interventions to improve nutrition with the active involvement of community stakeholders. She was born and raised in Mauritius, a beautiful island on the southeast coast of Madagascar. In 2012, she graduated from her undergraduate studies with a degree in Nutritional Sciences and earned a masters in the same field in 2013. Soon after, she began teaching high school students along while working part-time at the University of Mauritius teaching various health topics related to nutrition, food safety, and occupational health. After working and conducting research for some time, and lacking a solid mentorship in behavioral sciences, Dr. Bhurosy decided it was time to pursue her research through a doctoral program. It was a tough decision as she had never thought

 

Hofstra’s Pride Pantry serves anyone in the Hofstra University community (students, faculty, administrators, and staff) who are at risk of food insecurity. Hofstra ID is required. The Pride Pantry is located at the Wellness and Campus Living Center, Room 105. Hours of operation are Wednesdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Thursdays 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Access to the Pantry outside of open hours can be arranged by emailing   pridepantry@hofstra.edu .  Website is   www.hofstra.edu/pridepantry Contact Faculty Advisor Dr. Trishnee Bhurosy  Email:  Trishnee.Bhurosy@hofstra.edu