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Utilization Of Optical Tweezers For The Trapping And Manipulation Of 1-3 Um Polystyrene Latex Particles And Planktonic Staphylococcus Epidermidis, Esther Kim
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An optical tweezers setup is being constructed to trap and manipulate Staphylococcus epidermidis. As a preliminary step, the capabilities of the optical trap were tested using small latex spheres (1-3 um) in place of bacteria. Further studies will include manipulation of bacteria to compare adhesion forces between planktonic and biofilm bacteria.
Neurochemical Function In Schizophrenia: A Case Study, Ana Gomez
Neurochemical Function In Schizophrenia: A Case Study, Ana Gomez
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This research project addresses the topic of schizophrenia. Because of the vast amount of information available regarding schizophrenia, this paper will only focus on a few aspects of the disease. In particular the symptoms, brain abnormalities, hypotheses, and treatment strategies associated with brain abnormalities in schizophrenia will be presented. These emphases were chosen because they are of particular interest to the researcher. The intent of this paper is to discover what brain abnormalities, both physiological and chemical, are associated with schizophrenia. The intent is also to discuss treatment strategies and assess how this information may apply to a case study.
Current Trends In Urinary Tract Infections: Is Cipro Really Necessary?, Kristin Stagg
Current Trends In Urinary Tract Infections: Is Cipro Really Necessary?, Kristin Stagg
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Urinary tract infections are one of the most common causes of ambulatory care visits, physician-office visits and hospitalization each year in the US. Sexual activity primarily contributes to acquisition of UTI in women; nearly half of adult women have had a UTI at least once. The most common causative agent is E. coli, followed by Enterobacter spp., Klebsiella spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, other Gram-negative rods and Group B streptococci, depending on geographical location. 1 Until the late 1990's, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) was the most commonly prescribed and effective treatment option, but the rampant development of resistance to this drug has …
The Effectiveness Of A Far Lateral L5-S1 Microdiscectomy In Pain Reduction, Jamie Griffin, Scott D. Hodges, Jason Eck, S. Craig Humphreys
The Effectiveness Of A Far Lateral L5-S1 Microdiscectomy In Pain Reduction, Jamie Griffin, Scott D. Hodges, Jason Eck, S. Craig Humphreys
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Diagnosis of far lateral disc herniations has become more common in recent years. This study describes the surgical procedure used for L5-S1 far lateral disc herniations, shows the benefits derived from a far lateral approach and retrospectively evaluates the outcome of the surgery. Eight patients were included in the study, five females and three males. The mean age was 62 years (range, 45-77 years). VAS pain scale, OSW index and SF-36 forms were used to evaluate the surgical outcome. Both the VAS pain scale and OSW index were improved postoperatively. The SF-36 scores were significantly lower (p<0.05) for the far lateral patients compared to both the low back pain population and the U.S. aged 55-64 year population.
Treatment Of Hydrogen Cyanide And Hydrogen Chloride Inhalation In Mice With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Versus Supplemental Oxygen, Renee Rader, Russell Rader, Daniel Wunderlich
Treatment Of Hydrogen Cyanide And Hydrogen Chloride Inhalation In Mice With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Versus Supplemental Oxygen, Renee Rader, Russell Rader, Daniel Wunderlich
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes faster tissue healing by increasing the amount of oxygen carried to the tissues. HBO is currently used to treat carbon monoxide poisoning as well as smoke inhalation. Based on this information, it was believed that HBO would also promote faster healing for hydrogen cyanide gas or hydrogen chloride gas inhalation, which are encountered in burning material. To test this theory, mice were exposed to HCN or HCl gas. The mice were then placed in hyperbaric oxygen or supplemental oxygen treatments for five days. Weight change and overall survival rate were used to establish what method of …