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Ethics And Issues At The Sunset Of Life, Jane Gervasio, Dick Mcgowan, Priscilla Ryder

Priscilla T. Ryder

No abstract provided.

Empowering Patient Safety Outreach Through Interprofessional Partnerships: Educating Our Communities, Chris Childs, A. Faltinek, L. Heinz, Linda Walton, L. Zipperer

Linda J. Walton

No abstract provided.

A Neural-Genetic Algorithm For Feature Selection And Breast Abnormality Classification In Digital Mammography, Ping Zhang, Brijesh Verma, Kuldeep Kumar

Kuldeep Kumar

Digital mammography is one of the most suitable methods for early detection of breast cancer. It uses digital mammograms to find suspicious areas. However, it is very difficult to distinguish benign and malignant cases, especially for the small size lesions in the early stage of cancer. This is reflected in the high percentage of unnecessary biopsies that are performed and many deaths caused by late detection or misdiagnosis. A computer based feature selection and classification system can provide a second opinion to the radiologists. This work proposes a neural-genetic algorithm for feature selection in conjunction with neural network based classifier. …

Neural Vs Statistical Classifier In Conjunction With Genetic Algorithm Feature Selection In Digital Mammography, Ping Zhang, Brijesh Verma, Kuldeep Kumar

Kuldeep Kumar

Digital mammography is one of the most suitable methods for early detection of breast cancer. It uses digital mammograms to find suspicious areas containing benign and malignant microcalcifications. However, it is very difficult to distinguish benign and malignant microcalcifications. This is reflected in the high percentage of unnecessary biopsies that are performed and many deaths caused by late detection or misdiagnosis. A computer based feature selection and classification system can provide a second opinion to the radiologists in assessment of microcalcifications. The research proposes and investigates a neural-genetic algorithm for feature selection in conjunction with neural and statistical classifiers to …

Making The Most Of Ippe And Appe, Jane Gervasio, Mary Hess, Angela Bingham

Jane M. Gervasio

No abstract provided.

Ethics And Issues At The Sunset Of Life, Jane Gervasio, Dick Mcgowan, Priscilla Ryder

Jane M. Gervasio

No abstract provided.

Complications In Neonates Associated With Total Daily Heparin Exposure, L. Current, K. Rawlings, Jane Gervasio, M. Mckinney

Jane M. Gervasio

Abstract from the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, December 5-10, 2009.

Ethical Considerations In The Conduct Of Vaccine Trials In Developing Countries, Charles Weijer, C. Lanata, C. Plowe

Charles Weijer

No abstract provided.

Nothing To Sneeze At! A Study Into Intra-Operative Contamination, David Graham, Benjamin Parkinson, Meghan Evans, Gerben Keijzers, Petra Derrington

Gerben Keijzers

Purpose: We performed a prospective study of sneezes from orthopaedic registrars to assess the potential for intra-operative contamination from a masked surgeon, and to determine if head position can alter the potential for contamination. Type of Study: Prospective controlled trial. Methods: Four orthopaedic registrars from the Gold Coast Hospital each inhaled pepper to precipitate a sneeze. Cultures were taken with and without standard Smith & Nephew™ surgical masks, in positions directly in front and to the sides of a masked registrar. The process was repeated three times for each registrar. A control plate was left exposed to the atmosphere. A …

Organ Donation: An Integrated Approach To Saving Lives, Christopher Michetti

Christopher P. Michetti, M.D., F.A.C.S.

No abstract provided.

Biomechanical Basis Of Oscillometric Blood Pressure Measuring Technique, H. Lan, A. Al-Jumaily, W. Hing, A. Lowe

Wayne Hing

Non-invasive blood pressure (BP) measurement has been used clinically for over a century to diagnose hypertension. Compared with the auscultatory technique, the oscillometric technique requires less professional training and is widely used in automatic BP measurement devices. Currently, most of these devices measure and record amplitude of cuff pressure oscillation, and then calculate diastolic and systolic pressure using characteristic ratios and designed algorithms. A finite element (FE) model is developed to study the biomechanical basis of this technique. The model identifies that errors were caused by mechanical factors of the soft tissue and the shape of the arm. By personalizing …

Emerging Trends In Parenteral Nutrition: An Evidence-Based Approach, Jane Gervasio

Jane M. Gervasio

No abstract provided.

A Conceptual Model Of Optimal International Service-Learning And Its Application To Global Health Initiatives In Rehabilitation, Celia Pechak, Mary Thompson

Celia M Pechak

Background. There is growing involvement by US clinicians, faculty members, and students in global health initiatives, including international service-learning (ISL). Limited research has been done to examine the profession’s increasing global engagement, or the ISL phenomenon in particular, and no research has been done to determine best practices. This study was intended as an early step in the examination of the physical therapy profession’s role and activities in the global health arena within and beyond academics.

Objectives. The purposes of this study were: (1) to identify and analyze the common structures and processes among established ISL programs within physical therapist …

Imitation In Fragile X Syndrome: Implications For Autism, Marta Macedoni-Luksic, Laura Greiss Hess, Sally J. Rogers, David Gosar, Kerrie Lemons-Chitwood, Randi Hagerman

Laura Greiss Hess

Early Psychosis: A Novel Gateway For Suicide Prevention, Amresh Srivastava, Megan Johnston

Amresh Srivastava

Early psychosis: A Novel Gateway For Suicide Prevention

Amresh Shrivastava 1, Megan Johnston 2 Address: 1. Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada; Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada); Mental Health Foundation of India (PRERANA Charitable Trust) and Silver Mind Hospital, 209 Shivkripa Complex, Gokhale Road, Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 400 602 (Present Address: Regional Mental Health Care, 467 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada N5H 3V9; 2. Department of Psychology, University of Toronto.

Early psychosis and early intervention initiative in by now a well established model for treatment …

Duration Of Untreated Psychosis & Long-Term Outcome Of First Episode, Hospitalized Schizophrenia: Search For A Missing Link In A Linear Correlation, Amresh Srivastava, Nilesh Shah, Meghana Thakar, Larry Stitt, Gurusamy Chinnasamye

Amresh Srivastava

Duration of untreated psychosis & Long-term outcome of First episode, hospitalized schizophrenia: Search for a missing link in a linear correlation Amresh Shrivastavaa,*, Nilesh Shahb, Meghana Thakarc, Larry Stittd, Gurusamy Chinnasamye a Excecutive Director , Mental Health Foundation of India (PRERANA Charitable trust) and Silver Mind Hospital, 209 Shivkripa Complex, Gokhale Road, Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 400 602, Currently: Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, The University of western Ontario, & associate Scientist, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario,Canada, E Mail : amresh.edu@gmail.com b Professor of Psychiatry LTMG Hospital, University of Mumbai, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 400 022 c Clinical psychologist, Silver …

Letter To The Editors: Early Enteral Nutrition Within 24 H Of Intestinal Surgery Versus Later Commencement Of Feeding: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Emma Osland, Rossita Yunus, Shahjahan Khan, Muhammed Memon

Muhammed Ashraf Memon

Extract:

Dear Dr Lewis, Andersen, and Thomas:
It was with great interest that we read your most recent systematic review and meta-analysis addressing the important issue of early versus later commencement of enteral feeding in gastrointestinal surgery patients.¹ While your 2006 Cochrane review² has clear merit in that it expands on the number of studies and thus the power of your earlier analysis,³ we feel that the present study is essentially a duplication of your Cochrane effort, although with slightly different conclusions.

¹ ² ³ See notes in article.

Splenic Rupture After Colonoscopy: A Case Report, Anthony Kiosoglous, Raphael Varghese, Muhammed Memon

Muhammed Ashraf Memon

Iatrogenic splenic tear after a colonoscopy is a rare complication. Conditions predisposing to splenocolic adhesions such as previous abdominal surgery, pancreatitis, or inflammatory bowel disease may increase the risk of this injury after colonoscopy. We present a case of a 47-year-old woman with an iatrogenic splenic tear after a routine colonoscopy, who had several of these predisposing factors and required an urgent splenectomy.

Improving Medical Students’ Learning Outcomes: Teaching A Web-Assisted Elective Course For Fourth-Year Medical Students, Misa Mi, Marlene Porter, Jolene Miller, Jodi Jameson, Jerry Natal

Jolene M. Miller

Since 1997, the Mulford Health Science Library at the University of Toledo Health Science Campus (formerly the Medical College of Ohio) has been offering a 3-credit-hour elective course for 4th year medical students. The goal of the course is to provide students with skill sets that are important for them to develop as current students and future health care practitioners. It has been the goal of the library to constantly update course content that would be relevant to the students and to seek innovative course delivery methods to enhance the students’ learning experience. A continuous improvement cycle also calls for …

Healthy Weight Projects, Jane Gervasio

Jane M. Gervasio

No abstract provided.

Working In Indigenous Health In A Culturally Safe Way, Janie Smith

Janie Smith

No abstract provided.

Innovation Powered By Partnerships To Transform Health Professions Education In American Indian And Alaska Native Communities - Community/Public Health Education In Native Communities, Round Table Discussion, Tim Dunnagan

Tim Dunnagan

No abstract provided.

Breast Cancer In The Context Of An Abusive Intimate Partner In Older Women, Erika Metzler Sawin

Erika Metzler Sawin

No abstract provided.

Community Demographics And Access To Care Among Us Hispanics, Carole Gresenz, J. Rogowski, Jose Escarce

Carole Roan Gresenz

No abstract provided.

Innovations In Diabetes Education, Sharon Strang, M. Bagnardi

Sharon L. Strang

No abstract provided.

Adverse Health Consequences Following Aerial Spraying With Bacillus Thuringiensis (Var. Kursraki) (Btk) To Control The Gypsy Moth: Flaws In Government Risk Assessments And In Public Health Officials' Attitudes, Richard B. Philp

Richard B. Philp

The soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis is noteworthy for its ability to infect fatally the digestive tract of moths, butterflies and other insects, making it an attractive biological agent to control insects that can damage crops and trees. One subspecies B. thuringiensis (var. kurstaki) is used in commercial preparations such as Foray 48B that can be applied as a spray on the ground or from aircraft. The latter approach is especially appealing as large areas can be sprayed at relatively low cost. The use of such spraying in populated, urban areas often results in reports of illnesses such as nausea, vomiting, …

Innovations In Diabetes Education, Sharon Strang, M. Bagnardi

Sharon L. Strang

No abstract provided.

First Episode Is The Best Episode: Lessons And Limitations In Duration Of Untreated Psychosis (Dup) And Outcome In Schizophrenia, Amresh Srivastava

Amresh Srivastava

First episode is the best episode: Lessons and limitations in duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) and outcom Amresh Shrivastavaa, *, Nilesh Shahb, Meghana Thakarc, Larry Stittd, Gurusamy Chinnasamye

a Executive Director , Mental Health Foundation of India (PRERANA Charitable trust) and Silver Mind Hospital, 209 Shivkripa Complex, Gokhale Road, Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 400 602, Currently: Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, The University of western Ontario, & associate Scientist, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada, E Mail : amresh.edu@gmail.com Professor of Psychiatry LTMG Hospital, University of Mumbai, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 400 022 c Clinical psychologist, Silver Mind Hospital, Mumbai, …

Novice To Expert: Nursing Assessment Using Human Patient Simulators, Carolyn Insley, Janet Willhaus

Janet Willhaus

Aims: This presentation describes the use of simulators with beginning nursing students in a nursing health assessment lab. The method gives students an opportunity to assess abnormal lung, cardiac and bowel sounds.

Background: Simulation of clinical situations has become more sophisticated with the introduction of human patient simulators. Simulation is used in nursing education to provide students with a safe environment in which to practice and improve clinical skills, gain self confidence, and reduce fear in caring for real patients. Patricia E. Benner’s theory of novice to expert supports student skill acquisition with basic physical assessment. This course combines practice …

Pencil To Practice: Nursing Student Recognition Of An Emergent Patient Condition, Rebecca Sander, Janet Willhaus

Janet Willhaus

Aims: This assessment scenario measured senior nursing student ability to assess, evaluate and recognize the development of an emergent patient condition. Background: In a traditional paper/pencil test, nursing students had difficulty recognizing the signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism early in the spring semester 2009. The lead instructor wanted to evaluate whether students would act and independently administer appropriate care in the simulation lab setting when given the same signs and symptoms. Method: Using the Blackboard platform, a patient chart was prepared for students. This chart was made available to the student one hour prior to the simulation. The …