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Religiosity And Sexual Activity Among Older Adolescents, Richard Fehring, Kerry H. Cheever, Karyn German, Connie Philpot
Religiosity And Sexual Activity Among Older Adolescents, Richard Fehring, Kerry H. Cheever, Karyn German, Connie Philpot
College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications
This study investigates religiosity, sexual activity, and sexual permissiveness among older adolescents. Eighty-two college students completed a survey that measured religiosity, sexual permissiveness, self-esteem, frequency of recent sexual encounters, and motivators for sexual activity or abstinence. Guilt, prayer, organized religious activity, and religious well-being predicted fewer sexual encounters. Orthodox beliefs, participation in organized religious activities, and highly-rated importance of faith predicted less permissive sexual attitudes. We conclude that guilt and religious activity can be good motivators for decreasing sexual encounters. We recommend that health practitioners encourage participation in religious activity among adolescents.
Lateral Cephalometric Analysis Of Asymptomatic Volunteers And Symptomatic Patients With And Without Bilateral Temporomandibular Joint Disk Displacement, Jose A. Bosio, James G. Burch, Ross H. Tallents, Dale B. Wade, Frank M. Beck
Lateral Cephalometric Analysis Of Asymptomatic Volunteers And Symptomatic Patients With And Without Bilateral Temporomandibular Joint Disk Displacement, Jose A. Bosio, James G. Burch, Ross H. Tallents, Dale B. Wade, Frank M. Beck
School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications
Few studies of dentofacial and orthodontic structural relationships relative to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction have been reported. We undertook this investigation to determine any correlation of orthodontic and dentofacial characteristics with TMJ bilateral disc displacement. The population of patients was selected from a TMJ clinic where a control group of asymptomatic volunteers had been previously established and standardized. Differences in skeletal structural features were determined among three study groups: (1) asymptomatic volunteers with no TMJ disk displacement, (2) symptomatic patients with no TMJ disc displacement, and (3) symptomatic patients with bilateral TMJ disk displacement. Thirty-two asymptomatic volunteers without disk displacement …
The Location Of The Carboxy-Terminal Region Of Γ Chains In Fibrinogen And Fibrin D Domains, Michael W. Mosesson, Kevin R. Siebenlist, David A. Meh, Joseph S. Wall, James F. Hainfeld
The Location Of The Carboxy-Terminal Region Of Γ Chains In Fibrinogen And Fibrin D Domains, Michael W. Mosesson, Kevin R. Siebenlist, David A. Meh, Joseph S. Wall, James F. Hainfeld
Biomedical Sciences Faculty Research and Publications
Elongated fibrinogen molecules are comprised of two outer “D” domains, each connected through a “coiled-coil” region to the central “E” domain. Fibrin forms following thrombin cleavage in the E domain and then undergoes intermolecular end-to-middle D:E domain associations that result in double-stranded fibrils. Factor XIIIa mediates crosslinking of the C-terminal regions of γ chains in each D domain (the γXL site) by incorporating intermolecular ɛ-(γ-glutamyl)lysine bonds between amine donor γ406 lysine of one γ chain and a glutamine acceptor at γ398 or γ399 of another. Several lines of evidence show that crosslinked γ chains extend “transversely” between the strands of …
Gender-Specific Protection From Microvessel Rarefaction In Female Hypertensive Rats, Paula E. Papanek, Mark J. Rieder, Julian H. Lombard, Andrew S. Greene
Gender-Specific Protection From Microvessel Rarefaction In Female Hypertensive Rats, Paula E. Papanek, Mark J. Rieder, Julian H. Lombard, Andrew S. Greene
Exercise Science Faculty Research and Publications
Epidemiologic studies reveal that women have a significantly lower age-adjusted morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease than men, suggesting that gender is a cardiovascular disease risk factor. The mechanism of the “gender protection” is unknown. In this study, we investigated the microvascular remodeling in reduced renal mass plus a high salt (4.0% NaCl) diet model of hypertension (RRM + HS). We hypothesized that women would be protected from the increase in blood pressure and from the microvascular rarefaction associated with RRM + HS hypertension. Studies were designed to determine whether female rats were less susceptible to changes in microvessel density …
International Classification For Nursing Practice (Icnp): Most-Frequently Asked Questions, Judith J. Warren, Amy Coenen
International Classification For Nursing Practice (Icnp): Most-Frequently Asked Questions, Judith J. Warren, Amy Coenen
College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications
The International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) is a collaborative project under the auspices of the International Council of Nurses. The alpha version ia available online for comment in preparation for the release of the beta version in 1999. The authors answer the most-frequently asked questions about the ICNP and encourage nurses in the United States to participate in the revision by sending comments and suggestions to the American Nurses Association.
Current Literature, Catholic Physicians' Guild
Current Literature, Catholic Physicians' Guild
The Linacre Quarterly
Material appearing below is thought to be of particular interest to Linacre Quarterly readers because of its moral, religious, or philosophic content. The medical literature constitutes the primary, but not the sole source of such material. In general abstracts are intended to reflect the substance of the original article. Contributions and comments from readers are invited (E.G. Laforet, MD., 170 Middlesex Rd Chestnut Hill, MA 02167.)
Evaluation Of The Lady Free Biotester® In Determining The Fertile Period, Richard Fehring, Nancy Gaska
Evaluation Of The Lady Free Biotester® In Determining The Fertile Period, Richard Fehring, Nancy Gaska
College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications
Small hand-held microscopes have been developed for self-observation of salivary ferning patterns to detect the fertile time of a woman’s menstrual cycle. The purpose of this study was to evaluate one such microscope, the Lady Free Biotester®, by comparing it with the self-observation of cervical-vaginal mucus and with the self-detection of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the urine. Twelve natural family planning teachers (average age 34.6 years) observed their cervical-vaginal mucus, tested their urine for LH, and observed salivary and cervical-vaginal mucus ferning patterns (with the Lady Free Biotester) for two menstrual cycles. Data indicated that there was a …
Self-Reported Energy Intake And Energy Expenditure In Elderly Women, Randall J. Gretebeck, R. A. Boileau
Self-Reported Energy Intake And Energy Expenditure In Elderly Women, Randall J. Gretebeck, R. A. Boileau
College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications
The elderly are a growing population; however, limited information concerning energy requirements of the elderly is available. Dietary intake data have been collected in research and clinical settings to determine the intakes of energy and nutrients, but the accuracy of dietary intake data has been difficult to verify. Studies using doubly labeled water have suggested that dietary energy intake is underreported by obese subjects (1), adolescents (2), and athletes (3). Diet records were collected for 6 to 14 days in these studies (1), (2), (3). Elderly subjects have also underreported energy intake compared with total energy expenditure (TEE), either measured …
Ectopic Eruption Of Maxillary First Permanent Molars: Treatment Options And Report Of Two Cases, H. Cem Güngör, Nil Altay
Ectopic Eruption Of Maxillary First Permanent Molars: Treatment Options And Report Of Two Cases, H. Cem Güngör, Nil Altay
School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications
Irreversible ectopic eruption of maxillary first permanent molars may lead to crowded permanent dentition when it is overlooked. The situation usually requires active treatment. In the presented irreversible ectopic eruption cases, distalization and uprighting of maxillary first permanent molars were achieved using removable orthodontic appliances.
Accuracy Of The Ovulon Fertility Monitor To Predict And Detect Ovulation, Richard Fehring, William D. Schlaff
Accuracy Of The Ovulon Fertility Monitor To Predict And Detect Ovulation, Richard Fehring, William D. Schlaff
College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications
The purpose of this pilot study was to correlate the three biologic markers of the Ovulon fertility monitor (a long-term predictive peak about 6 days before ovulation, a short-term predictive peak about 1 day before ovulation, and a nadir at the time of ovulation) with the peak in cervical mucus and the luteinizing hormone (LH) surge in the urine. Ten volunteer subjects (mean age 30.2 years) monitored their cervical-vaginal mucus, the surge of LH in the urine with a home assay test, and their vaginal electrical readings (with Ovulon monitors) on a daily basis for one to four menstrual cycles. …
[Book Review Of] Theologies Of The Body: Human And Christian, By Benedict Ashley, O.P., Patrick Lee
[Book Review Of] Theologies Of The Body: Human And Christian, By Benedict Ashley, O.P., Patrick Lee
The Linacre Quarterly
No abstract provided.
[Book Review Of] Core Readings In Medical Ethics, Edited By Patrick Guinan, M.D. And Ted Jagielo, M.D., Eugene F. Diamond
[Book Review Of] Core Readings In Medical Ethics, Edited By Patrick Guinan, M.D. And Ted Jagielo, M.D., Eugene F. Diamond
The Linacre Quarterly
No abstract provided.
[Book Review Of] Love And Family, By Mercedes Arzu-Wilson, John J. Brennan
[Book Review Of] Love And Family, By Mercedes Arzu-Wilson, John J. Brennan
The Linacre Quarterly
No abstract provided.
Meperidine Attenuates The Secretion But Not The Transcription Of Il-1ss In Human Mononuclear Leukocytes, Donna O. Mccarthy, Susan Murray, Dawn Galagan, James E. Gern, Paul R. Hutson
Meperidine Attenuates The Secretion But Not The Transcription Of Il-1ss In Human Mononuclear Leukocytes, Donna O. Mccarthy, Susan Murray, Dawn Galagan, James E. Gern, Paul R. Hutson
College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications
Background: The infusion of amphotericin-B (AmB) often produces clinically distressing rigors and chills, which promptly abate with intravenous injection of meperidine, although its mechanism of action is unknown.
Objective: To examine the effects of meperidine on the transcription or secretion of Interleukin 1β (IL-1β) in human mononuclear leukocytes (MNL) exposed in vitro to the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) contained inEscherichia coli endotoxin or to AmB.
Methods: Blood was drawn from eight healthy adult volunteers. The blood was centrifuged, and the layer containing MNL was separated; incubated with various combinations of medium, meperidine, and AmB; then tested for IL-1 content to determine …
Antley‐Bixler Syndrome: A Case Report And Discussion, Scott Lebard, Lisa Thiemann
Antley‐Bixler Syndrome: A Case Report And Discussion, Scott Lebard, Lisa Thiemann
College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications
Antley-Bixler Syndrome (ABS) is an autosomal recessive trait disorder characterized by multiple bone and cartilaginous abnormalities. Primary features include significant craniosynostosis, midface hypoplasia with choanal stenosis or atresia, femoral bowing, radiohumeral synostosis, and multiple joint contractures. Cardiac, renal, and gastrointestinal malformations have also been described. This report describes the management of a four-month-old male who underwent cranial vault remodeling to relieve craniosynostosis and discusses the potential concerns of the anaesthetist during care of children with Antley-Bixler Syndrome.