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Articles 1 - 12 of 12
Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Interpersonal Psychotherapy For Antenatal And Postpartum Depression, Lisa Segre, Scott Stuart, Michael O'Hara
Interpersonal Psychotherapy For Antenatal And Postpartum Depression, Lisa Segre, Scott Stuart, Michael O'Hara
Lisa S. Segre
Despite its prevalence, postpartum depression is frequently not detected. Primary care physicians (PCPs) are often a woman's only contact with healthcare professionals. These professionals have a vital role in the screening and treatment of depressed women; therefore it is necessary that PCPs be aware of assessment issues and effective treatments. This article describes the use of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), a time-limited and empirically validated treatment for perinatal depression, in terms of the relevant clinical issues for pregnant or postpartum women. During the assessment phase, the symptoms of depression must be disentangled from the normal physical states of pregnancy and the …
Screening For Acute Confusion In Elderly Long-Term Care Residents, Kennith Culp, Toni Tripp-Reimer, K. Wadle, B. Wakefield, J. Akins, Paula Mobily, M. Kundradt
Screening For Acute Confusion In Elderly Long-Term Care Residents, Kennith Culp, Toni Tripp-Reimer, K. Wadle, B. Wakefield, J. Akins, Paula Mobily, M. Kundradt
Paula Mobily
While acute confusion (AC) is frequently studied in the hospitalized elderly population, this phenomena has been largely ignored in elders who are residents in long-term care (LTC) facilities. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of AC in older LTC residents, the antecedent conditions present at the time of the AC event and the recognition rate of AC when assessed by staff nurses in two LTC facilities. This is a descriptive, longitudinal study with a 14 day follow-up period which incorporates a screening algorithm using AC instruments with established psychometric properties. A behavioral symptom instrument was also …
Screening For Acute Confusion In Elderly Long-Term Care Residents, Kennith Culp, Toni Tripp-Reimer, K. Wadle, B. Wakefield, J. Akins, Paula Mobily, M. Kundradt
Screening For Acute Confusion In Elderly Long-Term Care Residents, Kennith Culp, Toni Tripp-Reimer, K. Wadle, B. Wakefield, J. Akins, Paula Mobily, M. Kundradt
Kennith R. Culp
While acute confusion (AC) is frequently studied in the hospitalized elderly population, this phenomena has been largely ignored in elders who are residents in long-term care (LTC) facilities. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of AC in older LTC residents, the antecedent conditions present at the time of the AC event and the recognition rate of AC when assessed by staff nurses in two LTC facilities. This is a descriptive, longitudinal study with a 14 day follow-up period which incorporates a screening algorithm using AC instruments with established psychometric properties. A behavioral symptom instrument was also …
Diagnosis Blog: Checking Up On Health Blogs Inthe Blogosphere, Edward Alan Miller, Antoinette Pole
Diagnosis Blog: Checking Up On Health Blogs Inthe Blogosphere, Edward Alan Miller, Antoinette Pole
Department of Political Science and Law Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
Objectives. We analyzed the content and characteristics of influential health blogs and bloggers to provide a more thorough understanding of the health blogosphere than was previously available.
Methods. We identified, through a purposive–snowball approach, 951 health blogs in 2007 and 2008. All blogs were US focused and updated regularly. We described their features, topics, perspectives, and blogger demographics.
Results. Approximately half of the bloggers in our sample were employed in the health field. A majority were female, aged in their 30s, and highly educated. Two thirds posted at least weekly; one quarter accepted advertisements. Most blogs were established after …
Identifying And Co-Managing The Hiv-Infected Adult: A Guidebook For Primary Care Clinicians, Jason Leider, Susan F. Lelacheur, Julie G. Stewart Dnp, Mph
Identifying And Co-Managing The Hiv-Infected Adult: A Guidebook For Primary Care Clinicians, Jason Leider, Susan F. Lelacheur, Julie G. Stewart Dnp, Mph
Nursing Faculty Publications
This guidebook was designed to help primary care clinicians improve their performance in terms of HIV identification and co-management. Surmounting barriers to opt-out screening, making an HIV diagnosis, and preventing transmission and opportunistic infections will be discussed, as will selection of initial therapy and considerations for patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Characterizing And Predicting Outcomes Of Communication Delays In Infants And Toddlers: Implications For Clinical Practice, Rhea Paul, Forma P. Roth
Characterizing And Predicting Outcomes Of Communication Delays In Infants And Toddlers: Implications For Clinical Practice, Rhea Paul, Forma P. Roth
Communication Disorders Faculty Publications
Purpose: This article focuses on using currently available data to assist speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in making decisions regarding a child's eligibility and considerations for recommended "dosage" of early intervention (El) services. Method: Literature describing the characteristics of infants and toddlers who are likely recipients of El services was reviewed. Results: Current literature provides information that can be used to inform clinical decisions for infants and toddlers with established medical conditions, as well as those with risk factors, for oral language, communication, and subsequent literacy disabilities. This information is summarized. Conclusion: Extant literature suggests that El makes a critical difference in …
Bitewing Radiographic Evaluation Of Interproximal Carious Lesions On Permanent First Molars In 6 And 12 Year-Olds In The Public Health System Of Chile, Rodrigo Alejandro Haristoy Dr.
Bitewing Radiographic Evaluation Of Interproximal Carious Lesions On Permanent First Molars In 6 And 12 Year-Olds In The Public Health System Of Chile, Rodrigo Alejandro Haristoy Dr.
Master's Theses
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Can Personality Disorder Experts Recognize Dsm-Iv Personality Disorders From Five-Factor Model Descriptions Of Patient Cases?, Benjamin M. Rottman, Nancy S. Kim, Woo-Kyoung Ahn, Charles A. Sanislow
Can Personality Disorder Experts Recognize Dsm-Iv Personality Disorders From Five-Factor Model Descriptions Of Patient Cases?, Benjamin M. Rottman, Nancy S. Kim, Woo-Kyoung Ahn, Charles A. Sanislow
Charles A. Sanislow, Ph.D.
Background: Dimensional models of personality are under consideration for integration into the next Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), but the clinical utility of such models is unclear.
Objective: To test the ability of clinical researchers who specialize in personality disorders to diagnose personality disorders using dimensional assessments and to compare those researchers’ ratings of clinical utility for a dimensional system versus for the DSM-IV.
Method: A sample of 73 researchers who had each published at least 3 (median = 15) articles on personal- ity disorders participated between December 2008 and January 2009. The Five-Factor Model (FFM), one …
Pathogenesis, Diagnosis And Management Of Primary Melanoma Of The Colon, Umair Khalid, Taimur Saleem, Ayesha Mallick Imam, Muhammad Rizwan Khan
Pathogenesis, Diagnosis And Management Of Primary Melanoma Of The Colon, Umair Khalid, Taimur Saleem, Ayesha Mallick Imam, Muhammad Rizwan Khan
Department of Surgery
Background:Melanomas within the alimentary tract are usually metastatic in origin. On the other hand, primary melanomas of the gastrointestinal tract are relatively uncommon. There are several published reports of melanomas occurring in the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and anorectum. The occurrence of primary melanoma of the colon has, however, only been rarely reported. The optimum modus operandi for the management of primary colonic melanoma remains nebulous due to the limited number of reports in literature.
Methods:
A comprehensive search of Medline, Cochrane and Highwire was performed using the following keywords: 'melanoma', 'malignant melanoma', 'primary melanoma', 'colon', 'gastrointestinal tract', 'alimentary …
Angiogenic Biomarkers For Risk Stratification In Women With Suspected Preeclampsia, Andreea Balan, Heather Young, Linda Ojo, Jennifer Keller, Sharon Maynard
Angiogenic Biomarkers For Risk Stratification In Women With Suspected Preeclampsia, Andreea Balan, Heather Young, Linda Ojo, Jennifer Keller, Sharon Maynard
Epidemiology Faculty Posters and Presentations
This poster presents the results of a single-center prospective cohort study of 315 pregnant women who presented to George Washington University Hospital Labor and Delivery service with a clinical suspicion of preeclampsia between February 2007 and November 2011. Informed consent was obtained. Baseline demographic information and medical history was collected on each patient including maternal age, ethnicity, body mass index, tobacco and other substance use, gestational age, medical problems and obstetric history. Serum samples were obtained from each enrolled subject within 24 hours of admission, and sFlt1, PlGF and sEng ELISA assays were performed in duplicate by a blinded laboratory …
The Dual Diagnosis Capability Of Residential Addiction Treatment Centres: Priorities And Confidence To Improve Capability Following A Review Process, Harold Matthews, Peter Kelly, Frank P. Deane
The Dual Diagnosis Capability Of Residential Addiction Treatment Centres: Priorities And Confidence To Improve Capability Following A Review Process, Harold Matthews, Peter Kelly, Frank P. Deane
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Papers (Archive)
Abstract Introduction and Aims. The Dual Diagnosis Capability of Addiction Treatment (DDCAT) index is used to assess the capacity of substance abuse services to work with individuals with co-occurring mental health problems. The current study aimed to: (i) examine the dual diagnosis capability of residential substance abuse programs in Australia; (ii) identify managers’ perceptions regarding both priorities and confidence for change following the completion of the DDCAT; and (iii) to examine the usefulness of the DDCAT to residential substance abuse programs. Design and Methods. The DDCAT was completed across 16 residential substance abuse units.An external researcher administered and scored the …
Assessment Of The Findings On The Existence Of Complications In Brucellosis, Cemal Bulut, Meltem Arzu Yetki̇n, Gülruhsar Yilmaz, Fatma Şebnem Erdi̇nç, Çi̇ğdem Ataman Hati̇poğlu, Sami̇ Kinikli, Behi̇ç Oral, Necla Tülek, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz
Assessment Of The Findings On The Existence Of Complications In Brucellosis, Cemal Bulut, Meltem Arzu Yetki̇n, Gülruhsar Yilmaz, Fatma Şebnem Erdi̇nç, Çi̇ğdem Ataman Hati̇poğlu, Sami̇ Kinikli, Behi̇ç Oral, Necla Tülek, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Brucellosis is a prevalent disease in Turkey. The object of this study was to assess the findings in brucellosis cases with and without complications. Materials and methods: A total of 324 patients diagnosed with brucellosis between 1999 and 2005 were reviewed retrospectively. The diagnosis of brucellosis was established serologically and/or by positivite blood culture. Epidemiologic features, clinical symptoms, and laboratory findings of the patients were assessed in both complicated and noncomplicated brucellosis cases by univariate and multivariate analysis. Results: The mean age of patients was 44.0 ± 18.3 years (range 15-83 years). In addition, 56% of the patients were male. …