The University of Western Ontario
University of Dayton
Iowa State University
Western Michigan University
East Tennessee State University
Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Gettysburg College
Allegheny Health Network
University of San Francisco
How Concussions Alter Brain Network Properties: Towards Better Diagnoses Of Concussions,
2018
University of Richmond
How Concussions Alter Brain Network Properties: Towards Better Diagnoses Of Concussions, Sara Krehbiel, Joanna R. Wares
Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology: Education and Research
No abstract provided.
Hptlc Assay Of Nicotine And Cotinine In Biological Samples,
2018
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Hptlc Assay Of Nicotine And Cotinine In Biological Samples, Ana Maria Vlasceanu, Daniela Luiza Baconi, Anne Marie Ciobanu, Vlad D. Constantin, Liana Ples, Cristian Balalau, Miriana Stan
Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences
This study presents the development of a simple high-performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC) method for the determination of nicotine and its metabolite cotinine in human plasma and urine.
The following mobile phases: methanol: ammonia (100:1.5, v:v), chloroform: acetone: ammonia (48.75: 48.75: 2.5, v:v:v), methanol: chloroform: ammonia (48.75: 48.75: 0.5, v:v:v) and glass plates precoated with silicagel 60 F254 (20x20) as a stationary phase were used. Densitometric scanning was performed at 263 nm. Two different extraction procedures have been applied: liquid-liquid extraction using dichloromethane at alkaline pH and ...
Abdominal-Pelvic Pain In Female Patients With Endometriosis - A Review Of The Literature,
2018
Carol Davila University, Bagdasar Arseni Clinical Hospital, Department of Surgery, Bucharest, Romania
Abdominal-Pelvic Pain In Female Patients With Endometriosis - A Review Of The Literature, Cristinel Dumitru Badiu, Marina Romina Sima, Claudia Mehedintu, Bogdan Mastalier, Mihaela Mandu, Liliana Florina Andronache, Dan Nicolae Paduraru, Anca Mihaela Pantea Stoian, Valentin Titus Grigorean
Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences
Abdominal-pelvic pain is the dominant symptom in endometriosis, one of the most common pathologies that affect women, being also a multifactorial disorder. Exploratory laparoscopy allows the correct assessment of the location as well as severity and extent of the lesions, thus representing the current gold standard in diagnosis. The correlation of pain intensity with the evolutionary stage of endometriosis is inconstant. Surgical treatment, preferably performed laparoscopically, includes the excision of the ectopic endometrium, having as a primary objective the control of persistent pain and the removal of all endometriotic foci. This procedure helps to improve the life quality of the ...
Oxcarbazepine Overdose In A Polysubstance Related Suicide,
2018
Children's Mercy Hospital
Oxcarbazepine Overdose In A Polysubstance Related Suicide, Melissa Beals, Robert J. Krumsick, C. Clinton Frazee Iii, Lindsey J. Haldiman, Uttam Garg
Posters
Introduction
Oxcarbazepine is a derivative of carbamazepine that is used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy, and experimentally as a mood-stabilizer in adjunctive therapy for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Oxcarbazepine is converted through oxidation to its pharmacologically active metabolite 10-OH-Carbazepine, which is thought to be responsible for most of the anticonvulsant action of the drug. Adverse effects of oxcarbazepine are generally dose-dependent and may include fatigue, somnolence, dizziness, diplopia, nystagmus, and ataxia. Additive sedative effects have been noted when oxcarbazepine is used in combination with other CNS depressionproducing medications. Furthermore, oxcarbazepine and 10-OH-Carbazepine are powerful CYP2C19 inhibitors, potentially increasing ...
Hand Issues On Scleroderma Patients,
2018
City University of New York (CUNY)
Hand Issues On Scleroderma Patients, Ana Font Hernandez
Publications and Research
Based on the design of a 3D-printed spoon prototype, we surveyed scleroderma patients about the device's value. 75% of patients mentioned having problems on their hands due to scleroderma. 85% of patients said their hand form changed because of the disease. Answers to the frequency or speed of the changes provide inconclusive results. The 3D printing technology has the potential to solve specific issues scleroderma patients face in their daily lives. Nevertheless, further research is needed to fully understand how hands shape change over time.
Pneumatic Balloon Dilation Versus Myotomy For The Treatment Of Achalsia,
2018
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Pneumatic Balloon Dilation Versus Myotomy For The Treatment Of Achalsia, Benjamin E. Ueberroth
Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates
A critical appraisal and clinical application of Moonen A, Annese V, Belmans A, et al. Long-term results of the European achalasia trial: A multicentre randomised controlled trial comparing pneumatic dilation versus laparoscopic Heller myotomy. Gut. 2016 May;65(5):732-9. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2015-310602.
Icatibant Is Not An Appropriate Treatment Option For Ace-Inhibitor Induced Angioedema Of The Head And Neck,
2018
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Icatibant Is Not An Appropriate Treatment Option For Ace-Inhibitor Induced Angioedema Of The Head And Neck, Faiz Khaja
Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates
A critical appraisal and clinical application of Sinert T, Levy P, Bernstein JA, et al. Randomized trial of icatibant for angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced upper airway angioedema. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2017;5(5):1402-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2017.03.003
Relapsed Ovarian High-Grade Serous Carcinoma With Long-Term Survival Associated With Synchronous Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Colon,
2018
School of Medicine University of Rijeka, University of Rijeka, Croatia
Relapsed Ovarian High-Grade Serous Carcinoma With Long-Term Survival Associated With Synchronous Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Colon, Karla Sladoljev, Ena Perin, Ani Mihaljević Ferrari, Marko Klarić, Alemka Brnčić-Fischer, Senija Eminović, Danijela Vrdoljak-Mozetič, Emina Babarovic
Proceedings in Obstetrics and Gynecology
High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is the most common and also the most aggressive subtype of ovarian cancer while squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the colon is an extremely rare histologic subtype of all colonic malignancies with poor prognosis.
Here we report a unique case of synchronous primary SCC of the colon and second recurrence of HGSOC in a patient with 15-years survival. Our patient developed two recurrent HGSOCs with disease-free survival time of five and nine years, respectively. The second recurrence of HGSOC was associated with the synchronous primary SCC of the ascending colon and was further complicated with ...
Objective Measurement Of Physical Activity Outcomes In Lifestyle Interventions Among Adults: A Systematic Review,
2018
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Objective Measurement Of Physical Activity Outcomes In Lifestyle Interventions Among Adults: A Systematic Review, Valerie J. Silfee, Christina Haughton, Danielle E. Jake-Schoffman, Andrea Lopez-Cepero, Christine N. May, Meera Sreedhara, Milagros C. Rosal, Stephanie Lemon
UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science Supported Publications
Valid, reliable, and direct measures of physical activity (PA) are critical to assessing the impact of lifestyle PA interventions. However, little is known about the extent to which objective measures have been used to assess the outcomes of lifestyle PA interventions. This systematic review had two aims: 1) evaluate the extent to which PA is measured objectively in lifestyle PA interventions targeting adults and 2) explore and summarize what objective measures have been used and what PA dimensions and metrics have been reported. Pubmed, Cochrane Central Register, and PsychInfo were searched for lifestyle PA interventions conducted between 2006 and 2016 ...
Ultrasound Guided Placement Of Single-Lumen Peripheral Intravenous Catheters In The Internal Jugular Vein,
2018
University of Nevada, Las Vegas School; University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, Department of Emergency Medicine; Kendall Regional Medical Center
Ultrasound Guided Placement Of Single-Lumen Peripheral Intravenous Catheters In The Internal Jugular Vein, Tony Zitek, Elizabeth Busby, Heather Hudson, John D. Mccourt, Jamie Baydoun, David E. Slattery
School of Medicine Faculty Publications
Introduction: The peripheral internal jugular (IJ), also called the “easy IJ,” is an alternative to peripheral venous access reserved for patients with difficult intravenous (IV) access. The procedure involves placing a single-lumen catheter in the IJ vein under ultrasound (US) guidance. As this technique is relatively new, the details regarding the ease of the procedure, how exactly it should be performed, and the safety of the procedure are uncertain. Our primary objective was to determine the success rate for peripheral IJ placement. Secondarily, we evaluated the time needed to complete the procedure and assessed for complications. Methods: This was a ...
One Group's Historical Reflections On Dna Vaccine Development,
2018
Worcester State College
One Group's Historical Reflections On Dna Vaccine Development, Ellen F. Fynan, Shan Lu, Harriet L. Robinson
Open Access Articles
DNA vaccines were pioneered by several groups in the early 1990s. This article presents the reflections of one of these groups on their work with retroviral vectors in chickens that contributed to the discovery and early development of DNA vaccines. Although the findings were initially met with skepticism, the work presented here combined with that of others founded a new method of vaccination: the direct inoculation of purified DNA encoding the target antigen.
Coping With Chronic Fungal Rhinosinusitis: Diagnosis To Therapy,
2018
University of Louisville
Coping With Chronic Fungal Rhinosinusitis: Diagnosis To Therapy, Veronica Corcino, Leslie Beavin, Shengli Lu, Ashley Ross, Carmen V. Sciortino Jr.
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
No abstract provided.
Single-Center Experience With Liver Transplant Using Donors With Very High Transaminase Levels,
2018
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Single-Center Experience With Liver Transplant Using Donors With Very High Transaminase Levels, Paulo N.A. Martins, Amanda Rawson, Babak Movahedi, Isabel M. A. Bruggenwirth, Natasha H. Dolgin, Ann-Britt Martins, Paria Mahboub, Adel Bozorgzadeh
Open Access Articles
OBJECTIVES: Elevation of transaminases has been used as a marker of hepatic ischemic injury and as a crucial parameter for liver graft assessment. However, analysis of serum transaminases has limitations regarding the quantitative assessment of liver necrosis and is not a reliable predictor of outcomes.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all liver transplants (N = 238) performed at the UMass Memorial Medical Center from 2009 to 2013.
RESULTS: Fourteen liver grafts showed high peak aminotransferases alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) at > 1000 U/L. This high aminotransferase group was compared with 224 donors with ...
Heat Stroke As A Cause Of Liver Failure And Evaluation Of Liver Transplant,
2018
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Heat Stroke As A Cause Of Liver Failure And Evaluation Of Liver Transplant, Paulo N.A. Martins, Isabel M. A. Bruggenwirth, James Mcdaid, Martin Hertl, Tatsuo Kawai, Nahel Elias, Raymond T. Chung, James F. Markmann
Open Access Articles
Heat stroke is a multiple organ dysfunction syndrome of poorly understood pathogenesis. Exertional heat stroke with acute liver failure is a rarely reported condition. Liver transplant has been recommended as treatment in cases of severe liver dysfunction; however, there are only 5 described cases of long-term survival after this procedure in patients with heat stroke. Here, we present 2 cases of young athletes who developed heat stroke. Both patients developed acute liver failure and were listed for liver transplant. Liver function tests of one patient improved, and he was discharged on postoperative day 13. The other patient showed no signs ...
Video Capsule Endoscopy As A Tool For Evaluation Of Obscure Overt Gastrointestinal Bleeding In The Intensive Care Unit,
2018
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Video Capsule Endoscopy As A Tool For Evaluation Of Obscure Overt Gastrointestinal Bleeding In The Intensive Care Unit, Shahrad Hakimian, Salmaan Jawaid, Yurima Guilarte-Walker, Jomol Mathew, David R. Cave
Open Access Articles
Background and study aims: Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) is a minimally invasive tool that helps visualize the gastrointestinal tract from the esophagus to the right colon without the need for sedation or preparation. VCE is safe with very few contraindications. However, its role and safety profile in the intensive care unit (ICU) population have not been reported. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of VCE use in ICU patients. Patients and methods: We conducted a single-center retrospective observational study of patients who underwent VCE for evaluation of obscure overt gastrointestinal bleeding in the ...
Tissue Clearing As A Mechanism To Identify Changes In Fibronectin Structure During Breast Cancer Metastasis,
2018
Purdue University
Tissue Clearing As A Mechanism To Identify Changes In Fibronectin Structure During Breast Cancer Metastasis, Maryam Nuru, Kelsey Hopkins, Luis Solorio
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Symposium
With metastasis accounting for approximately 90% of breast cancer deaths and an alarming number of over 300,000 new breast cancer cases to be diagnosed by the end of 2018, there is growing need to understand the process of breast cancer. Changes in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of the tumor microenvironment play an essential role in this deadly tumor progression. Specifically, the glycoprotein fibronectin (FN), has been identified to be up-regulated in patients with worse clinical outcomes. During tumor progression fibronectin undergoes conformational changes that aid in metastatic dissemination. In order to analyze the dynamic changes in FN expression and ...
Cost-Effective Paper-Based Diagnostic Using Split Proteins To Detect Yeast Infections,
2018
Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University
Cost-Effective Paper-Based Diagnostic Using Split Proteins To Detect Yeast Infections, Zachary R. Berglund, Kevin V. Solomon, Mohit S. Verma, Moiz Rasheed, Zachary Hartley, Kevin Fitzgerald, Kok Zhi Lee, Janice Chan, Julianne Dejoie, Makayla Schacht, Alex Zavala
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Symposium
The common yeast infection, vulvovaginal candidiasis, affects three out of four women throughout their lifetime and can be spread to their child in the form of oral candidiasis (thrush). This disease is caused by the fungal pathogen Candida albicans, which is also a major cause of systemic candidiasis, a rarer but deadly disease with up to a 49% lethality rate. Current widely-used diagnostic methods include cell cultures, pH tests, and antibody detection, to assist effective treatment. Despite availability of various diagnostic methods, there is no inexpensive, rapid, and accurate way to detect C. albicans infection. This project aims to develop ...
A Mixed Methods Study Exploring The Relationship Of Cognitive And Motivational Factors To Sonography Student Performance,
2018
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
A Mixed Methods Study Exploring The Relationship Of Cognitive And Motivational Factors To Sonography Student Performance, Renee Hathaway
Public Access Theses and Dissertations from the College of Education and Human Sciences
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine relationships between sonography students’ levels of self-regulation and self-efficacy and their performance in a 16-week introductory vascular sonography skills laboratory course. Measures for the study were designed to yield qualitative and quantitative data related to student goals, strategies, and course performance, and were generated by both students and faculty. Qualitative data from the study included student self-reports of self-regulatory strategies and instructor evaluations of student performance, while quantitative data were provided by instructor and student ratings of performance, student self-efficacy ratings, and student reports on their use of deliberate practice ...
3d-Printed Fluidic Devices And Incorporated Graphite Electrodes For Electrochemical Immunoassay Of Biomarker Proteins,
2018
East Tennessee State University
3d-Printed Fluidic Devices And Incorporated Graphite Electrodes For Electrochemical Immunoassay Of Biomarker Proteins, Abdulhameed Alabdulwaheed
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Biomarkers are measurable indicators of health status or disease state that can be used for diagnosis and may help guide patient treatment strategies. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and other many clinical techniques currently used for measuring biomarker proteins lack sensitivity, demand high analysis cost, are often not well-suited for measuring multiple biomarkers in a single sample, and require long analysis times. Here, we demonstrate simple, low-cost 3D-printed flow-through devices with integrated electrodes modified with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) for electrochemical immunoassays of S100B, a biomarker protein related to conditions like skin cancer and brain injuries. Flow-through devices are fabricated from photocurable-resin ...
Evaluation Of Cardiomems Heart Failure Device,
2018
George Washington University
Evaluation Of Cardiomems Heart Failure Device, Danielle Moe, Msn, Rn
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Background: Heart failure (HF) is a chronic condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to adequately oxygenate cells. The CardioMEMS HF device is implanted into the pulmonary artery (PA) allowing practitioners to monitor pressures remotely and prescribe interventions. Objectives: The primary purpose of this project was to determine if CardioMEMS is an effective intervention in the reduction of hospital admissions, emergency department (ED), and clinic visits for HF patients. The secondary purpose was to determine if the quality of life (QOL) and exercise tolerance was improved post-implant. Methods: The author conducted a retrospective chart review by accessing previously compiled ...
