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Immediate Early Gene Expression In Medial Prefrontal Cortex And Hippocampus As A Function Of Aging, Megha Sehgal

Theses and Dissertations

Normal aging is accompanied by cognitive decline that differs from other aging-related pathological states like Alzheimer's disease. With an increasing proportion of the world population falling in an age group of 65 years and above, a preventive gerontological approach would improve the quality of life in the elderly. Especially important in this regard is the early detection of cognitive decline, so that appropriate measures can be taken to prevent development of cognitive deficits. Impairment in cognitive flexibility, the ability to modify a previously learnt behavior, is one such measure of impairment across species in aged animals. Previous work from our …

The U.S. Healthcare System: The Political And Personal Perspective, Sofia Gabirelle Seckler

Honors Capstone Projects - All

A large proportion of American adults lack health insurance, due to job loss and a wide variety of other issues. With the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the Supreme Court decision affirming its constitutional legality, the availability of healthcare is set to increase in the near future. This honors thesis addresses the fit, or lack of fit, between the ACA provisions and the needs of the currently uninsured. My study involved ten interviews with patients at a free clinic for the uninsured in Syracuse, NY, and an interview with the Commissioner of Health from Onondaga County. For …

History And Hope: The International Humanitarian Reader, Kevin M. Cahill, M.D.

Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs

History and Hope: The International Humanitarian Reader provides a better understanding—both within and outside academia—of the multifaceted demands posed by humanitarian assistance programs. The Reader is a compilation of the most important chapters in the twelve-volume International Humanitarian Affairs book series published by Fordham University Press. Each selected chapter has been edited and updated. In addition, the series editor, Kevin M. Cahill, M.D., has written, among other chapters, an introductory essay explaining the academic evolution of the discipline of humanitarian assistance. It focuses on the “Fordham Experience”: its Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) has developed practical programs for training …

Physical Activity And Exercise During Adolescence And Young Adulthood Can Act As Preventative Measures Against The Development Of Osteoporosis In Elderly People, Christine C. Center

Honors College Theses

Osteoporosis, “the silent killer,” is responsible for 8.9 million annual fractures. Although not bound to these factors, osteoporosis typically targets females that are post-menopausal and have a family history of the disease. Osteoporosis is caused by a decrease in bone mass density. Physical activity and exercise and often spoken about when the topic of osteoporosis is discussed because of the impact they have on maintaining bone mass density in an effort to delay osteoporosis. This paper first provides an overview of osteoporosis, explanation of methods of diagnosing osteoporosis, risk factors, complications and treatment for osteoporosis. Topics covered include, bone mass …

Today - April 18, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Center for Perinatal Biology anniversary draws internationally acclaimed scientists to LLU
-- LLUMC CEO recognized for leadership, vision, commitment
-- Chan Shun fund helps LLUSD graduates serve internationally
-- How Adventist health care saved Hai Le twice
-- Research coordinators retreat focuses on their contributions to research
-- My campus event brings minority high school students to Loma Linda University
-- Apprenticeship Bridge to College event draws future scientists to LLU
-- Information systems team bleeds to help others
-- New Women's Cancer and Surgical Oncology Center opens at LLUMC
-- New scholarship honors legacy of …

Association Of Gastrointestinal Distress In Ultramarathoners With Race Diet, Kristin J. Stuempfle, Martin D. Hoffman, Tamara Hew-Butler

Health Sciences Faculty Publications

Context: Gastrointestinal (GI) distress is common during ultrarunning.

Purpose: To determine if race diet is related to GI distress in a 161-km ultramarathon.

Methods: Fifteen (10 male, 5 female) consenting runners in the Javelina Jundred (6.5 loops on a desert trail) participated. Body mass was measured immediately pre-race and after each loop. Runners reported if they had nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and/or diarrhea after each loop. Subjects were interviewed after each loop to record food, fluid, and electrolyte consumption. Race diets were analyzed using Nutritionist Pro.

Results: Nine (8 male, 1 female) of 15 runners experienced GI distress including nausea …

Alumni Journal - Volume 84, Number 1, Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Alumni Journal, School of Medicine

Features:
10 | Interview with Dr. Neil Barnard
14 | World Class Program Planned for APC
20 | Changing Medicine in Peru
28 | The Far Reach of Education
32 | Connecting Spirituality and Excellence

News:
6 | School of Medicine News
13 | Ultrasound Training Added to Curriculum

Regulars:
4 | Guest Editorial
5 | Letters to the Editor
8 | From the Dean
30 | Alumni in the News
35 | In Memoriam
40 | Classified Ads
42 | Historical Snapshots

An Investigation Into Nosocomial Infection Using Data Mining, Alexander Rocke

Honors Theses and Capstones

The purpose of this study was to investigate potential risk factors and analyze trends that are associated with nosocomial infection using an inferential statistical methodology that would allow for the identification and future tracking of the aforementioned trends. The raw data on which statistical analyses were performed was collected and aggregated by the National Healthcare Safety Network for the year 2011 (5)

The results of the statistical analyses revealed that many factors should be taken into account when considering the causes of nosocomial infection, in paticular, that the amount of aggregated hours a certain type of ward (burn, medical, surgical, …

Vitamin D Supplementation Practices During Pregnancy And Infancy Among A Sample Of Muslim Women In Ireland And Saudi Arabia, Imann Khadrawi

Masters

Vitamin D is a steroid hormone, a group of fat-soluble pro-hormones, which encourages the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorous. The requirement for the nutrient is high at particular stages of the lifecycle especially during pregnancy and infancy. Severe vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may increase the risk of developing preeclampsia and gestational diabetes in pregnancy and rickets in the child. While vitamin D supplementation has been a policy recommendation in Ireland since 2007, at the time of this study, it was not a policy recommendation in Saudi Arabia. The present quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted to determine the …

Drugs, Devices, And Desires: A Problem-Based Learning Course In The History Of Medicine, Sarah Levitt, Anne Mckeage, P. K. Rangachari

Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning

Problem-based learning (PBL) is well suited for courses in the history of medicine, where multiple perspectives exist and information has to be gleaned from different sources. A student, an archivist, and a teacher offer three perspectives about a senior level course where students explored the antecedents and consequences of medical technology. Two active learning strategies were used: (a) PBL to explore the historical basis of procedures used to diagnose, prevent and treat a single disease, tuberculosis, and (b) a concurrent inquiry-based component that permitted individual exploration of other medical technologies and demonstration of learning through diverse options (book reviews, conversations, …

Today - March 15, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- 'Cirque du Jubilee' gala raises more than $846,000 for LLU Children's Hospital
-- For cancer survivor Dawn Scott and her Loma Linda University Cancer Center surgeon, 'Failure is not an option'
-- Board of Trustees appoints new School of Dentistry dean
-- LLUMC senior vice president and LLU Printing Services honored by Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce
-- Chance encounter leads to creation of Serenity Square, tranquil place for employees
-- Free weight loss help available for LLUH employees
-- 'The power of inclusion' highlights challenges and synergies opportunities of diversity
-- Integrated Wayfinding Project starts …

Smoke Inhalation Injury, Paul Shores

Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Today - February 22, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- LLEAP Go-Live brings new era of patient care
-- Web Center organized to bring Loma Linda University Health campuses together
-- Helicopter landing highlights LLU student open house
-- Clinic With a Heart restores record number of smiles
-- Dementia outreach grows at Loma Linda University
-- Recent events remind how to properly respond to news media
-- Guild president outlines plans and priorities for 2013
-- Recent updated bioethics graduate program thrives
-- HRIS department recognized for excellence by LLUH
-- Stipends empower social work students to begin careers in health care
-- Speaking of …

Empathy In Patient Care-Myth Or Reality?

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Today - January 25, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Parking structure scheduled to open in December with 1,180 new spots
-- American Heart Association representatives present Fit-Friendly Workplace awards to LLUH executive leadership
-- Sixth international vegetarian congress planned for February
-- Guenther Foundation awards major grant to University
-- Donor to School of Dentistry listed on new wall of honor
-- SAHP dean named fellow of professional association
-- Anesthesiology professor to chair Joint Commission board
-- LLUSP program assists local undeserved senior citizens
-- Orthotics and prosthetics program initiates students
-- NIH awards grants to School of Medicine faculty
-- Wellness Way dedicated …

Church-Based Health Care Initiatives In East Baltimore, Maryland, Valerie Warner-Collins

2010-2016 Archived Posters

A qualitative case study that investigated the perceptions of clergy regarding their roles, and those of the church, in health care advocacy. Questions emanating from the research literature were piloted to 4 expert jurors before distribution to 17 main participants. The results indicated that barriers to health care access was predicated on clerical perceptions of the role of the church, severed relationships between collaborators, and several faulty and systemic factors of prior partnerships.

Using Computational Molecular Docking Methods To Further Understand The Structure And Function Of The Mala Protein Through Binding Of Different Sugars, Dinah Draluk

Summer Research

No abstract provided.

Commentary: Critical Analysis Of Chiropractic At The Crossroads Or Are We Just Going Around In Circles., Dennis M. Richards

Dennis M Richards

This commentary presents critical analysis of a paper published by Dr John Reggars, and based, as he admitted, on his perceptions and opinions. Many of those are wrong. Others raise important questions. Sourced from a lecture presented by him at the 2010 annual conference of the Chiropractic and Osteopathic College of Australia (‘COCA’), this polemic is best understood in its historical and political contexts. COCA’s objects include political activity and Reggars is its vice president, which he failed to declare.

Those Who Get Left Behind, Maggie Pfutner

3690: A Journal of First-Year Student Research Writing

Overview: For most people, losing a friend or loved one is the most difficult thing that they will have to deal with in their life. When that person is an adolescent who may not have personally dealt with death before and especially a death from suicide, the process of grieving can become even more difficult and complicated. In 2009, 4,630 young adults ages 10-24 died by suicide (“Youth Suicidal Behavior”). For each of these deaths a conservative estimate is that “as many as 6 to 10 survivors (persons close to the suicide victim) remain to cope with the loss” (Mitchell …

Men Who Have Sex With Men And Use Of An In Home Hiv Test, Richard Jimenez

2010-2016 Archived Posters

The authors will examine Men Who Have Sex with Men’s (MSM ) knowledge, attitudes, and utilization patterns of a new rapid in home HIV test. Data will be collected via a focus group interview session of MSM ages 18-21 recruited from the Houston, Texas metropolitan area with the assistance of a community research collaborator partner, the Montrose Center.