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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Systemic Barriers In 48203—Poverty, Food Deserts, And Inadequate Infrastructure—Directly Impact The Health And Futures Of Its Residents., Kerestin Aziz, Sanjana Aiella, Brady Bak, Maanas Sharma, Catherine Hofley, Silas Stewart, Ahmed Marabeh, Samantha Hoey

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Historical Development Of Vaccines And The Public's Response, Kristen Montgomery, Samantha Prince Bsn, Rn, Melissa Ealey Bsn, Rn, Jarrad Morelock Bsn, Rn, Shelby Johnson Bsn, Rn, Kokeshia Crosby Bsn, Rn, Stephanies Himes Bsn, Rn, Theresia Hinton Bsn, Rn

Epsilon Sigma at-Large Research Conference

Purpose: Vaccines, which have become one of the most important medical accomplishments in the prevention of communicable diseases, have a history that dates to the use of variolation as early as the 11th century. The purpose of this study is to explore the historical development of vaccines and to determine the characteristics that emerged when new vaccines were developed.

Aims: The specific aim of this study is to understand if all vaccines have been received about the same by the general public or if there are certain different or diverse characteristics associated with the introduction of different vaccines.

Methods: A …

Ginsenoside-Based Theranostic Agents For Alzheimer's Disease: Implications For Brain Penetration, Cellular Uptake, And Anti-Aging Effects, Hak Soo Choi

Oxford ICSB

Red ginseng and its bioactive constituents, ginsenosides, have long been associated with neuroprotection and anti-aging effects, yet their limited ability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and poorly characterized biodistribution have hindered therapeutic translation. To address this, we developed a library of “ginsenoprobes” by conjugating major red ginseng components (Rg1, Rg3, Rb1, Rh2, Rk1, Rg5) and red ginseng extract (RGE) to a zwitterionic near-infrared (NIR) fluorophore (ZW800-1C), enabling real-time tracking of their fate in vitro and in vivo. All ginsenoprobes were purified to >95% homogeneity via preparative HPLC and rigorously characterized for optical properties, including molar extinction coefficients and dye-to-ginsenoside …

How Do Individual And Environmental Covariates Impact The Immune Response Of Deer Mice In Western Montana, Rachel A. Throckmorton

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Sin Nombre Virus (SNV) is an exceptional model system for studying wildlife disease because of how simple it is to capture, take samples, and obtain disease status from the primary host. Immune response is an important factor to consider when testing for SNV because it can affect susceptibility of the host as well as transmission of the virus. We examined individual and environmental conditions that may influence immune response and therefore possibly SNV transmission in wild populations. We investigated whether SNV infection status, reproductive status, sex, and season influenced immune response through examining total white blood cell (WBC) counts and …

When Nutrition Fails: Modeling Protein Malnutrition-Driven Vulnerability In Hepatic Drug Metabolism And Inflammatory Stress, Vijitha D. Kantety, Victor Jiminez Jr.

Annual Research Symposium

Background

Protein malnutrition remains a major global health problem and frequently co-occurs with alcohol use, opioid exposure, and infectious disease, particularly in low- and middle-income settings. The liver is central to both metabolism and inflammatory regulation, yet the effects of a malnutrition-like nutrient environment on hepatic responses to combined metabolic and inflammatory insults are not well defined. Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), a key enzyme involved in opioid metabolism, is highly sensitive to inflammatory signaling and may be especially vulnerable under conditions of nutritional deficiency. This project aims to 1) develop an in vitro model of nutritionally competent versus amino acid–restricted …

Chronic Illness Education 2025: Managing Hiv In Youth: A Case-Based Application Of The Expanded Chronic Care Model, Adam Kabbani, Ali Nasser, Emi Ueda-Martinez, Kristina Rizo, Mason Gardiner, Matthew Manson, Rachel Chee, Sydni Rosenfeld

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Patient Education Of Antimicrobial Side Effects At Discharge, Isaac Daudelin, Md, Phd, Bojan Lazarevic, Jordan Feingold-Link, Md, Nehar Damle, Md, Pharmd, Caroline Brugger, Crnp, Rachel Carr, Pa-C, Devin Weber, Md, Daniel Taupin, Md, Mhqs

Health Equity and Quality Improvement (HEQI) Summit

Background

Problem: Patients discharged from the hospital on antimicrobial agents often receive insufficient education about potential side effects that warrant medical attention(1). We identified a critical gap in patient communication and safety that occurred during discharge at a large urban academic center.

Stakeholders

• Patients
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Pharmacists
• Outpatient providers
• Nurse practitioners
• Physician assistants

Objective: This project aimed to utilize a multidisciplinary team to:

1. Quantify a gap in patient education
2. Create an interactive navigator- which would not rely on provider memory and automatically include relevant information in patient discharge paperwork
3. Implement within 3 months into the EPIC system
4. Measure the effect …

The Impact Of Social Determinants Of Health On Nicaraguan Immigrants In Costa Rica, Callie Stillion

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

During Valparaiso University's annual service learning trip to Costa Rica in March 2024, five public health clinics were conducted in the communities of La Carpio, Boca Arenal, and San Gerardo, which held a combined population of approximately 69,000 at the time, most of which were Nicaraguan immigrants. These clinics were led by students and translators, small groups of which were sent out each day to conduct home visits within these neighborhoods to gather qualitative and quantitative data, including demographic information, details about the home environment, health insurance status, reasons for immigrating to Costa Rica, and perception of health threats from …

Evidence Based Practice Presentation: Proper Use Of Personal Protective Equipment Protecting Health Care Workers, Bella Batts, Kristine Puckett, Jimena Calderon

Scholars Week

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential in safeguarding healthcare workers from exposure to infectious agents, hazardous substances, and physical risks in clinical environments. PPE includes a variety of items such as gloves, masks, face shields, gowns, and respirators, each designed to provide a barrier between healthcare workers and potentially harmful pathogens or environmental hazards. The use of PPE is particularly crucial in settings where healthcare workers are at heightened risk, such as during the treatment of patients with infectious diseases, surgical procedures, or when handling hazardous materials. The importance of PPE extends beyond individual protection, as it helps reduce the …

Survey Of Mosquito Larval Habitats At The Ksu Field Station, Rose Sofia, Eli Lovvorn, Aspen Hartman, Andrew Haddow

Symposium of Student Scholars

The greater Atlanta metropolitan area hosts numerous mosquito species that are nuisance biters and can transmit arthropod-borne diseases to humans. We surveyed the Kennesaw State University (KSU) Field Station – an incredibly biodiverse location – where student, staff, and faculty-led groups engage in outdoor research and teaching activities. The KSU Field Station located in Cobb County, GA is a heavily trafficked 25-acre property that may attract various mosquito species capable of transmitting pathogens to humans and animals alike. On August 27th, 2024, our team investigated the KSU Field Station to quantify and record potential water-holding containers that serve as mosquito …

Implementation Of An Evidence Based Skin And Soft Tissue Infection Algorithm At A Large Community Health System, Jennifer Mccarthy Pharmd, Ms

Pharmacy Residency

This study found a continued need for an updated skin and soft tissue infection algorithm. Ongoing reliance on IV antibiotics suggests underutilization of oral options. Promoting oral antibiotic use may reduce inpatient admissions and length of stay.

Presented at OHIO PRC

Probiotics In Clinical Practice: Mechanisms, Applications, And Evidence-Based-Use, Christopher Dimatteo

Capstone Showcase

Probiotics, are live microorganisms that can provide health benefits when consumed in the right amounts, have gained attention as potential therapies for a range of conditions. This article examines the current understanding of probiotics, focusing on how they work, the conditions they might help manage, and the challenges that come with probiotic use. Research shows that probiotics can support gut health by balancing the microbiome, strengthening the intestinal barrier, and influencing the immune system. They have shown promise in conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and some inflammatory disorders. However, their effectiveness depends on the specific strain used, and …

Chronic Illness Education 2024: Strategies To Improve Hiv Management, Fabiola Cuellar, Farheen Vali, Hana Jiang, Kevin Chau, Rahul Babu

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Bacterial Meningitis Complicated By Stroke In Adults Versus Children: A Scoping Review, Isabella Cook, Apurva Ramanujam, Afrida Sara, Arjun Nair, Sabina Chon, Erick Boldt, Miranda Londono, Alan Wang, Sarah Mohamed, Shivani Dave, Yuri Zagvazdin

HCA-NSU MD Research Day

Title: Comparison of Bacterial Meningitis Complicated by Stroke in Adults versus Children: A Scoping Review Authors: Isabella Cook, OMS-II; Apurva Ramanujam, OMS-II; Afrida Sara, OMS-II; Arjun Nair, OMS-II; Sabina Chon, OMS-II, M.S.; Erick Boldt, OMS-II; Miranda Londono, OMS-II; Alan Wang, OMS-II, M.A.; Sarah Mohamed, OMS-II; Shivani Dave, OMS-II; Yuri Zagvazdin, Ph.D. Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, Florida Background: Bacterial meningitis (BM) complicated by stroke in adults include distinct manifestations compared to children. Although there are notable differences in presentations between children and adults, there is limited availability in research defining a protocol for …

Let's Talk About Sex & Prep: District 2 Does!, Chrissa M. Shaffer

Georgia Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Conference

Defining what a PrEP Service Program entails and how it could benefit your district or county health center. Discussing methods that have been used to set up PrEP Services within a district – including training, resources, and promotion. Identifying the challenges and working through them. Reviewing the results of the PrEP Services over the past year, and the ongoing goals to encourage and increase our PrEP Services.

Lower Extremity Weakness In The Setting Of Covid Myositis, Christopher Dellmyer, Frank Wheeler

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

Bilateral lower extremity weakness has numerable causes including stroke, peripheral neuropathy, deconditioning, Guillain-Barre, Multiple Sclerosis, anterior cord syndrome, trauma, spinal epidural abscess and many more. It is imperative however, that we investigate and understand more rare causes of lower extremity weakness. Here we present the case of a 74-year-old female presented to the ED with a complaint of lower extremity weakness due to Covid myositis causing significant bilateral lower extremity weakness.

A Novel Approach To Hiv Testing: Group Harm Reduction And Testing For High Risk Women In Nj, Gabrianna A. Andrews

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

Outreach programs have been implemented aimed at providing healthcare to minority populations and those considered high-risk for acquiring HIV. Variables such as these cause hesitance in community members, preventing HIV screenings and adherence to follow-ups. This study provides and evaluates a new approach: group HIV testing. Data was collected from 6/2/2023 to 4/19/2024 by surveying participants at the end of the interaction. 87.5% of participants rated their care at the mobile clinic as ‘Excellent’, 8% as ‘Very Good’, and 4.5% as ‘Good’. 95.6% of participants ranked Group Harm Reduction Counseling as ‘Definitely’ helpful. 84.4% of participants did not find that …

Effectiveness Of Oral Chlorhexidine In Prevention Of Ventilated Associated Pneumonia, Harrison Scalise

Academic Festival

No abstract provided.

The Plague Of Athens, Cameron Drylie

Student Academic Conference

The purpose of this study is to use historical analysis, biology, and linguistics to evaluate the reason one of early humanity's greatest civilizations fell. 449 BC marked the end of the Greco-Persian War and the crowning of two new dominate city-states in the Mediterranean, Athens and Sparta. The tensions of these two ideologically different civilizations rose for eighteen years before the two clashed in the bloodiest conflict the world had ever seen at the time. Led by the great Pericles, Athens struggled to resist the most powerful land force of the time, causing him to retreat into the city walls. …

Analysis Of Invalid Vaccination Dose Administration Among U.S. Children: National Immunization Survey-Child 2011-2020, Alexandria N. Albers

UM Graduate Student Research Conference (GradCon)

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that children receive multiple routine vaccinations to prevent infectious diseases, with most vaccinations requiring multiple doses. Vaccination series have minimum age and interval requirements, and doses provided outside recommended parameters are considered invalid and should be repeated. Our objective was to quantify the number of U.S. children ages 19-35 months who received invalid vaccination doses, those who had invalid vaccinations re-administered, and factors associated with receiving at least one invalid vaccination.

We analyzed provider-verified vaccination records from the 2011-2020 National Immunization Survey-Child to quantify the number of children with invalid vaccinations and …

From Biliary Dilatation To Meningitis: Finding Listeria In A Patient With Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma, Molly Jain Md, Mallika Gyawali Md, Sophia Lubrin Md

Internal Medicine Residency

This presentation won 1^st prize for the 2024 ACP Indiana conference in the oral clinical vignette. Case Presentation.

The Association Between Disease Burden And Alzheimer's Hospitalization Rates In Older Adults., Autumn Johnson

High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2025

Dementia refers to symptoms that impair daily life, including social and intellectual abilities, with memory loss being a key feature. Conditions such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Huntington’s Disease, and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) are major causes of memory loss. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disorder that deteriorates memory and thinking skills, characterized by withdrawal from social activities, mood changes, and confusion about time or place.

Age is the leading risk factor for Alzheimer’s, alongside non-modifiable factors like genetics and family history. Modifiable factors include physical activity, smoking, education, and social engagement. The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 fact sheet emphasizes the need for more research …

Reducing Hospital Utilizations For Urinary Tract Infections Through Education, Tiffany Ulmer Msn, Rn, Ccm, Danielle Adam Bsn, Rn, Amb-Bc

Posters & Presentations

Poster was presented at Parkview Nursing Research Symposium, 2023.

Population Health is a department within Parkview Health that uses care coordination services to improve patient outcomes, quality care, and patient satisfaction while reducing overall healthcare costs.

The purpose of this evidence-based project (EBP) was to identify or develop an educational tool to be used within the Population Health department to educate older adults at risk for developing UTIs. •The first goal was to increase awareness of early UTI symptoms and when to seek medical treatment. •The second goal was to increase awareness of the different evidence-based prevention strategies and other …

Successful Trans Carotid Artery Revascularization (Tcar) In A 72yo Male With A Large Mediastinal Tumor, Vinicius Da La Silva Moreira, Konstantin Inozemtsev, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic

Advocate GME

No abstract provided.

Evidence-Based Public Health Practice: Searching For Evidence, Lisa M. Acuff, Jonathan Eldredge, Alexis Ellsworth-Kopkowski, Gale G. Hannigan

Educational Resources

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Suctioning Frequency On Rates Of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Sarah Gehrlein

Academic Festival

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of continuous and intermittent subglottic secretion drainage in mechanically ventilated patients on the prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia.

The Effects Of Artificial Insemination On Beef Cattle In The United States, Allee R. Sweeten, Abigail Shelnut, Madison Dickey

ATU Scholars Symposium

Artificial insemination (AI) is a reproductive procedure widely used in cattle industries and other livestock to increase pregnancy rates. Breeders must wait until the animals are in the estrus part of their estrous cycle to AI. Estrus synchronization is utilized to manipulate the estrous cycle to go into estrus or standing heat. AI is conducted by loading a semen straw into an inseminating gun, inserting the gun into the vagina of the heifer, and making sure it gets past the cervix by palpating with the other hand. Once past the cervix, the semen can be distributed in the heifer. AI …

Medical Waste Awareness Day, Lauren Tucker, Wyatt Walters, Savannah Withrow, Kayla Leavell

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Healthcare facilities are generators of large amounts of waste, leading to global environmental impacts that negatively impact both human health and natural systems around the world. Medical waste is usually defined quite broadly, encompassing any waste generated by a healthcare facility. Increasing use of single use plastic and single use devices has led to a large uptick in medical waste globally, especially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Globally, 4.7 billion tons of healthcare waste is produced each year, which is approximately thirty-three pounds per hospital bed per day (Overstreet, 2021). The generation and disposal of this waste leads …

A Public Health And Gastroenterological Perspective On The 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak, Rahul Ramakrishnan, Atira Shenoy, Ranganathan Madhavan

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Clabsi Prevention Methods, Noah Heine, Talon Cockrel

Scholars Week

Infection and the risk thereof is one of the major concerns regarding patient outcomes in the health care facility. One of the interventions with the highest causes of infection is the use of central lines. These lines provide necessary venous access for medication administration but can cause infections called CLABSI or Central Line Acquired Bacterial Infection. The purpose of our article was to research CLABSI prevention methods and provide a new policy using these safe effective methods. These new methods include the use of stat locks for central line securement, using antimicrobial lines, and flushing/locking the central line with a …