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Worker Compensation Systems And Their Correlations With National Hand Surgery Organizations Around The World, Sj. Mccabe, P. Kitidumrongsook, As Lajoie Sep 2008

Worker Compensation Systems And Their Correlations With National Hand Surgery Organizations Around The World, Sj. Mccabe, P. Kitidumrongsook, As Lajoie

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


Effects Of Garlic Extract On Anaerobic And Aerobic Performance Of Rugby Football Players, N. Thanaponganan, P. Muongmee, S. Chaiwanitsiri Sep 2008

Effects Of Garlic Extract On Anaerobic And Aerobic Performance Of Rugby Football Players, N. Thanaponganan, P. Muongmee, S. Chaiwanitsiri

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


The Surveillance Of Staffs' Dental Health At Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, S. Chunpongthong, C. Yeekian Sep 2008

The Surveillance Of Staffs' Dental Health At Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, S. Chunpongthong, C. Yeekian

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


Postoperative Seizures After Treatment Of Spontaneous Supratentorial Intracerebral Hematoma At Sawanpracharak Hospital, T. Lowpruckmanee Sep 2008

Postoperative Seizures After Treatment Of Spontaneous Supratentorial Intracerebral Hematoma At Sawanpracharak Hospital, T. Lowpruckmanee

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


Anxiety In Caregivers Of Patients With Schizophrenia During Admission At The Somdet Chaopraya Institute Of Psychiatry, O. Chiangkhaek, C. Nimnuan Sep 2008

Anxiety In Caregivers Of Patients With Schizophrenia During Admission At The Somdet Chaopraya Institute Of Psychiatry, O. Chiangkhaek, C. Nimnuan

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


Agriprocessors Inc. Safety And Health Inspection Documents, Iowa Workforce Development Sep 2008

Agriprocessors Inc. Safety And Health Inspection Documents, Iowa Workforce Development

Postville Project Documents

Various documents relating to obtaining a warrant to conduct a safety and health inspection of the Agriprocessors plant and the subsequent request to suppress the findings of the inspection.


The Impact Of School Climate On School Outcomes, J. Eric Tubbs, Mary Garner Sep 2008

The Impact Of School Climate On School Outcomes, J. Eric Tubbs, Mary Garner

Faculty Articles

The purpose of this article is to provide insight into an elementary school whose climate issues appear to plague and impact it's performance as measured by it's Annually Yearly Progress (AYP). The Northwest Georgia elementary school is located in a rural school system approximately 50 miles northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. A review of the literature suggests school climate can affect many areas and people within schools. It further suggests that positive interpersonal relationships and optimal learning opportunities in all demographic environments can increase school achievement levels and reduce maladaptive behaviors (McEvoy & Welker, 2000). Providing a positive and supportive work …


Impacts Of Land Use, Anthropogenic Disturbance, And Harvesting On An African Medicinal Liana, Lauren Mcgeoch, Ian Gordon, Johanna Schmitt Sep 2008

Impacts Of Land Use, Anthropogenic Disturbance, And Harvesting On An African Medicinal Liana, Lauren Mcgeoch, Ian Gordon, Johanna Schmitt

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

African medicinal plant species are increasingly threatened by overexploitation and habitat loss, but little is known about the conservation status and ecology of many medicinal species. Mondia whitei (Apocynaceae, formerly Asclepiadaceae), a medicinal liana found in Sub-Saharan Africa, has been subject to intensive harvesting and habitat loss. We surveyed M. whitei in Kakamega Forest, the largest of three remnant Kenyan forests known to contain the species. In 174 100 m2 plots, we quantified the status of M. whitei and investigated its relationships with land use, disturbance and harvesting. With average adult densities of 101 plants/ha, M. whitei is not locally …


An Evaluation Of Energy Consumption And Emissions From Intermodal Freight Operations On The Eastern Seaboard: A Gis Network Analysis Approach, Aaron Falzarano Sep 2008

An Evaluation Of Energy Consumption And Emissions From Intermodal Freight Operations On The Eastern Seaboard: A Gis Network Analysis Approach, Aaron Falzarano

Theses

As global trade continues to increase, the energy and environmental impacts of freight movement in the US have become more of a concern. As such, the freight transport system needs to consider opportunities to meet customer objectives, while also meeting social goals. In the US there has been legislation enacted to address the growing impact that freight movement has on the environment, but there are limited tools to assist in the implementation of those polices. This research sets forth a process for creating a geospatial intermodal freight transportation (GIFT) model within ArcGIS that can be used to analyze freight movement …


Cryptosporidium Outbreak (Water Treatment Failure): North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Spring 2001, Patrick B. Jameson, Yung-Tse Hung, Chin Y. Kuo, Paul A. Bosela Sep 2008

Cryptosporidium Outbreak (Water Treatment Failure): North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Spring 2001, Patrick B. Jameson, Yung-Tse Hung, Chin Y. Kuo, Paul A. Bosela

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications

An outbreak of cryptosporidiosis occurred in the town of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada in the spring of 2001. The outbreak left thousands of people sick including about 50 people hospitalized. The source of the outbreak was from the city's surface water treatment plant. The Sedimentation Contact Unit did not satisfactorily remove suspended solids from the source water, resulting in filter breakthrough. Contaminated water was released into the distribution system causing the outbreak. Communication breakdown and confusion exacerbated the situation, extending the duration of the outbreak. The outbreak prompted the province to change the way it regulated municipal utilities of water …


Missoula Convention And Visitors Bureau Website Evaluation, Kara Grau Sep 2008

Missoula Convention And Visitors Bureau Website Evaluation, Kara Grau

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

An evaluation of the Missoula Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) website was undertaken in an effort to provide the Missoula CVB with some measure of the effectiveness of its website in attracting and informing visitors to the Missoula area. A method often used in an attempt to measure tourism marketing effectiveness is a conversion study. However, there are some problems with traditional conversion studies which motivated the use of a different method for this study. The report describes conversion studies, explains some of the associated shortcomings, and details the methods used to evaluate the Missoula CVB website.


Punishing My Parents: Juveniles’ Perspectives On Parental Responsibility, Eve M. Brank, Jodi Lane Sep 2008

Punishing My Parents: Juveniles’ Perspectives On Parental Responsibility, Eve M. Brank, Jodi Lane

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications

Interviews of 147 juveniles in postadjudication residential facilities revealed that the juveniles generally did not believe their parents were responsible for the illegal activities of the juvenile. A vast majority of juveniles said that their parents were not responsible at all and also said that if they had known that their parents would also be punished for their crimes, they would have been less likely to commit the crimes. No patterns emerged for these questions based on the demographic or social characteristics of the juveniles. Implications of the juveniles’ perspective are considered, focusing particularly on the juveniles’ lack of willingness …


First Aid When And Where You Need It, Development Of First Aid Self-Care, Patient Education For Web And Mobile Devices, Paula Franklin Sep 2008

First Aid When And Where You Need It, Development Of First Aid Self-Care, Patient Education For Web And Mobile Devices, Paula Franklin

Theses

Health care is undergoing a revolution as patients have access to more and more information via Internet by the use of computers and mobile devices. In recognition of the rapidly growing need for patient first aid education, a collection of first aid self-care animations was created to improve treatment decisions and outcome safety. These animations are available for people via VisualDxHealth, a consumer focused website developed by Logical Images, Inc. The objective of the project was to produce simple and easy to understand first aid animations for a specific target audience. The production pipeline started with meeting with the client, …


Tennessee Farm Bureau News - September 2008, Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Sep 2008

Tennessee Farm Bureau News - September 2008, Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation

Tennessee Farm Bureau News

No abstract provided.


Wells Score For Venous Thromboembolism. Basic Diagnostic Algorithm For Venous Thromboembolism., Bao-An Gao, Jun Yang Sep 2008

Wells Score For Venous Thromboembolism. Basic Diagnostic Algorithm For Venous Thromboembolism., Bao-An Gao, Jun Yang

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


Assessment Of The Direct Agglutination Test, Fast Agglutination Screening Test, And Rk39 Dipstick Test For The Sero-Diagnosis Of Visceral Leishmaniasis In Syria., Samar A. Al-Nahhas, Atef A. Al-Taweel, Merfat A. Al-Taweel Sep 2008

Assessment Of The Direct Agglutination Test, Fast Agglutination Screening Test, And Rk39 Dipstick Test For The Sero-Diagnosis Of Visceral Leishmaniasis In Syria., Samar A. Al-Nahhas, Atef A. Al-Taweel, Merfat A. Al-Taweel

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the performances of 3 serological assays (direct agglutination test [DAT], fast agglutination screening test [FAST], recombinant protein [rK39] dipstick) test for use in primary care, for the diagnosis visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in Syria. METHODS We utilized 267 serum samples obtained during 2007 from patient groups confirmed and suspected VL, confirmed cutaneous leishmaniasis, toxoplasmosis from endemic areas in Syria and control samples, and applied the 3 serological tests in the Damascus University, Damascus and Health laboratories at the same time, on these samples. RESULTS Our data show that the tests were very sensitive, where the DAT was the …


The Predictive Value Of Extensor Grip Test For The Effectiveness Of Treatment For Tennis Elbow., Mohammad J. Zehtab, Alireza Mirghasemi, Ali Majlesara, Parvin Tajik, Babak Siavashi Sep 2008

The Predictive Value Of Extensor Grip Test For The Effectiveness Of Treatment For Tennis Elbow., Mohammad J. Zehtab, Alireza Mirghasemi, Ali Majlesara, Parvin Tajik, Babak Siavashi

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES To compare the effectiveness of 5 different modalities, and determine the usefulness of recently proposed extensor grip test (EGT) in predicting the response to treatment. METHODS In a randomized controlled clinical trial, 92 of 98 tennis elbow patients in Sina Hospital Tehran, Iran between 2006 and 2007 fulfilled the trial entry criteria. Among these patients 56 (60.9%) had positive EGT result. The stratified EGT result, were randomly allocated to 5 treatment groups: brace, physiotherapy, brace plus physiotherapy, injection, and injection plus physiotherapy. RESULTS Patients with a positive EGT result had better response to treatments. Among them, injection plus physiotherapy …


The Effects Of Zinc Supplementation On Serum Zinc, Alkaline Phosphatase Activity And Fracture Healing Of Bones., Ali Sadighi, Marjan M. Roshan, Amin Moradi, Alireza Ostadrahimi Sep 2008

The Effects Of Zinc Supplementation On Serum Zinc, Alkaline Phosphatase Activity And Fracture Healing Of Bones., Ali Sadighi, Marjan M. Roshan, Amin Moradi, Alireza Ostadrahimi

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES To determine the effect of zinc supplementation on callus formation, serum zinc and alkaline phosphatase activity in humans. METHODS This randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial was conducted on 60 patients with traumatic bone fracture referred to Shohada Hospital of Tabriz, Iran from August to December 2007. Subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups: cases (n=30), receiving one capsule of zinc sulfate consists of 50 mg zinc each day and the controls (n=30), receiving placebo for 60 days. Individual and clinical information was determined by a questionnaire: nutritional intake by 3 days food records at the beginning and the …


Impact Of Metabolic Syndrome's Components On The Development Of Cardiovascular Disease In A Jordanian Cohort With Metabolic Syndrome., Fares H. Haddad, Shaher M. Mahafza Sep 2008

Impact Of Metabolic Syndrome's Components On The Development Of Cardiovascular Disease In A Jordanian Cohort With Metabolic Syndrome., Fares H. Haddad, Shaher M. Mahafza

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES To assess the gender differences in the prevalence of diabetes, composite cardiovascular disease, and the components of metabolic syndrome (MS) in a Jordanian cohort with MS. Secondly, to evaluate the impact of number of MS components on prevalence of diabetes, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and stroke. METHODS We carried out a cohort study among participants who fulfilled the National Cholesterol Education Program (Adult Treatment Panel III) criteria for MS recruited from December 2006-2007 from Endocrine Outpatient Clinics of the King Hussein Medical Centre, Amman, and Prince Rashid Military Hospital, Irbid, Jordan. Patients were divided into groups according to gender, …


Overweight And Obesity In The Eastern Province Of Saudi Arabia., Nadira A. Al-Baghli, Aqeel J. Al-Ghamdi, Khalid A. Al-Turki, Ahmad G. El-Zubaier, Mahmood M. Al-Ameer, Fadel A. Al-Baghli Sep 2008

Overweight And Obesity In The Eastern Province Of Saudi Arabia., Nadira A. Al-Baghli, Aqeel J. Al-Ghamdi, Khalid A. Al-Turki, Ahmad G. El-Zubaier, Mahmood M. Al-Ameer, Fadel A. Al-Baghli

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES To describe anthropometric characteristics of participants and the influence of sociodemographic and cardiovascular risk factors involved in the prevalence of obesity in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. METHODS In the year 2004, all Saudi residents in the Eastern province aged 30 years and above, were invited to participate in a community screening campaign for early detection of diabetes and hypertension. Demographic data, medical history, life habits, weight, height, blood pressure, and glucose concentration were recorded using a structured questionnaire. Obesity and overweight were defined by body mass index (BMI) >or=30 kg/m2 and 25-29.9 kg/m2, respectively. Logistic regression was …


Prevalence Of Vitamin-Mineral Supplement Use Among Jordan University Students., Ahmad A. Suleiman, Omar K. Alboqai, Nada Yasein, Mohamed K. Al-Essa, Khader El Masri Sep 2008

Prevalence Of Vitamin-Mineral Supplement Use Among Jordan University Students., Ahmad A. Suleiman, Omar K. Alboqai, Nada Yasein, Mohamed K. Al-Essa, Khader El Masri

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence, reasons, source of information of vitamin-mineral supplement uses, and their relationship with selected demographic and lifestyle characteristics among Jordan University students. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was carried out at Jordan University, Amman, Jordan from March to September 2005. The survey included 1,187 students aged 17-28 years. A multistage stratified sampling technique was used to recruit the participants from different majors at Jordan University. A self-administered questionnaire containing questions on use of vitamin-mineral supplement during the last year, demographic, and lifestyle characteristics was completed. RESULTS The overall prevalence of vitamin-mineral supplement use during the last year …


Oral Hygiene Awareness Among Female Saudi School Children., Abdulaziz A. Al-Kheraif, Shaikhah A. Al-Bejadi Sep 2008

Oral Hygiene Awareness Among Female Saudi School Children., Abdulaziz A. Al-Kheraif, Shaikhah A. Al-Bejadi

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the oral hygiene habits and utilization of professional dental health services by all the children in the primary schools, and to compare the differences in oral hygiene awareness (OHA) and dental health status of schoolchildren who are exposed to dental health education and those who are not. METHODS Participants included 400 Saudi children, randomly selected from the primary female schools in Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on April 2007. Two hundreds children (age 9-11) from the 25 schools, who were exposed to the dental health education program on April 2006, were randomly selected as the study group. …


The Importance Of Cd10 And H-Caldesmon In The Distinction Of Smooth Muscle Tumors Of The Uterus And Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma., Ozlem Saraydaroglu, Sema Ozuysal, Mehtap Kasap, Kemal Ozerkan Sep 2008

The Importance Of Cd10 And H-Caldesmon In The Distinction Of Smooth Muscle Tumors Of The Uterus And Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma., Ozlem Saraydaroglu, Sema Ozuysal, Mehtap Kasap, Kemal Ozerkan

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


Effects Of Walnut Leaf Aqueous Extract On Blood Sugar And Lipids In Male Diabetic Rats., Komeili Gholamreza, Bagheri Hossein Sep 2008

Effects Of Walnut Leaf Aqueous Extract On Blood Sugar And Lipids In Male Diabetic Rats., Komeili Gholamreza, Bagheri Hossein

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


Association Between Tryptophan Hydroxylase Gene Polymorphism And Painful Non-Osseous Temporomandibular Disorders., Osman A. Etoz, Hanife Ataoglu, Mehmet E. Erdal Sep 2008

Association Between Tryptophan Hydroxylase Gene Polymorphism And Painful Non-Osseous Temporomandibular Disorders., Osman A. Etoz, Hanife Ataoglu, Mehmet E. Erdal

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


Arthroscopic Surgery And Osteoarthritis Of Knee., Jamie Fairweather Sep 2008

Arthroscopic Surgery And Osteoarthritis Of Knee., Jamie Fairweather

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


Drug Use Evaluation Of Antibiotics Prescribed In A Jordanian Hospital Outpatient And Emergency Clinics Using Who Prescribing Indicators., Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi Sep 2008

Drug Use Evaluation Of Antibiotics Prescribed In A Jordanian Hospital Outpatient And Emergency Clinics Using Who Prescribing Indicators., Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


Effect Of Intraoperative Mitomycin C Application On Recurrence Of Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy., Farhad Farahani, Ahmad Ramezani Sep 2008

Effect Of Intraoperative Mitomycin C Application On Recurrence Of Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy., Farhad Farahani, Ahmad Ramezani

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


Black Women's Risk For Hiv - Rough Living, Muneera A. Al-Dahham Sep 2008

Black Women's Risk For Hiv - Rough Living, Muneera A. Al-Dahham

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.


Forced Terminations Among Clergy: Causes And Recovery, Thomas A. Powell Sr. Sep 2008

Forced Terminations Among Clergy: Causes And Recovery, Thomas A. Powell Sr.

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this project is to bring attention to the issues that surround forced terminations among clergy. We will look at the available statistics, investigate the causes, read testimonies of those who have been forced out and look at plans for recovery. The author will incorporate his own testimony relating to his voluntary forced termination and describe how it affected his whole family and the recovery that followed.