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Abuse In Nursing Homes: Consumers Are Being Left In The Dark, Kathryn Hensiak

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Horrific reports of physical and sexual abuse plague our nation's nursing homes. A key information resource for consumers, the federal Nursing Home Compare website, is failing to provide adequate information. While government officials are making efforts to improve the site, consumers must be vigilant and protect family members in nursing home care.

Alcohol Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic Among Elders, M. Saleem Ismail

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Among elders with physical or emotional disorders, even modest alcohol consumption can seriously impair their already fragile health. Successful treatment requires identifying the problem, understanding the medical and social complexities involved, and providing the necessary support

Widow To Widow: Thoughtful, Practical Ideas For Rebuilding Your Life, Maureen A. Lokrantz

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.

Hp Forum: Pennsylvania's Aging Initiatives: Planning For The Future

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of A Community-Based Diabetes Education Program, Neva White Dnp, Crnp, Cde, Rickie Brawer Phd, Mph, James D. Plumb Md, Mph, Pamela Harrod-Smith Ms, David Madison Med

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract provided.

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Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Serials Solutions Click-Through Statistics By Provider And Database 2011-2012, Andrée J. Rathemacher

Technical Services Reports and Statistics

Statistics on the total number of database and journal-level clicks, by provider and database, of Serials Solutions tools at the University of Rhode Island Libraries by month for 2011-2012. Clicks may have originated from the A-Z full text electronic journal list (at http://zu4tq4pb5v.search.serialssolutions.com/), from OpenURL links ("360 Link"), or the 856 fields of Serials Solutions-generated MARC records ("360 MARC Updates").

Unh Alums Making Headlines, Elaine Isherwood

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Green Tea Extract Protects Against Fibrogenesis Associated With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease In Diet-Induced Obese Rats, Allyson M. Bower

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Effectiveness Of Phosphorus Fertilizers In Hydroponics And Glasshouse Settings With Moderate And High Organic Matter Soils, Jeffrey Sean Christian Summerhays

Theses and Dissertations

Phosphorus (P) is poorly soluble in most soils and, thus, has poor plant uptake efficiency. AVAIL® and Carbond P (CBP) are new fertilizer products shown to increase P use efficiency (PUE) and increase crop yields when grown in P limiting soils. Carbond P has specifically been seen to increases P uptake and crop yields in soils low in P, although effectiveness in regards to soil organic matter is unknown. The objectives of these studies were to determine if the mode of action for these products is related to physiological response, to determine if Carbond P is toxic to plant roots …

Characterization And Variable Expression Of The Cslf6 Homologs In Oat (Avena Sp.), Melissa A. Coon

Theses and Dissertations

(1,3;1,4)-β- D-glucan (β-glucan) is a plant cell wall hemicellulose and a main component of endosperm cell walls. The Cellulose Synthase F family of genes is involved in the synthesis of β-glucan. In this study full-length genomic sequences of CslF6 were obtained from multiple Avena species. Three unique alleles were found in each A. sativa line. Comparisons of these alleles to diploid Avena species allowed for identification of the genomic origin of each allele. The A and D genome alleles had identical amino acid sequences while the C-genome had 13 different amino acids. Global expression of CslF6 was completed at three …

Serials Solutions Subject Search Report 2011-2012, Andrée J. Rathemacher

Technical Services Reports and Statistics

Statistics on the total number of Serials Solutions subject searches at the University of Rhode Island Libraries by month for 2011-2012. Shows how many times the A-Z full text electronic journal list (at http://zu4tq4pb5v.search.serialssolutions.com/) was browsed by specific subjects.

Ebsco Historical Price Analysis Report 2012, Andrée J. Rathemacher

Technical Services Reports and Statistics

This report lists all periodicals subscribed to in 2012 through EBSCO Subscription Services by the University Libraries, University of Rhode Island. This report analyzes prices over a five-year period. Information provided includes title, frequency, price in each of the last five years, and percent changes in price over five years. The list is sorted by LC Classification to better show the price changes in each discipline/subject area. The associated spreadsheet includes additional information such as ISSN, Library of Congress Classification number, country of origin, publisher name, and title format (print or online). The spreadsheet may be downloaded and sorted by …

Local Zoning Ordinance Violative Of Equal Protection (Boraas V. Village Of Belle Terre), St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.

Treated With Respect: Enforcing Patient Autonomy By Defending Advance Directives, Carol J. Wessels

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Wessels discusses the right of competent individuals to direct their own health care and the obstacles encountered in enforcing these rights under a power of attorney for health care or an advance directive. The rights to make such decisions are explored, as well as the barriers to enforcement, both statutory and provider related. Several causes of action against non-compliant actors are discussed.

Murray Ledger And Times, August 8, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

Hotline Press Newspaper- August 2012 Vol 29 No 11, Hotline Press Newspaper

Hotline Press Newspaper 2012

No abstract provided.

Heart Pump Offers Better Outcomes For Kids Awaiting Transplant, Jim Bakken

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Volume 49, Number 51: August 08, 2012, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Protective Assistance For Elders: Maine Experience And Comparisons, Alison Barnes

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This thoughtful analysis of Maine's Adult Protective Services for the elderly encompasses statutes involved, services provided, those who can be served, required reporting, emergency interventions, and possible sources of funding. Methods for preventing abuse and exploitation are examined. Barnes discusses legal remedies concerning misappropriated funds as well as civil and criminal actions against abusers. The reasons for self neglect and refusal of care are also explored.

The Disjunction Between Prevention And Compensation Of Hip Fractures Among Elderly Citizens: The Law's Role In Creating Ex Ante Incentives, Janis Sarra

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article examines the relationship between the compensation for and the prevention of hip fractures among the growing population of seniors in Canada. Sarra postulates that the current system expends funds on liability protection that would be better spent on prevention. Options explored are no-fault compensation, redirecting legal resources, negotiated risk, and adjust[ing] the tax base to ensure that there are sufficient resources to support elderly individuals.

Elder Abuse: Indicators And Examples, Susan Beerman

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Elder abuse can occur in many ways and involve people from all walks of life. This article lists some of the more obvious and observable signs of abuse and also many of the more subtle signals that may indicate the possibility of abuse and bear further investigation. The effects of self neglect and caregiver stress and their relationship to elder abuse are also discussed.

Antonio Hennis V. Tedrow

2012 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Pairwise Protein Expression Classifier For Candidate Biomarker Discovery For Early Detection Of Human Disease Prognosis, Parminder Kaur, Daniela Schlatzer, Kenneth Cooke, Mark R. Chance

Faculty Scholarship

Background: An approach to molecular classification based on the comparative expression of protein pairs is presented. The method overcomes some of the present limitations in using peptide intensity data for class prediction for problems such as the detection of a disease, disease prognosis, or for predicting treatment response. Data analysis is particularly challenging in these situations due to sample size (typically tens) being much smaller than the large number of peptides (typically thousands). Methods based upon high dimensional statistical models, machine learning or other complex classifiers generate decisions which may be very accurate but can be complex and difficult to …

Older Adults And Addiction: Why We Should Care, Carol Colleran

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Colleran explains some of the causes of alcohol and medication dependence in older adults, such as voluntary or involuntary retirement, death of a loved one, a change of residence, or health problems such as pain or insomnia. Warning signs are detailed, and suggestions for approaching seniors with these problems, including intervention, are given. A list of additional resources is included.

The Schiavo Odyssey: A Tale Of Two Legislative Reprieves , Miriam Rosenblatt-Hoffman

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Between the time that Terri Schiavo's husband received court approval to discontinue her life support systems and her ultimate demise more than five years later, contentious legal battles were waged and specific state and federal laws were enacted to prolong Terri's life. The author postulates and explains why both laws were unconstitutional, and decries the legislative interference in patient autonomy.

Failing To Care: How Effective Compliance Prevents Institutional Elder Neglect, David R. Hoffman

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Hoffman discusses how criminal and civil action by way of state criminal statutes and the False Claims Act should be utilized against institutions that receive governmental funding to motivate them to provide residents with adequate services. The article outlines how elder care institutions can provide effective care for their residents through appropriate employment screening and on-boarding, reporting and monitoring and thorough investigative procedures

"Death With Dignity": A Recipe For Elder Abuse And Homicide (Albeit Not By Name), Margaret K. Dore

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Death with Dignity Acts in Oregon and Washington authorize physicians to write life-ending prescriptions for their patients. This article addresses various problems with the Acts, including the wording about who may administer the lethal drug and the fact that both Acts lack a consent requirement when the lethal dose is administered. This article also addresses counter arguments offered by proponents of the Acts.

Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Death Of The Inconvenient Other , Jonathan Penn

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article looks at end-of-life issues, focusing on physician-assisted suicide, whether the United States government's numerous responsibilities created by the Older Americans Act and other similar acts, such as the government's financial limitations, and a growing elderly population will lead to a deterioration of society's view of elders and a legitimization and acceptance of assisted suicide.

The Effects Of Four Hypocaloric Diets Containing Different Levels Of Sucrose Or High Fructose Corn Syrup On Weight Loss And Related Parameters, Joshua Lowndes, Diana Kawiecki, Sabrina Pardo, Von Nguyen, Kathleen J. Melanson, Zhiping Yu, James M. Rippe

Nutrition Faculty Publications

Background:

The replacement of sucrose with HFCS in food products has been suggested as playing a role in the development of obesity as a public health issue. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of four equally hypocaloric diets containing different levels of sucrose or high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).

Methods:

This was a randomized, prospective, double blind trial, with overweight/obese participants measured for body composition and blood chemistry before and after the completion of 12 weeks following a hypocaloric diet. The average caloric deficit achieved on the hypocaloric diets was 309 kcal.

Results:

Reductions were observed …