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Keep Calm And Plead On: Why New Empirical Evidence Should Temper Fears About Pleading Plausibility, Alex D. Silagi

Seton Hall Law Review

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You Can’T Handle The Truth! Trial Juries And Credibility, Renée Mcdonald Hutchins

Seton Hall Law Review

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Saving Oklahoma's "Save Our State" Amendment: Sharia Law In The West And Suggestions To Protect Similar State Legislation From Constitutional Attack, Steven M. Rosato

Seton Hall Law Review

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Law School Without Borders, Dorothy A. Brown

Seton Hall Law Review

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The Metropolitan Revolution And Unlv As A Carnegie-Tier 1 University, Robert E. Lang

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series

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Women's Research Institute Of Nevada Newsletter, Joanne Goodwin, Women's Research Institute Of Nevada

Newsletters

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When, And How, Should Cognitive Bias Matter To Law, Govind Persad

Minnesota Journal of Law & Inequality

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Feminism, Democracy And The War On Women, Michele Estrin Gilman

Minnesota Journal of Law & Inequality

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Ambulatory Extracorporeal Arterioveous Co2 Removal Via Subclavian Vessels, Alejandra Macias, Alvaro Rojas-Pena

McNair Poster Presentations

Lung transplantation is the last recourse for patients with severe respiratory failure. However, transplantable lungs do not keep up with the demand, and 15.4% of patients die awaiting transplant. An alternative therapy is extracorporeal life support (ECLS), which uses a pump and an oxygenator to serve as a bridge to transplant. However, this technology limits ambulation and requires ICU care. This novel study implements pumpless arteriovenous (AV) ECLS technology to remove CO2 via the subclavian vessels, providing respiratory support and hypercapnia (excessive CO2 retention) sympton relief for patients while allowing ambulation.

Correlates Of Gambling Disorder, Brittaney Benson-Townsend, N. Clayton Silver

McNair Poster Presentations

Gambling disorder is an addictive behavior in which valuables are wagered in neglect of financial losses and delusions of financial gain. To predict problem gambling behavior, a survey of Machiavellian personalities, money attitudes, and impulsive/compulsive buying behavior was administered to 410 students at UNLV. The results suggested that disordered gambling behavior may be predicted by Money Status scores. Specifically, amorality, money worship, and money vigilance were significant in predicting African-American pathological gambling. For Asians, only money vigilance loaded significantly.

A Computational Perspective Of Schizophrenia, Ernesto H. Bedoy, Geoff Powell, Jefferson Kinney

McNair Poster Presentations

The etiology of schizophrenia remains largely elusive, thus dampening the effectiveness of current treatment strategies. Abnormal neural migration and neurogenesis in the hippocampus have been suggested to be involved in schizophrenia (Jakob & Beckmann, 1994). A few approaches, including computational modeling, have investigated schizophrenia as a network disorder. Computational modeling uses mathematics to predict the behavior of biological systems based on the input of a set of parameters collected from laboratory experiments. In this study, we constructed a computational model to explore the ramifications of additional PV neurons migrating to an aberrant location in the hippocampus and interfering with a …

Cystatin C As Biomarker Of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy In Pediatric Cardiac Angiography, Osman Özdemi̇r, Ayşe Deni̇z Oğuz, Abdülkadi̇r Eren, Ci̇hat Şanli, Hüsnü Oğuz Söylemezoğlu, Ayşe Banu Çayci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The purpose of this study is to find the frequency of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and to show the risk factors in the development of CIN and the diagnostic utility of serum cystatin C (CysC) and serum and urine neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) during childhood following cardiac angiography. Materials and methods: In this prospective study, we studied 46 children with congenital heart disease. The levels of serum creatinine, serum CysC, and serum NGAL were measured at 4, 24, and 48 h, while levels of urine NGAL and urine creatinine were measured at 4 to 8 and 48 h following cardiac angiography. …

Clinical Manifestations, Complications, And Treatment Of Brucellosis: Evaluation Of 72 Cases, Şükran Köse, Süheyla Seri̇n Senger, Gülgün Akkoçlu, Lütfi̇ye Kuzucu, Yildiz Ulu, Gürsel Ersan, Fi̇li̇z Oğuz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Brucellosis is an important disease in developing countries. We aimed to determine the epidemiologic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics of brucellosis, which still has a high morbidity in Turkey. Materials and methods: Seventy-two patients with brucellosis, monitored at our clinic from January 2004 to July 2010, were reviewed retrospectively. Results: The average age was determined to be 44.8 ± 18 years, and 40 of the patients were female (55.6%). The most frequent transmission route was the use of raw milk and dairy products, in 45 of the patients (62.5%). The most frequent complaints were joint pain, high fever, weakness, low back …

Thromboelastography In The Evaluation Of Coagulation Disorders In Patients With Sepsis, Yeli̇z Kiliç, İsmet Topçu, Hamza Bambal, Melek Çi̇vi̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Unbalanced hemostasis and disseminated intravenous coagulopathy serve as key participants in organ dysfunction and disability. In this study we evaluated the coagulation profiles of patients diagnosed with systemic inflammatory syndrome (SIRS)-sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. We also researched coagulation in sepsis by comparing thromboelastography (TEG) data with those of nonsepsis patients to determine the usefulness of the TEG device. Materials and methods: Data were collected from 55 anesthesiology and surgery intensive care unit (ICU) patients: 21 with SIRS-sepsis (Group S) and 34 patients without SIRS-sepsis (Group C). Blood samples were taken upon admission to the ICU (t1) and on …

Epidemiology Of Organophosphate Intoxication And Predictors Of Intermediate Syndrome, Şahi̇n Çolak, Mehmet Özgür Erdoğan, Ahmet Baydin, Mustafa Ahmet Afacan, Celal Kati, Lati̇f Duran

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To evaluate the usefulness of plasma glucose and serum cholinesterase levels as predictors of organophosphate-induced intermediate syndrome. Materials and methods: Seventy-one organophosphate poisoning patients who were admitted to our emergency department during a 4-year period were evaluated retrospectively. Four patients were excluded from the study due to a lack of medical records. Categorical variables were analyzed using the chi-square test and nonparametric variables were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Thirty-five (52.2%) patients were male and 32(47.8%) were female. Patients had a mean age of 39.4 ± 15.9 years and 70.1% of the patients were married. Oral intake (68.7%) …

Efficacy Of Resuscitation With Intralipid In A Levobupivacaine-Induced Cardiac Arrest Model, Murat Karcioğlu, Kasim Tuzcu, Fati̇h Sefi̇l, Işil Davarci, Suzan Aydin, Ali̇ Sari, Akin Aydoğan, Rai̇f Özden

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Cardiac toxicity due to the administration of local anesthetics may be fatal. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of a 20% lipid solution combined with epinephrine in a levobupivacaine-induced cardiac arrest model. Materials and methods: A total of 14 New Zealand rabbits were sedated and mechanically ventilated. Asystole was induced with intravenous levobupivacaine injection. The rabbits were randomized into groups receiving the same volume of either 0.9% saline (CR group) or a 20% lipid solution (LE group) along with a 100 µg/kg epinephrine bolus, which were administered immediately upon asystole. Standard advanced cardiac life support protocols were performed. Results: …

The Expression Of Egfr, Cerbb2, P16, And P53 And Their Relationship With Conventional Parameters In Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Larynx, Hülya Şi̇mşek, Ünsal Han, Bi̇nnur Önal, Gülçi̇n Şi̇mşek

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the expression of epidermal growth factor receptor¬-HER1 (EGFR), cerbB2 (HER2), p16, and p53, as well as the relationship of the expression of these genes with conventional parameters in squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the larynx. Materials and methods: Samples from 92 cases of diagnosed laryngeal SCC between 2001 and 2011 from the Pathology Department of Ministry of Health Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Teaching & Research Hospital were studied by immunohistochemistry using EGFR, cerbB2, p16, and p53 antibodies. Results: An increase in the TNM stage and pathological tumor size status correlated with an increase in EGFR and cerbB2 expression. …

Immunohistochemical Investigation Of Galectin-3 In The Skin Of Mice Applied With Origanum Hypericifolium Essential Oil And Irradiated With Ultraviolet B, Pinar İli̇, Nazan Keski̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To demonstrate galectin-3-immunoreactivity in the undiluted essential oil of Origanum hypericifolium when applied to the ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiated skin of mice. Materials and methods: Female BALB/c mice were allocated to 4 groups, each comprising 6 mice (Group 1: control; Group 2: UVB irradiated control; Group 3: undiluted O. hypericifolium essential oil applied; Group 4: undiluted O. hypericifolium essential oil applied before UVB irradiation). One week prior to UVB irradiation, the undiluted O. hypericifolium essential oil was applied to the shaved dorsal skin of mice 3 times a week. Subsequently, the mice were irradiated 3 times per week with UVB …

Comparison Of Cutaneous Mastocytosis With Onset In Children And Adults, Serap Güneş Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Ayşe Serap Karadağ, Zennure Takci, Ömer Çalka, Mustafa Kösem

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Mastocytosis is a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by the abnormal infiltration of mast cells in the skin and sometimes other organs. This study aimed to compare the demographic, clinical, and histopathological findings of cutaneous mastocytosis with onset in children and in adults. Materials and methods: Patients diagnosed with cutaneous mastocytosis in 2 different dermatology clinics between 2007 and 2011 were included in the study. Demographic characteristics of the patients as well as localization and type of the cutaneous lesions, presence of symptoms, Darier's sign, family history, systemic involvement, and histopathological evaluations were retrospectively examined. Results: Out of the 30 …

Effects Of Linoleic Acid On Generalized Convulsive And Nonconvulsive Epileptic Seizures, Fati̇h Eki̇ci̇, Gönül Gürol, Nurbay Ateş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To comparatively investigate the effects of linoleic acid on convulsive and nonconvulsive epileptic seizures. Materials and methods: Rats were divided into 3 groups: convulsive epileptic rats receiving only pentylentetrazole (PTZ) injections (group 1), convulsive epileptic rats receiving PTZ and linoleic acid (group 2), and Wistar Albino Glaxo rats from Rijswijk with genetic absence epilepsy receiving linoleic acid (group 3). The duration and severity of convulsive activity were determined in groups in which convulsive seizures were induced by PTZ. In group 3, intravenous linoleic acid was administered after 1-h baseline electroencephalography (EEG) recordings. The EEG recordings were analyzed. Results: When groups …

Endocrine Abnormalities Of Patients With Cleft Lip And/Or Cleft Palate During The Neonatal Period, Mustafa Ali̇ Akin, Seli̇m Kurtoğlu, Di̇lek Sarici, Leyla Akin, Ni̇hal Hati̇poğlu, Levent Korkmaz, Tamer Güneş, Mehmet Adnan Öztürk, Mustafa Akçakuş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

There are close interactions among the developing oral cavity, pituitary gland, and central nervous system (CNS) in early embryonic life. In this study we aimed to screen endocrine abnormalities in patients with orofacial clefts in the neonatal period. Materials and methods: Thirty-one patients with isolated orofacial median clefts were included in the study. Pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal hormones were measured at the first week and remeasured in the third or fourth weeks. Imaging studies were done for detection of CNS anomalies in all patients. Results: Endocrine abnormality was detected in 22 (70.9%) patients. The number of patients with single and …

Anesthetic Management And Perioperative Complications In Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: The Turkish Experience, Tüli̇n Gümüş, Elvi̇n Kesi̇mci̇, Cem Soykut, Orhan Kanbak, Abdulkadi̇r But

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To describe the anesthetic management and early results of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in a single center in Turkey. Materials and methods: We evaluated 79 (54 females, 25 males; mean age: 76 ± 9 years) consecutive symptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis who underwent TAVI under general anesthesia between July 2011 and September 2012. We preferred a transfemoral approach as the first option. Results: The duration of anesthesia was 149 ± 49 min. Thirty-eight percent of the patients were extubated in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Three patients required a permanent pacemaker, while 8 patients required inotropic support in the …

The Effect Of Dietary Salt Restriction On Hypertension In Peritoneal Dialysis Patients, Sali̇h İnal, Yasemi̇n Erten, Ni̇lüfer Tek, Gülay Ulusal Okyay, Kürşad Öneç, Gamze Akbulut, Nevi̇n Şanlier

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the effect of dietary salt restriction on blood pressure levels, total sodium removal, and hydration status of peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Materials and methods: Thirty-one stable PD patients who consulted a renal dietitian monthly for dietary recommendations, including restricted salt intake 0.05) for the whole sample, and from 164.3 ± 70.9 to 154.2 ± 72.3 mmol/day (P > 0.05) for the hypertensive subgroup (n: 17). Systolic blood pressure (from 134.3 ± 20.1 to 127.2 ± 19.5 mmHg, P: 0.01), diastolic blood pressure (from 83.2 ± 12.0 to 77.4 ± 10.5 mmHg, P: 0.01) and total body water (from 39.2 …

Discovering Missing Heritability And Early Risk Prediction For Type 2 Diabetes: A New Perspective For Genome-Wide Association Study Analysis With The Nurses' Health Study And The Health Professionals' Follow-Up Study, Hüsametti̇n Gül, Yeşi̇m Aydin Son, Cengi̇zhan Açikel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Despite the rise in type 2 diabetes prevalence worldwide, we do not have a method for early risk prediction. The predictive ability of genetic models has been found to be little or negligible so far. In this study, we aimed to develop a better early risk prediction method for type 2 diabetes. Materials and methods: We used phenotypic and genotypic data from the Nurses' Health Study and Health Professionals' Follow-up Study cohorts and analyzed them by using binary logistic regression. Results: Phenotypic variables yielded 70.7% overall correctness and an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.77. With regard to genotype, …

The Validity And Reliability Of The Turkish Version Of The University Of Toronto Atrial Fibrillation Severity Scale, Ni̇han Kahya Eren, Selcen Yakar Tülüce, Bariş Kiliçaslan, Cem Nazli, Asim Oktay Ergene

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

There are various instruments to assess quality of life (QoL) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim of this study is to determine the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the University of Toronto Atrial Fibrillation Severity Scale (AFSS). Materials and methods: The AFSS and Short Form-36 (SF-36) were completed by 130 patients with documented AF. The Canadian Cardiovascular Society Severity in Atrial Fibrillation (SAF) scale and European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) scale were also utilized by the attending physicians. To assess test-retest reliability, the AFSS was readministered to 47 clinically stable patients at a 1-month follow-up …

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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Are Teachers Prepared To Teach Sex Education?, Adrien Stolifer

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

This thesis explored the history of the United States and its complicated relationship with sex, and how this relationship correlates back to the individuals who are responsible for teaching it to students. History was gathered beginning at the late 1800’s up to current national standards. Seven teachers from three schools around the Pittsburg KS area, including elementary, middle/junior high and high schools, were interviewed and asked what they thought about their experience teaching sex education. Through these first hand experiences, key elements surfaced of communication between teacher and student, disproving that all sex education communication is negative.

What Stages In The Phenology Of Corn Are The Most Correlated With Rainfed Corn Yields In The Corn Belt Using Remote Sensing?, Zachary Lee Braun

Theses and Dissertations

Two weekly and freely available remotely sensed vegetation indices, Vegetation Condition Index (VCI) and Temperature Condition Index (TCI), were assessed for state level corn yield correlation in the Corn Belt region of the United States for the years of 2007-2013. VCI and TCI were 16-km pixels which are derived from the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR). Corn pixels were identified by downloading yearly USDA Cropscape pixels for corn in each state. Irrigated corn pixels were removed by using the 2007 Irrigated Agriculture Dataset developed by Pervez and Brown (2010) as a mask. Corn pixels were then resampled to 16-km …

Epoxy Resin Monomers With Reduced Skin Sensitizing Potency, Niamh F. O'Boyle, Ida B. Niklasson, Ali R. Tehrani-Bagda, Tamara Delaine, Krister Holmberg, Kristina Luthman, Ann-Therese Karlberg

Articles

Epoxy resin monomers, including diglycidyl ethers of bisphenol A and F (DGEBA and DGEBF), are extensively used as building blocks for thermosetting polymers. However, they are known to cause widespread contact allergy. This research describes a number of alternative epoxy resin monomers, designed with the aim of reducing the skin sensitizing potency whilst maintaining the ability to form thermosetting polymers. The compounds were designed, synthesized, assessed for skin sensitizing potency using the in vivo murine local lymph node assay, and tested for technical applicability using thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. All the novel epoxy resin monomers had decreased skin …

Public Support For Stricter Gun Control Laws In America Following The Tragedy At Sandy Hook Elementary, Ryan Jeffrey Hausmann

Theses and Dissertations

The past decade witnessed a considerable increase in public outrage and debates regarding gun control laws, due in large part to several mass shootings across the nation. The purpose of this study is to explore how mass shootings influence attitudes toward gun control. More specifically, this study will examine the respondents' familiarity with the 2012 mass shooting in New Town, Connecticut, and then explore their opinions about whether that shooting reflects isolated acts of troubled individuals, or whether it is a reflection of greater issues, and in turn, how those opinions influence attitudes toward gun control.

Data for this research …