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The Advocate, November 11, 2014, Minnesota State University Moorhead

The Advocate

No abstract provided.

The Supreme Court’S Heightened Retaliation Standard In Nassar: A Prudent Limitation Or A Misguided Restriction To Title Vii Claims?, Darren Stakey

Touro Law Review

No abstract provided.

Knowledge And Acceptance Of Hpv And The Hpv Vaccine In Young Men And Their Intention To Be Vaccinated, Brenda Renee Jasper

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Sexually active young men are at high risk of contracting HPV and developing genital warts and penile/anal cancers. They contribute significantly to the incidence of HPV in women. The HPV vaccine, Gardasil, was approved in 2009 for use in preventing HPV 6 and 11 in young males ages 9 to 26. Knowledge and awareness of the virus and the vaccine is limited among young men. Promoting education and prevention measures regarding HPV and reducing personal risks to HPV is significant in narrowing the gap between acquisition of the HPV virus and cancer sequelae. A correlational design utilizing cross-sectional survey methodology …

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - November 9, 2014, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the November 9, 2014 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

• Dr. Michael Welsh to Give Charles M. Baugh Lecture
• USA Health Disparities Research Group, Student-Run Free Clinic to Host 'Homelessness in Our Community'
• USA Welcomes Dr. Wito Richter
• USA Biomedical Library Hosts Traveling Exhibition
• USA Physicians Group Participates in Benefits Fair

Clinical Vignette: Leaching Liver Lesions: A Case Of Invasive Klebsiella Pneumoniae Liver Abscess Syndrome, Lauren Liaboe, Nicholas Cutrufello, Stephen Huelskamp, Trechelle Carson, Theresa Ronan, Charles Pizanis

Hospital Medicine

Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscesses are becoming more prevalent in the United States and have the ability to spread to several sites via septic embolization. 8-15% of patients have infections at other anatomical sites which is considered invasive K. pneumoniae liver abscess syndrome (IKPLAS). An otherwise healthy 42-year-old Vietnamese man who immigrated to the United States six years prior presented to the emergency department with a nine-day history of back pain. The patient reported his pain worsened acutely just prior to presentation when lifting a heavy object. He also described numbness of the left leg. At presentation, the patient was septic. …

Clinical Vignette: A Case Of Tb-Induced Hypersensitivity, Shira Amdur, Charles Pizanis

Hospital Medicine

Erythema induratum (EI), or nodular vasculitis, is a hypersensitivity reaction often, but not exclusively, associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. It presents clinically as painful, recurrent violaceous nodules and plaques on the lower extremities that then leave a scar hyperpigmentation. It can closely resemble erythema nodosum and is distinguished histopathologically. A 53-year-old man who immigrated to the United States from Vietnam approximately 1 year prior presented to his primary care physician with a rash on his lower legs. He described a 1-month history of painful, red bumps initially on his calves, which spread anteriorly. He rated the pain 9/10 and complained …

Clinical Vignette: Pyogenic Liver Abscess Vs. Hepatocellular Carcinoma, The Challenge Of Diagnosis Without A Biopsy, Alberto Aguayo-Rico, Jennifer Jernigan

Hospital Medicine

A liver mass in a cirrhotic liver should always raise the concern for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and expert guidelines state that diagnosis can be made with imaging alone in some settings. Our case illustrates that care must be taken to consider other etiologies before making that diagnosis. A 57 year old man with alcoholic liver cirrhosis came to the ED complaining of 1 month of severe, intermittent abdominal pain with associated subjective fever and chills. A CT abdomen on admission reported 2 ill-defined hypodense liver lesions concerning for HCC. In the setting of liver cirrhosis and a hepatic mass, work …

Gsrs Event Program Booklet 2014, Office Of Research

Graduate Student Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

November 7, 2014, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

No abstract provided.

Iron Status And Reproduction In Us Women: National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2006, Elizabeth M. Miller

Anthropology Faculty Publications

Women experience significant changes in iron status throughout their reproductive lifespans. While this is evident in regions with high rates of malnutrition and infectious disease, the extent of reproductive-related changes is less well known in countries with low rates of iron deficiency anemia, such as the United States. The goal of this study is determine the relationship between women's reproductive variables (pregnancy, parity, currently breastfeeding, regular menstruation, hormonal contraceptive use, and age at menarche) and iron status (hemoglobin, ferritin, transferrin receptor, and % transferrin saturation) using an anthropological framework for interpreting the results. Data from women aged 18–49 were taken …

Chip-Seq And In Vivo Transcriptome Analyses Of The Aspergillus Fumigatus Srebp Srba Reveals A New Regulator Of The Fungal Hypoxia Response And Virulence, Dawoon Chung, Bridget M. Barker, Charles C. Carey, Brittney Merriman

Dartmouth Scholarship

The Aspergillus fumigatus sterol regulatory element binding protein (SREBP) SrbA belongs to the basic Helix-Loop-Helix (bHLH) family of transcription factors and is crucial for antifungal drug resistance and virulence. The latter phenotype is especially striking, as loss of SrbA results in complete loss of virulence in murine models of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA). How fungal SREBPs mediate fungal virulence is unknown, though it has been suggested that lack of growth in hypoxic conditions accounts for the attenuated virulence. To further understand the role of SrbA in fungal infection site pathobiology, chromatin immunoprecipitation followed by massively parallel DNA sequencing (ChIP-seq) was …

Alum Credits Dominican For Medical School Success, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

Press Releases

The Kaiser Permanente program allows Dominican students to learn from and shadow physicians, providing rare opportunity for undergraduate students to see firsthand the responsibility and role of a physician.

Social Determinants And The Classification Of Disease: Descriptive Epidemiology Of Selected Socially Mediated Disease Constellations, Robert S. Levine, Barbara A. Kilbourne, George S. Rust, Michael A. Langston, Baqar A. Husaini, Lisaann S. Gittner, Maureen Sanderson, Charles H. Hennekens

Sociology Faculty Research

Background

Most major diseases have important social determinants. In this context, classification of disease based on etiologic or anatomic criteria may be neither mutually exclusive nor optimal.

Methods and Findings

Doctors Warn - Don't Let Other Diseases Distract From Flu, Jim Bakken

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Genetic Susceptibility, Colony Size, And Water Temperature Drive White-Pox Disease On The Coral Acropora Palmata, Erinn M. Muller, Robert Van Woesik

Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Faculty Publications

Outbreaks of coral diseases are one of the greatest threats to reef corals in the Caribbean, yet the mechanisms that lead to coral diseases are still largely unknown. Here we examined the spatial-temporal dynamics of white-pox disease on Acropora palmata coral colonies of known genotypes. We took a Bayesian approach, using Integrated Nested Laplace Approximation algorithms, to examine which covariates influenced the presence of white-pox disease over seven years. We showed that colony size, genetic susceptibility of the coral host, and high-water temperatures were the primary tested variables that were positively associated with the presence of white-pox disease on A. …

The Local Philanthropy Of The Reckitt Family, With Particular Reference To Hull Garden Village, Jane Pietrusiak

Quaker Studies

Sir James Reckitt, a Quaker, Chairman of Reckitt & Sons, Limited, a manufacturer of laundry and household products based in Kingston upon Hull, was well known as a local philanthropist. Philanthropy, perhaps combined with fear of social unrest, but with a firm foundation of his own experience in public life, provided the impetus for Sir James Reckitt to build Hull Garden Village, commencing in 1907. A range of house sizes was rented to the workforce and others, within walUng distance of Reckitt's factories. Local architects Runton & Barry supervised all aspects of the building and village lay out. Community feeling …

Relapse Prevention: Past, Present And Future, Lauren A. Kyriazes Ms.

Research Papers

Addictive behavior is a difficult behavior to recover from. Luckily, over thirty years ago, researchers and professionals in the rehabilitation field have been able to change the way we treat addictions. This research looks into the past, present and future of relapse prevention to explore how the theories and models have shaped treatment. This overall view will give insight into the history and future of relapse prevention, treatment modalities and how professionals currently and in the future can benefit from past experiences. It is also important to look at the psychosocial implications addiction and treatment recovery can have on an …

On The Frontlines Of Ebola, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Toxic Metal Effect On Filamentous Fungi Isolated From The Contaminated Soil Of Multan And Gujranwala, Anam Rasool, Shazia Irum

Journal of Bioresource Management

Considering the importance of filamentous fungi for bioremediation of wastewater and contaminated soils, this study was planned to investigate the metal tolerance potential of indigenous filamentous fungi. Certain metals are important to biological actions. However all metals, whether essential or inessential will show toxicity at certain levels. During 2012 total 17 fungi were isolated and preserved from contaminated peri-urban agricultural areas of Multan and Gujranwala for further detail investigation of heavy metal tolerance. Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus flavus isolated from both soil and water samples while Aspergillus terreus and Penicillium sp were only isolated from soil samples …

Ada News - 11/03/2014, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Autoantibodies To The Ny-Eso-1 Tumor Antigen In Metastatic Melanoma: Sialylation Of The Fc Region Of Immunoglobulin G Induces Differential Expression Signatures Of Inflammatory Molecules During Dendritic Cell Differentiation And Maturation, Martin Oaks, Nathaniel Rein, John O. Richards, James Shaffer

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

Purpose: We tested the hypothesis that different glycoforms of antibodies from patients with metastatic melanoma have different functional effects on human dendritic cell differentiation and maturation.

Methods: Antibodies to the cancer antigen NY-ESO-1 were affinity-purified from patients with melanoma and further fractionated into different glycoforms by lectin chromatography. Sialic acid-rich and sialic acid-poor fractions of these immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgG) were added to dendritic cell cultures during both differentiation and maturation, and the resulting cellular messenger RNA (mRNA) and culture supernatants were tested by microarray and enzyme-linked immunoassay for molecules related to inflammatory pathways.

Results: We identified unique mRNA and …

Penetration Through The Staple Punctures On Five N95 Respirator Models, Daniel E. Medina

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Certain N95 FFR models that staple the head straps directly onto filtering material are commercially available. This method of assembly can tear or reduce fiber density in the immediate area surrounding the staple punctures. Five N95 FFR models were evaluated to determine if staple punctures on the filter medium reduce the protection offered by the respirators.

Total penetrations were measured with the staple punctures intact and when stretching the head straps a distance equivalent to a 95% male head circumference. Filter penetration were measured by sealing the staple punctures. Aerosols of 200, 500, and 1000 nm were used to challenge …

"Where We Stand", John Posey, Mary Ricchio

The Confluence (2009-2020)

ln the wake of the summer's events, the discussion about race in American cities has accelerated. In this important article, Posey and Ricchio present their findings on how St. Louis stands in relation to other cities on key issues surrounding race.

Checkup, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Checkup

No abstract provided.

Progress Notes, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Progress Notes

No abstract provided.

Strengthening Neglected Tropical Disease Research Through Enhancing Research-Site Capacity: An Evaluation Of A Novel Web Application To Facilitate Research Collections, Tanzin Furtado, Samuel Franzen, Francois Van Loggerenberg, Gwenaelle Carn, Shannon Grahek, Megan Mcbride, Maureen Power, Barbara Savarese, Margaret Ann Snowden, Gwynn Stevens, Almarie Uys, Trudie Lang

Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Iron And Zinc Status In A Cohort Of Hiv-Infected Mothers And Their Uninfected Infants, Jacqueline Pontes Monteiro, Maria Leticia Santos Cruz, Marisa Marcia Mussi-Pinhata, Roberta Garcia Salomao, Alceu Jordao Junior, Jennifer S. Read, Jose Henrique Da Silva Pilotto, Rachel Ann Cohen, Sonia Karolina Stoszek, George Kelly Siberry

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

Introduction

We hypothesized that nutritional deficiency would be common in a cohort of postpartum, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected women and their infants.

Methods

Weight and height, as well as blood concentrations of retinol, α-tocopherol, ferritin, hemoglobin, and zinc, were measured in mothers after delivery and in their infants at birth and at 6-12 weeks and six months of age. Retinol and α-tocopherol levels were quantified by high performance liquid chromatography, and zinc levels were measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The maternal body mass index during pregnancy was adjusted for gestational age (adjBMI).

Results

Among the 97 women 19.6% were underweight. …

Method For Investigating Nursing Behaviors Related To Isolation Care., Elizabeth L. Beam, Shawn G. Gibbs, Angela L. Hewlett, Peter C. Iwen, Suzanne L. Nuss, Philip W. Smith

Journal Articles: College of Nursing

BACKGROUND: Although an emphasis has been placed on protecting patients by improving health care worker compliance with infection control techniques, challenges associated with patient isolation do exist. To address these issues, a more consistent mechanism to evaluate specific clinical behaviors safely is needed.

METHODS: The research method described in this study used a high fidelity simulation using a live standardized patient recorded by small cameras. Immediately after the simulation experience, nurses were asked to view and comment on their performance. A demographic survey and a video recorded physical evaluation provided participant description. A questionnaire component 1 month after the simulation …

Public Health Training In Internal Medicine Residency Programs: A National Survey, Jillian S. Catalanotti, David K. Popiel, Monique M. Duwell, Jessica Hallerman Price, Jacqueline Cole Miles

Medicine Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND:

The IOM recommends public health training for all physicians. Data characterizing such training of internal medicine (IM) residents are lacking.

PURPOSE:

To describe the current state of public health education at IM residency programs, characterize programs offering public health education, and quantify interest in expanding training opportunities.

METHODS:

IM residency program directors from the 380 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited residency programs in the U.S were invited to participate in a cross-sectional survey. Responses were received from 127 programs (33%). Data were collected July-December 2012 and analyzed in January 2013. Participants were queried on domestic public health training …

Mirrored Externalities, Lisa Grow Sun, Brigham Daniels

Notre Dame Law Review

A fundamental but underappreciated truth is that positive and negative externalities are actually mirror reflections of each other. What we call “mirrored externalities” exist because any action with externalities associated with it can be described as a choice to do or to refrain from doing that particular action. For example, if a person smokes and thereby creates a negative externality of more secondhand smoke, then her choice not to smoke creates a positive externality of less secondhand smoke. Conversely, if a person’s choice to get an immunization confers a positive externality of reducing vectors for disease transmission, then a choice …