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February 3, 2014, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - February 2, 2014, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the February 2, 2014 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

• USA Medical Students Participate in Project Connect
• February Med School Café - 'Migraine: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention'
• USA Chapter of Gold Humanism Honor Society to Focus on Compassion
• Feb. 13 DSS to Feature Dr. Ann Richmond
• USA Health System Transitioning to ICD-10
• USA Hospitals Weather the Storm
• 'I Was on Call, So I Stayed'
• USA Physicians Group Temporarily Closes During Storm

Computational Model For Survey And Trend Analysis Of Patients With Endometriosis : A Decision Aid Tool For Ebm, Salvo Reina, Vito Reina, Franco Ameglio, Mauro Costa, Alessandro Fasciani

COBRA Preprint Series

Endometriosis is increasingly collecting worldwide attention due to its medical complexity and social impact. The European community has identified this as a “social disease”. A large amount of information comes from scientists, yet several aspects of this pathology and staging criteria need to be clearly defined on a suitable number of individuals. In fact, available studies on endometriosis are not easily comparable due to a lack of standardized criteria to collect patients’ informations and scarce definitions of symptoms. Currently, only retrospective surgical stadiation is used to measure pathology intensity, while the Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) requires shareable methods and correct …

Affirmative Action: Where Do We Go From Here?, John A. Powell

University of San Francisco Law Review

No abstract provided.

Chapel Perilous, William L. Blizek

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of Chapel Perilous (2013) directed by Matthew Lessner.

Living In The Avon Hills, John O'Reilly

Living in the Avon Hills: A conference for the whole family (2014-)

A conference for the whole family. Conference program.

Community Leader, Vol. 12, No. 02, University Of Dayton. Fitz Center For Leadership In Community

Newsletter: Community Leader

News and notes from the University of Dayton Fitz Center for Leadership in Community.

Academic Affairs Happenings, Volume 2, Issue 2, Office Of Academic Affairs, Roger Williams University

Academic Affairs Newsletter

The Newsletter is an ongoing publication that highlights the wide range of work in which RWU faculty and students are engaged.

Baseball Media Guide 2014, Wofford College. Department Of Athletics

Media Guides

No abstract provided.

Daily Announcements February 2014, Wofford College. Office Of Marketing And Communications

Communications Office Daily Announcements

No abstract provided.

The Cresset (Vol. Lxxvii, No. 3, Lent), Valparaiso University

The Cresset (archived issues)

No abstract provided.

Mole Street Journal, January 2014, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Dept. Of Chemistry And Biochemistry

Mole Street Journal

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Macrophage Deficiency And Depletion On Continuous Glucose Monitoring In Vivo, Ulrike Klueh, Yi Qiao, Jackman T. Frailey, Donald L. Kreutzer

UCHC Articles - Research

Although it is assumed that macrophages (MQ) have a major negative impact on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), surprisingly there is no data in the literature to directly support or refute the role of MQ or related foreign body giant cells in the bio-fouling of glucose sensors in vivo. As such, we developed the hypothesis that MQ are key in controlling glucose sensor performance and CGM in vivo and MQ deficiencies or depletion would enhance CGM. To test this hypothesis we determined the presence/distribution of MQ at the sensor tissue interface over a 28-day time period using F4/80 antibody and immunohistochemical …

Place Events Spring 2014, Place

PLACE Historical Documents

This document describes PLACE events at Linfield College for spring 2014.

Stem Cutting Propagation In Whole Pine Tree Substrates, Anthony L. Witcher, Eugene K. Blythe, Glenn B. Fain, Kenneth J. Curry

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

Wood-based substrates have been extensively evaluated for greenhouse and nursery crop production, yet these substrates have not been evaluated for propagation. The objective of this study was to evaluate processed whole loblolly pine trees (WPT) (Pinus taeda) as a rooting substrate for stem cutting propagation of a range of ornamental crops. Substrates included processed WPT, pine (Pinus sp.) bark (PB), and each mixed with equal parts (by volume) peatmoss (PM) (WPT:PM and PB:PM, respectively). Substrate physical (air space, container capacity, total porosity, bulk density, and particle size distribution) and chemical [pH and electrical conductivity (EC)] properties were determined for all …

Atcofa Monograph 1-2014, Steven H. Bullard, Dean W. Coble, Theresa Coble, Ray Darville, Laurie Rogers, Pat Stephens Williams

ATCOFA Monograph Series

Producing ‘Society-ready’ Foresters:

A Research-based Process to Revise the Bachelor of Science in Forestry Curriculum at Stephen F. Austin State University

Progress Notes, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Progress Notes

No abstract provided.

Scholarworks Statistics - February 2014, Scholarworks

ScholarWorks Reports

For the month of February 2014, ScholarWorks recorded a total of 26,860 full-text downloads and 25, 514 page views.

Does The Conversion Of Grasslands To Row Crop Production In Semi-Aridareas Threaten Global Food Supplies, David E. Clay, Sharon A. Clay, Kurtis D. Reitsma, Barry H. Dunn, Alexander J. Smart, Gregg G. Carlson, David Horvath, James J. Stone

Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science Faculty Publications

In the world's semi-arid regions, high crop demands have produced short term economic incentives to convert food production on native grasslands to dryland row crop food production, while genetic enhancements and equipment have reduced the risk of crop failure. The objectives of this paper were to discuss (1) the importance of considering the long-term sustainability of changing land use in semi-arid regions; (2) the impact of extreme climatic events on ecosystem functioning; and (3) factors contributing to higher crop yields in semi-arid regions. Semi-arid regions contain fragile areas where extreme climate events may be a tipping point that converts an …

Academic Affairs Division Newsletter, February 2014, San Jose State University

Academic Affairs Division Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Social Capital And Suicide: Social Workers' Obligation Toward Contemporary Suicide Prevention, Christopher Hodshire, Roghayeh Khosravi, Shuresh Lotfi

Social Work Faculty Publications

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “approximately 1 million die by suicide in the world every year and it is estimated that 1.5 million will die from suicide in 2020.”To many in the social work field feels this is disturbing news that deserves far more attention both by the academics and the mass-media. This study pertains to the applications of social capital theory and its everyday practice in the social work profession. In particular, the study provides a deeper understanding and review of social capital, suicide and its application of social capital theory in the social work practice with …

A Melanin-Independent Interaction Between Mc1r And Met Signalling Pathways Is Required For Hgf-Dependent Melanoma, Agnieszka Wolnicka-Głubisz, Faith M. Strickland, Albert Wielgus, Miriam Anver, Glenn Merlino, Edward C. De Fabo, Frances P. Noonan

Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine Faculty Publications

Melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) signaling stimulates black eumelanin production through a cAMP-dependent pathway. MC1R polymorphisms can impair this process, resulting in a predominance of red phaeomelanin. The red hair, fair skin and UV sensitive phenotype is a well-described melanoma risk factor. MC1R polymorphisms also confer melanoma risk independent of pigment. We investigated the effect of Mc1r deficiency in a mouse model of UV-induced melanoma. C57BL/6-Mc1r+/+-HGF transgenic mice have a characteristic hyperpigmented black phenotype with extra-follicular dermal melanocytes located at the dermal/epidermal junction. UVB induces melanoma, independent of melanin pigmentation, but UVA-induced and spontaneous melanomas are dependent on black eumelanin. We …

Dysphagia And Disrupted Cranial Nerve Development In A Mouse Model Of Digeorge/22q11 Deletion Syndrome, Beverly A. Karpinski, Thomas M. Maynard, Matthew S. Fralish, Samar Nuwayhid, Irene Zohn, Sally Ann Moody, Anthony-Samuel Lamantia

Anatomy and Regenerative Biology Faculty Publications

We assessed feeding-related developmental anomalies in the LgDel mouse model of Chromosome 22q11 Deletion Syndrome (22q11DS), a common developmental disorder that frequently includes perinatal dysphagia - debilitating feeding, swallowing and nutrition difficulties from birth onward - within its phenotypic spectrum. LgDel pups gain significantly less weight during the first postnatal weeks, and have several signs of respiratory infections due to food aspiration. Most 22q11 genes are expressed in anlagen of craniofacial and brainstem regions critical for feeding and swallowing, and diminished expression in LgDel embryos apparently compromises development of these regions. Palate and jaw anomalies indicate divergent oro-facial morphogenesis. Altered …

Gaps And Opportunities In Refractory Status Epilepticus Research In Children: A Multi-Center Approach By The Pediatric Status Epilepticus Research Group (Pserg), Ivan Sanchez Fernandez, Nicholas S. Abend, Satish Agadi, Sookee An, Ravindra Arya, Jessica L. Carpenter, Kevin E. Chapman, William D. Gaillard, Tracy A. Glauser, David B. Golstein, Joshua L. Goldstein, Howard P. Goodkin, Cecil D. Hahn, Erin L. Heinzen, Mohamad A. Mikati, Katrina Peariso, John P. Pestian, Margie Ream, James J. Riviello, Robert C. Tasker, Korwyn Williams, Tobias Loddenkemper

Neurology Faculty Publications

PURPOSE:

Status epilepticus (SE) is a life-threatening condition that can be refractory to initial treatment. Randomized controlled studies to guide treatment choices, especially beyond first-line drugs, are not available. This report summarizes the evidence that guides the management of refractory convulsive SE (RCSE) in children, defines gaps in our clinical knowledge and describes the development and works of the 'pediatric Status Epilepticus Research Group' (pSERG).

METHODS:

A literature review was performed to evaluate current gaps in the pediatric SE and RCSE literature. In person and online meetings helped to develop and expand the pSERG network.

RESULTS:

The care of pediatric …

Phase 2 Randomized, Flexible Crossover, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Of The Farnesyltransferase Inhibitor Tipifarnib In Children And Young Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 And Progressive Plexiform Neurofibromas, Brigitte C. Widemann, Eva Dombi, Andrea Gillespie, Pamela L. Wolters, Jean Belasco, Aerang Kim, +13 Additional Authors

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

Background

RAS is dysregulated in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) related plexiform neurofibromas (PNs). The activity of tipifarnib, which blocks RAS signaling by inhibiting its farnesylation, was tested in children and young adults with NF1 and progressive PNs.

Methods

Patients aged 3–25 years with NF1-related PNs and imaging evidence of tumor progression were randomized in a double-blinded fashion to receive tipifarnib (200 mg/m² orally every 12 h) or placebo (phase A) and crossed over to the opposite treatment arm at the time of tumor progression (phase B). PN volumes were measured with MRI, and progression was defined as ≥20% volume …

Is There An Animal Consciousness? A Phenomenological Approach, Matt Mazur

2014 Honors Council of the Illinois Region Papers

The notion of consciousness, animal or otherwise, has been often discussed throughout the history of human thought. More recently it has become a topic for debate in philosophy with many competing ideas emerging. This paper is an attempt to discuss the nature of animal consciousness using a phenomenological approach. Phenomenology is a branch of philosophy with the goal of discovering and describing the true nature of phenomena beyond the human subjective experience of them. Using the French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty’s work on perception, this paper argues for the acceptance of a form of consciousness in many animals while also seeking …

Radiation Modeling In The Earth And Mars Atmospheres Using Lro/Crater With The Emmrem Module, Colin J. Joyce, Nathan A. Schwadron, Jody K. Wilson, Harlan E. Spence, Justin Kasper, Michael J. Golightly, J. B. Blake, Lawrence W. Townsend, Anthony Case, E. Semones, Sonya S. Smith, Cary Zeitlin

Physics & Astronomy

Abstract

We expand upon the efforts of Joyce et al. (2013), who computed the modulation potential at the Moon using measurements from the Cosmic Ray Telescope for the Effects of Radiation (CRaTER) instrument on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft along with data products from the Earth-Moon-Mars Radiation Environment Module (EMMREM). Using the computed modulation potential, we calculate galactic cosmic ray (GCR) dose and dose equivalent rates in the Earth and Mars atmospheres for various altitudes over the course of the LRO mission. While we cannot validate these predictions by directly comparable measurement, we find that our results conform to …

Crossing The Frontier: A Hypothesis For The Origins Of Meristic Constraint In Mammalian Axial Patterning, Emily A. Buchholtz

Faculty Research and Scholarship

Serially homologous systems with high internal differentiation frequently exhibit meristic constraints, although the developmental basis for constraint is unknown. Constraints in the counts of the cervical and lumbosacral vertebral series are unique to mammals, and appeared in the Triassic, early in their history. Concurrent adaptive modifications of the mammalian respiratory and locomotor systems involved a novel source of cells for muscularization of the diaphragm from cervical somites, and the loss of ribs from lumbar vertebrae. Each of these innovations increased the modularity of the somitic mesoderm, and altered somitic and lateral plate mesodermal interactions across the lateral somitic frontier. These …

Genealib Archive 2014-02, Genealib

GENEALIB Archive

No abstract provided.

Development And Preliminary Evaluation Of A Telephone-Based Mindfulness Training Intervention For Survivors Of Critical Illness, Christopher E. Cox, Laura S. Porter, Pamela J. Buck, Mary Hoffa, Derek Jones, Brenda Walton, Catherine L. Hough, Jeffrey M. Greeson

College of Science & Mathematics Departmental Research

Rationale: Persistent symptoms of psychological distress represent an unmet need among intensive care unit (ICU) survivors.

Objectives: We aimed to develop and pilot test a simple telephone-based mindfulness training intervention to address this population’s unique needs.

Methods: Open trial involving survivors of medical and surgical critical illness and their informal caregivers, using a pretest–posttest design.

Measurements and Main Results: We developed a six-session, telephone-delivered, ICU survivor–specific mindfulness intervention based on past focus groups, the medical literature, and the precedent of the most effective components of existing mindfulness programs. A total of 11 survivors of mechanical ventilation were enrolled, together with …