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Biol 425.01: Comparative Animal Physiology, H. Arthur Woods Dr.

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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America’S Growing Problem: How The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Failed To Go Far Enough In Addressing The Obesity Epidemic, Ashley A. Noel

Connecticut Insurance Law Journal

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Developing Microbial Biomarkers To Non-Invasively Assess Health In Wild Elk (Cervus Canadensis) Populations, Samuel B. Pannoni

Undergraduate Theses, Professional Papers, and Capstone Artifacts

The composition of the intestinal bacterial community (intestinal microbiome) of mammals is associated with changes in diet, stress, disease and physical condition of the animal. The relationship between health and the microbiome has been extensively demonstrated in studies of humans and mice; this provides strong support for its potential utility in wildlife. When managing elk (Cervus canadensis), federal and state agencies currently must rely on invasive sampling and coarse demographic data on which to base their decisions. By developing microbiome-based biomarkers that vary as a function of elk body condition and disease (i.e. microbial biomarkers), we hope to …

Spatial Incidence Of Adult Obesity In The State Of Alabama, Mary G. Odhiambo

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Criminals Get All The Rights: The Sociolegal Construction Of Different Rights To Die, Meredith Martin Rountree

Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology

In the United States, different people have different rights to die. This Article traces the origins of death-sentenced prisoners’ ability to enlist assistance in dying and compares it to the considerably more circumscribed right held by people with serious illness. It uses empirical research on “volunteers,” death-sentenced prisoners who sought execution, to argue that the legal standard for adjudicating their requests to hasten execution should be changed. Empirical evidence suggests many of the concerns governing the regulation of assisted dying in the medical context are present in the death row case. This Article therefore urges courts to use a balancing …

Prenatal Medication Use And Autistic Behaviors In A South Korean Cohort, John Keaney

Public Health Theses

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is thought to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors, yet a specific cause remains unknown. In this study, exposure and outcome data from a South Korean cohort (N=3,711) were analyzed to investigate the possibility of an environmental contribution to autism etiology. No significant association was observed between use of prenatal medications and autistic behaviors, as measured by Korean versions of both the Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ; OR 1.20, 95% CI 0.95–1.51) and the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS; OR 0.98, 95% CI 0.78–1.25). Similarly, no significant associations were observed when use of prenatal …

Spatial Distribution And Sociodemographic Composition Of High Grade Cervical Lesion Clusters In Connecticut 2008-2013, Aref Senno

Public Health Theses

Introduction: HPV is necessary for the development of invasive cervical cancer. There were 530,000 cases and 275,000 deaths attributable to cervical cancer in 2008. Since the introduction of HPV vaccines in 2006, the incidence of high grade cervical lesions (HGCL)—precancerous lesions which may develop into cervical cancer—has decreased significantly. Some changing sociodemographic trends in disease burden have been previously reported since 2008.

Objectives: The objectives of this analysis were to identify regions of Connecticut with high rates of HGCLs and to describe how trends of disease changed over time in the post-vaccine era.

Methods: This is a descriptive analysis of …

Strain Drain: A Qualitative Analysis Of The Impact Of Mortgage Strain Recovery Strategies On Health Outcome And Behaviors, Anastasia Beletsky

Public Health Theses

When individuals enter into mortgage delinquency or foreclosure, the benefits of home become threatened. How individuals respond to economic stress, and the strategies they use to recover, provides insight into personal spending priorities, the importance of healthcare for such individuals, and resulting health outcomes and behaviors. This paper aims to explore how foreclosure and mortgage strain act as distal or upstream determinants of health for a small sample of individuals from an urban African-American community. It presents a qualitative analysis of how individuals’ experiences with, attitudes concerning and circumstances surrounding mortgage delinquency, and their recovery from it, impact health. It …

The Effects Of An Active Study Break Intervention In College Students: An Observational Study, Kathryn Joann Southard

Theses and Dissertations

Background: Sedentary lifestyles are a major public health concern. Research has shown that frequent active breaks are beneficial to productivity, mental and physical health, and may prevent obesity.

Purpose: This study examined the effectiveness of a signage intervention in a university library to promote the use of physically active (AB) compared to inactive (IB) study breaks.

Methods: College students were observed over three weeks: pre-intervention (PRE); signage intervention (SIGN); and post-intervention (POST). Each week of observation consisted of 12 hours, (6, 2-hour segments) on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (36 hours total). SIGN consisted of table tents and signs posted in …

Griffin Buhman, Griffin Buhman

School of Art Graduate Exhibitions, Portfolios, and Theses

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The Long-Term Changes In Pain-Related Symptomatology Of Inguinal Hernia Following 2 Different Herniorrhaphy Techniques, Sali̇h Erpulat Özi̇ş, Işin Ünal Çevi̇k, Hati̇m Yahya Uslu, Süleyman Özdemi̇r, Kami̇l Gülpinar, Hasan Turgut Aydin

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To compare the changes in pain-related symptoms of inguinal hernias from initial admission to postoperative month 6 following 2 herniorrhaphy techniques. Materials and methods: Patients with unilateral inguinal hernias were scheduled for either Lichtenstein or self-gripping polypropylene mesh repair. Patients were preoperatively evaluated with a visual analog scale (VAS) and a Turkish version of the Douleur Neuropathique 4 (DN4) questionnaire and the complaints related to pain were noted. After surgery, patients were discharged without early complications. Patients were reassessed at postoperative month 6. The late-term complaints of pain as well as neurological findings were evaluated using the VAS and the …

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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Effect Of Keratinocyte Growth Factor On Growth And Transdifferentiationof Primary Alveolar Epithelial Type Ii Cells, Xiuxiang Liu, Zhichun Feng, Chunmei Tian, Xiangyong Kong, Yumei Wu, Changjun Lv

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To investigate the effects of keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) on the growth and transdifferentiation of primary alveolar epithelial type II cells (AECIIs). Materials and methods: The number of primary AECIIs, their viability, and cell cycle and apoptosis were studied under KGF treatment using a hemocytometer, trypan blue exclusion, and flow cytometry, respectively. Positive expressions of surfactant protein C (SP-C), aquaporin 5 (AQP5), and thyroid transcription factor 1(TTF-1) were examined with indirect immunofluorescence; mRNA levels of SP-C, AQP5, and TTF-1 were determined by polymerase chain reaction. Results: In response to KGF treatment, cell numbers were significantly increased, more cells were …

Premarital Screening Of 466 Mediterranean Women For Serum Ferritin,Vitamin B12, And Folate Concentrations, Aysun Karabulut, Ömer Tolga Güler, Hati̇ce Tuba Karahan, Sevgi̇ Özkan, Hasan Koyuncu, İbrahi̇m Demi̇rci̇ler

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Iron, folate, and vitamin B12 serum levels are closely related with dietary habits and have an essential role in the healthy development of a fetus. We aimed to investigate hemoglobin, ferritin, folate, and vitamin B12 levels in preconceptional women in an area where a plant-based diet referred to as Mediterranean cuisine is commonly used. Materials and methods: The study population included 466 women between the ages of 18 and 45 years admitted for thalassemia screening. Sociodemographic variables and history of menometrorrhagia, pica, and dietary habits were collected. Serum vitamin B12, folate, ferritin, and hemoglobin levels were measured. Ferritin of

Trace Elements Levels In The Serum, Urine, And Semen Of Patients With Infertility, Hasan Sali̇h Sağlam, Hüseyi̇n Altundağ, Yavuz Tarik Ati̇k, Mustafa Şahi̇n Dündar, Öztuğ Adsan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Studies suggest that trace elements may have an adverse impact on male reproduction, even at low levels. We tried to investigate the relationships between these metals and semen quality in various body fluids among men with infertility. Materials and methods: A total of 255 samples of blood, semen, and urine were collected from 85 men suffering from infertility. Inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry was used for the determination of 22 trace elements. We compared the results of the semen parameters with the results of the element determinations. Results: Because of the high proportion of samples with values lower than …

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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Correlation Between Serum Levels Of Vitamin B12 And Anti-Helicobacter Pyloriiga Antibodies In Vitamin B12 Deficient Palestinian Patients, Rasmi Abu Hilu, Osama Dudeen, Sameer Abdullatif Barghouthi

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: H. pylori infection and vitamin B12 (vB12) deficiency have high prevalence rates among Palestinians. It was observed that most people who suffered from vB12 deficiency were positive for H. pylori. Materials and methods: The correlation between H. pylori infection and vB12 deficiency was investigated in a representative segment of the Palestinian population. ELISA was used to determine levels of vitamin B12 (vB12) and anti-H. pylori IgA in sera from 238 participants from Al-Khalil district (Hebron), Palestine. Results: There was a strong negative Pearson's correlation coefficient (r = -0.45; P = 0.00001) between levels of anti-H. pylori IgA and vB12 …

Sp1 Binding Site Polymorphism Of A Collagen Gene (Rs 1800012) In Womenaged 45 And Over And Its Association With Bone Density, Morteza Dehghan, Razieh Pourahmad-Jaktaji

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Sp1 polymorphism of type I collagen genes is accompanied with bone c??ollagen disorders and severe clinical phenotypes such as osteogenesis imperfecta. The aim of this study was to study the association between COLIA1 Sp1 polymorphism and bone density rate. Materials and methods: In this descriptive, analytical study conducted in 2013 in southwestern Iran, 200 blood samples, per the Cochran sample size formula, were taken from women aged 45 and older. DNA was extracted from the samples using the phenol-chloroform method and the genomic fragments in question were proliferated using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. Results: The genotype distribution …

The Hematologic Manifestations Of Pediatric Celiac Disease At The Time Ofdiagnosis And Efficiency Of Gluten-Free Diet, Ferat Çatal, Erdem Topal, Hali̇me Ermi̇şteki̇n, Nurdan Yildirim Acar, Muhammed Selçuk Si̇nanoğlu, Hamza Karabi̇ber, Mukadder Ayşe Seli̇moğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To determine the hematologic manifestations at the time of diagnosis of celiac disease in children and the effects of a gluten-free diet on hematologic signs upon follow-up. Materials and methods: The records of patients with celiac disease who received a follow up examination at the Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic between June 2006 and June 2013 were retrospectively examined. Results: Ninety-one patients were included in the study. The mean age at diagnosis was 8.1 ± 4.21 years and 59 patients (64.8%) were female. Thirty-two patients (35.2%) had hematologic signs at the time of diagnosis. Anemia (24.2%) was the most common hematologic …

Fetal Health Locus Of Control In A Sample Of Pregnant Turkish Women, Sevgi̇ Özcan, Veli̇ Duyan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To examine the relationship between sociodemographic and pregnancy features and fetal health locus of control (FHLC) in a sample of pregnant Turkish women. Materials and methods: The study was conducted with 256 pregnant women. Data were collected by demographic questionnaire and the FHLC Scale consisting of 3 components: 1) Internality Scale (FHLC-I), 2) Powerful Others Scale (FHLC-P), and 3) Chances Scale (FHLC-C). Results: The age of marriage was found to have a positive relation with FHLC-I (r = 0.141) and a negative relation with FHLC-C (r = -0.145) (P < 0.05). The age of first pregnancy was found to have a positive relation with FHLC-I (r = 0.127). Those who have a low educational level (r = -0.258) and income (r = -0.149), who are unemployed (r = -2.839), whose number of pregnancies is high (r = 0.152), who get pregnant unplanned (r = 3.839), and who come to their first prenatal examination late (r = -0.142) have a significantly high score of FHLC-C (P

Intrahepatic Cholestasis Of Pregnancy May Lead To Low Birth Weight, İbrahi̇m Uyar, İbrahi̇m Gülhan, Deni̇z Özteki̇n, Cenk Gezer, Atalay Eki̇n, Seçi̇l Karaca Kurtulmuş, Mehmet Özeren

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To evaluate patients hospitalized in our clinic in the last 5 years with the diagnosis of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). Materials and methods: One hundred and fifty patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of ICP between January 2008 and May 2013 were evaluated retrospectively and age, week at diagnosis, gestational age at delivery, period between diagnosis and delivery, fetal weight, transaminases, and coagulation parameters were recorded. Patients were divided into groups according to their diagnosis weeks and gravida. Accordingly, patients diagnosed before 32 weeks formed group A (n = 49) and those after 32 weeks formed group B (n …

Distribution And Antifungal Resistance Of Candida Speciesisolated From Intensive Care Units, Pinar Korkmaz, Yeşi̇m Alpay, Fi̇gen Çevi̇k, Nevi̇l Aykin, Ayşe Koygun, Hakki Mustafa Güldüren

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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The Relation Between Oxidative Stress Parameters, Ischemic Stroke,And Hemorrhagic Stroke, Ferhat İçme, Özcan Erel, Akkan Avci̇, Sali̇m Satar, Müge Gülen, Selen Acehan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aims of this study were to investigate the significance of oxidative stress parameters in the pathogenesis of ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke and to investigate their effects on stroke severity using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Materials and methods: A total of 92 patients, including 74 with ischemic stroke and 18 with hemorrhagic stroke, and 75 volunteers were enrolled in the study. Total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), paraoxonase, stimulating paraoxonase, arylesterase, and thiol levels were measured in both the patient and volunteer groups. NIHSS and oxidative stress index (OSI) scores were calculated. …

Investigation Of The Effect Of Changes In Muscle Strength In Gestational Ageupon Fear Of Falling And Quality Of Life, Emrah Atay, Fatma Başalan İz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this study is the investigation of the effect of changes in muscle strength in gestational age upon fear of falling and quality of life. Materials and methods: This longitudinal, descriptive study included a sample of 37 pregnant women who volunteered to participate. The research data were collected at 20 and 32 weeks of gestation. Data collection instruments included a newly developed questionnaire form, the Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale, a visual analog scale, and the Turkish language version of the WHO Quality of Life Scale. Upper body flexibility was measured by the back scratch test, while muscle …

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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Nutritional Issues In Dementia Patients, Mustafa Kemal Kiliç, Fati̇h Sümer, Zekeri̇ya Ülger

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Dementia is an inevitable disease of aging, leading not only to diminished cognitive ability but also behavioral changes, malnutrition, pressure sores, and infections. Acknowledging common problems and their solutions is essential for any health service worker who deals with demented geriatric patients.

Vitamin D Status And Its Association With Gradual Decline In Cognitive Function, Yusuf Yeşi̇l, Mehmet Emi̇n Kuyumcu, Özgür Kara, Burçi̇n Halaçli, Sezgi̇n Etgül, Muhammet Cemal Kizilarslanoğlu, Burcu Balam Yavuz, Münevver Özcan, Meltem Gülhan Hali̇l, Eylem Şahi̇n Cankurtaran, Mustafa Cankurtaran, Servet Arioğul

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To compare plasma vitamin D concentrations among patients with normal cognitive function (control group), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and Alzheimer disease (AD). Materials and methods: In total, 158 patients with AD, 228 patients with MCI, and 603 control subjects were included. Plasma levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D were measured after comprehensive geriatric assessment and compared among groups. SPSS 15.0 was used for statistical analysis. Results: Mean levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D were significantly different among the 3 groups of AD patients, MCI patients, and controls (P < 0.001). Post hoc analysis revealed that the levels were significantly lower in the MCI group than the control group (P = 0.002) and significantly lower in the AD group than the control group (P = 0.003). Multivariate analysis showed that age (OR: 1.070, 95% CI: 1.025-1.116, P = 0.002), instrumental activities of daily living score (OR: 0.920, 95% CI: 0.850-0.995, P = 0.037), 25-hydroxyvitamin D level (OR: 0.959, 95% CI: 0.932-0.987, P = 0.004), and diabetes mellitus (OR: 2.476, 95% CI: 1.153-5.319, P = 0.020) were factors independently associated with AD. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that there is a correlation between plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and cognitive functions.

Malnutrition Is Associated With Dementia Severity And Geriatricsyndromes In Patients With Alzheimer Disease, Demet Yildiz, Ni̇lüfer Büyükkoyuncu Pekel, Ahmet Kasim Kiliç, Eli̇f Nalan Tolgay, Fati̇h Tufan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Malnutrition is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in patients with Alzheimer disease (AD). In this study, we aimed to screen for malnutrition and geriatric syndromes and seek their associations in patients with AD. Materials and methods: The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), Katz Activities of Daily Living (ADL), and Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) tests were applied. Mean daily oral fluid intake was assessed according to patients' and relatives' declarations. Results: Seventy-six patients with a mean age of 79 ± 7.4 years were included. Most of the patients had mild or moderate …

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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Fcs 3784 : Commercial Quality Food Production, Fcs

Approved Course Proposals

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