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Introduction To The Protection Of Non-Traditional Trademarks: Critical Perspectives, Irene Calboli

Faculty Scholarship

During the past decades, the domain of trademark law and the scope of trademark protection have been expanded significantly. The flexible application of prerequisites for registration has paved the way for the recognition of a wide variety of signs as subject matter eligible for trademark protection. This includes single colors, shapes, sounds, smells, video clips, holograms, and even gestures. However, this expansion of the scope of trademark protection has been accompanied only by a partial expansion of the grounds for refusal relating to these registrations and the creation of defenses that permit unauthorized use in the interest of freedom of …

Argentina Media Highlights 19 December 2018, Bbc Monitoring

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College Of Business News, Georgia Southern University

College of Business: News & Publications

• Logistics program prepares graduates for careers with IANA member companies

Flight Time Reduced For Aviation Students, Gillian Panigot

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

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Andrews Hosts Holiday Concert For Bhas Students, Gillian Panigot

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

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Fall/Winter 2018: Learning Meets Career Capabilities, St. Norbert College

St. Norbert College Magazine 2013-2018

Students in St. Norbert’s newest major – integrative studies – design their own educational path as they develop the skills in demand by employers around the country.

Fall/Winter 2018: Festival Of Christmas Takes Chicago, St. Norbert College

St. Norbert College Magazine 2013-2018

St. Norbert College took its beloved Festival of Christmas on the road for one magical night – no small feat considering the event includes 150-plus performers from four instrumental ensembles and three choirs.

Fall/Winter 2018: Collins’ Path Through Religion And Psychology Leads To Criminal Justice, St. Norbert College

St. Norbert College Magazine 2013-2018

Deborah (Segerstrom) Collins ’87, once a youth minister, is now a leading forensic psychologist in Wisconsin, evaluating criminal defendants’ competency and insanity claims while balancing her Catholic faith perspective with the demands of the justice system.

Fall/Winter 2018: Pbs To Feature Snc Role Models For The Latinx Community, St. Norbert College

St. Norbert College Magazine 2013-2018

Twin Cities (Minnesota) Public Television was on campus last week to interview Raquel Cowell (Psychology), and Corinna Jauregui ’19 for a pair of upcoming PBS videos. The videos are part of a project that aims to showcase neuroscience careers for the Latinx community by highlighting role models in the field.

Dichotomous Scoring Of Tdp-43 Proteinopathy From Specific Brain Regions In 27 Academic Research Centers: Associations With Alzheimer's Disease And Cerebrovascular Disease Pathologies, Yuriko Katsumata, David W. Fardo, Walter A. Kukull, Peter T. Nelson

Biostatistics Faculty Publications

TAR-DNA binding protein 43 (TDP-43) proteinopathy is a common brain pathology in elderly persons, but much remains to be learned about this high-morbidity condition. Published stage-based systems for operationalizing disease severity rely on the involvement (presence/absence) of pathology in specific anatomic regions. To examine the comorbidities associated with TDP-43 pathology in aged individuals, we studied data from the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC) Neuropathology Data Set. Data were analyzed from 929 included subjects with available TDP-43 pathology information, sourced from 27 different American Alzheimer’s Disease Centers (ADCs). Cases with relatively unusual diseases including autopsy-proven frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD-TDP or FTLD-tau) …

Prognostic Significance Of Blood Glucose Levels And Alterations Among Patients With Aluminium Phosphide Poisoning, Arvind Sharma, Prasanth Balasubramanian, Kiran D. Bhalla, Ashish

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prognostic significance of blood glucose levels and blood glucose alterations (i.e. hyper- or hypoglycaemia) among patients with aluminium phosphide (AlP) poisoning. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India, between January 2010 and June 2011. All patients presenting to the emergency department with a definitive history of AlP ingestion or symptoms compatible with AlP poisoning were included in the study. Blood glucose levels were recorded at presentation and every six hours thereafter. Alterations in blood glucose levels and other clinical and laboratory variables …

Diabetic Foot Disease Research In Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A Bibliometric Analysis, Ibrahim S. Al-Busaidi, Nadia N. Abdulhadi, Kirsten J.

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have some of the highest prevalence rates of diabetes mellitus (DM) in the world; however, DM-related research activity in this region is limited. This study aimed to examine trends in published diabetic foot disease (DFD) research undertaken in GCC countries. Methods: This bibliometric study was conducted in December 2016. Standardised criteria were used to search the MEDLINE® database (National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, USA) for DFD-related publications authored by GCC researchers between January 1990 and December 2015. Various details such as the type of publication, journal impact factor and number of …

Attitudes Towards And Perceptions Regarding The Implementation Of Evidence-Based Practice Among Omani Nurses, Mohammed A. Al-Maskari, Barbara J. Patterson

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the attitudes of Omani nurses towards evidence-based practice (EBP) and their perceptions of the barriers to and facilitators of EBP implementation in Oman. In addition, the attitudes and perceptions of nurse leaders and staff nurses were compared. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between August and October 2016 in three suburban governmental hospitals in Northern Oman. A demographic questionnaire and two EBP instruments were used to collect data from 282 registered Omani nurses, including the Evidence-Based Nursing Attitude Questionnaire and the Developing Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire. Results: A total of 260 Omani nurses took …

Nodular Pulmonary Amyloidosis Mimicking Metastatic Pulmonary Nodules: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature, Rashid S. Al-Umairi, Fatma Al-Lawati, Fadhila M.

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Amyloidosis is a disorder characterised by the extracellular deposition of amyloid, a fibrillary protein, in various organs such as the lungs. Pulmonary nodular amyloidosis can mimic other lung conditions that present with pulmonary nodules, such as metastasis, sarcoidosis and hyalinising granuloma. We report a 60-year-old man who presented to the Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, in 2017 with a history of shortness of breath upon exertion, orthopnoea and bilateral lower limb swelling. A chest X-ray showed bilateral nodular opacities. Enhanced chest computed tomography revealed bilateral pulmonary nodules with a predominantly perilymphatic and subpleural distribution, giving the impression of a neoplastic nodule. …

Correlation Of The Homeostasis Model Assessment Index And Adiponectin, Leptin And Insulin Levels To Body Mass Index-Associated Gene Polymorphisms In Adolescents, María D. Martínez-Martínez, Hugo Mendieta-Zerón, Luis Layton-Tovar, Cristian F., Rocío Torres-García, Laura E. Gutiérrez-Pliego, Eneida Camarillo-Romero, José D. Garduño-García, María D. Camarillo-Romero

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to describe correlations between glucose, insulin and adipokine levels and the homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) index with regards to the presence/absence of fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) rs9939609 and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-y rs1801282 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) as indicators of body mass index in adolescents. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between September and December 2016 in Toluca, Mexico. A total of 71 students between 14–18 years old were included. Various anthropometric and laboratory measurements were collected, including lipid profile, glucose, insulin and adipokine levels and HOMA index. The degree of association between variables was …

Chronic Discoid Lupus: An Uncommon Cause Of Nail Atrophy, Francisco J. Navarro-Triviño, Ricardo Ruiz-Villaverde

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

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Teaching The Role Of Health Advocate: Reflections On Two Cross-Cultural Collaborative Advocacy Workshops For Medical Trainees And Instructors In Oman, Jessica Breton, Louis H. Francescutti, Yousef

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

In March 2014, medical educators from Canada and Oman collaborated to shape the foundation of health advocacy training in Oman. Using existing research and innovative tools, two workshops were developed, representing the first formalised approach to health advocacy for medical trainees in Oman. The development and application of the workshops highlighted many unique challenges and opportunities in advocacy training. This article summarises the process of developing and implementing the workshops as well as feedback from the participants and short-term consequences. Furthermore, this article seeks to explore the complexities of designing a cross-cultural curriculum. In particular, it reflects on how the …

Noninvasive Ventilation And High-Flow Nasal Cannulae Therapy For Children With Acute Respiratory Failure: An Overview, Khaloud S. Al-Mukhaini, Najwa M. Al-Rahbi

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) refers to the use of techniques to deliver artificial respiration to the lungs without the need for endotracheal intubation. As NIV has proven beneficial in comparison to invasive mechanical ventilation, it has become the optimal modality for initial respiratory support among children in respiratory distress. High-flow nasal cannulae (HFNC) therapy is a relatively new NIV modality and is used for similar indications. This review discusses the usefulness and applications of conventional NIV in comparison to HFNC.

High Efficacy Of Praziquantel In Schistosoma Haematobium-Infected Children In Taraba State, Northeast Nigeria: A Follow-Up Study, Robert S. Houmsou, Binga E. Wama, Hemen Uniga, John A., Elizabeth U. Amuta, Santaya L. Kela

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of praziquantel in reducing urinary schistosomiasis prevalence, parasite burden and morbidity rates among a previously reported sample of Schistosoma haematobium-infected children. In addition, predisposing factors for reinfection one year post-treatment were also determined. Methods: This prospective follow-up study was conducted between March 2014 and February 2015 among 675 previously reported children with urinary schistosomiasis in the Murbai and Surbai communities of Ardo Kola, Taraba State, Nigeria. A single dose of 40 mg/kg of praziquantel was administered to each infected child, with a second dose administered one month later if necessary. The number …

Association Between Voice Handicap Index And Reflux Symptom Index: A Cross-Sectional Study Of Undiagnosed General And Teacher Cohorts In Saudi Arabia, Rawan Al-Anazi, Ahmed Al-Rahim, Sara Al-Ghuwainem, Abdulrahman, Mohammad H. Al-Bar

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to assess potential associations between self-reported symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and voice disorders among two undiagnosed cohorts in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from February to April 2017 in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Validated Arabic versions of the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) and 10-item Voice Handicap Index (VHI-10) were distributed to 400 teachers at 13 schools and 300 members of the general population attending an ear, nose and throat clinic in Khobar. Scores of >13 and >11 on the RSI and VHI-10 indicated a potential subjective diagnosis of LPR and voice disorders, respectively. …

Implementing Lean Management Techniques At A Radiation Oncology Department, Mustafa M. Al-Balushi, Zahid Al-Mandhari

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Lean management (LM) principles were first developed by a Japanese manufacturing company to maximise value and minimise waste in the automotive industry. However, these principles can also be applied in the healthcare sector. This study aimed to illustrate the process of implementing LM principles in a radiation oncology department to streamline workflow and identify and reduce waste. Methods: This study took place in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, in December 2016. A value stream map (VSM) was created for the chain of processes followed in the department. A waste analysis was conducted to determine which …

A New Variant Of Dual Left Anterior Descending Artery Anomaly: Type Xi, Rashid S. Al-Umairi, Faiza A. Al-Kindi, Saqar A.

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

A dual left anterior descending (LAD) artery is a rare congenital anomaly which is classified into different types based on the origin, course and termination of the short and long LAD arteries. To date, 10 variants of dual LAD artery anomalies have been described. We report a 44-year-old woman who was referred to the Department of Radiology, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, in 2017. Coronary computed tomography angiography revealed a dual LAD artery anomaly in which the short and long LAD arteries shared a common ostium with the right coronary artery from the right coronary sinus. To the best of the …

A Probable Case Of Mucosal Fixed Drug Eruption Following Treatment With Silodosin, Eleni Klimi

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

A fixed drug eruption consists of erythematous patches that appear on the skin and/or mucous membranes following administration of a drug which, once healed, leaves residual hyperpigmentation. We report a 76-year-old male who presented to the Thriasio General Hospital, Athens, Greece, in 2016 with erythema, oedema and blistering of the lower lip and glans penis following the administration of silodosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia. The eruption regressed two weeks after silodosin was discontinued.

Primary Plasma Cell Leukaemia: Case Report And Review Of The Literature, Sarika Singh, Ashutosh Rath, Surekha

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Plasma cell leukaemia (PCL) is one of the most aggressive and rarest forms of plasma cell dyscrasia. However, the diagnostic criteria for this condition have not yet been revised and there is no specific treatment to significantly improve the course of the disease. We report a 69-year-old male who presented to the Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India, in 2017 with dyspnoea and chest pain. A peripheral blood smear showed an absolute plasma cell count of 2.16 × 109/L. A bone marrow examination showed 61% atypical plasma cells exhibiting kappa light chain restriction. Biochemical investigations were consistent with a diagnosis …

Relationship Between Glycated Haemoglobin And Carotid Atherosclerotic Disease Among Patients With Acute Ischaemic Stroke, Saima Nazish, Azra Zafar, Rizwana Al-Bakr, Aishah Ia, Fahd A. Al-Khamis, Danah Al-Jaafari, Majed Al-Abdali, Abdullah Al-Sulaiman, Faisal A. Al-Mulla

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the relationship between glycaemic control and carotid atherosclerotic disease among patients with acute ischaemic stroke (AIS). Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study took place in the Neurology Department of King Fahad Hospital of University, Khobar, Saudi Arabia, from April to October 2017. Data were collected from the medical records of 244 patients with a diagnosis of AIS confirmed by computed tomography. Doppler ultrasounds of the carotid artery were performed to determine the presence of increased carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) and plaques. Results: Significantly higher mean glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels were noted in cases with …

Re: Perceptions Of Plagiarism Among Medical And Nursing Students In Erbil, Iraq, Sora Yasri, Viroj Wiwanitkit

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

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2nd International Nursing Conference: Transforming Nursing Future - Technology, Innovation And Collaboration, Sultan Qaboos University

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

State V. Neep Appellant's Brief Dckt. 46267

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State V. Simmons Respondent's Brief Dckt. 45970

Not Reported

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State V. Evans Appellant's Brief Dckt. 46054

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