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Predictors Of International Ski Federation Distance Cross-Country, Alex Duvall

Conspectus Borealis

No abstract provided.

Using Ripple Effects Maps To Identify Story Threads: A Framework To Link Private To Public Value, Jane E. Haskell, Barbara A. Baker, Melissa D. Olfert, Sarah E. Colby, Lisa D. Franzen-Castle, Kendra K. Kattelmann, Adrienne A. White

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Extension professionals must demonstrate organizational value to garner public awareness and support. Measuring and communicating outcomes that have public value can be challenging. In this study, Ripple Effects Mapping incorporating the Community Capitals Framework was used to evaluate a childhood obesity prevention study, iCook 4-H, of youth-adult pairs in Maine. The objective was to describe the process of generating impact statements through story threads about program benefits to the participants and the potential benefits to nonparticipants, such as family members, friends, and other community members. Extension professionals can use storylines, or story threads, as a qualitative research technique to generate …

In Vivo Gene Essentiality And Metabolism In Bordetella Pertussis, Laura A. Gonyar, Patrick E. Gelbach, Dennis G. Mcduffe, Alexander F. Koeppel, Qing Chen, Gloria Lee, Louise M. Temple, Scott Stibitz, Erik L. Hewlwtt, Jason A. Papin, F. Heath Damron, Joshua C. Eby

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Bordetella pertussis is the causative agent of whooping cough, a serious respiratory illness affecting children and adults, associated with prolonged cough and potential mortality. Whooping cough has reemerged in recent years, emphasizing a need for increased knowledge of basic mechanisms of B. pertussis growth and pathogenicity. While previous studies have provided insight into in vitro gene essentiality of this organism, very little is known about in vivo gene essentiality, a critical gap in knowledge, since B. pertussis has no previously identified environmental reservoir and is isolated from human respiratory tract samples. We hypothesize that the metabolic capabilities of B. pertussis …

The Ivy Vine March 2019 - Vol. 3 / No. 3, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Delta Omega Chapter, Nashville, Tn

Alpha Delta Omega Chapter 2019 Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Cardiovascular Risk Factor Control And Lifestyle Factors In Young To Middle-Aged Adults With Newly Diagnosed Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease, M. S. Garshick, G. D. Vaidean, A. Vani, J. A. Underberg, J. D. Newman, J. S. Berger, E. A. Fisher, E. Gianos

Journal Articles

No abstract provided.

A 6-Year Trends Analysis Of Infections After Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty, P. A. Gold, L. J. Garbarino, N. Sodhi, H. K. Anis, J. O. Ehiorobo, S. M. Kurtz, J. R. Danoff, V. J. Rasquinha, C. A. Higuera, M. A. Mont

Journal Articles

No abstract provided.

Tissue-Specific Metabolic Profiles After Prolonged Cardiac Arrest Reveal Brain Metabolome Dysfunction Predominantly After Resuscitation, J. Choi, M. Shoaib, T. Yin, G. Nayyar, Shinozaki, G. F. Stevens, L. B. Becker, J. Kim

Journal Articles

No abstract provided.

Using A Problem/Case-Based Learning Program To Increase First And Second Year Medical Students’ Discussions Of Health Care Cost Topics, S. B. Ginzburg, J. Schwartz, S. Deutsch, D. E. Elkowitz, R. Lucito, J. E. Hirsch

Journal Articles

No abstract provided.

Lumen Apposing Metal Stents Are Superior To Plastic Stents In Pancreatic Walled-Off Necrosis: A Large International Multicenter Study., Y. Chen, J. Yang, S. Friedland, I. Holmes, R. Law, A. Hosmer, D. V. Sejpal, S. Inamdar, A. J. Trindade, M. A. Khashab, +30 Additional Authors

Journal Articles

Background and study aims  The use of lumen apposing metal stents (LAMS) during EUS-guided transmural drainage (EUS-TD) of pancreatic walled-off necrosis (WON) has gained popularity. Data supporting their use in WON over plastic stents (PS), however, remain scarce. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical efficacy of LAMS (Axios, Boston Scientific) with PS in WON. Patients and methods  This was a multicenter, retrospective study involving 14 centers. Consecutive patients who underwent EUS-TD of WON (2012 - 2016) were included. The primary end point was clinical success defined as WON size ≤ 3 cm within a 6-month period …

Changes In Vedolizumab Utilization Across Us Academic Centers And Community Practice Are Associated With Improved Effectiveness And Disease Outcomes., J. L. Koliani-Pace, S. Singh, M. Luo, R. Hirten, S. Aniwan, G. Kochhar, S. Chang, Y. Gao, A. Swaminath, P. S. Dulai, +25 Additional Authors

Journal Articles

BACKGROUND:Vedolizumab effectiveness estimates immediately after Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are limited by use in refractory populations. We aimed to compare treatment patterns and outcomes of vedolizumab in 2 time frames after FDA approval. METHODS:We used 2 data sets for time trend analysis, an academic multicenter vedolizumab consortium (VICTORY) and the Truven MarketScan database, and 2 time periods, May 2014-June 2015 (Era 1) and July 2015-June 2017 (Era 2). VICTORY cumulative 12-month clinical remission, corticosteroid-free remission, and mucosal healing rates, and Truven 12-month hospitalization and surgery rates, were compared between Eras …

Gastrointestinal Bleeding In Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A National Database Analysis., F. Siddiqui, M. Ahmed, S. Abbasi, A. Avula, A. H. Siddiqui, J. Philipose, H. M. Khan, T. M. Khan, L. Deeb, M. Chalhoub

Journal Articles

Background:The goal of our study was to determine the impact of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) on in-hospital outcomes among acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients, and subsequently determine the potential risk factors for the development of GIB. Methods:ARDS patients with and without GIB were identified using the National Inpatient Sample (2002 - 2012). Linear regression analysis was used to assess impact of GIB on in-hospital mortality, length of stay and total charges. Univariate logistic regression was used to determine associated odds ratios (OR) for causes of ARDS and common comorbid conditions. Results:We identified 149,190 ARDS patients. The incidence of GIB was …

Acute Esophageal Necrosis: A View In The Dark, H. Khan, M. Ahmed, M. Daoud, J. Philipose, S. Ahmed, L. Deeb

Journal Articles

© 2019 The Author(s). Published by S. Karger AG, Basel. Acute esophageal necrosis (AEN), also known as Gurvits syndrome, black esophagus, or acute necrotizing esophagitis, is a rare clinical entity and an unusual reason for upper gastrointestinal bleeding. It is typically described in critically ill patients with multiple medical conditions, arising from a combination of ischemic insult to the esophageal mucosa due to low-flow vascular states, corrosive injury caused by reflux of acid and pepsin, and decreased function of the mucosal barrier systems and reparative mechanisms as occurs in malnourished and debilitated physical states. Patients with AEN tend to be …

Lithium For The Maintenance Treatment Of Bipolar I Disorder: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Discontinuation Study, R. L. Findling, N. K. Mcnamara, M. Pavuluri, J. A. Frazier, M. Rynn, R. Scheffer, V. Kafantaris, A. Robb, M. Delbello, P. Taylor-Zapata, +7 Additional Authors

Journal Articles

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A Program Evaluation Of The Degree Program For Students With Behavioral Difficulties, Gail Whisnant

Education Dissertations and Projects

This study used a qualitative approach to explore a rural school district’s DEGREE program through parent and staff member perspectives using Stufflebeam’s (2003) CIPP model of program evaluation. Interviews and questionnaire data provided information to answer the following research questions: 1. Context: What is the context within which the DEGREE program was developed and implemented? 2. Input: What types of academic and behavioral interventions are taught? 3. Process: How are the objectives of the DEGREE program aligned with improving student academic and behavioral goals? 4. Product: What is the impact of the DEGREE program regarding student ability to transition back …

Evaluation Of The Implementation Of A Secondary Transition Program For At-Risk Exceptional Children In Five High Schools, Karyn Lyndsey Herring

Education Dissertations and Projects

Secondary transition support is an important part of the IEP requirements for high school exceptional children. Designed to help guide students toward their postschool goals, transition support should not only help identify goals but also help prepare them by teaching skills, building relationships, and imparting knowledge of the community they will join after graduation. The researcher completed a program evaluation for the FAST secondary transition support that was put into place in a large school district in North Carolina during the 2016-2017 school year to provide additional support to at-risk exceptional children on the Future Ready Course of Study graduation …

The Effect Of A 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant On Academic Progression, Attendance, And Disciplinary Incidents Of At-Risk Students At A High School In Rural South Carolina, Adam Lanford

Education Dissertations and Projects

This quantitative research study was designed to examine the impact of a 21st Century Community Learning Center afterschool program on students identified as at risk. The research study focused on three research areas. First, the study examined the number of Carnegie credits earned during the 2017-2018 school year. Second, the research studied the number of school days absent during the 2017-2018 school year. Finally, the study reviewed the number of disciplinary incidents that required administrative intervention during the same school year. The study utilized a chi-square test of homogeneity to determine if there was a statistically significant difference between at-risk …

Implementing An Injury Prevention Program And Its Impact On Warehouse Operations, Michael E. Chapman

Education Dissertations and Projects

The implementation of an injury prevention program in the industrial and supply chain setting provides a great challenge within the emerging world of ergonomics and human factors engineering with limited peer-reviewed resources to guide organizational leadership. Building a program that focuses on education, individualistic behavior, and ergonomic engineering has the implications for reducing reported work-related injuries and work-related workers compensation cases and increasing overall workplace production. As provided in the case for ACME (pseudonym), work-related injuries and work-related musculoskeletal disorders were focused on to improve the overall health and well-being of warehouse workers. Concentrating on education and process improvement, with …

Wellness-Focused Supervision For Counselors Working With Military Service Members And Veterans, Seth Hayden, Cynthia Briggs

Walden Faculty and Staff Publications

Providing counseling to military service members and veterans presents a unique constellation of considerations for providers. The context of the military, exposure to traumatic events, and other service-related experiences can impact counselors working with this population. To ensure the wellness of providers, utilizing Wellness-focused supervision as a mechanism of support can prevent and remediate deleterious outcomes associated with clinical contact with this population. Utilizing Wellness principles informed by an understanding of the unique experiences of counselors assisting military service members and veterans creates a responsive supervisory environment fostering positive counselor growth and development. This article discusses the mental health landscape …

The Relationship Between Metaliteracy Pretest, Posttest, And Metacognitive Strategies For Library Research Skills Scale: Creating A Metaliteracy Course For Online Ed.D. Students, Melissa D. Atkinson

Library Research and Publications

The purpose of this quantitative, quasi-experimental, exploratory study was to create a metaliteracy course for online Ed.D. students and determine if there was a relationship between the Metacognitive Strategies for Library Research Skills Scale, Metaliteracy Pretest, and Metaliteracy Posttest. Library literature is lacking on assessment of information literacy skills as determined by a new term, metaliteracy, and the goals and objectives associated with this new term. A course was created in the researcher’s institution’s learning management system, Canvas, using metaliteracy goals and objectives. The researcher developed a pretest and posttest using the goals and objectives of metaliteracy to assess students’ …

Annual Report: Nebraska Extension In Lancaster County, January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019

Lancaster County, Nebraska Extension: Reports

Lancaster County Extension information from 2019. Contents include:

1) About Extension - Lancaster County Extension mission statement, overview and impact reports;

2) Staff and Programs - staff directory and Extension Educator annual program summaries;

3) Financials - summaries of 2018-19 budget expenditures and current fiscal year 2019-20 budget; and

4) Media - website and social media information, samples of our monthly newsletter, the Nebline, and local newspaper articles.

Medicaid Waivers And Consumer Protection: Evidence From The States, Tracy Douglas

Annals of Health Law and Life Sciences

No abstract provided.

February 2019, Nova Southeastern University

KPCOM SGA Rounds

No abstract provided.

October 2019, Nova Southeastern University

KPCOM SGA Rounds

No abstract provided.

Iron Deficiency Anemia, Heather Weaver

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

“Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common type of nutritional disorder worldwide, occurring in both developing and developed countries and affecting as many as one-fifth of the world population” (Huether & McCance, 2018, p. 934). There are many causes including bleeding (usually intestinal or menstrual), pregnancy, malnutrition, and malabsorption. Some of the signs and symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, headaches, exertional shortness of breath, cold intolerance, and paler than normal skin tones. The American Society of Hematology (2019) reports iron is important in the production of hemoglobin and maintenance of healthy cells. The topic of IDA was chosen as a …

The Importance Of Isotopic Turnover For Understanding Key Aspects Of Animal Ecology And Nutrition, Wales A. Carter, Ulf Bauchinger, Scott R. Mcwilliams

Natural Resources Science Faculty Publications

Stable isotope-based methods have proved to be immensely valuable for ecological studies ranging in focus from animal movements to species interactions and community structure. Nevertheless, the use of these methods is dependent on assumptions about the incorporation and turnover of isotopes within animal tissues, which are oftentimes not explicitly acknowledged and vetted. Thus, the purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the estimation of stable isotope turnover rates in animals, and to highlight the importance of these estimates for ecological studies in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems that may use a wide range of stable isotopes. Specifically, …

Modeling Spatiotemporal Abundance Of Mobile Wildlife In Highly Variable Environments Using Boosted Gamlss Hurdle Models, Adam Smith, Benjamin Hofner, Juliet S. Lamb, Jason Osenkowski, Taber Allison, Giancarlo Sadoti, Scott R. Mcwilliams, Peter W. C. Paton

Natural Resources Science Faculty Publications

Modeling organism distributions from survey data involves numerous statistical challenges, including accounting for zero‐inflation, overdispersion, and selection and incorporation of environmental covariates. In environments with high spatial and temporal variability, addressing these challenges often requires numerous assumptions regarding organism distributions and their relationships to biophysical features. These assumptions may limit the resolution or accuracy of predictions resulting from survey‐based distribution models. We propose an iterative modeling approach that incorporates a negative binomial hurdle, followed by modeling of the relationship of organism distribution and abundance to environmental covariates using generalized additive models (GAM) and generalized additive models for location, scale, and …

Assessment Of Community-Based Activities To Reduce Human–Elephant Conflict In Nepal, Bill Buffum, Thomas P. Husband, Sandeep Shrestha

Natural Resources Science Faculty Publications

Human-elephant conflict (HEC) is a growing problem in Nepal. The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) is the one of the most dangerous wildlife species in Nepal, causing more than 40% of wildlife conflicts with humans and 70% of human casualties. We developed an approach to assess the implementation of community-based HEC activities and tested it in the buffer zone of the Chitwan National Park in southern Nepal. We conducted focus group sessions in 17 villages, rated 15 attributes in each community, and tested for significant correlations between the attributes. The communities implemented a wide range of community-based HEC activities …

Is A Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet The Most Effective Treatment Of Arthritis?, Elisheva Liberman

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Arthritis is a debilitating disease where joint inflammation occurs. There are different types of arthritis, such as Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the destruction of the articular cartilage that usually comes with age, whereas Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease. They both have symptoms which include reduced range of motion, pain and swelling. There are various treatments to alleviate the pain and reduce the inflammation of arthritis. Among them are medication, physical therapy, surgery and a whole food, plant-based diet. The whole food, plant-based diet yields the best results and is the most effective and practical.

Influence Of Abutment Macro-Design On Peri-Implant Tissue Dimensions For Guided Placed And Restored Implants, Bashar Adeinat

Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Introduction: For optimal dental implant esthetics the transition of a circumferential implant platform to a proper cervical anatomy has been emphasized. This transition is facilitated by the macro-design of the transmucosal portion of the abutment-restoration complex at the provisional and final stages of implant prosthetic therapy. There is limited information from human studies assessing the impact of abutment macro-design on periimplant tissue dimensional changes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate prospectively the effect of abutment macro-design on peri-implant tissue dimensional changes. Methods: This is an ongoing randomized control clinical trial in which twentyeight (28) patients with a …

Exposure To A Slightly Sweet Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplement During Early Life Does Not Increase The Level Of Sweet Taste Most Preferred Among 4- To 6-Year-Old Ghanaian Children: Follow-Up Of A Randomized Controlled Trial, Harriet Okronipa, Mary Arimond, Charles D. Arnold, Rebecca R. Young, Seth Adu-Afarwuah, Solace M. Tamakloe, Maku E. Ocansey, Sika M. Kumordzie, Brietta M. Oaks, Julie A. Mennella, Kathryn G. Dewey

Nutrition Faculty Publications

Background: The impact of feeding a slightly sweet nutrient supplement early in life on later sweet taste preference is unknown.

Objective: We tested the hypothesis that the level of sucrose most preferred by 4–6-y-old children exposed to a slightly sweet lipid-based nutrient supplement (LNS) early in life would not be higher than that of children never exposed to LNS.

Design: We followed up children born to women (n = 1,320) who participated in a randomized trial in Ghana. In one group, LNS was provided to women on a daily basis during pregnancy and the first 6 …