The Pandemic Juror, Melanie Wilson

Scholarly Works

While the deadly and highly contagious COVID-19 virus rages across the country, courts are resuming criminal jury trials. In moving forward, judges reference case backlogs, speedy trial rights, and concern for the rights of the accused. Overlooked in this calculus is the importance of juror safety. The Sixth Amendment guarantees “the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.” There is no justice without jurors.

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the justice system sometimes took advantage of juror vulnerability, treating jurors callously, if not rudely, during voir dire by asking them intensely personal questions. During the pandemic, …

Sexual Behavioral Counseling Can Reduce Sexually Transmitted Infection Cases, New Guidelines Suggest, Alicia Rohan

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No abstract provided.

When Limb Surgery Has Become The Only Life-Saving Therapy In Fop: A Case Report And Systematic Review Of The Literature, Esmée Botman, Sanne Treurniet, Wouter D Lubbers, Lothar A Schwarte, Patrick R Schober, Louise Sabelis, Edgar J G Peters, Annelies Van Schie, Ralph De Vries, Zvi Grunwald, Bernard J Smilde, Jakko A Nieuwenhuijzen, Marieke Visser, Dimitra Micha, Nathalie Bravenboer, J Coen Netelenbos, Bernd P Teunissen, Pim De Graaf, Pieter G H M Raijmakers, Jan Maerten Smit, Elisabeth M W Eekhoff

Department of Anesthesiology Faculty Papers

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare disease in which heterotopic ossification (HO) is formed in muscles, tendons and ligaments. Traumatic events, including surgery, are discouraged as this is known to trigger a flare-up with risk of subsequent HO. Anesthetic management for patients with FOP is challenging. Cervical spine fusion, ankylosis of the temporomandibular joints, thoracic insufficiency syndrome, restrictive chest wall disease, and sensitivity to oral trauma complicate airway management and anesthesia and pose life-threatening risks. We report a patient with FOP suffering from life-threatening antibiotic resistant bacterial infected ulcers of the right lower leg and foot. The anesthetic, surgical …

2020-August-21-Dr Mohamed Elgazzar Receives Distinguished Faculty Award For Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Dr. Mohamed Elgazzar receives 2020 Distinguished Faculty Award for Research

JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 21, 2020) – The Distinguished Faculty Award in Research was presented to Dr. Mohamed Elgazzar, professor in the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine.

The award was presented at the annual Faculty Convocation, which was delivered in a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A member of the ETSU faculty since 2010, Elgazzar has gained national recognition for his research focusing on the molecular immunobiology of sepsis and chronic inflammation.

“Dr. Elgazzar is a brilliant researcher,” said Dr. Zhi Q. Yao, …

Using The Multi-Theory Model (Mtm) Of Health Behavior Change To Explain Intentional Outdoor Nature Contact Behavior Among College Students, Manoj Sharma, Erin Largo-Wight, Amar Kanekar, Hana Kusumoto, Stephanie Hooper, Vinayak K. Nahar

School of Public Health Faculty Research

Nature contact is an emerging health behavior and is defined as the interaction between human beings and animals, plants, natural scenic views, or outdoor activities. Studies have shown that exposure to the outdoors (as a means of contact with nature) reduces perceived stress and promotes health and wellbeing among varying populations in many settings. To date, however, there are few studies exploring the impact of nature contact among college students, especially in the United States. In addition, the determinants of nature contact behavior have not adequately been explored using behavioral theories. The purpose of this study was to use the …

A Survey Of Dermatology Residents And Program Directors Assessing The Transition To Dermatology Residency, Christina Hopkins, Omid Jalali, Danielle Guffey, Harry Dao

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

The transition from internship to residency is a critical period for trainees. This study investigated factors that influence the transition of residents from postgraduate year 1 (PGY-1) to dermatology residency. In June 2019, a program director–specific survey and a resident-oriented survey were administered via Survey Monkey. An email containing survey hyperlinks was sent via the Association of Professors of Dermatology Listserv to program directors, who were asked to forward the email to their current trainees. A total of 44 dermatology residents and 33 program directors responded. More than 58% of program directors identified a preliminary year in internal medicine as …

Teaching Diagnostic Reasoning To Faculty Using An Assessment For Learning Tool: Training The Trainer, Adam Cohen, Moushumi Sur, Martin Weisse, Kathryn Moffett, Jeffrey Lancaster, Renee Saggio, Geeta Singhal, Satid Thammasitboon

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

INTRODUCTION: There is a need for a standardized approach to understand and assess clinical reasoning in medical learners. The Assessment of Reasoning Tool was developed based on prevalent theories and frameworks using a multidisciplinary expert panel. As the tool provides a standardized rubric for assessing clinical reasoning, we designed an interactive train-the-trainer workshop for clinical educators and education leaders interested in improving their teaching skills and/or introducing curricula surrounding diagnostic reasoning.

METHODS: In this workshop, participants were exposed to the major domains of diagnostic reasoning and how to apply it to the assessment of a learner's skills. Kolb's experiential learning …

What We Know (And What We Don't): The Impact Of Covid-19 Among Communities Of Color In Nebraska, Barbara Gomez-Aguinaga

CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact

As the state of Nebraska moves forward to reopen after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, more information is needed to assess the extent to which COVID-19 has affected minority groups. This presentation evaluates the data released by the state on the cases of COVID-19 and deaths from the virus, how often it is updated, and how it can be improved to inform policy decisions to reduce the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on communities of color in Nebraska, which is one of the states with the highest health disparities in COVID-19 cases among racial groups.

Hydroxychloroquine And Azithromycin As A Treatment Of Covid- 19: Electrocardiogram Variability, Amal El Ouarradi, Salma Abdeladim, Sara Oualim, Llham Bensahi, Sara Hafid, Hamza Tazi, Mahassine Elharras, Rita Aniq Filali, Abdelhamid Nailhou, El Arbi Bouaiti, Abdelhamid Moustaghfir, Mohamed Sabry

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

During the COVID 19 pandemic, the effectiveness of the combination of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin is widely discussed. This treatment can cause many severe cardiac side effects that makes us discuss its utility.

The aim of this study is to describe the cardiovascular effect of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin by analyzing surface ECG in patients with COVID 19.

Methods: This observational cohort study included Moroccan patients with COVID 19 diagnosis and were hospitalized in Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco between March 26 and April 20, 2020.Patients were treated with a combination of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin over a period of at …

2020-08-20_Michiganoverview_Covidsymptoms, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data

The Syndromic Surveillance System Data report was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 dashboard, from under the link "​Coronavirus Symptoms": https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily.

Syndromic Surveillance System data is obtained from approximately 183 facilities participating in syndromic surveillance (132 Emergency Departments (ED), 51 Urgent Cares) across the State of Michigan. The reporting is based on individuals who present at EDs and may not be representative of the overall population. The coronavirus-like symptoms query searches visit free-text (chief complaint, triage notes, and clinical impression) for fever or …

Probiotics And Antimicrobial Effect Of Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, And Bifidobacterium Longum Against Common Foodborne Pathogens In Poultry, Joy Igbafe, Agnes Kilonzo-Nthenge, Samuel N. Nahashon, Abdullah Ibn Mafiz, Maureen Nzomo

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

The probiotic potential and antimicrobial activity of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Bifidobacterium longum were investigated against Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes. Selected strains were subjected to different acid levels (pH 2.5–6.0) and bile concentrations (1.0–3.0%). Strains were also evaluated for their antimicrobial activity by agar spot test. The potential probiotic strains tolerated pH 3.5 and above without statistically significant growth reduction. However, at pH 2.5, a significant (p < 0.05) growth reduction occurred after 1 h for L. plantarum (4.32 log CFU/mL) and B. longum (5.71 log CFU/mL). S. cerevisiae maintained steady cell counts for the entire treatment period without a statistically significant (p > 0.05) reduction (0.39 log CFU/mL). The results indicate at 3% bile concertation, 1.86 log CFU/mL reduction was observed for L. plantarum, while S. cerevisiae, and B. longum growth …

The Indiana Statesman, August 20, 2020, Indiana State University

Student Newspaper

Welcome Back to Campus!; ISU uses state rules in response to pandemic; Back in session; President urges students to follow COVID guidelines; ISU student counseling center remains active

More On Covid-19 In Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases., Farren B. S. Briggs, Milena A. Gianfrancesco, Michaela F. George

Global Public Health | Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Ethically Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy In Pediatric Populations, Tommie L. James Iii

Theses and Graduate Projects

Vaccines are highly regarded in the scientific and medical community for their efficacy in the prevention of disease; yet the prevalence of misinformation and mistrust surrounding vaccines is growing in communities around the world. Specifically observed in the United States (US) as an increase in vaccination exemption rates, this trend of vaccine hesitancy is leading to an increasing number of parents and caregivers to either refuse or delay vaccinations from the recommended schedule. As a result, an increasing number of outbreaks of diseases such as measles and pertussis, thought to be on the verge of elimination, have spiked. While health …

Covid-19 And Possible Links With Parkinson's Disease And Parkinsonism: From Bench To Bedside, David Sulzer, Angelo Antonini, Valentina Leta, Anna Nordvig, Richard Jay Smeyne, James E Goldman, Osama Al-Dalahmah, Luigi Zecca, Alessandro Sette, Luigi Bubacco, Olimpia Meucci, Elena Moro, Ashley S Harms, Yaqian Xu, Stanley Fahn, K Ray Chaudhuri

Department of Neuroscience Faculty Papers

This Viewpoint discusses insights from basic science and clinical perspectives on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)/severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in the brain, with a particular focus on Parkinson's disease. Major points include that neuropathology studies have not answered the central issue of whether the virus enters central nervous system neurons, astrocytes or microglia, and the brain vascular cell types that express virus have not yet been identified. Currently, there is no clear evidence for human neuronal or astrocyte expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), the major receptor for viral entry, but ACE2 expression may be activated by inflammation, and …

Transcript Decay Mediated By Rnase Iii In Borrelia Burgdorferi, Santina Snow, Emily Bacon, Bergeron Jennifer, David Katzman, Amelia Wilhelm, Owen Lewis, Deepsing Syangtan, Andrew Calkins, Linda Archambault, Melissa L. Anacker, Paula J. Schlax

All Faculty Scholarship

The causative agent of Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, requires shifts in gene expression to undergo its natural enzootic cycle between tick and vertebrate hosts. mRNA decay mechanisms play significant roles in governing gene expression in other bacteria, but are not yet characterized in B. burgdorferi. RNase III is an important enzyme in processing ribosomal RNA, but it also plays a role in mRNA decay in many bacteria. We compared RNA decay profiles and steady-state abundances of transcripts in wild-type Borrelia burgdorferi strain B31 and in an RNase III null (rnc−) mutant. Transcripts encoding RNA polymerase subunits ( …

Impact Of A Mass Media Campaign On Breast Cancer Symptoms Awareness And Screening Uptake In Malaysia: Findings From A Quasi-Experimental Study, Désirée Schliemann, Mila Nu Nu Htay, Maznah Dahlui, Darishiani Paramasivam

Open Access archive

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of a mass media campaign in terms of improving breast cancer (BC) symptoms awareness and screening uptake. DESIGN: Before-and after-study with comparator groups. SETTING: Selangor State, Malaysia. PARTICIPANTS: Malaysian women aged >40 years (n=676) from randomly selected households. INTERVENTION: A culturally adapted mass media campaign (TV, radio, print media and social media). PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: The primary endpoint was BC symptoms awareness, which was assessed with the Breast Cancer Awareness Measure precampaign and postcampaign. Secondary outcomes included campaign reach, self-efficacy to notice BC symptoms and clinical outcomes. Clinical breast examination and mammogram screening …

Consideration On The Coordinated And Synergistic Role Of Science And Technology In Responding To Major Public Health Emergencies, Xia Junjie, Yang Ming

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

No abstract provided.

Cefazolin Inoculum Effect And Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus Aureus Osteoarticular Infections In Children, J Chase Mcneil, Lauren M Sommer, Mary Boyle, Patrick Hogan, Jesus G Vallejo, Kristina G Hultén, Anthony R Flores, Sheldon L Kaplan, Stephanie Fritz

Open Access Publications

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Adherence To Hiv Antiretroviral Therapy Among Pregnant And Postpartum Women During The Option B+ Era: 12-Month Cohort Study In Urban South Africa And Rural Uganda, Lynn T. Matthews, Catherine Orrell, Mwebesa B. Bwana, Alexander C. Tsai, Christina A. Psaros, Stephen Asiimwe, Gideon Amanyire, Nicholas Musinguzi, Kathleen Bell, David Bangsberg, Jessica E. Haberer

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Faculty Publications and Presentations

Introduction: We conducted a cohort study to understand patterns of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) adherence during pregnancy, postpartum and non-pregnancy follow-up among women initiating ART in public clinics offering Option B+ in rural Uganda and urban South Africa. Methods: We collected survey data, continuously monitored ART adherence (Wisepill), HIV-RNA and pregnancy tests at zero, six and twelve months from women initiating ART in Uganda and South Africa, 2015 to 2017. The primary predictor of interest was follow-up time categorized as pregnant (pregnancy diagnosis to pregnancy end), postpartum (pregnancy end to study exit) or non-pregnancy-related (neither pregnant nor postpartum). Fractional regression …

The Extended Bch Model For Cure Rate Estimation Using Right Censored Data, Bader Aljawadi

Hebron University Research Journal-A (Natural Sciences) - (مجلة جامعة الخليل للبحوث- أ (العلوم الطبيعيه

In cancer clinical trials, a significant proportion of patients can be cured, that is, the symptoms of the disease are completely eliminated, so that it never recurs. In this article the focus is on the estimation of the proportion of patients who are cured. The non-parametric maximum likelihood estimation method is used for cure rate estimation considering the extended bounded cumulative hazard (BCH) model. We will consider the cure rate estimation using right censoring. The analysis shows the analytical solution of the estimating equations via the EM algorithm followed by a simulation study

2020-08-19_Michiganoverview_Covidsymptoms, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data

The Syndromic Surveillance System Data report was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 dashboard, from under the link "​Coronavirus Symptoms": https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily.

Syndromic Surveillance System data is obtained from approximately 183 facilities participating in syndromic surveillance (132 Emergency Departments (ED), 51 Urgent Cares) across the State of Michigan. The reporting is based on individuals who present at EDs and may not be representative of the overall population. The coronavirus-like symptoms query searches visit free-text (chief complaint, triage notes, and clinical impression) for fever or …

We Are...Marshall, August 19, 2020, Office Of Marshall University Communications

We Are ... Marshall: the Newsletter for Marshall University 1999-2023

No abstract provided.

Dectin-1 Mediated Mechanical Force Generation In Candida Albicans Fungal Pathogen Recognition, Rohan Choraghe

Biomedical Engineering ETDs

Candida spp. pathogens continue to be a major health care burden with high mortality and exceeding a billion dollars in terms of healthcare cost. Candidainfection ranges from superficial dermatological infection to more serious blood stream infection in debilitated patients. One of the major lines of innate immune defense against Candidais phagocytosis. Dectin-1 is the antifungal receptor in myeloid cells responsible for most immune responses against fungi including phagocytosis. We looked into the signaling pathway coordinating this mechanical process downstream of Dectin-1. We found that Dectin-1 activation gives rise to a significant mechanical force generation mediated through RHOA-ROCK-MyosinII pathway. …

Increasing Provider Awareness To Detect, Treat, And Reduce Sexually Transmitted Infections In Male Service Members, Vincent E. Krause

Dissertations

The incidence of sexually transmitted infections within the military continues to rise at rates higher than that of the civilian population. The project was developed to improve provider perception related to the male patient's sexual history, practices, and attitudes and focus on adherence to the recommended guidelines related to screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), specifically Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Education was provided regarding recommended screening criteria, screening protocols, interview techniques, screening options available, and statistical data. The goal was to increase provider awareness and laboratory diagnosis of STI screenings among the male population, reducing chlamydia and gonorrhea infections …

Hamman-Rich Syndrome: A Diagnosis Of Exclusion In The Covid-19 Pandemic., Qian Zhang, Ahmad Raza, Vincent Chan, Artem Minalyan, John Madara, Md

Abington Jefferson Health Papers

Hamman-Rich syndrome is a rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease with acute respiratory distress syndrome physiology. It carries a grave prognosis and a high early mortality rate. It is often distinguished from other similar pulmonary pathologies based on the clinical course, laboratory findings, bronchoalveolar lavage testing, and pathology report. We detail a 77-year-old lady with no prior pulmonary disease, smoking history, or occupational and environmental exposures present to the emergency department found to be in acute hypoxic respiratory failure with impressive progressive radiographic findings. The presumptive diagnosis of Hamman-Rich syndrome was made based on a combination of factors after ruling out …

The Emotional Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Individuals With Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, Maria Pia Amato, Giampaolo Brichetto, Jeremy Chataway, Ulrik Dalgas, John Deluca, Cecilia Meza, Nancy B. Moore, Peter Feys, Massimo Filippi, Jennifer Freeman, Matilde Inglese, Rob Motl, Maria Assunta Rocca, Brian M. Sandroff, Amber Salter, Gary Cutter, Anthony Feinstein

School of Health Professions

No abstract provided.

A Case Report Of Bullous Subconjunctival Hemorrhag In Adenoviral Conjunctivitis, Sean Haynie, Jesse Johnson, Md

The Medicine Forum

A 78-year-old female with a past medical history of optic neuropathy and atrial fibrillation on warfarin presented with two weeks of progressive bilateral eye redness, swelling, pain, and blurry vision.

Table Of Contents: The Medicine Forum Volume 21, 2019-2020

The Medicine Forum

Table of Contents: The Medicine Forum Volume 21, 2019-2020

2020-08-18_Michiganoverview_Covidsymptoms, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data

The Syndromic Surveillance System Data report was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 dashboard, from under the link "​Coronavirus Symptoms": https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily.

Syndromic Surveillance System data is obtained from approximately 183 facilities participating in syndromic surveillance (132 Emergency Departments (ED), 51 Urgent Cares) across the State of Michigan. The reporting is based on individuals who present at EDs and may not be representative of the overall population. The coronavirus-like symptoms query searches visit free-text (chief complaint, triage notes, and clinical impression) for fever or …