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If I Get Sick With Coronavirus, Can Donald Trump Make Me Stay Home?, Brian Labus

Environmental & Global Health Faculty Research

President Donald Trump recently appointed Vice President Mike Pence to lead the government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak and control public statements by government health officials about the crisis. In the days since, health departments throughout the country have investigated potential cases, announced new cases and declared public health emergencies, all without the approval of the vice president. So who really is in charge of the outbreak response? As with most things in American government, the answer is complicated.

Factors Affecting Bait Site Visitation: Area Of Influence Of Baits, Jacquelyn E. Mcrae, Peter E. Schlichting, Nathan P. Snow, Amy J. Davis, Kurt C. Vercautern, John C. Kilgo, David A. Keiter, James C. Beasley, Kim M. Pepin

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

ABSTRACT Baiting is a fundamental strategy for the global management of wild pigs (Sus scrofa); however, little information exists on how anthropogenic bait affects wild pig movements on a landscape. We investigated factors that are important in determining the spatial area of attraction for wild pigs to bait (‘area of influence’ of a bait site) using data from Global Positioning System (GPS) collars and locations of bait sites. We monitored movements of wild pigs in 2 distinct study areas in the United States from February to September 2016 and used locational data using GPS collars to analyze the influence of …

2020 March 9 - University Council Agenda And Minutes, University Council, East Tennessee State University

University Council Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Provost Newsletter - March 9, 2020, Office Of The Provost, Wright State University

Office of the Provost Newsletters and Announcements

The Newsletter from the Office of the Provost with a message from Interim Provost Leaman addressing some COVID-19 concerns as well as the University's new travel guidelines.

The Guardian, Week Of March 9, 2020, Wright State Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

News articles from The Guardian for the week of March 9, 2020. The Guardian is the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. It has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Evaluation Of Infection Integration In A Concept-Based Curriculum: Are We Preparing Students For Practice?, Mary Lou Manning, David Jack, Lori A. Wheeler, Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

The morbidity/mortality associated with HAIs, the rapid rise of antibiotic resistance, and the resurgence of pathogens like Ebola virus, make it essential that nursing students develop a deep understanding of the infection concept. This session describes an evaluation of a baccalaureate nursing concept based curriculum for infection concept integration.

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - March 8, 2020, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the March 8, 2020 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's Newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

Rwanda medical mission trip ‘a jewel in our curriculum’

Vande Waa named to state coronavirus task force

The Successful Rehabilitation Of A Complicated Mva Patient: A Case Report, Mike Hansen, Eric Jonsvold, Stanley Poole, Mark Steinhauer

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

No abstract provided.

Etiology, Clinical, Radiological, And Microbiological Profile Of Patients With Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis At A Tertiary Care Hospital Of Pakistan, Nadia Sharif, Mirza Saifullah Baig, Sana Sharif, Muhammad Irfan

Section of Pulmonary & Critical Care

Objectives: To identify the etiology of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB), to assess the clinical presentation, radiological findings, and microbiological profile of patients presenting with a diagnosis of bronchiectasis in a tertiary care center of Pakistan.
Methods: This was a prospective observational cohort study where patients with a diagnosis of bronchiectasis proven by high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) were evaluated for etiology, clinical characteristics, microbiology, radiology, spirometric profile, and in-hospital outcomes.
Results: During the study period, 196 patients were diagnosed with NCFB. The majority of the patients were men 76.5% (n = 150) and 83.6% (n = 163) of the total patients …

A Review Of Qualitative Methods In Health Communication Research, Liza Ngenye, Gary Kreps

The Qualitative Report

This paper examines the ways that qualitative inquiry can be especially useful for gathering relevant descriptive data that can provide a deep understanding of health communication issues and processes, as well as to provide evidence-based guidance for addressing key challenges of health care delivery and promotion. This article promotes methodological diversity in research designs and illustrates the value of employing qualitative methods such as ethnography and grounded theory in health communication research. It is also provides calls for the application of less-used, unfamiliar qualitative methods such as phenomenology. Our careful bibliographic review of health communication research studies published over the …

Historicizing The Emergence Of Global Mental Health In Nepal (1950-2019), Aidan Seale-Feldman

HIMALAYA, the Journal of the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies

This article traces a genealogy of mental health governance in Nepal as it was constituted in and through an assemblage of historical events, local politics, personal relationships and trends in the field of global health development. The relation between health development and local politics in Nepal is explored across four periods in the history of global health: 1) the early health development programs of disease eradication after the end of the Rana oligarchy (1951-1970); 2) the turn to primary health care during the Panchayat (1970-1990); 3) the rise of NGOs and the People’s War (1990-2010); and 4) the return to …

Faculty Senate Minutes - March 6, 2020, Usm Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

12. Mathematics, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

No abstract provided.

Diagnostic Stewardship Interventions For Clostridioides Diffcile Infection, Luke A. Yeager, M E. Lacy

Quality Improvement/Patient Safety Symposium

Background:Our institution’s rate of hospital acquired Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection (CDI) is higher than expected based on documented severity of illness of our patients. The C. diff testing algorithm at our institution utilizes a multi-step approach. It begins with two tests (antigen EIA and toxin A/B EIA). If the results of these two tests are indeterminate, the algorithm then reflexes to a third test (NAAT-PCR). Non-toxin producing C. diff colonization can result in a positive C. diff test in the absence of active infection. ^{1, 2} Up to 20% of hospitalized patients are asymptomatic carriers of C. diff. …

Covid-19 Clinical Guidance For The Cardiovascular Care Team, Thomas M. Maddox, Eric C. Stecker, Biykem Bozkurt, Nathalie Demichelis, John U. Doherty, Andrew Freeman, Tyler J Gluckman, Dipti Itchhaporia, Andrew P. Miller, Andrea L. Price, Lonny Reisman, Prem Soman, Mohammad Madjid, Scott D. Solomon, Orly Vardeny

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

COVID-19 is a quickly evolving public health emergency. The guidance provided in this document is based on the best available published information and expert evaluation. This document is intended to supplement, not supersede, relevant guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and local health authorities, and your institution’s infectious disease containment, mitigation, and response plan.

Truman Health Services Transitions In Care Clinic Quality Improvement Initiative, Quinn Jackson, Tracy M. Carlson, Lisette Infante, Lauretta England, Alan Saint, Natalie Mariam Salas

Quality Improvement/Patient Safety Symposium

Introduction:

Patients who are diagnosed with HIV but not retained in medical care have been identified as one of the highest risks for new HIV transmissions and have higher rates of all cause mortality ^1,2. Factors impacting retention in care include timely clinical follow up and timely prescription of anti-retroviral therapy³. We identified specific subpopulations among those living with HIV who are vulnerable to being lost to follow up, namely: patients newly diagnosed with HIV and patients transitioning across the healthcare system, such as those newly discharged from inpatient facilities ^4,5. We reviewed the processes for …

Impact Of A Bundle To Prevent Hysterectomy Surgical Site Infections, Yalda Barlas, Sydney Cooper, Marisa Griego, Sarina Pollat, Amber Lalla, Madeline Palmer, Mingma Sherpa, Niharika Ravichandran, Meghan Brett, Cara Ninivaggio

Quality Improvement/Patient Safety Symposium

Introduction:

In 2018, there were 2,943 surgical site infections (SSIs) among patients who underwent abdominal hysterectomies in the U.S. and these account for substantial morbidity and increased healthcare costs. University of New Mexico Hospitals (UNMH) has had elevated rates of abdominal hysterectomy SSIs compared with national benchmarks. One of these benchmarks includes the Standardized Infection Ratios (SIRs). UNMH’s SIR is often >1 indicating more infections than predicted. In response, a multidisciplinary team created and then implemented a bundle to prevent SSIs. Our objectives were to assess SSI bundle compliance and its impact on SSI rates and numbers.

Materials/Methods:

We collected …

Approaches To Overcome Flow Cytometry Limitations In The Analysis Of Cells From Veterinary Relevant Species, Julia Hunka, John T. Riley, Gudrun F. Debes

Department of Microbiology and Immunology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Flow cytometry is a powerful tool for the multiparameter analysis of leukocyte subsets on the single cell level. Recent advances have greatly increased the number of fluorochrome-labeled antibodies in flow cytometry. In particular, an increase in available fluorochromes with distinct excitation and emission spectra combined with novel multicolor flow cytometers with several lasers have enhanced the generation of multidimensional expression data for leukocytes and other cell types. However, these advances have mainly benefited the analysis of human or mouse cell samples given the lack of reagents for most animal species. The flow cytometric analysis of important veterinary, agricultural, wildlife, …

Combating Antibiotic Resistance Using Guidelines And Enhanced Stewardship In Kenya: A Protocol For An Implementation Science Approach, Jesse Gitaka, Moses Kamita, Dominic Mureithi, Davies Ndegwa, Moses Masika, Geoffrey Omuse, Moses Ngari, Francis Makokha, Peter Mwaura, Ronald Mathai, Francis Muregi, Matilu Mwau

Pathology, East Africa

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing problem globally especially in Sub-Saharan Africa including Kenya. Without any intervention, lower/middle-income countries (LMICs) will be most affected due to already higher AMR levels compared with higher income countries and due to the far higher burden of diseases in the LMICs. Studies have consistently shown that inappropriate use of antimicrobials is the major driver of AMR. To address this challenge, hospitals are now implementing antibiotic stewardship programmes (ASPs), which have been shown to achieve reduced antibiotic usage, to decrease the prevalence of resistance and lead to significant economic benefits. However, the implementation of …

"Re: Novel Coronavirus Covid-19", Tomás D. Morales

Separated from the Pack: The CSUSB/COVID-19 Digital Collection

No abstract provided.

Perplexing Role Of P-Glycoprotein In Tumor Microenvironment, Kianna Robinson, Venkataswarup Tiriveedhi

Biology Faculty Research

Development of multidrug resistance (MDR) still remains a major obstacle to the long-term success of cancer therapy. P-glycoprotein (P-gp) is a well-identified membrane transporter with capability to efflux drug molecules out of the cancer cell leading to reduced efficiency of chemotherapy. Cancer cells upregulate P-gp expression as an adaptive response to evade chemotherapy mediated cell death. While several P-gp inhibitors have been discovered by in silico and pre-clinical studies, very few have successfully passed all phases of the clinical trials. Studies show that application of P-gp inhibitors in cancer therapy regimen following development of MDR achieved limited beneficial outcomes. While, …

Proposals For Coping With "Psychological Typhoon Eye" Effect Detected In Covid-19, Xu Mingxing, Zheng Rui, Rao Lilin, Kuang Yi, Yang Shuwen, Ding Yang, Li Jianglong, Li Shu

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Psychological typhoon eye (PTE) effect describes the public's irrational panic and response to major emergencies. This phenomenon is reported and named by LI Shu and his colleagues after the Wenchuan earthquake. During the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, we conducted a worldwide survey to investigate the safety concerns and risk perception of the COVID-19 epidemic from participants staying in five areas of different levels of risk (high-risk, moderate and high-risk, moderate-risk, low-risk, and very lowrisk areas). This effect appears to hold for COVID-19. Specifically, participants staying abroad showed more safety concerns or fears of the COVID-19 epidemic than participants staying …

Foundations Of The Russian Federation State Policy In The Arctic For The Period Up To 2035, Russia Maritime Studies Institute, Anna Davis, Ryan Vest

RMSI Research

Current Foundations is a strategic planning document to ensure the national security of the Russian Federation (hereinafter national security) and is designed to defend the national interests of the Russian Federation in the Arctic. Current Foundations defines the goals, main trends and objectives, as well as the means for implementing the State Policy of the Russian Federation in the Arctic.

A Rapid Population Assessment Method For Wild Pigs Using Baited Cameras At 3 Study Site, Peter E. Schlichting, James C. Beasley, Raoul K. Boughton, Amy J. Davis, Kim M. Pepin, Michael P. Glow, Ryan S. Miller, Kurt C. Vercautern, Jesse S. Lewis

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Reliable and efficient population estimates are a critical need for effective management of invasive wild pigs (Sus scrofa). We evaluated the use of 10‐day camera grids for rapid population assessment (RPA) of wild pigs at 3 study sites that varied in vegetation communities and wild pig densities. Study areas included Buck Island Ranch, Florida; Tejon Ranch, California; and the Savannah River Site, South Carolina, USA, during 2016–2018. Rapid population assessments grids were composed of baited camera traps spaced approximately 500 or 750 m apart. Two RPA grids were deployed per study site and each grid was deployed twice (4–6 months …

We Are...Marshall, March 4, 2020, Office Of Marshall University Communications

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

No abstract provided.

Investigating Bat Activity In Various Agricultural Landscapes In Northeastern United States, Katherine Harms, Emmanuel Omondi, Atanu Mukherjee

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

Bats are estimated to provide between $3.7 and $53 billion annually in ecosystem services in the U.S.A. Determining how bats use land for foraging is important in planning agricultural landscapes to increase their presence and role in insect pest control. A research project was established in 2016 and 2017 to determine bat populations and activity differences between different land use management systems. Bat activity was monitored in 10 conventionally and organically managed systems in the presence of, and at a distance from the tree line. Two acoustic monitoring devices were used to record ultrasonic echolocation calls of bats. Organic systems …

The Coronavirus Number To Watch Is R-Zero, Says Math Expert, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

No abstract provided.

March 7th Update On Covid-19 -Student Test Is Negative, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo News 2020

No abstract provided.

Bound By Paris: States’ Human Rights Obligations As An Impetus For Environmental Protection And Action Against Climate Change, Roya Khosravi

LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources

No abstract provided.

Spectator 2020-03-04, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.