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Diversity's Pandemic Distractions, Jonathan Kahn

Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine

No abstract provided.

Anti-Vax Fear* Speech: A Public-Health-Driven Policy Initiative When Counter-Speech Won't Work (*Fake, Flawed, Fraudulent, False, Endangering, And Reckless), Barbara Pfeffer Billauer

Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine

No abstract provided.

Treating For Two: Reforming Maternal Substance Abuse Policy, Katherine Drabiak

Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine

No abstract provided.

Why Not Both Nature And Nurture: Using Behavioral Genetic Markers As Sentencing Factors, Seely Kaufmann

Law Student Publications

"On the evening of July 1, 2013, Amos Wells was upset that his pregnant girlfriend, Chanice Reed, would not answer his calls. He then drove to where she, her mother Annette, and ten-year-old brother Eddie, lived. After arguing with Chanice and yelling at the top of his voice in a “bone-chilling scream,” Wells retrieved a handgun from his Chevrolet Tahoe parked in front of the house, and shot Chanice in the front yard as she screamed, “No, no, no.” Her mother then tried to bat the gun away before he shot her too. Further shots were heard before Wells finally …

Access To The Kidney Transplant Waitlist For People Living With Hiv, Brittany A. Shelton

All ETDs from UAB

People living with HIV (PLWH) have experienced substantial increases in life expectancy, largely attributable to improvements in care such as antiretroviral therapy. As a result, there has been a concurrent increase in the development of aging-related comorbidities such as end-stage organ disease. One such comorbidity is kidney disease. Concerningly, PLWH are at disproportionately higher risk of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) as compared to HIV-negative counterparts. Kidney transplantation is the ideal therapy for ESKD as it is both cost-effective and provides a significant survival benefit and yet, despite excellent transplant outcomes among PLWH, access to transplantation among …

Heart Rate Variability And Stress In The Intensive Care Unit Nursing Workplace, Paula Miller Levi

All ETDs from UAB

Intensive care unit (ICU) nurses work in a demanding environment, facing repeated encounters with trauma and ethical issues when caring for patients. Psychological stressors can include death of patients, violent acts by patients or their families, caring for suffering patients, and moral distress from performing futile care. These factors place ICU nurses at increased risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Suffering from chronic PTSD symptoms can negatively impact nurses’ psychological and physical health. There are also consequences for patients and hospitals, including increased risk for substandard care, decreased government reimbursements from poor patient satisfaction scores, and retention issues. Few …

Studia I Materiały, 2/2022 (37)

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

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Probiotics For Eastern Oyster Hatcheries: Commercial Formulations And Effect On Microbial Communities, Evelyn Takyi

Open Access Dissertations

In the United States of America, oyster production is an important component of the seafood industry in many coastal communities. Oysters provide ecological, economic, and cultural services. Several hatcheries providing eastern oyster, C. virginica, seed to oyster farms face significant losses owing to Vibrio spp. infections causing massive larval mortalities. Probiotics have been proposed as a potential preventive measure to limit the impact of bacterial diseases in shellfish hatcheries. The probiotic bacterium Phaeobacter inhibens S4 has been shown to protect C. virginica larvae from Vibrio coralliilyticus RE22 (RE22) infection. A liquid formulation of this probiotic has been developed for …

Shift In Education: The Impact Of Covid-19 On Face-To-Face And Virtual Learning, Donya Jones

Doctor of Education Dissertations

This qualitative study was conducted to investigate the impact COVID-19 had on teachers’ instructional practices, technology preparedness, and social and emotional well-being. The results of this study can be used to inform school leaders, administrators, and teachers about methods to support teachers who teach during a worldwide crisis. The study was conducted utilizing a survey instrument and interviews. The survey and interviews indicated that COVID-19 affected teachers who taught virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey and interview participants identified supports that teachers needed to have in order to successfully teach virtually during a pandemic, such as technology, professional development …

Educational Intervention With Visual Cues To Increase Compliance With Postoperative Warming, Michael J. Domingo

Doctoral Projects

Millions of operations are performed annually in the United States. However, postoperative hypothermia still affects surgical patients who are not thermoregulated and can occur among them during the postoperative period. Postoperative warming compliance rates across countries and institutions are generally poor (Koh et. al, 2021). Therefore, the focus of the DNP project was to assess how providing education on postoperative warming and providing visual cues to the PACU RNs would increase postoperative warming compliance. The PACU RN participants were provided postoperative warming education with visual cues. Specifically reviewed with the PACU RNs was taking the patient’s temperature, connecting the patient …

Rapid Implementation Of Telemedicine In Neurology During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges In King Abdulaziz Medical City-Jeddah, Hussein A. Algahtani, Bader H. Shirah

Neurosciences

Telemedicine is defined as the remote medical practice of delivering healthcare services to the underserved using information and communication technology. It encompasses a wide range of medical activities, including diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention, and education. The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant social dislocation, negative economic impact, and a major change in medical practice in Saudi Arabia. Telemedicine has rapidly moved to the frontline of healthcare practice due to the demand for prevention and mitigation strategies. It has been encouraged and facilitated with huge government support. Herein, we describe the virtual clinical practice of the neurology department …

Monkeypox: Experts Give Virus Variants New Names

Neurosciences

No abstract provided.

Prevalence Of Mutations In The Pfdhfr, Pfdhps, And Pfmdr1 Genes Of Malarial Parasites Isolated From Symptomatic Patients In Dogondoutchi, Niger, Ibrahima Issa, Mahaman Moustapha Lamine, Veronique Hubert, Amadou Ilagouma, Eric Adehossi, Aboubacar Mahamadou, Neil F. Lobo, Demba Sarr, Lisa M. Shollenberger, Houze Sandrine, Ronan Jambou, Ibrahim Maman Laminou

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

The effectiveness of artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) depends not only on that of artemisinin but also on that of partner molecules. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of mutations in the Pfdhfr, Pfdhps, and Pfmdr1 genes from isolates collected during a clinical study. Plasmodium genomic DNA samples extracted from symptomatic malaria patients from Dogondoutchi, Niger, were sequenced by the Sanger method to determine mutations in the Pfdhfr (codons 51, 59, 108, and 164), Pfdhps (codons 436, 437, 540, 581, and 613), and Pfmdr1 (codons 86, 184, 1034, and 1246) genes. One hundred fifty-five (155) pre-treatment samples were …

Tennessee Ag Insider, A Guide The The State's Farms, Food, And Forestry, 2022 Edition, Tennessee. Department Of Agriculture.

Tennessee Ag Insider

No abstract provided.

University Of Memphis Magazine, 2016 Fall

University of Memphis Magazine

Cover Story, "War Stories: In Their Own Words" by Gabrielle Maxey

The UofM Magazine asked students and alumni who are veterans of combat to reflect on their military service.

Also featured: The Columns Alumni Review

University Of Memphis Magazine, 2006 Summer

University of Memphis Magazine

Cover Story, "Passageway to Ancient Egypt" by Blair Dedrick

Mere feet from the most celebrated Egyptian tomb-discovery of all time, a U of M archaeology team is making an international name of its own.

Also featured, "Homecoming" by Eric Smith

In an exclusive interview with The University of Memphis Magazine, alumnus Roy Hallums recounts his harrowing tale of being held hostage in Iraq for nearly a year.

The Columns, 1964 Summer

The Columns

IN THIS ISSUE:

"GRADUATION 1964" A Salute to the Graduating Class; "THE BEST FOR ALL" President Humphreys views single board for higher education; "DOWNTOWN CAMPUS TO OPEN THIS FALL" Memphis State extends its facilities to downtown Memphis; "OUR FIRST ALUMNI DAY DIRECTOR'S CHAIR" An informal look at alumni activities in West.

Cover design by Peter Thomas.

Memphis State Magazine, 05:04, 1986

Memphis State University Magazine

Cover Story, "Miss America: MSU's Own Kellye Cash" by Henry Bailey

Here she is, carrying on MSU's most beautiful tradition. A pageant novice wins the "big one" and returns a title to MSU. MSU student Kellye Cash was crowned the 1987 Miss America, proving that dreams and fairy tales do come true.

Also featured, "Of Insects and Forensics" by Laurie Finn

Entomologist Dr. Omar Smith uses his insect expertise to provide crime scene detectives with grim particulars.

Telehealth Inclusion Within The Personal Care Home Setting: The Creation Of A Telehealth Appointment Checklist For Use By Personal Care Physicians, Healthcare Providers, And Residents, Shannon K. Watson

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

This study was conducted in the personal care home section of a continuing care retirement community with physicians, nurses, a physician assistant, personal care medication technicians, and personal care residents to understand what is needed to conduct a successful telehealth appointment within a personal care home. Telehealth appointment success was found to be possible when healthcare providers and consumers were aware of the type of appointment being conducted, proper training occurred, and resident and staff needs, and concerns were discussed. There were barriers to telehealth inclusion within the personal care home setting such as resident cognition and participation, but overall, …

Translocation Of Yops By Yersinia Pestis Into Canine Cell Lines, Betsy Louise Young

Theses and Dissertations

Yersinia pestis, the causative agent of plague, secretes a set of virulence proteins called Yops when in contact with eukaryotic cells. A subset of these Yops is translocated directly into the cytosol of the host eukaryotic cells by the type III secretion system. Using a protein tag-based reporter system, this study is focused on the translocation of these Yops into the cytosol of canine derived cell lines: MDCK and DH82. The MDCK cell line is a canine derived epithelial cell line, and the DH82 cell line is a canine derived monocyte cell line. The reporter system uses a phosphorylatable peptide …

Outcomes Of Surgical Tracheostomy On Mechanically Ventilated Covid-19 Patients Admitted To A Private Tertiary Hospital In Tanzania, Nadeem Kassam, Ally Zain, Sajida Panjwani, Kamran Hameed, Samina Somji, Hanifa Mbithe, Fatma Bakshi, Bonvetura Mtega, Gloria Kinasa, Blessing Mathew, Harrison Chuwa

Internal Medicine, East Africa

Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in an increase in the number of patients necessitating prolonged mechanical ventilation. Data on patients with COVID-19 undergoing tracheostomy indicating timing and outcomes are very limited. Our study illustrates outcomes for surgical tracheotomies performed on COVID-19 patients in Tanzania.

Methods: This was a retrospective observational study conducted at the Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Results: Nineteen patients with COVID-19 underwent surgical tracheotomy between 16 th March and 31st December 2021. All surgical tracheostomies were performed in the operating theatre. The average duration of intubation prior to tracheotomy …

“Curcumin” For Body’S Immunity, Ching Tung, Dawn Au, Siu Kan Law

Department of Food and Health Sciences

“Curcumin” is a traditional Chinese medicine used in China for a long time ago. It possesses a series of biological properties including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antimicrobial, and antitumor functions to enhance the body’s immunity. This article describes the background, research progress of curcumin and its usages such as health supplements or tea daily life.

Covid-19 And Forest Communities: Alignment And Challenges On Case Studies In Forest Community, Pemalang, Indonesia, Robert Siburian, Dicky Rachmawan, Fanny Henry Tondo

Forest and Society

A pandemic, last seen a century ago, has reappeared in 2019 under the name of Covid-19. Poor forest communities are also especially affected by this pandemic. The qualitative method through literature and case study is used to explain the connection between the emergence of COVID-19, forest destruction, and its impact on the lives of people in forests in Indonesia. Two cases are going to be models of forest communities in Pemalang, namely LMDH Rawa Sakti and KTH GGL. The program was established by the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) to create a supportive atmosphere for forest communities’ survival to …

การกักเก็บคาร์บอนด้วยเถ้าลอยเพื่อเป็นวัสดุแทนที่ปูนซีเมนต์ปอร์ตแลนด์บางส่วน, สวิท วิเศษคุณธรรม

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

งานวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาผลของประสิทธิภาพการกักเก็บคาร์บอนด้วยเถ้าลอยถ่านหินจากโรงไฟฟ้าแม่เมาะ (FA) ที่สัดส่วนเถ้าลอยต่อน้ำ 50 100 และ 200 g/L และศึกษาความต้องการน้ำและกำลังรับแรงอัดของมอร์ตาร์ของการใช้เถ้าลอยคาร์บอเนตเพื่อใช้เป็นวัสดุทดแทนปูนซีเมนต์ปอร์ตแลนด์ ในอัตราส่วนร้อยละ 10 20 และ 30 โดยน้ำหนัก จากการศึกษาพบว่า ปริมาณและประสิทธิภาพการกักเก็บคาร์บอนสูงสุด 66.69 mgCO2/gFA และ 26.5% ตามลำดับ ที่สัดส่วนเถ้าลอยต่อน้ำ 50 g/L ระยะเวลาเก็บนานที่สุด ที่สัดส่วนน้ำต่อเถ้าลอย 200 g/L เมื่อเปรียบเทียบกับ 50 และ 100 g/L นอกจากนี้ เมื่อนำเถ้าลอยคาร์บอเนต (CFA) ที่สัดส่วนเถ้าลอยต่อน้ำ 50 g/L ไปทดแทนปูนซีเมนต์ ที่อัตราส่วนร้อยละ 10 20 และ 30 โดยน้ำหนัก วิเคราะห์ความต้องการน้ำของเถ้าลอยคาร์บอเนต (CFA) มอร์ตาร์เทียบกับ ซีเมนต์ปอร์ตแลนด์ (OPC) มอร์ตาร์ พบว่าเมื่อมีการทดแทนปูนซีเมนต์ด้วยเถ้าลอยคาร์บอเนต (CFA-OPC) ที่สัดส่วนเพิ่มขึ้นส่งผลให้ความต้องการน้ำลดลง และเมื่อวิเคราะห์กำลังรับแรงอัดของเถ้าลอยคาร์บอเนต (CFA) มอร์ตาร์และซีเมนต์ปอร์ตแลนด์ (OPC) มอร์ตาร์ ที่อายุบ่ม 1 3 7 28 และ 56 วัน พบว่ามอร์ตาร์ทุกการทดลองมีกำลังรับแรงอัดที่ต่ำกว่า ซีเมนต์ปอร์ตแลนด์ (OPC) มอร์ตาร์ แต่อย่างก็ตาม การใช้เถ้าลอยคาร์บอเนตที่ทุกอัตราส่วนการทดแทนปูนซีเมนต์ มีค่าเป็นไปตามมาตรฐาน ASTM C618 สำหรับการนำวัสดุปอซโซลานไปใช้งานในการทดแทนปูนซีเมนต์

Colorimetric Detection Of Norfloxacin And Ceftazidime By Modified Materials, Lalitphan Hongtanee

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Novel approaches were developed for the colorimetric detection of norfloxacin and ceftazidime using chemically modified polymer resin and cotton sponge as sensing materials, respectively. For norfloxacin detection, the optimum condition was achieved by using a resin modified with 6.0 µM Congo red at pH 6 to extract norfloxacin in 10 mL of sample at pH 2. The reaction was completed within 15 minutes. Regarding ceftazidime detection, a cotton sponge functionalized with polyethyleneimine (PEI) was fabricated and characterized by FTIR, SEM, and ninhydrin test. To fabricate the PEI-sponge, 170 mM 3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane (APTES) was used to modify 1.0 g cotton fibers …

Mainehealth Institute For Research: 2022 Year In Review, Mainehealth Institute For Research

Annual Reports

Annual Report

Washington University Magazine, April 2022

Washington University Magazine

No abstract provided.

Zap: Zoom Art Program With Adults Living With Acquired Brain Injury The Effect Of Using Videoconferencing To Deliver Act Art Therapy Intervention, Shari Weiser

Art Therapy | Master's Theses

The present study investigated if experienced co-presence, psychological involvement, and behavioral engagement impact the effectiveness of art therapy sessions to individuals who have experienced an ABI with persistent impairments due to an acquired brain injury. The participants include seven adult women, aged between 41 and 77, with mild to medium chronic stage ABI. Previous research has asserted that there are few options to meet psychosocial and mental health needs for individuals with an ABI in the chronic stages. Telemental health, specifically Acceptance and Commitment Art Therapy, is one way to meet the needs of this underserved population. The researcher used …

Stress And The City: The Impacts Of City Living And Urbanization On Mental Health, Natalie Akins

Scripps Senior Theses

Urbanization is causing a demographic and cultural shift to the landscape of cities across the globe. Although urban living can be advantageous for both individual and societal growth, it can negatively affect mental health and wellbeing. Individuals living in urban environments have an increased risk for mental disorders like depression and schizophrenia. Certain challenges common in urban environments and associated with increased stress, may be causing the increase with mental illness. Chronic stress and the subsequent hyperactivation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and sustained synthesis of glucocorticoids is detrimental to metabolic, endocrine, and immunologic processes. The overexposure to glucocorticoids can lead …

Covid-19 Vaccination: Applications Of The Ttm With Consideration For Myths And Barriers, Allegra Sacco

Open Access Master's Theses

The present study applied the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) to better understand readiness, including decisional balance (DCBL; pros and cons) and self-efficacy (SE), as well as myths and barriers for COVID-19 vaccination. Using existing TTM-, COVID-19-, and vaccination-related literature, definitions for each Stage of Change (SOC) and measurement items for each DCBL, SE, Myths, and Barriers scales were developed. 528 adults ages 18 to 75 completed an online questionnaire containing the scales. For DCBL, exploratory factor analysis/principle component analysis (EFA/PCA) revealed three correlated factors (one pros, two cons) (n₁ = 8, α = .97; n₂ = 5, α …