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Radiomics Analysis Of Uterine Tumors In 18f-Flourodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography For Prediction Of Lymph Node Metastases In Endometrial Carcinoma, Çi̇ğdem Soydal, Bulut Varli, Mi̇ne Araz, Batuhan Bakirarar, Sali̇h Taşkin, Uğur Firat Ortaç

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease By Carotid Intima Media Thickness, Epicardial Adipose Tissue Thickness, Serum Endocan, And Nesfatin-1 Levels In Patients With Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Muhammet Kocabaş, Yakup Alsancak, Mustafa Can, İlker Çordan, Hati̇ce Çalişkan Burgucu, Meli̇a Karaköse, Fatma Hümeyra Yerli̇kaya, Mustafa Kulaksizoğlu, Feri̇dun Karakurt

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Data on the presence and extent of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) are conflicting. In our study, we aimed to investigate the increased CVD risk in patients with PHPT by carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) thickness, and serum levels of endocan and nesfatin-1. Materials and methods: Patients with PHPT (n = 44) and age- and sex-matched healthy control subjects (n = 40) were enrolled in this study. Demographic data of the participants were questioned. Serum endocan and nesfatin-1 concentrations were assessed using commercially available ELISA kits. Noninvasive measurements of CIMT and EAT thickness …

Morbid Obesity Leads To Increased Skin Autofluorescence Independent Of Metabolic Syndrome Components, Tuğçe Apaydin, Di̇lek Yavuz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Obesity, diabetes mellitus, and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are associated with increased accumulated skin advanced glycation end products. We aimed to evaluate the association of MetS components with skin autofluorescence (SAF) in patients with morbid obesity. Material and methods: Eight hundred and one patients with morbid obesity and 94 age-matched controls with normal body mass index (BMI) and normal glucose metabolism were included. Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) were measured using SAF in the forearm, with an AGE reader. Results: The prevalence of MetS in patients with morbid obesity was 65.5% (n = 525). Type 2 diabetes mellitus (type 2 …

Evolution Of Clinically Isolated Syndrome To Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis And A Review Of The Literature, İsmai̇l Solmaz, İbrahi̇m Hali̇l Öncel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) may be the first presentation of pediatric onset multiple sclerosis (POMS). We retrospectively evaluated the clinical and laboratory data of pediatric CIS (pCIS) patients who were diagnosed with POMS upon followup for any predictive variables. We also reviewed the literature concerning the management of pCIS. Materials and methods: This single-center study involved patients who had pCIS in childhood that converted to POMS during followup between 2011 and 2021. Sixteen patients were included in the study. The data were evaluated retrospectively and analyzed with descriptive statistics. Results: The majority of the pCIS patients were female (F/M: …

Effects Of Different Scar Types On Flap Viability In A Skin Flap Model: An Experimental Study, Ceyhun Uzun, Can İlker Demi̇r, Emrah Kağan Yaşar, Mehdi̇ Asadov, Murat Şahi̇n Alagöz, Esra Ci̇vri̇z, Çi̇ğdem Vural

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of tissues with multiple traumas, scarred pedicles, and medial scarring as a flap. Materials and methods: Forty-eight rats were randomly divided into four equal groups. The modified McFarlane flap was chosen as the flap model. In Group 1 (control), a dorsal skin flap was elevated and then sutured back into original position. In the other groups, a two-phase procedure was used. In Group 2 (pedicle incision), scar tissue was created with a skin incision at the prospective pedicle site of the flap and then sutured to its original site. …

Validation And Cross-Cultural Adaptation Of The Turkish Version Of The Revised Leeds Disability Questionnaire In Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis, Mehmet Özkeski̇n, Fati̇h Özden, Özge Ocaker Aktan, Tuba Demi̇rci̇ Yildirim, İsmai̇l Sari

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The revised Leeds Disability Questionnaire (RLDQ) is a unique assessment tool for patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS); its comprehensive structure includes posture and neck flexibility parameters. The aim of the study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Turkish RLDQ in patients with AS. Materials and methods: A total of 100 AS patients were enrolled in the study. In the first evaluation, patients filled out the Dougados Functional Index (DFI) and Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI), Stanford Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) in addition to RLDQ. Then, patients were refilled the revised RLDQ in the second assessment. Results: …

Franchise Law, Deborah S. Coldwell, Sally Dahlstrom, Taylor Rex Robertson, Wes Dutton, Alicia Pitts, Alexander Clark, Wilson Miller

SMU Annual Texas Survey

No abstract provided.

Wills & Trusts, Gerry W. Beyer

SMU Annual Texas Survey

No abstract provided.

Plasma Spheroidization Of Gas-Atomized 304l Stainless Steel Powder For Laser Powder Bed Fusion Process, M. Hossein Sehhat, Austin T. Sutton, Chia-Hung Hung, Ben Brown, Ronald J. O'Malley, Jonghyun Park, Ming-Chuan Leu

PSMRC Faculty Research

Particles of AISI 304L stainless steel powder were spheroidized by the induction plasma spheroidization process (TekSphero-15 spheroidization system) to assess the effects of the spheroidization process on powder and part properties. The morphology of both as-received and spheroidized powders was characterized by measuring particle size and shape distribution. The chemistry of powders was studied using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy for evaluation of composing elements, and the powder’s microstructure was assessed by X-ray diffraction for phase identification and by electron backscattered diffraction patterns for crystallography characterization. The Revolution Powder Analyzer was used to quantify powder flowability. The mechanical properties …

“Traditional Mexican Midwifery” Tourism Excludes Indigenous “Others” And Threatens Sustainability, Rosalynn A. Vega

Anthropology Faculty Publications

Drawn by the allure of “ancient cultures,” tourists inadvertently consume deauthenticated indigenous practices, including ethnomedical traditions such as midwifery. This is especially true in the case of “Traditional Mexican Midwifery” since stark differences exist between how midwifery practices unfold in indigenous contexts and how they are represented to global tourists. “Traditional Mexican Midwifery” tourism is a unique lens for examining some of the underlying, intersectional issues threatening “sustainability” in ethnomedical tourism. When nonindigenous individuals position themselves as representatives of “Traditional Mexican Midwifery” and indigenous midwives are excluded from profit chains, this type of tourism not only fails to meet the …

Innovation In Adversity, Clark Asay, Stephanie Plamondon

Faculty Scholarship

Adverse experiences, like long-term poverty, can inhibit innovation. But as much research and many real-world examples show, adversity can also stimulate innovation. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic provides a number of recent examples where adverse conditions have led individuals, firms, and governments to innovate in the hope of benefiting society.

Despite the fact that some forms of adversity undermine innovation while others stimulate it, legal scholars have largely failed to distinguish between the two forms or even account for adversity's relationship to innovation when assessing innovation law and policy, including intellectual property (IP) laws. Yet given adversity's significant role in affecting …

The Depauw Story - A Retrospective On The Beginnings Of Our Institutional Sustainability Initiative (2008 - 2021), Jeannette K. Pope

Interdisciplinary Faculty Scholarship

On September 15, 2008, DePauw University joined the community of the nearly 700 other institutions of Higher Education that had “pledged to neutralize the greenhouse gas emissions of their institutions and make environmental awareness a key component of campus life” by signing the American College and Universities Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC, hereafter referred to as the PCC). This action established the Office of Sustainability at DePauw, which formally dedicated human resources to the emerging discipline of campus sustainability for the first time, but it did not begin the conversations about environmental best practices on our campus. To fully understand how …

The Pod Rod, Marshall Pollack, Kyle Araujo, James Baccala, Tori Britton

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

Through the filtration process used in Amgen, pods are used to filter out cell particles and extract the protein. These filter pods are disposed of after every filtration process, and the disposal process can take a long time. Employees currently must remove filter pods manually from unsafe heights, which could potentially cause issues. Along with the unsafe heights, the filters weigh around 30 pounds when soiled and two employees currently remove 30 pods per rack with 5 racks in the centrifuge room. Pods are removed one-by-one from multiple levels and placed into a trash bin, which is then wheeled to …

Perceived Usefulness Of Contraceptives Among Married Individuals In Rorya District, Nyagwegwe Wango, Denna Michael, Namanya Basinda

Institute for Educational Development, East Africa

The increasing use of contraception methods worldwide has allowed couples to choose the number and spacing of their children. Despite impressive achievements, contraceptive use remains low while the need for contraception is high in some of the world's poorest and most populous places. Little is known about the factors contributing to the low utilisation of contraceptives in the Rorya district, particularly among married individuals where the prevalence of contraceptive use was only 28%. A qualitative design was used for six focus group discussions and six in-depth interviews conducted with married individuals to understand the perception of the use of contraceptives …

2022 Parkview Research Repository Library Report - Infographic, Sarah Ellsworth-Hoffman Mls

Parkview Library Reports

A infographic compilation of data regarding readership and metrics of content in the Parkview Research Repository for the year of 2022. The platform, Digital Commons, is provided by Bepress and the institutional repository is managed by the Parkview Research Library. This institutional repository (IR) was started in 2017 and is accessible worldwide.

Western Herbalism: What Drives Individuals Within Rhode Island To Study This Ancient Healing Modality?, Kyla Shea

Student Publications

People globally rely on herbal practices as their main form of healing, yet few people in the West understand how to properly identify and effectively use herbs. This loss of knowledge regarding traditional healing practices was done so intentionally during enslavement and colonization, resulting in exploitation and misinterpretation of herbal practices. By reclaiming this knowledge, it is not only a way to improve the health of communities and the land, but it is also a way of reclaiming ancestral traditions and connection with oneself. Furthermore, this research paper explores the complexities of Western herbalism and determines what drives individuals within …

Improving Knowledge And Self-Care Behaviors In Patients Diagnosed With Hypertension In The Primary Care Clinic Setting: A Quality Improvement Project, Leslie Chacko

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

“Out of the 17 million global deaths per year that result from cardiovascular disease, 9.4 million are due to hypertension” (Zinat Motlagh et al., 2016). Hypertension is a chronic disease that has been a major public health concern, leading to further complications including stroke, cardiovascular, and kidney disease. The purpose of this QI project was to both better comprehend hypertension management in the primary care setting and improve patient self-care behaviors. The participants for this project were recruited from a list of patients selected after reviewing patient charts along with the community leader. Those patients who were previously diagnosed with …

Community-Based Approach To Promote Heart Healthy Behaviors In Hispanic Women, Yesenia Gonzalez

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), quality improvement (QI) project was to increase heart disease risk awareness while implementing healthy lifestyle behaviors in Hispanic women between the ages of 30-65. The literature presents that all women are at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD); with ethnic minorities being disproportionally affected. Following recruitment, participants attended a weekly wellness program guided by the Pasos Adelante curriculum over a 12 week period. Lifestyle behaviors were assessed by using the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP II) questionnaire, CV knowledge was assessed with a brief true or false questionnaire, and the Godin-Shephard …

The Effect Of Peer Support On Weight Loss In Young Adults, Astride Honore

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

The current generation of youth may be the first in the United States who dies sooner than their parents and lives sicker. Stereotyping and discrimination may degrade communication between overweight/obese patients and their providers, exacerbating this negative trend. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to determine if participation in online support groups is an effective tool to assist obese young adults in weight management. Six participants followed a low-calorie diet (1500 cal/day for women and 1800 cal/day for men) and engaged in 30 minutes of daily exercise. All participants also filled out the Obesity and Weight Loss Quality …

Reducing Antibiotic Misuse For Sinusitis In A Pediatric Urgent Care, Delilah Rivera

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Antibiotic misuse has been linked to increased health care costs, potential adverse reactions, and antibiotic resistance (Weddle, 2017). The purpose of this DNP project is to examine if implementation of an Antibiotic Stewardship checklist and algorithm at two After Hours Pediatrics (AHP) urgent care clinics, would affect provider knowledge and prescribing practices in the management of sinusitis. Antibiotic stewardship is the effort to measure antibiotic prescribing, improve antibiotic prescribing by clinicians, minimize diagnoses, and ensure the correct antibiotics are selected when needed (Sanchez et al., 2021). The overall goal is to minimize unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for sinusitis to reduce the …

Ypsi Residents Celebrate City's Bicentennial By Writing Love Letters To Ypsilanti, Sarah Rigg

YpsiWrites Publicity

No abstract provided.

What Are You Most Excited For In Washtenaw County In 2023?, Concentrate Staff

YpsiWrites Publicity

No abstract provided.

Photo Essay: Scenes From Ypsilanti's 2022 Parkridge Summerfest And Joe Dulin Community Day, Sarah Rigg, Nick Hagen

YpsiWrites Publicity

No abstract provided.

Nonprofit Ypsiwrites Launches Writers Room Pilot Program To Create Community For Local Writers, Sarah Rigg

YpsiWrites Publicity

No abstract provided.

Life & Work With Ann Blakeslee, Staff

YpsiWrites Publicity

No abstract provided.

God, Others, And Ourselves - The Stories We Tell And The Meaning We Make: A Narrative Approach To Adventist Mission In The South England Conference Of The British Union Conference, United Kingdom, Wayne B. Erasmus

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

A disconnect exists between the Adventist Church in the United Kingdom and its wider context as evidenced through the reduced number of accessions coming from the majority population and from second, third, and subsequent migrant generations. This present study was to propose and trial a worldview awareness training experience.

Method

A Six Conversation journey experience was devised and presented over a six-week period in the summer of 2021 via Zoom, in line with adaptations due to the COVID pandemic. Volunteer Adventist participants would explore their individual and collective meaning and identity narratives, grow awareness and understanding of other such …

A Strategy To Help Parents Realize And Fulfill Their Role As The Disciple-Makers Of Their Children In The New Eden French Church, Wilfrid Louis Jean

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

The New Eden French Seventh-day Adventist Church in Neptune, New Jersey, has been facing the challenge of any church situated in the metropolitan area. One of most significant responsibilities for any parent is to raise their children according to God's will. New Eden French Church has a large number of children (birth to age eighteen) growing up in the church. Pastoral observation suggests a lack of understanding on the part of parents regarding fulfilling their biblical role as disciple-makers of their children. I noticed a lack parental cleverness and resources indispensable to address their issues. This lack of success …

Developing And Testing Concise Evangelistic Videos For Millennials And Generation Z In Columbia, Missouri, Hiram Rester

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

Gathering an audience for evangelistic meetings has become increasingly difficult via traditional proclamation approaches. This challenge is even greater among young adults and has been observed where the researcher pastors in Columbia, Missouri. Research shows that technology has changed the way people choose to receive information. This is particularly true of Millennials and Generation Z. Additional strategies must be developed to meet the needs and demands of the digital age, especially by making use of concise online videos. Concise videos need to be developed and tested to aid in engaging with Millennials and Generation Z. Beyond that, it was …

Evaluation Of Single-Cell Cavities Made Of Forged Ingot Niobium At Jefferson Lab, P. Dhakal, Bashu D. Khanal, Gianluigi Ciovati, G. R. Myneni

Physics Faculty Publications

Currently, fine grain niobium (Nb) (grain size ∼ 50 µm) and large grain Nb (grain size of a few cm) are being used for the fabrication of superconducting radio frequency (SRF) cavities. Medium grain forged ingot with grain size of a few hundred µm may be beneficial for cost-effectiveness as well as providing better performance for future SRF-based accelerators. Forged ingot Nb with medium grain size is a novel production method to obtain Nb discs used for the fabrication of superconducting radio frequency cavities. We have fabricated two 1.5 GHz single cell cavities made from forged Nb ingot with a …

Phytochemical Constituents Of Aquilaria Malaccensis Leaf Extract And Their Anti-Inflammatory Activity Against Lps/Ifn-Γ-Stimulated Raw 264.7 Cell Line, Eman Ramadan, Manar A. Eissa, Yumi Z. H-Y Hashim, Dina M. El-Kersh

Pharmacy

This study aims to identify the major phytochemical constituents in Aquilaria malaccensis (Thymelaeaceae) ethanolic leaf extract (ALEX-M) and elucidate their ability to suppress nitric oxide (NO) production from a murine macrophage-like cell line (RAW 264.7) stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and interferon-γ (IFN-γ). Dichloromethane (DCM) and ethyl acetate (EtOAc) fractions of ALEX-M were subjected to column chromatography. Eight known compounds were isolated for the first time from this species. Compounds were identified using spectroscopic techniques (IR, UV, HRESIMS, and 1D and 2D NMR). Anti-inflammatory activity of both extract and isolated compounds were investigated in vitro. The fractions offered the isolation of …