Digital Commons Network^™

The Lived Experience Of Older Nepalese Women With Urinary Incontinence, Somi Panday

Dissertations

Urinary incontinence (UI) poses a significant challenge for women across different cultures, as their diverse perceptions of UI impact their decision-making and choices, which are influenced by personal beliefs and preferences. Although research on women's experiences with urinary incontinence has shown substantial progress, encompassing various cultural contexts, more studies are still needed to examine cultural factors and employ the framework of transcultural nursing theory. Additionally, limited research has explored the experiences of older women with urinary incontinence in Nepal. This descriptive phenomenological study aims to explore the lived experience of older Nepalese women dealing with urinary incontinence. By applying the …

The Mex-Cog Cognitive Assessment Battery: Discriminant Analysis Of The Cognitive Performance Profile In Older Adults, Silvia Mejia-Arango, Sara Aguilar-Navarro, Alberto José Mimenza-Alvarado

School of Medicine Publications

Objective. To analyze the cognitive profile of a clinical sample using the Mex-Cog cognitive battery and establish which cognitive measures and domains contribute most to group separation.

Materials and methods. A group of 145 older adults previously diagnosed with dementia (n= 47), mild cognitive impairment MCI (n= 47), or as cognitively normal (n= 51) were assessed with the Mex-Cog cognitive battery. Six linear discriminant analyses (LDA) were estimated to compare dementia vs. cognitively normal, MCI vs. cognitively normal, and MCI vs. dementia, using ten individual measures and six cognitive domains. We used a leave-one-out cross-validation procedure to evaluate the predictive …

Illinois Masonic Hospital Association School Of Nursing Handbook, 1938, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

The Illinois Masonic Hospital Association School of Nursing, Chicago, IL: Handbook for incoming students at the nursing school. Contains course descriptions, faculty and staff directory, and student guidelines from the 1930s.

Icc Agenda 9-12-23, Angela Brock

Individual Course Committee (ICC)

No abstract provided.

Health Issues Among Nepalese Youth: A Literature Review, Veenah Stoll, Naomi Edwin, Kripa Dahal, John Barnes, Miranda Pfautsch, Lahana Maharjan, Cyril Blavo

HPD Articles

Nepal is one of the world's least-developed countries. Nepalese children are often vulnerable to a lack of resources which leads to suboptimal levels of health in turn. This review article aims to identify health issues and inequities faced by school-aged children greater than five years old in Nepal. A comprehensive search of the literature was conducted in PubMed and Global Health databases to gather relevant studies. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to select appropriate articles, and 35 full-length articles were reviewed in-depth. The literature supports the association between inadequate resource distribution among Nepalese children and poorer health outcomes compared …

The Indiana Statesman, September 12, 2023, Indiana State University

Student Newspaper

9/11 nightmare never ends for cancer victims; FBI withholds records from Sept. 11; El Dorado pushes parental notification policy

Ucc Minutes 9-12-23, Angela Brock

UCC Agendas/Minutes

No abstract provided.

Approved Courses 9-12-23, Angela Brock

Individual Course Committee (ICC)

No abstract provided.

The Nursing Process And Allegations Of Malpractice Against Perinatal Registered Nurses In Florida, Genifer Jones Johnson

Dissertations

The nursing process as a foundation of professional nursing practice organizes care around the components of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation as required for professional registered nurses by the Florida Nurse Practice Act. Nurses who fail to comply with the Nurse Practice Act risk poor outcomes for their clients, disciplinary action from the State regulatory body, and legal action from the clients. This study was an examination of litigation claims against professional registered nurses in Florida who practice perinatal nursing seeking to identify and categorize allegations of negligence within the components of the nursing process. The expectation of this …

Innovations In Health-Care Service Delivery During The Pandemic, Taryn Vian, Ankita Meghani Phd

Nursing and Health Professions Faculty Research and Publications

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted health service delivery as countries implemented lockdowns and issued stay-at-home orders. Despite attempts to make essential health services available throughout, the pandemic strained health systems and resulted in rampant shortages of health commodities, beds and health-care staff. There were concomitant declines in tuberculosis screening, HIV testing, and maternal and child health services.2 However, the global pandemic also accelerated the pace of innovation. Some initiatives served as stopgap measures implemented to maintain health services, whereas others helped leapfrog progress in the areas of health information systems, telemedicine, and regulatory policy, bringing efficiencies that could be applied even …

Ada News - 09/11/2023, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes September 7, 2023, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes – April 6, 2023
• Program Proposals

• Semester Course Approval Reviews: https://usu.curriculog.com/

• Other Business

• Adjourn: 2:55 pm

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, August 25, 2023, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Stroke Survivors' And Informal Caregivers' Perceptions Of Depressive Symptoms After Stroke: A Mixed-Methods Sequential Explanatory Study, Tanya L. Breckenridge-Trotter

Dissertations

Poststroke depression (PSD) is a frequently occurring complication of stroke that affects up to 30% of all stroke survivors in the first 24 months after stroke. PSD has been correlated with increases in hospital length of stay and hospital costs, increased physical morbidity and mortality, the risk for recurrent stroke at one year, decreased functional outcome, decreased cognitive function, and decreased quality of life post stroke. Estimates are >50% stroke survivors with depressive symptoms are left untreated due to lack of recognition. Moreover, depression in family caregivers of stroke survivors may negatively influence stroke recovery and stroke survivor quality of …

De Novo Transcriptome Analysis Of Solanum Lycopersicum Cv. Super Strain B Under Drought Stress, Hassan S. Al-Zahrani, Tarek A.A. Moussa, Hameed Alsamadany, Rehab M. Hafez, Michael P. Fuller

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Tomato cv. super strain B was widely cultivated in Saudi Arabia under drought stress. Illumina Hiseq-2000 was used to create the transcriptional profile of tomato cultivar super strain B. A total of 98,069 contigs were gathered, with an average length of 766 bp. Most of the genes in the gene ontology (GO) analysis were categorized into molecular function (MF) of ATP binding (1301 genes), metal ion binding (456 genes), protein kinase activity (392 genes), transferase activity (299 genes), Biological process (BP) of DNA-templated genes (366 genes), and regulation of transcription genes (209 genes), while cellular components (CC) of integral component …

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, August 25, 2023, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Perceptions Of Facilitators And Barriers To Smoking Cessation Among Patients And Providers In A Cancer Center: A Single Institution Qualitative Exploratory Study, Luke M. Shenton, Udara Perera, Amy Leader, Ann C. Klassen

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

PURPOSE: Cancer patients who remain tobacco users have poorer outcomes, including increased mortality and decreased treatment tolerance; however, cessation post-diagnosis is challenging. Our formative research explored cessation-related perspectives among patients and staff at one National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, to inform improving cessation services within oncology care.

METHODS: Using a descriptive phenomenological approach, a purposive sample of current cancer patients (n = 13) and cancer center physicians and cessation program staff (n = 9) were recruited to complete one-on-one audio-recorded in-depth qualitative interviews, to explore experiences providing or receiving cessation support, and perspectives on patients' readiness and needs regarding cessation. …

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of The Clinical Care Of The Pediatric Patient Course: A Quality Improvement Project, Cassandra Elliot

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

The Clinical Care of the Pediatric Patient (CCPP) is a two-day course held monthly as part of the onboarding process. This mandatory course is intended to prepare onboarding clinical staff for the provision of evidence-based care to pediatric patients. CCPP contains over 17 hours of didactic and hands-on instruction in the assessment, management, and treatment of pediatric conditions. The goal of this quality improvement project was to determine the perceived effectiveness of the CCPP course and its impact on the confidence level of clinical staff as pediatric providers during their first few months of employment. A regression analysis was used …

Unfolding The Secrets Of Small Cell Lung Cancer Progression: Novel Approaches And Insights Through Rapid Autopsies, Zsolt Megyesfalvi, Simon Heeke, Benjamin J Drapkin, Anna Solta, Ildiko Kovacs, Kristiina Boettiger, Lilla Horvath, Busra Ernhofer, Janos Fillinger, Ferenc Renyi-Vamos, Clemens Aigner, Karin Schelch, Christian Lang, Gyorgy Marko-Varga, Carl M Gay, Lauren A Byers, Benjamin B Morris, John V Heymach, Peter Van Loo, Fred R Hirsch, Balazs Dome

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The understanding of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) biology has increased dramatically in recent years, but the processes that allow SCLC to progress rapidly remain poorly understood. Here, we advocate the integration of rapid autopsies and preclinical models into SCLC research as a comprehensive strategy with the potential to revolutionize current treatment paradigms.

Preface: Causes Of Obesity, Theories, Conjectures And Evidence, David B Allison, Thorkild I A Sørensen, Kevin D Hall, John R Speakman

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (Shbg) Mitigates Er Stress And Improves Viability And Insulin Sensitivity In Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (Asc) Of Equine Metabolic Syndrome (Ems)-Affected Horses, Nabila Bourebaba, Mateusz Sikora, Badr Qasem, Lynda Bourebaba, Krzysztof Marycz

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), which encompasses insulin resistance, low-grade inflammation and predisposition to laminitis is a critical endocrine disorder among the most prevalent conditions affecting horses from different breeds. According to the most recent research, low human sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) serum levels correlate with an increased risk of obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes, and may contribute to overall metabolic dysregulations. This study aimed to test whether exogenous SHBG could protect EMS affected adipose-derived stromal stem cells (EqASC

METHODS: EqASC

RESULTS: Obtained data demonstrated that exogenous SHBG treatment significantly promoted ASCs cells proliferation, cell cycle and survival with reduced …

Factors That Cause Work Fatigue Among Shipyard Workers, Siti Rokhati, Noeroel Widajati, Endang Dwiyanti, Saliza Mohd Elias, Andi Aziz Efendi, Adinda Novia Ardhani

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Highlights: 1. The focus of this study was on the underlying factors of fatigue among shipyard workers, an area that necessitates further research to attain ideal standards in occupational health and safety. 2. This study can provide companies with material to use when counseling workers on the importance of a healthy nutritional intake in preventing fatigue. Abstract Work fatigue remains a prevalent issue among workers in shipyards, leading to detrimental effects on physical well-being, including a decline in body resistance and productivity. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between age, nutritional status, working period, physical workload, …

Physical Activity Levels And Total Food Intake Among Preclinical Students At A School Of Medicine And Health Sciences, Lydia Esterlita Halim, Francisca Tjhay, Nawanto Agung Prastowo, Vetinly, Nelly Tina Widjaja

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Highlights: 1. This is the first cross-sectional study in Indonesia that was conducted specifically to find a correlation between physical activity levels and food intake. 2. As lower physical activity was found to be associated with higher food intake, this study suggests that physical activity might be taken into consideration to manipulate one's food consumption Abstract One of the most crucial things a person can do to enhance the well-being of their body is to engage in regular physical activity. However, currently, there are still many people who have low physical activity levels. It is stated that habitual physical activity …

Antibiotic-Producing Streptomyces Sp. Isolated From The Soil Of A Mangrove Ecosystem, Wiwin Retnowati, Ni Made Mertaniasih, Marijam Purwanta, Nurul Wiqoyah, Atika, Sekar Maharani, Wilda Mahdani

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Highlights: 1. The unexplored soil of mangrove ecosystems in Surabaya, Indonesia, has the potential to be home to biodiversity, including Streptomyces sp. that can produce antibiotics. 2. Streptomyces sp. has antibacterial properties against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and the duration of incubation plays a critical role in regulating the antibacterial activity. Abstract A mangrove ecosystem in Surabaya, Indonesia, has a high salinity, pH, potassium, phosphorus, and nitrate contents. This ecosystem comprises a mixture of sand, dust, mud, and clay, which has the potential to be a conducive environment for the isolation of Streptomyces. The importance of Streptomyces in biotechnology lies …

Development Of Formulae To Determine Living Stature Using Handprint Anthropometry Of Tagalog People In The Philippines, Tharmar Nataraja Moorthy, Ivan Nikkimor Lao Dinglasa, Myrtati Dyah Artaria

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Highlights: 1. This is the first-ever anthropological study on Tagalog people in the Philippines that has established formulae for determining stature using handprint length measurements. 2. This study has generated formulae that are applicable for personal identification purposes within real crime scenes. Abstract Forensic science plays a crucial role in the pursuit of justice, particularly through the identification of physical evidence found at crime scenes, such as human fingerprints and handprints. This study aimed to develop formulae for determining living stature using the handprint anthropometry of Tagalog people, an indigenous ethnic group in the Philippines. A total of 360 Tagalog …

Efficacy, Safety, And Clinical Outcomes Of Splenorenal Shunt Surgery As A Therapeutic Intervention For Portal Hypertension Patients, Yan Efrata Sembiring, Heroe Soebroto, Ito Puruhito, Dhihintia Jiwangga Suta Winarno, I Gusti Agung Made Adnyanya Putra2, Sri Pramesthi Wisnu Bowo Negoro, Ketut Putu Yasa, Jeffrey Jeswant Dillon

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Highlights: 1. This study systematically reviewed the efficacy, clinical outcomes, and safety of the splenorenal shunt procedure with a comprehensive and meticulous approach. 2. The splenorenal shunt procedure is an innovative surgical intervention that offers a viable option for the management of portal hypertension. Abstract Portal hypertension is the second most common gastrointestinal bleeding in cirrhosis and non-cirrhosis patients. The splenorenal shunt surgery is a potential intervention that may be considered for portal hypertension patients with clinical symptoms such as upper gastrointestinal bleeding caused by the rupture of gastro-esophageal varices. In this study, the researchers aimed to analyze the efficacy, …

Pica: The Mysterious Eating Disorder, James Ferrante, Justin Fisher, Tara Sung, Spencer Wenzel

Discovery Day

Background. ‘Pica’ is the Latin word for magpie, a bird that ingests inedible substances. The DSM-V defines pica as a disorder of persistent eating of nonnutritive, nonfood substances over a period of at least one month. Although pica is a disorder that affects a widespread population, it is seen as a social anomaly which prevents patients from admitting their behavior. As the behavior continues unnoticed and untreated, patients will experience the adverse effects of ingesting foreign materials. Thus, healthcare providers and family members should educate themselves on pica’s etiologies and manifestations to prevent complications and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.

Methods. …

Sprouting Alters Metabolite And Peptide Contents In The Gastrointestinal Digest Of Soybean And Enhances In-Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Activity, Emerson Nolasco, Inga Krassovskaya, Kelvin Hong, Kali Hansen, Sophie Alvarez, Toshihiro Obata, Kaustav Majumder

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

Sprouting of soybeans can enhance the release of health-beneficial bioactive compounds, especially peptides, and metabolites, while gastrointestinal (GI) digestion alters their biotransformation and bioaccessibility. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of soybean sprouting and GI digestion in modulating its anti-inflammatory activity. Soybeans were soaked in water overnight (Day 0) and sprouted for two and four days, subjected to simulated GI digestion, and human intestinal epithelial cells (Caco-2) were pretreated (2 h) with soybean sprout digest (SSD: 1000 μg/mL) before inflammation induction with IL-1β. Pre-treatment with Day 4 SSD specifically reduced the secretion of cytokine IL-8 by 19.5%. Sprouting …

The Classification Of Obesity Based On Metabolic Status Redefines The Readmission Of Non-Hodgkin’S Lymphoma—An Observational Study, Eunju Kim, Kazuaki Mawatari, Seung-Hee Yoo, Zheng Chen

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Obesity is a known risk factor for metabolic diseases and is often associated with chronic inflammation in adipose tissue. We previously identified the polyethoxylated flavonoid Nobiletin (NOB) as a circadian clock modulator that directly binds to and activates the ROR receptors in the core oscillator, markedly improving metabolic fitness in obese mice. Here, we show that NOB enhanced the oscillation of core clock genes in differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes, including ROR target genes such as Bmal1, Cry1, Dec1, and Dec2. NOB inhibited lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 and SVF cells, concomitant with the dysregulated circadian expression of adipogenic …

Comparative Effectiveness Of Interventions For Preventing Tuberculosis: Systematic Review And Network Meta-Analysis Of Interventional Studies, Am Liyew, B Gilmour, Aca Clements, Ka Alene

Peninsula Medical School

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death globally. Several preventive measures are employed to prevent TB, yet there is a paucity of evidence on the effectiveness of these interventions. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the most effective interventions for reducing TB incidence. METHODS: A systematic search was undertaken across five relevant databases including PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and ClinicalTrials.gov from inception to February 22, 2023. Bayesian network meta-analysis (NMA) was conducted to compare the effectiveness of preventive interventions including preventive therapy, nutritional intervention, targeted screening, and vaccination in reducing …