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The Effects Of Demographic And Nutritional Variables On Anxiety And Depression Symptoms In Usa And Non-Usa Adults, Jonathan Santiago Jan 2023

The Effects Of Demographic And Nutritional Variables On Anxiety And Depression Symptoms In Usa And Non-Usa Adults, Jonathan Santiago

Theses and Dissertations

The present study investigated the effects of demographic variables (e.g. country of residence and socioeconomic status) and nutritional variables (e.g. dietary diversity and micronutrient content) on anxiety and depression symptoms, as well as subjective health self-rating. Prior research suggests that a variety of demographic and nutritional factors influence chronic stress, which can cause systemic inflammation and lead to various cardiovascular-related diseases. Participants (USA=41; Non-USA= 58) were recruited via an online platform and completed demographic questionnaires and a 24-hour dietary recall. Results indicated that food accessibility emerged as the strongest predictor, and was associated with anxiety, depression, and combined mood symptoms. …

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The Effects Of Secondary Traumatic Stress And Resilience On The Indicators Of Compassion Fatigue Among Occupational Therapists, Gayla Ann Aguilar Jan 2023

The Effects Of Secondary Traumatic Stress And Resilience On The Indicators Of Compassion Fatigue Among Occupational Therapists, Gayla Ann Aguilar

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractCompassion fatigue (CF) has been described as the “cost of caring” for traumatized individuals, which may lead to missed workdays, diminished work satisfaction, increased turnover, and decreased client care. CF has long been studied in other caring professionals, but occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) have been largely overlooked. The purpose of this quantitative correlation study was to determine the relationship between secondary traumatic stress (STS) and resilience (RES) on burnout (BO) and compassion satisfaction (CS; i.e., indicators of CF) in OTPs. In this study, the moderation effect that RES has on STS and BO as related to CF in 68 completed …

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Finding The High-Performance Border Enforcement Agent, Douglas Allen A'Hern Jan 2023

Finding The High-Performance Border Enforcement Agent, Douglas Allen A'Hern

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There are well defined systemic challenges to managing, recruiting, and retaining the best border enforcement agents available amongst given candidates. The ability to identify and define specific attitudes and attributes within those agents who are considered high performers is something that could be of tremendous value to law enforcement agency managers. The need for information to cultivate the highest level of performance is magnified given the events in the United States that followed the death of George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement in May of 2020. In the effort to identify those attributes within high performance border agents, …

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Factors Contributing To High Rates Of Pre-Eclampsia Among African American Women, Tinisia Jordan Boyd Jan 2023

Factors Contributing To High Rates Of Pre-Eclampsia Among African American Women, Tinisia Jordan Boyd

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Maternal and neonatal deaths remain a significant healthcare concern globally. For instance, 4% of pregnancies in the United States are affected by pre-eclampsia, which is the second leading cause of maternal mortality globally. However, evidence shows that African American women are at higher risk of developing pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, and the population experiences severe maternal outcomes compared to other communities. Therefore, the goal of the project was to assess nurses' level of knowledge working in maternal units on pre-eclampsia and eclampsia and assess the effectiveness of simulation-based training on pre-eclampsia on improving nurse knowledge and self-efficacy. Several models were used …

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Help-Seeking Behaviors And Employment Hope Among Depressed Black Male Foster Care Alumni, Vanessa Jennings Jan 2023

Help-Seeking Behaviors And Employment Hope Among Depressed Black Male Foster Care Alumni, Vanessa Jennings

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Traumatic depression is a system of experiences where the mind, heart, and gut track happenings lingering among systemic models of prevention and intervention and personal stories. This nonexperimental correlational study aimed to provide insights into mental help-seeking and employment hope among depressed Black/African American foster care male alums. The central research question was to what degree, if any, a positive relationship exists between employment hope and seeking access to mental health-related services among male foster care alums who identify with depression. It was hypothesized that a statistically significant relationship exists. The social cognitive career theory and theory of planned behavior …

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The Association Between Working Habits And Hypertension Among First Generation African Immigrants, Olalekan Kilo Jan 2023

The Association Between Working Habits And Hypertension Among First Generation African Immigrants, Olalekan Kilo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Even though hypertension affects people of all races, it is more prevalent among African Americans. However, recent research has revealed that the prevalence of hypertension is progressively increasing across Africa. African immigrants in the United States are the least-studied immigrant group prone to health inequalities when compared to their African American counterparts. To help bridge this gap, a secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the association between working habits (hours worked, diet at work), length of stay in the United States, and hypertension rates for first-generation African immigrants residing in the United States. The study …

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The Underreporting Of Educator Sexual Misconduct In K-12 Schools, Nina Cordella Kornegay Jan 2023

The Underreporting Of Educator Sexual Misconduct In K-12 Schools, Nina Cordella Kornegay

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Educator sexual misconduct continues to present a problem in U.S. K–12 schools. Asmandatory reporters, K–12 educators must report any suspicion of educator sexual misconduct, but despite state and federal laws regarding reporting, educator sexual misconduct often goes unreported. The purpose of this exploratory phenomenological study was to learn more about how U.S. K–12 educators perceive underreporting of educator sexual misconduct. The integrated change model served as this study’s conceptual framework. Semistructured interviews were conducted to collect data from eight educators in K–12 schools in two school districts in North Carolina. Coding analysis was used to identify themes. Five themes related …

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Nutrient Pollution And Chlorophyll-A As A Precursor To Harmful Algal Blooms And Cyanotoxins In Rehabilitated Machado Lake, California, Michael E. Shiang Jan 2023

Nutrient Pollution And Chlorophyll-A As A Precursor To Harmful Algal Blooms And Cyanotoxins In Rehabilitated Machado Lake, California, Michael E. Shiang

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Algal blooms result in the formation of cyanotoxic conditions in a freshwater lake causing severe detrimental impacts to community and public health. Nitrogen, phosphorous, and ammonia stimulate the growth of phytoplankton biomass and algae, as measured by chlorophyll. This retrospective quantitative research study, grounded in the socioecological model, examined the relationship between nutrient pollutants and chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) that forecast harmful algal blooms, a precursor to cyanotoxins. A former impaired lake, Machado Lake in California, provided an ideal setting to assess relationships among nutrient indicators and Chl-a post-lake rehabilitation. Correlation and multiple regression analyses were performed to determine if a relationship …

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Theoretical Orientation Beliefs Among Adventure Therapy Professionals, Edward Spaulding Jan 2023

Theoretical Orientation Beliefs Among Adventure Therapy Professionals, Edward Spaulding

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Adventure therapy as a therapeutic model for the treatment of mental health has been a growing area of psychology for more than 50 years. This quantitative study was conducted to explore the theoretical orientation beliefs to clarify the theoretical framework of this therapeutic approach using Coleman’s theoretical evaluation self-test (TEST) to gather data on self-identified adventure therapy practitioners’ theoretical beliefs. Data were collected from 150 participants recruited through their membership or affiliation with adventure therapy professional organizations or social media groups. Data were analyzed using a paired t-test to determine if adventure therapy professionals have higher scores on the cognitive, …

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Experiences Of Older Adults With Hiv/Aids Enrolled In Case Management Programs In Northwest Indiana, Antoinette Cardenas Jan 2023

Experiences Of Older Adults With Hiv/Aids Enrolled In Case Management Programs In Northwest Indiana, Antoinette Cardenas

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractIn 2016, more than half of those infected with HIV/AIDS were age 50 years or older. Since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy, the survival rate of HIV patients has been on the rise with a predicted increase by 2030, but this has also contributed to early onset of comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and kidney failure. The purpose of this generic qualitative study, driven by ecological systems theory, was to explore the experiences of older adults (age 50 and older) with HIV/AIDS who were enrolled in case management programs in Northwest Indiana. Data were collected from semi structured interviews …

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Student Perspective Of Alternative Education Characteristics Implemented By Public School Social Workers, Jennifer M. Fields Jan 2023

Student Perspective Of Alternative Education Characteristics Implemented By Public School Social Workers, Jennifer M. Fields

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Public schools are facing increased challenges to address the needs of students with significant behavioral issues. In response, Alternative education (AE) programs are used to reengage students in learning and enhance personal development, through a combination of academic and therapeutic strategies. AE placement is intended to be short-term, with the goal of returning students to public school. However, the differences between these two settings make it difficult for students to sustain achievements made in AE upon reentry. The purpose of this qualitative research was to use the student perspective to identify the social-emotional characteristics of AE that have influenced change, …

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The Lived Experiences Of Elders’ Age-Related Changes In Emotional And Social Factors, Sheneze Thiffiny Valencia Madramootoo Jan 2023

The Lived Experiences Of Elders’ Age-Related Changes In Emotional And Social Factors, Sheneze Thiffiny Valencia Madramootoo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There is a need for more studies examining elderly’s perspective of age-related changes in emotional (anxiety, depression, hope and optimism) and social (interpersonal relationships, social support and level of engagement or activity) factors. There is an increase in psychological needs for older adults, and it is important to explore and enhance knowledge in this field to better serve this population. The purpose of this qualitative research was to describe the lived experiences of elders’ age-related changes in emotional and social factors. The theories and concepts that grounded this study included the activity theory of aging and the continuity theory of …

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Underwater Communication Acoustic Transducers: A Technology Review, Laila Shams, Tian-Bing Xu, Zhongqing Su (Ed.), Branko Glisic (Ed.), Maria Pina Limongelli (Ed.) Jan 2023

Underwater Communication Acoustic Transducers: A Technology Review, Laila Shams, Tian-Bing Xu, Zhongqing Su (Ed.), Branko Glisic (Ed.), Maria Pina Limongelli (Ed.)

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications

This paper provides a comprehensive review on transducer technologies for underwater communications. The popularly used communication transducers, such as piezoelectric acoustic transducers, electromagnetic acoustic transducers, and acousto-optic devices are reviewed in detail. The reasons that common air communication technologies are invalid die to the differences between the media of air and water are addresses. Because of the abilities to overcome challenges the complexity of marine environments, piezoelectric acoustic transducers are playing the major underwater communication roles for science, surveillance, and Naval missions. The configuration and material properties of piezoelectric transducers effects on signal output power, beamwidth, amplitude, and other properties …

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Reflections On South Africa's First Black Chief Justice, Ismail Mahomed, Penelope Andrews Jan 2023

Reflections On South Africa's First Black Chief Justice, Ismail Mahomed, Penelope Andrews

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Diets Of Invasive Channel Catfish Are Subsidized By Invasive Riparian Trees, Christopher A. Cheek, Brandon K. Peoples, Reuben R. Goforth Jan 2023

Diets Of Invasive Channel Catfish Are Subsidized By Invasive Riparian Trees, Christopher A. Cheek, Brandon K. Peoples, Reuben R. Goforth

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) is an invasive, fruit- bearing riparian tree that dominates riparian zones of the San Juan River in the southwestern United States. Previous research in this river suggests olive fruit is common in diets of invasive channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), but its energetic importance is unknown (i.e. critical for catfish fitness vs. incidental consumption). We assessed Russian olive consumption in channel catfish diets bimonthly for 1 year, hypothesizing that olive consumption would be greatest during periods of high olive availability and low benthic aquatic invertebrate availability. We found that catfish consumed olive fruit throughout the year and …

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Facing Into The Blizzard: Resiliency And Mortality Of Native And Domestic North American Ungulates To Extreme Weather Events, Jeff Martin Jan 2023

Facing Into The Blizzard: Resiliency And Mortality Of Native And Domestic North American Ungulates To Extreme Weather Events, Jeff Martin

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

Unseasonably early blizzards in the northern Great Plains threaten large mammal populations unacclimated for variable and extreme winter conditions. This region averaged 22 blizzards per winter season during the 2010s, up from 6 during the 1960s, and is anticipated to average 32 blizzards by the 2050s. In early October 2013, the fatal Atlas Blizzard affected four livestock and captive species in 16 counties of western South Dakota. Expected one-week total death losses for the study area were estimated from national average background mortality rates: 161 cattle, 102 sheep, 9 horses, and 6 bison. However, observed death loss varied significantly (McNemar’s …

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Wild Foods Contribute To Women’S Higher Dietary 1 Diversity In India, Jennifer Zavaleta Cheek, Nathalie J. Lambrecht, Bowy Den Braber, Nirali Akanchha, Dhanapal Govindarajulu, Laura Vang Rasmussen Jan 2023

Wild Foods Contribute To Women’S Higher Dietary 1 Diversity In India, Jennifer Zavaleta Cheek, Nathalie J. Lambrecht, Bowy Den Braber, Nirali Akanchha, Dhanapal Govindarajulu, Laura Vang Rasmussen

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

Wild foods, from forests and common lands, can contribute to food and nutrition 32 security. Most previous studies have established correlations between wild food 33 consumption and children’s dietary diversity in Africa, but other groups and geographic 34 contexts remain understudied. Here, a rigorous quasi-experimental method was 35 combined with monthly-interval data to assess the contribution of wild foods to women’s 36 diets. We collected 24-hour diet recall data monthly, from November 2016 to November 37 2017, from 570 households in East India. We found that wild foods contributed 38 positively to diets, especially in June and July (when consumption …

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A Guide To Qualitative Attribution Methods For Evaluation In Conservation, Jennifer Zavaleta Cheek, Johanna Eklund, Nikolas Merten, Jeremy Brooks, Daniel C. Miller Jan 2023

A Guide To Qualitative Attribution Methods For Evaluation In Conservation, Jennifer Zavaleta Cheek, Johanna Eklund, Nikolas Merten, Jeremy Brooks, Daniel C. Miller

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

Knowledge of what conservation interventions improve biodiversity outcomes, and in which circumstances, is imperative. Experimental and quasi-experimental methods are increasingly used to establish causal inference and build the evidence base on the effectiveness of interventions, but their ability to provide insight into how and under what conditions an intervention should be implemented to improve biodiversity outcomes faces limitations. A suite of attribution methods that leverage qualitative methods for causal inference is available but underutilized in conversation impact evaluation. This article provides a guide to 5 such qualitative attribution methods: contribution analysis, process tracing, realist evaluation, qualitative comparative analysis, and most …

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Analysing The Connection Between Ai And Industry 4.0 From A Cybersecurity Perspective: Defending The Smart Revolution, Indu Bala, Maad M. Mijwil, Guma Ali, Emre Sadıkoğlu Jan 2023

Analysing The Connection Between Ai And Industry 4.0 From A Cybersecurity Perspective: Defending The Smart Revolution, Indu Bala, Maad M. Mijwil, Guma Ali, Emre Sadıkoğlu

Mesopotamian Journal of Big Data

In recent years, the significance and efficiency of business performance have become dependent heavily on digitization, as jobs in companies are seeking to be transformed into digital jobs based on smart systems and applications of the fourth industrial revolution. Cybersecurity systems must interact and continuously cooperate with authorized users through the Internet of Things and benefit from corporate services that allow users to interact in a secure environment free from electronic attacks. Artificial intelligence methods contribute to the design of the Fourth Industrial Revolution principles, including interoperability, information transparency, technical assistance, and decentralized decisions. Through this design, security gaps may …

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From Machine Learning To Artificial General Intelligence: A Roadmap And Implications, Omar Ibrahim Obaid Jan 2023

From Machine Learning To Artificial General Intelligence: A Roadmap And Implications, Omar Ibrahim Obaid

Mesopotamian Journal of Big Data

The prospect of developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) with the same comprehensive capabilities as the human mind presents humanity both tremendous opportunities and dire risks. This paper explores the potential applications and implications of AGI across diverse domains including science, healthcare, education, security, and the economy. However, realizing AGI's benefits requires proactive alignment of its goals and values with those of humanity through responsible governance. As AGI approaches and possibly surpasses human-level intellectual abilities, we must grapple with complex ethical issues surrounding autonomy, consciousness, and disruptive societal impacts. The exact timeline for achieving AGI remains uncertain, but its emergence will …

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Navigating The Void: Uncovering Research Gaps In The Detection Of Data Poisoning Attacks In Federated Learning-Based Big Data Processing: A Systematic Literature Review, Mohammad Aljanabi, Hijaz Ahmad Jan 2023

Navigating The Void: Uncovering Research Gaps In The Detection Of Data Poisoning Attacks In Federated Learning-Based Big Data Processing: A Systematic Literature Review, Mohammad Aljanabi, Hijaz Ahmad

Mesopotamian Journal of Big Data

This systematic literature review scrutinizes the landscape of research at the intersection of federated learning, big data processing, and data poisoning attacks. Employing a meticulous search strategy across multiple databases, the studyunveils a surge in annual scientific production, emphasizing a growing interest in federated learning and related fields. However, a critical research gap becomes evident during the investigation of data poisoning attacks specifically in the context of federated learning when processing big data. The most relevant keywords and a visually compelling word cloud further illuminate the prevailing themes and emphases within the literature, emphasizing the lack of explicit focus on …

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The Aesthetically Engaging City: The Role Of Beauty And Play In Urbanism And Human Fulfilment, Amy Roser Jan 2023

The Aesthetically Engaging City: The Role Of Beauty And Play In Urbanism And Human Fulfilment, Amy Roser

Theses

This thesis argues that cities can only become better attuned to the complex human need for identity, meaning, understanding, and self-expression when urban decision-makers better understand the nature and significance of aesthetic engagement. When we strive toward aesthetic goals in building and city planning, we then nurture, more fully, essential human activities and needs. This thesis argues that the aesthetic of the urban environment profoundly influences the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours of those who dwell there and is therefore inseparable from culture, everyday life, and the cultivation of human fulfilment. By doing so, this thesis reconceptualises architecture, the urban environment, …

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[Research Note] The Random Somatic Mutation Is Not Quite Random, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2023

[Research Note] The Random Somatic Mutation Is Not Quite Random, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

This research note challenges the idea that Random Somatic Mutations are entirely random, highlighting their non-equiprobable nature and their influence on evolution, involution, or indeterminacy. It recalls the Neutrosophic Theory of Evolution, extending Darwin’s theory, and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between different senses of “random mutation” in evolutionary theory.

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Expression Levels Of Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Protein In Preinvasive And Invasive Cervical Lesions And Its Clinicopathological Association: A North Indian Study, Rekha Sachan, Pushp L. Sachan, Ayushi Shukla, Malti Maurya, Munna L. Patel Jan 2023

Expression Levels Of Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Protein In Preinvasive And Invasive Cervical Lesions And Its Clinicopathological Association: A North Indian Study, Rekha Sachan, Pushp L. Sachan, Ayushi Shukla, Malti Maurya, Munna L. Patel

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) play an important role in development of female genital cancers and metastasis. The aim of this study was to analyze expression levels of MMP2 in various grades of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of cervix and its association with clinicopathological variables. Patients and methods This prospective study was carried out in a tertiary care center in Northern India over a period of 1 year. A total of 664 participants with gynecological complaints and unhealthy cervix were recruited for colposcopy. Of these, 70 biopsy samples were obtained from higher grade colposcopy lesions, where …

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Molecular Detection Of Entamoeba Histolytica In Diarrheic Fecal Samples From Patients Attending National Hepatology And Tropical Medicine Research Institute, Azza Hasan Abbas, El Shahat Ahmed Elshahat, Heba Mohamed Abdelglil Jan 2023

Molecular Detection Of Entamoeba Histolytica In Diarrheic Fecal Samples From Patients Attending National Hepatology And Tropical Medicine Research Institute, Azza Hasan Abbas, El Shahat Ahmed Elshahat, Heba Mohamed Abdelglil

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background: Amoebiasis is a worldwide disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica infection. The true prevalence is unknown due to the difficulty in distinguishing Entamoeba histolytica from non-pathogenic amoebas especially when microscopic diagnosis is performed, to overcome microscopy misidentification. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) assay is necessary as a highly sensitive and specific technique. Objective: To determine the value of Real-Time PCR (RT.PCR) in the diagnosis of Entamoeba histolytica in the stool samples of diarrheic patients attending NHTMI versus microscopy, copro- antigen, and serum antibodies detection techniques. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 150 diarrheic patients. Their stool samples were …

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Dental And Oral Manifestations Of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Is It Related To General Disease Activity?, Omnia A. Abubakr, Ali M Youssef, Mohamed A Mohamed, Mohamed A Hamdy Jan 2023

Dental And Oral Manifestations Of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Is It Related To General Disease Activity?, Omnia A. Abubakr, Ali M Youssef, Mohamed A Mohamed, Mohamed A Hamdy

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background: RA is a chronic immune-mediated systemic disorder; its pathogenesis is complex. Genetic, environmental, hormonal, and lifestyle are the main risk factors. The correlation between oral health and RA is rising. Oral manifestations in RA include temporomandibular joint disorder, secondary Sjögren’s syndrome, xerostomia, and periodontal disease. Previous studies suggest a bidirectional relationship between RA and periodontal diseases. This study aims to detect oral mucosal and dental disease in RA patients and its relation to demographic features, disease activity, and extra-articular manifestation. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 150 patients with RA allocated into two groups, 75 patients in each …

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Prevalence Of Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Abnormalities In Type 2 Diabetic Patients And Its Relation To Glycemic Control And Associated Factors, Eslam Elsayed Ali Shohda, Amal Emam El-Maghraby, Hadeer Khaled Youssef Elhamid Jan 2023

Prevalence Of Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Abnormalities In Type 2 Diabetic Patients And Its Relation To Glycemic Control And Associated Factors, Eslam Elsayed Ali Shohda, Amal Emam El-Maghraby, Hadeer Khaled Youssef Elhamid

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Aim of the study: to investigate the prevalence of upper limb musculoskeletal abnormalities and their correlations to glycemic control and associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at diabetes unit and internal medicine outpatient clinic at Al-ahrar teaching hospital, Zagazig, Egypt. 200 type 2 diabetic patient (T2DM) and 200 non-diabetic control patients of ages > 18 years were enrolled. Rheumatological diseases were excluded. Studied upper limb musculoskeletal abnormalities were Limited joint mobility (LJM), Dupuytren’s contracture (DC), Trigger finger (TF), De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (DQT), Lateral epicondylitis (LE), Medial epicondylitis (ME), Rotator’s cuff tendinitis (RCT) and Carpel tunnel syndrome susceptibility diagnosed by …

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Assessment Of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness And Its Relation To Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Obese Children, Faten A.A. Fathi, Somaya M. Abd El Ghany, Ahmed A.H. Taha, Gihan F.A. Hassan, Eman Fouad Jan 2023

Assessment Of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness And Its Relation To Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Obese Children, Faten A.A. Fathi, Somaya M. Abd El Ghany, Ahmed A.H. Taha, Gihan F.A. Hassan, Eman Fouad

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Childhood obesity is one of the most critical public health problems today. This study aims to assess the relation between carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and cardiovascular risk factors in obese children. Patients and methods This is a case–control study conducted on 80 Egyptian children aged 6–18 years; 40 children with simple obesity as defined by WHO (2011) and 40 healthy children age matched and sex matched were taken as a control group. Cases were selected from the National Nutritional Institute randomly from December 2017 to March 2018. All patients and control groups were subjected to the following: full history …

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Efficacy Of Native T1 Mapping In Differentiation Between Viable And Non-Viable Myocardium In Chronic Ischemia, Diab Mahmoud S, Gad Azza A.H, Abdel Lattif Reda A, Mahrous Mary R Jan 2023

Efficacy Of Native T1 Mapping In Differentiation Between Viable And Non-Viable Myocardium In Chronic Ischemia, Diab Mahmoud S, Gad Azza A.H, Abdel Lattif Reda A, Mahrous Mary R

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Myocardial ischemia may lead to reversible or irreversible myocardial insult. A precise assessment of myocardial viability (MV) is of clinical relevance to determine the recovery potential of the affected segments. Contrast enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance (CE-CMR) with late gadolinium (Gd) sequences is the gold standard method for MV assessment. Our study tasted the accuracy of segmental native T1 mapping (NT1M) imaging as a non-contrast technique for assessing MV. Methods: Forty-three patients with chronic myocardial ischemia underwent 1.5 T CMR. Imaging protocol includes cine images to assess left ventricular (LV) function, and (LGE) images to detect and estimate the extension …

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Non-Pharmaceutical Symptom Management In Patients With Pcos, Allison Stern Jan 2023

Non-Pharmaceutical Symptom Management In Patients With Pcos, Allison Stern

Capstone Showcase

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a relatively common diagnosis among biological females. There are many variations of presentations among patients with PCOS that require an individualized and tailored treatment plan for symptom management. Although there are pharmaceutical medications that can be used for PCOS symptoms, some patients’ symptoms might not be fully managed, or they might prefer to focus on non-pharmaceutical options for their symptoms instead. Therefore, it is important for clinicians to be familiar with alternatives to the mainstay of pharmaceutical treatment.

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