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A Study To Explore How People Evaluate The Quality Of Their Medical Information From The Social Media For Celiac Disease, Phillip Arnold

Theses and Dissertations

Every day, millions of people visit various social media platforms to post updates on their daily lives, to search for information, and to repost and/or potentially like posts on social media. This has led to scores of pieces of misinformation appearing on these social media posts. While some misinformation can be harmless and disregarded by the general public, there are various subject matters, including medical treatments and diseases, where misinformation on the treatment and other various subjects involving the disease can lead to dire consequences. This research proposes to investigate how social media users vet their data on two different …

Developing A Stand-Alone Children’S Hospital In Southern Nevada: Needs, Opportunities, And Economic Development Considerations, Tripp Umbach

Policy Briefs and Reports

This independent study developed by Tripp Umbach demonstrates how an independent, research-intensive, stand-alone children’s teaching hospital can significantly enhance the health status of Southern Nevada’s children, reduce outmigration, attract children from neighboring states, and stimulate the healthcare economy. Tripp Umbach evaluated the need for a children’s hospital, the barriers to overcoming its absence, and the advantages of establishing a stand-alone children’s hospital in Southern Nevada for diverse audiences throughout Nevada and nationally.

Parasitic Contamination Of Soil In The Southern United States, Christine Crudo Blackburn, Sally Mingshuang Yan, David Mccormick, Lauren Nicholas Herrera, Roumen Borilov Iordanov, Mark Daniel Bailey, Maria Elena Bottazzi, Peter J Hotez, Rojelio Mejia

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Parasites are generally associated with lower income countries in tropical and subtropical areas. Still, they are also prevalent in low-income communities in the southern United States. Studies characterizing the epidemiology of parasites in the United States are limited, resulting in little comprehensive understanding of the problem. This study investigated the environmental contamination of parasites in the southern United States by determining each parasite's contamination rate and burden in five low-income communities. A total of 499 soil samples of approximately 50 g were collected from public parks and private residences in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas. A technique using …

Study Of Il-15, Il-11, And Some Physiological Parameters In Aborted Women, Enas Saad Sabih

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Objective; The objective of current investigation is TO KNOW THE roles of IL-15 and IL-11 with some physiological indicators in pathophysiology of aborted women.

Methods; This investigation was conducted in the Medical City Hospital's gynecology consultant ‏ for period of March – May 2023. Thirty blood samples were taken from aborted women who visit hospitals and clinics otolaryngology. In addition to thirty blood samples were taken from healthy women who represented as a control group. The levels of IL-11 and IL-15 were detected by enzyme immunoassay (ELISA) (Immunotech, France), and random blood sugar observed by Biorex machine (UK). Levels of …

Incidence Of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (Cchf) In Different Governorates Of Iraq, Ihsan M. Al-Saqur, Amina N. Althwani, Heba N. Safah Hussein, Aubiad H. Noor, Ranna A. Sabar, Dhoha D. Hadi, Shad. H. Haitham

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is one of the most important infectious diseases in the world. This disease is considered as a dangerous zoonotic viral disease transmitted from animals to human by Hyalomma ticks. The first case was registered in Iraq in 1979, which led to the death of the patient, her doctor and some of the medical staff in Baghdad/Al-Yarmouq hospital. The current study was conducting on the data of (399) patients suffering from symptoms of hemorrhagic septicemia for two years (2021and 2022) which received from Central Disease Control (CDC) in Baghdad depending on serological test. The results revealed that …

Effect Of Ferritin, Magnesium And Cobalt On Total Viable Count Of Candida Spp. In Normal Pregnant And In-Vitro Fertilized Women, Lina Sami Adham, Abbas Sabri Almizraqchi

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: A correlation existed between diminished levels of vital mineral elements crucial for antioxidant activity in the bodies of pregnant women and an elevated susceptibility to preeclampsia. Objective: To assess the effect of salivary mineral elements on the salivary total count Candida spp in pregnant, in vitro fertilization pregnant women and control. Materials and Methods: A total of 85 subjects were included in this study, first group consist of (30) normal pregnant women, second group consist of (30) In vitro fertilization (IVF), and third group consist of (25) non-pregnant women, the samples were collected from different clinics …

Math 374-001: Stochastic/Discrete Bio Models, J. Maclaurin

Mathematical Sciences Syllabi

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Engl 102-H05-H09: English Composition: Introduction To Writing For Research, Johanna Deane

Humanities Syllabi

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Hss 404-039: Medicine And Globalization, Gareth Edel

Humanities Syllabi

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Ptc 660-851: Medical Ethics, Andrew Deek

Humanities Syllabi

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Math 613-001: Adv Applied Math-Modeling, V. Matveev

Mathematical Sciences Syllabi

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Human Papillomavirus Vaccination And Human Papillomavirus-Related Cancer Rates, Victor Adekanmbi, Itunu Sokale, Fangjian Guo, Jessica Ngo, Thao N Hoang, Christine D Hsu, Abiodun Oluyomi, Abbey B Berenson

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

IMPORTANCE: To inform the design and implementation of targeted interventions to reduce the future burden of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers in Texas, it is necessary to examine the county and health service region (HSR) levels of (1) the proportion of children and teenagers aged 9 to 17 years who initiated and were up to date for HPV vaccination series and (2) HPV-related cancer incidence rates (IRs).

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate temporal trends and geospatial patterns of HPV vaccination initiation and up-to-date status as well as HPV-related cancer rates at county and HSR levels in Texas.

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This population-based …

Diurnal Rhythms In Varicella Vaccine Effectiveness, Dana Danino, Yoav Kalron, Jeffrey A. Haspel, Guy Hazan

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUNDImmune processes are influenced by circadian rhythms. We evaluate the association between varicella vaccine administration time of day and vaccine effectiveness.METHODSA national cohort, children younger than 6 years, were enrolled between January 2002 and December 2023. We compared children vaccinated during morning (7:00-10:59), late morning to afternoon (11:00-15:59), or evening hours (16:00-19:59). A Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to adjust for ethnicity, sex, and comorbidities. The first varicella infection occurring at least 14 days after vaccination and a second dose administration were treated as terminal events.RESULTSOf 251,141 vaccinated children, 4,501 (1.8%) experienced breakthrough infections. Infection rates differed based …

Developing A Covid-19 Health Risk Behaviour Assessment Web Application And Online Health Education To Promote A Healthy University, Wanicha Pungchompoo, Kannikar Intawong, Waraporn Boonchieng, Sirirat Pungchompoo, Warawan Udomkhwamsuk, Sirinard Deechairam

Journal of Health Research

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of life for people around the world. The goal of this survey research study was to develop online health education and a database of COVID-19 health risk behaviours exhibited by Chiang Mai University (CMU) students and staff to promote the development of CMU as a healthy university.

Methods: This study employed a descriptive survey research design to assess the COVID-19 health risk behaviour in the CMU population (n=1,266) using an online health education and web-based application. The data were analysed using Chi-square test for both the student and staff …

Gender Bias Issues Among Women Dropping Out Of Tuberculosis Treatment In Batanghari Regency, Jambi, Indonesia, Guspianto Guspianto, Dessy Pramudiani, Ade Adriadi

Journal of Health Research

Background: One primary objective of a tuberculosis (TB) eradication program is the recovery of patients. Consistent medication intake is vital for TB sufferers to achieve recovery, as discontinuation or dropout can impede progress. Gender bias stemming from differences in social roles between men and women may influence the utilization of TB treatment programs. This study seeks to provide an overview of gender bias in the utilization of TB treatment programs.

Methods: This qualitative research study employed an exploratory descriptive approach to examine the experiences of gender bias among six women who withdrew from TB treatment in Batanghari regency, Jambi Province, …

Hpv Prevalence In A College-Aged Sample Group And Its Link To Sexual Behaviors And Attitudes, Emily E. Bishop, Rahjai Thomas, Katelyn Ambrose, Gabriela Lewczyk, Paul E. Richardson

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

HPV, or Human Papilloma Virus, is the most common Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). It is the number one STI in men and women. There are over 460 subtypes; a majority of the subtypes are able to be cleared by the human immune system within 3 years after initial infection. However fifteen of these subtypes have been classified as ‘high-risk’ for carcinoma development, accounting for almost 100% of cervical cancers. This STI has an age prevalence starting at 19 for oral and genital infections. The overall goal of this research is to provide students with an equally represented and unbiased database …

The Il-6 Hypothesis In Covid-19: A Phase 2, Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study To Evaluate The Efficacy And Safety Of Free Il-6 Sequestration By The Monoclonal Antibody Sirukumab In Severe And Critical Covid-19, Robert L. Gottlieb, Meredith Clement, Paul Cook, Audra Deveikis, Kap Sum Foong, Philip Robinson, Jihad Slim, Cedric W. Spak, Annemie Buelens, Katleen Callewaert, Sandra De Meyer, Wai Ling Mo, Inge Verbrugge, Liesbeth Van Wesenbeeck, Yanli Zhuang, Jason W. Chien, Magda Opsomer, Erika Van Landuyt

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Background: Upregulation of IL-6 has been associated with worse prognosis in COVID-19 patients. Impact on IL-6 signalling has mostly been limited to clinical outcomes in IL-6 receptor antagonist trials. Methods: We performed a phase 2, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (NCT04380961) of US-based hospitalised adults (< 85 years) with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe (low levels of supplemental oxygen) or critical disease (high levels of oxygen supplementation). Patients received sirukumab 5 mg/kg or placebo single dose IV on Day 1 plus standard of care. The primary endpoint was time to sustained clinical improvement up to Day 28 based on an ordinal scale. Secondary endpoints included clinical improvement, all-cause mortality, and safety. Following an interim analysis, the protocol was amended to only recruit patients with critical COVID-19. Findings: From May 2020 to March 2021, 209 patients were randomised; 112 had critical disease (72 sirukumab, 40 placebo) at baseline. Median time to sustained clinical improvement in critical patients was 17 and 23 days in the sirukumab and placebo groups (HR, 1∙1; 95% CI, 0∙66–1∙88; p > 0∙05). At Day 28, 59∙4% versus 55∙0% of patients achieved clinical improvement with sirukumab versus placebo and rates of all-cause mortality were 24∙6% versus 30∙0%, respectively. Rates of grade ≥ 3 adverse events were comparable between the sirukumab and placebo groups (25∙9% vs 32∙9%; all patients). Interpretation: In critical COVID-19 patients who received sirukumab, there …

Himmelfarb Headlines - September/October 2024, The George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Headlines (2009 - present)

News, information, and resources relating to Himmelfarb Library that is of interest to patrons.

Emerging Special Pathogen C4i: Readiness Is Achieved Through Commitment, Collaboration, Coordination, Cooperation, And Innovation, Darrell Ruby, Christa Arguinchona, Lindsey Bandow, David Brett-Major, Barb Dunham, Heather M. Flavell, Jake Lacore, James Lawler, Patti Lord, Brian Rogge, Mark Vazquez, Jana Broadhurst

Conferences

High Consequence Infectious Disease preparedness in Alaska, a partnership. This presentation will detail how civilian and military stakeholders worked together to enhance readiness for management of an emerged special pathogen. Providence, as the Region 10 Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Center (RESPTC), leveraged regional relationships and partnered with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) to integrate frontline special pathogen preparedness training in Alaska with an operational exercise to test interoperability of local high consequence infection prevention and control and case management workflows with the Isolation System for Treatment and Agile Response for High-Risk Infections (ISTARI). Providence led detailed frontline training …

Lab Resources, Providence - Special Pathogens Program

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Waste Management, Providence - Special Pathogens Program

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Isolate, Providence - Special Pathogens Program

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2024-2025 Catalog, College Of The Holy Cross

Course Catalogs

This catalog lists available courses for the 2024-2025 academic year. The College Catalog is a document of record issued in September 2022. The Catalog contains current information regarding the College calendar, admissions, degree requirements, fees, regulations and course offerings. It is not intended to be, and should not be relied upon, as a statement of the College’s contractual undertakings.

Root Lesion And Burrowing Nematodes And Their Management, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Grains and other field crops factsheets

Nematodes are common soil pests that feed on the roots of a wide range of crops in all agricultural areas of Western Australia, resulting in significant crop yield loss. Root lesion nematode can be managed but not eradicated.

This factsheet summarises the biology of the root lesion nematode (RLN, Pratylenchus spp.) and burrowing nematode (Radopholus spp.) species that damage Western Australian (WA) crops, and their diagnosis and management.

Hist 213-103: 20th Century World Hist, Fall 2024, Elektra Kostopoulou

History Syllabi

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Armyworms And Their Management In Cereal Crops, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Grains and other field crops factsheets

Armyworms are pests of cereals crops. They are frequently found along the south coast of Western Australia and occasionally in other grainbelt locations.

When barley crops are maturing in spring, large armyworm caterpillars climb plants and can chew through the stems, causing the heads to fall to the ground. Damage to wheat and oat crops occurs less frequently and is usually minor compared to damage in barley. Armyworms are seldom a serious problem in pastures.

Aphid Feeding Damage And Its Management In Cereal Crops, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Grains and other field crops factsheets

Adult and nymph aphids suck sap from cereal crops, with large populations, especially in winter and spring, limiting grain yield and size. This page relates to feeding damage from oat aphid (Rhopalosiphon padi) and corn aphid (Rhopalosiphon maidis) in the absence of virus, and Russian wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia).

Neurological Symptoms And Cause Of Death Among Young Children In Low- And Middle-Income Countries, Sara Ajanovic, Zachary Madewell, Shams El Arifeen, Emily Gurley, Mohammad Zahid Hossain, Kazi Munisul Islam, Afruna Rahman, Nega Assefa, Lola Madrid, R Gunturu

Pathology, East Africa

Importance: The emergence of acute neurological symptoms in children necessitates immediate intervention. Although low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) bear the highest burden of neurological diseases, there is a scarcity of diagnostic and therapeutic resources. Therefore, current understanding of the etiology of neurological emergencies in LMICs relies mainly on clinical diagnoses and verbal autopsies.

Objective: To characterize the association of premortem neurological symptoms and their management with postmortem-confirmed cause of death among children aged younger than 5 years in LMICs and to identify current gaps and improve strategies to enhance child survival.

Design, Setting, and Participants: This cross-sectional …

Navigating The New Norm: The Fda’S Final Rule On Laboratory Developed Tests (Ldts) And Its Impact On Clinical Laboratory Operations, Rob E. Carpenter

Human Resource Development Faculty Publications and Presentations

On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a transformative final rule impacting the regulatory landscape for laboratory-developed tests (LDTs). This new regulation categorizes in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) used as LDTs under the same stringent oversight applied to other medical devices, thereby phasing out the agency’s long-standing policy of enforcement discretion. This paper offers a concise historical overview and examines the FDA’s revised regulatory framework scheduled for the next four years, examining its impact on laboratory operations in terms of safety, efficacy, and innovation. It explores how the new rule’s increased compliance demands and economic implications …

Generamen Enables Integration, Comparison, And Meta-Analysis Of Multiple Ranked Gene Lists To Identify Consensus, Unique, And Correlated Genes, Meisam Yousefi, Wayne Ren See, Kam Leng Aw-Yong, Wai Suet Lee, Cythia Lingli Yong, Felic Fanusi, Gavin J.D. Smith, Eng Eong Ooi, Shang Li, Sujoy Ghosh, Yaw Shin Ooi

Division of Basic Science Faculty Publications

High-Throughput experiments often produce ranked gene outputs, with forward genetic screening being a notable example. While there are various tools for analyzing individual datasets, those that perform comparative and meta-Analytical examination of such ranked gene lists remain scarce. Here, we introduce Gene Rank Meta Analyzer (GeneRaMeN), an R Shiny tool utilizing rank statistics to facilitate the identification of consensus, unique, and correlated genes across multiple hit lists. We focused on two key topics to showcase GeneRaMeN: virus host factors and cancer dependencies. Using GeneRaMeN 'Rank Aggregation', we integrated 24 published and new flavivirus genetic screening datasets, including dengue, Japanese encephalitis, …