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BYU Law Review

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Full Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1 - April 2024

Bone Bulletin

i - Editors’ Note by Ari Clements & Amit Syal

ii - Foreword by Dr. Alan Hilibrand

7 - Exploring Approaches to Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries by Catherine Alvaro

9 - A Spotlight on the Various Subspecialties of Orthopedic Surgery by Ryan Garemani

14 - Exploring the Importance of Implant Selection in Total Hip Arthroplasty by John Czarnecki

16 - Revolutionizing Orthopaedics: Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Stem Cells by Harrison Fellheimer

18 - Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients with Inflammatory Arthritis: Preoperative and Perioperative Management of Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug Therapy by Daniel Kwak

22 - The Role of Psychological …

Exploring Approaches To Treatment Of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Catherine Alvaro

Bone Bulletin

When approaching musculoskeletal injuries, there are many components of the patient assessment that contribute to different treatment options. Interviews with both an orthopedic surgeon and a sports medicine physician revealed similar yet different ways of diagnosing and treating orthopedic conditions.

Elois Freeman Full Interview Transcript, Urban Green Lab, Tennessee State University

Hear from Elois Freeman - Native Nashvillian Who Came Home

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Real-World Use Of Bevacizumab For Treatment Of Advanced Ovarian Cancer Among Elderly Women In The U.S., Janet S. Hildebrand

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Bevacizumab, a targeted VEGF inhibitor, is recommended for treatment of advanced ovarian cancer based on clinical trials demonstrating improved progression-free survival when added to standard chemotherapy. This study describes demographic, clinical and social factors, and outcomes associated with bevacizumab use among ovarian cancer patients in the US Medicare 5% sample. Kaplan-Meier curves and propensity score-weighted Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate overall survival (OS) comparing bevacizumab to non-bevacizumab regimens. Of 3,760 patients with a principal diagnosis of ovarian cancer from 2016 to 2019, 1,508 had at least one observed line of chemotherapy; 457 had a second line following …

April 24, 2024 (Vol. 108, No. 28), Daily Eastern News

Daily Eastern News: 2023-2024

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The Interaction Of Strategy And Design In Comprehensive Branding, Tiana Miller

Senior Honors Theses

Branding directs how consumers view businesses. Focusing on strategy and design equally aids in making a brand comprehensive, cohesive, and effective. Different aspects of brand strategy determine how to effectively build the backbone of the brand. Understanding design elements and the creative process are important in developing the visual identity of the brand. The findings were combined to create comprehensive personal branding for Tiana Joy Creative. This creative application included an archetypal brand strategy with deliverables including a logo and brand elements.

Fad Diets And How They Work In The Human Body, Isabella Huner

Senior Honors Theses

Diets are often viewed as a quick fix to obtaining a goal weight or achieving a dream body. What people fail to understand are the processes that take place within the body while undergoing a particular diet. While some diets may aid in weight reduction, the harm put on the body is easily overlooked.

Through an in-depth analysis on three of the most popular fad diets—the ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, and the Paleolithic diet—shows how the diet came about, how it works in the body from a basic to a cellular level, and the risks posed by these diets. Knowledge …

Collegiate Student-Athlete Mental Health In West Virginia: An Occupational Perspective, Natalie P. Gates, Bailey A. Riggs, Drew D. Altizer

Graduate Student Scholarship

Collegiate athletes must take on multiple roles while they are attending a college or university, which can negatively impact their mental health. These student-athletes must not only follow the role demands and expectations of an athlete but also of a college student, all while emerging into adulthood in the college environment. This can be overwhelming for many collegiate athletes, and they often find it difficult to balance all their responsibilities to live a satisfactory life. Therefore, a role for occupational therapy exists in this realm. A quantitative study design using survey methods was chosen in hopes of identifying and describing …

Financial Exclusion, Gender, And The Lure Of Boko Haram (Chapter From Gender-Responsive Budgeting In Africa: Access And Future Measures), Vesna Markovic, Sven Botha

Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies Department Faculty Books/Book Chapters

There is a large disparity in financial inclusiveness for those people living in northern Nigeria in contrast to those living in southern Nigeria. According to a 2019 report by the Central Bank of Nigeria and Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA), Nigeria has more people living in extreme poverty than any other country in the world. Access to education and lower levels of income all contribute to the lack of financial inclusion for both men and women in the North, but particularly for women. These gender barriers have acted as an enabler for the recruitment of women into the Boko …

Keyword Review: Physiologic And Dosing Changes In The Elderly, Moez K. Sumar, Ramsis F. Ghaly

Advocate GME

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“The Effects Of Magnesium Supplementation For Adolescent Female Athletes With Pms Or Dysmenorrhea: An Intervention, Reilly Richardson, Hannah Baumer, Aquisha Powell

Department of Nutrition Student Projects

A multitude of women experience the monthly challenge of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhea characterized by symptoms such as irritability, depression, anxiety, mood swings, lower abdominal pain, fatigue, and bloating. Commonly treated by the overuse of over-the-counter pain medications which often do not fully alleviate the physical signs and fail to address affective symptoms. Consequently, a notable portion of female athlete’s report being unable to participate in athletic events of any kind during the menstrual phase. Moreover, the chronic use of medications like acetaminophen poses potential risks such as nausea, vomiting, and liver damage. Thus, the proposed study seeks to …

What Impact Have The Ioc Medical Consensus Statements Made On Athlete Health? A Survey Of Medical Commissions From National Olympic/ Paralympic Committees And International Sports Federations, Lauren V. Fortington, Marelise Badenhorst, Wayne Derman, Carolyn Emery, Kati Pasanen, Martin Schwellnus, Evert Verhagen, Caroline F. Finch

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Medical and Scientific Commission has supported collating and sharing evidence globally by developing sports medicine consensus statements (‘Statements’'). Publishing the Statements requires substantial resources that must be balanced by use and impact on policy and practice. This study aimed to gain a better understanding of awareness and uptake of the Statements globally through a survey of the National Olympic Committees (NOC), National Paralympic Committees (NPC) and International Federations (IF). Method A cross-sectional survey of medical commission representatives from NOCs/NPCs/IFs. A structured questionnaire was distributed through the IOC head office, informed by prior research. Questions …

Natural Antioxidants, Oybek Zufarov, Kamar Serkayev

Technical science and innovation

Antioxidants sourced from nature play a pivotal role in maintaining human health. Enzymatic antioxidants like catalase and peroxidase, alongside high-molecular-weight non-enzymatic antioxidants such as albumin and ferritin, bolster cellular defense mechanisms. Phenolic compounds, plentiful in plants, act as antioxidants and fall into different categories like phenolic acids, flavonoids, tannins, lignans, and lignin. These compounds showcase antioxidant prowess by neutralizing free radicals and binding metals, with their efficacy influenced by structural nuances and environmental factors. Moreover, flavonoids, tannins, lignans, diterpenes, and carotenoids stand out for their antioxidant prowess. Carotenoids like lycopene, present in tomatoes, display notable antioxidant potency, contributing to health …

Democratizing Administrative Law, Joshua D. Blank, Leigh Osofsky

Duke Law Journal

When agencies make statements about the law, people listen. This insight yields a fundamental tension. According to one set of views, such agency statements, and their ability to influence public behavior, are critical not only for a well-functioning bureaucracy but also for our entire system of government. According to another set of views, this agency power, if left unchecked, could border on tyranny.

Administrative law responds to this tension through an extensive, purportedly comprehensive, framework that attempts to police agency statements. The framework places different types of agency statements into different legal categories. On the one hand, legislative rules make …

Senate Meeting, April 24, 2024, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

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Exploring Leaf Anthocyanin Concentrations And Light Effects On Lettuce Growth, Peyton Lou Palsha, Marc W. Van Iersel, Ryan Dickson, Lynn Seymour, Melanie Yelton, Rhuanito Soranz Ferrarezi

Horticulture Faculty Publications and Presentations

Anthocyanins are secondary metabolites classified as water-soluble, non-photosynthetic pigments with the potential ability to shield chloroplasts from excess light energy. This study investigated the morphological and physiological responses of six lettuce (Lactuca sativa) cultivars with different leaf anthocyanin contents grown in a greenhouse under different supplemental photosynthetic photon flux densities (PPFD). Cultivars ‘Cherokee’, ‘Teodore’, ‘Rex’, and ‘Rouxai’ decreased in specific leaf area with increasing PPFD, respectively. We observed that growth in cultivars with higher leaf anthocyanin content (‘Cherokee’ and ‘Rouxai’) increased with increasing PPFD. Light use efficiency (LUE) is an important physiological parameter affecting biomass accumulation, and cultivars ‘Cherokee’, ‘Rex’, …

How Witnessing Domestic Violence Affects The Future Of Children: An Exploratory Study, Victoria Cleckler

Honors Theses

Domestic violence (DV), also known as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), is a widespread issue that affects many people, families, and communities, with one in four women and one in nine men falling victim to domestic violence each year in the United States. However, these statistics only consider what has actually been reported. More than 44% of domestic violence cases go unreported each year. It can be inferred that a drastic number of children are also affected. Children who witness domestic violence are indirect victims of DV, as they experience psychological and emotional turmoil simply by witnessing the abuse. However, there …

Feeding Deficits Contributing To Picky Eating, Olivia Paige Allen, Brianna Paige Pestrosky, Caitlyn Shaffer

Graduate Student Scholarship

Children are often known as picky eaters but many aspects contribute to feeding that one may not be aware of. These factors include sensory, oral motor, behavioral, neuromuscular, social skills, developmental readiness, and functional feeding skills. This study analyzes the aspects of feeding that contribute to picky eating and examines why some aspects may contribute more than others. The study will be conducted through the use of observation and standardized occupational therapy assessments while looking at children ages 2-10 years old. The goal of the study is to increase the knowledge of picky eating by relating it to the various …

'I Can Still Swing A Spade': A Qualitative Exploratory Study Of Gardening Groups For People With Dementia, Helen Foster-Collins, Raff Calitri, Mark Tarrant, Noreen Orr, Rebecca Whear, Ruth A. Lamont

School of Psychology

This exploratory qualitative study aimed to evidence how community-based gardening groups can be used to support the psychological, physical and social health of those living with dementia. The views of people living with dementia in the community, care partners and group leaders were sought to better understand the benefits gained from gardening groups, as well as the features of gardening groups that are cited as enabling positive outcomes. Going beyond the existing single-group studies in this area, this research aimed to identify common themes across multiple gardening groups. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six group leaders, three people living with …

Role Of Digital Health In Fgids, A Mini Review, Navapan Issariyakulkarn

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Treating functional GI disorders (FGIDs) caused by abnormal gut-brain interactions requires an understanding of individual GI pathophysiology as well as the patient’s behaviors. Many physicians frequently struggle to manage these patients due to a lack of knowledge regarding the patient’s pathophysiology and behaviors. Many digital tools for collecting and recording patients’ health information, which also include patient communication, are available to assist the physician in better understanding the patient. The purpose of this review is to assess how digital health can help FGIDs treatment and the interpretation of GI physiology testing.

From Pantry To Palate: An International Cookbook Unveiling Cultural Comforts Amidst Food Insecurity On Campus, Victoria M. Main

Master of Arts in Media and Communication Plan II Graduate Projects

Food insecurity among international students in higher education is a pressing issue often overlooked by universities. This project addresses this gap by exploring food insecurity among international students at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) through participant narratives, cultural connections, and recipes collected via interviews. Diverse international students were purposively sampled, reflecting various academic disciplines, nationalities, and cultural backgrounds. Semi-structured interviews facilitated the sharing of personal stories and cherished recipes, which were analyzed to identify recurring themes and cultural commonalities.

The project resulted in the creation of the Falcon Food Pantry International Cookbook, compiling culturally resonant recipes to empower students and …

Radiomic Biomarkers Of Locoregional Recurrence: Prognostic Insights From Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma Preoperative Ct Scans, Xiao Ling, Gregory S. Alexander, Jason Molitoris, Jinhyuk Choi, Lisa Schumaker, Phuoc Tran, Ranee Mehra, Daria Gaykalova, Lei Ren

Department of Radiation Oncology Faculty Papers

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to identify CT-based imaging biomarkers for locoregional recurrence (LR) in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) patients.

METHODS: Computed tomography scans were collected from 78 patients with OSCC who underwent surgical treatment at a single medical center. We extracted 1,092 radiomic features from gross tumor volume in each patient's pre-treatment CT. Clinical characteristics were also obtained, including race, sex, age, tobacco and alcohol use, tumor staging, and treatment modality. A feature selection algorithm was used to eliminate the most redundant features, followed by a selection of the best subset of the Logistic regression model (LRM). The …

The Speech Language Pathologist's Role In Intervention For Parkinson's Disease, Jenna Lovaas

Student Academic Conference

This literature review explored the available intervention techniques utilized by Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) when treating individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Parkinson's disease affects six million people worldwide and is expected to double by the year 2040. Deficits associated with PD manifest themselves into motor and non-motor symptoms that show varying benefit from pharmacological approaches alone. For this reason, SLPs provided comprehensive treatment approaches to address the challenges related to dysarthria, dysphagia, and cognitive linguistic skills. Treatment consisted of behavioral techniques, diet modifications, compensatory strategies, muscle strength training, and restorative training. While some techniques demonstrated benefit to more than one …

Mathematical Modeling For Dental Decay Prevention In Children And Adolescents, Mahdiyeh Soltaninejad

Dissertations

The high prevalence of dental caries among children and adolescents, especially those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, is a significant nationwide health concern. Early prevention, such as dental sealants and fluoride varnish (FV), is essential, but access to this care remains limited and disparate. In this research, a national dataset is utilized to assess sealants' reach and effectiveness in preventing tooth decay, particularly focusing on 2nd molars that emerge during early adolescence, a current gap in the knowledge base. FV is recommended to be delivered during medical well-child visits to children who are not seeing a dentist. Challenges and facilitators in …

For Dairy, Focusing On The Essentials, Maeve Gifford

UNH Today Archive

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Associations Between Stress, Health Behaviors, And Quality Of Life In Young Couples During The Transition To Survivorship: Protocol For A Measurement Burst Study, Dalnim Cho, Michael Roth, Susan K Peterson, Kristofer Jennings, Seokhun Kim, Shiao-Pei Weathers, Sairah Ahmed, J Andrew Livingston, Carlos Barcenas, Y Nancy You, Kathrin Milbury

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Cancer is a life-threatening, stressful event, particularly for young adults due to delays and disruptions in their developmental transitions. Cancer treatment can also cause adverse long-term effects, chronic conditions, psychological issues, and decreased quality of life (QoL) among young adults. Despite numerous health benefits of health behaviors (eg, physical activity, healthy eating, no smoking, no alcohol use, and quality sleep), young adult cancer survivors report poor health behavior profiles. Determining the associations of stress (either cancer-specific or day-to-day stress), health behaviors, and QoL as young adult survivors transition to survivorship is key to understanding and enhancing these survivors' health. …

Modified Frailty Index Associates With Transoral Robotic Surgery Complications And Survival: A National Database Study, Amiti Jain, Zachary N. Goldberg, Erin Briggs, Dev R. Amin, Zachary D. Urdang, Richard A. Goldman, David M. Cognetti, Joseph M. Curry

Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Faculty Papers

OBJECTIVE: The modified frailty index (mFI-5) is a National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-derived 5-factor index that has been proven to reflect frailty and predict morbidity and mortality. We hypothesize that mFI-5 is a valid predictive measure in the transoral robotic surgery (TORS) population.

METHODS: Retrospective study utilizing the TriNetX US-collaborative health records network querying for TORS patients. Cohorts were stratified by mFI-5 score which uses five ICD-10 codes: nonindependent functional status, hypertension, obstructive respiratory disease, heart failure, and diabetes mellitus. Cohorts were matched by age using propensity score matching. Outcome measures included survival, infection, pneumonia, tracheostomy dependence, and percutaneous endoscopic …

Ccr2+ Monocytes Replenish Border-Associated Macrophages In The Diseased Mouse Brain, Lingxiao Wang, Jiaying Zheng, Shunyi Zhao, Yushan Wan, Meijie Wang, Dale B Bosco, Chia-Yi Kuan, Jason R Richardson, Long-Jun Wu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Border-associated macrophages (BAMs) are tissue-resident macrophages that reside at the border of the central nervous system (CNS). Since BAMs originate from yolk sac progenitors that do not persist after birth, the means by which this population of cells is maintained is not well understood. Using two-photon microscopy and multiple lineage-tracing strategies, we determine that CCR2+ monocytes are significant contributors to BAM populations following disruptions of CNS homeostasis in adult mice. After BAM depletion, while the residual BAMs possess partial self-repopulation capability, the CCR2+ monocytes are a critical source of the repopulated BAMs. In addition, we demonstrate the existence of CCR2+ …

Influencing Factors For The Human Development Index In West Java Using Geographically And Temporally Weighted Regression Kernel Functions, Anis Dyah Rahmawati, Aji Hamim Wigena, Muhammad Nur Aidi

Jurnal Pendidikan Geografi: Kajian, Teori, dan Praktek dalam Bidang Pendidikan dan Ilmu Geografi

Human Development Index (HDI) is a competitive index that serves as one of the crucial metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of enhancing the quality of human resources. HDI values from different areas can be compared. This study aims to spatially and temporally explore the HDI data from districts or cities in West Java and examine the factors that influence HDI in each of these districts or cities using the GTWR Great Circle Distance Fixed Kernels model. In this study, we used a combination of cross-sectional data from districts or cities in West Java and time series data with seven annual …