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External Jugular Vein Catheterization Technique For Continuous Blood Sampling In Gilts, Preechaphon Taechamaeteekul, Yosua Kristian Adi, Chutikan Srisang, Pirada Virankabutra, Natchanon Dumniem, Jinda Singlor, Padet Tummaruk

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

External jugular vein blood collection is common in gilts and sows, but continuous sampling for hormonal and pharmacokinetic research requires catheterization. The standard protocol has remained largely unchanged for nearly 40 years. This study aimed to develop a modified external jugular vein catheterization technique in gilts. Ten gilts (72.0 ± 3.4 kg) underwent surgery under general anesthesia after 12-hour fasting. Sedation was induced with intramuscular Xylazine (4.4 mg/kg) and Tiletamine–Zolazepam (2.2 mg/kg), followed by intravenous Thiopental sodium (10 mg/kg). Once anesthetized, gilts were placed in dorsal recumbency, and the external jugular fossa was prepared under sterile conditions. A 10 cm …

3d Digitization Of Yellowstone Wolf (Canis Lupus) Skulls For Education, Research, And Outreach, Madeline K. Rowland

UM Graduate Student Research Conference (GradCon)

Museums around the world are using the advancement of digital technology to share scientific collections with broader audiences on a digital landscape. Recent innovations in imaging software and virtual platforms have made it possible for museums to create high-resolution 3D models that can be 3D printed as tangible educational aids, made accessible to researchers worldwide, and used to create accessible virtual museum experiences. Yellowstone National Park (YNP) is home to one of the best-studied collections of wolf (Canis lupus) skulls in the world. Long-term research conducted by the Yellowstone Wolf Project has produced an extensive volume of ecological …

Md Anderson Radiate - An End-To-End Research Platform To Drive Radiopharmaceutical Therapeutics Discovery, Robert Ta, Henry Charles Manning, Brooke C. Graham

Research Symposium

Purpose: Radiopharmaceutical (RP) theranostic represents a promising paradigm for personalized medicine and has been hailed by some as the future of cancer treatment.Following landmark clinical data showing improved patient outcomes, the subsequent approvals of Lutathera (¹⁷⁷Lu-dotatate; Novartis) and Pluvicto (¹⁷⁷Lu-vipivotide tetraxetan; Novartis) have illuminated the tremendous potential of radionuclide therapy in well-selected patients. Encouraged by these developments, we have developed a research-driven platform that provides the scientific vision and technical resources to discover, mature, and translate innovative radiopharmaceutical (RP) therapeutics and companion diagnostics on an industry-scale. Termed RADIATE, we believe that our broadly engaged end-to-end Therapeutics …

Restricted Feeding Of Goats During The Last Third Of Gestation And Trans-Generational Effects On Plasma Progesterone In Their Female Offspring, Andrew A. Ponter, Bérengère Laporte, Sabine Roussel, Winai Kaewlamun, Pascale Chavatte-Palmer, Christine Duvaux-Ponter

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Feeding levels can vary in goat farms for several reasons. Underfeeding of gestating dairy goats can occur and may influence fetal follicle development and future reproductive performance in their offspring. The objective of this experiment was to study the effect of restricted feeding during the last third of gestation on some reproductive parameters in female offspring (F1). Two feeding groups were formed using 60 Alpine and Saanen dairy goats to produce the F1 female offspring. The control group (C, n = 30) was fed to requirements. The restricted group (R, n = 30) was given the same diet, but the …

Prevalence Study Of Feline Ab Blood Types In Bangkok And Vicinities Of Thailand By Rapid Immunochromatographic Test During 2022-2024, Suwarath Wadeerat, Sinittha Thongwandi, Thitima Tripipat, Teerawut Nedumpun

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The AB blood group system is a key classification for feline blood types, categorizing them as type A, B, or AB based on red blood cell surface antigens. This study aimed to update the prevalence of feline blood types among domestic and pedigreed cats in Bangkok and vicinities from 2022 to 2024. A total of 114 blood samples, including 76 Domestic Shorthairs (DSH) and 38 pedigreed cats, including 10 breeds, were analyzed using the rapid immunochromatographic feline blood typing. Results revealed that blood type A was predominant, present in 93.86% of cats, consistent with global findings. Blood types B and …

Stepwise Regression Analysis To Assess Various Factors Affecting On Fresh Sperm Quality In Ouled Djellal Ram, Yamina Belkhiri, Souheyla Benbia, Farida Bouzebda-Afri, Zoubir Bouzebda, Ramzi Lamraoui

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of various factors on fresh semen quality in Ouled Djellal rams. Specifically, we examined the impact of semen collection method, season, ram age, testosterone levels, body weight , and testicular weight. Twelve mature Ouled Djellal rams were used in the trial. Six rams were trained for semen collection using an artificial vagina (AV), while semen from the other six rams was collected using an electroejaculator (EE) biweekly throughout the year. Stepwise regression analysis showed that 62.50% of the variation in sperm volume, 48.60% of the variation in mass motility, 62.70% …

Assessing The Feasibility Of Microneedle Patches For Gnrh Immunocontraception In Mixed-Breed Dogs (Canis Familiaris), Ai-Mei Chang, Hsiao-Hui Huang, Ding-Liang Hou, Zi-Yu Lin, Mei-Chin Chen, Chen-Chih Chen, Jai-Wei Lee

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The overpopulation of free-roaming dogs poses significant risks to endemic species, public health, and the environment through predation and disease transmission. While surgical castration is effective, it raises ethical concerns regarding animal welfare. Immuno-castration offers a humane and effective alternative for population control, but a more easily administered and cost-efficient method is needed to enable widespread vaccination efforts. In this study, we aimed to employ self-dissolving microneedle patches for a simple and potentially cost-effective immunization of a recombinant GnRH-based vaccine to control fertility. Eight mongrel dogs were randomly divided into 2 groups (n=4 each) and immunized with the recombinant GnRH-based …

Assessing The Micro- And Macroscopic Changes Of Taphonomically Altered Bone, Shelby Feirstein

UM Graduate Student Research Conference (GradCon)

Forensic identifications may be hampered when perpetrators find unique ways of obscuring their victims’ identities, such as fire and household corrosive substances. Thermal alteration, sodium hydroxide, and hydrochloric acid are known to change both the structural integrity and composition of skeletal elements; but the patterns of these processes, nor how each may affect the potential for obtaining identifying DNA data, are well understood.

Burned bone concomitantly follows a defined color spectrum and eventually reaches calcination, consisting only of its original inorganic mineral, hydroxyapatite, which is naturally white in color and brittle.

In contrast, analyses of chemical exposure focus on total …

Impact Of Acute Stress On Circadian Rhythm Regulation Of Locomotor Activity In Syrian Hamsters, Raquel A. Villarreal, Laura E. Garcia, Mario Gil

Research Symposium

Background: Disruptions of circadian rhythms, caused by factors such as environmental changes or stress, are linked to health conditions, including metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and mood disorders. Circadian rhythm disturbances are particularly relevant for understanding the etiology of conditions like insomnia, depression, and anxiety. The circadian rhythm, primarily regulated by the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) in the hypothalamus, coordinates biological processes to align with daily environmental cycles. Acute stress, especially when experienced immediately upon waking, has been shown to disrupt these rhythms, impair sleep regulation, and exacerbate mood dysregulation. Given the significant clinical implications, understanding how stress impacts circadian rhythms is …

Atypical Presentation Of Pediatric Cat Scratch Disease: A Case Report, Paul Bonilla, Kassandra Pulido, Natasha Bell, Otto Velasquez

Research Symposium

Background: Skin lesions and/or regional lymphadenopathy are defining characteristics of Cat Scratch Disease (CSD), a zoonotic infection commonly caused by animals carrying Bartonella henselae. While CSD is often self-limiting, rare cases with a disseminated course and visceral organ involvement may complicate diagnosis, especially in pediatric patients. This case report describes an atypical presentation of B. henselae infection in an 11-year-old female with Type I diabetes (T1D).

Case Presentation: An 11-year-old girl with a history of T1D presented to her pediatrician with abdominal pain and fever. A rapid test confirmed Streptococcal Pharyngitis and she was prescribed amoxicillin and sent home. …

The Triassic Cuddle: A Tale Of Love And Extinction, Jack Dupuy

Osmosis Magazine

An injured amphibian crawls into a burrow to escape from harsh reality. Outside, the shrieks of dying animals pierce the silence over a hellish backdrop of flowing lava and dark, ominous clouds of volcanic ash. Still recovering from broken ribs and trying its best to survive the desolate conditions, the amphibian curls up next to the burrow's owner, a mammal-like reptile. Moments later, a flash flood traps and drowns the unlikely roommates, immortalizing their relationship for the next 250 million years.

An Ever-Growing Web: Spider Silk In Medicine, Andrew Watts

Osmosis Magazine

For decades, graduates from the University of Richmond have crafted a robust web of alumni spanning various regions and professions. Much like its graduates, Richmond’s famed spider mascot has been capitalizing on the strength of its own web and engineering solutions to the most pressing problems in a new and rather unexpected territory–medicine.

Spider silk has unique chemical and physical properties that allow it to be used in many different capacities.

Osmosis Magazine - Fall 2022

Osmosis Magazine

Osmosis is a student read, led, and written publication from the University of Richmond, focusing on all aspects of healthcare and science.

Balancing Nutrients For The Seen And Unseen: A Study Of The Nitrate Levels At The University Of Richmond, Courtney Simpson, Nathan Winiarski

Osmosis Magazine

The Westhampton Lake is one of the University of Richmond’s most beautiful features. Though, when studied, the lake is a more complex ecosystem than it appears. While students can easily identify birds, reptiles, and fish, we often fail to recognize the importance of microscopic organisms and their role in nutrient reduction.

The Octopus: An Alien On Earth, Jack Dupuy

Osmosis Magazine

Imagine scientists discover a new creature that can change colors at will and blend into any background. It can also shapeshift to imitate other species of animals. It even has arms that can smell and taste! Thankfully, this intelligent, alien creature cannot wreak havoc on earth’s soil, but it is not a figment of our wildest imagination. This creature lives in our oceans…

The Footprints Disrupting Pre-Historic American Archeology, Caterina Erdas

Osmosis Magazine

Bold claims that 60 ancient footprints in White Sands National Park in New Mexico are over 21,000 years ago, published broadly in 450 news outlets, are unconvincing to key archeologists of prehistoric America.

Osmosis Magazine - Spring 2022

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Let’S Worm In To The Guinea Worm Disease, Rachel Decker

Osmosis Magazine

Imagine living with another organism in your body, cohabiting for months before you are even aware of its presence. Slowly, a lesion starts to form on your leg. The lesion grows bigger everyday, starting at a couple millimeters but growing up to a couple centimeters. The burning sensation starts with the lesion and can only be dimmed by submerging your leg in water. Suddenly, a worm emerges from the lesion along with pus and blood. The patient is infected with Guinea Worm Disease.

The Science Of Tattoos, Isabel Dilandro

Osmosis Magazine

From face paint to temporary stick-on tattoos, children are taught that art on bodies is something beautiful and playful, associated with memories of fun and joy. Why is it then that tattoos get such an infamous reputation? The answer is pretty simple: tattoos are not temporary. But why? How does the ink get there? How does it stay put? In order to understand this process a bit more, it is important to have a basic understanding of the skin’s structure and function.

The Asu Tribe And Customs, Isabel Dilandro

Osmosis Magazine

Chandra Thapar, an Indian anthropologist, dedicated a portion of his career to the study of foreign cultures and how they relate to his native country. One in particular caught his specific attention due to its similarities in the reverence of a sacred animal, akin to how the cow is sacred to India. See below a short consolidation of his findings:

The tribe Dr. Thapar studied is called the Asu and is found on the North American continent north of the Tarahumara of Mexico.

Kennewick Man: A Rare Window Into Prehistoric Life In North America, Jack Dupuy

Osmosis Magazine

What would you do if you found a human skull on the banks of the James River? On July 28, 1996, two college students stumbled across a skull on the banks of the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington. They believed it was a murder victim at first, but archeologists and scientists discovered that the skull was part of a nearly complete, 9,000 year-old skeleton.

Zaire Ebolavirus: A Silent Killer, Joshua Pandian

Osmosis Magazine

In 2014, the West African country Guinea experienced a major outbreak of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) that ended in 2016. Patient zero is believed to be an 18-month old boy from a small village who received the virus from bats, a potential reservoir host. After spreading rapidly through rural areas, the virus made its way to major urban centers for the first time, significantly increasing the infection and death rates.

A Creature That Has Seen It All, Dusan Vukcevic

Osmosis Magazine

What if there was a creature that is so indecisive about its habitat, that it decides to live both in rainforests and in the Antarctic? What if this creature was taking a swim in the Mariana Trench, and warming itself up at the bottom of a mud volcano? Their appearance gave them many names, so today we call them water bears, moss piglets or simply, Tardigrades. Be that as it may, the number of their names is negligible compared to the number of harsh conditions they are able to withstand. Just how resilient are these creatures?

Osmosis Magazine - Fall 2021

Osmosis Magazine

Osmosis is a student read, led, and written publication from the University of Richmond, focusing on all aspects of healthcare and science.

Nursing Now, 2008 March - April, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL: Internal newsletter publication written by nurses for nurses and published 6 times a year (bi-monthly). The mission of NURSING Now was to communicate, educate and motivate CMC nursing professionals towards continued excellence.

Nursing Now, 2006 March - April, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL: Internal newsletter publication written by nurses for nurses and published 6 times a year (bi-monthly). The mission of NURSING Now was to communicate, educate and motivate CMC nursing professionals towards continued excellence.

Nursing Now, 2008 January - February, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL: Internal newsletter publication written by nurses for nurses and published 6 times a year (bi-monthly). The mission of NURSING Now was to communicate, educate and motivate CMC nursing professionals towards continued excellence.

Nursing Now, 2011, Vol 10 Iss 1, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL: Internal newsletter publication written by nurses for nurses and published 6 times a year (bi-monthly). The mission of NURSING Now was to communicate, educate and motivate CMC nursing professionals towards continued excellence.

Nursing Now, 2003 July - August, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL: Internal newsletter publication written by nurses for nurses and published 6 times a year (bi-monthly). The mission of NURSING Now was to communicate, educate and motivate CMC nursing professionals towards continued excellence.

Nursing Now, 2004 July - August, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL: Internal newsletter publication written by nurses for nurses and published 6 times a year (bi-monthly). The mission of NURSING Now was to communicate, educate and motivate CMC nursing professionals towards continued excellence.