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Biosensor Development In East Africa: A Systematic Review Of Technologies, Applications, Challenges, And Future Directions, Ally Mahadhy Sep 2026

Biosensor Development In East Africa: A Systematic Review Of Technologies, Applications, Challenges, And Future Directions, Ally Mahadhy

Tanzania Journal of Science

Biosensors integrate biological recognition elements with signal transduction systems to generate quantitative or semi-quantitative analytical information and have applications across healthcare, food safety, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and wildlife health. Despite substantial global advances, biosensor development in East Africa remains poorly characterized. This systematic review, conducted according to PRISMA 2020 guidelines, evaluated published evidence from 1995 to 2025 within a predefined East African Community geographical scope. Eligibility was based on IUPAC-aligned operational criteria requiring an integrated biological recognition element, transduction mechanism, and quantitative or semi-quantitative signal output. Three locally developed biosensors met the criteria: an electrochemical nano-biosensor for schistosomiasis diagnosis in …

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Modelling Acute Haemorrhagic Conjunctivitis In East Africa: An Integrated Approach To Transmission Dynamics And Outbreak Response Strategies, Geofrey Wingi Sikazwe Sep 2026

Modelling Acute Haemorrhagic Conjunctivitis In East Africa: An Integrated Approach To Transmission Dynamics And Outbreak Response Strategies, Geofrey Wingi Sikazwe

Tanzania Journal of Science

Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC) poses a significant global health risk, with the potential for rapid spread during outbreaks. For instance, a localized outbreak in Yunnan Province, China, recorded infection rates of up to 48%, illustrating how transmission can intensify under favourable epidemiological and environmental conditions. Existing mathematical models of AHC transmission overlook seasonal variations, a critical factor in epidemic spread. This study combines species distribution models (SDMs) and epidemiological modelling to analyse key drivers of AHC in East Africa. We use the SEIR type (Susceptible-Exposed-Infected-Recovered - incorporating waning immunity) framework with temperature-dependent infectivity rate as the key driver of an …

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Advancing Clinical Practice Using Precision Infusion Delivery And Standardized Flushing Protocol, Sudha Saravanan Sep 2026

Advancing Clinical Practice Using Precision Infusion Delivery And Standardized Flushing Protocol, Sudha Saravanan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Ambulatory infusion centers are required to infuse complex therapies within scheduled chair times while sustaining excellent patient-centered care. This project evaluated how advanced clinical nursing practices can optimize routine infusion workflows by improving drug-volume accuracy and standardizing post-infusion flushing.

Infusion times go beyond expected time when nurses program pumps using manufacturer-stated volumes rather than actual bag volume, which often contains significant overfill [3]. In addition, variation in flushing practices creates inconsistent timed dose delivery and potential drug loss [2,4]. These deviations contribute to prolonged chair time and patient dissatisfaction.

Evidence supports weighed volume accuracy as an essential safeguard for time-dependent …

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System-Wide High-Consequence Infectious Diseases Readiness Model, Andrew Chapman Sep 2026

System-Wide High-Consequence Infectious Diseases Readiness Model, Andrew Chapman

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: High-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs) are defined as novel or reemerging pathogens with person-to-person spread, few medical countermeasures, and high mortality rates. Examples include: Middle East respiratory syndrome, novel influenza, and viral hemorrhagic fevers. HCIDs require rapid identification, isolation, and specialized care to prevent outbreaks. As of July, 2024, U.S. hospitals accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) have updated HCID infection-control standards to maintain operational readiness. Expectations include: identify, isolate, inform protocols, HCID waste-management, and HCID personal protective equipment (PPE) competency. Given the recent global pandemic and ongoing regional HCID outbreaks, updated TJC standards will strengthen HCID preparedness. The Serious …

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Evaluation Of Disaster Mitigation Policy Implementation And Public Health Integration Through The “Sipatokkong” Program In Strengthening Tourism Village Resilience, Nurul Azisah Sahrani, Andi Alif Raihan Analta Sep 2026

Evaluation Of Disaster Mitigation Policy Implementation And Public Health Integration Through The “Sipatokkong” Program In Strengthening Tourism Village Resilience, Nurul Azisah Sahrani, Andi Alif Raihan Analta

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Disaster risks in tourism villages are increasing, generating multidimensional impacts on environmental, economic, institutional, and public health. In late 2024, Mattabulu Tourism Village experienced an 83% decline in tourist visits following a series of disasters, disrupting tourism activities and weakening local governance capacity. This study uses a qualitative case study design to evaluate disaster mitigation policy implementation through the “Sipatokkong” Program. Evaluation applied four Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development–Development Assistance Committee (OECD-DAC) criteria: relevance, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability, operationalized through policy implementation, street-level bureaucracy, and collaborative governance frameworks. Data were obtained from five documents and non-participatory field observations conducted …

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Individual Host Variation In Single-Cell Responses To Enteroaggregative Escherichia Coli Infection Modeled With Human Colon Organoids, Ling Qiu, Tajhal D Patel, Hannah E Jones, Cristian Coarfa, Anthony W Maresso Sep 2026

Individual Host Variation In Single-Cell Responses To Enteroaggregative Escherichia Coli Infection Modeled With Human Colon Organoids, Ling Qiu, Tajhal D Patel, Hannah E Jones, Cristian Coarfa, Anthony W Maresso

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) is a leading cause of diarrhea worldwide. Interestingly, EAEC disease outcomes vary dramatically among infected individuals, ranging from asymptomatic colonization to acute and chronic diarrhea. While previous research has focused on EAEC virulence factors, emerging evidence suggests that host genetic and cellular background may be equally important in determining disease susceptibility. To understand host-driven disease heterogeneity, we performed single-cell RNA sequencing on human colon organoids (HCOs) derived from three healthy adult donors following EAEC 042 infection. Surprisingly, despite comparable EAEC adherence across donors, we observed striking donor-specific responses to infection at multiple levels. A total of …

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Toothpaste On Tap: Robert F Kennedy’S Perspective, Ethan Gallagher Sep 2026

Toothpaste On Tap: Robert F Kennedy’S Perspective, Ethan Gallagher

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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Intimate Partner Violence And Child Wasting Across Countries: An Ecological Cross-Sectional Study, Wanri Lumbanraja, I Ketut Kasta Arya Wijaya, Ruben Cornelius Siagian Sep 2026

Intimate Partner Violence And Child Wasting Across Countries: An Ecological Cross-Sectional Study, Wanri Lumbanraja, I Ketut Kasta Arya Wijaya, Ruben Cornelius Siagian

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health issue that can affect the well-being of women, their families, and the child-rearing environment. Meanwhile, wasting in under-five children reflects acute malnutrition linked to food insecurity, infectious diseases, poverty, and access to healthcare services. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the prevalence of IPV among women in the past 12 months and the prevalence of wasting in children under the age of five at the national level. This study addresses the gap in cross-national research, which remains limited in linking IPV as an indicator of social vulnerability with wasting as …

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Perceived Susceptibility And Automatic Compliance In Indonesia's Triple Elimination Screening: A Mixed-Methods Study, Ratna Dewi Puspita Sari, Josef Maria Seno Adjie Sep 2026

Perceived Susceptibility And Automatic Compliance In Indonesia's Triple Elimination Screening: A Mixed-Methods Study, Ratna Dewi Puspita Sari, Josef Maria Seno Adjie

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Despite global commitments to eliminating mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, syphilis, and hepatitis B, gaps remain in understanding the behavioral and systemic drivers of screening coverage in decentralized health systems such as Indonesia. This study aimed to analyze individual behavioral determinants and structural health system barriers affecting triple elimination screening coverage among pregnant women, focusing on perceived susceptibility and automatic compliance. A mixed-methods sequential explanatory study was conducted in Central Jakarta, Surabaya, and Karawang. The quantitative phase involved a cross-sectional survey of 1,224 pregnant women, with Health Belief Model variables analyzed using logistic regression. The qualitative phase comprised three …

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Oral Health Equivalent To Body Health, Ahmed Jameel Obayes, Abeer Mohammed Ali Al-Garawyi Sep 2026

Oral Health Equivalent To Body Health, Ahmed Jameel Obayes, Abeer Mohammed Ali Al-Garawyi

Muthanna Medical Journal

Oral health comprises the palate, mouth and throat lining, tongue, lips, salivary glands, chewing muscles, nerves, and upper and lower jaw bones. Chronic mouth infections were related to ``diabetes, heart and lung disease, and stroke'' in a recent research. Our oral health influences our overall health. Understanding that tooth loss is usually caused by illness or injury rather than age is a crucial first step in preventing ``dental caries and periodontal disease''. This overview of evidence connects poor oral health to systemic disorders. A number of studies have shown a relationship between dental and general health, indicating ``poor oral health'' …

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Levofloxacin-Ketoprofen Multicomponent Salt Development As A Strategy To Improve The Antibiotic Potency And Anti-Inflammatory Performance, Ilma Nugrahani, Nadhira Dzaky Naushafira, Nova Suliska, Marlia Singgih Wibowo, Hana Fauziah Sep 2026

Levofloxacin-Ketoprofen Multicomponent Salt Development As A Strategy To Improve The Antibiotic Potency And Anti-Inflammatory Performance, Ilma Nugrahani, Nadhira Dzaky Naushafira, Nova Suliska, Marlia Singgih Wibowo, Hana Fauziah

Makara Journal of Science

Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic with higher solubility than those from previous generations, but it is light-sensitive. Antibiotics, including levofloxacin, are generally prescribed in combination with nonsteroidal anti-inflamma-tory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat inflammatory infections. Furthermore, NSAIDs have poor water solubility, which can be improved by forming salts or multicomponent systems. This study aimed to develop a multicomponent system from levofloxacin with ketoprofen, an NSAID, and to evaluate its physicochemical characteristics; antibiotic potency; in vivo anti-inflammatory activity; absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME); and in silico toxicity risk. First, a phase diagram was created to predict the interaction type in the …

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Presumptive Feline Infectious Peritonitis-Associated Uveitis With Posterior Segment Mass-Like Lesions On Ultrasonography, Hyun-Wook Kim, Danbee Kwon, Joon Young Kim Sep 2026

Presumptive Feline Infectious Peritonitis-Associated Uveitis With Posterior Segment Mass-Like Lesions On Ultrasonography, Hyun-Wook Kim, Danbee Kwon, Joon Young Kim

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

5-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat was presented with unilateral anterior uveitis and ocular pain in the left eye without systemic signs. Ophthalmic examination revealed a superficial corneal ulcer, keratic precipitates, and aqueous flare. Ocular ultrasonography identified ciliary body thickening and a nodular mass-like lesion posterior to the ciliary body. Despite systemic corticosteroid treatment after corneal ulcer healing, no clinical improvement was observed. Computed tomography revealed contrast-enhancing thickening of the ciliary body and uveoscleral region. Enucleation and histopathology demonstrated pyogranulomatous inflammation without evidence of neoplasia or detectable infectious organisms. Immunohistochemistry for feline coronavirus antigen was not performed at that time. …

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Dysentery: Sanitation, Inequality, And Conflict Shaping Human Suffering, Rumeysa B. Ivgen Sep 2026

Dysentery: Sanitation, Inequality, And Conflict Shaping Human Suffering, Rumeysa B. Ivgen

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Dysentery, historically termed the "bad gut" by Hippocrates, remains one of the most persistent and devastating infectious diseases in human history. While often viewed through a purely biological lens, this research argues that the spread of dysentery is fundamentally driven by social and structural failures. By examining historical accounts and modern data, this study explores how dysentery thrives on poor sanitation, armed conflict, and systemic inequality. Historically, the disease was synonymous with a "shameful death," as primitive, street-side latrines stripped many of their privacy and dignity. This loss of dignity was more extreme in military history, where makeshift trench sanitation …

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From Advisory To Action: The Case For Preserving Paccarb In The Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance, Leila S. Hojat, Muhammad Dhanani, Amy Y. Kang, Salome O. Chitavi, Robert A. Weinstein, Edward Stenehjem Sep 2026

From Advisory To Action: The Case For Preserving Paccarb In The Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance, Leila S. Hojat, Muhammad Dhanani, Amy Y. Kang, Salome O. Chitavi, Robert A. Weinstein, Edward Stenehjem

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

The Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB) was established to advise the government on strategies to mitigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its increasing threat to public health and national security. Its members included experts from diverse disciplines such as healthcare, veterinary medicine, industry, public health, and agriculture who were positioned to interface with key stakeholders and the public in an aspirational multidisciplinary approach to combating AMR. The council was successful in elevating AMR as a national priority and played a crucial role in watershed events for antimicrobial stewardship (AS) such as the development of the second National Action …

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Therapeutic Outcomes Of Oral Antibiotics For The Treatment Of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Urinary Tract Infections: A Multisite, Retrospective Cohort Study Of Linezolid, Trimethoprim–Sulfamethoxazole And Doxycycline, Ryan Mccall, Elena Gatskevich, Steven E. Fiester, Michael Floren, Elisabeth Chandler Sep 2026

Therapeutic Outcomes Of Oral Antibiotics For The Treatment Of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Urinary Tract Infections: A Multisite, Retrospective Cohort Study Of Linezolid, Trimethoprim–Sulfamethoxazole And Doxycycline, Ryan Mccall, Elena Gatskevich, Steven E. Fiester, Michael Floren, Elisabeth Chandler

Chemistry Publications

Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) urinary tract infections (UTIs), while relatively uncommon, pose a unique challenge in treatment as only specific intravenous (IV) options are typically utilized, with the efficacy of oral antimicrobials being poorly defined. Methods: The multi-site retrospective cohort study described herein therefore aims to characterize outcomes associated with oral administration of linezolid, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), or doxycycline for the treatment of MRSA UTIs. Study participants were adults with culture-positive MRSA UTIs receiving one of the three oral therapies. Exclusion criteria included polymicrobial UTI, concomitant MRSA outside the urinary tract, receipt of non-study anti-MRSA agents for greater than or …

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The Psychology Of Healthy Aging: A Blend Of Cognitive And Behavioral Aspects For Staying Healthy, Esther B. Noah Sep 2026

The Psychology Of Healthy Aging: A Blend Of Cognitive And Behavioral Aspects For Staying Healthy, Esther B. Noah

PNHA Review

Human life expectancy has increased in most parts of the world with a noticeable demographic shift toward a larger population of older adults. This increase and shift have created an unexpected gap in our healthcare system and society. With these changes, how can older adults be guaranteed increased longevity, quality of life, and a healthy life span? This article explores the psychology of healthy aging, emphasizing that proactive health management plans and positive health behaviors contribute to healthy aging among the older adult population. While primary data collection through interviews was conducted to support the study, the analysis primarily relies …

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Epidemic Dynamics Under Pulse Population Exchange, Hannah Kravitz, Christina Durón, Moysey Brio Sep 2026

Epidemic Dynamics Under Pulse Population Exchange, Hannah Kravitz, Christina Durón, Moysey Brio

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Publications and Presentations

Many epidemiological models assume either closed populations or continuous demographic turnover. We consider an intermediate setting in which exchange occurs through discrete pulses. In this paper, we introduce a population-conserving compartmental epidemiological model with pulse population exchange at a set of prescribed times. At each pulse, a fraction of the population in each compartment is replaced by a combination of susceptible and immunized individuals. In contrast to typical pulse birth or pulse vaccination models where only a single compartment undergoes a pulse population change, the pulses in this model have competing effects: removing infectious individuals reduces the force of infection, …

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Vol. 4 Issue 8 (Oct 1908) Sep 2026

Vol. 4 Issue 8 (Oct 1908)

Inasmuch

No abstract provided.

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Dr. Contrarian: A Persona-Driven Conversational Ai Agent For Coaching Argumentative Reasoning In Infectious Disease Classroom Debates, Khayriyyah Mohd Hanafiah Sep 2026

Dr. Contrarian: A Persona-Driven Conversational Ai Agent For Coaching Argumentative Reasoning In Infectious Disease Classroom Debates, Khayriyyah Mohd Hanafiah

Biology Faculty/Staff Publications

Critical thinking and persuasive communication are essential for biology graduates navigating socioscientific dilemmas. While debate pedagogy fosters problem-solving, autonomy, competence, and relatedness aligned with adult learning and self-determination theories, inexperienced students often struggle with the cognitive load and anxiety from this format. To bridge this gap, “Dr. Contrarian,” a persona-based conversational AI agent, was developed to function as an adversarial coach during debate preparation. Survey data (n = 21) adapted from the Technology Acceptance Model show that 85.7% of students found the tool easy to use, and 71.4% would use it again. Thematic analysis of metacognitive reflections suggests that while …

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Distribution Modeling Predicts Pacific Newt (Genus Taricha) Road Mortality Near Remote Lakes In Santa Clara County, California, Anna Petrosky Sep 2026

Distribution Modeling Predicts Pacific Newt (Genus Taricha) Road Mortality Near Remote Lakes In Santa Clara County, California, Anna Petrosky

Master's Theses

The California newt (Taricha torosa) is listed as a State Species of Special Concern across its southern range due to habitat degradation and loss, and limited studies indicate it may be experiencing these threats in its northern range as well. This project assesses where the California newt may be encountering roads as migration barriers and experiencing high mortality in western Santa Clara County, California, in an effort to inform future conservation efforts. I conducted surveys of California newt roadkill on roads bordering two reservoirs used as breeding habitat and accessed roadkill data collected by the Lexington Reservoir Newt Patrol. Roadkill …

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Microbiome Dynamics During Translocation Of The Critically Endangered Frog Craugastor Ranoides, Xavier A. Harrison, Katherine Herborn, Gilbert Alvarado, Maria Marta Chavarria, Kirtsy J. Marsh, Alexander Wilson, Alexandra North, Vikki Wakeham, Roberto Fernández Ugalde, Héctor Zumbado-Ulate, Jon Bielby, Robert Puschendorf Sep 2026

Microbiome Dynamics During Translocation Of The Critically Endangered Frog Craugastor Ranoides, Xavier A. Harrison, Katherine Herborn, Gilbert Alvarado, Maria Marta Chavarria, Kirtsy J. Marsh, Alexander Wilson, Alexandra North, Vikki Wakeham, Roberto Fernández Ugalde, Héctor Zumbado-Ulate, Jon Bielby, Robert Puschendorf

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Amphibian populations are declining, and species are going extinct due to habitat loss, climate change, and emerging infectious disease, prompting the increasing use of translocations as a conservation tool. Skin-associated bacterial communities play a key role in amphibian health, particularly in protecting hosts from pathogenic infection. However, to date weknow relatively little about the impact of translocation on the dynamics of skin-associated bacteria, or the consequences oftranslocation-mediated disturbance of the microbiome for amphibian health. We investigated the skin microbiome of the critically endangered frog Craugastor ranoides, now restricted to a fraction of its historical range in Costa Rica. We first …

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Immunomodulatory Activity Of Bryonia Alba 6c And 30c In Sheep Red Blood Cell-Immunised Mice: Insights From Humoral And Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity Responses, Abanti Goswami, Narasimha Kumar Gv, Vara Prasad Saka, Suneel Prajapati, Bibaswan Biswas, Pankaj Gupta Sep 2026

Immunomodulatory Activity Of Bryonia Alba 6c And 30c In Sheep Red Blood Cell-Immunised Mice: Insights From Humoral And Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity Responses, Abanti Goswami, Narasimha Kumar Gv, Vara Prasad Saka, Suneel Prajapati, Bibaswan Biswas, Pankaj Gupta

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Malnutrition and infectious diseases compromise immune responses, increasing vulnerability to infections. The introduction of plant-derived immunomodulators, such as Bryonia alba (Bry. alba), is attracting attention due to their lower side effects compared with chemical drugs. In Homoeopathy, Bry. alba has long been utilised to treat a wide range of illnesses, including viral infections, and is recognised for its immunomodulatory properties. Objectives: To evaluate the immunomodulatory effects of Bry. alba 6C and 30C potencies on humoral and delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) in sheep red blood cell (SRBC)-immunised BALB/c mice. Materials and methods: Fifty BALB/c mice were divided into five …

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Research Highlights, Gandham Kumuda, Monika Chandyoke Sep 2026

Research Highlights, Gandham Kumuda, Monika Chandyoke

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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Emergency Departments And The Return Of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Closing The Preparedness Gap, Eve A. Spear, Steven J. Spear Sep 2026

Emergency Departments And The Return Of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Closing The Preparedness Gap, Eve A. Spear, Steven J. Spear

URGENT Matters

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When Steroids Backfire: Tinea Incognito Following Treatment For Presumed Psoriasis, Nicole Skalka, Nathaniel Marroquin, Jay Nguyen, Panagiotis Mitropoulos, Patrick Dominguez Sep 2026

When Steroids Backfire: Tinea Incognito Following Treatment For Presumed Psoriasis, Nicole Skalka, Nathaniel Marroquin, Jay Nguyen, Panagiotis Mitropoulos, Patrick Dominguez

GME Publications

Tinea incognito is an altered clinical presentation of a dermatophyte infection that develops following treatment with topical or systemic corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive agents. Suppression of inflammation temporarily improves the appearance of the eruption while masking the characteristic annular, scaly appearance of the infection, making diagnosis more challenging. If a fungal infection is suspected, a potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation should be performed to evaluate for an underlying fungal etiology. A 43-year-old male presented to dermatology after treatment with clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream and roflumilast 0.3% cream for presumed psoriasis. His eruption initially improved but subsequently recurred and progressively worsened over …

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Quality Improvement Project: Improving Nursing Knowledge And Confidence Of Dysglycemia In Pediatric Oncology Patients, Lindley Abrams Sep 2026

Quality Improvement Project: Improving Nursing Knowledge And Confidence Of Dysglycemia In Pediatric Oncology Patients, Lindley Abrams

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Treatment-induced dysglycemia is a frequently underrecognized complication of pediatric cancer therapy. Pediatric oncology nurses play a critical role in recognizing and managing dysglycemia; however, limited exposure to specialized dysglycemia education may contribute to gaps in knowledge and confidence. A site needs assessment found that 53% of nurses reported discomfort with glycemia-related concepts, supporting the need for targeted education. The purpose of the project was to evaluate changes in pediatric oncology nurses’ knowledge and confidence in recognizing and responding to treatment-induced dysglycemia. The project aimed to provide a structured educational intervention and measure pre- and post-intervention changes. Newman’s Health as Expanding …

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Overexpression Of Liax Enhances Stress Tolerance In Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei L9, Liu Ting, Ma Xiayin, Yan Ningning, Chen Shihao, Bai Jingfu Sep 2026

Overexpression Of Liax Enhances Stress Tolerance In Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei L9, Liu Ting, Ma Xiayin, Yan Ningning, Chen Shihao, Bai Jingfu

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the protective role of the surface protein LiaX in Lacticaseibacillus paracasei L9 against external stresses, such as bile salts, antibiotics, and the gastrointestinal environment. [Methods] A LiaX-overexpressing strain was constructed and the protein was purified. Spent media assays, in vitro simulated digestion, and exogenous protein supplementation experiments were comprehensively employed to evaluate the effect of LiaX on the survival rate of the strain under digestive, bile salt, and antibiotic stresses. [Results] The LiaX-overexpressing strain LPL9psip0968 his was successfully constructed, and the LiaX protein was isolated and purified. Spent media assays and exogenous addition of purified LiaX protein …

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Comparison Of Preenrichment And Screening Methods For The Detection Of Salmonella Enterica Serovar Agona In Meat Analog Products, Kylie Sacapano, Amanda Tabb, Biola Fatusin, Samantha M. Covaia, Isha Shingre, Lieuchi Phan, Kyson Chou, Jamie Du, Beilei Ge, Donna Williams-Hill, Rosalee S. Hellberg Sep 2026

Comparison Of Preenrichment And Screening Methods For The Detection Of Salmonella Enterica Serovar Agona In Meat Analog Products, Kylie Sacapano, Amanda Tabb, Biola Fatusin, Samantha M. Covaia, Isha Shingre, Lieuchi Phan, Kyson Chou, Jamie Du, Beilei Ge, Donna Williams-Hill, Rosalee S. Hellberg

Food Science Faculty Articles and Research

With the growing demand and variety of meat analogs on the commercial market, there is a need to revisit testing methods for foodborne pathogens in these products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory methods for Salmonella enterica detection in meat analogs follow the Bacteriological Analytical Manual and are relatively time-consuming. Therefore, this study aimed to compare preenrichment and screening methods for the detection of Salmonella in meat analogs by evaluating current FDA reference methods alongside alternative preenrichment broths and rapid molecular screening techniques. Meat analog samples were inoculated with S. enterica serovar Agona at three levels: (1) uninoculated …

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Historical Chaos Among Tetrabothriideans (Eucestoda) Of Odontocetes (Artiodactyla)—Revising Generic Taxonomy And Species Diversity For Cestodes Among Oceanic Dolphins, Eric P. Hoberg, Kaylen Marie Soudachanh, Robert L. Rausch Sep 2026

Historical Chaos Among Tetrabothriideans (Eucestoda) Of Odontocetes (Artiodactyla)—Revising Generic Taxonomy And Species Diversity For Cestodes Among Oceanic Dolphins, Eric P. Hoberg, Kaylen Marie Soudachanh, Robert L. Rausch

MANTER: Journal of Parasite Biodiversity

Explorations over the past 150 years that have defined the diversity and structure of the tetrabothriidean cestode fauna among Odontocete cetaceans (Artiodactyla) are summarized and reviewed. Persistent errors in interpretation of comparative morphological characters, inconsistent taxonomic decisions, and an understanding of generic-level and species diversity are addressed. We outline a revision of the Tetrabothriidea, which now encompasses 8 genera. Prosthecocotyle is resurrected from synonymy with Tetrabothrius, and Cetaceobothridius n. gen is proposed. A clear basis is outlined for differentiation of generic and species diversity among Cetaceobothridius, Priapocephalus, Prosthecocotyle, Strobilocephalus, Tetrabothrius, and Trigonocotyle that constitute the tetrabothriidean fauna of odontocetes; species …

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The Effect Of Job Enlargement Programs On The Wellbeing Of United States Air Force Personnel, Joseph Earl Stone Sep 2026

The Effect Of Job Enlargement Programs On The Wellbeing Of United States Air Force Personnel, Joseph Earl Stone

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between job enlargement programs and overall wellbeing among active-duty United States Air Force personnel using a mixed method, convergent parallel approach. Utilizing a sample of 125 active-duty personnel, these two variables were examined for a predictive relationship while controlling for eight covariates utilizing multiple regression analysis (quantitative) and assessed for contextual purposes using thematic analysis (qualitative), employing survey data from all participants. The study was framed by self-determination theory (SDT), which posits that the wellbeing of individuals is affected by three core needs of competence, autonomy, and relatedness. Quantitatively, no …

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