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Dietary Inflammatory Index And Risk Of Colorectal Cancer In Japanese Men, Ayaka Kotemori, Kumiko Kito, Motoki Iwasaki, Taiki Yamaji, James Hébert Scd, Junko Ishihara, Manami Inoue, Shoichiro Tsugane, Norie Sawada On The Behalf Of Jphc Study Group

Faculty Publications

Background/Objectives: Unhealthy lifestyles lead to chronic low-grade inflammation, increasing the risk of colorectal cancer. Few studies in East Asia have examined the association between the dietary inflammation potential and colorectal cancer incidence. Therefore, we aimed to investigate this association further in the Japanese population. Methods: This study included 38,807 men aged 45–74 years who participated in the Japan Public Health Center-based prospective study (JPHC Study). The energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index (E-DII) was derived from a food frequency questionnaire. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using Cox proportional hazards regression models. Differences in risk due to a …

Metabolome Contribution To Sex Differences In The Link Between Alcohol Consumption And Type 2 Diabetes: A Prospective Analysis In The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study Of Latinos (Hchs/Sol), Brian Wang, Kai Luo, Wenyan Ma, Yanbo Zhang, Christina Cordero, Amber Pirzada, Martha Daviglus, Krista M Perreira, Bing Yu, Eric Boerwinkle, Robert C Kaplan, Qibin Qi

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption has been linked to improved insulin resistance and lower type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk predominantly in females but not males. Potential mechanisms underlying this sex difference remain unclear.

Objective: This study evaluated associations of sex-specific alcohol-associated metabolomic signatures (AMSs) with insulin resistance and T2D risk in US Hispanic/Latino adults.

Methods: We analyzed serum metabolome data in the HCHS/SOL, a prospective, multicenter, community-based study of Hispanics/Latinos, aged 18 to 74 years old, enrolled from four U.S. metropolitan areas between 2008 and 2011. Sex-specific AMSs were developed using Elastic Net to identify serum metabolites uniquely associated with alcohol …

Maturity-Onset Diabetes Of The Young (Mody) In A Racially/Ethnically Diverse Pediatric Population, Shilpi Relan, Guido Alarcon, Danielle Guffey, Charles G Minard, Mary E Fang, Kelly Timmons, Rona Y Sonabend, Mustafa Tosur, Maria J Redondo, Jennifer E Posey

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Context: Current practice guidelines recommend considering a diagnosis of maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) in patients with diabetes with an affected parent but without typical features of type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Objective: To test if these criteria apply to a real-world cohort of racially/ethnically diverse children with diabetes.

Methods: We performed a retrospective case review of electronic medical records of youth diagnosed with MODY in a large academic pediatric hospital in Southwestern United States. Cases were ascertained based on the identification of a molecular diagnosis of MODY.

Results: We studied 50 genetically confirmed cases of MODY: 60% …

Kecernaan Fraksi Serat Pada Kambing Kacang Jantan Yang Mengkonsumsi Rumput Kume (Sorghum Plumosum Var.Timorense) Kering Hasil Biokonversi (Fiber Digestibility Of Bioconverted Kume Hay Fed To Kacang Goat Male), R. Beku, A. Paga, Th. Lapenangga

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Penelitian ini telah dilaksanakan di Desa Oeltua Kecamatan Taebenu Kabupaten Kupang Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) pada bulan Juli – Desember 2013. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui level biokonversi rumput kume kering, yang menghasilkan kecernaan NDF, ADF, selulosa dan hemiselulosa yang terbaik, pada kambing kacang jantan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode rancangan bujursangkar latin (RBL). Terdapat 4 perlakuan (rumput kume kering tanpa biokonversi + konsentrat (R0), perlakuan rumput kume kering biokonversi urea dan starbio 0,4%, + konsentrat (R1), rumput kume kering biokonversi urea dan starbio 0,6% + konsentrat (R2) dan rumput kume kering biokoversi urea dan starbio

0,8% + konsentrat(R3)) dengan 4 …

Konsumsi Nutrien Ternak Kambing Yang Mendapatkan Hijauan Hasil Tumpangsari Arbila (Phaseolus Lunatus) Dengan Sorgum Sebagai Tanaman Sela Pada Jarak Tanam Arbila Dan Jumlah Baris Sorgum Yang Berbeda (Nutrient Feed Consumption Of Goats To Sorghum And Arbi, B. B Koten, R. Wea, R. D. Soetrisno, N Ngadiyono

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Penelitian dengan tujuan untuk mengevaluasi konsumsi nutrien ternak kambing lokal jawa terhadap hijauan hasil pertanaman campuran legum arbila (Phaseolus lunatus)dengan sorgum pada jarak tanam arbila dan jumlah baris sorgum yang berbeda, telah dilaksanakan di kandang kambing individual selama 1 bulan, yang dirancang dengan rancangan acak kelompok (RAK) pola faktorial dengan 2 level jarak tanam arbila dan 3 level jumlah baris sorgum ditambah monokultur arbila dan sorgum, yang diulang 3 kali. Parameter yang diamati adalah konsumsi nutrien dalam pakan.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konsumsi nutrien tertinggi diperlihatkan oleh kambing yang mendapatkan hijauan yang dihasilkan oleh perlakuan jarak tanam arbila 120 …

Studi Asosiasiantara Masa Kosong (Days Open) Terhadap Produksi Susu Dan Kerugian Ekonomi Pada Peternakan Sapi Perah Di Kabupaten Garut (Association Study Of Days Open On Milk Production And Its Implication On Economic Losses Of Dairy Cattle In Garut Regen, Rangga Setiawan, Kundrat Hidajat, Dwi Cipto Budinuryanto

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Masa kosong merupakan indikator utama kebehasilan usaha sapi perah yang sangat terkait pada pendapatan peternak. Tingkat pendapatan yang berhubungan dengan masa kosong dapat berasal dari jumlah

perkawinan yang menghasilkan kebuntingan, kesehatan serta produksi susu. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui asosiasi masa kosong terhadap produksi susu yang efek selanjutnya terhadap pendapatan yang diperoleh peternak. Metode yang digunakan berupa survey pada 49 ekor sapi perah yang berada pada fase laktasi kedua. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa masa kosong berasosiasi dengan produksi susu dengan nilai R2 = 14%, dimana masa kosong yang memberikan produksi susu paling rendah yaitu pada masa kosong 6,63 bulan …

Dampak Pemberian Probiotik Probio_Fm Terhadap Status Kesehatan Ternak Itik Kerinci (Impact Of Probiotik Probio_Fm To Health Status Of Kerinci Duck), Manin F, Ella Hendalia, Yatno, Pudji Rahayu

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Dampak Pemberian Probiotik Probio-FM Terhadap status kesehatan Itik Kerinci Jantan. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap dengan 4 perlakuan dan 5 ulangan. Sebagai perlakuan adalah pemberian probiotik Probio_FM dalam pakan dan air minum, yang terdiri dari : P-0 (tanpa pemberian probiotik Probio_FM), P-1 (pemberian Probio_FM dalam air minum) P-2 (Probio_FM dalam pakan), P-3 (gabungan antara Probio_FM dalam pakan dan air minum) dengan dosis 2% w/w dan 2% w/v, kosentrasi bakteri 1010cfu/gr. Ransum yang digunakan adalah ransum basal dengan kandungan PK 18% dan EM 2800 kkl/kg. Peubah yang diamati adalah gambaran darah (jumlah eritrosit, leukosit, …

Pengaruh Ekstrak Biji Mangga (Mangifera Indica) Sebagai Antioksidan Terhadap Cita Rasa Dan Daya Simpan Bakso (The Effect Of Mango Seed Extracts (Mangifera Indica) As Antioxidant On The Flavor And Shelf Life Of Meat Balls), Salam N. Aritonang, Yuherman, Tiara Nofita

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan ekstrak biji mangga terhadap cita rasa dan daya simpan bakso. Penelitian ini menggunakan 2500 g daging sapi bagian paha (otot Biceps femoris) dan ekstrak biji mangga (Mangifera indica) varieta s mangga Arumanis Metoda penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimen dengan Rancangan Acak Kelompok yang terdiri dari 5 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan. Perlakuan tersebut adalah penambahan ekstrak biji mangga sebanyak 0% (A), 0,1% (B), 0,2% (C), 0,3% (D) dan 0,4% (E). Peubah yang diamati adalah cita rasa, bilangan TBA dan daya simpan bakso. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penambahan ekstrak biji mangga dalam pembuatan bakso …

Analisis Biaya Transaksi Peternak Sapi Perah : Studi Kasus Pada Anggota Koperasi Di Kabupaten Kuningan Jawa Barat (Analysis Of Dairy Farmer’S Transactions Costs: A Case Study Of Cooperative Member In Kuningan, West Java), Cahyono, Nunung Nuryartono, Kuntjoro

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Dairy farmers are groups of people who face problems of low levels of well-being. General school of

thought (mainstream) views the problem of poverty is caused by low productivity factor. The use of productivity approach in solving the poverty problem of dairy farmers needs to be supplemented by another approaches in terms of non-productivity factors. This non-productivity approach which is rarel y

used is transaction cost approach. Starting from this, the study is carried out by transactions cost approach. This study specifically aims to analyze the structure of the cost transaction and the factors leading to the emergence of transaction …

Komposisi Tubuh Babi Lokal Jantan Grower Yang Mengonsumsi Fermentasi Dan Aras Penggunaan Biji Asam Dalam Ransum (Body Composition Of Body Carcass Of Local Male Pig Grower That Concumption Of Fermented And Level Tamarind Seed In Ration), Redempta Wea, Bernadete Barek Koten

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Sebuah penelitian telah dilakukan dengan tujuan mengkaji respon ternak babi lokal jantan terhadap penggunaan biji asam fermentasi dengan ragi tempe (Rhyzopus oliogosporus) dalam ransum terhadap komposisi tubuh ternak babi lokal jantan fase grower yang dipelihara secara ekstensif. Penelitian ini telah berlangsung sejak bulan April sampai September 2012. Jenis penelitian adalah eksperimen dengan menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap. Bahan yang

digunakan berupa babi lokal jantan grower 12 ekor berumur 3-4 bulan (rata-rata bobot badan 5,57 kg), biji asam, kacang tunggak (Vigna unguiculata), vitamin mineral premix, minyak nabati (bimoli), ragi tempe (Rhyzopus oligosporus), dedak, jagung kuning, dan tepung tulang …

Produktivitas Sapi Peranakan Ongole Pada Peternakan Rakyat Di Kabupaten Sumedang (Productivity Of Peranakan Ongole Cattle On Traditional Farm System In Sumedang Region), M. Fatah Wiyatna, E. Gurnadi, K. Mudikdjo

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Penelitian ini dilakukan di Sumedang, Jawa Barat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk

mengidentifikasi kemampuan lahan berdasarkan ketersediaan pakan dan pekerja, untuk menganalisis faktor yang berpotensi untuk pengembangan sapi potong, untuk mengidentifikasi produksi sapi potong, konsumsi pakan, dan pertambahan bobot badan hadian (ADG). Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan dua tahapan: pertama, mengidentifikasi potensi lahan untuk mengembangkan sapi potong; kedua, untuk mengetahui konsumi pakan dan ADG. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konsumsi bahan kering 3,51 kg/ekor/hari atau setara dengan 1,27% dari bobot badan. Konsumsi pakan dan peningkatan bobot badan pada Peranakan Ongole menunjukan sistem pemeliharaan pada breeding sapi yang masih tradisional. Pertambahan bobot badan …

Management Of Cage Capacity In Raising To Rabbit Performance (Manajemen Kapasitas Kandang Untuk Peningkatan Performa Kelinci), Husmy Yurmiati, Sauland S, H. Cindy Gayatrie

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Manajemen kandang merupakan faktor penting dalam kesuksesan bisnis kelinci, terutama dalam peningkatan produksi dan efisiensi penggunaan kandang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan pengaruh kapasistas kandang dan pada kapasitas berapa yang menghasilkan performa terbaik. Penelitian ini dilakukan secara eksperimen dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap dengan tiga macam kepadatan kandang (P1 = 1 kelinci/0,5 m2 , P2 = 2 kelinci/0,5 m2 , dan P3 = 3 kelinci/0,5 m2), masing-masing perlakukan diulang enam kali. Variabel yang diamati adalah konsumsi ransum, pertambahan bobot badan, dan konversi pakan. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa konsumsi ransum, pertambahan bobot badan, dan konversi pakan untuk setiap perlakuan tidak menunjukan …

Bioproses Biji Kecipir (Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus (L) D.C) Oleh Rhizopus Oligosporus Terhadap Peningkatan Protein Murni Dan Penurunan Asam Sianida (Bioprocess Of Winged Bean Seeds (Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus (L) Dc) By Rhizopus Oligosporus To Improved, Tjitjah Aisjah, Abun

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Penelitian telah dilakukan di Laboratorium Nutrisi Ternak Unggas, Non Ruminansia dan

Industri Makanan Ternak Fakultas Peternakan Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor

Sumedang. Tujuan penelitian untuk mendapatkan dosis inokulum Rhizopus oligosporus dan waktu fermentasi biji kecipir yang optimum terhadap peningkatan kandungan protein murni dan penurunan asam sianida. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode eksperimen menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) pola tersarang (3x3). Perlakuan terdiri atas faktor A, yaitu dosis inokulum Rhizopus oligosporus (d1=0,1% b/b, d2=0,2% b/b, dan d3=0,3% b/b) dan faktor B yaitu waktu fermentasi (w1=24 jam, w2= 48 jam, dan w3=72 jam). Faktor B (waktu) tersarang pada faktor A (dosis), masing-masing perlakuan diulang sebanyak …

Nilai Energi Metabolis Dan Kecernaan Ransum Mengandung Imbuhan Pakan Berbasis Ekstrak Limbah Udang Pada Ayam Broiler (Metabolizable Energy And Digestibility Value Of Ration Containing Feed Supplement Based On Waste Extract Shrimp On Broilers), Abun, Deny Saefulhadjar, Kiki Haetami

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Penelitian telah dilakukan di Laboratorium Nutrisi Ternak Unggas, Non Ruminansia dan

Industri Makanan Ternak, Fakultas Peternakan Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor-

Sumedang. Tujuan penelitian untuk menguji kualitas ekstrak limbah udang yang diolah melalui bioproses dengan bakteri Bacillus licheniformis dan kapang Aspergillus niger. Ekstrak produk bioproses disuplementasi dengan Sodium Hidro Sulfat (NaHSO4), kemudian ditambahkan binder (tapioka) sehingga menjadi imbuhan pakan. Guna menguji kualitas imbuhan pakan, ditambahkan ke dalam ransum ayam broiler dan diukur nilai energi metabolis serta kecernaannya. Percobaan dilakukan secara eksperimen di laboratorium dengan rancangan acak lengkap, terdiri atas 8 perlakuan ransum dan diulang 4 kali. Peubah yang diamati adalah energi …

Diet: Another Piece Of The Crime Puzzle?, Jerrod Brown, Jeremiah Schimp, Leanne Skehan, Amanda Fenrich, Janina Cich

Nutritional Neurocriminology Today

An expanding body of research suggests that diet and nutrition may play an influential yet underrecognized role in problematic and criminal behaviors. This article synthesizes research linking excessive consumption of sugar and ultra-processed foods to adverse neurobehavioral outcomes, impaired impulse control, aggression, mood dysregulation, and sleep problems. Integrating research suggests that metabolic disruption, neuroinflammation, and gut–brain axis dysfunction may influence cognitive and emotional regulation. While criminal behavior is complex and multifactorial, this article emphasizes nutrition as a modifiable factor to inform forensic mental health practice, correctional policy, and rehabilitative strategies.

Nilai Nutrisi Batang Pisang Dari Produk Bioproses (Ensilage) Sebagai Ransum Lengkap (Nutrition Value Of Banana Pseudostem From Bioprecces Produt (Ensilage) As A Complete Ration), Tidi Dhalika, Atun Budiman, Budi Ayuningsih, Mansyur

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Penelitian bertujuan untuk evaluasi nilai nutrisi batang pisang produk bioproses (ensilage) campuran batang pisang, umbi singkong dan biji jagung sebagai makanan lengkap untuk peningkatan produksi domba. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode eksperimental menggunakan rancangan percobaan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL), perlakuan yang diuji pada percobaan ini adalah pengaruh campuran batang pisang, umbi singkong dan biji jagung sebagai makanan lengkap terhadap nilai nutrisi produk bioproses, yaitu TA (campuran 70 % batang pisang, 15 % umbi singkong dan 15 % biji jagung), TB (campuran 60 % batang pisang, 20 % umbi singkong dan 20 % biji jagung), TC (campuran 50 % batang pisang, …

Determination Of Optimum Macro- And Micro-Nutrients Combination Rate For Hydroponic Fodder Production Of Barely, Gebre Kiross Meko, Nigussie Dachassa, Mengistu Urge, Tamado Tana

The Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Science

A greenhouse experiment was[-14pc]AU: Please specify the corresponding author name. conducted to determine the optimum macro and micronutrient combination rate for hydroponic fodder production of barley at Haramaya University. The experiment was laid out in a CRD design comprised of five nutrient combinations in four replications using the HB1307 barley variety. The seeds were cleaned, washed, disinfected with 1.5% NaOCl, and sprouted. The sprouts were spread on aluminum trays and grown for ten days through the application of nutrient solutions twice a day. Every ten days the required agronomic data were collected for four growing cycles. Total fresh and dry …

Unraveling The Impact Of Heat Stress On Gut Microbiota In Broiler Chickens: A Bibliometric And Literature Review, Mohammed A. Almatary, Jamal Sabir, Sherif Edris, Ahmed Bahiedin

The Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Science

As climate change intensifies, heat stress poses a significant challenge to sustainable poultry production, threatening global food security and animal welfare. Broiler chickens, genetically selected for rapid growth and efficient feed conversion, are particularly susceptible to heat stress, which disrupts their physiological balance and impairs intestinal health. Although the role of gut microbiota in food metabolism and immune function is well-established, the impact of heat stress on microbial dynamics in broilers remains inadequately understood. This review synthesizes bibliometric and literature analyses to explore the current state of research on heat stress and gut microbiota in poultry. Data were systematically gathered …

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Agenda January 20, 2026, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• 3:00 Call to Order
• Approval of Minutes December 15, 2025
• 3:05 University Business
• 3:20 Faculty Senate Business
• 3:25 Report
• School of Graduate Studies
• Professional Responsibilities and Procedures Committee
• 3:45 Old Business
• 3:50 New Business
• 4:00 Information
• EPC Report - January 8, 2026
• Adjourn: 4:30 pm

Need For A Psychiatric Facility To Develop A Clinical Practice Guideline On Self-Care To Give To Patients Upon Discharge, Judith Agwu

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The project is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) clinical practice guideline (CPG) on the need for a psychiatric facility to develop a CPG on self-care to give to patients upon discharge. The practice problem was a healthcare facility did not have guidelines to educate patients on self-care upon discharge. Addressing the problem within nursing practice can promote self-care practices and improve overall health outcomes for patients with mental illnesses. The practice-focused question that guided this project was: will a CPG potentially increase self-care among discharged patients? The purpose of the study was to develop a CPG on self-care for …

Postdischarge Pediatric Mortality In Nigeria For Children Under 5 Years Of Age, Philomina Nwaugo Chukwudike

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Child mortality has remained a public health issue that is prevalent among families living in Nigeria and low- and middle-income countries. Factors associated with post-discharge pediatric mortality among children under 5 have not been explored. The study involved examining associations between timely individual follow-up visits, availability of healthcare facilities for follow-up care, and likelihood of post-discharge mortality among children under 5 while adjusting for household income, geographical location, mothers’ age, and mothers’ education. The theoretical framework was the social ecological model. Data were generated from the 2018 Demographic and Health Survey. A sample size of N=21,671 was used to determine …

January 20, 2026, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

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Rare Infection With Precise Detection: Abiotrophia Defectiva Septic Arthritis Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Ahmed Al Mamari, Shouq Al Hudar, Maya Al Salti

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Abiotrophia defectiva, a nutritionally variant streptococcus, is an uncommon yet significant pathogen primarily associated with infective endocarditis and, more rarely, septic arthritis. We report a 23-year-old male patient who presented to a tertiary care centre in Rustaq, Oman, in 2024 with right knee pain and fever following an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Standard cultures remained negative, but enrichment broth and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry enabled prompt identification of A. defectiva. Subsequently, the patient was diagnosed with native knee septic arthritis due to A. defective. Following surgical debridement, the patient completed a 4-week course of targeted antibiotic therapy, …

Biostimulant Applications In Watermelon Production, Evan A. Christensen, Milena Oliveira, Youping Sun, Grant Cardon, Dan Drost

All Current Publications

Watermelon is a water-intensive vegetable crop that is sensitive to drought and requires adequate nutrient supply for good yield and fruit quality. It is an important vegetable crop grown on 142,000 acres in the United States and 586 acres throughout Utah. Utah experienced its driest year on record in 2020 during a five-year drought (2019 to 2023). This affected local ecosystems, including the Great Salt Lake, which experienced record-low water levels. The drought also negatively affected the agricultural sector, including watermelon growers. Higher-than-average fertilizer prices in recent years have also threatened watermelon production. Growing awareness of agriculture's water use and …

The Effects Of A Nurse-Led Peace Program On Perceived Peaceful End-Of-Life And Quality Of Life Among Head And Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Concurrent Chemoradiation, Sirinya Pimvichai, Yaowarat Matchim, Tanadej Sinthusake, Kiratiya Wongkalasin

Journal of Health Research

Background: Evidence indicates that peaceful end-of-life care programs benefit terminally ill patients, with nurses playing a central role in program delivery. However, no structured end-of-life care programs currently exist for patients with head and neck cancer (HNC), who often experience profound physical and psychological distress. A nurse-led Peaceful End-of-Life Care (PEACE) program was therefore developed. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the PEACE program on perceived peaceful end-of-life (PEOL) and quality of life (QoL) among HNC patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT).

Methods: A quasi-experimental, two-group time-series design was conducted with 64 HNC patients recruited from oncology wards at …

Disguised And Dangerous: A Case Of Cervicofacial Actinomycosis Presenting With Hemoptysis, Tharun Shyam, Shamanth M Reddy, Saumya Nanda, Yan Naing Tun, Rohan Pinto, Navjot Somal, Ravi Karan Patti

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Actinomycosis is a rare, chronic, suppurative bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces spp with an incidence of 0.3 cases per million people annually. The cervicofacial area is the most common site of infection and accounts for approximately 50 percent of all cases. Most cases of cervicofacial actinomycosis are odontogenic in origin.

Hemoptysis in the setting of actinomycosis commonly occurs from pulmonary involvement. Hemoptysis secondary to isolated cervicofacial actinomycosis has seldom been documented in literature. We hereby present a case of cervicofacial actinomycosis presenting with hemoptysis likely secondary to an oro-cervical fistula. We aim to highlight the challenges in diagnosis of this …

A Comparison Of Biological Therapies Vs Traditional Immunosuppressant In The Management Of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: A Narrative Review, Umme Farwah Tahir Dr, Sadaf Noureen, Fnu Partab, Muhammad Waqas Afzal, Maham Afzal, Asad Mehmood, Fatima Afzal, Kaynat Hasan, Fnu Sameeha, Seerat Riaz, Sumyya Tariq, Abida Perveen

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic immune-mediated condition requiring long-term management. Traditional immunosuppressants, such as corticosteroids, thiopurines, and methotrexate, have been widely used but are associated with broad immunosuppressive effects and significant adverse events. The advent of biological therapies, including tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, integrin inhibitors, and interleukin (IL)-12/23 inhibitors, has revolutionized IBD treatment by offering targeted immune modulation. Biologics have demonstrated superior efficacy in achieving and maintaining remission compared to traditional immunosuppressants, particularly in moderate to severe IBD. They provide targeted immune suppression, reducing systemic side effects, but are associated with …

Empowering Residents In Community-Based Internal Medicine Programs: A Structured Framework Integrating Simulation Labs, Ai, And Gamification, Nirmay Sonar, Zaynah Sadiq, Bernie Sergent

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Community-based internal medicine residencies train nearly half of all U.S. IM residents and are essential for staffing underserved areas. These programs often face educational gaps due to limited resources, faculty development, and procedural training opportunities. We designed a 12-month quality initiative for 27 residents at a small community hospital blending new high-fidelity simulation drills (e.g. in-situ rapid-response and procedural labs), restructured didactics (gamified quizzes, NEJM Resident 360™, HumanDx cases), enhanced orientation (“intern survival guide”), research education, wellness retreats, community outreach and AI-driven, individualized case feedback. New interventions were implemented alongside existing activities, with targeted outcomes including clinical competency, board readiness, …

Teachers’ Perceptions Towards Disruptive Behaviours Among Students In Public Secondary Schools In Tanzania, Jonas Kinanda

Tanzania Journal of Sociology

Disruptive behaviours among secondary school students adversely affect students, teachers, parents and community members. This study explores teachers’ perceptions towards disruptive behaviours among students in public secondary schools in Tanzania. This qualitative study involved 50 teachers selected from four public secondary schools from two councils, namely Mwanza City and Ukerewe District, both found in Mwanza Region, Tanzania. Data collection was done through interviews, focus group discussions, and document reviews. The analysis was thematic and MAXQDA. The findings showed that teachers perceived students’ disruptive behaviours as problematic to the teachers, peers, school administrators, parents, and the community at large. This is …

Towards Decolonization Of Evaluation Practices: A Critical Reflection Of Participatory Evaluation Methodologies In Less Developed Countries, Zabron Kengera

Tanzania Journal of Sociology

For many years evaluation practices in less developed countries have been dominated by scientific, top down, quantitative approaches and methodologies. As the result, many evaluation practices in less developed countries have been largely characterized by skewed power relations with poor adoption and utilization of evaluation findings. Several researchers, writers and development professionals agree that participatory evaluation was adopted in Africa and elsewhere in the world as a strategy to address several weaknesses observed in the conventional evaluation practices. Such practices include too much focus on projects and donor funding, lack of inclusion, poor consideration of local variations, lack of transparency, …