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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Compared To Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Major Depressive Disorder, Shelby Gorman

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: This paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) compared to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).

Methods: Clinical studies and meta-analysis reviews were evaluated for the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy versus selective serotonin inhibitors. EBSCOhost and Google Scholar search engines were used to find articles for this paper. The publication was set from 2018 to 2024, ensuring the most recent and accurate date on topics of interest. Filters used were ‘full text available’, ‘meta-analysis’, ‘systemic review’, and ‘peer-reviewed journals. Adults aged 18-85 were not specific to …

Antipsychotic Drug Use In Elderly Patients With Dementia, Molly Fisher

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: The objective of this paper is to determine if antipsychotic (AP) drug usage in the elderly population, specifically with elderly who have dementia, has a significant effect on the morbidity and mortality of this select population.

Methods: In this paper the articles included: 2 meta-analysis, 1 prospective cohort, 1 matched cohort study, 1 randomized control trial, and a systematic review that included studies about patients using AP drugs, and studies with patients with dementia.

Results: AP drug use in the elderly population, specifically in those with dementia, has an overall increased mortality rate and an increased possibility of adverse …

Adult Zymosan Re-Exposure Exacerbates The Molecular Alterations In The Brainstem Rostral Ventromedial Medulla Of Rats With Early Life Zymosan-Induced Cystitis, Bhavana Talluri, Sankar Addya, Maia Terashvili, Bidyut K. Medda, Anjishnu Banerjee, Reza Shaker, Jyoti N. Sengupta, Banani Banerjee

Kimmel Cancer Center Papers, Presentations, and Grand Rounds

Recent evidence suggests that the descending modulatory pathways from the brainstem rostral ventromedial medulla (RVM) are important for bladder inflammatory pain. This study aimed to identify the long-term molecular changes in RVM neurons due to early life cystitis during neuronal development and the effect of reexposure later in adulthood. RVM tissues from two treatment protocols were used: (1) neonatal zymosan exposures with acute adult rechallenge (RC) and (2) only neonatal zymosan exposures (NRC). RNAseq analysis showed upregulation of several genes associated with synaptic plasticity (Grin1, Grip2, Notch1, Arc, and Scn2b) in the cystitis groups compared to controls in both protocols. …

Sleeve Gastrectomy Versus Gastric Bypass: Weight Loss & Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes, Cara Rodriguez

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objectives: Given the rising prevalence of obesity and the growing demand for bariatric interventions, it is essential to provide evidence-based comparisons of the two most common procedures, Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG). This research essay aims to examine the difference in excess weight loss and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) resolution outcomes between the procedures, empowering patients to make informed medical decisions about which surgical technique they would prefer. In evaluating these outcomes and educating patients about them, individuals can align their post-op goal with the most suitable bariatric surgical intervention. Methods: Valpo summon and …

Metformin Versus Glp-1 For Therapeutic Potential In Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Carlyn Stone

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Purpose: When patients with polycystic ovary syndrome fail conservative options for weight loss, utilizing medications such as metformin and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists may be considered. Metformin has been the first line agent for treating weight loss and improving menstrual frequencies in polycystic ovary syndrome; however, a newer medication class, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, may be more effective.

Methods: A literature search was conducted using Google Scholar, PubMed, and Summon. There were 970 results returned, and after careful consideration, five sources were selected for this review. The studies include one single center retrospective cohort study and four systematic reviews. …

Exploring Associations Among Identity, Cognitive Flexibility, Intersectional Awareness, And Empathy, Brianna Heuser

ETD Collection

Growing research has supported the need to incorporate an intersectional perspective in psychology, both in terms of research and clinical practice. The current investigation aimed to expand on current literature and used an intersectional approach to understanding empathy, specifically focusing on self-identification with stigmatized identities, intersectional awareness, and cognitive flexibility. Although prior research has investigated these variables individually, the current study examined the factors simultaneously and proposed a serial mediation model to explain the relationship between the variables. In particular, the serial mediation model suggested the association between the number of stigmatized identities an individual identifies with and their level …

The Impact Of Early Lifer Adversity On Mental And Physical Health: The Role Of Spirituality And Forgiveness, Julia Luisa Goldmark

ETD Collection

ABSTRACT The current study aimed to examine the effect of adverse childhood experiences on mental and physical health, forgiveness and spirituality. A total of 579 adults between the ages of 18 and 32 years completed an online survey. Participants were asked to report demographics and completed various measures. A total of 579 adults between the ages of 18 and 32 years were recruited through a university in New York and completed an online survey. Results from this study found that adverse childhood experiences predicted poor self-reported health, a greater number of somatic symptoms, and a greater number of symptoms of …

Botulinum Toxin Type A Compared To Topiramate In Prevention Of Migraine, Madeline Aldrich

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: To determine the effectiveness between topiramate and botulinum toxin type A in the prevention of chronic migraine and if there is a superior treatment option between the two. Migraines are a debilitating condition worldwide and determining the most effective treatment can help patients who suffer from them. Methods: Online databases were used to find academic sources that compared the use of topiramate and botulinum toxin type A. Only sources published within the last 5 years were included in this research paper. Results: Both topiramate and botulinum toxin type A were effective in decreasing monthly migraines, but botulinum toxin type …

Do Paternal Factors Have An Impact On Preeclampsia?, Brianna Latisnere-Blosser

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: To find how the father plays a role in maternal outcomes, particularly preeclampsia.

Methods: Using online databases and the search terms maternal outcomes, paternal genome, preeclampsia, and paternal health, 5 studies were identified for this paper. They include prospective cohort studies, retrospective cohort studies, meta-analysis, and systematic reviews.

Results: The father does play a role in preeclampsia, but not in terms of genetics. His health and the time over which the woman is exposed to his sperm have been found to be related to risk of preeclampsia.

Conclusion: Paternal variables such as preconception health and sperm exposure timeline have …

Prevention Of Alcohol Consumption In Alcohol Use Disorder, Kenedi Cheatham

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: This paper aims to evaluate the efficacy of first-line FDA-approved pharmacotherapy (naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram) compared to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in rates of alcohol consumption in adults aged 18 to 65 diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD).

Methods: Search engines utilized include PubMed, Cochrane Library, and APA PsychInfo, as well as the National Institute of Health. Search terms included “cognitive behavioral therapy,” “pharmacologic therapy,” “substance use disorder,” and “alcohol use disorder.” The primary endpoint was rates of alcohol consumption. Filters included English texts, publication date from 2018 to present, randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systemic reviews. Inclusion criteria …

Impaired Sleep As A Modifiable Risk Factor For Alzheimer’S Disease, Ziba Kisielius

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive neurocognitive disease that has effects on many different aspects of an individual’s life, if diagnosed. The purpose of this research study is to obtain data and research about the relationship between sleep and the increased risk for AD. Methods: Many different databases and resources were used in order to obtain data and studies about the subject. Of the studies used, 2 were cohort studies, 1 was a randomized control trial, 1 was a meta-analysis, and 1 was a cross-sectional study. Studies were found using PubMed, Google Scholar, and Valpo Library Summons. Primary endpoints …

Rotator Cuff Tear: Comparison Of Postoperative Outcomes Between The Mini-Open Approach, Arthroscopic Approach, And Conservative Measures, Anna Grill

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: Comparing outcomes of different treatment approaches for rotator cuff tears in terms of pain and function. Other factors to consider are postoperative complications and patient satisfaction. Comparing arthroscopic surgery, mini-open surgery, and conservative measures.

Methods: Comparing data from 1 Cross sectional case control study, 3 Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, and 1 Meta-analysis.

Results: The results were not found to be clinically significant when comparing conservative measures, arthroscopic repair, and mini-open repair.

Conclusions: More data is needed to reach a definitive conclusion. All three treatment modalities provided relief of symptoms.

Keywords: Rotator cuff, mini-open repair, arthroscopic repair, conservative treatment, pain, …

Comparison Of Insulin Regimens For Hospitalized Type 2 Diabetics, Michelle Stoyanov

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: Sliding-scale insulin (SSI) is commonly used for hospitalized type 2 diabetics despite the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) recommendations supporting basal-bolus insulin (BBI). This paper aims to distinguish what insulin regimen is beneficial for hospitalized diabetics, critical and non-critical, to improve patient outcomes.

Methods: A qualitative analysis of research conducted by different hospital systems and physicians in the past 5 years including 2 integrative literature reviews, 2 retrospective cohorts, 2 ambi-directional cohorts, and 1 quasi-experiment. After inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, 7 studies were selected for this review. Outcomes of interest included target glycemic control (110-179mg/dL), decreased …

Improving Fertility In Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Metformin Versus Clomiphene, Shannon Shipman

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: To compare efficacy rates of metformin as monotherapy versus clomiphene, an ovulation inducer, in increasing pregnancy rates among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Methods: Multiple databases were explored to compile a list of potential sources to answer the main study question. Multiple search terms and various combinations of the terms were used including PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, Clomid, Metformin, pregnancy, and ovulation. After applying inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria, five sources were selected. Two meta-analyses, two randomized control trials, and one prospective cross-sectional study were selected. Primary endpoints included live birth rates and clinical pregnancy rates. …

Total Versus Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasties On Osteoarthritis, Bianca Lopez

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Purpose: When conservative measures are unsuccessful in improving pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis, a unicompartmental or total knee arthroplasty may be considered. Choosing between the two can be a difficult decision without unbiased and credible evidence. The goal of this paper is to investigate the outcomes of a unicompartmental knee arthroplasty on pain and function compared with a total knee arthroplasty within one year in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Methods: A literature search has been performed using Google Scholar, PubMed, and Summon since 2018. From 16,700 sources, five studies were selected using inclusion and exclusion criteria. These …

Monoclonal Antibodies For The Treatment Of Prodromal Alzheimer’S Disease, Katrina Grunst

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: Alzheimer’s disease presents a significant public health problem, characterized by a progressive loss of cognitive functioning ability, ultimately leading to severe dementia and loss of basic motor functions. With these patients accounting for a large percentage of hospital stays and healthcare expenditures, the urgency to address this disease is evident, particularly considering the projected growth of the aging population. This paper aims to explore new drug treatments that may alter the underlying process of Alzheimer’s disease and potentially prevent cognitive decline in future generations. Methods: Through a comprehensive review of studies examining monoclonal antibody drugs including aducanumab, lecanemab, and …

From Deleuze And Guattari’S Interregnum To Our Own, Or How To Navigate The Coming Post-Neoliberal Age, Samuel Weeks, Evan Lyons

College of Humanities and Sciences Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Improving Patient Awareness And Compliance With Telephone Follow-Up Calls Post Visit, Ajibola Kutti

Student Scholarly Projects

Practice Problem: In a high-volume clinic without current follow up practices post visit, a telephone follow-up (TFU) intervention was implemented within three days of patient outpatient appointments.

PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was: In adult patients in a high-volume clinic (P), does the implementation of telephone follow-up calls by nurses (I) compared to current practices (C) improve patient compliance and post-office follow-up visits (O) over 10-weeks (T)?

Evidence: The literature provided recommendations and evidence that supported the effectiveness of following up with patients within three days of leaving the healthcare clinic. TFU’s are a cost-effective intervention that …

Diesel Exhaust Particles Alter Mitochondrial Bioenergetics And Camp Producing Capacity In Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells, Isabella Cattani-Cavalieri, Marina Trombetta-Lima, Hong Yan, Ana L. Manzano-Covarrubias, Hoeke A. Baarsma, Asmaa Oun, Melissa Mol Van Der Veen, Emily Oosterhout, Amalia M. Dolga, Rennolds S. Ostrom, Samuel Santos Valenca, Martina Schmidt

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Introduction: Air pollution from diesel combustion is linked in part to the generation of diesel exhaust particles (DEP). DEP exposure induces various processes, including inflammation and oxidative stress, which ultimately contribute to a decline in lung function. Cyclic AMP (cAMP) signaling is critical for lung homeostasis. The impact of DEP on cAMP signaling is largely unknown.

Methods: We exposed human bronchial epithelial (BEAS-2B) cells to DEP for 24–72 h and evaluated mitochondrial bioenergetics, markers of oxidative stress and inflammation and the components of cAMP signaling. Mitochondrial bioenergetics was measured at 72 h to capture the potential and accumulative effects of …

Conchas, Coloring Books, And Oxnard: Using Critical Race Counterstorytelling As A Framework To Create A Social Justice Coloring Book, Martín Alberto Gonzalez

Chicano/Latino Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations

I am from Oxnard, California, a predominantly Latinx city that is stereotyped as “too hood”, “too ghetto”, or “crime-infested” because of its low-income Brown people. Such negative narratives are so commonplace that they become believable, but we can challenge these oppressive narratives using critical race counterstorytelling. There are multiple ways to tell a story, and I pride myself in producing counterstories that are accessible and enjoyable to mi gente. So, to encourage stay-at-home practices and empower my own community during the COVID-19 pandemic, I created a social justice coloring book with the help of artistic friends and local Oxnard Latinx …

Lure Specificity, Phenology, And Damage Caused By Epiphyas Moths (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) In Western Australian Apple Orchards, Maryam Yazdani, Elliot T. Howse, Wee Tek Tay, Helen Spafford, Rieks Van Klinken

Horticulture Research Articles

Multiple Epiphyas species inhabit southwestern Western Australia, including Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), a globally significant, polyphagous pest. This study evaluated the efficacy and specificity of lures designed for 3 Epiphyas species: E. postvittana, Epiphyas pulla (Turner), and the undescribed Epiphyas sp. (1) (Common). Additionally, the study sought to determine the presence and distribution of Epiphyas species in 3 significant apple-growing localities. Trapping, together with partial sequencing of the mitochondrial COI gene, found LBAM to be restricted to the Perth Hills and E. pulla, to apple orchards near Manjimup and Pemberton. This geographic …

Ay 2024/2025 Sec Agenda, 2024-07-24, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

New Jersey Staffing Alliance V. Cari Fais

2024 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Precision Nutrition For Management Of Cardiovascular Disease Risk During Menopause, Hannah E. Cabre, Emily K. Woolf, Leanne M. Redman

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Background:Women can spend up to 40%of their lives in the postmenopausal state. As women begin to transition into menopause, known as perimenopause, changes in hormonal concentrations and body composition dramatically increase overall cardiometabolic risk. Dietary patterns and interventions can be utilized to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease (CVD) and some dietary patterns over others may be more beneficial due to their specific effects on the health aspects of menopause. In this narrative review, we summarize key cardiovascular alterations that occur during the menopause transition and explore current dietary recommendations to address CVD risk aswell as explore the newfrontier of precision …

The Anxious Now And The Next Big Thing: Editorial, Manisha Sharma

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

No abstract provided.

A Critical Discourse On Asian American Stereotypes And Pedagogical Strategies Against Anti-Asian Racism, Ryan Shin, Maria Lim, Oksun Lee, Ahran Koo, Kevin Hsieh, Min Gu, Jaehan Bae

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

In this article, we address the three derogatory stereotypes and tropes of anti-Asian racism: model minority, perpetual foreigner, and yellow peril. We problematize how each of the three stereotypes was formed and has been sustained, affecting our art classroom and professional practices. After that, we offer the novel and futuristic conception of Asian American inclusivity as a critical project in our society. Lastly, in challenging the three Asian stereotypes and embracing Asian American inclusivity, we offer S-R-C teaching strategies (Sense of Belonging, Resist, and Coalition Building) to confront anti-Asian racism and violence. The strategies are designed to help art educators …

New Ways Of Making In The Face Of Uncertainty. Approaching Difficult Conversations Through Media Arts, Veronica Soria-Martinez, Iga Puchalska

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

In this paper, the authors reflect on a learning experience in which we devised practices grounded in Culturally Responsive Teaching, Equity, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and Digital Media Arts and how this experience would help students and members of the community (including us as educators) to develop critical knowledge and interconnectedness in the face of uncertainty. We drew on previous research and critical discussions on SEL to create an educational practice that promotes equity and confronts oppression by encouraging students to develop inquiry questions about race and to listen to different perspectives as they form their own answers. In doing …

Thinking Through Zines: A Collaborative Visual Essay Inspired By Systems Thinking, Queering The Museum, And Emergent Strategy, Dana Carlisle Kletchka

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

In this visual essay, students enrolled in a museum education and administration specialization in the Department of Arts Administration, Education, & Policy at Ohio State responded to course readings on museum work and Emergent Strategy through journaling and ‘zine making. While the course is intended to prepare students for the political and practical realities of working in an art museum, it is structured to elicit group and individual understandings of the readings, projects, and other assignments as well as to consider the ways in which we can collectively and incrementally create museological change. Three texts—Systems Thinking in Museums: Theory …

Central Lean Mass Distribution And The Risks Of All-Cause And Cause-Specific Mortality In 40,283 Uk Biobank Participants, Li Ding, Yuxin Fan, Jiaxing Wang, Xiaohui Ma, Lina Chang, Qing He, Gang Hu, Ming Liu

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of central lean mass distribution with the risk of mortality. Methods: This cohort study included 40,283 UK Biobank participants. Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to estimate the association of central lean mass distribution, i.e., trunk-to-leg lean mass ratio, assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, with the risk of mortality. Results: The median age of the participants was 65 years, and 52% were women. During a median follow-up of 4.18 years, 674 participants died, of whom 366 were due to cancer and 126 were due to cardiovascular causes. Compared …

The Push For Trauma-Informed Schools And Classrooms, Elizabeth Young

Masters Projects

In an ideal elementary educational setting, both students and teachers should expect to learn and teach in a setting without the disruption of extreme behaviors. If/when these behaviors do arise, students and teachers alike would have the tools to be able to safely work through the regulation of these behaviors. Elementary schools are seeing these behaviors negatively affect their students’ academic performance and safety. These behaviors are attributed to the fact that more students are coming to school having been exposed to, or are currently experiencing, trauma. In addition to this, many students have not been taught the necessary skills …