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Potential Value Of A Rapid Syndromic Multiplex Pcr For The Diagnosis Of Native And Prosthetic Joint Infections: A Real-World Evidence Study, Simone Ambretti, Anna Maria Barbui, Gavin Barlow, Lucinda Barrett, Mario Berth, Alessandro Bondi, Nicola Boran, Sara E Boyd, Catarina Chaves, Martin Clauss, Peter Davies, Ileana T Dianzo-Delgado, Jaime Esteban, Stefan Fuchs, Lennart Friis-Hansen, Daniel Goldenberger, Andrej Golle, Juha O Groonroos, Ines Hoffmann, Tomer Hoffmann, Harriet Hughes, Marina Ivanova, Peter Jezek, Gwennan Jones, Zeynep Ceren Karahan, Cornelia Lass-Flörl, Frédéric Laurent, Laura Leach, Matilde Lee Horsbøll Pedersen, Caroline Loiez, Maureen Lynch, Robert J Maloney, Martin Marsh, Olivia Milburn, Shanine Mitchell, Luke S P Moore, Lynn Moffat, Marianna Murdjeva, Michael E Murphy, Deepa Nayar, Giacomo Nigrisoli, Fionnuala O'Sullivan, Büşra Öz, Teresa Peach, Christina Petridou, Mojgan Prinz, Mitja Rak, Niamh Reidy, Gian Maria Rossolini, Anne-Laure Roux, Patricia Ruiz-Garbajosa, Kordo Saeed, Llanos Salar-Vidal, Carlos Salas Venero, Mathyruban Selvaratnam, Eric Senneville, Peter Starzengruber, Ben Talbot, Vanessa Taylor, Rihard Trebše, Deborah Wearmouth, Birgit Willinger, Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker, Brianne Couturier, Florence Allantaz

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Introduction: The BIOFIRE Joint Infection (JI) Panel is a diagnostic tool that uses multiplex-PCR testing to detect microorganisms in synovial fluid specimens from patients suspected of having septic arthritis (SA) on native joints or prosthetic joint infections (PJIs). Methods: A study was conducted across 34 clinical sites in 19 European and Middle Eastern countries from March 2021 to June 2022 to assess the effectiveness of the BIOFIRE JI Panel. Results: A total of 1527 samples were collected from patients suspected of SA or PJI, with an overall agreement of 88.4 % and 85 % respectively between the …

Postal Delivery Systems And Cryptomarkets, Trevor Lewandowski

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis utilizes quantitative methods to evaluate the relationship between the level of development of state postal delivery systems and the number of drug sales originating on dark web cryptomarkets. I use data from the United Nations Universal Postal Union on state postal system operating expenditures to convey postal system development and compare it to the country-of-origin and acceptable countries-of-destination listed on cryptomarket drug postings. The cryptomarket drug postings being used were collected by previous scholars from a leak on Agora from 2014-2015. This dataset contains 96,286 observations of cryptomarket-based drug transactions. This paper expected to find that moderately developed …

Goal Attainment And Quality Of Life Through Inclusive College, Kate Strater, Mia Kurkechian, Kassandra Weber

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

With growing opportunity for students with intellectual and developmental disability to access a variety of inclusive higher education programs comes an increased need for program implementers to evaluate practices and outcomes alongside participants. This mixed method, exploratory study examines self-determined goal setting, goal attainment, and quality of life within an inclusive college program as a measure of participant outcome and program evaluation. Furthermore, it provides implications for the importance of self-determined learning and participant voice within program planning, revision, and implementation.1

Midweek Memo, Georgia Southern University

Midweek Memo

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia On Reported Social Isolation In The Medicare Population, Laurel Marek, Lisa Grabert

Nursing

No abstract provided.

Rrm3 And Pif1 Division Of Labor During Replication Through Leading And Lagging Strand G-Quadruplex, Mor Varon, Daniel Dovrat, Jonathan Heuzé, Ioannis Tsirkas, Saurabh P Singh, Philippe Pasero, Roberto Galletto, Amir Aharoni

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Members of the conserved Pif1 family of 5'-3' DNA helicases can unwind G4s and mitigate their negative impact on genome stability. In Saccharomyces cerevisiae, two Pif1 family members, Pif1 and Rrm3, contribute to the suppression of genomic instability at diverse regions including telomeres, centromeres and tRNA genes. While Pif1 can resolve lagging strand G4s in vivo, little is known regarding Rrm3 function at G4s and its cooperation with Pif1 for G4 replication. Here, we monitored replication through G4 sequences in real time to show that Rrm3 is essential for efficient replisome progression through G4s located on the leading strand template, …

Corrigendum: Navigating Formula Shortages: Associations Of Parental Perspectives On Transitioning To Alternative Infant Formulas For Cow's Milk Protein Allergy During The 2022 National Formula Shortage, Abigail Fabbrini, Andrew Farrar, Jerry M. Brown, Lea V. Oliveros, Jared Florio, Jesse Beacker, Luke Lamos, Jessica V. Baran, Michael Wilsey

Student Publications

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Knee Flexion Angle Of Fixation During Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction Or Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Lateral Extra-Articular Reinforcement Techniques Performed In Conjunction With Acl Reconstruction, David A Kolin, Jeffrey J Nepple, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR) or lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) is being used more frequently in conjunction with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). However, the knee flexion angle at which fixation of ALLR or LET is performed during the procedure is quite variable based on existing technique descriptions.

PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS: The purpose of this study was to identify whether flexion angle at the time of ALLR/LET fixation affected postoperative outcomes in a clinical population. It was hypothesized that ALLR/LET fixation at low versus high flexion angles would lead to no statistically significant differences in patient-reported outcome measures and graft failure rates. …

2024-02-28 Decoding Ai Ethics, Leila Bunker, Genny Sheara

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

Current And Emerging Antiviral Agents In The Prevention And Treatment Of Cytomegalovirus In Pediatric Transplant Recipients

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Despite current prophylaxis regimens, cytomegalovirus (CMV) is common in hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and solid organ transplantation (SOT) and remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Newer antiviral medications are reshaping the landscape for prevention and treatment of CMV DNAemia, infection, and disease. Letermovir is approved for CMV prevention in adult HCT patients and is attractive due to the absence of marrow suppression seen with ganciclovir/valganciclovir. Letermovir should not be routinely used for CMV treatment due to its low threshold for resistance. Maribavir is approved for the treatment of refractory or resistant CMV disease in HCT and SOT recipients …

Circular Stag2 Rna Modulates Bladder Cancer Progression Via Mir-145-5p/Tagln2 And Is Considered As A Biomarker For Recurrence, Massimiliano Spaliviero, Frank Darras, Victor Romanov

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Simple Summary

Bladder cancer (BCa) is a major urologic malignancy with a high potential for death-threatening complications. Successful treatment relies on timely diagnostics and prediction of clinical outcomes. Molecular markers can be helpful for earlier diagnosis and for making treatment decisions. The biomarker landscape for BCa is not satisfactory yet. The discovery of novel diagnostic indicators for making treatment decisions is critical. Biological fluids are the most convenient and reliable source of these molecules. Circular RNAs (CircRNAs), special non-coding RNAs with a stable structure that are formed by a unique backsplicing process, recently became popular candidates for biomarkers in cancer …

Self-Management Of Coronary Heart Disease Among Middle-Aged And Older Low-Income African Americans, Tina Alfred-Iyamu

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Coronary heart disease (CHD) stands out as the predominant cardiovascular condition, exerting a significant toll on both mortality and morbidity. Notably, African Americans (AA) grapple with an alarmingly elevated incidence, prevalence, and mortality rate compared to other demographics within the United States. Extensive research underscores the potential for effective CHD management through self-management practices, though this is notably deficient. This qualitative, phenomenological study delves into the intricate lived experiences surrounding the self-management of CHD among low-income individuals in the middle-aged and older AA demographic. My theoretical framework was the Health Belief Model. Impressively, the study participants exhibited a profound understanding …

A Qualitative Study On The Persistence Of Seasoned Student Affairs Professionals, Russell Taylor Jones

Dissertations and Theses

The attrition of student affairs professionals has plagued higher education for decades and continues to negatively impact the profession. Over 40% of new student affairs professionals leave the field and leading contributors to this departure include unsustainable working norms, outdated and deficient job-related incentives, and burnout. Prior research focused primarily on why staff intend to leave and do leave student affairs, but little research has explored why professionals persist and successfully cultivate a long-term, sustainable career in student affairs. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of seasoned student affairs professionals who have persisted in the field …

It Takes A Village: An Examination Of Social Relationships And Mental Health, Em Francis Trubits

Dissertations and Theses

Social relationships are impactful to mental health and well-being, both positively and negatively. Different sources of support vary in their ability to meet our needs and ultimately influence our well-being. While research has examined aspects of supportive and harmful social relationships and mental health, much of this work is cross-sectional or limited to a single source of support. This dissertation aimed to better elucidate the relationship between social relationships and mental health by integrating multiple theoretical perspectives and multiple sources of support, in a series of three empirical studies in order to inform theory and interventions targeting mental health of …

Self-Driven Personality And Work Satisfaction: A New Perspective Exploring The Health Sector In Uganda, Charles Kawalya, Francis Kasekende, John Kigozi Munene, Joseph Mpeera Ntayi, James Kagaari, Sam Mafabi

African Social Science Review

We evaluate the mediating role of flow experience on the relationship between self-driven personality and happiness at the workplace. Data was obtained using a mixed-method design. Quantitative data were collected using cross-sectional design among professional nurses in Uganda’s public hospitals, 429 participants responded to a self-evaluation questionnaire. The results indicate that flow experience partially mediates the relationship between self-driven personality and happiness at the workplace. Results of mediated-SEM analyses generally support the hypotheses. The results suggest that flow experience can foster the relationship between self-driven personality and happiness at the workplace. The core elements of flow experience (i.e. challenge skill …

Industrial Establishments And Their Impacts On The Surrounding Communities: The Case Of Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia, Padmanaban Murugan, Moges Gebre

African Social Science Review

This study aims at investigating the community level socioeconomic impacts in line with industrial establishments in one of the fast-growing urban centers- Mekelle, Ethiopia. Employing qualitative research designs, data were collected from two purposively selected kebeles. Key-informant interviews, focus group discussions and field observations were used to gather data on the community level socio-economic impacts of the industrial establishment. Findings of the study reveal that at the community level, the industrial establishment has brought a few positive assistances such as infrastructural and community service provisions; construction of grand projects and contribution to the national government; supported sports and other social …

African Social Science Review, Andrew I. Ewoh

African Social Science Review

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Lutheran Hospital Of Milwaukee, Inc. Welcome Packet, 1968, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Lutheran Hospital of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI: Welcome packet for patients admitted to the Lutheran Hospital of Milwaukee. Contained in this file are:

• A bookmark
• A "Welcome" booklet that has pertinent information about the hospital and its departments, a history of the hospital, information about insurance and payment, hospital policies, and more
• Stationary for the patient to write a letter on
• A pamphlet titled "Scripture and Prayer for My Hosptial Stay"
• Three editions of a small pamphlet titled "Smiles: The Little Magazine of Wit and Humor"

Easy Street Environment Brochure, 1992, Advocate Health - Midwest

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Aurora Sinai Samaritan Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI: Promotional brochure for the "Easy Street Environment" located at Aurora Sinai Samaritan Medical Center as part of the rehabilitation services offered there.

As of 2024 this is still located at Aurora Sinai Medical Center.

Examining The Utility Of The Military Service Sleep Assessment In U.S. Veterans, Sophie Vincent

Symposium of Student Scholars

Background: Veterans frequently report sleep disturbances. However, little is known about which military or life events most frequently influence veterans' sleep. The focus of this study is to report the specific military and life events that had the most negative effect on sleep quality in veterans by utilizing the Military Service Sleep Assessment (MSSA).

Method: Post 9/11 veterans (N = 373) completed an assessment battery examining sleep disturbances, depressive and anxiety symptoms, and of dysfunctional and recovery cognitions. Descriptives (i.e., mean and frequency), t-tests, X² tests of independence, residuals, and risk ratios were computed to examine the impact …

Maximal Resistance Training In The Treatment Of Anorexia Nervosa – A Case Report Series, Darren R. Healy, Nicole Mansson, Mia Furu, Solfrid Bratland-Sanda, Jan Magnus Sjögren

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 17(3): 308-326, 2024. Objective: Anorexia Nervosa (AN) has one of the highest mortality rates of all mental health disorders, low recovery rate and is associated with widespread endocrine dysfunction. Resistance training (RT) has been consistently shown to provide beneficial effects on health outcomes that are often negatively affected by AN, however participation in exercise is controversial for individuals with AN. The objective of this study was to assess the effects of maximal RT as an add-on to standard of care in patients with AN. Methods: Originally, a controlled clinical trial was planned but due to …

Strengthening First Responders’ Coaching Proficiency Through A Peer Fitness Leader Workshop: A Preliminary Efficacy Trial, Sarah N. Lanham, Thomas R. Nagel, Haresh Rochani, Bridget F. Melton, Richard E. Cleveland

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 17(3): 298-307, 2024. First responders require physical fitness to perform dangerous tasks in unpredictable environments. To promote physical fitness among first responders, many agencies use a peer fitness leader (PFL) approach; however, resources for the fitness, wellness, and health of PFLs are often minimal. This study’s purpose was to investigate the effectiveness of a training workshop to increase PFL’s training knowledge and coaching comfort (CC). Thirty-six PFLs (Experience: 14.6 ± 9.1 yrs; Age: 41.0 ± 9.8 yrs; BMI: 28.9 ± 7.0 kg·m^-2) attended a one-day workshop. Paired samples t-tests assessed for differences …

Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer, 1968, V4 N5, July, Advocate Health - Midwest

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Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of the "Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer", an employee newsletter. This issue has staffing and departmental updates, including the announcement of the new director of the nursing school, Trudy Kleinke and the announcement of the change in name to Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer, 1968, V4 N6, August, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of the "Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer", an employee newsletter. This issue has staffing and departmental updates.

Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer, 1968, V4 N7, September, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of the "Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer", an employee newsletter. This issue has staffing and departmental updates, including the purchase of a new piece of laboratory equipment for analyzing blood samples. Some of this newsletter is also written in Spanish.

Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer, 1968, V4 N8, October, Advocate Health - Midwest

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Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of the "Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer", an employee newsletter. This issue has staffing and departmental updates, including a special memo announcing the 11th anniversary of the hospital's community blood bank. Some of this newsletter is also written in Spanish.

Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer, 1968, V4 N9, November, Advocate Health - Midwest

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Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of the "Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer", an employee newsletter. This issue has staffing and departmental updates, including a photograph of former Bears player Gale Sayers following his surgery at the medical center.

Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer, 1968, V4 N10, December, Advocate Health - Midwest

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Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of the "Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer", an employee newsletter. This issue has staffing and departmental updates, including photographs from the annual employee holiday party.

Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer, 1970, V6 N5, May, Advocate Health - Midwest

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Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of the "Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer", an employee newsletter. This issue has staffing and departmental updates, including the announcement of the annual IMMC Employee of the Year, Andrew Nabors, and a feature on the Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Laboratory.

Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer, 1970, V6 N6, June, Advocate Health - Midwest

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Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of the "Illinois Masonic Medical Center Observer", an employee newsletter. This issue has staffing and departmental updates, including photographs from the annual Employee Recognition Banquet and the annual awards for the employee bowling league, as well as a feature on creating a cleaner hospital.