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Residential Metals Abatement Program Investigation Summary Report (Non-Residential Parcels – Indoor Dust) Highland View Christian School, Environmental Resource Management (Erm)

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

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Using Cognitive Interviews To Improve A Measure Of Organizational Readiness For Implementation, Maria Mcclam, Lauren Workman, Emanuelle M Dias, Timothy J Walker, Heather M Brandt, Derek W Craig, Robert Gibson, Andrea Lamont, Bryan J Weiner, Abraham Wandersman, Maria E Fernandez

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Organizational readiness is a key factor for successful implementation of evidence-based interventions (EBIs), but a valid and reliable measure to assess readiness across contexts and settings is needed. The R = MC

METHODS: We conducted 20 cognitive interviews with FQHC staff (clinical and non-clinical) in South Carolina and Texas. Participants were provided a subset of items from the readiness survey to review. A semi-structured interview guide was developed to elicit feedback from participants using "think aloud" and probing techniques. Participants were recruited using a purposive sampling approach and interviews were conducted virtually using Zoom and WebEx. Participants were asked …

Self-Management By Adolescents And Young Adults Following A Stem Cell Transplant, Caroline F. Morrison

Dissertations

A grounded theory study was conducted to better understand the process AYA use to manage their care following a SCT. Specific aims included: 1) to explore self-management facilitators, barriers, processes and behaviors within individual, family, community and healthcare system domains using the pediatric self-management framework to develop initial interview guides; 2) to describe how AYA manage their care regimen post HSCT; and 3) to describe rates of oral medication adherence for AYA post HSCT and how they relate to patterns of self-management.

Living As A Dying Child: A Gadamerian Analysis Of The Poetry Of Mattie J. T. Stepanek, Corinne A. Settecase-Wu

Dissertations

Yearly, approximately 500,000 children live with life-limiting conditions in the United States; 50,000 die. Yet, details regarding children's days of living as dying are unknown. The aim of this qualitative hermeneutic study is to gain understanding of the phenomenon of living as a dying child. A Gadamerian-inspired approach was implemented to underpin the study, and to analyze poetic text to address the research question: What is it to be living as a dying child? The text sample included 499 poems written by Mattie J. T. Stepanek, a dying child. The Settecase-Wu Conceptual Guide was developed and implemented to ensure …

Quasi-Experimental Study With The Undergraduate Nursing Program Using Simulation Learning To Reduce Medication Errors, Georgette R. Lohrman

Dissertations

Medication errors in the nursing practice are not only costly but may harm or kill a patient. The problem addressed in this study is the relationship that exists between the lack of medication administration skills taught to students in an undergraduate nursing program. The purpose of this quantitative quasi-experimental study with a two-group pretest-posttest design was to examine if the addition of medication-simulated learning was associated with improved medication administration knowledge compared to a traditional Pharmacology classroom setting.

Mirna-205: A Future Therapeutic Molecule For Liver Diseases, Marco A. Cabrera, Meghana Kolli, Meena Jaggi, Subhash C. Chauhan, Murali M. Yallapu

School of Medicine Publications

miR-205 is consistently downregulated in liver fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer, which indicates it may be a potential therapeutic restoration molecule to tackle liver diseases.

The spectrum of liver diseases presents a major public health concern that is widespread across the globe, accounting for 2 million deaths per year [1]. Among all liver diseases, the most common, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), has been globally estimated to account for a quarter of all cases, ranging regionally from 14 to 32% [2]. In addition, liver cancer is the 16th most common cause of mortality worldwide [ …

Nelson V. Eighth Jud. Dist. Ct., 138 Nev. Adv. Op. 82 (Dec. 22, 2022), Shannon Chao

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

A law firm is not automatically disqualified based on a paralegal’s imputed conflict of interest unless there is actual disclosure of confidences or ineffective screening measures. Additionally, district courts have broad discretion in determining whether a law firm must be disqualified, and whether to hold an evidentiary hearing to determine adequacy of screening measures.

The Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic Upon Non-Elective Admissions And Surgery At A Safety-Net Hospital, Aurelien Amiot, Jean-Francois Rahier, Filip Baert, Stephane Nahon, Ailsa Hart, Nikos Viazis, Livia Biancone, Eugeni Domenech, Catherine Reenears, Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet, Laurent Beaugerie, Johan Burisch, I-Care Collaborator Group

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: There are concerns regarding the potential impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on patients with inflammatory bowel disease [IBD]. We report on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in a European prospective cohort study of patients with IBD.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: We prospectively collected data from 5457 patients with IBD nested in the ongoing I-CARE project and still followed up in April 2020, with monthly online monitoring of clinical activity, treatment, imaging and endoscopy. Investigators were also contacted to report incidental cases.

RESULTS: In total, 233 [4.3%] reported COVID-19 and 12 [0.2%] severe COVID-19, with no COVID-19 deaths. …

A Survey With Interventional Components Delivered On Tablet Devices Versus Usual Care To Increase Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Uptake Among Cisgender Black Women: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, Mandy J Hill, Angela M Heads, Robert Suchting, Angela L Stotts

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Cisgender (cis) Black women in the USA are more likely to become HIV positive during their lifetime than other women. We developed and implemented a behavioral intervention, Increasing PrEP (iPrEP), the first pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed at motivating cis Black women to be willing to use PrEP for HIV prevention and attend an initial PrEP clinic visit following an emergency department visit.

METHODS: Eligible participants were Black cisgender women ages 18-55 years who acknowledged recent condomless sex and substance use. Participants were randomized to iPrEP or usual care (UC). iPrEP is a survey-based intervention designed to raise …

Inhibition Of Colorectal Cancer Tumorigenesis By Ursolic Acid And Doxorubicin Is Mediated By Targeting The Akt Signaling Pathway And Activating The Hippo Signaling Pathway, Dan Hu, Ruo Yu Meng, Thi Van Nguyen, Ok Hee Chai, Byung Hyun Park, Ju-Seog Lee, Soo Mi Kim

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the deadliest malignant tumors worldwide and its prevalence is increasing in South Korea. The efficacy of combined treatment with natural product‑derived and chemotherapy agents including curcumin combined with 5‑fluorouracil, resveratrol combined with cisplatin and epigallocatechin‑3‑gallate (EGCG) combined with cisplatin in preventing cancer progression and killing cancer cells has emerged. The Akt and Hippo signaling pathways serve a key role in colorectal tumor growth; however, the exact role of the crosstalk between Akt and Hippo signaling pathways in CRC remains poorly elucidated. The combined effect of UA and DOX on the cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration …

Postbiotics Derived From L Paracasei Et-22 Inhibit The Formation Of S Mutans Biofilms And Bioactive Substances: An Analysis, Zhi Zhao, Jianmin Wu, Zhe Sun, Jinbo Fan, Fudong Liu, Wen Zhao, Wei-Hsien Liu, Ming Zhang, Wei-Lian Hung

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Globally, dental caries is one of the most common non-communicable diseases for patients of all ages; Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is its principal pathogen. Lactobacillus paracasei (L. paracasei) shows excellent anti-pathogens and immune-regulation functions in the host. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of L. paracasei ET-22 on the formation of S. mutans biofilms. The living bacteria, heat-killed bacteria, and secretions of L. paracasei ET-22 were prepared using the same number of bacteria. In vitro, they were added into artificial-saliva medium, and used to coculture with the S. mutans. Results showed …

Implicit Bias Mask: Inner Beauty And Heroic Strength, Madilyn Mason, Jesse Kato, Samaah Saifullah, Brandon Brown, Hasti Nema

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: Visualizing Success, Shrila Rajendran, Timothy Li, Daniel Saxon, Andrew Lemmen, Jourdyn Lao, Devun Birk

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: If These Walls Could Talk, Pranav Gopalakrishnan, Christopher Carter, Neha Chava, William Mcroy, Mai Daigle, Stephanie Schervish

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: Beneath The Veneer Of Resilience, Daphne Pate, Peter Nolan, Anusha Vavilikolanu, Abrielle Fretz, Cassandra Pecarski, Trisha Ray

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: (H.E.A.L)2, Tannia M. Rodriguez, Leane Kuo, Anah Salgat, Mitchell Wu, Gabriella Gonzales, Jacob Dougherty

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: A Journey To Find Balance, Tiffany Mckenney, Nathan Li, Eve Sherbin, Jeremy Taigman, Pranally Desai, Brock Bradley

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: Pressures And Perceptions, Kimera Harris, Hani Nasr, Cornelius Lau, Ciara White

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: The Me I Want You To See, Susan Hartzell, Jose Lopez, Elli Johnson, Alexa Bernard, Theodore Schiff, Jackson Ferris

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: The Pursuit Of Knowledge, Brianna Regan, Tareq Hanna, Thomas Deppong, Maya Kohavi, Zarin Kothari, Ahmed Jafri

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: The Path To Achieving Our Goals, Cyra Kharas, Robert Leone, Mihika Sridhar, Sophia Gandarillas, Paul Villa

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: Understanding What It Means To Be A "Life-Long Learner" Both Inside The Classroom And In The Community, Meet Patel, Sohini Pandit, Sara Naessig, Neil Garg, Lara Rostomian

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: Pillars Of Personality, Jane Dow, Ingrid Rocha, Karamoja Monchamp, Max Jones, Arhan Shetty, Chase Aaron

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: “Inside Out”, Arainya Durham, Khush Hussain, Shruthi Ilango, Samantha Markowitz, James Soetedjo, Jacob Hall

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: Humanity In Medical School, Laila Al-Jerdi, Elizabeth Helfrich, Noah Robertson, Sean Williams, Tobin Smith, Nicole Lafrance

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: The Inner Us; The Struggles And Identities That Truly Make Us Individuals, Curtis Mack, Angelica Cabatu, Era Cobani, Carly Abrahams, Michal Ruprecht, Nicholas Apostolakis

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: Perseverance In Medical School, Deepa Raghavan, Dipra Debnath, Ranya Krayem, Constance Cleveland, Jay Maixner, Zane Mustafa

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: Heart Eyes, Peter Zakaria, Carline Dugue, Ethan Mathew, Lauren Fleckenstein, Katherine Sommers, Alexander Minos

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: The Doctor Within, Julian Johnson, Angie Achkar, Diana Mcmahon, Abigail Jaczkowski, Brandon Doan, Kevin Tran

Patient Education Projects

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Implicit Bias Mask: What Makes The "Perfect" Medical Student, Nabeel Sumbal, Derya Turk, Katherine Gavagan, Morolayo Ilori, Izma Khaliq, Srikanth Pillai

Patient Education Projects

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