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Gone, Michelle Herman

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Children And Youth With Special Health Care Needs (Cyshcn) Regional Support Centers (Rsc): A Framework For Effectively Engaging Stakeholders, Jenna Lequia, Susan Burlazzi, Abby Beer, Miriam Franco, Kathleen Mcgrath, Angel Morales, Joanne Siegel, Susan Hetherington, Tricia Patrick

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

The three University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs) in New York served as Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Regional Support Centers (RSC). The RSCs aimed to increase the capacity of local CYSHCN programs to connect with and support CYSHCN and their families in their community. RSCs conducted activities in the areas of family engagement, training and educational materials development, and technical assistance. RSCs engaged in ongoing dialogue with CYSHCN and their families to learn about experiences to inform systemic improvements through focus groups, interviews, and surveys. This article describes a statewide framework to serve …

From Strain To Strength: A Narrative Review Of Wellness Dimensions In Caregiving, Valerie Perkoski

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

This narrative review investigates the positive aspects of being a family caregiver for individuals with developmental disabilities (DDs) using the National Wellness Institute’s Six Dimensions of Wellness (Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, Occupational, Spiritual, and Social). While much research has traditionally focused on “caregiver burden,” this review highlights the often-overlooked beneficial outcomes of caregiving. Emotional wellness is enhanced through gratitude and resilience. Physical wellness is discussed through interventions like physical activity, which can reduce caregiver distress. Intellectual wellness emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization, helping caregivers find fulfillment in their roles. Occupational wellness shows that employment and community engagement can reduce anxiety among …

Nicotine's Influence On The Oral Microbiome: Harm Reduction Or Hidden Risk?, Trevor Ward, Kamran Awan

Annual Research Symposium

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Orthodontic Trial Transparency Audit: Automated Registry To Publication Linkage And Outcome-Switching Signals In Registered Rcts, Stephen P. Osman, Frank Licari, Shankargouda Patil, Shilpa Bhandi

Annual Research Symposium

Objective: To quantify transparency gaps in orthodontic randomized controlled trials by linking trial registry records to publications and characterizing timing of registration, publication delay, and selective outcome reporting signals using automated text-based methods.
Methods: A retrospective computational audit was designed around trial registries (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov and other major registries used in orthodontics) and bibliographic records. Registry entries marked completed were programmatically screened for publication linkage using identifier matching (e.g., registration IDs) and document-similarity approaches aligned with prior registry-publication linkage research. Trial-level transparency indicators included (i) prospective vs retrospective registration, (ii) completion to publication lag, (iii) presence/absence of posted results in …

Ai Applications In Assessing Risk For Periodontal Disease: A Systematic Review, Grant O. Korte, Claudia M. Tellez Freitas

Annual Research Symposium

Objectives:

The goal of this systematic review is to examine the impact of using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict a patient’s risk level for periodontal disease by analyzing proven systemic health diseases linked to periodontitis. This is being done by primarily focusing on prevention and early diagnosis using machine learning programs that have been proven effective in other fields of periodontitis research.

Methods:

To conduct this study, a comprehensive literature review of journals published after 2020 was performed through four databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Dentistry and Oral Science Source. The search was completed in adherence …

Mapping The Unexpected: Aberrant Celiac Trunk Origination With Atypical Splenic Artery Bifurcation, David A. Delano, Fernando D. Gonzalez, Franco R. Ramos, Parker J. Ballard

Annual Research Symposium

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Imaging In Acute Neurovascular Emergencies: Optimizing Outcomes In Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke, Chandu Goli, Rohit Patel, Elliott Beard, Anna Liles, Saeed Saleh, Aleeza Namit, Alissa Ongaco, Kevin Steed Ph.D.

Annual Research Symposium

Purpose:

Large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality, and patient outcomes are strongly influenced by rapid identification and timely reperfusion. Advances in acute neurovascular imaging have transformed stroke care by enabling precise patient selection, extending treatment windows, and accelerating clinical workflows. The purpose of this project is to evaluate how modern neurovascular imaging strategies influence treatment selection, workflow efficiency, and clinical outcomes in patients with acute LVO stroke.

Methods:

A narrative review of peer-reviewed literature published within the past decade was conducted. The review focused on CT-based imaging (non-contrast CT, CT angiography, CT …

Use Of Kcc2 Dna Plasmid Transfection To Modulate Chloride Homeostasis In Cultured Dopamine-Neuron Like Cells, Jacqueline N. Farolan Ms., Ashlee Szwedko, Mason Terry, Andrew Payne Phd., Dario Mizrachi Phd.

Annual Research Symposium

Potassium-chloride cotransporter 2 (KCC2) works in opposition to Na-K-Cl cotransporter 1 (NKCC1) to maintain low intracellular chloride concentrations in neurons. In immature neurons, there are high levels of NKCC1 and low levels of KCC2, which creates a high intracellular chloride concentration. Increased KCC2, therefore decreased chloride concentration, creates a GABA switch, switching immature neurons to mature neurons. This changes the activity of GABA from excitatory to inhibitory. Decreased KCC2 has been found to be correlated with reward seeking behaviors in the dopaminergic circuitry. Our study aims to artificially upregulate KCC2 and therefore decrease chloride concentrations in neurons. In the future, …

Epimedin A Prevents Glioblastoma Growth And Invasion, Michael B. Mildner, Erick A. Zecena

Annual Research Symposium

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Letting Go Of Shame, Jamie L. Beaudoin

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Lessons, Catherine Musemeche

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Wrong Turn, Arthur Plotnik

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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The Same Story, Suzanne Roberts

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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The Joy Of Publishing?, Patricia A. Nugent

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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From The Editor: What's The Story?, Lee Gutkind

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Don’T Borrow Trouble, Alyssa Grace Sorresso

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Little Cell, Big Science, Molly Bain, Niki Vermeulen

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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A Doctor’S Dilemma, Joon-Ho Yu, Maria Delaney

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Losing, Yet Winning, In Life’S Genetic Lottery, Jill Sisson Quinn, Ramya Rajagopalan

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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What Fish Oil Pills Are Hiding, David Schleifer, Alison Fairbrother

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Collective Forgetting, Allison Marsh, Lizzie Wade

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Encounter: Vacuuming Up Every Journalist, Lee Gutkind, Dan Sarewitz

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Narrative Medicine, Narrative Humility: Listening To The Streams Of Stories, Sayantani Dasgupta

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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All Images Are Limited To Light & Dark, Marcy Miranda Janes

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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What Happened In Humbug Valley, Ana Maria Spagna

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Food And Worker Safety Across The Globe: A Nervous And Incomplete Case Study, Wendy Rawlings

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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No Thirst, Michelle Lanzoni

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Acts Of Courage, Mary Heather Noble

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Resource Utilization, Yearly Trends And Outcomes In Stereoelectroencephalography And Subdural Electrode Placement In Pediatric Epilepsy Patients, Alizabeth York, Ariel Sacknovitz, Alexandria Naftchi, Cameron Beaudreault, Eris Spirollari, Sima Vazquez, Ankita Das, Patricia E. Mcgoldrick, Steven M. Wolf, Vishad Sukul, Carrie R. Muh

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

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