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J Am Coll Dent 2017 84 1

Journal of the American College of Dentists

The Journal of the American College of Dentists (JACD) publishes scholarly articles, editorials, essays, and reflections addressing the ethical, professional, and social dimensions of dentistry. The Journal serves as a forum for advancing ethics, professionalism, leadership, and excellence within the dental community. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and perspectives, JACD provides readers with insights that encourage ethical, professional practice, lifelong learning, and service to the public, reinforcing dentistry’s commitment to advancing oral healthcare and the common good.

Artificial Intelligence Powered Distillation And Visualization Of Audience Chat For Live Game Streaming, Ilia Labzovsky, Danny Karmon

Defensive Publications Series

During live game streaming, the high volume and speed of audience chat can present challenges for a streamer attempting to identify and act upon crowd-sourced information. This disclosure describes a system that may use an artificial intelligence agent to ingest and analyze multimodal data streams, which can include live chat, game video, and game audio. The agent can classify chat messages, score their contextual relevance, and use techniques such as semantic clustering to synthesize consensus-based advice from multiple viewers. This distilled guidance may then be rendered as a non-disruptive visual hint, for example, an on-screen object highlight or path indicator, …

Ultrasound Evaluation Of Left Ventricular Function In Coronary Artery Ectasia: The Added Value Of 2d Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography, Osama Abouelfetouh Elshaer, Mahmoud Gomaa, Ramy Magdy Elgamal, Mohamed Shokry Fahmy, Reda Nabil Dawoud, Reda Biomy, Ahmed Mostafa Ahmed, Mohamed Kamal Salama

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Introduction: Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is defined as abnormal dilatation of coronary arteries and may be linked to subclinical myocardial dysfunction. Conventional echocardiographic parameters may not adequately detect early left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. Two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography (2D STE) has shown promise in identifying subtle myocardial changes.

Methods: In this single-center observational study, 90 participants with available coronary angiography were divided into three groups: Group A (controls, n=30), Group B (single-vessel CAE, n=30), and Group C (multi-vessel CAE, n=30). Standard echocardiographic indices including LV ejection fraction (LVEF), volumes, and diastolic function were assessed. Global radial, longitudinal, circumferential, and area strains were …

The Antelope, University Of Nebraska At Kearney

The Antelope

No abstract provided.

Diaper Insecurity In Nevada And The Mountain West, 2024, Mia Tschan, Olivia K. Cheche, William E. Brown Jr.

Health

This fact sheet presents data on diaper insecurity in the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. It also presents data on the diaper gaps faced by fifteen Nevada counties: Carson City, Churchill, Clark, Douglas, Elko, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral, Nye, Pershing, Storey, Washoe, and White Pine. Esmeralda County and Eureka County are not included due to a lack of data. The 2025 Urban Institute report, “Mapping Diaper Insecurity in the US,” highlights 2024 data on diaper insecurity across all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

Cv: Marne Bailey (Biology), Marne Bailey

Biology Department Faculty Curricula Vitae

No abstract provided.

Cv: James Oakley (Marketing), James Oakley

Business Administration, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management Department Faculty Curricula Vitae

No abstract provided.

A Vote Of Confidence, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

They take no salary for their service. And the Marianist members have vowed to live in poverty. Yet these dedicated servant-leaders on UD's Board of Trustees committed an astonishing $91 million to the We Soar campaign.

Take Your "Why" With You: Arts-Based Wellbeing Needs Assessment To Support Safety Net Healthcare Workers, Adrienne S. Martinez-Hollingsworth, Isadora Caffe, Kiersten Edwards, Elissa Fong, Linda Y. Kim, Monika Scherer, Kia Skrine Jeffers

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Background: Burnout is high among healthcare workers in minority-serving, provider shortage areas [1], negatively impacting their health [2], and ability to deliver quality care [3]. Little work has been done to identify unique needs of lower wage workers in these settings, who comprise the administrative backbone and fill the majority of patient-facing roles. Art based assessments have emerged as an effective way to access information about needs and preferences [4], allowing for the development of burnout mitigation strategies to support pandemic recovery.

Purpose: To explore safety net healthcare worker sense of purpose (their "why") inspiring their on-going work during pandemic …

Relational Coordination: Exploring Teamwork Across Hospital Units Among Healthcare Professionals In An Army Hospital, Sherita L. House, Hebatallah N. Ali, Christopher Stucky

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Introduction: High-quality communication and relationships among healthcare professionals are associated with better work environments and quality of care.^1-2 Workflow differences across hospital units can impede communication and relationships among healthcare professionals.³ Researchers have used relational coordination (RC), a process of communication supported by shared goals, shared knowledge, and mutual respect, to understand healthcare professionals' communication and relationships with each other in civilian hospitals.^4-6 However, RC has not been explored in military hospitals. The aim of our study was to determine if RC among military and civilian nurses and physicians differs between hospital units in an Army hospital. …

Electron Yields Of Lunar Regolith Simulant Layers, Christopher Vega, Matthew Robertson, Thomas Keaton, Heather Allen, Jr Dennison

Journal Articles

The charging of bulk lunar regolith has been recognized since the Apollo era as an immediate and critical issue facing our return to the moon. Accurate electron yield (EY) measurements of bulk highly insulating granular materials—which largely determine how such particles charge through interactions with space environments—are lacking due to many experimental complexities that have led to a critical knowledge gap. Such knowledge is essential for addressing fundamental science and myriad important lunar applications and simulations related to lunar dust and regolith electrostatic charging. The few prior EY studies of lunar dust were limited due to severe charging effects and …

Cv: Arvie Vitente (Physical Therapy), Arvie Vitente

Rehabilitation and Health Sciences Department Faculty Curricula Vitae

No abstract provided.

Molecular And Culture-Based Identification Of Aspergillus Species In Water-Impacted Homes Following Hurricane María In Puerto Rico, Lorraine N. Vélez-Torres, Benjamín Bolaños-Rosero, Filipa Godoy-Vitorino, Félix E. Rivera-Mariani, Juan P. Maestre, Kerry A. Kinney, Humberto Cavallín

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

Flooding caused by Hurricane María promoted fungal growth in homes across Puerto Rico, raising concerns about indoor air quality and health risks. This study focuses on identifying Aspergillus species from water-impacted homes in San Juan using culture-based and molecular methods. Aspergillus is a common indoor contaminant in moisture-damaged environments, with some species associated with significant health risks. However, species-level identification is often limited. To address this, we collected samples from 14 homes, identifying 28 Aspergillus isolates through morphological examination and gene sequencing of ITS2, beta-tubulin (benA), and calmodulin (CaM) genes. Species-level identifications of 22 isolates revealed …

State Of California Cannabis Reporting, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education

California

No abstract provided.

October 14, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Scalable Biosynthesis And Recovery Of Poly-3-Hydroxybutyrate Produced From Cotton-Derived Glucose By Cupriavidus Necator, Ashley M. Clark, Lucia E. Gargano, Gabriella M. Fioravanti, Hannah M. Schapiro, Ron G. Kander

School of Design and Engineering Papers

To combat the growing issue of petroleum plastic waste, alternative bio-based polymers are being developed. Many of these biopolymers are made from bio-derived materials, or are biodegradable, but the most promising polymers fall in both categories. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are one such class of polymers, and poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (P3HB), the most popular PHA, has shown great potential. This study utilized two types of cotton-derived glucose, alongside commercial glucose, as a feedstock for the biosynthesis of P3HB by Cupriavidus necator (also known as Ralstonia eutropha). The fermentation took place in a 2-L bioreactor, showing potential for scale-up. A single-solvent extraction method was …

Meaningful Recognition To Nurses: A Contemporary Perspective To Support A Healthy Work Environment, Rebecca Wiseman, Cynthia D. Sweeney

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Meaningful Recognition is one of 6 components of a healthy work environment and one of the easiest to leverage for nursing leaders (AACN,2022). With the impacts of the pandemic over the past two years and especially the exacerbation of nursing shortages it is important to identify and understand what is truly meaningful to nurses when they are recognized. Using the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Healthy Work Environment (HWE) as the theoretical framework, the researchers wanted to understand what meaningful recognition means to nurses in differing settings given the effects of the pandemic on an already stressed workforce. Members …

Housing Insecurity Is Associated With Higher Utilization Of Acute Care Services Among Oregon Health Plan Members With Behavioral Health Conditions, Megan Holtorf, Cat Livingston

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

No abstract provided.

Drug-Eluting Resorbable Scaffold Versus Balloon Angioplasty For Below-The-Knee Peripheral Artery Disease: 2-Year Results From The Life-Btk Trial., Brian G Derubertis, Ramon L Varcoe, Prakash Krishnan, Marc P Bonaca, David J O'Connor, Richard Pin, David C Metzger, Andrew Holden, Jen-Kuang Lee, Osamu Iida, Ehrin J Armstrong, Steven W C Kum, Raghu Kolluri, Danielle R Bajakian, Lawrence A Garcia, Mehdi H Shishehbor, Shawn Yu, Karine Ruster, Brad J Martinsen, Zsuzsanna Igyarto, Sahil A Parikh

Heart and Vascular Articles

BACKGROUND: Limited treatment options exist for infrapopliteal disease in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), a condition associated with a high risk of limb loss. Interventional management of diseased infrapopliteal vessels with percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) is associated with high rates of restenosis and reintervention. In the LIFE-BTK randomized controlled trial (Pivotal Investigation of Safety and Efficacy of BRS Treatment-Below the Knee), the drug-eluting resorbable scaffold (DRS) demonstrated superior 12-month efficacy compared with PTA in a selected CLTI population with predominantly noncomplex, mildly to moderately calcified lesions. This report presents the 2-year safety and efficacy outcomes of the Esprit BTK …

Erie Indemnity Co V. Troy Stephenson

2025 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

2025-October-14-The Memory Of Driver Chambers, University Advancement, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

2025-10-14 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from October 14, 2025.

Quality Improvement Project: The Impact Of A Dedicated Education Unit On The Self-Efficacy Of First-Year Associate Degree Nursing Students, Danita Broussard

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Nursing education continues to face challenges in preparing students to meet the complex demands of modern healthcare, particularly due to limited clinical placements and faculty shortages. This quality improvement project addressed the gap between classroom instruction and clinical practice by implementing a Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) model designed to impact students' self-efficacy. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to determine whether participation in a DEU impacted the self-efficacy of the first-year associate degree nursing students compared to the traditional clinical model. Guided by Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory and grounded in Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) principles, the project …

Knowledge And Attitudes About Epilepsy Of Neurology Outpatients In Türkiye, Ayşe Pinar Ti̇ti̇z, Abi̇di̇n Erdal, Yaren Ağar, Buse Altunbaşak

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We aimed to evaluate the level of epilepsy-related knowledge and attitude among neurology outpatients without an epilepsy diagnosis.

Materials and methods: The Epilepsy Knowledge and Attitude Scale was applied to 331 adult patients who were evaluated with various diagnoses in the neurology outpatient clinic.

Results: The participants comprised 331 people, 51.4% of whom were women and 48.6% of whom were men. The knowledge and attitude values increase significantly as the education level of our participants increased (p < 0.001). The knowledge and attitude scores of those who knew about an individual with epilepsy were significantly higher (p < 0.001). Attitude scale scores were higher in patients diagnosed with headache, multiple sclerosis, syncope, Behçet’s disease, essential tremor and sleep disorders compared with other groups.

Conclusion: This study focused on a subgroup of adults without epilepsy who had other neurological conditions. The findings may illuminate the critical …

Anthropometric And Metabolic Assessment In Adults With Down Syndrome: The Need For Novel Indices And Tailored Criteria ​, Seli̇n Teki̇n, Nergi̇s Basmaci, İnci̇lay Lay, Alper Gürlek

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to evaluate the metabolic profile of adults with Down syndrome (DS) using novel anthropometric and metabolic indices, while also highlighting the limitations of traditional obesity assessment methods compared with the non-DS population.

Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study included 22 adults with DS and 28 age- and sex-matched non-DS controls. Anthropometric measurements, including BMI, waist circumference (WC), and hip circumference (HC), were recorded alongside novel indices such as waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), body adiposity index (BAI), A body shape index (ABSI), and visceral adiposity index (VAI). Metabolic parameters (fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c, lipid profiles, HOMA-IR) and CBC-derived …

Association Between Nutritional Targets And Muscle Index Changes In Patients With Terminal Cancer Under Palliative Care ​, İrem Kiraç Utku, Burcu Çalişkan Aydoğmuş, Hati̇ce Nur Avcioğlu, Müge Çatikkaş, Ayfer Durak, Deni̇z Sevi̇ndi̇k Günay, Umut Safer

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Background/aim: Malnutrition and muscle wasting are common in terminal cancer patients and adversely affect prognosis. Bedside muscle ultrasonography (US) has emerged as a practical tool to assess nutritional status and monitor therapy. This study evaluated the relationship between achieving individualized nutritional targets and changes in muscle indices measured by US in terminal cancer patients receiving palliative care.

Materials and methods: Subcutaneous fat tissue thickness (SFTT), muscle thickness (MT), and cross-sectional area (CSA) of the rectus femoris (RF) and biceps brachii (BB) muscles were assessed by US over 10 days and normalized to height squared (m²). A total of 95 …

Contribution Of Genetic Test Results To Patient Management In Ophthalmology: Results From A Turkish Stargardt Disease Cohort ​, Fulya Yaylacioğlu Tuncay, Şengül Özdek, Burak Acar, Gülsüm Kayhan, Murat Yüksel, Hüseyi̇n Baran Özdemi̇r, İhsan Gökhan Güreli̇k, Mehmet Ali̇ Ergün

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of the study was to analyze the genotype and phenotype characteristics of Turkish patients with a clinical diagnosis of Stargardt disease and to evaluate how collaboration between the departments of medical genetics and ophthalmology contributes to patient management.

Materials and methods: The clinical findings, genetic testing workflow in the medical genetics department, and the genetic testing results of patients clinically diagnosed with Stargardt disease in the ophthalmology department were retrospectively analyzed.

Results: The study included 50 patients from 46 families. The genetic test reports confirmed the clinical diagnosis of Stargardt disease type 1 (STGD1) in 27 patients …

Reliability Of Handheld Autorefractometers In Patients After Cataract Surgery ​, Ayça Küpeli̇ Çinar, Abdulkadi̇r Can Çinar, Hande Güçlü

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Accurate postoperative refraction assessment is essential for optimal visual rehabilitation after cataract surgery. Although handheld autorefractometers (HH-ARMs) are widely used in pediatric and uncooperative patients, their reliability in adults after cataract surgery remains uncertain. This study compared refractive outcomes obtained with a HH-ARM (Mediworks V100; Mediworks, Guangzhou, China) and a TB-ARM (Canon RK-F2; Canon Inc., Tokyo, Japan) to evaluate the clinical applicability of HH-ARM in this population.

Materials and methods: This prospective study included 150 eyes of 150 patients (aged 55–85 years) who underwent uncomplicated phacoemulsification with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. At 1 month postoperatively, spherical value (SV), cylindrical …

Validation Of The Turkish Version Of The Assessment Of Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Raynaud’S Phenomenon (Asrap) ​, Duygu Temi̇z Karadağ, Şeyma Yilmaz, Betül Di̇kkanoğlu Demi̇rok, John D. Pauling, Ayten Yazici, Ayşe Çefle

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.

An Examination Of The Experiences Of An African American Male Diver On A Power Four Swim Team: An Elite Interview, Steven N. Waller Ph.D., Tiffany M. Quash Ph.D.

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Despite the incremental increase in the number of Black people who are learning to swim, the number of Black divers has not kept pace. In the NCAA Database, swimmers and divers were not segmented; thus, they all appear in the category of “swimming” by race and sex. When viewing the 2024 Division I NCAA Demographics Database, 89 (.02%) of 4307 student-athletes participating in swimming were Black women. For men, the data is equally dismal, revealing that 81 (.03%) of 2,608 student-athletes who were identified as swimmers were Black. The purpose of this research note is to examine the developmental experiences …