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Hospital Admissions Due To Diseases Of Arteries And Veins Peaked At Physiological Equivalent Temperature −10 To 10 °C In Germany In 2009–2011, Ivy Shiue, David R. Perkins, Nick Bearman

College of Natural and Applied Sciences

We aimed to understand relationships of the weather as biometeorological and hospital admissions due to diseases of arteries and veins by subtypes, which have been scarcely studied, in a national setting in recent years. This is an ecological study. Ten percent of daily hospital admissions from the included hospitals (n = 1,618) across Germany that were available between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2011 (n = 5,235,600) were extracted from Statistisches Bundesamt, Germany. We identified I70-I79 Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries and I80-I89 Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes by International Classification of Diseases version 10 …

Relationships Of Physiologically Equivalent Temperature And Hospital Admissions Due To I30–I51 Other Forms Of Heart Disease In Germany In 2009–2011, Ivy Shiue, David R. Perkins, Nick Bearman

College of Natural and Applied Sciences

We aimed to understand relationships of the weather as biometeorological and hospital admissions due to other forms of heart disease by subtypes, which have been paid less attention, in a national setting in recent years. This is an ecological study. Ten percent of daily hospital admissions of the included hospitals (n = 1618) across Germany that were available between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2011 (n = 5,235,600) were extracted from Statistisches Bundesamt, Germany. We identified I30–I51 other forms of heart disease by the International Classification of Diseases version 10 as the study outcomes. Daily weather data from 64 …

Analysis Of Arm Movement Prediction By Using The Electroencephalography Signal, Reza Darmakusuma, Ary Setijadi Prihatmanto, Adi Indrayanto, Tati Latifah Mengko, Lidwina Ayu Andarini, Achmad Furqon Idrus

Makara Journal of Technology

Various technological approaches have been developed in order to help those people who are unfortunate enough to be afflicted with different types of paralysis which limit them in performing their daily life activities independently. One of the proposed technologies is the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI). The BCI system uses electroencephalography (EEG) which is generated by the subject’s mental activity as input, and converts it into commands. Some previous experiments have shown the capability of the BCI system to predict the movement intention before the actual movement is onset. Thus research has predicted the movement by discriminating between data in the “rest” …

Immediate Effect Of Thoracic Self-Mobilization In Prolonged Sitting Workers With Mechanical Neck Pain, Siriluck Kanchanomai, Santhanee Khruakhorn

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Work-related neck pain is a musculoskeletal problem in sitting work posture especially in academic staff. Restoration of thoracic spine curvature to normal alignment by mobilization may potentially decrease cervical spine compression force and mechanical stresses. Appropriate distribution of joint compression may less induce neck and upper back muscles work, consequently, neck pain reduction. The purpose of the study was to compare immediate effect of thoracic self-mobilization in mechanical neck pain.

Method: 58 academic staffs with mechanical neck pain, aged 25 - 45 were participated and randomly allocated into 2 groups. Both group received education about posture and general neck …

The Social Transmission Of Racism, Lisa C. Ikemoto

Tulsa Law Review

Reviewing Osagie K. Obasogie, Blinded by Sight: Seeing Race Through the Eyes of the Blind (Stanford University Press 2014) and Robert Wald Sussman, The Myth of Race: The Troubling Persistence of an Unscientific Idea (Harvard University Press 2014).

The Impact Of A Physical-Healthy-Psychological Program On Some Physiological Changes, Physical Efficiency And Mood Improvement For The Elderly, Agadir Salem Abdul Redha, Muna Taha Idris, Luma Akram Jallou, Lama Akram Jalalu

Modern Sport

It is incumbent on the community various institutions the responsibility for providing of all that would contribute to a decent and healthy living for elderly, our concern in this field is the contribution of the athletic community and its institutions in the application of scientific training curricula for the elderly, which works to improve their fitness, physical and psychological health, therefore, this study aims at the preparation of a physical, Health , and psychological program in a way that suits the nature of the sample, and then to know the impact of this program on some physiological variables ,physical efficiency, …

11th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], March 29, 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. University Honors Program., Iowa State University. Honors Program., University Of Iowa. Honors Program.

Research in the Capitol Programs

Program of research presentations given at the Capitol by students from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa.

Neck Injury Criteria Development For Use In System Level Ejection Testing; Characterization Of Atd To Human Response Correlation Under -Gx Accelerative Input, Craig M. Zinck

Theses and Dissertations

The use of Helmet Mounted Displays is ubiquitous in the field of aviation, adding operational capability, increasing head-supported weight and potential neck injury risk. Developing neck injury criteria to evaluate and quantify neck injury is important to ensure ejection systems are produced within acceptable standards. An ATD to human transfer function is developed that quantifies the difference between ATD and human neck response from -Gx accelerative tests, and demonstrates how this function can be applied to ATD test data to make previously developed human risk functions directly applicable to interpreting ATD data with a human based neck injury criterion. A …

Analysis Of Software Design Patterns In Human Cognitive Performance Experiments, Alexander C. Roosma

Theses and Dissertations

As Air Force operations continue to move toward the use of more autonomous systems and more human-machine teaming in general, there is a corresponding need to swiftly evaluate systems with these capabilities. We support this development through software design improvements of the execution of human cognitive performance experiments. This thesis sought to answer the following two research questions addressing the core functionality that these experiments rely on for execution and analysis: 1) What data infrastructure software requirements are necessary to execute the experimental design of human cognitive performance experiments? 2) How effectively does a central data mediator design pattern meet …

A Systems Approach To Stress And Resilience In Humans: Mindfulness Meditation, Aging, And Cognitive Function, Barry S. Oken

Dissertations and Theses

Psychological stress is common and contributes to many physical and mental health problems. Its effects are mediated by a complex neurobiological system centering in the brain with effectors including autonomic nervous system, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, inflammatory system, and gene expression. A stressor pushes the human physiological system away from its baseline state towards a lower utility state. The physiological system may return towards the original state but may be shifted to a lower utility state. While some physiological changes induced by stressors may benefit health, chronic stressors usually have negative effects on health. In contrast to this stressor effect is the …

Session C-1: Ecosystem Disruption: Using Lab And Real-World Examples To Bring Changes In Earth’S Ecosystems To Life, Crystal Randall, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll, Sowmya Anjur, Don Dosch

Professional Learning Day

The magnitude of the changes occurring in Earth’s ecosystems seems difficult to tackle in the classroom and lab. Here we explore ways to demonstrate the changes in the Earth’s water and carbon cycles in the lab and bring them to life in real-world ecosystems in the classroom.

Biopolymeric Mucin And Synthetic Polymer Analogs: Their Structure, Function And Role In Biomedical Applications, Sundar Prasanth Authimoolam, Thomas D. Dziubla

Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications

Mucin networks are viscoelastic fibrillar aggregates formed through the complex self-association of biopolymeric glycoprotein chains. The networks form a lubricious, hydrated protective shield along epithelial regions within the human body. The critical role played by mucin networks in impacting the transport properties of biofunctional molecules (e.g., biogenic molecules, probes, nanoparticles), and its effect on bioavailability are well described in the literature. An alternate perspective is provided in this paper, presenting mucin’s complex network structure, and its interdependent functional characteristics in human physiology. We highlight the recent advances that were achieved through the use of mucin in diverse areas of bioengineering …

Cwu Faculty Senate Minutes - 03/02/16, Janet Shields

Faculty Senate Minutes

These are the official Central Washington University Faculty Senate minutes for the March 2, 2016 regular meeting.

Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived From Human Perinatal Tissues As A Model For Drug Screening And Toxicity Testing – A Perspective, Nitya Shree, Ramesh R. Bhonde

Manipal Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

No abstract provided.

Commentary: Five Decades Of Skepticism About Pbl In Medical Education: A Reflection And Outlook In The Asia Pacific Context, Chiu-Yin Kwan

Journal of Medical Education

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Application Of Dual Task Performance In Pediatrics And Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review, Lauren Bilski, Kathleen Clancy, Victoria Dean, Danielle Melfi, Kristin Reardon, Louis N. Hunter, Pt, Dpt

Department of Physical Therapy Capstone Posters

Purpose:

The aim of this systematic review of the literature is to investigate the application of cognitive and motor dual task paradigms in the physical therapy management of moderate to severe TBI population across the lifespan in physical therapy practice.

Thermoreversible And Injectable Abc Polypeptoid Hydrogels: Controlling The Hydrogel Properties Through Molecular Design, Sunting Xuan, Chang Uk Lee, Cong Chen, Andrew B. Doyle, Yueheng Zhang, Li Guo, Vijay T. John, Daniel Hayes, Donghui Zhang

Faculty Publications

© 2015 American Chemical Society. A series of ABC triblock copolypeptoids [i.e., poly(N-allyl glycine)-b-poly(N-methyl glycine)-b-poly(N-decyl glycine) (AMD)] with well-defined structure and varying composition have been synthesized by sequential primary amine-initiated ring-opening polymerization of the corresponding N-substituted N-carboxyanhydride monomers (Al-NCA, Me-NCA, and De-NCA). The ABC block copolypeptoids undergo sol-to-gel transitions with increasing temperature in water and biological media at low concentrations (2.5-10 wt %). The sol-gel transition is rapid and fully reversible with a narrow transition window, evidenced by the rheological measurements. The gelation temperature (Tgel) and mechanical stiffness of the hydrogels are highly tunable: Tgel in the 26.2-60.0 °C range, …

Design, Synthesis And Screening Of Peptidomimetics For Anticancer And Antiviral Drug Candidates, Yi Liang

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The high demand of novel peptide and peptidomimetics based on the amount of genomic and proteomic data need be matched by synthesis and screening. The design and synthesis of peptide and peptidomimetics are so important because the peptide and protein-protein interaction play a key role in molecule recognition and signaling. The modified peptides have better stability and pharmacokinetic properties which may be guided by rational design and molecular modeling. Now many organic and medicinal chemists have chosen peptide and peptidomimetics as potential drug candidates for many targets.

In this dissertation, research efforts in design and synthesis of cyclic peptides with …

February 4, 2016, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the February 4, 2016, meeting of the University Senate. 22 pages

Review Of Theory And Practice In Aristotle's Natural Science, Owen Goldin

Philosophy Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

Volume 53, Number 24: January 27, 2016, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Mock Flow Loop (Mfl) For Self-Powered Fontan Circulation, Shanice Jones, Kristin Sverrisdottir, Arka Das, Gabriela Espinoza

ASEE EDGD Midyear Conference

The Fontan procedure is the current treatment for babies born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). The surgery entails multiple severe complications and a survival rate of less than 50% by adulthood. Modification to the Fontan surgery is proposed to lower mortality rate in patients. A bifurcating graft (IJS) has been designed and validated via computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to increase velocity and reduce pressure within the pulmonary arteries. A dynamically scaled mock flow loop (MFL) will be configured to validate the optimized IJS results obtained from the CFD design. The MFL will be based on a reduced Fontan lumped-parameter …

The Re-Designed Lego, Connor Powers, Renee Spear, Derek Wood, Abhimanyu Harish

ASEE EDGD Midyear Conference

Our team's goal is to redesign and improve upon the Lego brick. We believe that Legos are an incredible outlet for creativity for all ages, but as builders grow older and more experienced with Lego construction the complexity that stimulates the creative mind begins to dwindle. To remedy this issue, we re-designed traditional Lego bricks to have stronger links between pieces as well as greater constructive maneuverability. Our improved Lego aims to benefit the community of Lego enthusiasts that create grand complex structures. The new Lego allows for more defined features in large builds and greater structural integrity in all …

Visualization Of Hiv-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders, Tim Fitzgerald

Theses

It is widely known that human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) can cause acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), but treatments to prevent the virus from escalating to that severity have come a long way since the virus was first described in the 1980s. The medications, combined antiretroviral therapy (cART), keep the virus from replicating, thus stopping its progression to AIDS. However, this treatment does not seem to ultimately benefit the brain, in part because cART does not uniformly penetrate the blood-brain barrier (BBB), and in part because HIV-1 seems to permanently turn on the part of the immune system that causes …

Ancient Animal Ethics: The Earliest Arguments For The Ethical Consideration Of Nonhuman Animals, Joshua J. Sias

The Downtown Review: An Interdisciplinary Journal Written and Peer-Reviewed by Mandel Honors College Students at Cleveland State University

Primarily focused on the ancient Greek philosophers, this work offers a survey of the earliest arguments for and against the inclusion of nonhuman animals in human realms of ethical consideration. By following the trends of ancient western thought concerning animal ethics, the influencing factors behind the downfall of the subject in Medieval times, both in terms of discourse and practice, is discovered in the philosophical exchange that preceded medieval thought.

Interpersonal Mistreatment, Organizational Attitudes And Well-Being: The Impact Of Instigator’S Hierarchical Position And Demographic Characteristics, Nurul Ain Hidayah Binti Abas, Kathleen Otto

Organization Management Journal

Identifying the consequences of interpersonal mistreatment on the targets' organizational attitudes and well-being is key to promoting a healthy organizational culture. Across two experiments, we explored the impact of an instigator’s hierarchical position and demographic characteristic on the targets’ organizational attitudes and situational well-being. In the first experiment, respondents were presented with a vignette describing an interpersonal mistreatment scenario in which an instigator’s hierarchical position and gender had been manipulated. As hypothesized, interpersonal mistreatment conducted by a supervisor significantly decreased the targets’ organizational commitment and increased turnover intentions. Also, higher turnover intentions and more positive emotions were experienced by those …

Central Washington University 2016-2017 Graduate Catalog, Central Washington University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Triterpenoid Saponin-Rich Fraction Of Centella Asiatica Decreases Il-1ss Andnf-?B, And Augments Tissue Regeneration And Excision Wound Repair, Amena Mahmood, Ambrish Tiwari, Kazi̇m Şahi̇n, Ömer Küçük, Shakir Ali

Turkish Journal of Biology

Wound healing is an orderly process driven by numerous cellular mediators that aim to accelerate it. In skin conditions such as leprosy and psoriasis, Centella asiatica, which contains high amounts of triterpenoid saponins (TSs), has been reported to have beneficial effects. This study examined the effects of TS fraction of the herb on tissue regeneration and excision wound repair in rat skin. Briefly, TS fraction was prepared from C. Asiatica and applied on the wound area for 7 consecutive days. The IL-1β, NF-κB, and other biochemical parameters were then estimated, followed by examination of inflammatory cell infiltration, epithelialization, angiogenesis, and …

Momentum: Research & Innovation For Spring 2016, University Of Rhode Island

Publications (Research and Economic Development)

The Spring 2016 issue of Momentum: Research & Innovation, a periodical focused on research at the University of Rhode Island.

18th Annual Student Academic Conference, Minnesota State University Moorhead

Student Academic Conference Abstract Books

Minnesota State University Moorhead Student Academic Conference abstract book.