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Effects Of Protein-Enriched Nutritional Support On Skeletal Muscle Mass And Rehabilitative Outcomes In Brain Tumor Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Kye Hee Cho, Eun Young Han, Min Kyu Jung, Chang Moo Kang, Ji Cheol Shin, Sang Hee Im

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Patients with brain tumors require extensive and prolonged rehabilitation efforts as they suffer from lesion-induced motor weakness as well as treatment-related side effects, often leading to a significant decline in function. Protein supplements have shown positive effects on promoting muscle strength and physical performance in various tumor etiologies. However, reports on their effects specifically in brain tumor patients remain scarce. This study aims to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of protein supplements in enhancing rehabilitative outcomes via muscle strengthening and functional gain in brain tumor patients with neurological demise. Sixty brain tumor patients were randomly assigned to either a protein …

Clinical Practice Guidelines For The Care Of Girls And Women With Turner Syndrome, Claus H Gravholt, Niels H Andersen, Sophie Christin-Maitre, Shanlee M Davis, Anthonie Duijnhouwer, Aneta Gawlik, Andrea T Maciel-Guerra, Iris Gutmark-Little, Kathrin Fleischer, David Hong, Karen O Klein, Siddharth K Prakash, Roopa Kanakatti Shankar, David E Sandberg, Theo C J Sas, Anne Skakkebæk, Kirstine Stochholm, Janielle A Van Der Velden, International Turner Syndrome Consensus Group, Philippe F Backeljauw

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Turner syndrome (TS) affects 50 per 100 000 females. TS affects multiple organs through all stages of life, necessitating multidisciplinary care. This guideline extends previous ones and includes important new advances, within diagnostics and genetics, estrogen treatment, fertility, co-morbidities, and neurocognition and neuropsychology. Exploratory meetings were held in 2021 in Europe and United States culminating with a consensus meeting in Aarhus, Denmark in June 2023. Prior to this, eight groups addressed important areas in TS care: (1) diagnosis and genetics, (2) growth, (3) puberty and estrogen treatment, (4) cardiovascular health, (5) transition, (6) fertility assessment, monitoring, and counselling, (7) health …

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Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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Application Of Some Artificial Intelligence Optimization Methods To Determine The Freshness Of Eggs, Hasan Alp Şahi̇n, Hasan Önder

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Egg quality, can be divided into two groups as internal and external, is evaluated using various methods whether breaking eggs. Image processing makes digital images usable for various purposes such as image compression, image editing, object recognition, face recognition, medical imaging, and many other areas such as the automotive industry. This study aimed to determine the freshness of eggs using different artificial intelligence optimization methods with image processing without breaking the eggs. Artificial neural networks (ANNs), artificial bee colony, particle swarm optimization, and genetic algorithms were compared using classification coefficients. As a result of the study, it was determined that …

Noda March 2023

New Orleans Dental Association News

New Orleans Dental Association (NODA) News includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New Orleans membership including: columns from the President and Executive Director, feature articles relating to the field of dentistry, association events and upcoming activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

Education And Empowerment: The Role Of Cash Transfers In Challenging Barriers To Female Schooling In Mexico And Malawi, Kaelynn R. Mcclure

Lux et Fides: A Journal for Undergraduate Christian Scholars

Despite the wide body of research that supports the benefits of education in reducing poverty and empowering individuals, women around the world continue to face significant barriers to schooling. This paper examines key social norms and aspects of poverty hindering the path to education for girls and women, proposing the use of cash transfers to promote education worldwide. Case studies of two different cash transfer programs, PROGRESA in Mexico and SCTP in Malawi, are evaluated in terms of their effectiveness in providing opportunities for schooling and promoting women's empowerment.

Development Of Wireless Device Prototype For Measurement Of Rumen Ph And Temperature Continuously In Cattle, Piyanat Prasomsri, Apirak Tudsorn, Aekaluck Leklerdsiriwong, Chaidate Inchaisri, Siraphop Tooprakai

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This study aims to develop a prototype rumen pH and rumen temperature measuring device for continuous measurement. The benefit is for the monitoring and early diagnosis of metabolic diseases in cattle, especially rumen acidosis and subacute ruminal acidosis. The developed prototype device was approximately 50 millimeters in diameter, 145 millimeters in length and weighed 400 grams. The outer structure of the prototype was made from abs plastic made by a 3D printer, while the internal device contained pH and temperature sensors, a microcontroller and battery. The prototype was placed in the ventral sac of the rumen of fistulated cattle for …

Less Activity Means Improved Welfare? How Pair Housing Influences Pinyon Jay (Gymnorhinus Cyanocephalus) Behaviour, London M. Wolff, Jeffrey R. Stevens

Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior: Faculty Publications

The activity level and specific behaviours exhibited by captive animals are crucial indicators of welfare. Stereotypies, or repetitive behaviours that have no apparent function or goal, are performed by animals experiencing poor conditions in their environment and indicate welfare concerns. Changes in the housing environment in particular may have critical influences on behaviour and welfare. Here, we measured behavioural changes in a captive pinyon jay (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus) population (n = 10) associated with a shift from single to pair housing. Using automated video processing, we show that pair housing greatly reduced overall activity levels in these birds. The …

Temporal Separation Of Red And Blue Photons Does Not Increase Photon Capture Or Yield Of Lettuce, Jun Liu, Bruce Bugbee

Plants, Soils, and Climate Faculty Publications

Temporal separation of red (R) and blue (B) (alternating R/B) photons has been reported to increase leaf area, photon capture, and yield of lettuce compared with delivering both colors together (concurrent R+B). We grew three diverse lettuce cultivars (Grand Rapids, Rex, and Red Sails) under concurrent R+B photons (9/1 ratio) and alternating R/B photons (9/1 ratio) under an equal daily light integral (DLI) of either 8.6 or 23 mol·m^-2·d^-1. Contrary to five previous studies, we found no increase in either leaf area or fresh mass and dry mass in any of the alternating R/B photon treatments …

Using Rna Sequencing Methodologies To Uncover Common Pathways In Neural Tube Defects: A Comparative Study Of Three Oxidative Neurotoxicants, Aubrey Coleen Johansen

Theses and Dissertations

Neural tube defects (NTDs) are the second most common type of congenital birth defect that affect infants worldwide. There are several proposed mechanisms for NTDs, but no definitive mechanism has yet been described. One possible mechanism is oxidative disruption of normal developmental signaling. The purpose of this study is to culture whole mouse embryos with three common developmental toxicants, mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP, a plastic pollutant), Fumonisin B1 (FB1, a corn mold), and valproic acid (VPA, an anticonvulsant drug), all of which are known to cause NTDs, and compare their shifts in redox potential and changes to important signaling pathways through …

Academic Senate - Agenda, 6/4/2024, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

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Exploring Associations Between Poverty, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, And Childhood Obesity In Cherokee County, South Carolina, Lillie Mae Hall

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Childhood obesity (CHO) rates have increased significantly worldwide over the last decade. The magnitude of CHO extends beyond physical health to include economic stability, social connections, and access to daily living resources. CHO is complex and requires a multifaceted approach that may differ from traditional prevention approaches and treatment. Over the years, interventions have focused on maintaining a balance of healthy eating and active living to reduce weight and promote lifelong behavior change. Body mass index (BMI) surveillance studies have been conducted in Cherokee County, South Carolina since 2012 to assess and inform CHO interventions. However, the data have not …

Strategies For Chronic Coronary Disease: A Brief Guide For Clinicians, Chayakrit Krittanawong, Muzamil Khawaja, Hafeez Ul Hassan Virk, Johao Escobar, Umair Khalid, Yochai Birnbaum, Carl J Lavie, Samin Sharma, Hani Jneid, Sunil Rao, Salim S Virani

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

The 2023 Multisociety Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Chronic Coronary Disease (CCD) is a collaborative effort between the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) that provides recommendations on the management of this condition. Efficient management of CCD involves non-pharmaceutical interventions that promote healthier lifestyles, such as increasing physical activity, adopting a balanced diet, and addressing tobacco misuse. These changes are critical to improving cardiovascular outcomes for individuals with CCD. In addition to lifestyle modifications, pharmacological and revascularization treatments also play an essential role in managing CCD. These treatments target the complex mechanisms of …

Piga Mutations And Glycosylphosphatidylinositol Anchor Dysregulation In Polyposis-Associated Duodenal Tumorigenesis, Elena Meuser, Kyle Chang, Angharad Walters, Joanna J Hurley, Hannah D West, Iain Perry, Matthew Mort, Laura Reyes-Uribe, Rebekah Truscott, Nicholas Jones, Rachel Lawrence, Gareth Jenkins, Peter Giles, Sunil Dolwani, Bilal Al-Sarireh, Neil Hawkes, Emma Short, Geraint T Williams, Melissa W Taggart, Kim Luetchford, Patrick M Lynch, Diantha Terlouw, Maartje Nielsen, Sarah-Jane Walton, Andrew Latchford, Susan K Clark, Julian R Sampson, Eduardo Vilar, Laura E Thomas

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The pathogenesis of duodenal tumors in the inherited tumor syndromes familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP) is poorly understood. This study aimed to identify genes that are significantly mutated in these tumors and to explore the effects of these mutations. Whole exome and whole transcriptome sequencing identified recurrent somatic coding variants of phosphatidylinositol N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase subunit A (PIGA) in 19/70 (27%) FAP and MAP duodenal adenomas, and further confirmed the established driver roles for APC and KRAS. PIGA catalyzes the first step in glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchor biosynthesis. Flow cytometry of PIGA-mutant adenoma-derived and CRISPR-edited duodenal organoids confirmed loss of …

Exploring Associations Between Poverty, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, And Childhood Obesity In Cherokee County, South Carolina, Lillie Mae Hall

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Childhood obesity (CHO) rates have increased significantly worldwide over the last decade. The magnitude of CHO extends beyond physical health to include economic stability, social connections, and access to daily living resources. CHO is complex and requires a multifaceted approach that may differ from traditional prevention approaches and treatment. Over the years, interventions have focused on maintaining a balance of healthy eating and active living to reduce weight and promote lifelong behavior change. Body mass index (BMI) surveillance studies have been conducted in Cherokee County, South Carolina since 2012 to assess and inform CHO interventions. However, the data have not …

Implications Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On The Management Of Municipal Solid Waste And Medical Waste: A Comparative Review Of Selected Countries, Ahmed Osama Daoud Dr., Hoda Elattar Eng., Gaber Abdelatif Eng., Karim M. Morsy, Robert W. Peters, Mohamed K. Mostafa Dr.

Civil Engineering

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Olympian Vonetta Flowers Set To Speak At Uab Sports And Exercise Medicine Conference On Runners' Medicine, Emily Harley

Browse All News

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The Future Of Intergenerational Transmission Research: A Prospective, Three-Generation Approach, Mariann A. Howland, Laura M. Glynn

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Dr. Dante Cicchetti’s pioneering theory and research on developmental psychopathology have been fundamental to the proliferation of research on intergenerational transmission over the last 40 years. In part due to this foundation, much has been learned about continuities and discontinuities in child maltreatment, attachment, parenting, and psychopathology across generations. Looking towards the future, we propose that this field stands to benefit from a prospective, three-generation approach. Specifically, following established prospective, longitudinal cohorts of children over their transition to parenting the next generation will afford the opportunity to investigate the developmental origins of intergenerational transmission. This approach also can address key …

From Federal Policies To Social Work Practice: Examining Aging Services And Support, Mason Garcera

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This presentation outlines my Social Work internship with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living (ACL). I will examine ACL's initiatives, shedding light on the impact of federal support on aging services. I will discuss the workings of State Units on Aging/Area Agencies on Aging and the strategic allocation of funding under the Older Americans Act. This discourse offers perspectives on the convergence of federal policy and Social Work practice. I will explain the integral role ACL plays in shaping impactful aging services, contributing to the dialogue on effective Macro-Level Social Work and community well-being.

Self-Care For Healthcare Professionals, Purnima Hernandez Dda, Ms, Ma, Chwc

Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine

This personal narrative chronicles the author's journey to prioritize self-care and adopt a lifestyle medicine approach after experiencing unexplained at the peak of her career. Realizing that succeeding in a profession dedicated to helping others required first helping herself, she immersed herself in learning about diet and lifestyle changes. By making reasonable adjustments to her sleep, nutrition, stress management, movement, and relationships, her health drastically improved within months. The article emphasizes the importance of self-care for healthcare professionals to avoid burnout and chronic lifestyle diseases. It provides a framework for developing a personalized lifestyle plan. Ultimately, the piece is a …

Subconjunctival Antimicrobial Poloxamer Gel For Treatment Of Corneal Ulceration In Stranded California Sea Lions (Zalophus Californianus), Claire A. Simeone, Carmen M. H. Colitz, Kathleen M. Colegrove, Cara L. Field, Carlos Rios, Heather L. Chandler, Shawn P. Johnson

United States Department of Commerce: Staff Publications

Objective Corneal ulcers are commonly encountered in pinnipeds. Prolonged oral antibiotics and topical ophthalmic solutions may not be practical to administer, and novel treatment techniques are desired. Thermodynamic gels are a potential solution because they hold antimicrobials at the site of injection, slowly releasing drug. This study investigated the clinical efficacy of antibiotic-impregnated poloxamer gel in management of corneal ulceration.

Animal studied Twenty-six California sea lions undergoing rehabilitation at The Marine Mammal Center.

Procedures A poloxamer gel mixed with 2% enrofloxacin was subconjunctivally injected in the treatment group. Control animals received oral doxycycline. Systemic antiinflammatories and analgesics were administered as …

Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students’ Experiences With The Use Of Case-Based Learning To Develop Skills For Evidence-Based Practice, Aleah S. Brock

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) states that practitioners should use the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) for clinical decision making. However, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) often report a lack of understanding, time, and resources to implement EBP. Clinicians who were exposed to EBP training during their graduate program or clinical fellowship are more likely to use EBP in their clinical practice; therefore, graduate programs in SLP must provide explicit EBP training to upcoming clinicians. At present, no consensus exists on the best way to train students in the principles of EBP. The present study sought to investigate student experiences and …

The Role Of Livestock Cooperative Societies In Providing Information On Livestock Production In Northwest Nigeria, Suleiman Idris, Abdulkadir Tsagem Mamman

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Livestock cooperative societies play an important role in disseminating information related to livestock production practices to farmers in Northwest Nigeria. These societies aim to support farmers by sharing knowledge that can help strengthen animal husbandry techniques, improve productivity, and increase farm incomes. Through organized events, training programs, and distribution of educational materials, the livestock cooperatives in the region seek to provide farmers with the latest research-based information on topics like animal breeding, feeding, disease prevention, and market access. The objective of this study is to assess the types of information services provided by livestock cooperative societies to address the information …

Product Information Report: Gentamicin, Stephen Byrn, Kari Clase, Zita Ekeocha, Farai Masekela

The Proceedings of the BIRS Community

Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a bactericidal inhibitor of protein synthesis. It is primarily used to treat infections caused by aerobic gram-negative bacteria. Aminoglycosides are complex small molecules containing aminosugars linked to an aminocyclitol ring by glycosidic bonds.

This product information report provides expert scientific analysis of the physicochemical, biopharmaceutics, and toxicological properties, analytical, formulation, and manufacturing of gentamicin. It is expected that the PIR will provide critical information and guidance to manufacturers, as well as stakeholders concerned with access and supply of priority essential medicines.

Health On The Move: The Impact Of Migration On Communicable Respiratory And Vaccine Preventable Diseases In Thailand, Attasuda Lerskullawat, Thitima Puttitanun

Journal of Health Research

Background: Given the potential impact of migrants on the spread of communicable diseases, this paper delves into the relationship between migrants and communicable respiratory and vaccine-preventable diseases.

Method: A spatial panel autoregressive model is applied on the provincial level data in Thailand from the period 2016 to 2021.

Results: The results show that the impact of migrants on communicable diseases in the country varies depending on the type of disease. While an increase in migrant numbers is associated with a higher incidence of influenza, the prevalence of hepatitis B is reduced. Additionally, other socio-economic factors, such as GPP per capita, …

Effectiveness Of A Health Literacy Enhancement Program For Older Adults In Northern Thailand, Kasama Pooseesod, Sayambhu Saita, Supa Vittaporn, Jirapat Longkul, Ruchirada Changkwanyeun, Nattagorn Choochouy, Chaiwat Phadermrod, Patsiri Srivieng, Supang Wattanasoei

Journal of Health Research

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a health literacy enhancement program on the health literacy and 3E2S health behaviors (eating, emotion, exercise, stop smoking and stop drinking). We also explored the facilitators and barriers for older adults in developing health literacy and self-care behaviors.

Methods: The study utilized a mixed methods sequential explanatory design. The participants (n = 60) were people aged 60 years and older living in the Hang Chat District, Lampang Province, which located in northern Thailand. The data were collected using pre- and post-questionnaires and an in-depth interview. Quantitative …

Factors Associated With Health Literacy And Self-Care Behaviors Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed Method Study In Ko Kha District, Lampang Province, Northern Thailand, Patcharaporn Sangkawichai, Peerada Kamchang, Kamonpan Paisawaeng, Premkait Wongpimkham, Sayambhu Saita, Supa Vittaporn, Surangrat Pongpan, Ruchirada Changkwanyeun, Patcharin Khamnuan, Supang Wattanasoei, Kasama Pooseesod

Journal of Health Research

Background: A key component for better risk factor management in improving the quality of life of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients is having a comprehensive understanding of the relevant health information. This study examined diabetes health literacy (HL), self-care behaviors and associated factors among T2DM patients in a community in Lampang Province, Northern Thailand.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 183 T2DM patients. Data on sociodemographic variables, diabetes HL and self-care behavior were collected using questionnaires and in-depth interviews. In order to identify factors significantly associated with HL and self-care practices, an ordinal logistic regression analysis was …

Ada News - 06/03/2024, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Are Healthy Foods “White People Food”: A Legal Analysis Of Disparities In Healthy Food Accessibility And Affordability At Grocery Stores And Restaurants In Low-Income Neighborhoods, Sara St. Juste

University of Miami Race & Social Justice Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Ghost Of Jim Crow: The Human Right To Housing, Generational Wealth, The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act, And The American Legal System, Miranda Guedes

University of Miami Race & Social Justice Law Review

No abstract provided.