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Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Sport-Related Concussion In Irish Athletes, Emma Finnegan, Ed Daly, Katherine Hunzinger, Lisa Ryan

Department of Exercise Science Faculty Papers

Background/Objectives: Sport-related concussion (SRC) elicits multi-systemic symptoms, including nausea, fatigue, and cognitive changes. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are not well captured in current concussion assessments and may be under-recognised in clinical follow-up. GI disturbances may influence intake tolerance and day-to-day fuelling during post-SRC recovery. This study investigated the prevalence and severity of self-reported GI symptoms in Irish athletes after their most recent SRC, examined sex-based patterns, and evaluated the rationale for integrating GI symptom checks into standard concussion tools (e.g., SCAT6) and post-injury monitoring. Methods: An online survey was completed by recreational, competitive, and elite athletes who retrospectively self-reported concussion history, …

The Mediterranean Diet As A Protective Factor Against Tobacco-Induced Lung Cancer: Insights From The Italian Population, Morgan V. Roundy

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among men and the third among women in Italy, representing a major public health concern. This ecological, cross-sectional study examined and analyzed regional patterns of smoking prevalence, Mediterranean diet adherence, and age-adjusted lung cancer incidence across Italy, stratified by sex, using publicly available regional and macro-regional data and accounting for age structure and air quality. Smoking prevalence and lung cancer incidence were higher among males than females nationwide, although regional lung cancer patterns did not consistently mirror smoking prevalence, particularly among females. High adherence to the Mediterranean diet was low across …

Doc 2026-13 Proposal For Pre-Licensure Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (Bsn-Nurs), University Of Dayton. School Of Education And Health Sciences

Senate Documents

The University of Dayton  Nursing Program prepares students to practice as Baccalaureate generalist  nurses through a rigorous and transformative liberal arts and sciences curriculum  in concert with nursing courses that are in alignment with the American  Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials. Upon completion,  students earn a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN), are eligible to take the  NCLEX (RN licensure exam), and are prepared to transition to practice as a  licensed registered nurse.

Doc 2026-14 Suspension Of Health And Wellness Major And Deactivation Of Concentrations In Community Health And Health And Fitness, University Of Dayton. School Of Education And Health Sciences

Senate Documents

The program has had low enrollment over the past three years. Curriculum in this pathway serves as electives or core requirements for the Health Science Major. By suspending the program faculty resources can be diverted to support the demand and growth in the health science major and nursing.

Telemedicine As A Gateway To Early-Phase Oncology Trials: Lessons From 14,000 Patients And Future Directions For Global Access And Equity, Carlos Torrado, Clark R Andersen, Lei Kang, Amanda L Brink, Taiwo Adesoye, Hung Le, Clover J Patterson, Anna Poullard, Jessica A Osburn, Harold N Tan, Mohamed A Gouda, Sheena Charles, Gabriele E Urschel, Tin-Yun Tang, David S Hong, Stephane Champiat, Aung Naing, Apostolia M Tsimberidou, Ecaterina E Dumbrava, Sarina A Piha-Paul, Jordi Rodon, Timothy A Yap, Paula R Pohlmann, Funda Meric-Bernstam, Siqing Fu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Telemedicine expanded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, but its role in early-phase oncology trials remains uncertain. We evaluated its impact on recruitment, enrollment, equity, and access in a large phase I program.

Patients and methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients seen for first consultation in the MD Anderson Phase I Program (2016-2023). Recruitment (consent) and enrollment (treatment initiation) were compared by visit type, race/ethnicity, and geography across pre-pandemic (2016-2019), pandemic (2020-March 11, 2023), and post-public health emergency (PHE; March-December 2023) periods. A chart review of 400 patients validated findings.

Results: Of 14,085 patients, 7,247 were evaluated post-pandemic, with 36% (n …

Synergistic Microbiome-Peptidome Therapeutics: Exploring Lactobacillus Reuteri Dsmz 17648 And Stem Cell-Derived Peptides For Immunomodulation And Tissue Repair Across Diseases, Hasan M. Agha, Mohammed A. Abdalqader, Abdullah Asad Siddiqui, Shafiq Aazmi, Jantson Hoh, Oh Chin Kin Michelle, Sabaa M. Agha, Amjad Abdulhadi Mohammed, Muneer Mohammed Saleh Alsayadi

AUIQ Complementary Biological System

Chronic inflammatory and degenerative disorders are driven by interconnected immune dysregulation, metabolic instability, epithelial barrier disruption, and impaired tissue repair, limiting the durability of conventional single-target therapies. The global rise in chronic inflammatory, metabolic, and age-related degenerative diseases underscores an urgent need for multi-dimensional therapeutic strategies that move beyond isolated molecular targets. Despite rapid advances in microbiome science and regenerative medicine, these fields have largely evolved in parallel, with limited integration at the translational level. Emerging evidence identifies the gut microbiome as a central regulator of systemic immunometabolic homeostasis through microbial metabolites, barrier integrity modulation, and immune-cell education. In parallel, …

Land Grant Report 2024-2025, Tennessee. Higher Education Commission.

Land Grant Funding Report

No abstract provided.

Descriptive And Clinical Characteristics Of Non-Survivors In A Tertiary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit In Turkey: 6 Years Of Experience, Zeynep Karakaya, Merve Boyraz, Seyma Koksal Atis, Servet Yuce, Muhterem Duyu

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care

Objectives: To identify the characteristics of non-survivors in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in Turkey. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of patients who died in a tertiary PICU over a 6-year period from 2016 to 2021. Data were drawn from electronic medical records and resuscitation notes. Mode of death was categorized as failed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (F-CPR) or brain death (BD). Results: Among the 161 deaths, 136 non-survivors were included and 30.1% were younger than 1 year old. Severe pneumonia, respiratory failure and ARDS (31.6%) were the most common primary diagnoses. The most common mode of death was F-CPR …

Slow And Steady: Optimizing Icu Treatment Weans For Children With Chronic Critical Illness, Rachel L. Troch, Alexandra M. Lazzara, Flora N. Yazigi, Carly E. Blatt, Avery W. Zierk, Bethany S. Chalk, Laura M. Prichett, Sofia I. Perazzo, Khodayar Rais-Bahrami, Renee D. Boss

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care

Objectives: Pediatric chronic critical illness (PCCI) is characterized by prolonged and recurrent hospitalizations, multiorgan conditions, and use of medical technology. Our prior work explored the mismatch between intensive care unit (ICU) acute care models and the chronic needs of patients with PCCI. The objective of this study was to examine whether the number and frequency of treatment weans in ICU care were associated with clinical setbacks and/or length of stay for patients with PCCI. Methods: A retrospective chart review of the electronic medical record for 300 pediatric patients with PCCI was performed at the neonatal ICU (NICU), pediatric ICU (PICU), …

Transcription Factors Daf-16/Foxo And Hlh-30/Tfeb Form A Regulatory Axis To Control Tubular Lsysosomes Formation In C. Elegans, Cristian Ricaurte

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The development of therapies that can be applied in human health care to promote longer and healthier lives is one of the main goals of aging research. However, many of the interventions currently available have serious adverse effects that limit their translational potential. Thus, new strategies are urgently needed to promote healthy aging in humans. Here, we reveal a functional interaction between the insulin signaling pathway and mTOR pathway that promotes healthy aging in C. elegans via lysosomal tubulation. Their respective transcription factors, DAF-16/FOXO and HLH-30/TFEB cooperate, to drive the formation of tubular lysosomes (TLs) under various contexts, which contributes …

Development And Validation Of A Life Participation Self-Assessment Tool For People Living With Obesity: The Life Participation Impact Questionnaire (Lpiq-O), Marie-Claude Touchette

Translational Science in Occupation

Purpose: Obesity is a chronic condition affecting over 40% of adults in the U.S. Given the well-documented impact of obesity on life participation, a comprehensive, population-specific assessment tool is needed. We aimed to establish the face and content validity of the Life Participation Impact Questionnaire for People with Obesity (LPIQ-O), an occupation-focused assessment tool measuring the impact of obesity on areas of life participation.

Method: This study included seven iterative phases: (a) literature review, (b) interviews, (c) synthesis of the literature review and interviews, (d) item development, (e) expert validation, (f) face validation, and (g) final expert review. Six participants …

Investigating Corollaries Between Streptococcus Gallolyticus Subsp. Gallolyticus Virulence And Colorectal Cancer, Tyler G. Myers

Pursuit - The Journal of Undergraduate Research at The University of Tennessee

Streptococcus gallolyticus subsp. gallolyticus (Sgg) is a gram-positive, non-beta-hemolytic bacterium that belongs to the Lancefield group D of streptococcal pathogens. For the past several decades, associations between Sgg bacteremia and colorectal cancer (CRC) have been apparent, with gastroenterologists routinely recommending colonoscopies for positive cases of Sgg in either blood or stool samples. However, current research has not wholly established whether Sgg acts as a causative agent of CRC or if pre-existing cancers make the lumen of the colon more hospitable to its colonization. Regardless, Sgg has been implicated in the modulation of host inflammatory pathways and subsequent remodeling …

Lsu Health New Orleans School Of Dentistry Welcomes Esperanza Academy For Give Kids A Smile Day

New Orleans Dental Association News

LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry (LSUSD) reinforced its long standing commitment to community oral health by welcoming approximately 120 first, second, and third graders from Esperanza Academy for this year’s Give Kids a Smile Day—a national initiative dedicated to expanding access to dental care and oral health education for children

The article showcases the event services, activities, contributors, and fun photos full of costumes.

Noda News March 2026

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.

2026 March 11 - Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes, Undergraduate Curriculum Council, East Tennessee State University

Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Quality Of Life In Patients With P16+ Oropharyngeal Cancer Receiving Accelerated Radiation Therapy With Either Cisplatin Or Cetuximab In The Nrg/Rtog 1016 Randomized Controlled Trial, Jolie Ringash, Pedro A Torres-Saavedra, Maura L Gillison, Jimmy J Caudell, David J Adelstein, Paul M Harari, Erich M Sturgis, Ethan Basch, Shlomo A Koyfman, Greg A Krempl, Dukagjin M Blakaj, James Edward Bates, Thomas J Galloway, Christopher U Jones, Beth M Beadle, Jonathan Harris, Quynh-Thu Le, Sue S Yom, Benjamin Movsas

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Purpose: NRG/RTOG 1016 was a phase III randomized noninferiority de-escalation trial comparing cetuximab versus cisplatin, concurrent with accelerated radiation 70 Gy/6 weeks, in p16+ oropharyngeal cancer. Quality of life (QOL) was a secondary endpoint.

Methods and materials: Eligible/consenting patients among the first 400 entered completed the EORTC QLQ-C30/H&N35 at baseline, end of treatment, 3, 6, and 12 months posttreatment, to provide 90% power to detect an effect size of 0.5 in the between-arm change in QOL scores from baseline to 6 months. We report completion, responsiveness, and patterns over time across domains between arms, considering a difference of >10 points …

Rural Georgia Hospital Covid-19 Virus Patient Outcomes, Susan P. Smith, Neeraj Dayama, Morgan E. House, Debra Flores, Sharon Hunt, April Dukes, Steven Gautney

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

Background: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to over 1.2 million deaths in the United States. Given the staggering scale of the pandemic, rural hospitals faced heightened challenges due to limited resource availability and underlying patient characteristics.

Methods: In this context, we examined patient and hospital-related factors associated with inpatient mortality due to COVID-19. This study is a retrospective chart review of patient outcomes of patients who were hospitalized in a Southwest Georgia rural hospital with COVID-19 during the initial onset of the outbreak and over the following 23 months of the pandemic. Patient demographics, other characteristics, …

94th Annual Georgia Public Health Association Meeting And Conference Report, Angela H. Peden, Beverley Townsend, Patrina L. Bowles, Sarah L. Mosley

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

The 94th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Georgia Public Health Association (GPHA) was held in Jekyll Island, Georgia, at the Jekyll Island Convention Center, on May 1-3, 2024. The goal of the 2024 Georgia Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Conference was to assemble public health professionals, students, County Board of Health members, and stakeholders for networking and educational opportunities to support the mission and vision of GPHA.

The theme for the 2024 Georgia Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Conference was selected by the GPHA Executive Board during a meeting in the early fall of 2023: “Lighting the …

Leading The Charge: How The Louisiana Legislature Should Prepare For A Possible Lithium Boom, Matthew Delaney

LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources

No abstract provided.

Inverse Associations Of Serum Total Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids And Linoleic Acid With Biomarkers Of Inflammation: A Cross-Sectional Analysis, Kevin C Maki, Xiwei Chen, Meredith L Wilcox, Carol F Kirkpatrick, Liana L Guarneiri, Orsolya M Palacios, Erika T Beidelman, Anna Lm Macagno, David B Allison

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Background: Observational evidence supports associations between higher consumption of omega-6 (n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with reduced risks for cardiometabolic diseases. However, some have hypothesized that higher n-6 PUFA intake may be proinflammatory.

Objectives: The purpose of this cross-sectional analysis using baseline data from the Aegis cohort was to examine associations of serum total n-6 PUFA and linoleic acid concentrations with biomarkers of inflammation.

Methods: Serum concentrations of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), glycoprotein acetyls, serum amyloid A (SAA), soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1), and soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (sVCAM-1) were assessed as biomarkers of inflammation. Univariate Pearson correlation coefficients …

Consumer Resilience Suppresses The Recovery Of Overgrazed Ecosystems, Nathan B. Spindel, Aaron W.E. Galloway, Julie B. Schram, Gwiisihlgaa Daniel Mcneill, Sg̱Iids Ḵung Vanessa Bellis, Niisii Guujaaw, Jaasaljuus Yakgujanaas, Ondine Pontier, Markus Thompson, Lynn C. Lee, Daniel K. Okamoto

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Many heterotroph species perish when faced with severe food limitation; others can persist, adapt, and thrive. Sea urchins are emblematic of this paradox: they can overgraze kelp forests to form barren habitats, but can then survive for decades in these nutritionally depauperate seascapes. Understanding the mechanisms enabling persistence under starvation and rapid recovery when food returns provides insights into how consumer resilience shapes ecosystem dynamics. We quantified how food abundance, quality, deprivation, and reintroduction influence bioenergetic performance in the red sea urchin (Mesocentrotus franciscanus), integrating field observations of kelp forest and barren populations with a controlled feeding experiment. We measured …

: Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Obesity And Its Related Complications In Medical Student Of The College Of Medicine Of Al-Qadisiyah University, Rajaa Mohamed, Hassan Raji Jallab

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Abstract Background: Obesity, being a widespread epidemic, affects individuals of all age categories, spanning from children, teenagers, adults, to the elderly. The swift escalation of obesity cases is giving rise to an increasing array of ailments, thus evolving into a significant health dilemma. Vitamin D insufficiency stands out as a prevalent issue globally, ranking high among common conditions that can be prevented. Hence, it becomes crucial to delve into the depths of public consciousness and perceptions regarding this deficiency, pinpointing areas where daily routines could potentially hinder the maintenance of adequate vitamin D levels within their systems. Aim of the …

Unveiling The Therapeutic Potential Of Crispr-Cas9 Technology In The Correction Of Scd Gene Mutation., Vincent Weiss Weiss

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder characterized by a mutation in the HBB gene. This mutation leads to abnormal hemoglobin production. CRISPR-Cas9 is a gene- editing tool that holds promise for correcting this mutation. This review explores the fundamental principles of CRISPR-Cas9 but it also considers the associated ethical concerns. The author furthermore explains how CRISPR-Cas9 differs from more traditional gene-editing therapies. Additionally, we provide an overview of the current research landscape. The focus of this review is on therapeutic applications of CRISPR- Cas9 for SCD. With the help of a hypothetical experiment the author illustrates how CRISPR-Cas9 can …

Evaluation Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol And Triglyceride Concentrations And Gene Expression Of P53 May Predict The Risk For Breast Cancer, Elaph Ali Al-Esawi, Buthainah Abbas Al-Azzawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Breast cancer is a condition in which cancerous cells in the breast tissue proliferate and divide uncontrollably. Through blood arteries or lymph, these cells infiltrate harmless surrounding tissues, where they cause the development of secondary cancer metastases . Abnormality in lipid metabolism (typically by poor diet or obesity) and cholesterol changes can be risky factor for cancer in breast have been subject to the substantial research. Circulating lipids not only associated with etiology but also with prognosis in cancer. Lipids are crucial in the emergence and progression of cancer. LDL-C has been linked to a higher risk of breast carcinoma. …

Echocardiographic Finding In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients On Hemodialysis In Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital, Meld Qasim Kamal, Aqeel Raheem Al-Braqawee

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

 Background: Chronic kidney disease is irreversible deterioration of renal function which results into impairment of excretory, metabolic and endocrine functions leading to development of the clinical syndrome of uremia. Patients with Chronic kidney disease are at significantly increased risk for both morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease. Patients on dialysis have a 10- to 30-fold increased risk for cardiovascular mortality compared with the general population. Cardiovascular disease is the single most important cause of death among patients receiving long-term dialysis; accounting for 44% of overall mortality. The magnitude of the problem has become more apparent as patients now survive longer …

Biochemical Indices In Diabetic Patients With Overweight And Obesity At Al-Diwaniya Province, Noora Flayyih, Majid Abdulwahab Maatook, Aqeel Raheem Hassan

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) explains that "the fundamental cause of overweight and obesity is an energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended" and defines overweight and obesity as "abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health." Aim of study: The study aims to determine the connection between diabetes and certain biochemical indicators in order to evaluate the metabolic characteristics of the adult population with diabetes. Methods: A convenient sample of 123 individuals who have diabetes type 2 was examined by an internal consultant and the Specialized Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology (SCDE) at Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital …

The Prevalence Of Perceived Stress-Related To Covid-19 Pandemic Among Undergraduate Medical Students In The University Of Al-Qadisiyah/Iraq: Effect Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Medical Students, Noor Yahya, Hassan Raji Jallab

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: The global pandemic has posed significant challenges for medical students, resulting in increased rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. The pandemic has also resulted in substantial disruptions to academic endeavors, clinical training, and prospective career opportunities. Many students have faced increased academic demands as they strive to adapt to virtual learning methods while also dealing with the uncertainty surrounding future clinical placements. Objective: To assess the prevalence of perceived stress associated with the outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among medical students and to investigate potential correlating factors to higher prevalence. Subjects and methods: The study constitutes a cross-sectional …

Attitude And Practice Regarding Obesity And Its Complications Among Medical Students Of University Of Al-Qadissiyah/ Iraq, Dhifaf Kareem Abed, Hassan Raji Jallab

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, and Iraqis no exception to this trend .In Iraq, more than half (55%) of all mortality in 2016 was attributable to non-communicable diseases(NCDs) which may be considered as an obesity complications. Medical students represent a vital component of health care system and have a critical role in promoting healthy lifestyle habits and preventing chronic disease, including obesity. Therefore, understanding their attitude and practice regarding obesity is crucial in developing effective interventions to tackle this issue. Aim of the study: Our study aimed to evaluate the current attitude, and practice regarding obesity and …

The Significance Of Serum Cea And Haematological Materials In The Diagnosis And Prognosis Of The Colorectal Carcinoma, Ali Hussein, Haider Abd .Jabbar Alammar, Mazen .J.Ibrahim

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: The second-leading source of neoplasm-related death and a primary factor in gastrointestinal Cancer, colorectal Cancer (CCR) affects both genders globally. Poor eating behaviours, tobacco, an intestinal inflammatory disorder, swellings, inherited characteristics, and the elderly all increase the threat of acquiring this malignancy. The illness is more hostile in patients detected at earlier ages, although 90% of patients with colorectal tumours are older than 50, with a median oldness of 64 years. American Cancer Association estimates that it caused more than 49,700 fatalities in 2015.

The Significance Of Serum Ca15-3 And Haematological Materials In The Diagnosis And Prognosis Of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Of The Breast, Nooralhuda Jalil

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: The other most prevalent malignancy amongst females is breast tumour. A mammary tumour is a multi-step process involving different cell categories, challenging to avoid internationally. Solitary of the finest methods to prevent mammary tumours is by initial identification. Due to initial recognition, the 5-year comparative persistence ratio for individuals with breast tumours is 80% in numerous developed countries. Together the appreciation of mammary tumours and the construction of avoidance measures have progressed considerably in the previous ten years.