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The Ozark Historical Review, V.47, 2019

The Ozark Historical Review

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Natural Pigment-Mediated Photodynamic Antimicrobial Technology : Mechanisms And Food Applications, Lei Zhao, Wenli Jiang, Qingshan Shen, Jingxuan Ke, Yanli Ma, Lifang Zhang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Photodynamic antimicrobial technology (PDT ),as a non-thermal physical bactericidal method,has received increasing attention due to its high efficiency,low residue,and lack of resistance induction.Natural pigments,as food-grade photosensitizers exhibit excellent optical responsiveness and biocompatibility.Studies have shown that curcumin,chlorophylls,and porphyrin-based pigments exhibit favorable photodynamic antimicrobial efficacy in various food matrices including fruits,vegetables,meat,and drinking water.The author summarizes the photodynamic antimicrobial mechanisms of representative natural pigments,and analyzes the effects of light parameters,photosensitizer concentrations,and food matrices on photodynamic antimicrobial efficacy.Furthermore,the recent progress of PDT applications in fruit and vegetable surface disinfection,drinking water sterilization,and smart packaging is reviewed,with a focus on the role of nanocarriers and composite …

Research Progress In Aflatoxin Degradation Technologies For Edible Oils, Huishuai Li, Zhenning Li, Yu Xie, Yunfeng Zou, Shaojun Li

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Aflatoxin (AF),a notorious contaminant,has been a persistent challenge to the safety of edible oils.Prolonged exposure to low doses or acute consumption of high amounts of AF may induce serious health issues.Currently,no method can completely eliminate AF from edible oils.Therefore,it is crucial to explore strategies for reducing AF levels in edible oils.The measures to degrade AF from edible oils were reviewed,mainly including physical methods (such as high-temperature treatment,ray irradiation,and adsorption ),chemical methods (such as ammonia fumigation and ozone oxidation ),and biological methods (such as microbial degradation ).In addition,this paper analyzed and discussed the principles,advantages,shortcomings,and safety of various degradation methods.Furthermore,it made an …

Optimization Of Fermentation Conditions For The Removal Of Zearalenone From Corn Gluten Feed By Aspergillus Niger Fs10, Mengying Wu, Yang Yang, Jinyao Wang, Yongli Ye, Li’Na Sheng, Jian Ji, Xiulan Sun

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to determine the optimal solid-state fermentation conditions for the removal of zearalenone (ZEN ) from corn gluten feed by Aspergillus niger (A.niger ) FS10.[Method ] With the removal rate of ZEN as the indicator,single-factor experiments and response surface method were employed to optimize the key fermentation parameters (inoculation volume-to-mass ratio,fermentation temperature,fermentation duration,and solid-to-liquid ratio ).Furthermore,changes in mass fractions of key nutritional components in corn gluten feed before and after solid-state fermentation under the optimal conditions were analyzed.[Result ] The optimal fermentation conditions were established as follows:an inoculation volume-to-mass ratio of 120 μL∶1 g,a fermentation temperature …

Effect Of Caffeine Energy Blending Formula On Mood, Xiaorui Wang, Mengzhen Jia, Tian Yuan, Zhigang Liu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to investigate the effect of the energy blending formula with caffeine as the major component on mood improvement.[Method ] A total of 240 participants were assigned into an experimental group and a control group,with 120 participants in each group.The experimental group consumed the drink containing energy blending formula with caffeine as the major component,and the control group consumed the same flavor drink without this energy blending formula.The Profile of Mood States (POMS ) scale was used to assess mood states.Participants completed the scale at four time points:before consumption and at 30,60,and 90 min post-consumption.[Result ] …

Effects Of Cooking Processes On Texture And Umami Retention Of Ruditapes Philippinarum, Peipei Yu, Shuhan Yang, Qixing Jiang, Pei Gao, Xiaojuan Yu, Pengyi Li, Yi Sun, Chunye Li

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to explore the quality and umami changes of Ruditapes philippinarum during cooking.[Method ] The cooking loss rate,texture,amino acid nitrogen,free amino acids,flavor nucleotides,glycogen,and sensory quality of Ruditapes philippinarum were measured after cooking (at 85,90,95,and 100 ℃ for 1,2,3,4,and 5 min ).[Result ] At the same cooking temperature,the cooking loss rate and hardness of Ruditapes philippinarum increased with the increase in cooking time.At the cooking temperatures of 90 and 95 ℃,the mass fractions of amino acid nitrogen in Ruditapes philippinarum generally presented a decreasing trend as the cooking time increased within 1 to 5 min.At the same …

Effects Of Cutting Size And Steaming/Boiling Time On The Quality Of Colored Mashed Potatoes, Yuqing Che, Chi Chi, Yu Dong, Tiancang Na

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study explored the effects of steaming/boiling time and cutting size on the color,texture,starch structure,and anthocyanin mass fraction of red and purple potatoes before and after cooking,aiming to provide a theoretical basis for the processing of colored mashed potatoes.[Method ] Red and purple potatoes were taken as the research objects.They were cut into three different sizes (30 mm× 30 mm× 10 mm,20 mm× 20 mm× 10 mm,and 16 mm× 16 mm× 10 mm ) and steamed or boiled for five time periods (0,3,5,7,and 10 min ).The color parameters (including surface brightness L*,red-green value a*,and yellow-blue value b*),texture properties …

Self-Authorship And Student Outcomes – A Mixed Methods Study, Rue Ratray

Educational Studies Dissertations

There are a relatively small number of schools in Massachusetts that produce strong growth in student outcomes in a given year. Having a clear understanding of the characteristics of these schools allows other schools to improve outcomes for all students. The purpose of this research study was to identify the characteristics of these schools with a specific focus on the schools that produce strong gains in student growth with large percentages of students who are designated as low income. A mixed methods study, which combined secondary data analysis and a case study was used. Secondary data analysis was used to …

Application Potential Of Ellagic Acid In Functional Food, Lu Sun, Yan Dong, Qiming Miao, Jiayuan Wu, Shengquan Mi

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Ellagic acid,a natural polyphenol,exists widely in plants and fruit tissue.It is mainly absorbed in the stomach and small intestine and produces multiple urolithins such as urolithin M 5 and urolithin M 6 under the metabolism of intestinal flora.With antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,anti-tumor,anti-aging,antimicrobial,blood glucose-lowering and other pharmacological effects,ellagic acid have important application and research value in the fields of functional food and medicine.The extraction methods,metabolism mechanisms,and pharmacological effects of ellagic acid and its application in functional food were reviewed.The difficulties in the application of ellagic acid in functional food were elucidated,and the future research focus was put forward.This review aims to provide a theoretical …

Selenium Biofortification Strategy Utilizing Liquid Culture Of Tremella Aurantialba Mycelia And Analysis Of Its Nutrient Composition, Ya’Na Zhang, Jing Zhang, Ruipeng Yu, Mengmeng Xu, Lei Chen, Zhenghua Gu, Guiyang Shi, Zhongyang Ding

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to establish an efficient selenium biofortification strategy based on the liquid culture of Tremella aurantialba (T.aurantialba ) mycelia to enhance its selenium enrichment capacity.[Method ] The changes of growth phenotype,metabolic behavior,and selenium enrichment characteristics of T.aurantialba mycelia were analyzed during the Na 2SeO 3-induced selenium biofortification process in liquid culture.[Result ] Addition of 5 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg Na 2SeO 3 promoted mycelium growth,whereas Na 2SeO 3 with the mass fraction exceeding 10 mg/kg significantly inhibited the growth of T.aurantialba mycelia,with the inhibitory effect intensifying as Na 2SeO 3 mass fraction increased.Therefore,5 mg/kg and 10 …

Effects Of Combined Ultrasonication And Lactic Acid Bacteria Treatment On Nutritional Quality And In Vitro Simulated Digestibility Characteristics Of Rice During The Germination Process, Qingsong Zhu, Shuang Ren, Yalan Chen, Jing Zhu, Shuangying Jiao

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study explores the nutritional quality of germinated rice,aiming to develop its medicinal value.[Method ] Five varieties of rice (‘Shuijing 3’ ‘Zhiyou 151’ ‘Chunyou 167’ ‘9 You 418’,and ‘Ningxiangjing 9’) were treated with ultrasonic waves,and then lactic acid bacteria and fermentation liquid were used instead of water as the culture medium for rice germination.The effects of combined ultrasonication and lactic acid bacteria treatment on the levels of total starch,amylose,resistant starch,and soluble protein of rice during the germination process were investigated.The structural changes were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy,and the estimated glycemic index (eGI) …

Effects Of Low-Pressure Electrostatic Field-Assisted Freezing At Different Field Strengths On The Quality Of Sea Buckthorn Leaves, Xiaoyue Dong, Tongliga Dong, Jinwei Te, Xiukuan Wang, Qian Hao, Meishu Miao, Xueyan Yun

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aimed to investigate the effects of different freezing preservation techniques on the quality of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides ) leaves.[Method ] A low-voltage electrostatic field (LVEF ) pretreatment was applied during the freezing process of sea buckthorn leaves,and its effects on freezing characteristics and bioactive compound retention were evaluated.Field strengths at 0,20,40,and 60 cm from the discharge plate were compared with conventional freezing in terms of freezing rate,water loss rate,bioactive compound retention rate,and antioxidant activity of sea buckthorn leaves.The optimized and conventionally frozen leaves were subsequently used to prepare sea buckthorn leaf yogurt,with plain yogurt (NY) …

Baking Degree Discrimination And Quality Prediction Of Tieguanyin Oolong Tea Based On Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Lizhu Huang, Yun Bian, Zhenfeng Li, Xianfeng Li, Chunfang Song

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to assess the quality of Tieguanyin oolong tea during the baking process.[Method ] Near-infrared spectroscopy was used for non-destructive detection of Tieguanyin oolong tea during the baking process and chemometrics was employed to analyze the changes in the intrinsic quality of the Tieguanyin oolong tea.Spectral preprocessing and dimensionality reduction were conducted for the near-infrared spectral data.Support vector machine (SVM ) and back propagation neural network (BPNN ) were adopted to construct discrimination models for the baking degree of Tieguanyin oolong tea.Combining the near-infrared spectral data with intrinsic quality data,partial least squares regression (PLSR ) was …

Enhanced Expression Of Pepc Promotes The Synthesis Of 4-Hydroxyisoleucine By Corynebacterium Glutamicum, Chuhan Hu, Feng Shi

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to achieve the efficient biosynthesis of 4-hydroxyisoleucine (4-HIL ) in Corynebacterium glutamicum (C.glutamicum ).[Method ] The isoleucine (Ile) inducible promoters (PbrnFEN) of varying strengths were used to dynamically upregulate the expression of the isoleucine dioxygenase (IDO ) gene ido and the Vitreoscilla hemoglobin (VHb ) gene vgb.On this basis,constitutive promoters of different strengths were employed to enhance the expression of the phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (PEPC ) gene ppc and the pyruvate carboxylase gene pyc.[Result ] Among the recombinant strains harboring different P brnFEN promoters,strain C.glutamicum SN-I 7V7 (SN-I 7V7) was selected.After 144 h of fermentation with …

The Role Of Mindfulness As A Preventative Measure To Reduce Stress, Burnout, And Symptoms Of Traumatic Stress In Nursing Students, Kara Zondervan

Mindfulness Studies Theses

Nurses and nursing students frequently face high-stress environments due to demanding workloads, human suffering, death, and complex decision-making. Global nursing shortages and the recent COVID-19 pandemic have worsened daily stressors in healthcare settings, leading to poor mental health, unpredictable work situations, and low job satisfaction. The physical and psychological strain of working in understaffed, under-resourced environments leads to higher rates of absenteeism, turnover, and challenges in staff retention and recruitment. This emphasizes the need for nursing students to be well-prepared to handle and cope with the inherent stressors of nursing education and future clinical practice. Research also shows that nursing …

B. Hooks Elementary School’S Commitment To Inclusion: A Single Instrumental Case Study, Sadie Childs Cora

Educational Studies Dissertations

This study contributes to understandings of inclusive school reform by examining one school’s efforts to create a more equitable educational experience for all students. Despite widespread advocacy and legal mandates for inclusion, segregation of students with dis/abilities persists, along with significant achievement and opportunity gaps. Inclusion is one possible solution that is consistent with democratic values. This single instrumental case study was guided by three research questions focusing on how educators conceive of their efforts toward the inclusion of students with dis/abilities, changes made to support inclusion, and how educators define the success of inclusion efforts. Drawing on multiple data …

Metagenomic Characterization Of Gut Microbiota In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Microbial Signatures And Modulation By Anti-Inflammatory Diet And Probiotics, Marysol Valencia-Buitrago, Rodrigo Dias Oliveira-Carvalho, Valbert Cardoso, Jessica Triviño-Valencia, Luisa Matilde Salamanca-Duque, Vanessa Martínez-Díaz, Jovanny Zabaleta, Narmer Fernando Galeano-Vanegas, Carlos Andrés Naranjo-Galvis

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is increasingly associated with alterations in gut microbiota, intestinal permeability, and immune dysregulation. However, integrative studies exploring these mechanisms in Latin American populations are lacking. Objective: To characterize gut microbiota profiles in Colombian children with ASD and evaluate the effects of two microbiota-targeted interventions, an anti-inflammatory diet and a probiotic formulation, on microbial diversity and taxonomic composition. Methods: In a two-phase study, shotgun metagenomic sequencing was performed on fecal samples from 23 children with ASD and 7 typically developing (TD) controls. In the second phase, 17 children with ASD were randomized to receive a 12-week …

Evaluation Of Dietary Additives On Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola Lalandi) Gut And Skin Health And Disease Resistance Against Photobacterium Damselae Subsp. Damselae, Md Reaz Chaklader, Lindsey Woolley, Chelsea Woods, Frances Stephens, Richard Smullen, Gavin Partridge

Fisheries Research Articles

The present study evaluated the effectiveness of five dietary additives in improving growth performance, gut and skin health and disease resistance against Photobacterium damselae subsp. damselae (Pdd) in yellowtail kingfish (YTK) (Seriola lalandi). The additives were top-coated onto a commercial diet. The five additives evaluated were brewer’s yeast (BY), a yeast-based mannan oligosaccharide (MOS), a polyphenol product, a monoglyceride product and a combination of MOS and a superoxide dismutase (SOD) product. The monoglyceride and polyphenol products were trialled at both a low and high inclusion level. Diets were fed to YTK in triplicate tanks for 55 days. The …

The Psychological Impact Of Systemic Factors On Maternal Mental Health Outcomes, V Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Maternal mental health disparities in the United States continue to impact reproductive-age women, especially those from underserved populations. In this quantitative study, how healthcare accessibility and socioeconomic status (SES) influenced psychological stress and maternal mental health outcomes was examined. Bronfenbrenner’s socioecological model and critical race theory guided the theoretical framework. Secondary data from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System were used to analyze three research questions related to the predictive relationships between systemic factors and mental health outcomes, and differences in stress across age groups. Key variables included insurance coverage, access to a personal doctor, cost-related barriers, income, employment …

Bonding With Earth: Hyperbole, Metaphor, Or Fanciful Teleology?, George Conesa

The International Journal of Ecopsychology (IJE)

At a mere glance, the notion that humans could (should strive for?) bond emotionally with an entire planet, Earth, sounds hyperbolic at best and psychologically unsound at worst. For although humans might be motivated to act in ways that pass for “bonding,” perhaps assisted by intentions and sentiments to care for a whole planet, the question remains: Which notion of Earth are they really investing all their emotions in? Important to psychologists would be to inquire whether incomplete, idealized, oversimplified, or fantastic notions of “Earth,” or bonding, turn out to be transference-love-like, platonic, overidealized forms of affect, which seldom develop …

Circadian Rhythm Of Melatonin Secretion And Associated Factors Of Patients In The Icu: A Prospective Cohort Study, Jingjing Li, Shining Cai, Xiao Liu, Jinghua Mei, Wenyan Pan, Joseph M. Latour, Ming Zhong, Yuxia Zhang

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Circadian rhythm of melatonin secretion disturbance is common in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) and may contribute to poor patient prognoses. The aim of this study was to explore the melatonin secretion rhythm in critically ill patients and to identify factors influencing the melatonin secretion rhythm. This was a prospective cohort study conducted in the surgical ICU of a tertiary hospital in Shanghai, China, between February 2022 and December 2022. Patients were enrolled if they were conscious, > 18years, had an expected ICU stay longer than 24 h, and were postoperative. Patient observations started on the first day of …

Regional Citrate Anticoagulation And Infectious Complications In Critically Ill Children And Young Adults Receiving Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Katja M Gist, Sai Prasad N Iyer, H David Humes, Stuart L Goldstein, Mihaela Damian, Andrea Cappoli, Catherine Joseph, Danielle E Soranno, Michelle Starr, Ashita Tolwani, Kevin K Chung, Theresa Mottes, Huaiyu Zang, Jangdong Seo, Nicholas J Ollberding, Shina Menon

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Introduction: Recent studies have identified an association between regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) and subsequent infectious complications during continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). We aimed to determine if RCA was associated with infectious complications in children and young adults receiving CRRT.

Methods: A secondary analysis of the multinational Worldwide Exploration of Renal Replacement Outcomes Collaborative in Kidney Disease (WE-ROCK) registry (34 centers, 9 countries), was performed, including patients from 2015 to 2018. Patients were excluded if they (1) died within 72 h of CRRT initiation, had minor trauma or were postsurgical (analysis 1), or (2) met an exclusion in analysis 1 …

Low Energy Availability Prevalence, Dietary Habits, And Sleep In Female Army Rotc Cadets, Hannah K. Eberhardt, Brandon D. Willingham, Matthew F. Brisebois, Patrick G. Saracino

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(6): 1030-1046, 2025. Low energy availability (LEA) results in numerous health and performance decrements. While a high prevalence of LEA and sleep disturbance has been observed in male Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets, no data exists in females. This study aimed to determine LEA prevalence, dietary habits, and sleep quantity and quality in female U.S. ROTC cadets. Following an overnight fast, ten cadets (22±4 yrs, 166.0±6.1 cm, 67.1±9.1 kg, 26.1±6.2% body fat, 49.2±4.8 kg fat-free mass (FFM)) had their body composition and resting metabolic rate measured. Validated questionnaires assessed LEA symptoms and sleep. …

Hematologic And Serum Biochemical Reference Intervals For Formosan Sika Deer (Cervus Nippon Taiouanus) From A Semi-Free-Ranging Population In Taiwan, Chen-Wei Wang, Ke-Lun Chen, Hung-Yi Wu, Chia-Ying Lin

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The Formosan sika deer (Cervus nippon taiouanus), an endemic Taiwanese subspecies, holds a pivotal role in local conservation. This study addresses a significant knowledge gap by establishing population-specific reference intervals (RIs) for this species, as existing RIs are based on limited captive populations and may not accurately reflect the health of semi-free-ranging cohorts. We analyzed 632 sampling events from 232 healthy adult deer within Kenting National Park over 12 years (2013–2024). This study adhered to ASVCP guidelines, establishing instrument-specific RIs and employing linear mixed-effects models (LMMs) to evaluate the complex interactions among analytical instruments, sex, and body weight. …

Exploring The Role Of Localized Indigenous Knowledge In Developing Urban Water Resilience And Sustainability Strategies In Egypt, Nevine Ismail Mahmoud, Amira Fawzy Helmy Almaz, Amany Ragheb

Journal of Engineering Research

Urban areas worldwide face water challenges due to population growth, climate change, and inadequate construction. To tackle these issues, cities are experimenting with green infrastructure, rainwater harvesting, and wastewater recycling, integrating local data and sustainable construction methods to mitigate water scarcity and increase resilience.

This paper discusses using natural data in urban water management to tackle water scarcity, flooding, and quality issues. It suggests that this data can improve urban practicality and human well-being by addressing shared urban areas and the physical environment. Implementing natural enhancements like water harvesting, floodplain management, and shared filtration systems can enhance water quality and …

Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonism Of Vamorolone: Evidence From Lionheart And Vision-Dmd Clinical Trials, Ana De Vera, Paula R. Clemens, Utkarsh J. Dang, Catherine Dutreix, Ekaterina Gresko, Michela Guglieri, Laura Hagerty, Shabir Hasham, Jesse Damsker, Yetrib Hathout, Aki Linden, Anders Berglund, Rebecca Tobin, Karim Wahbi, Eric P. Hoffman

Pharmacy Faculty Scholarship

The effect of vamorolone, the first dissociative corticosteroid for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), at the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) was investigated in the Phase 1 mechanistic LIONHEART study and using serum samples from boys with DMD in the pivotal VISION-DMD trial. In LIONHEART, 30 healthy adult males were randomized 1:1:1 to vamorolone 20 mg/kg, eplerenone 200 mg, or no treatment arms. A fludrocortisone challenge was administered between –9 h and 24 h after treatment. The LIONHEART primary outcome was urinary Na+/K+ ratio; additional outcomes were pharmacokinetics, urine Na+ and K+ concentrations, and safety. In VISION-DMD, boys with DMD aged 4–7 years …

Redefining The Albumin-Bilirubin Score: Predictive Modeling And Multidimensional Integration In Liver And Systemic Disease, Berkay Demirors, Ramin Shekouhi, Paola Berrios Jimenez, Anjali Yadav, Guido Chiriboga, Vishal A. Mahesh, Harsheen K. Manaise, Jade Bowers, Angel Aguayo Merly, Emmanuel Gabriel

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

This editorial comment is on the article by Xu et al. It offers an in-depth analysis of liver function assessment tools and their prognostic roles in non-malignant liver diseases, with a focus on the albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score. ALBI’s components, grading system, and clinical relevance across various liver conditions are reviewed and compared with traditional models such as the Child-Pugh and model for end-stage liver disease scores. We included recent studies evaluating ALBI’s role in estimating liver function, suggesting it may help differentiate patients who appear similar under other staging systems, and assist in guiding clinical decisions. Although ALBI is primarily …

Coumarin/Nitrogen-Bearing Heterocyclic Hybridloaded Electrospun Pmma/Pvp Nanofibrous Scaffolds For Accelerating Topical Wound Healing Rates: Synthesis And In Vitro Bio-Evaluation, Samar A. Salim, Mohamed Ali, Tasneem Abed, El Badawy Kamoun

Nanotechnology Research Centre

Coumarin-nitrogen heterocyclic compounds (e.g. quinoline, acridine, and phthalazine) were synthesized by facile reactions and elucidated by FTIR, 1H, and 13C-NMR analyses, which showed consistency with the expected structures. Coumarin-quinoline (drug A)- and coumarin-acridine (drug B)-loaded electrospun PMMA/PVP nanofibrous scaffolds were fabricated using electrospinning techniques. Results showed a successful PMMA/PVP blend, which formed the matrix that was used as the main scaffold for drug loading/release. The drugs (A and B) were encapsulated within the matrix as verified by IR and SEM results. Bio-evaluation through cytotoxicity and anticancer screening was conducted using the MTT assay against lung fibroblast (Wi-38), colon carcinoma (Caco-2), …

Isolated Transaminitis As A Sentinel Sign Of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy In An Infant: A Case Report, Ayesha Khalid, Tuba Chaudhry, Ayesha Liaqat, Lauren Tufts

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive muscular dystrophy (MD) that typically presents after ambulation due to progressive proximal muscle weakness. The average age of diagnosis is 4.83 years. However, there are some subtle signs that can help in early diagnosis and delay the progression of the disease. We present a non-classical DMD case in a six-month-old infant with failure to thrive, persistent emesis, transaminitis, and truncal weakness, leading to an early diagnosis of DMD. Initial workup for failure to thrive was unremarkable, other than persistently elevated liver enzymes aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) with normal alkaline …

Musculoskeletal Health And Physical Performance In Gynecological Cancer Women During Chemotherapy, Yu-Yun Hsu, Keng-Fu Hsu, Cheng-Feng Lin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Chemotherapy-related musculoskeletal adverse effects, such as muscle wasting, reduced muscle mass, muscle and joint pain, decreased bone density, joint stiffness, and inflammation, can impair physical activity and impact overall survival (Sutton et al., 2019; Sturgeon et al., 2019; Pin et al., 2018; Jang et al., 2020; Lee et al., 2019). However, limited research exists on the changes in musculoskeletal health and physical performance among women with gynecological cancer throughout chemotherapy.

Purpose: This study aimed to examine changes in musculoskeletal health and physical performance across chemotherapy cycles and identify factors influencing these changes.

Methods: A prospective longitudinal …