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With Crisis Comes Change: Black Women And The Glass Cliff, Aimée A. Laramore

Research, Reports, and Publications

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Disruption Of The Arabidopsis Acyl-Activating Enzyme 3 Impairs Seed Coat Mucilage Accumulation And Seed Germination

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

The Acyl-activating enzyme (AAE) 3 gene encodes an oxalyl-CoA synthetase that catalyzes the conversion of oxalate to oxalyl-CoA as the first step in the CoA-dependent pathway of oxalate catabolism. Although the role of this enzyme in oxalate catabolism has been established, its biological roles in plant growth and development are less understood. As a step toward gaining a better understanding of these biological roles, we report here a characterization of the Arabidopsis thaliana aae3 (Ataae3) seed mucilage phenotype. Ruthidium red (RR) staining of Ataae3 and wild type (WT) seeds suggested that the observed reduction in Ataae3 …

Hip Preservation Surgery In Patients With Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome And Acetabular Dysplasia Improves Functional Measures And Pain Catastrophizing, John M. Gaddis, Rafael De Souza, Benjamin Montanez, Paul A. Nakonezny, Bretton Laboret, Ryan Bialaszewski, Joel Wells

School of Medicine Publications

Background Chronic hip pain is a debilitating condition that severely reduces one's quality of life. Prior studies uncovered a link between hip pathologies and pain catastrophizing, anxiety, and depression. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether hip preservation surgery in patients with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) and acetabular dysplasia (AD) improves functional outcomes and pain catastrophizing. Methods Patients with FAIS and AD were requested to complete a hip questionnaire both preoperatively and postoperatively at a single academic center (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA). Pain catastrophizing was evaluated using the pain catastrophizing scale, and pain …

Using The R = Mc2 Heuristic To Understand Barriers To And Facilitators Of Implementing School-Based Physical Activity Opportunities: A Qualitative Study, Natalia I Heredia

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Schools are a key setting for supporting youth physical activity, given their broad reach and diverse student populations. Organizational readiness is a precursor to the successful implementation of school-based physical activity opportunities. The R = MC

METHODS: We analyzed interview data from 15 elementary school staff (principals, assistant principals, physical education teachers, and classroom teachers) from a school district in Texas. We focused on factors related to adopting, implementing, and sustaining a variety of school-based physical activity opportunities. We used the Framework Method to guide the analysis and coded data using deductive (informed by the R = MC

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Galactic Gamma-Ray Diffuse Emission At Tev Energies With Hawc Data, R. Alfaro, C. Alvarez, J. C. Arteaga-Velázquez, K. P. Arunbabu, D. Avila Rojas, R. Babu, Et Al.

Michigan Tech Publications

Galactic gamma-ray diffuse emission (GDE) is emitted by cosmic rays (CRs), ultra-relativistic protons, and electrons, interacting with gas and electromagnetic radiation fields in the interstellar medium. Here we present the analysis of teraelectronvolt diffuse emission from a region of the Galactic plane over the range in longitude of l ∈ [43°, 73°], using data collected with the High Altitude Water Cherenkov (HAWC) detector. Spectral, longitudinal, and latitudinal distributions of the teraelectronvolt diffuse emission are shown. The radiation spectrum is compatible with the spectrum of the emission arising from a CR population with an index similar to that of the observed …

2024-01-17 Timeout Session: Cameron Tyson Becomes Seattle U’S All-Time 3-Point King, Riley Zalbert

The Spectator Online

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2024-01-17 Unveiling The Sexism Behind “Resting Bitch Face”, Lia Collis

The Spectator Online

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Self-Efficacy Of Urban African Americans In Response To Covid-19 Health Information, Katrina Volbrecht

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Game Addiction, The Impostor Phenomenon, And Social Adjustment Among Young Adults In India, Jessy Fenn, Jain P Jegi, H Deva Nandan

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

During the COVID-19 pandemic, online gaming grew rapidly, becoming a social lifeline for many youths confined to their homes while turning others into gaming addicts. Online gaming not only led to connections with other youths but also opened the gates to fantasy worlds filled with adventures and missions that could be accomplished with quick thinking and quick fingers. Success there could lead to further addiction and inversely affect gamers’ real-world social life. Could the gap between their online success and their social adjustment in the real world manifest itself as feelings of being an impostor? The aim of this research …

Fourteen Years Of Energetic Neutral Atom Observations From Ibex, D J. Mccomas, M Alimaganbetov, L J. Beesley, M Bzowski, H O. Funsten, P H. Janzen, M A. Kubiak, J S. Rankin, D B. Reisenfeld, Nathan A. Schwadron, J R. Szalay

Faculty Publications

The Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) has been observing the outer heliosphere and its interactions with the very local interstellar medium (VLISM) via measurements of energetic neutral atoms (ENAs) for over 14 yr. We discovered the IBEX Ribbon—a structure completely unanticipated by any prior theory or model—that almost certainly resides beyond the heliopause in the VLISM. We also characterized the other major source of heliospheric ENAs, the globally distributed flux (GDF), produced largely in the heliosheath between the termination shock and heliopause. In this study, we make three major new contributions. First, we validate, provide, and analyze the most recent 3 …

An Analysis Of Fathers’ And Toddlers’ Behaviors During Shared Book Reading, Caitlin Marie Kelly

Theses and Dissertations

Shared book reading interactions between parents and their children have been studied to draw correlations to a child’s vocabulary growth, language development, mathematical scores, and socioemotional skills. However, there is a lack of research regarding fathers’ and toddlers’ engagement and behaviors during shared book reading interactions. The current study investigated and analyzed father and toddler interactions during shared book reading. The data was collected from a larger longitudinal study. Seven father-child dyads participated in the study (Mage = 35 years; range = 30-43 years). The children included four males and two females, and up to two videos were collected for …

2024-01-17 An Evening In Vegas: Rha’S Casino Night, Abdullah El-Sherbeeny

The Spectator Online

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Study A Relationship Between Age, Body Mass Index, And Sperm Parameters With Sperm Dna Fragmentation Levels In Iraqi Infertile Patients, Talal Z. Al-Darawsha, Nurten Dayioglu, Bushra R. Al-Azzawi, Tulay Irez

Al-Ameed Journal for Medical Research and Health Sciences

Background: Male infertility is complex and accounts for approximately 50% of couples facing conception challenges. Factors such as body mass index, age, and sperm parameters play significant roles. Recognizing their impact is vital for diagnosis and treatment. Aim of the study: The study aimed to evaluate DNA integrity in individuals with unexplained infertility and assess its correlation with age, body mass index, and semen parameters. Materials and Methods: In this study, 111 males who met the inclusion criteria were recruited for our study. Selected participants were grouped according to their age, body mass index, and semen parameters, including (sperm count, …

Genetically Caused Oral Disorders: Pathogenesis And Treatment: A Review, Ali Alsuraifi, Abdullah Ayad, Yousif Husam, Noor Alhuda R. Mohammed, Fatimah H. Mahdi, Jassem Mohammed, Zainab M. Sulaiman, Sarah Kareem

Al-Ameed Journal for Medical Research and Health Sciences

The mouth is a unique and intricate structure composed of various anatomical components that work together effectively to perform various functions. The oral cavity can be affected by various disorders, such as genetic diseases, infections, and metabolic disorders. A wide range of genetic disorders can affect the skeletal system, including craniofacial structures and teeth. These disorders exhibit a significant variety in terms of their causes when they show up, and how severe they are. Genetics is a significant risk factor in the development of oral diseases. It affects the pattern of inheritance, which can be dominant, recessive, or both. The …

Testosterone Hormone ; Clinical Indications, Dysregulation And Therapeutic Methods, Talal Z. Al-Darawsha

Al-Ameed Journal for Medical Research and Health Sciences

Testosterone is a hormone primarily produced by the testicles in adult men and it is the basic male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid. Androgen is important for survival. It is influences a man's appearance and sexual development, stimulating sperm production and regulating sex drive. This hormone is a key growth factor in prostate gland. Prostatic cells stop thriving when testosterone levels fall and Prostate cancer cells shrink both benign and malignant. Testosterone deficiency is a clinical and biochemical syndrome that is linked to ageing and is characterized by typical symptoms and a testosterone deficiency in the blood. The number …

The Etiology Of Nurse Educator Shortages: Replenishing And Flourishing The Profession, Kara R. Delafosse

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

Nursing shortages nationwide have been exemplified since the global pandemic demanding an examination of contributing factors crippling the profession. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 200,000 annual vacant registered nurse positions for the next decade, are problematic due to the mass exodus of individuals serving in the occupation (Gaines, 2022). A study of approximately 900 nursing schools in the country indicates two vacancies exist per establishment illuminating the critical shortages of educators (Morris, 2023). A growing phenomenon is the challenge to maintain and replenish leaders in nurse education necessary to train and prepare students enrolled in nursing …

E-Ethics, 2003 January, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

The Park Ridge Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "e-Ethics", a publication from The Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith and Ethics, associated with Lutheran General Hospital. This issue has a discussion of cultural barriers to organ donation and examines awareness, religion, racism, and other concerns.

E-Ethics, 2003 May, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

The Park Ridge Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "e-Ethics", a publication from The Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith and Ethics, associated with Lutheran General Hospital. This issue has a discussion on confidentiality and filming patients.

E-Ethics, 2003 June, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

The Park Ridge Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "e-Ethics", a publication from The Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith and Ethics, associated with Lutheran General Hospital. This issue has a discussion of the new mandatory compliance of HIPAA on April 14, 2003.

E-Ethics, 2003 July, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

The Park Ridge Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "e-Ethics", a publication from The Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith and Ethics, associated with Lutheran General Hospital. This issue has a case study and discussion on ethical and safety concerns when discharging elderly patients.

E-Ethics, 2002 May, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

The Park Ridge Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "e-Ethics", a publication from The Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith and Ethics, associated with Lutheran General Hospital. This issue has a discussion on sex-selective abortions within differing social, cultural, and religious backgrounds.

E-Ethics, 2002 December, Advocate Aurora Health

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The Park Ridge Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "e-Ethics", a publication from The Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith and Ethics, associated with Lutheran General Hospital. This issue has a case study and discussion around the ethicality of participating in Phase IV research when there are certain incentives offered.

Small Cell Carcinoma Of The Bladder: A Rare Case, Simita Gaglani, James Sander

Research Symposium

In this case report, we explore a case of small cell bladder carcinoma in a 75-year-old man with a history of smoking. This is a unique, aggressive subtype of bladder cancer which, in this patient, presented with gross hematuria. Workup included cystoscopy and transurethral resection of the bladder tumor, and pathological confirmation of the diagnosis elicited a referral to oncology for staging CT and potential chemotherapeutic measures. While the small cell carcinoma was successfully identified, it had already invaded the detrusor muscle on presentation, prompting the question of how to go about diagnosing and treating this subtype of bladder cancer …

Rare Presentation Of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Tongue With Ectopic Β-Hcg Secretion: A Case Report And Literature Review, Taha Al Hassan, Rachel A. Giese

Research Symposium

Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common form of cancer in the oral cavity and pharynx, comprising more than 90% of all cases, with approximately half presenting with regional lymph node spread at the time of diagnosis. Pathogenesis includes various stages of progression encompassing multiple genetic and cellular events that ultimately lead to the malignant transformation of the squamous cells and invasion into surrounding tissues. Given the multistep nature of disease progression, recent studies have investigated potential prognostic indicators and screening markers through immunohistochemical staining and few studies suggest that human chorionic gonadotropin may be one marker that …

The Difficulty In The Diagnosis And Management Of Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome, Sidney Charm D. Reyes

Research Symposium

Background: Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome (ADS) is a condition that occurs in about 20% of patients following the abrupt reduction/stoppage of any antidepressant medication that has been taken continuously for at least 1 month. The difficulty of diagnosing ADS lies in the fact that the symptoms tend to be mistaken for other illnesses. Symptoms are commonly variable per individual, and the staggered presentation of symptoms can contribute to the difficulty in diagnosing ADS.

Case Presentation: We present a 36-year-old Hispanic woman who comes for evaluation of worsening, generalized body aches for the past 3 days. Associated signs and symptoms included rhinorrhea, …

Case Report: Kidney Transplant Pyelonephritis, Shuchita Jhaveri, Ruayda Bouls, Duc Khiem Ngo, Laura E. Garcia

Research Symposium

Background: Individuals with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), and especially those who have received kidney transplants, are at an increased risk of developing urinary tract infection (UTI). UTI, especially recurrent UTI, is a common problem occurring in >75% of kidney transplant (KTX) recipients. Progression of infection can have significant consequences on the functioning of the transplanted kidney. It may be challenging to distinguish complicated UTI from acute or chronic rejection when patients present with fever and abdominal pain at the transplanted location. In this case study, we present the clinical scenario of a patient with a history of hypertension and ESKD …

Simultaneous Brachial Artery Injury And Ulnar Nerve Palsy: A Case Study Of An Atv Accident Survivor, Ryan Bialaszewski, Sidney Selva, Shuaibahmed M. Arab, Pamela Campos, Elizabeth Althaus, Chelsea Chang

Research Symposium

Background: All-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents are a common cause of traumatic elbow injuries due to outstretched arms accepting contact at greater forces. However, their complexity and clinical significance often go unrecognized upon initial evaluation, especially in patients without acute fractures. Sequelae of such injuries can include neurovascular deficits, leading to chronic pain, limb ischemia, and paresthesias. This article aims to present a case study detailing a post-traumatic elbow injury with chronic neurovascular deficits following an ATV accident. Additionally, we address common clinical findings in post-traumatic concomitant brachial artery and ulnar nerve injuries, their evaluation, and respective management plans.

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Avoiding A Perfect Storm: Delving Into The Consequences Of A Complex Case Of Superimposed Cellulitis After A Herpes Zoster Infection, Ruayda Bouls, Ed Wong Alvarado, Daniel Ibarias Paz, Yuri Cuellar De La Cruz

Research Symposium

Introduction: Cellulitis is an acute bacterial infection causing inflammation affecting the deep dermis layer as well as the surrounding subcutaneous tissue that does not contain an abscess. In this case study we aim to describe the clinical presentation of a middle aged Hispanic woman who developed a superimposed cellulitis infection following a flare-up of a zoster infection. Herpes Zoster is typically considered a typically benign infection but in immunocompromised individuals severe complications of the infection include bacterial superinfections, coagulopathies including disseminated intravascular coagulation, and central nervous system manifestations including encephalopathy with long term detrimental outcomes [1]. Management of Herpes Zoster …

Comatose Deception, Benzodiazepine Masquerade Of Myxedema Coma, Roy Subash Kondapavuluru, Sabhi Gull, Hemaswini Kakarla, Reshmanth Prathipati, Andres Suarez Parraga

Research Symposium

Introduction: Myxedema coma is a life:-threatening condition due to severe hypothyroidism or long-standing untreated hypothyroidism. This condition can be triggered by factors such as infection, exposure to certain medications, or other stressors on the body. Symptoms of myxedema coma include hypothermia, altered mental status, and fluid accumulation. This condition can be life threatening and requires immediate medical attention.

Benzodiazepines are often prescribed to address various conditions such as anxiety, sedation, and seizures. However, they have significant side effects including drowsiness, sedation, low blood pressure, and slow heart rate. These side effects can mimic symptoms of other conditions such as myxedema …

When Medications Collide: Demystifying Drug-Induced Hyponatremia In A Complex Medical Case, Roy Kondapavuluru, Jian Garcia Cruz, Manaswini Kakarla, Ram Maganti, Akshay Pingilati, Andres Suarez Parraga

Research Symposium

Introduction: Hyponatremia, defined as serum sodium below 135mEq/L( normal range:136-145mEq/l), is a medical emergency associated with various complications. Sodium is an important electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance and nerve/muscle function. Severe hyponatremia may not show obvious symptoms initially but can eventually manifest as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, impaired movement, and in extreme cases, seizures, coma, respiratory failure, or even death.

Thiazide diuretics have been associated with hyponatremia with a sodium level as low as 99mEq/L. In our case, the patient was on bumetanide, a loop diuretic and she developed hyponatremia which worsened with additional metolazone treatment to a sodium level …