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Emergency Managers Perceived Effectiveness Of Disaster Mitigation Plans And Training Focused On The Special Needs Population, Jessica Windsor

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The special needs population faces increased vulnerability during disasters, yet disaster planning often overlooks their unique requirements. This study focuses on the experiences and perceptions of emergency managers in the Southeastern United States. The purpose of the study was to examine the extent to which emergency management plans recognize and address the needs of special populations and identify training gaps. The research questions aimed to uncover the factors that influence inclusive planning, training effectiveness, and resource allocation. Grounded in the Disaster Health Framework, the study utilized a qualitative research design involving surveys with 14 emergency managers, followed by thematic analysis …

Age, Gender, And Length Of Stay For Copd Patients In Florida Community Hospitals For 2019, Dr. Carol-Ann Miller

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Hospital administrators have been challenged due to length of stay (LOS) among patients suffering with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine whether there was a relationship between age, gender, and length of stay for COPD patients in Florida during the year 2019. The dependent variable was COPD length of stay, and independent variables were age and gender in Florida community hospitals during 2019. The Donabedian model was selected as the theoretical framework for this study to address structure, process, and outcomes associated with COPD readmissions. Secondary data was obtained from the Healthcare …

Effective Strategies Adult Education Business Leaders Use To Attain Their Organization's Sustainability, Ryan J. Bagshaw

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Leaders in nonprofit adult education frequently struggle with maintaining financial sustainability, a challenge that can compromise their operations and the positive influence they have on their communities. This issue is critical for education leaders and policymakers who rely on these institutions to support workforce development and foster economic growth. Grounded in the Baldrige framework, the purpose of this qualitative single-case study was to identify and explore the strategies employed by leaders of a Caribbean nonprofit adult education organization to enhance their organization’s sustainability. The participants were four leaders from an adult education facility in St. Lucia, the Caribbean. Data sources …

Driving Implementation Of Segregation Of Duties Processes, Marlin Earl Moyer

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In the healthcare industry, safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of IT systems is crucial. However, some organizations face difficulties in implementing effective segregation of duties (SoD) processes, which can lead to increased risks. This is a major concern for healthcare IT leaders and organizations, as inadequate SoD can compromise patient data security and disrupt operational efficiency. The purpose of this qualitative, pragmatic study was to explore the strategies used by senior IT leaders to implement SoD processes. The transformational leadership theory was used as the conceptual framework for the study. The participants included seven IT leaders at Northeastern U.S. …

Patients Journey To Hemodialysis Centers: Multi-Center Study, Ali Al Saedi, Dalia Ali, Anas Aljboori, Anas Mansour, Zahraa Mahdi

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Hemodialysis is used to restore electrolyte balance (sodium levels, potassium in the body, bicarbonate, chloride, as well as magnesium, calcium, and phosphate) and filters the waste products and excess fluid. Unfortunately, developing nations continue to have a severe shortage of resources, which makes it difficult to provide highly technical and costly care like dialysis. Aim: The study's objective is to reveal and trace the journey of patients with end stage kidney disease who are on regular hemodialysis program and how they reach to dialysis centers. Methods: the study was to be conducted in many dialysis centers in different regions …

Effect Of Vitamin  C As An Iron-Supporting Supplement In Adolescents With Suspected Iron Deficiency Anemia: Is It Effective For Increasing Hemoglobin Levels?, Ryan Pramana Putra, Nany Hairunisa, Refia Putri Restiana, Husnun Amalia, Emad Yousif

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Anemia is a global health problem that affects adolescents, adults, and children in both developed and developing countries. Anemia in adolescent girls (10–19 years of age) is defined as a hemoglobin level in the blood of <12 g/dL. In Indonesia, the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in adolescent girls reaches 48.9%. Iron supplementation can be enhanced with vitamin C as a companion supplement. Vitamin C increases iron absorption in the body by reducing Fe3+ to Fe2+, which requires an acidic environment for optimal dissolution and absorption. Aim: This study aims to assess the comparative effectiveness of iron supplementation with or without vitamin C in increasing hemoglobin levels. Methodology: An experimental design with consecutive sampling was conducted in September 2023 at Junior High School 1 Prambon, Nganjuk, East Java. The total sample consisted of 52 girls aged 12–13 years with anemia. The first group received iron and vitamin C, while the second group received iron only. Hemoglobin levels were  by the fingerstick method. Results: There were 32 samples (53.33%) aged 13 years. The average change in hemoglobin levels before and after intervention in group 1 was 2.238 g/dL with < 0.05, while in group 2 it was 0.661 g/dL with <0.05. The average difference in changes in hemoglobin levels between groups 1 and 2 after intervention was 1.303 g/dL with <0.05. Conclusion: Iron supplementation with vitamin C results in more significant increases in hemoglobin levels.

Concurrent Dermatological Manifestations, Covid-19 Infection, And Mds/Rcmd-Rs: A Unique Case Report, Amenah S. Abdulkareem, Qutaiba M. Alawaad, Asaad Khalaf

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

A 24-year-old male with refractory cytopenia with multilineage dysplasia and ring sideroblasts (MDS/RCMD-RS) who developed severe dermatological manifestations concurrent with COVID-19 infection. The patient exhibited complex vasculitic and purpuric skin lesions, which were hypothesized to result from COVID-19-induced endothelitis and vasculitis, exacerbated by underlying immune dysfunction from MDS. Despite treatment with EPO therapy, cyclosporin, and supportive care, the patient's condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to fatal respiratory failure. The report underscores the interplay between hematologic malignancies, immune dysregulation, and COVID-19, highlighting the potential for exacerbated dermatological and systemic complications in such patients. This case emphasizes the need for heightened vigilance and …

Knowledge And Practice Of Undergraduate Medical Students Regarding Self-Medication: A Cross-Sectional Survey In Baghdad, Iraq, Samer Shukur Mohammed, Wael Waleed Mustafa

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: The global trend of self-medication is rising, making it a priority to investigate associated risks that could lead to life-threatening complications. Aim: To assess self-medication practices among undergraduate medical students and evaluate their knowledge and the factors influencing their use of self-medication Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among 234 medical students from various medical colleges in Baghdad between November 2023 and March 2024. Participants were selected randomly. Data were collected and analyzed using SPSS version 23. The chi-square significance test was performed, and P-values ≤ 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: The study found that 72% of …

Assessment Of Knowledge About Toxoplasmosis Among Nursing College Students, Zainab Hassan, Saba Adnan, Abdulameer Abdullah Al- Musawi

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii. Humans acquire toxoplasmosis by consuming infected meat containing cysts of T. gondii or through contact with cat feces. Toxoplasmosis is known to cause miscarriage, also referred to as spontaneous abortion or pregnancy loss, which pertains to an unviable intrauterine pregnancy occurring during the first trimester and is the most common type of miscarriage. Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the level of knowledge of nursing students about toxoplasmosis. Methods: A questionnaire was administered to 90 nursing students. The self-completed questionnaire consisted of 17 questions covering the parasite, …

Mothers’ Plan To Protect Their Children From Covid-19 And Other Viral Illnesses, Miami Kadhum Yossif, Rehab Abdulwehab Jaafer

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Mothers play a critical role in safeguarding the health and well-being of their children—a vulnerable population—particularly during outbreaks of infectious diseases. Aim: This study investigated the strategies employed by mothers to protect their children from COVID-19 and other viral illnesses. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the outpatient pediatric clinics of Basra Maternity and Children Hospital and Almawani Teaching Hospital, 118 mothers were enrolled from diverse backgrounds. Data was collected through structured interviews and a standardized questionnaire designed to assess maternal practices, attitudes, and experiences concerning the protection of their children. The key areas explored included hygiene practices, …

Knowledge And Attitudes Of Doctors In Basra Governorate Regarding The International Classification Of Diseases (Icd-10), Nada Hasan Abdulraheem Al-Kawaz, , Huda Hassan Muhaibes Al-Abbodi, Ziyad Tarik Shwaish

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), is a critical tool for standardizing health information globally. Despite its widespread adoption, gaps in understanding and application among healthcare providers persist, potentially affecting patient care and health system efficiency. Aim: To examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of physicians regarding the implementation of the ICD-10 system Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of 67 healthcare professionals (27 specialists, 25 senior residents, eight general practitioners, and seven junior residents) from various medical settings in Basra, southern Iraq, including hospitals and clinics. Participants completed a questionnaire evaluating their …

Barriers To Diet And Exercise Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Basrah Hospitals, Jhood Abdul Samad Molan, Fatima K. Hassan, Miaad K. Khaddam, Zainab A.R. Antesh, Hudaa S. Karim

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is growing health concern globally, particularly in the Middle East. To encourage individuals to adopt a healthy lifestyle essential for managing diabetes, it is imperative to thoroughly understand the barriers, especially those that can be modified, encountered by patients following nutritional and exercise medical advice. Aim: The primary objective of this study was to investigate the barriers related to nutrition and exercise among patients with T2DM in hospitals located in Basrah. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 194 adults with history of T2DM who were visiting the outpatient departments of internal medicine in four selected …

Pattern Of Cancer Mortality In Basrah Governorate From 2018–2022, Huda Hassan Al-Abboodi, Jafar Fawzi Al Badran, Nada Hasan Abdulraheem

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, with an estimated 9.6 million fatalities reported in 2018. Thus, understanding the impact of cancer rates and examining how cancer deaths are distributed by age and have changed over the years is crucial. Aim: This descriptive statistical study aimed to identify the most prevalent cancer types responsible for deaths in the Basra Governorate from 2018 to 2022, along with their distribution across various age groups and geographical areas. Methods: The study utilized a descriptive statistical approach based on death certificate data from Basra Governorate, encompassing all cancer-related deaths from 2018 …

Self-Reported Post-Covid-19 Vaccine Signs, Symptoms Among Vaccinated Medical Staff: Types, Severity, And Associated Factors, Ali Khalid Saeed, Yousif Abdul Raheem

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection vary in mechanisms, side effects, and effectiveness. Health care professionals have shown high vaccine coverage rates. Aim: This study aims to assess the prevalence of self-reported clinical signs and symptoms of COVID-19 infection among health care professionals in Iraq and determine the type and severity of COVID-19 vaccine-related symptoms. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January 1st to July 1st, 2023, using an online questionnaire disseminated through social media platforms. Results: Among 770 participants, common symptoms included body aches (36.9%), malaise (34%), headache (22%), and fever (20%), with chest …

A Comparative Analysis Of Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia Coli In Urinary Tract Infections Among Males And Females (2022–2023), Hussein Abd Ali Mohammed Sadeq Al Her, Ekhlas Abdulameer Hameed Alazzawi, Yehia Ali Hadi Al-Qhadi

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is a primary cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs) globally. The increasing antibiotic resistance of UPEC strains poses a significant challenge for treatment in countries like Iraq. Aim: The study aims to evaluate antimicrobial resistance patterns of Escherichia coli (E. coli) among UTI patients, considering age and sex, and to compare these findings with data from other geographical locations. Methods: Our study investigated antibiotic resistance patterns among E. coli strains responsible for UTIs in patients at Karbala Teaching Hospital for Children, Iraq. We specifically examined age and sex differences. Data on 144 E. coli isolates …

Reviewing Of Radical Radiotherapy To The Mediastinum In Patients With Lymphoma, Zeina Abd-Aljabbar Mahdi Jaber, Manwar Al-Naqqash

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Historically and clinically, lymphomas are categorized into two major groups: Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Over the years, radiotherapy techniques have advanced from extended-field to involved-field and more recently to involved-site/involved node radiation therapy (RT) (ISRT/INRT). Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of mediastinal radiotherapy in lymphoma patients in Iraq. Methods: A prospective study was conducted to assess clinical and dosimetric changes in various radiotherapy planes and dosimetry between January 2023 and December 2023. The data collected included The data collected included patient demographics, medical history, treatment details, lymphoma characteristics, staging, radiotherapy plans, dose/fraction, and …

Research Integrity Risk Index (Ri²) And Iraqi Universities, Dhurgham A. Abdulwahid

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Identity Development, Attraction, And Behavior Of Heterosexual-Identified Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Scoping Review, Andrew D. Eaton, Travis R. Scheadler, Melanie Mcdonald, Oliver Beer, Lauren B. Mcinroy, Erin Beckwell, Adam Busch, Cara Bradley, Paul A. Shuper

School of Health Professions

Introduction: Heterosexual-identified men who have sex with men (H-MSM) experience sexual identity and behavior discordance. H-MSM may comprise 0.5–3.5% of adult heterosexual men. Understanding and accepting H-MSM as they self-identify may be necessary to implement effective public health and psychosocial interventions. This scoping review synthesizes research on H-MSM’s identity development, attraction, and behavior. Methods: Thirteen databases were searched and, using Covidence software, two independent reviewers screened 3617 titles and abstracts and 269 full texts to arrive at 124 articles meeting entry criteria. Ten independent reviewers then conducted thematic content analysis. Results:H-MSM either expressed sexual identity uncertainty or justified maintaining heterosexual …

July 15, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Facts And Hopes: Toward The Next Quantum Leap In Melanoma, Keith T Flaherty, Andrew E Aplin, Michael A Davies, Nir Hacohen, Meenhard Herlyn, Dave Hoon, Patrick Hwu, Michal Lotem, James Mulé, Jennifer A Wargo, David E Fisher

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Outcomes from advanced melanoma, the deadliest of the skin cancers arising from melanocytes and capable of widely metastasizing, have greatly improved, with death rates decreasing for patients with American Joint Committee on Cancer stage 4 melanoma by 3% to 5% annually over the past 10 years. This improvement is a result of advances in both targeted therapy and immunotherapy. BRAF and MEK inhibitors for advanced melanoma have led the way for targeted cancer strategies and first-in-class approvals for immune checkpoint blockers targeting CTLA4, PD-1, and LAG3; T-cell engager therapy targeting the antigen gp100; and tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy. All of these …

Technology Roadmap Of Micro/Nanorobots, Xiaohui Ju, Chuanrui Chen, Cagatay M Oral, Semih Sevim, Ramin Golestanian, Mengmeng Sun, Negin Bouzari, Xiankun Lin, Mario Urso, Jong Seok Nam, Yujang Cho, Xia Peng, Fabian C Landers, Shihao Yang, Azin Adibi, Nahid Taz, Raphael Wittkowski, Daniel Ahmed, Wei Wang, Veronika Magdanz, Mariana Medina-Sánchez, Maria Guix, Naimat Bari, Bahareh Behkam, Raymond Kapral, Yaxin Huang, Jinyao Tang, Ben Wang, Konstantin Morozov, Alexander Leshansky, Sarmad Ahmad Abbasi, Hongsoo Choi, Subhadip Ghosh, Bárbara Borges Fernandes, Giuseppe Battaglia, Peer Fischer, Ambarish Ghosh, Beatriz Jurado Sánchez, Alberto Escarpa, Quentin Martinet, Jérémie Palacci, Eric Lauga, Jeffrey Moran, Miguel A Ramos-Docampo, Brigitte Städler, Ramón Santiago Herrera Restrepo, Gilad Yossifon, James D Nicholas, Jordi Ignés-Mullol, Josep Puigmartí-Luis, Yutong Liu, Lauren D Zarzar, C Wyatt Shields, Longqiu Li, Shanshan Li, Xing Ma, David H Gracias, Orlin Velev, Samuel Sánchez, Maria Jose Esplandiu, Juliane Simmchen, Antonio Lobosco, Sarthak Misra, Zhiguang Wu, Jinxing Li, Alexander Kuhn, Amir Nourhani, Tijana Maric, Ze Xiong, Amirreza Aghakhani, Yongfeng Mei, Yingfeng Tu, Fei Peng, Eric Diller, Mahmut Selman Sakar, Ayusman Sen, Junhui Law, Yu Sun, Abdon Pena-Francesch, Katherine Villa, Huaizhi Li, Donglei Emma Fan, Kang Liang, Tony Jun Huang, Xiang-Zhong Chen, Songsong Tang, Xueji Zhang, Jizhai Cui, Hong Wang, Wei Gao, Vineeth Kumar Bandari, Oliver G Schmidt, Xianghua Wu, Jianguo Guan, Metin Sitti, Bradley J Nelson, Salvador Pané, Li Zhang, Hamed Shahsavan, Qiang He, Il-Doo Kim, Joseph Wang, Martin Pumera

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Inspired by Richard Feynman’s 1959 lecture and the 1966 film Fantastic Voyage, the field of micro/nanorobots has evolved from science fiction to reality, with significant advancements in biomedical and environmental applications. Despite the rapid progress, the deployment of functional micro/nanorobots remains limited. This review of the technology roadmap identifies key challenges hindering their widespread use, focusing on propulsion mechanisms, fundamental theoretical aspects, collective behavior, material design, and embodied intelligence. We explore the current state of micro/nanorobot technology, with an emphasis on applications in biomedicine, environmental remediation, analytical sensing, and other industrial technological aspects. Additionally, we analyze issues related to …

The Integrated Stress Response Pathway Coordinates Translational Control Of Multiple Immune Checkpoints In Lung Cancer, Shayna Thomas-Jardin, Shruthy Suresh, Ariana Arce, Nicole Novaresi, Qing Deng, Emily Stein, Lisa Thomas, Cheryl Lewis, Chul Ahn, Bret M Evers, Esra A Akbay, Maria E Salvatierra, Wei Lu, Khaja Khan, Luisa M Solis Soto, Ignacio I Wistuba, John D Minna, Kathryn A O'Donnell

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The integrated stress response (ISR) is an adaptive pathway hijacked by cancer cells to survive cellular stresses in the tumor microenvironment. ISR activation potently induces PD-L1, leading to suppression of antitumor immunity. In this study, we sought to uncover additional immune checkpoint proteins regulated by the ISR to elucidate mechanisms of tumor immune escape. The ISR coordinately induced cluster of differentiation 155 (CD155) and PD-L1, enhancing translation of both immune checkpoint proteins through bypass of inhibitory upstream open reading frames in their 5' untranslated regions. Analysis of primary human lung tumors identified a significant correlation between expression of PD-L1 and …

Targeting The Cd40 Costimulatory Receptor To Improve Virotherapy Efficacy In Diffuse Midline Gliomas, Sara Labiano, Javier Marco-Sanz, Iker Ausejo-Mauleon, Virginia Laspidea, Reyes Hernández-Osuna, Marc Garcia-Moure, Daniel De La Nava, Sara Nuin, Marisol Gonzalez-Huarriz, Timothy N Phoenix, Ibon Tamayo, Marta Zalacain, Andrea Lacalle, Lucía Marrodan, Montserrat Puigdelloses, Irati Hervás-Corpión, Maria C Ochoa, Noelia Casares, Oren J Becher, Candelaria Gomez-Manzano, Juan Fueyo, Jaime Gallego Perez-Larraya, Ana Patiño-Garcia, Marta M Alonso

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is a devastating pediatric brain tumor. The oncolytic adenovirus Delta-24-RGD has shown promising efficacy and safety in DMG patients but is not yet curative. Thus, we hypothesized that activating dendritic cells (DCs) through the CD40 costimulatory receptor could increase antigen presentation and enhance the anti-tumor effect of the virus, resulting in long-term responses. This study shows that the intratumoral co-administration of Delta-24-RGD and a CD40 agonistic antibody is well tolerated and induces long-term anti-tumor immunity, including complete responses (up to 40%) in DMG preclinical models. Mechanistic studies revealed that this therapy increased tumor-proliferating T lymphocytes and …

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Zion Cemetery Digital Poster Collection

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What Can We Learn From The High School Math Reform Efforts In California, Georgia, And Oregon? A Policy Analysis, Yanira Vazquez

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Using publicly available data sources, this policy analysis examined how three states—California, Georgia, and Oregon—approached high school mathematics reforms to address questions regarding what prompted these states to revise their high school math standards and course pathways; how their approaches to reform were similar or different; and what other states could learn from their methods.

Individual state cases were developed, focusing on content standards, course pathways, and graduation requirements. A cross-case study was created to compare reforms from the three states.

While all states aimed to reform high school mathematics to address equity issues and offer options aligned with students’ …

Can Mere Possession Of A Consumer Product Boast Your Self-Efficacy? : A Cultural Perspective, Yixuan Gao

Lingnan Theses (MPhil & PhD)

Beggan (1992) introduced the mere ownership effect, suggesting that people evaluate owned objects more positively. Beggan argued that ownership fosters a psychological bond between people and their possessions, driven by self-enhancement motives (e.g., “I am good, thus my object must be good”). Yeung et al. (2017, 2020) extended the mere ownership effect, showing that ownership influences self-evaluations (e.g., I own a book so I am knowledgeable). Previous studies on the “person-based” mere ownership effect have primarily focused on East Asian participants. This thesis aims to compare cross-cultural differences, if any, in the “person-based” mere ownership effect (Study 1), and systematically …

H2-Rich Biogas Production From Fixed Bed Wheat Straw Pyrolysis And The Potential Of Produced Biochar As H2 Storage Material, Tawanda Matamba, Hussein Rasool Abid, Alireza Keshavarz, Stefan Iglauer

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

H2 is a clean energy source, and is targeted as one of the ways to transition from fossil fuels. However, there are drawbacks in production and storage of hydrogen. To cover the supply, we need H2 from many resources and because of its low density we need materials that can store bulky quantities of H2. Here we investigated the potential of a renewable source (waste wheat straw) to produce and store H2 through pyrolysis and adsorption. The impact of pressure and temperature (500–900 °C, and 1.01–30 bar range) on the selectivity of H2 rich gas production was systematically investigated; and …

Selective Ring-Opening Of Furfuryl Alcohol To 1,5-Pentanediol Over Pt/Aluminosilicates, Lee J. Durndell, Vannia C. Dos Santos-Durndell, Atal Shivhare, James A. Hunns, Karen Wilson, Adam F. Lee

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Biomass-derived diols are key chemical building blocks for the sustainable chemical manufacturing of textiles and plastics, however their synthesis by a selective, scalable process from holocellulose is challenging. Furfuryl alcohol (FALC) is a potential precursor to 1,5-pentanediol (1,5-PeD) through acid-catalysed hydrogenolysis, and hence the impact of oxide support acidity on this reaction over Pt nanoparticles was investigated under batch and continuous flow in toluene. Platinum dispersed over weakly acidic fumed silica and mesoporous SBA-15 supports was almost inactive towards furfuryl alcohol at 150 °C and 10 bar H2 and promoted decarbonylation and hydrodeoxygenation of FALC to furan and methyltetrahydrofuran, respectively. …

Role Of Nurses And Allied Health Professionals In Hepatology And The Challenges Faced When Navigating A Career Pathway, Lynsey Spillman, Dianne Backhouse, Leah Cox, Katie Ballesteros, Katie Ramos, Felicity Williams

School of Health Professions

Hepatology specialist nurses and allied health professionals (AHPs), including dietitians and physiotherapists, are essential members of the multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred care from prevention through to advanced disease. Their contributions support lifestyle intervention, symptom management and care coordination, improving patient outcomes and service efficiency. Despite this, roles remain underfunded, inconsistently embedded and often overlooked in workforce planning. This article outlines the impact and challenges facing hepatology nurses and AHPs, drawing on UK service examples that demonstrate improved quality of life, reduced admissions, recompensation and cost savings. Barriers include limited access to structured training, protected time and clearly defined career pathways. …

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Zion Cemetery Digital Poster Collection

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