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The Bare Truth Behind A Sore Throat, Jennifer W. Glusman Do, Jamel Mansur Md, Mallory Logsdon Do

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

Degeneration Of A Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve 2 Years After Implantation, Abdulkareem Abuzir Do, Mansi Katkar Md, Nishant B. Patel Md

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Antalgic Gait In The Pediatric Population: Transient Synovitis Vs. Osteomyelitis, Bakir Dzananovic Do

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

Unexpected Phantom Limb Pain Relief With Chiropractic Care: A Case Report, Joshua Nisler Dc, Vicki Bowe-Fisher Dc, Venkateswara Gogineni Phd, Eric Kirk Dc, Daco

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

Surprise Unopposed Alpha Stimulation In A Patient Receiving Labetalol, Nathan Kuttickat Do, Colleen Nichols Md

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

A Limp To Diagnosis: Unraveling The Mystery Of An Abnormal Pediatric Gait, Danielle Dejournett Md, Shirali Patel Do, Talha Allam Md, Dana Nezon Md

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

Critical Praxis For Transnational Movement-Lawyering, Kelsey Jost-Creegan

Pepperdine Law Review

This Article seeks to identify new ways to respond to critiques of international human rights practice as hierarchy-reproducing, extractive, and imperialist. It proposes one model for how human rights lawyers can better work in solidarity with oppressed communities organizing around common grievances: transnational movement-lawyering. While the framing of community-led lawyering has become rapidly popularized in the human rights field, work remains to ensure that this theoretical and discursive shift translates into a transformation of the day-to-day mechanics of human rights practice. This Article seeks to identify concrete ways to apply critical theory and participatory methodologies to human rights practice. Part …

Sex-Based Disparities In The Use Of Pain Medication For Chronic Non-Cancer Pain, Amir Siddiqui Do, Stefania Diaz Morales Md, Alvaro Guerra Branger Md, Nebojsa Knezevic Md

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

Tax Clinic, Daniel F. Kruger

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

Analysis Of Heavy Metal Pollution In E-Waste Dumpsites From Two Local Government Areas In Ogun State, South Western Nigeria, Adetoro T. Talabi, Timothy W. David, Abayomi E. Ajetunmobi, Rasaki K. Odunaike, Shamsideen K. Alausa

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

Dumping sites in general have been noted to be sources of pollution in the environment and e-waste dumping sites are not exempted. A study on the pollution of heavy metals in two local government areas (LGAs) in Ogun State, was investigated. As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Pb, and Zn were detected. Cd, Cu were detected in two areas. While Fe, Pb in four areas, and Zn concentrations were above the World Health Organisation permissible limit. Analysis indicates that the contaminant factor (CF) varies from low to severe at both LGAs; however, CF of Cd is severe in all …

Comparison Between The Conventional Bacterial Culture And The Real Time Pcr In Identifying The Dairy Cow Mastitis Causative Agents, Mohammed Farah Mohammed Abdelhameed, Ahmed Eltigani Almansoori, R.H. Zaid, Mohamed T. Ibrahim

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

Mastitis is a prevalent and costly disease in dairy farms. This study compares routine in- vitro microbial culture and real time PCR (rtPCR) in identifying mastitis causative agents. The diagnosis of any intramammary infection is based on the identification of the infectious agent and the time taken by the identification method plays an important role in disease management. Out of 9,000 Holstein milking cows in the herd, eighty-three milk samples were aseptically taken from cows with clinically verified mastitis in the first quarter of 2019. The CHROMagar™ Mastitis kit was used in microbial culture for both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, …

Getting The Most Out Of Your Maternity Leave, Joey Averett

Family Perspectives

No abstract provided.

The Relationship Between Immigration And Academic Achievement In Hispanic Children, Jasmine Selph

Family Perspectives

This literature review explores the relationship between immigration and academic achievement among Hispanic immigrant children in the United States, focusing on the impacts of immigration trauma and poverty. With immigration levels reaching record highs, Hispanic immigrant children face unique challenges that significantly influence their educational outcomes. Research highlights the profound effects of immigration trauma, including familial separation, violence, and insecurity, which manifest in physical, emotional, and cognitive difficulties that hinder academic performance. Additionally, poverty compounds these challenges, creating barriers to educational success through limited resources, language acquisition difficulties, and intergenerational cycles of disadvantage. The review also examines the roles of …

Suicidal Ideation Of Queer Adolescents, Haley Kamikawa

Family Perspectives

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth ages 15-29 around the world. This literature review examines some of the reasons why adolescents are likely to experience suicidal ideation and emphasizes why queer adolescence are at a much greater risk for suicidal ideation (Li Kitts, 2005; McDermott et al., 2018; Wichstrøm & Hegna, 2003). Bullying and lack of parental support were found to be the greatest contributors for queer adolescence experiencing suicidal ideation (Czyz et al., 2018; Sultana et al., 2023; Wedell, 2024). Bullying and lack of parental acceptance has been found to increase levels of emotional distress …

The Menstrual Cycle And Relationships, Anna Stewart

Family Perspectives

No abstract provided.

Transforming Physical Objects Into Interactive Interfaces Using Hand Tracking, Ruofei Du, David Kim

Defensive Publications Series

AR/VR interactions rely on dedicated controllers or gestures, which can be cumbersome and limit user interaction with digital interfaces. This disclosure describes techniques for transforming everyday objects into interactive interfaces using augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), or extended reality (XR) devices that perform real-time hand-object tracking. The techniques segment video frames into hands and objects using a deep learning based segmentation model. Objects are tracked in six degrees of freedom (6DoF) using a motion estimation network and machine-learning-based pose estimation. Simultaneously, 3D hand tracking identifies touch interactions, gestures, or voice commands. Cloud-hosted operating system (OS) interfaces are rendered onto …

Vision Ai-Enabled External Monitor Brightness Adjustment, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

Modern computing environments increasingly incorporate multiple external monitors, enhancing productivity and workflow. However, adjusting monitor brightness remains cumbersome due to inconvenient physical buttons and inconsistent software settings across different devices. This invention introduces an intelligent brightness control system, utilizing Vision AI technology and software, allowing users to adjust external display brightness simply by looking at the monitor and pressing a hot key on their laptop keyboard.

Can The Location Of Angina Predict The Site Of Coronary Artery Occlusion In Acute Myocardial Infarction? – The Acolyte Study, Kamal Sharma, Ashwati Konat, Poojan Prajapati, Kavya Darji, Shalin Rawal, Vatsa Bhavsar, Prahar Darji, Yashrajsinh Gohil, Masum Patel, Shubham Patel, Parjanya Bhatt, Yashvi Pethani, Stuti Shah, Hardik Desai

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Aim: To evaluate the relationship between the location of chest pain (topography) and the site of coronary artery involvement in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA).

Materials and Methods: This prospective, observational study included 411 consecutive ACS patients admitted to a tertiary care center between January 2017 and December 2019. A total of 589 angina topographic sites were analyzed. The site and characteristics of chest pain, along with electrocardiogram and coronary angiography findings, were documented and assessed for correlation with the involved coronary artery.

Results: Among the 411 patients, 337 (82.0%) were male and …

Effect Of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program On Left Ventricular Systolic Function In Patients With Breast Cancer Receiving Anthracycline-Based Chemotherapy Using Two-Dimensional Speckle Tracking Echocardiography, Sarah Mohamed Abdelhady, Ahmed Kadry Araquib, Adel Mohamed Shabana, Adel Gamal Hassanein, Ramy Raymond Elias

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Objectives: Anthracyclines used in the treatment of breast cancer are known for their cumulative cardiotoxic effect. Two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography is a promising technique in detection of subclinical cardiotoxicity. Cardio-oncology rehabilitation is a new field aiming to decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases and improve cardiopulmonary fitness among cancer patients

Methods: The study included 100 female patients with de novo breast cancer and treated with anthracycline-based chemotherapy. Patients were randomly assigned into two groups in a 1:1 ratio. Group (1) included patients who were allocated to cardiac rehabilitation program in addition to their regular chemotherapeutic drugs and group 2 …

Promoting Parent-Child Connectedness: Insights From A Parent Education Training, Bisola E. Duyile, Robyn Becker, Kate Papas, Shanta Pamphile

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Purpose: This study explores the interrelationship of speech, language, and literacy development, parent-child connectedness, and children’s mental health when viewed as social determinants of health, specifically among families of children with developmental disabilities. Through interprofessional collaboration, researchers aim to identify effective strategies that parents can use to enhance their children’s communication skills and emotional well-being.

Methods: A mixed methods design was employed, involving a post-workshop survey completed by five mothers. The quantitative component included Likert scale items to measure satisfaction with social support. We also evaluated satisfaction with the workshop. The qualitative component comprised open-ended questions about newly learned tools …

Impact Of Interprofessional Instructional Design On Graduate Healthcare Students Collaborative Practice Competency, Karene Boos, Barbra Beck, Jamie Krzykowski, April M. Doebert-Fischer

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Purpose This study examines the impact of three delivery models of an interprofessional education (IPE) curriculum on perceptions of interprofessional collaborative practice competencies among graduate-level health profession students. The curriculum was rooted in the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) Core Competencies (2016).

Problem Statement Despite widespread recognition of the importance of IPE in preparing healthcare students for collaborative training by numerous health organizations, health profession programs, and their accrediting agencies, there is no clear pedagogical best practice for training students from various health professions to achieve effective interprofessional training.

Significance IPE is essential for fostering skills in interprofessional collaboration, a critical …

Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration Among Rehabilitation Professionals For Spinal Cord Injury Care In Pakistan, Shala Cunningham, Martina Lukin, Neelum Zehra, Rachael Lowe, Abdulgafoor Bachani

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of a course series for the rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) on participants’ perceptions of interprofessional collaboration and teamwork.

Problem

In Pakistan, the prevalence of SCI has surged, highlighting the need for coordinated rehabilitation services. However, individuals with SCI in Pakistan often receive little to no rehabilitation after their injury, which negatively impacts their recovery outcomes. Furthermore, the understanding of collaborative education and practice appears to be limited within health organizations in Pakistan.

Significance

This study highlights the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary education program in improving …

An Innovative Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (Cimt) Program Design And Case Study To Address Upper Extremity Use And Spatial Inattention, Mark Blanchard, Ingrid A. Franc, Payton Nisby, Michelle Arceneaux, Kathleen Chapiesky, Genevieve Ducros, Austin Brannon

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Introduction: Common consequences of stroke include decreased upper extremity function and spatial inattention, both of which cause difficulties in occupational performance in activities of daily living. Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is an intervention that has been utilized to improve these consequences of stroke.

Methods: This single case study describes the design and results of a two-week modified CIMT (mCIMT) program that used an enhanced visual and auditory feedback system, the Flint Rehab FitMi device, to address both upper extremity function and left spatial inattention in one participant. Left spatial awareness was encouraged during mCIMT activities by striking targeted pucks placed …

Interprofessional Collaboration Between Primary Care And Occupational Therapy, Ellen Modlin, Phd, Otr/L, Bcp, Caps, Deana Shevit Goldin, Phd, Dnp, Arnp, Fnp-Bc

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Purpose: This article explores the utilization of occupational therapy (OT) in interprofessional health care teams in adult populations. Primary care settings are typically the first point of contact for individuals seeking health care services; therefore, primary care practitioners (PCPs) are in a unique position to initiate collaboration with specialty clinicians to optimize the use of health care resources.

Method: Peer- reviewed literature from primary care and OT research was reviewed and summarized. The search focused on barriers and potential opportunities for collaboration between primary care and occupational therapy in adult populations.

Results: Occupational therapy (OT) is underutilized, as lack of …

Promoting Student Engagement In Interprofessional Education To Advance Institution-Based Research, Curriculum Development, And Practice Interventions, Natalya Salganik, Nicole Trupiano, Vani Patterson, Rajesh Mangrulkar

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Promoting Student Engagement in Interprofessional Education to Advance Institution-Based Research, Curriculum Development, and Practice Interventions

Abstract

Background

The Michigan Center for IPE (C-IPE) Student Advisory Committee (SAC) is a student-run committee that serves as a collaborative student community among health professional schools at our institution. Since its creation in 2018, SAC identified a need for students to take a lead in improving the interprofessional education (IPE) experience at the University of Michigan in collaboration with the C-IPE.

Methods

Together with the C-IPE, SAC focused on three tasks to achieve its goals: (1) increasing student engagement in IPE, (2) increasing transparency …

Enhancing Physical Therapy Practice Through Interprofessional Collaboration: Addressing Elderly Self-Neglect Via Pt And Behavioral Health Integration, Alexia Stamas, Feroze Sio, Jodi Thomasian, Kate Jansen, Margaret R. Klausing

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Purpose: This article examines the role of interprofessional collaboration between Physical Therapy (PT) and Behavioral Health (BH) services in identifying and supporting elderly individuals at risk of self-neglect. Through a case study, we explore the benefits of integrating interprofessional collaboration and APS reporting processes into PT practice.

Problem: Self-neglect among older adults is a critical public health issue often overlooked in healthcare settings. PTs, as mandated reporters, frequently encounter patients exhibiting signs of self-neglect but may lack training in psychosocial and cognitive assessment skills necessary for effective intervention.

Significance: Interprofessional collaboration enables PTs to address both physical …

Do Repeating Interprofessional (Ip) Courses Stimulate To Increased Development Of Ip Competencies?, Anders Baerheim, Ingunn Johanne Ness, Reidun Lisbeth Skeide Kjome, Merethe Hustoft, Sissel Johansson Brenna, Ane Johannessen

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

The aim of this study was to elucidate whether acquired interprofessional (IP) competencies increased with repeated IP courses. Methods. We used a cross-sectional survey including students from four IP courses at two Norwegian higher educational institutions. One site had a 1-2 weeks on-campus training for their bachelor students at the start of each of the three academic years, whilst the other site arranged a workplace-based course for final year health and social care students from both educational institutions. Students from the first site complete all three on-campus courses and the workplace-based course before completion of their education, while students …

Inkjet Printed 3d Magnetic And Dielectric Polymer Composites With Tailored Properties, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

The use of multi jet fusion (MJF) 3D-printing technology with magnetic nanoparticle inks and a novel pore-producing ink together with voxel-scale engineering techniques and predictive modeling provides an approach for designing and printing novel polymer nanocomposites and metamaterials with tailored physical and functional properties.

Reassessing Policy Responses To Irregular Migration In Receiving Democracies: A Process-Tracing Analysis Of Transactional Migration Governance, Otoniel Ramos

Student Research

This policy brief analyzes the growing use of transactional migration agreements (TMAs) by receiving democracies—bilateral arrangements that exchange financial or diplomatic concessions for the external enforcement of migration control. While politically expedient, TMAs often generate long-term strategic liabilities: they reduce state control over enforcement outcomes, expose receiving states to coercive leverage by partner states, and weaken normative commitments to transparency and rights protection. Using analytic process tracing and formal modeling, this paper identifies four recurring mechanisms by which TMAs evolve into systems of asymmetric dependence. It then evaluates three alternative policy frameworks—Exit Doctrine, Legal Category Reform, and a Structured Conditionality …

Pilot Study Of Canakinumab (Ilaris) In Steroid Naïve Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Demonstrates Safety And Exploratory Changes In Potential Serum Protein Response Biomarkers, Christopher F. Spurney, Jessica Chong, Heather Gordish-Dressman, Yetrib Hathout

Pharmacy Faculty Scholarship

Background: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive muscular disease associated with muscle fiber degeneration and increased inflammatory responses including Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) and other cytokines. Canakinumab (Ilaris) is an anti-human IL-1β monoclonal antibody that neutralizes IL-1β. Methods: We completed an open-label, single dose pilot study of canakinumab 2 mg/kg subcutaneous injection in steroid naïve boys with DMD older than 2 years of age to determine safety and potential serum response biomarkers of efficacy at 4-weeks post treatment. Proteome profiling was performed using high throughput multiplexing aptamer SomaScan assay based technology targeting 1,500 unique serum proteins. Results: Three subjects completed …