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Elodia Jimenez Diaz V. Attorney General United States Of America

2026 Decisions

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Exploring Caregiving Choice In The Adult Cancer Population, Jennifer L. Huggins

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT Purpose Although extensive research examines family caregivers (FCs) across populations, less attention has been paid to how lack of choice in assuming the role affects quality of life (QOL) among FCs of adults with cancer. Understanding choice could guide interventions protecting this invaluable, often invisible workforce. Aims (1) Synthesize what is known about perceived choice among informal caregivers of adults with serious illness; (2) assess relationships between caregiving choice and caregiver QOL, burden, sleep, depression, stress, and social determinants of health; (3) describe experiences of FCs of adults with cancer providing care with no, little, or some choice. Design …

Neural-Immune-Cardiovascular Axis: From Mechanistic Crosstalk To Therapeutic Targets In Cardiovascular Disease, Junkang Cheng, Shuang Gao, Haowei Zhang, Wei Gao, Zeyuan Mei, Xiaoling Liu, Jocelyn Gao, Chenghu Guo, Guipeng An

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

The neural-immune-cardiovascular axis represents an emerging and highly integrated physiological and pathophysiological concept, describing a complex bidirectional communication network between the nervous, immune, and vascular systems. This review systematically examines the pivotal role of this axis in maintaining cardiovascular homeostasis and in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. We first provide an overview of the fundamental signaling pathways between the components of this axis. Subsequently, we delve into the specific crosstalk mechanisms within the axis in the context of major cardiovascular conditions, including atherosclerosis, hypertension, and heart failure. A central focus is placed on critically evaluating the potential therapeutic targets and …

Oregon State Rank Assessment For Thompson Mistmaiden (Romanzoffia Thompsonii), Nora Dunkirk, Gabriel Campbell, Sue Vrilakas

Institute for Natural Resources Publications

Oregon state conservation status assessment for Thompson mistmaiden (Romanzoffia thompsonii) using NatureServe methodology, 2026.

Proposal For A Comprehensive Workplace Violence Program In An Acute Care Facility, Christin V. Timmons

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Workplace violence (WPV) in healthcare is a growing threat to caregiver safety, workforce stability, and patient outcomes. At a newly opened acute care facility, the absence of a comprehensive WPV prevention program posed a gap in practice, creating safety risks and regulatory vulnerability. A literature search was conducted using CINAHL, PubMed/ MEDLINE, ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health collection, and Google Scholar. A total of 50 articles were identified with 11 articles meeting all inclusion criteria. Collectively, findings supported comprehensive, multicomponent WPV prevention programs to integrate leadership engagement, structured governance, staff education, environmental controls, and continuous data monitoring to improve safety …

Oerfsj Year 2 Annual Report With Sustainability Reflection, Oerfsj

OERFSJ Templates & Resources

Year 2 annual report focused on year 3 project plan and sustainability reflection for OERFSJ faculty.

Modern Instructional Science, Ai Integrated Pedagogy & Innovation In Higher Education, Yasmeen Ahmed

Presentations and Posters

The rapid evolution of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping teaching, learning, and knowledge production across higher education. This one-day faculty development workshop, Modern Instructional Science, AI-Integrated Pedagogy & Innovation in Higher Education, explores contemporary approaches to designing, delivering, and enhancing student-centered learning experiences in both face-to-face and online environments. The workshop introduces key principles of instructional science, course design, active learning, formative assessment, and learner engagement, supported by established educational theories and evidence-based best practices. Participants examine strategies for developing well-organized, outcome-aligned courses; fostering collaboration and meaningful interaction; and enhancing student success through effective instructional planning …

Barriers To Recommendation Of Integrative Oncology Modalities In Supportive Care: A Mascc/Sio Survey, Alexandre Chan, Dalia Kagramanov, Reem Nasr, Chioma Asuzu, Ting Bao, Yin Ting Cheung, Jung Hye Kwon, Judith Lacey, Richard T. Lee, Maryam Lustberg, Beatrice M. Ohaeri, Santosh Rao, Enrique Soto-Perez-De-Celis, Claudia M. Witt, Ana M. Lopez

Kimmel Cancer Center Faculty Papers

PURPOSE: Integrative oncology (IO) modalities aim to improve the quality of life of persons with cancer, including strategies to manage treatment and disease-related symptoms. As evidence increases to include IO in supportive care, interest grows globally. Understanding barriers to IO recommendation is key to facilitating its uptake.

METHODS: Members of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) and the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) were invited to complete an online survey in Fall 2023 assessing barriers to IO recommendation on a 5-point scale. Descriptive statistics assessed demographic data and general counts of scaled agreement, while logistic regression analysis …

Prescribing Poetry: Incorporating Literary Arts Into Patient Recovery, Amanda K. Bauer

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: Poetry can help people understand and express complex emotions that often become apparent during illness. This literature review aims to determine whether poetry therapy -i.e., reading, writing, or listening to poetry- affects patient well-being when compared with standard of care treatment.

Methods: Google Scholar and Valparaiso University's databases were searched using primary keywords "poetry therapy" and "poetry in medicine" to find six English-language studies published after 2008 that used poetry as the primary intervention.

Results: Across three studies, poetry therapy showed reductions in anxiety and stress levels. Patients also showed improvements in emotional regulation, with one study citing reductions …

Emergency-Only Dialysis Under Emtala And Barriers To Kidney Transplantation In Uninsured Patients: Clinical, Economic, And Ethical Considerations, Heta Patel

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: Evaluate the clinical, economic, and ethical implications of emergency-only dialysis under the EMTALA and examine evidence supporting pathways to kidney transplantation for uninsured patients with ESRD. The population included uninsured and undocumented patients with ESRD. The intervention was transplant pathways compared with emergency dialysis, with outcomes including transplant access, clinical outcomes, healthcare utilization, costs, and ethical considerations.

Methods: A structured narrative literature review was conducted using Google Scholar, UpToDate, and Research Rabbit. Searches focused on uninsured and undocumented populations, emergency dialysis, EMTALA, organ transplantation, health equity, ethical considerations, and post-transplant care. English-language publications after 2019 were included, with older …

Exploring The Role Of Parp Inhibitors For Women With Early Stage Breast Cancer Who Carry A Brca 1 Or Brca 2 Mutation, Kenzee Koselke

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors as adjunctive therapy in patients with germline BRCA1/2-mutated, HER2-negative breast cancer by assessing their effects on invasive disease-free survival (IDFS), distant disease-free survival (DDFS), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS) compared with standard therapy.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar to identify studies published within the past five years evaluating PARP inhibitors in BRCA1/2-mutated breast cancer. Included studies evaluated women with germline BRCA1/2 mutations and HER2-negative early-stage or metastatic breast cancer. Studies involving HER2-positive disease, male patients, or non-BRCA-associated breast cancer were excluded. …

Curcumin Supplementation And Glycemic Control In Type 2 Diabetes And Prediabetes, Anushka Vohra

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate current evidence regarding the effectiveness of curcumin supplementation on glycemic control in adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Prediabetes. Specifically, this paper examines whether curcumin improves glycemic outcomes when compared to standard treatment or placebo.

Methods: A narrative literature review was conducted to evaluate the effects of curcumin supplementation on glycemic control and β-cell function in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and prediabetes. Randomized controlled trials involving adult human subjects that reported glycemic outcomes, including HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, HOMA-IR, HOMA-β, or insulin levels, were included. Studies involving animal …

Artificial Lung Designs For Simulating Oxygen Therapy In Neonates, Kaylee Roberts, Gil Guinto

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

While supplemental oxygen is frequently administered to premature neonates via oxygen therapy, key details, like oxygen concentration in the lungs, are difficult to measure and not well understood. We aim to simulate the breathing of premature neonates while measuring oxygen concentration through an artificial lung design. Two prototype designs were constructed to control tidal volume and breathing rate as well as observe different breathing patterns. Both designs utilize different methods to expand and compress the lung. Design 1 utilizes a stepper motor and ball screw to expand and compress the bellows, combined with C++ to control tidal volume, breathing rate, …

The Relationship Between Hormone Replacement Therapy And Lipid Profiles In Postmenopausal Women, Renee Seaney

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objectives: This literature review examines the relationship between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and lipid profiles in postmenopausal women and evaluates HRT’s potential role as an adjunctive or standalone therapy in lipid management.

Methods: Searches were performed in Google Scholar and the Valparaiso University library database using the terms “hormone replacement therapy and lipids,” “menopause HRT lipid levels,” and “menopause HRT cardiovascular.” Five peer-reviewed studies were selected, with designs ranging from randomized double-blind controlled trials to retrospective cohort studies, sample sizes from 22 to 562 postmenopausal women, and follow-up periods up to twelve months.

Results: Four of the five studies demonstrated …

Efficacy Of Curcumin As An Ayurvedic Adjunct To Standard Therapy In Patients With Mild To Moderate Ulcerative Colitis, Varsha S. George

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective:

To evaluate the current evidence regarding curcumin as an adjunctive therapy for adults with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis(UC) and determine whether using it with standard medical therapy improves clinical remission, clinical response/symptom control, and endoscopic remission compared  with standard therapy alone

Methods:

A narrative literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar to identify randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta analyses published between 2014 and 2026 evaluating adjunctive curcumin for UC. Studies of adults with mild-moderate UC receiving adjunctive curcumin were included. Pediatric populations, severe UC, and studies lacking clinical or endoscopic outcomes were excluded.. Five …

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome As A Sequela Of Long-Covid-19: Recognizing The Clinical Spectrum Of Covid-19 Related Dysautonomia, Bridget G. Pollard

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective:

This review evaluates the association between post-acute sequela of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), also known as long-COVID, and the development of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in a symptomatic adult population. It examines the spectrum of COVID-19-related autonomic dysfunction, identifies barriers to timely diagnosis, and discusses clinical implications for screening, symptom management, and the necessary specialist referrals.

Methods:

A narrative literature review was conducted using UpToDate, Google Scholar, citation tracking, and Research Rabbit to identify studies examining long-COVID syndrome, dysautonomia, and POTS. Peer-reviewed, English-language, full-text studies involving adults with long-COVID and dysautonomia were included, while studies published before 2020, acute …

The Relationship Between Oral Contraceptives And Soft Tissue Injuries In Women: Tailoring Reproductive Care For Female Athletes, Katy Smith

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

a)     Objective: The purpose of this paper is to determine the effects of the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptives on ligamentous injuries in female athletes, and if treatment/counseling should be tailored accordingly.

b)     Methods: A literature search for this narrative review was conducted using UpToDate, Google Scholar, and the Christopher Center library databases. Search terms included OCPs, ligament injuries, female athletes, menstruation, menstrual cycle, and follicular phase. English-language studies published from 2017 onward examining soft tissue or musculoskeletal injuries in female athletes of reproductive age were included. Relevant articles were identified with ligamentous, soft tissue, and MSK injuries as the …

Cultural Traits May Replace Human Mobility Data In Forecasting Covid-19 Mortality: A Deep Learning Approach, Saif Abbas, Tamer Oraby, Michael G. Tyshenko, Samit Bhattacharyya

School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for accurate epidemic forecasting to support public health decision-making. Most existing approaches depend heavily on human mobility data, while largely neglecting population behavior shaped by socio-cultural norms. In this study, we analyze daily COVID-19 mortality and Google mobility data from 72 countries during the first 130 d of the pandemic, a period characterized by high uncertainty and behavioral heterogeneity. In particular, we examine whether Hofstede’s country-level cultural dimensions can serve as latent behavioral forecasters of mortality in lieu of dynamic mobility indicators. Using 100 d for training and 30 d for forecasting, we employ …

Belmont Holding Llc V. Corporan

All Decisions

In this nonpayment proceeding, Respondent moved to dismiss under CPLR § 3211 on the ground that the rent ledger included a lump sum of $4,665.28 in undated 'arrears,' rendering the termination notice defective. The court granted the motion, holding that inclusion of the lump sum without identifying the periods it covered was a non-amendable defect requiring dismissal.

Unh Launches Statewide Initiative To Study Ticks, Diseases And The Environment, Beth Potier, Robbin Ray

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Diabetic Alert Dogs As Glucose Monitoring Tools: Detection Accuracy For Hypoglycemic And Hyperglycemic Events, Dianne C. Dollison

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: The purpose of this review was to determine whether trained diabetic alert dogs (DADs) provide detection accuracy comparable to continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for hypo- and hyperglycemic events in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Methods: A narrative literature review was conducted using UpToDate and Google Scholar. Studies involving adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes that reported glucose detection accuracy for DADs or CGMs were included. Pediatric-only and non-glucose-detection studies were excluded. Because few direct head-to-head studies lasting 6 months or longer were available, shorter-duration studies were included as supporting evidence. Outcomes included sensitivity, specificity, …

Reframing The Conversation: Evidence-Based Communication Strategies To Address Parental Vaccine Hesitancy, Azucena Hernandez

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: The purpose of the literature review is to identify factors that contribute to vaccine hesitancy and evaluate evidence-based communication techniques. Effective communication techniques can be implemented in clinical practice to address hesitancy and improve parental attitudes toward vaccination.

Methods: A literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar to identify studies examining parental vaccine hesitancy and provider communication strategies. Search terms included vaccine hesitancy, parental attitudes, childhood immunization, communication strategies, motivational interviewing, and vaccination uptake. Peer-reviewed English-language articles published between 2012 and 2025 were reviewed. Seven studies were selected based on relevance, methodological quality, and applicability …

A Guide To Pain Management Options In Childbirth, Julia Renay Purtell

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: To evaluate evidence on pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic labor pain management strategies and provide clinicians with an evidence-based framework for patient counseling on analgesic methods and the associated maternal, obstetric, and neonatal outcomes.

Methods: A structured literature search was conducted using Research Rabbit to identify studies on labor analgesia using keywords related to labor pain, pain relief, epidural analgesia, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management, and pain intensity. Studies evaluating parturients undergoing labor with the intention of vaginal birth and examining various pain management strategies were included. Studies involving non-laboring patients or analgesia outside the context of active labor and intended …

More Than Rest: The Impact Of Sleep On Cardiovascular Disease, Jane S. Thomas

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: The purpose of this literature review was to evaluate whether < 6 hour sleep duration and poor sleep quality, compared with normal >7 hour sleep duration, increase the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults. Outcomes included cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, cardiovascular mortality, and related cardiovascular health measures. Methods: A literature review was conducted using Google Scholar to evaluate the relationship between sleep parameters and cardiovascular outcomes. English-language, full-text studies published since 2019 involving adults were included, while pediatric studies and non-cardiovascular outcomes were excluded. The review included three prospective cohort studies, two meta-analyses, and one interventional study. Results: Evidence consistently demonstrated that short sleep duration …

Impact Of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist On Reducing Major Adverse Limb Events In Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease, India A. Harris

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective:

The purpose of this paper is to explore the efficacy of utilizing Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1RA) to prevent major adverse limb events (MALE) in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) versus standard treatment.

Methods:

A narrative literature review was conducted using systematic searches of MEDLINE and Google Scholar for studies evaluating GLP-1RAs and vascular outcomes. English-language, full-text studies published since 2020 assessing GLP-1RA use and limb-related outcomes were included; older studies and those not involving GLP-1RAs were excluded. Primary outcomes include a reduction in MALE and a decrease in risk factors associated with MALE. Secondary outcomes include transcutaneous …

Exploring Aquatic Therapy And Scuba Diving As Adjunctive Rehabilitation Strategies In Neurorehabilitation, Katelyn Kolkebeck

Summer Interdisciplinary Research Symposium

Objective: To evaluate the evidence surrounding aquatic therapy and scuba diving as adjunctive rehabilitation strategies for adults with neurological disorders and to assess whether these interventions improve balance, fatigue, gait, motor function, pain, quality of life, and psychosocial well-being compared with conventional rehabilitation.

Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, the National Library of Medicine, the Cochrane Library, and ScienceDirect. English-language studies involving adults with neurological disorders who participated in aquatic therapy or scuba diving interventions were included while studies involving pediatric populations, non-neurological conditions, severe cognitive impairment, or contraindications to aquatic therapy were excluded. Outcomes …

The Relative Strength Of Social Media Motives, Perceived Race Relations, And The Centrality Of Black Identity In Predicting Black Community Activism, Johnnie Gordon

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

As social media has become a central context for identity development, sociopolitical awareness, and civic engagement among Black emerging adults, exposure to racialized content, experiences of online discrimination, and competing narratives regarding racial progress may heighten awareness of systemic inequities and strengthen collective racial identity. To date, the potential of these experiences to motivate engagement in Black community activism to advocate for community empowerment has not been investigated. Informed by social identity theory, this quantitative study assessed the relative importance of motives for social media use, perceived racial progress, and Black identity centrality in predicting Black community activism among emerging …

Ai Vs. Licensed Psychologists: A Comparative Analysis Of Treatment Plan Quality For Treating Psychological Distress, Michael Edward Maloney

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The study was conducted to investigate whether statistically significant differences exist in the quality of treatment plans developed by artificial intelligence (AI) platforms versus treatment plans generated by licensed psychologists, with a focus on intervention specificity and clinical appropriateness. Given the rapid proliferation of digital mental health technologies and the persistent shortage of licensed mental health professionals, empirical evaluation of AI-driven clinical tools has become a critical area of inquiry. Grounded in dual process theory (DPT), which conceptualizes decision making as the product of both intuitive and analytical cognitive systems, the study employed a quantitative, between-groups design. Sixty-six licensed psychologists …

Allen V. State Of Nevada, 142 Nev. Adv. Op. 45 (July 22, 2026), Michael Martinelli

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

In an alternative-suspect defense to sexual assault, evidence of prior similar sexual offenses by the alternative suspect is relevant to establish propensity thereby making the defense theory more probable.

Safe Steps: Protecting Pediatric Patients From Pivie's, Nya Saturley, Mikayla Cruz, Edlira Hoxha, Chelsea Valdez-Martinez, Evan Niimi, David Estrada Gonzalez, Michael Seeger

2025

No abstract provided.