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Influence Of Dietary Protein On Levodopa Effectiveness, Meghan Decker Rn

Nurse Residency

In adult patients with Parkinson's disease how does carbidopa-levodopa administration with protein vs without protein impact levodopa absorption and patient signs and symptoms?

Improving Patient And Staff Safety During Intrahospital Transport: Implementation Of A Nurse-Driven Checklist, Leah D. Kvintus Rn, Bsn

Nurse Residency

In hospitalized adult patients requiring intrahospital transport, how does the implementation of a standardized nurse-driven transport checklist and structured, facility-wide transport safety protocols compared to current practice without standardization affect patient and staff safety outcomes, including patient falls, safety incidents, and staff injuries or workflow disruption?

Why 4:1 Matters: Addressing Nurse Burnout, Alexandria Ranalletti Bsn Rn, Cecelia Greenleaf Bsn, Rn, Savannah Sheen Bsn, Rn

Nurse Residency

For nurses on medical-surgical floors, how does implementing a 4:1 nurse-to-patient staffing ratio compared to 5:1 or 6:1 staffing ratios impact nurse burnout?

Cotton/Soybean Insect Newsletter, July 09, 2026, Jeremy K. Greene

Clemson University Cotton/Soybean Insect Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Construction Workers’ Perceptions Of Immersive Virtual Reality Training Effectiveness, Tyiesha "Ty" Gainey

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, while employer-sponsored training opportunities have declined, raising concerns about safety, workforce readiness, and knowledge transfer. Construction leaders need to understand how workers perceive immersive virtual reality (IVR) amid these challenges as an indicator of persistent safety risks, limited workforce preparedness, and ineffective knowledge transfer. The purpose of this single exploratory case study was to examine construction workers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of IVR in transferring knowledge to enhance job performance. Guided by Kirkpatrick’s four-level model of training evaluation, participants’ perceptions of reaction, learning, behavior, and results were examined. …

Perceptions Of African American Males Regarding Legal Risks Of Alcohol Misuse, Tylisha Wright

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Alcohol misuse among young adults leads to legal, social, and behavioral consequences in the United States. The justice system unequally impacts young African American males. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to understand perceptions of legal risks of alcohol misuse among African American young adult males who were formerly adjudicated or nonadjudicated. The research question involved African American young adult males and legal risks associated with misuse of alcohol. The differential association theory guided this study in terms of its emphasis on decision-making and learned social behaviors. Data for this study were collected through semi-structured interviews with eight …

The Evolution Of Reproduction Without Blood Feeding In An Invasive Vector Mosquito Aedes Albopictus, Samantha L. Sturiale, Mara Heilig, Matthew L. Aardema, Luciano V. Cosme, Margaret Corley, Sarah Marzec, Micah Hamilton, Daniel Vizcarra, Luke T. Anderson, Christina M. Holzapfel, William E. Bradshaw, Megan E. Meuti, Adalgisa Caccone, Peter A. Armbruster

Department of Biology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Background: Mosquitoes transmit a diverse range of deadly pathogens, including dengue and Plasmodium spp., when they consume the blood of vertebrate hosts in order to nutritionally provision their eggs. However, mosquito species from multiple genera have independently evolved the ability to produce eggs without blood. The molecular and physiological processes underlying the evolution of blood-independent reproduction are largely unresolved, in part because the two most well-studied models of mosquito reproductive physiology and genetics are obligate blood feeders. Herein, we integrate life-history, genomics, and gene expression to identify physiological processes and candidate genes associated with the evolution of blood-independent reproduction in …

Uncovering Phenotypic Expansion In Axin2-Related Disorders Through Precision Animal Modeling, Di Lu, Chih-Wei Hsu, Hirokazu Hashimoto, Matthew Gonzalez, Audrey E Christiansen, Tara L Rasmussen, Alex J Ho, Angelina Gaspero, Cher Sha, Mary E Dickinson, Bo Yuan, Brian J Shayota, Stephanie Pachter, Xiaolin Hu, Debra Lynn Day-Salvatore, Laura Mackay, Oguz Kanca, Michael F Wangler, Lorraine Potocki, Jill A Rosenfeld, Richard Alan Lewis, Hsiao-Tuan Chao, Brendan Lee, Lauren Blieden, Barry N Wasserman, Dorine A Bax, Nicola K Ragge, Sukyeong Lee, Undiagnosed Diseases Network, Baylor College Of Medicine Center For Precision Medicine Models, Shinya Yamamoto, Hugo J Bellen, Lindsay C Burrage, Jason D Heaney

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Purpose: Heterozygous pathogenic variants in AXIN2 (HGNC 904) cause oligodontia-colorectal cancer syndrome (ODCRCS). We identified five individuals with de novo, heterozygous variants (NM_004655.4:c.196G>A p.(Glu66Lys), c.197A>G p.(Glu66Gly), and c.199G>A p.(Gly67Arg)) in AXIN2. Common phenotypes among these individuals included ectodermal dysplasia, global developmental delay, microcephaly, and limb, ophthalmologic, and genitourinary abnormalities.

Methods: Structural modeling was performed to predict the impact of these variants on AXIN2. A prime editing N1 screen of mouse embryos was performed to test whether the p.Glu66Lys variant produces a phenotype. Drosophila models were used to test the effect of this variant on Wnt signaling.

Results: …

Impact Of Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization Timing On Chronic Subdural Hematoma Resolution And Functional Outcomes, Bluyé Demessie, Muhammed Amir Essibayi, Hamza Adel Salim, Alireza Karandish, Nathan Farkas, Deepak Khatri, Neil Haranhalli, Amanda Baker, Richard Zampolin, Allan L Brook, Seon-Kyu Lee, Nimer Adeeb, James Grist, Fulvio Zaccagna, Yan-Lin Li, Davide Simonato, Diego Alejandro Ortega, Nicole Cancelliere, Jose Danilo Diestro, Dhairya Lakhani, Joseph Carnevale, Craig Schreiber, Atakan Orscelik, Zachary Abecassis, Spencer Raub, Georgios Sioutas, Giancarlo Salsano, Svetlana Kvint, Andrew Falzon, Vance Cantrell, Brian Holliday, Jefferson Abaricia, Pedram Maleknia, Leonardo Cruz-Criollo, Samantha Schimmel, Basel Musmar, Matthew Alexander, Jorge Rios Zermeno, Koul Prateeka, Ahmed Aljuboori, Dominik Vollherbst, Domagoj Gajski, Jared Cooper, Rahim Abo Kasem, Sami Al Kasab, Alejandro Spiotta, Fawaz Al-Mufti, Vladimir Kalousek, Markus Möhlenbruch, Luca Scarcia, Clemens Schirmer, Thien Huynh, Rabih Tawk, Fabio Settecase, Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, Pascal Jabbour, Kunal Vakharia, Mario Zanaty, Santiago Ortega-Gutierrez, Jesse Jones, Marco Colasurdo, Hussein Nasser, Sri Hari Sundararajan, Pascal Mosimann, Erez Nossek, Eytan Raz, Lucio Castellan, Bruno Del Sette, Caterina Michelozzi, Davide Saraceno, Pietro Panni, Visish Srinivasan, Jan-Karl Burkhardt, Gaultier Marnat, Pietro Mario Santini, Michael Levitt, Giuseppe Lanzino, Waleed Brinjikji, Jared Knopman, Tareq Kass-Hout, Julian Spears, Thomas Marotta, Max Wintermark, Vitor Mendes Pereira, Maurizio Fuschi, Adam Dmytriw, David Altschul

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) affects approximately 20 per 100,000 individuals annually, with surgical recurrence rates of 10-20%. Middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) has emerged as a promising minimally invasive treatment, but the optimal timing remains unclear. We evaluated the association between MMAE timing and radiological and functional outcomes in cSDH.

METHODS: We conducted a retrospective multicenter international cohort study across 33 centres, including patients who underwent MMAE for cSDH between January 2018 and December 2024. Patients were stratified by timing from diagnosis: Q1 (≤1 day), Q2 (2 days), Q3 (3-6 days), and Q4 (>6 days). The …

Recent Advances In Alzheimer's Disease: From Molecular Mechanisms To Therapeutic Strategies, Michelle D Rudman, Jason D Ulrich, David M Holtzman

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains the leading cause of dementia worldwide and an escalating global health crisis. The hallmark amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles (NFT) are now known to be accompanied by a complex array of pathologies that culminate in neurodegeneration and cognitive decline. New disease-modifying therapies for AD can now slow cognitive decline through the removal of amyloid plaques from the brain, but treatments to stop or prevent cognitive impairment remain elusive. In this review, we summarize the most recent updates in AD research on pathologic disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies, highlighting advancements in apolipoprotein E (APOE) biology, neuroimmunology, biomarker …

Tips For Growing Garden Vegetables In Utah: Soil Preparation, Gastone Makalaya, Josh Martin, Milena Oliveira

All Current Publications

To help Utah gardeners maintain healthy soils and enhance early vegetable production, this fact sheet provides practical guidance and tips on soil preparation for vegetable gardening.

Feasibility And Acceptability Of Automated Texts To Offer, Screen, And Enroll Patients In A Cancer Clinical Trial Financial Reimbursement Program: Mixed Methods Study, Ashley E Santaniello, Hena Patel, Sarah Milinski, Mohan Balachandran, Vivian Nguyen, E. Paul Wileyto, Robert H. Vonderheide, Dana Dornsife, Robert G. Johnson, Carmen E. Guerra

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

BACKGROUND: Out-of-pocket (OOP) costs pose a significant barrier to participating in cancer clinical trials (CCTs). Financial reimbursement programs (FRPs) that reduce the burden of OOP costs can support participation in CCTs if the information is readily available to participants at the time of enrollment. Prior studies have shown the importance and impact of FRPs, but despite improvements, significant barriers still remain.

OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to explore the feasibility and acceptability of automated texts designed to offer, screen, and enroll CCT participants in an FRP for OOP travel and lodging-related clinical trial costs.

METHODS: This study used a mixed …

Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension With Negative Brain Mri Findings: A Systematic Review Of Diagnostic Strategies And Clinical Outcomes, Marina Romozzi, Giuseppe Garignano, Valid Rastegar, Francesco Onorati, Catello Vollono, Federico Tosto, Masahito Katsuki, Yasuhiko Matsumori, Francesco Signorelli

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

BACKGROUND: Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is a debilitating syndrome typically characterized by orthostatic headache and classic brain MRI findings. However, brain MRI abnormalities are indirect manifestations of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume depletion rather than direct evidence of the leak, and some patients may present with unrevealing or absent typical brain MRI findings, posing a considerable diagnostic challenge.

METHODS: A comprehensive search of PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, and Scopus was conducted to perform a systematic review, according to PRISMA guidelines, analyzing the available evidence on MRI-negative SIH (patients without typical SIH findings on their initial brain MRI), including its clinical features, …

Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (Tips) Outcomes For Variceal Hemorrhage During And After Covid-19: Racial, Payer, And Income Disparities - A National Retrospective Cohort Study With Stratified Sensitivity Analyses, Nakul Ganju, Shubham Gupta, Sahak Hovsepian, Samay Shah, Shaunak Ganju, Farshad Aduli

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) reduces mortality in esophageal variceal hemorrhage. Whether the COVID-19 pandemic worsened existing disparities in outcomes among patients undergoing TIPS remains unclear. We aimed to characterize racial, payer-based, and income-based disparities in post-TIPS outcomes before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS: Using the 2016-2022 National Inpatient Sample, we conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of 31,860 weighted hospitalizations of adults with cirrhosis and esophageal variceal hemorrhage who underwent TIPS. Admissions were stratified as pre-COVID (2016-2019) and post-COVID (2020-2022). Primary outcomes were in-hospital mortality, length of stay, and total hospital charges. Multivariable regression models with …

Full Board Minutes, Clemson University Board Of Trustees, 2026 July 9, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Compensation Committee Minutes, Clemson University Board Of Trustees, 2026 July 9, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Finance And Facilities Committee Minutes, Clemson University Board Of Trustees, 2026 July 9, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Comparative Analysis Of “Silver Education” In Kazakhstan, Europe, Asia, And The United States, Diana Abetova, Albina Dossanova, Mehmet Cuneyt Birkok

Higher Learning Research Communications

Objectives: The study aimed to compare “silver education” policies in Kazakhstan, several European countries (Germany, Finland, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain), countries in Asia (China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand), and the United States to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the Kazakh model and to suggest improvements.

Methods: Methods included synthesis, comparative and system analysis, and structural-functional analysis.

Results: The findings show that Kazakhstan is in the early stages of developing silver education, lacking a dedicated legal framework and offering limited educational opportunities for older adults (aged 65 and over). In contrast, other countries examined have well-established …

The Ppp Model In Action: Empowering Tertiary Vocational Students Through Digital And English Training, Hüsem Korkmaz, Ali Geris, Cenk Yoldaş

Higher Learning Research Communications

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the stakeholder perspectives in a public–private partnership project as a remarkable initiative to enhance quality education at the tertiary level in Turkey. In this regard, the motivations behind participating in the partnership, perceived benefits and challenges, significant outcomes, and recommendations for similar prospective partnership programs were investigated empirically.

Method: The study employed a qualitative phenomenological research design, which relies on semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with the key stakeholders of a public–private partnership project to empower vocational higher education. The data were collected from the representatives of Enerjisa Üretim Company (n = …

Advance Care Planning Education In The Community, Haley R. Monhollon, Margaret E. Kinney

Group: Nebraska Methodist College

Primary care providers are the best individuals to have advance care planning (ACP) conversations with patients due to their familiarity and knowledge of the patient’s health history, but the shortage of these providers and the limited time per visit to educate and help the patient make decisions limits their ability to hold these conversations. Community education sessions have been found to not only increase knowledge but also influence and change behavior. The purpose of this study was to hold community education sessions regarding ACP and advance directives (AD) to increase patient knowledge and increase the number of individuals who plan …

How Can Accessibility In Computing Education Be Improved Through Hci Research?, Dr David Santandreu Calonge, Linda Smail, Firuz Kamalov, Dima Yousef, Melody Sylvain

All Works

Accessibility - accommodation of diverse sensory, motor, cognitive, and linguistic needs - remains critically underrepresented in computing education despite broad societal acknowledgment of its importance. This position paper argues that systemic inequities and persistent barriers to integrating accessibility and inclusion - ranging from curricular inertia to limited faculty capacity - require new methodological approaches drawn from Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research. HCI provides tested frameworks that pair participatory design with inclusive pedagogy, guided by empirical evaluation to drive systemic change. We identify three key areas where HCI can advance accessibility education: (1) embedding accessibility within core curricula through design-based pedagogies, (2) …

Preoperative Considerations For Cervical Cerclage (Part 1), Ilaria Paladino, Moti Gulersen, Amanda Roman, Rupsa C. Boelig, Vincenzo Berghella

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

Transvaginal cervical cerclage remains a central strategy for preventing spontaneous preterm birth in appropriately selected pregnancies. Although decades of research have clarified which patients benefit most from cerclage, substantial heterogeneity persists in pre-, intra-, and postoperative management. This article, the first in a series on cerclage technique, synthesizes the evidence guiding preoperative decision-making. Cerclage is classified by indication as history-indicated cerclage, ultrasound-indicated cerclage and physical examination-indicated cerclage. History-indicated cerclage is recommended for patients with ≥3 prior early spontaneous preterm births or second-trimester losses < 28 weeks, prior ultrasound-indicated cerclage with delivery at< 32 weeks, or prior physical examination-indicated cerclage; twin gestation alone is not considered an indication. Ultrasound-indicated cerclage should be considered in singletons without prior spontaneous preterm birth with transvaginal ultrasound cervical length ≤20 mm and is recommended in singletons with prior spontaneous preterm birth when cervical length is ≤25 mm before 24 weeks' gestation; in twins, it may be considered when cervical length ≤15 mm before 24 weeks' gestation. Physical examination-indicated cerclage is recommended in singleton or twin gestations with asymptomatic cervical dilation ≥1 cm before 24 weeks' gestation. Timing varies by indication: history-indicated cerclage is typically placed at 12 to 14 weeks' gestation and is not urgent, whereas ultrasound-indicated cerclage and physical examination-indicated cerclage are usually performed between 16 and 23 6/7 weeks' gestation in response to cervical changes, ideally within 72 hours and 24 hours of diagnosis of short transvaginal ultrasound cervical length or dilated cervix, respectively. Preoperative evaluation should include a detailed anatomic ultrasound examination and appropriate genetic screening. Routine urogenital cultures are not indicated in the absence of symptoms. Amniocentesis is not recommended for history-indicated cerclage or ultrasound-indicated cerclage but should be considered before physical examination-indicated cerclage to evaluate for intra-amniotic infection. Adjunctive management remains variable. Progesterone is recommended for a short cervical lenght < =25mm before 24 weeks. Outpatient cerclage appears safe, with no clear benefit to routine inpatient management. Perioperative indomethacin and antibiotics are likely unnecessary for history-indicated cerclage but may be considered in ultrasound-indicated cerclage and are suggested for physical examination-indicated cerclage.

Northeast State Community College For The Year Ended June 30, 2025, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Financial and Compliance Audit Reports

No abstract provided.

West Side Marquis Llc V. Sheppard

All Decisions

The Appellate Division, First Department reversed and granted summary judgment to a rent-stabilized successor tenant. Under the HSTPA, a landlord may not withdraw a previously offered preferential rent in a renewal lease. Tenant was entitled to a renewal lease at the preferential rent paid by the predecessor tenant of record. A 2006 DHCR settlement and rent order did not constitute increases 'authorized by law' under RSL §26-511(c)(14), and the DHCR order had no preclusive effect against tenant, who had not been a party to the prior proceeding and had not had a full and fair opportunity to litigate.

Services For The Underserved-Mental Health Programs, Inc. V. Nettels

All Decisions

In this holdover in a supportive housing unit alleging objectionable conduct, the court ordered the petitioner to comply with the respondent's demand for a verified bill of particulars. The court rejected the petitioner's argument that a list of the names of people allegedly impacted by the tenant's conduct is evidentiary material beyond the scope of a bill of particulars, applying an important distinction between mere witnesses and content that constitutes the petitioner's prima facie case. The court also held that a bill of particulars is an appropriate vehicle to obtain dates and times of alleged incidents of misconduct.

Usa V. Edwin Irizarry

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Think Your Cellphone Data Is Protected Without A Search Warrant? Think Again., Adam M. Gershowitz

Popular Media

No abstract provided.

Eyes On The (Cow's) Inside, Adam Drapcho

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Fuse It Or Lose It: Powering Franklin University’S Scholarship & Archives, Marc Jaffy, Samantha Kapp

All Faculty and Staff Scholarship

Franklin University's Institutional Repository - FUSE - provides researchers throughout the world access to the scholarly works of Franklin University faculty, staff, and students. It also hosts the university archives which allows users to learn about our institution's history. This session will explore both the scholarly works and archival materials in FUSE, and demonstrate how faculty, staff, and adjuncts can contribute. Join us to learn how FUSE supports visibility, long-term preservation, and the broader impact of your work.

Antropometri Tangan Penduduk Kota Ambon Sebagai Dasar Perancangan Ergonomis, Puan Maryam Leaongso, Wilma Latuny, Aminah Soleman

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

The limited availability of hand anthropometric data for the Indonesian population, particularly for the residents of Ambon City, may affect the accuracy of designing ergonomic products, work equipment, and public facilities. This study aimed to measure and analyze 25 hand dimensions of the Ambon City population based on gender and age, and to compare the measurement results with national anthropometric data. This research employed a quantitative method with a descriptive design through an anthropometric approach. Data were collected directly from 200 respondents, consisting of 100 females (aged 18–40 years) and 100 males (aged 20–40 years). Data analysis was performed using …