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La Salud Es Importante: Libro De Actividades (16-Pages), Your Very Favorite, Children's Health, Lorraine Sheldon, May Bressler

Spanish

Health Matters! is a Spanish-language health literacy resource designed for pediatric patients and their families. Written at an approximately 6th-grade reading level, it supports patient education through engaging coloring and activity pages.

This booklet version includes a smaller selection of materials from the larger Health Matters! book. Developed for use in both hospital settings and the broader community, the resource promotes learning through interactive, age-appropriate activities.

This printable PDF version contains the complete collection of activities and comprises 16 pages. The resource was commissioned by Children's Health and prepared by Your Very Favorite.

La Salud Es Importante: Libro De Actividades (80-Pages), Your Very Favorite, Children's Health, Lorraine Sheldon, May Bressler

Spanish

Health Matters! is a Spanish-language health literacy resource designed for pediatric patients and their families. Written at an approximately 6th-grade reading level, it supports patient education through engaging coloring and activity pages.

The content covers a wide range of health and wellness topics, including body systems, nutrition, mental wellness, patient safety, and social-emotional skills such as building friendships and navigating conversations when returning to school. Developed for use in both hospital settings and the broader community, the resource promotes learning through interactive, age-appropriate activities.

This printable PDF version contains the complete collection of activities and comprises 80 pages. The resource …

Considerations For Widespread Implementation Of Blood-Based Biomarkers Of Alzheimer's Disease, Michelle Mielke, Matthew Anderson, Wesson Ashford, Andreas Jeromin, Pei-Jung Lin, Allyson Rosen, Jamie Tyrone, Lawren Vandevrede, Deanna Willis, Zul Merali

Brain and Mind Institute

Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease (AD) poses significant challenges to health care, often resulting in delayed or inadequate patient care. The clinical integration of blood-based biomarkers (BBMs) for AD holds promise in enabling early detection of pathology and timely intervention. However, several critical considerations, such as the lack of consistent guidelines for assessing cognition, limited understanding of BBM test characteristics, insufficient evidence on BBM performance across diverse populations, and the ethical management of test results, must be addressed for widespread clinical implementation of BBMs in the United States. The Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer's Disease BBM Workgroup convened to address these challenges …

Peer Counseling For Perinatal Depression In Low- And Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review, Alexander Cuncannon, Kailyn Seitz, Aneel Signh, Aliyah Dosani

Brain and Mind Institute

Perinatal depression is associated with adverse maternal, newborn and child health outcomes. Treatment gaps and sociocultural factors contribute to its disproportionate burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Task-sharing approaches, such as peer counseling, have been developed to improve access to mental health services. We conducted a scoping review to map the current literature on peer counseling for perinatal women experiencing depression in LMICs. We searched CINAHL, MEDLINE, APA PsycINFO, Global Health and EMBASE for literature with no date limits. We included 73 records in our analysis, with most being systematic reviews and meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials and qualitative studies. …

Recommendations For Clinical Implementation Of Blood-Based Biomarkers For Alzheimer's Disease, Michelle Mielke, Matthew Anderson, Wesson Ashford, Andreas Jeromin, Pei-Jung Lin, Allyson Rosen, Jamie Tyrone, Lawren Vandevrede, Deanna Willis, Zul Merali, Chinedu Momoh

Brain and Mind Institute

Blood-based biomarkers (BBM) for Alzheimer's disease (AD) are being increasingly used in clinical practice to support an AD diagnosis. In contrast to traditional diagnostic modalities, such as amyloid positron emission tomography and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers, BBMs offer a more accessible and lower cost alternative for AD biomarker testing. Their unique scalability addresses the anticipated surge in demand for biomarker testing with the emergence of disease-modifying treatments (DMTs) that require confirmation of amyloid pathology. To facilitate the uptake of BBMs in clinical practice, The Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer's Disease convened a BBM Workgroup to provide recommendations for two clinical implementational …

Elevated Tryptase Level Identifies A Case Of Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia, Ali H. Alnajim, Salman Aljubran

Posters

Introduction Hereditary alpha tryptasemia (HaT) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by elevated serum tryptase levels due to duplication or triplication of the TPSAB1 gene. Affecting 6 to 8 percent of the population, HaT presents with diverse symptoms, including idiopathic anaphylaxis, skin rashes, and gastrointestinal issues. This report highlights a case that underscores the complexities and diagnostic challenges of HaT. Case Description A 4-year-old male presented with recurrent skin rashes and gastrointestinal symptoms following ingestion of certain foods, despite negative allergy tests. Persistent symptoms led to further investigations, revealing elevated tryptase levels of 10.3 ng/ml, 12.1 ng/ml, and 8.3 ng/ml …

Case Global: Faculty And Students Making A Global Impact In Extraordinary Times, Case Western Reserve University School Of Law, The Frederick K. Cox International Law Center

Case Global Newsletter

Vol. 16, No. 1 (2024)

• CWRU International Law student leader selected  as National Jurist Law Student of the Year
• CWRU Among the Best
• Three Decades of Global Impact
• Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law Tackles Global Climate Change
• The only Law School with a Foreign Policy Radio Program
• International Law Moot Court Powerhouse
• Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration and CWRU’s historic contributions to human rights
• CWRU law students develop Holocaust Memorial curriculum
• Yemen Accountability Project publishes fifth White Paper
• Financial Integrity Institute Expands
• Immigration Law program marks an extraordinary year
• International internships
• Capstone Placements take Students …

In Brief, Case Western Reserve University School Of Law

In Brief

Table of Contents

• To preserve, protect and expand
• Road to victory
• Welcoming a legal luminary
• Scholarly Impacts and Recognitions
• Pro bono pathways
• Society of Benchers
• Alumni Committees
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• Honor Roll of Donors

(Si13-07) Optimal Range For Value Of Two-Person Zero-Sum Game Models With Uncertain Payoffs, Sana Afreen, Ajay Kumar Bhurjee

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

Game theory deals with the decision-making of individuals in conflicting situations with known payoffs. However, these payoffs are imprecisely known, which means they have uncertainty due to vagueness in the data set of most real-world problems. Therefore, we consider a two-person zero-sum game model on a larger scale where the payoffs are imprecise and lie within a closed interval. We define the pure and mixed strategy as well as value for the game models. The proposed method computes the optimal range for the value of the game model using interval analysis. To derive some important results, we establish some lemmas …

(Si13-09) Numerical Methods For Solving Nonlinear Fisher Equation Using Backward Differentiation Formula, Vikash Vimal, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Liju Pannikkal

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

This paper examines the numerical solution of the nonlinear Fisher equation that is used to find the growth of tumour cells in the brain. By employing new methods that transform nonlinear partial differential equations (PDE) into nonlinear ordinary differential equations (ODE) through spatial discretization. The stability of the resulting nonlinear system is evaluated using Lyapunov’s criteria. Implicit stiff solvers, including various orders of backward differentiation formulas, are used to address the ODE system. The efficiency of these numerical methods is demonstrated through two examples, and a comparison with existing methods from the literature is conducted. Compared to traditional methods, the …

(Si13-06) Analysis Of Some Unified Integral Equations Of Fredholm Type Associated With Multivariable Incomplete H And I-Functions, Rahul Sharma, Vinod Gill, Naresh Kumar, Kanak Modi, Yudhveer Singh

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

In this research paper, we examine various effective methods for addressing the problem of solving Fredholm-type integral equations. Our investigation commences by applying the principles of fractional calculus theory. We employ series representations and products of multivariable incomplete H-functions and multivariable incomplete I-functions to solve these integrals. The outcomes derived from our analysis possess a general nature and hold the potential to yield numerous results.

(Si13-04) System Of Variational Inclusions Involving Cayley Operator And Yosida Approximation Operator With Xor Operations, Mohd Iqbal, Tirth Ram

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

In this paper, we consider and study a new class of system of variational inclusions called a system of variational inclusions involving Cayley operator and Yosida approximation operator with XOR operation. We have shown that our problem is equivalent to a fixed point equation. Based on fixed point formulation, an iterative algorithm is designed to obtain existence and convergence result for our problem.

The Effects Of Care Handoffs And Hospital-Wide Flow, Abbey Siulinski, Kaitlyn Leavitt, Ryan Pullen, Katie Schmid

Nurse Residency

Introduction: Observed extended boarding of admitted patients and increased length of stay in the ED due to delay in handoff resulting in decreased ability to provide full extent of care.

Radiographic Outcomes And Subsidence Rate In Hyperlordotic Versus Standard Lordotic Interbody Spacers In Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion, Rajkishen Narayanan, Nicholas Pohl, Jonathan Dalton, Yunsoo Lee, Anthony Labarbiera, Meryem Guler, Emilie Sawicki, Sebastian Fras, Mark Kurd, John Mangan, I David Kaye, Jose Canseco, Alan Hilibrand, Alex Vaccaro, Christopher Kepler, Gregory Schroeder, Joseph Lee

Rothman Institute Papers

Background: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common surgery for patients with degenerative cervical disease and current interbody spacers utilized vary based on material composition, structure, and angle of lordosis. Currently, there is a lack of literature comparing subsidence rates or long-term radiographic outcomes with hyperlordotic and standard lordotic spacers. This study compares long-term radiographic outcomes, subsidence rate, and rate of fusion in patients who underwent ACDF with hyperlordotic or standard interbody placement. Materials and Methods: Patients who underwent 1-3-level ACDF with either a standard lordosis or hyperlordotic interbody were included. Standard radiographs were evaluated for C2-7 lordosis …

#Bulldogstrong: Rallying Together After Hurricane Helene, Gardner-Webb University

President William Downs' Blog

Last Friday seems like a lifetime ago. When the infamous Helene tore through the Carolinas, our beloved campus sustained real damage. Scores of trees were felled, roads washed out, roofs leaked, fences were decimated, and we lost power. It was worse, much worse, for many of our friends, neighbors, and colleagues throughout the western part of the state. For them, and for any in our Gardner-Webb community with ties to those devastated communities, we are in sustained prayer.

Communities That Heal Intervention And Mortality Including Polysubstance Overdose Deaths: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Bridget Freisthler, Rouba A. Chahine, Jennifer Villani, Redonna Chandler, Daniel J. Feaster, Svetla Slavova, Jolene Defiore-Hyrmer, Alexander Y. Walley, Sarah Kosakowski, Arnie Aldridge, Carolina Barbosa, Sabana Bhatta, Candace Brancato, Carly Bridden, Mia Christopher, Tom Clarke, James David, Lauren D'Costa, Irene Ewing, Soledad Fernandez, Erin Gibson, Louisa Gilbert, Megan E. Hall, Sarah Hargrove, Timothy Hunt, Elizabeth N. Kinnard, Lauren Larochelle, Aaron Macoubray, Shawn R. Nigam, Edward V. Nunes, Carrie B. Oser, Sharon Pagnano, Peter J. Rock, Pamela Salsberry, Aimee Shadwick, Thomas J. Stopka, Sylvia Tan, Jessica L. Taylor, Philip M. Westgate, Elwin Wu, Gary A. Zarkin, Sharon L. Walsh, Nabila El-Bassel, T. John Winhusen, Jeffrey H. Samet, Emmanuel A. Oga

Biostatistics Faculty Publications

IMPORTANCE: The HEALing Communities Study (HCS) evaluated the effectiveness of the Communities That HEAL (CTH) intervention in preventing fatal overdoses amidst the US opioid epidemic.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of the CTH intervention on total drug overdose deaths and overdose deaths involving combinations of opioids with psychostimulants or benzodiazepines.

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This randomized clinical trial was a parallel-arm, multisite, community-randomized, open, and waitlisted controlled comparison trial of communities in 4 US states between 2020 and 2023. Eligible communities were those reporting high opioid overdose fatality rates in Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio. Covariate constrained randomization stratified …

Using Catholic Social Thought And The Normativity Of The Future In Responding To The Super Wicked Problem Of Climate Change, Stephanie Ann Yu Puen

Theology Department Faculty Publications

The climate crisis has been dubbed a “super wicked problem”—one where there is a sense of urgency, complicity in the problem by those who wish to solve it, and difficulty in sacrificing the short term for the long term. To respond to the difficulty of long-term thinking in addressing super wicked problems as part of SDG 13 (Climate Action), there is a need to pay attention to the narratives, norms, and values at work, and how we employ these categories in climate action. This paper discusses how Catholic social thought and the concept of the normativity of the future can …

Unleashing The Power Of Polymeric Nanoparticles — Creative Triumph Against Antibiotic Resistance: A Review, Gaurisha Alias Resha Ramnath Naik, Amrita Arup Roy, Srinivas Mutalik, Namdev Dhas

Open Access archive

Antibiotic resistance (ABR) poses a universal concern owing to the widespread use of antibiotics in various sectors. Nanotechnology emerges as a promising solution to combat ABR, offering targeted drug delivery, enhanced bioavailability, reduced toxicity, and stability. This comprehensive review explores concepts of antibiotic resistance, its mechanisms, and multifaceted approaches to combat ABR. The review provides an in-depth exploration of polymeric nanoparticles as advanced drug delivery systems, focusing on strategies for targeting microbial infections and contributing to the fight against ABR. Nanoparticles revolutionize antimicrobial approaches, emphasizing passive and active targeting. The role of various molecules, including small molecules, antimicrobial peptides, proteins, …

Imidazole-Based Ionic Liquid As Sustainable Green Inhibitor For Corrosion Control Of Steel Alloys: A Review, Namitha Kedimar, Padmalatha Rao, Suma A. Rao

Open Access archive

Corrosion refers to the degradation of materials caused by exposure of materials to the corrosive environment. The toxicity of some of the synthesised chemical compounds used as inhibitors has initiated the search for eco-friendly inhibitors. Primary goal of this review is to endorse the development of greener corrosion inhibitors and the study of ionic liquids as a viable alternative to chemical inhibitors. Ionic liquids are biodegradable, less volatile, non-inflammable, and less toxic and can be used as inhibitors to protect various metals and alloys from corrosion. Ionic liquids adsorb at the interface of metal and electrolyte. Adsorption of ionic liquids …

The Spaire Approach For Hip Arthroplasty: Short-Term Functional Outcome In An Indian Scenario, Jayant Kumar, Akash Nagnath Mane, Nishant Kumar Niraj, Kumar Rahul

Open Access archive

Introduction : Hip arthroplasty, including hemiarthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty is a common surgical procedure for patients suffering from hip joint disorders with an aim of complication free early return to activities of daily living. Various minimally invasive surgical approaches have been described to achieve this aim including a relatively new SPAIRE approach. This case series shows our technique of hip arthroplasty using the SPAIRE technique with the help of conventional instruments in an Indian Scenario at a tertiary care center in Eastern India along with our short-term functional outcomes till a follow up period of 6 months. Materials and …

Enhancement In Power Factor Through Rare-Earth Samarium Doping In Cu2snse3 System, Twinkle Gurung, Rohith Jagan, Deepika Shanubhogue U, G. Poojitha

Open Access archive

Cu2SnSe3 has drawn enough attention as a potential thermoelectric material due to its unique electronic and thermal properties. We present the impact of Sm doping on the Cu2SnSe3 system’s Sn site. The polycrystalline samples of Cu2Sn1-x Smx Se3 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.08) were prepared using the solid-state reaction technique followed by conventional sintering. The crystal structure was characterized using XRD and the results reveal that the samples have a diamond cubic structure with a space group of F4̄3m. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis indicates a uniform surface homogeneity within the sample. Furthermore, the introduction of Sm causes a reduction …

Development Of A Machine Learning-Based Model For The Prediction And Progression Of Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Single Centred Retrospective Study, Sandhya Nayak, Ashwini Amin, Swetha R. Reghunath, Girish Thunga

Open Access archive

Background: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a diabetic microvascular complication often characterized by an unpredictable progression. Hence, early detection and recognition of patients vulnerable to progression is crucial. Objective: To develop a prediction model to identify the stages of DKD and the factors contributing to progression to each stage using machine learning. Methodology: A retrospective study was conducted in a South Indian tertiary care hospital and collected the details of patients diagnosed with DKD from January 2017 to January 2022. Bayesian optimization-based machine learning techniques such as classification and regression were employed. The model was developed with the help of …

An Empirical Study On Implementation Of Ai & Ml In Stock Market Prediction, N. Venkatarathnam, Laxmana Rao Goranta, P. C. Kiran, B. P.G. Raju

Open Access archive

The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) has transformed numerous fields, including agriculture, industry, economy, and medicine, with significant advancements in automation and decision-making processes. Today, AI and ML have also made notable strides in financial markets, particularly in stock and foreign exchange (Forex) forecasting, where complex algorithms are used to predict market movements and assist in decision-making. This paper examines such applications, particularly on using AI and ML techniques in the stock trading and market prediction. Specifically for this paper, the general approach to the application of AI and more concretely the ML in the trading …

A Hybrid Merec-Topsis Approach For The Improvement Of Physical Vapour Deposited Titanium Carbo-Nitride Coating, Ranjan Kumar Ghadai, Kanak Kalita, Mukul Gupta

Open Access archive

Titanium carbo-nitride (TiCN) comes under the metal nitride group which can provide a combined property of titanium carbide (TiC) and titanium nitride (TiN) coating. TiCN Coating possess an excellent mechanical and tribological, properties which leads its application in many industries particularly in the Automotive and aerospace industries. TiCN films can be very hard and strong based on the composition and synthesis process. Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technique is widely used for the preparation of thin film coating because of its ability to precisely control the composition and thickness of the coatings. The properties of the developed coating significantly affect by …

Candidate Ram-Pressure Stripped Galaxies In Six Low-Redshift Clusters Revealed From Ultraviolet Imaging, K. George, B. M. Poggianti, A. Omizzolo, B. Vulcani

Open Access archive

The assembly of galaxy clusters is understood to be a hierarchical process with a continuous accretion of galaxies over time, which increases the cluster size and mass. Late-type galaxies that fall into clusters can undergo ram-pressure stripping, forming extended gas tails within which star formation can happen. The number, location, and tail orientations of such galaxies provide clues about the galaxy infall process, the assembly of the cluster over time, and the consequences of infall for galaxy evolution. Here, we utilise the ∼0.5-degree diameter circular field of the Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope to image six galaxy clusters at z<0.06 that are known to contain 'jellyfish'galaxies. We searched for stripping candidates in the ultraviolet images of these clusters, which revealed 54 candidates showing signs of unilateral extra-planar emission, due to ram-pressure stripping. Seven candidates had already been identified as likely stripping based on optical B-band imaging. We identified 47 new candidates through UV imaging. Spectroscopic redshift information is available for 39 of these candidate galaxies, of which 19 are associated with six clusters. The galaxies with spectroscopic redshifts that are not part of the clusters appear to be within structures at different redshifts identified as additional peaks in the redshift distribution of galaxies, indicating that they might be ram-pressure stripped or disturbed galaxies in other structures along the line of sight. We examine the orbital history of these galaxies based on their location in the position-velocity phase-space diagram and explore a possible connection to the orientation of the tail direction among cluster member candidates. There are limitations due to different integration times and imaging different regions with respect to the cluster centre. The tails of confirmed cluster member galaxies are found to be oriented away from the cluster centre.

“It’S Not A One-Person Show” E-Learning Course In Neuropalliative Care: A Qualitative Analysis Of Participants’ Educational Gains And Self-Reported Outcomes, Sarah K. Bublitz, Mara Lugassy, Roop Gursahani, Winnie Lau

Open Access archive

Objectives. Patients with progressive neurologic illness still lack access to quality palliative care services. Barriers to the comprehensive provision of neuropalliative care include gaps in palliative care education. To address this barrier, a novel international model of neuropalliative care education e-learning program was launched in 2022. Methods. This is a qualitative study on the self-reported learning outcomes and educational gains of participants of a neuropalliative care e-learning course. Results. Thematic analysis shows changes in the participants’ perceptions of neuropalliative care and several specific educational gains. After attending the course, participants recognized neuropalliative care as a multiprofessional and interdisciplinary effort requiring …

Faculty Oer Survey 2024 - Executive Summary, James Thibeault

Open Educational Resources Publications

The Fall 2024 Faculty OER survey at Bentley University indicates a growing trend of faculty awareness and involvement with OER. Faculty members have shown a significant increase in familiarity with OER, indicating successful educational efforts. However, practical challenges such as the time required to select or develop resources and concerns about resource quality remain significant barriers. Despite these challenges, there is a noticeable reduction in uncertainty about how to implement OER, with faculty increasingly recognizing the importance of library support, administrative backing, financial incentives, and education on OER benefits. Continued efforts in these areas will be crucial to further promote …

Healthcare Worker Practices For Hpv Vaccine Recommendation: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Damola Bakare, Elisa Gobbo, Kofoworola Akinsola, Ayobami Bakare, Julius Salako, Claudia Hanson, Sibylle Herzig Van Wees, Adegoke Falade, Carina King

Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are trusted sources of information for vaccination and their attitude toward vaccination is thus critical. We aimed to synthesize existing literature on healthcare workers’ HPV vaccine confidence and their practices of recommending this vaccine. We conducted a systematic literature review and meta-analysis, with the search conducted last in March 2024. For the inclusion criteria, the studies needed to include healthcare worker practices or behaviors on recommending the HPV vaccination. Seventy-three articles were included. The proportions of HCWs recommending varied considerably by region and gender of the recipient, but there was no statistically significant difference in income level …

Kebijakan Transmigrasi Dalam Kerangka Kesejahteraan Sosial Dan Ketahanan Nasional Di Provinsi Lampung, Heru Susetyo, Satrio Febriyanto, Tien Tis’Aini Latifah, Deden Ardiansyah, Feymi Angelina, Ibrahim Ghifar Hamadi, Najma Izzatul Haq, Nurroby Fatih

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

Transmigration in Lampung Province is part of Indonesia's national transmigration program, which aims to equalize development and reduce the population density of densely populated islands such as Java. Transmigration in Lampung began in 1905 with a colonial approach by the Dutch and continued during the Old Order New Order and began to decline after the 1998 reformation. The challenges of transmigration in Lampung include social and economic problems, integration of immigrants with local communities, and environmental impacts; the next challenge is the availability of health and welfare infrastructure and sustainable development. This study examines the dynamics of transmigration in Lampung …

Negara Hukum Kesejahteraan Di Batas Pantai: Paradoks Perlindungan Negara Terhadap Masyarakat Pesisir Di Tengah Perubahan Iklim, Aji Baskoro

Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial

Climate change poses significant challenges to vulnerable coastal communities in Indonesia. As a welfare state, the Indonesian government is expected to safeguard these vulnerable groups through policies that promote their welfare and sustainable livelihoods. However, current policies create a paradox. This article explores this paradox: on the one hand, Indonesia adheres to the welfare state principle, which demands that all government actions be grounded in law, ensuring public safety and welfare. On the other hand, the policies focus on exploiting natural resources, exacerbating the vulnerabilities of coastal communities, particularly in the face of climate change. The article employs a normative …