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Sensitivity Analysis With Iterative Outlier Detection For Systematic Reviews And Meta-Analyses, Zhuo Meng, Jingshen Wang, Lifeng Lin, Chong Wu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Meta-analysis is a widely used tool for synthesizing results from multiple studies. The collected studies are deemed heterogeneous when they do not share a common underlying effect size; thus, the factors attributable to the heterogeneity need to be carefully considered. A critical problem in meta-analyses and systematic reviews is that outlying studies are frequently included, which can lead to invalid conclusions and affect the robustness of decision-making. Outliers may be caused by several factors such as study selection criteria, low study quality, small-study effects, and so on. Although outlier detection is well-studied in the statistical community, limited attention has been …

Intouch Week Of April 15, 2024, New York Medical College

InTouch

• NYMC Hosts 10^th Annual Drs. Gabor and Harriette Kaley Endowed Lecture
• NYMC Hosts Stellar Partial Solar Eclipse Watch Party
• Student Spotlights: Ashley Chory's Path to Global Adolescent Health
• Student Spotlights: Miriam Katz, M.P.H., Shares Her Research on Digital Hypertension Management Tools

Recital: Guitar Studio And Ensemble, April 15, 2024, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
April 15, 2024
Monday Evening
7:30 p.m.

Teaching "Is This Case Rightly Decided?", Steven Arrigg Koh

Faculty Scholarship

“Is this case rightly decided?” From the first week of law school, every law student must grapple with this classroom question. This Essay argues that this vital question is problematically under-specified, creating imprecision in thinking about law. This Essay thus advocates that law professors should present students with a three-part framework: whether a case is rightly decided legally, morally, or sociologically.

Additionally, this Essay argues that disaggregating the question exposes deeper deficiencies in legal education. Many law professors do not provide students with serious grounding to engage in rigorous thinking about the relationship between law, morality, and justice, not to …

Development Of Novel Radiotherapy Treatment Monitoring And Quantitative Cherenkov Surface Dosimetry For Diverse Populations, Savannah M. Decker

Dartmouth College Ph.D Dissertations

In the U.S. alone, nearly 2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer annually, and over half of them will receive radiation therapy throughout the course of their care. While widely regarded as safe, radiation therapy presents unique challenges that other procedures, such as surgery, lack. Namely, the invisible nature of the radiation itself makes it impossible to directly visualize treatment. Many immobilization and localization techniques exist to minimize the chance of incorrect radiation dose delivery, yet incidents still occur. Within the last decade, Cherenkov imaging has emerged as a new radiation therapy delivery verification technique. Cherenkov imaging is unique …

The Role Internships Play In Political Science Education, Madaline Lankford

Honors Theses

This project will explore the critical role internships play in undergraduate education, with a particular focus on political science, by examining the history and impact of Western Michigan University’s Capital Internship Program. The study aims to shed light on the diverse experiences of past participants and conduct comprehensive research into the significance of internships in shaping the academic and professional trajectories of countless students. By delving into the stories and reflections of former interns, this research will provide testimonials that underscore the value of experiential learning. These personal accounts will highlight how internships bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge acquired …

Brief Report: Substance Use Care Continuum In Women With And Without Hiv In The Southern United States, Aditi Ramakrishnan, Ayako W. Fujita, C. Christina Mehta, Tracey E. Wilson, Steve Shoptaw, Adam Carrico, Adaora A. Adimora, Ellen F. Eaton, Deborah L. Jones, Aruna Chandran, Anandi N. Sheth

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Substance use (SU) contributes to poor outcomes among persons living with HIV. Women living with HIV (WWH) in the United States are disproportionately affected in the South, and examining SU patterns, treatment, and HIV outcomes in this population is integral to addressing HIV and SU disparities.

METHODS: WWH and comparable women without HIV (WWOH) who enrolled 2013-2015 in the Women's Interagency HIV Study Southern sites (Atlanta, Birmingham/Jackson, Chapel Hill, and Miami) and reported SU (self-reported nonmedical use of drugs) in the past year were included. SU and treatment were described annually from enrollment to the end of follow-up. HIV …

Clinical Implications Of Inaccurate Potassium Determination In Hemolyzed Pediatric Blood Specimens, Dennis J Dietzen, Ronald Jackups, Mark A Zaydman

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Analysis of whole blood specimens is rapid and saves blood, but hemolysis may go undetected and compromise the accuracy of potassium measurement. We aimed to define the frequency and magnitude of error in whole blood potassium measurement.

METHODS: 34 months of whole blood and plasma potassium data were extracted from patients aged less than 2 years at the time of sample acquisition. Hemolysis was detected using the plasma "H index." The magnitude of potassium bias was estimated from the difference between paired whole blood and plasma measurement separated by less than 2 h.

RESULTS: 56,000 of the 105,000 data …

Lanthorn, Vol. 58, No. 17, April 15, 2024, Grand Valley State University

Volume 58, August 7, 2023 - April 15, 2024

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Treating Sex And Gender Differences As A Continuous Variable Can Improve Precision Cancer Treatments, Wei Yang, Joshua B Rubin

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: The significant sex and gender differences that exist in cancer mechanisms, incidence, and survival, have yet to impact clinical practice. One barrier to translation is that cancer phenotypes cannot be segregated into distinct male versus female categories. Instead, within this convenient but contrived dichotomy, male and female cancer phenotypes are highly overlapping and vary between female- and male- skewed extremes. Thus, sex and gender-specific treatments are unrealistic, and our translational goal should be adaptation of treatment to the variable effects of sex and gender on targetable pathways.

METHODS: To overcome this obstacle, we profiled the similarities in 8370 transcriptomes …

Integrative Assessment And Prediction Modeling For Injury Risk Mitigation In Division 1 Female Soccer Athletes: A Comprehensive Approach Utilizing Wearable Technology, Joseph Amitrano, Juqi Lin, Gina Lewandowski, Lauren Calabrese, Dhruv Seshadri

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

There is a pressing need for effective injury prevention methods to mitigate time-loss injuries. This study aims to develop a predictive recovery model for Division 1 female soccer athletes by integrating physiological, biomechanical, and subjective wellbeing assessments. PURPOSE The growing popularity of women's sports, particularly soccer, has brought the critical issue of injury risk management. While existing literature underscores the importance of maintaining an optimal acute to chronic workload ratio (ACWR) to mitigate injury risks, there remains a gap in understanding additional predictive metrics for athlete health. This deficit is pronounced in the context of women's soccer, where research focusing …

Leveraging Wearable Technology For Physiological Modeling In Guiding Return To Play Protocols For Athletes Post-Acl Reconstruction Surgery, Dhruv Seshadri, Milad Zarrinfar, Marco Giuliani, Kevin Cahill, Joseph Amitrano

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

There is a clinical need to quantify return to play when assessing athletes’ post-surgery. This study aims at developing physiological models to predict recovery time post-Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery in Division 1 Football players by integration of physiological and subjective data. PURPOSE Amidst the pressure to excel in top athletic competitions, athletes frequently endure ligamentous injuries, notably ACL tears. Yet, there's no standard method for quantifying return-to-play post-ACL reconstruction, leaving rehabilitation without an objective measure to assess athletes' readiness. Holistic assessment integrating physiological and subjective measurements can facilitate return prediction. METHODS This case study evaluates two Division 1 football …

Comparing The Effect Of N-95 Vs Surgical Mask Use On Resting Metabolic Data Changes, Robert Steinberg, Alexander Rothstein, Amerigo Rossi, Alyssa Hillian, Joanne Difrancisco-Donoghue

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Face masks reduce the spread of viral respiratory particles, however, their impact on respiratory physiology requires further research. Previous studies reported negative changes in gas exchange data when wearing a surgical mask, however, breath-by-breath data has not been analyzed. PURPOSE: To compare physiological changes when wearing an N95 mask and surgical mask at rest. Variables measured include oxygen consumption (VO2), carbon dioxide ventilation (VC02), respiratory exchange ratio (RER), heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), minute ventilation (MV), and discomfort. METHODS: 42 subjects ages 18-55 (19 men; age 22.98±3.83) were recruited. Exclusion criteria was a history of metabolic disease/claustrophobia. Respiratory and …

Responsiveness Of The Sit-To-Stand Test To Measure Lower Body Power, Jose Antonio Tan

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Muscle power declines at a faster rate and demonstrates a stronger association with physical function than strength, emphasizing the growing importance of assessing muscle power. The Sit-to-Stand (STS) test is a novel test to measure lower body power that is valid and reliable, while also being portable and affordable. However, its responsiveness to change or longitudinal validity is unknown. PURPOSE: To examine the responsiveness to change of the Sit-to-Stand test in comparison to the pneumatic leg press in measuring lower body power. METHOD: 23 community-living adults, aged 50-80, were recruited. Participants underwent a full body strength training workout twice a …

Advanced Management Of Complex Foot Pathology In A Senior Athlete—Recreational, Samuel R. Vilmeau, Bill Siddiq, Nikolaos Gravvanis, Blake Leblanc, Zacharias Papadakis, Andreas Stamatis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

History: An active 78-year-old male, with a background as a recreational athlete, presented with acute onset of left foot pain, following an event of mechanical stress characterized by a popping sensation. His extensive medical history included interventions for systemic and musculoskeletal disorders, notably a carotid artery dissection and hip arthroplasty. Lifestyle factors included past smoking and minimal alcohol use. He reported a recent corticosteroid intervention of his left mid-foot for chronic discomfort.

Physical Examination: Orthopedic assessment revealed moderate left anteromedial ankle swelling and ecchymosis with palpable tenderness. A comprehensive evaluation of his lower extremity mechanics showed preserved strength …

Knee Injuries In Nfl Lineman -- A Correlation With Bmi, Michael Lem Md, John Bianchi Do, Austin Irwin, Robert J. Farrell Md, Cole Siegenfeld

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Knee Injuries in NFL Linemen - Correlation with BMI

Dr. Michael Lem, MD; Dr. John Bianchi, DO; Austin Irwin, OMS II; Dr. Robert Farrell, MD; Cole Siegenfeld, OMS II

Purpose:

Knee injuries are among the most common injuries suffered in the NFL which in turn can decrease a player's playing time in a given season and thus negatively impact future performance. Understanding characteristics like BMI can help modify and identify players at risk for knee injuries.

Methods and Study Design:

Data collected for this study was extracted from the official NFL database of injuries.

Reported knee injuries for offensive and …

Smo2 Monitoring During A Novel Dryland Exercise To Identify Muscular Exhaustion: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Jack Grotke, Austin Alcantara, Dhruv Seshadri

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Muscular fatigue in competitive swimming often leads to a breakdown in form, causing less efficient movement patterns. During the recovery phase of butterfly stroke, this form breakdown is commonly observed across all levels of competition. PURPOSE: Given that this specific form breakdown occurs even at the highest levels of competition, a gap in current training protocols needs to be addressed. This study introduces a novel exercise designed to mimic the movement pattern and resistance profiles of the recovery portion of the butterfly stroke. Muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2) monitoring will be utilized to quantify muscular endurance and fatigue during this …

Wearable Technology And Machine Learning For Health Analytics In Division One Female Soccer Athletes, Hayley E. Whitney, Joseph Amitrano, Gina Lewandowski, Lauren Calabrese, Dhruv Seshadri

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

GNYACSM Abstract

Wearable Technology and Machine Learning for Health Analytics in

Division 1 Female Soccer Athletes

WHITNEY HAYLEY, AMITRANO JOSEPH, LEWANDOWNSKI GINA, CALABRESE LAUREN, SESHADRI DHRUV

Seshadri Lab; Bioengineering; Lehigh University; Bethlehem, PA

Category: Undergraduate

Advisor / Mentor: Seshadri, Dhruv ([email protected])

ABSTRACT

The integration of wearable technology and edge computing offers a transformative approach to health and performance management in athletics. This study employs these technologies to fill the data analytics gap in women’s soccer. PURPOSE: To leverage wearable sensors and edge computing for improving injury prevention, performance optimization, and health monitoring among Division 1 female soccer athletes, aiming …

Bioinformatics To Guide Musculoskeletal Modeling: A Retrospective Study From Olympic Water Polo Athletes, Dhruv Seshadri, Tony Del Vecchio, Hayley Whitney, Tim Gabbett

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

GNYACSM Original Research Abstract

Bioinformatics to Guide Musculoskeletal Modeling: A Retrospective Study from Olympic Water Polo Athletes

DEL VECCHIO TONY, WHITNEY HAYLEY, GABBETT TIM

Seshadri Lab; Bioengineering; Lehigh University; Bethlehem, PA

Category: Masters

Advisor / Mentor: Seshadri, Dhruv [email protected]

ABSTRACT

There is a pressing need for effective injury prevention methods to mitigate time-loss injuries. This study aims to develop a robust injury risk assessment model for water polo athletes by assessing the interplay between load-response metrics, and leveraging artificial intelligence to forecast wellness based on prior assessments.

PURPOSE

Water polo athletes present with upper extremity injuries in the hip, knee, …

Talocalcaneal Coalition, Hailey G. Miller, Vered Arbel, David W. Gottfeld, Tal Amasay

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

CASE HISTORY: A 13-year-old male lacrosse athlete presented with gradual onset right ankle pain. Symptoms began at age ten, including multiple ankle sprains. The physician suspected plantar fasciitis and advised gel inserts, NSAID pain relievers, and physical therapy to no avail. The pain persisted as sports became more demanding. His performance continued to decrease, and gait became labored and disjointed, with an occasional limp. PHYSICAL EXAM: Lower extremity examination showed no varus or valgus deformities in the coronal plane. The symptomatic foot dorsiflexion was 20/35, with the knee flexed and extended. Manual strength test scores for plantarflexion, dorsiflexion, inversion, and …

Effectiveness Of Mobile Health Sedentary Time Interventions In Older Adults: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Siqing Chen, Lili Yang, Carol Ewing Garber Facsm, Matthew Stults-Kolehmainen Facsm, Chenchen Wang, Yuting Yang, Qiao Yuan

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

mHealth is the provision of health care and health information through mobile electronic devices.The prevalence of sedentary behaviors (SB) among older adults is increasing, underscoring the urgent need for effective mHealth interventions. Evidence of the effectiveness of mHealth in older adults is unclear. PURPOSE: The study aims to 1) explore the effects of mHealth interventions on reducing SB; and 2) examine the influence of potential moderators on mHealth interventions' effectiveness by analyzing subgroups according to participants' characteristics and intervention specifics. METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials were conducted. A literature search was conducted using multiple databases …

Network Physiology Approach To Assessing Emotion Regulation Workshop Effects On Mental Toughness In Collegiate Swimmers, Jessie Hirsch, Alex Rothstein, Andrew Augustus, Andreas Stamatis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Mental toughness (MT), comprising a constellation of eight key dimensions (e.g., emotion regulation) that share the commonality of purpose, efficiency, and flexibility, is pivotal for athletic performance. MT research is predominantly observational, and females are underrepresented. Psychological skills training (PST) workshops are common practice is sport psychology. The new field of Network Physiology focuses on coordination and network interactions rather than on the structural organization and dynamics of individual organ systems. Applying this framework to sport psychology could offer innovative insights into the systemic relationships among MT dimensions. PURPOSE: To examine the systemic impact of an …

Perceived Recovery States And Physical Fitness In Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadets, Lianne Emanuel, Jessie Hirsch, James Bodendorf, Amy Loin, Gregory Ioannides, Aliya Catanzarita, Joseph Schnatter, Isaac Stein, Tarek Harhash, Sean Kane, Julianne Rung, Katie Sell

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets are challenged mentally, emotionally, and physically with the physical fitness requirements (e.g., Army Combat Fitness Test or ACFT) required within their military science curriculum. Common physical fitness tests such as those for strength, power, and balance can provide insight into the recovery and readiness status of tactical athletes. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between scores on the Short Recovery and Stress Scale (SRSS) and performance on a physical fitness test battery assessing balance, mobility, body composition, muscular strength, and power in collegiate ROTC cadets. METHODS: Seventeen …

A Novel Eccentric Resistance Training Strategy To Maximize Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage, Shane Phillips, Alyssa Fiorelli, Alex Rothstein, Amerigo Rossi Facsm

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Exercise-induced muscle damage is one of the primary stimuli for muscle growth. PURPOSE: Test whether a novel strategy for very fast eccentric chest press will induce higher exercise-induced muscle damage than slow eccentric chest press. METHODS: Seven healthy college students (4 men, 3 women) with a history of resistance training, but not currently training more than once per week, enrolled for this study. Each participant completed a familiarization trial in which they were tested for maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) on the chest press and then practiced loading according to the fast and slow conditions. In the fast …

The Effects Of Intrinsic Motivation Induced Coaching On Sustained Fat Loss, Gregory Vazquez, Alan Aragon, Bradley Schoenfeld

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

In pursuit of sustained fat loss, intrinsic motivation plays a pivotal role. This study explores the impact of 4 weeks of intrinsic motivation coaching (IMC) on fat loss, following up 10 weeks later. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate whether IMC strategies during a fat-loss intervention improves sustained fat loss thereafter. METHODS: Participants (IMC: n=7, CON: n=6) had their body composition assessed using multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis at weeks 1, 4, and 14. Prior to the study, participants in the IMC group completed a survey of intrinsic motivators. During the fat loss intervention, participants were prescribed …

Perceived Recovery States And Physical Fitness In Reserve Officers' Training Corps Cadets, Lianne Emanuel, Jessie Hirsch, Katie Sell

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets are challenged mentally, emotionally, and physically with the physical fitness requirements (e.g., Army Combat Fitness Test or ACFT) required within their military science curriculum. Common physical fitness tests such as those for strength, power, and balance can provide insight into the recovery and readiness status of tactical athletes. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between scores on the Short Recovery and Stress Scale (SRSS) and performance on a physical fitness test battery assessing balance, mobility, body composition, muscular strength, and power in collegiate ROTC cadets. METHODS: Seventeen …

The Effects Of Myofascial Release On Improving Lumbar Mobility And Flexibility. A Randomized Control Trial, Brian Karafa, Ellior Badash, Randy Cruz, Cailey Cummings, Taylor Santiago, Alex Rothstein, Mark Gugliotti

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Myofascial release (MFR) is a manual therapy technique defined as a low load, long duration-stretch to the myofascial complex. This technique is intended to restore optimal length in fascial tissue, alleviate associated discomfort, and improve functional movement.PURPOSE: The purpose of this randomized control trial (RCT) was to examine the immediate effects of MFR on improving lumbar mobility and flexibility. METHODS: This RCT recruited current students at New York Institute of Technology, 18 years or older, and in overall good health. Participants were randomized to either an experimental treatment group (EG) or a sham treatment group (CG). Baseline …

Five Weeks Of Online Blood Flow Restricted Resistance Training On Postural Stability Of Older Adults, Emma H. Chen, Daniela Presta, Andreas Bergdahl, Mary Roberts

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Falls affect approximately 1 in 3 older adults each year [1], with recurrent fallers displaying reduced postural stability [2] and lower limb strength [3]. While it is known that low-intensity exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR) improves strength [4], it is unknown whether benefits extend to postural stability. PURPOSE: Investigate whether 5 weeks of online low-intensity resistance training combined with BFR can stimulate improvements in postural stability under dual-task conditions among adults aged 60 and above. METHODS: 24 community-dwelling adults (69.6±5.8 years) completed a pre-post randomized controlled trial (BFR group n=14; control group n=10). Resistance training classes were …

The Effects Of Intrinsic Motivation Induced Coaching On Sustained Fat Loss, Gregory Vazquezaldana, Brad Schoenfeld, Alan Aragon

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

In pursuit of sustained fat loss, intrinsic motivation plays a pivotal role. This study explores the impact of 4-weeks of intrinsic motivation coaching (IMC) on fat loss, following up 10 weeks later. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate whether IMC strategies during a fat-loss intervention improves sustained fat loss thereafter. METHODS: Participants (IMC: n=7, CON: n=6) had their body composition assessed using multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis at weeks 1, 4, and 14. Prior to the study, participants in the IMC group completed a survey of intrinsic motivators. During the fat loss intervention, participants were prescribed a …

Enhancing Cohesion In Collegiate Female Dance Teams: The Impact Of Mental Toughness Workshops, Spencer Cavan, Andreas Stamatis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Cohesion, the degree of teamwork combined with interpersonal attraction, is a critical determinant of team stability, effectiveness, and individual satisfaction. This multifaceted construct bridges the psychological and tactical aspects of team organization, influencing both team and individual performance. The positive relationship between cohesion and performance is stronger for women than for men. Mental toughness (MT), characterized as a dynamic, state-like psychological resource, is theorized to enhance consistent performance under duress. However, the specific impact of MT training on cohesion remains underexplored in female sport teams. PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of MT workshops on fostering individual-/team-level social and …