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Correlation Between Periodontal Status And Parkinson's Disease; A Literature Review, Dragos Nicolae Ciongaru, Anca Silvia Dumitriu, Bogdan Alexandru Dimitriu, Stana Paunica, Marina Cristina Giurgiu, Brandusa Florina Mocanu, George Alexandru Popescu, Silviu Mirel Pituru

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

This systematic review aims to explore the relationship between chronic inflammation of periodontal disease and neurodegenerative disorders (especially Parkinson's disease), focusing primarily on pathophysiological, clinical and immunological aspects. An exhaustive search on this topic was performed in several databases (including PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science) selecting articles published between 2006 and 2023. After reviewing the titles, abstracts and protocols of each study, 13 articles were extracted for detailed assessment. The main indicators in the study included clinical signs of gingival inflammation, bleeding on probing (BoP), bone loss (BL), periodontal probing depth (PPD), and clinical attachment loss (CAL). Additionally, levels …

The Role Of Inflammation In Diabetic Retinopathy In Patients With Type Ii Diabetes; Potential Therapeutic Perspectives, Adriana Georgescu, Ana Dascalu, Daniela Stana, Cristina Alexandrescu, Anca Bobirca, Bogdan Mihai Cristea, Geta Vancea, Crenguta Sorina Serboiu, Dragos Serban, Corneliu Tudor, Andreea Letitia Arsene, Laura Carina Tribus

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the major causes of visual impairment and blindness in adult population. The pathology is complex, the metabolic changes induced by the hyperglycemic environment leading to neurodegeneration, microvascular damage, with secondary ischemic and inflammatory changes in the retina. This review aims to update the literature data related to the role of inflammation in the onset and progression of diabetic retinopathy. Thus, the molecular and biochemical mechanisms triggered by excess glucose increase the expression of genes involved in inflammatory processes, which leads to the synthesis of inflammatory cytokines such as Il1, Il6, TNF alpha as well as …

The Role Of Psychogenic Factors In The Etiopathogenesis Of Autoimmune Disorders In The Oral Cavity, Nadya T. Avramova, Boyko K. Bonev

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Autoimmune disorders (AD) represent a heterogeneous group of multifactorial chronic conditions, which are triggered secondary to the loss of self-antigen tolerance. Their etiology involves genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors; however, AD cannot be explained by these factors alone. Recent studies have shown increasing stress levels in industrialized countries and also increasing trends in the prevalence of autoimmune diseases. The oral mucosa is extremely responsive to emotional influences such as stress, anxiety and depression. Therefore, oral diseases can appear as a direct expression of emotions or indirectly, due to various psychological mechanisms. The aim of this study is to find and …

Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy: A Literature Review, Nicole Kiril Nikolov, Hannah Theresa Reimer, Alvin Sun, Benjamin David Bunnell, Zachary Isaac Merhavy

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Appendectomy is the most common emergency abdominal surgery in the United States. Open appendectomy has been the standard procedure for decades, whereas laparoscopic appendectomy is a newer, less-invasive method of removing the appendix. This review intends to elucidate the similarities and differences between these two procedures as well as explore the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Socioeconomic factors, associated costs, preoperative imaging, operative time and methods, length of hospital stay, recovery time, and complications associated with open and laparoscopic appendectomy are discussed. Overall, laparoscopic appendectomy has shorter hospital stays and recovery times, requires less analgesics, and results in better …

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors And Pharmacological Resetting Of The Mind, Ion G. Motofei, David L. Rowland

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Mental activity is capable of processing analytical data (mathematics, physics, socio-political science, philosophy, etc.) similar to computer software. At the same time, mental activity largely depends on the brain, which works like a hard component of a computer. While the computer stores data on a physical medium, mental activity and data are supported by physiological mechanisms that are constantly operating (both in wakefulness and sleep). For this reason, the lack of brain oxygenation even for short periods of time (5-10 minutes) causes the loss of all data, including the disappearance of the individual's existence as a mental entity. This means …

The Impact Of Changing The Admission Policy On Students’ Educational Opportunities In Abu Dhabi Higher Educational Institutions, Maha Khalifa Al Mansoori

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Nowadays, the education field is dynamic and requires changes to open the door for development and enhancement. The ultimate goal of educational change is to meet the global commitments made to education. For the UAE to keep up with the global market, as well as to ensure that its students receive a quality education, changes and reforms are occurring regularly in the educational system. Hence, being careful in dealing with changes is very important as incorrect implementation or decisions can lead to create challenges, opposition, and failure. As in the UAE context, recent research examined teachers' perspectives on educational reforms …

Charting The History Of Social And Economic Analyses In The North-East Atlantic, Ospar, Region: Lessons Learned And Future Opportunities, Rob Van Der Veeren, Philip A.S. James, Maria G. Alarcon Blazquez, Xander Keijser

Journal of Ocean and Coastal Economics

Over the past decade, the North-East Atlantic region has witnessed a substantial increase in social and economic analyses related to ocean and coastal management. This article offers a comprehensive overview of this progress, focusing on the work of the International Cooperation Group - Economics and Social Analysis (ICG-ESA) within the OSPAR Commission. While highlighting ICG-ESA's contributions to the OSPAR Quality Status Report 2023, the paper underscores the necessity of integrating social analyses into OSPAR's decision-making processes. It calls for sustained efforts to prevent regression in the achieved progress, stressing the importance of accountability and collaboration among OSPAR and its contracting …

Enzymatic Production Of Cyclodextrin Using Cyclodextrin Glycosyltransferase Immobilized In Metal Organic Frameworks (Mofs), Babatunde Azeez Ogunbadejo

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Cyclodextrins (CDs) and their derivatives have attracted significant attention in the pharmaceutical, food, and textile industries, which has led to an increased demand for their production. CDs are typically produced by the action of cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase (CGTase) on starch. Owing to the relatively high cost of enzymes, the economic feasibility of the entire process strongly depends on the effective retention and recycling of CGTase in the reaction system, while maintaining the enzyme’s activity and stability. Previous supports used for this purpose have numerous drawbacks, including enzyme leaching, activity loss and significant mass transfer limitations. The aim of this dissertation was …

J.S. Bach's Application Of The Baroque Violin Concerto In His Violin Concerti In A Minor, Bwv 1041 And E Major, Bwv 1042, Stephanie Krell

Great Plains Graduate Review

Concerti from the Baroque to contemporary times stand as one of the pillars of the violin repertoire. The form initially developed in the 1600s as composers experimented with groups of performers. It became increasingly standardized in the early 1700s, with the violin concerto advancing as a favored application. Several Baroque composers contributed characteristics that were absorbed into the violin concerti of the period, including Arcangelo Correlli, Giuseppe Torelli and Antonio Vivaldi.

Johann Sebastian Bach analyzed the traits of violin concerti from earlier and contemporaneous composers, incorporating certain features while modifying others in his own works. This may be observed in …

An Exploratory Comparison Of The Impact Of Covid-19 On American And Chinese College Student Lives, Arvind Agrawal, Alan Hamlin, Steve Barney, Yongchuan Shi

Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Technology

US and Chinese students in their home countries rated their life experiences since the advent of Covid-19 on various aspects of their lives, including academic performance, social life, and emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Input was also received about how Covid-19 has affected their communication, career planning, and post-graduate goals.

To assess the impacts of these changes on college students, the authors created a questionnaire to ask students about their perceptions of these COVID-related impacts on their personal lives. The survey had 56 questions, with 1580 students responding, providing both objective input and subjective comments. Due to the volume of …

Advocate Health Care Annual Report, 2000, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Health Care, Oak Brook, IL: Annual report for Advocate Health Care titled "Hero Stories". Includes data, statistics, and development plans for 8 legacy hospitals and out-patient centers. Illinois Masonic Medical Center became affiliated with Ravenswood Medical Center to create the Advocate North Side Health Network. Attached as supplemental files are a bookmark that came with the report and an internally distributed memo.

Advocate Health Care Annual Report, 2001, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Health Care, Oak Brook, IL: Annual report for Advocate Health Care titled "Leading". Includes data, statistics, and development plans for 9 legacy hospitals and out-patient centers.

Attached as a supplemental file is an internally distributed memo.

For more information about this year, see Advocate Health Care Community Partnership Report, 2021.

Forward Together: Libraries At The Intersection Of Ai And Open Scholarship, Leo S. Lo Ed.D, Lorraine J. Haricombe Phd

Digital Initiatives Symposium

1. The Implications of Generative AI on Open Access (Leo S. Lo)

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) will likely alter the fundamentals of academic publishing, this presentation examines the nuanced and significant impact of AI technologies on the open access framework. We scrutinize the perspectives of key stakeholders – including publishers, libraries, and academic entities – to dissect how AI is recalibrating the economics and ethics of scholarly communication. The talk navigates through potential shifts in publishers' financial strategies, the effects on library resource allocation, and the burgeoning ethical considerations that AI introduces into academic research. By offering an overview of the …

Advocate Health Care Annual Report And Community Benefit Report, 1995, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Health Care, Oak Brook, IL: Annual report and community benefit report for Advocate Health Care titled "Partnerships". This is the first report following the merging of EHS Health Care and Lutheran General HealthSystem to form Advocate Health Care in January 1995. Includes a directory, map of all sites, and a list of administration.

Advocate Health Care Annual Report, 1996, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Health Care, Oak Brook, IL: Annual report for Advocate Health Care. Includes data, statistics, and development plans for 8 legacy hospitals and out-patient centers. The Dreyer Medical Clinic was acquired in July 1996.

Attached as a supplemental file is an internally distributed memo.

Advocate Health Care Annual Report, 1997, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Health Care, Oak Brook, IL: Annual report for Advocate Health Care titled "Satisfaction". The focus of this report is on associate and patient satisfaction compiled through surveys. Includes data, statistics, and development plans for 8 legacy hospitals and out-patient centers.

Attached as a supplemental file is the Community Dividend Report for 1997.

Advocate Health Care Annual Report, 1998, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Health Care, Oak Brook, IL: Annual report for Advocate Health Care titled "Measuring for Improvement". Includes data, statistics, and development plans for 8 legacy hospitals and out-patient centers. Ravenswood Hospital merged with the organization in 1998. It became affiliated with EHS Health Care in 1994.

Advocate Health Care Annual Report, 1999, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Advocate Health Care, Oak Brook, IL: Annual report for Advocate Health Care titled "Service Excellence". Includes data, statistics, and development plans for 8 legacy hospitals and out-patient centers.

Attached as supplemental files are a small booklet from the front of the report and the 1999 Community Dividend Report titled, "Service to the Community".

Toward An Identity For The Field Of Doctoral Education In Health Sciences, Lauretta Cathers, Kieran Fogarty, Lynda T. Goodfellow, Christina B. Gunther, Beverly W. Henry, Douglas A. Kuperman, Laura Santurri, G. Zipp

Journal of Innovation in Health Sciences Education

The Association of Doctoral Programs in Health Sciences (ADPHS) was informally established in November 2019, officially incorporated in August 2021, and is currently a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprised of the directors of member doctoral programs of health sciences. The ADPHS grew from informal discussions among program directors who agreed that a major problem in the field of doctoral education in health sciences was the lack of a clearly defined and easily articulable identity. The discussions led to the drafting of an informal and nonscientific survey used to help clarify the current health sciences education environment, relevant emerging trends, and the …

Lessons Lost: The Complicated Filtering Of History Curricula, Kate Burchnell

Quest

Argument and Proposal Essay

Research in progress for ENGL 1302: Composition II

Faculty Mentors: Lisa Kirby, PhD and Kyle Wilkison, PhD

Introduction from Dr. Lisa Kirby

It was my pleasure to work with Kate Burchnell on her paper, “Lessons Lost: The Complicated Filtering of History Curricula.” Kate’s project began as an assignment in my Fall 2021 Composition II course. This assignment allowed students to choose a topic they were passionate about, write a persuasive essay about the issue, and propose a solution to the problem. Students were encouraged to pick topics in their future professions or fields of study. As …

Featured Speaker: Digital And Physical Safety & Knowledge Work Bravery - Lessons From 33 Years In The Library Dei Space, Isabel Espinal Phd

Digital Initiatives Symposium

What makes us safe in the digital space? Today, academics and academia are on a perilous front line sometimes enabled by digital technologies that simultaneously connect us and create epistemic and emotional safety while leaving us open to a host of unexpected threats. Doxxers target individual faculty, including librarians, and nefarious organizations attack and undermine higher education itself. The dangers of this moment must be seen in a larger context of knowledge that has long been risky for oppressed people and those in solidarity movements. We need not be paralyzed by fear. We can take care of each other and …

2023 West Virginia Rural Health Conference Abstracts, Rich Sutphin

Marshall Journal of Medicine

The mission of the West Virginia Rural Health Association (WVRHA) is to unite people, communities, and organizations to strengthen rural health in West Virginia. The WVRHA annual conference brought together healthcare professionals, community leaders, and researchers, showcasing their efforts to improve the quality of life and access to excellent healthcare in rural areas. The abstracts covered a wide range of topics, including innovative healthcare delivery models, community health interventions, policy analysis, and the impacts of social determinants on health. These contributions reflect the dynamic work being done and the future directions in rural health, underscoring the WVRHA’s commitment to advancing …

Observational Analysis For Predicting Initial Spikes In Testing Volume Of Cohorts Inside And Outside Of A Regional Covid-19 Screening Program, Adam M. Franks, Seth Bergeron, Tammy Bannister, Justin Spradling, Tamara Lowe, Paris Johnson, Rajan Lamichhane, Stephen M. Petrany

Marshall Journal of Medicine

BACKGROUND Containing the highly contagious SARs-CoV-2 pathogen requires a safe and effective screening program. The aim of this observational cohort study is to analyze a regional testing center and identify factors predicting testing rates that direct supply and staffing needs.

METHODS A drive-through SAR-CoV-2 regional testing facility was created. Number of tests and positive results were collected for eighteen months. Data for testing demand was compared to positive results, percent positive rates (PPR), known external factors, and county PPR. Dissimilarities were contrasted with dynamic time warp and a detailed agreement analysis. The Grainger’s test was utilized to assess the degree …

The Case For Using Composition Tomography To Evaluate Perirectal Necrotizing Fasciitis: Is It Really Necessary?, Tyler Bayliss, David Denning

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Clinical reviews of Fournier’s Gangrene state that diagnostic protocol includes interpreting CT, MRI, or Ultrasound imaging along with clinical symptoms and lab findings. We think that the use of imaging techniques as a diagnostic tool is no longer needed as Fournier’s Gangrene is specific enough of a disease that clinicians can diagnose using labs and physical examination alone.

Cases of perirectal necrotizing soft tissue infection recorded at St. Marys Medical Center were reviewed. Results of physical exams and imaging were compared along with measurements of severity upon admittance and length of stay. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we investigated if …

Ocular Metastases In Breast Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach To Diagnosis And Management, Bridgette King, Mary Legenza, Diane Krutzler

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Breast cancer is a globally prevalent malignancy with diverse clinical presentations. Understanding metastatic sites like ocular tissues is vital due to their impact on prognosis and treatment strategies. Ocular metastases from breast cancer, though rare, can contribute significantly to metastatic cases. They can even serve as the first sign of advanced disease, highlighting the need for vigilance. This study utilized a comprehensive literature review to analyze ocular metastases in breast cancer. Cases were examined for time intervals between initial diagnosis and ocular metastasis. The review also assessed manifestations during systemic progression. Methods included patient data analysis, literature synthesis, and case …

Quetiapine Induced Agitation In A Hospice Veteran: A Case Report, Colton Kinderknecht, Kevin Mathews, Elizabeth Kane

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic that is used in many clinical scenarios; it has been approved and has shown to be effective in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar symptoms. Additionally, it has several off-label uses, including the treatment of insomnia. In this case report, an elderly veteran was given quetiapine as a sleep aid. After the first dose, he demonstrated severe agitation. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, there have been limited reports of this reaction. Although there are limitations to this case report, it serves as a cautionary lesson when prescribing a medication like quetiapine and to …

Importance Of Mind-Body Medicine And Human Flourishing In The Training Of Physicians, Aviad Haramati

Marshall Journal of Medicine

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The Thetean: A Student Journal for Scholarly Historical Writing

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Geraldo The Fearless: The Unsung Hero Of Portugal, Jacob Badal

The Thetean: A Student Journal for Scholarly Historical Writing

It is well known that Western Europe has enjoyed a longstanding fascination among scholars and students. So much so that calls to move beyond the region towards a global focus in academia are increasing daily. Yet, much of Western Europe's history beyond England, France, and Germany remains unexplored. Spain, as of late, has enjoyed a resurgence of interest, but Portugal has largely been ignored. Indeed, many do not even consider the two Iberian nations and their entangled histories with Islam and North Africa as part of Europe proper, despite the many advancements contributed by both nations to science, cartography, navigation, …

Binding Interdependence: The Necessity Of Marriage In The Stonor Letters, Sarah Emmett

The Thetean: A Student Journal for Scholarly Historical Writing

Upon her Mattiage to William Stonor in 1475, Elizabeth Stonor, nee Croke, was no wedding amateur. Twice before, she had stood on the steps of the church, as was the custom, and promised to share her wealth and her body with her husband. Twice before, her husband had promised to provide for her and leave her a dower portion upon his death. Both grooms had offered Elizabeth gold and silver coins and a ring to seal their union, and both times, Elizabeth and her husband had prostrated themselves before the altar of the church and heard mass among their family, …