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Digital Medicine System In Veterans With Severe Mental Illness: Feasibility And Acceptability Study, Sarah Gonzales, Olaoluwa O Okusaga, J Corey Reuteman-Fowler, Megan M Oakes, Jamie N Brown, Scott Moore, Allison A Lewinski, Cristin Rodriguez, Norma Moncayo, Valerie A Smith, Shauna Malone, Justine List, Raymond Y Cho, Amy S Jeffreys, Hayden B Bosworth

Staff and Researcher Publications

Background: Suboptimal medication adherence is a significant problem for patients with serious mental illness. Measuring medication adherence through subjective and objective measures can be challenging, time-consuming, and inaccurate.

Objective: The primary purpose of this feasibility and acceptability study was to evaluate the impact of a digital medicine system (DMS) among Veterans (patients) with serious mental illness as compared with treatment as usual (TAU) on medication adherence.

Methods: This open-label, 2-site, provider-randomized trial assessed aripiprazole refill adherence in Veterans with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder. We randomized 26 providers such that their patients either received TAU or …

How Does Allium Leafy Parts Metabolome Differ In Context To Edible Or Inedible Taxa? Case Study In Seven Allium Species As Analyzed Using Ms-Based Metabolomics, Mostafa H. Baky, Samir N. Shamma, Mohamed R. Khalifa, Mohamed A. Farag

Faculty Journal Articles

Genus Allium (F. Amaryllidaceae) includes a wide variety of edible foods widely consumed for their nutritive as well as health benefits. Seven Allium species, viz., chives, Egyptian leek, French leek, red garlic, white garlic, red onion, and white onion aerial parts were assessed for metabolome heterogeneity targeting both aroma and nutrients phytochemicals. A headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) were employed. Results revealed extensive variation in volatiles and nutrients profile among the seven Allium species represented by a total of 77 nutrients and 148 volatiles. Among edible Allium species, French leek encompassed high levels of nutrients, viz., …

Effectiveness Of Soluble Ctla-4-Fc In The Inhibition Of Bone Marrow T-Cell Activation In Context Of Indoleamine 2.3-Dioxygenase (Ido) And Cd4+Foxp3+ Treg Induction, Magdalena Massalska, Marzena Ciechomska, Ewa Kuca-Warnawin, Tomasz Burakowski, Anna Kornatka, Anna Radzikowska, Dariusz Pawlak, Barbara Muz, Adrianna Loniewska-Lwowska, Andrzej Palucha, Pawel Maldyk, Wlodzimierz Maslinski

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease with systemic inflammation finally resulting in damaged joints. One of the RA development models suggests bone marrow (BM) as a place of inflammation development further leading to disease progression. We aimed to investigate the potential of CTLA-4-Fc molecule in inducing tolerogenic milieu in BM measured as indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) expression, CD4

METHODS: Bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMC) were stimulated by pro-inflammatory cytokines and CTLA-4-Fc. Next IDO expression, CD4

RESULTS: We found that CTLA-4-Fc and IFN-γ stimulation results in IDO production by BMMC. CTLA-4-Fc induced tryptophan catabolism can inhibit mitogen-induced CD4

CONCLUSION: …

The Density Of States Method In Yang-Mills Theories And First Order Phase Transitions, David Mason, Biagio Lucini, Maurizio Piai, Enrico Rinaldi, Davide Vadacchino

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Extensions of the standard model that lead to first-order phase transitions in the early universe can produce a stochastic background of gravitational waves, which may be accessible to future detectors. Thermodynamic observables at the transition, such as the latent heat, can be determined by lattice simulations, and then used to predict the expected signatures in a given theory. In lattice calculations, the emergence of metastabilities in proximity of the phase transition may make the precise determination of these observables quite challenging, and may lead to large uncontrolled numerical errors. In this contribution, we discuss as a prototype lattice calculation the …

Composite Dynamics In Sp(2N) Gauge Theories, Jong Wan Lee, Ed Bennett, Deog Ki Hong, Ho Hsiao, C. J.David Lin, Biagio Lucini, Maurizio Piai, Davide Vadacchino

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Sp(2N) gauge theories with fermonic matter provide an ideal laboratory to build extensions of the standard model based on novel composite dynamics. Examples include composite Higgs along with top partial compositeness and composite dark matter. Without fermions, their study also complements those based on SU(Nc) gauge theories with which they share a common sector in the large Nc = 2N limit. We report on our recent progress in the numerical studies of Sp(2N) gauge theories discretised on a four-dimensional Euclidean lattice. In particular, we present preliminary results for the low-lying mass spectra of mesons and chimera baryons in the theories …

The Discrimination Of Self From Other As A Component Of Empathy., Charlotte Little, Elizaveta Solomonova, Maiya Jordan, Natalie Klein, Ben Jennings, Gunnar Schmidtmann, Héctor Leos, Ian Gold

School of Health Professions

Despite the centrality of empathy in human social life, there is no widely agreed definition or characterization of the concept of empathy. A common thread in many of the proposed definitions, however, is that empathy presupposes the discrimination of self and other on the grounds that, to empathize with another individual, the mental state of the target individual must first be distinguished from the empathizer's own mental state. The purpose of this study is to investigate this proposal empirically. We employed a paradigm in which participants rated the emotional valence and degree of arousal of 93 facial expressions of mental …

Density And Climate Effects On Age‐Specific Survival And Population Growth: Consequences For Hibernating Mammals, F. J. Combe, R. Juškaitis, R. C. Trout, S. Bird, J. S. Ellis, J. Norrey, N Al‐Fulaij, I. White, W. E. Harris

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

The impact of factors such as density dependence, food availability and weather are known to be important for predicting population change in a wide range of species. However, a challenge in ecology is understanding the contributory and interactive role of these drivers on populations. This is necessary to design effective conservation and management strategies. Using data from long-term studies of five hazel dormouse Muscardinus avellanarius populations in Europe, we tested the relationship between population density and weather and their impact on demographic rates. We used an integrated population modelling approach, estimating age-specific overwinter survival, annual population growth and fecundity rates. …

Hiv-Seropositive Patients’ Experiences With Social Workers: A South African Hiv+ Social Worker’S Reflective Log, Delarise Maud Mulqueeny

The Qualitative Report

Social workers play a pivotal role in HIV-seropositive patients’ treatment and care within South African public antiretroviral treatment (ART) programs. This article is a reflective log of an HIV-seropositive social worker’s observations and reflections on her positionality during a study on HIV-seropositive patients’ experiences of the public ART program in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The primary investigator (PI) utilized various tools and techniques including reflexive bracketing, participatory action research and a reflexive diary to navigate a sensitive study. This was while being cognizant of the fluidity of her insider/outsider positionality. The disclosure of the PI’s HIV-seropositive status culminated in all …

Fictional Escapism And Identity Formation: A Duoethnographic Exploration Of Stories And Adolescent Development, Cammie J. Lawton, Leia K. Cain

The Qualitative Report

Young Adult Literature has often been utilized to explore reader responses especially in attention to how fiction provides space to explore identity and one’s place within a larger societal context. In this duoethnography, we explored the importance of children and young adult literature’s influence on our own identity development. We share our primary findings that highlight the ways reading stories has provided escape, space for self-discovery and questioning, as well as pathways of learning to cultivate empathy and work towards social justice. We agree with Ellis’s (2014) argument that storytellers must share stories in a way that makes lessons or …

Pests Of Hemp In Utah, Marion Murray, Macahl Evans, Claudia Nischwitz, Austin Taylor, Cody Zesiger

All Current Publications

This guide includes information on insect and disease pests of hemp, organized by pest group. Much of the content is a result of a two-year arthropod and plant disease survey of field-grown hemp operations in northern Utah. Some pests included in this guide were not found in that survey but may be likely to occur in the future. Beneficials and natural enemies are also covered, and information on pesticides is included.

Greenhouse Biocontrol In Utah: Beneficial Insects And The Pests They Target, Marion Murray

All Current Publications

This guide provides information on biocontrol in Utah and pests that are targeted by beneficial pests, such as aphids, fungus gnats, mealybugs, scales, spider mites, thrips, whiteflies. Symptoms, monitoring, lifecycles, and biocontrol options are included.

Bio-Inspired Micromachined Volumetric Flow Sensor With A Big Dynamic Range For Intravenous Systems, Lansheng Zhang, Yingchen Yang, Georgios A. Bertos, Chang Liu, Huan Hu

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

Real-time monitoring of drug delivery in an intravenous infusion system can prevent injury caused by improper drug doses. As the medicine must be administered into the vein at different rates and doses in different people, an ideal intravenous infusion system requires both a low flow rate and large dynamic range monitoring. In this study, a bio-inspired and micromachined volumetric flow sensor is presented for the biomedical application of an intravenous system. This was realized by integrating two sensing units with different sensitivities on one silicon die to achieve a large dynamic range of the volumetric flow rate. The sensor was …

2022 December 22 - Tennessee Weekly Drought Summary, Tennessee Climate Office, East Tennessee State University

Tennessee Climate Office Weekly Drought Summaries

No abstract provided.

Investigation, Detection And Prevention Of Online Child Sexual Abuse Material: A Comprehensive Survey, Vuong Ngo, Christina Thorpe, Cach N. Dang, Susan Mckeever

Conference papers

Child sexual abuse inflicts lifelong devastating consequences for victims and is a growing social concern. In most countries, child sexual abuse material (CSAM) distribution is illegal. As a result, there are many research papers in the literature which proposed technologies to detect and investigate CSAM. In this survey, a comprehensive search of the peer reviewed journal and conference paper databases (including preprints) is conducted to identify high-quality literature. We use the PRISMA methodology to refine our search space to 2,761 papers published by Springer, Elsevier, IEEE and ACM. After iterative reviews of title, abstract and full text for relevance to …

Registry-Based Cohort Study Of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Prevalence, Incidence And Mortality In Denmark 2000-2018, John Acquavella, Emese Vágó, Henrik Toft Sorensen, Erzsébet Horváth-Puhó, Gregory P. Hess

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of diagnosed alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (dAATD) in Denmark as of 31 December 2018, and dAATD incidence and mortality from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2018.

STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: We used the Danish National Patient Registry to identify patients with dAATD based on the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) code E88.0A and the Danish Civil Registration System (CRS) for population counts and vital status. We estimated dAATD prevalence, incidence and mortality. We compared mortality among patients with dAATD and an age-matched and sex-matched cohort extracted from the Danish CRS. We conducted a …

Fargo Moorhead Ballet To Perform Jan. 28, Communications And Marketing

Campus News Archive

No abstract provided.

On Kernel-Based Estimator Of Odds Ratio Using Different Stratified Sampling Schemes, Abbas Eftekharian, Hani Samawi, Haresh Rochani

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

The kernel-based estimator of Cochran Mantel-Haenszel odds ratio based on stratified simple and ranked set sampling is proposed. The expectation and variance of the estimator are analytically obtained. Using a simulation study, the estimator based on stratified ranked set sampling is more efficient than its counterpart based on stratified simple random sampling. Finally, the estimator's performance is investigated by using base deficit data.

The Impact On Gay Men Of Support And Enforcement Of Workplace Dei Policies: A Meta Analysis, Steven M. Vega

Student Theses and Dissertations

The poor enforcement of workplace DEI policies affects gay men in ways that are unique and invite close attention. The nature of the impact of missing or unsupported DEI policies on gay men has been widely debated in the field of human resources and communication studies, with scholars such as David Wicks, Helen Seitzer, James Ward, and Diana Winstansley arguing that these effects include lasting negative mental and physical health effects and discomfort with self-disclosure in the workplace. However, the existing research on this topic has not sufficiently considered the effects of the poor enforcement of workplace DEI policies side …

Bad Bunny, Un Fenómeno Imparable Sin Etiquetas, Lucy M. Cabrera

Capstones

Bad Bunny es la estrella del momento y este artículo investigativo busca encontrar la raíz de su fama y el porqué se ha ganado al público tan rápido sin importar género, raza o edad. El profesor Rojo Robles. Ph.D., escritor, dramaturgo y cineasta puertorriqueño y profesor de Black and Latino Studies en Baruch College nos explica algunas razones por las cuales la gente de Puerto Rico lo ama y como ha sido su evolución musical mientras se ha inspirado en artistas como Tego Calderon o Arcangel.

La Tiktoker Angela Diatiano Luna, que cuenta con 32.5K de seguidores en esta plataforma …

Equivalent Hazard Magnitude Scale, Yi Victor Wang, Antonia Sebastian

Institute for ECHO Articles and Research

Hazard magnitude scales are widely adopted to facilitate communication regarding hazard events and the corresponding decision making for emergency management. A hazard magnitude scale measures the strength of a hazard event considering the natural forcing phenomena and the severity of the event with respect to average entities at risk. However, existing hazard magnitude scales cannot be easily adapted for comparative analysis across different hazard types. Here, we propose an equivalent hazard magnitude scale to measure the hazard strength of an event across multiple types of hazards. We name the scale the Gardoni Scale after Professor Paolo Gardoni. We design the …

Computed Tomographic Dimensions Of The Normal Lacrimal Gland In Adult Thai Population: Any Differences From Other Ethnicities?, Varalee Mingkwansook, Sorakrit Athibovonsuk, Warit Tarathipmon

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Objective: To establish diameters of normal lacrimal gland (LG) on computed tomography (CT) in the Thai population and to compare the results with other ethnicities.

Methods: There were 616 CT images of LGs (308 patients). The maximal dimension of length and width of LGs in Thai adults were measured on axial and coronal orbital CT in patients who were free of orbital disorders. The LG sizes were summarized by using descriptive statistics and analyzed in terms of age, gender and laterality. Comparison between Thai LGs size and other ethnicities from previous literatures were performed.

Results: The mean axial lengths in …

Editor's Note, Anucha Apisarnthanarak

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

No abstract provided.

Thai Traditional Medical Remedies In Worayokasarn Scripture For Treating Obesity, Pannawat Chaiyawathanananthn

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Association Between Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury And A Type Of Collision In Fatal Motorcycle Accident, Wachiraporn Nantakarn, Peerayuht Phuangphung

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction/Objective: To determine the association between blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI) and the type of collision in fatal motorcycle riders in Thai postmortem cases.

Methods: Data from autopsy reports of motorcycle riders who were sent for medico-legal autopsies at the Department of Forensic Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University between 1^st January 2018 and 31^st December 2020 and presented with BTAI were retrospectively reviewed. Sex, age, height and weight, causes of death, types of collision, details of aortic injuries and associated injuries were recorded. Descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U test and contingency table Chi-square test were analyzed where it was …

Chemical And Biological Stability Under Forced Degradation And Accelerated Storage Conditions Of The Anti-Acne Formulation Of Pra-Sa-Mang-Khud Ethanolic Extract, Kalyarut Phumlek, Arunporn Itharat, Ubonwan Saesiw, Weerachai Pipatrattanaseree, Krit Piwngam

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Pra-Sa-Mang-Khud (PSM) formula is the mixture of Garcinia mangostana pericarp and Ha-Rak remedy developed for acne treatment. However, the chemical and biological stability of PSM extract is necessary for an optimal manufacturing process. Therefore, this study was aimed to investigate the stability of PSM ethanolic extract under forced degradation and accelerated storage conditions.
Methods: Thermal degradation, moisture hydrolysis, acid hydrolysis, alkaline hydrolysis, and oxidation were performed in forced degradation studies. In addition, PSM extract was kept in accelerated storage conditions at 40 ± 2ºC with 75 ± 5% RH for 6 months. Finally, PSM extracts under forced degradation and …

Correlation Of Angiogenic Biomarkers To Tumor Progression And Angiogenesis In Cervical Cancer Cell (Caski)-Implanted Nude Mice, Nakorn Mathuradavong, Umarat Srisawat, Bhornprom Yoysungnoen, Nattapon Sookprasert

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Several studies have indicated that microvascular density (MVD) and the expressions of angiogenic biomarkers were associated with tumor growth and angiogenesis in cervical cancer. However, the results were incomplete and inconsistent.

Objectives: To determine the correlation of the angiogenic biomarkers, including vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), to tumor progression and angiogenesis in cervical cancer cell (CaSki)-implanted nude mice model.

Methods: 10×10⁶ of CaSki cells were injected into the female nude mice (n = 50) to establish subcutaneous tumors. The tumor size was measured every 3 days …

Cytotoxic Activity On Colorectal Cancer Cells And Antioxidant Activity Of Crude Extracts Of Pi-Kad-Tri-Khan-Tha-Wart Remedy And Its Component, Katanchalee Houngiam, Arunporn Itharat, Bhanuz Dechayont, Pathompong Phuaklee, Jitpisute Chunthorng-Orn

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Pi-Kad-Tri-Khan-Tha-Wart (PK) is a Thai traditional remedy utilizing for gastrointestinal tract disorder such as nausea vomiting stomachache. It consists of three medicinal plants. Two ingredients of the remedy, nutmeg (seed of Myristica fragrans Houtt., MF) and clove (flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M. Perry., SA), had anti-inflammation, antioxidation and cytotoxic property against breast cancer cells (MCF-7). Fruit of Amomum xanthioides Wall. (AX) had cytotoxicity against ovarian cancer cells (SK-OV-3) and malignant melanoma cells (SK-MEL-2). This study investigated the cytotoxicity against colorectal cancer cells and antioxidant of the Pi-Kad-Tri-Khan-Tha-Wart remedy and its components.

Methods: The remedy and …

Genotoxic, Antigenotoxic, And Antioxidative Potentials Of Thai Bee Products, Treetip Ratanavalachai, Wantha Jenkhetkan, Chalerm Jansom, Arunporn Itharat, Sumon Thitiorul

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Bee products are becoming increasingly used as nutritional supplements. They have been reported to have antibacterial and antitumor properties.

Objective: We aimed to compare the efficacies on antioxidative and antigenotoxic potentials among these products from Chiangmai, northern Thailand, including their genotoxicity.

Methods: The genotoxicity and antigenotoxicity were assessed using in vitro sister chromatid exchange assay in human lymphocytes. Chemical compositions and antioxidative activities were investigated using standard chemical methods.

Results: Our results revealed that the lipid extracts tended to have the least genotoxicity compared to their defatted and crude extracts. The lipid extract of propolis at a nongenotoxic dose …

Probiotic Supplementations Preserve Protective Immunity Against Sars-Cov-2 Spike Protein After A Triple Combination Of Covid-19 Vaccination, Aphitchaya Chanbunyavit, Vitoon Jularattanaporn, Thamthiwat Nararatwanchai

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Immunoglobulin G against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein declines over-time in vaccinated individuals. Trend to restore protective immunity is challenging.

Objectives: Probiotics have beneficial effects to human innate and adaptive immune responses. This study aimed to compare immune preservation of probiotic supplement versus placebo by measuring the mean and percent reduction of COVID-19 antibody level among those subjects receiving a triple dose combination of COVID-19 vaccine.

Methods: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, conducted in Bangkok-Samui hospital between December 2021 to February 2022. There were 30 volunteers, divided randomly into 2 groups. The target group received probiotics supplement once daily for 6 …

The Effectiveness Of Mind Map As A Teaching Tool For Medical Students, Sidayu Suriya, Nuntra Suwantarat, Vorawan Vanicharoenchai, Cherdsak Iramaneerat

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Objective: The mind map has been proven for improving learning effectiveness. We hypothesized that the mind map is helpful to enhance learning outcomes by increasing knowledge retention and student perception for 3^rd year medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial study was conducted by comparing the academic performance (MCQs scores for pre-test, immediate post-test, and delayed post-test) and the improvement in academic performance in each group by using the paired t test and the students’ perception survey (Assessing Student Perspective of Engagement in Class Tool, ASPECT) after attending the class of “osteoporosis” …