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Machine Learning And Artificial Intelligence Methods For Cybersecurity Data Within The Aviation Ecosystem, Anna Baron Garcia Oct 2022

Machine Learning And Artificial Intelligence Methods For Cybersecurity Data Within The Aviation Ecosystem, Anna Baron Garcia

Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses

Aviation cybersecurity research has proven to be a complex topic due to the intricate nature of the aviation ecosystem. Over the last two decades, research has been centered on isolated modules of the entire aviation systems, and it has lacked the state-of-the-art tools (e.g. ML/AI methods) that other cybersecurity disciplines have leveraged in their fields. Security research in aviation in the last two decades has mainly focused on: (i) reverse engineering avionics and software certification; (ii) communications due to the rising new technologies of Software Defined Radios (SDRs); (iii) networking cybersecurity concerns such as the inter and intra connections of …

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Understanding Unsteady Corner Separation Within Wing-Body Junction Flows, Paul G. Winner Oct 2022

Understanding Unsteady Corner Separation Within Wing-Body Junction Flows, Paul G. Winner

Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses

Wing-body junction flows, formed at the interface between a wing and fuselage surface, are a complex, coupled, three-dimensional, turbulent flow field. This thesis focused on the unsteady corner separation that develops at the trailing edge of this wing-body junction under certain conditions. A NACA 0015 wing mounted on a flat plate at an angle of attack of 13°was used as the model junction flow field. The wing had an aspect ratio of 8 with a linear washout twist of 15°. The Reynolds number based on the wing chord was Rec = 4.5 × 105. Time-dependent stereoscopic particle …

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Machine Learning To Predict Warhead Fragmentation In-Flight Behavior From Static Data, Katharine Larsen Oct 2022

Machine Learning To Predict Warhead Fragmentation In-Flight Behavior From Static Data, Katharine Larsen

Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses

Accurate characterization of fragment fly-out properties from high-speed warhead detonations is essential for estimation of collateral damage and lethality for a given weapon. Real warhead dynamic detonation tests are rare, costly, and often unrealizable with current technology, leaving fragmentation experiments limited to static arena tests and numerical simulations. Stereoscopic imaging techniques can now provide static arena tests with time-dependent tracks of individual fragments, each with characteristics such as fragment IDs and their respective position vector. Simulation methods can account for the dynamic case but can exclude relevant dynamics experienced in real-life warhead detonations. This research leverages machine learning methodologies to …

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Learning To Automate Follow-Up Question Generation Using Process Knowledge For Depression Triage On Reddit Posts, Shrey Gupta, Anmol Agarwal, Manas Gaur, Kaushik Roy, Vignesh Narayanan, Ponnurangam Kumaraguru, Amit Sheth Oct 2022

Learning To Automate Follow-Up Question Generation Using Process Knowledge For Depression Triage On Reddit Posts, Shrey Gupta, Anmol Agarwal, Manas Gaur, Kaushik Roy, Vignesh Narayanan, Ponnurangam Kumaraguru, Amit Sheth

Publications

Conversational Agents (CAs) powered with deep language models (DLMs) have shown tremendous promise in the domain of mental health. Prominently, the CAs have been used to provide informational or therapeutic services (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy) to patients. However, the utility of CAs to assist in mental health triaging has not been explored in the existing work as it requires a controlled generation of follow-up questions (FQs), which are often initiated and guided by the mental health professionals (MHPs) in clinical settings. In the context of `depression', our experiments show that DLMs coupled with process knowledge in a mental health questionnaire …

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Overview Of The Clpsych 2022 Shared Task: Capturing Moments Of Change In Longitudinal User Posts, Adam Tsakalidis, Jenny Chim, Iman Munire Bilal, Ayah Zirikly, Dana Atzil-Slonim, Federico Nanni, Philip Resnik, Manas Gaur, Kaushik Roy, Becky Inkster, Jeff Leintz, Maria Liakata Oct 2022

Overview Of The Clpsych 2022 Shared Task: Capturing Moments Of Change In Longitudinal User Posts, Adam Tsakalidis, Jenny Chim, Iman Munire Bilal, Ayah Zirikly, Dana Atzil-Slonim, Federico Nanni, Philip Resnik, Manas Gaur, Kaushik Roy, Becky Inkster, Jeff Leintz, Maria Liakata

Publications

We provide an overview of the CLPsych 2022 Shared Task, which focusses on the automatic identification of Moments of Change in longitudinal posts by individuals on social media and its connection with information regarding mental health . This year's task introduced the notion of longitudinal modelling of the text generated by an individual online over time, along with appropriate temporally sensitive evaluation metrics. The Shared Task consisted of two subtasks: (a) the main task of capturing changes in an individual's mood (drastic changes-`Switches'- and gradual changes -`Escalations'- on the basis of textual content shared online; and subsequently (b) the sub-task …

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Metaversekg: Knowledge Graph For Engineering And Design Application In Industrial Metaverse, Utkarshani Jaimini, Tongtao Zhang, Georgia Olympia Brikis Oct 2022

Metaversekg: Knowledge Graph For Engineering And Design Application In Industrial Metaverse, Utkarshani Jaimini, Tongtao Zhang, Georgia Olympia Brikis

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While the term Metaverse was first coined by the author Neal Stephenson in 1992 in his science fiction novel “Snow Crash”, today the vision of an integrated virtual world is becoming a reality across different sectors. Applications in gaming and consumer products are gaining traction, industrial metaverse applications are, still in their early stages of development with one of the challenges being interoperability across various metaverse development platforms and existing software tools. In this work we propose the use of a knowledge graph based semantic data exchange layer, the Metaverse Knowledge Graph, to enable seamless transfer of information across platforms. …

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2022-10-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Oct 2022

2022-10-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter from October of 2022.

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Creating Connections To Landscapes And Cultures Through The Plants Of Montana And The Interior Northwest, Susan Elise Teitelman Oct 2022

Creating Connections To Landscapes And Cultures Through The Plants Of Montana And The Interior Northwest, Susan Elise Teitelman

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

This portfolio ties together concepts from the disciplines of ethnobotany, botany, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). It draws on themes of native plant preservation and restoration as well as ethics of plant collection and public education regarding the native flora of Montana and the broader Interior Northwest. It is my intention to explore the many ways humans connect with plants and how they may inform our sense of place, and to provide education about the benefits of native plants so people may feel more inclined to protect them and live in right relationship with the natural environment. Overall, this portfolio …

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A Novel Iron Phosphate Cement Derived From Copper Smelting Slag And Its Early Age Hydration Mechanism, Yunlong Luo, Xintao Zhou, Zhongqiu Luo, Hongyan Ma, Yu Wei, Qin Liu Oct 2022

A Novel Iron Phosphate Cement Derived From Copper Smelting Slag And Its Early Age Hydration Mechanism, Yunlong Luo, Xintao Zhou, Zhongqiu Luo, Hongyan Ma, Yu Wei, Qin Liu

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Copper slag (CS), a by-product of copper smelting, is normally stockpiled, leading to wastes of resource and space as well as environment pollution. It has not been massively reutilized as a supplementary cementitious material in Portland cement due to its low reactivity. In the present study, CS is for the first time utilized as the base component to prepare an iron phosphate cement (IPC) by reacting with ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (ADP) at room temperature. The influence of the raw materials mass ratio (CS/ADP) on the microstructure and performance of IPC pastes are investigated. It is found that the compressive strength …

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Homogenous Flow Performance Of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Self-Consolidating Concrete For Repair Applications: Developing A New Empirical Set-Up, Naimeh Nouri, Masoud Hosseinpoor, Ammar Yahia, Kamal Khayat Oct 2022

Homogenous Flow Performance Of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Self-Consolidating Concrete For Repair Applications: Developing A New Empirical Set-Up, Naimeh Nouri, Masoud Hosseinpoor, Ammar Yahia, Kamal Khayat

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

In this study, a new empirical Square-Box test was employed to evaluate the homogeneous flow performance of fiber-reinforced self-consolidating concrete (FR-SCC) under confined-flow conditions that are typical of repair applications. The Square-Box set-up consisted of a closed-circuit box, providing 2.4-m flow distance and a closed-surface cross section of 100-mm width and 200-mm height, equipped with 0 and 4 rows of reinforcing bar grids with 45-mm clear spacing. The flow performance was assessed in terms of dynamic stability and passing ability. The investigated mixtures were considered as diphasic suspensions of fiber-coarse aggregate (F-A > 5 mm) in suspending mortars containing particles finer …

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Studying Dynamic Pricing In Electrical Power Markets With Distributed Generation: Agent-Based Modeling And Reinforcement-Learning Approach, Gasser G. Ali, Islam H. El-Adaway, Charles Sims, J. Scott Holladay, Chien Fei Chen Oct 2022

Studying Dynamic Pricing In Electrical Power Markets With Distributed Generation: Agent-Based Modeling And Reinforcement-Learning Approach, Gasser G. Ali, Islam H. El-Adaway, Charles Sims, J. Scott Holladay, Chien Fei Chen

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Distributed generation (DG) refers to small-scale generation resources that are located at or near end-consumers, such as photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. DG systems have become increasingly popular in recent years owing to their economic efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. However, the increasing adoption of DG is creating new obstacles for system operators due to the uncertainty in forecasting future demand. One concern is the possibility of facing a utility death spiral as a feedback loop between, on the one hand, the increasing adoption of DG and increasing electricity rates to cover generation and transmission overheads with, on the other hand, reduced …

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Advanced Manufacturing And Dielectric Material Characterization Techniques For High-Temperature Mm-Wave Antennas, Seng Loong Yu Oct 2022

Advanced Manufacturing And Dielectric Material Characterization Techniques For High-Temperature Mm-Wave Antennas, Seng Loong Yu

Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses

As traditional monitoring data sensors in high temperature environments such as gas turbine engines and aerospace applications are being replaced by wireless equivalents in recent years, there is a need for low-cost, low-time, and low-infrastructure alternatives to further push the state of the art. In this work, two aspects of high temperature materials in the above context are explored: (a) the development of advanced manufacturing techniques for high temperature materials that is lowcost, low-time, and low-infrastructure, and (b) the development of material characterization techniques that can be integrated with the manufacturing processes of high temperature materials. Additive manufacturing has been …

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Supporting The Discovery, Reuse, And Validation Of Cybersecurity Requirements At The Early Stages Of The Software Development Lifecycle, Jessica Antonia Steinmann Oct 2022

Supporting The Discovery, Reuse, And Validation Of Cybersecurity Requirements At The Early Stages Of The Software Development Lifecycle, Jessica Antonia Steinmann

Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses

The focus of this research is to develop an approach that enhances the elicitation and specification of reusable cybersecurity requirements. Cybersecurity has become a global concern as cyber-attacks are projected to cost damages totaling more than $10.5 trillion dollars by 2025. Cybersecurity requirements are more challenging to elicit than other requirements because they are nonfunctional requirements that requires cybersecurity expertise and knowledge of the proposed system. The goal of this research is to generate cybersecurity requirements based on knowledge acquired from requirements elicitation and analysis activities, to provide cybersecurity specifications without requiring the specialized knowledge of a cybersecurity expert, and …

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Analysis Of Traffic Crash Data In Kentucky 2017-2021, Paul Ross, Eric Green, Christopher Blackden, Christopehr Van Dyke, Michael Fields, Riana Tanzen Oct 2022

Analysis Of Traffic Crash Data In Kentucky 2017-2021, Paul Ross, Eric Green, Christopher Blackden, Christopehr Van Dyke, Michael Fields, Riana Tanzen

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

Each year the Kentucky Transportation Center publishes Analysis of Traffic Crash Data in Kentucky, a report that reviews state-level crash data from the previous five years. This report summarizes crash data for 2017 through 2021. In addition to presenting a review of crash data, the report also contains safety performance functions (SPFs) for nine roadway types. Because SPFs were derived using 2017-2021 data, the models predict crashes for a five-year period. Users must adjust the model by adding a coefficient of 1/5 to models to avoid overestimating crashes by a factor of five.

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Lsab Minutes October 2022, Shawna Battle, Maryke H. Barber Oct 2022

Lsab Minutes October 2022, Shawna Battle, Maryke H. Barber

WRL: Library Student Advisory Board Minutes

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How Does The Physical Design Of A Classroom Influence Learning? ~ Design Ideas For Japanese Secondary School Classrooms ~, Karin Nakano , '23 Oct 2022

How Does The Physical Design Of A Classroom Influence Learning? ~ Design Ideas For Japanese Secondary School Classrooms ~, Karin Nakano , '23

Senior Theses, Projects, and Awards

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Jotwell's Thirteenth Birthday Celebration, A. Michael Froomkin Oct 2022

Jotwell's Thirteenth Birthday Celebration, A. Michael Froomkin

Articles

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Highly Automated Vehicles & Discrimination Against Low-Income Persons, William H. Widen Oct 2022

Highly Automated Vehicles & Discrimination Against Low-Income Persons, William H. Widen

Articles

Law reform in the United States often reflects a structural bias that advances narrow business interests without addressing broader public interest concerns.' This bias may appear by omitting protective language in laws or regulations which address a subject matter area, such as permitting the testing of highly automated vehicles ("HA Vs") on public roads, while omitting a requirement for a reasonable level of insurance as a condition to obtain a testing permit.2 This Article explores certain social and economic justice implications of laws and regulations governing the design, testing, manufacture, and deployment of HA Vs which might advance a business …

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Superficial Solitary Fibrous Tumor Masquerading As A Dermoid Cyst: A Case Report, Michael Foss, Charles Dunn, Etan Marks, Rajiv Nathoo Oct 2022

Superficial Solitary Fibrous Tumor Masquerading As A Dermoid Cyst: A Case Report, Michael Foss, Charles Dunn, Etan Marks, Rajiv Nathoo

GME Publications

Background: Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are relatively rare spindle cell neoplasms uncommonly seen in dermatology practice. Initially discovered as a pleural tumor, SFTs have also been found in extra-pleural sites including the skin and soft tissues. When arising within the dermis or subcutis they are termed superficial SFTs, where they often present as solitary, unilateral, slow growing superficial masses. Histologically, they are composed of spindle cells arranged in a "patternless" pattern with hemangiopericytoma-like vessels dispersed throughout. Historically, CD34, CD99 and Bcl-2 immunohistochemical (IHC) stains were used to differentiate SFTs from other spindle cell neoplasms, however these markers are not entirely …

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Analgesic Effect Of Dexmedetomidine In Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery, Ja E. Lee, Hue J. Park, Yoon J. Chung, Hyun J. Ahn, Woo S. Sim, Jin Y. Lee Oct 2022

Analgesic Effect Of Dexmedetomidine In Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery, Ja E. Lee, Hue J. Park, Yoon J. Chung, Hyun J. Ahn, Woo S. Sim, Jin Y. Lee

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To evaluate the analgesic efficacy of intraoperative dexmedetomidine (DEX) for acute postoperative pain in colorectal cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed data of 190 colorectal cancer patients who had undergone laparoscopic surgery between October 2020 and May 2021 at Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea, with (n=74) or without intraoperative DEX (n=85) administration. The demographic, clinical, anesthetic, and postoperative data were compared. Results: In total, 159 patients were enrolled. Demographic and clinical data were not different between the groups. The mean arterial pressure ( p <0.001) and heart rate ( p <0.001) were lower in the DEX group at the end of surgery and after extubation ( p =0.003, p =0.001). The minimum alveolar concentration of sevoflurane was lower in the DEX group during surgery. At the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) admission and discharge, pain scores ( p <0.001, p =0.027) and fentanyl consumption ( p <0.001) were significantly lower in the DEX group. On postoperative days 1-3, pain scores and opioid consumption were not different between the groups. The incidence of postoperative complications was not different between the groups. Conclusion: Continuous intraoperative DEX administration had an intraoperative analgesic effect as indicated by lower hemodynamic and fentanyl consumption. Furthermore, there was immediate postoperative analgesia as suspected by the lower pain scores and fentanyl dose during the PACU. However, pain scores and opioid consumption after the PACU remained unaffected.

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Testis-Specific Protein Y-Encoded 1 Regulates Androgen Receptor Expression Through The Mapk/Erk Pathway In Male Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Zhaolu Lu, Dongmei Yang, Shanzi Qin, Cuiju Mo, Linyan Zhang, Yingying Ou, Shan Li Oct 2022

Testis-Specific Protein Y-Encoded 1 Regulates Androgen Receptor Expression Through The Mapk/Erk Pathway In Male Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Zhaolu Lu, Dongmei Yang, Shanzi Qin, Cuiju Mo, Linyan Zhang, Yingying Ou, Shan Li

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To analyze the mechanism of testis-specific protein Y-encoded 1 (TSPY1) in male hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods: This experimental study was carried out at Guangxi Medical University’s First Affiliated Hospital, Guangxi, China, between January 2016 and December 2019. The expression of TSPY1, androgen receptor (AR), messenger ribonucleic acids (mRNAs), and proteins were detected by qRT-PCR and Western blotting. The co-localization and interaction of TSPY1 and AR were observed by immunofluorescence assay and co-immunoprecipitation. Hepatocellular carcinoma cells overexpressing and silencing TSPY1 were constructed, and the expression and phosphorylation levels of TSPY1, AR, and mitogen-activated protein kinases/extracellular signal-regulated kinases (MAPK/ERK) signaling pathway-related …

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Correlation Between Plasma Glutathione Peroxidase 4 And N-Acetylneuraminic Acid Levels With Clinical Risk Stratification And Prognosis Of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome, Miao-Nan Li, Bing-Wei Bao, Ding Si-Yu, Ji Chun-Fei, Shi Xiao-Jun, Gao Da-Sheng, Gao Qin, Wang Hong-Ju Oct 2022

Correlation Between Plasma Glutathione Peroxidase 4 And N-Acetylneuraminic Acid Levels With Clinical Risk Stratification And Prognosis Of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome, Miao-Nan Li, Bing-Wei Bao, Ding Si-Yu, Ji Chun-Fei, Shi Xiao-Jun, Gao Da-Sheng, Gao Qin, Wang Hong-Ju

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To investigate the correlation between plasma glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) and N-acetyl-neuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) with clinical risk stratification and outcomes of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. Methods: Between October 2018 and July 2019, 413 patients that were scheduled for coronary angiography were enrolled in this prospective study at the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China. Patients were divided into control and ACS groups. Patients with ACS were divided into 3 risk levels based on their thrombolysis in myocardial infarction risk score. After discharge, ACS patients were followed for the incidence of major adverse cardiac events (MACEs). …

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Self-Esteem Mediates The Relationship Perceived Stigma With Self-Efficacy For Diabetes Management In Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Ayfer Ozturk, Semih Akin, Necla Kundakci Oct 2022

Self-Esteem Mediates The Relationship Perceived Stigma With Self-Efficacy For Diabetes Management In Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Ayfer Ozturk, Semih Akin, Necla Kundakci

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To determine the mediating effect of self-esteem in the relationship between the perceived stigmatization of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and their self-efficacy regarding diabetes management. Methods: The study was carried out with 162 patients with T2DM who visited the Internal Medicine outpatient clinic, Bartin Public Hospital, Bartin, Turkey, between December 2020 and May 2021. A descriptive information form, diabetes management self-efficacy scale, Rosenberg self-esteem scale, and type-2 diabetes stigma assessment scale were used in data collection. Results: As a result of regression analyses, it was determined that the variables of stigmatization (ß= -0.294) and self-esteem (ß=0.875) …

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Evaluation Of Diaphragm Thickness To Predict Intubation Requirement And Mortality In Critical Covid-19 Patients, Hayriye C. Dal, Betul A. Dolek, Muhammet A. Beyoğlu, Dilek Acar, Melih G. Gozukara, Sema Turan Oct 2022

Evaluation Of Diaphragm Thickness To Predict Intubation Requirement And Mortality In Critical Covid-19 Patients, Hayriye C. Dal, Betul A. Dolek, Muhammet A. Beyoğlu, Dilek Acar, Melih G. Gozukara, Sema Turan

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To investigate the value of measuring the diaphragm thickness (DT) on thorax computed tomography (CT) at intensive care unit (ICU) admission for predicting intubation requirement and mortality among COVID-19 patients. Methods: This study was carried out in Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, from September 2020 to January 2021, with 94 critical COVID-19 patients. The patients’ demographic characteristics, laboratory parameters, DT measurements, mechanical ventilation (MV) requirements, and mortality statuses were retrospectively screened. The relationships between DT on initial CT, MV requirement, and mortality were investigated. Results: Diaphragm thickness was lower in patients who required intubation after ICU admission than in …

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Who Calls For Urgent Action By Countries For Achieving Medication Without Harm Oct 2022

Who Calls For Urgent Action By Countries For Achieving Medication Without Harm

Saudi Medical Journal

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In This Issuereview Articleoriginal Articlescase Report Oct 2022

In This Issuereview Articleoriginal Articlescase Report

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

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Molecular Characterization Of Helicobacter Pylori Clinical Isolates From Eastern Saudi Arabia, Khaled R. Alkharsah, Reem Y. Aljindan, Aisha M. Alamri, Amer I. Alomar, Abdulaziz A. Al-Quorain Oct 2022

Molecular Characterization Of Helicobacter Pylori Clinical Isolates From Eastern Saudi Arabia, Khaled R. Alkharsah, Reem Y. Aljindan, Aisha M. Alamri, Amer I. Alomar, Abdulaziz A. Al-Quorain

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To describe the frequency of cytotoxin-associated gene A ( CagA ) and vacuolating cytotoxin A ( VacA ) virulence genes and clarithromycin resistance-associated mutations among Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) clinical isolates from Eastern Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out between July 2020 and June 2021 in a tertiary hospital in AL-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. A total of 34 H. pylori isolates were obtained from gastric biopsies of patients with dyspepsia. The existence of the virulence genes was studied by polymerase chain reaction and the gene fragment of the 23s ribosomal subunit ( 23s rRNA ) …

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Prevalence And Predictive Factors For Infertility-Related Stress Among Infertile Couples: A Cross-Sectional Study From Jordan And The Occupied Palestinian Territories, Deema J. Jaber, Haneen A. Basheer, Abla M. Albsoul-Younes, Lina M. Elsalem, Jehan M. Hamadneh, Mohammad K. Dweib, Hanadi T. Ahmedah Oct 2022

Prevalence And Predictive Factors For Infertility-Related Stress Among Infertile Couples: A Cross-Sectional Study From Jordan And The Occupied Palestinian Territories, Deema J. Jaber, Haneen A. Basheer, Abla M. Albsoul-Younes, Lina M. Elsalem, Jehan M. Hamadneh, Mohammad K. Dweib, Hanadi T. Ahmedah

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To assess the level of infertility-related stress, associated socio-economic, and demographic factors among infertile couples living in Jordan and those living under the chronic Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the occupied Palestinian territories. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a number of fertility and reproductive clinics in Jordan and occupied Palestinian territories over a period of 6 months. Trained clinical pharmacists interviewed the identified couples. Results: A total of 443 participants were interviewed. Three variables were significantly and independently associated with global stress scores. The need of parenthood appears higher in women than men among infertile couples in Jordan …

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Investigation Of The Analgesic Efficacy Of Ultrasound-Guided Thoracolumbar Interfacial Plane Block In Vertebral Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Study, Hakan Tapar, Özgür Demir, Ali Genç, Mehtap G. Balta, Vildan Kölükçü, Tugba Karaman, Serkan Dogru, Serkan Karaman, Mustafa Suren Oct 2022

Investigation Of The Analgesic Efficacy Of Ultrasound-Guided Thoracolumbar Interfacial Plane Block In Vertebral Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Study, Hakan Tapar, Özgür Demir, Ali Genç, Mehtap G. Balta, Vildan Kölükçü, Tugba Karaman, Serkan Dogru, Serkan Karaman, Mustafa Suren

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To investigate the effect of thoracolumbar interfacial plane block (TLIP) on analgesic consumption and pain score in vertebral surgery. Methods: All patients (64 patients undergoing vertebral surgery) were randomly allocated as Group T (patients with block, n=32) and Group C (patients without block, n=32). After surgery, patient-controlled analgesia using tramadol was administered to all patients. Pain intensity was evaluated with visual analogue scale (VAS; recovery room at 1, 2, 6, 12, and 24 hours postoperative), and as rescue analgesia, morphine was administered to patients with VAS scores of >4. In this study, total tramadol consumption, the number of patients …

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Combining Stellate Ganglion Block And Intravenous Regional Anesthesia To Treat Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A 19-Years’ Experience In A Tertiary Center, Abdelkarim S. Aloweidi, Mahmoud M. Al-Mustafa, Islam M. Massad, Ibraheem Y. Qudaisat, Aws M. Khanfar, Jihad M. Ajlouni, Shaher T. Alhadidi, Ahmad I. El-Share, Mohammad A. Jarbeh, Anas A. Al-Oweidi Oct 2022

Combining Stellate Ganglion Block And Intravenous Regional Anesthesia To Treat Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A 19-Years’ Experience In A Tertiary Center, Abdelkarim S. Aloweidi, Mahmoud M. Al-Mustafa, Islam M. Massad, Ibraheem Y. Qudaisat, Aws M. Khanfar, Jihad M. Ajlouni, Shaher T. Alhadidi, Ahmad I. El-Share, Mohammad A. Jarbeh, Anas A. Al-Oweidi

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To study reduction in pain score after treatment with intravenous regional anesthesia (IVRA) and Stellate ganglion block (SGB) combination on complex regional pain syndrome (CPRS) patients and to quantify patients’ satisfaction with treatment and occurrence of complications. Methods: This is a record-based retrospective review carried out in 2020, targeting patients treated in the University of Jordan Hospital, Amman, Jordan, over the years 2002-2020. Results: Among 99 patients, a significant drop in pain scores occurred in 88% of the patients’ sample. Gender, age, type of CRPS, and duration of symptoms didn’t affect statistical results. An average of 8.6 sessions needed …

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