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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
College Of Osteopathic Medicine Syllabus, Nova Southeastern University
College Of Osteopathic Medicine Syllabus, Nova Southeastern University
Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions
No abstract provided.
Health Professions Division Testing Center Handbook, Nova Southeastern University
Health Professions Division Testing Center Handbook, Nova Southeastern University
Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions
No abstract provided.
Obesity And Its Role In Oral Health, Ashley J. Karels, Brigette R. Cooper
Obesity And Its Role In Oral Health, Ashley J. Karels, Brigette R. Cooper
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Obesity is a serious public health concern that has reached epidemic proportions. This paper addresses the role obesity plays in several health conditions, in addition to how it negatively affects a person’s oral health. Oral health care providers can have a positive impact on treatment outcomes by recognizing patients at risk for obesity and addressing these issues.
Visionary 2007, College Of Optometry
Sleep Position, Age, Gender, Sleep Quality And Waking Cervico-Thoracic Symptoms, Susan J. Gordon, Karen A. Grimmer, Patricia Trott
Sleep Position, Age, Gender, Sleep Quality And Waking Cervico-Thoracic Symptoms, Susan J. Gordon, Karen A. Grimmer, Patricia Trott
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: An epidemiological study was undertaken to investigate the association between sleep position, age, gender, sleep quality and prevalence of waking cervical pain and stiffness, headache and aching between the scapulae and/or in the arm. Method: A randomly administered telephone survey was completed by 76% of prospective participants, yielding 812 completed surveys. Results: This study confirmed that the majority of subjects sleep in the side lying position and that this sleep position significantly protected against waking cervical, scapular and arm pain and significantly promoted high sleep quality ratings. Anecdotally, supine sleep position has been recommended for the prevention of cervical …
Validation Of A Unique Measure Of Physical Carer Demand In Parents Of Physically Disabled Children – A Pilot Study, Mathew Prior, Karen A. Grimmer, Susan Gibson
Validation Of A Unique Measure Of Physical Carer Demand In Parents Of Physically Disabled Children – A Pilot Study, Mathew Prior, Karen A. Grimmer, Susan Gibson
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Background: There is scarce epidemiology of low back pain [LBP] in parents of physically disabled children. Whilst it has been suggested that physical stress related to carer-related duties may be a risk factor for LBP in this parent group, and may explain the reported high prevalence of LBP, no known instrument presently measures this. Subjects and Purpose: Following a review of relevant carer literature, a survey instrument measuring aspects of physical carer demand was designed (Parent-Specific Physical Carer Demand Measure [P-S PCDM]), using existing and new instrument items, and targeted response categories. It was tested for validity and sensitivity on …
Recognizing Guillain-Barré Syndrome In The Primary Care Setting, Kristi Mcclellan Mantay, Elin Armeau, Thomas Parish
Recognizing Guillain-Barré Syndrome In The Primary Care Setting, Kristi Mcclellan Mantay, Elin Armeau, Thomas Parish
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is the most common cause of acute flaccid paralysis in adults and children in the United States. The purpose of this article is to educate Primary Care Practitioners (PCP) about GBS and the importance of its recognition in the acute care setting. Method: A review of literature examined epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, and antecedent events related to primary care. Results: Studies show correlations between GBS and preceding viral-bacterial infections, and certain vaccines. However, a direct causation has not been proven. Antecedent events encountered in primary care include, but are not limited to, gastroenteritis, upper respiratory infection, …
Interdisciplinary Management Of Diabetic Eye Disease: A Global Approach To Care, Annette Bade, Joseph J. Pizzimenti
Interdisciplinary Management Of Diabetic Eye Disease: A Global Approach To Care, Annette Bade, Joseph J. Pizzimenti
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of acquired blindness in the United States. Most cases of blindness secondary to diabetes mellitus are preventable. In addition to exercise, proper diet, and aggressive glycemic control, patients with diabetes mellitus should be educated to adhere to established guidelines for an annual dilated retinal evaluation. The ideal model of care for patients with diabetic eye disease is an interdisciplinary, team-oriented approach with the patient as the central member of the healthcare team. The primary purpose of this paper is to present an interdisciplinary approach to management of the ocular complications of diabetes mellitus …
Polymorphisms Of Cul5 Are Associated With Cd4+ T Cell Loss In Hiv-1 Infected Individuals, Ping An, Priya Duggal, Li Hua Wang, Stephen J. O'Brien, Sharyne Donfield, James J. Goedert, John Phair, Susan Buchbinder, Gregory D. Kirk, Cheryl Winkler
Polymorphisms Of Cul5 Are Associated With Cd4+ T Cell Loss In Hiv-1 Infected Individuals, Ping An, Priya Duggal, Li Hua Wang, Stephen J. O'Brien, Sharyne Donfield, James J. Goedert, John Phair, Susan Buchbinder, Gregory D. Kirk, Cheryl Winkler
Biology Faculty Articles
Human apolipoprotein B mRNA editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like 3 (Apobec3) antiretroviral factors cause hypermutation of proviral DNA leading to degradation or replication-incompetent HIV-1. However, HIV-1 viral infectivity factor (Vif) suppresses Apobec3 activity through the Cullin 5-Elongin B-Elongin C E3 ubiquitin ligase complex. We examined the effect of genetic polymorphisms in the CUL5 gene (encoding Cullin 5 protein) on AIDS disease progression in five HIV-1 longitudinal cohorts. A total of 12 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) spanning 93 kb in the CUL5 locus were genotyped and their haplotypes inferred. A phylogenetic network analysis revealed that CUL5 haplotypes were grouped into two clusters …
Recognizing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears In Female Athletes: What Every Primary Care Practitioner Should Know, Sarah E. Hirst, Elin Armeau, Thomas Parish
Recognizing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears In Female Athletes: What Every Primary Care Practitioner Should Know, Sarah E. Hirst, Elin Armeau, Thomas Parish
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: Women have a much higher rate of anterior cruciate ligament injury than men. Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are very expensive as well as physically and emotionally debilitating. Understanding why anterior cruciate ligament injuries are more prevalent in women as compared to men is crucial and addressing these issues to possibly prevent their high occurrence is important. Review of Literature: Hormonal differences, structural differences, musculature differences, and mechanical differences between men and women leave women more susceptible to anterior cruciate ligament injury. While there are many factors contributing to the higher rate of anterior cruciate ligament injury in women versus …
Quantifying Instructional Interventions In Pediatric Physical Therapy With The Motor Teaching Strategies Coding Instrument (Mtsci-1): A Pilot Study, Helena Larin
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: This paper presents the development and preliminary psychomotor testing of a new instrument, the Motor Teaching Strategies Coding Instrument (MTSCI-1), designed to quantitatively assess motor-teaching strategies used by physical therapists during therapeutic interventions with children. Method: The MTSCI-1 was developed to evaluate the use of strategies grounded in motor learning theories and concepts. The items were generated from a review of the literature. To evaluate reliability, two physical therapists used the MTSCI-1 to code videotaped treatment sessions of pediatric physical therapists. Kappa was calculated. Validation was examined by comparing scores of physical therapists with different years of experience. Results: …
Medical Education Digest, Vol. 8 No. 6 (November/December 2006), Nova Southeastern University
Medical Education Digest, Vol. 8 No. 6 (November/December 2006), Nova Southeastern University
Medical Education Digest
No abstract provided.
Com Outlook Fall 2006, College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Com Outlook Fall 2006, College Of Osteopathic Medicine
COM Outlook
No abstract provided.
Learning By Doing: Enhancing Interprofessional Students’ Awareness Of Informed Shared Decision-Making, Rosemin Kassam, Simon P. Albon, Lesley Bainbridge, Melinda Sutto, John B. Collins
Learning By Doing: Enhancing Interprofessional Students’ Awareness Of Informed Shared Decision-Making, Rosemin Kassam, Simon P. Albon, Lesley Bainbridge, Melinda Sutto, John B. Collins
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: Based on a recently developed medical framework for informed shared decision-making (ISDM), three health and human service programs at the University of British Columbia conducted a combined two-stage project to: (1) develop an interprofessional ISDM-training workshop and (2) test its impact in field-placement clerkships for students in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. Method: Sixteen senior year students from the participating disciplines were recruited to: (1) participate in a workshop to learn about ISDM, (2) observe multiple preceptor/patient encounters during their clerkships (3) record their observations in a field notebook, and (4) participate in a follow-up workshop to …
Challenges In Applying Best Evidence To Physiotherapy Practice: Part 2 – Health And Clinical Reasoning Models To Facilitate Evidence-Based Practice, Mark Jones, Karen A. Grimmer, Ian Edwards, Joy Higgs, Franziska Trede
Challenges In Applying Best Evidence To Physiotherapy Practice: Part 2 – Health And Clinical Reasoning Models To Facilitate Evidence-Based Practice, Mark Jones, Karen A. Grimmer, Ian Edwards, Joy Higgs, Franziska Trede
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: As the second of two papers addressing challenges in applying best evidence to physiotherapy practice (see volume 4 number 3), the purpose of this paper is to explore health and clinical reasoning models that can facilitate evidence-based practice. Summary of Key Points: The challenge and importance of using skilled clinical reasoning in applying research evidence and managing patients that fall outside the available evidence are discussed. The importance of a holistic understanding of health and illness is emphasised and three models of health and disability are considered and the concept of “hypothesis categories” is proposed to assist therapists to …
How Does A Child With Sensory Processing Problems Play?, Jeryl D. Benson, Meghana N. Nicka, Perri Stern
How Does A Child With Sensory Processing Problems Play?, Jeryl D. Benson, Meghana N. Nicka, Perri Stern
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
The occupation of play during one’s childhood years serves as a foundation for the development of future occupations in an individual’s life. By understanding a child’s extant play skills and deficits, one may then provide the necessary interventions needed to promote development and successful growth into new occupations. The purpose of this paper was to understand how a child with sensory processing deficits plays in a naturalistic environment. The findings revealed an interplay between the child’s underlying sensory processing deficits and his play skills and behaviors. Increased understanding of how a child with sensory processing deficits plays will provide information …
Attitudes Of High School Ice Hockey Players Toward Mouthguard Usage, Michael G. Miller, David C. Berry, Julia G. Tittler, Gretchen S. Gariepy
Attitudes Of High School Ice Hockey Players Toward Mouthguard Usage, Michael G. Miller, David C. Berry, Julia G. Tittler, Gretchen S. Gariepy
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine Michigan High School ice hockey players’ attitudes regarding the use of mouthguards and to determine the effects of mouthguard type, player position, education, and usage time with respect to attitudes. Methods: A questionnaire measuring players’ attitudes toward mouthguards was sent to six member institutions of the Michigan State High School Athletic Association (MSHSAA) located in Southwest Michigan. Out of a total of 128 players listed on the rosters of the MSHSAA, 119 (93%) players returned the surveys, with 117 surveys used in the analyses (91%).Results: Approximately 25.6% of players reported wearing …
The Nature Of Career Advice Provided To Undergraduate Allied Health Sciences Students At The University Of South Australia, Marie Williams
The Nature Of Career Advice Provided To Undergraduate Allied Health Sciences Students At The University Of South Australia, Marie Williams
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the nature of career advice, especially advice concerning postgraduate research training degrees, provided to and by students in five health professional bachelor’s degree programs at the University of South Australia. In addition, differences between professional disciplines in terms of career advice and knowledge of current research activities of staff and research degree students were explored. Method: A cross-sectional survey of final year students in five disciplines within the School of Health Sciences was used in this study. Information was sought on demographics, the nature of career advice received, advice the respondent …
Perceptions Of College Students Regarding The Current Physical Therapy Profession And Professional Education Process, Victor Prati, Hao Liu
Perceptions Of College Students Regarding The Current Physical Therapy Profession And Professional Education Process, Victor Prati, Hao Liu
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
The purpose of this study was to determine how undergraduate college students, who are potential physical therapy students, perceive physical therapy as well as the new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. A survey form was created by the authors and was distributed to two universities in the central Arkansas area. Seven hundred and three forms were collected. Descriptive data and Pearson Chi Square (SPSS 10.0) were used for data analysis. Students thought physical therapy was a challenging (76%), physically demanding (72%), and well-paid (79%) health profession. The most commonly recognized interventions used by physical therapists were physical exercises (93%) …
Approach To Medical Futility In A Community Hospital: Is Use Of A Prognostic Scoring System Applicable?, Sandra M. Terra
Approach To Medical Futility In A Community Hospital: Is Use Of A Prognostic Scoring System Applicable?, Sandra M. Terra
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
All acute care medical facilities and healthcare providers are faced with cases of medical futility. Guidance must ensure the initiation of communication with the patient or family regarding end of life planning. Identification of certain physiological features may provide impetus for such communication. In an effort to identify the physiological variables that may trigger discussion in a futile medical treatment policy, the application of a prognostic scoring system is examined. The Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation Score (APACHE II) system, a widely applied set of acute, chronic and diagnostic variables, is identified through literature review. This paper examines the …
Understanding Clinical Culture: Organizational Communication In The Clinical Practicum, S-A Welch
Understanding Clinical Culture: Organizational Communication In The Clinical Practicum, S-A Welch
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
In recent years, health practitioner educators and researchers have devoted an increasing amount of attention to the improvement of communication in the clinical setting. One aspect of communication--organizational communication--occupies relatively little space in practitioner education and research. Yet, contemporary clinical practice relies heavily upon organizational structures to facilitate the coordination of care. Understandably, overcrowded practitioner curricula may not accommodate the addition of explicit pedagogical material related to organizational communication. However, clinical instructors can help students understand and integrate into the organization of the clinical setting by introducing basic concepts of organizational communication. This can be through comments and questions during …
Medical Education Digest, Vol. 8 No. 5 (September/October 2006), Nova Southeastern University
Medical Education Digest, Vol. 8 No. 5 (September/October 2006), Nova Southeastern University
Medical Education Digest
No abstract provided.
An ∼140-Kb Deletion Associated With Feline Spinal Muscular Atrophy Implies An Essential Lix1 Function For Motor Neuron Survival, John C. Fyfe, Marilyn Menotti-Raymond, Victor A. David, Lars Brichta, Alejandro A. Schaffer, R. Agarwala, William J. Murphy, William J. Wedemeyer, Brittany L. Gregory, Bethany G. Buzzell, Meghan C. Drummond, Brunhilde Wirth, Stephen J. O'Brien
An ∼140-Kb Deletion Associated With Feline Spinal Muscular Atrophy Implies An Essential Lix1 Function For Motor Neuron Survival, John C. Fyfe, Marilyn Menotti-Raymond, Victor A. David, Lars Brichta, Alejandro A. Schaffer, R. Agarwala, William J. Murphy, William J. Wedemeyer, Brittany L. Gregory, Bethany G. Buzzell, Meghan C. Drummond, Brunhilde Wirth, Stephen J. O'Brien
Biology Faculty Articles
The leading genetic cause of infant mortality is spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of disorders. Previously we described a domestic cat model of autosomal recessive, juvenile-onset SMA similar to human SMA type III. Here we report results of a whole-genome scan for linkage in the feline SMA pedigree using recently developed species-specific and comparative mapping resources. We identified a novel SMA gene candidate, LIX1, in an ~140-kb deletion on feline chromosome A1q in a region of conserved synteny to human chromosome 5q15. Though LIX1 function is unknown, the predicted secondary structure is compatible with …
Kir/Hla Pleiotropism: Protection Against Both Hiv And Opportunistic Infections, Ying Qi, Maureen P. Martin, Xiaojiang Gao, Lisa Jacobson, James J. Goedert, Susan Buchbinder, Gregory D. Kirk, Stephen J. O'Brien, John Trowsdale, Mary Carrington
Kir/Hla Pleiotropism: Protection Against Both Hiv And Opportunistic Infections, Ying Qi, Maureen P. Martin, Xiaojiang Gao, Lisa Jacobson, James J. Goedert, Susan Buchbinder, Gregory D. Kirk, Stephen J. O'Brien, John Trowsdale, Mary Carrington
Biology Faculty Articles
The compound genotype KIR3DS1/HLA-B Bw4-80I, which presumably favors natural killer cell activation, has been implicated in protection against HIV disease. We show that this genotype confers dual protection over the course of HIV disease; early direct containment of HIV viral load, and late specific defense against opportunistic infections, but not AIDS-related malignancies. The double protection of KIR3DS1/Bw4-80I in an etiologically complex disease such as AIDS, along with the disease specificity of its effects is conceptually novel and underscores the intricacy of host immunogenetics against HIV/AIDS.
Consistent Effects Of Tsg101 Genetic Variability On Multiple Outcomes Of Exposure To Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1, Arman A. Bashirova, Gabriela Bleiber, Ying Qi, Holli Hutcheson, Traci Yamashita, Randall C. Johnson, Jie Cheng, Galit Alter, James J. Goedert, Susan Buchbinder, Keith Hoots, David Vlahov, Margaret May, Frank Maldarelli, Lisa Jacobson, Stephen J. O'Brien, Amalio Telenti, Mary Carrington
Consistent Effects Of Tsg101 Genetic Variability On Multiple Outcomes Of Exposure To Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1, Arman A. Bashirova, Gabriela Bleiber, Ying Qi, Holli Hutcheson, Traci Yamashita, Randall C. Johnson, Jie Cheng, Galit Alter, James J. Goedert, Susan Buchbinder, Keith Hoots, David Vlahov, Margaret May, Frank Maldarelli, Lisa Jacobson, Stephen J. O'Brien, Amalio Telenti, Mary Carrington
Biology Faculty Articles
Tumor susceptibility gene 101 (TSG101) encodes a host cellular protein that is appropriated by human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) in the budding process of viral particles from infected cells. Variation in the coding or noncoding regions of the gene could potentially affect the degree of TSG101-mediated release of viral particles. While the coding regions of the gene were found to lack nonsynonymous variants, two polymorphic sites in the TSG101 5' area were identified that were associated with the rate of AIDS progression among Caucasians. These single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), located at positions -183 and +181 relative to the …
Medical Education Digest, Vol. 8 No. 4 (July/August 2006), Nova Southeastern University
Medical Education Digest, Vol. 8 No. 4 (July/August 2006), Nova Southeastern University
Medical Education Digest
No abstract provided.
Com Outlook Summer 2006, College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Com Outlook Summer 2006, College Of Osteopathic Medicine
COM Outlook
No abstract provided.
The Importance Of The Community Of Practice In Identity Development, Janis Davis
The Importance Of The Community Of Practice In Identity Development, Janis Davis
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine what processes facilitate, temper, or impede occupational therapy identity development in a community of practice. Methods: A multiple case design organized data collected from five in-depth interviews with occupational therapy students on level II fieldwork. A cross-case analysis was used to arrive at multiple case themes. Results: Themes emerged as responses to participation in a community of practice: a) professional relationships; b) supervision types; and c) responsibility for professional identity development. Results suggest that communities of practice have unique characteristics that either inhibit students from adopting professional identity or draw them …
An Alternative Model For First Level Clinical Education Experiences In Physical Therapy, Debra Stern, Shari Rone-Adams
An Alternative Model For First Level Clinical Education Experiences In Physical Therapy, Debra Stern, Shari Rone-Adams
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: As the first of two papers addressing challenges in applying best evidence to physiotherapy practice, this paper highlights the role of qualitative research and challenges researchers face in producing sound evidence for practice.Summary of Key Points: The challenge of what constitutes acceptable evidence to inform evidence-based practice is addressed in this paper with critique of the current over-reliance on quantitative methodologies that excludes a substantial body of valuable qualitative evidence to support sound practice. The current trend of relying on questionnaires to obtain psychosocial data is challenged on the basis of limitations of research design. Challenges to researchers from …
Reference Values And Relationship Of The Six Minute Walk Test And Body Mass Index In Healthy Third Grade School Children, James Roush, Jennifer Guy, Melissa Purvis
Reference Values And Relationship Of The Six Minute Walk Test And Body Mass Index In Healthy Third Grade School Children, James Roush, Jennifer Guy, Melissa Purvis
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: This study attempted to establish reference values of the six-minute walk test (6MWT) for children (38 males; 38 females; age 90-108 months) and to determine the relationship between BMI and walking distance. Method: Subjects walked at a normal, self-selected, walking speed on a grassy field for six minutes, after which distance was measured. Results: Mean BMI was 15.50 (sd=2.00) for males and 16.30 (sd=2.90) for females. Mean walking distance was 581.70 m (sd=58.10) for males and 532.20 m (sd=52.60) for females. The partial correlation between BMI and distanced walked with the influence of gender removed was .10 (p > .05). …