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New Dentist News (August 2018), Ada Committee On The New Dentist

New Dentist News

New Dentist News offers timely information on scientific, social, educational, political and economic developments affecting new dentists. This collection is historical and items may not reflect current standards. For up-to-date information contact the ADA. The New Dentist News was alternately titled ADA Lifeline, 1997-June 2001.

Department Of Surgery Update, August 2018, Wright State University Department Of Surgery

Department of Surgery Updates

A four page newsletter created by the Department of Surgery documenting changes to the department. This issue contains a message from the chair, a list of important dates, committee meetings, and more.

Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 08, August 2018, Angie N. Meus, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• High-Dose Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer: trial tests whether radiomodulating agent GC4419 can enable higher doses of stereotactic body radiation therapy
• Image-Guided Cordotomy for Cancer Pain: Computed tomography-guided cordotomy relieves cancer-related refractory pain
• Esophageal, Pharyngoesophageal Reconstruction: Advanced surgical techniques restore digestive continuity
• Therapy Preserves Swallowing Function: New trial tests different swallowing therapy regimens for head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy
• OncoLog Says Farewell

2018-2019 Pediatric Subspecialty Trainees, Children's Mercy Hospital

Residents and Fellows Portraits

Photo composites of the graduate pediatric trainees in allergy/immunology, child abuse pediatrics, child neurology, clinical child psychology, coagulation, developmental-behavioral pediatrics, epilepsy, hospice & palliative care, neonatal-perinatal medicine, pediatric adolescent gynecology, pediatric anesthesiology, pediatric bioethics, pediatric cardiology, pediatric clinical pharmacology, pediatric critical care medicine, pediatric dentistry, pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric endocrinology, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric infectious diseases, pediatric nephrology, pediatric ophthalmology, pediatric optometry, pediatric otolaryngology, pediatric pathology, pediatric pulmonology, pediatric radiology, pediatric rehabilitation, pediatric sleep medicine, pediatric sports medicine, pediatric surgery, pediatric residency and med/peds residency

Review Of Karyotypic Data From Low Grade Glial Brain Tumors, Specifically Pilocytic Astrocytomas, And Correlation Of Genetic Aberrations With Tumor Recurrence., Linda D. Cooley, Scott C. Smith, Lisa Warren, Melissa Gener, Kevin Ginn, John Herriges

Posters

Abstract: Brain tumors are the most common solid tumor of childhood. Approximately 50% of pediatric CNS tumors are low grade gliomas (WHO grade I or II) and Pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is the most common accounting for 33% of all gliomas in children 0-14 years and ~18% of all childhood brain tumors. Prognosis with this slow-growing tumor is excellent; 10 year overall survival of ~95%. However, event free survival averages ~50%. Patient age and extent of tumor resection are key prognostic factors; tumor location and size impact resection and outcome. Histopathological features indicate PA is a benign tumor and rarely are …

The Pulse, Andrews University-School Of Health Professional

The Pulse: Annual Magazine of the School of Health Professions

No abstract provided.

Changing Seasons: A Language Arts Curriculum For Healthy Aging, Denise Calhoun

Purdue University Press Book Previews

Effective communication enhances quality of life. In Changing Seasons: A Language Arts Curriculum for Healthy Aging,Denise Calhoun provides a language-based, interdisciplinary program to help older adults improve their communication skills. Each activity reveals new, creative, and fun ways to get individuals to speak, think, write, engage with others, and use their imagination. As the activities promote meaningful interactions and the creation of a stimulating environment, Changing Seasons underscores the importance of sustaining quality of life as we and those we love age.

The Scoop, Vol. 5 Issue 5, August 2018, Health Sciences Library

Volume 5

Latest news and events from the Health Sciences Library in our monthly newsletter for August 2018.

Conjunctivitis, Infant >/= 29 Days Of Age Or Child, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways (Formally Known As Care Process Models)

No abstract provided.

Inspire : Vol 1, Issue 4, Department Of Medicine

INSPIRE – Department of Medicine Archives

Content

• Message From The Chair
• Screening, Early referral and Lifestyle tailored E-prescription for Cardiovascular prevention in Pakistan (SELECT): a pilot feasibility study
• AKU Hawks swoop in and defeat Tabba Kings and LNH Warriors!
• Department of Medicine at Various National and International Forums
• New Initiatives at Department of Medicine
• Featured Faculty Profile
• Dr. Faisal Ismail; Work hard-Play harder
• Publications

Advocacy Projects In Interprofessional Education: Update On The Jefferson Health Mentors Program, Nethra S. Ankam, Md, Anne Mitchell, Phd, Anp-Bc, Sarah Dallas, Ba, Sarah Libros, Ba, Tracey Vause Earland, Phd, Otr/L, Lauren Collins, Md, Elena Umland, Pharmd

JCIPE Posters

Background

Patient advocacy, essential to optimal team-based care, is included in the accreditation standards for many professions. Advocacy is an ideal vehicle for interprofessional education. Implemented since 2007, the Jefferson Health Mentors Program (HMP) is a required longitudinal program for first and second-year students from:

• Couple and Family Therapy
• Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant Studies

What's Happening: July 30, 2018, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Graduate Commencement, Philadelphia (2018), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Commencements

Philadelphia Campus Graduate Program Commencement program, Class of 2018. Degrees include Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology, Educational Specialist in School Psychology, Master of Science in School Psychology, Master of Science in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology, Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership, Master of Science in Public Health Management and Administration, Master of Science in Aging and Long Term Care Administration, Master of Science in Forensic Medicine, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Master of Science in Health Sciences – Physician Assistant Studies, and …

Impact Of An Academic Pharmacy Elective On Student Interest In A Career In Academia, Gina Bellottie, Pharmd, Bcacp, Lindsay Fitzpatrick, Bs, Pharmd, Elena Umland, Pharmd

College of Pharmacy Posters

Objective

To determine the impact of an academic pharmacy elective on student interest in pursuing academic careers.

What's Happening: July 23, 2018, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Week Of July 17, 2018, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Center Of Excellence In Precision Responses to Bioterrorism and Disasters is Awarded $750,000 by New York State
• Two SHSP Students Win Prestigious Healthcare Leaders Awards
• Department of Pharmacology Hosts Talk by Regeneron Executive
• TouroCDM Class of 2020 Kicks Off Their Clinical Training

What's Happening: July 16, 2018, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Endomembrane-Associated Pre-Embedding Immunogold Labeling, Zuzana Nichtova, Celia Fernandez-Sanz, A. Bartok, Sergio De La Fuente, György Hajnóczky, Shey-Shing Sheu, György Csordás

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Posters

Aim

To optimize the pre-embedding IG in stable cell lines and primary adult cardiomyocytes to get the most effective visualization of endomembrane/associated proteins: endo/sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ release channels IP3 receptors and ryanodine receptors (IP3R, and RyR2) and the mitochondrial fission protein Drp1.

Open Book Testing In Health Science Education: Student Perceptions And Outcomes In Ultrasound Physics, Kim Michael, Tanya M. Custer

Posters and Presentations: Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of open book exams (OBE) in the education of imaging students and to assess the beliefs and perceptions of the students in regard to the use of open book testing.

Subjects & Methods: Study participants included twenty-seven sonography students enrolled in an academic health sciences center. OBE was implemented in two ultrasound physics courses. Data was collected through focus groups & exam outcomes. Creswell’s procedure for data analysis & representation was followed.

Results: Overall outcomes showed no statistically significant difference between exam grades for the different cohorts with the …

What's Happening: July 9, 2018, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Week Of July 9, 2018, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Marina Kaufman Holz, Ph.D., Is Named Dean of the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences
• Center for Disaster Medicine Brings Military Training to Westchester County's Bravest Police
• School of Medicine First Day of Giving Raises More Than $450,000 to Support Next Generation of Medical Leaders
• School of Medicine Class of 2020 Transitions to the Clinical Years

Perspective Volume 6: Number 2, Summer-Fall 2018, College Of Health Care Sciences

Perspectives

No abstract provided.

Infuse!_Volume 2_Number 1_2018, College Of Nursing

Infuse! College of Nursing Magazine

No abstract provided.

Gw Nursing, Summer 2018, George Washington University, School Of Nursing

GW Nursing Magazine

No abstract provided.

Cancer - The Formidable Opponent, Loma Linda University Health

Scope

Table of Contents:

Features
14 | Mark Reeves on a cancer diagnosis
16 | Genetic testing
17 | Immunotherapy
18 | Psychosocial support
21 | Myths of clinical trials
22 | Treating cancer in children
24 | Hope for stage IV patients
26 | Treating leukemia in the surrounding Hispanic population
28 | Turning off a cell's switching mechanism
29 | Prompting leukemia cells to die
30 | Cancer-fighting foods
32 | Finding answers and treatments with California's cancer database
34 | Mapping cancer screening
36 | History of our proton therapy
37 | Out next step in battling cancer …

Insight - July 2018, Dugoni School Of Dentistry

Insight

Whether you are involved in clinical research, biomedical research, the scholarship of teaching and learning, improvement of the health care system, or professional partnerships that advance the field, we aim to spotlight the work of people at the Dugoni School.

Jackrabbits Script & Scope, College Of Pharmacy And Allied Health Professions

Jackrabbits Script and Scope (Formerly called College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions Magazine)

[Page] 4 Mort Takes the Lead
[Page] 8 International Rotation
[Page] 11 Hedge Honored
[Page] 12 Convocation
[Page] 14 White Coat Ceremony
[Page] 16 Distinguished Graduate
[Page] 18 Pharm.D. Class of 2018
[Page] 21 Preceptor of the Year
[Page] 24 Precision Medicine
[Page] 25 Phonathon Changes
[Page] 26 Pharmaogenomics
[Page] 27 Schaefer Joins
[Page] 28 Faculty Honors
[Page] 31 Huether Liked the Lab
[Page] 32 Academic Assessment -Curriculum Report
[Page] 34 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
[Page] 35 Department of Pharmacy Practice
[Page] 36 Donors
[Page] 38 Development Director's Report

Combined Dry Needling And Ccft Biofeedback Training For A Fireman With A Two-Month History Of Cervicogenic Headaches: A Case Report, Jared Commander, Jim Viti

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to show that by combining the use of the CCFT as an exercise and trigger point dry needling, clinicians can effect significant improvement in their patients.

Marfan Syndrome, It Doesn’T Have To Be A Pain In The Back, Carolyn Sims, Jim Viti

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this study is to describe a rehabilitation program for low back pain in an individual with Marfan syndrome and surgical history of aortic root repair with mechanical aortic valve replacement (AVR) and Harrington rod placement to correct spinal scoliosis.

Complicated Rehabilitation Status Post Total Knee Arthroplasty For A 26 Year Old Female Presenting With Psychosocial Dysfunction: A Case Report, Lindsey Atkins, David Kempfert

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to look at the post-TKA surgical outcomes of a 26-year-old patient who had multiple variables that increases the risk for poor outcomes.