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Left Atrial Remodeling Parameters And Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels In Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation, Osama Amin, Ahmed Alaarag, Haidy Khattab, Mahmoud Abou-Omar

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Objectives: Left atrial (LA) remodeling, categorized by functional and structural variations, is predominant in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and atrial fibrillation (AF). Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels, implying atrial strain, may lead management by indicating LA remodeling severity. This study was instructed to correlate BNP levels with LA volume index (LAVI) in HFpEF patients with nonvalvular AF against sinus rhythm (SR), to evaluate diagnostic implications.

Methods: This two-center, observational, cross-sectional study (April 2023–October 2024) registered 340 patients with de novo HFpEF (140 AF, 200 SR). Patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than 50%, valvular disease, …

The Use Of Physical Therapy In Gymnastics: A Systematic Review, Anna Bergman

Scholarly Horizons: University of Minnesota, Morris Undergraduate Journal

Gymnastics is a popular sport with hundreds of thousands of participants. Gymnastics also has a high injury rate among participants. Unfortunately, gymnastics requires specific rehabilitation and not much information exists on how to properly rehab gymnasts. The goal of this paper was to find existing literature about treating gymnasts’ injuries and analyze the results. Finally, recommendations were made in terms of future research.

Visualisasi Data Dalam Pencegahan Dan Pengendalian Infeksi: Otomasi Data Komite Ppi Rumah Sakit Universitas Indonesia Tahun 2024, Clarissa T. Firjatullah, Kemal N. Siregar, Dara A. Wardhani

Jurnal Biostatistik, Kependudukan, dan Informatika Kesehatan

Health Care Associated Infections (HAIs), salah satu masalah kesehatan yang dapat meningkatkan morbiditas dan mortalitas pasien yang dirawat. Di Asia Tenggara, prevalensi HAIs mencapai 21,6% dengan Indonesia sebagai negara dengan prevalensi tertinggi, yaitu 30,4%. Pencegahan dilakukan melalui surveilans HAIs oleh Komite Pencegahan dan Pengendalian Infeksi (PPI). Tujuan dari studi ini adalah menghasilkan analisis sederhana secara grafis dengan visualisasi data melalui dashboard data infeksi HAIs, NSI, dan audit penerapan PPI di RS UI tahun 2024. Data yang digunakan dari database Komite PPI RS UI adalah kasus Phlebitis, CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP, HAP, SSI, NSI, audit hand hygiene dan penggunaan APD, audit bundles …

High Spink1 Immunostaining In Colorectal Carcinoma Is Associated With Poor Outcomes, Ola Nasser, Wafaey Gomaa, Wafaa Aref, Rabab Moussa

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Serine protease inhibitor Kazal-type 1 (SPINK1) is found to be related to poor prognostic criteria and shortened overall survival of some malignancies such as liver, breast, lung, pancreatic and renal cancers. SPINK1 can be a potential biomarker for early detection and prediction of immune checkpoint blockade treatment response. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the possible role of SPINK1 in colorectal carcinogenesis and its prognostic ability. Methods: This study used paraffin blocks of patients diagnosed with colorectal adenoma, primary CRC …

Academic Stress Among Jss High School Students In Mysuru And Chamarajanagar Districts: A Cross-Sectional Study, Lathika R, Dr Sunil Kumar D, Krishnamurthy K V, Dr Rakshitha J

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

Background

In today's world, students face academic stress which leading to anxiety, poor performance in academics and many other issues like nervousness, panic attacks and depression mainly derived from grades, parental pressure, and competition between the students. With the above background study aims to estimate the prevalence and assess the associated factors of academic stress among high school adolescents.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted to explore the academic stress among JSS high school students of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts. A total of 379 were selected through Probability proportional to size (PPS) sampling. Structured questionnaire was used to assess the …

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles (Mic And Mmc) Against Mycoplasma Gallisepticum And M. Synoviae Isolated From Chicken Farms In Thailand, Kriengwich Limpavithayakul, Alongkorn Amonsin, Nataya Charoenvisal, Arithat Limsatanun, Katanyu Yangsuk, Sumrit Toopiya, Füsun Güngör, Esther Schonewille, Javier Uriarte, Somsak Pakpinyo

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) and M. synoviae (MS) are important pathogens causing significant economic losses in poultry production. Disease prevention and control strategies include vaccination, antimicrobial therapy, and strict biosecurity measures. The present study provides, for the first time, both minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum mycoplasmacidal concentration (MMC) values as antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of Thai MG and MS field isolates. This study aimed to evaluate the susceptibility of five MG and ten MS isolates to various antimycoplasma drugs: doxycycline, lincomycin-spectinomycin, tiamulin, tilmicosin, tylosin, and tylvalosin, using a microdilution broth assay. For MG isolates, tilmicosin had the highest mean MIC (12.5 …

From Heroic Imagination To Belonging-Focused Healing: A Tribute To Philip Zimbardo, Agnieszka Wilczynska

Heroism Science

This article offers a reflective account of the Polish adaptation of the Heroic Imagination Project (HIP), a global educational initiative founded by Philip Zimbardo to promote everyday heroism through psychological awareness. As HIP took root in Poland, we developed a robust infrastructure of certified trainers, academic collaborators, and educational centers, reaching over 250 schools and 800 educators. Grounded in core psychological principles -- such as the bystander effect, social conformity, and prejudice -- the program empowered participants to resist negative social influences and cultivate moral courage. The experience also gave rise to Belonging Focus Therapy (BFT), a psychobiological and sociocultural …

Beyond The Airway, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2024-2025

Beyond the Airway

Table of Contents

1 - Foreword by Dr. Eric Schwenk

2 - Foreword by Bhavana Thota

3 - Interview with Dr. Jaime Baratta

5 - FAER MSARF Summer Research Fellowship

8 - Interview with Dr. Natasha Sinai-Hede

11 - Sugammadex vs. Neostigmine/Glycopyrrolate

14 - Interview with Dr. Angelica Pinninti

16 - Women in Anesthesiology

20 - Editorial Staff

The High Burden Of Depression, Anxiety, And Stress Among University Students In Southern Iraq: A Cross-Sectional Study, Hassan Al-Karagoly, Zahraa Al-Attar, Hjar Al-Asadi, Sajad Al-Lahibi, Russul Al-Fartousi, Teeba Al-Jadry, Menatallah Bali, Baneen Al-Hasnawi, Hanan Al-Aboudi, Zainab Al-Fadliu, Ali Al-Mosawi, Zahraa Al-Aboudi, Qassim Al-Rubaie, Mohsin Al-Samawi, Abdulsalam Halboup

AUIQ Complementary Biological System

University students often face significant academic, social, and environmental pressures, making them particularly vulnerable to psychological distress. Despite this, there is limited evidence regarding the prevalence and associated factors of mental health problems among university students in Iraq. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of depression, anxiety, and stress in this population and to examine their associations with sociodemographic characteristics, insomnia, internet use, and physical activity. A cross-sectional study was conducted among Iraqi university students using a structured questionnaire, including the DASS-21, Insomnia Severity Index, and Internet Addiction Test. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to …

The Prevalence And Correlates Of Aberrant Opioid-Related Behaviours Among Patients With Sickle Cell Disease In Oman: A Cross-Sectional Study, Abdullah Al Abulsalam, Khawla Al Kindi, Abdullah Al Ghailani, Hamed Al Sinawi, Naser Al Balushi, Salam Al Kindi, Sathiya P. Murthi, Amal Al Fahdi, Mohammed Al Alawi

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of aberrant opioid-related behaviours (AORB) among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Oman and identify associated risk factors. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman from June to December 2022. Patients with SCD aging 18–65 years old were included and clinically observed for more than 3 months. The Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM) was used to evaluate AORB with scores of ≥9 indicating high risk. Demographic and clinical data were collected. The association between AORB and clinical-demographic variables was examined using the Chi-square test. …

The Perception Of Ai Impact Of Academic Processes: A Study Of Student Perspectives, Nora Murphy, Lana Perkovic, Andzelika Wyka

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionise education. This research aimed to comprehensively explore students’ perspectives on the integration of AI in educational settings, focusing on understanding its role, advantages, challenges, and expectations. The study analysed responses from a sixteen-question survey created through Google Forms administered online to 196 students from diverse academic backgrounds and educational levels enrolled across two Cork third-level institutions.

The demographic distribution of the respondents showed 44.4% aged 18-20 years old, 43.9% aged 21-23 years old, and 11.7% aged 24 and above, with 67.9% female respondents and 32.1% males. …

The Attitudes And Knowledge Of Organ Donation And The ‘Opt Out’ Consent System Among Irish Third Level Students., Rachel Webster, Emma Flynn, Tara O'Brien

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

Currently there are approximately 500 people in Ireland waiting for an organ donation while only approximately 280 transplants are carried out per year. While close to 80% of Irish people support organ donation it is estimated that only one-third of those are registered donors. This is the basis for the new ‘Opt Out’ policy within the ‘Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Act 2024’ that has recently been signed into law (as of 28^th February 2024). This study aimed to investigate third-level students’ awareness of this new legislation and to determine if there would be an …

A Meta-Analysis Of The Relationship Between Estradiol, C-Reactive Protein, Interleukin-6 And Tumour Necrosis Factor-Alpha, And Their Association With Breast Cancer Prognosis, Keelin M. Crowley

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

This meta-analysis reviewed interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels across various tumour stages, compared transdermal and oral estradiol levels on IL-6 and C-reactive protein (CRP), and examined the IL-6 and tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-a) levels in healthy versus breast cancer patients. This analysis covers studies from 2003 to 2020.

Results: IL-6 can be used as a prognostic biomarker for breast cancer, as levels are seen to increase as the cancer stage advances. While transdermal estradiol does not have any significant effects on IL-6 or CRP, oral estradiol seemed to display an increase in. The baseline IL-6 levels differ between control subjects …

Audit Of The Impact Of The Pause In The National Screening Service For Breast Cancer During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ava Coakley

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

In Ireland there is a free national screening service for breast cancer called BreastCheck. BreastCheck invites women aged fifty to sixty-nine to have screening mammograms once every two years to detect any densities in their breast mammogram which could indicate breast cancer. If densities are seen on a mammogram a breast core is sampled and sent to a histopathology laboratory where a part of the tissue is examined by a consultant pathologist using a microscope. Further tests can then be performed on this sample if it is diagnosed as breast cancer. Tests include immunohistochemistry and dual in-situ hybridisation (DISH). BreastCheck …

A Review Of Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (Bia-Alcl) In The Histopathology Laboratory In Cork University Hospital (Cuh), Ruth Purcell

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

Breast implantation is a common procedure for either breast reconstruction, following a mastectomy or for cosmetics. Approximately 10 million individuals have breast implants worldwide. Breast implants are composed of an outer silicone layer that are filled with either silicone gel or saline and have a lifespan of approximately 16 years (Quesada et al., 2018). When the implantation occurs, a fibrous capsule is naturally formed around the implant. However, it has become apparent in recent years that there is a link between the use of textured implants and a rare type of lymphoma. Breast Implant Associated- Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) …

Full Issue: The International Undergraduate Journal Of Health Sciences, Volume 5, Issue 1, July 2025

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

Full Issue: The International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences, Volume 5, Issue 1, July 2025.

Impactful Programs And Initiatives For Employee Resource Groups That Promote And Sustain Positive Social Determinants Of Health, Lisa Kangas, Maureen Hall, Julie James, Gladys Peters

Journal of Sustainable Social Impact

Organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leaders’ lack of interest in employee resource groups (ERGs) and related programs can negatively impact an organization’s culture, operational excellence, and employee retention and have detrimental implications for social determinants of health (SDOH). Prioritizing ERG programs and initiatives is essential for organizational success and can positively affect SDOH. This qualitative pragmatic inquiry study identified and explored ERG programs and initiatives that support organizational culture, operational excellence, and employee retention.The research question for this study was: What ERG programs and initiatives support organizational culture, operational excellence, and employee retention? The study included eight DEI leaders …

Assessing The Lgbtq+ Beliefs, Behaviors, And Competency Of Nutrition Professionals: A Mixed-Methods Study, Anthony Dissen, Christina Riccardo, Liam Oliver Lair

Journal of Dietetic Education

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals often experience disproportionate levels of physical and mental health issues including nutrition-specific issues such as eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and food insecurity related to psychological distress from discrimination and stigmatization. This study sought to understand nutrition professionals’ LGBTQ+ competence, beliefs, and behaviors. Researchers distributed 2 data collection tools to registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs): the Gay Affirmative Practice Scale (GAP-Scale) and the LGBT Competency Assessment Tool (LGBT-CAT). Data from the GAP-Scale were numerically scored using a 5-point Likert scale, and data from LGBT-CAT were scored on a scale of 0 to 3 points. …

Examining Weight Bias Attitude Changes After Exposure To A Brief Photovoice Assignment, Gretchen L. George, Hillary L. Roberts, Kristin Rose, Madison Clemens, Kate G. Burt

Journal of Dietetic Education

Weight bias is present among pre-health professional students (e.g., nutrition, dietetics, nursing, physical therapy, medicine). Educators need support and guidelines about how to enhance learning through engaging assignments while also meeting accreditation requirements. This pilot study examined the impact of an innovative weight bias assignment using photovoice and reflection within existing nutrition education courses, measured through pre-post assessments from the Fat Attitudes Assessment Toolkit. While not all subscales showed significant change, improvements in the Fat Acceptance and Attribution Complexity Composites suggest these methods may be effective in shifting attitudes about fatness. Further research is needed to assess the long-term impact …

Development Of Dietetics Students’ Skills And Self-Efficacy In The Nutrition Care Process, Kristen Heitman, Marcia Nahikian-Nelms, Holly Estes-Doetsch, Kristen M. Roberts, Jennifer A. Garner, Julie Kennel, Christopher A. Taylor

Journal of Dietetic Education

The Nutrition Care Process (NCP) is a systematic framework for providing nutrition care and a cornerstone of dietetics practice. Dietetics education relies on development of skills to achieve competence and demonstrate readiness for practice. The relationship between development of fundamental skills and self-efficacy among dietetics students preparing for clinical practice remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to examine the development of dietetics students’ skills in NCP documentation and their self-efficacy in performing the skills over one academic year. Student nutrition notes (n = 120 notes, n = 30 students) from standardized patient encounters were evaluated for quality using …

Integrated Advanced Education Supports Future Registered Dietitian Nutritionists’ Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy In Practice, Crystal C. Douglas, Simone Camel

Journal of Dietetic Education

Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of graduate-level breastfeeding and lactation management education that includes didactive and active learning components on future RDNs’ knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy. Design: A pre-and post-test design, utilizing a 41-item pre-intervention survey, learning modules, and a 35-item post-intervention survey. Setting: Three U.S. public universities located in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Participants: Graduate-level dietetic internship students. Intervention: Four advanced education modules (2 didactive; 2 active learning) developed by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Main outcome measures: Gains in breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy to assist with breastfeeding education and problem-solving using validated and newly developed survey items. Analysis: Descriptive statistics, …

Sense Of Belonging In The Profession And Program Of Study Among Nutrition And Dietetics Students, Jessica Torro, Melissa Masters, Rachel C. Sinley, Jesse Lunsford, Heidi Masching, Miranda Chen Musgrove

Journal of Dietetic Education

Sense of belonging may positively impact student performance, especially in marginalized groups. This study aimed to examine sense of belonging among a diverse group of nutrition and dietetics students. An online survey investigated students’ feelings of belonging, isolation, and connection to the field of nutrition and dietetics and department of study. The survey was distributed through email to the nutrition and dietetics student body in the Department of Nutrition at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Quantitative data were analyzed as count and percentage. Overall sense of belonging scores were calculated as an average on a 5-point scale (1-strongly disagree to …

Cover, Table Of Contents, About The Journal, Diana Cuy Castellanos, M Elizabeth (Beth) Miller

Journal of Dietetic Education

No abstract provided.

Editors' Message, Diana Cuy Castellanos, M Elizabeth (Beth) Miller

Journal of Dietetic Education

No abstract provided.

Following Painting's Quiet Call To Adventure, Kelly Allen

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Yael Goverover, OTR/L, Ph.D., professor and post-professional program director of occupational therapy at New York University at Steinhardt (NYU), provided the cover art for the summer issue of the Open Journal of Occupational Therapy. This oil painting on canvas, titled, Still Life, 2024, features an arrangement of everyday objects with vibrant tones of gold, yellow, orange, and green found in the vase, and a coffeepot, fruits, and botanicals set against a backdrop of scarlet and striped patterned fabrics. She created this piece while on sabbatical in Israel as she studied under the tutelage of a seasoned oil …

Letter To The Editor: Embedding Indigenous Knowledges In Occupational Therapy: ‘Nothing About Us Without Us.’, Chontel Gibson, Isla Emery-Whittington, Lavonne Fox, Tirritpa Ritchie, Kaarina Valavaara, Angela Phenix, Tara Pride

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

As a collective of Indigenous occupational therapists, we write this letter not only in response to McColl et al.'s (2024) Letter to the Editor, but as a call to action for the profession, to enhance its ability to apply decoloniality and Indigenous human rights via strengths-based approaches.

Occupation-Based Practice Needs Occupation-Based Assessments: The Loss Of The Amps Family Assessments And How We Move Forward From Here, Leon Kirschner

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy Domain and Process identifies participation in life activities as a key aspect of occupational therapy’s domain. It also identifies assessment as a key process in our practice. Still, few commonly used assessments use real, meaningful activities in real context to identify what factors are affecting performance. The AMPS family of assessments were among the only assessments used for these purposes. Because of a series of factors, these assessments recently became unavailable for new users and are no longer supported by a central organization. This paper explores the strengths and needs for these types of assessments, the factors …

The Urgent Need For Global Nuclear Disarmament: An Occupational Therapy Perspective, Ryan Thomure, Leon Kirschner, Robert Croonquist

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

The risk of nuclear war, exacerbated by recent global conflict, poses an existential threat to humanity and undermines the ability of individuals and communities to engage in meaningful occupation. This article argues that occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants have a role to play in supporting global nuclear disarmament and that such efforts align with both our ethical responsibilities and scope of practice. It explores the profound impact of nuclear weapons on health and well-being, emphasizing the relevance of this issue to occupational therapy. The article outlines practical strategies for occupational therapists to engage in advocacy, including public education campaigns, …

Environmental Advocacy As An Occupation: Perceived Self-Efficacy And Occupational Justice In Community Programming, Emma Sims, Laura H. Vanpuymbrouck

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: Current occupational therapy literature demonstrates a gap in knowledge of environmental advocacy as an occupation, which directly impacts occupational justice in those experiencing environmental racism or discrimination. This study’s purpose was to provide foundational information on the importance of advocacy work in the sphere of environmental and occupational justice through the lived experiences of those directly involved in community environmental advocacy.

Method: Qualitative data was collected via three focus groups using semi-structured interviews focused on perceptions of participant experiences in environmental advocacy occupations. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes relating to research questions.

Results: When …

Benefits Of Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (Smart) In Occupational Therapy Graduate Students, Asha K. Vas, Lori G. Cook, Wanyi Wang, Alisha Schaefer

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists engage in critical thinking to integrate knowledge into clinical application. Academic curricula offer critical thinking strategies to facilitate flexible thinking and innovation to optimize clinical outcomes. Prior research has demonstrated that a gist-based reasoning program called Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART) is beneficial in improving critical thinking skills in both healthy and clinical populations. The current study examined the benefits of the SMART program in masters-level occupational therapy (OT) students. Fourteen students between the ages of 22 and 45 (M = 25.71, SD = 6.34) completed the research study. The SMART program teaches strategies of strategic attention, …