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Sound Pressure Levels Measured At Preferred Listening Levels Of Ipod Users Using Knowles Electronic Manikin For Acoustical Research, Ahmad Brandelle Alexander

Doctoral Dissertations

The present study (1) examined the sound pressure levels (SPLs) of iPod users and nonusers at preferred listening levels measured on Knowles Electronic Manikin for Acoustical Research (KEMAR), and (2) determined if those SPLs exceeded the OSHA standards for acceptable hearing levels. Forty subjects, divided into one of the four following groups participated in this study: (1) inexperienced males, (2) experienced males, (3) inexperienced females, or (4) experienced females. Each participant was asked to set the music stimuli to their preferred listening level while in the presence of background noise, simulating a real world listening environment. SPL values were then …

Empowering Adolescents To Take Control Of Their Health, Summer Nave, Meghan Cunningham, Christine Duncan, Kami Bellomy, Kathryn Cooperstein, Nichole Murphy, Rn, Johnny Glogowski, Rachel Kendall, Amanda King, Jessi Christensen-Bybee, Kayla Salcido

Service-Learning Program

Service Project Purpose: Provide health assessment data to faculty and student at the high school, as well as conduct a health fair tailored toward specific student health needs. Learning Goals: To assess the health needs of students at the local high school and produce a summary report of findings

Nursing Simulation Project Improving Patient Safety: Development Of A High-Fidelity Simulation Scenario To Develop Critical Judgment And Drug Calculation Skills In Medication Administration, Joelle Wolf

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.

Denial In Alcohol And Other Drug Use Disorders: A Critique Of Theory., Patricia A. Stoddard Dare, Leaanne Derigne

Social Work Faculty Publications

Despite the centrality of the construct in the field of alcohol and other drug (AOD) addiction, denial remains poorly conceptualized. One reason for this narrow conceptualization is the recent unilateral devotion to the Transtheoretical Model (TTM). In an effort to demonstrate denial’s theoretical complexity, the TTM and five additional intuitively appealing theories of denial will be summarized.The strengths and weaknesses of each theory and possible treatment implications based on each theory will also be presented. The article concludes with a recommendation for future research to evaluate multiple theories of denial using consistent and rigorous research methodology in order to develop …

Capsaicin Displays Anti-Proliferative Activity Against Human Small Cell Lung Cancer In Cell Culture And Nude Mice Models Via The E2f Pathway, Kathleen C. Brown, Theodore R. Witte, W. Elaine Hardman, Haitao Luo, Yi C. Chen, A. Betts Carpenter, Jamie K. Lau, Piyali Dasgupta

Biochemistry and Microbiology

Background: Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is characterized by rapid progression and low survival rates. Therefore, novel therapeutic agents are urgently needed for this disease. Capsaicin, the active ingredient of chilli peppers, displays antiproliferative activity in prostate and epidermoid cancer in vitro. However, the anti-proliferative activity of capsaicin has not been studied in human SCLCs. The present manuscript fills this void of knowledge and explores the anti-proliferative effect of capsaicin in SCLC in vitro and in vivo.

Methodology/Principal Findings: BrdU assays and PCNA ELISAs showed that capsaicin displays robust anti-proliferative activity in four human SCLC cell lines. Furthermore, capsaicin potently …

Dysautonomia Due To Reduced Cholinergic Neurotransmission Causes Cardiac Remodeling And Heart Failure, Aline Lara, Denis D. Damasceno, Rita Pires, Robert Gros, Eneas R. Gomes, Mariana Gavioli, Ricardo F. Lima, Diogo Guimaraes, Patricia Lima, Carlos Roberto Bueno Jr., Anilton Vasconcelos, Danilo Roman-Campos, Cristiane A. S. Menezes, Raquel A. Sirvente, Vera M. Salemi, Charles Mady, Marc G. Caron, Anderson J. Ferreira, Patricia C. Brum, Rodrigo R. Resende, Jader S. Cruz, Marcus Vinicius Gomez, Vania F. Prado, Alvair P. De Almeida, Marco A. M. Prado, Silvia Guatimosim

Anatomy and Cell Biology Publications

Overwhelming evidence supports the importance of the sympathetic nervous system in heart failure. In contrast, much less is known about the role of failing cholinergic neurotransmission in cardiac disease. By using a unique genetically modified mouse line with reduced expression of the vesicular acetylcholine transporter (VAChT) and consequently decreased release of acetylcholine, we investigated the consequences of altered cholinergic tone for cardiac function. M-mode echocardiography, hemodynamic experiments, analysis of isolated perfused hearts, and measurements of cardiomyocyte contraction indicated that VAChT mutant mice have decreased left ventricle function associated with altered calcium handling. Gene expression was analyzed by quantitative reverse transcriptase …

Enhancing Personal Care Services For Senior Refugees, Alina Austin, Marissa Baker, Joei Beaman, Sarah Harris, Janina Harvell, Joanna Judd, Melody Keiser, Rn, Kylie Nebeker, Heather Niehoff, Marianne Palaia, Kristal Richens

Service-Learning Program

requested assistance to address quality of care issues identified among senior refugees receiving personal care services from a family member or refugee personal care provider. Our group interacted with the refugee community during English and citizenship classes, the Somali Bantu Food Distribution project. Our group worked closely with SW Idaho AAA to determine the need for a consistent training manual to be used in conjunction with interpreters to ensure that refugee caregivers receive adequate training to provide high quality care. Using extensive literature review our group developed a comprehensive, basic personal care manual addressing personal care services, while taking into …

The Effects Of An Educational Program On Faculty Stages Of Concern Regarding The Use Of Interactive Video Services (Ivs) In Undergraduate Nursing Education, Cathy H. Abell, Dawn M. Garrett, M. Susan Jones

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Medicine + Health, Spring 2010, George Washington University, School Of Medicine And Health Sciences, Office Of Communications And Marketing

Medicine + Health Magazine

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Asymmetric Directional Microphone Fittings On Acceptance Of Background Noise, Jong Sik Kim

Doctoral Dissertations

The present study investigated the effects of asymmetric directional microphone fittings (i.e., an omnidirectional microphone on one ear and a directional microphone on the other) on speech understanding in noise and acceptance of background noise in 15 full-time hearing aid users. Subjects were fitted binaurally with four directional microphone conditions (i.e., binaural omnidirectional, asymmetric right directional, asymmetric left directional and binaural directional microphones) using Siemens Intuis directional behind-the-ear hearing aids and comply earmolds. The results revealed that speech understanding in noise improved when using asymmetric directional microphones compared to binaural omnidirectional microphone fittings and were not significantly hindered compared to …

Acceptable Noise Levels In Children Ages 10 To 11 Years And 14 To 15 Years, Krystal Sullivan Ware

Doctoral Dissertations

The present study measured acceptance of background noise in 35 children (age 10–11 and 14–15 years) with normal hearing sensitivity. Acceptance of background noise was measured using the acceptable noise level (ANL) procedure. To obtain an ANL, participants' MCL was first obtained using a running story. Then a competing stimulus (i.e., speech babble or speech spectrum noise) was introduced, and the listeners were asked to adjust the level of the background noise to the most he/she could put up with and follow the story for a long period of time. This level was called background noise level or BNL. The …

Dichotic Auditory Training In 6 To 15 Year Olds, Chasity M. Mccrum

Doctoral Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine if participants with normal auditory processing skills would improve after receiving the Dichotic Auditory Training (DAT) when compared to a group of normal participants who only received pre- and post-testing. Twenty participants, age 6:0 to 15:11 years, participated in this study. A standard audiological evaluation was completed for each participant. Pretest and posttest were completed that included (1) DAT testing, (2) SCAN-C/A, (3) Staggered Spondaic Word test, and (4) Dichotic Digits (Single/Double). The results were analyzed for statistically significant differences between pre- and post-testing results and between groups. Any significant results …

Workplace Screening & Brief Intervention: The Big (Brief Intervention Group) Initiative, Eric Goplerud, Tracy Mcpherson

Center for Integrated Behavioral Health Policy

No abstract provided.

What's Happening: April, 2010, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Subjective Versus Objective Hearing Screening Results Of Rural Elementary School-Aged Children, Meagan Chatelain Mcclure

Doctoral Dissertations

The present study compared the pass/refer results of traditional ASHA recommended hearing screenings to transient evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAEs), distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs), and screening tympanometry among young students at a rural, medically underserved population at an elementary school. Sixty-seven students (31 boys and 36 girls) from kindergarten to 3rd grade participated in this study. Ten were Hispanic and had English as a second language. Each child had his/her hearing screened at 500 Hz and by the ASHA recommended method for pure tone screenings and by TEOAEs and DPOAEs. Tympanometry was also performed on 53 students. The results revealed …

Youth Health Coordinating Council Ward 8 Secret Health Clinic Shopper Report, The Center For Health And Health Care In Schools

Center for Health and Health Care in Schools

No abstract provided.

Future Of Neurology In Pakistan, Mohammad Wasay

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

No abstract provided.

Risk Factors For Ischemic Stroke In Patients Attending Tertiary Hospital In Quetta, Ms. Barech, Sm Sadiq, Ak Zarkoon, M Gulandam, Kaleem Ullah

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

No abstract provided.

Early Outcome Of Subthalamic Nucleus – Deep Brain Stimulation (Stn-Dbs) In The Advanced Stage Of Parkinson Disease – A Trial Of Iranian Patients, G.A. Shahidi, Mohammad Rohani, Bahram H, Javad M

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

No abstract provided.

Pediatrics Neurolgy, Shamshad Gulab

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

No abstract provided.

Neurosurgery, Mohsin Qadeer

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

No abstract provided.

Cardinal Athletics Spring 2010, Otterbein University

Cardinal Athletics Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Neighborhood And Individual Level Socioeconomic Variation In Perceptions Of Racial Discrimination, Amy B. Dailey, Stanislav V. Kasl, Theodore R. Holford, Tene T. Lewis, Beth A. Jones

Health Sciences Faculty Publications

In approaching the study of racial discrimination and health, the neighborhood and individual-level antecedents of perceived discrimination need further exploration. We investigated the relationship between neighborhood and individual-level socioeconomic position (SEP), neighborhood racial composition, and perceived racial discrimination in a cohort of African-American and White women age 40-79 from Connecticut, USA.

Design. The logistic regression analysis included 1249 women (39% African- American and 61% White). Neighborhood-level SEP and racial composition were determined using 1990 census tract information. Individual-level SEP indicators included income, education, and occupation. Perceived racial discrimination was measured as lifetime experience in seven situations.

Results. For African-American women, …

An Investigation Of Depression And Fatigue Post West Nile Virus Infection., Patti J Berg, Stacy Smallfield, Lana Svien

Journal Articles: Occupational Therapy

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to examine depression and fatigue in individuals with a seropositive confirmed history of West Nile virus (WNV) infection.

METHODS: The South Dakota State Epidemiologist sent 218 letters inviting residents with a diagnosis of WNV to participate in the study. Forty-five subjects were tested. An occupational therapist and a physical therapist met with each participant to assess performance parameters, including depression and fatigue levels. Subjects (n=42) completed the Revised Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) during the assessment. The Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) was sent to participants as a follow-up questionnaire, and …

Drug Resistance Pattern In Multidrug Resistance Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients, Nisar Ahmed Rao, Muhammad Irfan, Mir Mir Soomro, Zeeshan Mehfooz

Section of Pulmonary & Critical Care

Objective: To evaluate accuracy of modified Kenneth Jones scoring criteria (MKJSC) as a screening tool to diagnose tuberculous meningitis in children. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Paediatric Medicine, Unit-I, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur, from May 2006 to March 2007. Methodology: A total of 100 children admitted through emergency in Paediatric Medicine, Unit-I, were included who were having fever and features suggestive of central nervous system (CNS) infection. Lumbar puncture was done in all patients after written consent. Findings of lumbar puncture were taken as gold standard for the diagnosis of TBM. MKJSC was applied on each …

Download Full Pdf Issue Of Jefferson School Of Population Health Master Of Public Health E-News Public Health Link, Vol. 6, Iss. 1, Spring 2010.

Public Health Link

This issue includes a faculty spotlight on Theresa Pluth Yeo, PhD, MPH, MSN, AOCNP, a recap on the two conferences held in Philadelphia in November: the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) and the American Public Health Association, highlights from the APHA Annual Meeting: Student Perspective, an article on the Philadelphia Urban Food and Fitness Alliance (PUFFA), and Jefferson School of Population Health Welcomes the US, Dept. of Health and Human Services and Healthy People 2020.

Diabetes: It's More Than A Little Sugar

Photonovels

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital – Office to Advance Population Health

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Breast Cancer: Abnormal Mammogram Results And Follow-Up

Photonovels

Center for Urban Health Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

The Breast Care Center Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Bridget Peterson, medical student Jefferson Medical College Thomas Jefferson University

Supported by a grant from the Avon Foundation

Vietnamese: Regular Breast Examinations Can Prolong Your Life Khám Ngực Đều Đặn Có Thể Làm Tăng Tuổi Thọ Của Bạn

Photonovels

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital would like to acknowledge the following people and community agencies for their assistance in the development of this informational booklet:

Bệnh viện của đại học Thomas Jefferson trân trọng cám ơn sự giúp đỡ của những cá nhân và tổ chức cộng đồng sau đây vì sự giúp đỡ của họ trong quá trình biên soạn tập sách nhỏ này:

Photonovella Participants Người tham gia:

Grandmother: Ba Thi Nguyen Bà

Mother: Hanh Minh Tran Mẹ

Daughter: To Nhu Thanh Huynh Con gái

Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition (SEAMAAC) (Tạm dịch: Hội Liên Hiệp Bảo Trợ …

Breast Cancer: Prevention And Early Detection

Photonovels

Center for Urban Health Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

The Breast Care Center Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Bridget Peterson, medical student Jefferson Medical College Thomas Jefferson University

Supported by a grant from the Avon Foundation