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Effect Of Haptic Feedback On Static Standing Sway, Andrew J. Meszaros, Alyssa Carey, Jessica Hund, Morgan Mccann, Kindra Mcdougall

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Study Goal: To explore the use of proprioceptive input as a means of attenuating postural sway through the development and implementation of a hands-free device, with the ultimate goal of providing sway-reference haptic input located at the upper trunk and shoulders to determine: Does sway-referenced haptic input improve static standing stability?

Changes In Achilles Tendon Thickness Following A 10-Week Heavy Load Eccentric Exercise Program, Tyler Cuddeford, Marcey Keefer Hutchison, Annika Piros, Jessica London, Andi Maleike, Tiffany Schoonover, Madison Eymann

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Achilles tendinopathy often presents with increased tendon thickness, lower echogenicity, and decreased stiffness. Interestingly, tendons are also able to adapt their structural and mechanical characteristics in response to loading.

Eccentric exercise for Achilles tendinopathy continues to be the recommended treatment. The majority of individuals with midportion achilles tendinopathy have shown favorable response to eccentric exercise.

Predicting Patients Acceptable Symptom State At Short Term Follow Up Of A Collaborative Primary Care Pt/Md Service, Catherine Vandehaar, Kevin Morikawa, Andrea Mulligan, Amador Marcano, Ceci Gutierrez, Jeff Houck, Daniel Kang, Tyler Cuddeford, Sarah Rahkola

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Hypothesis: Patient Reported Outcome Tools will predict a patient’s acceptable symptom state (PASS)

Kinetic And Kinematic Analysis Of Male Collegiate Basketball Players With Patella Tendinosis, Dacia Heckendorf, Luke Hammer, Matthew Jeppson, Nicole Jones, Katherine Porter

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Patellar tendinopathy (PT) occurs in approximately 40% of elite jumping athletes. Players will typically play through the pain; however, if the condition is not successfully treated some are forced to retire from sport. Research has shown that there are no signs of chemical inflammation in the tendon, but rather the presence of a degenerative tendon with collagen disorientation and disorganization.

Nutrinews Volume 38, March 2018, Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, University Of North Florida

NutriNews

This issue features The Ketogenic Diet, Cool off with a Banana! and Happy Meals Fuel Happy Kids.

Uterine Arteriovenous Malformations After Suction Evacuation Of Missed Miscarriage, Arshia Javed, Reeta Chander, Zahra Hoodbhoy

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an uncommon but life-threating source of bleeding. AVM is an abnormal connection between uterine arteries and veins. Patients typically present with vaginal bleeding following miscarriage (medical/surgical) or cesarean section. The treatment of choice depends on the symptoms, age, desire of fertility, localization and size of the lesion. Uterine artery embolization is the first choice in symptomatic patients of reproductive age group. We report a case of AVM presenting after dilation and evacuation with extensive lesion, which was successfully treated with bilateral uterine artery embolization.

Uterine Arteriovenous Malformations After Suction Evacuation Of Missed Miscarriage, Arshia Javed, Reeta Chander, Zahra Hoodbhoy

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an uncommon but life-threating source of bleeding. AVM is an abnormal connection between uterine arteries and veins. Patients typically present with vaginal bleeding following miscarriage (medical/surgical) or cesarean section. The treatment of choice depends on the symptoms, age, desire of fertility, localization and size of the lesion. Uterine artery embolization is the first choice in symptomatic patients of reproductive age group. We report a case of AVM presenting after dilation and evacuation with extensive lesion, which was successfully treated with bilateral uterine artery embolization.

Risk Factors For Stroke And Tia's In Pakistan: A Community-Based Study, Abdul Malik, Farrukh Malik, Ismail Khatri, Sadaf Nasir

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

OBJECTIVES: To estimate the frequency of risk factors for stroke and transient ischemic attacks in Pakistan; a multi-city community-based study. METHOD: This cross-sectional community-based study was conducted in various health care facilities including government funded District Head Quarters hospitals, private hospitals and medical centers, and community-based clinics across 27 cities all over Pakistan over a period of three years between 2013 and 2015. Nearly 900 patients were screened during stroke (Falij) screening camps at these facilities and the data regarding past stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) symptoms were recorded along with relevant neurological examinations. A 25 item self-administered questionnaire …

Effect Of Minor Surgery Under Propofol Anaesthesia On Brain Bdnf And Cognition, Muhammad Rafiq, Zahid Mahmood, Sajed Ali, Laure Pain

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is a brain protein implicated in learning, memory and other cognitive functions. Changes in cellular brain functions as well as cognitive defects have been observed the days following anaesthesia, even for short-duration anaesthesia with/without surgery. Despites the role of neurotrophic factors in cognition, no data are still available on brain effects after anaesthesia. Purpose: To study the effect of minor surgery under short duration anaesthesia on cognition by investigating BDNF levels in plasma, hippocampus and cortex. METHODS: Male rats received an intra-peritoneal injection of either 120 mg/kg of propofol or intralipids solution or minor surgery …

Consequences Of Attributions For Unfair Healthcare Treatment Among Culturally Diverse Patients, Nathalie Serna

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Ethnic minority and lower SES populations report less positive healthcare encounters and worse health outcomes as compared to higher SES and mainstream populations. In Chile, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is one of the highest in South America and among the indigenous Mapuche population it has quadrupled over the last decade (Perez-Bravo et al., 2001). Research suggests that Mapuches have been historically discriminated in everyday life as well as in healthcare (Alarcon, et al., 2004). Based on Weiner’s attribution theory of motivation and emotion (1986, 1995, 2006) and guided by Betancourt’s integrative model of culture, psychological factors, and …

Evaluating Cognitive Changes In Patients Receiving Outpatient Alcohol Treatment, Michelle Mcdonnell

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Chronic alcohol use has been linked to various physical health concerns, neurological changes, and cognitive deficits. Research has shown that some of these neurologic and cognitive deficits can improve over time following detoxification and abstinence; however, the exact nature or timeline of this recovery process has not been established. The aim of the current study is to identify cognitive deficits and changes present in the alcohol addiction treatment population, the influence of cognitive deficits on treatment completion, and the effect of previous engagement in treatment (which is indicative of previous relapse) on cognitive functioning at both treatment onset and treatment …

Factors Associated With Month 2 Smear Non-Conversion Among Category 1 Tuberculosis Patients In Karachi, Pakistan, Kimberly A. D'Souza, Syed M A. Zaidi, Maria Jaswal, Shahid Butt, Saira Khowaja, Shifa Salman Habib, Amyn A. Malik

Community Health Sciences

Predictors of smear non-conversion at baseline can help identify cases at risk for failure of tuberculosis treatment. Retrospective data for smear-positive Category 1 patients in Karachi, Pakistan, was analyzed. Predictors of sputum conversion were determined using multiple logistic regression with sputum conversion as outcome variable and patient demographics, baseline weight, baseline sputum smear grade, case-finding approach as explanatory variables. Age ≥35 years, baseline sputum grade of 3+ were significantly associated with predicting sputum smear positivity at month 2 of treatment. Monitoring compliance to TB treatment should be considered amongst older patients and those with a high sputum grade at baseline.

Identification Of Different Personality Traits Among Teenagers And Their Effect On Behavioural Conduct, Muhammad Yasir Tarar, Umair Sharif, Muhammad Waqar Abbas

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

To identify different personality traits among teenagers To give recommendations to help teenagers create a balance in personality development. METHODS: This research is based on a cross sectional study conducted at Services Institute of Medical Sciences, catering to the freshmen of MBBS. The tenure for the research lasted 8 months starting March 2017- October 2017.The estimated target population accounted to 100 teenage students who were incorporated for the research through convenient sampling. Selection criteria for the chosen sample was based on their age, institute and mental well-being. Any student over and above 19 years, not enrolled in SIMS or suffering …

ระลึกถึงรองศาสตราจารย์ นายแพทย์ศึกษา ภมรสถิตย์ บิดาแห่ง “เวชศาสตร์ป้องกันและสังคม คณะแพทยศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย”, วิฑูรย์ โล่ห์สุนทร, ธนะภูมิ รัตนานุพงศ์, สราวุฒิ อยู่ฤทธิ์

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

“ชาวเวชศาสตร์ป้องกันและสังคม คณะแพทยศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย ขอสดุดีท่านรองศาสตราจารย์ นายแพทย์ศึกษา ภมรสถิตย์ เป็น “บิดาแห่งเวชศาสตร์ป้องกันฯ คณะแพทยศาสตร์จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย” ด้วยความเคารพรัก ย้อนหลังไปประมาณ 60 ปี เมื่อปีพ. ศ. 2501 คณะแพทยศาสตร์จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย ได้เริ่มหลักสูตรการสอนวิชาเวชศาสตร์ป้องกันและสังคมแก่นิสิตแพทย์ ชั้นปีที่ 3, 4, 5 และ 6 โดยการสอนวิชานี้ได้รับการพัฒนา ปรับปรุงหลักสูตรการเรียนการสอนมาโดยลำดับทุกด้าน เริ่มก่อตั้งเป็นแขนงวิชาหนึ่งในแผนกวิชาอายุรศาสตร์ โดยขณะนั้นมีอาจารย์ นายแพทย์ศึกษา เป็นอาจารย์แพทย์หน่วยระบบทางเดินหายใจ เป็นหัวหน้าวิชาเวชศาสตร์ป้องกัน และมีศิษย์แพทย์ร่วมงาน 2 ท่าน ต่อมาได้แยกออกมาตั้งเป็นภาควิชาเวชศาสตร์ป้องกันและสังคม ภาควิชาฯ หนึ่งในคณะแพทยศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย ในปี พ. ศ. 2508.

การรับรู้ตราบาปในผู้ที่เป็นโรคสมองเสื่อมระยะแรกและผู้ดูแลในโรงพยาบาลจุฬาลงกรณ์, นาถชนิกา อาทะวิมล, สุขเจริญ ตั้งวงษ์ไชย

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

เหตุผลของการทำวิจัย : โรคสมองเสื่อมเป็นโรคที่พบได้บ่อยในผู้สูงอายุ ซึ่งการที่ผู้ป่วยและผู้ดูแลขาดความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับโรคอาจก่อให้เกิดตราบาปในผู้ป่วยและผู้ดูแลวัตถุประสงค์ : ศึกษาการรับรู้ตราบาปและปัจจัยที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการรับรู้ตราบาปที่เกิดขึ้นในผู้ที่เป็นโรคสมองเสื่อมระยะแรกและผู้ดูแลที่เข้ามารับการรักษา ณ คลินิกโรคสมองเสื่อม โรงพยาบาลจุฬาลงกรณ์วิธีการทำวิจัย : กลุ่มตัวอย่าง ทั้งหมด 97 ราย ได้แก่ ผู้ที่เป็นโรคสมองเสื่อมระยะแรกที่ได้รับการวินิจฉัยจากจิตแพทย์หรือประสาทแพทย์ว่าเป็นโรคสมองเสื่อมชนิด alzheimer’s disease (AD), vascular dementia(VAD), AD with cerebrovascular disease (CVD), mild cognitiveimpairment (MCI) and mixed dementia ที่มีอายุตั้งแต่ 60 ปีขึ้นไปและมีผู้ดูแล ซึ่งอยู่ดูแลไม่น้อยกว่า 3 ชั่วโมงต่อวันและดูแลมานานไม่น้อยกว่า 1 เดือน โดยใช้เครื่องมือแบบสอบถามเกี่ยวกับข้อมูลส่วนบุคคล, แบบวัด stigma impact scale (SIS), แบบวัดความรู้สึกเป็นภาระของผู้ดูแล (Zarit Burden Interview Thai version),แบบประเมิน NPI-Q, แบบประเมินความรู้เกี่ยวกับโรคอัลไซเมอร์โดยวิเคราะห์ทางสถิติของค่าการรับรู้ตราบาปเป็นค่าเฉลี่ย ค่าสัดส่วนและร้อยละและหาปัจจัยที่เกี่ยวข้องโดยทดสอบด้วย t-test และOne-Way ANOVA แล้วทำการวิเคราะห์ถดถอยพหุคูณเพื่อหาปัจจัยทำนายการรับรู้ตราบาปผลการศึกษา : พบว่าผู้ป่วยและผู้ดูแลส่วนใหญ่มีการรับรู้ตราบาปในระดับต่ำคิดเป็นร้อยละ 92.8 และ 89.7 ตามลำดับ ปัจจัยที่มีความเกี่ยวข้องกับการรับรู้ตราบาป ได้แก่ อายุ ระดับการศึกษา ประวัติการมีโรคสมองเสื่อมในครอบครัว คะแนนจากแบบวัด NPI-Q ความรู้สึกเป็นภาระของผู้ดูแล และปัจจัยที่เกี่ยวข้องในผู้ดูแล ได้แก่ อายุ ระดับการศึกษา ความรู้สึกเป็นภาระของผู้ดูแล และความเพียงพอของรายได้และปัจจัยที่สามารถทำนายค่าคะแนนการรับรู้ตราบาปในผู้ป่วย ได้แก่อายุและประวัติการมีโรคสมองเสื่อมในครอบครัว และปัจจัยทำนายค่าคะแนนของผู้ดูแล ได้แก่ ความรู้สึกเป็นภาระในระดับสูงสรุป : การรับรู้ตราบาปของผู้ป่วยโรคสมองเสื่อมระยะแรกและผู้ดูแลส่วนใหญ่ในการศึกษานี้อยู่ในระดับต่ำ เมื่อเทียบกับการศึกษาที่ผ่านมาจากโลกตะวันตก ซึ่งอาจเป็นผลจากความแตกต่างทางวัฒนธรรมหรือปัจจัยอื่น ๆ ที่ยังต้องการการศึกษาต่อไปในอนาคต.

Does Family Communication Matter? Exploring Knowledge Of Breast Cancer Genetics In Cancer Families, Sarah Harmon Davis

Theses and Dissertations

Purpose: Knowledge of breast cancer genetics is critical for those at increased risk whomust make decisions about breast cancer screening options. The purpose of this study was toexplore cognitive and emotional variables that might influence knowledge of breast cancergenetics.Methods: This descriptive, exploratory study analyzed theory-based relationships amongvariables related to knowledge of breast cancer genetics in cancer families. Participants includedfirst-degree relatives of women with breast cancer who had received genetic counseling andtesting; participants themselves did not have breast cancer and had not received geneticcounseling or testing. Data were collected by telephone interview and survey. Variables analyzedinclude numeracy, health literacy, cancer-related distress, …

The Surrender To God Scale: Psychometric Validation And Psychological Correlates, Kelley Pugh, Andrea D. Clements, Jameson K. Hirsch

ETSU Faculty Works

(1) Surrender to God (STG), is a construct which quantifies the extent to which an individual willingly relinquishes control to God. (2) An STG scale has been developed, yet remains unvalidated, as it relates to psychological constructs. (3) Utilizing undergraduate participants (N=249), we conducted a psychometric validation of the STG scale, and examined its potential relation with depression, anxiety, stress, and suicide risk

Does Family Communication Matter? Exploring Knowledge Of Breast Cancer Genetics In Cancer Families, Sarah Harmon Davis

Theses and Dissertations

Purpose: Knowledge of breast cancer genetics is critical for those at increased risk whomust make decisions about breast cancer screening options. The purpose of this study was toexplore cognitive and emotional variables that might influence knowledge of breast cancergenetics.Methods: This descriptive, exploratory study analyzed theory-based relationships amongvariables related to knowledge of breast cancer genetics in cancer families. Participants includedfirst-degree relatives of women with breast cancer who had received genetic counseling andtesting; participants themselves did not have breast cancer and had not received geneticcounseling or testing. Data were collected by telephone interview and survey. Variables analyzedinclude numeracy, health literacy, cancer-related distress, …

An Early Childhood Expository Comprehension Measure: A Look At Validity, Marybeth Fillerup Robertson

Theses and Dissertations

Many have argued for more informational text to be incorporated into the curriculum, even in the earliest grades. However, it has traditionally been thought that narrative text should precede informational text when introducing children to literacy. Still several studies have demonstrated that preschool children are capable of learning from these texts. Because informational texts are being introduced even in the earliest grades, preschool teachers are in need of ways to assess their students' ability to handle early forms of informational texts. The Early Expository Text Comprehension Assessment (EECA) was developed to help teachers understand the comprehension abilities of their preschool …

Significance Of Prognostic Factor Research In Clinical Verification, Raj Manchanda

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Pharmacognostic Studies Of Polygala Senega L. Root: A Homoeopathic Drug, Satish Patel, B Biswas, M Nagaraju, S Jhansi, Renu Arya, E Sundaram

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Polygala senega L. is a small perennial herb belonging to the family Polygalaceae. The roots are used as stimulant and expectorant in bronchitis. In Homoeopathy, it is used for hypopyon, paresis of oculomotor nerve, catarrh of pharynx, sore throat, catarrh of bladder, influenza, asthma, whooping cough, soreness in chest, pleurisy, pneumonia, hydrothorax, pleuropneumonia, pneumonia, hydrothorax and ascites. Objective: The objective of the present study deals with morpho-anatomical, powder and physicochemical characteristics of the root of P. senega for developing standards for authentication of drug. Materials and Methods: The current study includes morpho-anatomical, powder and physicochemical studies of the root …

Effect Of Cephalandra Indica Against Advanced Glycation End Products, Sorbitol Accumulation And Aldose Reductase Activity In Homoeopathic Formulation, Lalit Kishore, Randhir Singh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Extreme generation of free radicals leads to oxidative stress which has been apprehensive in several disease processes such as diabetic complications and vascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Objective: The present study was designed to evaluate the potential of homoeopathic preparations of Cephalandra indica L. against oxidative stress. Materials and Methods: Potencies of Cephalandra indica (mother tincture, 6C and 30C) were procured from Dr. Willmar Schwabe India Pvt. Ltd. The antioxidant activity of Cephalandra indica was evaluated by employing various in vitro antioxidant methods. Results: The total phenol content was found to be 1905, 849 and 495 mg/g gallic acid equivalents …

Prevalence And Prognostic Factor In Patients With Good Therapeutic Response In A Cohort Of 172 Patients With The Homoeopathic Medicine Aranea Diadema: A Multicentre, Open-Label, Observational Study, Jaya Gupta, Raj Manchanda, Parthasarthi Chakraborty, Pramodji Singh, Sunil Ramteke, Ojit Singh, V Prasad, K Das, P Pradhan

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Aim: To assess the prevalence and prognostic factor of Aranea diadema in a population responding well to Aranea diadema. Material and Methods: It was an open label, multicentric observational study wherein patients having minimum two known symptoms matching with the pathogenesis of Aranea diadema were prescribed the remedy in 6C, 30C, 200C, and 1M potencies. The collected data were presented in terms of descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 6806 cases were enrolled. Out of which a total of 172 cases were analysed, and demographic analysis shows male/female: 109/63; mean age 28.3 years. There were “clinical successes” in 115 cases …

Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Ibuprofen And Belladonna In The Control Of Orthodontic Separator Pain, Harshal Patil, Jaswant Patil, Veerendra Kerudi, Pratik Jaltare, Thaer Hamid, Jitendra Sharan, Pawankumar Tekale

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of ibuprofen and Belladonna in the control of orthodontic pain and to ascertain the pain relief by Belladonna in comparison with ibuprofen during orthodontic separation. Materials and Methods: Patients, between 20 and 35 years of age, 51 females and 21 males, were included in this study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups; one group was assigned to ibuprofen 400 mg and second group was allocated to Belladonna 6C group. Patients were given two doses of medication of their respective groups, 1 h before placement of elastomeric separators (Ormco …

Individualized Homoeopathic Treatment Of Breast Fibroadenoma: A Case Report, Suraia Parveen

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Fibroadenoma is the commonest benign breast tumor in adolescent and young women. Conservative management with regular observation is the rule for newly diagnosed patients. For progressive growth in young patients or failure of regression in patients above 35 years surgical intervention is contemplated. But there may be recurrence after surgery and patients are often apprehensive of surgery. Here, a 18-year-old girl presented with a palpable, non-tender, movable lump in the left breast at upper outer quadrant progressively increasing in size over last 2 years and was advised for surgery. Sonomammography and FNAC confirmed it as simple fibroadenoma (3.48 × 2.38 …

Book Review: Evidence-Based Research Of Homoeopathy In Gynaecology, Renu Mittal

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Research Highlights, Shashi Giri

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Characterization Of The Roles Of Muscle-Synthesized Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor And Presynaptic Tyrosine Receptor Kinase B In Motor Neuron Axonal Transport, Luke A. Vanosdol

All NMU Master's Theses

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a small, diffusible protein essential for the development and function of neurons. It is synthesized by many types of tissue, including muscle. BDNF actions are mediated via binding to its receptor, tyrosine receptor kinase B (TrkB). The BDNF-TrkB complex is endocytosed into a specialized vesicle, which induces downstream signaling cascades locally in the dendrites, or, more often, is delivered to the cell soma via retrograde axonal transport, where it modulates gene expression. BDNF activation of TrkB is critical for the initiation of axonal transport, and this cellular process relies on the interaction of numerous adaptor …

3d-Printed Membrane For Guided Tissue Regeneration, Lobat Tayebi, Morteza Rasoulianboroujeni, Keyvan Moharamzadeh, Thafar K.D. Almela, Zhanfeng Cui, Hua Ye

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is currently being intensely studied for a diverse set of applications, including the development of bioengineered tissues, as well as the production of functional biomedical materials and devices for dental and orthopedic applications. The aim of this study was to develop and characterize a 3D-printed hybrid construct that can be potentially suitable for guided tissue regeneration (GTR). For this purpose, the rheologyanalyses have been performed on different bioinks and a specific solution comprising 8% gelatin, 2% elastin and 0.5% sodium hyaluronate has been selected as the most suitable composition for printing a structured membrane for GTR …

The Post–Endodontic Adhesive Interface: Theoretical Perspectives And Potential Flaws, Georgios Maroulakos, Jianing He, William W. Nagy

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Introduction

The aim of this review was to analyze the potential of successful bonds of endodontic posts to radicular dentin as well as the limitations of the post–endodontic adhesive interface.

Methods

The MEDLINE/PubMed and Web of Science electronic databases were searched. The search was augmented by a manual search of the pertinent bibliographies.

Results

The post–endodontic adhesive interface finds application in the endodontic cohesive units. Many techniques and materials exist to improve the bond between endodontic posts and resin-based materials as well as between resin-based materials and radicular dentin. Different techniques used for the adhesion of metallic and fiber-reinforced posts …