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Capacity Building As A Midwifery Researcher: Personal Experience As An International Student Of Phd Programme At A University In New Zealand, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

No abstract provided.

Aastrika Midwifery Centre, A Model For Midwifery-Led Care In India, Malin Bogren, Kerstin Erlandsson

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

No abstract provided.

Surgical Management Of Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease, Natawat Narueponjirakul, Papawee Chennavasin

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Becoming to aging society era, numbers of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) have been continuously increasing. PAD is a presentation of atherosclerotic diseases. Most of the time, the patients are accompanied with underlying diseases that increase risks of atherosclerosis. Treatments of PAD essentially require multidisciplinary team supports. Smoking cessation, controlled exercise program, medical control for underlying diseases must be performed at the beginning of treatments.Revascularizations are indicated in the patients with unbearable symptoms and limb threatening ischemia. The reason why modern endovascular techniques have expeditiously been grown up is its advantage of less invasive and not to burn the …

The Accuracy Of Subjective Load Parameters In Comparison To Analytical Load Measurments In Ncaa Division I Women’S Volleyball, Katherine Pierce

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Monitoring the work load of athletes in both an individual and team setting has become a commonplace practice in today’s age of sports. However, this practice can look different depending on the physical demands of the sport. Specifically, in volleyball, an inertial measurement unit, known as Vert, can be utilized to track the number of jumps performed by players, in addition to other jump related variables. While Vert serves as an effective way of objectively measuring jump frequency among players, other ways in which jump frequency can be estimated are needed for teams and players without Vert. Therefore, this study …

J Mich Dent Assoc January 2021

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Every month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!

In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:

• A cover story on “The Dentist’s Role in Recognizing Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children”.
• A feature article, “Dental Sleep Medicine Education: Do You Want a Nap or a Full Night’s Sleep?”.
• The feature article, “In-office Plans: Where Are We Now? What Have We Learned?”
• News you need, Editorial and regular department articles on MDA Foundation activities, …

An Exploratory Analysis Of A Treatment Based Classification Algorithm To Treat Patellar Tendinopathy, Monica Matocha, Patti Syvertson, Janet Mcmurray, Emily R. Dietz, Russell T. Baker, Alan Nasypany, Don Reordan, Darcy Downey

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

The general and athletic populations commonly experience patellar tendon pain, which is frequently treated with a gold standard 12-week eccentric exercise protocol. The present research study was designed to determine the effects of a treatment based classification (TBC) algorithm utilizing indirect treatment techniques in patellar tendinopathy participants. Ten participants (seven females, three males, mean age = 19.6 ± 1.07, mean symptom duration = 2.14 years with a range of one week to six years) with patellar tendinopathy were evaluated and included in this study. Each participant underwent a thorough evaluation process to aid in determining inclusion: participant medical history, range …

Academic Performance Of Children With Sickle Cell Disease In The United States: A Meta-Analysis, Andrew M Heitzer, Latacha Hamilton, Claire Stafford, Jeffrey Gossett, Lara Ouellette, Ana Trpchevska, Allison A King, Guolian Kang, Jane S Hankins

Library Staff Publications

Background: Students with sickle cell disease are at risk for poor academic performance due to the combined and/or interactive effects of environmental, psychosocial, and disease-specific factors. Poor academic performance has significant social and health consequences.

Objective: To study academic achievement and attainment in children with sickle cell disease in the United States.

Design: Medline, Embase, SCOPUS, CINAHL, ERIC, and PsycINFO were searched for peer-reviewed articles. Studies of children (ages 5–18) diagnosed with sickle cell disease of any genotype reporting academic achievement (standardized tests of reading, math, and spelling) or attainment (grade retention or special education) outcomes were included. Outcomes were …

Philippine Medicinal Plants With Potential Immunomodulatory And Anti-Sars-Cov-2 Activities, Fabian M. Dayrit, Armando M. Guidote Jr, Nina Gloriani, Sheriah Laine M. De Paz-Silava, Irene M. Villaseñor, Rene Angelo S. Macahig, Mario A. Tan, John Ross N. Chua, Isidro C. Sia

Chemistry Faculty Publications

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to devastate the world’s health and economy, affecting all aspects of life leading to widespread social disruption. Even as several vaccines have been developed, their availability in developing countries is limited and their efficacy against the variants of SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome–coronavirus 2) needs to be continuously assessed. The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged that vaccines alone will not overcome the global challenges of COVID-19. Medicinal plants may provide the needed support. Herein, we identify Philippine medicinal plants that possess phytochemicals with potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity and/or immunomodulatory properties that may strengthen one’s immune …

The Effect Of Visual Feedback On Lumbar Spinal Mobility In Subjects With Low Back Pain, Alexandra Adams, Averi Donaldson, Katherine Hildebrandt, Philemon Miller

Clinical Sciences: Graduate Physical Therapy Capstone Projects (2008-2021)

Purpose: This study was designed to determine if visual feedback via a laser pointer would enhance quality of lumbar mobility exercise in quadruped. A secondary aim of this study was to compare mobility assessed using the valid and reliable Modified-Modified Schober Test (MMST) to mobility measured indirectly using the laser pointer.

Subjects: 69

Methods: Adult participants with no low back pain (LBP) in the previous year or back surgery were randomly assigned to one of three groups for two sessions: Control (blindfolded during both), Intervention A (blindfolded then visual feedback), or Intervention B (visual feedback then blindfolded). Baseline standing lumbar …

Improvements To A Framework For Gender And Emerging Infectious Diseases, Lynn Lieberman Lawry, Roberta Lugo-Robles, Vicki Mciver

Journal Articles: Epidemiology

No abstract provided.

Does Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Improve Disease Severity In Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients Compared To Placebo?, Savannah Willbanks

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not fecal microbiota transplantation improves disease severity in irritable bowel syndrome patients compared to placebo.

STUDY DESIGN: A systematic review of three double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trials published since 2014.

DATA SOURCES: Articles found using PubMed, Cochrane Library, AMED and CINAHL Plus and selected based on their relevance to the clinical question. All sources published in peer reviewed journals in English.

OUTCOME(S) MEASURED: Disease severity of irritable bowel syndrome measured in all three studies using the IBS-severity scoring system (IBS-SSS).

RESULTS: The primary endpoint evaluated in all studies …

Is Acupuncture Effective In Improving The Mental Health In Adults With Chronic Neck Pain?, Madison Joiner

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not acupuncture is effective in treating chronic neck pain in patients between the ages of 25-70y/o.

Study design: Review of three randomized controlled trials published in English language between 2010-2018.

Data sources: Three RCTs published in peer reviewed journals, searched through PubMed.

Outcome measured: The outcome measured included improvement in mental health. This was measured using short form 36 (SF-36).

Results: Cerezo-Téllez et al treatment showed significant improvement in patients mental health 3 months post acupuncture treatment compared to sham acupuncture. Liang et al also found significant …

Does The Combination Of A Proteasome Inhibitor, Lenalidomide, And Dexamethasone Reduce Fatigue In Patients With Relapsed Or Refractory Multiple Myeloma?, Jessica I. Larosa

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not “the combination of a proteasome inhibitor, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone reduce fatigue in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM)?”

STUDY DESIGN: A systematic review of three English language open-label clinical trials with one published in 2013 and two published in 2016.

DATA SOURCES: Two randomized open-label, phase 3 clinical trials and one open-label phase 2 cohort study found using PubMed and Cochrane Library. All sources were published in peer-reviewed journals.

OUTCOME MEASURED: Fatigue was the outcome measured in all three studies utilizing Common Terminology Criteria …

Do Lactobacillus Containing Probiotics Improve Symptoms Of Gas Production In Patients With Lactose Intolerance And Lactose Maldigestion?, Kelsie Godward

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not Lactobacillus containing probiotics improve symptoms of gas production in patients with lactose intolerance and lactose maldigestion.

STUDY DESIGN: A systematic review of two randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, crossover trials (RCTs) and one case series. Each article was published in English after 2010.

DATA SOURCES: Articles were obtained through PubMed and Cochrane Library databases. All articles were published in peer-reviewed journals and selected for their relevance to the clinical question.

OUTCOMES MEASURED: Patient perception of gas production, defined as flatulence and distention or bloating, was measured in …

Is Erythropoietin Effective At Preventing Neurodevelopmental Symptoms In Neonates Born With Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy?, Kaitlyn Gresko

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not “Does erythropoietin prevent neurodevelopmental symptoms in neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy?”

STUDY DESIGN: A systematic review of one randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial, one randomized, non-blinded, placebo controlled clinical trial, and one case controlled non-randomized, non-blinded prospective pilot trial between 2009-2019, all written in English language and peer reviewed.

DATA SOURCES: The randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial was found using PubMed. The randomized, non-blinded, placebo controlled clinical trial and casecontrolled pilot study were found on Embase.

OUTCOME MEASURED: The outcome measured was …

Does Edaravone Slow Disease Progression In Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?, J. Michael Rutledge

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Objective: The objective of this EBM review is to determine whether or not Edaravone is effective at slowing disease progression in patients with ALS.

Study Design: Review of three randomized control trials.

Data Source: All articles were published in English between 2014 and 2019. Articles were obtained from peer-reviewed journals and databases using Cochrane Collaboration, PubMed, Medline, and Embase.

Outcomes: The outcome measured was physical function assessed by the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assessment and Questionnaire 40 Revised (ALSAQ-40R). Patients are asked to provide a perceived ability rating on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 indicating perfect health and …

Does Aerobic Exercise Decrease Bloating Symptoms In Females With Pre-Menstrual Syndrome?, Kelley N. Davis

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether aerobic exercise is effective at improving bloating symptoms in females with premenstrual syndrome.

STUDY DESIGN: A systematic review of two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and one quasi-experimental trial (analyzed as a case series) published in English after 2010.

DATA SOURCES: All articles were obtained from peer reviewed databases and journals via PubMed, AMED, Cochrane Library.

OUTCOMES MEASURED: The outcome measured was reduction in bloating symptoms after an aerobic exercise regimen using the questionnaires of temporary determination of PMS for Dehnavi et al, premenstrual distress questionnaire and daily symptom …

Is Liraglutide Effective For Weight Loss In Adults Who Are Overweight Or Obese Compared To Placebo?, Shaina Yadav

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not is liraglutide effective for weight loss in adults who are overweight or obese compared to placebo.

STUDY DESIGN: Review of three double-blind, randomized controlled trials published after 2010.

DATA SOURCES: All three English language, double-blind, randomized controlled trials were found using PubMed. All three RCT’s were published in peer reviewed journals.

OUTCOMES MEASURED: The outcome measured was loss of 7% or more of body weight from baseline in the study by Sun et al., and loss of greater than 10% of body weight from baseline in …

Does Collagenase Injection Decrease Recurrence Rates Greater Than Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy In The Treatment Of Dupuytren’S Contracture?, Elisabeth Cawley

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not collagenase injection decreases recurrence rates greater than percutaneous needle fasciotomy in the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture.

Study Design: A systematic review of three randomized control trials.

Data Sources: The reviewed articles were written in English and published in peer-reviewed journals between 2016 and 2017. These articles were chosen based on their ability to answer the proposed question of this review and obtained through Cochran and PubMed databases.

Outcomes Measured: Outcomes were measured by the recurrence of contractures, which is defined as passive extension deficits of 20-30 …

Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Cbt) Effective In Reducing Depressive And Manic Symptoms In People With Bipolar Disorder When Compared To Treatment As Usual (Tau)?, Shilo C. Dorley

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective in reducing depressive and manic symptoms in people with bipolar disorder when compared to TAU.

STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review of three randomized controlled trials published in 2011, 2012, and 2014.

DATA SOURCES: Data sources for this review were articles published in peer-reviewed journals using PubMed and Cochrane Collaboration.

OUTCOME(S) MEASURED: The outcomes measured were a decrease in depressive and manic symptoms through the use of rating scales.

RESULTS: Costa et al. (2011) showed a greater decrease in depressive and manic …

"Who Can Help Me?'': Knowledge Infused Matching Of Support Seekers And Support Providers During Covid-19 On Reddit, Manas Gaur, Kaushik Roy, Aditya Sharma, Biplav Srivastava, Amit Sheth

Publications

During the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, subreddits on Reddit, such as r/Coronavirus saw a rapid growth in user's requests for help (support seekers - SSs) including individuals with varying professions and experiences with diverse perspectives on care (support providers - SPs). Currently, knowledgeable human moderators match an SS with a user with relevant experience, i.e, an SP on these subreddits. This unscalable process defers timely care. We present a medical knowledge-infused approach to efficient matching of SS and SPs validated by experts for the users affected by anxiety and depression, in the context of with COVID-19. After matching, each SP to …

Exotic Envenomation By An African Bush Viper: A Case Report, Alexandra Amaducci, Derek J. Fikse Do, Andrew L. Koons, Benjamin Abo, Kenneth D. Katz Md

Toxicology Division

No abstract provided.

No Fly Zone: An Unregistered Insecticide Containing Dichlorvos Resulting In Cholinergic Toxicity, Nicholas P. Johnson, Derek J. Fikse Do, Ryan M Surmaitis Do, Alexandra Amaducci

Toxicology Division

No abstract provided.

Statistics Used In The Nebraska Beef Cattle Report And Their Purpose

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

The purpose of beef cattle and beef product research at UNL is to provide reference information that represents the various populations (cows, calves, heifers, feeders, carcasses, retail products, etc) of beef production. Obviously, the researcher cannot apply treatments to every member of a population; therefore he/she must sample the population. The use of statistics allows the researcher and readers of the Nebraska Beef Cattle Report the opportunity to evaluate separation of random (chance) occurrences and real biological effects of a treatment. Following is a brief description of the major statistics used in the beef report. For a more detailed description …

Dietary Impact On Antibiotic Resistance In Feedlot Manure, Maranatha Zelt, Amy Schmidt, Noelle Mware, Xu Li, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

There is a growing public concern regarding antibiotic resistance and the use of antibiotics, including in livestock management. Understanding the ecology of antibiotic resistance among microbes, identifying resistance gene reservoirs, and implementing antibiotic resistance mitigation practices in livestock production are critical to protecting animal and human health while meeting increasing food demands. This research is one of several studies seeking to assess risk for livestock- to- human transfer of antibiotic resistance and to identify mechanisms for reducing that risk where possible. This study evaluated the impact of forage concentration and supplemental essential oil in beef cattle finishing diets on antibiotic …

Pseudomonas Survive Thermal Processing And Grow During Vacuum Packaged Storage In An Emulsified Beef System, Samuel C. Watson, Rebecca A. Furbeck, Byron D. Chaves, Gary A. Sullivan

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

New research has suggested the ability of Pseudomonas, a common spoilage microorganism, to grow in cooked beef products stored under vacuum which challenges the traditional understanding of the role of Pseudomonas during cooked beef spoilage. Understanding the mechanisms of survival and growth of Pseudomonas in these products is crucial for improving shelf life. The objective of this experiment was to determine Pseudomonas survival in a thermally processed, emulsified cooked beef model system. After eight weeks of refrigerated storage, Pseudomonas was recovered from cooked emulsified beef, indicating the potential for Pseudomonas to survive thermal processing and cause spoilage in cooked vacuum …

Accelerated Dry Aging Under Anaerobic Conditions, Joseph A. Sonderman, Soon K. Lau, Felipe A. Ribeiro, David M. Velasco, Nicolas A. Bland, Nicolas J. Herrera, Morgan L. Henriott, Jeyamkondan Subbiah, Chris Calkins

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

The purpose of dry aging is to develop novel favors and other sensory characteristics different from wet aged meat. However, leaving meat exposed to air for an extended period of time can have negative effects on meat quality. As the meat is exposed to oxygen for an extended period of time, lipids are oxidized resulting in compounds that negatively affect favor. In this study, oxygen concentration was regulated along with time, temperature, humidity, and air flow. The purpose of oxygen regulation was to determine the effect of oxidation on the quality, specifically flavor preference, of dry aged meats. Sensory analysis …

Economic Analysis Of Increased Corn Silage Inclusion In Beef Finishing Cattle, Hannah C. Wilson, J. C. Macdonald, Andrea K. Watson, Terry Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

An economic analysis was conducted to assess the feasibility of feeding greater inclusions of corn silage in finishing diets. Cattle were fed two inclusions of corn silage (15 and 45% of diet dry matter) with or without tylosin. Cattle fed 15% corn silage with tylosin had the best feed conversion, 15 % corn silage without tylosin was intermediate, and both 45% corn silage with and without tylosin had the poorest feed conversion. Feeding corn silage at greater inclusions decreased ADG but increased final body weight when fed to an equal fatness (28 days longer). However, feeding corn silage at 45% …

Impact Of Days Fed On Holstein Bull And Steer Performance And Cutability Of Cattle Pen- Fed Organic Diets, Elizabeth A. Schumacher, Braden C. Troyer, Bradley M. Boyd, Levi Mcphillips, J. C. Macdonald, Andrea K. Watson, Terry Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Performance, carcass characteristics, and total meat yield of Holstein bulls and steers were compared in a simulated organic production system with the goal of producing ground beef. Holstein bulls (n = 120, initial BW = 487 lb) and steers (n = 120, initial BW = 471 lb) of the same age were blocked by BW and assigned randomly to be harvested at 308, 343, 378, and 413 days on feed. After harvest, all meat o" the carcass was considered trim and was collected and weighed to calculate total trim yield. Bulls gained faster and had greater live body weight, carcass …

Training Improves The Reliability Of Temperament Assessment In Cattle, Jamie T. Parham, Jessica J. Schmidt, Ronald M. Lewis

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Accurate and precise measurement of docility in cattle is paramount when including temperament as a criterion for selection. The value of training individuals in assigning a docility score was evaluated by comparing the reliability of individual assessments of temperament in beef cattle before and after various instructional methods. Preceding training, participants’ assessment of cattle behavior, videoed while each heifer was restrained in a chute, was not impacted by age, gender, or pre- existing cattle handling experience. Groups of participants that received additional training were more accurate and precise in evaluating temperament, regardless of training method, compared to those without. No …