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Heart In Polycystic Kidney Disease Is Characterized By Cardiac Dysfunction And Structural Deformation, Farideh Amirrad

Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) Dissertations

Background: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a hereditary disorder affecting multiple organs, including the heart. PKD patients have been associated with arrhythmogenic remodeling in some clinical evaluations. However, the structural changes in myocardium and pathway analyses on the pathology of human PKD hearts have never been studied.

Methods: Sex- and age-matched human heart tissues from non-PKD and PKD were studied and verified in a heart-specific PKD mouse model. Structural and functional abnormalities of cardiac tissues and fibrosis-associated pathways were analyzed.

Results: Human PKD myocardium were infiltrated by inflammatory cells M1 and M2. Expressions of transforming growth factor (TGF-β …

Research News, Publications, 2022, Volume 4, Soumyajit Majumdar

Publications (2015-)

Publications that appeared during the period of October 1 through December 31, 2022

School Of Pharmacy Intellectual Property Report, Fy22, Third Quarter Report, Soumyajit Majumdar

U. S. Patents, School of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.

The General Population's Perception Of Factors Associated With Positive Or Negative Perceptions Of Physical Therapy Care In Those With Low Back Pain, Jada M. Strowbridge

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Low back pain (LBP) has a global impact on health and is a substantial contributor to long term disability. The economic burden of LBP is immense and it is advancing annually. Costs attributing to LBP in the United States is about $84.1 to $624.8 billion. Physical therapy is commonly recommended for those with LBP since it is linked to improved clinical outcomes. However, patient perceptions can influence how this treatment approach is perceived. It is unclear if these perceptions can influence outcomes for patients suffering from LBP. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify the factors associated with …

Effects Of Teacher-Delivered Ecoaching On Paraeducators And Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Annemarie L. Horn, Marcia L. Rock, Karen H. Douglas, Kimberly M. Bean, Selena J. Layden, Jane Roitsch

Communication Disorders & Special Education Faculty Publications

Paraeducators often support students with the most intensive academic, life, and behavioral needs, which includes students with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (IDD; e.g., autism spectrum disorder; ASD), yet they typically enter the classroom with inadequate preparation to perform their roles effectively. Using a multiple-baseline research design replicated across participants, we evaluated the effects of job-embedded bug-in-ear (BIE) coaching delivered by the teacher on paraeducators’ use of behavior specific praise (BSP) while teaching transition-age students with ASD. Findings confirmed each of the three paraeducators immediately increased the percentage of occurrence and rate per minute in which they offered BSP. They …

Use Of Real-Time Cadence To Prescribe Aerobic Physical Activity Intensity And Its Comparison With Existing Methods, Heontae Kim, Wei Sun, Mary Malaska, Bridget Miller, Ho Han

Faculty and Student Publications

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of physical activity intensity prescription using real-time cadence on achieving the required intensities for health benefits. Forty adults (18–65 years) participated in the study. The intensity prescriptions included Rating of Perceived Exertion, Talk Test, Heart Rate, and Real-Time Cadence. The participants performed a2-min trial for both moderate- and vigorous-intensity according to each prescription. Atri-axial accelerometer was used as acriterion measure. After completion of the trials, participant’s preference for the prescriptions was assessed by three domains (e.g., understanding, performing, maintaining). The compliance and achievement rates of RC were calculated and compared …

A Simple Critical Care Provider Transfusion Education Program Reduces Blood Product Use, Ivan Martinez Avalos, Stephen Malkoski, Mellody Descoteaux

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Presented at the 2022 Virtual Northwest Medical Research Symposium

Management Of Transhepatic Cholangioscopy: A Case Series, Drew Anderson, Jeffrey Forris Beecham, David S. Shin, Ravi Srinivasa

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Presented at the 2022 Virtual Northwest Medical Research Symposium

Splenic Vein Aneurysm: Case Report Of An Exceedingly Rare Condition, Dave Riesberg

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The Impact Of Preoperative Breast Characteristics On Immediate Breast Reconstruction Complications: A Multivariate Analysis Of Tissue Expander And Autologous Reconstruction, Jeffrey N. Li, Sumeer S. Teotia, Nicholas T. Haddock

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Presented at the 2022 Virtual Northwest Medical Research Symposium

Pocus Use In Skin And Soft Tissue Infections: A Case Series, Kyle Davies, Sam Josephsen, Vanessa Hoytfox

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Pocus Evaluation In Acute Kidney Injury, Vanessa Hoytfox, Brittney Ward, Kang X Zhang

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Increasing Awareness Of First Episode Psychosis, James Miller, Sam Holley, Sam Murray

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Harm Reduction For Sthc Patients With Opioid Use Disorder, Michael P. Kinney, Amy G Burns

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Duty To Warn Notifications In Residency Training, Savannah Patterson, Kelly Wurzel

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Utilization Of Prime Screening Questionnaire In Clinical Practice, Daniel Yang, Samuel Murray

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Screening For Adverse Childhood Experiences In Primary Care, Michelle Mckay, Logan Shetlar

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Golimumab, Inderbir S. Padda, Rajat Bhatt, Mayur S. Parmar

HPD Articles

No abstract provided.

Librarian Involvement In Medical Students’ Ebm Assessment: Does It Help?, Rachael Lebo, Shelie Vacek, Valerie Hearns

Posters and Presentations

Background: The multi-station, summative OSCE includes a case designed to assess third-year medical students’ ability to access information at the point of care using Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) resources. Over the years, students have perceived this case to be difficult and confusing, which resulted in low performance. To address these concerns, a librarian-led EBM case learning session was developed and integrated into the formative, practice OSCE starting in 2018. The goals of the session were to increase understanding of how to search the vetted resource effectively and efficiently, incorporate evidence into practice, and emphasize the importance of EBM in clinical care. …

Patient Factors Associated With Different Hospice Programs In Korea: Analyzing Healthcare Big Data, Young-Taek Park, Daekyun Kim, Su-Jin Koh, Yeon Soon Kim, Sang Mi Kim

Nursing Faculty Publications

The Korean government has implemented a pilot project that introduces a new type of hospice care program called “Consultative Hospice Care” (COHC) since August 2017. The COHC is a new type of hospice program for terminally ill patients in acute care wards, which is different from the Independent Hospice Unit (IHU) care. This study aimed to compare the characteristics of two groups of hospice patients: COHC care only and both IHU care and COHC groups. Healthcare claim data from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2020 were retrieved from the HIRA data warehouse system. The main outcome variable was patients …

Role Of Socioeconomic Status And Obesity In African American Adults, Alexis Bryant, Laura Christian, Naomi Mcleod

College of Health Sciences Posters

African Americans have a higher prevalence of obesity compared to any other racial/ethnic group due to a variety of factors, including socioeconomic status. This research paper presents a semi-systematic literature review revealing the impact socioeconomic status has on obesity among African American adults in the United States. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of this public health issue, we examined the risk factors, risk behaviors, and health outcomes surrounding obesity among this population. An informational web-based search was conducted using various research databases including PubMed, CINAHL, and EBSCOHost. The terms “obesity,” “African Americans, “ and “socioeconomic status” were utilized …

The Impact Of Oral Health On Low-Income Pregnant Women Living In The United States, Olivia Ward, Jill Jacobs Diss

College of Health Sciences Posters

Introduction: Oral health has a significant impact on pregnancy outcomes. Inter-professional collaboration can assist in bridging the gap between oral and systemic health and assist in optimizing the health of low-income pregnant women, infants, and children.

Methods: A literature review was used to ascertain the impact of oral health on adverse pregnancy outcomes. Research sources used in this literature review were gathered from the U.S. National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, PubMed, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Elsevier, Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), the Office of the Surgeon General, and Google Scholars. …

Designing A Program To Increase Enrollment And Retention Of Hispanic Children In Public Health Insurance Programs In Virginia: Lessons Learned, Cara Tonn

College of Health Sciences Posters

Children who have ongoing healthcare coverage benefit from improved health, education, and economic outcomes due to increased preventive services use and regular school attendance. These factors play a crucial part in determining a child’s level of education and future economic status. However, children eligible for publicly funded health insurance remain uninsured or experience “churning” throughout childhood and adolescence. Barriers to healthcare retention include lack of program awareness and understanding of the application process and belief that healthcare coverage only provides marginal benefits. Additionally, denial due to incorrect paperwork also contributes to low retention rates. Children who live in non-English speaking …

Returning To A New Normal: A Study Examining Student's Perceptions And Experiences Of Campus Reopening During Covid-19, Cara Tonn, Anne Dumadag, Hira Nadeem, Brenda Berumen-Flucker, Priyanka Patel, Hadiza Galadima

College of Health Sciences Posters

Background: Existing research on the mental health and academic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic reports adverse effects during the early stages of the pandemic due to the abrupt campus closures. However, with the relaxation of some restrictions, college students are allowed to return to in-person learning amid new policies. This study aims to assess students' perceptions on several topics related to the pandemic during campus reopening.

Methods: A 22-question cross-sectional survey based on stratified sampling was conducted among 1,025 students at Old Dominion University, and responses were collected via Qualtrics^TM in January 2022. The survey records socio-demographic information, self-reported …

Workplace Health And Wellness Program: Enhancing Employee Morale Via Incentives, Gym Memberships, And Fitness Trackers: A Secondary Review, Rikki Carretta

College of Health Sciences Posters

Abstract

This secondary review focuses on employer-funded wellness programs consisting of gym memberships, fitness trackers, and incentives to increase employee mental and physical health in and outside of the workplace.

Purpose: Analyze existing peer-reviewed literature to determine if employer-provided gym memberships, fitness trackers, and incentivization programs enhance employee morale.

Methods: The target population of this literature review is employees within the U.S. workforce. The researcher included articles from January 2016 to February 2021 from ScienceDirect, PubMed, and PsycINFO databases. The author included 13 of the 571 articles after applying the keywords and reviewing the title, abstract, and content. The author …

Cancer Care Annual Report 2020-2021, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Cancer Center Annual Reports

Annual report of cancer care and oncology services at the Children's Mercy Kansas City, a pediatric medical center. This year’s report focuses on Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Synchronized Diaphragmatic Stimulation For The Treatment Of Symptomatic Heart Failure: A Novel Implantable Therapy Concept, Marat Fudim Md, Mhs, Michael Mirro Md, Lee R. Goldberg Md, Mph

Parkview Heart Institute

No abstract provided.

Audicor Remote Patient Monitoring: Fda Breakthrough Device And Technology For Heart Failure Management, Marat Fudim Md, Mhs, Michael Mirro Md, Hao-Ming Cheng Md

Parkview Heart Institute

No abstract provided.

The Benefits Of Habituation Altering Occupational Therapy Interventions To Improve Engagement In Adls And Iadls For Adults With Chronic Pain, Alexis Brolsma, Aleece Durbin, Casidi Pullar

Critically Appraised Topics

Adults experiencing chronic pain have difficulties performing ADLs and IADLs, consequently lowering their quality of life. Current research supports multiple interventions used by occupational therapists when working with adults with chronic pain, however, there is no primary intervention identified (Andrews et al., 2018; Guy et al., 2019; Guy et al., 2020; Nielsen et al., 2021; Schmid et al., 2019; Simon & Collins, 2017). The purpose of this CAT paper is to determine how beneficial occupational therapy interventions are at changing habits and routines (habituation) of adults (18+ years of age) with chronic pain in improving engagement in ADLs and IADLs.

Occupational Therapy In Palliative Care: Incorporating Meaningful Occupations And Education Programs For Occupational Therapists, Emily Geissler, Mariah Herring, Katya Kivi

Critically Appraised Topics

Based on the literature reviewed for this critically appraised topic (CAT), end-of-life care has become a more popular setting, and healthcare workers are beginning to see the need for occupational therapists. Due to the undefined role of an OT in this setting, it is difficult for the client to be provided with the best care that increases their quality of life near death, as well as inadequate training for how to address intervention. The issue found within palliative care is that clients are not provided the opportunity to engage in the meaningful activities that bring them joy. The purpose of …