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We Are Having This Conversation Now: The Times Of Aids Cultural Production (Introduction And Timeline 1), Alexandra Juhasz, Theodore Kerr

Publications and Research

This is a book about the history, present, and future of the cultural production of AIDS. It takes the form of thirteen short conversations between two AIDS activists, Alex and Ted, whom you will get to know more as you go along. The book focuses on what we call the Times of AIDS. All this talk is inspired by our longtime AIDS activism and is initiated by looking at related cultural production: objects like AIDS activist videos; events like protests; spaces like AIDS memorials; ideas we have learned from within and outside our community; and through our own memories and …

Foot Injuries In Michigan, Usa, Gray Wolves (Canis Lupus), 1992–2014, Daniel J. O'Brien, Dean E. Beyer Jr., Erin Largent, Julie R. Melotti, Caitlin N. Ott-Conn, Donald H. Lonsway, Thomas M. Cooley, Robert Atkinson, Michelle Clayson, Kelly A. Straka

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

The range of gray wolves (Canis lupus) in the contiguous US is expanding. Research and monitoring to support population recovery and management often involves capture via foothold traps. A population-level epidemiologic assessment of the effect of trap injuries on wolf survival remains needed to inform management. We describe the baseline rate, type, and severity of foot injuries of wolves born 1992–2013 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, evaluate the reliability of field-scoring trap-related injuries, and the effect of injuries on wolf survival. We assessed foot injuries by physical and radiographic exam at postmortem and/or time of capture for 351 wolves using the …

Olfactory Lures In Predator Control Do Not Increase Predation Risk To Birds In Areas Of Conservation Concern, Page Klug, Amy A. Yackel Adams, Robert N. Reed

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Context. Lethal control of predators is often undertaken to protect species of conservation concern. Traps are frequently baited to increase capture efficacy, but baited traps can potentially increase predation risk by attracting predators to protected areas. This is especially important if targeted predators can escape capture due to low trap success. Snake traps using live mouse lures may be beneficial if traps effectively remove snakes in the presence of birds and do not attract additional snakes to the area.

Aims. The present study evaluated whether mouse-lure traps in areas occupied by birds (simulated by deploying birdlure traps) could influence predation …

Wild Pig Removal Reduces Pathogenic Bacteria In Low-Order Streams, Sara A. Bolds, B. Graeme Lockaby, Latif Kalin, Stephen S. Ditchkoff, Mark D. Smith, Kurt Vercauteren

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Invasive wild pig populations have undergone enormous increases in the United States and particularly across the southern U.S. in recent years. High fecundity rates and abilities to adapt quickly to varied habitats have enabled pig populations to become entrenched and difficult to eliminate. The pigs cause many negative impacts on ecosystems including degradation of water quality through infusion of fecal contamination and other non-point source pollutants. Our goal was to determine the effects of pig removal on water quality in streams that were known to be significantly polluted by pig activity Bolds (J Environ Qual 50: 441–453, 2021). We compared …

"Differentiating Stroke And Healthy Adults Using Visualization Driven Timeseries Extraction Method" Data Files, Rahul Soangra, Joby John

Physical Therapy Faculty Data Sets

The first file (which can be downloaded via the "Download Data Set" button) contains the OMX data files for healthy adults (Healthy_Raw_OMX_Files.zip).

The additional files include:

• 4 ZIP folders of h5 data files for healthy adults
• 1 ZIP folder of OMX data files for adults who've had strokes
• 1 ZIP folder of h5 data files for adults who've had strokes
• 1 ZIP folder of additional PY, IPYNB, and PDF files (Codes_DataProcess.zip)

Abstract

Wearable technologies may offer ways to measure unhindered activities of daily living (ADL) among patients who had stroke in their natural settings. This study investigated new visualization driven …

Comparison Of Maintenance Gains From Two Treatment Approaches For Patients Diagnosed With Apraxia Of Speech And Broca’S Aphasia: A Critically Appraised Topic, Kalli B. Whiting

The Graduate Review

Three peer-reviewed research articles demonstrated benefits in using the articulatory-kinematic approaches of sound production treatment (SPT) and speech motor learning (SML) for intervention of patients diagnoses with apraxia of speech (AOS) concomitant with aphasia over the age of 50. This CAT was intended to review and compare the treatment maintenance between the two approaches using a specific search question; however, there was limited evidence for the specified population in that question. Although both approaches warranted positive outcomes, the SML approach may demonstrate a stronger linkage to the underlying features of apraxia of speech based on the method’s rationale. Through the …

Calling Attention To Campus Trends: Let’S Talk About Wellness, Mandy Magalhaes, Rachel Cullity

The Graduate Review

Abstract

This article explores the emerging focus on self-care and wellness amongst college students. In this article, the authors highlight the cultural shift from the “grind culture,” the complete and exhaustive dedication towards one’s work, to a focus on individual and community well being and how educational institutions are responding to students’ needs (Absher, 2020). Bridgewater State University's current response to student wellness is discussed, with a focus on the School of Social Work’s research efforts, programs and services being implemented, from the voices of graduate students. Self-care and wellness is an emerging conversation occurring in many professions and educational …

2022-2023 Nursing Graduate Msn-Fnp Handbook, Morehead State University. Nursing Department.

Nursing Department Publications Archive

2022-2023 Graduate Student Handbook for the Department of Nursing at Morehead State University.

Time Course Investigation Of The Dermal Leukocyte Response To Lipoteichoic Acid In Chickens, Ian M. Gilbert, Jossie M. Santamaria, Gisela F. Erf

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

Lipoteichoic acid (LTA) is a cell-wall polymer in Gram-positive bacteria that stimulates inflammation. Few studies have investigated in vivo immune response to LTA, and none of the in vivo studies have been performed in birds. For this project, the pulp (a skin derivative) of growing feathers (GF) of chickens was used to investigate the in vivo effects of intradermally injected LTA. In Study 1, GF of chickens were injected with 10 μL of differing concentrations of LTA (0.1, 1.0, 10, 100 or 250 μg LTA/mL; 3 chickens/dose). Growing feathers were plucked before injection (0 h) and at 6, 24, 48, …

Generalized Weakness From Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome And Liver Failure: A Case Study, Kelly Dawn Bosch

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose: Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a condition that occurs when an individual stops drinking alcohol or significantly decreases his or her alcohol intake after long-term dependence. The symptoms that develop vary in severity. Out of the 2 million people who experience alcohol withdrawal in the United States, 500,000 of them require treatment for their symptoms which can include physical therapy. The purpose of this case study is to describe and examine the treatment of a 48-year-old male who presented to the hospital with severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms, liver failure, and generalized weakness to determine the most effective …

Myasthenia Gravis, Briton Bussman

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neurological condition involving dysfunction at the neuromuscular junction. There are very few clinical studies and limited research on patients with myasthenia gravis and the effect of exercise. The purpose of this case study was to add to the current research in treatment of myasthenia gravis with physical therapy.

Case Description: The patient was a 73 year old male coming to therapy reporting decreases in functional mobility as well as a decrease in balance. He had been diagnosed with MG at age 62. He also reported that he feels that his strength has …

Case Report: Physical Therapy Management Of Cerbrovascular Accident Of The Middle Cerebral Artery, Devin Douvier

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose. A cerebrovascular accident, CVA, is one of the largest causes of disability to Americans every year. Over 800,000 people experience a CVA every year with 600,000 of those people experiencing their first CVA. The purpose of this case study is to discuss and review the role of rehabilitation services, specifically physical therapy, in the care of an acute cerebrovascular accident.

Case Description. The patient was a 55-year-old man presenting to the transitional care unit after a middle cerebral artery CVA. He was an active power lifter and was taking performance enhancing drugs recently before his stroke.

Intervention. …

Physical Therapy Mangement Of A 23-Year-Old Male Experiencing Cervicalgia And Headaches, Matthew Thomas Grasser

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose. Headaches are one of the most common disorders globally, with a potential for major disability. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) roughly 50% of the population globally are affected by headaches. The WHO states that 50-75% of adults within the last year report neck pain associated with headaches, while 30 % of these individuals reported they were experiencing migraines. The main types of headaches include tension, cluster, migraine and cervicogenic. The purpose of this case report is to see if my patient experienced a positive outcome while in my care with the use of manual therapy …

Physical Therapy Management Of A Patient With Rotator Cuff Pathology, Hailey Lynn Braegelman

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose: Rotator cuff pathology includes dysfunction of at least one of the rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder. This case report assesses the effectiveness of conservative physical therapy treatment with a patient who has pathology of the rotator cuff musculature and the result of the patient’s function following the treatment. Case Description: The patient was a female in her mid-60s who had fallen and landed on her elbow, resulting in pain of the shoulder. This patient was seen in the outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic for a total of 10 treatments. Interventions: The patient underwent conservative physical therapy …

A Right Atrial Mass With Fever And Cutaneous Nodules, Feng Gao, Stephanie Koh, Sara Taveras-Alam, Umair Khalid

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Primary cardiac tumors, although exceedingly rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis during workup of any cardiac mass. Extranodal cardiac lymphomas have a natural aggressive course due to delayed diagnosis. We present a 71-year-old male with a dual-chamber pacemaker who presented with fevers and new cutaneous nodules. He was found to have a right atrial primary anaplastic large-cell lymphoma and had a complete metabolic response after chemotherapy. Our case highlights the importance of a multimodality approach in the diagnosis of cardiac tumors and during follow-up after treatment.

A Scoping Review Of Randomized Trials Assessing The Impact Of N-Of-1 Trials On Clinical Outcomes, Joyce P Samuel, Susan H Wootton, Travis Holder, Donald Molony

Library Staff Publications

Background: The single patient (n-of-1) trial can be used to resolve therapeutic uncertainty for the individual patient. Treatment alternatives are systematically tested against each other, generating patient-specific data used to inform an individualized treatment plan. We hypothesize that clinical decisions informed by n-of-1 trials improve patient outcomes compared to usual care. Our objective was to provide an overview of the clinical trial evidence on the effect of n-of-1 trials on clinical outcomes.

Methods: A systematic search of medical databases, trial registries, and gray literature was performed to identify trials assessing clinical outcomes in a group of patients undergoing an n-of-1 …

2022-2023 Student Research Fellowship Recipients, University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Peter Morgane Research Fellowships

2022-2023 recipients of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine's Peter Morgane Research Fellowship.

National Children's Dental Health Month Poster "Sealants Make Sense." (2022), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

No abstract provided.

Factors That Contribute To Life Satisfaction Of Parents Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder In Trinidad & Tobago, Paul Gerard Richards

Dissertations

Problem

The goal of the study was to understand factors contributing to life satisfaction of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from the perspective of positive psychology. The challenges of parenting a child with ASD have been documented extensively, with these parents experiencing higher levels of stress, depression, and lower overall mental health than parents of typically developing children. Stress and hardship can lead to mental health problems for such families. A lack of research was observed about positive outcomes for parents of children with ASD; in particular, no research was available for these parents in Trinidad and …

Viral Overexpression Of Rprd2 In Mouse Nucleus Accumbens Induces Anxiety-Like Behavior And Regulates Genes Associated With Microtubule Transport, Claire Nuhad Atiyeh

Theses and Dissertations

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental illness in the United States with many individuals underdiagnosed and undertreated (Anxiety & Depression Association of America, 2021; Bandelow et al., 2017). While stress is a known risk factor for developing anxiety disorders, there is emerging evidence that biological variability in the expression of key proteins in the brain may contribute to regulating an organism’s stress-related behaviors. Earlier work from our laboratory identified a protein, called Regulation of Nuclear Pre-mRNA Domain Containing 2 (RPRD2), that was differentially expressed in the brain of mice stratified in terms of their phenotypic response to chronic stress …

Physiotherapy For Pain And Disability In Adults With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Crps) Types I And Ii, Keith M. Smart, Michael C. Ferraro, Benedict M. Wand, Neil E. O'Connell

Physiotherapy Papers and Journal Articles

Background: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a painful and disabling condition that usually manifests in response to trauma or surgery and is associated with significant pain and disability. CRPS can be classified into two types: type I (CRPS I) in which a specific nerve lesion has not been identified and type II (CRPS II) where there is an identifiable nerve lesion. Guidelines recommend the inclusion of a variety of physiotherapy interventions as part of the multimodal treatment of people with CRPS. This is the first update of the review originally published in Issue 2, 2016

Objectives: To determine the …

Self-Reported Throwing Volumes Are Not A Valid Tool For Monitoring Throwing Loads In Elite Australian Cricket Players: An Observational Cohort Study, Zachariah Hoyne, Ashley Cripps, Andrea Britt Mosler, Christopher Joyce, Paola Chivers, Rob Chipchase, Myles Murphy

Physiotherapy Papers and Journal Articles

Objectives

To determine the concurrent validity of player self-reported and independently observed throwing volume. Examine whether sex, playing position, or time to upload self-reported data post training influences the accuracy of self-reported throwing loads.

Design

Cross-sectional cohort study.

Methods

A total of 8 female and 18 male elite cricket players participated in the study. Overarm throws from 12 training sessions during the 2020–21 cricket year were observed. Player self-reported throwing volume data were retrieved post training, with the time difference between session completion and self-reported data upload recorded.

Results

A moderate positive correlation was found between self-reported and observed …

Candida Auris: Emergence Of A Multi-Drug Resistant Fungal Pathogen, Garrett Bryak, Brooke Tharp, Rachel Zheng

Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship

Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen that poses a significant public health concern due to the species’ increasing resistance to a vast array of FDA-approved antifungal drugs and high mortality rate. The pathogenic fungus has also proven difficult to identify within a conventional diagnostic laboratory and has been responsible for numerous outbreaks in healthcare settings across the globe, as noted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (source). This research effort aims to provide a comprehensive review detailing the history, origin, and biological characteristics of C. auris with particular emphasis on analyzing the nature of C. auris’s multidrug-resistant …

Momentary Energy Levels In Healthcare Professionals Working With Facility Dogs, Shania Sinha, Clare Jensen, Marguerite O'Haire

Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship

Past research has shown that pediatric healthcare professionals working with full-time therapy dogs (facility dogs) reported less work-related burnout and better mental health overall. However, specific in-the-moment effects of facility dogs on healthcare professionals have yet to be examined. The purpose of this study was to use Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) to assess the effects of facility dog presence on momentary energy levels of pediatric healthcare professionals. EMA data for the present study were collected from 122 healthcare professionals working in pediatric hospitals. Within the sample, participants working with a facility dog (handlers; n=61) were …

Closing The Documentation Loop: Pharmacist-Led Impact On Sepsis Fluid Documentation And Quality Measures, Ross Singletary, Alex Stabler, Shalyn Cox, Larry J Pineda

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

No abstract provided.

Influence Of A Formal Mentor On Hospital Based Nurse Research Resources And Outcomes, Jamie Roney, Trisha Saul, Teresa Bigand, Marietta Sperry, Carrie Doyle, Sherri Mendelson

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

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Exploring The Relationship Between Covid-19 Unit Designation And Nurse Burnout Syndrome, Jamie Roney, Gisele Nicole Bazan, Tiffany Patterson, Kelsey Sawyer, Erin Whitley, Sahar Mihandoust, Joann Long

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic globally impacted healthcare due to surges in infected patients and respiratory failure. The pandemic escalated nursing burnout syndrome (NBS) across the workforce, especially in critical care environments, potentially leading to long-term negative impact on nurse retention and patient care.

Objectives: To compare self-reported burnout scores of frontline nurses caring for COVID-19 infected patients with burnout scores captured before the pandemic and in non-COVID-19 units from two prior studies.

Methods: A study was conducted using frontline nurses working in eight critical care units based on exposure to COVID-19 infected patients. Nurses were surveyed in 2019 and in …

Guanabenz In The Horse – A Preliminary Report On Clinical Effects And Comparison To Clonidine And Other Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonists, Andreas F. Lehner, L. Dirikolu, Thomas Tobin

Veterinary Science Faculty Publications

In veterinary medicine, a number of alpha-2 receptor agonists are marketed as sedatives/hypnotics and analgesics, with their principal use being the chemical restraint of large and small animals. Guanabenz (Wytensin®) is an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist marketed for use in humans as an anti-hypertensive agent. Recent reports indicate that guanabenz has been administered to horses in small doses (0.04 mg/kg) for its anti-hypertensive effects. While this offers both benefits of sedation of the horse as well as amelioration of pulmonary hypertension during running exercise and consequent Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), guanabenz is currently proscribed in most racing jurisdictions and its …

A Systematic Approach To Multiple Case Study Design In Professional Counseling And Counselor Education, Charmayne R. Adams, Casey A. Barrio Minton, Jennifer Hightower, Ashley J. Blount

Office of Health Promotion Scholarship

Case study research is a qualitative methodology that allows researchers to explore complex phenomena in a structured way, that is rigorous and provides an enormous amount of depth. Three scholars are credited with major contributions to the case study literature: Merriam (1998), Stake (1995/2006), and Yin (1994). The purpose of this paper is to explore case study design for use in the counseling profession. The authors provide instruction on the case study scholars, data collection, analysis, and reporting for both single and multiple case study research designs. Finally, implications for student counselors, counselor educators, and counseling professionals are provided.

The Time It Counts: Counting Policy In The Perioperative Setting, Lauren Kober, Kendall Williams

2021

No abstract provided.