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Effect Of Traditional Architecture And New Urbanism On Public Health: A Medical Perspective, Eron J. Powell, Jeremy R. Ellis

Transformative Medicine

No abstract provided.

Embracing Imperfection: Medical Students’ Perspectives On Pass/Fail Curricula In Medical Education, Jeremy R. Ellis, Luke M. Tomasovic, Rachel L. Marcheskie

Transformative Medicine

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Dexmedetomidine On Nausea And Vomiting In Intraabdominal Surgical Patients, Sarah Mann

Scholars Week

Abstract

Purpose: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) affect a significant number of surgical patients. This Doctor of Nursing Practice project aimed to assess PONV rates and evaluate the effects of dexmedetomidine on PONV incidence in intraabdominal surgical patients. Additionally, the project sought to inform Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) about dexmedetomidine and assess the perceived value of this information through a survey.

Methodology: The retrospective analysis of 9,035 patients was conducted from January 2023 to July 2024. Data were divided into four datasets, and comparisons were made between the datasets to determine PONV rates and the effects of dexmedetomidine. The …

Ransomware In Healthcare: Threats, Impacts, And Mitigation Strategies, Mackenzie Dotson, Kasi Gorli, Alberto Coustasse

Management Faculty Research

Excerpt: The growing digitalization of healthcare has exposed hospitals to significant cybersecurity threats, particularly ransomware attacks. The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) reported that as of mid-2024, there were 730 cyber-attacks worldwide against healthcare institutions, with 530 targeting the U.S. (AHA, 2024). Half of these incidents involved ransomware, a type of malware that restricts access to critical data until a ransom is paid (HHS, 2021). Hospitals are attractive targets for cybercriminals due to their essential role in patient care. Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in hospital networks, often causing severe operational and financial damage. Factors such as understaffed IT teams, outdated …

Cyber Threats In Healthcare: The Ransomware Epidemic, Mackenzie Dotson, Kasi Gorli, Alberto Coustasse

Management Faculty Research

In this presentation, we will delve into the growing ransomware crisis in healthcare, examining how these cyber threats disrupt hospital operations, jeopardize patient safety, and impose significant financial burdens. From understanding how ransomware infiltrates hospital systems to exploring real-world case studies, we will uncover the devastating impact of these attacks. Our discussion will also focus on mitigation strategies, cybersecurity best practices, and policy recommendations to safeguard healthcare institutions from future threats.

Breakfast In Schools: Literature Review, Hannah C. Posey

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

Breakfast is recommended as part of a healthy diet because it is associated with healthier macro and micronutrient intakes, BMI, and lifestyle. Breakfast is also widely promoted to improve cognitive function and academic performance (Hoyland et al., 2009). Yet, according to Hayes and FitzSimons (2024) in the 2021-2022 school year, 51.9 out of every 100 students picked up breakfast, while in the 2022-2023 school year that decreased to 50.9 out of every 100 students. That is a decrease of 1.2 million children for the school year not receiving school breakfast that had the year prior. Hearst et al. (2017) discovered …

Smart Radiology: Using Artificial Intelligence For Better Imaging Outcomes, Jordan Watts, Jeffrey Larson, Kasi Gorli, Alberto Coustasse

Management Faculty Research

We hypothesize that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in radiology improves the quality of care by increasing diagnostic accuracy, reducing interpretation time, and enhancing clinical workflow efficiency by minimizing imaging acquisition errors.

Defining Sexual Assault, Consent, And Resources To Empower Students: A Dnp Project, Sarah Powers

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Abstract

Sexual assault (SA) remains a pervasive issue on college campuses in the United States, often compounded by underreporting and a lack of knowledge about available resources. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aims to educate first-year college students about SA, sexual consent, and available resources to empower students in preventing assaults and seeking help when needed. The intervention, which was integrated into mandatory freshman seminars at a four-year university, was guided by Knowles' Adult Learning Theory. A presentation provided critical information, and knowledge gains were assessed through pre- and post-presentation surveys. Initial findings indicated significant increases in understanding …

Nerve Transfers For Median Nerve Injury, Corinne Wee

Faculty Scholarship

Due to its role in hand function, median nerve injuries can have a significant impact on patients’ lives. Nerve transfers can be performed alone or in conjunction with tendon transfers to restore critical functions supplied by the median nerve, with a particular emphasis on restoring grasp, pinch, and sensation. Continued study into possible nerve transfers for median nerve injury has led to multiple options that can be tailored to the patient's demands, deficits, and injury pattern.

Use Of Upadacitinib For Recalcitrant Oral Erosive Lichen Planus, Connor A. Sheehan, Nicholas D. Brownstone, Jason B. Lee, Sylvia Hsu

Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Dissemination And Implementation Approach To Increasing Access To Local Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) Resources With Black Cisgender Women: Intervention Study With Vlogs Shared On Social Media, Mandy J Hill, Laurenia Mangum, Sandra J Coker, Tristen Sutton, Diane M Santa Maria

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Black cisgender women account for only 2% of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)-eligible people in the United States who use PrEP to prevent HIV. Owing to the low PrEP use, Black cisgender women continue to contract HIV more frequently than women from every other racial group. Intervention efforts that can bridge the link between knowing that PrEP prevents HIV and support with access to PrEP are necessary for Black cisgender women.

Objective: The purposes of the vlogs through the campaign were to share information about ways to prevent HIV using PrEP and fact-based education and provide access to PrEP resources with …

Bridging Gaps In Cancer Care: Utilizing Large Language Models For Accessible Dietary Recommendations, Julia A. Logan, Sriya Sadhu, Cameo Hazlewood, Melissa Denton, Sara Burke, Christina A. Simone-Soule, Caroline Black, Corey Ciaverelli, Jacqueline Stulb, Hamidreza Nourzadeh, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy, Amy Leader, Adam Dicker, Wookjin Choi, Nicole L Simone

Department of Radiation Oncology Faculty Papers

Background/Objectives: Weight management is directly linked to cancer recurrence and survival, but unfortunately, nutritional oncology counseling is not typically covered by insurance, creating a disparity for patients without nutritional education and food access. Novel ways of imparting personalized nutrition advice are needed to address this issue. Large language models (LLMs) offer a promising path toward tailoring dietary advice to individual patients. This study aimed to assess the capacity of LLMs to offer personalized dietary advice to patients with breast cancer. Methods: Thirty-one prompt templates were designed to evaluate dietary recommendations generated by ChatGPT and Gemini with variations within …

Automated Data Analysis For Concussion Patient Records: A Flutter-Based Desktop Application, Fhaheem Tadamarry

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Concussions are a prevalent and complex medical condition requiring careful clinical assessment and data-driven insights for effective management. This thesis presents the development of an automated data analysis system for concussion patient records, integrating Flutter-based desktop application development with SQL-driven data processing. The system provides a streamlined, interactive interface for clincians and researchers to upload, visualize, and analyze patient data efficiently.

The proposed solution automates data cleaning, preprocessing, and statistical analysis, ensuring robust and reliable insights into demographic, clinical, and recovery-related factors. Key analyses include sex-based differences injury mechanisms, prior head injury impact, mood disorder correlations, and time-to-treatment variations. The …

Multimodal Ai-Driven Biomarker For Early Detection Of Cancer Cachexia, Sabeen Ahmed

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Cancer cachexia is a metabolic syndrome characterized by substantial skeletal muscle loss, impacting cancer patients' survival and quality of life. Despite its clinical significance, early detection remains a challenge due to the lack of standardized diagnostic criteria and the reliance on indirect markers. This work presents an AI-driven approach to enhance cachexia detection and monitoring by integrating multiple deep learning methodologies. We explore transformer architectures for time-series analysis to model sequential medical data, enabling disease prediction and progression modeling. To ensure robust and reliable decision-making in clinical settings, we explore Bayesian deep neural networks for uncertainty estimation. Additionally, we introduce …

Understanding The Interplay Between Nutritional Status And Depression Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Mary R. Goldsworthy

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

By the year 2050, it is projected that the population of individuals aged 60 years and older will increase by 47 percent, reaching a total of 82 million in the United States. Many older adults experience depressive symptoms, and some never recover from it. Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders among older adults. Approximately 3.2% of community-dwelling older adults experience major depressive disorder in a 12-month period, although many more experience clinically significant depressive symptoms, with a recent estimate of 35% based on a global meta-analysis. In addition to physical functioning and depressive symptoms, another domain in …

Application Of Quantum Entanglement To Explain The Healing Mechanism By Highly Diluted Homoeopathic Medicines, Bijay Krishna Chaudhuri, Biswadeep Chaudhuri

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: The healing mechanism of highly diluted homoeopathic medicines (DHM) is not yet very clear.

Objectives: Our objective is to apply the concepts of entropy, information, and quantum mechanical principle of entanglement to find a model for explaining the healing mechanism of DHM.

Methodology: All living or non-living things are composed of dynamic microscopic quantum particles (electrons, protons, ions, etc.) which follow the basic properties of quantum mechanics such as quantum entanglement, superposition of quantum states and coherent interaction among these particles. The continuous change of thermodynamic entropies of the dynamic living cells leads to information change for cellular communication …

Effect Of Individualised Homoeopathic Intervention In Dyslipidaemia: An Open-Label, Randomised, Controlled, Exploratory Trial, Roja Varanasi, Rupali Bhalerao, Raveendar Ch, Raju Kolli, Ravi Sardala, R.V.R. Prasad, Paul Sumithran, M. Prakash Rao, Ramesh Dubashi, Kiranmayee R.G.R, S. Rajeeva, V. Sarathy, P.A. Rajakumari, Priyanka Srivastava, Anupriya Chaudhary, Gnnana Prakasham, P. Prasad, Arvind Kumar, Viqar A. Siddiqui, Praveen Oberai, Raj K. Manchanda

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Dyslipidaemia, the derangement of one or many of the lipoproteins is a major cause of cardiovascular events, causing 2.6 million deaths per year globally.

Objectives: This study evaluated the efficacy of individualised homoeopathic medicines with lifestyle modification in the management of dyslipidaemia.

Materials and Methods: This multicentric, open-label, randomised controlled exploratory trial was conducted at seven study sites under the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy. Participants fulfilling the eligibility criteria were enrolled. The primary outcome was to evaluate changes in Low-Density Lipoprotein cholesterol at months 3 and 6. Secondary outcomes were to evaluate changes in total cholesterol, triglyceride, …

Role Of Homoeopathic Treatment For Symptom Management And Improving Quality Of Life In Severe Psoriatic Disease: A Case Report, Kapil Das, Gautam Pal

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) are the main phenotypes of psoriatic disease. PsA is a chronic inflammatory arthritis, associated with psoriasis that can cause joint damage and can severely impact a patient’s quality of life (QoL).

Case Summary: A 21-yearold male suffering from PsA for three years presented in the outpatient department. He was previously treated with different methods of treatment without much relief. Clinically along with psoriatic rash, patient reported swelling, pain and stiffness of joints, causing restriction of movement. In addition, patient also presented with ophthalmic and gastric complaints. After a thorough clinical evaluation, Phosphorus in increasing …

Management Of Epilepsy With Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine Lachesis In Millesimal Potency: An Evidence-Based Case Report, Jayashree Nanda, Sujata Choudhury

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Epilepsy can be defined as a seizure disorder due to a change in electric activity in the brain which comprises a variety of disorders due to underlying brain dysfunction which increases the pre-disposition for seizures. It is a serious public health problem that affects the normal activity and quality of life of an individual. Homoeopathic medicines are successfully used for the treatment of epilepsy. Hence, research is needed with documentation of well-defined case reports. Here we present a case of epilepsy which was cured by individualised homoeopathic medicine after repertorisation.

Case summary: A 52-year-old male presented with complaints of …

The Ethics Of Homoeopathy: Addressing The Role Of Patient Testimonials Versus Scientific Evidence, Parth Aphale, Himanshu Shekhar, Shashank Dokania

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Letter to the Editor

Book Review On ‘Chronic Miasms In Homoeopathy’, P. Dastagiri

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Book Review

Liver Transplantation In 3 Cholestatic Infants With History Of Covid Exposure, Shruti Sakhuja, Kalyani R Patel, Matthew Goss, Flor M Munoz, Garrett Wortham, Megan Crawford, John A Goss, Nhu Thao Galvan

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

The COVID-19 pandemic presents several challenges during pregnancy including thromboembolic complications, direct placental infection, transplacental transmission, and systemic hyperinflammatory state. The liver is the second most commonly affected organ in SARS-CoV-2 infection after the lungs. Mechanisms of liver injury in COVID-19 patients can include: direct viral cytopathic effect, worsening of underlying liver disease, cytokine storm, hypoxic ischemic injury, and cholangiopathy leading to persistent marked cholestasis. Here we describe 3 infants at Texas Children's Hospital with perinatal SARS-CoV-2 exposure with persistent cholestasis and histologic evidence of extrahepatic biliary obstruction suggesting underlying biliary atresia (BA) with some atypical features possibly exacerbated by …

Patient Selection, Ventricular Tachycardia Substrate Delineation, And Data Transfer For Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation: A Clinical Consensus Statement Of The European Heart Rhythm Association Of The European Society Of Cardiology And The Heart Rhythm Society, Katja Zeppenfeld, Clifford Robinson, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation (STAR) is a novel, non-invasive, and promising treatment option for ventricular arrhythmias (VAs). It has been applied in highly selected patients mainly as bailout procedure, when (multiple) catheter ablations, together with anti-arrhythmic drugs, were unable to control the VAs. Despite the increasing clinical use, there is still limited knowledge of the acute and long-term response of normal and diseased myocardium to STAR. Acute toxicity appeared to be reasonably low, but potential late adverse effects may be underreported. Among published studies, the provided methodological information is often limited, and patient selection, target volume definition, methods for determination and …

The Diagnostic Role Of Pharmacological Provocation Testing In Cardiac Electrophysiology: A Clinical Consensus Statement Of The European Heart Rhythm Association And The European Association Of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (Eapci) Of The Esc, The Esc Working Group On Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy, The Association Of European Paediatric And Congenital Cardiology (Aepc), The Paediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society (Paces), The Heart Rhythm Society (Hrs), The Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (Aphrs), And The Latin American Heart Rhythm Society (Lahrs), Elijah R Behr, Bo Gregers Winkel, Bode Ensam, Alberto Alfie, Elena Arbelo, Colin Berry, Marina Cerrone, Giulio Conte, Lia Crotti, Cecilia M Gonzalez Corcia, Juan Carlos Kaski, Koonlawee Nademanee, Pieter G Postema, Silvia Priori, Vincent Probst, Georgia Sarquella-Brugada, Eric Schulze-Bahr, Rafik Tadros, Arthur Wilde, Jacob Tfelt-Hansen, Christian Wolpert, Alejandro Cuesta, Peter Damman, Dobromir Dobrev, Fabrizio Drago, Kristina Haugaa, Andrew Krahn, Ulrich Krause, Pier D Lambiase, Carlo Napolitano, Katja E Odening, Wataru Shimizu, Christian Veltmann

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

The pharmacological provocation test is a pivotal tool in cardiac electrophysiology for the diagnosis of potential causes of sudden cardiac death, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), arrhythmias, symptoms, or ECG abnormalities. The 2022 European Society of Cardiology Guidelines for the Treatment of Ventricular Arrhythmias and Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death offered guidance on provocation testing but did not describe the indications and requirements in depth. This clinical consensus statement, led by the European Heart Rhythm Association and approved by major international stakeholders, aims to advise the general cardiologist and the arrhythmia expert who to test and when, where, and how to …

Successful Coaching Behaviors: Challenges And Opportunities In Relationships, Dustan Watkins, Madeline Rock, Elizabeth M Vaughan, Jessica M Kirschmann, Craig A Johnston

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Health and wellness coaching is a valuable intervention to help individuals improve their long-term physical, psychological, and social well-being. Coaches, individuals who employ motivational strategies through trusting relationships, have shown success in supporting individuals’ pursuit in creating and sustaining healthy lifestyle changes. We discuss the theoretical principles underlying coaching practices and present essential coaching behaviors that influence the quality and strength of the client–coach relationship. We acknowledge scenarios in which the client–coach relationship has grown stale or is incompatible; in these cases, we propose lateral referrals, which we define as identifying and redirecting clients to another coach possessing similar …

Pedagogy, Technology Acceptance, And Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Among Nursing Faculty, Rachel Ross

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Integrating pedagogical and technological knowledge among faculty is crucial, especially within Florida state colleges’ Nursing (ADN) programs. I explored the impact of three decades of technological advancements on faculty's ability to incorporate technology into their teaching methods using a qualitative, exploratory design; I conducted semi-structured interviews via Microsoft Teams. The analysis of faculty perceptions, experiences, and challenges reveals a significant gap in pedagogical knowledge despite strong subject matter expertise, indicating underdeveloped instructional strategies and learner-centered pedagogies. Additionally, participants exhibited a diverse understanding of the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, highlighting difficulties in effectively integrating technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge. …

Dnajb6: A Potent Dnajb Chaperone In Regulating Tau Proteostasis, Abigail R. Esquivel

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Neurodegenerative diseases often feature the pathological buildup of misfolded proteins, and tau is a principal culprit in multiple tauopathies. One chaperone of emerging interest is DnaJB6b, a member of the Hsp40/DnaJ family, which exhibits potent anti-aggregation activity against several disease-related proteins. Recent investigations highlight its unique capacity to recognize and neutralize aggregation-prone forms of tau. DnaJB6b appears potent against multiple variants of tau and may be acting against tau, in part, by directing misfolded tau toward proteasomal clearance. The first lines of evidence come from systematic chaperone screens, where DnaJB6b repeatedly emerged as a strong suppressor of tau seeding. Further …

Adverse Childhood Experiences And High School Dropout: The Roles Of Student Disengagement And Social Support, Rachel D. Pounders

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

More than two million students a year leave high school without a completion credential (NCES, 2024). Students who drop out are at-risk for detrimental long-term outcomes physically, mentally and economically (Rumberger, 2020). Students with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are significantly more likely to have poor educational outcomes, including school dropout (Metzler et al., 2017; Pan et al., 2019). However, there is limited insight into what affects the pathway between ACEs and poor educational outcomes for students (Dupéré et al., 2019; Morrow & Villodas, 2018). Informed by prominent dropout theories with ecological foundations and the theory of stress and coping, this …

Role Of Carcinosinum In Managing Separation Anxiety Disorder In Children: A Case Report, Karunakara Moorthi, Pranjali Srivastava

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a condition causing excessive and distressing anxiety about separating from home or loved ones. It starts in childhood or adolescence and continues into adulthood. Symptoms include constant worry about losing a parent or other loved one to an illness or disaster, constant fear that something bad will happen, refusing to be away from home due to fear of separation, reluctance to sleep without a parent or a loved one nearby and repeated nightmares about separation.

Case Summary: A 7-year-old boy presented with symptoms of anxiety when going to school, weeping before going to school, …

Ijrh’S Journey: So Far And What Lies Ahead, Subhash Kaushik

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Editorial