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Toolkit For Users Of Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids, Sabrina Malasarte
Toolkit For Users Of Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids, Sabrina Malasarte
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Untreated hearing loss oftentimes has significant adverse effects on the quality of life of older adults. The associations include, but are not limited to loneliness, isolation, anxiety, and a decrease in cognitive function. Hearing aids significantly improve audibility, social interactions, and decrease feelings of loneliness or isolation. However, despite technological advances, and evidence of positive outcomes associated with hearing aid use, uptake and continued use of hearing aids remain low. Accessibility and affordability are considered barriers to uptake. Purchasing a prescription hearing aid from an audiologist is the traditional approach to receiving an amplification device, but the advent of over …
Best Practices For Healthcare Providers When Communicating With Individuals With Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review, Ashley Mccaig
Best Practices For Healthcare Providers When Communicating With Individuals With Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review, Ashley Mccaig
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic review of the literature to gather information about strategies to use when communicating with people with hearing loss, specifically in healthcare settings or environments where face masks are frequently used. The compiled literature was used to establish the best practices for healthcare providers to use when communicating with their patients with hearing loss, especially when utilizing face masks.
Methods: A comprehensive search of the literature was conducted using the Google Scholar, PubMed, and MEDLINE Complete databases. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was used to …
Adaptations And Transformations: Perceptions Of Change In Academic Motivation, Resilience, And Covid-19 Stress, Ella V. Gregorio
Adaptations And Transformations: Perceptions Of Change In Academic Motivation, Resilience, And Covid-19 Stress, Ella V. Gregorio
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Of concern to educators, post-COVID-19 assessments have revealed significant achievement gaps in student performance, as well as significant decreases in adolescent mental health. Less is known about changes in achievement motivation. Here we ask how students perceive their own motivation and whether it changed between “before” the pandemic to the present (Fall 2022 - Spring 2023), about three years after the beginning of the pandemic when many school routines were returning to “normal.” To understand how variance in these perceived changes might be related to pandemic-related stressors, trait resilience, and current mental health, we conducted a large survey study (N …
Flanker Task Performance In Young And Older Adults: A Behavioral And Erp Study, Fatima Medrano
Flanker Task Performance In Young And Older Adults: A Behavioral And Erp Study, Fatima Medrano
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Research suggests that as we get older, executive function abilities decline (Hasher & Zacks, 1988; Salthouse, 1996). One affected ability is that of inhibitory control, which aids in monitoring our responses to non-target stimuli or information. Current research on inhibition reveals inconsistencies across studies. Monitoring brain responses during the Flanker (used to measure inhibitory control) task may add valuable insight into the processes underlying group differences behaviorally, by studying the N200 and P300 event-related potentials which have been associated with inhibitory control processes. This study investigated whether there are differences between older and younger adults in inhibitory control and whether …
Naturalistic Assessment Of Reaction Time Variability In Older Adults At Risk For Alzheimer's Disease, Matthew S Welhaf, Hannah Wilks, Andrew J Aschenbrenner, David A Balota, Suzanne E Schindler, Tammie L S Benzinger, Brian A Gordon, Carlos Cruchaga, Chengjie Xiong, John C Morris, Jason Hassenstab
Naturalistic Assessment Of Reaction Time Variability In Older Adults At Risk For Alzheimer's Disease, Matthew S Welhaf, Hannah Wilks, Andrew J Aschenbrenner, David A Balota, Suzanne E Schindler, Tammie L S Benzinger, Brian A Gordon, Carlos Cruchaga, Chengjie Xiong, John C Morris, Jason Hassenstab
2020-Current year OA Pubs
OBJECTIVE: Maintaining attention underlies many aspects of cognition and becomes compromised early in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease (AD). The consistency of maintaining attention can be measured with reaction time (RT) variability. Previous work has focused on measuring such fluctuations during in-clinic testing, but recent developments in remote, smartphone-based cognitive assessments can allow one to test if these fluctuations in attention are evident in naturalistic settings and if they are sensitive to traditional clinical and cognitive markers of AD.
METHOD: Three hundred and seventy older adults (aged 75.8 +/- 5.8 years) completed a week of remote daily testing on the …
Performance Analysis Of Hybrid Deep Learning Framework Using A Vision Transformer And Convolutional Neural Network For Handwritten Digit Recognition, Vanita Agrawal, Jayant Jagtap, Shruti Patil, Ketan Kotecha
Performance Analysis Of Hybrid Deep Learning Framework Using A Vision Transformer And Convolutional Neural Network For Handwritten Digit Recognition, Vanita Agrawal, Jayant Jagtap, Shruti Patil, Ketan Kotecha
Journal Articles
Digitization created a demand for highly efficient handwritten document recognition systems. A handwritten document consists of digits, text, symbols, diagrams, etc. Digits are an essential element of handwritten documents. Accurate recognition of handwritten digits is vital for effective communication and data analysis. Various researchers have attempted to address this issue with modern convolutional neural network (CNN) techniques. Even after training, CNN filter weights remain unchanged despite the high identification accuracy. As a result, the process cannot flexibly adapt to input changes. Hence computer vision researchers have recently become interested in Vision Transformers (ViTs) and Multilayer Perceptrons (MLPs). The shortcomings of …
Man With Chest Pain, Fever, And Surprising Finding On Bedside Ultrasound, Omoyeni O Clement, Benjamin L Cooper
Man With Chest Pain, Fever, And Surprising Finding On Bedside Ultrasound, Omoyeni O Clement, Benjamin L Cooper
Journal Articles
No abstract provided.
A Rapid Host-Protein Test For Differentiating Bacterial From Viral Infection: Apollo Diagnostic Accuracy Study, Richard G Bachur, Sheldon L Kaplan, Cesar A Arias, Natasha Ballard, Karen C Carroll, Andrea T Cruz, Richard Gordon, Salim Halabi, Jeffrey D Harris, Kristina G Hulten, Theresa Jacob, Mark D Kellogg, Adi Klein, Pninit Shaked Mishan, Sergey M Motov, Octavia M Peck-Palmer, Leticia M Ryan, Ma'anit Shapira, George S Suits, Henry E Wang, Alexandra Weissman, Richard E Rothman
A Rapid Host-Protein Test For Differentiating Bacterial From Viral Infection: Apollo Diagnostic Accuracy Study, Richard G Bachur, Sheldon L Kaplan, Cesar A Arias, Natasha Ballard, Karen C Carroll, Andrea T Cruz, Richard Gordon, Salim Halabi, Jeffrey D Harris, Kristina G Hulten, Theresa Jacob, Mark D Kellogg, Adi Klein, Pninit Shaked Mishan, Sergey M Motov, Octavia M Peck-Palmer, Leticia M Ryan, Ma'anit Shapira, George S Suits, Henry E Wang, Alexandra Weissman, Richard E Rothman
Journal Articles
OBJECTIVES: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of a rapid host-protein test for differentiating bacterial from viral infections in patients who presented to the emergency department (ED) or urgent care center (UCC).
METHODS: This was a prospective multicenter, blinded study. MeMed BV (MMBV), a test based on tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), interferon gamma-inducible protein-10 (IP-10), and C-reactive protein (CRP), was measured using a rapid measurement platform. Patients were enrolled from 9 EDs and 3 UCCs in the United States and Israel. Patients >3 months of age presenting with fever and clinical suspicion of acute infection were considered eligible. MMBV …
Early Detection Of Alcohol Related Dementia Across The Lifespan: An Integrative Literature Review For Primary Care Providers, Kaylee A. Chapman
Early Detection Of Alcohol Related Dementia Across The Lifespan: An Integrative Literature Review For Primary Care Providers, Kaylee A. Chapman
University Honors Theses
Introduction: Alcohol related dementia (ARD) is a long-term, heterogeneous cognitive impairment that can develop in the course of excessive and prolonged use of alcohol. This integrative literature review evaluated the relevant research, preventative measures, and early detection of brain changes leading to memory impairment as a result of the chronic consumption of alcohol.. Widespread prevention and detection of ARD can be achieved through the support of healthcare professionals in understanding, observing, and catching behavioral patterns ahead of time to properly direct treatment. The risk factors associated with an early diagnosis of dementia include, but are not limited to, abnormal brain …
Exploring How Factors Affecting Exercise Adherence May Inform Strategies To Increase Adherence In General And Depressed Populations: A Literature Review, Henry D. Link
University Honors Theses
Background: Exercise is associated with numerous physical and mental health benefits; however, many people struggle to exercise a sufficient amount and thus do not reap the benefits. Exercise is recognized as an effective treatment for depression with few risks. Professionals must understand the factors affecting exercise adherence to assist individuals of different backgrounds with adhering to exercise over the long term and to avoid common pitfalls that could hinder an individual’s progress.
Objective: This literature review aimed to identify factors affecting exercise adherence and to explore how those factors could inform strategies to increase exercise adherence among depressed …
Knowledge And Attitudes Towards Usage Of Hearing Protection In Volunteer Firefighters, Rachel S. Combs
Knowledge And Attitudes Towards Usage Of Hearing Protection In Volunteer Firefighters, Rachel S. Combs
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Background: Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) represents a substantial global public health concern. Regulatory agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH) aim to establish noise exposure limits in occupational settings, yet certain professions, such as firefighting, remain at a heightened risk. Although research has been conducted on noise exposure and hearing protection in career firefighters, a lack of research exists on volunteer firefighters. The purpose of this study was to 1) establish the extent that volunteer firefighters are currently educated on hearing conservation and hearing protection 2) …
Strengthening U.S. Jail Systems’ Response To Infectious Diseases: An Evaluation Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Erinn Bacchus
Strengthening U.S. Jail Systems’ Response To Infectious Diseases: An Evaluation Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Erinn Bacchus
Dissertations and Theses
Jails across the United States were struck with increased infections and deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies have shown the structural make up of jails, lack of preparedness plans, and overcrowding contributed to health risks and poor health outcomes both inside jails and local communities. Yet little research has been dedicated to strengthening jail responses to infectious disease outbreaks spanning prevention measures, data collection, and reentry planning. Gaps include information on the (1) myriad infectious disease mitigation strategies used in jails and adherence to CDC prevention guidelines, (2) development of a standardized epidemiologic surveillance system, and (3) experiences working at …
Vestibular Correlates Of Cochlear Implantation, Danielle Lewis
Vestibular Correlates Of Cochlear Implantation, Danielle Lewis
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Previous research has illustrated that vestibular dysfunction is the most prevalent complication of cochlear implant (CI) surgery. There is substantial evidence of both short- and long-term vestibular dysfunction following CI surgery. The objective of this survey was to determine CI recipients’ expectation and satisfaction with their audiologists’ counseling regarding the possible vestibular effects of cochlear implantation. Survey participants included unilateral and bilateral adult CI recipients recruited through the NYC chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), audiology-related Facebook groups, and Linked-In. The first 25 participants were offered a $20 Amazon gift card upon completion of the survey. The …
Articulatory Activity Of The Tongue, Jaw, And Lips During The Second Passaggio Transition Of The Soprano Voice, Richard C. Lissemore
Articulatory Activity Of The Tongue, Jaw, And Lips During The Second Passaggio Transition Of The Soprano Voice, Richard C. Lissemore
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
This dissertation describes three experiments designed to explore the acoustic and articulatory activity of a perceptible change in the soprano voice known as the secondo passaggio, or second transition, which typically occurs for the [ɑ] vowel between D♮5 (587 Hz) and F♮5 (698 Hz). Acoustically, the transition involves a shift in resonance strategy from second resonance tracking of the second harmonic (fR2/2fo) to first resonance tracking of the fundamental frequency (fR1/fo). To quantify the acoustics of the transition, we employed the measure L1-L2, the …
Identifying And Addressing A New Barrier To Community-Based Patients Accessing Cancer Clinical Trials, Melissa Fenech, Maegan Miklas, Abdulkadir Hussein, Youshaa El-Abed, Devinder Moudgil, Rhonda Abdel-Nabi, Kayla Touma, Mahmoud Hossami, Renee Nassar, Farwa Zaib, Sanghyuk Claire Rim, Roaa Hirmiz, Olla Hilal, Milica Paunic, Dora Cavallo-Medved, Caroline Hamm
Identifying And Addressing A New Barrier To Community-Based Patients Accessing Cancer Clinical Trials, Melissa Fenech, Maegan Miklas, Abdulkadir Hussein, Youshaa El-Abed, Devinder Moudgil, Rhonda Abdel-Nabi, Kayla Touma, Mahmoud Hossami, Renee Nassar, Farwa Zaib, Sanghyuk Claire Rim, Roaa Hirmiz, Olla Hilal, Milica Paunic, Dora Cavallo-Medved, Caroline Hamm
Biomedical Publications
No abstract provided.
Contemporary Analysis Of Reexcision And Conversion To Mastectomy Rates And Associated Healthcare Costs For Women Undergoing Breast-Conserving Surgery, Youngran Kim, Cecilia Ganduglia-Cazaban, Nina Tamirisa, Anthony Lucci, Trudy Millard Krause
Contemporary Analysis Of Reexcision And Conversion To Mastectomy Rates And Associated Healthcare Costs For Women Undergoing Breast-Conserving Surgery, Youngran Kim, Cecilia Ganduglia-Cazaban, Nina Tamirisa, Anthony Lucci, Trudy Millard Krause
Journal Articles
PURPOSE: This study was designed to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of population-level reoperation rates and incremental healthcare costs associated with reoperation for patients who underwent breast-conserving surgery (BCS).
METHODS: This is a retrospective cohort study using Merative™ MarketScan
RESULTS: The commercial cohort included 17,129 women with a median age of 55 (interquartile range [IQR] 49-59) years, and the Medicare cohort included 6977 women with a median age of 73 (IQR 69-78) years. Overall reoperation rates were 21.1% (95% confidence interval [CI] 20.5-21.8%) for the commercial cohort and 14.9% (95% CI 14.1-15.7%) for the Medicare cohort. In both cohorts, …
Environmental Magnesium Ion Affects Global Gene Expression, Motility, Biofilm Formation And Virulence Of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus, Xue Li, Xiaobai Zhang, Miaomiao Zhang, Xi Luo, Tingting Zhang, Xianjin Liu, Renfei Lu, Yiquan Zhang
Environmental Magnesium Ion Affects Global Gene Expression, Motility, Biofilm Formation And Virulence Of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus, Xue Li, Xiaobai Zhang, Miaomiao Zhang, Xi Luo, Tingting Zhang, Xianjin Liu, Renfei Lu, Yiquan Zhang
Journal Articles
No abstract provided.
Efficacy And Safety Of Tepotinib In Asian Patients With Advanced Nsclc With Met Exon 14 Skipping Enrolled In Vision, Terufumi Kato, James Chih-Hsin Yang, Myung-Ju Ahn, Hiroshi Sakai, Masahiro Morise, Yuh-Min Chen, Ji-Youn Han, Jin-Ji Yang, Jun Zhao, Te-Chun Hsia, Karin Berghoff, Rolf Bruns, Helene Vioix, Simone Lang, Andreas Johne, Xiuning Le, Paul K Paik
Efficacy And Safety Of Tepotinib In Asian Patients With Advanced Nsclc With Met Exon 14 Skipping Enrolled In Vision, Terufumi Kato, James Chih-Hsin Yang, Myung-Ju Ahn, Hiroshi Sakai, Masahiro Morise, Yuh-Min Chen, Ji-Youn Han, Jin-Ji Yang, Jun Zhao, Te-Chun Hsia, Karin Berghoff, Rolf Bruns, Helene Vioix, Simone Lang, Andreas Johne, Xiuning Le, Paul K Paik
Journal Articles
BACKGROUND: Tepotinib, a MET inhibitor approved for the treatment of MET exon 14 (METex14) skipping NSCLC, demonstrated durable clinical activity in VISION (Cohort A + C; N = 313): objective response rate (ORR) 51.4% (95% CI: 45.8, 57.1); median duration of response (mDOR) 18.0 months (95% CI: 12.4, 46.4). We report outcomes in Asian patients from VISION (Cohort A + C) (cut-off: November 20, 2022).
METHODS: Patients with advanced METex14 skipping NSCLC, detected by liquid or tissue biopsy, received tepotinib 500 mg (450 mg active moiety) once daily.
PRIMARY ENDPOINT: objective response (RECIST 1.1) by independent review. Secondary endpoints included: …
Guilty Pleasure: Women's Perception Of Health, Body Image, And Femininity, Irene *Yi-Han Chung
Guilty Pleasure: Women's Perception Of Health, Body Image, And Femininity, Irene *Yi-Han Chung
Masters Theses
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Outgoing Mda President Knudsen: ‘I Strongly Believe In The Mda!’, Eric Knudsen Dds
Outgoing Mda President Knudsen: ‘I Strongly Believe In The Mda!’, Eric Knudsen Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
In his outgoing address, MDA President Knudsen expressed excitement about the association’s future and highlighted key achievements and challenges. He thanked his wife, staff, and interim executive director Bill Sullivan for their support, particularly after the sudden passing of Karen Burgess. Knudsen emphasized initiatives to improve rural dental care, restructure the finance department, and address insurance reimbursement issues. He praised the MDA’s advocacy efforts, including expanding Medicaid and legislative accomplishments. Knudsen concluded by welcoming new executive director John Tramontana and expressing confidence in MDA's continued success.
Impact Of Prenatal Maternal Depression On Gestational Length Post Hoc Analysis Of A Randomized Clinical Trial, Elysia Poggi Davis, Catherine H. Demers, Lillybelle Deer, Robert Gallop, M. Camille Hoffman, Nancy Grote, Benjamin L. Hankin
Impact Of Prenatal Maternal Depression On Gestational Length Post Hoc Analysis Of A Randomized Clinical Trial, Elysia Poggi Davis, Catherine H. Demers, Lillybelle Deer, Robert Gallop, M. Camille Hoffman, Nancy Grote, Benjamin L. Hankin
Mathematics Faculty Publications
Background Shortened gestation is a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality with lifelong consequences for health. There is a need for public health initiatives on increasing gestational age at birth. Prenatal maternal depression is a pervasive health problem robustly linked via correlational and epidemiological studies to shortened gestational length. This proof-of-concept study tests the impact of reducing prenatal maternal depression on gestational length with analysis of a randomized clinical trial (RCT).
Methods Participants included 226 pregnant individuals enrolled into an RCT and assigned to receive either interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) or enhanced usual care (EUC). Recruitment began in July 2017 …
Rhabdomyolysis As A Cause Of Pth Independent Hypocalcemia In A Child With Acute Influenza Infection, Samhita Bhattarai, Kelsee Halpin
Rhabdomyolysis As A Cause Of Pth Independent Hypocalcemia In A Child With Acute Influenza Infection, Samhita Bhattarai, Kelsee Halpin
Posters
INTRODUCTION Hypocalcemia is characterized by abnormally low level of calcium in the blood. Normal reference range for calcium for children between 12- 19-year-old is 8.5-10.6 mg/dl . Severe hypocalcemia is considered as serum calcium level of <7 mg/dl and can present with tetany, seizures, and life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Etiology of hypocalcemia varies but hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism and Vitamin D deficiency are some of the most common causes encountered by pediatrician endocrinologists. Association of rhabdomyolysis with hypocalcemia and elevated PTH is a rare presentation that should be considered, particularly for those children presenting with acute viral illness. We present a rare case of rhabdomyolysis associated with hypocalcemia not related to hypoparathyroidism. CASE A 12-year-old female presented to the emergency department with body ache, decreased oral intake and vomiting. She was found to be influenza positive. Electrolytes showed hypocalcemia (4.8 mg/dl). She subsequently had an undetectable 25-OH vitamin D level (<5 ng/ml) and elevated iPTH level (609 pg/ml). We discussed the possibility of her etiology of hypocalcemia to be Vitamin D deficiency although her presentation was atypical at an older age with a negative imaging for rickets, hyperphosphatemia (6.0 mg/dl), and normal alkaline phosphatase (334 unit/L). She also did not have any phenotypic features of Albright’s hereditary osteodystrophy and renal function was within normal limits. She was identified to have elevated creatinine kinase (4829 U/L) supporting rhabdomyolysis secondary to acute influenza as a cause of her hypocalcemia. Rhabdomyolysis, a known complication of influenza infection, causes cell membrane destruction which impairs the normal function of Na-K-ATPase channel. This leads to increase in intracellular sodium activating Na/Ca exchanger which in turn causes influx of calcium intracellularly causing hypocalcemia. Additionally, any injury or infection leads to high phosphorus release from cells due to cell lysis. High phosphorus is also caused by reduced oxidative metabolism in muscles impairing phosphate use. This excess of phosphate then combines with calcium and causes calcium-phosphate complex in soft tissues. Hyperphosphatemia also additionally inhibits 1 alpha hydroxylase limiting formation of calcitriol leading to hypocalcemia. CONCLUSION Our patient had severe hypocalcemia due to influenza-related rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis is an important consideration as a cause of hypocalcemia in children, especially with acute viral illness. Accordingly, it is also important to obtain serum electrolytes in patients presenting with rhabdomyolysis as hypocalcemia may lead to complications like seizures and cardiac arrhythmia if not appropriately recognized and treated.
What You Should Know About Medicare (And How To Avoid Potential Medicare Traps), Rick Seely
What You Should Know About Medicare (And How To Avoid Potential Medicare Traps), Rick Seely
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Navigating Medicare is complex due to its numerous parts, rules, and potential penalties. For those turning 65, enrolling in Medicare can be daunting and mistakes can be costly. Working with a certified Medicare broker is recommended to ensure proper and timely enrollment. The article emphasizes understanding when to enroll, which parts of Medicare to choose based on individual circumstances, and common misconceptions. It also highlights the importance of supplemental coverage and the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. MDA members have access to resources and brokers to aid in this transition.
J Mich Dent Assoc June 2024
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Every month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association provides news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. It stands as the primary publication reaching Michigan dentists.
In the June 2024 issue, the Journal focuses on the 2024 Annual Meeting in Lansing. Original content includes:
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A cover story farewell address by MDA President Eric Knudsen
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A feature article on Medicare
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A New Professional Column
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A New Professional Column: “Navigating the Journey: Finding Your Practice Philosophy as a New Dentist”
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News You Need, an editorial, and regular department articles covering MDA …
Staff Matters: How Will The New Federal Earnings Threshold Impact Our Practice?, Jodi Schafer Sphr, Shrm-Scp
Staff Matters: How Will The New Federal Earnings Threshold Impact Our Practice?, Jodi Schafer Sphr, Shrm-Scp
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This article addresses impending changes to overtime rules under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and their implications for dental practices. The Department of Labor's recent updates on the minimum earning threshold for exempt employees necessitate adjustments in employment classifications. Starting July 1, 2024, the threshold will increase to $844 per week and subsequently rise every three years. Dental practices, including salaried employees like dental hygienists and management staff, must reassess classifications to ensure compliance. For affected employees, reclassification as non-exempt may be necessary, entailing eligibility for overtime pay. However, a hybrid approach—paying non-exempt employees a weekly salary while …
Mda Insurance: Weave A Financial Safety Net To Protect Your Income Stream, Future, And Family, Craig Start
Mda Insurance: Weave A Financial Safety Net To Protect Your Income Stream, Future, And Family, Craig Start
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
It's crucial to have a financial safety net, especially for small-business owners and parents, to protect against career-ending injury or illness. Key insurance policies include life insurance, disability income insurance, and business overhead expense insurance. Life insurance ensures financial support for your family, while disability insurance provides income if you cannot work. Business overhead insurance covers business expenses during your disability. Contact MDA Insurance for a consultation on these essential protections.
Management Of Dysphagia In Tracheostomized Patients: A Narrative Review, Chih-En Liu, Shu-Mei Yang, Ming-Yen Hsiao
Management Of Dysphagia In Tracheostomized Patients: A Narrative Review, Chih-En Liu, Shu-Mei Yang, Ming-Yen Hsiao
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Swallowing disorders are prevalent in tracheostomized patients and are associated with a high incidence of aspiration. This narrative review discusses the primary causes and subsequent management strategies for dysphagia in this population. Factors such as reduced laryngeal elevation, compromised hypopharyngeal and laryngeal sensations, impaired vocal cord function, loss of glottic airflow and subglottic pressure, weakened cough reflex, increased respiratory secretions, and disuse muscle atrophy have been identified as major contributors. These challenges can lead to severe complications, including aspiration pneumonia and respiratory failure. Comprehensive evaluations that combine clinical assessments with a thorough review of a patient’s medical history are crucial. …
Application Of Intravenous Laser Irradiation Of Blood (Ilib) In Physical Medicine: A Narrative Review, Ya-Chi Chuang, Yuan-Yang Cheng
Application Of Intravenous Laser Irradiation Of Blood (Ilib) In Physical Medicine: A Narrative Review, Ya-Chi Chuang, Yuan-Yang Cheng
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Intravenous laser irradiation of blood (ILIB) involves a type of intravascular treatment which applies a helium-neon laser possessing a wavelength of 632.8nm. Since its first use in 1981 by Russian scientists, it is now widely applied in the treatment of various diseases, including chronic musculoskeletal pain, wound healing, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis and acute kidney injury. The underlying mechanism for ILIB may be associated with its anti-oxidative (through regulating the reactive oxygen species systems) and anti-inflammatory effects (by reducing the production of inflammatory cytokines). Moreover, positive effects on …
Clinical Application Of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring During Resection Of A Spinal Tumor: A Case Report, Chia-Hung Hou, Sanford P C Hsu, Pang-Wei Chang, Chen-Liang Chou, Tsui-Fen Yang
Clinical Application Of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring During Resection Of A Spinal Tumor: A Case Report, Chia-Hung Hou, Sanford P C Hsu, Pang-Wei Chang, Chen-Liang Chou, Tsui-Fen Yang
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Surgical resection of a spinal tumor is the first choice of treatment in clinical practice, however it carries a significant risk of creating new postoperative neurological deficits. It is believed that the concomitant use of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) during tumor resection can not only increase safety of the procedure, but also improve surgical outcomes.
Case description:
A 52-year-old female who was in good health and neurologically intact presented with intermittent claudication, numbness and weakness of bilateral lower extremities, and bowel and urinary incontinence in June 2021. L-spine MRI revealed an intradural extramedullary tumor at T8 level. She received T7-9 …
Early Intervention In A Child With Aymé-Gripp Syndrome: A Case Report, Liang-Jun Ou-Yang, Pei-Hsuan Huang, Hsiang-Ning Chang, Chih-Chi Chen, Chia-Ling Chen, Chia-Ying Chung
Early Intervention In A Child With Aymé-Gripp Syndrome: A Case Report, Liang-Jun Ou-Yang, Pei-Hsuan Huang, Hsiang-Ning Chang, Chih-Chi Chen, Chia-Ling Chen, Chia-Ying Chung
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Aymé-Gripp syndrome is an autosomal dominant inherited disease. The de novo pathogenic variant of the MAF gene, located at 16q23.2, is considered the primary common cause of this disease. The pathogenic variant causes interference with lens and eye development and embryonic development. Patients with Aymé-Gripp syndrome typically present with bilateral cataracts, bilateral congenital sensorineural hearing loss, and Down syndrome-like facial features. Dual sensory impairment is observed in these patients. Delayed developmental milestones in the aspect of gross motor, fine motor, speech, and language, cognitive function, and social interaction can be detected early in life. Here we presented a 4-year-old male …