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Increasing Knowledge Of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Criteria And Introduction Of A Screening Tool To Improve Aaa Screening In A Family Practice Clinic: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Jennifer Elizabeth Rank

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are diagnosed most frequently in male patients of advanced age with a current or past smoking history. Screening for AAA by ultrasonography is effective at detecting clinically significant aneurysms and reduces AAA-associated and all-cause mortality at short-term and long-term follow-up. The criteria for screening include male gender, age 65 to 75, and a current or past smoking status. Additional criteria that may be considered include family history of AAA in a first-degree relative and/or a personal history of hypertension or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Based on review of the evidence, the project leader designed an evidence-based practice …

The Effectiveness Of Patient Education Utilizing The Teach-Back Method To Improve Patient Satisfaction, Gladys Cajucom Apuli

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this Evidence-Based Project is to determine the effectiveness of using “teach-back” method in giving education to patients receiving chemotherapy and how this method can increase patient satisfaction with understanding of medication action and side effects. Teach-back method is a way of checking patient’s understanding by asking them to state in their own words the information about their health. It is a way to confirm that the explanations given by their provider is understood. Teach-back method can improve patient’s understanding and adherence, decrease call backs and cancelled appointments. This project was developed to improve the organization’s patient satisfaction …

Implementation Of Post Forms Upon Hospice Admission: An Evidence-Based Practice Intervention To Reduce Hospice Revocations, Joanna Grace Asselin

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Background and Purpose: Reduction of live hospice discharges in the form of revocations is necessitated in order to maintain regulatory compliance and meet quality measures. Upon admission to hospice services, many have not considered personal desire regarding further intervention beyond Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) status. Evidence-based practice has revealed Physician Order for Scope of Treatment (POST) forms as effective in enhancing translation of patient desires related to care and interventions at end-of-life. The clinical question of this scholarly project asked if implementation of POST forms upon admission to hospice services would result in decreased revocations with related emergency department (ED) …

The Predictive Nature Of Learning And Study Strategies In Online Physical And Occupational Therapy Education, Evan Michael Pucillo

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

There is a nationwide shortage of health professionals and a growing demand for education programs. As physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) education programs rapidly expand to generate more candidates for the health workforce, they have increasingly adopted online instruction. The PT and OT programs can be rigorous, and it is beneficial for educators to understand how to best support academic outcomes in an online environment. Students may adhere to specific learning and study strategies to ensure success. Prior work indicates Anxiety, Attitude, Concentration, Time Management, Motivation, and Self-regulation strategies are significantly related to academic outcomes (Crede & Kuncel, …

Health And Kinesiology News, Georgia Southern University

Health Sciences & Kinesiology: News & Publications (2015-2023)

• Alumna Working to Make Athletic Trainers a Standard in Campus Recreation

• Health Sciences and Kinesiology Students and Faculty Conduct Research on Peripheral Neuropathy

Plant Based Extracts Show Novel Sanitising Effects Against Escherichia Coli On Romaine Lettuce And Cucumber, Tinashe Mandimutsira, Paul Tirivanhu, Constance Chingwaru, Walter Chingwaru

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Preventing Transmission Of Covid-19 Infections And Themental Health Sequalae Among Older People, Teo Shyh Poh

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of Radiation Dose In Cardiac Ct Angiography Using Retrospective Ecg Gating Technique At Ramathibodi Hospital, Saifhon Admontree, Sawwanee Asavaphatiboon, Napapong Pongnapang, Anchali Krisanachinda

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Staphylococcus Aureus Carriage And Contamination Of Mobile Phones Among Students Of An-Najah National University In Palestine, Motasem Yosof Al-Masri, Nael Sodki Abu-Hasan

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Economic Benefits Of Medication Reconciliation Performed By Pharmacists In Heart Failure Clinic, Tasigan Chaemchoi, Adisak Weerasaksanti, Thanaporn Poohirunkul, Suthida Chanchencho, Yotsaya Kunlamas, Pitchapong Kositchaiwat, Sarawut Siwamogsatham, Angkawipa Trongtorsak, Sarinya Puwanant, Puwanant Sinphurmsukskul

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Relevance Of Electrolytes, Creatinine And Uric Acid In Progression Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Bangladeshi Population, Md. Atiar Rahman, Shahnowaj Bhuyian, Areeful Haque, Dina Hajjare, Walla Alelwanie, Arwa A. Makkie

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Segmental Small Bowel Volvulus Caused By A Single Adhesion Band In A 5-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report, Sirima Liukitithara, Paisarn Vejchapipat

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Mechanism Of Muscle Injury From Eccentric Exercise Induced Free Radicals And Protection With Antioxidants, Kultida Klarod, Pornprom Surakul

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Tea Polyphenols Extracted From Fresh Young Tea Leaves Exhibits Antibacterial Activity Against Some Bacterial Species: An In Vitro Study, Belal Hossain Sikder, Shafiul Alam, Shakir Moazzem, Hazrat Ali, Abdullah Al-Mamun, Shah Samiur Rashid

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Mechanical Vibration On Alveolar Bone Following Experimental Periodontitis: A Time Course Study, Joshua Murphy

Master's Theses (2009 -)

Introduction: High-frequency vibration with low magnitude acceleration has varying effects on alveolar bone. The objectives of this study were to establish a murine model for periodontitis and to explore the best time window of this model to investigate the effects of high frequency, low magnitude mechanical vibration on alveolar bone following ligature-induced experimental periodontitis. Materials and Methods: Ninety-five 11-week-old inbred strain C57BL/67 male mice were randomly assigned into four groups: 1) healthy control (n = 9); 2) healthy + mechanical vibration (n = 8); 3) experimental periodontitis + no treatment (n=7); and 4) experimental periodontitis + vibration (n = 9). …

Anatomical Considerations For Miniplate-Anchored Maxillary Protraction In Children With Unilateral Cleft Lip And Palate, Jared Holloway

Master's Theses (2009 -)

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the anatomical considerations of children with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) for the purpose of placing orthodontic miniplates for maxillary protraction. Materials and Methods: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of 41 patients with UCLP (18 females and 23 males with a mean age of 9.8) and 36 (19 females and 17 males with a mean age of 9.9) age-matched controls were assessed in this retrospective study. Multiple linear measurements were taken to evaluate the bone thickness of the infrazygomatic crest region (IZCR), buccal alveolar bone, and inferior portion of …

Tensile Strength Of Elastomeric Ligature Ties Stretched Over Large And Small Orthodontic Brackets, Golden Shiloh

Master's Theses (2009 -)

Objective: The purpose of this research was to investigate whether or not the larger required stretch of elastomeric ligature ties to secure an orthodontic wire into a larger sized bracket would lead to a more significant loss in tensile strength than if a smaller bracket size was used that required less of a stretch for placement of the elastomeric ligature. Methods: Maximum tensile strengths of elastomeric ligature ties from American Orthodontics and Dentsply Sirona were measured and compared after incubation for 4 weeks at 37±1oC under the following conditions: Unstretched dry, unstretched in artificial saliva, stretched and tied over a …

Sensory Based Interventions In The School Setting: P Entions In The School Setting: Perspectives Of Paraeducators, Lyn Kaiser, Marie-Christine Potvin, Caitlin Beach

Department of Occupational Therapy Faculty Papers

Background: The purpose of this study was to explore paraeducators’ perceptions of sensory-based interventions (SBIs). Paraeducators are frequently responsible for implementing SBIs to enhance a student’s ability to learn in school. Previous studies have explored the perceptions of teachers and occupational therapists, but as of yet, there are no published studies exploring the perceptions of paraeducators regarding the efficacy of SBIs.

Methods: An ethnographic study was conducted with paraeducators (n = 11) working with students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or emotional disturbance in a center-based special education program. These paraeducators participated in a focus group or an interview that …

Crisis (Pandemic) Management Playbook For Assisted Living, Daniel Haimowitz, Richard G. Stefanacci

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Stress Urinary Incontinence Post-Holmium Laser Enucleation Of The Prostate: A Single-Surgeon Experience., Akhil K Das, Seth Teplitsky, Tomy Perez, Jenny Guo, Joon Yau Leong, Patrick J Shenot

Department of Urology Faculty Papers

PURPOSE: To identify incidence and predictors of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) following Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP).

MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of 589 HoLEP patients from 2012-2018. Patients were assessed at pre-operative and post-operative visits. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed to identify predictors of SUI.

RESULTS: 52/589 patients (8.8%) developed transient SUI, while 9/589 (1.5%) developed long-term SUI. tSUI resolved for 46 patients (88.5%) within the first six weeks and in 6 patients (11.5%) between 6 weeks to 3 months. Long-term SUI patients required intervention, achieving continence at 16.4 months on average, …

Igf1r Immunohistochemistry In Ewing's Sarcoma As Predictor Of Response To Targeted Therapy., Elizabeth Gonzalez, Marilyn Bui, Atif Ahmed

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Objectives: Ewing's sarcoma is an aggressive malignancy of bone and soft tissue in children and young adults. Despite advances in modern therapy, metastasis can occur and results in high mortality. The objective of this study was to identify whether the signaling transduction proteins, insulin growth factor receptor (IGF1R) and S6 kinase (S6K), can predict poor prognosis in Ewing's sarcoma.

Methods: After the Institutional Research Board approval, immunohistochemical experiments on tissue microarray slides containing 32 archived Ewing's sarcoma tumor samples were performed with antibodies against IGF1Rb and p-S6K. Immunohistochemical staining results were correlated with patients' clinical data including clinical stage and …

In Response To Letter Title "Immediate Hemodynamic And Gaseous Exchange Effect Of Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure After Cardiac Surgery: Our Insight To Hamid Et Al.'S Study", Mohammad Hamid, Mohammad Irfan Akhtar, Saba Ahmed

Department of Anaesthesia

No abstract provided.

Reply: There Are Limits To Autonomy., John W C Entwistle, Kathleen N Fenton

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Hur/Elavl1 Drives Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor Growth And Metastasis, Marta Palomo-Irigoyen, Encarni Pérez-Andrés, Marta Iruarrizaga-Lejarreta, Adrián Barreira-Manrique, Miguel Tamayo-Caro, Laura Vila-Vecilla, Leire Moreno-Cugnon, Nagore Beitia, Daniela Medrano, David Fernández-Ramos, Juan José Lozano, Satoshi Okawa, José L Lavín, Natalia Martín-Martín, James D Sutherland, Virginia Guitiérez De Juan, Monika Gonzalez-Lopez, Nuria Macías-Cámara, David Mosén-Ansorena, Liyam Laraba, C Oliver Hanemann, Emanuela Ercolano, David B Parkinson, Christopher W. Schultz, Bs, Marcos J Araúzo-Bravo, Alex M Ascensión, Daniela Gerovska, Haizea Iribar, Ander Izeta, Peter Pytel, Philipp Krastel, Alessandro Provenzani, Pierfausto Seneci, Ruben D Carrasco, Antonio Del Sol, María Luz Martinez-Chantar, Rosa Barrio, Eduard Serra, Conxi Lazaro, Adrienne M Flanagan, Myriam Gorospe, Nancy Ratner, Ana M Aransay, Arkaitz Carracedo, Marta Varela-Rey, Ashwin Woodhoo

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

Cancer cells can develop a strong addiction to discrete molecular regulators, which control the aberrant gene expression programs that drive and maintain the cancer phenotype. Here, we report the identification of the RNA-binding protein HuR/ELAVL1 as a central oncogenic driver for malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs), which are highly aggressive sarcomas that originate from cells of the Schwann cell lineage. HuR was found to be highly elevated and bound to a multitude of cancer-associated transcripts in human MPNST samples. Accordingly, genetic and pharmacological inhibition of HuR had potent cytostatic and cytotoxic effects on tumor growth, and strongly suppressed metastatic …

Impact Of Honey On Radiotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Xu Tian, Lingli Xu, Xiaoling Liu, Carol Chunfeng Wang, Wei Xie, María F. Jiménez-Herrera, Weiqing Chen

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

© Annals of Palliative Medicine. Background: Oral mucositis is one of the most frequent, irreversible and distressing complications faced by head and neck cancer (HNC) patients undergoing radiotherapy. Several studies have investigated the role of honey in the prevention and alleviation of radiation-induced oral mucositis in HNC patients, however, a definitive conclusion has not yet been generated. We performed this updated systematic review and metaanalysis to determine whether honey can prevent and alleviate radiation-induced oral mucositis in HNC patients. Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) through October 2019. …

A Novel, Reliable Protocol To Objectively Assess Scar Stiffness Using Shear Wave Elastography, Helen Dejong, Steven Abbott, Marilyn Zelesco, Katrina Spilsbury, Lisa Martin, Rowan Sanderson, Melanie Ziman, Brendan F. Kennedy, Fiona M. Wood

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

© 2020 The Authors The aim of this research was to investigate the use of shear wave elastography as a novel tool to quantify and visualize scar stiffness after a burn. Increased scar stiffness is indicative of pathologic scarring which is associated with persistent pain, chronic itch and restricted range of movement. Fifty-five participants with a total of 96 scars and 69 contralateral normal skin sites were evaluated. A unique protocol was developed to enable imaging of the raised and uneven burn scars. Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability was excellent (intra-class correlation coefficient > 0.97), and test–retest reliability was good (intra-class correlation …

Household Tree Planting In Tigrai, Northern Ethiopia: Tree Species, Purposes, And Tenure Security, Zenebe Gebreegziabher, Alemu Mekonnen, Menale Kassie, Gunnar Köhlin

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Trees on farms have multiple roles in rural livelihoods, providing significant economic and ecological benefits. Trees on farms also constitute vital components in mixed crop-livestock-tree systems. In this paper, we analyze household tree planting and tenure security and explore the most important determinants that enhance the propensity to plant trees, using a cross-sectional household-level dataset from a sample of 200 households in the highlands of Tigrai, northern Ethiopia. Specifically, we employ a sample selection model that simultaneously takes into account the two decisions of tree growers (whether or not to plant tree and how many) to analyze the effect of …

Exploring The Impact Of Insecure Attachment Styles In Couple Adjustment Through The Lens Of Cluster B Pathology, Laura Bonnemort

Dissertations

The current body of research literature appears to lack adequate studies focused on individuals who possess an insecure attachment, potential cluster B personality pathology, and who are engaged in couple discord. The following clinical research project explored how insecure attachments impact the trajectory of both cluster B pathology and adult couples’ relationship discord. Studies reviewed included adults diagnosed with mood disorders, personality pathology, and those engaged in couples therapy due to dissatisfaction and discord. Developing an insecure attachment in childhood appears to place adults at risk for higher rates of personality pathology and risky romantic relationships fraught with discord. Evidence-based …

Improving Nutrition And Immunity With Dry Chain And Integrated Pest Management Food Technologies In Lmics., Peetambar Dahal, Meghnath Dhimal, Krishna Belbase, Sundar Tiwari, John Groopman, Keith West, Bradley Pollock, Subodh Pyakurel, Ganga Acharya, Sunil Aryal, Yug Nath Ghimire, Manish Neupane, Rosina Poudel, Johan Van Ashbrouck, Keshavulu Kunusoth, Sarah De Saeger, Marthe De Boevre, Gokarna Gharti-Chhetri, Tek Bahadur Gurung, Kent J Bradford

Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Epstein Barr Virus-Immortalizedｂlymphocytes Exacerbate Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis In Xenograft Mice, Pascal Polepole, Alison Bartenslager, Yutong Liu, Thomas M. Petro, Samodha C. Fernando, Luwen Zhang

Nebraska Center for Virology: Faculty Publications

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common autoimmune disorder affecting the central nervous system. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a causative agent for infectious mononucleosis (IM) that is associated with MS pathogenesis. However, the exact mechanism by which EBV, specifically in IM, increases the risk for MS remains unknown. EBV immortalizes primary B lymphocytes in vitro and causes excessive B lymphocyte proliferation in IM in vivo. In asymptomatic carriers, EBV-infected B lymphocytes still proliferate to certain degrees, the process of which is tightly controlled by the host immune systems. Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) mimics key features of MS in humans …