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Systematic Review Of The Measurement Properties Of Performance-Based Functional Tests In Patients With Neck Disorders, Steven Mcgee, Taylor Sipos, Thomas Allin, Celia Chen, Alexandra Greco, Pavlos Bobos, Joy Macdermid

Bone and Joint Institute

© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2019. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. Objectives The purpose of this systematic review is to identify and synthesise studies evaluating performance-based functional outcome measures designed to evaluate the functional abilities of patients with neck pain. Design Systematic review. Data sources A literature search using PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, COCHRANE, Google Scholar and a citation mapping strategy was conducted until July 2019. Eligibility criteria More than half of the study's patient population had neck pain or a musculoskeletal neck disorder and completed a functional-based test. Clinimetric …

Variational Representational Similarity Analysis, Karl J. Friston, Jörn Diedrichsen, Emma Holmes, Peter Zeidman

Brain and Mind Institute Researchers' Publications

© 2019 The Authors This technical note describes a variational or Bayesian implementation of representational similarity analysis (RSA) and pattern component modelling (PCM). It considers RSA and PCM as Bayesian model comparison procedures that assess the evidence for stimulus or condition-specific patterns of responses distributed over voxels or channels. On this view, one can use standard variational inference procedures to quantify the contributions of particular patterns to the data, by evaluating second-order parameters or hyperparameters. Crucially, this allows one to use parametric empirical Bayes (PEB) to infer which patterns are consistent among subjects. At the between-subject level, one can then …

Using Spatial Release From Masking To Estimate The Magnitude Of The Familiar-Voice Intelligibility Benefit, Ysabel Domingo, Emma Holmes, Ewan Macpherson, Ingrid S. Johnsrude

Brain and Mind Institute Researchers' Publications

© 2019 Acoustical Society of America. The ability to segregate simultaneous speech streams is crucial for successful communication. Recent studies have demonstrated that participants can report 10%-20% more words spoken by naturally familiar (e.g., friends or spouses) than unfamiliar talkers in two-voice mixtures. This benefit is commensurate with one of the largest benefits to speech intelligibility currently known - that which is gained by spatially separating two talkers. However, because of differences in the methods of these previous studies, the relative benefits of spatial separation and voice familiarity are unclear. Here, the familiar-voice benefit and spatial release from masking are …

Molecular Game Theory For A Toxin-Dominant Food Chain Model, Bowen Li, Jonathan R Silva, Jianmin Cui, Et Al.

2010-2019 OA Pubs

Animal toxins that are used to subdue prey and deter predators act as the key drivers in natural food chains and ecosystems. However, the predators of venomous animals may exploit feeding adaptation strategies to overcome toxins their prey produce. Much remains unknown about the genetic and molecular game process in the toxin-dominant food chain model. Here, we show an evolutionary strategy in different trophic levels of scorpion-eating amphibians, scorpions and insects, representing each predation relationship in habitats dominated by the paralytic toxins of scorpions. For scorpions preying on insects, we found that the scorpion α-toxins irreversibly activate the skeletal muscle …

Can "Slacktivism" Work? Perceived Power Differences Moderate The Relationship Between Social Media Activism And Collective Action Intentions Through Positive Affect, Mindi D. Foster, Eden J.V. Hennessey, Benjamin T. Blankenship, Abigail Stewart

Psychology Faculty Publications

We argue that the often-used critique of social media activism as merely a ‘feel-good’ mechanism can be countered by conceptualizing social media activism as a necessary type of collective action (i.e., consensus mobilization), incorporating theory on the benefits of positive feelings for activism, and by examining how power may affect these relationships. Women from two different samples (MTurk and university) were randomly assigned to recall a high- versus low-power experience, view real-world events of sexism, and then complete questionnaires assessing endorsement of social media activism, positive affect, and collective action intentions. A dual moderated mediation analyses at the second stage …

Safe And Effective Use Of A Hands-Free Intracorporeal Retractor For Suture-Based Liver Retraction During Minimally Invasive Bariatric Procedures: Results Of A Large Case Series, Roger De La Torre, Matthew Sappington, Tom Smith, Jeremy Bryner, David Mantilla, J Stephen Scott

General Surgery

Background

Laparoscopic bariatric surgery requires retraction of the left lobe of the liver to provide adequate operative view and working space. Conventional approaches utilize a mechanical retractor that requires a dedicated incision, may cause liver damage, and often requires an assistant. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of hands-free intracorporeal retractors in a large series of subjects undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery. This method eliminates the need for a subxiphoid incision, enables full surgeon autonomy, and allows for adjustments throughout the procedure.

Methods

Retrospective chart review identified all subjects at a single hospital undergoing bariatric surgery between September 2017-March 2019 …

Tuberculosis, Jodie Meng '20, Shouri Bochetty '21, Elizabeth Murphy '20, Rachel Mason '20

Human Diseases Graphic Novels

No abstract provided.

Bell's Palsy Disease, Frances Balto, Grace Federici, Bala Ramaraju, Saisu Talasu

Human Diseases Graphic Novels

No abstract provided.

Melanoma, Esha Dani '20, Krishna Thakkar '20, Prarthana Prashanth '21, Srilalana Appasani '21

Human Diseases Graphic Novels

No abstract provided.

Huntington's Disease, Frances Balto, Grace Federici, Bala Ramaraju, Saisu Talasu

Human Diseases Graphic Novels

No abstract provided.

Addisons Disease, Kailey A. Light '21, Tori Shepherd '21, Jemea Hilmara '20

Human Diseases Graphic Novels

No abstract provided.

Pneumonia, Brennan Shapiro '20

Human Diseases Graphic Novels

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Opioid Use Overdose Simulation For Preprofessional Health Care Students, Kerri Green Ms, Med., Joseph Napolitano Phd, Mph, Rn, Crnp, J. Layne Turner Mpa, Joe Martellucci Ms

Department of Education

No abstract provided.

Creating An Interprofessional Collaborative Research Opportunity For Physical And Occupational Therapy Students, Anne Fleischer, Mary Insana Fisher, Shirley P. O'Brien

Physical Therapy Faculty Publications

Physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) professional associations assert the importance that entry-level therapists learn and apply the knowledge and skills necessary for interprofessional collaborative practice; however, the majority of PT and OT programs do not have the other discipline at their university. A challenge exists for the creation of a transparent active learning opportunity promoting interprofessional student engagement when the two professions do not reside in the same university. This case study provides a model for how to feasibly create an interprofessional experience for students in universities that do not include a complementary or collaborative allied health professional …

School Of Nursing News, Georgia Southern University

Nursing: News & Publications (2013-2023)

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Microbial Profile And Antibiotic Susceptibility Trend In Postoperative Endophthalmitis: A 12-Year Review, Rashid Baig, Pushpa Bhawan Mal, Khabir Ahmed, Salman Naveed Sadiq, Sidra Zafar, Ghazala Jabeen, Saajan Kukreja

Section of Ophthalmology

Objective: To identify the microbial profile and susceptibility pattern of pathogens responsible for culture-proven postoperative endophthalmitis, and to investigate possible trends in both pathogens and antibiotic sensitivities.
Methods: The retrospective study was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised record of ophthalmology patients from January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2016. Culture and sensitivity reports of vitreous and aqueous humor samples from all the patients were retrieved from the medical record section of the hospital. SPSS 19 was used for data analysis.
Results: Of the samples of 202 patients with a mean age of 58.2±15.8 years, 106(52.5%) were …

Understanding Lung Cancer Resources And Barriers Among Worksites With Mostly Male Employees In Eight Rural Kentucky Counties: A Focus Group Discussion, Jennifer Redmond Knight, Lucy Hollingsworth Williamson, Debra K. Armstrong, Elizabeth A. Westbrook

Health Management and Policy Faculty Publications

Kentucky has the highest cancer incidence and mortality rates in the United States, and lung cancer is Kentucky's leading cause of cancer deaths. Males in Kentucky have higher lung incidence and mortality rates than females. Through support from the SelfMade Health Network, Kentucky developed a Regional Resource Lead Organization that collaboratively developed a multi-component worksite intervention on lung cancer among male populations. The intervention targets eight Kentucky counties. The first component and focus of this manuscript included focus group meetings with organizational representatives in each county that provide health, educational, and social services to men and worksites. The focus groups …

Teaching "Shock Pathophysiology" By Flipped Classroom, Syeda Sadia Fatima, Satwat Hashmi, Rehana Rehman, Rozmeen Akbar

Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Objective: To assess usefulness of flipped style of teaching conducted as small-group format in Cardiovascular and Respiration module for Year-I undergraduate medical students at Aga Khan University.
Methods: The study was planned and conducted over a period of eight months from March to October 2017 including the time taken for planning, mock run, execution followed by analysis and dissemination. It was carried out at the Aga Khan University Medical College, Karachi. Pre and post test scores of students after flipped class room sessions was compared. Moreover, perception of students was assessed on Likert scale (0-4) by a pretested validated questionnaire. …

Use Of Befasstt Acronym To Improve Brainstem Stroke Recognition - A Case Study, Marietta Sperry, Amber Wilson

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

Purpose: To increase recognition of lower brain stem strokes through the use of the BeFASSTT acronym to improve patient outcomes.

Impact Of Integrating A Neonatal Early-Onset Sepsis Risk Calculator Into The Electronic Health Record., Nyles T Fowler, Michael Garcia, Cynthia Hankins

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

Investigators from Kaiser Permanente developed a risk-assessment calculator as a tool for evaluation of early-onset sepsis (EOS) to narrow antibiotic use for the treatment of EOS. The integration of the EOS risk calculator into an electronic health record will minimize manual calculations and data entry and improve compliance and accuracy through automation.

Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review for neonates ≥34 weeks and 0 days gestational age. We collected data pre-integration and post-integration of the EOS risk calculator. The primary outcome measure is the accuracy of user input into the calculator. Secondary outcomes include compliance with using the EOS …

Genetic Background Modifies Cns-Mediated Sensorimotor Decline In The Ad-Bxd Mouse Model Of Genetic Diversity In Alzheimer's Disease., Kristen M S O'Connell, Andrew R Ouellette, Sarah M Neuner, Amy R Dunn, Catherine Kaczorowski

Faculty Research 2019

Many patients with Alzheimer's dementia (AD) also exhibit noncognitive symptoms such as sensorimotor deficits, which can precede the hallmark cognitive deficits and significantly impact daily activities and an individual's ability to live independently. However, the mechanisms underlying sensorimotor dysfunction in AD and their relationship with cognitive decline remains poorly understood, due in part to a lack of translationally relevant animal models. To address this, we recently developed a novel model of genetic diversity in Alzheimer's disease, the AD-BXD genetic reference panel. In this study, we investigated sensorimotor deficits in the AD-BXDs and the relationship to cognitive decline in these mice. …

Risk Factors For Falls In Homebound Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Yunchuan (Lucy) Zhao, Jenny Alderden, Bonnie Lind, Jennifer Stibrany

Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Objective: To examine risk factors associated with falls among homebound community-dwelling older adults, a vulnerable population often possessing functional disabilities and chronic conditions.

Design and Sample: The study was a cross-sectional study utilizing round 6 data of the National Health and Aging Trend Study (NHATS). Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted. A total of 1,356 homebound community-dwelling older adults aged 65 and above participated in the NHATS.

Measures: The outcome variable was falls within the last month reported in NHATS. Independent variables were selected based on the NHATS disability conceptual model and literature review, including personal conditions, …

Precision Medicine In Pancreatic Disease-Knowledge Gaps And Research Opportunities: Summary Of A National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases Workshop., Mark E Lowe, Dana K Andersen, Richard M Caprioli, Jyoti Choudhary, Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate, Anil K Dasyam, Christopher E Forsmark, Fred S Gorelick, Joe W Gray, Mark Haupt, Kimberly A Kelly, Kenneth P Olive, Sylvia K Plevritis, Noa Rappaport, Holger R Roth, Hanno Steen, S Joshua Swamidass, Temel Tirkes, Aliye Uc, Kirill Veselkov, David C Whitcomb, Aida Habtezion

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

A workshop on research gaps and opportunities for Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Disease was sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases on July 24, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The workshop included an overview lecture on precision medicine in cancer and 4 sessions: (1) general considerations for the application of bioinformatics and artificial intelligence; (2) omics, the combination of risk factors and biomarkers; (3) precision imaging; and (4) gaps, barriers, and needs to move from precision to personalized medicine for pancreatic disease. Current precision medicine approaches and tools were reviewed, and participants identified knowledge gaps and research needs …

Biological Intratumoral Therapy For The High-Grade Glioma Part I: Intratumoral Delivery And Immunotoxins., Joshua Loya, Charlie Zhang, Emily J Cox, Achal Singh Achrol, Santosh Kesari

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

Management of high-grade gliomas remains a complex challenge. Standard of care consists of microsurgical resection, chemotherapy and radiation, but despite these aggressive multimodality therapies the overall prognosis remains poor. A major focus of ongoing translational research studies is to develop novel therapeutic strategies that can maximize tumor cell eradication while minimizing collateral side effects. Particularly, biological intratumoral therapies have been the focus of new translational research efforts due to their inherent potential to be both dynamically adaptive and target specific. This two-part review will provide an overview of biological intratumoral therapies and summarize key advances and remaining challenges in intratumoral …

Targeting Dna Repair In Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (Mcrpc): Genomic Screening For A Clinical Trial Of Rucaparib, Alan Bryce, Mitchell E. Gross, Charles Redfern, Nicholas Vogelzang, Matthew Rettig, Thomas Stanton, Julie N. Graff, Sandhya Srinivas, Andrea Loehr, Wassim Abida

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

Objectives: The high prevalence of men with mCRPC carrying pathogenic mutations in DNA damage repair (DDR) genes may have implications for clinical treatment, as poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors, such as rucaparib, have shown preliminary evidence of activity in these patients. The ongoing phase 2 TRITON2 study (NCT02952534) is evaluating rucaparib in mCRPC patients harboring a deleterious germline or somatic mutation in BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, or other DDR gene. Here we present results from genomic screening of tissue and plasma samples from mCRPC patients.

Methods: Comprehensive genomic profiling was performed by Foundation Medicine, Inc., using FFPE tumor tissue …

Kujdesi Infermieror Tek Pacientët Me Trakeostomi, Besartë Hasani

Theses and Dissertations

Patologjitë e gojës dhe fytit të cilat po rrezikojnë frymëmarrjen normale, po shtohen dita ditës e me këtë edhe rastet kur trakeotomia po bëhet indikacion për tu aplikuar tek pacientët e tillë. Qëllimi i këtij punimi është sjellja e metodave më të mira dhe të bazuara në literaturën më të fundit, të kujdesit infermieror tek rastet me trakeostomi. Medologjia e përdorur në këtë punim është kryesisht rishikim i literaturës dhe krahasim i hapave të kujdesit infermieror tek rastet me trakeostomi nga kjo literaturë. Rezultatet e hasura në literaturë, kanë treguar se numri i rasteve të trakeotomive po shtohet në nivel …

Kujdesi Infermieror I Arrestit Kardiak Ne Qendrat Emergjente, Ardhmёrie Shaqiri

Theses and Dissertations

Hyrje - Arresti kardiak njihet edhe si arrest kardiopulmonar që nënkupton ndalimin e qarkullimit tё gjakut si pasojё e mungesёs së aktivitetit ose aktivitet joefektiv tё zemrёs, nёse kjo ndodhё papritur quhet arrest kardiak i papritur. Ndalimi i qarkullimit tё gjakut ndalon edhe transferimin e oksigjenit nё tru. Mungesa e qarkullimit të gjakut nё tru shhkakton humbjen e vetëdijes dhe ndaljen e frymёmarrjes . Dёmtimi i trurit ndodhё nёse arresti kardiak nuk trajtohet pёr mё shumё se 5 minuta.

Sipas shkaktarit, arresti kardiak mund të ndahet në arrest kardiak primarë i shkaktuar nga sëmundjet e zemrës dhe sekondarë nga patologjitë …

Kanceri I Mushkërive Dhe Kujdesi Infermieror Në Regjionin E Prizrenit, Ardit Mallakaj

Theses and Dissertations

Pothuajse një pjesë e madhe e përsonave të cilët konsumojnë duhanpirjen, janë në ndikim të vazhdueshëm të ndotjes së ambientit si dhe janë të ekspozuar nga prania e gazit të radonit, radioterapis, rrezatimit jonizues, rrezikohen për shfaqien e kancerit të mushkërive. Kjo bënë që numri i të sëmurëve me kancer të mushkërive të rritet brenda vitit.

Qëllimi i këtij punimi është të njohim kancerin e mushkërive si sëmundje dhe të nihemi me shkaktarët, klasifikimin e tijë, trajtimin dhe parandalimin.

Subjekt i këtij punimi është incidenca dhe prevalenca e kancerit të mushkërive në regjionin e Prizrenit, për dy vite 2017-2018.

Numri …

Depresioni Tek Adoleshentët, Shkaqet Dhe Roli I Infermierës, Anduena Fazlija

Theses and Dissertations

Shëndeti i çdo pacienti ёshtё gjëja primare që çdo infermier duhet ta ketë parasysh dhe tё tregojë njё kujdes tё veçantë.

Unё si studente e degës sё infermierisë dëshiroj qё ta trajtoj kёtё çështje sa tё bukur po aq edhe delikate për tё zgjeruar njohurit e mia si dhe tu tregoj se cilat duhet tё jenë parimet bazё qё çdo infermier duhet t’i pёrmbush, njohjes se faktoreve qe shkaktojne stresin, depresionin si zhvillohet, si mund ta trajtojme dhe ta parandalojme ate, grupet e depresionit etj.

Çdo jetё njerёzore ёshtё e rёndёsishme dhe ёshtё shumë çështje jetike pёr tё treguar njё …

Kujdesi Infermieror Tek Të Sëmurët Me Gastrit, Diellëza Buja

Theses and Dissertations

Ky punim është realizuar me qëllim që të dihet më tepër për fushën e gastroenterologjisë saktësisht gastritin, për mënyrën se si shkaktohet, cilat janë moshat më të prekura si dhe për mënyrën se si mjekohet .Lexuesit mund të informohen rreth sëmundjes së gastriti akut si dhe atij kronik. Ky punim është bërë në kolegjin ‘UBT‘ Programi Infermieri si dhe ne bashkëpunim me Qendrën Klinike Universitare të Kosovës QKUK në Prishtinë, ku të dhënat për numrin e pacientëve janë marrë nga Klinika e Gastroenterologjisë.