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Intermittent Fasting And Cardiometabolic Health In Adults With Obesity: A Scoping Review, Tri Siswati, Lathifa Zahra Putri Nugroho, Natasya Nurul Gina, Almira Sitasari, Agus Wijanarka

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Obesity is a significant global health challenge, with adverse impacts on cardiometabolic health such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance. One promising intervention in obesity management is intermittent fasting (PI). However, scientific evidence on the impact of IF on cardiometabolic health is still limited. This study used a scoping review design to evaluate the association between IF and cardiometabolic health in obese adults. Reference sources are available in English at least abstract between 2015–2023 as well as from PubMed and Google Scholar web sources. The search keywords on PubMed are "Adult AND intermittent fasting AND cardiometabolic" and on Google Scholar …

Exploring The Non-Communicable Disease Burden In Indonesia – Findings From The 2023 Health Survey, Akifa Laila Rusyda

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

The present study rigorously examines the correlation between obesity, high-risk dietary consumption, and unhealthy lifestyles with the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Indonesia. The study employed a cross-sectional study design using secondary data from the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey, analyzing 38 units (n) representing Indonesia's provinces in 2023. The correlation analysis, conducted using Pearson's test with a significance level of 95% (α<0.05), revealed significant regional disparities in the prevalence of NCDs, dietary consumption, and lifestyle factors across Indonesia. Moreover, the findings reveal a statistically significant positive correlation between obesity, high-risk food consumption, and lifestyle risk factors with the prevalence of several NCDs, including diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. These results underscore the potential impact of our research on public health in Indonesia. The results highlight also the urgent need for targeted public health initiatives, such as policies promoting healthier food choices, controlling the food environment, encouraging physical activity, and supporting smoking cessation to mitigate the growing burden of NCDs in Indonesia.

Automated Extraction Of Functional Biomarkers Of Verbal And Ambulatory Ability From Multi-Institutional Clinical Notes Using Large Language Models, Levi Kaster, Ethan Hillis, Inez Y Oh, Bhooma R Aravamuthan, Virginia C Lanzotti, Casey R Vickstrom, Brain Gene Registry Consortium, Christina A Gurnett, Philip R O Payne, Aditi Gupta

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Functional biomarkers in neurodevelopmental disorders, such as verbal and ambulatory abilities, are essential for clinical care and research activities. Treatment planning, intervention monitoring, and identifying comorbid conditions in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) rely on standardized assessments of these abilities. However, traditional assessments impose a burden on patients and providers, often leading to longitudinal inconsistencies and inequities due to evolving guidelines and associated time-cost. Therefore, this study aimed to develop an automated approach to classify verbal and ambulatory abilities from EHR data of IDD and cerebral palsy (CP) patients. Application of large language models (LLMs) to clinical …

Nutrition Provision In Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Evidence, Challenges, And Clinical Considerations, Marwa Mansour, Nicole Knebusch, Andrea Ontaneda, Stephanie Vazquez, Jennifer Daughtry, Katri Typpo, Jorge A Coss-Bu

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background/objectives: Nutritional support is a critical yet challenging aspect of care for pediatric patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Malnutrition is prevalent in this population and is associated with worse clinical outcomes. This review synthesizes current evidence on nutritional strategies for pediatric ECMO patients, emphasizing assessment methods, feeding routes, challenges, and clinical outcomes.

Methods: A literature review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify relevant studies published between January 2010 and 2025. Keywords included "pediatric ECMO", "nutrition", "enteral feeding", and "parenteral nutrition". Studies addressing nutritional assessment, enteral and parenteral feeding practices, and their impact on clinical …

Histidine-Rich Enantiomeric Peptide Coacervates Enhance Antigen Sequestration And Presentation To T Cells, Ushasi Pramanik, Anirban Das, Elise M Brown, Heather L Struckman, Huihao Wang, Samuel Stealey, Macy L Sprunger, Abdul Wasim, Jonathan Fascetti, Jagannath Mondal, Jonathan R Silva, Silviya P Zustiak, Meredith E Jackrel, Jai S Rudra

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Peptides and peptidomimetics that self-assemble through LLPS have recently emerged as vital building blocks for creating functional biomaterials, thanks to their unique physicochemical properties and dynamic nature. One of life's most distinctive features is its selectivity for chiral molecules. To date, coacervates comprised of d-amino acids have not been reported. Here, we demonstrate that histidine-rich repeats of (GHGXY)

Synergies, Partnership Outcomes, And Lessons Learned: A Qualitative Evaluation Of Cancer Center-Coalition Engagement, Aubrey Villalobos, Sarah Chavez, Bettina Drake, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Nine National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers received supplemental funding to expand community outreach and engagement activities through a partnership with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-funded comprehensive cancer control coalitions. This article reports on an evaluation of these awards focused on organizational relationships and partnership outcomes.

METHODS: The National Cancer Institute, community outreach and engagement, and coalition representatives co-designed the evaluation, which involved document review and 18 semistructured interviews with 16 community outreach and engagement and 19 coalition representatives. Artificial intelligence-generated interview transcripts were dual-coded in NVivo, version 20/R1, software.

RESULTS: The funding generated a diverse collection of projects …

Cocreating A Programme To Prevent Injuries And Improve Performance In Australian Police Force Recruits: Consumer, Industry Partner And Researcher Involvement Protocol, Myles Calder Murphy, Andrea R. Bruder, Vanessa R. Sutton, Garth M. Allen, Andrea C.M. Mosler, Jonathan M. Hodgson, Simone Radavelli-Bagatini, Evert L. Verhagen, Joanne Kemp, Caroline Jones, Joletta Belton, Debra Langridge

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

We are conducting a research program to cocreate, implement and evaluate an injury prevention intervention for the Western Australia (WA) Police Force Recruit Training Academy. This programme of research has three primary phases: (1) cocreate an injury prevention intervention for the WA Police Force with WA Force recruits, WA Police Force staff, health professionals and injury prevention experts, (2) implement the injury prevention intervention into WA Police Force Recruit training and (3) evaluate the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation and maintenance of the injury prevention intervention. Our research programme includes the involvement of consumers, industry partners and researchers. To ensure collaboration …

Association Between Speech Perception In Noise And Sentence Comprehension In School-Age Children, Naveen K. Nagaraj

Funded Research Records

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Alzheimer’S Disease And Hiv-1 Comorbidity, Jose Rios, Mohammed Alnoud, Emmanuel Franco, Justin D. Mills, Joshua Nwose, Maria Sophia Malbas, Hiram L. Garcia, Khalid Benamar

Research Symposium

Background: AD is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder and one of the most common causes of neurodegenerative dementia. AD is characterized by a progressive impairment of cognitive functions. Prominent pathophysiological characteristics of AD include extracellular amyloid β (Aβ) plaques and intracellular neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) composed of hyperphosphorylated tau (p-tau) proteins. An estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with AD today. This number could grow to 13.8 million by 2060 barring the development of medical breakthroughs to prevent or cure AD. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 53% of American adults living with …

Bibliometric Analysis Of Research Trends Related To Human Immunodeficiency Virus., Madyson E. Johnson, Kaitlyn R. Coffman, Valerie Rivas, Elizabeth Barrett

ATU Scholars Symposium

Human immunodeficiency virus poses major health burden across the globe including the United States of America and has its zoonotic origin from the Simian Immunodeficiency viruses of sooty mangabey monkey and chimpanzee in Africa. Epidemiological trends indicate that even though the mortality rates for HIV are falling globally, the rates of new cases have been rising since 2010 in several countries including the USA. An estimated 0.5% of the human population is currently infected with the virus with countries like USA, India, Nigeria and South Africa carrying the highest burden of the disease. Host receptors such as CD4 and coreceptors …

Ambulatory Ekg Project, Samuel G. Grisham

ATU Scholars Symposium

This project seeks to advance the work of previous researchers in the field of cardiac arrhythmia detection [1]. By leveraging existing wearable technology, a system which is capable of real time heart rate monitoring, timely alerts and electrocardiograph data acquisition was designed. In addition, a python script capable of identifying potential pathological patterns present in EKG recordings was designed. Future endeavors may include integrating these two systems

For real time heart rate monitoring and timely alerts, a Galaxy watch FE is used. Using Android studio integrated development environment, a wearable app was developed to notify a user when their heart …

The Effects Of Climate Change On The Advancement Of West Nile Virus, Mackenzie R. Epperson

ATU Scholars Symposium

The West Nile virus (WNV) first emerged in the United States in the year 1999 within the state of New York and has become endemic throughout the country over time. This virus is contracted from an avian species acting as the reservoir host, by the vector species which are mosquitoes. From this point, the mosquitoes transmit the virus to humans and other mammals, which are the dead end hosts. The WNV often presents itself as flu-like symptoms, but in serious cases can cause severe arboviral neurological disease. Since this is an arbovirus, it is important to have the ability to …

Neuropathic Pain: Chronic Administration Of Cannabidiol And Beta-Caryophyllene, Mohammed Alnoud, Emmanuel Franco, Justin D. Mills, Maria Sophia Malbas, Joshua Nwose, Zayd M. Ayas, Hiram L. Garcia, Jose Rios, Khalid Benamar

Research Symposium

Background: Chronic pain, one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care, has been linked to restrictions in mobility and daily activities, dependence on opioids, anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation, and an overall reduced quality of life. Unfortunately, the current treatment options for chronic pain are limited, often ineffective, and have associated side effects. Better outcomes can be achieved by developing new and improved therapeutics or more immediately by identifying favorable drugs that are already available or emerging as potential new analgesics. There is a growing interest in the use of opioid-sparing analgesics, in particular medicinal cannabis, for pain management. …

Detecting Ideological Bias In Trump's Tweets: Trump's Peace Plan As A Case Study, Amer Qasem Dr

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aims to explore the extent of ideological bias in the discourse of elected U.S. President Donald Trump on social media platforms, specifically Twitter (now known as X), regarding his peace plan, commonly referred to as the "Deal of the Century." The study employs Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to examine all of Trump’s tweets related to the Deal of the Century, seeking to answer the following research questions: How did Trump portray the parties affected by the deal in his tweets? What rhetorical strategies did he employ to present the deal? The analysis spans the period from the announcement …

The Use Of Artificial Intelligence Applications By Media Students In Palestinian Universities And Their Achieved Gratifications “A Field Study”, Said Shaheen Allani Dr, Ahmad Al Sallaq

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

The study aimed to identify the extent to which media students in Palestinian universities use artificial intelligence applications and the achieved gratifications from it. The study belongs to the descriptive studies approach utilizing questionnaire as a tool for collecting data, for an available sample of (165) individuals that were distributed in five Palestinian universities. The study reached to; (54.5%) of media students in Palestinian universities use artificial intelligence applications, they use it for several reasons, the most important phrase is “it helps me to produce good digital content,” with a relative weight of (47.4%), it also achieves a number of …

Media Frameworks In Addressing Environmental Issues On Al Jazeera Net Website: An Analytical Study, Sabah Al Harahsheh Dr

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aimed to recognize the media frameworks used to address environmental issues on (Al Jazeera Net) between 2009 and 2024. The study relied on the descriptive survey method, the theory of media frames, and the content analysis as a method and tool. The study population consisted of all articles, reports and interviews published on the (Al Jazeera Net) throughout the period specified by the study. A purposive sample was selected from the articles, reports and interviews interested in environmental issues only, which numbered eighteen journalistic works. The study identified the most important frameworks that presented the environmental issues during …

The Mediating Role Of Remote Communication On The Relationship Between Electronic Human Resource Management Practices And Organizational Performance In Iraqi Commercial Banks, Shuhub Basel Ahmad Taqa

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aimed to measure the impact of remote communication as a mediating variable on the relationship between electronic human resources (e-HRM) and organizational performance in Iraqi commercial banks. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach, with the study population consisting of managers, their deputies, and department heads in Iraqi commercial banks, totaling 242 individuals distributed across 24 commercial banks by the end of 2023. A total of 234 questionnaires were analyzed, achieving a response rate of 96.7%. The study employed Smart PLS software for data analysis and result extraction. The study revealed several key findings, the most significant of which …

A Bivalent Self-Amplifying Rna Vaccine Against Yellow Fever And Zika Viruses, Peter Battisti, Matthew R. Ykema, Darshan N. Kasal, Madeleine F. Jennewein, Samuel Beaver, Abbie E. Weight, Derek Hanson, Jasneet Singh, Julie Bakken, Noah Cross, Pauline Fusco, Jacob Archer, Sierra Reed, Alana Gerhardt, Justin G. Julander, Corey Casper, Emily A. Voigt

Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science Student Research

Introduction: Yellow fever (YFV) and Zika (ZIKV) viruses cause significant morbidity and mortality, despite the existence of an approved YFV vaccine and the development of multiple ZIKV vaccine candidates to date. New technologies may improve access to vaccines against these pathogens. We previously described a nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC)-delivered self-amplifying RNA (saRNA) vaccine platform with excellent thermostability and immunogenicity, appropriate for prevention of tropical infectious diseases.

Methods: YFV and ZIKV prM-E antigen-expressing saRNA constructs were created using a TC-83 strain Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus-based replicon and complexed with NLC by simple mixing. Monovalent and bivalent vaccine formulations were injected intramuscularly …

Assessing The Efficacy Of Tranexamic Acid In Adjunct To Oxytocin In Reducing Blood Loss During Cesarean Deliveries: A Scoping Review, Hilary Clair Ray Bsn, Rn, Shelbie Freeman Hendrix Bsn, Rn, Lauren Elizabeth Hubbard Bsn, Rn, Helen Maisen Conley Bsn, Rn, Dwayne Accardo Dnp, Ccrn, Faana

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Purpose/Background

Globally, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality during the peripartum and postpartum period in delivering people. Emerging evidence suggests that combining second-line uterotonics with tranexamic acid (TXA) improves maternal outcomes, reduces blood loss, and lowers morbidity and mortality related to PPH (Jones et al., 2023; Al-dardery et al., 2023). TXA, an antifibrinolytic, enhances clotting, reduces blood loss, transfusion needs, hemoglobin drop, and the use of additional uterotonics (Bellos & Pergialiotis, 2021). This review highlights the benefits of TXA.

Methods

A scoping review required a literature search conducted from August 2023 to February 2024 using …

The Feasibility Of A Telerehabilitation Screening Protocol For Wheelchair Follow-Up In A Rural Clinic: A Pilot Exploration, Rachel G. Taylor

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Innovations in OT Symposium: Transforming Possibilities into Practice

Objective: This capstone project aimed to determine the feasibility of a telerehabilitation approach to wheelchair follow-up care coordination within the East Carolina University Student Run Clinic (SRC). Methods: A Wheelchair Follow-Up Protocol was developed and piloted with a student clinician. Guided by the AHRQ Care Coordination Measurement Framework, this 9-week feasibility project was completed in 3 steps: (1) resource and process development, (2) student training, (3) implementation and data collection. Quantitative and qualitative pilot data were collected from the student clinician who completed the Wheelchair Follow-Up Protocol to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the protocol. Questions included …

Assessment Of Biotransformation Rates, Biomagnification, And Bioconcentration Factors Of Difficult-To-Test Substances Using In Vitro Rainbow Trout Liver Subcellular Fractions, Mark A Cantu, Beatrice Chee, Talia R Cole, Yung-Shan Lee, Frank A P C Gobas

Faculty and Staff Publications

In vitro hepatic biotransformation assays have been proposed as methods for expediting and improving bioaccumulation assessment for substances that are difficult to test in conventional in vivo bioaccumulation assays and to reduce animal testing. However, to date, there has been no convincing evidence to demonstrate the ability and limitations of in vitro assays to estimate in vivo biotransformation rates and corresponding bioconcentration and biomagnification factors of difficult-to-test substances in fish. The present study presents the first measurements of in vitro biotransformation rates of superhydrophobic and highly volatile linear and cyclic siloxanes in rainbow trout liver S9 subcellular fractions and the …

Eye Dissection Video Guide: An Innovative Approach To Anatomy Education Of The Orbit, Eye, And Intraocular Lens, Jack Dryden, Malli Barremkala

Posters

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Prevalence Of Eating Disorder Risk Among Medical Students In A United States Medical School, Jessica Cummings, Madison Mcclune

Posters

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Nbme Synthesis Exam Study, Riya Chhabra, Shivapriya Chandu, Lindsay Gallagher, David Thomas

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Bridging The Gap: Overcoming Medical Arabic Language Challenges In The Healthcare Setting, Deena Sukhon, Maya Jaradi, Abdullah Jalal, Marwa Saad, Joud Obri, Wesam Almasri, Matthew Helou, Mazen Zamzam, Inaya Hajj Hussein

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One Pulse At A Time: Exploring Spinal Cord Stimulator Anatomy To Enhance M1 Medical Education, Matthew Tufts, Sruthi Shriram, Arush Rao, Ariel Banks, Ragad Almsaddi, Gabrielle Abdelmessih, Varna Taranikanti

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Innovating Team Dynamics: Implementation Of Bespoke Team Charters Within Medical Student Dissection Teams, Emily Tenniswood, Stefanie Attardi

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EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION WINNER

Overview Of The Ouwb Rise (Reframing Inclusion Through Scholarship & Equity) Program, Tracey A. H. Taylor, Vonda Douglas-Nikitin, Brian Felice, Daniel Menkes, Aqsa Nasir, Michelle Rau, Payal Shah, David Stewart, Rennard Tucker, Ann Voorheis-Sargent, Tonya C. Bailey

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Analysis And Monitoring Of A Robotics Curriculum: Are Simnow Modules Valuable?, Jacob Applegarth, Ibrahim Baida, Anthony Iacco, Ngan Nguyen, Nathan Novotny

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Remission Of Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms In Pregnancy: A Neurological Mystery Of Chronic Disease, Brandon Olsen

Honors Capstones

Multiple Sclerosis is defined as an autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system being attacked by the immune system leading to the destruction of the protective myelin cells around nerves according to Cleveland Clinic. Pregnancy wages a high level of stress on the female body with changes in regulation of many body systems, stress is one of the major precursors to having a “flare-up” of symptoms of MS, and women are three times more likely than men to experience multiple sclerosis. Assumptions would suggest that pregnancy with MS would cause constant experience of symptoms including pain and loss of ability …