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The Effect Of Late Gestation Supplementation Strategy On Cow-Calf Performance In March-Calving Mature Cows, J. A. Musgrave, Kacie L. Mccathy, J. Travis Mulliniks

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Implementation of supplemental protein strategies during late gestation has been shown to positively affect postweaning progeny performance. A 2-yr study was conducted to evaluate the effects of late gestation supplementation strategies on reproduction, cow body weight, and calf performance in March-calving mature range cows grazing dormant upland range. Supplementation was individually fed and provided daily with treatments being: 1) no supplementation, 2) 2 lb per day of a 30% CP distillers-based supplement, 3) 2 lb per day of a 30% CP distillers-based supplement with the inclusion of 160 mg/cow daily of monensin, 4) 2 lb per day of a 30% …

Effect Of Glucogenic Feed Additive On Reproductive Performance In Young Postpartum Range Cows, Tasha M. King, J. A. Musgrave, Nicole M. Woita, Shelby L. Boerman, J. C. Macdonald, J. Travis Mulliniks

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Performance of young March-Calving range cows receiving a protein supplement with the addition of either monensin or propionate salt were compared to evaluate the effect of feed additive on overall production in the postpartum stage. cow body weight and body condition were not impacted by postpartum supplementation throughout the study. Calf body weights were not impacted by type of feed additive at birth, weaning, or 205-d. Twenty-four-hour milk production was not impacted by the type of feed additive. Conception rates for cows receiving postpartum supplementation containing propionate salt were greater than cows receiving monsensin. This implies that the addition of …

Effect Of Heifer Percent Mature Body Weight At Breeding On Heifer Performance, Calf Production, And Subsequent Pregnancy Rates, Josie N. Crouch, J. Travis Mulliniks, J. A. Musgrave, Kathy J. Hanford, Kacie L. Mccathy

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

A retrospective study was done utilizing 1,434 March- and May- calving Red Angus x Simmental crossbred cows and heifers from 2005 through 2019. Heifer weight as a percentage of mature body weight at breeding was used to conduct a regression analysis from 50 to 70% of mature body weight to determine the impact of body weight at breeding on reproductive performance. Heifer pregnancy rates and second pregnancy rates as 2-year-olds were greater for heifers at 60, 65, and 70% of mature body weight at breeding than heifers at 50 and 55%. However, heifer percent mature body weight at breeding did …

Impact Of Increasing Level Of Milk Production On Cow-Calf Performance In Nebraska Sandhills, Selby L. Boerman, Jacki A. Musgrave, Kathryn J. Hanford, Mitchell B. Stephenson, J. Travis Mulliniks

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

In a 2-yr study, data were collected on 118 crossbred cow-calf pairs from March and May-calving herds. On approximately 30, 60, 90, 120, and 210 d postpartum, individual cow 24-h bilk yield was estimated through weigh-suckle weigh techniques. Cow body weight (BW) and body condition score (BCS) were collected weekly through breeding. Calf BW was recorded at each milking. Individual cow milk area under the curve (AUC) values were calculated and data were analyzed using linear regression analysis. Results from this study illustrate that increasing total milk produced throughout the lactation period had minimal influence on the cow production parameters …

Periodontal Health In End-Stage Renal Disease Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis, Hosam Nagy, Wafaa Saleh, Ghada El Kannishy, Jilan Mohamed Youssef

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Aim of the study: The aim of this study is to evaluate periodontal health status of the hemodialysis (HD) patients and to examine the relation between Russel periodontal index (RPI) and laboratory and inflammatory markers and nutritional status in this group of patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a group of patients (n=43, mean age 51.4±14.9 years) recruited from the Mansoura university Nephrology and Dialysis Unit (MNDU). Periodontal examination was performed using Russel periodontal index (RPI). Various laboratory and inflammatory markers were recorded, including routine biochemical and hematological data as well as serum parathyroid hormone, ferritin, and highly …

Omega Roll-Envelope Flap Versus Free Sub-Epithelial Connective Tissue Graft In Thin Periodontal Phenotype In Stage Ii Implant Surgery: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Ahmed Hosney Fawzy, Mohamed Abdel Raheem Al Shahat, Mohamed Ellayeh, Eman M. Abdulhady

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: The objective of this randomized clinical trial (RCT) was to analyze the clinical outcomes of labial gingival tissue augmentation throughout stage II implant surgery in subjects with thin gingival phenotype (GP) using the free sub-epithelial connective tissue graft (FSCTG) versus Omega roll envelop flap technique (OREF).

Subjects and Methods: Sixteen patients with thin GP (˂ 1.5 mm) got 20 implants in this 6—month follow up RCT and split into two groups. 1) Group I: 8 patients got 10 implants in stage I surgery and got OREF for labial soft tissue augmentation in stage II surgery. 2) Group II: 8 …

Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Changes And Patient Satisfaction Of Two Implants Retained Complete Mandibular Overdenture With All-Peek Versus All-Zirconia Telescopic Attachments, Mahmoud Abdelmoghny Elshabrawy Shawaly, Wael Sayed Ahmed, Abdallah Mohammed Ibrahim, Radwa Mohsen Kamal Emera

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: this clinical study aimed to evaluation of soft tissue changes of the peri -implant area and patient satisfaction for two implants assisted overdenture with all-PEEK versus all-zirconia telescopic attachment.

Materials and Methods: Ten patients who were complete edentulous and had a history of complaining about the instability and poor retention of their mandibular complete dentures were chosen. Each patient received a conventional denture for one month then two dental implants were drilled in the mandibular canine area. Implant overdentures were retained by using telescopic attachments. According to the telescopic attachment coping material type, the patients were grouped as: Group …

The Effect Of Calcium Hydroxide Intracanal Medicament On Root Dentine Microhardness: An In Vitro Study, Reem I. Taha, Noha A El-Wassefy, Amany E. Badr

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: To evaluate the root dentine microhardness after using calcium hydroxide (Ca (OH)2) intracanal medicament. Materials and methods: Forty single-rooted teeth were sectioned at the cemento-enamel junction level and the root canals were prepared till apical size of #30. The prepared teeth were divided into 2 groups (n=20): no medicament (control) group and Ca (OH)2 group. After seven days, medicaments were removed using standardized volume of irrigation. All teeth were sectioned in a bucco-lingual plane and embedded in acrylic resin horizontally with the dentine surfaces exposed. Using Vickers microhardness tester with magnification of 100× and a load of 25 g …

Clinical And Radiographical Assessment Of Platelet Rich Fibrin (Prf) Versus Placental Extract Gel On Delayed Implant Placement: Comparative Clinical Split Mouth Study, Eman Shawki Mira, Ayman Abdel Rahim Mohammed Elkashty, Ahmed Mohammed Saaduddin Sapri

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Purpose: This study was established to compare Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) versus Placental Extract Gel on delayed implant placement.

Patient and Methods: Sixteen patients aged from 35-45 years were selected for that study. Split mouth design was performed, placing PFR on one side of the mouth while placing placental extract gel on the other side of the mouth during implant insertion. Follow -up was done for all the cases 6 months postoperatively both clinically and radiographically. When comparing two groups within the same timepoint, the student unpaired t-test was employed, and when comparing two timepoints within the same group in …

Stroke Chameleon: A Case Of High Grade Glioma, Zachary T. Lowery, Mary M. Carter

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Opportunities For Prep In High Risk Hiv Negative Patients, Steven Veselsky, Erin Smith, Amethyst Wilder, Misty Burkes, Nnamdi Ilouga, Jean B. Wiggins, Erik Shaw, William Hannah

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Case Report: A 48-Year-Old Woman With Acute Carotid Artery Dissection Extension From Type A Dissection S/P Repair Managed Non-Operatively, Kassandra S. Carter, Aimee Alexander, Andre D'Souza, Joseph Garrido

TriStar Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Mastering The Ite With Em Mastermind: A Board Game For Board Review, Taylor Cesarz, Stephanie Cohen, Shayne Gue

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Intraosseuous Versus Intravenous Access In The Setting Of Prehospital Cardiac Arrest, Drake Dixon, Alexa Ragusa, Kevin Sze, Jeffrey Katz, Linh Nguyen, Shayne Gue

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Interprofessional Communication: Strategies For Nurses And Residents At Hca Florida Osceola Hospital, Juan Thomas Del Calvo, Mehuliben Upadhyaya, Sathvik Saineni, Minh Anh Le, Awss Shalhoub, Nima Hosseinian, Ashwini Komarla, Olga Karasik

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2024

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Improving The Blood Product Administration Process At Hcaflorida Osceola Hospital, Neha Meda, Kar Shun Constant Mak, Parasto Asnaashari, Natalia Irina Tejada, Joshua Sutarwan, Olga Karasik, Sarah Tinsley

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Development And Validation Of A Novel Skin Pigment Scale, Christina Guo, Henry Lim, Christopher Wong, Christian Scheufele, Michael Carletti, Michele L. Mccarroll, Stephen Weis

North Texas GME Research Forum 2024

Background: Precise description of the skin is a pillar of dermatology. For dermatologists, skin pigment is akin to a ‘vital sign’ in that it represents a basic, yet illuminating, piece of information for each patient. The current method used to describe skin color is the Fitzpatrick scale. The Fitzpatrick scale was designed to measure skin burning and the scale is inadequate for precise measurement of skin color in a diverse population. The prevalence of its use perpetuates harmful and outdated structures and contributes to health disparity. For those reasons, there is a critical need for initiatives that evaluate the current …

Rare Rectal Lipoma Case Report, Victoria Nguyen, Sean Sojdie, Kunal Elete, Justin Richardson, Long Hoang

North Texas GME Research Forum 2024

INTRODUCTION: Colonic lipomas are rare, benign non-epithelial lesions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that predominantly affect elderly females and often found in the ascending colon. They are least common in the rectum, with a prevalence of 3.4%. Lipomas can grow to cause abdominal pain, bleeding, or obstruction. We report an incidental finding of a rectal lipoma in a patient presented with rectal bleeding. CASE: A 70 year-old male with a history of migraines presented to the hospital for two weeks of rectal bleeding and syncopal episode prior to arrival. Patient had visited the emergency department two weeks prior, but hemoglobin …

Acute Mesenteric Ischemia In Patients With Covid-19, Tristan Fun, Natalie Hurlock, Danielle Ford

North Texas GME Research Forum 2024

Introduction: Patient with COVID-19 are more likely to have thrombotic events, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). There have been many case reports of patient with acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) in the setting of COVID-19. Incidences of AMI occur in about 0.1% of acute hospital admissions. Short term mortality from AMI range from 26-86%. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are essential, yet diagnosis is difficult and AMI can often go unrecognized as a cause of death. This study attempted to establish the risk of patients with COVID-19 having acute mesenteric ischemia and compare …

Stop That Bloody Cough: A Case Of Hemoptysis After Intrapleural Tpa Administration, Khizir Qureshi, Mark Cheneler, Carlos Bahrami

North Texas GME Research Forum 2024

Introduction: Congestive heart failure is a morbid condition with a myriad of pathologic sequelae. Recurrent accumulations of fluid in the pleural space serve as a nidus for infection. The combination of CHF-induced pleural effusions and concomitant pneumonia are a recipe for disaster as bacteria can translocate to form parapneumonic effusions with empyemas as potential complications. Empyemas are one of many etiologies of exudative pleural effusions and are treated with complete drainage of the infected pleural fluid; however, loculations create a barrier for thoracostomy drainage. Since the MIST2 trial in 2011, intrapleural alteplase and dornase alfa have been utilized as …

Cerebrovascular Accident Complicating Pulmonary Tb: A Rare Co-Existence, Tesnim Hamdan, Iryna Witt, Nameer Ascandar, Srija Reddy

West Florida Division GME Research Day 2024

No abstract provided.

Memory Cart: Memory-Making Interventions For Nurses To Enhance The Meaningfulness Of End-Of-Life Care In The Icu, Grace Zimmerman

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

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Taste And Learning In The Gustatory Cortex, Martin Raymond

Alternative Theses and Dissertations (AETDs)

This research investigates the organization of taste representations in the gustatory cortex (GC) through two experiments utilizing miniscope imaging in mice. The first experiment focuses on conditioned taste aversion (CTA) and reveals that taste representations in GC are heavily dominated by palatability, with shifts in representational space occurring as a function of learning and extinction. The second experiment explores the interrelation of aversive stimuli, the impact of novelty on taste representations, and the role of somatosensory feedback. Findings suggest that familiarity and palatability emerge as positive signals with experience, shaping taste representations in GC. The study contributes to a nuanced …

Body-Oriented Gesture Generation System For Medical Interpreter Robots Based On Reinforcement Learning From Human Feedback, Tung Ngo, Emma Murphy, Conor Mcginn, Robert Ross

Conference papers

Medical interpreters are crucial in facilitating communication between healthcare stakeholders who speak different languages. Body-oriented gestures convey critical information essential for accurate and high-quality interpretation in healthcare settings. This study introduces a body-oriented gesture generation system designed for medical interpreter robots based on reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF). The system allows robots to interpret more naturally and improve over time through interactions with humans. By adopting a human-centered development approach, we tailor our system to address the actual needs of healthcare stakeholders.

The Ocular Sequelae Of Eyelash And Eyebrow Fashions, Claire E. Mcdonnell

Articles

This is an article on the possible adverse side effects of eyelash and eyebrow fashions e.g. fake eyelashes, eyelash tinting, eyebrow lamination, microblading. Advice is given to eyecare practitioners discussing these treatments with patients.

Utilizing Text-Generative Ai For Creating Oral Reading Fluency Probes, Mackenzie D. Sidwell, Landon W. Bonner, Kayla Bates-Brantley, Shengtian Wu

Faculty Publications – Psychology

Oral reading fluency probes are essential for reading assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring. Due to the limited options for choosing oral reading fluency probes, it is important to utilize all available resources such as generative AI like ChatGPT to create oral reading fluency probes. The purpose of this article is to describe how to use AI through ChatGPT to create customizable reading passages comparable with that of oral reading fluency probes. Using readability estimates, the ChatGPT-generated passages can be tailored to suit for specific grade levels, similar to how current publishers design oral reading fluency probes for the market. The …

Project Hydration: A Clean Drinking Water Solution For Washington, D.C., Djenaba Diallo, Matthew Liu, Miqueas Ramirez De La Rosa, Syieda Tomlinson, Zaniya Willson

DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)

Water pollution is a global issue that has been ongoing since 1800 (NOAA,2024). Water pollution occurs when harmful substances, mostly chemicals or microorganisms, contaminate a stream, river, lake, ocean, aquifer, or other body of water, creating harmful water quality and rendering it toxic to humans and the environment. D.C. has faced ongoing challenges with lead contamination in its drinking water. As of 2024, D.C. Water still has tens of thousands of lead service lines (D.C. Water, 2024). Lead is a poisonous metal in small amounts in the earth's crust. On May 8, 2024, D.C. issued a boil water advisory due …

Feasibility Assessment Of A Novel Isolation Care Tent In Uganda During The 2022, M. Jana Broadhurst, Rodgers R. Ayebare, David Brett-Major, Sean M. Carroll, Jacob Lacore, Alexander D. Laskey, James V. Lawler, Patricia Lord, Ruben M. Vazquez, Peter Waitt, Mohammed Lamorde

Journal Articles: Epidemiology

This case study describes a feasibility assessment of a novel isolation care tent used in health facilities in Uganda during the 2022 Sudan ebolavirus outbreak. The Isolation System for Treatment and Agile Response to High-Risk Infections Model 1B (ISTARI 1B) is a single-occupancy, portable, negative-pressure isolation tent designed for the safe delivery of standard care to patients with a communicable disease, including Ebola disease (Sudan). At the request of the Uganda Ministry of Health, the Makerere University Infectious Diseases Institute and University of Nebraska Medical Center partnered to evaluate 7 health facilities across 4 districts in Uganda for infrastructure, case …

Redesigning Surveillance Through The Global Emerging Infections Surveillance Program, David Brett-Major

Journal Articles: Epidemiology

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Nanoscale Interaction Of Endonuclease Ape1 With Dna, Sridhar Vemulapalli, Mohtadin Hashemi, Yingling Chen, Suravi Pramanik, Kishor Bhakat, Yuri L. Lyubchenko

Journal Articles: Pharmaceutical Sciences

Apurinic/apyrimidinic endonuclease 1 (APE1) is involved in DNA repair and transcriptional regulation mechanisms. This multifunctional activity of APE1 should be supported by specific structural properties of APE1 that have not yet been elucidated. Herein, we applied atomic force microscopy (AFM) to characterize the interactions of APE1 with DNA containing two well-separated G-rich segments. Complexes of APE1 with DNA containing G-rich segments were visualized, and analysis of the complexes revealed the affinity of APE1 to G-rich DNA sequences, and their yield was as high as 53%. Furthermore, APE1 is capable of binding two DNA segments leading to the formation of loops …