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Image-Guided Proton Therapy For Online Dose-Evaluation And Adaptive Planning, Joey P. Cheung

Dissertations and Theses (Open Access)

The main advantage for using protons in radiotherapy is their finite range in patients, allowing for potential improved sparing of normal tissues. However, this comes at a cost of increased sensitivity to range uncertainties. Density changes along the beam path will affect the proton range and the resultant dose distribution, making it difficult to estimate the impact of visible anatomic changes to the patient dose distribution. In order to better understand the effect of anatomy change on proton dose, some form of treatment-time verification is required and methods to correct for observed changes would be beneficial. Therefore, this project aims …

Appearance-Related Social Pressure In Thai Adolescent Females, Chelsea Sorensen, Dr. Randy M. Page

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The purpose of this study is to identify appearance-related social pressure experienced by Thai adolescent females and to analyze how various sources and forms of social pressure relate to self-perceptions of body weight and appearance, body dissatisfaction, and behaviors taken to regulate body weight.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Medication, And Risk Of Injury, Michelle Steele, Ray M. Merrill, Phd, Mph

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a known disorder that mainly effects children but can carry on into adulthood. It is characterized by difficulty focusing, sustaining attention, and controlling behaviors. These characterizations can cause a person with ADHD to have a more difficult time accomplishing certain tasks. In a study involving medical claims data over the years 1998 through 2005, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was shown to increase the risk of several types of injury (Merrill). The study found that ADHD was associated with more severe and frequent injuries, but that medication had a protective effect against injury among patients. …

Subsequent Primary Malignancies In Survivors Of Childhood Cancer, Emily Matson, Dr. Ray Merrill

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Although cancer is often considered a disease of old age, it kills more children ages 1 to 14 years in the United States than any other cause, except unintentional injuries [1]. Through advances in diagnosing and treating cancer, child survival of cancer has improved in recent years [1, 2]. However, more research is needed on the risk of subsequent cancer following an initial diagnosis of cancer, of the same or another anatomical site. Associations between childhood and secondary cancers have implications for patient follow-up, by providing health professionals with better information on which subsequent cancer sites are most likely to …

Today - April 22, 2014, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Loma Linda University Health 12th annual PossAbilities Triathlon promises fun for athletes and their families
-- Nursing research studies seek to improve patient experience
-- Living by prevention - personally and professionally
-- School of Dentistry introduces associate and assistant deans
-- Rosemary White-Traut to highlight nursing research conference at LLUH
-- Guild to present evening of fashion and music to benefit LLU Children's Hospital
-- Whole-person cancer care focuses on treating people, not diseases
-- Fourth annual Black History Vespers and Dinner focuses on the future
-- A trip to create fabulous meals: discover seasonal …

Changes In Sleep Time And Sleep Quality Across The Ovulatory Cycle As A Function Of Fertility And Partner Attractiveness, Brooke N. Jenkins, Elizabeth G. Pillsworth, Aaron T. Goetz

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Research suggests that near ovulation women tend to consume fewer calories and engage in more physical activity; they are judged to be more attractive, express greater preferences for masculine and symmetrical men, and experience increases in sexual desire for men other than their primary partners. Some of these cycle phase shifts are moderated by partner attractiveness and interpreted as strategic responses to women’s current reproductive context. The present study investigated changes in sleep across the ovulatory cycle, based on the hypothesis that changes in sleep may reflect ancestral strategic shifts of time and energy toward reproductive activities. Participants completed a …

Neuroplasticity And Mindfulness Meditation, Richard Widdett

Honors Theses

My thesis topic of choice was how mindfulness meditation is linked to neuroplasticity in the brain. The brain is an incredibly complex and powerful organ. Each area of the brain serves a specific purpose and is interconnected. Neuroplasticity is the term used to describe the molding and shaping of the brain based on our experiences from the moment we are born. Mindfulness is defined as the “ability to pay total attention to the present moment with a nonjudgmental awareness of the inner and/or outer experiences.” Many studies have been conducted researching the brain and meditation. The findings from these studies …

Identifying Assessment Under-Utilization Of Prenatal Care By Resettled African Refugees And Immigrants In Salt Lake City, Jessica Lynn Lowe, Dr. Carl Hanson

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The purpose of this project was to address a continuing and growing health disparity, healthcare of refugees. 8.2 million legal immigrants entered the United States (US) between 1986 and 1993 (Gavagan, 1998). While these numbers have slowed slightly in the past couple of years due to recent legislation, it continues to remain high with over 1 million immigrants entering the US each year since 2005 (Segal, 2010).Prior to entry into the US, immigrants must receive an initial health assessment to determine if they can enter the country. Once in the US, refugees must receive an additional medical evaluation within 30 …

Processing And Characterization Of Innovative Magnesium Alloys For Biodegradable Orthopaedic Implants, Christopher E. Smith

Dissertations

There is a need for innovation in medical implant devices through novel biomaterials that will improve the quality of life. The first step in the creation of a foundation of knowledge and technology to improve these implant devices is through the creation of new alloys with the capabilities of biodegradation and bioabsorption without a toxic effect that will pass through FDA regulatory procedures. In this study, unique heat treatment processing techniques coupled with innovation in elemental alloying produced distinctive magnesium (Mg) based alloy systems. The MgZnCa system was used as the underpinning system where four groups of novel alloys were …

Alumni Journal - Volume 85, Number 1, Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Alumni Journal, School of Medicine

Features
8 | Those Who Came Before Us: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the First Six Graduates
12 | APC 2014
22 | Portraits of Rural Medicine: Past to Present
30 | Cambodia: Teaching Grounds

News
4 | School of Medicine News
32 | Alumni in the News
33 | In Memoriam

Editorial
2 | Bridging the Divide

From the Dean
6 | Remembering our Roots

Interview
18 | The Anatomy of a Disaster: An Interview with Dr. Tamara L. Thomas '87

Historial Snapshot
40 | The Physician's Desk

What's Up Doc?
41 | Dr. Kaarsten Lang '87

Today - March 21, 2014, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Foundation Gala adds first-ever benefit concert
-- Loma Linda University Health television show to air nationally on PBS's WORLD Channel beginning April 4
-- GRASP and GCAT awards highlight internally funded research at LLU
-- LLUH introduces new site for policy & procedure management
-- Riverside Convention Center to offer menu options designed by Loma Linda University Health
-- School of Pharmacy delivers flu shots to San Bernardino UPS facility
-- Human resources changes name to talent management services
-- School of Dentistry hosts successful 24th annual Clinic With A Heart …

Public Health In Southeast Asia: Focus On Adolescent Health Research, Randy M. Page

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Outcome 1: Students will develop research and presentation skills and gain confidence in their abilities. This project directed students to work on research conducted in Thailand focusing on adolescent body image and smoking. Students participated in research planning, collecting data and making sense of results, constructing data tables, translating research instruments, developing presentations, presenting findings at international conferences, and developing a manuscript for submission. A survey instrument was constructed to assess appearance-related social pressure, body weight satisfaction, and weight loss/maintenance behaviors in adolescents. Students worked with researchers in Thailand to translate the instrument from English to Thai, and through the …

Today - February 21, 2014, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Jackie Evancho to perform with San Bernardino Symphony for benefit concert at LLUCH Gala
-- Loma Linda University is home to five Gates Scholars
-- Covered California holds regional kickoff at LLUH
-- Alumnus and emeritus professor tells stories of Christian medicine in new book
-- Five-K Walk/Run/Roll and International Food Festival to bookend 'Power of Inclusion' Conference at LLUH
-- Paralympic hopeful finds ways to Live It in his olympic quest
-- CAPS program recognized by San Bernardino County
-- A complex collaboration
-- Evening Rounds authors to take part in book signing
-- New …

Computational Health Science Collaborative: Interdisciplinary Mentoring For Public Health And Computer Science Students, Michael D. Barnes

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Computational health science, as we define it, represents the application of innovative computer science tools, including social media and data mining, to addressing health-­‐ related questions and problems. With multidisciplinary student mentoring as our aim, we have established the BYU Computational Health Science Research Collaborative (CHeSRC), which integrates the analytical strengths and skills of health scientists and computer scientists, supported by complementary expertise from other researchers, practitioners, and disciplines as applicable (http://dml.cs.byu.edu/chs/). As stated on the CHeSRC website, our mission is to better understand how technology can affect human interactions and enhance supporting environments by conducting innovative research that will …

Epidemiology Of Mycobacterium Ulcerans In Ghana, Melissa Carbine, Dr. Mckay Rollins

Journal of Undergraduate Research

M. ulcerans infection (commonly referred to as Buruli ulcer) is rapidly emerging as an important cause of human morbidity throughout the world. An indolent, deep, necrotizing lesion of the skin, Buruli ulcer is caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans (Meyers et al., 1997). The destruction of the skin tissue often leaves patients disfigured and/or severely handicapped, generating a public health dilemma with significant socioeconomic implications.

Analysis Of Financial Contributions To Utah State Legislators From Tobacco And Alcohol Companies, Steffanie Smith, Dr. Gordon B. Lindsay

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The aim of this project was to analyze the financial contributions made by tobacco and alcohol companies to the campaign funds of Utah State legislators over time. The purpose of the research was to document the political influence these companies have over the regulation of their products. Contributing companies analyzed in this research project include, The Tobacco Institute, Philip Morris, Philip Morris Management Corporation, Anheuser Busch, Utah Beer Wholesalers Association, and The Distilled Spirits Council.

A Survey Of Language Interpretation/Translation1 1n Utah Health Care Facilities, Margaret Butler

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Recent demographic changes in the United States are requiring health care workers to serve patients, particularly Hispanics, who do not speak English. This is true for the state of Utah as well Citing Immigration and Naturalization Service data, Wright (1993) reported that the number of Mexican immigrants who do not speak English has greatly increased in Utah. This study was conducted in order to determine the needs for interpretation/ translation services in Utah health care facilities.

The Development Of Scientifically Based Conditioning Programs, Bristol Sorensen

Journal of Undergraduate Research

First of all I would like to thank you once again for choosing me as one of the recipients of the Office of Research and Creative Work Scholarship. The money I received from that scholarship helped tremendously in conducting research for my project over the past semester and I have some exciting results to report.

Tobacco Awareness In American Medical Schools: Comparative Study, Johsua G. Schkrohowsky, Dr. Gordon Lindsay

Journal of Undergraduate Research

After years of steady decline, the percentage of people who use tobacco in the United States has leveled off and has appeared to even begin an increase. Cigarette smoking remains the single largest cause of preventable death in the United States. It is not only a problem within the States but also worldwide to the extent that the World Health Organization has declared tobacco issues a top priority. An estimated 500 million people a year, living today, will eventually die of tobacco-related mortality. What can be done to prevent this horrible monstrosity?

Educational Attainment And Parity Among Mormons And Non- Mormons In Utah, William J. Jensen, Dr. Ray M. Merrill

Journal of Undergraduate Research

In recent decades, a common view arose that increased educational attainment led to less religious commitment and in views counter to spiritual growth but that encouraged scientific and intellectual accomplishments. 1234 Turning away from spiritual to secular explanations of life has received considerable attention (Stark 1998).

Prevalence Corrected Prostate Cancer Incidence Rates And Trends, Mark K. Morris, Dr. Ray Merrill

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Conventional cancer incidence rates reported in the United States represent the number of newly diagnosed cases in a given year divided by the mid-year population for that year (1). Incidence rates have been reported on an annual basis in the United States since 1973, when the National Cancer Institute initiated the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program (2). Population-based site-specific cancer incidence rates are commonly thought of as measures reflecting the average risk of developing the disease (3). However, this assumes that the rate calculation includes new cases of the cancer in the numerator and the at-risk population for …

Teaching Sanitation And Health Awareness To Underprivileged Women Of The Dominican Republic, Charis Van Dusen, Lynley Rowan

Journal of Undergraduate Research

As a group of ten Brigham Young University students and instructors, we came to teach the Dominican Republic’s national health facilitators a methodology of teaching accompanied with a manual devised by Laubach Literacy under the direction of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Each morning we would study international health issues and then go to train these promoters a means of teaching people how to approach their own problems.

Arizona Clinical Research Workforce Survey, Cris E. Wells, Julie A. Robbins, Gaye Luna

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

Objective: We characterize the current clinical research workforce in Arizona with the goal of identifying possible educational training gaps for the future workforce. Background: The science community, government entities, educational institutions, and community programs continue to advocate for additional funding and resources to educate the bioscience workforce, of which clinical research is a part. However, there is little evidence that additional training and/or education is needed within the clinical research profession. Method: We utilized an electronic survey tool that was designed to solicit workforce data from clinical research professionals actively working or seeking employment in the field of clinical research …

Tobacco Awareness Among Physicians In The Former Soviet Block, L. Daniel Holsinger, Dr. Gordon Lindsay

Journal of Undergraduate Research

During the summer of 2001, I traveled for the third time to Ukraine. Unlike my previous longstay residencies in Ukraine (totaling four years), which had focused on language and cultural studies, as well as general humanitarian and missionary service, my third stay was motivated by an explicit agenda to fight big tobacco interests in that country. With strong faculty support, and convinced that the frontal marketing assault to expand tobacco markets in Ukraine was harmful to its citizens, I designed and began to carry out a research effort focused primarily on a tobacco consumption crisis in the former Soviet Union. …

Today - January 17, 2014, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- National Institutes of Health approves $6.08 million grant to develop new LLUH research center
-- Remembering philanthropist Sir Run Run Shaw, whose gift made possible a hospital named for him in his hometown
-- Loma Linda University Health announces changes in leadership
-- SPH alumna awarded $1 million Opus Prize
-- Pediatric RN residency program reaches milestone
-- School of Nursing professor honored with International Award for Nursing Excellence
-- Allied Health class of 2014 feted at hoodie ceremony
-- Physical therapy professor honored by Brazilian university
-- A new era of health care: serving the …

Indicators Of Simulated Driving Skills In Adolescents With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Sherrilene Classen, Miriam Monahan, Kiah Brown

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have an increased risk for committing traffic violations, and they are four times more likely than neurotypical peers to be crash involved, making them a potentially high risk group for driving. We used a two-group design to measure differences in demographics, clinical off-road tests, and fitness to drive abilities in a driving simulator with nine adolescents with ADHD (mean age = 15.00, SD ± 1.00) compared to 22 healthy controls (HC) (mean age = 14.32, SD ±..716), as evaluated by an Occupational Therapist Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist (OT-CDRS). Despite few demographic differences, the …

Review Of Manon Parry, Broadcasting Birth Control: Mass Media And Family Planning, Rose Holz

Women's and Gender Studies Program: Faculty Publications

As Manon Parry explains in her interesting new book, ‘Many of the women who wrote [to the Birth Control Review] noted that they had read about [Margaret] Sanger’s work in the press, confirming the important role of the mass media in publicizing and building support for the movement’ (p. 13). Therein lies the crux of Parry’s project: the use of publicity was central to the family planning movement and a sustained analysis of its use over time is long overdue. To that end, she challenges several long-standing historiographic assumptions and unearths more than a few fascinating stories. For example, …

Happy 20th Anniversary Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Loma Linda University Health

Scope

Table of Contents

Outreach

2 | New initiative makes health careers more accessible
4 | Covered California grant enables LLUH to educate community about new law
5 | Delighting in service: tradition of student mission trips through the years
6 | Women’s Conference: Be You – Fit | Smart | Healthy
7 | Live well, age well: making it possible for local seniors

Education

8 | Community service and formal learning come together
9 | Taking the lead on the future of public health
10 | Academic updates: the latest advances in education at LLU

Clinical

11 | NICU celebrates …

Head Impact Exposure In Male And Female Collegiate Ice Hockey Players, Bethany J. Wilcox, Jonathan G. Beckwith, Richard M. Greenwald, Jeffrey J. Chu, Thomas W. Mcallister, Laura A. Flashman, Arthur C. Maerlender, Ann-Christine Duhaime, Joseph J. Crisco

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study was to quantify head impact exposure (frequency, location and magnitude of head impacts) for individual male and female collegiate ice hockey players and to investigate differences in exposure by sex, player position, session type, and team. Ninety-nine (41 male, 58 female) players were enrolled and 37,411 impacts were recorded over three seasons. Frequency of impacts varied significantly by sex (males: 287 per season, females: 170, p < 0.001) and helmet impact location (p < 0.001) but not by player position (p = 0.088). Head impact frequency also varied by session type; both male and female players sustained more impacts in games than in practices (p < 0.001), however the magnitude of impacts did not differ between session types. There was no difference in 95th percentile peak linear acceleration between sexes (males: 41.6 g, females: 40.8 g), but 95th percentile peak rotational acceleration and HITsp (a composite severity measure) were greater for males than females (4424, 3409 rad/s2, and 25.6, 22.3, respectively). Impacts to the back of the helmet resulted in the greatest 95th percentile peak linear accelerations for males (45.2 g) and females (50.4 g), while impacts to the side and back of the head were associated with the greatest 95th percentile peak rotational accelerations (males: 4719, 4256 rad/sec², females: 3567, 3784 rad/sec², respectively). It has been proposed that reducing an individual’s head impact exposure is a practical approach for reducing the risk of …

Organizational Climate And The Theory Of Human Caring In Hospitals, Vivienne C. Meanger

2010-2016 Archived Posters

Patient care in hospitals has become perfunctory, task focused, and void of a personalized human connection, which has become an area of concern among scholars since the 1970s. This experimental, post-test only, control-group study with a purposive patient and clinical staff sample explored the relationship between human caring and patient satisfaction; and the role of leadership in transforming the organizational culture in an long term acute care hospital (LTACH) setting implanting the Magnet initiatives.