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Prognostic Value Of H2fpef Score In Covid-19, Priya Patel, Max Ruge, Joanne Michelle D. Gomez, Jeanne Du Fay De Lavallaz, Anupama Rao, Kim A. Williams, Annabelle Santos Volgman, Maria Rosa R. Costanzo, Tisha Suboc, Karolina Marinescu

Division of Internal Medicine Faculty Papers & Presentations

Study objective: This study sought to assess the predictive value of H2FPEF score in patients with COVID-19.

Design: Retrospective study.

Setting: Rush University Medical Center.

Participants: A total of 1682 patients had an echocardiogram in the year preceding their COVID-19 admission with a preserved ejection fraction (≥50%). A total of 156 patients met inclusion criteria. Interventions: Patients were divided into H2FPEF into low (0–2), intermediate (3–5), and high (6–9) score H2FPEF groups and outcomes were compared.

Main outcome measures: Adjusted multivariable logistic regression models evaluated the association between H2FPEF score group and a composite outcome for severe COVID-19 infection consisting …

2022-03-01_Michigandaily_Covidmap, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Daily Michigan COVID-19 Update

The "WHERE WE STAND WITH COVID-19" map was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., Monday - Saturday.

The State of Michigan is working around the clock to test and treat COVID-19 patients. Below is the most recent data healthcare experts across the state have compiled.

The image contained a map, indicating total cases by county, and also provides statistics on Total Confirmed Cases, Total COVID-19 Deaths, Daily Confirmed Cases, and Daily COVID-19 Deaths. There …

Intersecting Disadvantages For Married Adolescents: Life After Marriage Pre- And Post-Covid-19 In Contexts Of Displacement., Sarah Baird, Maureen Murphy, Jennifer Seager, Nicola Jones, Anju Malhotra, Sarah Alheiwidi, Guday Emirie, Sabina Rashid, Maheen Sultan

Global Health Faculty Publications

PURPOSE: Although there is a growing evidence base on the drivers of child marriage, comparatively little is known about the experiences of married girls in refugee settings and how their development trajectories diverge from those of their nonmarried peers, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on cross-national panel data from Bangladesh and Jordan, this article explores diversity in child marriage experiences in contexts affected by forced displacement, highlighting how married girls' well-being differs from that of their unmarried peers, and how COVID-19 has reinforced these differences.

METHODS: We analyzed longitudinal survey data-collected pre- and post-COVID-19-from the Gender …

Preventative Practices And Effects Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Caregivers Of Children With Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension, Ella Cook, Megan Pierce, Samara Nelson, Ashley Bangerter Seelos, Rebecca Brown, Heather Stickle, Michael Johansen, Erik J. Nelson

Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2022

• Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is characterized by issues of lung growth and development prenatally and postnatally.¹
• COVID-19 causes endothelial dysfunction, hypoxia and vasoconstriction. Children living with PH are especially vulnerable to severe complications from the virus due to these additive affects on a cardiorespiratory system that is already stressed by their underlying disease²
• Parents/Caregivers of children with PH have a great burden to prevent COVID-19 infection.

Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening According To Health Professional Counseling And Age In The United States, Seth A. Otto, Ray M. Merrill

Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2022

To determine the prevalence of PSA testing in men according to age, reasons for undergoing testing, and whether a discussion about harms and benefits took place with a doctor prior to testing.

Staying On Track: Air Pollution & Exercise On Campus, Selah Willis, Sabina Williams, Nicole Lyons, Karly Anderson, Haley Mcbride, Jim Johnston

Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2022

Which exercise location on campus has the lowest levels of PM_2.5 & PM₁₀? What time of day is the lowest concentration of pollutants?

Studying Stimuli And Smoking Behaviors Among Self-Identified Gifted Smokers And Strategies For Customizing Cessation Support, Danae Deligeorges, Michele Kane, Paraskevi Katsaounou

Special Education Faculty Publications

The aim of the study was to examine smoking habits and triggers among self-identified gifted (inner experiences and awareness qualitatively different from the norm in terms of asynchronous development, advanced cognitive abilities, and heightened intensity) adults in order to customize smoking cessation support.

The Harold B. Lee Library, A Safe Place To Study? An Examination Of Carbon Dioxide And Cognitive Function, Braken Snyder, Connor Krause, Dantly Wilcox, Dustin Hansen, Esther Erickson, James D. Johnston

Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2022

High levels of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) above 1000 parts per million can negatively impact cognitive function and decision-making (Bowen et. al). Our study is based on a research article on Indoor Air Quality. If CO2 concentrations get too high, it depletes the oxygen your brain needs.

The Unseen Burdens Of Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension: Treatment Side Effects And Access To Care, Rebecca Brown, Megan Pierce, Samara Nelson, Ashley Bangerter Seelos, Ella Cook, Heather Stickle, Michael Johansen, Erik J. Nelson

Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2022

• Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious and life-threatening disease characterized by an elevation in mean pulmonary artery pressure and pulmonary vascular resistance, leading to right heart failure and death.^1,2
• PH has primarily been studied among adults and therefore clinical therapies have also aimed at treating this population.^3-5
• Several pharmaceutical treatments are available and approved for use in adults, however, the effectiveness among children has yet to be sufficiently determined though they are considered the standard treatment regimen in children.
• Accessing specialized pediatric PH care providers who are versant in these therapies is difficult.

Effects Of Perceived Racism And Socioeconomic Status On Family Health, Tatiana Pryor, Sariah Villalon, Aliceann Crandall

Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2022

Family health is strongly associated with lifelong health and development¹ and one’s experiences in childhood may have an impact on their family health in adulthood². Of the research conducted on family health in the United States, little information can be found that directly discusses health disparities and childhood socioeconomic status as predictors of family health. Recent research shows that current household income is positively associated with family health in adulthood, meaning that SES affects access to care and health practices³.

The Importance Of Health Literacy: A Student-Led Workshop On Lay Communication, Sarah Jean Kamp, Jafra D. Thomas

Kinesiology and Public Health

The purpose of this experiential senior project workshop was to advance the knowledge and practice of health communication by (a) delivering a training workshop to Cal Poly undergraduate students and (b) by exploring the relationship between health literacy and effective communication through completion of a rapid review of the literature. The reviewed literature served the purpose of helping the student further design the workshop to elicit a foundational understanding of the elements of effective communication of health information as well as the history and evolution of health literacy as a concept. The workshop revised and delivered by the student was …

Evaluation Of A Hands-On Cooking Class And Its Effects On Self-Efficacy In Relation To Healthy Eating In Type 2 Diabetics, Codi A. Jenshak-Gorzinski

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is alarming and poses a great threat to U.S. national health. Chronic diabetes can lead to serious conditions such as heart attack and stroke, and can result in premature mortality (World Health Organization, 2018). Diabetes can be prevented or treated by eating a healthy diet. Cooking classes are a potential way to improve American’s knowledge of nutritional principles and help them become confident that they have the capacity to eat a healthy diet. The purpose of this DNP project was to determine if participation in cooking classes enhanced self-efficacy as it pertains to healthy …

2022-03-01_Michiganoverview_Covidlongtermcare, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Long Term Care Data

The COVID Long Term Care Facilities page was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 data page: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173-526911--,00.html.

This report is created by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services from data self-reported by long-term care facilities into EMResource. Data for all reporting facilities is posted weekly each Monday.

The information below represents COVID-19 data reported directly to MDHHS by licensed and operating Skilled Nursing, Home for the Aged and Adult Foster Care facilities (licensed to serve 13 or more individuals) in Michigan from January 1, 2020. All long-term care facilities additionally have an obligation to report COVID-positive residents and/or staff …

Impacts Of Climate Change And Heat Stress On Farmworkers' Health: A Scoping Review, Moussa El Khayat, Dana A. Halwani, Layal Hneiny, Ibrahim Alameddine, Mustapha A. Haidar, Rima R. Habib

Faculty Publications

Due to the continuous rise of global temperatures and heatwaves worldwide as a result of climate change, concerns for the health and safety of working populations have increased. Workers in the food production chain, particularly farmworkers, are especially vulnerable to heat stress due to the strenuous nature of their work, which is performed primarily outdoors under poor working conditions. At the cross-section of climate change and farmworkers' health, a scoping review was undertaken to summarize the existing knowledge regarding the health impacts associated with climate change and heat stress, guide future research toward better understanding current and future climate change …

Interactions Of Agricultural Pesticide Use Near Home During Pregnancy And Adverse Childhood Experiences On Adolescent Neurobehavioral Development In The Chamacos Study, Carly Hyland

Public and Population Health Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background: Studies have documented independent adverse associations between prenatal and early-life exposure to environmental chemicals and social adversity with child neurodevelopment; however, few have considered these exposures jointly. The objective of this analysis is to examine whether associations of pesticide mixtures and adolescent neurobehavioral development are modified by early-life adversity in the Center for the Health Assessment of Mothers and Children of Salinas (CHAMACOS) cohort.

Methods: We used linear mixed effects Bayesian Hierarchical Models (BHM) to examine the joint effect of applications of 11 agricultural pesticides within 1 km of maternal homes during pregnancy and youth-reported Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) …

R.A.C.E. To Recovery Year 1 Evaluation Summary Report, Katie Rosingana Ba, Evelyn Ali Bs, Tyler Egeland Ba, Mary Lindsey Smith Phd

Substance Use Research & Evaluation

Through a collaborative effort led by the Healthy Community Coalition, the multi-sector Rural Addiction Care Expansion (R.A.C.E.) to Recovery initiative consortium is utilizing evidence-based, community-wide response to impact and reduce the effects of the opioid epidemic in the Western Maine Public Health District/ Greater Franklin County. To assess and evaluate the implementation, successes, and challenges of the RACE to Recovery project, the Cutler Institute is collecting and analyzing data for both process and outcomes of the initiative.

In the first year of the initiative, the Cutler evaluation team utilized both primary and secondary data to assess RACE to Recovery program …

Covid-19 Newsletter (Vol. 108), Center For Disaster Medicine, New York Medical College

COVID-19 Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Conflict With Peers: Delegate Task Among Team Members, Margaret Bove, Caius Coretchi, Margo Mekjian, Austin Piontkowski, Shatha Wahbi, Ho Jun Yun

Patient Education Projects

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Translating Evidence Into Impact: Enhancing Health In Francophone West Africa And The Sahel, Population Council

Research Utilization and Impact Briefs

Francophone West Africa (FWA) is a diverse subregion known for its strong national identities and regional collaboration. With high maternal and child death rates and low contraceptive prevalence compared to other parts of West Africa, Francophone countries have worked together to pursue common health and development goals, such as enhancing access to family planning/reproductive health; meeting the health, education, and employment needs of a growing population of young people; and addressing challenges such as climate change and conflict. Over the past three decades, the Population Council has worked to advance subnational, national, and regional efforts to improve health and promote …

Résumé Sur L’Utilisation Et L’Impact De La Recherche: Traduire Les Données Probantes En Impact: Améliorer La Santé En Afrique De L’Ouest Francophone Et Dans Le Sahel, Population Council

Research Utilization and Impact Briefs

L'Afrique de l'Ouest francophone (AOF) est une sous-région diversifiée connue pour ses fortes identités nationales et sa collaboration régionale. Avec des taux de mortalité maternelle et infantile élevés et une faible prévalence contraceptive par rapport à d'autres parties de l'Afrique de l'Ouest, les pays francophones ont travaillé ensemble pour poursuivre des objectifs communs de santé et de développement, tels que l'amélioration de l'accès à la planification familiale/santé reproductive ; répondre aux besoins en matière de santé, d'éducation et d'emploi d'une population croissante de jeunes ; et relever des défis tels que le changement climatique et les conflits. Au cours des …

Air Pollution In The Jfsb Parking Garage, Kara Law, Nathan Winward, Lucas Pettit, Emma Montague

Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2022

The purpose of this study was to characterize PM2.5 concentration in the JFSB parking garage compared to outdoor air on the JFSB’s balcony.

Residual Symptoms And The Quality Of Life In Individuals Recovered From Covid-19 Infection: A Survey From Pakistan, Mohammad Aadil Qamar, Russell Seth Martins, Rubaid Azhar Dhillon, Areeba Tharwani, Omar Irfan, Qosain Fatima Suriya, Wajiha Rizwan, Javaid Ahmed Khan, Ali Bin Sarwar Zubairi

Medical College Documents

Background: There remains scarcity of literature regarding the patient's health status post-COVID-19 infection. This study analyzes the prevalence of residual symptoms and quality of life (QoL) after COVID-19.
Methods: An anonymous online survey was administrated in Pakistan from November 2020 to April 2021 in COVID-19 survivors. The questionnaire used the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) to assess mental and physical QoL. Multivariate linear regression was used to explore factors associated with mental and physical QoL scores.
Results: A total of 331 COVID-19 survivors participated in our survey. Around 42.0% of the cohort reported within 1-3 months of diagnosis of …

What Stops Us From Eating: A Qualitative Investigation Of Dietary Barriers During Pregnancy In Punjab, Pakistan, Muhammad Asim, Zarak Hussain Ahmed, Amy R. Nichols, Rachel Rickman, Elena Neiterman, Anita Mahmood, Elizabeth M. Widen

Community Health Sciences

Objective: Adequate dietary intake during pregnancy is vital for the health and nutritional status of both mother and fetus. The nutritional status of reproductive age women in Pakistan is poor, with 14 % being underweight (BMI < 18·5) and 42 % experiencing Fe deficiency anaemia. This may stem from beliefs, practices and other barriers influencing dietary intake. This qualitative study seeks to determine which factors impact dietary intake during pregnancy in rural Punjab.
Design: In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted and then analysed using thematic analysis.
Setting: Three purposively selected rural districts (Sahiwal, Okara and Pakpatan) with the highest prevalence of maternal and child malnutrition in the province of Punjab, Pakistan.
Participants: Mothers with children under age two (n 29) and healthcare providers with at least 5 years of experience working in the district (n …

Evaluating The Military Medical Evacuation Dispatching And Delivery Problem Via Simulation And Self-Exciting Hawkes Process, Virbon B. Frial

Theses and Dissertations

The location, allocation, and utilization of military medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) resources significantly impact the quality and timeliness of medical care to injured troops. In 2009, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates introduced the Golden Hour mandate that entails the evacuation of critically-injured troops to military treatment facilities (MTFs) within an hour to prevent further complications. To develop high-quality policies that improve MEDEVAC system performance, several papers in the current literature assume that MTFs have both the capacity and capability of treating any patient, regardless of the type of injury. However, these assumptions are unrealistic when conducting high-intensity operations. While acknowledging MTF …

Wifitrace: Network-Based Contact Tracing For Infectious Diseases Using Passive Wifi Sensing, Amee Trivedi, Camellia Zakaria, Rajesh Krishna Balan, Ann Becker, George Corey, Prashant Shenoy

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Contact tracing is a well-established and effective approach for the containment of the spread of infectious diseases. While Bluetooth-based contact tracing method using phones has become popular recently, these approaches suffer from the need for a critical mass adoption to be effective. In this paper, we present WiFiTrace, a network-centric approach for contact tracing that relies on passive WiFi sensing with no client-side involvement. Our approach exploits WiFi network logs gathered by enterprise networks for performance and security monitoring, and utilizes them for reconstructing device trajectories for contact tracing. Our approach is specifically designed to enhance the efficacy of traditional …

Conflict With Administrators: Administrator Ignores Complaints From Staff, Emily Chow, Daniel Lenchner, Ellie Lewandowski, Ossama Mahmoud, Riaz Nabi, Ariel Walker

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Conflict With Administrators: Scheduling Error With Employee, Katherine Buhl, Connor Cook, Erin Greenberger, Peter Kamash, Morgan Mooty, Ryan Nolan

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Conflict With Administrators: Increased Employee Workload, Katerina Furman, Suraj Jaipalli, Sanika Kulkarni, Enxhi Lalo, Eliza Lewis, Rohan Thomas

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Conflict With Administrators: Inappropriate Comment, Brandon Askar, Samuel Cain, Lauren Kasmikha, Dana Labuda, Ruchi Mangal, Cameron Rubino

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Conflict With Administrators: Addressing Workload, Tala Al-Saghir, Deanna Harajli, Anneliese Rademacher, Abdullah Sahyouni, Matthew Trendowski, Thomas Vander Woude

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.