University of New England
BAHRIA UNIVERSITY, KARACHI CAMPUS, NATIONAL STADIUM RD, KARACHI, PAKISTAN
Brigham Young University
University of Vermont
James Madison University
St. John Fisher University
Western Oregon University
University of Central Florida
Routine Evaluation With Gastric Ultrasound To Reduce Gastric Aspiration (Regurga),
2024
Otterbein University
Routine Evaluation With Gastric Ultrasound To Reduce Gastric Aspiration (Regurga), Joel Jackson
Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects
When a patient undergoes anesthesia, there are inherent risks that the providers should protect the patient from. Despite adherence to fasting guidelines established by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), patients undergoing anesthesia continue to experience intrapulmonary aspiration of gastric contents. There are several factors that delay gastric emptying, including coexisting disease, trauma, pain, and opioid use. Gastric ultrasound assessment of the gastric antrum is a relatively new technology in anesthesia and can be used to assess the gastric antrum and provide information to anesthesia providers regarding the risk of aspiration in the perioperative period. The primary aim of this …
Expanding Awareness Of Tbi Resources In The North Country,
2024
University of Vermont
Expanding Awareness Of Tbi Resources In The North Country, Nicholas W. Krant
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Disability, emotional dysregulation and financial stress are only some of the issues that many patients who suffer TBI encounter. While resources are available to alleviate some of these burdens on patients who suffer TBI in New York's North Country, patients often struggle to find these resources. This project endeavors to create a resource for patients, family members and practitioners to find available resources.
Periacetabular Osteotomy: An Analysis Of Social Media To Determine The Most Common Questions Asked By The Periacetabular Osteotomy Population,
2024
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Periacetabular Osteotomy: An Analysis Of Social Media To Determine The Most Common Questions Asked By The Periacetabular Osteotomy Population, John M. Gaddis, Ryan Bialaszewski, Bretton Laboret, Joel Wells
MEDI 8127 Scholarly Activities Pre-Clerkship
Abstract
Background
The Bernese Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) has become a popular surgery for fixing development dysplasia of the hip, yet the most common concerns of the PAO population remains ambiguous.
Purpose
To investigate Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to further understand what the most common preoperative and postoperative questions patients undergoing PAO are asking. We hypothesized most questions would be asked by patients in the preoperative timeframe with regards to education surrounding PAO surgery.
Study Design
Cross-sectional study
Methods
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter were queried consecutively from February 1, 2023 to November 23, 2011. Facebook was searched for the two most …
Triple Inhaler Therapy In Adolescents And Adults With Moderate And Severe Persistent Asthma,
2023
University of Lynchburg
Triple Inhaler Therapy In Adolescents And Adults With Moderate And Severe Persistent Asthma, Mark S. L'Eplattenier
Graduate Dissertations and Theses
Expert guidelines, metanalysis, and multiple randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the effectiveness of long-acting inhaled antimuscarinic agents (LAMA) as an additive medication in poorly controlled moderate and severe persistent asthma. LAMAs play an essential role in blocking acetylcholine binding to muscarinic receptors and reducing bronchoconstriction and mucous production. By adding this medication to other combination inhalers - long-acting beta-agonists (LABA) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), patients can utilize a triple inhaler to improve FEV1 values and decrease exacerbations. Current treatment guidelines allow clinicians to develop more personalized treatment plans for their asthmatic patients.
Sindrom Respons Inflamasi Sistemik,
2023
Departemen Klinik Ilmu Bedah Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia
Sindrom Respons Inflamasi Sistemik, Yefta Moenadjat
Department of Surgery Teaching Materials and Monographs
Materi perkuliahan memuat uraian respons inflamasi pascatrauma yang berkembang menjadi sindrom respons inflamasi sistemik, berakhir dengan kegagalan organ multipel ditinjau dari aspek biomolekuler.
Buku ini merupakan bagian pertama dari seri inflamasi yang disusun dalam bentuk digital dan dipublikasi menurut konsep lisensi Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License untuk tujuan diseminasi.
The Role Of Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio And Its Common Clinical Outcomes Among Patients With Non-St Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome,
2023
National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Karachi, Pakistan
The Role Of Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio And Its Common Clinical Outcomes Among Patients With Non-St Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome, Javed Jalbani, Khalid Iqbal Bhatti, Muhammad Tariq Sallar, Ahsan Mujtaba Baig, Palwasha Tariq, Faisal Ahmed, Ali Ammar, Vicky Kumar
Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
Objectives: To evaluate the admission neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) for risk stratification for in-hospital outcomes and complications in non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (non-ST-ACS) patients. Methods: We recruited consecutive patients with non-ST-ACS. The NLR was obtained and stratified as low, intermediate, and high-risk based on6.0, respectively. The new ST-T changes, arrhythmias, contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), and mortality were recorded. Results: Median NLR was 3 [2.1-5.3] for 346 patients with 19.9% and 30.6% in high- and intermediate-risk group. New ST-T changes were observed in 3.5%(12) out of which 8, 3, and 1 patient in low, intermediate, and high-risk group (p=0.424), respectively. Arrhythmias were observed …
Neurotropic Manifestations As A Potential Risk Factor For Schizophrenia Following In Utero Exposure To Sars-Cov-2,
2023
University of Louisville
Neurotropic Manifestations As A Potential Risk Factor For Schizophrenia Following In Utero Exposure To Sars-Cov-2, Mir Ali R Talpur, Omar H. Elsayed, Rif S. El-Mallakh
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
Background: COVID-19 infection is associated with neurologic and psychiatric morbidity that suggests a direct effect of the virus or secondary effect of an inflammatory process. These neuropsychiatric consequences may increase the likelihood of schizophrenia in the offspring of women who become infected with COVID-19 during their pregnancy.
Methods: We performed a directed narrative review of the literature focusing on the proposed pathophysiological processes that lead to schizophrenia and known pathological consequences of COVID-19 infection.
Results: Schizophrenia in adult offspring has been associated with maternal infections during pregnancy by a wide range of respiratory and neurotropic pathogens. Spikes in the incidence …
Calcium Carbonate As A Potential Intervention To Prevent Labor Dystocia: Narrative Review Of The Literature,
2023
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
Calcium Carbonate As A Potential Intervention To Prevent Labor Dystocia: Narrative Review Of The Literature, Sabahat Raees, Marie Forgie, Rita Mitchell, Emily Malloy
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Anecdotally, there are attestations from clinicians of calcium carbonate being used successfully for laboring people experiencing labor dystocia. The goal of this narrative review was to provide a synopsis of pertinent literature on calcium use in obstetrics to explore the potential benefit of calcium carbonate as a simple and low-cost intervention for prevention or treatment of labor dystocia. To answer how calcium and carbonate physiologically contribute to myometrium contractility, we conducted a literature search of English-language peer-reviewed articles, with no year limitation, consisting of the keywords “calcium,” “calcium carbonate,” “calcium gluconate,” “pregnancy,” “hemorrhage,” and variations of “smooth muscle contractility” and …
Previous Health Care Experiences’ Influence On Health Care Perceptions Among Residents In Six Homeless Shelters In Seattle, Washington, July–October 2021,
2023
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Previous Health Care Experiences’ Influence On Health Care Perceptions Among Residents In Six Homeless Shelters In Seattle, Washington, July–October 2021, Ashley A. Meehan, Sarah N. Cox, Nicholas B. Thuo, Julia H. Rogers, Amy C. Link, Miguel A. Martinez, Natalie K. Lo, Brian J. Manns, Melissa A. Rolfes, Eric J. Chow, Helen Y. Chu, Emily Mosites, Morhaf Al Achkar
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Purpose: The study purpose was to learn and describe 1) where homeless shelter residents receive health care, 2) what contributes to positive or negative health care experiences among shelter residents, and 3) shelter resident perceptions toward health care.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews (SSIs) utilizing purposive sampling and focus group discussions (FGDs) utilizing convenience sampling were conducted at 6 homeless shelters in Seattle-King County, Washington, during July–October 2021. All residents (age ≥ 18) were eligible to participate. SSIs were conducted with 25 residents, and 8 FGDs were held. Thematic analysis was conducted using Dedoose.
Results: Participants received health care …
Abstracts From The 2023 Health Care Systems Research Network (Hcsrn) Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado,
2023
Advocate Aurora Health
Abstracts From The 2023 Health Care Systems Research Network (Hcsrn) Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
The Health Care Systems Research Network (HCSRN) is comprised of 20 learning health systems with embedded population-based research units. The network’s annual conference serves as a forum for research teams from member institutions to disseminate project findings, explore scientific collaborations, and share insights about conducting research in real-world care delivery settings. Abstracts presented at HCSRN 2023 are published in this issue supplement of Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews, the journal of record for HCSRN’s annual conference proceedings.
Leveraging The Strength Of Collaboration In Rapidly Changing Times: The 29th Annual Conference Of The Health Care Systems Research Network,
2023
Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group
Leveraging The Strength Of Collaboration In Rapidly Changing Times: The 29th Annual Conference Of The Health Care Systems Research Network, Michael A. Horberg, Suzanne Simons
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
On February 21, 2023, the 29th annual conference of the Health Care Systems Research Network (HCSRN) kicked off at the Sheraton Downtown Denver with more than 320 participants from 20 HCSRN member institutions. Attendees gathered, in person, to reconnect and network during the 3-day conference, which featured the theme Leveraging the Power of the Network in Rapidly Changing Times. This paper highlights takeaways from the conference’s plenary sessions, panel discussions, and abstract presentations.
Interpreting P Values In 2023,
2023
Advocate Aurora Research Institute
Interpreting P Values In 2023, Jennifer K. Homa-Bonell
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
If recent experiences shared among the biostatistician community are indicative of a sea change in research, then a most-welcome culture shift in dialogue surrounding the proper use and interpretation of the P value, which measures statistical probability, is underway. This editorial strives to offer guidance for researchers who would like to incorporate more comprehensive reporting in their research, namely, a broader discussion that goes beyond looking at the P value by itself and includes effect size estimates, confidence intervals, and clinical implications when interpreting quantitative results. Another evolving development in clinical research is the preferred language when referring …
Covid-19 Proactive Disease Management Using Covid Virtual Hospital In A Rural Community,
2023
Family Medicine, UNC Health Blue Ridge
Covid-19 Proactive Disease Management Using Covid Virtual Hospital In A Rural Community, Gandhari Loomis, Regina Rhodes, Ed Bujold, Golnosh Sharafsaleh, Ellen Collett, Mark Irwin, Elizabeth W. Staton, John M. Westfall
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Purpose: A community teaching hospital serving a rural population established an intensive “hospital at home” program for patients with COVID-19 utilizing disease risk stratification and pulse oximeter readings to dictate nurse and clinician contact. Herein, we report patient outcomes and provider experiences resulting from this “virtual” approach to triaging pandemic care.
Methods: COVID-19-positive patients appropriate for outpatient management were enrolled in our COVID Virtual Hospital (CVH). Patients received pulse oximeters and instructions for home monitoring of vital signs. CVH nurses contacted the patient within 12–48 hours. The primary care provider was alerted of the patient’s diagnosis and held a virtual …
Identifying Patient Perceptions Of Inequality In Public Health Care Services: Evidence From A Single Indian Administrative District,
2023
Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University
Identifying Patient Perceptions Of Inequality In Public Health Care Services: Evidence From A Single Indian Administrative District, Barnali Biswas, Piyal Basu Roy
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Purpose: Assessment of patient experiences is an essential step to revamp patient-centered care and identify systemic effectiveness as part of universal health coverage. This paper analyzes the variation of health care at different levels of the public health care system in India by measuring patients’ experience with the care they have received in the Alipurduar district of India.
Methods: From May 2021 to April 2022, stratified sampling technique was applied to collect primary data from 450 patients having different health problems from different levels of the public health care system. In addition, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) …
Examining Racial Disparities In Unemployment Among Health Care Workers Before, During, And After The Covid-19 Pandemic,
2023
University of Iowa College of Public Health
Examining Racial Disparities In Unemployment Among Health Care Workers Before, During, And After The Covid-19 Pandemic, Jason Semprini
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Among the U.S. health care workforce, the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to greatly impact employment levels in 2020. However, no research has examined how the pandemic’s impact on employment varied by racial/ethnic group or beyond the initial emergency year. Our study aimed to quantitatively evaluate workforce trends by race/ethnicity before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study analyzed each March supplement of the Current Population Survey over a 5-year span (2018–2022). We restricted the sample to nurses, physician assistants, and other non-physician health care workers (HCW), per specific census occupation codes, and constructed an event-history study to test for differential …
Dosimetric Significance Of Manual Density Overrides In Oropharyngeal Cancer,
2023
Grand Valley State University
Dosimetric Significance Of Manual Density Overrides In Oropharyngeal Cancer, Thomas Lo Greco
Culminating Experience Projects
Kilovoltage computed tomography plays a crucial role in radiotherapy planning. However, the presence of high-density metallic objects can introduce streaking artifacts in CT scans, resulting in inaccurate dose calculations by the treatment planning software. Previous studies have explored manual density overrides and artifact reduction algorithms individually to enhance dose calculation accuracy, but their combined application on patient plans within a treatment planning system remains unexplored.
This research aims to assess the necessity of manual density overrides when an artifact reduction algorithm is already employed to address dental artifacts in oropharyngeal cancer treatment plans. A total of 20 previously treated volumetric …
The Building Healthy Eating And Self-Esteem Together For University Students Mobile App To Treat Eating Disorders: User-Centered Research Design And Feasibility Study.,
2023
Children's Mercy Hospital
The Building Healthy Eating And Self-Esteem Together For University Students Mobile App To Treat Eating Disorders: User-Centered Research Design And Feasibility Study., Kelsie T. Forbush, Kara A. Christensen Pacella, Marianna L. Thomeczek, Sara R. Gould, Danielle A N Chapa, Brianne N. Richson, Victoria L. Perko, Joseph Ayres, Yiyang Chen, Sonakshi Negi
Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers
BACKGROUND: University students are an at-risk group for the development of eating disorders (EDs); however, many college campuses lack sufficient resources to provide ED specialty care. Students report unique reasons for not seeking ED treatment, including the desire to solve the problem on their own (eg, seeking help from friends, self-medicating, or waiting to see if their problems improve), inability to afford treatment, lack of time to participate in the treatment, fear of seeing their primary care physician, and lack of recognition of their issues as an ED. Mobile health (mHealth) apps may be a cost-effective, helpful adjunctive tool to …
Development And Testing Of A Mapcheck3-Based Patient-Specific Qa Method For Prime Intensity Modulators Used With Bolus Electron Conformal Therapy,
2023
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Development And Testing Of A Mapcheck3-Based Patient-Specific Qa Method For Prime Intensity Modulators Used With Bolus Electron Conformal Therapy, James T. Crist
LSU Master's Theses
Purpose: Irregular surfaces in bolus electron conformal therapy (BECT) create target volume dose inhomogeneity, which off-axis intensity modulation (IM) can reduce. This research developed and tested a patient-specific clinical quality assurance (QA) procedure for fabricated Passive Radiotherapy Intensity Modulation for Electrons (PRIME) devices used for IM-BECT delivery.
Methods: To evaluate MapCheck3 (MC3) diode array accuracy, electron dose measurements beneath PRIME devices were compared with scanned measurements in a water phantom. Lateral dose profile comparisons were made for 35 combinations of five beam energies (7-20MeV) and seven PRIME devices - converging and diverging island blocks (pins) having 100-68.8% intensities. To evaluate …
Overactive Bladder Syndrome Symptoms In Youth With Abdominal Pain-Associated Disorders Of Gut-Brain Interaction.,
2023
Children's Mercy Kansas City
Overactive Bladder Syndrome Symptoms In Youth With Abdominal Pain-Associated Disorders Of Gut-Brain Interaction., Hunter J. Friesen, Pierce Thompson, Jennifer Verrill Schurman, Jennifer Colombo, Craig A. Friesen
Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers
The purpose of the current study was to assess the frequency of overactive bladder syndrome (OBS) symptoms and their relationship to gastrointestinal symptoms in youth with abdominal pain-associated disorders of gut-brain interaction (AP-DGBI). This is a retrospective study of 226 youth diagnosed with an AP-DGBI. As part of standard care, all patients completed a symptom questionnaire regarding gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal symptoms including increased urinary frequency, nighttime urination, and urinary urgency. Overall, 54% of patients reported at least one OBS symptom. Increased frequency of urination was reported by 19%, urinary urgency by 34%, and nighttime urination by 36%. Increased frequency of …
Intensity Modulated Bolus Electron Conformal Therapy (Im-Bect): Methods For Quality Assurance Of Prime Intensity Modulators And Evaluation Of Planned Im-Bect Dose Distributions,
2023
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Intensity Modulated Bolus Electron Conformal Therapy (Im-Bect): Methods For Quality Assurance Of Prime Intensity Modulators And Evaluation Of Planned Im-Bect Dose Distributions, Andrew S. Mcguffey
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
Purpose: Intensity-modulated bolus electron conformal therapy (IM-BECT) shapes homogeneous dose distributions to superficial, irregularly-shaped target volumes, avoiding nearby critical structures. This dissertation provides research useful for translating IM-BECT to the radiotherapy clinic by: (1) developing and testing a factory quality assurance (QA) method for fabricated Passive Radiotherapy Intensity Modulator for Electrons (PRIME) devices and (2) verifying an IM-BECT planning and delivery process using end-to-end tests.
Methods: The IM-BECT planning and delivery process determines beam parameters and treatment devices (cutout, bolus, PRIME device) using .decimal’s (Sanford, FL) ElectronRT (eRT) planning system; calculates dose using a pencil-beam redefinition algorithm modified for PRIME …
