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Bare bones basics: Homology outreach for children using dinosaur bones
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Dinosaurs are frequently used as ambassadors of science for children and adults, garnering major attention at museums and within popular culture. A new mentorship opportunity at Oklahoma State University Center for Health ... -
Barriers in the HCV treatment cascade after confirmed diagnosis
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Background: Hepatitis C (HCV) is the most common blood-borne viral infection in the United States with an estimated prevalence of 2.4 million people[1]. Oklahoma has an estimated 54,000 chronic cases of hepatitis C and has ... -
BDNF levels affected by the synthetic cannabinoid WIN55,212-2 in adolescent rats
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Cannabinoids are molecules that bind to endocannabinoid receptors (eCBRs) CB1 and CB2 present in the central and peripheral nervous system. The synthetic CB1 receptor agonist WIN55,212-2 (WIN) emulates the effects of ... -
Binary indices at various densities
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Binary similarity indices are numerical analysis methods used to compare data involving two binary vectors (lists). The scope of this project involved comparing 54 binary similarity indices methods in relationship to binary ... -
Breastfeeding status and its influence on Native American women’s food preferences
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Introduction: To evaluate if breastfeeding alters Native American women’s food preferences, recently postpartum women were offered food interest surveys during their 6-week postpartum checkup at W. W. Hastings Indian ... -
Calcium imagining and deep behavior analysis in fentanyl vapor self-administration and relapse
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)The prevalence of opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose deaths have reached epidemic proportions and constitute a global crisis. In 2019 synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, were being used by 1.2% of the worldwide ... -
Can self-efficacy predict first year medical students' academic success?
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: Self-efficacy (SE), the ability for an individual to believe in their own capabilities, has been connected to an individual's ability to succeed, deal with resistance and failures, and cope with challenges, all ... -
Case of bilateral coronary-cameral fistulae incidentally identified on left heart catheterization
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Coronary-cameral fistula are a rare phenomenon. Fistula have an incidence of 0.08-0.3%.[1,2] Of those, approximately 5% possess multiple concurrently.[1] Though many are asymptomatic anginal symptoms may occur. Symptomatic ... -
Characterization of a bacteriocin that targets Clostridioidies difficile
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Clostridioides difficile is a bacterium of concern for anyone undergoing antibiotic treatment. C. difficile can resist most antibiotics and is currently only treated with Metronidazole and Vancomycin. Both antibiotics are ... -
Characterization of growth and antibiotic resistance in Burkholderia cepacia complex organisms
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Isolates are opportunistic pathogens within the Burkholderia cepacia Complex (Bcc). One key characteristic is that they are gram-negative, thereby making them generally resistant to hydrophobic molecules. -
Chronic abnormally adherent placenta: A case report
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)We present an unusual case of retained placental products with concern for placenta accreta six weeks following a spontaneous vaginal delivery in a primiparous woman. A 19-year-old female presented to us as a transfer of ... -
Chronic appendicular abscess presenting as a complex adnexal mass: A case report
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: The authors present an unusual presentation of a chronic appendicular abscess. A 57-year-old presented to the emergency department with acute on chronic abdominal pain, worsening abdominal distention and decreased ... -
CHSI/VA collaborative development of an asynchronous digital solution to increase veteran access to smoking cessation medications
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Smoking is a major modifiable health risk factor in the United States especially for veterans. Approximately, 10 million adults search online for assistance in quitting smoking each year. These signify a need ... -
Clinical trial discontinuation and non-publication for the pharmacologic treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among military veterans
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Failures by researchers and clinicians to understand, confront, and overcome barriers in veteran-health research may result in the waste of finite resources. Research waste includes clinical trial discontinuation ... -
Clinical utility of archived HIV-1 DNA sequencing: Optimizing antiretroviral therapy in patients with a suppressed HIV viral load
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Viral resistance testing is a cornerstone for selecting antiretroviral therapy (ART) in patients with HIV. Recommendations regarding regimen switching in the setting of virologic suppression are not standardized, ... -
Cloning and sequencing of the depolymerase-like gene from Bacteriophage J25
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Bacteriophage are viruses that infect, replicate and kill bacteria. Salmonella and EHEC food poisoning are caused by Salmonella and E. coli bacteria. Bacteriophage can be used to prevent food poisoning by application to ... -
Cloning, sequencing, and identification of Phage 16, an unknown salmonella or EHEC (enterohemorrhagic E. coli) bacteriophage
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Bacteriophage are viruses that infect, replicate and kill bacteria. Salmonella and EHEC food poisoning are caused by Salmonella and E. coli bacteria. Bacteriophage can be used to prevent food poisoning by application to ... -
Cognitive recovery in early substance abuse treatment
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: Substance abuse is known to cause injury to the brain that may not be fully repaired by sobriety. The most commonly identified impairments are in attention, working memory, and executive functioning. Although ... -
Comparative analysis of opioid-induced microbiome alterations in rat small intestine, cecum, and colon
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Trillions of bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses comprise the animal microbiome and virome. The composition and diversity of these complex communities have a profound impact on the health of their animal host. ... -
Comparison of adverse event reporting between adolescent and young adults and older adults with cancer enrolled in Phase II/III clinical trials
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Momentum to improve cancer outcomes in adolescents and young adults (AYAs, diagnosed between 15-39 years of age) has been growing in recent years. However, there remains to be significant barriers to understanding ...