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Factors associated with health inequities in access to kidney transplantation in the USA: A scoping review
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: The kidney is the most needed organ for transplantation in the United States. However, demand and scarcity of this organ has caused significant inequities for historically marginalized groups. In this review, ... -
Family medicine journals’ adherence to reporting guidelines and trial registration: A systematic review
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Reporting guidelines have been developed as a method of mitigating inadequate reporting quality. Reporting guidelines such as the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) for randomized control trials have shown ... -
Feasibility of using biomarkers to examine associations between commercial cigarette smoking and glycemic levels during a smoking cessation attempt
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Introduction: American Indians have a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and commercial cigarette smoking compared to other racial groups. The complex relationship between smoking, cessation, and glycemic ... -
Fee-waived virtual 5K races allow increase participation compared to in-person races during COVID-19
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Children’s participation in physical exercise has numerous benefits and is well- studied. While there are many significant barriers to participation in exercise in young people, one that has arisen lately is ... -
Firearm screening in the outpatient setting
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: The AAP recommends that pediatricians incorporate questions about the presence and availability of firearms into their patient history taking and urge parents who possess guns to prevent access by their ... -
Free rides: Patient and clinic benefits in a rural pediatric clinic
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)In rural Oklahoma, lack of transportation is a significant barrier to health care. Rural patients, who are sicker (CDC), face an even higher burden of illness and disease with decreased access to care. Rural clinics, which ... -
Full-body biomechanical model and novel forelimb muscle forces in Tyrannosaurus rex
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Tyrannosaurus rex is a popularly studied non-avian dinosaur with hundreds of papers investigating different aspects of its biology. The biomechanics of T. rex is of particular interest, with many analyses ... -
Gender and geographical representation in the National Institute of Health’s Neuroscience and Behavior Study Section (AA4): a longitudinal analysis
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Previous studies support the experience of gender and geographical bias in research scientists that receive funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH) in terms of the application success rate and the ... -
Gender differences in serial homicide
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: Serial homicide is a topic of great interest both in popular culture and academics. There has been an abundance of research conducted on the matter from a plethora of perspectives all of which have provided ... -
Gender gap in surgery: Can integrated surgical programs increase the number of women in surgery?
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Objective: To determine if the creation of integrated surgical programs has increased the recruitment of women into surgical residencies. -
Global Health Uganda 2018: Where are we now?
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: OSU-COM students and physicians have been traveling to Sister Rosemary's in Gulu, Uganda to both learn about and assist in Ugandan healthcare since 2015. There have been many positive changes on Sister ... -
Gratitude in medical students and other markers of well-being
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Hamstring tendon autograft vs. tibialis tendon allograft for ACL reconstruction: A critically appraised topic
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: ACL injuries are extremely common especially in the young and active population. ACL tears require reconstruction surgery with the use of either an autograft or allograft. The purpose of this research is to ... -
Harms reporting in systematic reviews of microvascular free flap in head and neck reconstruction
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Objective: To evaluate harms reporting in systematic reviews of microvascular free flap in head and neck reconstruction. -
Health inequities in dialysis care: A scoping review
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment that thousands of Americans with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) rely upon. Understanding the health inequities that exist within dialysis treatment is integral to the ... -
How blood flow restriction (BFR) can assist therapeutic exercise in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI)
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Clinical scenario: The high recurrence of lateral ankle sprains progresses to chronic ankle instability and can affect many athletes in all sports. Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is often associated with a decrease in ... -
How similar are sources of content for courses?
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)For course content selection, to establish a measure of consensus on topics of relevance, and to compare sources of content, a novel quantitative method was developed and applied to a medical school course. Sources included ... -
HPV and meningococcal vaccine uptake among teens: A cross-sectional examination from the National Immunization Survey - Teen 2020
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Vaccination against both Human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningococcal disease is recommended for all adolescents aged 11-12 years; however, many teens have not received these vaccinations. -
Identification of critical virulence factors of fusobacterium nucleatum in promoting colorectal carcinoma
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: The presence of an oral commensal, Fusobacterium nucleatum, in colorectal cancer(CRC) has been identified as an indicator of poor prognosis and has also been shown to increase gradually from stage I to IV. ... -
Identifying barriers to healthcare as reported by rural and medically underserved patients in Oklahoma
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)OBJECTIVE: The Rural Patient Experience survey seeks to identify barriers to healthcare faced by patients in rural Oklahoma. Through the administration of a survey directly to patients, this study will analyze the current ...