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PAM-2 decreases neuropathic pain in mice and modulates chemokine/cytokine production in human microglial cells
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: People worldwide suffer from neuropathic pain, and indicated medications are often either not effective or induce tolerance and abuse. Therefore, there is an urgent need to identify additional therapeutic options ... -
Parameterized analyses of subject-specific femoral stresses in female treadmill runners
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Biomechanics play an important role in running, especially regarding prevention of injury. For example, female runners or runners with increased Q angles (between the quadriceps and patellar tendon) are often ... -
Patient perceptions in receiving LGBTQIA culturally competent health care
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: There is a large amount of documented evidence demonstrating that health care providers are caring for diverse populations. This warrants a level of cultural competence (CC) when making health care decisions. ... -
Patient-reported outcomes are frequently incomplete in randomized controlled trials focused on alcohol use disorder: a meta-epidemiological analysis
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Patient-reported outcomes of firefighters using seven health and ability questionnaires
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Firefighting is among one of the most dangerous professions and requires exceptional physical fitness and focus while working. Patient-reported outcomes are a commonly used method to evaluate subjective health ... -
Pediatric autoimmune clinical trial discontinuation and non-publication: An analysis of the National Library of Medicine
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: With the rise in pediatric autoimmune diseases in the United States, it is both clinically relevant and timely to analyze the safety, cost-effectiveness, and efficacy of treatment options. The methodical research ... -
Pediatric resident physicians perceptions of competency in pediatric palliative care
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: The American Academy of Pediatrics advises pediatric residencies to address end-of-life care in their curricula1. However, studies show pediatric residents do not feel prepared to deliver or discuss end-of-life ... -
Perceived stress and coping skills in professional master's level athletic training students
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: As athletic training education continues to expand, it is important to consider the amount of stress students experience and what coping skills they use to mitigate it. Although there is considerable research ... -
Perceptions and experiences among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and agender (LGBTQIA+) patients of quality of care with healthcare services
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Clinical Scenario: The LGBTQIA+ community has a unique set of healthcare needs and experience barriers to services. Many providers assume these needs are similar to heterosexual counterparts. Investigating experiences and ... -
Performance of RTPCR kits for reproducible production of cDNA libraries
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: To quantify RNA, the RNA sample must first be converted into cDNA, a form less susceptible to degradation than RNA, through the process of reverse transcription (RT). The enzyme that converts RNA to cDNA, ... -
Person-centered language and ADHD research: a cross-sectional examination of stigmatizing language within medical literature
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is frequently found in children. It often goes untreated due to the negative stigma that surrounds the disorder. This stigma is often ... -
Person-centered language and Major Depressive Disorder with Peripartum Onset: a cross-sectional study
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Introduction: The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends screening women for Major Depressive Disorder with Perinatal Onset (MDD-PPO) at least once during the perinatal period. However, under-diagnosis, ... -
Posterolateral hip muscle strengthening in decreasing symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome: A critically appraised topic
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Context: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is an idiopathic condition characterized by aching pain in the peripatellar area, which is exacerbated by physical activities, such as climbing stairs, squatting, jumping, running, and ... -
Potential effects of financial conflicts of interest of speakers at the Pulmonary/Allergy Drug Advisory meetings
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Rationale: The Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee (PADAC) evaluates the safety and efficacy of new drugs used in the treatment of pulmonary, allergic, and immunologic diseases. Previous studies have shown, however, ... -
Prevention of lacerations at time of operative delivery: An evaluation of quality improvement interventions
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Objective: To test the ability of a targeted intervention to decrease rates of vaginal or perineal lacerations occurring at the time of operative delivery. We used available evidence to implement an educational and clinical ... -
Prevention of syncope during IUD placement, a quality improvement project
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Syncope is a common experience that patients within the medical community experience. The syncope and the sensation of syncope is secondary to a vagal response that causes excessive pooling in the peripheral vasculature ... -
Probiotic protocol: Prevention of hospital acquired Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
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Proficiency testing for the thermal sensitivity of pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) and cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX) utilizing Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) is a method of testing the thermal sensitivity of energetic materials. DSC is the most commonly used thermal analysis technique due to its ease of operation and rapid analysis. ... -
Projection of Oklahoma's pediatric transportation need and financial benefits of transporting them to primary care
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Children that do not have access or transportation to the doctor's office tend to miss appointments. Often they end up in the emergency room (ER) which results in avoidable ER cost which is incurred by the insurance companies ... -
Protective effects of β-Funaltrexamine against LPS-induced CCL2 expression and behavioral deficits
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Inflammation is present in both neurological and peripheral disorders. Specifically, inflammation is one of the common factors in diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), mood disorders ...