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Analysis of medical student sleep metrics using wrist actigraphy
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Introduction: Sufficient sleep is important for optimal cognitive performance, as well as physical and mental health. Due to the demanding curriculum, medical students are a vulnerable population to sleep related fatigue ...
Intersection of methamphetamine overdoses and violent crime in the United States and Oklahoma
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: Systemic violence is associated with drug markets and is an outcome of traditionally aggressive patterns of interactions within the system of drug distribution and use. Increasing methamphetamine availability ...
Disparities in season flu vaccine uptake among Spanish and English-speaking Hispanic Americans: a cross-sectional analysis of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Systems (BRFSS) from 2017-2020
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Introduction: Research has shown that vaccination for Seasonal Influenza (flu) is associated with a nearly ⅓ reduction in flu-related mortality and a ¼ reduction in likelihood of ICU admission.1 From 2009-2019, Hispanic ...
Asthma call back survey results: a need for increase of asthma actions plans and allowance to carry medication
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Purpose of Research: Asthma is the most common chronic disease affecting children in the United States. Goals for asthma management include symptom control, ability to maintain a normal activity level, and minimizing adverse ...
Sex differences in blood pressure and renal handling of sodium in mice on a high salt and high fructose diet
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: High consumption of either fructose or salt can have deleterious consequences on health and consuming high levels of both leads to serious health problems. Research demonstrates that important sex differences ...
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 ...
Culturomics approach to identify halophiles in edible salts
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Salts have been used in the food industry not only for flavoring of foods but also in food preservation. Refrigeration and vacuum sealing of food products have decreased the need for salt preservation. However, salt is ...
Improving interprofessional practice and cultural competence with interprofessional education
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Challenge/Issue: Interprofessional education (IPE) and cultural competence (CC) training have become a staple in healthcare education programs with the ultimate goal of improving patient care. IPE, where students from two ...
Effectiveness of corrective exercises to improve posture in patients with upper cross syndrome and scapula dyskinesis: a critically appraised topic
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Clinical Scenario: Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is an abnormal posture defined by a muscular imbalance pattern in the neck, torso, and scapula muscles that commonly results in scapular dyskinesis. The National Academy of ...
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 ...