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Associations of intimate partner violence and maternal comorbidities: a cross-sectional analysis
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: Intimate-partner violence (IPV) is the act of inflicting physical, sexual, and/or emotional assault with coercive control and is a traumatic experience, the repercussions from which can be exacerbated in pregnant ...
Effectiveness of whole-body vibration on improving balance in athletes with chronic ankle instability
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Context: Chronic ankle instability is a condition that can occur after multiple ankle injuries, or one severe ankle injury, and can affect balance, proprioception and walking mechanics. Improving balance can be helpful in ...
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 ...
Adverse childhood experiences and subjective cognitive decline: An analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: Cognitive functioning plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy, active, and independent lifestyle. A 2017 study found the total net cost of care for an individual with dementia was 175% more than a person ...
COVID 19 and its effects on pediatric orthopaedic clinical trials
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: Clinical trials for the treatment of pediatric orthopaedics are critical to enhance the quality of life of these children. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA updated guidance on conducting clinical ...
Analysis of the evidence underpinning the American Academy Orthopaedic Surgery pediatrics clinical practice guidelines
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: Randomized control trials (RCTs) serve as evidentiary support for recommendations underpinning clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) with the goal of optimizing patient care. A knowledge gap exists within scientific ...
Cross sectional analysis of the impact of a language barrier in the osteoarthritic Latina population
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very prominent musculoskeletal disorder that affects approximately 303 million people worldwide. Numerous studies have shown language barriers interfere with the ability of Spanish ...
Accuracy of the lever sign test in a diagnostic exam of an acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury: a critically appraised topic
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Context: The lever sign has been developed and researched, within the last ten years, as an alternative physical examination of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The simplicity and practicality of the test has increased ...