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Demographics of individuals refusing cancer treatment and reported pain compared to those in treatment: An analysis of the 2017-2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Background: More than 1.6 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year.1 Despite the different treatment options available for cancer, many individuals refuse treatment for various reasons. However, there is little ...
Analysis of awareness months using Google Trends
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)
Objective: Health awareness months are growing in popularity with over 200 awareness days, weeks and months recognized in the United States. Awareness months cover a wide array of topics including Breast Cancer Awareness ...
Trauma across generations: a novel look at adverse childhood experiences using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Introduction: The adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) study was one of the first to demonstrate the robust, life-long effects of family dysfunction, child maltreatment, and neglect during childhood. The initial study of ...
What are patients asking about shoulder arthroplasty? An investigation of Google searches
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Introduction: The utilization of shoulder arthroplasty has been increasing steadily over the last few decades. Given this continuous increase, we expect that patients will increasingly search the internet for sources of ...
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 ...
Monitoring among patients at risk for metabolic syndrome secondary to concomitant antiretroviral and second-generation antipsychotic therapy in an HIV patient population
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)
Purpose: Second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) and protease inhibitors (PIs) have significant metabolic side effect profiles. These risks are compounded with concomitant therapy, both due to additive side effects and as ...
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 ...
Legacy for Children and the medical home: An audit of Legacy for Children's impact on children's health and family medical compliance
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)
Introduction: Legacy for Children has been studied and shown to improve the parent-child relationship and make positive change in parenting practices. This study is a review to determine the program's impact on children's ...
END(S) of vaping: A search query review of e-cigarettes
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)
Background: As of December 2019, 52 electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) related deaths and over 2,400 related cases of lung damage have been confirmed in the US; the CDC refers to this pathology as EVALI—e-cigarette, ...
Do all bunions need surgery? An investigation of Google searches for Hallux Valgus
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Introduction: Hallux valgus (HV) or a bunion is one of the most common forefoot deformities. Approximately one in four adults will develop HV with a higher prevalence in adult females. Given the high prevalence of HV along ...