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Evaluation of a digital learning object (HistoPete©) at OSUCHS
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Digital learning objects (DLOs) are units of learning designed for electronic delivery, can be used almost anywhere, can stand alone or be part of a system, and can be used independently or collaboratively. ... -
Evaluation of adherence to reporting guidelines among immunology journals: A meta-epidemiological study
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Reporting guidelines and trial registration policies have been used to reduce bias and improve the quality of published research. It is unclear how well immunology and allergy journals adhere to the use of these ... -
Evaluation of bacterial isolates from cystic fibrosis patients
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus, gram-negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Burkholderia cepacia are bacterias that can cause infections in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the ... -
Evaluation of board preparation resources
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Medical licensing examinations are a three-part test that begins after the second year of medical school. Students are always searching for premier preparation resources that will help them score high on these exams. In ... -
Evaluation of firefighters' functional movement
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)According to previous research, firefighters have a higher rate of being overweight, or obese, than the general population. these higher risk predict mortality, morbidity, short and long medical costs. Various programs in ... -
Evaluation of industry payments and financial conflict of interest disclosures among task force authors of Endocrine Society clinical practice guidelines
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Clinical practice guidelines are considered the gold standard for disease management and treatment. Industry payments to guideline authors may influence their clinical recommendations, potentially resulting ... -
Evaluation of medical students' implicit and explicit biases towards obesity
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Obesity is well documented to affect all body systems. The view of society towards individuals with obesity is negative and those who are obese can have negative views of themselves and others with obesity. ... -
Evaluation of spin in the abstracts of systematic reviews regarding the treatment of acne vulgaris
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: Spin is the misrepresentation of study findings which may positively or negatively influence the reader's interpretation of the results. Little is known regarding the prevalence of spin in abstracts of systematic ... -
Evaluation of systematic review utilization in the development of OB-GYN randomized controlled trials
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: The issue of research waste has been raised due to the fact that 85% of funding for biomedical research has been improperly utilized. A prominent issue is the frequency of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) ... -
Examining trends in the public’s awareness of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in the United States using infodemiology metrics
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) is a disorder caused by multiple etiologies leading to decreased pancreatic function. EPI presents with nonspecific symptoms and is largely unknown by the public, making ... -
Experiencing family incarceration during childhood: Implications for the next generation
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)The experience of parental incarceration has been linked to increased risk for developmental and health problems. For children, parental incarceration is associated with further cumulative risk for additional adverse ... -
Exploration of the effect of protease inhibitor activity on snake venoms
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Envenomation by snakes is a worldwide health crisis. Anti-venom, the current treatment standard, is a costly and imperfect treatment. Without proper ID of the snake species, the treatment provider is guessing at which ... -
Exploratory analysis of estrogen-mediated gene expression in central ghrelin signaling pathways
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Introduction & Objective: As of 2020, 67% of Americans are overweight or obese. Particularly concerning is the greater incidence of obesity in post-menopausal women. Previous studies have shown that estrogen decreases food ... -
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 ...