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Rare case report of an adult with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis secondary to severe IgA vasculitis
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: IgA nephropathy is a common form of glomerulonephritis (GN) with an estimated incidence of two per 100,000 adults. A small portion of these cases will advance to rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN). ... -
Reamer Irrigator Aspirator intraoperative ruler accuracy of femoral isthmus diameter
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Over the past two decades, bone graft harvest with the Reamer Irrigator Aspirator (RIA) from the femoral canal has grown in popularity. Intra-operative measurement of the femoral canal is taken with a metallic ... -
Recovery of cognitive function in a substance abuse population
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: Substance abuse is known to cause injury to the brain that may not be fully repaired by sobriety. The most commonly identified impairments are in attention, working memory, and executive functioning. Although ... -
Reflex syncope in the setting of deglutition: A case report
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: Deglutition syncope was first identified by Thomas Spens in 1793 as a rare form of neurally-mediated transient loss of consciousness secondary to an atypical vasovagal reflex during swallow-induced esophageal ... -
Relationship between isometric hip strength and incidence of noncontact ACL injuries in female athletes: A critically appraised topic
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Clinical Scenario: Noncontact ACL injuries are prevalent among athletes in multi-planar sports, but especially among female athletes. Hip strength may be a factor that contributes to the incidence of noncontact ACL injuries ... -
Relationship between susceptivity to triclosan sensitization by outer membrane permeabilization and cell surface hydrophobicity properties in opportunistically pathogenic Serratia species
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)BACKGROUND: The nosocomial opportunists Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Serratia marcescens are atypically resistant to the hydrophobic biocide triclosan due largely to outer membrane impermeability properties for hydrophobic ... -
Reporting guideline and clinical trial registration adherence in nephrology journals: Results of a preliminary systematic review
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Clinicians rely on relevant, high-quality research to inform their decisions regarding patient care. This research is held to a higher standard when journals implement reporting guidelines and clinical trial ... -
Reporting of harms in RCTs published in urology journals: An updated analysis
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Introduction/Objectives: In 2004, the Consolidated Standards for Reporting Clinical Trials (CONSORT) group published a Harms extension to their checklist to ensure RCTs properly report on adverse events within trials. In ... -
Reporting of harms in systematic reviews focused on reverse shoulder arthroplasty: A cross sectional study
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is projected to increase in frequency by over 300% in the next decade due to the recent expansion of indications for this procedure. Therefore, a more thorough understanding ... -
Retrospective, matched cohort study of the effectiveness of common COPD drug treatments on 30-day readmissions
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a prevalent lung disease that represents an important public health challenge. Pharmacological treatment of COPD continues to be a challenge in the US, especially ... -
Role of outer membrane impermeability in Pseudomonas aeruginosa resistance to liptin d7
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)BACKGROUND: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that is intrinsically resistant to hydrophobic molecules, yet is susceptive to chemical sensitization by low concentrations of the biocide triclosan using the ... -
Scholarly research productivity among ophthalmology residency graduates
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Purpose: The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requires that ophthalmology residents participate in scholarly activity during residency. However, to our knowledge it is unknown whether research ... -
Scholarly research productivity among otolaryngology residency graduates and its relationship to future academic achievement
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requires that all residencies participate in research. This growing emphasis on research during residency has made it increasingly important for ... -
Sex and geographic disparities among NIH NSD-A study section members
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Gender and geographic bias among the scientific community disproportionately impact the dispersion of tax payer funding for research. Diversity, equity and inclusion representation is crucial for the evolving U.S. population. ... -
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 ... -
Sex differences in protein excretion in mice consuming high protein diet
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Normally, the renal excretion of protein (or proteinuria) is absent or very small. Ingesting high-protein diets can elevate proteinuria and in the long term, increase the work on the kidney by increasing ... -
Simulating end of life scenarios using interprofessional end of life communication
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Introduction: Effective and compassionate End of Life (EOL) conversations between healthcare providers and patients and their families are an essential part of all medical care. However, many studies have found that medical ... -
Single nucleotide polymorphisms in touch DNA
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)It is widely known that DNA can be recovered from body fluids such as blood, semen, and saliva. All of which are commonly encountered at crime scenes. In fact, it is often this type of evidence that leads to the perpetrator ... -
Social determinants of health and family planning: Impact of food and financial insecurity on contraception use and pregnancy intention
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Purpose: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) play a crucial role in determining an individual's access to reproductive healthcare. Given that nearly 1 million unplanned pregnancies in the U.S. result from oral contraception ... -
ST elevation myocardial infarction in the presence of pneumoperitoneum
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Myocardial infarction (MI) more commonly known as a “heart attack” is a relatively common occurrence with a wide array of potential etiologies. Many if not most MIs result in typical symptoms of angina (chest pain) or ...