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Cross sectional analysis of gender and geographic representation in case study TWD-A
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: The scientific community should be at the forefront of diversity, equity, and inclusion. However, research suggests that there are wide disparities regarding gender and geography (Lariviere et al. 2013). The ... -
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 ... -
Cross-reactivity of venoms and antivenoms determined in vitro using size-exclusion chromatography
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: Size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) can be used to characterize venom-antivenom immune complex formation. Complex formation would be expected between antivenom and venom used in the antivenom production process. ... -
Cross-sectional analysis of psychiatry residency graduate peer-reviewed publication trends
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: Scholarly activity through research is widely considered to be an integral component of medical training, and residency or fellowship match success. However, the rate of these scholarly practices in psychiatry ... -
Cross-sectional review of publication trends among OBGYN graduates
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Objective: Research and other scholarly activities are essential components to medical training and may predict (i) success for matching into residency or fellowship programs and (ii) a future in academia. Despite this ... -
CTE, media presence, and NFL player deaths trends of public interest of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) from 2004-2022
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: In the 2021 football season alone, 187 National Football League players were reported having a concussion. Multiple sports concussions can often result in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain condition ... -
Cultural pathway to osteopathic medical school: The Native American pre-admissions workshop
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Native Americans (NAs) experience significant health disparities compared to the general US population. Medical education has a key role to play in addressing these inequities; however, it is currently falling ... -
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 ... -
Decreased serum levels of proBDNF, but not mature BDNF during adolescent oxycodone intoxication preceding long-term social neglect and harsh environmental conditions
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Adolescent opioid addiction is a global problem with a significant social and economic burden in the United States. Several studies have suggested that BDNF (mature BDNF) and its precursor play an essential ... -
Degradation of Beta-Actin in aging blood and semen stains
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Piecing together a crime scene is one of the most significant components of any forensic investigation and estimating the age of biological stains at a scene can be crucial to the case. Several studies have demonstrated a ... -
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 ... -
Depression screening scores in osteopathic medical students
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Purpose: As burnout of health-care workers continues to rise, checking the mental health of future health care providers may provide insight into the future of burnout trends. Our study seeks to determine the relationship ... -
Detection of RNA methylation patterns of forensically relevant transcripts in dried bloodstains
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)RNA degradation kinetics can be used to estimate the age of a biological sample found at a crime scene. RNA sequencing of transcripts from various tissue types shows that degradation occurs faster at the 5’ end than the ... -
Determination of presence of ADAMTS7 in several human cell lines
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: According to studies, ADAMTS7 is associated with coronary atherosclerotic diseases. To understand the regulation of ADAMTS7, we have cultured the following laboratory available human cell lines to 3 or 4 passages: ... -
Development of an orally administered nanoparticle vaccine to combat clostridioides difficile infections
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Clostridioides difficile is a gram+, spore forming, toxin producing anaerobe that is found throughout the environment. C. difficile is the leading agent of hospital acquired infections. Symptoms of C. difficile infection ... -
Disparities in diabetic foot examinations: A cross-sectional analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a growing problem in the US and causes serious health complications such as cardiovascular disease, end-stage renal disease, peripheral neuropathy, foot ulcers, and amputations. There ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Does blood flow restriction training improve quadriceps measures after arthroscopic knee surgery? A critically appraised topic
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Knee injuries are one of the most prevalent pathologies in sport. It is estimated that 100,000 - 250,000 ACL injuries occur per year3. It is common for patients to struggle with quadriceps strength impairment ... -
Does public interest in specific injuries increase when they occur during mixed martial arts bouts? A study of Google search patterns
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a combat sport that combines fighting techniques from many disciplines, such as wrestling, boxing, karate, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In the early 1990s MMA entered the ...