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Chronic appendicular abscess presenting as a complex adnexal mass: A case report
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: The authors present an unusual presentation of a chronic appendicular abscess. A 57-year-old presented to the emergency department with acute on chronic abdominal pain, worsening abdominal distention and decreased ... -
Antibiotic prescriptions upon hospital discharge: A blind spot of antimicrobial stewardship
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: Transitions of care are a known source of patient vulnerability. The incidence of medication errors during transitions of care is well-documented.1 Discharge from the hospital has proven to be one area where ... -
Neuroimmune signaling associated with weight gain in OVX rats: Effect of voluntary exercise
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Analysis of publication trends in orthopedic residents in relations to academic achievement post-graduation
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: Continuing Medical Education (CME) is an essential component of physician's careers. For many years the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has required residency programs to promote ... -
Effect of voluntary exercise on weight gain and associated neuroimmune signaling in ovariectomized rats
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Obesity is a multifaceted disease that poses a health care challenge, affecting ~40% of adults in the United States. It is associated with a range of co-morbidities and exorbitant medical costs. Obesity as a disease ... -
Systematic review and meta-analysis of frequency of acute kidney injury following intravenous contrast administration
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Purpose: To update a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies examining the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) after exposure to intravenous contrast media compared to AKI after imaging without contrast ... -
Anavip interaction with western pygmy rattlesnake venom: In vitro assessment of reactivity using SE-HPLC
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: Every year there are a large number of venomous snake bites that occur around the world and especially in tropical areas. This is a problem that is faced worldwide with the World Health Organization classifying ... -
Assessment of transparent and reproducible research practices in the psychiatry literature
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Objective: Reproducibility is a cornerstone of scientific advancement; however, many published works may lack the core components needed for study reproducibility. In this study, we evaluate the state of transparency and ... -
LEAN EKG machine - An analysis of the EKG process at OSUMC
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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 ... -
XRD analysis on sauropod bone
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Sauropod bones recovered from SNOMNH V1694, a dinosaur-bearing site in the Late Jurassic Morrison Formation of Oklahoma, are variably permineralized by calcite. We suspect that the bones were first buried and then infilled ... -
Impact of social defeat on NF-KB p-65 activation in liver: A study in C57BL/6J male mice
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)An increase in mood and anxiety disorders causes a demand to invent new medications and treatment strategies to reduce neuroinflammation in the brain and liver. The drug of interest, B-funaltrexamine (B-FNA) has shown to ... -
Bare bones basics: Homology outreach for children using dinosaur bones
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Dinosaurs are frequently used as ambassadors of science for children and adults, garnering major attention at museums and within popular culture. A new mentorship opportunity at Oklahoma State University Center for Health ... -
Aerobic exercise versus rest for treatment of symptoms in acutely concussed adolescent athletes: A critically appraised topic
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Inferring cranial and abdominal arteries of Tyrannosaurus rex through extant phylogenetic bracketing
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Synopsis: Our research compared cranial and abdominal arteries of humans and archosaurs (birds and crocodilians) with the goal of inferring the vasculature of Tyrannosaurus rex. -
Cloning, sequencing, and identification of Phage 16, an unknown salmonella or EHEC (enterohemorrhagic E. coli) bacteriophage
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Bacteriophage are viruses that infect, replicate and kill bacteria. Salmonella and EHEC food poisoning are caused by Salmonella and E. coli bacteria. Bacteriophage can be used to prevent food poisoning by application to ... -
Massive transfusion protocol optimization
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Hemorrhage is the leading cause of mortality in trauma, accounting for up to 80% of intraoperative trauma mortalities and nearly half of the deaths that occur within 24 hours of traumatic injury. The timely and appropriate ... -
Acute effects of social defeat on neuroinflammatory signaling in mice
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: Psychosocial stress negatively affects both physical and mental health; and stress-related psychiatric disorders are more common in women. Interestingly, preclinical studies have predominately studied the effects ... -
Effects of Hugh Jackman's basal cell carcinoma disclosure and public interest in sunscreen
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Patient perceptions in receiving LGBTQIA culturally competent health care
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: There is a large amount of documented evidence demonstrating that health care providers are caring for diverse populations. This warrants a level of cultural competence (CC) when making health care decisions. ...