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Gender and geographical representation in the National Institute of Health’s Neuroscience and Behavior Study Section (AA4): a longitudinal analysis
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Previous studies support the experience of gender and geographical bias in research scientists that receive funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH) in terms of the application success rate and the ... -
Gender differences in serial homicide
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Background: Serial homicide is a topic of great interest both in popular culture and academics. There has been an abundance of research conducted on the matter from a plethora of perspectives all of which have provided ... -
Gender gap in surgery: Can integrated surgical programs increase the number of women in surgery?
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)Objective: To determine if the creation of integrated surgical programs has increased the recruitment of women into surgical residencies. -
Global Health Uganda 2018: Where are we now?
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: OSU-COM students and physicians have been traveling to Sister Rosemary's in Gulu, Uganda to both learn about and assist in Ugandan healthcare since 2015. There have been many positive changes on Sister ... -
Gratitude in medical students and other markers of well-being
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Hamstring tendon autograft vs. tibialis tendon allograft for ACL reconstruction: A critically appraised topic
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: ACL injuries are extremely common especially in the young and active population. ACL tears require reconstruction surgery with the use of either an autograft or allograft. The purpose of this research is to ... -
Harms reporting in systematic reviews of microvascular free flap in head and neck reconstruction
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Objective: To evaluate harms reporting in systematic reviews of microvascular free flap in head and neck reconstruction. -
Health inequities in dialysis care: A scoping review
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment that thousands of Americans with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) rely upon. Understanding the health inequities that exist within dialysis treatment is integral to the ... -
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 ... -
How similar are sources of content for courses?
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)For course content selection, to establish a measure of consensus on topics of relevance, and to compare sources of content, a novel quantitative method was developed and applied to a medical school course. Sources included ... -
HPV and meningococcal vaccine uptake among teens: A cross-sectional examination from the National Immunization Survey - Teen 2020
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Vaccination against both Human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningococcal disease is recommended for all adolescents aged 11-12 years; however, many teens have not received these vaccinations. -
Identification of critical virulence factors of fusobacterium nucleatum in promoting colorectal carcinoma
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: The presence of an oral commensal, Fusobacterium nucleatum, in colorectal cancer(CRC) has been identified as an indicator of poor prognosis and has also been shown to increase gradually from stage I to IV. ... -
Identifying barriers to healthcare as reported by rural and medically underserved patients in Oklahoma
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)OBJECTIVE: The Rural Patient Experience survey seeks to identify barriers to healthcare faced by patients in rural Oklahoma. Through the administration of a survey directly to patients, this study will analyze the current ... -
IL-33 expression is altered in hepatitis C virus-related pathologies
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Hepatitis C virus (HCV) currently affects approximately 71 million people worldwide and causes extensive liver damage that can transition into hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a deadly malignant liver cancer. Unfortunately, ... -
Impact of BioFire FilmArray blood culture identification panel 2 (BCID2) and antimicrobial stewardship interventions on time to optimal antimicrobial therapy in patients with positive blood cultures
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Delayed treatment of bloodstream infections (BSI) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Conventional methods for organism identification and susceptibility data from blood cultures can take on ... -
Impact of heavy metal/pesticide mixtures on colorectal cell function
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: There may be a causal relationship between environmental factors and the development of colorectal cancer, but this needs further examination. Little data exists examining heavy metal or pesticide effects on ... -
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 ... -
Impact of the first year of medical school on anthropometric measurements
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: First-year medical students are placed under a great amount of stress upon starting their medical education. Chronic stress has negative impacts on the mental and physical condition of individuals. Persistent ... -
Impacts of physiological and socioeconomic parameters on the likelihood of heart disease using a statistical model
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Heart disease has many predisposing factors. Genetics, lifestyle, socio-economic status have all been shown to play a role. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) combines data from ... -
Implications of neglect and caregiving during childhood for maternal pregnancy spacing
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Rapid repeat pregnancies (RRP) are associated with higher risk of adverse outcomes for maternal and child health. Previous research has identified numerous risk factors for RRP, but none have studied the link between ...