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BDNF levels affected by the synthetic cannabinoid WIN55,212-2 in adolescent rats
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Cannabinoids are molecules that bind to endocannabinoid receptors (eCBRs) CB1 and CB2 present in the central and peripheral nervous system. The synthetic CB1 receptor agonist WIN55,212-2 (WIN) emulates the effects of ...
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, ...
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. ...
Pediatric autoimmune clinical trial discontinuation and non-publication: An analysis of the National Library of Medicine
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Background: With the rise in pediatric autoimmune diseases in the United States, it is both clinically relevant and timely to analyze the safety, cost-effectiveness, and efficacy of treatment options. The methodical research ...
Calcium imagining and deep behavior analysis in fentanyl vapor self-administration and relapse
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
The prevalence of opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose deaths have reached epidemic proportions and constitute a global crisis. In 2019 synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, were being used by 1.2% of the worldwide ...
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.
Trends and disparities in unmet childhood mental health care needs: Analysis of National Survey of Children's Health 2016-2020
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Background: With 20% of children experiencing mental health disorders, it is critical to ensure mental health care (MHC) is accessible to all children. The COVID-19 pandemic created unique challenges in MHC delivery and ...
Coronaridine congeners attenuate fentanyl seeking during prolonged abstinence
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Background: The prevalence of opioid use disorder (OUD) has reached epidemic proportions with a record-breaking number of overdose deaths. Over 70% of the record-breaking number of overdose deaths are caused by synthetic ...
Molecular analysis of the systemic dermatoses of Morgellons disease
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Morgellons disease (MD) is a multisystem infectious disease historically viewed as controversial and poorly understood by the medical community.1,2,3,4,6,8 These contentions involve difficulties in diagnosis, as symptoms ...
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for chemotherapy-induced abdominal pain and anorexia in glioblastoma multiforme
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Background: Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is a rapidly growing tumor of astrocyte cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS) with a five-year median survival rate of 5.6% in adults (ages 40+). On average, 12,000 glioblastoma ...