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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. ...
Person-centered language and ADHD research: a cross-sectional examination of stigmatizing language within medical literature
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is frequently found in children. It often goes untreated due to the negative stigma that surrounds the disorder. This stigma is often ...
Full-body biomechanical model and novel forelimb muscle forces in Tyrannosaurus rex
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Background: Tyrannosaurus rex is a popularly studied non-avian dinosaur with hundreds of papers investigating different aspects of its biology. The biomechanics of T. rex is of particular interest, with many analyses ...
Evaluation of medical students' implicit and explicit biases towards obesity
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)
Introduction: Obesity is well documented to affect all body systems. The view of society towards individuals with obesity is negative and those who are obese can have negative views of themselves and others with obesity. ...
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 ...
Family medicine journals’ adherence to reporting guidelines and trial registration: A systematic review
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)
Reporting guidelines have been developed as a method of mitigating inadequate reporting quality. Reporting guidelines such as the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) for randomized control trials have shown ...
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, ...
Analysis of changing statistical significance from .05 to .005 in foot and ankle randomized controlled trials
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: Misinterpretation of p-values in RCTs is extremely problematic since they are the core basis for high levels of recommendation in clinical practice guidelines, especially Orthopaedics. Benjamin et al. proposed ...
Patient-reported outcomes of firefighters using seven health and ability questionnaires
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: Firefighting is among one of the most dangerous professions and requires exceptional physical fitness and focus while working. Patient-reported outcomes are a commonly used method to evaluate subjective health ...