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Single nucleotide polymorphisms in touch DNA
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)
It is widely known that DNA can be recovered from body fluids such as blood, semen, and saliva. All of which are commonly encountered at crime scenes. In fact, it is often this type of evidence that leads to the perpetrator ...
Analysis of gender representation and geographical region of the Communication Disorder Review Committee
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Science is at the forefront of diversity, equity, and inclusion yet wide disparities continue to exist in the field today. Science is a field where different backgrounds, experiences, and expertise are critical for progression ...
Breastfeeding status and its influence on Native American women’s food preferences
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Introduction: To evaluate if breastfeeding alters Native American women’s food preferences, recently postpartum women were offered food interest surveys during their 6-week postpartum checkup at W. W. Hastings Indian ...
Potential effects of financial conflicts of interest of speakers at the Pulmonary/Allergy Drug Advisory meetings
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)
Rationale: The Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee (PADAC) evaluates the safety and efficacy of new drugs used in the treatment of pulmonary, allergic, and immunologic diseases. Previous studies have shown, however, ...
Investigation of the microbial and molecular correlates of Morgellons disease
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Morgellons disease is a complex dermopathy that is controversial in the medical community. Unfortunately, there is not enough evidence to the etiology or transmission of this disease. Due to the lack of information, the ...
Reflex syncope in the setting of deglutition: A case report
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)
Background: Deglutition syncope was first identified by Thomas Spens in 1793 as a rare form of neurally-mediated transient loss of consciousness secondary to an atypical vasovagal reflex during swallow-induced esophageal ...
Clinical trial discontinuation and non-publication for the pharmacologic treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among military veterans
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: Failures by researchers and clinicians to understand, confront, and overcome barriers in veteran-health research may result in the waste of finite resources. Research waste includes clinical trial discontinuation ...
Assessing residents' competency in performing lumbar punctures
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)
Background: Lumbar puncture (LP) is an important procedural skill for residents to acquire. LPs done by the inexperienced physician, may result in a failed or traumatic tap, resulting in equivocal interpretation. Traditionally, ...
Recovery of cognitive function in a substance abuse population
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services, 2020-02-28)
Background: Substance abuse is known to cause injury to the brain that may not be fully repaired by sobriety. The most commonly identified impairments are in attention, working memory, and executive functioning. Although ...
Morphine potentiates glucocorticoid receptor translocation in neuronal cells
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
Background: The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis plays a central role in regulating signaling by glucocorticoid receptor which is expressed in almost all cells. Adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) and β-endorphin ...