Browsing Research Day 2019 by Issue Date
Now showing items 21-40 of 49
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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 ... -
Trends of MRSA/ORSA from 2000-2013, Cerner data base
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: We have seen an increase in MRSA isolates in staphylococcal infections for the past forty years and the past twenty years we are seeing an increase in community acquired resistant infections. -
Does blood flow restriction training improve quadriceps measures after arthroscopic knee surgery? A critically appraised topic
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Knee injuries are one of the most prevalent pathologies in sport. It is estimated that 100,000 - 250,000 ACL injuries occur per year3. It is common for patients to struggle with quadriceps strength impairment ... -
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 ... -
Strengthening rural primary care clinics using the 3i's
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Most urban designed and tested health care solutions fail to consider rural primary care challenges. Rural practices face multiple hurdles and a lack of resources compound their barriers. This effort supports rural primary ... -
Unusual etiology for a common problem
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Diagnosing the etiology of iron deficiency anemia can be very challenging. -
Barriers in the HCV treatment cascade after confirmed diagnosis
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Background: Hepatitis C (HCV) is the most common blood-borne viral infection in the United States with an estimated prevalence of 2.4 million people[1]. Oklahoma has an estimated 54,000 chronic cases of hepatitis C and has ... -
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 ... -
Binary indices at various densities
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Binary similarity indices are numerical analysis methods used to compare data involving two binary vectors (lists). The scope of this project involved comparing 54 binary similarity indices methods in relationship to binary ... -
Free rides: Patient and clinic benefits in a rural pediatric clinic
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)In rural Oklahoma, lack of transportation is a significant barrier to health care. Rural patients, who are sicker (CDC), face an even higher burden of illness and disease with decreased access to care. Rural clinics, which ... -
Characterization of growth and antibiotic resistance in Burkholderia cepacia complex organisms
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Isolates are opportunistic pathogens within the Burkholderia cepacia Complex (Bcc). One key characteristic is that they are gram-negative, thereby making them generally resistant to hydrophobic molecules. -
Comparison of enzyme kinetics and inhibition of three North American snake venoms
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Baseline gelatinase activities of venom from three snake species: Agkistrodon contortrix contortrix (Acc), Crotalus atrox (C. atrox) and Cerastes cerastes (Ccc), were measured using EnzChek® Gelatinase/Collagenase Kit ... -
Using Google Trends to assess public interest in cannabis during elections with cannabis legislation
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: In the United States, the legalization of cannabis has been a source of political controversy. As of November 2018, thirty-three states have legalized the prescription of medicinal cannabis, and ten states ... -
Firearm screening in the outpatient setting
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: The AAP recommends that pediatricians incorporate questions about the presence and availability of firearms into their patient history taking and urge parents who possess guns to prevent access by their ... -
Long term consumption of high fructose and high salt diet did not induce blood pressure elevation in female mice. Is estrogen protective against dietary-induced high blood pressure?
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: High fructose and high salt (HFHS) consumption are linked to hypertension, which is now the leading cause of death worldwide. Results from a previous study showed that the effect of HFHS on blood pressure ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of systematic review utilization in the development of OB-GYN randomized controlled trials
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: The issue of research waste has been raised due to the fact that 85% of funding for biomedical research has been improperly utilized. A prominent issue is the frequency of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) ... -
Venom:antivenom immune complex binding assay using size-exclusion high-performance liquid chromatography (SE-HPLC)
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)The treatment of envenomation with effective snake antivenom immunoglobins has become a critical worldwide health issue. Current methods for testing the effectiveness of new antivenom mixtures in neutralizing venom ... -
Statistical significance and orthopaedic traumatology
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Purpose of Study: A recent proposal suggests changing the threshold for statistical significance from a P value of .05 to .005 to minimize bias and increase reproducibility of future studies. The present study explores how ...