Research Day 2019: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Does public interest in specific injuries increase when they occur during mixed martial arts bouts? A study of Google search patterns
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a combat sport that combines fighting techniques from many disciplines, such as wrestling, boxing, karate, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In the early 1990s MMA entered the ... -
Influence of cell surface hydrophobicity properties on susceptivity to triclosan sensitization by outer membrane permeabilization in opportunistically pathogenic Serratia species
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Unlike most hydrophobic molecules, the biocide triclosan is able to penetrate the gram-negative bacterial outer membrane. The nosocomial opportunists Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Serratia marcesens are typically resistant ... -
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, ... -
Monitoring among patients at risk for metabolic syndrome secondary to concomitant antiretroviral and second-generation antipsychotic therapy in an HIV patient population
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Purpose: Second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) and protease inhibitors (PIs) have significant metabolic side effect profiles. These risks are compounded with concomitant therapy, both due to additive side effects and as ... -
Legacy for Children and the medical home: An audit of Legacy for Children's impact on children's health and family medical compliance
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Legacy for Children has been studied and shown to improve the parent-child relationship and make positive change in parenting practices. This study is a review to determine the program's impact on children's ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Prevention of syncope during IUD placement, a quality improvement project
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Syncope is a common experience that patients within the medical community experience. The syncope and the sensation of syncope is secondary to a vagal response that causes excessive pooling in the peripheral vasculature ... -
Evaluation of a digital learning object (HistoPete©) at OSUCHS
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Digital learning objects (DLOs) are units of learning designed for electronic delivery, can be used almost anywhere, can stand alone or be part of a system, and can be used independently or collaboratively. ... -
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. -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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) ... -
CHSI/VA collaborative development of an asynchronous digital solution to increase veteran access to smoking cessation medications
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Introduction: Smoking is a major modifiable health risk factor in the United States especially for veterans. Approximately, 10 million adults search online for assistance in quitting smoking each year. These signify a need ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of the use of systematic reviews to justify otolaryngology clinical trials - Is research being wasted?
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Objective of Research: Avoiding poor research methodology such as research waste through duplicative research certainly provides a more cost effective approach to achieving high quality methodologic studies. The purpose ... -
Justification of oromaxillofacial trials using systematic reviews
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2019-02-22)Aims: In 2017 alone, $12.7 billion was spent on clinical trial research, though basis for conducting these trials is often questionable, absent, or based in industry interest. Systematic reviews (SR's) provide summaries ...