Browsing Research Week 2022 by Title
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Characterization of a bacteriocin that targets Clostridioidies difficile
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Clostridioides difficile is a bacterium of concern for anyone undergoing antibiotic treatment. C. difficile can resist most antibiotics and is currently only treated with Metronidazole and Vancomycin. Both antibiotics are ... -
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 ... -
Consistency of new research with a 2006 Sleep Medicine practice parameter for young childre
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Clinical practice guidelines are systematic reviews and syntheses of the scientific literature for specific diagnoses and treatment modalities. They provide important guidance to practitioners and patients. ... -
Correlation between gluteus medius strength and lower back pain in middle-aged adults: a critically appraised topic
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Low back pain is one of the most common complaints of middle-aged individuals. Low back pain tends to be the result of a more sedentary lifestyle and even for those who are active, normal biomechanics can often ... -
COVID 19 and its effects on pediatric orthopaedic clinical trials
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Clinical trials for the treatment of pediatric orthopaedics are critical to enhance the quality of life of these children. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA updated guidance on conducting clinical ... -
Cross sectional analysis of gender and geographic representation in case study TWD-A
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: The scientific community should be at the forefront of diversity, equity, and inclusion. However, research suggests that there are wide disparities regarding gender and geography (Lariviere et al. 2013). The ... -
Cross sectional analysis of the impact of a language barrier in the osteoarthritic Latina population
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very prominent musculoskeletal disorder that affects approximately 303 million people worldwide. Numerous studies have shown language barriers interfere with the ability of Spanish ... -
Cultural pathway to osteopathic medical school: The Native American pre-admissions workshop
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Native Americans (NAs) experience significant health disparities compared to the general US population. Medical education has a key role to play in addressing these inequities; however, it is currently falling ... -
Culturomics approach to identify halophiles in edible salts
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Salts have been used in the food industry not only for flavoring of foods but also in food preservation. Refrigeration and vacuum sealing of food products have decreased the need for salt preservation. However, salt is ... -
Decreased serum levels of proBDNF, but not mature BDNF during adolescent oxycodone intoxication preceding long-term social neglect and harsh environmental conditions
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Adolescent opioid addiction is a global problem with a significant social and economic burden in the United States. Several studies have suggested that BDNF (mature BDNF) and its precursor play an essential ... -
Degradation of Beta-Actin in aging blood and semen stains
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Piecing together a crime scene is one of the most significant components of any forensic investigation and estimating the age of biological stains at a scene can be crucial to the case. Several studies have demonstrated a ... -
Detection of RNA methylation patterns of forensically relevant transcripts in dried bloodstains
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)RNA degradation kinetics can be used to estimate the age of a biological sample found at a crime scene. RNA sequencing of transcripts from various tissue types shows that degradation occurs faster at the 5’ end than the ... -
Disparities in season flu vaccine uptake among Spanish and English-speaking Hispanic Americans: a cross-sectional analysis of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Systems (BRFSS) from 2017-2020
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Introduction: Research has shown that vaccination for Seasonal Influenza (flu) is associated with a nearly ⅓ reduction in flu-related mortality and a ¼ reduction in likelihood of ICU admission.1 From 2009-2019, Hispanic ... -
Effectiveness of corrective exercises to improve posture in patients with upper cross syndrome and scapula dyskinesis: a critically appraised topic
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Clinical Scenario: Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is an abnormal posture defined by a muscular imbalance pattern in the neck, torso, and scapula muscles that commonly results in scapular dyskinesis. The National Academy of ... -
Effectiveness of whole-body vibration on improving balance in athletes with chronic ankle instability
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Context: Chronic ankle instability is a condition that can occur after multiple ankle injuries, or one severe ankle injury, and can affect balance, proprioception and walking mechanics. Improving balance can be helpful in ... -
Effects of gram-negative bacterial outer membrane permeabilization on Serratia marcescens' gene expression
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Our laboratory has focused on understanding the effects of outer membrane permeabilizer compound 48/80 on the intrinsic resistance of gram-negative bacteria to hydrophobic antibacterial agents such as the biocide triclosan. ... -
Effects of high salt diet on blood pressure and the renal handling of sodium
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Introduction: The association between elevated dietary salt consumption and high blood pressure is well known. Hypertension carries elevated risk for stroke, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, and nervous disorders. ... -
Effects of oral-contraceptive use on aerobic performance In active college aged women
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Clinical Scenario: The growing number of 18-25 year old female athletes utilizing oral contraceptive pills (OCP) calls for further investigation of how these hormonal changes may impact performance. College age women taking ... -
Estimating a rural-urban PCP workload disparity: caring for smokers
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Smokers are concentrated in rural America. CDC reports 28.5% of rural Americans smoke versus 25.1% of urban Americans. The workload impact of those additional smokers in a rural primary care practice has not ... -
Evaluating the reporting of patient-reported outcomes in surgical management of stress urinary incontinence in females: a cross-sectional analysis of randomized controlled trials
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)Background: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) significantly reduces a woman’s quality of life (QoL). Use of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) is increasing in randomized control trials RCTs and standardization is paramount. ...