Browsing Research Week 2022 by Title

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    • Accuracy of the lever sign test in a diagnostic exam of an acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury: a critically appraised topic 

      Daniels, Michael; Heald, Lorah; Warren, Aric (Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
      Context: The lever sign has been developed and researched, within the last ten years, as an alternative physical examination of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The simplicity and practicality of the test has increased ...

    • Adverse childhood experiences and subjective cognitive decline: An analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 

      Terry, Rachel; Schiffmacher, Sadie; Dutcher, Avery; Baxter, Michael A.; Croff, Julie M.; Hartwell, Micah (Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
      Background: Cognitive functioning plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy, active, and independent lifestyle. A 2017 study found the total net cost of care for an individual with dementia was 175% more than a person ...

    • Analysis of changing statistical significance from .05 to .005 in foot and ankle randomized controlled trials 

      Reddy, Arjun K.; Scott, Jared T.; Stephens, B. Joshua; Patel, Ashini; Checketts, Jake X.; Stotler, Wesley; Hawkins, Brian; Vassar, Matt (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 ...

    • Analysis of gender representation and geographical region of the Communication Disorder Review Committee 

      Magee, Trevor; Chancellor, Matthew; Peters, Caleb; Vassar, Matt (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 ...

    • Analysis of medical student sleep metrics using wrist actigraphy 

      Howard, Conner; McIntire, Ryan; Volberding, Jennifer (Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
      Introduction: Sufficient sleep is important for optimal cognitive performance, as well as physical and mental health. Due to the demanding curriculum, medical students are a vulnerable population to sleep related fatigue ...

    • Analysis of the evidence underpinning the American Academy Orthopaedic Surgery pediatrics clinical practice guidelines 

      Batioja, Kelsi; Nguyen, Tiffany; Anderson, J. Michael; Detweiler, Byron; Checketts, Jake; Torgerson, Trevor; Hartwell, Micah; Vassar, Matt (Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
      Background: Randomized control trials (RCTs) serve as evidentiary support for recommendations underpinning clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) with the goal of optimizing patient care. A knowledge gap exists within scientific ...

    • Analyzing the phenotypic characteristics of environmental C. difficile isolates 

      Moulis, Gianna; Huang, I-Hsiu (Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
      Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is an anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium. Antibiotic use, hospitalization, advanced age, a compromised immune system, and previous infection puts individuals at an increased risk for ...

    • Archaea in mammalian gut microbiomes 

      Dange, Shilpa; Torres, Alejandro; Assefa, Senait; Rivera, Steven; Richardson, Thomas; Perez, Brenda; Vazquez-Sanroman, Dolores; Koehler, Gerwald (Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
      Background: Archaea are the most enigmatic domain of the three domains of life. Archaea are unique in that they share some characteristics with bacteria and others with eukaryotes while they are also distinct from these ...

    • Associations of intimate partner violence and maternal comorbidities: a cross-sectional analysis 

      Enmeier, Mackenzie; Robling, Kristyn; Sajjadi, Nicholas B.; Keener, Ashley; Greiner, Benjamin; Price, Jameca; Hartwell, Micah (Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
      Background: Intimate-partner violence (IPV) is the act of inflicting physical, sexual, and/or emotional assault with coercive control and is a traumatic experience, the repercussions from which can be exacerbated in pregnant ...

    • Asthma call back survey results: a need for increase of asthma actions plans and allowance to carry medication 

      Wilkins, Rachel; Schiffmacher, Sadie; Gatewood, Ashton; Nicks, Savannah; Greiner, Benjamin; Hartwell, Micah (Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2022-02-18)
      Purpose of Research: Asthma is the most common chronic disease affecting children in the United States. Goals for asthma management include symptom control, ability to maintain a normal activity level, and minimizing adverse ...

    • Breastfeeding status and its influence on Native American women’s food preferences 

      Whitaker, Liza-Ann; Davis, Hope; Jones, Alexis B. (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 ...

    • Characterization of a bacteriocin that targets Clostridioidies difficile 

      McCreary, Joseph; Huang, I-Hsui (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 

      Weygandt, Jonas; Moody, Morgan; Sajjadi, Nicholas B.; Greiner, Benjamin; Ford, Alicia; Hartwell, Micah (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 

      Le, Brittney-Hien; Odom, Erik; Ford, Alicia; Jorski, Austin; Wendelbo, Hannah; Rogers, Taylor C.; Faulkner, Jantzen J.; Foster, Amanda; Gordon, Joshua; Farabough, Michelle; Vassar, Matt (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 

      Heald, Lorah; Dupree, Jenni; O’Brien, Matthew (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 

      Webb, Jason; Emmert, Ryan E.; Reddy, Arjun K.; Sajjadi, Nicholas B.; Checketts, Jake X.; Boose, Marshall; Schwartz, Mark S.; Hartwell, Micah (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 

      Ezell, Kade; Lee, Chase; Vassar, Matt (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 

      Dutcher, Avery; Chinthalapally, Harisha; Hartwell, Micah; Greiner, Benjamin (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 

      Cosby, Caitlin; Gatewood, Ashton; Douglas, Alex; West, Mariah; Thompson, S. Mackenzee; Postoak, Brandon; Evans, Sheridan; Bray, Natasha; Smith, Kent (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 

      Marouk, Sydney; Deole, Ratnakar (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 ...