Browsing Research Week 2023 by Title
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Factors associated with health inequities in access to kidney transplantation in the USA: A scoping review
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: The kidney is the most needed organ for transplantation in the United States. However, demand and scarcity of this organ has caused significant inequities for historically marginalized groups. In this review, ... -
Family medicine journals’ adherence to reporting guidelines and trial registration: A systematic review
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Reporting guidelines have been developed as a method of mitigating inadequate reporting quality. Reporting guidelines such as the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) for randomized control trials have shown ... -
Feasibility of using biomarkers to examine associations between commercial cigarette smoking and glycemic levels during a smoking cessation attempt
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Introduction: American Indians have a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and commercial cigarette smoking compared to other racial groups. The complex relationship between smoking, cessation, and glycemic ... -
Full-body biomechanical model and novel forelimb muscle forces in Tyrannosaurus rex
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Tyrannosaurus rex is a popularly studied non-avian dinosaur with hundreds of papers investigating different aspects of its biology. The biomechanics of T. rex is of particular interest, with many analyses ... -
Harms reporting in systematic reviews of microvascular free flap in head and neck reconstruction
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Objective: To evaluate harms reporting in systematic reviews of microvascular free flap in head and neck reconstruction. -
Health inequities in dialysis care: A scoping review
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment that thousands of Americans with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) rely upon. Understanding the health inequities that exist within dialysis treatment is integral to the ... -
How blood flow restriction (BFR) can assist therapeutic exercise in patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI)
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Clinical scenario: The high recurrence of lateral ankle sprains progresses to chronic ankle instability and can affect many athletes in all sports. Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is often associated with a decrease in ... -
HPV and meningococcal vaccine uptake among teens: A cross-sectional examination from the National Immunization Survey - Teen 2020
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Vaccination against both Human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningococcal disease is recommended for all adolescents aged 11-12 years; however, many teens have not received these vaccinations. -
Identification of critical virulence factors of fusobacterium nucleatum in promoting colorectal carcinoma
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: The presence of an oral commensal, Fusobacterium nucleatum, in colorectal cancer(CRC) has been identified as an indicator of poor prognosis and has also been shown to increase gradually from stage I to IV. ... -
Impact of BioFire FilmArray blood culture identification panel 2 (BCID2) and antimicrobial stewardship interventions on time to optimal antimicrobial therapy in patients with positive blood cultures
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Delayed treatment of bloodstream infections (BSI) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Conventional methods for organism identification and susceptibility data from blood cultures can take on ... -
Impact of the first year of medical school on anthropometric measurements
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: First-year medical students are placed under a great amount of stress upon starting their medical education. Chronic stress has negative impacts on the mental and physical condition of individuals. Persistent ... -
Impacts of physiological and socioeconomic parameters on the likelihood of heart disease using a statistical model
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Heart disease has many predisposing factors. Genetics, lifestyle, socio-economic status have all been shown to play a role. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) combines data from ... -
Inequities in epilepsy: A scoping review
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Epilepsy is a neurological disorder with a strong presentation worldwide. It is imperative that the health inequities tied to epilepsy are assessed and accounted for. Further, it is vital that healthcare providers ... -
Inequities in medically assisted reproduction: A scoping review
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Introduction: Infertility affects one in five women in the United States and may do so regardless of race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographic location, income, or educational status. These factors, however, may ... -
Investigation in sociodemographic factors associated with caregiver strain
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Caregiver distress is the strain experienced by individuals providing care for people with chronic physical or mental health conditions which limit their self-sufficiency for tasks of daily living. More than 1 ... -
Lack of reporting guidelines and clinical trial registration in physical medicine and rehabilitation
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Research surrounding Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) is a growing field, yet previous studies have shown that the quality of evidence regarding research in PMR is deficient and can be attributed to ... -
Laparoscopic removal of heterotopic pregnancy with subsequent term delivery of intrauterine fetus: A case report
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Introduction: Heterotopic pregnancy has a reported incidence of 1 in 30,000 spontaneous pregnancies and 1 in 100 pregnancies using In-Vitro Fertilization.(1) Although rare, the incidence is rising and a consensus for ... -
Molecular analysis of the systemic dermatoses of Morgellons disease
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Morgellons disease (MD) is a multisystem infectious disease historically viewed as controversial and poorly understood by the medical community.1,2,3,4,6,8 These contentions involve difficulties in diagnosis, as symptoms ... -
Murine ethanol ingestion promotes hepatic platelet accumulation mimicking acute Ccl₄ exposure
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Dysregulated coagulation contributes to inflammation and fibrosis from chemical injury. Platelets are key contributors to inflammation and are primary sources of TGF-b, PDGF, and EGF that promote fibrosis, and ... -
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for chemotherapy-induced abdominal pain and anorexia in glioblastoma multiforme
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is a rapidly growing tumor of astrocyte cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS) with a five-year median survival rate of 5.6% in adults (ages 40+). On average, 12,000 glioblastoma ...