Browsing Research Week 2023 by Title
Now showing items 58-77 of 83
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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 ... -
Parameterized analyses of subject-specific femoral stresses in female treadmill runners
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Biomechanics play an important role in running, especially regarding prevention of injury. For example, female runners or runners with increased Q angles (between the quadriceps and patellar tendon) are often ... -
Pediatric autoimmune clinical trial discontinuation and non-publication: An analysis of the National Library of Medicine
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: With the rise in pediatric autoimmune diseases in the United States, it is both clinically relevant and timely to analyze the safety, cost-effectiveness, and efficacy of treatment options. The methodical research ... -
Perceptions and experiences among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and agender (LGBTQIA+) patients of quality of care with healthcare services
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Clinical Scenario: The LGBTQIA+ community has a unique set of healthcare needs and experience barriers to services. Many providers assume these needs are similar to heterosexual counterparts. Investigating experiences and ... -
Protective effects of β-Funaltrexamine against LPS-induced CCL2 expression and behavioral deficits
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Inflammation is present in both neurological and peripheral disorders. Specifically, inflammation is one of the common factors in diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), mood disorders ... -
Protein size differentiation in ADAMTS7 Turbo ID experiment
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: In research for ADAMTS7’s substrate, a question arose about the size of Turbo ID constructs. Turbo ID is an enzyme that can catalyze the biotinylation of endogenous protein, which fuses to the protein of interest ... -
Public interest in cardiac arrest in the United States following Damar Hamlin’s injury on Monday night football
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Objectives: During a National Football League (NFL) game on Monday, January 2, 2023, a 24-year old athlete, Damar Hamlin, experienced cardiac arrest after a tackle on the field. Experts are suggesting this event was caused ... -
Purple urine bag syndrome
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is a rare complication of urinary tract infection in the setting of indwelling catheters, leading to purple discoloration of urine and tubing. Reported prevalence varies in the ... -
Rare case report of an adult with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis secondary to severe IgA vasculitis
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: IgA nephropathy is a common form of glomerulonephritis (GN) with an estimated incidence of two per 100,000 adults. A small portion of these cases will advance to rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN). ... -
Relationship between isometric hip strength and incidence of noncontact ACL injuries in female athletes: A critically appraised topic
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Clinical Scenario: Noncontact ACL injuries are prevalent among athletes in multi-planar sports, but especially among female athletes. Hip strength may be a factor that contributes to the incidence of noncontact ACL injuries ... -
Reporting guideline and clinical trial registration adherence in nephrology journals: Results of a preliminary systematic review
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Clinicians rely on relevant, high-quality research to inform their decisions regarding patient care. This research is held to a higher standard when journals implement reporting guidelines and clinical trial ... -
Reporting of harms in RCTs published in urology journals: An updated analysis
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Introduction/Objectives: In 2004, the Consolidated Standards for Reporting Clinical Trials (CONSORT) group published a Harms extension to their checklist to ensure RCTs properly report on adverse events within trials. In ... -
Reporting of harms in systematic reviews focused on reverse shoulder arthroplasty: A cross sectional study
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is projected to increase in frequency by over 300% in the next decade due to the recent expansion of indications for this procedure. Therefore, a more thorough understanding ... -
Simulating end of life scenarios using interprofessional end of life communication
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Introduction: Effective and compassionate End of Life (EOL) conversations between healthcare providers and patients and their families are an essential part of all medical care. However, many studies have found that medical ... -
Social determinants of health and family planning: Impact of food and financial insecurity on contraception use and pregnancy intention
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Purpose: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) play a crucial role in determining an individual's access to reproductive healthcare. Given that nearly 1 million unplanned pregnancies in the U.S. result from oral contraception ... -
ST elevation myocardial infarction in the presence of pneumoperitoneum
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Myocardial infarction (MI) more commonly known as a “heart attack” is a relatively common occurrence with a wide array of potential etiologies. Many if not most MIs result in typical symptoms of angina (chest pain) or ... -
Teeth, and hair, and sebum, oh my! A case of bilateral large ovarian teratomas
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: An ovarian teratoma can be classified as either mature (benign) or immature (malignant). Mature teratomas contain hair follicles, adipose tissue, glial tissue, and perinerval nervous tissue. They can reach ... -
Trends and disparities in unmet childhood mental health care needs: Analysis of National Survey of Children's Health 2016-2020
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: With 20% of children experiencing mental health disorders, it is critical to ensure mental health care (MHC) is accessible to all children. The COVID-19 pandemic created unique challenges in MHC delivery and ... -
Trends in influenza immunization among pregnant women: A cross-sectional examination of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System from 2017-2020
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: Maternal influenza vaccination is a vital aspect of prenatal care and is recommended by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ... -
Trends in public concern surrounding 2022 infant formula shortage
(Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 2023-02-17)Background: The beginning of 2022 was marked by Food and Drug Administration’s investigation of Abbott Nutrition, a producer of approximately one-third of the United States’ baby formula (Cunningham, n.d.). After report ...