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Human Immunodeficiency Virus Diagnosis, Screening, and Prevention: Updates and the Impact of COVID-19
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The Role of Antimicrobial Therapy in the Reduction of the Frequency of COPD Exacerbations
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Cracking a Back is not Rehabilitation: A Comparative Analysis of Chiropractic vs. Physical Therapy
Get PDFThere is an increasingly common belief among the general public that chiropractic care is more successful in treating injuries than physical therapy. Research shows that chiropractic care cannot be compared to physical therapy due to their different skill sets, knowledge of treatment, and applications; therefore, one modality cannot be determined better than the other. While the two domains are incomparable, individuals continue to feel pressured to select between chiropractic care and physical Therapy. Analyzing the influence of the false claims and misinformation that surrounds rehabilitation services, the belief that physical therapy treatment is able to be replaced by chiropractic treatment breeds opportunities for malpractice. In addition to the high percentage of mistreatment within chiropractic care, this paper questions the overall efficacy of the chiropractic treatment modality. To successfully dismantle the belief that these treatments are interchangeable, the accessibility of physical therapy must be improved. Within the PT, there appears to be a demographic divide among those who pursue the treatment, with gender identity, socioeconomic status, and occupation existing as potential barriers. This review calls to attention the need for increased accessibility within physical therapy, legislation restricting the domain of chiropractic care, and more education surrounding medical professionals
Nurse Burnout and Job Satisfaction in Emergency Departments during the COVID-19 pandemic
No full textEmergency departments are known for being a very busy environment with high patient numbers and high nurse to patient ratios. This was especially increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the high need for healthcare and treatment of the disease. This was not only a traumatic experience for the patients but for the nurses as well, which turned many away from the profession. This topic is important to research to maintain the longevity and mental health of the nurses involved to uphold the high standards of healthcare and maintain nurse retention. Through comparison of research articles we can see how different resources and tools including lower nurse to patient ratios, mental health screens, and access to adequate supplies (like PPE) have increased job satisfaction and reduced turnover in emergency departments. This information can be applied to current nursing practice by either providing or continuing to maintain access to these resources to create a positive work environment that will reduce intent to leave and increase job satisfaction, all while improving the quality of patient care
Harmful or Helpful: True Crime in the Media
No full textIn recent years, the popularity of the true crime genre has skyrocketed. While many individuals enjoy the stories that come from true crime media (podcasts, YouTube videos, documentaries), very few stop to think about the effects it has on the victims. In order to gauge the public’s opinion on the effects of true crime media on surviving victims and their families, this project uses an anonymous survey to collect opinions from individuals about if they believe that true crime media is harmful or helpful for victims and their families. The survey will allow for new data to be collected and compared within itself and to existing articles about high-profile cases that have been big in the media
Effectiveness of Concussion Testing on Athletes with ADHD or Other LDs
No full textADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Some student-athletes have ADHD or LDs but have not been diagnosed with these disorders. This could make it difficult for an athletic trainer to test for a concussion using baseline scores from their SCAT5 or ImPACT Testing. The concussion examination process could be difficult on children with ADHD or LDs because many clinical indicators of concussion overlap with the common symptoms of these disorders.
The purpose of this critically appraised topic is to examine the effectiveness of concussion testing on student-athletes in secondary school who have ADHD or LD. This paper was conducted using three articles that tested athletes who had ADHD and /or LDs and athletes who did not. The student-athletes were tested using symptom severity scores and the scores were compared to see who reported more symptoms.
It was found that student-athletes with ADHD and/or LDs will have higher symptom severity scores when compared to student-athletes without ADHD or LDs. This could result in athletes being more frequently diagnosed with a concussion. Student-athletes with ADHD and/or LDs should be assessed differently than their counterparts without these disorders when being assessed for a concussion. There should be different symptom severity scores for student-athletes who knowingly have ADHD or LDs to ensure they are properly assessed for a concussion
Investigation of the Oral Microbiome of Llamas: Genomic Sequencing and Identification of an Isolated Microbe
No full textCurrently, there is virtually no research done for the oral microbiome of a llama. There are articles about the gut microbiome of alpacas and other ruminants, which in theory should be similar to that of a llama because they are often housed and cared for in a very similar manner. The gut and oral microbiome in most mammals have proven to be similar, especially in animals that chew cud like llamas and cows. In a study of the gut microbiome of ruminants, there are several members that appear across species including these bacteria groups Prevotella, Butyrivibrio, and Ruminococcus, as well as unclassified Lachnospiraceae, Ruminococcaceae, Bacteroidales, and Clostridiales which appeared in 90% of the animals surveyed. In ruminants these are considered the “core bacterial microbiome”. They have also found Methanobrevibacter gottschalkii and Methanobrevibacter ruminantium, which account for 74% of the archaea found (Henderson et.al). This project will be submitting samples from three different llamas for 16s rRNA testing to identify and sequence the oral microbiome of each. It will also be isolating a single microbe from a sample to identify it using biochemical testing. The oral microbiome is important to understand because it can tell a lot about the living conditions of the animal. It is also important for the handlers to understand what is in the oral microbiome and the implications it could have on their health
A Comparison of the YMCA and ACSM Submaximal Cycle Ergometer Testing Protocols Within a Young Adult Population
No full textThe ACSM and YMCA tests are two similar and common protocols for VO2max estimation that require submaximal effort. The purpose of this study was to examine differences in VO2max between the ACSM and YMCA cycle ergometer tests. Ten adults (60% female, 20.9 ± 1.2 years) took part in data collection. Both tests were performed in a randomized order on separate days. During testing, heart rate and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) were assessed and VO2max was estimated. There were no significant differences in the highest heart rate achieved (138.7 ± 10.3 vs. 133.3 ± 9.8 bpm, p = 0.08) and highest RPE reported (12.5 ± 2.6 vs. 11.8 ± 2.0, p = 0.21) between the two tests. There were no significant ending VO2 differences (18.9 ± 3.6 vs. 17.1 ± 3.7 ml/kg/min, p = 0.19) or estimated VO2max differences (34.5 ± 8.4 vs. 32.4 ± 10.3 ml/kg/min, p = 0.59) between the ACSM and YMCA protocols. The two submaximal tests yielded similar results within subjects suggesting that the tests could be interchangeable for assessment of aerobic fitness