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Machu Picchu
No full textOur winner in the Discovery category is from Dale Charlier. He participated in the 2017 Summer Ecuador program.https://digitalcommons.augustana.edu/studyabroadphotos/1021/thumbnail.jp
Climate Change: Antarctica
Get PDFClimate change is a public health issue that affects the entire globe. These effects include the rising in sea levels, shrinking of mountain glaciers, accelerating ice melt, and shifts in flower and plant blooming. The cause of climate change is due to what is known as the “greenhouse effect.” This is where certain gases block heat from getting out of the atmosphere. The cause of this effect is due to many factors like the overuse of fossil fuels and overpopulation. The impact of climate change on the Antarctic, to be specific, is that it has been seen to affect the West Antarctic in particular. The ice sheets here have become more vulnerable and the reduction of life living in this area. Evidence shows these changes when comparing the past’s numbers and temperatures to the present. While there is no cure to climate change, we, as a society, can do many things to help prolong the lives living on Earth. This can be done by educating one’s self of these changes and being aware of how big this issue is. Recycling, driving energy efficient cars, and being conscience of our everyday actions and their impacts can help reduce our harmful effects and create a more comfortable living environment for all organisms on Earth
Analysis of Surface Soil Lead Contamination in Urban Neighborhoods of Davenport, Iowa
Get PDFDavenport, IA, is a typical Midwestern city with a population of ~102,600 residents and is characterized by aging infrastructure and housing stock. Consequently, alarmingly high rates of child lead poisoning—as a result of deteriorating lead paint—constitute a major public health concern in some urban neighborhoods. A research team conducted free home lead screenings in vulnerable Davenport neighborhoods to better understand the severity of the problem. Via appointment, 27 homes were tested for lead in their paint, dust, soil, and water. Many of the highest-risk homes were found in low-income neighborhoods. The purpose of this study was to assess the extent of soil lead contamination and lead bioavailability in this urban setting. A total of 56 composite soil samples were collected: 26 Drip Zone (DZ), 18 Center of Yard (CY), and 12 Play Area (PA). These designations correspond to, respectively: soil within 1 m of the home’s foundation, soil elsewhere in the yard, and soil elsewhere in the yard but deemed a high-traffic area for children. Samples were taken from a depth of 1.5 cm, oven-dried, milled, and pressed into pellets for XRF analyses. The ubiquitous contamination of this well-documented neurotoxin threatens the livelihood of Davenport residents and especially poses irreversible health issues for children under the age of 6
Determining the Efficacy of Fifa 11+ in Reducing ACL Injury in Female Soccer Players
No full textObjective-This study aims to identify the relationship between the Fifa 11+ program and the angle of valgus deformity at the knee. Background-200,000 ACL tears are reported each year. Previous studies have linked valgus motion of the knee to an increased rate of ACL injury and females exhibit a 4-6x increased risk for ACL injury. Fifa 11+ has shown promise in studies done on professional soccer teams yet remains untested in a younger population. Methods-This prospective cohort study of 300 consented female soccer players will use Noraxon as a tool for the measurement of valgus angle at the knee. The 300 soccer players belong to 20 teams in the St. Louis area and have players ages 14-16 (freshman in high school). Analysis of the motion will be performed before implantation of the program in a control group and intervention group and at the 6-month time point. Outcome Measurements-Efficacy of the program will be determined by the program’s ability to change the natural motion of the knee. The difference in the beginning valgus angle and the end valgus angle will be measured to evaluate if the program is effective. The number of ACL injuries will also be used to determine if there are less injuries in the intervention group than in the control group. 3 Physical therapy tests will be used to take measurements of factors that may introduce confounders
Legalization of Physician-Assisted Suicide for Increased Patient Autonomy
Get PDFThis essay features an assessment of the various factors which play into the argument for legalization of physician-assisted suicide (PAS) in the United States for increased patient autonomy. Arguments for legalization of PAS as a means of end-of-life care remain separate from voluntary euthanasia. National legalization of PAS, for this fundamental principle of hospice care, is necessary to allow a choice to those in their final stages of life of how they wish to leave. If the values of PAS advocates are maximization of autonomy and minimization of suffering, then it follows that the chronically depressed, as well as patients of other chronic mental illnesses, who are competent individuals would be ideal candidates for the PAS procedure. It matters not what laypeople or physicians feel toward PAS, nor the stance of any religious group, but rather the feelings of the patients involved in the process themselves. If legalized in the United States, the law surrounding PAS would best be modeled after that of Oregon’s DWDA, which would protect and safeguard patients who seek PAS from scenarios bordering euthanasia. Economically speaking, national legalization of PAS in the United States would save both money and resources for terminally ill patients. Individuals who qualify for PAS under a law surrounding its legalization, modeled after that of Oregon’s DWDA, should be afforded a choice on whether or not to pursue PAS as an end-of-life measure
Milles Collection
No full textAt the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. From MSS P:308 Allan Kastrup collection, ph 30https://digitalcommons.augustana.edu/swensonexhibits_swedisharts/1010/thumbnail.jp