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Investigation In Using Kinesthetic Learning Of Electricity And Magnetism In SCALE-UP
Get PDFThis study investigates the effectiveness of incorporating kinesthetic learning activities into a SCALE-UP (Student-Centered Active Learning Environment with Upside-down Pedagogies) physics course to improve students\u27 conceptual understanding of electricity and magnetism. This study aims to explore the effects of adding kinesthetic activities to a first-year 2nd semester physics course on student learning that included 92 students in three groups, traditional, scale-up control, scale-up activity classrooms. Nine active learning activities were designed to promote learning. A unique pre-post instrument was used to gauge student learning. Three questions from an instrument showed statistically significant improvement in student scores from the semester that did not have the new activities and the semester that did. These questions were on wire attraction, Ohm’s Law, and electric charge. From this it was found that the hands-on activities improved students\u27 understanding of electric circuits and charges, Ohm\u27s Law, and capacitors
Mary
No full textA woman known as \u27Mary\u27 poses in front of a palm tree. Title taken from photographer\u27s original album.https://commons.und.edu/infantry-photos/1156/thumbnail.jp
High Dose Intravenous Vitamin C in Breast Cancer Therapy
No full textBreast cancer remains one of the most prevalent malignancies globally, emphasizing the need for adjunct therapies to enhance treatment outcomes and improve patient care. Current breast cancer treatments, including radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery, are often effective but are frequently associated with significant side effects that can impact treatment tolerance and quality of life. This review examines the effectiveness of high-dose intravenous (IV) vitamin C as an adjunct therapy in breast cancer treatment, specifically its potential to reduce tumor size and alleviate chemotherapy-associated side effects. A literature review was performed using electronic databases PubMed and Google Scholar from April to June 2024 which yielded seven studies. The review of the literature suggests that high-dose IV vitamin C may selectively induce prooxidative effects on tumor cells while its antioxidant properties help mitigate the toxic effects of chemotherapy, ultimately improving patients\u27 quality of life. Integrating this therapy into clinical practice and the management of breast cancer patients shows promising potential for enhancing treatment outcomes and tolerability. However, further research and clinical trials are necessary to confirm its efficacy as a complementary therapy in breast cancer care
Pharmacological Treatment Options for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis: Resmetirom vs GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Get PDFIncidence of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is rising and becoming a leading cause of cirrhosis requiring liver transplantation (Maurice et al., 2018). • Historic management with lifestyle changes and treatment of comorbidities. • March 2024: FDA approved resmetirom, the first medication specifically for the treatment of NASH. • Comparison of GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual GLP/GIP/GCGR receptor agonists with resmetirom for hepatic fat reduction. • Database search of PubMed and Embase yielded 11 studies from an initial 698 articles after filter application for randomized controlled trials and studies published no earlier than 2014. • Resmetirom is superior to GLP-1 agonists for fibrosis improvement in more advanced cases. • Similar efficacy seen between resmetirom and GLP-1 agonists for liver fat reduction in lower stage of fibrosis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).https://commons.und.edu/pas-grad-posters/1344/thumbnail.jp
Quality Improvement of Technical Training Program for MLS/MLT Hires
Get PDFAs a pinnacle of clinical support services, the laboratory department plays a crucial role in diagnostic medicine. Given the highly technical and regulated nature of clinical laboratories, training, education and competency are important. Meta analysis was conducted to review several important aspects of a quality training program. These aspects include barriers to effective training and competency programs, laboratory regulatory requirements, current processes for clinical training, continuing education and good laboratory practices. Research into these aspects will help learn how to improve the overall initial training and competency for new laboratory professionals. There is a need to reduce patient safety errors and provide quality patient care for every patient and every sample. Competency assessment and continuing education must be embedded into the normal operating routine to ensure compliance and standardization of all processes and reduce clinical errors. Clinical excellence does not reside only within the laboratory walls, and therefore interdepartmental collaboration is important to ensure all stakeholders are involved. As the volume of laboratory samples increases and the staffing levels decreasing having a stronger competency and training program is essential. Laboratory quality assurance managers must continuously work to develop, implement and improve training and competency programs to ensure regulatory compliance and provide accurate patient results. This study will investigate how facilities can improve their training and competency program to ensure lab professionals are effective
Efficacy of Once Weekly Insulin and Lowering HbA1cCarly
No full text• The purpose of this literature review is to determine if patients with diabetes mellitus taking once weekly insulin injections compared to once daily insulin injections offer the same, or better, effectiveness at lowering their HbA1c. This is critical in the management and progression of the disease. • The electronic databases PubMed, Clinical Key and Embase were searched and there was 92 articles found. Inclusion criteria included articles published within the past 5 years, randomized clinical trials and meta-analysis. Seven studies met final criteria for inclusion. Current research provides data supporting the use of once weekly insulin is just as effective as once daily insulin to reduce HbA1c. • Future research could be conducted to study once weekly insulin in individuals for a longer amount of time, since the once weekly insulin is new. Diabetes comes with many other comorbidities so research could also be conducted in individuals that have secondary comorbidities to diabetes.https://commons.und.edu/pas-grad-posters/1332/thumbnail.jp
A Joint Endeavor: Methotrexate vs. JAK Inhibitors for Joint Inflammation Reduction in Rheumatoid Arthritis
No full textThis paper investigates the comparative efficacy of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors versus methotrexate (MTX) in reducing joint inflammation in adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study addresses the critical research question: In adult patients with RA, does treatment with JAK inhibitors or methotrexate demonstrate superior efficacy in reducing joint inflammation? A literature review was conducted analyzing various clinical trials, including phase II and III studies, that evaluated the effectiveness of JAK inhibitors, both as monotherapy and in combination with MTX. The findings indicate that JAK inhibitors, particularly tofacitinib and baricitinib, consistently show superior or equivalent efficacy in achieving American College of Rheumatology (ACR) response rates and low disease activity scores compared to MTX, especially in patients with inadequate responses to traditional therapies. This literature review concludes that JAK inhibitors represent a promising alternative for RA management, particularly for patients intolerant to MTX, and highlights the need for further research to explore their long-term efficacy and safety in diverse patient populations.https://commons.und.edu/pas-grad-posters/1336/thumbnail.jp
Peach Pie, Song Lyrics, 1999
No full textLyrics for Peach Pie, by Bill Gessner. The song describes the process of baking a peach pie, with Gessner\u27s recipe being that of an unnamed loved one. There are three sheets of paper, with two of them being typed lyric sheets with handwritten notes on the side, and the third being fully handwritten lyrics and guitar chords. The first typed sheet also has the recipe\u27s ingredients and instructions noted.https://commons.und.edu/gessner-lyrics/1014/thumbnail.jp
Mental Health Stigma Among Latiné Adolescents: Help-Seeking Intentions And Recommendations
No full textLatiné adolescents in the United States face increasing mental health challenges, including elevated rates of depression, suicidal ideation, and emotional distress, particularly in underserved regions such as the Midwest. Despite these needs, Latiné adolescents remain underrepresented in mental health research, particularly with respect to how cultural values and intersecting identities—such as gender, immigrant status, and perceived socioeconomic status—influence stigma and help-seeking behaviors. Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study explored how mental health stigma and cultural factors shape help-seeking intentions and recommendations among 95 self-identified Latiné adolescents in North Dakota and Minnesota. The study examined two primary aims: (1) to assess how gender and immigration status relate to dimensions of mental health stigma (knowledge and attitudes, stigma awareness and action, avoidance and discomfort, and social distance), and (2) to determine how intersecting identities and cultural variables (familismo and ethnic identity salience) predict help-seeking intentions and recommendations for peers across formal, informal, and school-based settings. Participants completed measures regarding mental health stigma, cultural identity, and help-seeking behaviors, and responded to clinical vignettes illustrating peers with mental illness. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that perceived socioeconomic status and depressive symptoms were significant predictors of stigma awareness and social distance. Gender and immigration status, particularly in interaction, influenced adolescents’ views of vignette characters with mental health conditions. Immigrant Latinas expressed more stigma-related beliefs and were more likely to view peers with mental illness as bad people, while non-immigrant Latinas perceived mental health concerns as more serious and were more open to school-based help-seeking. The findings provide an understanding intersecting identities and cultural values in shaping Latiné adolescents’ perceptions of mental illness and their willingness to seek support. This study contributes to the limited literature on Latiné adolescent mental health, especially in rural and under-resourced settings, and highlights the need for culturally informed, identity-conscious interventions aimed at reducing stigma and enhancing access to mental health services for this growing population