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El uso de las prácticas curativas no occidentales en lugar de y dentro de la cultura biomédica
Full text linkThis paper explores the difficulties that the Hispanic community faces when accessing healthcare in the United States, which emphasizes the use of biomedical culture. Topics such as cultural and linguistic barriers, past and present healthcare policies, and the use of non-Western medical practices are examined. Furthermore, this paper explores the history and use of curanderismo as an accessible and culturally appropriate form of healthcare. Lastly, the integration and acknowledgement of curanderismo in biomedical culture is explored and encouraged in order to create a more holistic healthcare experience for the Hispanic community
Poner en práctica las regulaciones federales: habilitando a los pacientes dominio limitado del inglés
Full text linkThis paper examines the gaps in the U.S. healthcare system that affect the Hispanic community, focusing on language barriers and cultural competence. It highlights the challenges faced by Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients, who may struggle with medical terminology, leading to misdiagnosis and improper treatment. The paper advocates for culturally sensitive language services, including qualified interpreters, translated documents and signage in order to improve communication, patient satisfaction, and reduce medical errors. It calls for systemic changes to ensure equitable care for all patients, regardless of language or cultural background
Frances Florencourt interviewed by Charlotte Aexel
Full text linkIn this episode, Charlotte Aexel interviews Frances Florencourt, first cousin to Flannery O\u27Connor, about her memories of the Cline House, Andalusia Farm, and time spent with family. Sound engineer/Video editor: AJ Harris
Listen to the podcast versions here:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/WIsm0MWBa2k
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The impact of acute beetroot juice supplementation on resting cardiovascular responses in young women
Full text linkResearch has shown that acute supplementation with dietary nitrate will increase the amount of circulating nitrate, boosting NO bioavailability via the nitrate-nitrite-NO pathway, providing enhanced vasodilation. There are limited dietary nitrate studies including young, healthy female participants. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of acute dietary nitrate, via beet root juice (BRJ) supplementation, on resting heart rate and blood pressure in young, healthy women. A total of 11 women (aged 18-22) performed a repeated-measures, placebo-controlled, counter-balanced, crossover design investigated the impact of dietary nitrate on the cardiovascular system’s resting measurements after one hour. All participants completed one familiarization and two testing visits that differed in the beverage consumed; beverages include active dietary nitrate BRJ and the Placebo which had dietary nitrate removed by the manufacturer. Two-way, repeated-measures ANOVAs (2 x 2; Time x Treatment) were used to explore mean differences in dependent variables – heart rate, mean arterial pressure, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure (HR, MAP, SBP, and DBP). There was no interaction (Time x Treatment) for any dependent variables (all p \u3e 0.540) for HR, SBP, DBP, or MAP. In conclusion, BRJ did not influence resting cardiovascular measurements when compared to Placebo in this sample
Kyle Van Campen and the Delta Sigma Pi house
Full text linkLiam Glass interviews Kyle Van Campen about the Delta Sigma Pi house and ghost stories in Milledgeville.
Listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/L3MarBMO5aw
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Genetic Characterization and High-resolution total mRNA sequencing of the Millipede Cherokia georgiana Bollman, 1889
No full textThere are approximately 12,000 described species within the class Diplopoda. Only six species, falling within four of sixteen orders, have fully sequenced genomes. No whole genomes are available for incredibly diverse families like Xystodesmidae. Many interesting characteristics in this group are poorly defined at the genetic level, such as the production of a defensive hydrogen cyanide secretion and UV fluorescence in the order Polydesmida. Here, we present a genetic characterization of the polydesmid millipede Cherokia georgiana Bollman, 1889. We include tissue-specific sequencing metrics, alignment and assembly of mitochondrial DNA consensus sequence according to tissue type, and phylogenetic tree construction using data generated by Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT). Analysis of our dataset was conducted using the software Geneious Prime and EPI2ME for sequence alignment and identification of target sequences from genomic DNA. Furthermore, we present our research strategy for de novo total messenger RNA sequencing and functional annotation of the C. georgiana transcriptome. Next-generation sequencing was conducted on polyA-enriched mature mRNAs using Illumina 150x2 paired-end sequencing. Transcripts were annotated using the database Diamond BLASTx to compare obtained sequences to existing NCBI transcriptomic data. Genes involved in the production of cyanide, such as mandelonitrile oxidase and hydroxynitrile lyase, are identified for this species. The data presented here enhances existing knowledge of millipede biology and provides a valuable reference for future research in myriapod evolution and ecology
Unlocking Literacy: A Structured, Systemic, and Multisensory Phonics Intervention for Struggling 5th-Grade Readers
No full textA significant number of students missed essential foundational skills in the first grade when schools closed due to the global pandemic in 2020. When students returned to school for second grade, they were expected to start with grade-level standards rather than relearning the skills they had missed. This discrepancy caused gaps to grow larger in reading, and a larger percentage of students moved to the upper-grade levels, struggling to read. This study examined the effects of a structured, systematic, multisensory phonics intervention on struggling fifth-grade readers in the Early Intervention Program (EIP). Using implementation research, this study presented a quantitative analysis of pre- and post-assessment data, including student surveys and open-ended responses from students participating in the intervention. Findings supported the use of a structured, systematic, multisensory phonics intervention for upper elementary students struggling with reading. While decoding improved, mixed comprehension results suggest a need for structured, systematic instruction that addresses both word recognition and language comprehension. Future research should investigate long-term sustainability, differentiated comprehension strategies, and the effectiveness of interventions across diverse populations
Los beneficios de la enseñanza de lenguas extranjeras con cuentos bilingües en escuelas rurales
Full text linkThis action research explores and reflects on the use of bilingual storytelling as a model for foreign language education in third-grade classrooms. Previous research indicates that familiar stories foster an ideal environment for young learners, shifting the focus to language rather than content (Kirsch, 2008). Stories invoke curiosity in students and allow learners to view a foreign language as comparable to their own rather than simply a list of rules and vocabulary words. The action research, conducted in rural Middle Georgia third-grade classrooms, incorporates cultural and linguistic education. A class of undergraduate language students conducted biweekly lessons reading Spanish stories, and the learners read the respective English translation aloud. Each lesson included various interactive, vocabulary-centered activities to encourage foreign language engagement, which appeared to increase accordingly with the level of story incorporated in each activity. The reflection also highlights further the positive impact of service-learning on college students
Psychoeducational Training for Community Health Workers to Improve Confidence in Providing Mental Health Services to Migrants
Full text linkThere is a higher prevalence of mental health illnesses among migrants. This minority group is faced with challenges in accessing healthcare due to poverty, stigmatization, and fear of discrimination. Research has shown that community health workers (CHWs) bridge the gap between the health and social service sectors and the patients by improving patient access to care and healthcare outcomes. A translational project was implemented to evaluate how psychoeducational training improved the CHWs’ confidence and knowledge level in providing mental health support to the patients and community members. Sister Calista Roy’s Adaptation Model was used to guide the study by incorporating the four components of the model: person, health, environment, and nursing, so that the migrants can adapt positively to their environments and have positive health outcomes. This study has a convenience sample of six CHWs from a local non-profit healthcare center in a city with the highest refugee population in Clarkston, Georgia. The CHWs’ confidence levels in providing mental health support to migrants were assessed before and five weeks after the psychoeducational training with the ten-item mental health self-efficacy scale. Pre- and post-tests were assigned on common mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorder before and after the training to assess the CHWs’ mental health. The study result showed no statistical significance in the participants’ confidence and knowledge levels, however, the confidence level scores increased after the mental health training
The Impact of Motivational Interviewing on African-American Men with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
No full textAfrican-American men with type 2 diabetes face an immense health disparity in the United States, with alarming mortality rates compared to their counterparts. This pilot study examined the impact of motivational interviewing on African-American Men with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The researcher conducted motivational interview sessions using the components of the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale to guide the meetings. Pre- and post-confidence levels and pre- and post-hemoglobin A1c levels were collected and analyzed. After the completion of three motivational interview sessions, participants displayed significantly higher self-efficacy scores with significantly decreased A1c levels. The results suggest that motivational interviewing has a substantial impact on physiological and psychological improvements among individuals with type 2 diabetes and can potentially serve as a reliable method of preventative medicine