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Trichomonas vaginalis Infection in Emergency Department Patients
Get PDFTrichomonas vaginalis (TV) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects around 2.3 million women and 1.4 million men in the United States. TV infection in females can cause vaginal discharge, dysuria and abdominal pain and can be complicated by pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, cervical neoplasia and increased transmission rates of other STIs. In males, TV can cause urethral discharge and dysuria, but is often asymptomatic and therefore not often studied. We seek to determine the rates of TV infection among male and female patients presenting to EDs for STI evaluation in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, and compare infection incidence in communities of different socioeconomic status (SES)
Ctl+Heal: a scoping review on therapeutic alliance and technology
Get PDFA strong therapeutic alliance between a healthcare provider and patient is built upon a strong bond, trust, and open communication, all essential for successful healthcare outcomes. Establishing a robust therapeutic alliance relies significantly on non-verbal behaviors, including tone, facial expression, and eye contact. Traditionally, expert feedback was essential for addressing undesirable non-verbal behaviors and cultivating desirable ones; however, technological advancements have introduced the concept of technology-assisted feedback. This would eliminate the immediate need for experts, thus allowing the clinician more time to focus on their clinical skills; however, these methods are scattered across various fields of medical education, technology and engineering, and social sciences. The purpose of this scoping review is to identify and summarize technology-assisted methods used to assess non-verbal behaviors of current and prospective healthcare providers in clinical, research, and educational settings that enhance the quality of the therapeutic alliance between provider and patient
Investigating the Genetics of Chronic Intractable Migraine with Reactive Hypoglycemia
Get PDFMigraines affect roughly 1-in-6 males and 1-in-5 females in the United States. Of these, approximately 5-30% experience intractable migraines, or migraines resistant to abortive treatments. Despite this large population, relatively little is known about intractable migraines compared to other types of migraines. Our recent work indicates that reactive hypoglycemia is common among these individuals. Additionally, empirical evidence suggests that individuals in families with chronic intractable migraines are more likely to have the same condition than people of the general population, suggesting a possible genetic link between both migraines and metabolic abnormalities. Previous Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) have found several genetic markers for migraines, but the studies have not differentiated groups by important factors including severity and frequency of migraines or treatment response. Furthermore, GWA studies investigate only common variation. Despite these limitations, a variant in the LEPR gene (rs751167), the leptin receptor gene was found to be significantly associated with migraines. Variants in the LEPR gene are associated with weight gain and metabolic syndrome, indicating a link between metabolism and migraines. In the present study, we aim to broaden the scope, investigating chronic intractable migraine with reactive hypoglycemia specifically, and using all variant types including small insertions/deletions, rare variants, and copy number variants. To investigate heritability, we will take pedigrees of individuals that fit this phenotype
SEE-ing Results in LibGuide User Testing: Applying the SEE Protocol for LibGuide User Testing
Get PDFWhen redesigning LibGuide content for overwhelmed health sciences students, librarians’ user testing methods typically employ task-based user tests graded on a pass-fail rubric. Using a UX lens, this presentation will demonstrate one library’s use of the S.E.E. Protocol that objectively and subjectively surveys user and LibGuide success through qualitative and quantitative measurements of Satisfaction, Effectiveness, and Efficiency. The S.E.E. Protocol expands on previous library usability testing by tracking more than error rates over time (Effectiveness). We recenter the user’s narrative by diving deep and inquiring after the user\u27s perceived mental effort and the gap between their expectations of the guide and fulfillment of their information need. Participants will receive a suggested list of questions and methods to conduct their own user tests and solicit holistic user data
Success and Challenges of Infrazygomatic Crest Implants in Orthodontics
Get PDFPoster on success rates of mini implants used in the infrazygomatic region for orthodontic anchorage , as well as the factors that influence the success of the mini implant placed in IZC region
Advanced Techniques for Tooth Pulp RNA Extraction in Forensic Investigations-A Systematic Review
Get PDFTeeth are fundamental structures in a forensic context due to their high strength and specificity. It is challenging to obtain high quality RNA from pulpal tissues. It has been described that pulp RNA degradation could be an indicator of post-mortem interval. Researchers have been in the quest to develop optimal techniques for tooth RNA extraction. The systematic review aimed to determine the most reliable method of RNA extraction from dental tooth pulp for forensic investigations
Application of In-silico Computational Biology Strategies to Demonstrate Mechanism of Oral Cancer Cell Death by Natural Peptide
Get PDFThis research work is designed to identify biomolecules from Earthworm Coelomic Fluid (ECF) of Eudrilus Eugeniae (EE) that can inhibit oral cancer cells from proliferating. The study aims to construct a homology model of the 18 kDa protein from ECF of EE (18-ECFP) with molecular dynamics simulation (MDS) to enable its molecular docking with pro-apoptotic caspase receptors with determination of binding energy scores. The study also evaluates the anti-cancer potential of 18-ECFP on SCC-9 cells in vitro by wet lab techniques
Bonding of composites for aligner attachments to the dental enamel
Get PDFThe aim of this study was to evaluate the bond strength of flowable composites for aligner attachments to the dental enamel with or without the previous acid etching
Cheiloscopic Characteristics detection and Pattern Classification by Machine Learning Technique
Get PDFMachine Learning (ML) is a field enhancing the rapid growth of technology. Though use of digital softwares for cheiloscopic investigations have been attempted with limited success, the use of ML based techniques are scarce and seldom have been employed in forensic odontology. The present study aimed to identify cheiloscopic patterns through machine learning based methods and to correlate the segmented patterns with age and gender of individuals
Neuropsychological Findings in Idiopathic Adult-Onset Epilepsy Case Study: Noorda COM Student Investigation
Get PDFWe report the case of a 25-year-old male patient with idiopathic adult-onset epilepsy. The patient presented with a chief complaint of recurrent seizures and no identifiable cause. These seizures were associated with a lack of extremity control, muscle spasms, and loss of cognitive function. His condition began while living in Thailand, where he experienced multiple environmental stressors including hostile living conditions and tense situations, approximately five years before being seen in the clinic. Over the past several years, the seizures have not ceased, and the patient now notes a loss or decrease of several special senses