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The distinction between deaf and Deaf individuals’ advice for parents of children with hearing loss within the Deaf Experience, Deaf Expression (DXDX) Project
No full textIn the Deaf Experience, Deaf Expression (DXDX) project, we explore the diverse experiences within the Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) community through extensive interviews with DHH individuals, their family members, and related professionals. Our study encompasses a wide range of participants, varying significantly in age and type of hearing loss, including young children, teenagers, and adults. This semester, we expanded our focus to include interviews with individuals who identify strongly with Deaf culture and primarily use sign language which added a crucial dimension to our research.
This presentation investigates the critical distinctions between individuals with medical hearing loss (deaf) and those who identify with Deaf culture. These interviews with deaf and Deaf individuals provide valuable insights into how language choice, community involvement, and cultural identity significantly influence an individual's experiences and overall well-being. Through a series of in-depth interviews with members of the Deaf community who primarily use sign language, I compare their responses on a single question to other individuals who identify as deaf. The question I focus on is, "What advice would you give new parents of a deaf child?" This question reveals interesting contrasts between deaf and Deaf participants' perspectives on early intervention, communication methods, and cultural identity. By directly engaging with those who live these experiences, I seek to construct a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of what it means to be deaf or Deaf in our society today.
This research plays a crucial role in providing authentic, relatable insights to inform parents, educators, and society at large about how to better understand and support individuals with hearing loss. By researching the distinctions within the deaf and Deaf communities, I aim to contribute substantive data to the ongoing discourse on hearing loss, cultural identity, and social integration. My goal is to offer a comprehensive perspective on the experiences of deaf and Deaf individuals and their advice for new parents of deaf children.Communication Sciences and Disorder
Effect of public insurance and socioeconomic status on delay of care in patients with post-operative anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
No full textClinical Scenario: There are many disparities within healthcare, specifically in relation to socioeconomic status, leading to delay of care and treatment. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are highly prevalent and can lead to secondary complications if treatment is delayed. Public health insurance can contribute to the delay of care in patients recovering from Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR).Clinical Question: How does public insurance and socioeconomic status (SES) affect the delay of care for patients with post-operative ACL reconstruction?Clinical Bottom Line: There is moderate to strong evidence supporting the correlation between delay of care in ACLR and public insurance/lower socioeconomic status patients.Strength of Recommendation: Based on the JBI for Qualitative Research, all studies are appropriate and should be used in this critically appraised topic
Do sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors impact pulmonary symptoms in heart failure patients? A systematic literature review
No full textBackground: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have shown promise for reducing adverse cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure. Our study looked at the effects of SGLT2 inhibitor use on pulmonary outcomes in patients with all types of heart failure. With comorbidities such as pulmonary hypertension in patients with heart failure, we looked at the evidence of pulmonary function in patients with heart failure through echocardiogram. Our study seeks to determine the use of SGLT2 inhibitors to alleviate pulmonary comorbidities in heart failure patients.Methods: We employed a search string to identify relevant published manuscripts on Cochrane Database of Systematic Literature Reviews, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase. Authors screened articles by title and abstract based upon predetermined inclusion criteria in a double-blind fashion. Full text of included articles were then screened for relevant pulmonary measures and outcomes. General study characteristics, patient population measures, echocardiogram measures, pulmonary measures, and pulmonary outcomes were recorded.Results: Our literature search returned 2,367 articles, of which 22 met inclusion criteria. Echocardiograms were performed, and various measures were recorded across all of the 22 included studies. These measures included tricuspid valve pressures in 7 studies (31.8% [7/22]), right atrium pressures in 3 studies (13.6% [3/22]), right ventricle pressures in 4 studies (18.1% [4/22]), pulmonary artery pressure in 10 studies (45.5% [10/22]), left atrium pressures in 17 studies (77.3% [17/22]), and mitral valve pressures in 14 studies (63.6% [14/22]). Pulmonary outcomes were reported in 12 articles (54.5% [12/22]). Among these, 4 studies (33.3% [4/12]) recorded pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, 3 studies (25.0% [3/12]) performed a cardiopulmonary exercise test, 5 studies (41.7% [5/12]) performed a 6-minute walk test, 2 studies (16.7% [2/12]) performed a lung ultrasound, and 1 study (8.3% [1/12]) obtained a clinical dyspnea score.Conclusion: Out of the 22 articles included in our study, none explicitly looked at the impact of pulmonary outcomes in heart failure patients while taking a SGLT2 inhibitor. While some studies report pulmonary outcome measures with SGLT2 usage in heart failure patients, there is a lack of standardization and consistency of these measures, as none of the included studies used the same measures. While methods to assess pulmonary function are available, they are often used inconsistently or not fully reported, hindering the ability to evaluate the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors on pulmonary outcomes and comorbidities in heart failure patients. In order to gain insight on the impact of SGLT2 inhibitors on pulmonary symptoms in heart failure patients, standardization of these measures is essential to better understand pulmonary outcomes and comorbidities in these patients
2024 Grain sorghum performance trials
No full textThe Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service periodically issues revisions to its publications. The most current edition is made available. For access to an earlier edition, if available for this title, please contact the Oklahoma State University Library Archives by email at [email protected] or by phone at 405-744-6311
Emotional response to exercise
No full textIt is commonly said that "Adding exercise to your daily routine can positively affect your life." For example, exercise can reduce the risk of numerous health issues such as certain forms of cancer, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes, and obesity. However, in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 24.2% of adults reached the guidelines for both muscle-strengthening activities and aerobic activities. If exercise is so important, why do over¾ of adults not meet the physical activity guidelines? According to Harvard Medical School, exercise is easy to avoid. To help determine a way to get people to exercise, we conducted a study that used a program called FaceReader to analyze an individual's facial expressions either while exercising or viewing exercise. By doing this, we can tell the emotion that they are feeling which can help medical professionals prescribe exercise specific to the individual's taste which would result in more positive long-term results. Our objective of this study is to more accurately determine how exercise can be used as a prescription to ensure that patients stick to their treatment.For the video portion of this study, participants watched a two-minute video with short clips of several exercises that increased in intensity as the video played, and, using FaceReader, a program that examines the micro-expressions in someone's face, we analyzed their facial expressions to see their varying emotions during the different exercises. For the exercise portion of this study, participants were given the option to choose from the treadmill, the exercise bike, or, if they had a device that could track their heart rate, the rowing machine. A camera was set up on the machine and FaceReader was used to analyze the emotional response to exercise. Exercise was conducted in two-minute intervals with 2 minutes of a warm-up, low-intensity, medium-intensity, high-intensity, and a cool down.The data collected suggested that a majority of the participants had a less negative response to the moderate-intensity workouts. During the video portion of the study, we found that 42.86% of women's peak interest of a certain intensity matched the intensity level of their preferred exercises, this was only true for 25% of men. From this we concluded that women's facial expressions matched their preferred form of exercise 18% more than men's. The workout portion of this study allowed us to analyze facial expressions while conducting exercises chosen by participants, according to the data collected we were able to better prescribe exercise regimens that are both physiologically and mentally beneficial for participants
Assessing AI integration in psychiatry research: Evaluating policies across leading journals
No full textIntroduction/Objectives: By refining systematic reviews, enhancing data analysis, and discovering clinical applications, AI is revolutionizing psychiatry and mental health research. However, the rise and mounting reliability of AI in research bodes significant concerns about transparency, ethics, and reproducibility. With the advent of generative AI, human prompting is no longer necessary in creating, reviewing, and drawing conclusions from data. This study examines how leading psychiatry and mental health journals address these challenges through their author instructions and editorial policies.Methods: A cross-sectional review of the top 100 peer-reviewed psychiatry and mental health journals, ranked by the 2023 SCImago SJR indicator, was conducted. Data from each journal's "Instructions for Authors" were extracted to assess AI-related policies, including authorship criteria, guidelines for reporting AI use, and the acceptance of AI-generated content (e.g., manuscript preparation and image generation). Correlational analyses were then performed to examine associations between these policies and journal characteristics.Results: 100 journals were assessed and 91% of them included AI use in their author instructions. Most prohibited AI authorship, but required disclosure of AI involvement in submissions. AI-generated content was allowed by 22% of journals, and 13% permitted AI-generated images. Journals with higher impact factors were more likely to have detailed AI policies. However, significant gaps in standardization and guidance persist.Conclusions: While many psychiatry and mental health journals recognize AI's growing role in research, few have implemented specific reporting guidelines (RGs) for its use. This glaring absence of standardized guidelines threatens both the transparency and the integrity of AI-driven research. Without comprehensive regulations, the risks of unethical practices and irreproducible results loom large. To safeguard ethical and high-quality research in this rapidly evolving era, the adoption of robust AI guidelines is urgently needed
Wellness together: Fostering a culture of wellness in hybrid work environments
No full textWellness Together is a session designed to foster a supportive and inclusive culture of wellness at work, whether employees are hybrid, in-person, or remote. The session will begin with a brief meditation and move into a discussion of ways in which we can foster a wellness culture with our colleagues, within our departments, and within our larger organizations. Participants will be encouraged to share their own ideas and wellness activities towards the end of the session and will walk away with lots of tips and tools to take back to their workplace communities.falseLibrar
Association of adolescent obesity and poor mental health: An assessment of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
No full textIntroduction: Adolescent obesity and mental health are two significant public health concerns. While studies suggest a relationship between the two, it remains unclear if this is due to elevated body mass index (BMI) or the psychosocial role of weight perception. Therefore, our study aims to assess the association between BMI and mental health, and the role of weight perception and demographic factors.Methods: Using data from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, we determined population estimates, demographics, and rates of BMI, weight perception, and mental health groups. We constructed logistic regression models to assess associations between BMI and mental health, weight perception and mental health, and the effects of sex, age, and ethnicity/race.Results: Adolescents with BMI’s classified as overweight or obese had higher rates of poor mental health (34.4% and 32.89%, respectively). The odds ratios also found that they were 1.43 (95% CI: 1.24-1.66) and 1.53 (95% CI: 1.31-1.79) times more likely to experience poor mental health, compared to those with a healthy weight. Adolescents who perceived themselves as obese, regardless of actual BMI, were significantly more likely to experience poor mental health (BMI 95th percentile AOR: 1.82, 95% CI: 1.47-2.27) while those with obesity who perceived themselves as healthy weight were significantly less likely to experience poor mental health (AOR: 0.65, 95% CI: 0.45-0.93), compared to those who had healthy weight and their perception was congruent.Conclusions: The association between BMI and poor mental health was significant, however, the association between weight perception and mental health was even stronger. Additionally, the additive effects of ethnicity/race, sex, and age highlight the need for personalized interventions in addressing adolescent mental health
Discovering matrix metallopeptidase 25 mechanisms against C. neoformans
No full textC. neoformans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that attacks the immune system’s first line of defense, known as the innate immune system. It is one of the leading causes of death in patients with HIV and other immunocompromising diseases. Every year, an estimated 112,000 AIDS patients die from C. neoformans meningitis infections. Currently, there are only three drugs that can treat the infection: Amphotericin B, Fluconazole, and 5-Flucytosine. All are highly cytotoxic and need to be used in a three-drug regime for best results. Dendritic cells (DCs), are innate immune cells that can kill C. neoformans, and specifically, lysosomal contents are responsible. Previous studies in our lab have found that DC lysosomal components can be used to kill the pathogen. One of these components is matrix metallopeptidase 25 (MMP25); it has an MIC value of 0.78µg/ml and had the lowest cytotoxicity. It is able to kill the pathogen at 12.5µg/ml in vitro within 48 hours. In our study, we aim to discover the mechanisms used by MMP25 to kill C. neoformans. We performed minimum inhibitory testing and determined the minimum inhibitory concentration needed to kill C. neoformans at a concentration of 1x106 cryptococcal cells. We are also using cryptococcal mutant libraries to test how the compound affects strains with mutations in specific genes encoding kinases and phosphatases in the fungal cells. We expect our results to show that genes associated with the cell wall and membrane will be affected the most by MMP25. Our lab will continue to conduct experiments to determine the mechanisms of action and provide insight to future researchers.Microbiology and Molecular Genetic
Nutritional concerns for exercising horses
No full textThe Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service periodically issues revisions to its publications. The most current edition is made available. For access to an earlier edition, if available for this title, please contact the Oklahoma State University Library Archives by email at [email protected] or by phone at 405-744-6311