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Address by Larry Jackson to the First Graduating Class
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America, China, Japan: A Fresh Perspective
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Autonomic control of heart rate; examining peripheral inputs that influence power spectra components of heart rate variability
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Overdose Watch: Educate, Prevent, & Respond
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ALS Care Through a Cultural Lens: Understanding Minority Patients’ Experiences
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Objective: To explore the experiences of ethnic minority patients with ALS about neurological care fairness and cultural sensitivity.
Methods: Eight self-identified, ethnic minority ALS patients, recruited through online forums, participated in the study by answering questions about their demographics as well as questions about their past care experiences. The data obtained was analyzed through the thematic analysis approach to determine consensus and patterns.
Results: Participants reported varied experiences, with some expressing satisfaction in their care, while others highlighted issues such as perceived discrimination, lack of cultural sensitivity, communication challenges, and the need for self-advocacy. Some highlighted the need to make the healthcare provider’s workforce culturally sensitive and diverse.
Conclusion: The findings show that ethnic minority ALS patients encounter a great deal of inequality in receiving adequate care, making cultural competency in neurological health a major concern. Subsequent studies are needed to identify and promote interventions for the improvement of the equity and cultural competency of ALS care
String Musician Health
No full textString musicians are at high risk for developing playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs), with recent studies indicating that 80% of string players experience pain and 74.2% report PRMD symptoms during their musical careers. These issues are particularly prevalent among student musicians, who often feel pressure to play through the pain . Many students do not report their pain, with even fewer consulting medical professionals and seeking treatment, increasing the risk of long-term damage to their body.
The physical demands of playing a string instrument can lead to a range of musculoskeletal issues. Some of the common injuries among string musicians include tendonitis, thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), carpal tunnel syndrome, and muscle imbalances. These injuries often arise from repetitive motions, asymmetrical motion patterns, poor posture, or prolonged tension associated with playing a string instrument. Treatment options for these conditions vary depending on the type and severity of the issue. Some common treatments include physical therapy, stretching, strength training, and in some severe cases, surgical interventions are needed.
Preventative strategies and early intervention are key in minimizing the incidence of these injuries. Educating musicians on proper technique, stretching routines, and the importance of reporting injury is crucial in promoting the health of string musicians. Musculoskeletal health education and smart practice habits have been proven effective in reducing the incidence and severity of playing-related injuries. Cultivating a culture that prioritizes injury prevention, transparency about pain, and proactive health management is essential for the well-being of string musicians
Screening The Carlson Lab Natural Product Library for Antibiotic Production
No full textThe misuse of antibiotics has deteriorated the efficacy of these medications and led to routine microbial infections becoming untreatable. New antibiotics are urgently needed to combat growing rates of antimicrobial resistance. Natural products make up more than half (55%) of all clinical antibiotics; natural products have either inspired or been directly approved as antibiotics since 1981, (Newman and Cragg, 2020, J. Nat. Prod.). The Carlson Lab Natural Product Library contains fractions and extracts from microbial and algal sources. Our work has been to screen the library for antibiotic compounds through 96-well plate liquid growth assay. The assay tests samples at varying concentrations against 4 pathogens three times (triplicate). Two hundred thirty-three total samples were tested as either crude extracts (fungi and gram-negative bacteria from algal surfaces) or fractions (marine and freshwater Actinomyces) and were tested against four bacteria known to cause human diseases (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Salmonella sp., and Eschericha coli) at 100 μg/mL, 50 μg/mL, and 25 μg/mL. Of the total extracts and fractions, 53 showed growth inhibition (about 23%). Eleven extracts inhibited both gram-positive pathogens and two extracts inhibited both gram negative and gram positive pathogens. There were a total of 54 inhibitions against gram-positive bacteria (S. aureus and B. subtilis) and 8 inhibitions against gram-negative bacteria (Salmonella and E. coli). Twenty showed inhibition at 100 μg/mL, 22 at 50 μg/mL, and 20 at 25 μg/mL.We will present our results so far and discuss the significance of these findings. Our future directions are to finish screening the remaining natural product extracts and fractions and to dereplicate any known antibiotics contained in our library
Medical Misogyny
No full textThe focus of this research topic is to address medical misogyny within the healthcare system. We will discuss current topics through a Feminist Theory lens of how often women are experiencing misdiagnosis, not receiving the care they need due to the lack of research, gender biases/stereotypes, and the dismissal of their experiences. A major factor in this research is the history of systemic bias against women in healthcare, as many women have reported feeling gaslighted or told they were exaggerating about their symptoms. Our research will illustrate when and why conditions mainly experienced by women are often dismissed by medical professionals due to the lack of research that focuses on women’s anatomy. This research topic will touch on the consequences of gender and racial biases within medical treatment and lastly communicate how pain management is neglected