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Herniated Nucleus Pulposus Radiculopathy in Athletes
No full textHerniated nucleus pulposus (HNP), commonly referred to as intervertebral disc (IVD) herniation, is the second most common cause of neck and back pain, and most common cause of radiculopathy. The purpose of this CME article is to provide guidance on the medical management and secondary prevention of HNP in athletic populations, and highlight the pathophysiological process of mechanical overload putting athletes at a proportionately higher risk of the disease. It will address the unique pathophysiology of overuse-related HNP, as opposed to underuse, with the mechanical overload on vertebral discs associated with many sports. It will also review, with more emphasis on the lumbar region, when and what diagnostic imaging methods are necessary, pharmacological, physical, and surgical treatment options, return to play protocols, and primary and secondary prevention
A City of Global Ambition: Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici’s Florence and the Americas
Get PDFThe Age of Conquest marked a turning point in global history, facilitating cross-cultural exchanges between the Eastern and Western hemispheres and paving the way for colonial expansion. Despite Italy\u27s lack of direct involvement in the exploration of the Americas, various city-states eagerly sought to acquire objects and knowledge from the recently exploited lands. This essay focuses on Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici and his efforts to portray Florence as a global center through the collecting, commissioning, and cultivating of objects from and related to the Americas. I investigate mirabilia (objects that evoked wonder or astonishment) associated with the Medici collection, mainly turquoise masks that now belong to the Pigorini Museum in Rome and the British Museum in London. I assess the presence of the Americas in Florence by analyzing the La Dovizia tapestry in the Museo degli Argenti in Florence. I also look at the Gardens of Simples in Pisa, established under the direction of Cosimo, which housed and maintained a collection of flora from the Americas and the shell grotto at the Villa di Castello outside of Florence. Through these endeavors, Cosimo aimed to assert his cultural authority over the Americas, shaping a distinct image of worldly power and sophistication to rival his European counterparts
Inaction and Executive Power as Policy Decisions: The Reagan Presidency and its Response to the AIDS Crisis, 1981-1989
Get PDFFederal level responses to major public health crises are dictated almost entirely by the adherence of individual presidential administrations to different modalities of Federalism. This project examines the ways in which the Reagan administration utilized different modes of presidential power and authority to respond to the outbreak of HIV/AIDS in the 1980s. While much is known about the impact of HIV/AIDS on men who have sex with men (MSM), the larger queer community, and the overall response of the Reagan Administration to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, less is known about the specific way in which Reagan and his administration used executive powers in that response. Therefore, the focus of this project is to analyze how the Reagan administration employed different forms of presidential power and authority in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, from the first reports in 1981 through the end of his second term as president in 1989. In addition to analyzing presidential power and responses to public health crises, I will discuss scholarly theories on the modes of presidential action and will examine governmental communications to determine how and to what extent the federal response to major public health crises is shaped and/or affected by Federalism. I will demonstrate how the Reagan administration acted unilaterally in the hopes of justifying its derelict devolution of authority to the state administrations and relied on a more unitary means of executive powers
To What Extent Does Attending a Predominantly White Suburban Public High School Shape the Racial Identity Development of Black Students?
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to explore the extent to which attending a predominantly White suburban public high school shaped the racial identity development of Black students. In addition, the researcher was also able to identify the policies and practices that benefit and or harm the racial identity development of Black children as they matriculate through high school. African American children matriculating through suburban public schools do so at serious risk to their racial identity development (L. A. Jones, 2018; Leath et al., 2019). Cultural and social challenges faced by African American children in suburban schools include navigating a system that is built entirely around the White experience (L. A. Jones, 2018). Cross’s (2021) Nigrescence theory, which captures the various stages of African Americans as they move from a state of cultural unconsciousness to cultural pride, was used as the theoretical framework for this study.
The participants of this study were Black alumni, who graduated from Sunnyside High School (SHS; pseudonym) prior to 2020. SHS is a large suburban public school that prior to 2023 had a student body that was predominately White. Data collection for this qualitative study included semistructured individual interviews with 11 Black alumni of SHS, a small focus group consisting of five Black alumni of SHS, and a document review of public records connected with SHS. Through the data collection process, the researcher was able to identify the following six themes: (a) racial socialization: role of parents/family members; (b) racist encounters; (c) affinity spaces for Black students; (d) lack of culturally relevant pedagogy; (e) insufficient number of Black teachers; and (f) attending a predominantly White suburban public high school prepared individuals for a racialized society
Pati Hill Collection - Objects & Postcards
Get PDFFinding aid for the Pati Hill Objects & Postcards collection in the Arcadia University Archives
Sporarts: The Artistic Representation of Athleticism
Get PDFThis paper aims to describe the artistic value of sports photography. This paper includes academic theories and themes like the halo effect, theories of seeing (scopophilia, Laura Mulvey, male gaze, sporting gaze, gaze theory), and medium theory. Creative themes include architecture, gender in sports (Title IX), and film, digital, and experimental photography. Sports discussed include men\u27s and women\u27s ice hockey, baseball, american football, men\u27s basketball, and men\u27s soccer
The Relationship Between Timing of Food & Macronutrient Consumption on Obesity
No full textThe obesity epidemic has been progressively plaguing the nation and the world at large, placing said individuals at increased risk for different preventable chronic conditions, premature death, and costing them more on healthcare each year when compared to those as classified as having healthy weight. Losing weight is something many individuals struggle with. It is widely known that current literature claims eating nutritiously and physical activity are amongst the two most important factors for weight loss. While true, in regards to diet, more emphasis is consistently placed on what a person is consuming, as opposed to when a person is consuming such foods. The body’s circadian rhythm plays a role in all human functions, including metabolism. With that, this article will primarily assess the role timing of food consumption plays on obesity. Exercise and nutrition, while important, cost patients time, money, and potential feelings of unfulfillment and failure if they are not able to meet their weight goals. If one of the contributing factors to the obesity epidemic is related to the mere time in which humans eat, further investigation of the literature to establish this correlation is imperative
Managing Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis and Concomitant IgE-Mediated Food Allergies
Get PDFAtopic dermatitis is a type of eczema and is the most common inflammatory skin disease.1 The condition is caused by a mutation that results in defects and lack of moisture in the skin’s barrier leaving it vulnerable to infections and allergens.1 People with AD often also have IgE related food allergies or will have them in the future.2 IgE related food allergies can be serious and lead to death so any advancements in management or treatment are vital.2 Potential ways to prevent serious allergies in pediatric patients with AD have been found and have influenced changes to national guidelines on allergy testing and early allergen exposure. New research has shown that the signaling pathways between atopic dermatitis and food allergies are the same, so biologic treatment for AD is being suggested as a possible treatment for patients with concomitant IgE-mediated allergic diseases as well.
Diagnosis of Prosthetic Joint Infection
No full textJoint revision is a costly and time-consuming treatment with a significant burden on the healthcare system. Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the leading cause of joint revision for total knee and hip arthroplasties. The clinical appearance of PJI can be nonspecific and can represent numerous etiologies, making the diagnosis difficult. Recent advances in diagnostics have identified numerous serum and synovial biomarkers as a foundation for the diagnosis of PJI. The utility and interpretation of these biomarkers, however, differs between institutions with no one method being agreed upon. An overview of current recommendations regarding risk factors, physical exam, imaging, and biomarkers will be provided, with a look at next generation sequencing as a promising adjunctive technique for improving diagnostic accuracy
Fezolinetant Compared to Alternative Non-hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms
No full textVasomotor symptoms, notably hot flashes, are symptoms that affect up to 75% of menopausal women (18). Hot flashes are described as a “sudden, brief, periodic increase in body temperature.”(18) Currently, the mainstay first line approach to treating hot flashes is estrogen, a naturally circulating hormone within the female body to regulate and maintain the reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. (19) This exogenous administration of estrogen, while efficacious, is not always an available option for many women. According to the CDC, in 2020, “239,612 new cases of female breast cancer were diagnosed in the United States” (21). Women with a known history of breast cancer are contraindicated from using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for hot flashes. This large number of women becomes excluded from the first line treatment in aiding in vasomotor symptoms. Alternative non-hormonal methods, such as SSRI and SNRIs, have proven efficacy against vasomotor symptoms. Additionally, gabapentin, pregabalin and oxybutynin have been seen to have a reduction effect. This article focuses on a new non-hormonal treatment option recently approved by the FDA to antagonize neurokinin 3 receptors within the hypothalamus and treat hot flashes safely for women who can’t use HRT. This article describes the NK3 Receptor Antagonist mechanism of action, describes its efficacy, and compares to previously established non-hormonal treatments for hot flashes