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A Meta-Analysis on the Differences in Neuroplasticity Between Women and Men after Traumatic Brain Injuries
Get PDFThe current meta-analysis investigates the differences in neuroplasticity between women and men after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Research on the differences in neuroplasticity between women and men is relatively new and few studies have reported outcome variables by gender after TBIs. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt and change particularly because of learning or brain injuries. TBI is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide; because of this, learning more about these differences can give scientists and clinicians more information on how to better treat people with brain injuries. Current research is inconsistent on whether there is a difference in outcome between women and men after a TBI; therefore, a meta-analysis was performed with eight studies. The outcome variables in this study included the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) which measures the level of consciousness, Grooved Pegboard which measures motor functioning, Trails A and Trails B which measure attention and cognitive flexibility, and the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) perseverative error scores which measure executive functioning. The means, standard deviations, and sample sizes were recorded. There was a significant difference in attention, cognitive flexibility, and executive functioning with men scoring worse. There was no significant difference in level of consciousness or motor functioning. Differences in neuroplasticity could be due to differences in behavior rather than biological differences in sex which could help explain the inconsistencies in results between previous studies
Chloe Spraggins in a Scholars Day Recital
No full textMarimba player Chloe Spraggins performed Ivan Trevino\u27s Memento for Scholars Day
Halle Jones in a Scholars Day Recital
No full textFor Scholars Day, mezzo-soprano and belter Kailey May, accompanied by pianist Susan McGee, performed Heart of Stone from Six written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss
Chaos and Joy
No full textEli Butler, Kinder Hinrichs, Marion Webb, and Grace Woodward performed an original theatre script, Chaos and Joy
Monitoring the Leaching of Bisphenol-A from Panty Liners using Fluorescence Spectrophotometry
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The Effect of Social Media on Self Esteem: Uplifting Instagram vs. Influencer Instagram
No full textThe current study explored whether the type of lnstagram feed viewed by women influences their self-esteem levels. Participants were asked to view one of two lnstagram feeds, a positive feed that consisted of encouraging quotes and Bible verses or an influencer feed comprised of pictures of influencers working out or modeling in a fashion show. After viewing the randomly assigned feed for ten minutes, participants completed the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. There was no significant difference in self-esteem levels between individuals who viewed the influencer feed and individuals who viewed the positive feed
Developing Novel Water-Soluble Porphyrins for Potential Use as Photosensitizers in Photodynamic Therapy
Get PDFPhotodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment modality for various illnesses, including some types of cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The prevalence of lung cancer in certain gender, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups add to existing health disparities in the United States. For this reason, it is necessary to address the social determinants underlying lung cancer disparities, as well as improve treatment options. These treatment options should be cost effective, convenient, and increase survival rates. This research focused on synthesizing novel water-soluble porphyrin compounds for use as photosensitive agents in PDT for the treatment of lung cancer. Three novel water-soluble compounds were synthesized. The compounds were then purified and characterized prior to being tested on an A549 non-small cell lung cancer line in vitro