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Neuroprotective properties of sigma-1 Receptor in Retinal Ganglion cells from Optic Crush Model
(2019-03-05)Glaucoma is a group of neurodegenerative disorders that lead to the death of the retinal ganglion cells (RGC), optic nerve damage, and may ultimately cause blindness. Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is one of the major ... -
Neutrophils are more effective than monocytes at containment and clearance of Listeria monocytogenes
(2019-03-05)Neutrophils and monocytes are phagocytic cells that have previously been shown to be important for host protection during infection with the intracellular bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes. Previous studies have shown that ... -
Nontypical presentation of scurvy in a previously healthy child without risk factors
(2019-03-05)Background: Scurvy has been reported to be the cause of death for about two million sailors between 1500 to 1700 AD. It is a disease caused by a prolonged deficiency in Vitamin C. It is an especially rare disease in children ... -
Novel Investigation of the Deep Band of the Lateral Plantar Aponeurosis and Its Relationship with the Lateral Plantar Nerve
(2019-03-05)Purpose: The plantar foot is separated into medial, central and lateral compartments by the plantar aponeurosis (PA). The PA functions to support the arch of the foot and transmit forces during the gait cycle. A recent ... -
Novel Presentation of Hepatic and Foregut Vasculature: A Case Study
(2019-03-05)Background: In the most typical presentation, the foregut (abdominal esophagus, stomach, and first and second parts of the duodenum), pancreas, spleen, and liver are supplied by branches of the celiac trunk. The celiac ... -
Number of interventions identified in the initial comprehensive medical review for HIV patients and its association to patient complexity
(2019-03-05)Background: Over the past decades, there has been a marked decrease in HIV infection and morbidity rates, which has resulted in a growing and aging population of people living with HIV (PLWH) worldwide. In comparison to ... -
Ocular Findings and Management in a Steven-Johnson Syndrome Patient
(2019-03-05)Ocular Findings and Management in a Steven-Johnson Syndrome Patient Hania Kahlon1, Dr. Mark Jenkins, MD2 1University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, 2Houston Eye Associates at the Woodlands, TX, Background: ... -
Opioid overdose: Patients’ knowledge of and ability to manage the life-threatening crisis
(2019-03-05)Purpose: Increasing naloxone access for opioid users has become a nationwide initiative. Naloxone can be a lifesaving medication, yet it is essential that patients understand when and how to use it and can communicate this ... -
Opportunities for Tuberculosis Prevention in Private Sector Healthcare: Health Insurance and Usual Sources of Healthcare in Foreign-Born Persons with Latent Tuberculosis Infection
(2019-03-05)Opportunities for Tuberculosis Prevention in Private Sector Healthcare: Health Insurance and Usual Sources of Healthcare in Foreign-Born Persons with Latent Tuberculosis Infection E. Annan 1, E. L. Stockbridge 2, T. L. ... -
Optimization of Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASO) Entrapped HDL Mimetic Lipo-peptide Nanoparticles
(2019-03-05)Purpose: Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASO) are short single stranded DNA oligomers that represent a novel class of Nucleic acid therapeutics with high potential to treat a broad range of disorders including cancer by ... -
Osteopathic Manipulation for Genital Pain - A Case Report
(2019-03-05)Abstract Background: For U.S. Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMT) physicians, there is an over emphasis on medication, rather than the usage of manual diagnosis and therapy. We report a rare case of idiopathic penile pain ... -
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments to Improve Functionality of Parkinson’s Disease: Case Study
(2019-03-05)Background: Parkinson’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, second most common neurodegenerative disease. Standard of care is generally pharmacologic treatment with Levodopa, as it manages the bradykinesias, tremors ... -
Outcomes and economic burden of hormonal contraceptive failure in developing countries: A case for improving effectiveness?
(2019-03-05)PURPOSE- Unintended pregnancies (UP) result from contraception non-use or inconsistent and incorrect use leading to negative maternal and child health outcomes. The burden of healthcare spending on the consequences of UP ... -
Patellar Component Fixation Strength with Varying Bone Defect Following Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
(2019-03-05)Purpose: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective surgical treatment with only an 8.2% revision rate. A revision TKA can be initiated for several reasons including prosthetic loosening, infection, and pain. During a ... -
Patellar Fracture Non-Union with Acquired Patella Baja: A Case Report
(2019-03-05)Fractures of the patella are usually caused by direct forces on the bone such as from a fall on a flexed knee or a dashboard injury and constitute 1% of all fractures 1,9. This injury occurs most commonly in males (2:1 ... -
Peak Analysis of Cerebral Blood Velocity Responses to Forced Low Frequency Oscillations during Simulated Hemorrhagic Stress in Humans
(2019-03-05)Peak Analysis of Cerebral Blood Velocity Responses to Forced Low Frequency Oscillations during Simulated Hemorrhagic Stress in Humans Haley J. Barnes, B.S., Garen K. Anderson, M.S., Alexander J. Rosenberg, Ph.D., Flora ... -
Pediatric Midstream Urine Collection Methods in the UCC: Post-Intervention Surveys
(2019-03-05)Purpose Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in the pediatric population. Diagnosing UTIs requires a urinalysis and often a urine culture. Diagnosing a UTI in the toilet trained ... -
Perceived Fatigue May Be an Overlooked Barrier to Successful Therapeutic Lifestyle Change
(2019-03-05)Purpose Children and adolescents at-risk of developing premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to genetic disorders and acquired conditions, such as obesity and insulin resistance, are often referred to a pediatric lipid ... -
Pericardial Cyst: A Case Report
(2019-03-05)Abstract Background: Pericardial cysts are usually benign, congenital or idiopathic anomalies with an occurence of 1:100,000 and are commonly noted in the right (70%) or left (22%) cardiophrenic angle and are rarely found ... -
Pharmacological Management of Comorbidities in Patients with HIV/AIDS: Implications for the Physical Therapist
(2019-03-05)Purpose: The purpose of this study is to inform physical therapists of the medications that patients with HIV or AIDS may be taking in addition to antiretroviral treatment (ART) to control comorbidities, discuss the ...