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A Novel Mutation of APOB in Two Siblings with Hypercholesterolemia
(2019-03-05)A Novel Mutation of APOB in Two Siblings with Hypercholesterolemia 1 Abigail Sprunger, BS; 2L. Hamilton, MS; 3T. Hamby, PhD; and 2D. P. Wilson, MD, FNLA 1University of North Texas Health Science Center, Ft Worth, TX, and ... -
A Systems Approach to Postpartum Depression: Opportunities for Prevention and Treatment
(2019-03-05)A Systems Approach to Postpartum Depression: Opportunities for Prevention and Treatment Sujita Adhikari MPH Candidate, Erika L. Thompson, PhD, MPH, CPH Dept. of Health Behavior and Health Systems, UNT Health Science ... -
An ERP study on attention bias in experimental pain individuals under different cognitive loads.
(2019-03-05)Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the behavioral and electrophysiological differences between experimental pain persons and healthy controls when conducting attention bias task under different cognitive ... -
Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head in a Healthy, Young, Adult Male
(2019-03-05)Background: Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head can be caused by a variety of factors including tobacco use, traumatic injury, or hypercoagulability. Hypercoagulability in the body can lead to the formation of ... -
Biomechanic Evaluation of AC Joint Reconstruction Techniques: A Systematic Review
(2019-03-05)Background. Acromioclavicular (AC) joint disruption comprises 3.2% of all shoulder injuries, yet there is still broad debate on the optimal surgical approach. Over 150 surgical variations have been proposed, however the ... -
Chronic Dislocation of Radiocarpal Joint in two patients with Down Syndrome
(2019-03-05)Chronic Dislocation of Radiocarpal Joint in two patients with Down Syndrome Authors: Jacob Robinson, OMS-II UNTHSC-TCOM; Tyler Roberts, PGY III JPS Orthopedic Resident; Pamela J Sherman, MD Cook Children’s Medical ... -
Coordinated Movement of Diaphragm and Pelvic Floor Muscles in Relation to Respiratory Function
(2019-03-05)Background: It is known that the diaphragm affects pulmonary function, trunk stabilization, and other systems found in the thoracic and abdominal cavities. The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) aid in function and stabilization ... -
Current research status on the treatment of veisalgia using Silybum marianum
(2019-03-05)Background. There is abundant anecdotal evidence for products claiming to reduce veisalgia after alcohol consumption. Among these products is milk thistle (Silybum marianum), a plant that has been widely touted for its ... -
De Garengeot Hernia, Déjà Vu : A Unique Report
(2019-03-05)BACKGROUND The presence of a vermiform appendix incarcerated within a femoral hernia is known as a de Garengeot hernia (DGH). These hernias are extremely rare entities with less than 100 documented cases uploaded to ... -
Does General Health Differ by Number of Health Conditions and Use of Special Equipment in Veterans Ages 35-64?
(2019-03-05)Purpose: About one third of veterans return to the Veterans Affairs (VA) from war with health issues. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between health conditions and use of special equipment with ... -
Effects of Strength Training on Bone Mineral Density in Adult Women: A Systematic Review
(2019-03-05)Title: Effects of Strength Training on Bone Mineral in Adult Women – A Systematic Review In the recent years, exercise has been proposed as a treatment strategy for obtaining an optimal peak bone mass. Moreover, several ... -
Efficacy of Sympathetic Nerve Blocks in Pediatric Outpatients with Central Sensitization of Pain
(2019-03-05)Purpose: Central sensitization (CS) is distinguished by an increased sensitivity to painful stimuli, due to a lower pain threshold or an altered response to pain. Clinically, CS frequently presents as enhanced sensitivity ... -
Imaging viscosity of intragranular mucin matrix in cystic fibrosis cells
(2019-03-05)Purpose: Abnormalities of mucus viscosity play a critical role in the athogenesis of several respiratory diseases, including cystic fibrosis (CF). Currently, there are no approaches to assess the rheological properties of ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Platelet-derived Extracellular Vesicles as an Alternative Therapy for Trauma-Induced Hemorrhagic Shock
(2019-03-05)Introduction: Traumatic injuries remain a major cause of death worldwide, with mass bleeding present in most cases. Fluid resuscitation with blood products to achieve hemostasis represents common treatment, with platelet ... -
Predictors of Mortality Following Traumatic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Pediatric Patients
(2019-03-05)Background: Pediatric trauma patients developing pre-hospital cardiac arrest have a dismal prognosis; few survive, often with severe neurologic deficits. Withholding or terminating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for ...