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2D layout of bead based thioaptamer/aptamer selection platform for therapeutics and diagnostics
(2007-07-20)Nucleic acid research has expanded the way we can intervene with biological systems. Especially, oligonucleotide agents (ODN or aptamers) are believed to affect cell function via complementary recognition or binding to ... -
A 4-month randomized controlled clinical trial of adjuvant exenatide or pramlintide versus insulin alone in pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus: Effect on glycemic control
(2010-07-29)This study investigates the effects of 16 weeks of treatment with adjuvant Exenatide or Pramlintide versus insulin alone on glycemic control, as measured by glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) and 1,5-Anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG), or ... -
A Comparison Of Traditional Face-To-Face And Hybrid Pediatrics and Obstetrical Nursing Courses
Distance learning is rapidly spreading across various institutions as a main methodology in the delivery of curriculum. As schools of nursing are faced with mandates to increase enrollment to meet the demands of the nursing ... -
A Correlational Study of the Relationship between Human Caring and Nursing Home Administrator Turnover
Many nursing homes in the United States are experiencing a significant state of fluctuation in nursing home staff which is believed to have contributed to a “dysfunctional” crisis. There are reports of substantial nursing ... -
A descriptive epidemiological review of hospital admissions for UTI from long term care facilities and a systematic review of strategies to reduce the risk of catheter associated UTI in long term care facilities in order to reduce these admissions.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a significant source of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Urinary catheter use greatly increases the risk of contracting a UTI. Use of a urinary catheter has been shown to increase ... -
A Review of Associations Between Traumatic Brain Injury & Addiction and Therapeutic Interventions for Addiction in the Brain Injured Population
The research linking drug and alcohol use with increased risk of sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been well established. There is some evidence suggesting that the inverse relationship exists; that sustaining ... -
A Review of the Government Sponsored Offensive Biological Programs, Weaponized Biological Pathogens and their Countermeasures
Since the beginning of the 20th century humanity’s capacity for warfare and death has evolved at an ever increasing rate. The horse was quickly replaced by the automobile and the rifle by the machine gun. The use of ... -
A Rhapsody on the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor: Molecular and Environmental Health Insights Through Novel and Canonical Signaling Pathways
The Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor is a ubiquitously expressed, cytosolic transcription factor, which is activated by myriad structurally-diverse xenobiotic compounds, most notably 2,3,7,8-tetrechlorodibenzo-p-dioxin. In this ... -
A Secondary Analysis of County Health Statistics for the Galveston County of Texas Report
The health of Galveston County communities (as is common with many areas outside large urban cities) is not fully summarized in a single report; however, a descriptive analysis would benefit community partners such as the ... -
A study of two interventions to increase adherence with oral contraceptives and condom use among adolescents and young adults
A randomized, controlled trial was conducted to examine the effectiveness of two different interventions on adherence with oral contraception (OC) and their effect on dual use (oral contraception and condoms). A total of ... -
A Systematic Review of the Psychological Effects of Heat Stress on Subjects in Uncooled, Sealed, Environment Suits
This review was performed to determine if current literature is sufficient to understand the cognitive effects of heat stress for individuals in uncooled pressure suits and the timeline when these effects would occur. ... -
A Tale of Two States: Texas v. California Firearm Mortality, Legislation, and Policies to Reduce Firearm-Related Violence in the United States
Ninety Americans die every day due to gun violence. This violence is a public health burden resulting in thousands of injuries and deaths every year. The age-adjusted firearm mortality rate per 100,000 from 2000-2015 ranges ... -
Acculturation and disability in Mexican American older adults
(2008-11-19)Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine acculturation and disability in Mexican American older adults living independently in the southwestern United States. Design: A prospective cohort study (1993-2005). Setting: ... -
Acute febrile respiratory illness aboard ships in the US Navy
(2009-08-01)Acute Febrile Respiratory Illness (A/FRI) is a common but significant category of illness with world wide effect and impact on morbidity and mortality. In the shipboard environment the environmental, susceptibility and ... -
Acute Metabolic and Neuroendocrine Responses to Maximal Treadmill Exercise in Patients Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Public awareness of the incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) increased significantly throughout the past decade. The increased awareness is primarily the result of a heightened understanding of the impact of blast-related ... -
Acute Neuropathological Alterations after Smoke Inhalation Injury, with and without Skin Burn
More than 23,000 smoke inhalation injuries are reported in the United States each year. While the pathophysiology of smoke inhalation-induced lung injury is well studied, little is known about the acute effects of smoke ... -
Adaptation of Chikungunya virus to Aedes albopictus mosquitoes: The role of mutations in the E1 AND E2 glycoproteins
(2009-10-08)Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a positive sense single-stranded RNA virus in the family Togaviridae that between 2005 and 2007 caused its largest outbreak/epidemic in documented history, affecting parts of Africa, the Indian ... -
Adaptive immune responses in intestinal homeostasis and experimental inflammatory bowel disease
The intestine, a dwelling place for trillions of commensal bacteria, is constantly exposed to numerous ligands and antigens from foods and microbiota. Intestinal homeostasis involves a balance between anti-inflammatory and ... -
Adaptive immune responses in intestinal homeostasis and experimental inflammatory bowel disease
The intestine, a dwelling place for trillions of commensal bacteria, is constantly exposed to numerous ligands and antigens from foods and microbiota. Intestinal homeostasis involves a balance between anti-inflammatory and ... -
Airsickness treatment and prevention: Recommendations regarding antiemetics and/or acustimulation
(2007-03-30)Airsickness has been an important concern for aviation since before World War II. Airsickness is still a topic of serious discussion in the aviation community, despite recent advances in medical science, aircraft engineering ...