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Brain phenotypes in a mouse model for Apert Syndrome [abstract]
(2010)
Apert Syndrome (AS) is one of several fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) related craniosynostosis syndromes. Individuals with AS display craniofacial dysmorphology and a constellation of central nervous system ...
Ultrasound assisted liposuction [abstract]
(2010)
The purpose of this study is to examine Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction (UAL) and compare its advantages and disadvantages with traditional liposuction procedures. UAL is a relatively new technology and concept that has ...
The effects of tDCS on individuals with compromised cognition : a review of the literature [abstract]
(2010)
Objectives: To review the literature pertaining to tDCS and its effects on cognition in individuals with neurological abnormalities, and to uncover a gap in knowledge in research on tDCS and propose future research to help ...
Nanostructures for Diagnostics and Delivery [abstract]
(2010)
Nanostructures are increasingly being recognized for their novel applications in biological systems including nanomedicine— the application of nanoscale technologies for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. ...
Creation of 'Super Avastin': A New Nanomedicine Approach for the Treatment of PXE and AMD [abstract]
(2010-02)
Nanomedicine is an emerging medical area that utilizes nanoparticles for the detection and treatment of diseases. The ubiquitous place of gold in Nanomedicine stems from its chemical ability to serve in an unoxidized state ...
Towards the Biological Synthesis of fullerene molecules [abstract]
(2010)
This invention describes the synthesis of carbon fullerene molecules and nanotubes using biological or enzymatic means. Presently carbon nanotubes are synthesized by either chemical vapor deposition or by electrical discharge ...
Second rib curvature in apes and humans and implications for the evolution of thoracic shape in early hominins [abstract]
(2010)
shaped," but fossil evidence for thoracic shape is limited. Still, this inference has been used to infer important aspects of early hominin biology, such as gut size and locomotor capacity. In June 2010, a new skeleton of Australopithecus afarensis (KSD...
Getting over a hangover : how do wake promoting neurons in the basal forebrain affect ethanol induced sleep? [abstract]
(2010)
Hangover is a common clinical manifestation of heavy alcohol use. Sleepiness/drowsiness is a common symptom of hangover; however its neuroanatomical substrate is unknown. The basal forebrain (BF) cholinergic neurons play ...
Gender, aging & activity in rural South Africa [abstract]
(2010)
This study explores how older persons in rural South Africa, a context with both high HIV-prevalence and an increasing burden of non-communicable disease, define what it means to be healthy and sick. We examine how older ...
Outcome of medical versus surgical therapies for gastroesophageal reflux disease : meta analysis of randomized controlled trials [abstract]
(2010)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is one of the most common chronic gastrointestinal tracts. Medical management includes use of antisecretory medications or surgical management. Randomized controlled trials have compared ...
Two-stage vs. single-stage management of patients with choledocholithiasis : meta analysis of randomized controlled trials [abstract]
(2010)
Current management of choledocholithiasis involves two stage process involving ERCP and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). An alternative single-stage laparoscopic treatment was introduced for these patients. Various ...
Screening for male osteoporosis at an academic medical center : retrospective analysis of DXA usage patterns over 5 years [abstract]
(2010)
Recent research suggests men have higher mortality rates than women after hip fracture and men experience fractures at higher bone density values. Although the risk of osteoporotic fractures in men is increasing, there is ...
Novel methods in mammary gland evaluation [abstract]
(2010)
In response to the growing knowledge base on effects of environmental contaminants on mammary tissue, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) renovated their bioassay guidelines to adapt developmental chemical exposure and ...
Outcomes in patients sustaining complex periarticular fracture-dislocations of the elbow [abstract]
(2010)
Periarticular fracture-dislocations (dislocations associated with one or more fractures) of the elbow are difficult injuries to treat. They have historically been associated with poor treatment strategies which resulted ...
Retrospective characterization of geriatric patients with fractures below the hip, and comparison of this patient population with geriatric hip fracture patients [abstract]
(2010-03)
Hip fractures are commonly responsible for increased morbidity and mortality in the geriatric population. Many studies have discussed the management and outcomes of geriatric hip fracture patients. However, little attention ...
Pilot study of Missouri hospice medical directors [abstract]
(2010-03)
Introduction: There is limited literature about hospice medical directors. As a
required member of the hospice interdisciplinary team, their background, experience and role appears to be quite varied. The research questions ...
Determining the structure of psychiatric visit adherence [abstract]
(2010-02)
Technology cannot be effectively used to drive improvements in health care quality and health care cost reduction until significantly more healthcare visits are attended. Visit non-adherence (no-shows) costs the US mental ...
Pedicle screw placement with introperative EMG monitoring [abstract]
(2010-03)
The project "Pedicle Screw Placement with Intraoperative EMG Monitoring" is a retrospective study that hopes to narrow the findings of previous studies done to find EMG threshold readings in milliamps that correlate to ...
The pediatric neck mass : a look at the clinicopathologic characteristics [abstract]
(2010-03)
The pediatric neck mass is a common finding which includes a wide differential diagnosis. Determining the etiology based off of clinical examination alone is often difficult due to the asymptomatic nature of most masses. ...
Needs assessment for increased physical activity in Columbia schoolchildren [abstract]
(2010-03)
School children (n=77, average age= 8 years) at three Columbia schools were given accelerometers to be worn for seven days. Activity counts were collected and subsequently converted to metabolic equivalents (METs) in order ...