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Diagnosis and treatment of moccasin-type/hyperkeratotic tinea pedis
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2021-10)
CASE: A man in his 70s was referred to infectious diseases for evaluation of a clinically unresponsive fungal infection. Eight months ago, the patient noticed bilateral erythematous papules and patches on both feet with ...
Are you a werewolf? : Teaching symbolic interaction theory through game play
(2021)
In this paper, we report on the implementation of using the game Werewolf as a student-centered applied-learning activity to teach symbolic interaction theory and concepts. Engaging with symbolic interaction theory can be ...
Rothman Index as a predictor of 30-day hospital readmission
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2021-04)
Introduction: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services financially penalize hospitals for elevated 30-day readmission rates. Identifying patients at high risk for short-term readmission would allow health systems to ...
Disseminated cysticercosis
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2021-04)
Case presentation: A 49-year-old male refugee from Uganda with a history significant only for hypothyroidism and hypertension presented to the neurology clinic with an eight-year history of seizures. He has not had a seizure ...
Mandating vaccination -- is it justified?
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2021-04)
"The answer is yes…and no. It depends... Personal and Public Obligations: Freedom from oppression, the right to choose, and self-determination are bedrock values upon which our country was founded. They are also central ...
Q: Is event-driven PrEP dosing for HIV as effective as daily dosing?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021-06)
Evidence based answer: PROBABLY, although there are no head-to-head trials comparing the 2 dosing regimens. Event-driven pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) dosing reduces HIV conversion by 86% compared to placebo (strength ...
Duodenal dieulafoy's lesion
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2021-04)
Case: A 92-year-old female presented to hospital with one week history of black tarry stools that was associated with generalized weakness and fatigue. She denied dizziness, hematemesis, hematochezia, or abdominal pain. ...
Advancing family science through public scholarship: fostering community relationships and engaging in broader impacts
(2021)
Objective: To increase the awareness and support for family scientists' engagement in public scholarship. Background: Without appropriate dissemination efforts, important research findings may remain solely in academic ...
No pain, if you've got game
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
No pain, if you've got game. Allowing children to engage in active distraction techniques--such as playing a video game--during venipuncture can lead to reduced pain and anxiety. PRACTICE CHANGER: Employ active distraction, ...
Q Is exercise therapy effective treatment for low back pain?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021-11)
Evidence-based answer: Yes, it is somewhat effective. Exercise therapy—including general exercise, yoga, Pilates, and motor control exercise—has been shown to modestly decrease pain in chronic low back pain (LBP); levels ...
Testosterone replacement and improved memory
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Clinical Inquires question: Does testosterone replacement improve cognition in memory-impaired older men with low testosterone? Evidence-based answer: Testosterone therapy does not appear to improve cognition in older men ...
Which detoxification regimens are effective for alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Q: Which detoxification regimens are effective for alcohol withdrawal syndrom? Evidence based answer: Benzodiazepines remain the first-line regimen for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) and are the only class more effective ...
Is metformin effective for reducing weight in obese or overweight adolescents?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Q: Is metformin effective for reducing weight in obese or overweight adolescents? Evidence based answer: Yes, to some degree—but it is of uncertain clinical significance. Over a period of 6 months, metformin modestly reduced ...
Confidently rule out CAP in the outpatient setting
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Confidently rule out CAP in the outpatient setting. A focus on specific signs and symptoms -- without imaging -- may rule out community-acquired pneumonia in outpatients. PRACTICE CHANGER: You can safely rule out ...
Can viscous fiber lower glycemic markers in type 2 diabetes?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Can viscous fiber lower glycemic markers in type 2 diabetes? The first meta-analysis to focus on viscous dietary fiber in T2D suggests a potential role for this supplement in improving glycemic control. PRACTICE CHANGER: ...
The effect of autograft selection for ACL reconstruction on patellar height
(2021)
The primary purpose of the current study was to evaluate patellar
height changes in patients who have undergone autograft ACLR
using one of three locations: (1) BPTB, (2) HT, or (3) QT. Patellar
height was to be measured ...
The role of AI and machine learning in contemporary orthodontics
(Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society, 2021)
In the past 20 years, the orthodontic profession has adopted digital technologies such as computer-assisted tooth
movement, automated staged dental aligner production, and 3D simulations. Until recently, the use of ...
Role of agricultural Extension services and a new ecological paradigm in determinants of perceived crop yield and pro-environmental social norms
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2021)
In this research, the aims of the research are included to find out the impact of ecological paradigm and agricultural extension services on both perceived crop production and pro environmental social norms. Furthermore, ...
Social capital, agriculture Extension services and access of resources toward innovation adoption in household farming in Malaysia
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2021)
The objectives of the researcher were to find out the impacts of social capital, extension services and access of resources on innovation adoption in household farming, for which, a major mediating impact of human capital ...
Time series analysis of the effects of agriculture credit and Extension services on crop productivity in Malaysia
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2021)
The primary purpose of the present study is to evaluate the impact of agricultural credit, technical efficiency, and extension services on the crop productivity. The context of the study was based in Malaysia and the paddy ...