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The University of Missouri's Health Sciences Research Day ... provides a forum for original research and educational innovations by undergraduate, medical, nursing, and health professions students, as well as predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees working with faculty in the schools of medicine, nursing, and health professions.
Students are encouraged to present the results of their research at Health Sciences Research Day, held each fall at MU's medical school. This day-long symposium is filled with poster presentations by undergraduate, graduate and professional students, with prizes awarded to the three best presentations in each student category. In addition, special Deans' Awards will be presented for the most outstanding research conducted by trainees from the schools of nursing, health professions and medicine. Holders of academic titles are not eligible for this competition, except through mentoring roles.--2014 Call for Abstracts for Poster Presentations.
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Ankle fracture complications in the elderly
(2017)Objectives: To determine whether the rate of complications is higher in geriatric patients who undergo operative fixation at our institution for unstable ankle fractures or fracture dislocations ; To determine if geriatric ... -
Characterization of the dorsal ulnar corner in distal radius fractures : implication for surgical decision making
(2017)Conclusions: 3D segmentation software is effective in producing 3D distal radius fracture models that can be used for analysis. The study demonstrated a pattern in dorsal ulnar corner fragment shape, though the study ... -
Differences in glucose control, insulin sensitivity, and body composition between metabolically healthy and unhealthy people with obesity
(2017)Obesity is a significant risk factor for cardiometabolic complications, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, approximately 25% of individuals with obesity are seemingly protected from these ... -
Dermatology ECHO : a case report demonstrating benefits of specialty telementoring in primary care
(2017)Conclusion: Timely access to quality care may not be possible for patients living in rural and underserved areas. However, a telementoring platform such as Dermatology ECHO increases self-efficacy, knowledge, and capacity ... -
Dermatology ECHO : an evaluation of physical learning using the guided practice model
(2017)"Traditional telemedicine has been successful in addressing direct patient care over the past four decades, but its main limitation of providing one-‐to-‐one care still remains today. The current use and availability of ... -
Final surgical interventions in primary total knee arthroplasty infections : a retrospective
(2017)Conclusions: Two stage revision is largely regard as the gold standard for treatment of chronic PJI in primary TKA. Follow-up for these patients who continue to be at risk for infection related failure over an extended ... -
Understanding the correlation between coronal plane tibial plateau fractures and the Schatzker classification system
(2017)Conclusion: Fractures oriented in the coronal plane were overlooked for many years, before the advent of three dimensional imaging studies. The current study demonstrates that this pattern is very prevalent and most ... -
Introducing an on-demand model for GoBabyGoEarly childhood power mobility provision
(2017)Background: Early childhood power mobility (ECPM) helps children with neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions improve mobility and attain developmental milestones (Henderson, Skelton, & Rosenbaum, 2008). ; The standard ... -
Creation of a database, inconsistencies that arise, and implications on clinical outcomes for patients undergoing MRI fusion prostate biopsy
(2017)Conclusion: Accurate clinical charting and information is highly critical for quality patient care and follow up ; The utilization of MRI fusion biopsy identified prostate cancer in 60.7% of screened patients compared to ... -
Near infrared navigation system (NAVI) for real time visualization of blood flow
(2017)Summary: A portable and economical NAVI camera system that can be utilized for intraoperative fluorescence imaging has been fabricated. The NAVI system has been validated by conducting preclinical grafting studies in swine ... -
Angiotensin II deregulates mitochondrial quality control and prevents autophagosome formation in skeletal muscle
(2017)Conclusion: Ang II suppresses autophagy by impairing autophagosome formation, which leads to accumulation of damaged mitochondria and ubiquitinated proteins. Our data strongly suggest that autophagy plays a critical role ... -
Designing and optimizing a micromanipulator-controlled surgical tool for reproducible nerve crush injuries in mice
(2017)Introduction: Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury, even if temporary, is a devastating complication of anterior cervical surgical procedures, resulting in debilitating dysphonia and dysphagia. During surgery, injury can ... -
A prospective database evaluating the outcomes of knee osteotomy procedures
(2017)Conclusion: This database provides numerous opportunities for analysis. Utilization of this information will enhance the management of knee osteotomy patients and help to improve patient outcomes. Long term follow-up of ... -
The diagnostic accuracy of the rapid ultrasound in shock (rush) exam for shock etiology : a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2017)Conclusion: The RUSH performs generally well to diagnose the category of shock in patients presenting with undifferentiated shock to the ED. However, given modest –LR values for several categories (notably distributive and ... -
Heterotopic gray matter in white matter in a 62 year old
(2013)“Heterotopia” describes normal cells in an abnormal location, and in the context of neurobiology, usually refers to neurons or gray matter in the leptomeninges or in periventricular or subcortical white matter, (“Gray ... -
Intimate Partner Violence during Pregnancy among Young Women in Low-and Middle Income Countries: Literature Review
(University of Missouri Health System, 2016)Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) during pregnancy among young women is a hidden issue in low-and middle income countries. The strength of this intersection has been inconsistent across studies. The purpose of this review ... -
Offender outcomes of training dogs in prison : the Puppies for Parole program
(University of Missouri Health System, 2016)"Puppies for Parole" is a rehabilitation program based on human-animal interaction (HAI) in the prison. Puppies for Parole aims to reduce the number of homeless canines by producing loving, obedient, and adoptable dogs. ... -
A Perfect Storm : Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Masking Underlying Type 1 Von Willebrand Disease
(University of Missouri Health System, 2016)Von Willebrand Disease (vWD) is the most common inherited bleeding diathesis worldwide and results in defects in von Willebrand Factor (vWF), inducing a hypocoagulable state. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is characterized ... -
Social connectedness, physical activity, and sleep quality in Thai older adults
(2016)This study explored relationships among social connectedness, physical activity, and sleep quality in community-dwelling Thai older adults. -
Associations between comorbid disease outcomes among patients with depression in a student run free clinic
(2016)Background: Research demonstrates a correlation between diagnosed depression and increased markers of chronic medical illness, including poorer glycemic control, increased risk for cardiovascular events, and obesity. ...