2023 Health Sciences Research Day (MU): Recent submissions
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The ophthalmologist’s attire and patient perception of quality care at an academic institution
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Background: Quality of care (QOC) measured by conventional metrics and patient perceptions of QOC are often incongruent. Here, we determine whether there is an association between how ophthalmologists dress and the perception ... -
Physical therapists perspectives on physician prescriptions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Introduction: Physicians often refer to physical therapist yet communication between professions is frequently limited to the initial prescription. Evaluating how therapists perceive physician prescriptions may identify ... -
Long-term outcomes from two decades of endovascular aortic repair by endograft size
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)"Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) approaches its third decade of use. We sought to evaluate our experience with EVAR over the past two decades at a single academic center."--Introduction. -
Re-irradiation after osteocutaneous free flap reconstruction for locally recurrent head and neck cancer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Introduction/Objective: Recurrent head and neck cancer (HNC) poses difficult management. Salvage surgery is often used in these situations. However, even after salvage surgery, many patients are still considered high-risk ... -
Ovarian cyst in a 12-year-old pre-menarchal female : a case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Introduction: Abdominal pain as a chief concern is frequent in the pediatric emergency department. Even though ovarian cysts as the underlying cause are rarely diagnosed in premenarchal patients, they are not uncommon. ... -
Identification of medical countermeasures for mustard-induced corneal blindness using RNA-seq analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Introduction: Serious visual damage can arise from exposure to sulfur mustard (SM). Some eyes acquire permanent late ocular diseases that may cause corneal blindness, while some of the eyes demonstrate clinical resolution ... -
Western diet promotes intratumor bacteria colonization and advances pancreatic Ductal adenocarcinoma
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Introduction Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a lethal malignancy with extremely poor prognosis and resistance to therapy. The presence of intratumor microbes in PDAC were thought to promote tumor growth and ... -
The darkside of facial steroid injections in dermatology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)"Steroid injections are widely used for the treatment of dermatological conditions including alopecia, psoriasis, and keloids. Injections of facial lesions with steroids can cause blindness due to central retinal artery ... -
Napping's role unfolds with age : cognitive gain or memory drain?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Introduction: Previous research has shown that napping benefits cognition in young adults but not in middle-aged and older adults. This study examined the association between napping behaviors and cognition across the adult ... -
Esketamine nasal spray (spravato) for treatment-resistant depression in a transgender veteran with borderline personality disorder
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)The high prevalence (15%) of depression with suicidality among active duty and veterans is concerning, considering the increased risk from exposure to military environments. Managing this deadly disease is complicated by ... -
Positive ANA referrals to rheumatology clinic : utility of triage system into telemedicine clinics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Introduction A significant shortage of rheumatologists exists at MU Healthcare nationwide, with positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) being the most common reason for referrals to rheumatology. However, most of these patients ... -
Sulfur mustard exposure disrupts transmembrane water channel proteins in rabbit corneas in vivo
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Transmembrane water channel proteins, Aquaporins (AQPs), regulate corneal homeostasis, hydration, and transparency influencing keratocyte function, inflammatory and wound healing processes in vivo. The functional role of ... -
Vulnerable road user safety assessment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Introduction: Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) are nonmotorized road users, such as pedestrians and bicyclists, who do not have the protection of a vehicle shell. VRU injuries and fatalities have increased, leading to various ... -
An examination of broadband internet access limiting the utilization of teledermatology in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Introduction Telemedicine is an effective method for increasing access to care and teledermatology has become increasingly integrated into dermatology practices. An examination into the availability of broadband internet ... -
A quality improvement initiative to increase knowledge and improve access to resources about sun safety in mid-Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Introduction: First Chance for Children is committed to providing mid-Missouri families with resources to facilitate healthy outcomes. The program is working to cultivate more resources and information on various topics ... -
A quality improvement initiative to increase knowledge and improve access to resources about developmental milestones in mid-Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Introduction: First Chance for Children strives to foster healthy outcomes for families in mid-Missouri with a specific focus on children up to age five years in underserved populations. The lack of information, activity ... -
Acute esophageal perforations in a rural academic center
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Purpose: To evaluate etiology, risk factors, and rates of nonmalignant causes of esophageal perforations in a rural population. Background: Esophageal perforations present a significant mortality rate of 5.5-36%. Etiology ... -
Health Science Research Day 2023 poster list
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)A poster list for the 2023 Health Science Research Day separated into two categories: Undergraduates and Medical Students (Basic Science and Clinical Science) and Graduate Students, Residents, and Post-Doctoral Fellows ... -
Practitioner perspectives on the implementation of the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment-BIG® Program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Objective To explore clinician perspectives on the LSVT-BIG® certification and the individual implementation of LSVT-BIG® programs. Design Mixed methods design consisting of a survey and semi-structured interviews. Setting ...