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Dental caries are associated with anemia in pediatric patients: A systematic literature review
(Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, 2021-03-01)BACKGROUND: Dental caries (cavities) and anemia are among the most common chronic diseases seen by health professionals and experienced globally. However, the quality, and current evidence linking pediatric dental caries ... -
Effects of Aphasia-Friendly Readings: Responsive reading for couples
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: This is a presentation that shows the progress of a person with aphasia after having eight weeks of Aphasia-Friendly Readings Therapy, a family-centered therapy approach developed by the spouse of a person ... -
Combined sections meeting abstract publication rates
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)PURPOSE: Conference poster and platform presentations contribute to research within the scientific and medical community. Publication following conference presentation is important to further disseminate findings. The study ... -
Computerized sentence building as a treatment for Aphasia
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Acute cerebrovascular disease (stroke) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and those who survive are often left with significant long-term disabilities. Aphasia, which frequently occurs ... -
Acute appendicitis: Surgical intervention vs. effective antibiotic use
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Acute appendicitis has successfully been treated with appendectomy for over a century. With the rise of antibiotic treatment, a debate has emerged over the superior treatment. This literature review analyzes antibiotic ... -
Heart failure transitional care services: An APRN led clinic
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Heart Failure (HF) is a debilitating disease, that doesn't let the heart muscle pump enough blood. HF effects 6.5 million, with costs over $30 billion annually in the US (Yancy, 2013) The coronavirus (Covid-19) ... -
Obesity classification from facial images using deep learning
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a serious health problem that is on the rise both in the United States and globally. Obesity is frequently defined using the clinical Body Mass Index (BMI) ratio of height and weight. Overweight ... -
Validation of three question health literacy screener in determining health literacy as compared to existing STOFLA
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Low health literacy has been associated with poor health outcomes. Identifying those with low health literacy would allow for appropriate interventions. There are currently several validated health literacy ... -
Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplant for treatment of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Clostridium difficile is a transmissible pathogen that causes an inflammatory infection in the colon with a high recurrence rate and complications. The toxins produced target the gut lining leading to the common symptom ... -
Benzimidazoles (AKA: dog dewormer medications) as potential anticancer therapy
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Of the 2 million Americans diagnosed with cancer annually, roughly 650,000 will be treated with chemotherapy or radiation and 86% will experience potentially severe side effects; underscoring the need for ... -
Obstructive sleep apnea: Using the STOP-Bang questionnaire as a tool to identify those at risk in the primary care setting
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder in which an individual experiences periods of either apnea (stopped breathing) or hypopnea (long shallow breathing) during sleep (Chakravorty, T., ... -
Post-secondary education experiences and needs of students with autism spectrum disorder
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: The number of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) pursuing a post-secondary degree is increasing nationwide. Shattuck and colleagues (2012) reported that approximately 55% of students with ASD ... -
The reliability and validity of a telehealth-instructed self-assessment of Inter-rectus Distance to diagnose Diastasis Rectus Abdominis
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Approximately 3.8 million women give birth every year in the U.S. Fifty-six percent of postpartum women indicate that pain interferes in daily activities. One cause of physical impairment is Diastasis Rectus ... -
Primary care of transgender patients: A guide for providers
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)This project sought to create a centralized, cohesive resource for primary care providers to assist in the care of transgender patients. A literature review compiled information from 42 articles using multiple databases, ... -
The effects of sumo gluteal squeezes versus frog pumps on broad jump distance and gluteal girth
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Gluteal function is important for activities of daily living and athletic performance. Sufficient gluteal power appears vital to the prevention of lower extremity injuries and to maximization of athletic ... -
Effect of balance rehabilitation on falls and self-esteem in older adults
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: The risk of falling increases as people age. The leading cause of injury in older adults result from falls. Studies show that participating in physical activity and balance exercises can reduce the risk of ... -
Comparing balance capacity of sex and age matched Brazilian and North American youth with intellectual disabilities
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: For children and adolescents, adequate skill levels for balance (BAL) affects activities of daily living, participation in recreational activities and general physical activity levels. Youth (6-21 years) with ... -
Implementation of history and physical exam videos in PA programs
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)History and physical (H&P) exam are the bedrock of clinical medicine. Eliciting the appropriate history and doing the correct physical exam are essential to diagnosing illness and caring for patients. History and exam can ... -
Parents and physical therapists' perceptions of the change in children's interests after receiving a powered mobility device from Wichita State University's GoBabyGo program
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Mobility is essential not only to the physical development of infants and children, but to their psychosocial skills, play skills, cognition, and global development as well. Alternative forms of mobility can ... -
The effects of single-leg bridges versus Bulgarian split squats on hip extension strength and jump-landing mechanics
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Gluteal weakness is correlated with abnormal movement patterns that can lead to patellofemoral pain, low back pain, sacroiliac joint pain, and many other pathologies. Gluteal muscles assist in the alignment ...
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