Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An Examination of Community College Black Male Student Athletes' Perceptions of Student Support Services and Identifying Methods for Improving Service Delivery

Black male student athletes' enrolled in community colleges are a vastly understudied population. Statistically, the success rate of earning an associate degree and transferring to a four year institution of higher education is dismal. The focus of this study was to capture the perceptions of Black male student athletes and student support services providers as they pertained to access, use, and delivery of services. Another focus of this study was to identify ways in which Black male student athletes and student support services providers could help to improve delivery of those services. Participants for this study included three Black male student athletes and three student support services providers who were part of the same urban community college Within the framework of a multiple case study methodology, data collected for this research included, indepth individual interviews, observations, and surveys. The data collected was analyzed and triangulated using cross case and descriptive analysis. In addition, several rounds of coding were used and findings revealed the major themes. Three prominent themes emerged from the data analysis and coding: the need to build collaborative relationships, the perceptions of racial bias, and the need for a liaison to serve as a link between Black male student athletes and student support services providers. In addition to common themes shared by most of the participants, the findings also highlighted areas where the perceptions of participants were in conflict. Participants also offered solutions they believed would help resolve perceived problems. Degree Type Dissertation Degree Name Doctor of Education (EdD) Department Executive Leadership Subject Categories Education This dissertation is available at Fisher Digital Publications: http://fisherpub.sjfc. edu/education_etd/167 An Examination of Community College Black Male Student Athletes’ Perceptions of Student Support Services and Identifying Methods for Improving Service Delivery
Comparative evaluation of the hypoglycaemic activity of various parts of Capparis decidua

Alcoholic extracts (50%) of fruits, flowers and bark of Capparis decidua Linn. (Capparidaceae) were tested for hypoglycaemic activities. Glimepride 0.1mg kg-1 was used as the reference drug. Results indicated that the alcoholic extracts of every tested part, manifests significant hypoglycaemic activity. The alcoholic extract of fruit displayed the best hypoglycaemic activity, followed by that of bark and flower. This study gives an indication to traditional healers to use from different parts of this plant the active part that has the ability to manage the complications of diabetes.
Cervical screening: the knowledge and opinions of black and minority ethnic women and of health advocates in East London

As part of the initial phase of the ScanLink project carried out by the Can cerlink charity and held in Newham, East London, from 1995 to 1997, the views and experiences of black and minority ethnic women were sought on smear-test screening for cervical cancer. Several previous studies have found that minority ethnic groups receive unequal screening coverage. As part of community awareness-raising sessions on cancer, 172 black and minority eth nic women completed questionnaires on their knowledge, attitudes and experi ences of cancer-screening services. Of these women, 17 also took part in individual in-depth interviews; 11 of the session facilitators were interviewed individually, and 11 health advocates took part in two focus-group discussions, It was found that: many of the women surveyed were unaware of the screening service; many others held misconceptions about the smear test;, and fear, embarrassment and previous negative experiences all inhibited initial or repeat attendance for screening. This article focuses on issues concerning ethnicity, language, advocacy and racism.
Association of COLIA1 Sp1 polymorphism with the effect of subcutaneously injected recombinant hGH in GH-deficient adults.

OBJECTIVE Collagen type I is a common structural protein in bone and skin. Similar to its association with the mechanical properties of the skeleton and, thus, bone-fracture risk, the collagen type I alpha (COLIA)-1 specific protein (Sp)-1 polymorphism may be related to variations in the collagen type I-containing subcutaneous tissue and its biological properties. In this study, we analyzed a possible influence of the COLIA1 Sp1 polymorphism on the effect of subcutaneously injected recombinant human growth hormone (hGH) in GH-deficient adults. MATERIALS & METHODS We determined the COLIA1 Sp1 polymorphism in 122 adults with GH deficiency of different origin, who were derived from the prospective Pfizer International Growth Database (KIMS) Pharmacogenetics Study. Inclusion criteria were subcutaneous applied treatment with hGH for over 12 months, finished dose titration of hGH by following serum IGF-1 concentrations until desired levels were achieved, and centralized, standardized IGF-1 measurements. The genotypes (GG/GT/TT) were statistically related to clinical data from the KIMS database. RESULTS The dose of injected hGH was significantly related to the COLIA1 Sp1 genotypes (p = 0.049), whereby the GG homozygotes were treated with a significantly higher dose of hGH than TT homozygotes (p = 0.03). Accordingly, the IGF-1:GH ratios were significantly lower in GG compared with TT homozygotes (p = 0.04). Both groups showed no significant differences in their IGF-1 serum concentrations (p = 0.98) and IGF-1 SDS (p = 0.79). CONCLUSION The COLIA1 Sp1 polymorphism is related to the dose of individually required, subcutaneous injected hGH in GH-deficient adults, probably because of an alteration of the subcutaneous collagen type I structure, content and/or biological/biomechanical properties. GG homozygotism, which is related to a more stable bone structure and decreased fracture risk, may impact skin resistance to subcutaneous injected protein-based drugs, as shown for hGH in this study.
Oleander poisoning in cattle.

Bu vaka sunumunda bir sigir ciftliginde Nerium oleander (zakkum) bitkisinin yapraklari ile olustugu dusunulen zehirlenmedeki patolojik bulgular tanimlanmistir. Klinik olarak ani olum, anemi ve ishal gozlenen hayvanlarin nekropsilerinde akcigerler, kalp ve beyinde degisen derecelerde hiperemi, odem ve petesiyel kanamalar gozlendi. Histopatolojik incelemelerde kalp ve beyinde odem, hiperemi ile yer yer kanama, miyosit ve noronlarda da dejenerasyon ve nekroz belirlendi. Sonuc olarak; tespit edilen patolojik bulgular, yemliklerdeki zakkum yapraklarinin gorulmesi ve zakkum agaclarinin kesilmesini takiben olumlerin durmasi ile zehirlenmelerin zakkum bitkisine bagli olarak olustugu kanisina varildi. Abstract
A Two-Year Review of Hysteroscopic Practice at Queen Alia Military Hospital

Results: The most common indications for diagnostic hysteroscopy were abnormal uterine bleeding (45%), abnormal ultrasound findings (27%), infertility (15%), recurrent abortions (12%), and missed intrauterine contraceptive device (1%). The most common diagnostic findings were submucous fibroid (19%), h yperplastic endometrium (17.8%), uterine polyps (16.7%), uterine septum (4.8 %), endometrial carcinoma and atrophy (1.7%). The most common pathologies to operative hysteroscopy were endometrial polyps (39.5%), missed intrauterine contraceptive device (16.3%), uterine septum (14.6%) subm ucous myomas (12.45%), and Asherman's syndrome (9%). The complication rate was 1.2 % of the total hysteroscopies. Cervical laceration and uterine perforation were the most common acute complications. Conclusion: Hysteroscopy is an easy, inexpensive and effective procedure for the diagnosis and treatment of intrauterine pathology. It is minimally invasive and can be used with a high degree of safety. Hysteroscopy must take its place as one of the basic diagnostic methods in gynaecology.
Herbal medicines for the treatment of osteoarthritis: a systematic review

Objective Limitations in the conventional medical management of osteoarthritis indicate a real need for safe and effective treatment of osteoarthritis patients. Herbal medicines may provide a solution to this problem. The aim of this article was to review systematically all randomized controlled trials on the effectiveness of herbal medicines in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Methods Computerized literature searches were carried out on five electronic databases. Trial data were extracted in a standardized, predefined manner and assessed independently. Results Twelve trials and two systematic reviews fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The authors found promising evidence for the effective use of some herbal preparations in the treatment of osteoarthritis. In addition, evidence suggesting that some herbal preparations reduce consumption of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs was found. The reviewed herbal medicines appear relatively safe. Conclusions Some herbal medicines may offer a much-needed alternative for patients with osteoarthritis.
DELIRIUM: THE LIVED EXPERIENCE

Delirium is one of the most serious and prevalent cognitive disorders occurring in the older person post-surgery. Delirium is a potentially preventable and reversible cause of post-operative functional disability, morbidity and mortality. As well as the significant impact for the person, delirium also results in increased health care costs and poses a substantial challenge for clinicians. Medical and nursing textbooks concentrate on diagnosis, reduction of the modifiable risk factors and treatments. Nursing research has examined documentation, nursing skills and lack of education on how to nurse the delirious patient. However, little research has focused on the patient’s experience of incomprehension and various feelings of discomfort during an acute episode of delirium. The importance of researching the patient’s experience of delirium provides health care staff insight into the experience, enables understanding and acknowledgement, and supports improving evidence-based care to meet the needs expressed by the delirious patient. The aim of this study was to explore the lived experience of delirium in the acute inpatient orthopaedic population with the anticipation that increased understanding and knowledge of this lived experience will support the development of evidence-based nursing care management of the delirious patient. This study examines the experiences of eleven patients who described their experiences of delirium in semi-structured interviews. The interviews were transcribed verbatim, and analysed using the techniques of qualitative description (Sandelowski 2000) and the grounded theory coding process described by Glaser and Strauss (1967). The findings of this study provide an insight into the incomprehensible emotional pain suffered by patients while they were delirious and the disparate feelings of remorse, guilt and shame they experienced after the episode of delirium. It is hoped that the findings of this study will contribute to the care of the delirious patient post-surgery. Following this study, it is apparent that more research is required into the long-term impact of the experience of delirium.
Cementless total hip arthroplasty in post-traumatic avascular necrosis of the femoral head in young adults

Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains the only effective solution in advanced stages of avascular necrosis (AVN); however, in the long run, this intervention in younger individuals is associated with higher failure rates when compared with the same performed in an older population. Our prospective study evaluates the effectiveness of THA in a young group of patients with post-traumatic AVN. Patients and methods Twenty-four patients (19 male, five female) with a mean age of 38 years (range 33-45 years) who had traumatic AVN of the femoral head were operated upon between January 2004 and May 2009. Unilateral cementless THA was performed for all patients. The indications for surgery were severe pain and loss of function in the hip. Plain radiography was used for diagnosis in all cases, and a computed tomography scan was needed in cases of acetabular fractures. In 12 patients, AVN occurred after an internal fixation of acetabular fractures: proximal femoral fracture in eight patients and hip dislocation in four patients. Results The mean Harris hip score improved from 40 (preoperatively) to 80 (3 years postoperatively). Six patients had an excellent score, 14 had a good score, three had a fair score, and one patient had a poor score. Improvements were seen in the range of motion in all the patients when compared with the preoperative period. Conclusion The management of post-traumatic AVN of the femoral head in young and active patients continues to be a challenge. The results of cementless hip arthroplasties are satisfactory and encouraging in treating this group of patients.
Using Telehealth Technology to Support Family Caregivers: Description of a Pilot Intervention and Preliminary Results

ABSTRACT This project was funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a part of a national pilot program to design interventions that would support caregivers of older veterans. The specific project described here employed in-home messaging units, which are already widely used by the VA in disease-management programs, as a device to educate and support family caregivers (CGs) of older, functionally impaired veterans. The primary goal of the pilot program was to improve the well-being of both family CGs and their veteran care recipients (CRs) by (a) engaging CGs more actively and effectively in their veterans’ care, and (b) directly addressing the emotional needs of caregivers themselves. A three-group quasi-experimental design (instrumental support, instrumental+emotional support, wait-list control) was employed. Outcomes from the perspective of the caregiver, care recipient, and the health system were evaluated. In this paper, we further describe the experimental design of the program, the role of the technology employed in the program, a brief summary of common opinions of the intervention as voiced by caregivers and care recipients in the program, and a preliminary look at interim quantitative results 3 months prior to the planned final 6-month outcomes analysis.
The Shorter Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology

This book contains a very detailed de-ption of the investigations of the haenmoglobinopathies, in which the authors are acknowledged authorities and have themselves developed many of the techniques used. There is no doubt that thisis a valuable reference book for those doing work in the field. The general haematologist will find it useful for the appraisal of techniques, which would be appropriate in his laboratory. I am sure that many who see patients with these diseases commonly will wish to have the book on the shelf while others will find it useful to look at a library copy occasionally. Unfortunately, most of us will be forced into the latter category by the price: SFr. 140 (£35).
Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Cancer — for Better or for Worse?

The importance of the microenvironment and stroma in the evolution and progression of solid tumors has re-emerged in the past few years. Recently, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which are the progenitors of stromal cells and fibroblasts, have also been found to interact with cancer cells. Most commonly isolated from the bone marrow, MSCs are multipotent adult stem cells with immunomodulatory effects and the ability to home to sites of injury. These properties, clearly useful for therapeutic purposes, have recently been found to be abused by cancer cells for their own end. However, reports also show that MSCs can inhibit tumor growth under certain circumstances. This review briefly describes what is currently known about this emerging field of cancer-MSC biology, which is bringing new knowledge to an old disease and may hopefully reveal new ideas and targets for treatment.
Ciprofloxacin for the Management of Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary tract infections are common, especially among women. A number of agents are available for the treatment of urinary tract infections but emerging resistance to commonly used first-line therapies has impacted the selection of empirical therapy. Ciprofloxacin was the first member of the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics to be widely available and is effective for the management of urinary tract infections. An extended-release formulation has recently become available that allows once-daily dosing, which may improve patient adherence and convenience. Clinical trials have demonstrated that the extended-release formulation is as effective as the standard formulation in the management of acute uncomplicated cystitis, complicated urinary tract infections and acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis. The pharmacokinetics of the extended-release formulation may offer potential advantages in terms of microbial eradication and clinical response; however, this has yet to be demonstrated in clinical trials. In the USA and western Europe, overall rates of quinolone resistance among common uropathogens have remained low; however, reports of increasing resistance from certain geographical areas are of great concern. Risk factors for resistance are currently poorly defined.
The life and times of the boundary spanner

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore, in some depth, the role and nature of boundary spanners – a dedicated cadre of people who operate within collaborative arenas; to identify the particular skills and competencies that they exhibit; and to reflect on the tensions and ambiguities that they face in their everyday work.Design/methodology/approach – The author presents an analysis of the recent history of UK health and social care in relation to the role “boundary spanners” – a valuable and distinctive class of “actor”, operating within intra‐ and inter‐sectoral collaborative environments, including partnerships, alliances, networks, consortia and forms of integration.Findings – Boundary spanners have a distinct role to play in managing the highly interdependent and collaborative arenas that are designed to manage health and social care, and they undertake this by deploying a range of competencies, supported by relevant knowledge, experience and personal attributes. The valuable role that bound.
Bazedoxifene: A Selective Estrogen-Receptor Modulator

Bazedoxifene is a third-generation selective estrogen-receptor modulator being developed for use alone or in combination with estrogen for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Preliminary clinical trials are encouraging. Bazedoxifene has been found to be efficacious in reducing bone turnover without adverse effects of breast pain. In Phase III studies, bazedoxifene was found to increase vasomotor symptoms when compared with placebo. This effect is similar to that of raloxifene. Lack of endometrial stimulation is another advantage. Current literature suggests that bazedoxifene is likely to be safe, well tolerated and effective for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. However, completion of Phase III clinical trials will further elucidate its safety and efficacy, as well as its advantages in comparison with other selective estrogen-receptor modulators.
A CORRELATIONAL STUDY OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP AND REGISTERED NURSE JOB SATISFACTION IN ACUTE HEALTH-CARE SETTINGS

Health-care leaders must address registered nurse job dissatisfaction in acute health-care settings to mitigate the critical nursing shortage. The quantitative research study with a correlational design determined (a) the extent that RNs perceive servant leadership behaviors in nonprofit, acute health-care settings, and (b) the relationship between perceptions of servant leadership behaviors and individual job satisfaction. A stratified sample of 313 RNs from two nonprofit acute care hospitals in the northwestern U.S. completed the Organizational Leadership Assessment (OLA) instrument. Results indicate a strong correlation between perceptions of servant leader behaviors and RN job satisfaction in acute health-care settings. Implications for leadership include recruiting and developing servant-minded nurse leaders who can create a caring and satisfying servant-minded nursing practice culture.
Patents, commercialization and the Canadian stem cell research community.

AIMS There has been a great deal of discussion in relevant literature on the adverse impact of commercialization agendas and the patenting regime on research in emerging fields. We sought to assess the perceived impact of these factors on the stem cell research community in Canada. MATERIALS & METHODS We surveyed 283 researchers from Canada's Stem Cell Network using a survey instrument informed by relevant literature and systematic consultations with Canadian and international regulators, stem cell researchers and research ethics experts designed to identify pressing ethical, legal and social issues relevant to stem cell research. A total of 108 researchers responded to the survey. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS Results indicate that although many researchers believe that patents may have adverse effects on research, very few have encountered any such effects in practice. The researchers admitted to withholding data to protect patenting opportunities, while also maintaining that patents did not contribute to publication delays. The pressure to commercialize their research was largely held to be reasonable by researchers.
Osteomyelitis associated with Penicillium verruculosum in a German shepherd dog

Penicillium verruculosum, a saprophytic fungus isolated occasionally from soil, has not been reported previously as a cause of systemic disease in man or animals. This article describes a case of polyostotic osteomyelitis associated with P verruculosum in a previously healthy, young adult German shepherd dog. In this case predisposing factors could not be determined but it is suspected that some German shepherd dogs possess a defect in phagocytic cell function which allows widespread infection with filamentous fungi.