A5082146695- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Gut microbiota and health
- Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
- Animal Genetics and Reproduction
- Ginger and Zingiberaceae research
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
- Phytoestrogen effects and research
CHI Memorial Medical Group
2023-2025
Catholic Health Initiatives
2025
Morehouse School of Medicine
2025
London Health Sciences Centre
2020-2024
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
2021-2024
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
2021-2024
Memorial Hospital
2023-2024
Health and Education Research Management and Epidemiologic Services (United States)
2023
University of Alberta
2001-2021
Health Canada
2020
Worldwide, bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal disorder in women of childbearing age. BV characterized by a dramatic shift microflora, involving relative decrease lactobacilli, and proliferation anaerobes. In cases BV, predominant species found Gardnerella vaginalis. However, pure cultures G. vaginalis do not always result asymptomatic are sometimes colonized with low numbers Thus, there controversy about whether an opportunistic pathogen causative agent many or polymicrobial...
Worldwide, bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal disorder. It associated with risk for preterm birth and HIV infection. The etiology of condition has been debated nearly half a century lack knowledge about its cause progression stymied efforts to improve therapy prevention. Gardnerella vaginalis was originally identified as causative agent, but subsequent findings that it commonly isolated from seemingly healthy women cast doubt on this claim. Recent studies shedding light...
The objective of this trial was to determine the effect age at first estrus on BW changes and long-term reproductive performance sows. At approximately 100 d age, prepubertal C22 gilts (n = 431) were allocated trial. a pen average 140 began daily direct contact with mature boars stimulate onset puberty. Gilts 317, 73%) recorded as cyclic by 180 (select) classified basis puberty into 3 groups: 1) early (EP; <153 age; n 85); 2) intermediate (IP; 154 167 140); or 3) late (LP; 168 90). not...
Background: Patients experiencing a hyperacute stroke and requiring transfer to higher level hospitals commonly incur delays for which causative factors have not previously been quantified. We developed the valid reliable SWIFT instrument capture contributors delays. Methods: An exhaustive literature review was completed, qualitative focus group interviews were conducted with clinicians experienced in managing transfers acute patients. Key identified (previously published) used develop...
Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability worldwide, with approximately 30% strokes remaining cryptogenic. One potential important etiology a patent foramen ovale (PFO), which may contribute to stroke through paradoxical thromboembolism or in situ thromboembolus formation. Recent advancements robot-assisted transcranial Doppler (raTCD) have shown increased sensitivity detecting right-to-left shunt (RLS) compared transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), particularly large shunts are...
Teacher training programs have recognized the importance of preparing future teachers for unique opportunities and challenges that our multicultural societies world provide. One method is useful in sensitizing to issues diversity cross-cultural simulations. By using kinesthetic affective modes learning, simulations encourage students analyze reflect through experiential learning. When are included a holistic teacher education program includes discussions, modeling, field experiences,...
Oral progestagen treatment extends the weaning-to-estrus interval (WEI) in weaned sows. Particularly lower parity sows, this allows recovery from lactational catabolism and improves sow productivity. However, optimal duration of contemporary dam-line sows is unclear. Therefore, (n = 749) over consecutive 3-wk periods June July classified as 2 3 (P2–3); 4, 5, 6 (P4–6); or 7 higher (P7+) were organized into breeding groups using 1 strategies: 1) oral for d before 12 after weaning (M14; n 249);...
Abstract Background Herpes simplex virus (HSV) can utilize multiple pathways to enter host cells. The factors that determine which route is taken are not clear. Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells express glycoprotein D (gD)-binding receptors model support a pH-dependent, endocytic entry pathway for all HSV strains tested date. Fusion-from-without (FFWO) the induction of target cell fusion by addition intact virions monolayers in absence viral protein expression. receptor requirements...
Pathogenic species of the spotted fever group Rickettsia are subjected to repeated exposures host complement system through cyclic infections mammalian and tick hosts. The serum machinery is a formidable obstacle for bacteria overcome if they endeavor endure this endozoonotic cycle. We have previously demonstrated that etiologic agent Mediterranean fever, conorii, susceptible complement-mediated killing only in presence specific monoclonal antibodies. also shown absence particular...
Background Transfer challenges from primary stroke centers and acute ready hospitals (PSC/ASRH) to a higher level of care are excessive. This narrative review examines the published literature for factors within external PSC/ASRH emergency departments that contribute delays in transfer large vessel occlusion (LVO) patients thrombectomy.Methods A was conducted incorporating findings January 1996 April 2020. Reference software utilized organize track references. Retrieved papers were screened...
CREB-binding protein (CBP, encoded by CREBBP) and its paralog E1A-associated (p300, EP300) are involved in histone acetylation transcriptional regulation. Variants that produce a null allele or disrupt the catalytic domain of either cause Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RSTS), while pathogenic missense in-frame indel variants parts exons 30 31 phenotypes recently described as Menke-Hennekam (MKHK). To distinguish MKHK subtypes define their characteristics, molecular extended clinical data on 82...
Bacteria of the genus Rickettsia are transmitted from arthropod vectors and primarily infect cells mammalian endothelial system. Throughout this infectious cycle, bacteria exposed to deleterious effects serum complement. Using conorii, etiologic agent Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF), as a model rickettsial species, we have previously demonstrated that class pathogen interacts with human factor H mediate partial survival in serum. Herein, demonstrate R. conorii also terminal complement...
Abstract Selection for larger litter size has increased the number of low individual birth weight (BWi) pigs and produced sows with a repeatable average phenotype (BWP). Using an 3.6 litters records per sow, BWP was established in 644 nucleus-multiplication producing replacement gilts large commercial operation classified as (L-BWP, &lt;1.18 kg, n = 85), medium (M-BWP, ≥1.18 to ≤1.35 250), or high (H-BWP, &gt;1.35 309) on basis BWi 1.18 kg below which there risk early mortality (1.35...
Expression of panels candidate genes controlling myogenesis, angiogenesis and gender-specific imprinting development were analysed in embryonic, placental endometrial tissues recovered at Day 30 gestation from a subset primiparous sows that either feed restricted (Restrict; n = 17) or fed to appetite (Control; 15) during the last week previous lactation. Embryos also sex typed investigate gender bias response treatments. Average embryonic weight was lower Restrict compared with Control...
Sunflower Seed (SS) (Helianthus annuus L.) is an oil seed crop that a good source of protein.The objective this study was to investigate the chemopreventive potential SS extracts (defatted and whole) through determination phytochemical content, antioxidative cytotoxic effects on Caco-2 cells.Phytochemical (total phenolic, total flavonoid) Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity (TEAC), free radical-scavenging ability 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) Ferric Reducing Potential (FRAP) were...
Curry leaves (Murraya koenigii), native to South Asian countries are commonly used as a food flavoring agent and known have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory antidiabetic activities.The objectives of this study were investigate the anticancer toxic effects Leaf Extracts (CLE) in Caco-2 HepG2 cells assess phytochemical content antioxidant activities CLE.The human colon adenocarcinoma (ATCC HTB-37) Hep2G liver HB-8065) obtained from American Type Culture Collection (ATCC, Manassas, VA).For assay,...
Carotid artery trauma is a known cause of stroke in young people. The vessel may occlude, dissect or shower thrombotic emboli into intracranial vessels. This paper reports the use single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging 29 year old man who developed an embolic after neck holding manoeuvres at martial arts class. Awareness potential consequences these procedures matched by need for rapid and accurate diagnosis now that thrombolytic neuroprotective treatments are emerging,...
Concerns regarding the impact of relationship distress and divorce have prompted various federal, state, local initiatives to offer couple education (CRE) programs help couples build maintain healthy relationships. Recent reports shown CRE several positive effects. Still, challenges pertaining recruitment retention limited reach potential services. Also, in comparison other family such as parent education, little is known about public perceptions CRE. To better understand services gain ideas...