780 research outputs found
Cost-Effectiveness of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy With Morcellation Compared With Abdominal Hysterectomy for Presumed Myomas
Hysterectomy for presumed leiomyomata is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in non-pregnant women in the United States. Laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) with morcellation is an appealing alternative to abdominal hysterectomy (AH), but may result in dissemination of malignant cells and worse outcomes in the setting of an occult leiomyosarcoma. We sought to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of LH versus AH
Diverse functions for acyltransferase-3 proteins in the modification of bacterial cell surfaces
The acylation of sugars, most commonly via acetylation, is a widely used mechanism in bacteria that uses a simple chemical modification to confer useful traits. For structures like lipopolysaccharide, capsule and peptidoglycan, that function outside of the cytoplasm, their acylation during export or post-synthesis requires transport of an activated acyl group across the membrane. In bacteria this function is most commonly linked to a family of integral membrane proteins - acyltransferase-3 (AT3). Numerous studies examining production of diverse extracytoplasmic sugar-containing structures have identified roles for these proteins in O-acylation. Many of the phenotypes conferred by the action of AT3 proteins influence host colonisation and environmental survival, as well as controlling the properties of biotechnologically important polysaccharides and the modification of antibiotics and antitumour drugs by Actinobacteria. Herein we present the first systematic review, to our knowledge, of the functions of bacterial AT3 proteins, revealing an important protein family involved in a plethora of systems of importance to bacterial function that is still relatively poorly understood at the mechanistic level. By defining and comparing this set of functions we draw out common themes in the structure and mechanism of this fascinating family of membrane-bound enzymes, which, due to their role in host colonisation in many pathogens, could offer novel targets for the development of antimicrobials
The Healthy Lifestyles Programme (HeLP), a novel school-based intervention to prevent obesity in school children: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Background:
Over the last three decades there has been a substantial increase in the proportion of children who are overweight or obese. The Healthy Lifestyles Programme (HeLP) is a novel school-based intervention, using highly interactive and creative delivery methods to prevent obesity in children.
Methods/Design:
We describe a cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of HeLP. The intervention has been developed using intervention mapping (involving extensive stakeholder involvement) and has been guided by the Information, Motivation, Behavioural Skills model. HeLP includes creating a receptive environment, drama activities, goal setting and reinforcement activities and runs over three school terms. Piloting showed that 9 to 10 year olds were the most receptive and participative. This study aims to recruit 1,300 children from 32 schools (over half of which will have ≥19% of pupils eligible for free school meals) from the southwest of England. Participating schools will be randomised to intervention or control groups with baseline measures taken prior to randomisation. The primary outcome is change in body mass index standard deviation score (BMI SDS) at 24 months post baseline. Secondary outcomes include, waist circumference and percent body fat SDS and proportion of children classified as overweight or obese at 18 and 24 months and objectively measured physical activity and food intake at 18 months. Between-group comparisons will be made using random effects regression analysis taking into account the hierarchical nature of the study design. An economic evaluation will estimate the incremental cost-effectiveness of HeLP, compared to control, from the perspective of the National Health Service (NHS)/third party payer. An in-depth process evaluation will provide insight into how HeLP works, and whether there is any differential uptake or engagement with the programme.
Discussion:
The results of the trial will provide evidence on the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of the Healthy Lifestyles Programme in affecting the weight status of children
The Institutional Learning Objectives (ILOs) and Undergraduate Assessment
This poster presents undergraduate assessment results for critical thinking, information literacy, quantitative reasoning, and written communication based on a 2015-2016 qualitative review, led by the Assessment Office, of WASC-defined core competencies using the VALUE Rubrics and the expertise of instructional faculty from across campus. These results are presented as baseline data as well as the jumping off point for faculty and administrators regarding discussions about how to ensure all students graduate with the knowledge and skills we intend them to have. Suggestions for utilizing the findings toward improvement as well as next steps are discussed
Laparoscopic hysterectomy with morcellation vs abdominal hysterectomy for presumed fibroid tumors in premenopausal women: a decision analysis
To model outcomes in laparoscopic hysterectomy with morcellation compared to abdominal hysterectomy for the presumed fibroid uterus, examining short-and long-term complications, as well as mortality
Students' attitudes towards the introduction of a Personal and Professional Development portfolio: potential barriers and facilitators
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Associations of risk factors of e-cigarette and cigarette use and susceptibility to use among baseline PATH study youth participants (2013–2014)
Introduction: Improved understanding of the distribution of traditional risk factors of cigarette smoking among youth who have ever used or are susceptible to e-cigarettes and cigarettes will inform future longitudinal studies examining transitions in use.
Methods: Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted using data from youth (ages 12–17 years) who had ever heard of e-cigarettes at baseline of the PATH Study (n = 12,460) to compare the distribution of risk factors for cigarette smoking among seven mutually exclusive groups based on ever cigarette/e-cigarette use and sus- ceptibility status.
Results: Compared to committed never users, youth susceptible to e-cigarettes, cigarettes, or both had increasing odds of risk factors for cigarette smoking, with those susceptible to both products at highest risk, followed by cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Compared to e-cigarette only users, dual users had higher odds of nearly all risk factors (aOR range = 1.6–6.8) and cigarette only smokers had higher odds of other (non-e-cigarette) tobacco use (aOR range=1.5–2.3), marijuana use (aOR=1.9, 95%CI=1.4–2.5), a high GAIN substance use score (aOR = 1.9, 95%CI = 1.1–3.4), low academic achievement (aOR range = 1.6–3.4), and exposure to smoking (aOR range = 1.8–2.1). No differences were observed for externalizing factors (depression, anxiety, etc.), sen- sation seeking, or household use of non-cigarette tobacco.
Conclusions: Among ever cigarette and e-cigarette users, dual users had higher odds of reporting traditional risk factors for smoking, followed by single product cigarette smokers and e-cigarette users. Understanding how e- cigarette and cigarette users differ may inform youth tobacco use prevention efforts and advise future studies assessing probability of progression of cigarette and e-cigarette use
The Vehicle, Spring 2009
Table of Contents
Idyllic Has an EndJustine Fittonpage 28
The RemedyJosh Boykinpage 29
True NatureStephen Garciapage 30
We Are All Eaters of SoulsDan Davispage 31
Scarlet on the WindJustin Sudkamppage 34
IlluminatedRashelle McNairpage 35
Lightning RodKim Hunter-Perkinspage 36
TrialDan Davispage 49
Dear GodKristi Kohlenbergpage 50
A Cheap Metaphor Is What We Have for DeathKeith Stewartpage 51
Sad MoonJennifer O\u27Neilpage 52
The Transported ManStephen Garciapage 61
Divine InsanityGrace Lawrencepage 62
Moonglow MemoriesJustin Sudkamppage 63
Poetry
The Habits of HusbandsKim Hunter-Perkinspage 4
Young AmericanMaria Rhodespage 5
Kevin Doesn\u27t Live Here AnymoreJustine Fittonpage 6
Summer VacationMary Lieskepage 8
PerfectChristie Cheatlepage 9
Hate for OneMiranda Whitepage 10
The Witch\u27s GraveDan Davispage 16
Medicine WomanLindsey Durbinpage 18
Epistle to a BombshellKim Hunter-Perkinspage 19
GuardedAaron Dillardpage 20
Lean and Hungry in YesteryearTim Ernstpage 21
Dirty TearsBrittany Morganpage 27
I Left the Radio OnSerena Heathpage 83
Untitled, for CourtneyKellen Fasnachtpage 84
Ermine DriveStephen Garciapage 85
Prose
TwigDaniel Paquinpage 11
Coyote MoonDan Davispage 22
BloodGretchen Schaiblepage 32
IntroductionSam Sottosantopage 53
The Guitar ManDan Davispage 75
Art
Picasso InspirationAlycia Rockeycover
StageSarah Fairchildpage 37
ConnectedBrittany Morganpage 65
SpringAnthony Travis Shootpage 66
BodhisattvaSarah Fairchildpage 67
What About Love?Justin Sudkamppage 68
Angry MoonJennifer O\u27Neilpage 69
HauntedKellen Fasnachtpage 70
Haiku #1Justin Sudkamppage 72
ImmobileRashelle McNairpage 73
The ChurningJosh Boykinpage 74
The Old Boat DockJosh Boykinpage 79
Saltwater RaindropsTim Ernstpage 80
Slow MotionGrace Lawrencepage 81
Solid AdviceAnthony Travis Shootpage 82
TreeAlycia Rockeypage 38
TireSarah Fairchildpage 39
What to WearKristy Pearsonpage 40
Figure 1Sean Walkerpage 41
GreenhouseAlycia Rockeypage 42
RomeAlycia Rockeypage 43
Me at the Lamp PostElizabeth Surbeckpage 44
Little Miss LizKristy Pearsonpage 45
DoudnaAlycia Rockeypage 46
FlagAlycia Rockeypage 47
Flag ProtestAlycia Rockeypage 48
Features
Note From the EditorRebecca Griffithpage 1
Fall 2008-Spring 2009 Vehicle Award Winnerspage 2
James K. Johnson Creative Writing Awardpage 86
Winning Entry (Nonfiction)Daniel Paquinpage 87
Winning Entries (Poetry)Anthony Travis Shootpage 98
Contributorspage 103https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1091/thumbnail.jp
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