Mesenteric Panniculitis Mimicking Acute Pancreatitis: A Case Report and Literature review

Mesenteric panniculitis is a rare disease characterized by an chronic non-specific inflammation of the adipose tissue of the mesentery of the small intestine and colon. The specific etiology of the disease is unknown. The condition is referred to as retractile mesenteritis when fibrosis predominates but generally sclerosing mesenteritis is the common pathological terminology used for the condition. CT scan is highly suggestive of the diagnosis which may be confirmed by surgical biopsies. Treatment is empiric and surgical resection is sometimes attempted for definitive therapy. We report a case of a 77 year old man presenting with CT features of mesenteric panniculitis currently in remission. The aim is to highlight this condition and possibly avoid the negative laparotomies done on suspected cases of pancreatitis in our region.Key words: Mesenteric Panniculitis, Mimicking, Acute Pancreatiti

Draft Direct Service Core Competencies

At the first quarterly meeting of the Pathways Transition Training Collaborative (PTTC), members approved the following definition of competency, and the structure of the core competency document. The definition is based in part on the work of Hoge, Tondora, and Marrelli (2005). We will be developing an interdisciplinary course for graduate students based on the core competencies that emerge from the PTTC and the research of the Pathways to Positive Futures RTC. Later, the PTTC will present webinar and online course modules that develop from the core competencies identified by our community of practice

Understanding Neurobiology of Psychological Trauma; Tips for Working with Transition-age Youth

This tip sheet introduces service providers to scientifically-informed findings about brain development and trauma specific to young adults and the implications for trauma-informed interventions and trauma-informed engagement of young people in services

Transition Mental Health Service Provider Core Competencies

From 2010 through 2012, the Pathways Transition Training Collaborative (PTTC) worked collaboratively to identify core competencies for service providers working in mental health services with young adults of transition age. Since then, the Pathways Transition Training Partnership (PTTP) has collaborated with partners to update and clarify the core competencies. Competencies include the values, attitudes, knowledge, and skills needed to engage youth and young adults and provide effective services and supports to young people and families. Each of the 15 core competencies is defined, followed by the attitudes, knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate it, and an example of the competency in practice. We note that these competencies are based on a set of values that include respect for the worth and self-determination of young people, a commitment to respecting youths’ cultures and strengths, and a belief in the importance of relationships and supports to promote well-being

Mapping the Participatory Process

This presentation explores the use of Practice-Based Evidence methodologies to support social work with Native American youth. It is based on a five-year collaborative effort between the Native American Youth and Family Center, National Indian Child Welfare Association, and the Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children\u27s Mental Health. The researchers aims were to develop strategies for documenting the effectiveness of services, and to develop a process for conducting evaluations based on known outcomes of community based programs

45th Annual Larval Fish Conference & 13th International Larval Biology Symposium San Diego, California 29 August – 1 September, 2022

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Age and Growth of Atlantic Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans) Larvae from the Coastal Waters of Cuba

Atlantic blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) are the largest species among the Istiophorids in the Atlantic Ocean with primary spawning grounds in the northern Caribbean and Bahamas. We examined the early life history dynamics of blue marlin relating to growth, distribution, and habitat conditions. Although larval growth has been described from adjacent areas in the Atlantic, this study sourced larvae from Cuba, one of the hotspots of the distribution of the species. Blue marlin larvae were collected in 2015 and 2016, were genetically identified, and 157 sagittal otoliths were aged. Larval growth rates (mm day-1) are reported for the first two weeks by examining the number of daily increments and relating these to the standard larval length (mm). Although linear and exponential models were used to estimate the rate of growth between years (2015 & 2016) and regions (north and south), the exponential growth model was a better fit. The instantaneous growth rates for samples collected in Cuba were very similar (North 2015: 0.099; South 2015: 0.124; North 2016: 0.116). However, larvae collected in the North of Cuba were larger at age than the South, yet their instantaneous growth rates were very similar, and no statistical differences in growth rates were detected between these two regions. When examining environmental conditions between regions (North & South) chlorophyll differed and between years (2015 & 2016) salinity differed. Understanding larval distribution and larval growth variability can influence blue marlin recruitment and may be related to environmental conditions in the Atlantic Basin

Visualizing Construction - The Bartlett Center from Start to Finish

This project addresses the importance of the use of visual aids in teaching and learning by exploring its potential on CE3020 material taught at WPI. A website is developed incorporating dynamic and static visuals, text information, and enhanced functionality progressing upon another recently developed website to aid students taking CE3020 at WPI. The site illustrates different construction phases of the recently built Bartlett Center (WPI); survey results expressing student's views on the importance of visual learning and teaching are analyzed