101 research outputs found
The Politics of Paying for Health Reform: Zombies, Payroll Taxes, and the Holy Grail
Outlines the political and institutional contexts for efforts to finance universal health coverage. Analyzes the political feasibility and consequences of various funding options and their implications for cost control. Includes international comparisons
Senior Recital: John Thomas Burson, trumpet
This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Burson studies trumpet with Douglas Lindsey.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/1517/thumbnail.jp
Mixed Chamber Ensembles
KSU School of Music presents Mixed Chamber Ensembles.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/1311/thumbnail.jp
Cryphonectria nitschkei chrysovirus 1 with unique molecular features and a very narrow host range
Cryphonectria nitschkei chrysovirus 1 (CnCV1), was described earlier from an ascomycetous fungus, Cryphonectria nitschkei strain OB5/11, collected in Japan; its partial sequence was reported a decade ago. Complete sequencing of the four genomic dsRNA segments revealed molecular features similar to but distinct from previously reported members of the family Chrysoviridae. Unique features include the presence of a mini-cistron preceding the major large open reading frame in each genomic segment. Common features include the presence of CAA repeats in the 5′-untranslated regions and conserved terminal sequences. CnCV1-OB5/11 could be laterally transferred to C. nitschkei and its relatives C. radicalis and C. naterciae via coculturing, virion transfection and protoplast fusion, but not to fungal species other than the three species mentioned above, even within the genus Cryphonectria, suggesting a very narrow host range. Phenotypic comparison of a few sets of CnCV1-infected and -free isogenic strains showed symptomless infection in new hosts
Prolonged treatment of genetically obese mice with conjugated linoleic acid improves glucose tolerance and lowers plasma insulin concentration: possible involvement of PPAR activation
BACKGROUND: Studies in rodents and some studies in humans have shown that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), especially its trans-10, cis-12 isomer, reduces body fat content. However, some but not all studies in mice and humans (though none in rats) have found that CLA promotes insulin resistance. The molecular mechanisms responsible for these effects are unclear, and there are conflicting reports on the effects of CLA on peroxisomal proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPARγ) activation and expression. We have conducted three experiments with CLA in obese mice over three weeks, and one over eleven weeks. We have also investigated the effects of CLA isomers in PPARγ and PPARα reporter gene assays. RESULTS: Inclusion of CLA or CLA enriched with its trans-10, cis-12 isomer in the diet of female genetically obese (lep(ob)/lep(ob)) mice for up to eleven weeks reduced body weight gain and white fat pad weight. After two weeks, in contrast to beneficial effects obtained with the PPARγ agonist rosiglitazone, CLA or CLA enriched with its trans-10, cis-12 isomer raised fasting blood glucose and plasma insulin concentrations, and exacerbated glucose tolerance. After 10 weeks, however, CLA had beneficial effects on glucose and insulin concentrations. At this time, CLA had no effect on the plasma TNFα concentration, but it markedly reduced the plasma adiponectin concentration. CLA and CLA enriched with either isomer raised the plasma triglyceride concentration during the first three weeks, but not subsequently. CLA enriched with its trans-10, cis-12 isomer, but not with its cis-9, trans-11 isomer, stimulated PPARγ-mediated reporter gene activity; both isomers stimulated PPARα-mediated reporter gene activity. CONCLUSIONS: CLA initially decreased but subsequently increased insulin sensitivity in lep(ob)/lep(ob )mice. Activation of both PPARγ and PPARα may contribute to the improvement in insulin sensitivity. In the short term, however, another mechanism, activated primarily by trans-10, cis-12-CLA, which probably leads to reduced adipocyte number and consequently reduced plasma adiponectin concentration, may decrease insulin sensitivity
Parental Satisfaction of Child\u27s Perioperative Care
Background
Satisfaction in the hospital setting is an important component of both hospital funding and patient experience. When it comes to a child\u27s hospital experience, parent satisfaction of their child\u27s perioperative care is also necessary to understand. However, little research has been conducted on the predictors of this outcome. Therefore, the purpose of this current study was to validate a priori selected predictors for parental satisfaction in their child\u27s perioperative process. Methods
Eight hundred and ten pediatric patients who underwent tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy surgery and their parents were included in this study. The primary outcome was assessed using a 21‐item parent satisfaction questionnaire resulting in three satisfaction scores: overall care satisfaction, OR/induction satisfaction, and total satisfaction. Results
Descriptive statistics and correlational analysis found that sedative‐premedication, parental presence at anesthesia induction, child social functioning, parental anxiety, and language were all significant predictors of various components of the satisfaction score. Regression models, however, revealed that only parent anxiety and child social functioning remained significant predictors such that parents who reported lower state anxiety (OR/induction satisfaction: OR = 0.975, 95% CI [0.957, 0.994]; total satisfaction: OR = 0.968, 95% CI [0.943, 0.993]) and who had higher socially functioning children (overall care satisfaction: OR = 1.019, 95% CI [1.005, 1.033]; OR/induction satisfaction: OR = 1.011, 95% CI [1.000, 1.022]) were significantly more satisfied with the perioperative care they received. Conclusion
Lower parent anxiety and higher child social functioning were predictive of higher parental satisfaction scores
Mixed Chamber Ensembles
Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Mixed Chamber Ensembles.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/1397/thumbnail.jp
Mixed Chamber Ensembles
Kennesaw State University School of Music presents Mixed Chamber Ensembles, 6:00 p.m. performance.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/1429/thumbnail.jp
Intrinsic defect engineering of CVD grown monolayer MoS for tuneable functional nanodevices
Defects in atomically thin materials can drive new functionalities and expand
applications to multifunctional systems that are monolithically integrated. An
ability to control formation of defects during the synthesis process is an
important capability to create practical deployment opportunities. Molybdenum
disulfide (MoS), a two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting material harbors
intrinsic defects that can be harnessed to achieve tuneable electronic,
optoelectronic, and electrochemical devices. However, achieving precise control
over defect formation within monolayer MoS, while maintaining the
structural integrity of the crystals remains a notable challenge. Here, we
present a one-step, in-situ defect engineering approach for monolayer MoS
using a pressure dependent chemical vapour deposition (CVD) process. Monolayer
MoS grown in low-pressure CVD conditions (LP-MoS) produces sulfur
vacancy (Vs) induced defect rich crystals primarily attributed to the kinetics
of the growth conditions. Conversely, atmospheric pressure CVD grown MoS
(AP-MoS) passivates these Vs defects with oxygen. This disparity in defect
profiles profoundly impacts crucial functional properties and device
performance. AP-MoS shows a drastically enhanced photoluminescence, which
is significantly quenched in LP-MoS attributed to in-gap electron donor
states induced by the Vs defects. However, the n-doping induced by the Vs
defects in LP-MoS generates enhanced photoresponsivity and detectivity in
our fabricated photodetectors compared to the AP-MoS based devices.
Defect-rich LP-MoS outperforms AP-MoS as channel layers of field-effect
transistors (FETs), as well as electrocatalytic material for hydrogen evolution
reaction (HER). This work presents a single-step CVD approach for in-situ
defect engineering in monolayer MoS and presents a pathway to control
defects in other monolayer material systems.Comment: 29 pages, 5 figure
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