In His Own Words: Houston Hartsfield Holloway\\u27s Slavery, Emancipation, And Ministry In Georgia

The Life and Times of Houston Holloway Recovered This work adds another important volume to the corpus of historical literature that offer first-hand accounts of African Americans both during and after slavery in the American South. With the meticulous research and editorial care of David E. Pate...

Proteomic variations between a Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine strain and a virulent field isolate

Mollicutes (mycoplasmas) are pathogenic in a wide range of mammals (including humans), reptiles, fish, arthropods, and plants. Of the medically important mollicutes, Mycoplasma gallisepticum is of particular relevance to avian agriculture and veterinary science, causing chronic respiratory disease in poultry and turkey. Using two-dimensional electrophoresis based quantitative expression proteomics, the current study investigated the molecular mechanisms behind the phenotypic variability between a M. gallisepticum vaccine strain (6/85) and a competitive, virulent field strain (K5234), two strains which were indistinguishable using commonly accepted genetic methods of identification. Twenty-nine proteins showed a significant variation in abundance (fold change \u3e 1.5, p-value \u3c 0.01). Among others, the levels of putative virulence determinants were increased in the virulent K5234, while the levels of several proteins involved with pyruvate metabolism were decreased. It is hoped that the data generated will further the understanding of M. gallisepticum virulence determinants and mechanisms of infection, and that this may contribute to the optimization of diagnostic methodologies and control strategies

The Greenland halibut of Cumberland Sound: Trends in catch rates and preferences in diet

Inaccessibility and harsh conditions of the Arctic frequently limit research on local fish and ecosystems. Cumberland Sound on southern Baffin Island houses a remote, winter fishery for Greenland halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides) and presented a unique site for evaluating Arctic fish stock trends and feeding behavior from limited data. Relative abundance through time, 1987-2003, of the Greenland halibut stock was modeled hierarchically from catch per unit effort (CPUE) data with multiple fixed effects and location and fisherman as random effects. Month and the North Atlantic Oscillation were important predictors of CPUE. Additionally, fisherman behavior influenced CPUE, breaking the assumption that CPUE is proportionate to fish abundance. A second study using stable isotopes found pelagic feeding of the Greenland halibut and a dietary preference for capelin, consistent with studies in other systems. The combination of these studies is the first incorporation of fishery and ecological information to assess Cumberland Sound Greenland halibut

Is Apremilast 30mg Effective in Lowering DLGI Scores in Patients with Plaque Psoriasis in 16 Weeks of Therapy?

Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not “Is Apremilast 30 mg effective in lowering DLQI scores in patients with plaque psoriasis in 16 weeks of therapy?” Study Design: Review of three randomized, blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials published between the years 2013 and 2016. Data Sources: All studies were published in peer-reviewed journals that were located using PubMed database searches. Outcome Measured: The DLQI is a 10-item questionnaire that assesses the impact of skin disease on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) over the previous week. Scores for each item range from 0 (not at all affected) to 3 (very much affected); total scores range from 0 to 30 and those \u3e10 represent a very large impact on HRQOL. Patients answered questions regarding their physical discomfort and limitations in activities of daily living to psychosocial problems and emotional distress caused by the condition. Results: All studies showed a statistical significance when comparing Apremilast 30mg BID to a placebo therapy. DLQI scores were decreased by 6.7 points in the study performed by Paul et al., 8.3 points with Reich et al. data, and lastly 4.4 points with the Strand et al. study. (P- values for all studies \u3c0.05) Conclusion: According to this EBM review Apremilast 30mg is effective in lowering DLQI scores in patients with plaque psoriasis in 16 weeks of therapy. Some studies showed more significant decreases in DLQI scores but overall a patient would experience a lower impact of skin disease on health-related quality of life

Prospectus, October 3, 1972

ELECTIONS; Journalism Club; Veteran\u27s Van; Cheerleading Tryouts; Literary Magazine; Pre-Registration; Cruisin\u27 \u2772; Prospectus Information; An Interview With Robbie Walker, Dan Walker\u27s Daughter; No Babies - Maybe; Vet Info; Scholarship; Gripes Gripes Gripes; New Concept Scouting; Afro-American History for Whom?; Parking at Parkland; Parkland College Student Association Budget For The Fiscal Year July 1, 1972, to June 30, 1972; Roosevelt U. Counseling; Radio Dinnerhttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1972/1005/thumbnail.jp

Freedom for Themselves: North Carolina\u27s Black Soldiers in the Civil War Era

Fighting for Freedom While many excellent books recount the broad story of African American soldiers who served in the Union army during the American Civil War, Richard M. Reid’s, Freedom for Themselves, is the first such account that focuses exclusively on the experience of bla...