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Loss of Skeletal Muscle PKC Theta Protects Against The Pathogenesis of Insulin Resistance
Title
Loss of Skeletal Muscle PKC Theta Protects Against The Pathogenesis of Insulin Resistance
Author
Peck, Bailey
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Molecular biology, Medical sciences
Description
Skeletal muscle is a primary regulator of glucose homeostasis, accounting for the majority of post-prandial glucose disposal. However states of skeletal muscle insulin-resistance result in severely attenuated glucose uptake and consequently hyperg...
EPIDEMIOLOGY, COSTS, AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF LOAD-BEARING SURFACE CHOICE IN PRIMARY TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY: CERAMIC-ON-POLYETHYLENE VS. METAL-ON-POLYETHYLENE
Title
EPIDEMIOLOGY, COSTS, AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF LOAD-BEARING SURFACE CHOICE IN PRIMARY TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY: CERAMIC-ON-POLYETHYLENE VS. METAL-ON-POLYETHYLENE
Author
Carnes, Keith
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Economics, Medical sciences
Description
In an age of cost-consciousness in health care, it is essential that we seek to understand the ramifications of the choices where costs and expected clinical performance differ. When the cost differences are evolving and performance differences ar...
Examining Healthcare Utilization Patterns, School Attendance, Behavior, and Academic Performance Among School-aged Children Identified as Homeless
Title
Examining Healthcare Utilization Patterns, School Attendance, Behavior, and Academic Performance Among School-aged Children Identified as Homeless
Author
Brooks Nelson, Ellissa
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Education, Medical sciences
Description
There is little research on healthcare utilization patterns, attendance, academic performance, and behavior among school-aged children experiencing homelessness examined by homelessness type. The McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act (Pub. L....
Evaluation of health literacy as a predictor of the need for additional medical care
Title
Evaluation of health literacy as a predictor of the need for additional medical care
Author
Carlton, Cameron
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Nursing, Medical sciences, Public health--Study and teaching
Description
Background In the current healthcare environment, health care providers do not always have the time needed to identify patients that have challenges understanding health related information. In order to improve health outcomes, it is imperative th...
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH POOR HIGHLY ACTIVE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (HAART) MEDICATION ADHERENCE AMONG OLDER ADULTS LIVING WITH HIV IN THE U.S.
Title
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH POOR HIGHLY ACTIVE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (HAART) MEDICATION ADHERENCE AMONG OLDER ADULTS LIVING WITH HIV IN THE U.S.
Author
Witt, Brian
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Public health, Epidemiology, Medical sciences
Description
Background: In the U.S., the number of individuals living with HIV aged 50 years and older has been consistently increasing. Using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention epidemiological data, researchers estimated that in 2015, more than half ...
A meta-analysis of the roles and resources model of support giving's health effects
Title
A meta-analysis of the roles and resources model of support giving's health effects
Author
LaPorte, Thomas
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Social psychology, Psychology, Medical sciences
Description
Giving social support is lauded in society and regarded as contributing to the development and maintenance of social relationships, but research has typically focused on the benefits of receiving such support and the costs of giving. An emerging l...
VARIABILITY IN PREOPERATIVE EMERGENCY UTILIZATIONS IS ASSOCIATED WITH INITIAL PRIMARY PACEMAKER INSERTION
Title
VARIABILITY IN PREOPERATIVE EMERGENCY UTILIZATIONS IS ASSOCIATED WITH INITIAL PRIMARY PACEMAKER INSERTION
Author
Roy, Debosree
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Medical sciences, Health services administration, Surgery
Description
Implantable pacemaker insertions are recommended for treating bradycardia, heart block, or both by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, as well as healthcare policy groups, such as the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Associ...