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Breathing life into learning about air quality: developing and implementing environmental health outreach with high school students

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Background: The San Joaquin Valley (SJV) is comprised of diverse populations that cumulatively are medically underserved and experience significant air pollution. The SVJ regularly has poor air quality and does not meet the state and federal atta…

Comparison of endoscopic thyroidectomy by complete areola approach and conventional open surgery in the treatment of differentiated thyroid carcinoma: A retrospective study and meta-analysis

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BackgroundThe feasibility of endoscopic thyroidectomy by complete areola approach (ETCA) remains controversial. This study was conducted by combining our clinical data with the data obtained from a systematic review literature search to examine the …

Parental refusal of childhood vaccines is a growing public health concern. Numerous reasons exist for this refusal, including religious, personal, and philosophical beliefs, and safety concerns. However, parental refusal of childhood vaccines is …

Epithelial-to-Pericyte Transition in Cancer

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During epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), cells lose epithelial characteristics and acquire mesenchymal properties. These two processes are genetically separable and governed by distinct transcriptional programs, rendering the EMT outputs h…

The effects of age, genotype and diet on hippocampal subfield iron dysregulation and Alzheimer's disease biomarkers in an ApoE mouse model

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Current theories regarding accumulation of Alzheimer's disease-related deposits of abnormal intra- and extracellular proteins include reactions to inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction. In this study, we explored whether age, genotype and infla…

Incorporating ACPE Standards in a Holistic Approach to School Operations and Accreditation

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Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy (AUHSOP) implemented a comprehensive, holistic process of continuous quality improvement (CQI) for its program using the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education's (ACPE) Accreditation Standards as t…

Critical Appraisal of Biomedical Literature With a Succinct Journal Club Template: The ROOTs Format

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Journal clubs are a valuable tool to assist pharmacists in the evaluation of biomedical literature and to promote adoption of evidence-based practices. The concise ROOTs (relevance, observe validity, obtain clinically significant results, and transl…

Understanding Public Perception of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: A Sentiment and Thematic Analysis of Consumer Reviews

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ObjectiveTo analyze public perceptions of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids through sentiment and thematic analysis of online consumer reviews and their changes over time.Study DesignSentiment and thematic analysis.SettingOnline reviews from third…

Recent Advances in the Management of Dyslipidemia: A Systematic Review

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Dyslipidemia refers to abnormal levels of lipids in the bloodstream, typically exhibiting an increased pattern. Total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), and triglycerides (TGs) are…

Although peer evaluations are essential to team-based learning, they can be problematic. Team activity debriefings (TAD) are advantageous because they focus on the team's problem-solving strategies and teamwork skills. Students (N = 100) who used bo…

Relevance of epithelial-to-pericyte transition in cancer

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The relevance of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in cancer is still under debate. Recently, we reported that EMT bestows key pericyte properties on cancer cells and may thus represent epithelial-to-pericyte transition (EPT). Carcinoma cel…

INTRODUCTIONCrowdsourcing is a method of data collection with possible benefits in assessing perceptions of mental illness in a large US population.METHODSThe objective was to describe perceptions and trends of stigma surrounding mental illness in t…

Correction: A Comprehensive Review of Novel FDA-Approved Psychiatric Medications (2018-2022)

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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56561.].

A comprehensive review of clinical experiences and extracurricular activities for US premedical students applying to osteopathic medical schools

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CONTEXTThe healthcare industry faces a critical shortage of qualified physicians. To address this growing concern, medical schools nationwide are increasing their efforts to recruit and train premedical students to fill this gap. Those efforts inclu…

SAT-355 Thyrotoxicosis Associated with Leukopenia in Graves' Disease: A Case Report and Review of Medical Management

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Disclosure: C. Makhija: None. M. Bhalla: None. S.S. Thangwaritorn: None. Leukopenia is characterized by a low white blood cell count (WBC) and, is an uncommon manifestation of hyperthyroidism associated with Graves’ disease, affecting approxim…

Exosomes as a therapeutic tool to promote neurorestoration and cognitive function in neurological conditions: Achieve two ends with a single effort

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Exosomes possess a significant role in intercellular communications. In the nervous system, various neural cells release exosomes that not only own a role in intercellular communications but also eliminate the waste of cells, maintain the myelin she…

The Impact of COVID-19 on Outcomes of Ischemic Colitis: A Nationwide Retrospective Analysis

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BackgroundIschemic colitis is the most common presentation of mesenteric ischemia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Coagulopathy has been associated with the development of ischemic colitis. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-…