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Large Vessel Occlusion Identification through Rapid Arterial Occlusion Evaluation
(2021-07-27)Large vessel occlusions account for nearly half of all acute ischemic cerebrovascular accidents and have an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Screening suspected stroke patients in the prehospital setting with the ... -
Late gastrointestinal tissue effects after hypofractionated radiation therapy of the pancreas
(2015-09)Background To consolidate literature reports of serious late gastrointestinal toxicities after hypofractionated radiation treatment of pancreatic cancer and attempt to derive normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) ... -
Layered regulation of a pathway capable of altering quinolone production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(East Carolina University, 2014)Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram negative opportunistic pathogen which commonly infects hospitalized patients and those afflicted with cystic fibrosis. P. aeruginosa communicates intercellularly via a system of small ... -
Leader-Member Relationships and Patient Safety Culture
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Patient safety culture has been a national objective for years. Many different interventions have been explored in hopes of improvement, but reported statistics suggest that this issue has yet to be solved. The purpose of ... -
Leadership Boot Camp
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Leaving No Soldier Behind: Advances and Heroism in Military Medicine
(2009-11-30)Laupus Library History Collections & the Department of Bioethics & Interdisciplinary Studies sponsor the History of Medicine Presentations as an educational service for the East Carolina University community. The Library ... -
Lesional modulation of peripheral monocyte leucotactic responsiveness in leprosy.
(East Carolina University, 1987-11)Because the accumulation and activation of mononuclear phagocytes are critical to the host response to intracellular microbial pathogens, we evaluated mechanisms of peripheral monocyte leucotactic regulation in leprosy. ... -
Let the seasons shape what's on your plate
(2022-08-03)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column discusses seasonal produce and the benefits of its consumption. It also touches on seasonal seafood and provides examples ... -
Let's Get Healthy
(2022-07-22)Obesity is a prevalent disease and of growing concern. Preventative medicine by weight loss can help in the improvement of body mass index (BMI), weight, lipid (total cholesterol), and A1c levels. This paper discusses the ... -
Let's Motivate: Combating Childhood Obesity
(2022-07-24)Obesity has become a common health issue that impacts patients throughout their life span, including the pediatric population. A literature review was conducted to identify causes and best evidence-based practices for ... -
Leveraging Resources to Improve Access to Occupational Healthcare for Farmers
(2023-07-18)Farming is the third deadliest occupation in America, however, less than 20 % of farmers seek healthcare (North Carolina Farmworker Health Program, 2022). Mandated medical clearances are a prerequisite to respiratory fit ... -
Leveraging Resources to Improve Access to Occupational Healthcare for Farmers
(2023-07-24)Occupational stress among agricultural workers, limited access to care, and poor health literacy lead to substandard health outcomes for farming communities. Alternative healthcare delivery models can assist in meeting the ...