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Prenatal diagnosis of a giant intracranial teratoma associated with pulmonary hypoplasia.
(East Carolina University, 1993-10)We present a case in which an intracranial tumour replacing all intracranial contents was diagnosed by sonography at 31 weeks' gestation. The patient was delivered by caesarean section and died shortly after delivery. At ... -
Prenatal Nutrition Basics for Family Medicine Residents
(2023-10-10)This slide set was used in a presentation on prenatal nutrition to a group of family medicine residents and faculty. It provides an overview of basic nutrition recommendations and considerations during pregnancy such as ... -
Prenatal yoga practice in late pregnancy and patterning of change in optimism, power, and well-being
(East Carolina University, 2011)Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore changes in human-environmental field patterning of optimism, power, and well-being over time, in women during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy upon completion ... -
Preoperative Video Education to Increase Comprehension and Satisfaction in General Surgery Patients
(2023-07-25)Objective: Preoperative education has numerous benefits for patients, providers, and healthcare systems. Preoperative education is a proven intervention to improve surgical out-comes, increase patient satisfaction, reduce ... -
Preparing Nurses for Vaccine Conversations
(2020-04-24)Vaccines are the most cost-effective preventative method of infectious disease prevention. Despite the evidence of vaccine effectiveness, there are still individuals who are hesitant about or refuse vaccines. Evidence shows ... -
Preparing students for what lies ahead
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Presenilin-1 inhibits delta-catenin-induced cellular branching and promotes delta-catenin processing and turnover
(East Carolina University, 2006-12-29)Although delta-catenin/neural plakophilin-related armadillo protein (NPRAP) was reported to interact with presenilin-1 (PS-1), the effects of PS-1 on delta-catenin have not been established. In this study, we report that ... -
Present status and future direction of clinical trials in advanced endometrial carcinoma
(East Carolina University, 2008-09)Endometrial adenocarcinoma is staged surgically, and advanced endometrial carcinoma is considered to be FIGO stage III and IV. The Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) has come a long way in developing new strategies in the ... -
Prevalence of overweight and obesity, and dieting attitudes among Caucasian and African American college students in Eastern North carolina: A cross-sectional survey
(2010-02)A cross-sectional survey was used to investigate the rates of overweight and obesity (BMI ≥ 25), and eating attitudes among college students. Data were collected at a large southeastern university. Adolescents (ages 18-25) ... -
Preventable hospital admissions among the homeless in California: A retrospective analysis of care for ambulatory care sensitive conditions
(2014-10)Background Limited research exists that investigates hospital admissions for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) among the homeless, who frequently lack a usual source of care. This study profiled ACSC admissions ... -
Preventing Falls in Older Adults: A SAFE Approach
(2021-04-26)In 2019, the Center for Disease and Prevention (CDC) reported that one in four older adults suffer from a fall every year in the United States. A literature review revealed that the majority of fall prevention takes place ... -
Preventing Surgical Fires During High Risk Surgeries: A CRNA Quality Improvement Project
(2021-12-07)Although uncommon, operating room fires may occur during surgical procedures, especially high-risk procedures above the xiphoid process, and place patients at risk for preventable injuries and death. The fire triad, also ... -
Prevention and Early Detection of ICU Delirium
(2023-04-17)Delirium in the intensive care unit is a frequent complication occurring in critical care patients. It is associated with increased mortality, prolonged length of stay, increased disability, and increased healthcare costs. ... -
Primary Care Providers Cultural Competence Education and the African American Patient: A QI Project
(2017-04-17)Cultural competence education for healthcare providers seeks to secure equal and quality healthcare for all people, specifically minority populations. This coincides with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Triple ... -
Primary Care Providers' Barriers and Adherence to the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Mammography Screening Guidelines
(2015-07-16)Earlier detection through mammography screening, increased awareness, and improved treatment modalities has resulted in a decline in breast cancer incidence. Despite the availability of the clinical guidelines by the United ...