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Colorectal Cancer Screening in a Large Healthcare Organization
(2019-07-22)Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is a major health and financial burden internationally, nationally, and locally. Evidence has shown that early detection of CRC has improved the prognosis of patients diagnosed with CRC. Despite ... -
A combination of temsirolimus, an allosteric mTOR inhibitor, with clofarabine as a new therapeutic option for patients with acute myeloid leukemia
(2012-12)Signaling through the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) pathway and its downstream effectors, Akt and mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR), is aberrantly activated in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients, where it ... -
The Combined Influence of Oral Contraceptives and Human Papillomavirus Virus on Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
(2011-03)The vast majority of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) will occur in those with fair complexion, tendency to burn, and high ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure. Organ transplant recipients also are an important ... -
Commentary: Suicide risk is high, but often overlooked, in autistic spectrum disorder populations
(2022-05-07)Self-Harm Significantly Higher in Populations with ADHD, Anxiety, ASD, Depression, and Eating Disorders. I appreciated your recent paper on the large and well-matched studies on nonfatal self-harm and suicide among adolescents ... -
The commodification of human reproductive materials.
(East Carolina University, 1998-12)This essay develops a framework for thinking about the moral basis for the commnodification of human reproductive nmaterials. It argues that selling and buyinlg gametes and genes is morally acceptable although there should ... -
Community Accessible Resources, Education, and Screenings: Community Partnership providing Primary Care Services for Underserved Populations
(2018-04-17)The Community Accessible Resources, Education, and Screenings (CARES) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project’s primary purpose was to provide healthcare services, support, and education that focused on health promotion, ... -
Community gardens increase access to fresh, healthy produce
(2023-10-25)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is on the benefits of community gardens. -
Community Health Clinic Implementation of a Medication Assisted Treatment program for Opioid Use Disorder
(2020-04-27)The opioid epidemic is affecting every aspect of communities, from the national level down to each state and city level. North Carolina reports over 50 percent of deaths being related to heroin and synthetic narcotics. ... -
A community-based lifestyle and weight loss intervention promoting a Mediterranean-style diet pattern evaluated in the stroke belt of North Carolina: the Heart Healthy Lenoir Project
(2016-08-05)Abstract Background Because residents of the southeastern United States experience disproportionally high rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD), it is important to develop ... -
A Community-Driven Approach to Identifying “Winnable� Policies Using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Common Community Measures for Obesity Prevention
(2012)Federally funded, community-based participatory research initiatives encourage the development and implementation of obesity prevention policies. In 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the ... -
Commute Times, Food Retail Gaps, and Body Mass Index in North Carolina Counties
(2010-09)Introduction The prevalence of obesity is higher in rural than in urban areas of the United States, for reasons that are not well understood. We examined correlations between percentage of rural residents, commute times, ... -
¿Como se llama? What's in a library name and logo?
(2005-05-17)The branding project resulted in some experiences that are worth sharing with other libraries that may choose to embark on an effort to create a library identity: • Use existing expertise in the organization • Be ... -
Comparing Outcomes for Normal Aging and Post Stroke Populations in Interactive Metronome Therapy
(East Carolina University, 2010)The purpose of this study was to compare post-stroke and normal aging populations' outcomes on the Interactive Metronome® and functional motor measures after completion of Interactive Metronome® protocols. Data ...