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Novel role for thioredoxin reductase-2 in mitochondrial redox adaptations to obesogenic diet and exercise in heart and skeletal muscle
(2013)
Increased fatty acid availability and oxidative stress are physiological consequences of exercise (Ex) and a high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diet. Despite these similarities, the global effects of Ex are beneficial, whereas ...
MuRF1 activity is present in cardiac mitochondria and regulates reactive oxygen species production in vivo
(2014-06)
MuRF1 is a previously reported ubiquitin-ligase found in striated muscle that targets troponin I and myosin heavy chain for degradation. While MuRF1 has been reported to interact with mitochondrial substrates in yeast ...
Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) by the Family Nurse Practitioner in the Primary Care Setting
(2017-04-19)
Abstract
Ultrasound (US) is currently found predominantly in specialty practices and is not generally utilized within the primary care environment at the point of care. While several medical schools have included US ...
A Protocol for the Prevention of Central Line Occlusion and Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection in Home Health
(2017-04-22)
Problem Statement: Central line-associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) is a significant healthcare acquired infection that is usually caused by inappropriate maintenance of central lines and leads to increased health ...
A Public Health Approach to Communicate Risks and Benefits of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Among Patients of Women, Infants, Children (WIC): A Quality Improvement Project
(2017-04-22)
Abstract
Utilization of vaccinations is one of the most effective ways to prevent infectious illness. Routine childhood vaccinations have significantly decreased illnesses and rates of mortality, as they relate to ...
Teaching & Mentoring Motivational Interviewing with Clinical Staff Working within a Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic
(2017-04-23)
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) continue to be alarming issues in the United States, costing billions of dollars to treat. The current model of STI treatment begins when a patient presents for STI screening. If ...
Post-Discharge Phone Call and Quality of Life for New Ostomy Patients
(2017-04-24)
Over 100,000 ostomy surgeries are performed yearly in the United States. Quality of life (QOL) for colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy patients has been extensively researched. A member of the wound ostomy continence (WOC) ...
Primary Stroke Center’s Standardized Process for Implementation of Evidence Based Patient and Family Stroke Education
(2017-04-22)
Step-by-step guide for nurses to utilize when educating stroke patients
Characterization of FtrABCD: a ferrous iron-specific transporter that is required for the virulence of Brucella abortus 2308 in mice
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-21)
Brucella strains are Gram-negative bacteria that cause abortion and infertility in their natural animal hosts resulting in extensive economic losses. Humans can acquire a chronic, debilitating febrile illness known as ...
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF ELEVATED LIPID PEROXIDATION AND GLUTATHIONE PEROXIDASE 4 IN METABOLIC SYNDROME AND CARDIAC REMODELING IN OBESITY
(5/16/2016)
Cardiovascular disease continues to be a leading cause of global mortality. Metabolic perturbations including obesity, hyperlipidemia and type II diabetes arising from a western style diet and a more sedentary lifestyle ...