Pacific DH Graduate Integrates Medical-Dental Care From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. January 2016;14(01):14. The recent launch of the Colorado Medical-Dental Integration Project (CO-MDI) is helping make affordable medical and dental care for the centennial state’s most vulnerable residents more accessible than ever before. Thanks to funding from the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, the state […]
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Kelly Wright: Higher Rates of Undiagnose...
Higher Rates of Undiagnosed Bladder Cancer in Women Due to Misdiagnosis as Urinary Tract Infection ABSTRACT Background: Bladder cancer is the seventh-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US. Presenting signs include hematuria and irritative voiding symptoms including dysuria and frequency. Formal evaluation includes cystoscopy, upper tract imaging, cytology, and urine culture. There is no […]
Michael Duncan: Spinal Immobilization Ad...
Spinal Immobilization Adverse Effects vs. Benefits in the Trauma Patient ABSTRACT Background: Spinal Immobilization is a standard practice of preventing further injury to trauma patients with suspected severe spinal injuries. Clinical providers employ spinal immobilization devices as soon as traumatic spinal injuries are suspected. The use of spinal immobilization devices is not benign and can cause […]
Judy Ortiz Receives her PhD!
Former PA School Director, Judy Ortiz, completed her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Higher Education Leadership from Colorado State University and graduated in December, 2015. Congratulations Dr. Ortiz!
Tyler McKinnon: PCSK9 as a Biomarker for...
PCSK9 as a Biomarker for Cardiovascular Risk ABSTRACT Background: Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK9) is a protein that prevents low-density lipoprotein (LDL) clearance from plasma through degradation of low-density lipoprotein receptors (LDL-R). Mutations that up- or down-regulate PCSK9 have been shown to affect risk of cardiovascular disease independently of plasma LDL level. In light of […]
Theresa Jones: The Use of Kinect to Impr...
The Use of Kinect to Improve Balance and Postural Control in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis ABSTRACT Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a leading cause of disability in young adults, affecting women more than men. Many MS patients experience gait difficulties due to muscle weakness and loss of balance and postural control. Standard interventions for maintaining […]
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Erin Raley Wilson: The Safety and Effica...
The Safety and Efficacy of Topical Tranexamic Acid Versus Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Total Knee Arthroplasty ABSTRACT Background: Perioperative blood loss is of major concern for patients undergoing a total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Multiple studies have confirmed the ability of tranexamic acid (TXA), an antifibrinolytic agent, to effectively reduce blood loss and transfusion rates following […]
Kaipo Lindsey: Hearing Technology Improv...
Hearing Technology Improves Cognition in Adults with Presbycusis ABSTRACT Background: Hearing loss due to the aging process, or presbycusis, is a well-known condition that affects all ages with a prevalence that increases with age. If left untreated, presbycusis has been found to be a risk factor for cognitive decline. Will treating presbycusis improve cognition? Methods: […]
Natasha Ludwig: Concern for Myocardial I...
Concern for Myocardial Infarction Risk Associated with Proton Pump Inhibitor Use in Patients With No Underlying Cardiovascular Disease ABSTRACT Background: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the drugs of choice when it comes to the treatment of dyspepsia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Recently, the FDA issued a warning regarding concomitant use of omeprazole, a PPI, […]