This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by …
This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by Research Square on behalf of its authors. It provides a synopsis that's easy to understand, and can be used to introduce the topics it covers to students, researchers, and the general public. The video's transcript is also provided in full, with a portion provided below for preview:
"Stem cells are usually thought of as possible treatments for diseases like spinal cord injuries or type I diabetes, in which cells need to be replaced. But increasing evidence suggests they may be able to help with sepsis -- a life-threatening complication of infection. Sepsis is one of the most deadly and expensive syndromes, killing a quarter of a million people and incurring 20 billion dollars in hospital costs every year in the United States alone. Classically, sepsis has been thought of as a problem of an overactive immune system. As immune cells respond to infection, they unleash a torrent of inflammatory cytokines, or what’s called a cytokine storm, which can lead to organ failure. But recently, doctors have discovered that sepsis is more complicated, and if someone survives this early hyper-inflammatory stage, they are still at risk of succumbing later, when the syndrome switches over to being immune suppressive..."
The rest of the transcript, along with a link to the research itself, is available on the resource itself.
This introductory unit covers definitions of terms used in the component, with …
This introductory unit covers definitions of terms used in the component, with an emphasis on paradigm shifts in healthcare, including the transition from physician-centric to patient-centric care, the transition from individual care to interdisciplinary team-based care, and the central role of technology in healthcare delivery. This unit also emphasizes the core values in US healthcare.
This unit continues the discussion of healthcare financing at the governmental, organizational, …
This unit continues the discussion of healthcare financing at the governmental, organizational, and consumer levels. It describes the revenue cycle for healthcare organizations, identifies the different reimbursement methodologies and standards developed for the billing (reimbursement) process. Finally, this unit reviews some of the factors responsible for the escalating healthcare expenditures in the US and discusses some methods for controlling rising medical costs.
Short Description: This series of information literacy modules will help post-secondary students …
Short Description: This series of information literacy modules will help post-secondary students in the health sciences (especially Nursing) find and use reliable information for class assignments. It covers the essential steps from developing a topic to searching databases to evaluating resources to writing an academic paper and citing sources in APA style.
Long Description: This series of information literacy modules will help post-secondary students in the health sciences (especially Nursing) find and use reliable information for class assignments. It covers the essential steps from developing a topic to searching databases to evaluating resources to writing an academic paper and citing sources in APA style. Created collaboratively by library staff at 13 colleges (and one college-like institution) in Ontario, Canada, these modules should be relevant to students in college and university health sciences programs around the world. They have been designed to be appropriate for first-year students with no background in research, while also including more advanced techniques that will benefit experienced searchers.
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Fireflies Musical Yoga for Kids is a 12-part series, consisting of three-minute …
Fireflies Musical Yoga for Kids is a 12-part series, consisting of three-minute instructional videos presented by Kira Willey, nationally acclaimed kindie artist and musical yogini. It provides educators with a wonderful tool to help children connect their bodies and minds to music and positivity.
This book covers in depth all topics required for a standard first …
This book covers in depth all topics required for a standard first aid course, and also includes a section on advanced topics. The basics covered include: Primary assessment and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); Legal aspects of first aid, including negligence and consent; Circulatory emergencies, such as bleeding, heart attack and stroke; Respiratory emergencies, such as asthma and anaphylactic shock; Internal injuries, such as broken bones, chest injuries, and internal bleeding; Burns, seizures and other medical conditions.
This resource can be used to apply the student's knowledge gained during …
This resource can be used to apply the student's knowledge gained during a First Aid class. The scenarios can be used in a lecture format or in small groups to encourage the discussion and application of first aid skills.
First aid is the provision of immediate care to a victim with …
First aid is the provision of immediate care to a victim with an injury of illness, usually effected by a lay person, and performed within a limited skill range. First aid is normally performed until the injury or illness is satisfactorily dealt with (such as in the case of small cuts, minor bruises, and blisters) or until the next level of care, such as an ambulance or doctor, arrives. This book is a Canadian version of the original at Wikibooks. All references to protocols which do not comply with resuscitation standards in Canada have been removed.
Course instructional materials for EXP0050J Justice is the Best Medicine: Reimagining Healthcare …
Course instructional materials for EXP0050J Justice is the Best Medicine: Reimagining Healthcare and the Medical Industrial Complex first year seminar, Tufts University, Fall 2021. This syllabus includes weekly topics, assignments, and an overview of class activities. The class content is organized into four subtopics, which were referenced from Mia Mingus's graphic on the medical-industrial complex. The sources, which are all freely-available, include readings, video links, and resources which can be used in class.
Course description: Medicine, healthcare, and biomedical research have one paradox in common: they aim to heal, but they are embedded within systems of harm (termed the medical industrial complex) How can we begin to understand the products of racism, bio-colonialism, and ableism? What do movements for reform and abolition mean in the context of these systems? This course seeks to be an accessible exploration of these questions and how everyday actions encourage large-scale social change.
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Word Count: 9512
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Fitness Plan for Middle School students. This plan helps them identify 3 …
Fitness Plan for Middle School students. This plan helps them identify 3 main components of a fitness plan (Cardiovasular Endurance, Strength, and Flexibility).
This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by …
This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by Research Square on behalf of its authors. It provides a synopsis that's easy to understand, and can be used to introduce the topics it covers to students, researchers, and the general public. The video's transcript is also provided in full, with a portion provided below for preview:
"Giant cell arteritis, or G-C-A, is a disease of the blood vessels, especially those on the side of the head. In G-C-A, inflammation can decrease blood flow, causing headaches and other symptoms, including blurry vision, which sometimes even leads to permanent blindness. The disease, which affects people over 50, is treated immediately with high doses of glucocorticoids, such as prednisone, to lessen inflammation and reduce the risk of vision loss. But patients often need to stay on these powerful drugs for years, and doctors don’t have good information about how well this strategy works. Now, researchers from around the world have completed the first large randomized clinical trial of a newer drug, tocilizumab, or T-C-Z, in combination with long-term prednisone tapers in patients with G-C-A. The results show that disease flares are common, even when patients are taking prednisone, although adding T-C-Z reduces that risk. In the trial, researchers evaluated four sets of patients..."
The rest of the transcript, along with a link to the research itself, is available on the resource itself.
Students are presented with an engineering challenge that asks them to develop …
Students are presented with an engineering challenge that asks them to develop a material and model that can be used to test the properties of aortic valves without using real specimens. Developing material that is similar to human heart valves makes testing easier for biomedical engineers because they can test new devices or ideas on the model valve instead of real heart valves, which can be difficult to obtain for research. To meet the challenge, students are presented with a variety of background information, are asked to research the topic to learn more specific information pertaining to the challenge, and design and build a (prototype) product. After students test their products and make modifications as needed, they convey background and product information in the form of portfolios and presentations to the potential buyer.
This collection of letters shows Nightingale’s concerns and her challenges with developing …
This collection of letters shows Nightingale’s concerns and her challenges with developing policies that would be beneficial to the poor and sick. Nightingale’s primary concern here is sanitation and the care of wounded soldiers. The letters also contain a peek into Nightingale’s private life, describing her views on poetry, plants, and her love of the countryside. Across a series of activities and tasks, students will use the letters as a catalyst to respond to domestic issues and politics during the 1800’s.
Food! is a freely available community research guide developed by the Smithsonian …
Food! is a freely available community research guide developed by the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) in partnership with the InterAcademy Partnership as part of the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals project. These Smithsonian Science for Global Goals community research guides use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework to focus on sustainable actions that are defined and implemented by students.
Food! is a module broken up into seven parts. Each part contains a series of tasks to complete. Each task contains additional resources to support that task. We have provided a suggested order for the parts and tasks. However, the structure of the guide hopefully allows you to customize your learning experience by selecting which parts, tasks, and resources you would like to utilize and in what order you would like to complete them.
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