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LGBTQIA+ consumer perceptions of brand representation: exploring the tensions between storytelling and action
(2024-03-15)LGBTQIA+ visibility in marketing and advertising has gained momentum since the late 1960s. Inspired by the increased visibility, this study explores the responses of Generation Z LGBTQIA+ self-identifying individuals through ... -
Categorization of Usage Patterns of an Emergency Department Telehealth Follow-up Program during the COVID-19 Pandemic
(5/1/2023)Research questions: Our overarching questions are: In patients discharged from Texas Health emergency departments, how is the Hospital2Home app-based follow-up program utilized? How has this utilization changed when comparing ... -
Endovascular Stenting vs Open Endarterectomy to Treat Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease in the Common Femoral Artery
(5/1/2023)Research Question: Do patients with significant lower extremity peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD) involving the common femoral artery (CFA) requiring treatment have similar or better patency and safety outcomes ... -
Cannabis Usage and Patient Perception: Assessing Risks Versus Benefits during Pregnancy and the Six-Month Postpartum Period
(5/1/2023)Research Question: What are the perceptions of the risks and benefits of Cannabis use during pregnancy of patients who are pregnant or in the six-month postpartum period with a social history of cannabis usage? Furthermore, ... -
The Phenotypic-to-Genotypic Association of Novel Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the Collagen Matrix-Encoding Gene ZNF469 in Arterial Aneurysmal Diseases
(5/1/2023)Research Question: In patients with a strong personal and or family history of aortic and or aneurysmal events, in the absence of known syndromic mutations, is there be a genetic basis for disease? -
Evaluating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on patient management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a rural population
(5/1/2023)Research Question: This research project compares patient’s Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c), Weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) pre- vs. post-COVID-19 pandemic to investigate whether the COVID-19 pandemic affected the patient's ... -
Association Between Body Mass Index and Treatment Response to Intranasal Esketamine in an Outpatient Clinical Setting
(5/1/2023)Research Questions: This study aims to determine if body mass index influences response rates of patients treated with intranasal esketamine after 8 treatments in the non-trial outpatient clinical setting. -
Development and Implementation of Sustainable Air Ventilation Systems for Rural Nicaragua
(5/1/2023)Research Questions: There are four essential questions: Is it possible to build, install, and maintain an air ventilation system in rural Nicaragua? Will such a system be accepted by and utilized by participant households? ... -
Relationship between Physical Activity and Fatigue and Sleep in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors
(5/1/2023)Research Question: The primary aim of the proposed study is in a cohort of 8-17-year-old brain tumor survivors studied at six months through five years after the completion of their therapy, will physical activity be ... -
Barriers to Care in Homeless Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
(5/1/2023)Research Question: Between access to medication, access to diabetic-friendly food, and access to healthcare services, what are the primary barriers affecting diabetes management for patients experiencing homelessness in ... -
Fixation Strategies for the Displaced Femoral Neck Fracture in Patients Ages 18-59: Which Strategy is Superior? A Mechanical Approach to Clinical Decision Making
(5/1/2023)Research Question: In young to middle-aged patients (18-59 years old) undergoing surgical repair for a displaced femoral neck fracture, is there a superior surgical fixation device, or combinations of devices that significantly ... -
Exploring automated pupillometry in comparison to the Withdrawal Assessment Tool-1 for the evaluation of opiate abstinence syndrome in pediatric critical care patients
(5/1/2023)Research Question: In pediatric critical care patients tolerant to opiates, is automated pupillometry more sensitive in detecting opiate abstinence syndrome when compared to the gold standard observational scoring system? -
May-Thurner Syndrome and Other Pelvic Vein Compression Syndromes: Early Detection with Duplex Ultrasound and Venography
(5/1/2023)Research Question: This study aims to identify duplex ultrasound and venography imaging findings that can identify May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS) and other pelvic vein compression syndromes at an earlier stage of disease for ... -
Skin Cancer Detection Rates in Total Body Skin Examinations during First Half Versus Second Half of Shift; a Retrospective Review
(5/1/2023)Research Question: In licensed Dermatologists, what is the effect of hours worked prior to examination on Skin Cancer Detection Rate (CDR) during Total Body Skin Examinations (TBSEs), when measured as 1st vs 2nd half of ... -
Esophagectomy in Octogenarians: Does it come at a cost?
(5/1/2023)Research Question: Do octogenarians, or patients above the age of 80, who undergo esophagectomy have a higher mortality and morbidity in comparison to patients younger than the age of 80 years? Is surgical intervention in ... -
Peyronie’s Disease: Patient Satisfaction Post Plaque Excision with Dermal Grafting
(5/1/2023)Research Question: This project aims to address the question, “In men with Peyronie's disease, does plaque excision with autologous dermal grafting with or without tunica plication provide superior results to tunica plication ... -
Historical Data Retrieval in Relation to Screen Failure Rate at Central Rater Call: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis of Three Clinical Trials
(5/1/2023)Research Question: What is the effect of central rater interviews on screen failure rate in clinical trials for major depressive disorder compared to screen failure rate at on-site interview? -
30 Day Readmission Rates After Cardiac Surgery, a Single-Center QI Study
(5/1/2023)Research Question: Are there significant demographic differences between patients aged 18-90 who were readmitted within 30 days after discharge from cardiac surgery, and are there any specific systemic changes that can be ... -
The Mental Health Effects in Adolescent/Young Adult (AYA) Patients Coping with Cardiotoxicity Related to Cancer Treatment: A proof-of-principle study
(5/1/2023)Research Question: Are adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors with chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity at an increased risk of developing depression and anxiety than AYA cancer survivors with less severe ... -
Children with Drug Resistant Epilepsy Referred for Resective Surgery: Characteristics Delaying Surgical Referral and Advanced Neuroimaging in Improving Outcome
(5/1/2023)Research Question: Two questions will be addressed: “Are there certain characteristics in children with DRE in the US that delay their evaluation for epilepsy surgery despite failing three or more ASMs?” and “In children ...