Discuss what you have heard or know about a particular metabolic or ergogenic (performance enhancing) aid. Do you think any of them work? Cite some data that supports your perspective.

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Metabolic Rate

Supplements that claim to amp up metabolic rate either for the purposes of weight loss or improving athletic performance are commonly marketed. Discuss what you have heard or know about a particular metabolic or ergogenic (performance enhancing) aid. Do you think any of them work? Cite some data that supports your perspective.

Critically evaluate recognised consultation models, select and use a model to guide the health interview, obtaining subjective health data; including patient’s presenting complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family medical history and social history.

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Case study: patient consultation, history taking and the completion of a physical assessment

The summative written case study (2500 words) is based on one patient case study. This will involve a patient consultation, history taking and the completion of a physical assessment,
and is reflective in nature. The medical model will be used and should include a history taking section and written physical examination section. Consultation models will be critically appraised, and one will be selected (e.g., Calgary-Cambridge model) to guide the structure of the assignment.

• LO1: Critically evaluate recognised consultation models, select and use a model to guide the health interview, obtaining subjective health data; including patient’s presenting complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family medical history and social history.

• LO3: Document and synthesise subjective and objective health data within each body system, using appropriate medical terminology. Analyse positive/ negative findings recognising any red flags and using clinical reasoning skills to explore possible differential diagnosis.

Identify a theory that may be appropriate to explain the behavior and which can then be used as the basis for an intervention to increase their physical activity level among female students on your campus.

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 Homework:  Choosing a Theory

  1. Think about the possible causes for the low level of physical activity among female students on your campus (North Carolina Central University) . In your discussion, take into account the ethnic diversity of your small group, as well as that of the student population on your campus in general. (FYI this is a HBCU-Historically Black College & University)

Identify a theory that may be appropriate to explain the behavior and which can then be used as the basis for an intervention to increase their physical activity level among female students on your campus.

Use the selecting a theory diagram below if needed, Social Cognitive Theory, The Transtheoretical Model/Stages of Change, the Health Belief Model, and the Theory of Planned Behavior.

Choose a Theory:

  1. Provide a rationale for why you made this choice.

 Selecting a Theory Diagram

Remember:  All theories will work for most situations.  Just select the one you think that best fit your situation.  Understand the theory (know each construct) and apply it to your situation.

  • Social Cognitive Theory
  • Transtheoretical Model/Stages of Change
  • Health Belief Model
  • Theory of Planned Behavior.

Critically assess the role of Intra-canal medicaments in the re-treatment of the failed endodontic treatment.

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Endodontic treatment

Critically assess the role of Intra-canal medicaments in the re-treatment of the failed endodontic treatment.

Is the study prospective or retrospective? Blinded? Placebo-controlled? Randomized? • Were the inclusion/exclusion criteria clearly stated? Will these affect the results? • Were doses, schedules, and duration of drug treatment adequate and comparable?

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Journal Club

Requirements for APPE Journal Club
The purpose of the journal club is to educate the student to critically evaluate the literature. The article to be reviewed will be approved by the preceptor. The article should be distributed to the students and preceptors 3-4 days prior to the presentation. Below is a helpful checklist for critique of a journal article (this list is not complete and students are urged to identify other weaknesses or strengths of the study in addition to those listed here):

Objectives/Introduction
• Are the objective(s) clearly stated? What questions are to be answered?
• Is there a brief review of previous work and background on why the study was done?

Methodology
• Is the study prospective or retrospective? Blinded? Placebo-controlled? Randomized?
• Were the inclusion/exclusion criteria clearly stated? Will these affect the results?
• Were doses, schedules, and duration of drug treatment adequate and comparable?
• Were washouts used? Were they of sufficient length?
• Was concurrent therapy allowed? Was it controlled and detailed in the article?
• Were the outcome measures subjective or objective? Were they appropriate for the desired endpoint(s)?
• How long were the subjects followed? Was it long enough?
• Was the number of subjects adequate? Are the groups comparable?

Statistics
• What is considered statistically significant?
• What is the power of the study?
• Are the methods appropriate for the source and nature of the data?

Results
• Were the results clearly, accurately, and adequately presented?
• Were all of the findings presented?
• Were the dropouts accounted for?
• Were the results relevant to the study objective?
• What do the tables/figures show?

Discussions/Conclusions
• Does a statistically significant difference imply clinical significance?
• Were valid conclusions drawn based upon the results presented? You should critique the authors’ conclusions, not just list them (ie. do you think they were appropriate and supported by the results of the study).
• Do the authors place the results into perspective with previous trials, comparing and contrasting results?
• Does the discussion outline the shortcomings of the study? You should identify any additional shortcomings AND critique the validity of the authors’ discussion of their studies limitations (is their discussion unbiased and rigorous?).
• What is the place of the findings in current therapy? What population (if any) do they apply?

You should both critique the author’s conclusion (do you agree or disagree with it) and provide your own conclusion (i.e., an overview of the impact of the article on pharmacy practice and if there are any fatal flaws in the study (A fatal flaw is one that causes you not to accept the outcome of the study (i.e., a serious problem with methodology, clear bias, etc.)

Is it a combination of genetics and behavior/environment, or is it only genetic? What are the probabilities for inheritance? What is your experience with the disorder, if any? For example, does it run in your family? Do you know someone with the disorder?

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Title: Genetic Disorders

Description
You will do research on a genetic disease or disorder (this is different from what is listed in the module content pages). You can choose any disease or disorder that has a full or partial genetic component, or a condition that is caused by a gene or chromosome defect. Address each of the following in your assignment, and remember to put any researched information into your own words (aka: don’t copy/paste):

The name of the disease or disorder
Describe the genetics involved.
Is it caused by a specific gene or chromosome, and which one(s)?
Is it a combination of genetics and behavior/environment, or is it only genetic? What are the probabilities for inheritance?
What is your experience with the disorder, if any? For example, does it run in your family? Do you know someone with the disorder?
Is it just something of interest to you?
What are the signs and symptoms of the disorder?
What are the treatments available for the disorder?

List at least one organization for mental health support and the role it plays in helping people (in Atlanta, GA), include address and contact information along with the website link.

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Mental Health in my social environment

1.What people do to resolve their mental health challenges in their everyday life and what available resources are there for them without hurting their finances.
2.List at least one organization for mental health support and the role it plays in helping people (in Atlanta, GA), include address and contact information along with the website link.

In 2-3 paragraphs discuss three facts you learned about the disorders, paragraphs averaging a minimum of 4 sentences.

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A Call to Action

Review the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders PDF at http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/documents/calltoaction.pdf.

In 2-3 paragraphs discuss three facts you learned about the disorders, paragraphs averaging a minimum of 4 sentences.

Review Stone chapters to help you evaluate your options and to consider opposing views.

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“Week 6 Small-Group Discussion: Evaluation of Policy Options.”

Assigned reading to help with analysis:

  1. Stone, D. A. (2012). Policy paradox: the art of political decision making. W.W. Norton.
  2. Bardach, E. & Patashnik, E. (2016). A practical guide for policy analysis: the eightfold path to more effective problem solving (5th ed.). CQ Press.

Text (Bardach) – pgs 46-72
Review Stone chapters to help you evaluate your options and to consider opposing views.

In the attached paper instructions “week 6 post” there is first a general discussion by my professor about the week assignment and then you will see the actual paper instructions under “Week 6 Small-Group Discussion: Evaluation of Policy Options.” The task is to come up with 3 policy solutions to BMI screenings in schools and defend it and back it up according to the instructions given.

Tell us what characteristics of Loma Linda University are particularly attractive and meaningful to you and why you have chosen to apply for advanced education.

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Radiation therapy program

Tell us what characteristics of Loma Linda University are particularly attractive and meaningful to you and why you have chosen to apply for advanced education. (4000 characters max)Required