BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Previous animal models for spinal cord injury required
laminectomy and exposure of the spinal cord to create direct trauma, compromising imaging by …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Our previous model of spinal cord injury (SCI) included
six dogs undergoing 30-minute compression with a balloon in the subarachnoid space. We …

This article traces the interactive process between theory and research as it has been used
to clarify the concept of self-care agency, a key concept in Orem's model of nursing. …

In recent years, the United States has become a vocal opponent of the global sex trade and
has taken active measures to curb human trafficking. This advocacy has manifested itself in …

Objective: This article reviews the data available in 3 large databases for use in conducting
studies of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: The article describes the …

The prehospital index (PHI) is a triage-oriented trauma severity scoring system. This prospective
multicenter validation of the PHI was undertaken in response to a favorable pilot study 1 …

Over the past 6 years at Penn State Hershey, we have established the pediatric cardiovascular
research center with a multidisciplinary research team with the goal to improve the …

The major activities of ISAAC are conducted through the policy making Board of Directors, the
Executive Committee, the Secretariat, standing and ad hoc committees, editorial boards of …

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Coastal Waves Program (CWP)
is considering the development and issuance of a series of regional reports …

Background: Central-line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a complication
of indwelling central venous catheters, which increase morbidity, mortality, and cost to …