Seattle Pacific University

Cutaneous phaeohyphomycosis with the recently described fungus Gloniopsis leucaenae: first case report

Abstract Background Fungi of genus Gloniopsis are plant pathogens within class Dothideomycetes, rarely described to cause human infection. Species Gloniopsis leucaenae ( G. leucaenae ) was first isolated in 2019 and previously reported only in plant matter in Thailand. Case prese...

Enhancing virtue via five modalities: empirical evaluation of utilizing a meta-model for character formation in higher education

Purpose Character formation is a central goal of higher education; yet, few empirically evaluated frameworks exist to guide faculty in cultivating student virtues. Addressing this gap, we evaluated the use of a meta-framework for cultivating virtue in college courses. Design/meth...

Cost analysis of venous stent reconstruction in the treatment of chronic lower extremity venous occlusive disease

As healthcare costs approach 20% of the United States’ gross domestic product, accurate healthcare cost accounting has become increasingly important [ 1 ]. Increases in the direct cost of hospital-based care have been predominant drivers of overall healthcare spending [ 1 , 2 , 3...

The Impact of Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Solar Irradiance on Ultramarathon Running Speed in Women and Men

INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE: The running speed of women was suggested to be less impacted by heat stress than that of men in marathons, but this has been scarcely studied in ultramarathons. Lower running speeds in ultramarathons may reduce heat stress and therefore attenuate weather-rel...

Exploring Perceived Utility of Living vs. Dying in Relation to Suicidal Ideation Over Time

ABSTRACT Introduction Using the concept of games against nature from decision theory, this study explored whether the perceived utility of living and the perceived utility of dying were related to an individual's desire to live, desire to die, and suicidal ideation. Methods One h...

Distinguishing between clinical interventions and implementation strategies in trials

Abstract Background Trialists sometimes find it difficult to determine whether the innovation they are evaluating is a clinical intervention or an implementation strategy. The inaccurate classification of innovations can lead to negative consequences such as the misspecification...

Multi-stakeholder perspectives on acceptability and delivery of buprenorphine for women who use drugs

Women who use drugs (WWUD) face substantial barriers to accessing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), including buprenorphine. As part of a formative evaluation to co-design a community-based intervention for MOUD delivery, we explored multi-stakeholder perspectives on th...

Traumatic Catheter Removal‐ At‐Risk Populations, Outcomes and Prevention: A Retrospective Medical Record Review

AIMS: Traumatic catheter removal (TCR) occurs when a urinary catheter is removed with the balloon inflated, causing urethral injury. We aim to identify cases of TCR, determine at-risk populations and describe outcomes and interventions. DESIGN: Retrospective medical record review...