Publications by authors named "J C Fortenberry"

Background: "Choking" or partnered strangulation is an emerging and popular sexual behavior that is more often experienced by young women, yet the neurobiological consequences of partnered sexual strangulation remain unclear.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess differences in 5 brain-injury blood biomarkers in young adult women who frequently engaged in sexual strangulation.

Methods: Young adult women were recruited from a large Midwestern university and assigned to groups based on sexual strangulation experience: (1) at least 4 instances of being strangled by a partner during sexual activities in the past 30 days or (2) no prior experience being strangled by a sexual partner.

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In the highly competitive, perennially-changing healthcare industry, management prowess is vitally needed by those in positions of authority, but in isolation it is insufficient for delivering optimal results. Instead, management proficiencies must be complemented by leadership skills which amplify managerial efforts and outcomes. One avenue for building leadership acumen in healthcare organizations involves the establishment of leadership development programs.

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Healthcare organizations are reliant on cadres of managers to oversee operations, ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care and accomplishment of institutional missions. These managers obviously must be well versed in the principles of management, but they also must be proficient in leadership. As leadership can take many different forms, healthcare organizations must take care in their associated leadership development efforts to ensure that they have a firm grasp on the precise leadership qualities needed within their given organizations.

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To enhance leadership acumen and intelligence among the managerial ranks, many healthcare organizations establish leadership development programs. Doing so makes perfect sense as the caliber of leadership within health and medical institutions profoundly influences all aspects of operation. Although leadership development programs are very capable mechanisms for advancing the state of leadership within healthcare organizations, a notable enhancement-evaluation-is needed to maximize their potential.

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Marijuana use in adolescence is associated with significant adverse outcomes. Romantic relationships are an important context for marijuana use. Prior research suggests a bi-directional relationship between marijuana use and relationship functioning; however, the complex interplay between adolescent relationship dynamics and marijuana use remains unclear.

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