Publications by authors named "J R Hayman"

Objective: To understand how Osage Nation community members define healthy eating and develop a corresponding nutrition curriculum through community engagement.

Design: This project comprised a concurrent embedded mixed methods group concept mapping (GCM) study followed by focus group discussions (FGD) to provide feedback on a nutrition curriculum.

Setting: Osage Nation, Oklahoma.

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Introduction: Aortic dissections and dissections of cervical, cerebral, and coronary arteries have been previously reported in scuba divers. These incidents may be the consequence of a variety of physiological effects. We review the reported cases of arterial dissection in scuba divers and discuss potential contributing factors related to immersion and diving.

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Introduction: Medical mis- and disinformation are on the rise and impact patient health outcomes. The complexity of modern medicine and health care delivery necessitates that care be delivered by an interprofessional team of providers well versed in addressing this increased prevalence of medical misinformation. Health professions educational curricula often lack opportunities for students to learn how to address medical misinformation, employ advanced communication techniques, and work collaboratively.

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Purpose: To develop a custom low dose rate brachytherapy applicator for the treatment of conjunctival malignancies which leverages 3D-printing technology to provide enhanced design flexibility and availability.

Methods: An elliptical shell applicator inspired by ocular surgery postoperation conformer shells was developed for the placement of the applicator around the cornea of the eye, with a central hole to provide patient comfort. The applicator featured 2 concentric circles of slots for iodine-125 seeds, providing customization of the dose distribution depending on the location of the target.

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  • This clinical trial aimed to improve treatment outcomes for patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by using adaptive radiation therapy that tailors the treatment based on the patient's response, while minimizing side effects like lung and esophageal toxicity.
  • A total of 47 patients participated, receiving personalized radiation doses based on imaging techniques (FDG-PET and SPECT) to maximize the dose to the tumor while sparing healthy lung tissue.
  • Results showed manageable toxicity levels after one year, with 21.3% experiencing grade 2 pneumonitis and 66.0% grade 2 esophagitis, while striving for better local control and overall survival.
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