Publications by authors named "Kranthi Vysyaraju"
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- - The text discusses the importance of learning outcomes in education and how integrating "A-SMART" (Action-oriented, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) outcomes with the backward design process can enhance curriculum planning.
- - It introduces a three-stage approach for educators: define desired results, determine acceptable evidence of learning, and plan learning activities, highlighting the significance of starting with action verbs.
- - By adopting this method, educators can create clearer, more effective learning outcomes that improve assessment practices and educational experiences while addressing potential challenges in the process.
The ICPerMed, international initiative promoting personalized medicine, has realized a survey among a group of experts, to define a common vision for the deployment of personalized medicine across healthcare systems until 2030. ICPerMed defined five perspectives (p.4) and addressed an online questionnaire to 97 international experts to collect their views.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHIV disproportionately affects racial/ethnic minorities and individuals living in the southern United States, and missed clinic visits account for much of this disparity. We sought to evaluate: (1) predictors of missed initial HIV medical visits, (2) time to initial visit, and (3) the association between initial visit attendance and retention in HIV care. Chart reviews were conducted for 200 consecutive HIV-infected patients (100 in Dallas, 100 in San Antonio) completing case management (CM) intake.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Spores from basidiomycete fungi (basidiospores) are highly prevalent in the atmosphere of urban and rural settings. Studies have confirmed their potential to affect human health as allergens. Less is known about their potential to serve as stimuli of the innate immune system and induce proinflammatory reactions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThreats of pyrogenicity were discovered more than a century ago. Measures to determine the safety of parenterals and, more recently, medical devices and cell therapies for human use have been in place for 70 years. Currently, there are three testing possibilities available: the Rabbit Pyrogen Test, the Limulus Amebocyte Lysate test (Bacterial Endotoxin Test), and test systems using human whole blood or human monocytes, called Monocyte Activation Test (MAT).
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