COMPARISON OF PATELLA ALIGNMENT AND CARTILAGE BIOMARKERS IN YOUNG ADULT FEMALES WITH AND WITHOUT PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN: A PILOT STUDY.

Background: Limited data exist regarding an absolute association between PFP and PFJOA. Understanding this relationship will support the need for early interventions to manage PFP.

Hypothesis/purpose: This study was conducted to determine if females with PFP have a patella position and cartilage biomarkers similar to individuals with PFJOA.

Effects of Barometric Pressure and Temperature on Acute Ischemic Stroke Hospitalization in Augusta, GA.

Several studies worldwide have demonstrated significant relationships between meteorological parameters and stroke events. However, authors often reported discordant effects of both barometric pressure and air temperature on stroke occurrence. The present study investigated whether there was an association between weather parameters (barometric pressure and temperature) and ischemic stroke hospitalization.

Causes of historically low abstract submissions for the ASCLS annual meeting.

The Abstract Review Committee (ARC) has an ongoing objective of encouraging abstract submissions for the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science's (ASCLS) Annual Meeting. The purpose of this research study was to survey ASCLS members to determine the cause of historically low abstract submissions and how submissions could be increased. An electronic survey was developed and sent to ASCLS members via electronic mail blast.