Exploring the Evidence: Generating a Research Question: Using the PICOT Framework for Clinical Inquiry.

The PICOT (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Out - come, Timeframe) framework succinctly gives structure to developing and solving a research or clinical question. It acts as a framework to assist a researcher or clinician to drill down to the essence of their question. This guides the researcher or clinician to formulate exact questions, identify relevant research or evidence, and tailor interventions to address the problem or challenging situation they are looking to solve or resolve.

Community involvement in addressing the antibiotic crisis.

Increasing student interest and success in STEM education is a top priority for many postsecondary educational institutions. One well-documented approach to both priorities is to have students participate in a Course Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE). Faculty from several technical colleges and universities in Wisconsin teamed up with the Tiny Earth organization to offer a CURE to address the search for new antibiotics.

Optimizing Contrast Resolution in Digital Chest Radiography by Varying Copper Filtration and kVp.

Purpose: To measure the effect of increasing kilovoltage peak (kVp) and copper filtration thickness on entrance skin exposure and contrast resolution for chest radiography performed using digital flat-panel detectors.

Methods: A phantom-based experiment was conducted in which 24 radiographs of a quality control chest phantom were obtained at varying kVp levels and copper filtration thicknesses. The entrance skin exposure was measured and analyzed for each exposure.

Toxicity of secondary metabolites of .

In a previous study, was isolated and screened for antimicrobial activity. Many promising antibiotic candidates are not ultimately used because of toxicity. After screening secondary metabolites for antimicrobial activity, they were screened for cytotoxicity in the human HeLa cell line.

Time course study of secondary metabolite toxicity profile.

In previous studies was isolated and screened for antimicrobial activity. Further, secondary metabolites were isolated and screened for antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity . The current study determines if increased exposure of Hela cells to the secondary metabolites over time increases the cytotoxicity.

Antimicrobial activity of .

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest global challenges of the century. Many pathogens have become resistant to antibiotics due to human misuse and effective ones are in short supply. Discovering potential new antibiotic molecules may help to address the current antibiotic shortage.

Exploring the Evidence: Using Technology to Improve Integrated Care Coordination.

A transition of care is defined as a change in level of health care services, as patient care needs change from one location to another during acute or chronic illness. The location of services can vary from the hospital, skilled nursing facility, an outpatient setting, a primary care provider's office, or home health. Care coordination gaps can occur due to a lack of information exchange through the electronic health record, a lack of evidence-based standards, and poor communication among providers.

A How-To Guide on Bringing Undergraduate Research to Community and Technical Colleges.

Increasing the interest and participation of students in STEM is a priority for colleges, universities, and the nation as a whole. As new generations of students embark in training and in learning novel technologies to deal with the challenges of emerging infectious diseases, crop and food production, and the development of new and better sustainable alternatives in the face of a changing environment on our planet, we must also evolve our approach to teaching and learning. One strategy that may be found helpful as students face the challenges ahead is to instill inquiry and problem-solving skills as part of their education as early as possible, whether they pursue a technical career or a graduate college degree.

Strategies for negotiating preemployment agreements.

Though the long-term effects of preemployment agreements on career development are unknown, these guidelines are suggestions to ensure responsible interactions among facilities, health information management students, and academic programs. Preemployment agreements meet personal, educational, professional, financial, and institutional goals. Long-term implications warrant additional study.