Saint Francis University

About: Saint Francis University is a education organization based out in Loretto, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Osteoblast. The organization has 1694 authors who have published 2038 publications receiving 87149 citations.

Incidence of Gunshot Wounds: Before and After Implementation of a Shall Issue Conceal Carry Law.

Abstract: Introduction. This study examined the incidence of gunshot wounds before and after enacting a conceal carry (CC) law in a predominately rural state. Methods. A retrospective review was conducted of all patients who were admitted with a gunshot injury to a Level I trauma center. Patient data collected included demographics, injury details, hospital course, and discharge destination. Results. Among the 238 patients included, 44.6% (n = 107) were admitted during the pre-CC period and 55.4% (n = 131) in the post-CC period. No demographic differences were noted between the two periods except for an increase in uninsured patients from 43.0% vs 61.1% (p = 0.020). Compared to pre-CC patients, post-CC patients experienced a trend toward increased abdominal injury (11.2% vs 20.6%, p = 0.051) and increased vascular injuries (11.2% vs 22.1%, p = 0.026) while lower extremity injuries decreased significantly (38.3% vs 26.0%, p = 0.041). Positive focused assessment with sonography in trauma (FAST) exams (2.2% vs 16.8, p < 0.001), intensive care unit admission (26.2% vs 42.0%, p = 0.011) and need for ventilator support (11.2% vs 22.1%, p = 0.026) all increased during the post-CC period. In-hospital mortality more than doubled (8.4% vs 18.3%, p = 0.028) across the pre- and post-CC time periods. Conclusion. Implementation of a CC law was not associated with a decrease in the overall number of penetrating injuries or a decrease in mortality.

Clinical conundrum: managing iron overload after renal transplantation.

Abstract: Iatrogenic iron overload, which is not uncommon in patients undergoing long-term haemodialysis, arises from a combination of multiple red cell transfusions and parenteral iron infusions that are administered to maintain a haemoglobin concentration of approximately 10 g/dL. Although iron overload due to genetic haemochromatosis is conventionally managed by phlebotomy, patients with haemoglobinopathies and chronic transfusion-induced iron overload are treated with iron-chelation therapy. However, the management of iron overload in our patient who presented with hepatic dysfunction and immunosuppressive drug-induced mild anaemia in the post-renal transplant setting posed unique challenges. We report on the decision-making process used in such a case that led to a successful clinical resolution of hepatic iron overload through the combined use of phlebotomy and erythropoiesis stimulating agents, while avoiding use of iron-chelating agents that could potentially compromise both hepatic and renal function.

The Google Online Marketing Challenge: Real Clients, Real Money, Real Ads and Authentic Learning.

Abstract: Search marketing is the process of utilizing search engines to drive traffic to a Web site through both paid and unpaid efforts. One potential paid component of a search marketing strategy is the use of a pay-per-click (PPC) advertising campaign in which advertisers pay search engine hosts only when their advertisement is clicked. This paper describes a class exercise utilizing the Google Online Marketing Challenge (GOMC) to teach search marketing and PPC concepts. The GOMC is a global collegiate competition in which student teams utilize a $250 budget provided by Google to design, implement, and monitor a PPC campaign for an actual small business client. This paper argues that the GOMC is an effective exercise to teach search marketing and PPC terminology, skills, and techniques and demonstrates many of the characteristics present in authentic learning environments.