Introduction: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is known to cause a systemic inflammatory
and immune response. Objective: An in-vitro model of cardiotomy suction was designed to …

Background There is little consensus on the management of dog bite victims. Few studies
have examined long-term patient outcomes. This study was designed to evaluate two …

Numerical simulations utilizing the code SURFER++ with the incorporation of an insoluble
surfactant in the VOF scheme were conducted to characterize the effects of surfactant on a …

Vascular endothelial cell stimulation is associated with the activation of different signalling
pathways and transcription factors. Acute shear stress is known to induce different pro-…

Background: The major source of hemolysis during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) remains
the cardiotomy suction. Previous research has shown that the combination of negative …

… herewith a dissertation written by William Wade Drumright entitled “A River for War, … “Bud”
Drumright, and to my sister and brother, Tamara J. and Elliott E. Drumright. A part of all of them …

The overarching goal of this project is to present a more nuanced view of the underexamined
affective dimension of Homo sapiens’ ever-changing relationships to technology and …

Background Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) cause significant morbidity and
mortality worldwide, and outbreaks are often only identified after they reach high levels. A wide …

… I am grateful for my brother, Thomas Drumright, and sister, Jennifer Drumright, who have
always been available to hear my complaints and cheer me up at any hour. For my grandfather, …

Publisher Summary Given the high prevalence of substance use reported within populations
at risk for HIV infection and the number of studies demonstrating significant associations …