Juniper Publishers Annals of Reviews and Research

  Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research   Patterning and Literacy at the Outset of Kindergarten- Juniper Publishers  Authored by Matthew S Peterson   Abstract Kindergarten children are routinely instructed in recognizing repeating patterns. Such instruction may improve their understanding of prealgebra and early literacy. The present research was designed to determine whether there were relations between children’s understanding of patterns and early literacy at the outset of kindergarten, before instruction in recognizing patterns was begun. Accordingly, 492 kindergarten children were assessed with a patterning measure and two measures of early literacy. Significant correlations between scores on these three measures indicate that about 12-16% of a beginning kindergartner’s ability in literacy can be predicted from their understanding of patterns. Keywords: Initial sound fluency; Manipulatives; Dynamic indicators ...

  Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research Causal Relationship Between Chronic Upper Respiratory Infections and Benign Enlargement of Subarachnoid Spaces- Juniper Publishers Authored by Reagan Collins Abstract Benign enlargement of subarachnoid spaces (BESS) is a common clinical finding in pediatric patients. Although a few causes have been put forward, the etiology of the enlargement is largely unknown. Both chronic upper respiratory infections (URI’s) and cor pulmonale (by means of increased right atrial pressure) can hinder venous drainage contributing to increased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume and elevated intracranial pressure (ICP), thus potentially predisposing a patient to enlargements of their subarachnoid spaces to accommodate for these changes. This study aims to determine if a history of chronic upper respiratory infections and cor pulmonale is correlated to a higher incidence of BESS. Scans and medical records from pat...

Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research     The Use of ActiGraft, an Autologous Skin Graft, in the Treatment of Complex Diabetes Foot Ulcer - A Case Study- Juniper Publishers Authored by Chinenye Wachuku Meng   Abstract Chronic Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a complication associated with many comorbidities that can result in limb amputation and even death. ActiGraft, an autologous blood clot tissue, showed to be effective in cutaneous hard to heal wounds by promoting the natural healing process of the wound. We present a case of an ActiGraft treatment, applied weekly for 3 weeks on a complicated case of DFU exhibiting extensive necrotic tissue, exposed bone, tendons and fascia. Blood was withdrawn from the patient, at the point-of-care, to create a blood clot that was then placed on the wound. ActiGraft treatment showed promotion of extensive granulation covering the exposed bone and tendon, reduction of necrotic tissue, ...