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Local Systems Change: Applied Research Methods For Sustainable Communities, Taylor Barrett Hill May 2025

Local Systems Change: Applied Research Methods For Sustainable Communities, Taylor Barrett Hill

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

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Analyzing The Association Of Competitive Food Policy On Competitive Food Content In U.S. Schools., Mary E. Curnutte May 2025

Analyzing The Association Of Competitive Food Policy On Competitive Food Content In U.S. Schools., Mary E. Curnutte

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

OBJECTIVES: School food can have a profound effect on the population’s health. Thirty million children receive food at school and consume half their daily calorie intake at school. Competitive foods are foods sold outside of school breakfast and lunch, such as those sold in vending machines. A new ruling for Smart Snacks Standards, a set of competitive food guidelines, started in the school year 2014-2015. It is known that competitive foods undermine school lunch participation, and a decrease in school lunch consumption is associated with poorer student health. Additionally, an increase in competitive foods tends to be of nutrient-poor …


Long-Term Changes In Bolus Parameters During Swallowing Post-Chemoradiation Treatment., Brittany Rebecca Smiley May 2025

Long-Term Changes In Bolus Parameters During Swallowing Post-Chemoradiation Treatment., Brittany Rebecca Smiley

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Current treatment for oropharyngeal cancer involves chemoradiation, which can have profound effects on swallowing function. Submental muscle activity is critical for airway protection and bolus transit but is highly susceptible to radiation-related swallowing impairments. This study examined whether chemoradiation targeting the submental muscles leads to measurable changes in esophageal distension during swallowing in a rodent model. We hypothesized that rats receiving chemoradiation would exhibit aberrant esophageal distension compared to chemotherapy-only controls. Twenty male rats underwent four cycles of cisplatin concurrently with either radiation or sham radiation. High-speed videofluoroscopy swallow studies were conducted pre- and post-treatment with thin liquids to analyze …


Commencement Program 2025, Loma Linda University May 2025

Commencement Program 2025, Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

2 | Message from the President

3 | 2025 Events of Commencement

5 | The Academic Procession

6 | Institutional Administration

7 | Board of Trustees

8 | Significance of Academic Regalia

9 | University History Highlights

11 | Criteria for Institutional Awards

13 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees

The Programs, The School Honorees, and The Speakers

29 | School of Medicine

50 | School of Pharmacy

63 | School of Dentistry

81 | School of Public Health

94 | San Manuel Gateway College

101 | School of Allied Health Professions - Allied Health …


Mediterranean Or Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension Diet In Lowering Hypertension In Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Us National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey (Nhanes), 2007-2016, Erica Carroll-Marlow May 2025

Mediterranean Or Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension Diet In Lowering Hypertension In Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Us National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey (Nhanes), 2007-2016, Erica Carroll-Marlow

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study aimed to address the difference in adherence to the Mediterranean and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) in lowering hypertension among women with GDM. This study is a quantitative, secondary analysis study using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2007-2016, targeting pregnant women with GDM (n =240). The demographics, dietary, questionnaire, and examination files in NHANES captured the dependent variable, hypertension, and the independent variables, Mediterranean and DASH diets. The covariates included age, race/ethnicity, family income, education, and marital status. Adjusted odds ratios using binary and multiple logistic regression were calculated utilizing SPSS …


Legal Issues And Outcomes Of A Medical-Legal Partnership For Cancer Patients, Allison B. Dowling, Abigail Sweeney, Megan E. Gordon, Lisa Kessler, Deborah Perry, Vicki W. Girard, Shreya Kalra May 2025

Legal Issues And Outcomes Of A Medical-Legal Partnership For Cancer Patients, Allison B. Dowling, Abigail Sweeney, Megan E. Gordon, Lisa Kessler, Deborah Perry, Vicki W. Girard, Shreya Kalra

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

The medical-legal partnership (MLP) model is a multidisciplinary intervention with demonstrated success in addressing health-harming legal needs. We analyzed initial data from the Georgetown University Health Justice Alliance’s Cancer Legal Assistance and Well-being Project (Cancer LAW), an MLP between Georgetown University and MedStar Health serving cancer patients receiving care at an urban, safety-net hospital in Washington, D.C. The sample included 81 patients, who had an average of two legal issues, most commonly in the areas of Social Security, estate planning, housing, and health insurance. Data collected during legal representation captured both financial and non-financial benefits to patients. Patients who responded …


Racial And Geographic Disparities In Primary Care Transitions For Postpartum Women With Gestational Diabetes And Hypertension In South Carolina, Kajol Dahal May 2025

Racial And Geographic Disparities In Primary Care Transitions For Postpartum Women With Gestational Diabetes And Hypertension In South Carolina, Kajol Dahal

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Introduction Gestational diabetes (GDM) and gestational hypertension (GH) are significant public health issues with lasting implications for maternal and child health (MCH). Despite clinical guidelines recommending postpartum care for all women, especially those with chronic conditions, less than 50% receive a visit within 12 months of childbirth. Recent policy changes extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 months. This study assessed differences in postpartum care visits by race/ethnicity and geography after the extension of postpartum coverage in South Carolina. Methods A retrospective cohort of 27,056 women (aged 20-44) who gave birth in 2021 were analyzed using Medicaid claims …


In Vitro And In Vivo Evaluation Of The Effect Of A Commercial-Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product As Quorum Sensing Inhibitors Of Salmonella Enterica Typhimurium, Ileana Loeza May 2025

In Vitro And In Vivo Evaluation Of The Effect Of A Commercial-Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product As Quorum Sensing Inhibitors Of Salmonella Enterica Typhimurium, Ileana Loeza

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the present research was to evaluate Enterococcus faecium fermentation peptides (EFP) for antibacterial activity, inhibition of biofilm formation, and anti-quorum sensing properties against Salmonella Typhimurium (ST) in in vitro trials and individual body weight and ST organ colonization in therapeutic and prophylactic models in broiler chickens. Ninety-six day-of-hatch Cobb 500 broiler chickens were randomized and assigned to one of four treatments: NC) Negative Control, no EFP treatment and no ST challenge; NC+EFP) Negative Control, EFP treatment and no ST; PC) Positive Control, no EFP treatment and ST challenge, and PC+EFP) EFP treated and ST challenged. Independent trials …


Promotion Of Women’S Preventative Health Behaviors For Breast And Cervical Cancer, Shelby Lopez May 2025

Promotion Of Women’S Preventative Health Behaviors For Breast And Cervical Cancer, Shelby Lopez

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

Women’s health prevention is typically not a significant topic for discussion. Health prevention measures are often discussed after a new diagnosis, rather than being a proactive approach toward improving women’s health. Breast and cervical cancer continue to be prevalent today and, to decrease the number of women diagnosed with late-stage cancer, this scholarly project will focus on improving the participation in prevention behaviors among women 18-45 years of age, but also acknowledge the role self-efficacy and perception of health behaviors has on the participation in prevention measures. Pender’s Health Promotion Model will help acknowledge how social-behavioral factors affect prevention behaviors. …


Glim Consensus Approach To Diagnosis Of Malnutrition: A 5-Year Update., Gordon L Jensen, Tommy Cederholm, M Isabel T D Correia, M Cristina Gonzalez, Ryoji Fukushima, Veeradej Pisprasert, Renee Blaauw, Diana Cardenas Braz, Fernando Carrasco, Alfonso J Cruz Jentoft, Cristina Cuerda, David C Evans, Vanessa Fuchs-Tarlovsky, Leah Gramlich, Han Ping Shi, Jeanette M Hasse, Michael Hiesmayr, Naoki Hiki, Harriët Jager-Wittenaar, Shukri Jahit, Anayanet Jáquez, Heather Keller, Stanislaw Klek, Ainsley Malone, Kris M Mogensen, Naoharu Mori, Manpreet Mundi, Maurizio Muscaritoli, Doris Ng, Ibolya Nyulasi, Matthias Pirlich, Stephane Schneider, Marian De Van Der Schueren, Soranit Siltharm, Pierre Singer, Alison Steiber, Kelly A Tappenden, Jianchun Yu, André Van Gossum, Jaw-Yuan Wang, Marion F Winkler, Charlene Compher, Rocco Barazzoni May 2025

Glim Consensus Approach To Diagnosis Of Malnutrition: A 5-Year Update., Gordon L Jensen, Tommy Cederholm, M Isabel T D Correia, M Cristina Gonzalez, Ryoji Fukushima, Veeradej Pisprasert, Renee Blaauw, Diana Cardenas Braz, Fernando Carrasco, Alfonso J Cruz Jentoft, Cristina Cuerda, David C Evans, Vanessa Fuchs-Tarlovsky, Leah Gramlich, Han Ping Shi, Jeanette M Hasse, Michael Hiesmayr, Naoki Hiki, Harriët Jager-Wittenaar, Shukri Jahit, Anayanet Jáquez, Heather Keller, Stanislaw Klek, Ainsley Malone, Kris M Mogensen, Naoharu Mori, Manpreet Mundi, Maurizio Muscaritoli, Doris Ng, Ibolya Nyulasi, Matthias Pirlich, Stephane Schneider, Marian De Van Der Schueren, Soranit Siltharm, Pierre Singer, Alison Steiber, Kelly A Tappenden, Jianchun Yu, André Van Gossum, Jaw-Yuan Wang, Marion F Winkler, Charlene Compher, Rocco Barazzoni

Ambulatory and Primary Care Articles

BACKGROUND: The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) introduced an approach for malnutrition diagnosis in 2019 that comprised screening followed by assessment of three phenotypic criteria (weight loss, low body mass index [BMI], and low muscle mass) and two etiologic criteria (reduced food intake/assimilation and inflammation/disease burden). This planned update reconsiders the GLIM framework based on published knowledge and experience over the past 5 years.

METHODS: A working group (n = 43 members) conducted a literature search spanning 2019-2024 using the keywords "Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition or GLIM." Prior GLIM guidance activities for using the criteria on muscle mass …


Prevalence And Patterns Of Opioid Use In Chronic Pancreatitis, Anna Evans Phillips, Darwin L Conwell, Shuang Li, Jami L Saloman, Phil A Hart, Evan L Fogel, Santhi Swaroop Vege, Dana K Andersen, William E Fisher, Christopher E Forsmark, Stephen Pandol, Walter G Park, Mark D Topazian, Stephen K Van Den Eeden, Jose Serrano, Liang Li, Dhiraj Yadav May 2025

Prevalence And Patterns Of Opioid Use In Chronic Pancreatitis, Anna Evans Phillips, Darwin L Conwell, Shuang Li, Jami L Saloman, Phil A Hart, Evan L Fogel, Santhi Swaroop Vege, Dana K Andersen, William E Fisher, Christopher E Forsmark, Stephen Pandol, Walter G Park, Mark D Topazian, Stephen K Van Den Eeden, Jose Serrano, Liang Li, Dhiraj Yadav

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Introduction: Opioids are used to treat pain in chronic pancreatitis (CP), but little is known about current use patterns. The aim of this study was to characterize the utilization of opioids and associations with clinical characteristics in adult patients with CP.

Methods: This cross-sectional analysis used baseline data from participants with definite CP enrolled in a cohort study in the United States (PROspective Evaluation of CP for EpidEmiologic and Translational StuDies). Data on demographics, pain medication use, healthcare utilization, disability, and pain patterns were systematically collected in case report forms while quality of life was assessed with patient-reported outcome instruments. …


Us Infant Formulas Contain Primarily Added Sugars: An Analysis Of Infant Formulas On The Us Market, Audrey R. Rips-Goodwin, Daiil Jun, Adrianne Griebel-Thompson, Kai Ling Kong, Tera L. Fazzino May 2025

Us Infant Formulas Contain Primarily Added Sugars: An Analysis Of Infant Formulas On The Us Market, Audrey R. Rips-Goodwin, Daiil Jun, Adrianne Griebel-Thompson, Kai Ling Kong, Tera L. Fazzino

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Added sugar consumption is contraindicated for infants <  2 years old; however added sugars are present in many US infant formulas. We examined whether US formulas contain primarily added sugars, or whether formulas contain primarily naturally occurring lactose (the sugar in human milk). Data were obtained from the Nutrition Data System for Research and included formulas available on the US market in 2022 (N = 73). Formulas were categorized as: standard (n = 31), gentle (n = 27), and lactose-free (n = 15). Differences across formulas were examined using Bayesian modeling. The median percent added sugars were high in standard (M=59.7 %; IQR=22.0), gentle (M=85.0 %; IQR=39.5), and lactose-free formulas (M=90.0 %; IQR=54.3). Gentle formulas had significantly lower proportional lactose (OR=0.22, 95 % HDI=[0.11,0.44], pd=99.3 %) and > 2 fold higher proportional added sugars compared to standard formulas (ORs=2.11–2.57, HDI>0, pd=99.1–99.99 …


The Association Of Discrimination, Inflammation, And Coping Style On Self-Rated Health Among South Asian Individuals In The Masala Study, Raji Pillai, Sahiti Myneni, Constance M Johnson, Nilay S Shah, Alka M Kanaya, Jennifer E S Beauchamp May 2025

The Association Of Discrimination, Inflammation, And Coping Style On Self-Rated Health Among South Asian Individuals In The Masala Study, Raji Pillai, Sahiti Myneni, Constance M Johnson, Nilay S Shah, Alka M Kanaya, Jennifer E S Beauchamp

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objectives: South Asian individuals (SAs) may have heightened levels of inflammatory markers, such as C reactive protein (CRP), Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α), leptin, and resistin, and decreased levels of anti-inflammatory adiponectin, contributing to higher cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence. Social determinants of health, like discrimination, are also associated with risks for CVD in SAs. This study examined the associations between discrimination and inflammation and whether coping styles moderated the association between discrimination and self-rated health (SRH) among SAs in the United States.

Design: Secondary analysis of data obtained from 1164 SAs (mean age = 57 years, SD = 9.4, 48% women) …


Efficacy Of Manuka Honey Oral Rinsein Treatment Of Xerostomia Among Elderlypatients: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Dalia Ghalwash, Asmaa Abou-Bakr, Ayman Elgawish May 2025

Efficacy Of Manuka Honey Oral Rinsein Treatment Of Xerostomia Among Elderlypatients: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Dalia Ghalwash, Asmaa Abou-Bakr, Ayman Elgawish

Dentistry

Background Xerostomia is a common complaint among elderly patients. Due to the anti-inflammatory effect, Manuka honey could be a promising alternative remedy for many medical conditions, including xerostomia. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Manuka honey oral rinse as a novel management for xerostomiain elderly patients. Methods This study was designed as a randomized, single-blinded clinical trial. 42 elderly patients who were allevaluated for the presence of xerostomia and hyposalivation were randomly allocated into 3 equal groups. The interventions were used 3 times per day for 1 month as follows: Manuka honey oral rinse in group I, …


The Role Of Self Esteem Upon The Recovery Of Eating Disordered Patients, Samanta Flores Velazquez May 2025

The Role Of Self Esteem Upon The Recovery Of Eating Disordered Patients, Samanta Flores Velazquez

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Eating disorders such as anorexia-nervosa, bulimia-nervosa, and binge-eating disorders are detrimental to overall health and well-being. The demands of beauty ideals and attitudes impact young adults negatively as they attempt to meet societal beauty standards. The need for approval, fitting in with the community, and confidence drive the behaviors of people in negative ways. In recent years, the modernization of social media has contributed to dieting cultures, the thin ideal, harmful weight-loss practices, and the cycle to use the body as a means to control or repent. External factors affect the risk of eating disorders which contribute to the challenge …


"Alone I Can't, But Together We Can": A Photovoice Study To Explore Insights Of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Aot) From Providers Working With Individuals With Serious Mental Illness (Smi)., Monica G. Urquieta May 2025

"Alone I Can't, But Together We Can": A Photovoice Study To Explore Insights Of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Aot) From Providers Working With Individuals With Serious Mental Illness (Smi)., Monica G. Urquieta

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) is a court-ordered mental health treatment program for individuals with SMI (bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia) who have a history of noncompliance with treatment and are at risk of deteriorating or causing harm to themselves or others. This dissertation examined the perceptions and experiences of thirteen providers (lawyers, judges, case managers, psychiatrists, housing navigators, treatment guardians, nurse practitioners, therapists and peer support specialists with lived experience) on the AOT program for clients with SMI; and the environments that shape these perceptions, taking into account a system and community-based approach focusing on how the unique …


Oral Microbiome Profile Of The Us Population, Anil K Chaturvedi, Emily Vogtmann, Jianxin Shi, Yukiko Yano, Martin J Blaser, Nicholas A Bokulich, J Gregory Caporaso, Maura L Gillison, Barry I Graubard, Xing Hua, Autumn G Hullings, Lisa Kahle, Rob Knight, Shilan Li, Jody Mclean, Vaishnavi Purandare, Yunhu Wan, Neal D Freedman, Christian C Abnet May 2025

Oral Microbiome Profile Of The Us Population, Anil K Chaturvedi, Emily Vogtmann, Jianxin Shi, Yukiko Yano, Martin J Blaser, Nicholas A Bokulich, J Gregory Caporaso, Maura L Gillison, Barry I Graubard, Xing Hua, Autumn G Hullings, Lisa Kahle, Rob Knight, Shilan Li, Jody Mclean, Vaishnavi Purandare, Yunhu Wan, Neal D Freedman, Christian C Abnet

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Importance: The oral microbiome likely plays key roles in human health. Yet, population-representative characterizations are lacking.

Objective: To characterize the composition, diversity, and correlates of the oral microbiome in US adults.

Design, setting, and participants: This cross-sectional study analyzed data from the population-representative National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2009 to 2012. Microbiome data were made publicly available in 2024. NHANES participants were aged 18 to 69 years and provided oral rinse samples in 1 of 2 consecutive NHANES cycles (2009-2010 and 2011-2012).

Exposures: Demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral, anthropometric, metabolic, and clinical characteristics.

Main outcomes and measures: Oral microbiome …


The Victorian Institute Of Sport Assessment – Achilles Is Fundamentally Flawed And Unfit For Clinical Practice Or Research: A Rasch Measurement Theory Analysis Using Cosmin Recommendations, Nigel Travers, Myles C. Murphy, Benedict M. Wand, Paul Kirwan, Mervyn Travers, James Debenham, William Gibson, Dana Hince May 2025

The Victorian Institute Of Sport Assessment – Achilles Is Fundamentally Flawed And Unfit For Clinical Practice Or Research: A Rasch Measurement Theory Analysis Using Cosmin Recommendations, Nigel Travers, Myles C. Murphy, Benedict M. Wand, Paul Kirwan, Mervyn Travers, James Debenham, William Gibson, Dana Hince

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Objectives: Evaluate structural validity, hypothesis testing and measurement invariance of the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment–Achilles (VISA-A) using Rasch analysis to determine if it can be recommended to measure Achilles tendinopathy severity. Methods: We performed an evaluation of the VISA-A measurement properties using Rasch Measurement Theory by pooling individual participant data from previously conducted studies (n = 217). Structural validity was assessed via threshold/category mean order; adequate item fit; unidimensionality; local dependence; internal consistency. Hypothesis testing was assessed via divergent validity. Measurement invariance assessed via differential item functioning. Results: The VISA-A has inadequate construct validity. This is evident from issues …


Changes In The Contributions Of Risk Factors To Under-Five Mortality In Low- And Lower-Middle-Income Countries (1997-2022): An Analysis Of Demographic And Health Survey Data, Bereket Kefale, Jonine Jancey, Amanuel T. Gebremedhin, Gavin Pereira, Gizachew A. Tessema May 2025

Changes In The Contributions Of Risk Factors To Under-Five Mortality In Low- And Lower-Middle-Income Countries (1997-2022): An Analysis Of Demographic And Health Survey Data, Bereket Kefale, Jonine Jancey, Amanuel T. Gebremedhin, Gavin Pereira, Gizachew A. Tessema

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Under-five mortality (U5M) is a critical public health challenge in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs), where over 90% of global deaths occur. Despite progress, the changing contributions of risk factors to U5M in LLMICs remain unexplored.

Mrthods: We analysed Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data from 24 LLMICs across two periods: 1997-2005 and 2016-2022. We included 139,890 live births in 1997-2005 and 319,034 in 2016-2022. A mixed-effects robust Poisson regression model with a log link function was employed to identify risk factors of U5M in each period. Population-attributable fractions (PAFs) were calculated and compared to investigate changes in the …


Strength And Conditioning Society (Scs) 7th Annual Meeting, Murcia, Spain, 2024, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Konstantinos Spyrou, Anthony J. Blazevich, Tomás T. Freitas, Elena Marín-Cascales, Aarón Manzanares Serrano May 2025

Strength And Conditioning Society (Scs) 7th Annual Meeting, Murcia, Spain, 2024, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Konstantinos Spyrou, Anthony J. Blazevich, Tomás T. Freitas, Elena Marín-Cascales, Aarón Manzanares Serrano

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

On behalf of the Strength and Conditioning Society (SCS), we are pleased to present the abstracts submitted for the SCS 7th Annual Meeting. The event was held at the Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM) headquarters in Murcia, Spain, on 9–11 October 2024, and comprised several invited sessions by international and national speakers on a variety of topics related to biochemistry and exercise physiology, strength and conditioning practices and their application to health, injury prevention, and sports performance. These included strength training in high-performance sports, sport science and training–competition load management in elite environments, biochemistry and exercise physiology and prescription, nutrition …


Excess Weight Is Associated With Neurological And Neuropsychiatric Symptoms In Post-Covid-19 Condition: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Débora Barbosa Ronca, Larissa Otaviano Mesquita, Dryelle Oliveira, Ana Cláudia Morais Godoy Figueiredo, Jun Wen, Manshu Song, Kênia Mara Baiocchi De Carvalho May 2025

Excess Weight Is Associated With Neurological And Neuropsychiatric Symptoms In Post-Covid-19 Condition: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Débora Barbosa Ronca, Larissa Otaviano Mesquita, Dryelle Oliveira, Ana Cláudia Morais Godoy Figueiredo, Jun Wen, Manshu Song, Kênia Mara Baiocchi De Carvalho

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background/purpose Excess weight has been identified as a potential risk factor for post-COVID-19 condition (PCC). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate whether excess weight is associated with the development or experience of neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms in PCC. Methods We conducted a comprehensive search of eight databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, VHL, Google Scholar, ProQuest, and medRxiv) for studies published up to July 2023. Studies were included if they assessed PCC symptoms in relation to nutritional status, specifically the development of neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms more than 12 weeks post-infection. The analysis compared exposure and controls …


Sex Differences In Upper- And Lower-Limb Muscle Strength In Children And Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis, James L. Nuzzo, Matheus D. Pinto May 2025

Sex Differences In Upper- And Lower-Limb Muscle Strength In Children And Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis, James L. Nuzzo, Matheus D. Pinto

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

On average, adult men are physically stronger than adult women. The magnitude of this difference depends on the muscle tested, with larger sex differences observed in upper- than lower-limb muscles. Whether body region-specific sex differences in strength exist in children is unclear. The purpose of the current meta-analysis was to determine whether sex differences in muscle strength in children and adolescents differ between upper- and lower-limb muscles. Data were extracted from studies of participants aged ≤ 17 years who completed tests of maximal isometric or isokinetic strength of upper-limb muscles (e.g., elbow flexors and elbow extensors) or lower-limb muscles (e.g., …


Septo-Optic Dysplasia And Gastroschisis: Trends In Birth Prevalence And Association With Maternal Age, David J. Cullingford, Mary B. Abraham, Aris Siafarikas, A. Marie Blackmore, Jenny Downs, Peter Jacoby, Gareth Baynam, Catherine S.Y. Choong May 2025

Septo-Optic Dysplasia And Gastroschisis: Trends In Birth Prevalence And Association With Maternal Age, David J. Cullingford, Mary B. Abraham, Aris Siafarikas, A. Marie Blackmore, Jenny Downs, Peter Jacoby, Gareth Baynam, Catherine S.Y. Choong

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study aims to describe the risk factors and trends in birth prevalence of septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) and gastroschisis between 1980 and 2023. This descriptive, population-based study of SOD and gastroschisis used Western Australian Register of Developmental Anomalies data from 1980 to 2023. Birth prevalence was calculated using Midwives Notification System data for all births after 20 weeks gestation. Relative risk (RR) for SOD and gastroschisis showed risk by maternal age. SOD and gastroschisis occurred in 99 and 391 cases respectively (no dual diagnoses), with a birth prevalence of 1.41 and 3.71 per 10,000 respectively (from 2010 to 2019), and …


Origins: Nutritional Profile Of Children Aged One Year In A Longitudinal Birth Cohort, Sarah Whalan, Poonam K. Pannu, Rachelle A. Pretorius, Alexander J.J. Scherini, Sonia Gregory, Susan L. Prescott, Desiree Silva May 2025

Origins: Nutritional Profile Of Children Aged One Year In A Longitudinal Birth Cohort, Sarah Whalan, Poonam K. Pannu, Rachelle A. Pretorius, Alexander J.J. Scherini, Sonia Gregory, Susan L. Prescott, Desiree Silva

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Dietary intake during the first year of life is a key determinant of a child’s growth and development. ORIGINS is a longitudinal birth cohort study investigating factors that contribute to a ‘healthy start to life’ and the prevention of non-communicable diseases. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study aims to describe the dietary intakes of one-year-old children participating in ORIGINS and compare these to the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs). Between 2020 and 2023, dietary intake data were collected on 779 one-year-old children using a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). The analysis explored milk intake (breastmilk, infant formula, and …


Providing Care For The Geriatric Population, Asma Nayyar Md Apr 2025

Providing Care For The Geriatric Population, Asma Nayyar Md

Marshall Journal of Medicine

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of Interactive Food Demonstration On Nutrition Education And Dietary Habits, Danielle Mikaliunas, Yachana Panchal, Kruti Patel, Zainab Rehman, Michael B. Roberts, Farzaneh Daghigh Apr 2025

The Impact Of Interactive Food Demonstration On Nutrition Education And Dietary Habits, Danielle Mikaliunas, Yachana Panchal, Kruti Patel, Zainab Rehman, Michael B. Roberts, Farzaneh Daghigh

Research Day

Introduction: Around 60 percent of American adults have at least one chronic disease that could mostly be managed by nutrition. The Mediterranean diet has been linked to reducing the risk of numerous health conditions, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular diseases that have high prevalence in the city of Philadelphia. This diet is known for scaling back on salt and red meats along with having an increased focus on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, olive oil, and healthy fats. With its ability to provide satiety and variation based on individual palate preferences, Mediterranean cuisine has been shown to …


Pembrolizumab-Associated Acute Esophageal Necrosis: A Case Report And Literature Review, Mark Tawfik, Elie Bou Sanayeh, Stephanie Chain, Ahmed Elfiky, Stephen Mulrooney Apr 2025

Pembrolizumab-Associated Acute Esophageal Necrosis: A Case Report And Literature Review, Mark Tawfik, Elie Bou Sanayeh, Stephanie Chain, Ahmed Elfiky, Stephen Mulrooney

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer treatment. They pose challenges, particularly in the form of immune-related adverse events (irAEs). Although cases of gastrointestinal irAEs have been well-documented, acute esophageal necrosis (AEN) characterized by a circumferential blackening and fragility of the esophagus, weeks after immunotherapy discontinuation, has not been reported.

Case Presentation

A 75-year-old diabetic male who was recently diagnosed with high-grade papillary urothelial cancer with liver and retroperitoneal metastases and had undergone radical cystectomy with ileal conduit urinary diversion, presented to the hospital for sepsis secondary to a urinary tract infection. While in the hospital, he experienced hematemesis, …


An Examination Of Health Coaching As A Developing Profession, Katie Suleta, Jonathan M. Davis Apr 2025

An Examination Of Health Coaching As A Developing Profession, Katie Suleta, Jonathan M. Davis

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Health coaching is a field that is growing in popularity. Health coaching is not regulated and there is no standard for background, education, or training for those acting as health coaches. The purpose of this study was to investigate the burgeoning field of health coaching: who is performing it and common practices.

Methods

A total of 560 health coaching websites were reviewed to record educational backgrounds, recommendations for supplements, and the sale of supplements and/or other wellness products. Multivariable logistic regression was used to test associations between characteristics of health coaches and whether they recommend supplements, sell supplements, or …


Cancer Partnerships Hub (Cph) Model: Implementing An Organizational Innovation To Enhance Engagement Of Patient-Partner In Cancer Care Services, Deborah Pascale, Sandie Oberoi, Charlotte Gélinas-Gagné, Pegah Torabi, Ludovic Tamaro, Karine Bilodeau Apr 2025

Cancer Partnerships Hub (Cph) Model: Implementing An Organizational Innovation To Enhance Engagement Of Patient-Partner In Cancer Care Services, Deborah Pascale, Sandie Oberoi, Charlotte Gélinas-Gagné, Pegah Torabi, Ludovic Tamaro, Karine Bilodeau

Patient Experience Journal

Patient partnership is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of effective care, with healthcare professionals recognizing the immense value of collaboration. This case study delves into the innovative Cancer Partnership Hub (CPH) model implemented at the Integrated University Health and Social Services Center of East Montreal Island (CIUSSS-EMTL) in Quebec, Canada. The CPH model exemplifies the integration of patients as active agents within the cancer program. The CPH Model is designed to offer comprehensive support and information services, providing a diverse array of resources crafted ``by and for'' people living with and beyond cancer (PLC). Rooted in the project's motto ``Engage. Share. …


Contrasting Patients' And Healthcare Professionals' Experience In Hematological Cancer Care Pathway: A Narrative Study, Karine Bilodeau, Cynthia Henriksen, Camilia Aloisio Alves, Charlotte Gélinas-Gagné, Lynda Piché, Jacinthe Pepin, Virginia Lee, Marie-France Vachon, Nathalie Folch, Marie-Pascale Pomey, Nicolas Fernandez Apr 2025

Contrasting Patients' And Healthcare Professionals' Experience In Hematological Cancer Care Pathway: A Narrative Study, Karine Bilodeau, Cynthia Henriksen, Camilia Aloisio Alves, Charlotte Gélinas-Gagné, Lynda Piché, Jacinthe Pepin, Virginia Lee, Marie-France Vachon, Nathalie Folch, Marie-Pascale Pomey, Nicolas Fernandez

Patient Experience Journal

Hematological cancers represent 10% of cancers diagnosed in Canada. Treatments involve complex care pathways and various modalities as well as the management and monitoring of multiple side effects. There is limited understanding of these pathways from the perspectives of the people living with cancer (PLC) and the healthcare professional (HCP). The aim of this article is to contrast the experiences of PLCs and HCPs in the context of hematological cancer care pathway. Narrative study approach was chosen for this exploratory study. Twenty-one narratives were co-created with PLCs (n = 12) and HCPs (n = 9). A structural and comparative analysis …