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The Development And Application Of A Multiple Regression Equation That Predicts The Sum Of Triceps And Subscapular Skinfolds In Children Ages 10-18, Pamela Luna-Raffy

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The purpose of this study was to develop a tool to predict the sum of triceps and subscapular skinfolds in children ages 10-18. In addition, school-based weight management programs were reviewed.

Skinfold calipers are often used to assess body fat percentage, particularly in non-clinical settings, test sites recommended by researchers are the triceps and The subscapular skinfolds. Recently, however, educators have reported two concerns about using skinfold calipers in the schools: (1) Specialized training and equipment are required, and (2) individuals must remove their clothing from selected test sites.

For schools where the use of calipers present problems, it seemed …

How Do Harpacticoid Grazing Rates Differ Over A Tidal Cycle? Field Verification Using Chlorophyll-Pigment Analyses, Alan W. Decho

Faculty Publications

Four species of meiobenthic copepods were examined for diatom feeding. Microscopic analysis of gut-pellet contents from field-collected individuals indicated frequent ingestion of diatoms by 3 harpacticoids (Scottolana canadensis, Microarthridion littorale, Cletocamptus deitersi) while occasional diatom ingestion occurred Paronychocamptus huntsmani. Frustules were usually empty and broken, indicating that contents were digested. Laboratory experiments using ¹⁴C-labeling showed assimilation of diatoms by the 3 species examined. Field grazing rate studies were conducted over different portions of a tidal cycle using fluorescent chlorophyll-pigment analysis of gut-contents. Highest diatom consumption (p<0.05) occurred just after the mudflat became exposed (i.e. Early Low Water level, ELW) for S. canadensis, while consumption at Late Low Water …

The Relationship Between Multiple Health Factors, Demographics, And Body Weight, Glenda J. Potter

Community & Environmental Health Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to test the relationship between regular aerobic exercise and body weight. It was the intent of this study to determine if a person who regularly exercises at either high or moderate levels can maintain their body weight at desired levels as specified by the Body Mass Index (BMI). The participants in this study were selected from hospital employees, class members of aerobic classes and/or adult walkers/joggers. There were 38 participants-- 13 males and 25 females.

A self administered questionnaire and a 3-day, 24-hour dietary log were identified to comprise the instrument as well as …

Disseminated Strongyloides Stercoralis And Aspergillus Fumigatus Presenting As Diffuse Interstitial Pneumonitis In A Steroid-Dependent Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patient, Larry Tankanow, Michael S. Eichenhorn

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

We describe a patient with long-standing steroid-dependent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who was admitted with new diffuse interstitial pulmonary infiltrates. Strongyloides stercoralis was present in the sputum and stool and responded to treatment. However, complicating disseminating Aspergillus fumigatus infection eventuated in the patient's death. Strongyloides stercoralis infection should be considered in patients with relevant exposure history, and complicating fungal and gram-negative bacterial infections which such patients may develop should be suspected.

L. L. Langness's Review Of Patricia K. Townsend's The Situation Of Children In Papua New Guinea, L. L. Langness

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

Patricia K. Townsend's Review Of Leslie B. Marshall's Infant Care And Feeding In The South Pacific, Patricia K. Townsend

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

The Hiv Seropositive State And Progression To Aids: An Overview Of Factors Promoting Progression, Paul H. Black, Elinor M. Levy

New England Journal of Public Policy

We have considered factors that predispose to infection by the human immunodeficiency virus as well as the clinical consequences of infection. We have also reviewed what is known about the virological status of the asymptomatic carrier, particularly the female, and the fact that pregnancy may be a cofactor for progression of HIV disease in seropositive women. Additionally, we have discussed several other cofactors that may promote the progression of HIV infection. These include intercurrent infection, excessive use of recreational drugs and alcohol, malnutrition, and stress. With respect to stress, we have reviewed evidence indicating that certain personality factors, by buffering …

Aids In Children: An Overview Of The Medical, Epidemiological, And Public Health Problems, Ellen R. Cooper

New England Journal of Public Policy

Cases of AIDS in children under thirteen years of age have been described since 1982. Diagnosis is more difficult in children than in adults, owing to the more varied clinical presentation and the difficulty in interpretation of laboratory tests. Current diagnostic criteria of HIV infection are reviewed, as well as symptomatology, natural history, and controversies surrounding management and therapy. Without a full appreciation of the transmissibility of HIV, issues including school and day-care attendance and foster family placement remain emotionally charged. Conflicting public policies contribute to fears on the part of the general public. Because ofthe unique implications for the …

Aids: An Overview, Loretta Mclaughlin

New England Journal of Public Policy

"We stand nakedly in front of a very serious pandemic, as mortal as any pandemic there ever has been," said Halfdan Mahler, director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO). "I don't know of any greater killer than AIDS, not to speak of its psychological, social and economic maiming. Everything is getting worse and worse with AIDS and all of us have been underestimating it, and I in particular. We're running scared. I cannot imagine a worse health problem in this century." When asked to compare AIDS to other epidemics, such as smallpox, that have infected and killed over the course …

The Role Of Education In Aids Prevention, George A. Lamb, Linette G. Liebling

New England Journal of Public Policy

The severity of the current AIDS epidemic, combined with the lack of successful biological interventions, necessitates an active educational program as the primary intervention strategy. Health education theories abound, but relatively little definitive application of these theories has been made to the issues involved with HIV transmission: sexual behavior and the sharing of intravenous drug apparatus. Significant behavior changes have occurred in some people, but the consistency of the behavior change may be difficult to sustain. Thus, the authors suggest that health education should be delivered repeatedly in culturally acceptable language and format, by community leaders, and through many different …

Effects Of Weight Reduction, Exercise, And Diet Modification On Lipids And Apolipoproteins A-L And B In Severely Obese Persons, J. David Fachnie, Craig C. Foreback

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

We assessed the lipid and apolipoprotein effects of hypocaloric dieting, increased physical activity, and dietary modification in severely overweight adults (body mass index [BMI] 43.05 kg/m-). The 34 women and four men enrolled in the ambulatory weight control program donated blood before, during, and after hypocaloric dieting (420 kcal/day). Mean values before dieting included cholesterol of 223 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol of 43 mg/dL, and cholesterol/HDL cholesterol of 5.90. This placed our subjects at high risk for coronary artery disease. Other values included triglycerides of 138 mg/dL, apolipoprotein A-l of 152 mg/dL. and apolipoprotein B/apolipoprotein A-l of 0.64. Significant …

Obstructing Giant Pseudopolyposis Of The Colon In Ulcerative Colitis, Roberta E. Sonnino, Farouck N. Obeid

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Pseudopolyposis of the colon is a well-recognized local complication of ulcerative colitis. Giant pseudopolyposis is uncommon, and its presentation as a complete obstruction of the colon is a rare occurrence. We report such a case, where retrograde flow of barium on double-contrast barium enema was completely obstructed at midtransverse colon. After resection by total abdominal colectomy, pathology examination ofthe specimen confirmed massive pseudopolyposis without malignancy. A brief review of the pathology and current literature is presented.

Commencement Program 1987 (Summer Conferring Of Degrees), Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

3 | The Academic Procession

4 | Conferring of Degrees

6 | Candidates for Degrees

Effects Of Dietary Calcium Levels On Human Blood Pressures, Janice Mearkle

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The prevalence of hypertension in the U.S. and similar industrialized countries continues to rise. Millions of people are affected in America alone. Usual treatment includes a low sodium diet, weight loss if needed, and drug therapy. Some health providers also encourage stress management as an adjunct to therapy. These treatments have been shown to be effective but patient compliance continues to be poor. Past research has explored the relationships between dietary calcium and hypertension and has found that there is an interaction between blood calcium levels and high blood pressure. The research reported here was a test of the relationship …

The Mexican American Elderly And Barriers To The Utilization Of Health Care Services, Kathleen Anne Hoekstra

Masters Theses

The utilization of health care services by the Mexican American elderly is low compared to the severity of their health problems. This thesis examines the sociocultural factors which affect the interaction of the Mexican American elderly and mainstream health professionals. Included is a brief history detailing discriminatory practices, a description of traditional Mexican cultural practices and attitudes, and an exploration of the cultural barriers which limit access to health care.

Commencement Program 1987, Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

2 | 1987 Events of Commencement

3 | Academic Procession

4 | The Speakers

7 | The Honorees

Order of Programs

• School of Dentistry, 12
• School of Medicine, 18
• Graduate School, 24
• School of Nursing, 29
• College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Management, and School of Education, 33
• School of Allied Health Professions, 44
• School of Health, 49

Case-Control Study Of Vitamin A Intake And Colorectal Cancer In Seventh-Day Adventists, John William Morgan

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in Americans; producing approximately 60,000 deaths in Americans each year. Studies of high and low risk populations have suggested a dietary etiology for colorectal cancer, although investigations of specific dietary factors have produced inconsistent results.

Population based studies of California Seventh-day Adventists demonstrate dietary variety regarding factors suspected as important in the etiology of colorectal cancer. These studies document a substantially reduced mortality and incidence from colorectal cancer in Seventh-day Adventists when compared to other California Populations. Although specific reasons for this difference remain obscure, the 'Unique lifestyle and …

The Aids Challenge: A Psychosocial Perspective, Madelyn S. Plotkin, Margaret Dietz Domanski

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

A Descriptive Survey Of Health Maintenance Practices In A University Hospital Ambulatory Care Center, John Ginnetti Jr.

Public Health Theses

No abstract provided.

Letters To The Editor

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Back Matter

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Commencement Program 1986 (Summer Conferring Of Degrees), Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

3 |The Academic Procession

4 | Conferring of Degrees

6 | Candidates for Degrees

14 | Awards

Relationship Between Dietary Intake And Reproductive Hormones In Premenopausal Vegetarian And Nonvegetarian Seventh-Day Adventist Women, Joan M. Spuehler

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

There is evidence that specific nutrients may modify hormonal balance and contribute to breast cancer etiology. To investigate the relationship between dietary nutrients and plasma reproductive hormones and to determine hormone-nutrient interrelationships, we measured plasma estrogens, androgens. progesterone and prolactin levels in 10 premenopausal Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) vegetarian and 10 premenopausal SDA nonvegetarian women. Over three days in each of three consecutive months. diet records and fasting midluteal blood samples were collected. The nonvegetarians consumed significantly more protein, total and saturated fats, oleic and linoleic acids, and cholesterol than did the vegetarians. Hormonal status of the two groups did not …

Critical Surgical Services And The Fragmented Patient, Brack A. Bivins

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Front Matter

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

The Safety And Efficacy Of A New Patient-Controlled Analgesia Device In Hospitalized Trauma And Surgery Patients, Terry J. Baumann, Luz Maria Gutschi, Brack A. Bivins

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

The objective of this investigation was to evaluate a new patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device. Eighteen trauma and surgical patients were allowed to use a self-activated, intravenous infusion device for two to seven days for postoperative pain relief. Initial PCA dosage/interval settings were adjusted to provide a 0.5 to 1 mg dosage of morphine per injection with a six-minute lockout interval. Adjustments were made to these initial settings based on the individual patient's response. Pain and sedation scores and respiratory rates were recorded. Subjective evaluations of PCA indicated that 17 of the 18 patients (94.4%) participating in the study "preferred this …

Commencement Program 1986, Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

2 | 1986 Events of Commencement

3 | Academic Procession

7 | The Honorees

Order of Program

• School of Medicine, 12
• Graduate School, 18
• School of Dentistry, 23
• School of Nursing, 29
• College of Arts and Sciences and Education, 33
• School of Allied Health Professions, 44
• School of Health, 49

The Failure Of Anthropometry As A Nutritional Assessment Tool, Judith J. Bencich, Diana L. Twyman, Ann Fierke

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Anthropometric measurements are commonly used to assess body composition changes and adequacy of nutritional support in the hospitalized patient. To test their utility as nutritional assessment tools in the intensive care unit (ICU) patient, body weight, triceps skinfold (TSF), mid-arm muscle circumference (MAMC). and fluid balance and intake were collected on 21 critically ill patients during their ICU stay. Correlations were sought between adequacy of nutritional support and changes over time in weight. MAMC, fluid balance, and TSF. A significant change over time in mean body weight (p < 0.0001) was seen, reflecting a mean weight loss despite a positive cumulative fluid balance of almost 20 L by day 14 for all patients (p < 0.0001). There was a significant change over time in the mean fractional intake of required calories ranging from 41.7% on observation day 1 to a peak of 84.0% on day 22 (p < 0.001). TSF and MAMC could not be obtained on a large percentage of ICU patients due to severe edema including the mid-upper arm. Obtained measurements showed no change over the study period in TSF (p = 0.24) and MAMC (p = 0.71) despite significant changes in weight (p < 0.0001). caloric intake (p = 0.0001). and cumulative fluid balance (p = 0.0001). From these data it appears that anthropometric indices of TSF and MAMC are unrelated to nutritional intake and weight in ICU patients and are therefore not of use in the nutritional assessment of this population.

Evaluation Of The Economic Impact Of Pharmacist Involvement In Hyperalimentation Therapy, Larry Crots, Larry Shoup

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

A prospective parallel study of patients receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) was undertaken to identify characteristics of TPN solution use and waste. Thirty consecutive patients receiving TPN by order of the primary clinical service (control group) were compared with 25 consecutive patients receiving TPN under the supervision and monitoring of the Nutritional Support Service (study group). The patients were evenly divided between medical and surgical problems, with 53% of the control group being surgical patients compared to 56% of the study group. There were 136 L of TPN or 4.5 L/patient discarded in the control group compared to 65 L …

Joseph A. Johnston, Md: An Appreciation, Gordon Manson

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

EDITOR'S NOTE: Over the years many fine and distinguished physicians have helped make Henry Ford Hospital one of the leading medical institutions in Michigan and throughout the United States. With this issue we begin our tribute to those "pioneers" who have played an integral part in the history of Henry Ford Hospital. At the first meeting of the Henry Ford Hospital Joseph A. Johnston Pediatric Society, October 11. 1985. Dr Gordon Manson honored the late Dr Johnston. The following is Dr Manson's personal presentation and tribute to his long-time friend and colleague, Johnny Johnston.