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Adolescent Autonomy Development And Problematic Eating Patterns, Kaitlyn A. Ferris
Adolescent Autonomy Development And Problematic Eating Patterns, Kaitlyn A. Ferris
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Adolescence is a developmental time period associated with increased autonomy from parents and more independent decision-making. Adolescents strive to control areas of their life once solely controlled by parents, and food and eating decisions are two areas over which adolescents may want to have sole control. In addition, there may be heterogeneity in adolescents' beliefs about food-related behavior as well as adolescents' actual eating patterns. The current study examined parents' and adolescents' domain beliefs about food and whether adolescents' domain beliefs about such behaviors were associated with problematic eating patterns. Participants included 102 female caregiver-adolescent dyads with children between the …
Choice Of Signaled Or Unsignaled Onset Of Differential Reinforcer Magnitudes, Ezra G. Hall
Choice Of Signaled Or Unsignaled Onset Of Differential Reinforcer Magnitudes, Ezra G. Hall
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In the most common operant procedure involving magnitude of reinforcement, single reinforcers, of one magnitude or the other, are available from the same source (with pigeons, a food hopper) at different times. The duration of access as a source of discriminative control by these reinforcers comes sometime after their onset, when one reinforcer continues for a longer duration than the other. Thus, reinforcers of different durations can be differentially reinforcing only after the passage of some time. In the current experiment, four pigeons responded on a single-key concurrent variable-time schedule of reinforcement. Two reinforcer durations, 2 s and 6 s, …
An Empirical Analysis Of Health Implications And Costs Of Obesity In Appalachia, Saman Janaranjana Herath Bandara
An Empirical Analysis Of Health Implications And Costs Of Obesity In Appalachia, Saman Janaranjana Herath Bandara
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Obesity is a major health problem in the United States (U.S.) and approximately 34 percent of the U.S. adult population is obese. Studies using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), and many other research findings warn that if the current trend of obesity continues, 50 percent of the U.S. population will be obese in 2030. Unfortunately, several diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes (type II), hypertension, cancer, arthritis, asthma, and some psychological disorders are linked with obesity. Obesity increases the risk of premature mortality, and nearly 300,000 annual deaths are associated …
The Effect Of Compost Amendment On Ammonia-Oxidizing Microbial Community Structure In An Agricultural Soil, Gregory S. Klinger
The Effect Of Compost Amendment On Ammonia-Oxidizing Microbial Community Structure In An Agricultural Soil, Gregory S. Klinger
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The effect of compost amendment on nitrification rates and ammonia-oxidizing microorganisms in an agricultural soil was examined. Four different rates from 11.2 to 89.6 Mg compost ha-1 of partially composted dairy manure was applied annually from 2000 to 2003 and again in 2005 to 32 plots on a Dormont silt loam that was shifted from long term pasture to crop cultivation. An additional 8 plots were not amended with compost and served as negative controls. Except for lime in the initial year of the experiment, no other fertilizer was used on these plots. Soil physical, chemical, and biochemical measurements were …
A National Study Of Health Behaviors And Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Survivors Of Breast, Prostate, And Colorectal Cancer Compared To Propensity Score Matched Controls, As Well As, Comparisons By Cancer Type & Gender, Traci J. Lemasters
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The objectives of this study were to 1) compare the prevalence of specific measures of Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) between breast, prostate, female, and male colorectal cancer survivors to propensity score matched controls, and to compare HRQOL by type of cancer and gender and 2) compare the prevalence of specific health conditions and health behaviors between breast, prostate, female, and male colorectal cancer survivors to propensity score matched controls, and to compare health behaviors by type of cancer and gender. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a sample of breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors 18 years of age …
Evaluation Of A Community-Based Osteoporosis Educational Program, Cynthia A. Smith
Evaluation Of A Community-Based Osteoporosis Educational Program, Cynthia A. Smith
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Background: Research has shown low levels of osteoporosis knowledge and utilization of bone healthy behaviors among community members. Osteoporosis educational programs have been shown to improve osteoporosis knowledge and bone healthy behaviors. A review of the literature on community-based osteoporosis education is suggestive a onetime program led by nurse would be of benefit. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of an osteoporosis workshop led by a nurse practitioner that was held in a fitness center.;Objectives: Objectives of this evaluation include enhancing subjects' knowledge about osteoporosis and bone healthy behaviors, improving participants' perception of meeting personal bone …
Sensory Characteristics And Storage Quality Indicators Of Surimi Franks Nutritionally Enhanced With Omega-3 Rich Flaxseed Oil And Salmon Oil, Christin Rose Sell
Sensory Characteristics And Storage Quality Indicators Of Surimi Franks Nutritionally Enhanced With Omega-3 Rich Flaxseed Oil And Salmon Oil, Christin Rose Sell
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Surimi, a lean source of fish protein, is consumed worldwide in various forms. Considerable increase in U.S. consumption of surimi products was observed in the 1980s but tapered off in recent decades. Consumer demand for foods enriched with o-3 fatty acids including DHA and EPA has increased due to potential health benefits. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to (1) create a surimi frank enhanced with o-3 PUFA rich salmon oil or flaxseed oil, (2) evaluate product composition and quality indicators (pH, color {lcub}L*, a*, b*{rcub}, syneresis, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances test, and texture) over 21d, and (3) establish …
Health Literacy And Self-Efficacy As Correlates Of Self-Management Of Type 2 Diabetes In Middle-Aged And Older Adults, Tomorrow D. Wilson
Health Literacy And Self-Efficacy As Correlates Of Self-Management Of Type 2 Diabetes In Middle-Aged And Older Adults, Tomorrow D. Wilson
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The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing with middle-aged and older adults being those at highest risk for developing this disease. Additionally, the demands of type 2 diabetes self-management can become difficult with age, which can result in poorer glycemic control. The current study examined the relations of health literacy, diabetes-related distress, and diabetes self-efficacy on diabetes self-management among 65 adults aged 40-66 with type 2 diabetes. Age was found to be positively associated with health literacy, but negatively associated with diabetes self-care activities. Additionally, only diabetes self-efficacy was found to be a unique contributor to diabetes self-care activities …
Predictors Of Adherence To Mammography Screening Guidelines And Preferences For Intervention Strategies In A Mobile Mammography Program, Ami Vyas
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Early detection of breast cancer (BC) in women can lead to long-term survival and better quality of life. Mammography screening is considered to be the 'gold standard' for women at an average risk to detect BC early and hence reduce BC-related mortality. West Virginia (WV) has a lower incidence of BC but higher rates of advanced and unstaged BC which has been attributed to lower mammography screening rates in women in WV. Mobile mammography programs have been in use for more than two decades to overcome barriers and increase mammography screening rates in rural and hard-to-reach populations. WV has one …
Coca Or Death! The Political Ecology Of Cocalero Resistance A Comparative Analysis Of The Coca Farmer Social Movement In Andean Peru., Timothy Scott Pruett
Coca Or Death! The Political Ecology Of Cocalero Resistance A Comparative Analysis Of The Coca Farmer Social Movement In Andean Peru., Timothy Scott Pruett
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This research focuses on the resistance of coca farmers to government policies regarding coca production in Peru. Since the 1980s, the Peruvian government has criminalized the actions of numerous agricultural communities and conducted eradication campaigns that destroyed hundreds of thousands of hectares of Peruvian coca. Although eradication is intended to reduce the volume of coca leaves destined for black markets (cocaine production), it has had the unintended consequence of mobilizing peasant coca producing populations against such policies. Mobilization is reflected in protests, strikes, marches, and occasionally violent confrontations. Some coca farmers (cocaleros) are following a cultural heritage of producing a …
"Near-By Nature": A Logical Framework For Building Integrated Agriculture., William Plyler
"Near-By Nature": A Logical Framework For Building Integrated Agriculture., William Plyler
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Building Integrated Agriculture (BIA) aims to reduce the environmental footprint of food production and to improve the human condition. BIA places food producing plants into the everyday working/living environment. This study explored the intersection of the diverse BIA requirements (human, plant, and building) as established by the relevant literature from various disciplines. Kaplan (1992), and Ulrich (1984; 1986; 1992) established the restorative physiological and psychological effects of plants in non-natural settings. Kaplan deemed these settings “Near-by Nature.†In building interiors, “Near-by Nature†is achieved through interiorscaping, a design practice that incorporates plant, building and occupant requirements. This study specifically investigated …
Exposure To Perfluoroalkyl Chemicals And Its Relation To Serum Lipids, Serum Uric Acid, And Blood Pressure Levels In Children., Sarah Dee Geiger
Exposure To Perfluoroalkyl Chemicals And Its Relation To Serum Lipids, Serum Uric Acid, And Blood Pressure Levels In Children., Sarah Dee Geiger
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Introduction: PFCs are manmade chemicals that are very pervasive in the US. They have been found to be present in the blood of more than 98% of Americans and have a long half-life. Studies have shown that perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) have endocrine-disrupting properties and exposure is positively associated with serum lipids, serum uric acid, reproductive effects, low birth weight and cancers, among other negative health effects. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide and risk factors include dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, and hypertension. In this context, we examined the association between PFOA and PFOS and serum …
Vascular Consequences Of Metabolic Syndrome Related Shifts In Cyclooxygenase Mediated Arachidonic Acid Metabolism, Adam G. Goodwill
Vascular Consequences Of Metabolic Syndrome Related Shifts In Cyclooxygenase Mediated Arachidonic Acid Metabolism, Adam G. Goodwill
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The metabolic syndrome is a multi-faceted disease state in which the initial pathology of obesity leads to the development of a cadre of comorbidities including, but not limited to, atherogenic dyslipidemia, a prothrombotic state, a proinflammatory state, a pro-oxidant state, hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus. The prevalence of obesity is drastically increasing both nationally and globally, indicating that understanding obesity related disease is more relevant now then ever before. The metabolic syndrome has been demonstrated to result in numerous deleterious consequences for afflicted individuals, not the least of which is peripheral vascular disease. While the study of peripheral vascular …
Community Leadership Motivation: Factors That Influence Individuals Holding Leadership Roles In West Virginia Communities, Kelly Nix
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Community organizations play a vital role in a community's quality of life. Many organizations must count on volunteers to provide core services (Clary, Snyder & Ridge, 1992). Over the years, the volunteer rate has declined in West Virginia (Volunteering in America, 2010). The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence individuals holding volunteer leadership roles in communities. The population for the study was 577 members of the West Virginia Regional Planning and Development Council and the West Virginia Economic Development Council. The participants received a mailed survey that included 89 questions. Seventy of the 89 questions …
Behavior That Hurts: Theoretical Orientation, Terminology, And Diagnosis Of Self-Injury, Susannah C. Rowan Flamm
Behavior That Hurts: Theoretical Orientation, Terminology, And Diagnosis Of Self-Injury, Susannah C. Rowan Flamm
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Self-injurious behavior prevalence continues to rise in both adolescent and adult non-clinical populations and within adolescent and adult clinical populations. Despite a large volume of literature regarding the antecedents and functions of self-injury, exploration of clinician factors in regard to these clients is sparse. This study examined the associations among 346 doctoral level clinicians' theoretical orientations, preferred terminology to describe self-injurious behaviors, and preferred diagnoses for clients who engage in self-injury. Therapist variables such as age, years in practice, and gender were examined for their association with terminology and diagnostic preferences. Chi-square analyses were conducted for the two-way interactions and …
Issues In The Care Of Farm Animals: Current History Of The Movement In Selected States, Jennifer N. Dunn
Issues In The Care Of Farm Animals: Current History Of The Movement In Selected States, Jennifer N. Dunn
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Many animal care practices commonly accepted as a regular part of the agricultural industry are being questioned by organizations advocating for the care of farm and companion animals. The use of gestation crates for pregnant sows, veal crates for veal calves, and battery cages for egg-laying hens are being banned in some states in the United States. While appearing to be a modern phenomenon, animal rights/animal welfare issues actually can be found throughout history. The purpose of the study was to trace the history of the care of farm and companion animals movement in the United States. This included the …
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Methods For Prediction Of Brook Trout Salvelinus Fontinalis Percent Dry Weight, Andrew William Hafs
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Methods For Prediction Of Brook Trout Salvelinus Fontinalis Percent Dry Weight, Andrew William Hafs
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Reliable fish condition estimates are valued by fisheries ecologists and managers. Fish condition is used as an indicator of ecosystem health or to assess the population status for a species of interest. In aquaculture, proximate composition estimates are often wanted because of their relationship to fillet quality. Past researchers have used bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to provide nonlethal mass based estimates of proximate composition for fish. Percent dry weight (PDW) of a fish is highly correlated to proximate composition values and energy density, therefore reliable predictions of PDW would eliminate the need for costly and laboratory analyses lethal to the …
Can Changes In Sr Protein Acetylation Affect Alternative Splicing?, Heather E. Knupp
Can Changes In Sr Protein Acetylation Affect Alternative Splicing?, Heather E. Knupp
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Cellular phenotype and function is determined by the cellular proteome. Within the cellular proteome there are processes that have a potential to significantly alter the composition of the proteome. One such process is called alternative splicing. Splicing is the removal of introns from a pre-mRNA sequence and the remaining pre-mRNA sequences, called exons, are combined. Alternative splicing modifies the intron-exon combination, and can form novel products from the different arrangement of the coding sequences. This process, due to the high potential for new, possibly unwanted products, is highly regulated and can occur in a tissue and developmental-specific fashion. The misreguation …
Development Of Soil Lead And Tree-Ring Methods For Characterizing Atmospheric Deposition Gradients And Subsequent Tree Growth Responses, Bradley P. Breslow
Development Of Soil Lead And Tree-Ring Methods For Characterizing Atmospheric Deposition Gradients And Subsequent Tree Growth Responses, Bradley P. Breslow
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Atmospheric deposition of pollutants and nutrients can have a range of effects on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Despite its ecological importance, it remains a challenge to model patterns of deposition across complex terrain and also to assess how forest ecosystems are reacting to chronic inputs of atmospheric deposition. I measured the lead (Pb) content of forest soils adjacent to atmospheric deposition monitoring stations throughout the central Appalachian Mountains to examine how well patterns of soil Pb relate to regional patterns of inorganic nitrogen (N) deposition. While I found no significant relationship between organic soil Pb content and N deposition, I …
The Effects Of Genetic Strain And Finisher Diet Non-Phytate Phosphorus Level On Performance, Lysine Degradation And Litter Composition Of Large Tom Turkeys, Brittany Nicholle Swiger
The Effects Of Genetic Strain And Finisher Diet Non-Phytate Phosphorus Level On Performance, Lysine Degradation And Litter Composition Of Large Tom Turkeys, Brittany Nicholle Swiger
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Successful commercial turkey production requires proper genetic strain selection to optimize live performance and profit. In addition, sustainable practices relative to manure disposal are essential due to perceptions that land application of poultry manure is a primary contributor to watershed eutrophication. The objective of our research was to assess genetic strain and finisher diet non-phytate phosphorus (nPP) level effects on large tom performance and litter composition using a research facility that mimics commercial production. Experiments were 2x2 factorial designs utilizing 2 strains (Nicholas and Hybrid) and 2 levels of dietary nPP (normal and low) in finishing diets. Two experiments of …
Exploring Influences On Parent Support For Child Physical Activity In West Virginia, Jill A. Nolan
Exploring Influences On Parent Support For Child Physical Activity In West Virginia, Jill A. Nolan
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Physical activity enhances child health. On average, boys are more active than girls. The causes of this disparity are not fully known, but are likely due to factors at multiple levels including individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy. Further, gender stereotypes that associate males with sports and physical activity behavior may also influence child physical activity. What is known is that girls benefit from physical activity just as boys do, and that parental support for boys' physical activity is generally higher than is parental support for girls. Additionally, parental supportive behavior for childhood physical activity is positively associated with increased …
The Evaluation Of The Use Of A Paper Tracking Form To Improve Provider Adherence To Lipid Guidelines, Diane Ladd
The Evaluation Of The Use Of A Paper Tracking Form To Improve Provider Adherence To Lipid Guidelines, Diane Ladd
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. Significant research into the risk factors for cardiovascular disease has been done, and the effect of hyperlipidemia on cardiovascular risk has been well documented. Recent research has shown that there is a lack of adherence to lipid guidelines by primary care providers. Failure to follow clinical guidelines for lipid disorders leads to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The objective of the project was to evaluate whether a simple, paper-based, lipid tracking form could improve provider adherence to current lipid guidelines. This descriptive study used …
The Association Of Markers Of Endothelial Dysfunction And Incident Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease And Cardiovascular Mortality, Loretta Rena Cain
The Association Of Markers Of Endothelial Dysfunction And Incident Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease And Cardiovascular Mortality, Loretta Rena Cain
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In recent years several mechanistic animal studies have proposed new insights, including the role of endothelial dysfunction, in the pathogenesis of common cardiometabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, few studies in humans have followed up these emerging leads from animal models. Because traditional risk factors have been shown not to completely explain all the observed risk of cardiometabolic outcomes in the general population, there is a need to examine novel mechanisms such as endothelial dysfunction in population-based studies, so as to identify new ways of preventing and/or treating these diseases. …
Effect Of Intravenous Treatment With The Oxytocin Antagonist Atosiban On Circulating Progesterone In The Ewe, Todd M. Ramboldt
Effect Of Intravenous Treatment With The Oxytocin Antagonist Atosiban On Circulating Progesterone In The Ewe, Todd M. Ramboldt
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Effects of oxytocin on the ovine corpus luteum have been controversial for a number of years. The present study investigated the effects of atosiban, a combined oxytocin and vasopressin 1A antagonist, administered systemically to ewes on post estrus day 8 to 10. Atosiban was given in four bolus intravenous injections at 0, 60, 120 and 180 minutes with blood sampling every 15 minutes from -60 through 480 minutes. Concentrations of serum progesterone ng/ml were measured via radioimmunoassay. A log10 transformation of progesterone values was conducted to account for the heterogeneity of variance of the values. During the treatment interval (0 …
The Effect Of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (Cla) On Feed Efficiency And Carcass Composition In Barrows, Natasha R. Winslow
The Effect Of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (Cla) On Feed Efficiency And Carcass Composition In Barrows, Natasha R. Winslow
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The purpose of this study was to determine if conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) would have an effect on feeding efficiency and carcass composition of 20 finishing barrows obtained from the West Virginia University Animal Science Farm. A posttest experimental design was used to obtain data for the study. The barrows were matched for weight and placed two in a pen. The pens were randomly assigned to a diet consisting of either a 1% CLA oil or 1% soybean oil. The six week study found that weight gain, average daily feed intake, muscle lipids, loin eye area, and color were not …
An Evaluation Of West Virginia's Non-Industrial Private Forest Landowner Participation In Conservation Easements, Matt D. Oliver
An Evaluation Of West Virginia's Non-Industrial Private Forest Landowner Participation In Conservation Easements, Matt D. Oliver
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Private forestland is an important resource to West Virginia. Timber production is vital to the state's economy and forestland is important for wildlife habitat, recreation and healthy watersheds. Non-Industrial Private Forest (NIPF) landowners control the majority of this commodity within the state and throughout the country. Development, fragmentation and parcelization are growing threats to landscape integrity and forest composition. Conservation easements are defined as contracts between private sector landowners and accredited institutions that preserve the conservation value of the land. They have become a popular land management tool in recent years. Conservation easements have also been widely accepted and utilized …
Characterizing Textural Attributes Of Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus Mykiss, Fillets As Affected By Age, Sterility, And Storage Regimen, Aunchalee Aussanasuwannakul
Characterizing Textural Attributes Of Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus Mykiss, Fillets As Affected By Age, Sterility, And Storage Regimen, Aunchalee Aussanasuwannakul
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Trout fillets, subjected to refrigeration (4°C; 3 or 7 d) by frozen storage (-25°C; 0 or 30 d) combinations, were cooked; texture, determined by a novel, variable-blade (VB) attachment, was compared with a widely-used Allo-Kramer shear (AK) attachment to determined its sensitivity in detecting variation in fillet texture. Instrumental texture was related to sensory measurements to determine attachments' accuracy in assessing cooked fillet texture. Weight of raw fillets decreased after 30-d frozen storage. Fillet weight further decreased after cooking. Moisture content decreased while fat content remained constant. The AK attachment detected differences in energy of shear, which decreased after 30-d …
A Tailored Wellness Intervention For College Students Using Internet-Based Technology, Alessandro Quartiroli
A Tailored Wellness Intervention For College Students Using Internet-Based Technology, Alessandro Quartiroli
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Objective. The purpose of this study was to develop and implement a theory-based, computertailored feedback system for freshman students at a large, public university. The objective was to understand its potential effectiveness in helping the university in enhancing student wellness. Participants: Sixty-two college students, out of the over 1,300 contacted, completed the eight week intervention.;Methods. The participants were randomly assigned into two groups and received the survey three times, consistently receiving normative or personalized feedback.;Results. Mainly constituted by freshman, Caucasian, and normal weight individuals, the participating sample was generally healthy. Repeated-measure ANOVAs were run and some small significant differences were …
Diabetes Group Medical Visits And Biophysical Outcomes Of Care In Uninsured Persons With Diabetes, Jennifer A. Mallow
Diabetes Group Medical Visits And Biophysical Outcomes Of Care In Uninsured Persons With Diabetes, Jennifer A. Mallow
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Background. Rural populations with low socioeconomic status are at higher risk of late diabetes diagnosis, poor diabetes control, decreased self-management, and development of complications. Diabetes Group Medical Visits (DGMVs) have been used to improve outcomes for persons with diabetes. A gap in the literature exists related to the effectiveness of DGMVs for uninsured persons with diabetes.;Aims. The aims of the study were to describe the characteristics of uninsured persons with diabetes cared for in a free clinic, describe the biophysical outcomes of care, explore the differences in biophysical outcomes of care before and after attending DGMVs versus receiving usual care, …
Effects Of Resveratrol Supplementation On Glycemic Response And Oxidant Status In Moderately Exercised Mature Quarter Horse Geldings, Jennie L. Zambito
Effects Of Resveratrol Supplementation On Glycemic Response And Oxidant Status In Moderately Exercised Mature Quarter Horse Geldings, Jennie L. Zambito
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Resveratrol, a naturally occurring phytocompound is known to exert numerous health benefits including improved insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, along with decreased tissue damage due to reactive oxygen species (ROS). This compound is incorporated in a multitude of supplements targeted to performance horses, yet no research in an athletic equine model has been completed to date. Therefore, this study was performed to test the hypothesis that resveratrol supplementation would improve glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, while reducing oxidant damage in an exercising model. Six, healthy, fit aged (10.5+/-1.5yr, ~500kg) Quarter Horse geldings were assigned to three treatment groups in a …