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Daily Activity Budgets Reveal A Quasi-Flightless Stage During Non-Breeding In Hawaiian Albatrosses, Sarah Gutowsky, Lee Gutowsky, Ian Jonsen, Marty Leonard, Maura Naughton, Marc Romano, Scott A. Shaffer

Faculty Publications, Biological Sciences

Background Animals adjust activity budgets as competing demands for limited time and energy shift across life history phases. For far-ranging migrants and especially pelagic seabirds, activity during breeding and migration are generally well studied but the “overwinter” phase of non-breeding has received less attention. Yet this is a critical time for recovery from breeding, plumage replacement and gaining energy stores for return migration and the next breeding attempt. We aimed to identify patterns in daily activity budgets (i.e. time in flight, floating on the water’s surface and active foraging) and associated spatial distributions during overwinter for the laysan Phoebastria immutabilis …

November 19, 2014 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Poor Maternal Nutrition On The Growth And Development Of Offspring, Maria L. Hoffman

Doctoral Dissertations

Poor maternal nutrition can have long lasting detrimental effects on offspring growth and development. Specifically, these offspring will exhibit increased carcass adiposity, reduced muscularity and altered growth rates resulting in animals that are less productive and yield a less desirable product for consumers. However, the mechanisms by which poor maternal nutrition alters offspring growth and development are not well understood. We hypothesized that maternal under- and over-nutrition will alter the expression of key genes and novel pathways involved in the development of muscle and adipose tissue of lambs at two early postnatal time points. To evaluate these hypotheses, pregnant sheep …

Abq Free Press, November 19, 2014, Abq Free Press

ABQ Free Press

No abstract provided.

Volume 52, Number 14: November 19, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Glucose Significantly Enhances Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli Adherence To Intestinal Epithelial Cells Through Its Effects On Heat-Labile Enterotoxin Production, Prageeth Wijemanne, Rodney A. Moxley

School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Publications

The present study tested whether exposure of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) to glucose at different concentrations in the media results in increased bacterial adherence to host cells through increased heat-labile enterotoxin (LT) production, thereby suggesting the effects are physiological. Porcine-origin ETEC strains grown in Casamino acid yeast extract medium containing different concentrations of glucose were washed and inoculated onto IPEC-J2 porcine intestinal epithelial cells to test for effects on adherence and host cell cAMP concentrations. Consistent with previous studies, all LT+ strains had higher ETEC adherence to IPEC-J2 cells than did LT2 strains. Adherence of the LT2 but not the …

Manifestations And Implications Of Uncertainty For Improving Healthcare Systems: An Analysis Of Observational And Interventional Studies Grounded In Complexity Science, Kurt C. Stange

Faculty Scholarship

BACKGROUND: The application of complexity science to understanding healthcare system improvement highlights the need to consider interdependencies within the system. One important aspect of the interdependencies in healthcare delivery systems is how individuals relate to each other. However, results from our observational and interventional studies focusing on relationships to understand and improve outcomes in a variety of healthcare settings have been inconsistent. We sought to better understand and explain these inconsistencies by analyzing our findings across studies and building new theory.METHODS: We analyzed eight observational and interventional studies in which our author team was involved as the basis of our …

Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Sacred Heart football defeats Bryant taking home NEC trophy for second year in a row -- Students compete in New York College Fed Challenge, a competition between universities about economic forecasting -- Drugs, sexting, and partying seen in younger children with high school students partying like college kids -- 5th annual turkey drive sets high goals -- Sacred Heart welcomes new birthing simulator -- Choir hosts concert against bullying -- Both men's and woman's basketball start off their seasons with victories

Body Composition Changes Associated With Fasted Versus Non-Fasted Aerobic Exercise, Brad Jon Schoenfeld, Alan Albert Aragon, Colin D. Wilborn, James W. Krieger, Gul T. Sonmez

Publications and Research

It has been hypothesized that performing aerobic exercise after an overnight fast accelerates the loss of body fat. The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in fat mass and fat-free mass following four weeks of volume-equated fasted versus fed aerobic exercise in young women adhering to a hypocaloric diet. Twenty healthy young female volunteers were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 experimental groups: a fasted training (FASTED) group that performed exercise after an overnight fast (n = 10) or a post-prandial training (FED) group that consumed a meal prior to exercise (n = 10). Training consisted of 1 …

Speedy Sophomore, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

The New Hampshire, Vol. 104 [105], No. 19 (Nov. 18, 2014), The New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Print Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire. This volume was printed as 104, but it is the 105th volume in the series. This was corrected in pencil.

Pre-K In Indiana: Preparing Our Children For Success, Center For Families

Center for Families Publications

No abstract provided.

Unh Joins Partnership For A Healthier America To Offer Healthier Choices For Students, Employees, Michelle Morrissey

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

The Bacterial Pathogen Yersinia Creates A Complex Structure On The Surface Of Macrophages, Wael Bahnan

Open Access Dissertations

During an infectious process, bacterial pathogens interact with host innate immune cells. These innate cells (primarily macrophages) play a major role in the antimicrobial defense and bacterial clearance. In this work, we identify the niche which Yersinia pseudotuberculosis creates during macrophage contact. We show that the pYV virulence plasmid is essential for the ability of the bacterium to create an acidified, partially enclosed, and durable niche along the macrophage surface. These compartments are uncoupled from the normal host cell endocytic trafficking pathway and are exposed to the extracellular medium. We present data which shows that the formation of the Yersinia …

Ada News - 11/17/2014, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Columbia Chronicle (11/17/2014), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from November 17, 2014 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 40 pages and is listed as Volume 50, Number 12. Cover story: "Kim invites community to embrace Columbia" Editor-in-Chief: Tyler Eagle

Novel Theory Connects Mothers To Childhood Obesity: Evolution Is The Cause, Moms Are The Cure, Jim Bakken

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Knowledge And Perception Of Coronary Artery Disease In High-Risk Women, Summer Kottsick

Student Projects for Graduate Degrees

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in America and kills more women each year than all other cancers combined. While women’s level of awareness of heart disease has increased, they often do not perceive their risk of heart disease accurately, nor do they understand the importance of adopting heart-healthy behaviors to reduce risk. Objective: By implementing a combination of counseling from a health care provider and computer-based tailored education, this project aimed to test the effectiveness of using the Go Red for Women™ Heart CheckUp as an educational intervention for high-risk women to increase the …

Factors Associated With Physical Activity In Kindergarten Children, Carol L. Hammonds, Janet C. Meininger

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Purpose: Reversing obesity is an urgent public health need for children: worldwide, in 2011 more than 40 million children under the age of five were overweight 1. Increasing intensity and duration of physical activity (PA) is a strategy to aid in preventing and reducing obesity. According to limited available research, PA in kindergarten children is decreasing below recommended guidelines and sedentary behavior is increasing 2; the potential to change the obesity trajectory, however, is greater in early childhood when healthy behaviors are 'imprinted' and entrenched 3. More than 11,207,000 children in the United …

Engaging Colleagues: Improving Global Health Outcomes, Hester C. Klopper

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Health is central in development and has been identified as a critical indicator for sustainable development. Three of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) focused specifically on health. The question and debate for the future is how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) post-2015 should reflect health, as these goals shape agendas and determine resource allocation. In this session the status of the achievement of the MDGs will evaluated, the changing global health agenda will be explored and some insights shared into how health could be linked to the SDGs post-2015. Specific attention will be …

A Life Long Quest In Women's Health Through Internet Research Methodology, Eun-Ok Im

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

This session presents Dr. Im's program of research in women's health and Internet research. Her beginning research question is presented with her former experience in oncology units and women's health. Her history of developing her research program is presented with evolving research questions. Then, her most recently completed study on a Web-based multi-ethnic study on menopausal symptoms among four major ethnic groups of midlife women is presented with implications for future research. The study aimed to explore ethnic differences in menopausal symptom experience among four major ethnic groups in the U.S. (Whites, Hispanics, …

The Relationship Between Adhd And School Attendance, School Behavior, And School Performance, Nancy M. H. Pontes, Manuel C. F. Pontes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Purpose: Previous research has shown that Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) is negatively associated with school attendance and school performance, and positively associated with school behavioral problems. However, these studies were conducted with samples drawn from individual schools or school districts. Few studies were conducted with nationally representative samples.'One such study from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) was based on parent report, and did show a positive association between ADHD and missed days of school.'The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between ADHD and school attendance, school behavior, and school …

Is The Braden Mobility Subscale Alone As Predictive As The Braden Scale?, Siti Zubaidah Mordiffi, Nicole M. Phillips, Bridie Kent, Choon Huat Koh

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Purpose: Pressure injury is known to cause not only debilitating physical effects, but also leads to substantial psychological and financial burdens. Given the importance of this issue, it remains imperative that nurses identify patients that are at risk of developing pressure injury, so that preventive interventions can be initiated early. Risk assessment tools are used to assist nurses in identifying such patients. However, research has suggested that using risk assessment tools may be no more effective in preventing actual pressure injury than clinical judgement. Research has also suggested impaired mobility is a significant …

The Relationship Of Maternal Bmi And Child Body Size, Home Environment, And Food In Low-Income Minority Women And Children Participating In A Child Obesity Primary And Secondary Prevention Project, Elizabeth Reifsnider

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: The primary and secondary obesity prevention projects were developed through community-based participatory research with a local grass-roots organization and the local WIC program. Both programs focused on nutrition guidance to mothers and encouragement of more physical activity with less time devoted to screen viewing (television and computer). The projects are based on the Ecological Model of Growth (EMG).

Methods: The mothers and children were recruited through several WIC clinics within the same county. The instruments used to collect data were based on the EMG and reflected the food environment (24 hour diet …

Gender Differences In Depression, Life Satisfaction, And Health In Middle-Aged Koreans, Oksoo Kim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Study presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate gender differences in health, depression, and life satisfaction among the middle aged in Korea. Also the predictors of depression by gender were identified.

Methods: The data in this cross-sectional descriptive study were derived from the 2010 Survey for Health, Life condition, and Welfare Needs of Middle Aged Koreans conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs. The health related characteristics included perceived health, alcohol drinking, nutrition, exercise, chronic disease, and climacteric syndrome. The participants were asked "Have you ever experienced sadness or …

Telling It Like It Is: The Lived Experience Of Young People With Type 1 Diabetes In Rural Australia, Ainsley M. James

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to provide an understanding or awareness of what life is like for a young person with Type 1 diabetes living in a rural environment, the challenges they face and the impact (or influence) chronic illness may have on these aspects. Healthcare professionals will be better placed to provide relevant, contextual and adolescent specific care to young people experiencing chronic illness; care that takes into consideration the impact Type 1 diabetes has on a young person at various points in their life by tailoring care that 'fits' …

Healthcare Needs During Pregnancy, Childbirth, And Childrearing Of Chinese Immigrant Women In Korea, Geum-Hee Jeong, Kyungwon Kim, Sunghee Baik

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: With the increase in international marriage, the number of immigrant women who were married to Korean men has been on the rise to 120,146 in 2010. Major portion of those who immigrated to Korea through interracial marriage was Chinese. Married immigrant women are usually lack of appropriate health intervention and educational services. They were more likely to have problems before and after giving birth than the native Korean women. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify health care needs for the entire process of reproduction, including pregnancy, delivery, postpartum care, and childrearing, …

Factors Related Obesity Among Korean Workers By Occupational Type, Eunkyoung Lee, Eun Joo Ji

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: Korean government has established a comprehensive national health plan, known as Health 2020, for nation-wide health promotion and, under the plan, set up goals to deal with smoking, drinking, exercise, nutrition issues and acted upon them. However, the rate of prevalence of obesity among adults, 31.9% in 2011, haven't declined significantly. Obesity is caused by chronic energy imbalance and it gives rise to changes in the physiological level of insulin resistance, blood sugar, triglycerides, and blood pressure. And it is classified as cardiovascular risk factors. Therefore, obesity becomes a cause of premature …

Health And Social Service Utilization And Postpartum Depression Among Childbearing Chinese New Immigrants In Canada, Tsorng-Yeh Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: To explore how Chinese women who immigrated to Canada in the last 5 years access and use maternity care services, their support system and postpartum emotional well being. Background: Culturally and linguistically appropriate health care is suggested by many researchers as a necessity for all immigrants in Canada. Relatively little research examines the access and use of maternity care services by immigrant women in Canada, especially Chinese immigrants. Chinese women practice special culture-based behaviours and eat a special diet during pregnancy and postpartum. Exploring these cultural practices and preferences will contribute to …

Application Of Propensity Scores To Estimate The Association Between Cardiovascular Disease And Meridian Energy, Ping-Ho Chen, Chen-Jei Tai, Li-Yin Chien, Sheng-Miauh Huang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Background: According to the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the physiological and pathological changes of the internal organs are presented on the external manifestation through meridian energy. But no documentation is available which shows the actual impact of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on meridian energy.

Purpose: This paper reports a study to describe the physiological indicators and the meridian energy among adult people. Also, the study explored the net impact of CVD on yin, yang, and overall meridian energy.

Methods: A health examination data at a university hospital in Taipei from 1st August …