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Assessing The Associations Of Sodium Intake With Long-Term All-Cause And Cardiovascular Mortality In A Hypertensive Cohort, P. Singer, H. Cohen, M. Alderman

Journal Articles

BACKGROUND: Although higher sodium intake is known to increase blood pressure, its association with cardiovascular mortality is less established. We examined the association of baseline sodium intake in a hypertensive cohort with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality over a mean follow-up of 18.6 years. METHODS: Three thousand five hundred five subjects were participants in a worksite hypertension program. Sodium intake was estimated by 24-hour urine excretion. Mortality data were obtained from the U.S. National Death Index. Unadjusted and multivariable-adjusted associations between sodium quartiles (quartile I (QI) to quartile IV (QIV)) and mortality were assessed using Cox models. RESULTS: Estimated mean +/- …

Assessing Patient Satisfaction Of Providers’ Adherence To Inpatient Management With Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (Csii) Policy: A Cross-Sectional Study, T. S. Kim, M. Kline, A. M. Hasse, A. K. Myers

Journal Articles

No abstract provided.

Influence Of A Montmorency Cherry Juice Blend On Indices Of Exercise-Induced Stress And Upper Respiratory Tract Symptoms Following Marathon Running--A Pilot Investigation, L. Dimitriou, J. A. Hill, A. Jehnali, J. Dunbar, J. Brouner, M. P. Mchugh, G. Howatson

Journal Articles

BACKGROUND: Prolonged exercise, such as marathon running, has been associated with an increase in respiratory mucosal inflammation. The aim of this pilot study was to examine the effects of Montmorency cherry juice on markers of stress, immunity and inflammation following a Marathon. METHODS: Twenty recreational Marathon runners consumed either cherry juice (CJ) or placebo (PL) before and after a Marathon race. Markers of mucosal immunity secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), immunoglobulin G (IgG), salivary cortisol, inflammation (CRP) and self-reported incidence and severity of upper respiratory tract symptoms (URTS) were measured before and following the race. RESULTS: All variables except secretory IgA …

Body Composition Of Reserve Officers Training Corps (Rotc) Cadets: A Comparison Across Three Techniques Of Measurement, Namrata J. Dave

Master of Public Health Program Student Publications

Background: Physical fitness is imperative for the Army Reserves Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets to be commissioned for active duty. This project compared the standard anthropometric assessment of ROTC cadets using tape measurement to body composition measurements using Air Displacement Plethysmography (ADP) from the Bod Pod and the seven- site Pollock Skin Fold Thickness (SFM) measurement. These results were compared to the norms established by the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), recommending to improve ROTC body measurement method.

Method: Thirteen ROTC cadets were recruited from Central State and Cedarville Universities. Cadets were measured using the ADP (BODPOD) and SFM method. …

Is There Pandemic Vitamin D Deficiency In The Black Population? A Review Of Evidence, Ria S. Roberts, Fafa Huberta Koudoro, Mark S. Elliott, Zhiyong Han

Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Faculty Publications

Although 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D [1,25(OH)2D] is the biologically active form of vitamin D, measurement of the total serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] level is the gold standard used to define vitamin D status. Currently, it is widely accepted that serum 25 (OH) D levels below 20 ng/ml defines vitamin D deficiency. According to this definition, there appears to be pandemic vitamin D deficiency in the Black population. However, there is no evidence of higher-thannormal rates of common complications and symptomology of true vitamin D deficiency in the Black population. What is going on? We researched the MEDLINE databases to find studies, from …

Cultivating Sustainable Cities: A Comparative Study Of Urban Agriculture In Mumbai, India And New York City, Usa, Kristina Satterlee

Environmental Studies Honors Papers

Urban agriculture has the potential to be a source of great social and environmental good within a city. This study couples in-depth interviews with urban farmers with secondary research to provide a holistic understanding of the urban agriculture movement in Mumbai, Maharastra, India and New York City, New York, USA. Through this resource, it became apparent that the two movements vary drastically in terms of size, scope, resource availability, and movement goals. Despite these differences, the research points to one striking similarity. In both cities, farms and gardens in lower income areas have access to a far smaller body of …

The Evolution Of Difficult Childbirth And Helpless Hominin Infants, Holly M. Dunsworth, Leah Eccleston

Sociology and Anthropology Faculty Publications

Because of the implications for behavioral, social, and cultural evolution, reconstructions of the evolutionary history of human parturition are driven by two main questions: First, when did childbirth become difficult? And second, does difficult childbirth have something to do with infant helplessness? Here we review the available evidence and consider answers to these questions. Although the definitive time frame remains unclear, childbirth may not have reached our present state of difficulty until fairly recently (

Town Of Derry Annual Report Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015., Derry Town Representatives

Derry, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

The Inclusion Of Women’S Health In Sustainable Medical Mission Trip Models: A Pa Student’S Perspective, Jillian G. Goles

VA Engage Journal

Like many disadvantaged countries around the world, Nicaragua is visited by numerous medical missions each year. The efficacy of these missions relies on the organization’s relationship with the communities they serve. Although the general goal of all medical missions is to ultimately help underserved populations, many missions inadvertently do harm. Two critical causes of such inadvertent harm are lack of sustainable practices and failure to form a long-term relationship with the communities. Shenandoah University’s Physician Assistant Program has worked tirelessly to form an ideal medical mission model and relationship with El Ayudante, a local non-government humanitarian organization, and the local …

Microbial Safety And Quality Of Fresh Herbs From Los Angeles, Orange County, And Seattle Farmers’ Markets, Donna J. Levy, Nicola K. Beck, Alexandra L. Kossick, Taylor Patti, J. Scott Meschke, Melissa Calicchia, Rosalee S. Hellberg

Food Science Faculty Articles and Research

BACKGROUND: Farmers' markets have been growing in popularity in the United States, but the microbial quality and safety of the food sold at these markets is currently unknown. The purpose of this study was to assess the microbial safety and quality of fresh basil, parsley and cilantro sold at farmers' markets in the Los Angeles, Orange County and greater Seattle areas.

RESULTS: A total of 133 samples (52 basil, 41 cilantro and 40 parsley) were collected from 13 different farmers' markets and tested for Salmonella and generic Escherichia coli. One sample (parsley) was confirmed positive for Salmonella and 24.1% of …

Geographic Trends Of Tobacco-Related Cancers In Cyprus, Evi A. Farazi, Lina Lander, Pavlos Pavlou, Katherine Watkins, Lynne Le, Amr Soliman

Journal Articles: Epidemiology

BACKGROUND: Causal relationships have been previously established between smoking and various cancers. In Cyprus, 39 % of men and 14 % of women reported daily smoking in 2008. The objective of this study was to compare the incidence of tobacco-related cancers to all other cancers by district and rural-urban classification to understand the impact of tobacco in Cyprus.

METHODS: Data on lung, urinary bladder, oral, pharyngeal, head/neck, and laryngeal cancers were obtained from the Cyprus Cancer Registry (1998-2008). There were 3,635 patients with tobacco-related cancers and 18,780 with non-tobacco cancers. Univariate analysis comparing tobacco-related cancers and all other cancers were …

The Culture Of Mass Incarceration: Why “Locking Them Up And Throwing Away The Key” Isn’T A Humane Or Workable Solution For Society, And How Prison Conditions And Diet Can Be Improved, Melanie Reid

University of Maryland Law Journal of Race, Religion, Gender and Class

No abstract provided.

2015 Equity And Diversity Report, Children's Mercy Hospital

Equity & Diversity Annual Reports

A report on equity and diversity at Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, in the care it provides, the people it serves, and in its workforce. Specifically discusses the Equity & Diversity Council, The Office of Equity and Diversity,Patient-Provider Communications, Care Delivery and Support Mechanisms, Workforce Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Public Accountability and Quality Improvement, Community Engagement, and Research.

Hungry In The “Land Of Pleasant Living”: Combating The Effects Of Baltimore’S Food Deserts On Childhood Education Through Eminent Domain, Gabriel H. Rubinstein

University of Maryland Law Journal of Race, Religion, Gender and Class

No abstract provided.

Faculty Research And Publication Practices, Kate Zoellner, Samantha Hines, Teressa M. Keenan, Sue Samson

Mansfield Library Faculty Publications

Understanding faculty work practices can translate into improved library services. This study documents how education and behavioral science faculty locate, retrieve, and use information resources for research and writing and how they publish and store their research materials. The authors interviewed twelve professors using a structured interview instrument and analyzed the data. Findings cover the role of library services in scholarly research processes, as well as the use of software and technologies and the challenges faculty face.

Intuitive Eating And The Gospel: An Exercise In Determining Compatibility, Sheilagh Fox

Issues in Religion and Psychotherapy

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Oat Bran On Physicochemical Properties Of Alaska Pollock (Theragra Chalcograma) Surimi Seafood, Fatimah Q. Alakhrash

Theses

Oat bran is a gluten-free dietary fiber that may reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Most Americans consume less than half the recommended daily amount of fiber. Surimi seafood, which is also called “imitation crabmeat”, is not currently produced with fiber, nor has the effect of fiber on the physicochemical properties of surimi gels been thoroughly studied. The addition of fiber to surimi seafood would allow manufacturers to market added nutritional benefits. The purpose of this study was to determine the physicochemical properties (proximate composition, pH, texture, color properties, water holding capacity, and cooking loss) of Alaska pollock …

2015-2016 Louisiana Tech University Catalog, Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University Catalogs

The Louisiana University Catalog includes announcements and course descriptions for courses offered at Louisiana Tech University for the academic year of 2015-2016.

Concordance Of Self-Report And Measured Height And Weight Of College Students, Virginia Quick, Carol Byrd-Bredbenner, Suzanne Shoff, Adrienne A. White, Barbara Lohse, Tanya Horacek, Kendra Kattelmann, Beatrice Phillips, Sharon L. Hoerr, Geoffrey Greene

Nutrition Faculty Publications

Objective: This study examined associations between college students' self-report and measured height and weight.

Methods: Participants (N = 1,686) were 77% white, 62% female, aged 18–24 years (mean ± SD, 19.1 ± 1.1 years), and enrolled at 8 US universities. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated for self-report (via online survey); trained researchers measured height and weight and categorized them as normal (18.5 to < 25), overweight (25 to < 30), obese (30 to < 35), and morbidly obese (≥ 35).

Results: Concordance of self-report vs objectively measured BMI groups using chi-square revealed that 93% were accurate, 4% were underestimated, and 2.7% were overestimated. Pearson correlations and adjusted linear regression revealed significant associations between self-report and measured …

Research Week 2015, Linda Gardiner, David Owerbach

Office of Research Institutional Research and Scholarship

No abstract provided.

72nd Annual Pepperdine Bible Lectureship -- Faithworks (2015), Mike Cope

Pepperdine Bible Lectures: Programs

Program booklet for the 72nd Annual Pepperdine Bible Lectures, held at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, May 5 - 8, 2015. The Pepperdine Bible Lectures is an annual event hosted by Pepperdine University featuring a wide variety of lectures and classes on topics and themes in the Bible and Christianity.

Mike Cope, Lectureship Director

Rick Gibson, Tami Williamson, and Joella Michael, Lectures Team

2015 Scholarly Productivity Report, Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Scholarly Productivity Reports

No abstract provided.

Building Community-Engagement Infrastructure At Warp Speed: Leveraging Enterprise Data And Partnerships, Valerie Holton, Kathleen Shaw

Division of Community Engagement Resources

This was presented at the pre-conference workshop on November 16, 2015 at the annual meeting of IARSLCE in Boston, Massachusetts.

Emu Today, February 13, 2015, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.

Emu Today, October 12, 2015, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.

Emu Today, March 4, 2015, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.

Emu Today, March 5, 2015, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.

Emu Today, February 16, 2015, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease And Alzheimer’S Disease: Does Overlap Of Mechanism Mean Overlap Of Treatment Methods?, David Rotblat

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. More than 5.5 million People over the age of 65 are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease with predictions of 13.8 million to be diagnosed by the year 2050 (Sultana, et al., 2013) (Hebert, Weuve, Scherr, & Evans, 2013). With few treatments available, scientists are desperately looking for a solution to this growing epidemic. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is also a neurodegenerative disorder, but with a far less prevalence of only 4.6 persons per million per year. It was discovered that Alzheimer’s and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease …

Commitment To Breastfeeding In The Context Of Phenylketonuria, Sandra A. Banta-Wright, Sheila M. Kodadek, Gail M. Houck, Robert D. Steiner, Kathleen A. Knafl

Faculty Publications - College of Nursing

Objective: To describe the meaning and importance of breastfeeding to mothers of infants with phenylketonuria (PKU).

Design: Qualitative description.

Setting: Mothers from the United States and Canada were recruited from the PKU Listserv and interviewed by telephone.

Participants: Ten breastfeeding mothers with infants who had PKU and were younger than age 36 months.

Methods: Mothers’ thoughts, decisions, and experiences of breastfeeding their infants with PKU were collected through telephone interviews. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and data were analyzed using thematic descriptive analysis in the context of PKU.

Results: Participants felt that that breastfeeding an …