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From Diagnosis To Routine Care In Type 1 Diabetes In Children: Parents’ Experiences, Géraldine Heilporn, Maude Laberge, André Côté, Monia Rekik

Patient Experience Journal

Having a child who lives with a Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) can represent a high burden for parents. The objective of our study is to identify and analyze the main challenges expressed by parents so that health care services better meet the needs of parents of T1D children. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents of 19 T1D children regarding detection and diagnosis, initial management at the hospital, post-discharge adaptation including daycare or school reintegration, and long-term T1D monitoring. Data analysis was performed following an inductive approach. The results showed a lack of knowledge regarding T1D in the society, especially for …

Engaging Under- And/Or Never-Engaged Populations In Health Services: A Systematic Review, Lesley Moody, Erica Bridge, Vidhi Thakkar, Naomi Peek, Tanvi Patel, Suman Dhanju, Simron Singh

Patient Experience Journal

Patient engagement is a mechanism used to facilitate person-centred care, however, has not been realized in all patient populations. Often, many marginalized populations still remain under- and/or never-engaged. The purpose of this systematic review was to: 1) identify methods or interventions that have been used to engage under- and/or never-engaged populations in health services and 2) identify outcomes that are associated with engaging under- and/or never-engaged populations in health services. A comprehensive search using the Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL databases was conducted to examine literature between January 2002 and January 2015. Twenty-nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Data was …

The Effects Of Caffeine Ingestion On The Hemostatic Response To Simulated Firefighting Activities, Sierra Wassell

Showcase of Graduate Student Scholarship and Creative Activities

The leading cause of death among firefighters is sudden cardiac event, and it is acknowledged that most ischemic events are due to an occlusive thrombus formation. In addition, due to the demanding job requirements and shift work, firefighters are commonly known to overuse caffeine as an ergogenic aid. The purposes of this study were to examine the potential effects of caffeine on the hemostatic response to simulated firefighting activity.

Examining The Pre-Event Dietary Habits Of Collegiate Golfers, John G. Ryder

Showcase of Graduate Student Scholarship and Creative Activities

Little research has been conducted in regards to nutritional concerns of golfers. This project will ask collegiate golfers to fill out a detailed 24-hour recall of what they typically consume the day prior to competition. After completion of these recalls, aggregate nutrition data, specifically macronutrient intake, will be taken. Observations of the data as well as a discussion in regards to the typical consumption will be made.

Performance Impairment Following Sleep Restriction - Is Caffeine The Antidote?, Erin E. Horil

Showcase of Graduate Student Scholarship and Creative Activities

The purpose of this project was to test the hypothesis that caffeine supplementation can lessen the negative effects that sleep restriction (i.e. shortened sleep duration) has on next day performance. Recent work done in our lab showed that sleep restriction has a negative effect on 3-km cycling time trial performance. Thus, it is important to investigate potential ways to lessen the negative effects sleep restriction may have on performance, since it is commonly seen in athletes. In this study, participants completed a battery of performance testing and then a heavy exercise session. This was followed by either a full night …

Study On Accelerated Microbial Corrosion Of Concrete By Artificially Intensified Sewage, L. J. Kong, M. F. Cao, Xiangming Zhou Prof, H. R. Lu, H. Lu, G. Kastiukas

International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures

In this study, the artificially intensified sewage with different levels of chemical oxygen demand (COD) were prepared, and the changes in weight and strength, as well as the micro morphology, mineral compositions and pore structure of concrete specimens immersed in the artificially intensified sewage and water were investigated in comparison. In parallel, the COD, pH, H₂S and O₂ values, as well as the microbial species and contents of sewage were monitored in the corrosion process. Furthermore, the microbial structure and activities within biofilm developed on concrete surface were also analyzed. The results indicated that the increase of …

Effect Of Sex And Menstrual Cycle On Skin Sensory Nerve Contribution To Local Heating, Zachary T. Martin, Carley A. Shannon, Brandon M. Kistler, Paul R. Nagelkirk, Andrew T. Del Pozzi

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 12(2): 1265-1279, 2019. The purpose of this study was to determine sex differences in the contribution of sensory nerves to rapid cutaneous thermal hyperemia. Healthy young females (n = 15, tested during both the early follicular (EF) and the mid-luteal (ML) phase of the menstrual cycle) and males (n = 15) had a 4 cm2 area of skin on one forearm and one leg treated with a eutectic mixture of local anesthetic (EMLA). EMLA sites, along with corresponding control sites, were instrumented with laser Doppler flowmetry probes and local skin heaters. Baseline (33 …

Effect Of Storage Temperature On The Survival Or Growth Of Listeria Monocytogenes On Whole And Fresh-Cut Produce, Juan F. Moreira Calix

LSU Master's Theses

Whole and fresh-cut produce are minimally processed and, therefore susceptible to microbial contamination. This study examined the survival or growth of Listeria monocytogenes on whole, and fresh-cut produce at different storage temperatures. Fresh fruits (cantaloupes, pears, pineapples, papayas, and watermelon) and vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, kale, and green bell peppers) were cut into 25 g pieces and were spot inoculated with 0.5 mL (8 Log CFU/mL) of Listeria monocytogenes. Inoculated fresh-cut samples were stored at 4°C or 13°C for 6 days. To represent the outer surface of the produce, cantaloupes and green bell pepper disks (20 cm2) were cut with …

The Collegian: November 06, 2019, The Collegian Staff, South Dakota State University

The Collegian, 2019-2020

Volume: 135

Issue: 9

"The Crescent" Student Newspaper, November 6, 2019, George Fox University Archives

"The Crescent" Student Newspaper

The Student Newspaper of George Fox University.

Stay Active This Holiday Season With Urec's #Movember, Haley Herfurth

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Sustainable Solutions, Georgia Southern University

Sustainable Solutions Newsletter (2016-2021)

• Make sure to put these November highlights on your calendar!
• Shuttle to Statesboro Mainstreet Farmers Market
• Campus Community Garden Workshop
• Environmental Community Cinema
• Georgia Climate Conference
• Gullah Geechee Heritage Celebration
• Football vs ULM: Tailgate Recycling
• The Climate of Social Justice: a conversation about the intersection of climate change and social justice
• Campus Community Garden Harvest Celebration
• Football vs Georgia State: Tailgate Recycling

Nurse Practitioner-Led Diabetes Prevention Program, Maureen E. Newton

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Patient education to prevent diabetes has proven effective when provided in a group setting. This DNP project, a single-subject research design, tested the efficacy of Prevent T2D CDC program led by a nurse practitioner. The findings will help clinicians plan programs for disease prevention in their communities.

An Environmentally Friendly Change To Your Diet: Vegetarianism, Isabelle Sarle, John Taylor, Maximilian Wesner, Laura Ulrich

Student Work

This article is about how a vegetarian diet is more sustainable to your environment, compared to other diets.

Diet Coaching To Improve Protein Intake, Muscle Strength, And Muscle Function In Adults, Kelley L. Jackson, Sareen S. Gropper, Maude Exantus, Seana L. Reid, Shane M. Spiers, Deborah Ann D'Avolio, Andra S. Opalinski, Ruth M. Tappen, Edgar Vieira

Biennial Convention (CONV)

A 10-week intervention study provided a per-meal protein prescription, nutrition education, and tele-diet coaching to a group of 20 older adults. Significant improvements were found for protein intake as well as 3m walk, timed-up-and-go, chair rise tests, and grip strength.

Prophylactic Effects Of Isomaltodextrin In A Balb/C Mouse Model Of Egg Allergy, Yoshinori Mine, Yan Jin, Hua Zhang, Prithy Rupa, Kaustav Majumder, Takeo Sakurai, Yoshifumi Taniguchi, Ryodai Takagaki, Hikaru Watanabe, Hitoshi Mitsuzumi

Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications

The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential effects of isomaltodextrin (IMD), a dietary saccharide polymer derived from enzymatically produced from starch, on the ability to alter immune response (IR) bias to hen egg ovalbumin (Ova) induced allergic inflammation in mice. Groups of Balb/c mice were pre-treated with various doses of IMD in drinking water (1.0, 2.5, and 5.0% w/v) for 6 weeks and subsequently sensitized to the Ova together with continuous administration of IMD. To evaluate changes in immune response bias, immunoglobulin isotype-associated antibody activity, concentrations of type 1 and 2 cytokines and the percentage of T-regulatory …

‘A Healthy Cit’: An Investigation Into Student Health Metrics, Lifestyle Behaviours And The Predictors Of Positive Mental Health In An Irish Higher Education Setting, Andrea Bickerdike, Joan Dineen, Cian O'Neill

Publications

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are potent health promotion settings, uniquely positioned to aid societal efforts to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs). International evidence suggests that health metrics and lifestyle behaviours of higher education students are sub-optimal, yet a dearth of contemporary Irish data exists. This study aimed to examine sex differences in student lifestyle behaviours and identify significant predictors of positive mental health in an Irish HEI setting. An online questionnaire instrument distributed to all registered students (n = 11,261) gathered data regarding a multitude of health and lifestyle domains. Many items were adapted from previous Irish research. Further validated scales …

How Does Dyslexia Impact On The Educational Experiences Of Healthcare Students? A Qualitative Study, K Ali, J Kisielewska, F Subhan, C Tredwin

Peninsula Dental School

No abstract provided.

Rice Response To Nitrogen Fertilization And Comparison Of Unmanned Aerial Systems And Active Crop Canopy Sensors Vegetative Index To Estimate Rice Yield Potential, Anna Coker

LSU Master's Theses

Nitrogen (N) fertilization is a key component in producing profitable, maximized rice grain yields because yield is directly affected by N fertilizer applications. Economical optimum N rate (EONR) is used to estimate where the N fertilization rate impacts rice grain yield but is still economically efficient. Three common response models, linear-plateau, quadratic-plateau, and quadratic models were used to determine the response of rice to N fertilizer to determine the optimum N fertilization rate. The objective of the first part of this study was to evaluate the models by assessing the coefficients of determination (R²), maximum rice grain yields …

Abstracts From Spring 2019 Research And Creative Activities Day Presentations, David L. Bolton

Ramifications

This is a summary of abstracts from the poster and oral presentations made by undergraduate students during Research and Creative Activities Day at West Chester University in April of 2019. The abstracts describe research and creative activities that the students conducted in collaboration with their faculty mentors who are listed with the abstracts. For more information about the study or the creative activity, please contact the mentor directly using the contact email address.

Student Authors Included:

Emily Rodden, Alissa Grady, Joyce Pour-Azar, Lauren Stricker, MacKenzie Holm, Samantha Bobst, Joelle Buenaventura, Julianne Duko, Angel Jacabella, Taylor Stuart, Liam Pierson, Kathleen Shultz, …

Flc: Acue, Angel Castro

Q2S Enhancing Pedagogy

Continual education for faculty members working at such a prestigious educational institution, like California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB), must come as second nature. The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) offered a 25-module online course in Effective Teaching Practices to various cohorts within CSUSB compiling various well-known teaching methodologies that expanded the knowledge of pedagogy for those faculty members who had an opportunity to be in each cohort. The modules covered topics like designing an effective syllabus for a course, allow instructors to have a productive learning environment within the classroom, promote deeper levels of learning and thinking, …

Increasing Rates Of Larc Uptake And Continuation Through Contraceptive Counseling: An Effective Approach For Women With Underutilization, Malia Johnson

DNP Qualifying Manuscripts

Unintended pregnancies in women with a substance use disorder are estimated to be nearly double that of the general population, of which negative health consequences are increased for both mother and neonate. Unintended pregnancies are preventable through the use of highly effective contraception that is less susceptible to the effects of typical versus perfect use. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is ideal for this patient population. Therefore, a thorough literature review was performed to evaluate the role of contraceptive counseling on LARC uptake and continuation among women. The results indicated that contraceptive counseling does influence LARC uptake and continuation and it …

Ohio Student Farm Feeds Board Of Trustees, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

No abstract provided.

Unh Analysis Shows U.S. Ranks Low In Government Spending, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Government Spending Across The World: How The United States Compares, Michael P. Ettlinger, Jordan Hensley, Julia Vieira

Carsey Publications

In this brief, authors Michael Ettlinger, Jordan Hensley, and Julia Vieira analyze how much the governments of different countries spend, and on what, to illuminate the range of fiscal policy options available and provide a basis for determining which approaches work best. They report that the United States ranks twenty-fourth in government spending as a share of GDP out of twenty-nine countries for which recent comparable data are available. The key determinant of where countries rank in overall government spending is the amount spent on social protection. The United States ranks last in spending on social protection as a share …

Results From The Su Health & Wellness Goal Survey, Shannon M. Monnat, Mary Kate Schutt, Ashley Van Slyke, Alexandra Punch

Population Health Research Brief Series

In Spring 2019, SU’s Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion surveyed over 600 SU faculty, staff, and undergraduate and graduate students to identify their goals related to health and wellness. This research brief summarizes the top ranked goals, including increasing physical activity, improving diet and nutrition, and better managing stress. There were interesting differences in goals across SU roles, sexes, and racial/ethnic groups.

Vitamin D And Preeclampsia, Alexandria K. Haddix, Meaghan Tipton, Kelly Brown

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This poster presents a Literature Review of the effects of Vitamin D on Preeclampsia. The Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice model was used to guide the evaluation of resources describing the effects of Vitamin D on preeclampsia and their statistical significance.

Evaluation Of Drought-Resistant Plants For Beneficial Insect Attraction, Benjamin Gluck

Master's Theses

Beneficial insects, such as natural enemies and pollinators, provide billions of dollars of ecological services to agricultural operations. However, as the climate changes, Connecticut is projected to have longer periods of drought. This could negatively impact the availability of flowering plants, and the beneficial insects who rely on their floral resources.

This research focuses on the diversity of insect visitors to five species of drought-resistant plants at the Plant Science Research and Educational facility. Over the two-year study the visitation frequency of pollinators and beneficial insects on the plants was observed, insect samples were collected for further identification. Agastache foeniculum …

A Web-Based Educational And Social Platform For Pregnant Women With A History Of Perinatal Loss, Azadeh Hassan-Tehrani, Abigail Mitchell

Biennial Convention (CONV)

A positive pregnancy test of a planned conception is often celebrated. Women with a history of perinatal loss, emotions of grief, fear, anxiety, and depression are felt. This project aimed to develop a Website that provides evidence-based information and support available for pregnant women with a history of perinatal loss.

Executive Committee - Agenda, 11/05/2019, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.