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Environmental Sustainability Issues Are Everywhere: A Pilot Program For Undergraduate, Interdisciplinary Research And Problem Solving, Deborah A. Saber

Biennial Convention (CONV)

An active interdisciplinary Materials Management research team (nursing, anthropology, economics, environmental engineering, and food science) developed a pilot program with undergraduate, interdisciplinary students to examine food waste and opportunities for improvement. Through a mentoring process, students learned about food waste, circular food systems, interdisciplinary work, and the research process.

Freeman Asia Interns Share Unique Experiences, Megan Baker

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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Perceptions Of Health Professionals Regarding Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (Mits) To Identify The Cause Of Death In Stillbirths And Neonates: Results From A Qualitative Study, Anam Shahil Feroz, Anum Shiraz Ali, Mohsina Noor Ibrahim, Elizabeth M. Mcclure, Shiyam Sunder Tikmani, Sayyeda Reza, Zahid Abbasi, Afia Zafar, Sameen Siddiqi, Sarah Saleem

Community Health Sciences

Background: Pakistan is considered to be one of the riskiest places in the world for childbirth as measured by its high stillbirth and neonatal mortality rates. Complete diagnostic autopsy remains the gold standard to determine the cause of death (CoD); however, it is not routinely implemented due to religious objections, sociocultural beliefs, limited resources and low demand from physicians and families. Recently, minimally invasive tissue sampling (MITS) using needle biopsies of multiple tissues to obtain tissue for histological examination and organism identification with PCR has been developed and promoted to determine CoD in low-resource areas. To ensure successful implementation of …

Taking A Bite Out Of Malnutrition, Virginia Miyar, Maria Montoya, Roberto Roman Laporte

All Publications

Purpose: In the United States, the literature suggests over the past decade that 30-50 % of patients admitted to the hospital are malnourished. Malnutrition is commonly overlooked and/or underre-ported in hospital settings. Some of the negative consequences of malnutrition are slower recovery, increased risk of hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPI), mortality, postoperative infections, falls, and readmission rates. After hospital conversion to an electronic health record (EHR) and implementation of a malnutrition screening tool (MST) there was a high incidence of positive malnutrition screenings with referrals to the Dietitian for malnutrition consults. The readmission rate for under-weight malnourished elderly (≥65) patients …

Reduction In Length Of Stay By Early Oral Feeding, Vivien Grayson, Victoria Mccue, James Adefisoye

All Publications

Problem/Purpose: Length of stay (LOS) has an average of 5.4 days in the inpatient setting and 0.1 days in the ambulatory setting. Many factors can effect a patient’s post-op LOS such as age, gender, and anesthesia type utilized. However, other factors such as early nutrition warrants further research. The research aim was to determine the association between early oral feeding and LOS among postoperative adults hospitalized within medical-surgical units at a Magnet hospital in the Southeastern United States. The overall purpose of the research study was to explore the difference in length of stay (LOS) between patients who received early …

Implementation And Use Of An Electronic Malnutrition Screening Tool (Mst) In The Cancer Care Pathway At Miami Cancer Institute (Mci), Dominique Symonette, Karla Otero, Beatriz Currier, Claudia Ferri, Carla Araya, Maria Townsend, Monica Diaz, Lorrie Legrand, Lauren Suarez, Noah Zanville

All Publications

An estimated 90 percent of oncology patients in the United States are treated in outpatient cancer settings. Cancer patients receiving out-patient multi-modal treatment such as chemo-radiation, surgery and other interventions like immunotherapy are at risk for malnutrition. Treatment can often impair a patient’s ability to eat and drink adequately. Most patients receiving out-patient cancer care do not receive routine nutrition referrals, and when they are referred, there are limited standards for out-patient nutrition care across patient populations. Ear-ly nutrition screening and interventions can help minimize cancer treatment sequela and may improve overall outcomes. Clinical decision support (CDS) tools via the …

Intrusive Advising And Retention Practices In A College Of Agriculture: A Case Study Of First-Year Student Experiences, Amanda Martin

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the perceptions of first-year students who experienced intrusive advising and retention initiatives in the College of Agriculture at Louisiana State University (LSU). Research participants consisted of 20 first-year students enrolled in the college in the fall of 2018. One-on-one, face-to-face interviews with first-year students were conducted to gain insight and understand student experiences with intrusive advising and retention initiatives within the College of Agriculture. College student retention and factors that contribute to understanding retention have been extensively studied (Astin, 1993; Braxton, Hirschy, & McClendon, 2004; Habley, Bloom, & Robbins, 2012; …

Curricular Report #2019-20-2, University Of Rhode Island Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Bills

No abstract provided.

Curricular Report No. #2019-20-2 From The Graduate Council To The Faculty Senate: Ph.D. Program In Health Sciences, University Of Rhode Island Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Bills

No abstract provided.

50th Anniversary: Leading The Way In Rehabilitation Medicine (1969-2019), Carol Abbott

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Posters

No abstract provided.

Effectiveness Of Food Preparation Demonstrations, Wendy Mornelli Ma.

Public Assistance Development Programs

The Institute for Community Health Promotion/Learning, Engagement and Development Services (ICHP/LEADS) of SUNY Buffalo State conducted a study on the Effectiveness of Food Preparation Demonstrations during the summer of 2019. The study was sponsored by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). OTDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education Project (SNAP-Ed.) provides food preparation demonstrations to teach SNAP-Ed. recipients how to make low-cost recipes featuring fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products.

The purpose of the study was to examine whether the food preparation demonstrations are cost efficient and effective in promoting healthy food choices and evaluate …

Contributing Factors To Diabetic Brain Injury And Cognitive Decline, Nirmal Verma, Florin Despa

Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences Faculty Publications

The link of diabetes with co-occurring disorders in the brain involves complex and multifactorial pathways. Genetically engineered rodents that express familial Alzheimer's disease-associated mutant forms of amyloid precursor protein and presenilin 1 (PSEN1) genes provided invaluable insights into the mechanisms and consequences of amyloid deposition in the brain. Adding diabetes factors (obesity, insulin impairment) to these animal models to predict success in translation to clinic have proven useful at some extent only. Here, we focus on contributing factors to diabetic brain injury with the aim of identifying appropriate animal models that can be used to mechanistically dissect the …

The Association Of Infant Feeding Patterns With Food Allergy Symptoms And Food Allergy In Early Childhood, Joacy G. Mathias, Hongmei Zhang, Nelis Del C Soto-Ramirez, Willfried Karmaus

Faculty and Staff Publications

Background: The role of infant feeding for food allergy in children is unclear and studies have not addressed simultaneous exposures to different foods. The goal of this study was to analyze existing data on feeding practices that represent realistic exposure and assess the risk of food allergy symptoms and food allergy in children.

Methods: The Infant Feeding Practices Study II conducted by the CDC and US-FDA enrolled pregnant women and collected infant feeding information using nine repeated surveys. Participants were re-contacted after 6 years. Food allergy data were collected at 4, 9, 12, and 72 months. In total, 1387 participants …

Hawks' Herald -- Oct. 24 , 2019, Roger Williams University

Hawk's Herald

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An Evaluation Of Food Insecurity And Its Correlates In A Filipino American Study Sample Residing In Clark County, Nevada, Prescott Cheong, Courtney Coughenour, Maya Shegog, Saruna Ghimire, Lawrence Sagadraca, Francisco Sy

Environmental & Global Health Faculty Research

Purpose: Filipino Americans comprise over half of the Asian American population in Clark County, Nevada. Despite their large numbers, food insecurity rates are aggregated with the entire Asian American population. In 2016, 1.6% of Asian American households in Clark County were food insecure, yet, 22% of households reported annual incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. This study aimed to assess the status and correlates of food insecurity specific to Filipino Americans in Clark County, Nevada. Methods: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Short Form Food Security Module was administered among 192 Filipino Americans residing in …

Exhibiting Mental Health History In The Patton State Hospital Museum, Shannon Long, Amanda Castro, Sarah Hansen

History in the Making

No abstract provided.

The Bates Student - Volume 150 Number 03 - October 23, 2019, Bates College

The Bates Student

No abstract provided.

Expands Legalization Of Cannabis And Hemp. Initiative Statute.

Initiatives

Repeals existing conflicting laws regulating cultivation, sale, and use of cannabis and hemp. Legalizes cannabis and hemp, as defined. Expands judicial relief, including release from custody, for existing cannabis/hemp convictions. Prohibits permit, license, and tax requirements for personal uses; increases amount allowed for personal use. Prohibits commercial regulation beyond manner applicable to beer/wine; limits retail tax to 10%. Allows doctors to recommend cannabis without prescription; prohibits taxation of medicinal cannabis. Limits cannabis testing for employment or insurance purposes. Bars state or local aid to enforce federal cannabis/hemp laws. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal …

Expands Legalization Of Cannabis And Hemp. Initiative Statute.

Initiatives

Repeals existing conflicting laws regulating cultivation, sale, and use of cannabis and hemp. Legalizes cannabis and hemp, as defined. Expands judicial relief, including release from custody, for existing cannabis/hemp convictions. Prohibits permit, license, and tax requirements for personal uses; increases amount allowed for personal use. Prohibits commercial regulation beyond manner applicable to beer/wine; limits retail tax to 10%. Allows doctors to recommend cannabis without prescription; prohibits taxation of medicinal cannabis. Limits cannabis testing for employment or insurance purposes. Bars state or local aid to enforce federal cannabis/hemp laws. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal …

The Lumberjack Newspaper, October 23, 2019, The Lumberjack Staff

2019

The student newspaper of Humboldt State University

How Much Cardiovascular Disease Among Black Adults Is Attributable To Hypertension?, Alicia Rohan

Browse All News

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Life On Holidays: Study Protocol For A 3-Year Longitudinal Study Tracking Changes In Children's Fitness And Fatness During The In-School Versus Summer Holiday Period, Amanda Watson, Carol Maher, Grant R. Tomkinson, Rebecca Golley, Francois Fraysse, Dorothea Dumuid, Hayley Lewthwaite, Tim Olds

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

Background: Emerging evidence suggests that children become fatter and less fit over the summer holidays but get leaner and fitter during the in-school period. This could be due to differences in diet and time use between these distinct periods. Few studies have tracked diet and time use across the summer holidays. This study will measure rates of change in fatness and fitness of children, initially in Grade 4 (age 9 years) across three successive years and relate these changes to changes in diet and time use between in-school and summer holiday periods.

Methods: Grade 4 Children attending Australian Government, Catholic …

North American Hard Yellow Liver Disease: An Old Problem Readdressed, Bryan L. Stegelmeier, Meredyth Jones, Christopher P. Womack, T Zane Davis, Dale R. Gardner

Poisonous Plant Research (PPR)

Hard yellow liver disease or fatty cirrhosis periodically affects cattle, sheep, goats, pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) and whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus texanus) within several Texas counties in the United States. Clinically it presents as chronic liver disease with progressive hepatic necrosis and fibrosis, icterus and liver failure. The damaged livers are yellow and many have multiple firm, often gritty foci that are scattered throughout all lobes. Early investigations included feeding studies using potential toxic plants, climate and forage studies, infectious disease surveys and various mycotoxin studies and analyses. None have definitively reproduced the disease or identified the inciting …

Spectator 2019-10-23, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

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Hotline Press Newspaper- Oct 23,2019 Vol 35 No 29, Hotline Press Newspaper

Hotline Press Newspaper 2019

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The Association Between Dietary Inflammatory Index (Dii) And Cancer Risk In Korea: A Prospective Cohort Study Within The Koges-Hexa Study, Injeong Ryu, Minji Kwon, Cheongmin Sohn, Nitin Shivappa, James R. Hébert, Woori Na, Mi Kyung Kim

Faculty Publications

Several epidemiological studies have shown that there are consistently positive associations between dietary inflammatory index (DII (R)) scores and cancer incidence in Western populations. However, few DII-cancer studies have been conducted in East Asian populations. In a large cohort representative of the general Korean population, we investigated whether the DII is associated with overall cancer risk. A total of 163,660 participants (56,781 males and 106,879 females) had evaluable data for analyses. This follow-up study was carried out over the course of 7.9 years. DII scores were calculated based on Semi-Quantitative Food-Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ) data for 106 food items. Cancers were …

Accountability Of Google And Other Businesses In Colombia: Personal Data Protection In The Digital Age, Maria P. Angel, Vivian Newman-Pont

Scholarly Works

In this document we analyze the privacy policies of 30 companies with data-driven business models that collect data in Colombia and identify practices that have not been sufficiently contemplated by the personal data protection regime currently applicable in our country. But what has been done in Colombia to guarantee these rights in the digital economy framework? In this document, we explore the degree of preparedness of our legal personal data protection regime and data protection authorities for tackling the risks that the digital era poses to different values and rights, thereby holding accountable the companies with data-driven business models (DDBM). …

Models Of Alcohol And Other Drug Treatment For Consideration When Working With Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Individuals, Debra Guthmann

JADARA

There are numerous models and approaches used to treat chemical dependency. The majority of these programs are used with hearing people, and there is a lack of experience in the use of these models within the deaf and hard of hearing community. This article will focus on the Twelve Step model, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Model and the Bio-Psycho- Social Model (Social Program Model). A discussion and comparison with the harm reduction model will also be discussed.

The Combination Of Valsartan And Sacubitril Does Not Improve Effectiveness Against Angii-Induced Aaas, Jenny (Ching Ling) Liang, Sean Thatcher

Posters-at-the-Capitol

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is defined as permanent dilation of the abdominal aorta by more than 50% of its normal diameter. As AAAs grow progressively, the aorta can rupture and cause life-threatening bleeding. Preliminary data demonstrates that angiotensin II (AngII), which can induce AAA, plus testosterone were powerful stimulants for expression of neprilysin in abdominal aortic smooth muscle cells from male mice. Neprilysin is a metalloendopeptidase, which can cleave and inactivate AngII and natriuretic peptides. Because natriuretic peptides might be beneficial for reducing the growth of AAAs through decreasing blood pressure, inhibition of neprilysin along with blocking AngII receptor would …

Hemp As A Livestock Feedstuff: A Review Of Current Literature, Sarah Mead, Alyx Shultz

Posters-at-the-Capitol

Hemp was removed from the list of controlled substances in the 2018 Farm Bill, making regulated hemp production legal in the United States. Kentucky agriculturalists and entrepreneurs are at the cutting edge of the United States hemp production and processing industries. Hemp production generally falls into one of three categories: grain, fiber, or floral (CBD extraction). Each production category also produces byproducts; one such byproduct is meal. In order to make hemp oil and fiber processing viable, markets for the remaining meal must be found. The high fiber, fat, and protein of hemp meal make it a potential feedstuff for …