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A Young Male With Cholestatic Jaundice Induced By Dymethazine Present In Nutritional Supplement “Xtreme Dmz”, Michal Kloska Md, Reema M. Vaze Md, Travis Magdaleno Md, She-Yan Wong Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

A History Of #Bcsm And Insights For Patient-Centered Online Interaction And Engagement, Matthew S. Katz, Alicia C. Staley, Deanna J. Attai

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

Purpose: Participation in cancer support groups can provide a sense of community and may better prepare patients for interactions with their health care team. Online interactions may overcome some barriers to in-person support group participation. #BCSM (breast cancer social media), the first cancer support community established on Twitter, was founded in 2011 by two breast cancer survivors. The aims of this study are to describe the growth and changes in this community and to discuss future directions and lessons that may apply to other online support communities.

Methods: Symplur Signals was used to obtain all #BCSM Twitter data from January …

Sex Related Differences In Skeletal Muscle Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue, Cross-Sectional Area, And Grayscale, Christina Sullivan

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

Previous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of ultrasonography to assess subcutaneous adipose tissue, cross-sectional area (CSA), and grayscale for muscle. The purpose of the present study was to examine the sex-related differences in subcutaneous adipose tissue, as well as cross-sectional area and grayscale for the rectus femoris (RF) and vastus lateralis (VL). Five recreationally trained males (mean ± SD: age= 25.6 ± 1.9 years; height= 182.29 ± 5.88 cm; body mass= 84.67 ± 9.88 kg) and five recreationally trained females (mean ± SD: age= 21 ± .71 years; height= 162.71 ± 12.41 cm; body mass= 77.02 ± 14.91 kg) visited …

The Study For Grassland Nutrition Of Typical Grasslands Difference Degradation Grade, Yushan Jia

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Optimizing Wellness In Academic Emergency Medicine, Kristen E. Nordenholz, Al'ai Alvarez, Michelle D. Lall, Christine Stehman, Cindy C. Bitter, Emily L. Hirsh, Rita Manfredi, Rosanna D. Sikora, Dave W. Lu, Leon D. Sanchez, Matthew L. Wong, Steven Bird, Andra L. Blomkalns

Journal of Wellness

Introduction

Academic Emergency Physicians (EPs) face additional unique challenges in optimizing wellness compared to community EPs.

Objective

Our objective was to explore specific individual and systems challenges that academic EPs encounter that affect their wellbeing and professional fulfillment in emergency medicine (EM).

Methods

An expert group of academic EPs convened in 2019 at the annual meeting of the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine to investigate the overall causes of burnout in healthcare providers, the effects of burnout on the healthcare system, specific causes of burnout in EM, and the distinct challenges facing academic emergency physicians.

Results

We outline specific causes …

The Future Of The Public Trust: The Muddied Waters Of Rockweed Management In Maine, Sarah M. Reiter, Dillon Post, Lisa Wedding, Aaron L. Strong

Ocean and Coastal Law Journal

Seaweeds, or more properly, intertidal macroalgae have never been easy to classify—by law or by science: they are not part of the animal kingdom, nor part of the plant kingdom (and scientific controversies about their phylogenetic placement abound), they are not completely on terra firma, nor completely submerged in ocean water. One such organism that exists at the space in between land and sea—the brown alga commonly known as Rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) presents an intriguing legal question with implications that extend far beyond the shoreline. Recently, in Ross v. Acadian Seaplants Ltd. , the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine (Court) …

Seasonality Fingerprint On Global Trading Of Food-Commodities. A Data-Mining Approach, Stefania Quaini, Sebastiano Saccani, Sergio Vergalli, Luigi Assom, Marco Beria, Alessandro Codello, Maurizio Monaco, Riccardo Sabatini

Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Working Papers

We analyze the United Nations commodities trade database (UN comtrade), comprised of international commodities exchanges in volume and price with monthly resolution. We introduce a trade impact index to quantify the impact, in terms of distance travelled, of importing a specific food raw commodity in a specific period of the year and in a specific country of the world. This index captures the seasonal exchange of raw commodities in an insightful and concise manner.

Spartan Daily, October 22, 2020, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2020

Volume 155, Issue 27

Gestational Diabetes Status And Dietary Intake Modify Maternal And Cord Blood Allostatic Load Markers, Chauntelle Jack-Roberts, Patricia Maples, Betul Kalkan, Kaydine Edwards, Ella Gilboa, Ikhtiyor Djuraev, Shuli Zou, Lori Hoepner, Lawrence Fordjour, Wen-Ching Lee, John Kral, Mudar Dalloul, Xinyin Jiang

Publications and Research

Introduction: Allostatic load (AL) defines cardiometabolic, inflammatory, and neuroendocrine changes in the body in response to internal and external stressors. It is largely unknown whether gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) alters maternal and fetal AL, which in turn affects GDM outcomes. Whether dietary intakes and quality can modify AL and thus influence GDM progression is also unknown.

Research: design and methods In this study, we recruited 35 GDM and 30 non-GDM women in gestational week 25–33. Fasting blood samples were collectedat enrollment, and cord venous blood samples were collected at delivery for the measurement of a series of AL biomarkers to …

Mitochondrial Function And Protein Turnover In The Diaphragm Are Altered In Llc Tumor Model Of Cancer Cachexia, Megan E. Rosa-Caldwell, Conner A. Benson, David E. Lee, Jacob L. Brown, Tyrone A. Washington, Nicholas P. Greene, Michael P. Wiggs

Health & Kinesiology Faculty Publications and Presentations

It is established that cancer cachexia causes limb muscle atrophy and is strongly associated with morbidity and mortality; less is known about how the development of cachexia impacts the diaphragm. The purpose of this study was to investigate cellular signaling mechanisms related to mitochondrial function, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and protein synthesis during the development of cancer cachexia. C57BL/J6 mice developed Lewis Lung Carcinoma for either 0 weeks (Control), 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, or 4 weeks. At designated time points, diaphragms were harvested and analyzed. Mitochondrial respiratory control ratio was ~50% lower in experimental groups, which was …

Use And Awareness Of The Community Guide In State And Local Health Department Chronic Disease Programs, Emily Rodriguez Weno, Stephanie Mazzucca, Renee G Parks, Margaret Padek, Peg Allen, Ross C Brownson

Open Access Publications

INTRODUCTION: The Community Guide (Guide) is a user-friendly, systematic review system that provides information on evidence-based interventions (EBIs) in public health practice. Little is known about what predicts Guide awareness and use in state health departments (SHDs) and local health departments (LHDs).

METHODS: We pooled data from 3 surveys (administered in 2016, 2017, and 2018) to employees in chronic disease programs at SHDs and LHDs. Participants (n = 1,039) represented all 50 states. The surveys asked about department practices and individual, organizational, and external factors related to decisions about EBIs. We used χ

RESULTS: Eighty-one percent (n = 498) of …

October 22, 2020, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Gearing Up Impact Assessment As A Vehicle For Achieving The Un Sustainable Development Goals, Angus Morrison-Saunders, Luis E. Sánchez, Francois Retief, John Sinclair, Meinhard Doelle, Megan Jones, Jan-Albert Wessels, Jenny Pope

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

This article reflects on the potential for impact assessment (IA) to be a major vehicle for implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While it is acknowledged that the SDGs are intended to deliver broader outcomes than IA currently does, we nevertheless argue there is significant convergence between IA and the SDGs, which we explore utilising the key dimensions of sustainability assessment: comprehensiveness, strategicness and integratedness. We conclude that ‘geared up’ IA might be used as a major vehicle to facilitate achievement of the SDGs. However, IA must become more comprehensive and integrated, such that the full suite of SDGs …

Monitoring Cattle Utilization And Behavior In A Mediterranean Oak Woodland, I. Schoenbaum, Zalmen Henkin, A. Brosh, J. Kigel, Eugene D. Ungar, Amit Dolev

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

“My Precious Inner Sanctum Remains Untouched, Untrammelled Through War & Famine:” William Allister’S Prisoner Of War Diary, Tim Cook, Britt Braaten

Canadian Military History

This article explores the Second World War prisoner of war diary kept by William Allister, who served with C Force, the Canadian formation sent to garrison the British colony of Hong Kong in late 1941. After the Japanese victory on 25 December 1941, Allister and his fellow survivors endured several years of brutality, malnutrition and disease in the prison camps. In the face of nearly unbelievable hardship, Allister kept a detailed diary and created works of art that provide new insight into the shattering effects of his wartime imprisonment. Allister’s story is included in the Canadian War Museum exhibition Forever …

A Review Of Late Twentieth-Century Findings On Adolescent Development In Low-Income Single-Parent Households, Shannon K. Hawkins Jr.

McNair Scholars Research Journal

It is generally understood that healthy adolescent development is influenced by a variety of factors. Current research on the effects of family structure on adolescent development have largely grown from data collected in the late twentieth century showing that when children grew up in a two-parent household they experienced significant advantages. According to Amato (2005), these advantages included experiencing a higher standard of living, more effective parenting, more cooperative co-parenting, and closer emotional relationships with both parents. Those who grew up in two-parent households demonstrated superior academic performance (Amato et al., 2015; Amato 2005), suggesting that children from single-parent environments …

Effect Of Stress On The Health Of African American Women In Low-Income Neighborhoods, Jada C. Childs

McNair Scholars Research Journal

Health problems such as obesity are more prevalent in populations of African American women than any other population in the United States. Stress has been found to disproportionately affect the health of African American women when compared to European American women. Factors such as neighborhood environment, socioeconomic status, and familial relationships play a significant role in the stress experienced by these women. This project reviews the current literature on the relationship between various stressors and the health of African American women. The purpose of this research is to increase understanding of the unique stressors that African American women face and …

Athletes' Substance Abuse And Mental Health, Brandon T. Carreathers

McNair Scholars Research Journal

The physical and emotional pressures experienced by competitive athletes are challenging. Research shows that 52% of professional football players have admitted to opioid use (Cottler et al., 2011), while up to 89% of college athletes have reported using alcohol as a response to injuries or feelings of pressure (Anderson et al., 1991). In addition, about 33.2% of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes reported having experienced episodes of depression (Debonis, 2019). This paper will examine the reasons why so many athletes’ careers result in drug abuse and how the mental health of these athletes plays a role in substance abuse …

Accessibility Of Health Information Provided By The Clinics In The Capricorn Region In The Limpopo Province, South Africa, Maoka Dikotla Dr, Lethabo Ledwaba Mr, Morongoenyane Ntsala Ms

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Health information is a weapon that provides people with much-needed knowledge about self-care management, especially in the rural areas, where only clinics are the key players in the provision and dissemination of such information. The purpose of the study was to investigate the accessibility of health information provided by the clinics in the rural areas of the Capricorn region of the Limpopo Province in South Africa. The study employed the qualitative research method. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with the community members who visited the clinics at the time of the data collection. The negative attitude displayed by the healthcare …

Fall Newsletter 2020 (Issue 4), Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

Inside This Issue

• Local officials encourage campus community to vote
• COVID-19 continues to cause a shortage of supplies for local medical practices in Riverside
• UPD continues to work closely with the campus community
• Riverside County provides jobs for IHSS, but the hiring process can take months
• CSUSB peer mentoring programs are just a click away
• Advice: Sharing wisdom with Conservatives and Liberals at CSUSB
• Voxpop: Reflections and updates on COVID-19
• Obershaw DEN continues to provide basic needs to students
• Tricks to treat your Halloween cravings
• Advice: Succeeding in online classes 101
• Gamers reconnect while in quarantine
• Touchdown on this jalapeno …

Use Of Smokeless Tobacco Before Conception And Its Relationship With Maternal And Fetal Outcomes Of Pregnancy In Thatta, Pakistan: Findings From Women First Study, Sumera Aziz Ali, Umber S. Khan, Farina Abrejo, Brandi Vollmer, Sarah Saleem, Michael K. Hambidge, Nancy F. Krebs, Jamie E. Westcott, Robert L. Goldenberg, Elizabeth M. Mcclure, Omrana Pasha

Community Health Sciences

Introduction: Smokeless tobacco (SLT) consumption during pregnancy has adverse consequences for the mother and fetus. We aimed to investigate the effects of maternal pre-pregnancy SLT consumption on maternal and fetal outcomes in the district of Thatta, Pakistan.
Methods: We conducted a secondary data analysis of an individual randomized controlled trial of preconception maternal nutrition. Study participants were women of reproductive age residing in the district of Thatta, Pakistan. Participants were asked questions regarding the usage of commonly consumed SLT known as gutka (exposure variable). Study outcomes included maternal anemia, miscarriage, preterm births, stillbirths, and low birth weight. We performed a …

Rsif Weekly Vol.1 No.21, Regional Scholarship And Innovation Fund (Rsif)

Rsif Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, October 21, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: SHU Drops Out of UB Deal -- SHU Begins Saliva COVID-19 Testing -- News -- Just a Little Boost -- The Missing Link

Libraries At The Centre Of Community Transformation: A Bibliometric Study (2009-2019) Of The Influence Of Libraries On Segments Of Human Communities In Nigeria, Tochukwu Victor Nwankwo, Adizetu A. Ali Dr, Boniface U. Asadu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose – The objective of the research was to undertake a bibliometric study (2009-2019) on the influence of libraries on segments of human communities in Nigeria. The specific objectives are to determine the bibliometric newspapers, databases, and institutional repository components of the Nigerian Academic, Social, Economic, Judicial, Political, Health, Cultural, and Religious Communities.

Design/methodology/approach – The method adopted was the descriptive survey research design; specifically the online content analysis technique was co-opted. The study covered all the publications published for or about Library Transformation in Nigeria by both Nigerians and foreigners (2009-2019); that are domiciled in Nigerian Online Newspapers, Online …

Longstanding Regulatory Loophole Leaves Minority Pesticide Applicators Unprotected, Sandra Daussin, De'von Carter, Michael Moore

NCCU Environmental Law Review

No abstract provided.

Modified Tunnel Technique For Management Of Gingival Recession In Esthetic Zone Using Acellular Dermal Matrix Versus Connective Tissue Graft, Rania Fahmy, Maha R. Taalab

Future Dental Journal

Gingival recession often results in major aesthetic problems. Further complains of increased root surface sen- sitivity and root caries could also be encountered. Numerous techniques have been described for the manage- ment of recession. The development of the tunnel technique represents an important esthetic advancement in managing recession defects. This study was performed to compare between the use of Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM) and connective tissue graft (CTG) under a modified tunnel technique for management of gingival re- cession in the esthetic zone. Sixteen Miller class I and II recession defects were equally divided for treatment with the two donor …

Hubungan Konsentrasi Kadar Debu Pm10 Dengan Kejadian Gejala Ispa (Infeksi Saluran Pernapasan Akut) Pada Pekerja Proyek Konstruksi X Di Depok Tahun 2018, Andi Putri Fildzana Dwi Annisa F, Umar Fahmi Achmadi

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. The condition of a construction project which full of workers, with their 8 hours of working time and the number of vehicles carrying building materials in and out to the site causing the workers to be susceptible to affected Acute Respiratory Infection Symptom due to exposure to PM10 continuously. Based on this research, the author raised the issue of the association between PM10 dust level concentration with the case of Acute Respiratory Infection symptom in construction project workers in Depok. Methods. This research uses Cross Sectional study by taking samples from 100 respondents. Results. The average PM10 measurement result …

Hubungan Higiene Sanitasi Makanan Jajanan Dengan Kontaminasi Escherichia Coli Pada Makanan Jajanan Anak Sekolah Dasar Di Kecamatan Medan Satria Dan Kecamatan Jati Asih, Kota Bekasi Tahun 2018, Alifah Syafriyani, I Made Djaja

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Snack is a source of nutrition for children in school. However, special snack foods sold in elementary schools are not always safe, and are also susceptible to contamination with Escherichia coli. Methods. Therefore, this study was conducted to understand the relationship of primary school children's snacks sanitation in Medan Satria and Jati Asih Subdistricts, Bekasi City with E.coli contamination in snacks using Cross Sectional design. Results. The results showed that 16.4% (10 samples) snack were contaminated with E. coli. Based on the chi square test, there was significant association between hygiene sanitation of raw materials (OR = 6,150), hygiene …

Hubungan Pajanan Pm2.5 Terhadap Penyakit Paru Obstruktif Kronik (Ppok) Pada Pekerja Di Pintu Gerbang Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok Tahun 2018, Muhamad Riski, Budi Haryanto

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Background. Workers at the Port of Tanjung Priok gate are at risk of exposure to PM2.5 generated from vehicles and capable of causing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study aims to identify the relationship between PM2,5 with the incidence of COPD on workers at the Gate. Methods. The design of this study was cross sectional with a sample of 75 workers. PM2.5 measurements are done at 30 points at the gate. As for the identification of COPD events using spirometry and questionnaire tests. The variables in this study were PM2,5 concentration, age, nutritional status, disease history, exercise habit, heavy …

Association Of Visceral Adipose Tissue And Subclinical Atherosclerosis In Us-Born Mexican Americans But Not First Generation Immigrants, Clarence Gill, Miryoung Lee, Kristina P Vatcheva, Nahid Rianon, Beverly Smulevitz, David D Mcpherson, Joseph B Mccormick, Susan P Fisher-Hoch, Susan T Laing

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background Excess visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is a primary driver for the cardiometabolic complications of obesity; VAT-associated cardiovascular disease risk varies by race, but most studies have been done on Non-Hispanics. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and metabolic correlates of VAT, its association with subclinical atherosclerosis, and the factors affecting this association in Mexican Americans. Methods and Results Participants (n=527) were drawn from the Cameron County Hispanic Cohort (CCHC), on whom a carotid ultrasound to assess carotid intima media thickness and a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan to assess for VAT were obtained. Those in the highest quartiles of …