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Transgenerational Imprints Of Sequential Herbivory Onsoybean Physiology And Fitness Traits, Insha Shaft, Rupesh Kariyat

Entomology and Plant Pathology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Sequential herbivory leads to a multitude of effects on plants, influencing processes like growth, physiology, defense, and fitness. However, whether the sequential herbivore attack can elicit any transgenerational consequences is poorly examined. In this study, we show evidence of transgenerational impacts of sequential herbivory by two chewing herbivores, fall armyworm (Spodopterafrugiperda , FAW) and soybean looper (Chrysodeixis includens , SL) on soybean (Glycine max ) progeny. Seeds from the parents subjected to different herbivore sequences (SL-FAW: initial attack by SL followed by FAW and FAW-SL: FAW followed by SL) were used for the transgenerational experiment. Our main hypothesis was that …

Effect Of Exclusive Bottle Feeding On Infant‘S Serum Calcium And Serum Vitamin D3 And Its Comparison With Other Types Of Feeding In Diyala Governorate, Iraq, Hailah Othman Habeeb, Saif Hakeem Tofiq, Haider Jwad Dawod

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: The mixed feeding means that the infant gets bottle milk and breast milk. Bottle feeding serves as incomplete nutritional source for the first six months of infant’s life because bottle feeding not contains all essential nutrients that necessary for the physiological growth and development of infants.

Objectives: The aim of this research is to determine impact of breastfeeding feeding other than formula feeding,, or a mixed feeding ,on serum calcium and blood vitamin D3 levels in infants.

Materials and Methods: Fifty patients were enrolled in this study. We collected the sample from the infants and children (first 2 years …

Evaluation Of Triglyceride/High Density Lipoprotein Ratio As A Diagnostic And Prognostic Marker For Reduced Ejection Fraction Heart Failure In Comparison To Brain-Natriuretic Peptide, Safa Mohammed Hassan, Rawaa Hadi Shareef

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: heart failure is a condition that heart cannot pump blood in efficient way and this result in building up fluid and a reduced supply of oxygen to organs. Also, it can result from conditions like heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) can be used in the diagnosis and evaluation of heart failure severity. The triglycerides-to-HDL ratio is a key marker of cardiovascular risk in heart failure, reflecting insulin resistance and metabolic health. A high ratio is associated with worse outcomes, including increased inflammation and arterial stiffness.

Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic value of Triglyceride …

Plant-Based And Plant-Predominant Diets Among Healthcare Students: A Systematic Review, Raman Abbaspour, Sarah Weisbrodt, Samal Nauhria, Madeline Chan, Ali Kasim Rawji, Parham Bokaei Jazi, Sabyasachi Maity

School of Podiatric Medicine Publications

This systematic review explores the effects of vegetarian diets on the physical and mental well-being of health sciences students, a demographic known for high academic and psychological stress. We conducted a comprehensive search across major databases, adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, and identified 22 relevant studies. Our findings suggest that vegetarian diets are associated with lower incidences of chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease and obesity and promote better cardiovascular and metabolic health outcomes compared to non-vegetarian diets. Notably, vegetarian students could display lower systolic blood pressure and waist circumferences. Contrary to …

Comparative Analysis Of Gas And Mechanical Emissions From Electric Cars And Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles, Bakhtiyor Akhmatjonovich Kosimov

Technical science and innovation

This article analyzes the environmental impact of modern cars, in particular the amount of harmful substances emitted into the environment by electric cars and internal combustion engine cars, and provides scientific information on the substances that are released from cars in the form of not only gaseous emissions, but also dust particles generated by the mechanical wear of the brake system and tires. At the same time, this article also takes a scientific approach to the wear rates of brake pads and tires, their impact on environmental safety, and the level of dispersion of the microdust generated. Comparative tables have …

Vigorous Physical Activity As A Potential Environmental Risk Factor In Renal Medullary Carcinoma, Daniel D Shapiro, Sagar S Mukhida, Andrew W Hahn, Ayman Isahaku, Schyler M Turner, Jessica P Cheng, Pankaj K Chauhan, Susan S Thomas, Beei Chan, Zita D Lim, Nizar M Tannir, Maria Chang Swartz, Pavlos Msaouel

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Purpose: Renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) is a rare but aggressive kidney cancer affecting young individuals with sickle hemoglobinopathies. Prior retrospective case-control and mouse modeling studies suggest a mechanism linking vigorous intensity physical activity to increased RMC risk in individuals with sickle hemoglobinopathies. This study aimed to prospectively investigate the association between vigorous intensity exercise and RMC.

Materials and methods: This study used a validated questionnaire to prospectively assess reported physical activity in a large cohort of patients with RMC compared to the activity of individuals without RMC. Between 2022 and 2024, patients with RMC (N = 39) were prospectively surveyed …

Human Extravillous Trophoblasts Require Src-2 For Sustained Viability, Migration, And Invasion, Vineet K Maurya, Pooja Popli, Bryan C Nikolai, David M Lonard, Ramakrishna Kommagani, Bert W O'Malley, John P Lydon

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Defective placentation is a recognized etiology for several gestational complications that include early pregnancy loss, preeclampsia, and intrauterine growth restriction. Sustained viability, migration, and invasion are essential cellular properties for embryonic extravillous trophoblasts to execute their roles in placental development and function, while derailment of these cellular processes is linked to placental disorders. Although the cellular functions of extravillous trophoblasts are well recognized, our understanding of the pivotal molecular determinants of these functions is incomplete. Using the HTR-8/SVneo immortalized human extravillous trophoblast cell line, we report that steroid receptor coactivator-2 (SRC-2), a coregulator of transcription factor-mediated gene expression, is essential …

José Mariano Mociño (1757-1820): Heroic Botanist/Physician Of New And Old Spain, Thomas Milan Janota Wasik

Homage to Alexander von Humboldt: Travels to and from Spain Throughout the Centuries / Homenaje a Alexander von Humboldt: Viajes hacia y desde España de todos los siglos

José Mariano Mociño traveled extensively in New Spain and helped to collect and classify thousands of plants according to modern scientific protocols. In addition, Mociño made significant contributions to science in geology, ethnology, epidemiology, ornithology and horticulture. He was in the vanguard of the study of native Mexican medicinal plants and played a crucial role in the control of infectious disease in the colony and the mother country. Although a contemporary of Alexander von Humboldt, the two never met. Nonetheless, the Prussian traveler was well aware of the accomplishments of Mociño. In his Ensayo politico sobre el Reino de la …

Sfdda Newsletter Winter 2025

SFDDA Newsletter

SFDDA Newsletter includes regular columns with regional news impacting the South Florida District membership including: columns from the President and editor, feature articles relating to the field of dentistry, association events and upcoming activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

President's Message

SFDDA Newsletter

Monthly update from Dr. Alejandra Zambrano, DDS with details of recent events, upcoming activities and news from the association.

The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Dentists: Habit 7 "Sharpen The Saw", Mark Limonsani

SFDDA Newsletter

Series based on Steven Covey's "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" seeks to inspire and guide readers on their journey to personal and professional excellence. This article focuses on the seventh habit of ongoing self-renewal.

Comparison Of Autograft, Allograft, And Conduits For Peripheral Upper Extremity Nerve Repair A Critical Review Of The Current State Of Bone Grafting In Orthopaedic Surgery, Samantha Meacock

Bone Bulletin

Introduction

Several mechanisms of injury can cause peripheral nerve injury (PNI) and subsequent impaired quality of life with loss of motor and/or sensory function. Trauma is a common cause of injury with the most commonly injured nerves being the radial (53%), ulnar (32%), and median nerves (15%).¹ The preferred treatment for PNI is reconnecting severed nerve ends anatomically with tension-free end-to-end direct nerve repair of healthy fascicles. However, if the nerve ends cannot be brought together without tension, gapping can occur, and a direct tension-less repair is not possible.⁵ In the case of a lengthy nerve gap, a …

Innovative Pain Management Protocols In Orthopedics And Their Role In Reducing Postoperative Opioid Use, Jake Lamonaca

Bone Bulletin

Background

The opioid epidemic has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, marked by significant increases in opioid-related dependence, abuse, and death in recent years. Excess prescription of opioids represents a major contributing factor to this crisis.¹ The origins and impact of the opioid epidemic in the United States are documented in Sam Quinones research narrative, Dreamland. He highlights how pharmaceutical companies leveraged misinterpreted research—particularly a 1980 letter published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggesting a low risk of addiction associated with opioids—to normalize their widespread prescription. This flawed evidence served …

Deep Neck Space Infection As A Complication Of Transesophageal Echocardiogram For Atrial Flutter Ablation, Anish K Shrestha, Naffa Faisal, Kanchana Bali, Nadine Safi, Maria E. Mesalles, Nahar Saleh

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Transesophageal echocardiography is a relatively safe procedure; however, there are rare complications associated with it. Multiple attempts during TEE can lead to injury of hypopharyngeal or parapharyngeal wall leading to an infection. Here, we describe a case of hypopharyngeal-parapharyngeal abscess resulting from multiple TEE attempts during cardioversion leading to a prolonged hospital course.

Acute Esophageal Necrosis: A Case Series Of Two Critically Ill Patients, Shadan Mehraban, Jonathan London, Leilah Tisheh, Jiya Mulayamkuzhiyil, Mario Mekhail, Zubin Tharayil, Chris Lascarides, Pranay Srivastava, Prakash Viswanathan

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Acute esophageal necrosis (AEN) is a rare syndrome, characterized by extensive circumferential necrosis of the esophageal mucosa at the gastroesophageal junction. AEN carries significant morbidity and mortality, and early recognition is crucial for management. We present a case series of AEN in two critically ill patients, one who presented with coffee ground emesis and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and the other one who presented with upper gastrointestinal bleed in the setting of malignancy and concurrent infection with active antibiotic use. Prompt diagnosis and management of both AEN and its underlying causes are crucial to improve patient outcomes.

Intradialytic Atrial Fibrillation With Rapid Ventricular Response From Catheter-Related Right Atrial Thrombus, Anish K. Shrestha, Sakthi Gautham, Shiavax J. Rao, Khalid K. Al-Talib, Sriram Padmanabhan

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Right atrial thrombus is a rare complication of hemodialysis catheter with an incidence of

Genome-Wide Association Study For Lung Cancer In 6531 African Americans Reveals New Susceptibility Loci, Jinyoung Byun, Younghun Han, Jiyeon Choi, Ryan Sun, Vikram R Shaw, Catherine Zhu, Xiangjun Xiao, Christine Lusk, Hoda Badr, Hyun-Sung Lee, Hee-Jin Jang, Yafang Li, Hyeyeun Lim, Erping Long, Yanhong Liu, Linda Kachuri, Kyle M Walsh, John K Wiencke, Demetrius Albanes, Stephen Lam, Adonina Tardon, Marian L Neuhouser, Matt J Barnett, Chu Chen, Stig Bojesen, Hermann Brenner, Maria Teresa Landi, Mattias Johansson, Angela Risch, H-Erich Wichmann, Heike Bickeböller, David C Christiani, Gad Rennert, Susanne Arnold, John K Field, Sanjay Shete, Loic Le Marchand, Geoffrey Liu, Angeline S Andrew, Shanbeh Zienolddiny, Kjell Grankvist, Mikael Johansson, Neil Caporaso, Fiona Taylor, Philip Lazarus, Matthew B Schabath, Melinda C Aldrich, Alpa Patel, Xihong Lin, Krista A Zanetti, Curtis C Harris, Stephen Chanock, James Mckay, Ann G Schwartz, Rayjean J Hung, Christopher I Amos

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Despite lung cancer affecting all races and ethnicities, disparities are observed in incidence and mortality rates among different ethnic groups in the United States. Non-Hispanic African Americans had a high incidence rate of lung cancer at 55.8 per 100 000 people, as well as the highest death rate at 37.2 per 100 000 people from 2016 to 2020. While previous genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified over 45 susceptibility risk loci that influence lung cancer development, few GWAS have investigated the etiology of lung cancer in African Americans. To address this gap in knowledge, we conducted GWAS of lung cancer …

Single-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion Is Associated With Higher Nonroutine Discharge Rates Compared To Cervical Disc Arthroplasty In Obese Patients, Paul G. Mastrokostas, Luke B. Schwartz, Eli Berglas, Aaron B. Lavi, Leonidas E. Mastrokostas, Jonathan Dalton, Christopher K. Kepler, Arya Varthi, Jad Bou Monsef, Afshin E. Razi, Mitchell K. Ng

Rothman Institute Papers

CONTEXT: Obesity is a recognized risk factor for adverse outcomes in cervical spine surgery. While cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) has emerged as an alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), comparative outcomes among obese patients remain underexplored.

AIMS: The aim of this study is to compare nonroutine discharge rates and other postoperative outcomes between obese patients undergoing single-level ACDF and CDA.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study using a national database.

SUBJECTS AND METHODS: The National Inpatient Sample was queried to identify obese patients who underwent single-level ACDF or CDA between 2016 and 2020. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were …

How Are We Defining Preoperative Anemia? A Comparison Of Various Anemia Thresholds Among Patients Undergoing Short-Construct Lumbar Spinal Fusion, Tariq Issa, Omar Tarawneh, Teeto Ezeonu, Mark Lambrechts, Mark Kurd, Ian Kaye, Jose Canseco, Alan Hilibrand, Alex Vaccaro, Christopher Kepler, Gregory Schroeder

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Anemia is a risk factor for increased transfusions. However, various definitions of anemia have been described in scientific literature and a consensus on how to appropriately diagnose anemia or who to preoperatively optimize is lacking. We aimed to compare multiple anemia definitions and evaluate if any threshold best predicts transfusion requirements and surgical outcomes following spinal fusion.

METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 1-2 level posterior spinal fusions. Preoperative hemoglobin was defined based on preoperative laboratories within 28 days of surgery. Anemia was diagnosed using the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Society of Hematology (ASH), and …

The Association Between Dietary Behavior Change And The Health Of Adult African Immigrants In The United States, Seyoum Abebe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

African immigrants represent one of the fastest-growing immigrant populations in the United States; yet, their health outcomes related to Type II diabetes remain understudied compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Grounded in the theoretical framework of the Health Belief Model, the purpose of this quantitative non-experimental study was to examine the relationship between dietary behavior changes and the diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes among African immigrants aged 20–80 residing in the United States. The research questions examined the association between getting meals prepared away from home and awareness of MyPlate nutritional guidelines, recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, …

The Trapping Of Live Neutrophils By Macrophages During Infection, Kelley N Cooper, Marina Terekhova, Barbara Potempa, Ana D'Aubeterre, Jerome Timbol, Si An Chen, Antoine Dufour, Shunying Jin, Maxim N Artyomov, Jan Potempa, Juhi Bagaitkar

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Neutrophils are highly abundant in the oral mucosal tissues, and their balanced activation and clearance are essential for immune homeostasis. Here, we demonstrate that neutrophils infected with the bacterial pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) are captured alive by macrophages in a manner that bypasses all known receptor-ligand interactions involved in the phagocytosis of either live or dead cells. Mechanistically, upon interaction with Pg, or its protease RgpB (gingipains), live neutrophils undergo rapid remodeling of their proteomes, generating neoepitopes. N-terminomics-based proteomic profiling identified multiple RgpB cleavage sites on several azurophilic granule proteins that are translocated to the surface of live neutrophils via …

Using Web Scraping As A Tool To Collect School Nutrition Data, Aaron Brown

Student Works

Web scraping, a technique for collecting publicly available online data, may facilitate collecting school meal data from large, national samples of school districts in a timely, cost-effective manner. We explore its potential by examining the variation in sodium content of 2 popular entrees served through the US Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program—pizza and chicken nuggets. Daily school menu data were obtained from a national sample of school districts via web scraping. Linking web scraped data to publicly available data on school districts permitted examination of entree sodium content variation across school district geographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Such …

Intersectionality Gaps Among Multiple Social Determinants In U.S. Infant And Maternal Mortality Rates, Mary D. Kirkley

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this quantitative, cross-sectional study was to examine whether social determinants interactively influence U.S. maternal and infant mortality rates. Grounded in the Social Ecological Model, this study analyzed secondary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Vital Statistics System were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression. The final sample included 110,402 maternal deaths and 55,839 infant deaths, with inclusion criteria requiring complete data on race, education, age, marital status, gender (for infants), residency, and year of death. Exclusion criteria included non-U.S. resident deaths or missing demographic data. Results revealed statistically significant interaction effects: race/ethnicity with education …

Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Xanthoceras Sorbifolium Oil-Promoted Vascular Regeneration In Zebrafish, Chen Haiyan, Jia Ailing, Liu Jiying, Wang Chao, Qiu Zhidong

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To investigate the effects of Xanthoceras sorbifolium oil (XSO ) in promoting vascular regeneration in zebrafish and its mechanisms,and to provide a basis for medicine development in cardiovascular repair.［Methods］ A PTK 787-induced vascular defect model is built in zebrafish.XSO is administered at concentrations of 0,25,50,75,and 100 μg/mL.The regeneration of intersegmental vessels (ISV) and subintestinal vessels (SIV) is analyzed via fluorescence microscopy.Oxidative stress markers (SOD,MDA,CAT ) and Apela protein expression levels are detected.Additionally,DHI (Danhong Injection ) is set as a positive control.［Results］］ The 75 μg/mL XSO group shows optimal efficacy in vascular regeneration promotion:ISV length recovers to 87.6% of the …

Assessing Significance Of Inclusive Education As A Remedy Of Addressing The Challenges Of Disabled Children, Sive Makeleni, Onyinyechi Glory Ndu

Journal of ICSAR

The issue of disability in the lives of many children has raised a lot of debates by scholars in terms of their learning ability and meeting immediate needs. This study focuses on the inclusive education for dealing with special needs of children. It aimed at assessing the significance of inclusive education and training as a remedy for addressing the challenges facing the disabled children in dealing with their special needs. What their immediate needs are, and finally suggest measures to put in place in addressing the identified problems. The study employed a literature review method. The data was collected using …

Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Farmers’ Effective Strategies For Achieving Profitability, Norman Washington Grant

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Jamaican Blue Mountain (JBM) coffee farmers often fail to improve production, which has the potential for adverse business outcomes. Farmers and business owners are concerned about the sustainability of their farm operations, which is essential for achieving profitability. Grounded in Hawley’s risk theory of profit, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to identify and explore effective strategies that JBM coffee farmers used to achieve profitability. The participants were six JBM coffee farm owners in the Jamaican coffee industry who used effective strategies to achieve profitability. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of organizational marketing …

Interaction And Structure-Activity Relationship Characterization Of Hop-Derived Α-Acid/Xanthohumol And Protein Z, Wang Limin, Peng Mengyan, Ma Changwei, Wu Zijian

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To investigate the interaction mechanism and structure -activity relationship between two hop -derived small molecules different in structure (α-acid and xanthohumol ) and barley protein Z.［Methods］ α-acid and protein Z with high purity are prepared through solvent extraction and anion exchange column,respectively.The interaction between α-acid/xanthohumol and protein Z,as well as the conformational change of protein,is characterized by multi -spectral analysis.Finally,the interaction mode and molecular binding mechanism between α-acid/xanthohumol and protein Z are further investigated by molecular dynamics simulation.［Results］］ Both α-acid and xanthohumol can effectively quench the intrinsic fluorescence of protein Z,with α-acid inducing a red shift and xanthohumol causing …

Analysis Of Food Additives And Contaminant Residues In Yueyang Pickled Vegetables And Recommendations For Quality Control Measures, Li Ge, Yu Linyu, Zhang Lumiao, Li Huimin, Zhu Li, Zhou Hu

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To analyze the detection of food additives and contaminants in Yueyang pickled vegetable products and propose quality control measures.［Methods］ In 2024,a survey was conducted to test food additives and contaminants in pickled vegetable products from 10 districts in Yueyang.A total of 5 712 batches of pickled vegetables were sampled.Specifically,10 batches are found to be non -compliant,resulting in a non -compliance rate of 0.18%,indicating overall good quality.Regarding food additives,10 types are detected in the products,with detection rates ranging from 0% to 73.49% and an excess rate from 0% to 1.86%.The most commonly misused additive is the colorant lemon yellow,which had …

Particle Grinding Simulation And Parameter Optimization Of Disc Mill Based On Discrete Element, Wu Lan, Yu Shaobo

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To investigate the effects of different operating parameters on the grinding performance of a disk mill when processing different materials,and to optimize its working parameters.［Methods］ The grinding process of the disk mill was simulated using Rocky DEM discrete element software.Variables included feeding speed,grinding disc spacing,rotational speed of the dynamic disc,and material type.The effects of these factors on powder yield,energy consumption,and grinding time were analyzed.An orthogonal experimental design and matrix analysis were used to comprehensively evaluate the simulation results.［Results］］ The optimal parameter combinations for different feed materials in the disk milling process were determined as follows.For wheat:grinding disc spacing of …

Characterization Of Postprandial Blood Glucose Fluctuations Following Consumption Of Slow-Release Carbohydrate Staple Foods By Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Li Kai, Wang Shilong, Zhu Ling, Yin Zhuoming, Wang Lei, Liu Dongbo

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To investigate the effects and characteristics of the continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS ) on postprandial blood glucose fluctuations following the consumption of slow -release carbohydrate staple foods.［Methods］ This study enrolls eight healthy adult participants for 15-day continuous glucose monitoring (CGM ) and collects postprandial venous blood samples to observe blood glucose fluctuations.During the trial,participants consume control food (glucose solution ) in the morning on days 2 and 14 after 引用格式：李凯，王世龙，朱令，等.基于动态血糖监测技术的糖缓释主食餐后血糖波动特性研究 ［J］.食品与机械，2025，41（6）：144-149.C itation:LI Kai,WANG Shilong,ZHU Ling,et al.Characterization of postprandial blood glucose fluctuations following consumption of slow-release carbohydrate staple foods by continuous glucose monitoring [J].Food & Machinery,2025,41(6):144-149.|fasting and slow -release …