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Health On The Move: The Impact Of Migration On Communicable Respiratory And Vaccine Preventable Diseases In Thailand, Attasuda Lerskullawat, Thitima Puttitanun

Journal of Health Research

Background: Given the potential impact of migrants on the spread of communicable diseases, this paper delves into the relationship between migrants and communicable respiratory and vaccine-preventable diseases.

Method: A spatial panel autoregressive model is applied on the provincial level data in Thailand from the period 2016 to 2021.

Results: The results show that the impact of migrants on communicable diseases in the country varies depending on the type of disease. While an increase in migrant numbers is associated with a higher incidence of influenza, the prevalence of hepatitis B is reduced. Additionally, other socio-economic factors, such as GPP per capita, …

Effectiveness Of A Health Literacy Enhancement Program For Older Adults In Northern Thailand, Kasama Pooseesod, Sayambhu Saita, Supa Vittaporn, Jirapat Longkul, Ruchirada Changkwanyeun, Nattagorn Choochouy, Chaiwat Phadermrod, Patsiri Srivieng, Supang Wattanasoei

Journal of Health Research

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a health literacy enhancement program on the health literacy and 3E2S health behaviors (eating, emotion, exercise, stop smoking and stop drinking). We also explored the facilitators and barriers for older adults in developing health literacy and self-care behaviors.

Methods: The study utilized a mixed methods sequential explanatory design. The participants (n = 60) were people aged 60 years and older living in the Hang Chat District, Lampang Province, which located in northern Thailand. The data were collected using pre- and post-questionnaires and an in-depth interview. Quantitative …

Factors Associated With Health Literacy And Self-Care Behaviors Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Mixed Method Study In Ko Kha District, Lampang Province, Northern Thailand, Patcharaporn Sangkawichai, Peerada Kamchang, Kamonpan Paisawaeng, Premkait Wongpimkham, Sayambhu Saita, Supa Vittaporn, Surangrat Pongpan, Ruchirada Changkwanyeun, Patcharin Khamnuan, Supang Wattanasoei, Kasama Pooseesod

Journal of Health Research

Background: A key component for better risk factor management in improving the quality of life of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients is having a comprehensive understanding of the relevant health information. This study examined diabetes health literacy (HL), self-care behaviors and associated factors among T2DM patients in a community in Lampang Province, Northern Thailand.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 183 T2DM patients. Data on sociodemographic variables, diabetes HL and self-care behavior were collected using questionnaires and in-depth interviews. In order to identify factors significantly associated with HL and self-care practices, an ordinal logistic regression analysis was …

Ada News - 06/03/2024, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Are Healthy Foods “White People Food”: A Legal Analysis Of Disparities In Healthy Food Accessibility And Affordability At Grocery Stores And Restaurants In Low-Income Neighborhoods, Sara St. Juste

University of Miami Race & Social Justice Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Ghost Of Jim Crow: The Human Right To Housing, Generational Wealth, The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act, And The American Legal System, Miranda Guedes

University of Miami Race & Social Justice Law Review

No abstract provided.

Influence Of Steroidal Implants And Zinc Sulfate Supplementation On Growth Performance, Trace Mineral Status, Circulating Metabolites, And Transcriptional Changes In Skeletal Muscle Of Feedlot Steers, Dathan T. Smerchek, Emma L. Rients, Amy M. Mclaughlin, Kara J. Thornton, Stephanie L. Hansen

Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science Faculty Publications

Angus-cross steers (n = 144; 362 kg ± 20.4) were used to determine the effect of Zn and steroidal implants on performance, trace mineral status, circulating metabolites, and transcriptional changes occurring in skeletal muscle. Steers (n = 6 per pen) were stratified by body weight (BW) in a 3 x 2 factorial. GrowSafe bunks recorded individual feed intake (steer as experimental unit; n = 24 per treatment). Dietary treatments (ZINC; eight pens per treatment) included supplemental Zn as ZnSO₄ at 1) 0 (analyzed 54 mg Zn/kg DM; Zn0); 2) 30 mg/kg DM ( …

An Atlas Characterizing The Shared Genetic Architecture Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease With Clinical And Behavioral Traits, Vikram R Shaw, Jinyoung Byun, Rowland W Pettit, Jason K Hou, Kyle M Walsh, Younghun Han, Christopher I Amos

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

BACKGROUND: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) development is a complex, multifactorial process that involves extrinsic and intrinsic factors such as host genetics, the immune system, the gut microbiome, and environmental risks. To help understand the genetic contribution of clinical, behavioral, psychiatric, and diet-related traits, we aim to provide a deep and comprehensive characterization of the shared genetic architecture between IBD and hundreds of potentially related traits.

METHODS: Utilizing publicly available summary statistics from a previously published IBD genome-wide association study and hundreds of traits from the United Kingdom BioBank (UKBB), we performed linkage disequilibrium score regression (LDSR) analysis to estimate cross-trait …

So, You're Going On A Trail Ride, Gabriela Murza, Katelyn Barsnick, Karl Hoopes

All Current Publications

Horse trail rides provide an opportunity for individuals to partner with horses to experience the natural world in a new way. However, we should consider the physical demands it places on both riders and horses. Adequate preparation, including selecting appropriate clothing, employing safe riding practices, and engaging in pre-ride stretches to enhance rider fitness, allows participants to fully appreciate the experience.

Individuals With Jak1 Variants Are Affected By Syndromic Features Encompassing Autoimmunity, Atopy, Colitis, And Dermatitis, Michael E Horesh, Marta Martin-Fernandez, Conor Gruber, Sofija Buta, Tom Le Voyer, Eve Puzenat, Harry Lesmana, Yiming Wu, Ashley Richardson, David Stein, Stephanie Hodeib, Mariam Youssef, Jacob A Kurowski, Elizabeth Feuille, Luis A Pedroza, Ramsay L Fuleihan, Alexandria Haseley, Alain Hovnanian, Pierre Quartier, Jérémie Rosain, Georgina Davis, Daniel Mullan, O'Jay Stewart, Roosheel Patel, Angelica E Lee, Rebecca Rubinstein, Leyla Ewald, Nikhil Maheshwari, Virginia Rahming, Ivan K Chinn, James R Lupski, Jordan S Orange, Vanessa Sancho-Shimizu, Jean-Laurent Casanova, Noura S Abul-Husn, Yuval Itan, Joshua D Milner, Jacinta Bustamante, Dusan Bogunovic

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Inborn errors of immunity lead to autoimmunity, inflammation, allergy, infection, and/or malignancy. Disease-causing JAK1 gain-of-function (GoF) mutations are considered exceedingly rare and have been identified in only four families. Here, we use forward and reverse genetics to identify 59 individuals harboring one of four heterozygous JAK1 variants. In vitro and ex vivo analysis of these variants revealed hyperactive baseline and cytokine-induced STAT phosphorylation and interferon-stimulated gene (ISG) levels compared with wild-type JAK1. A systematic review of electronic health records from the BioME Biobank revealed increased likelihood of clinical presentation with autoimmunity, atopy, colitis, and/or dermatitis in JAK1 variant-positive individuals. Finally, …

A Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial To Assess The Safety And Efficacy Of A Patented Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum) Seed Extract In Type 2 Diabetics, Rajinder Singh Gupta, Amarjit Singh Grover, Pawan Kumar, Apurva Goel, Samudra P. Banik, Sanjoy Chakraborty, Mehul Rungta, Manashi Bagchi, Partha Pal, Debasis Bagchi

Publications and Research

Background: Fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum) constitutes a traditionally acclaimed herbal remedy for many human ailments including diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, and reproductive disorders. It is also used as an effective anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-fungal agent. The seed of the plant is especially enriched in several bioactive molecules including polyphenols, saponins, alkaloids, and flavonoids and has demonstrated potential to act as an antidiabetic phytotherapeutic. A novel patented formulation (Fenfuro^®) was developed in our laboratory from the fenugreek seeds which contained >45% furostanolic saponins (HPLC).

Objective: A placebo-controlled clinical compliance study was designed to assess …

Should An Npo Order Be Placed For My Patient With Acute Pancreatitis?, Aaron Pathak, Siena Blackwell, Robert Jay Sealock

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

No abstract provided.

Irx4204 Induces Senescence And Cell Death In Her2-Positive Breast Cancer And Synergizes With Anti-Her2 Therapy, Cassandra L Moyer, Amanda Lanier, Jing Qian, Darian Coleman, Jamal Hill, Vidyasagar Vuligonda, Martin E Sanders, Abhijit Mazumdar, Powel H Brown

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

PURPOSE: Rexinoids, agonists of nuclear retinoid X receptor (RXR), have been used for the treatment of cancers and are well tolerated in both animals and humans. However, the usefulness of rexinoids in treatment of breast cancer remains unknown. This study examines the efficacy of IRX4204, a highly specific rexinoid, in breast cancer cell lines and preclinical models to identify a biomarker for response and potential mechanism of action.

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: IRX4204 effects on breast cancer cell growth and viability were determined using cell lines, syngeneic mouse models, and primary patient-derived xenograft (PDX) tumors. In vitro assays of cell cycle, apoptosis, …

Diet Quality, Diet Motives And Nutrition Literacy Of Vegans, Vegetarians And Semi-Vegetarians, Sapna Peruvemba, John Gieng, Susan Chen, Giselle Adriana Pereira Pignotti

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Objective: Limited research is available on how motivations to adopt plant-based diets and nutrition literacy influence diet quality. This study assessed diet quality, diet motives and nutrition literacy in vegans, vegetarians and semi-vegetarians and investigated predictors of dietary quality. Design: Cross-sectional study, participants completed an online survey about diet-related motives and nutrition literacy. Dietary intake was assessed with the Diet History Questionnaire III, and diet quality was calculated with the Healthy Eating Index (HEI)-2015. A one-way ANCOVA was used to compare diet quality, nutrition literacy and diet motives among diets. Hierarchical regression analysis was performed to identify significant predictors of …

Nanoparticles As Antioxidant Agents: A Comprehensive Review, Sulyman Olalekan Ibrahim, Halimat Yusuf Lukman, Fatimat Ronke Abdulkadir, Monsurat Yemisi Bello, Yusuf Oloruntoyin Ayipo, Halimah Funmilayo Babamale, Marili Funmilayo Zubair, Olubunmi Atolani

Al-Bahir

This study seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest progress in the antioxidant properties of nanoparticles. Nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as a promising tool in several domains of science and industry, including their application as antioxidant agents. The main knowledge gaps seem to be in correctly identifying the make-up of the naturally occurring phytochemicals that give these nano-antioxidants their extraordinary pharmacology and drug-like properties. In many instances, that characterization is done using spectroscopy instrumentation such as fourier-transform Infrared (FT-IR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD). From literature appraisals, it was discovered that a lot of …

Abstract Book (Pdf), Department Of Psychiatry

Dept. of Psychiatry Research Symposium

Abstract book for the 2nd Annual Department of Psychiatry Research Symposium held June 2024.
Abstracts are in alphabetical by last name of the lead author.

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Highly Nutritious Marsh Vegetation As A Magnet For Swans, Harry G. Lumsden, Dave Mclachlin, Gerry Markhoff, Allan Scott

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Some Behaviour Patterns Of Trumpeter Swans, Harry G. Lumsden

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Habitat Use, Migration And Wintering Of Sandhill Cranes In The Middle Grand River Basin, Southwestern Ontario, Ken W. Dance, Janet L. Dance

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Wetland Drawdown And The Nutritional Value Of Lemna Minor To A Wild Trumpeter Swan Brood, Harry G. Lumsden, Vernon G. Thomas, Beren W. Robinson

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Sex-Related Dietary Differences In Great Gray Owls In Finland And The Usa, Heimo Mikkola, Risto Tornberg, David E. Willard

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Variable Roosting Habits Of Great Egrets At Cornwall And Ottawa/Gatineau, D.V. Chip Weseloh, Rod Dubois, Bruce Di Labio, Bob Scranton

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Giant Ragweed (Ambrosia Trifida) As A Food Source For Autumn Migrants And Winter Birds In The Grand River Basin, Kenneth W. Dance, Kevin S. Dance, Michael B. Dance

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Bohemian Waxwings Selectively Feeding On The Stamens Of Silver Maple, Winnie Poon

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Notes, Colin D. Jones, Randy Horvath, John M. Woodcock, Al Sandilands

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

The Ontario Great Gray Owl Irruption Of 2004-2005: Mortality, Sex, Molt And Age, Mark K. Peck, Glenn B. Murphy

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Red Crossbills Feeding At Mineral Sources, Ron Tozer

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Finding The Phantom Spruce Grouse, Ron Tozer, Ron Pittaway

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of A Brand-Specific, Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol Product On Physiological, Biochemical, And Psychometric Outcomes In Healthy Adults: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial, Gianna F. Mastrofini, Bridget A. Mcfadden, Alexa J. Chandler, Blaine S. Lints, Harry P. Cintineo, Nathaniel D. Rhoades, Caroline S. Vincenty, Sten O. Stray-Gundersen, Abbi D. Lane, Shawn M. Arent

Faculty Scholarship

Background

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive phyto-cannabinoid derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. CBD exhibits various interactions at receptor sites, prompting the research of its potential anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, psychological, and pain-relieving effects. This study aimed to investigate the physiological, biochemical, and psychometric effects of a brand-specific, hemp-derived CBD product in healthy adults over a 12-week observation period.

Methods

54 healthy males and females (age = 25 ± 7y; BMI = 24.82 ± 3.25 kg/m2) recruited from a large Southeastern University completed the study. Participants arrived at the laboratory after > 8 h of fasting, and > 48 h without alcohol consumption and …

2024 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.