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Markers Of Cardiovascular Health Among A Healthy Hispanic Population Without Diabetes Nor Hypertension, Joshua Labadah, Jehu Narh Apaflo, Gabriel Narvaez, Ulices Villalobos, Irene John Tomy, Sudip Bajpeyi

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the greatest cause of mortality in the US and globally. Hypertension (systolic and diastolic blood pressures over 140 and 90 mmHg respectively) and tachycardia (resting heart rate over 100 bpm) are known risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Hispanics have higher rates of undiagnosed, untreated and uncontrolled hypertension compared to non-Hispanic Whites. PURPOSE: To identify early surrogate markers of cardiovascular risk among a healthy Hispanic population without diabetes, hypertension or tachycardia. METHODS: One hundred and thirty (69 males/61 females; age 24.05±5.20 years; BMI 26.82±5.81 kg/m²) healthy young adults (72% Hispanics) from the border …

Interaction Between Self-Compassion And Blood Protein Levels In Predicting Mental Toughness, Alex J. Barber, Tomas Chapman-Lopez, Ricardo Torres, Jeff S. Forsse, Andreas Stamatis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Mental toughness (MT) is a multifaceted psychological construct associated with mental well-being. MT is potentially influenced by a range of psychological and physiological factors. Previous studies have independently examined the roles of self-compassion (SC) and blood protein levels in mental well-being, emphasizing the significance of both psychological and physiological determinants. However, these investigations have not explored the collective influence of SC and blood protein levels on MT. PURPOSE: To elucidate the mechanisms through which SC and ‘Protein, Total’ interact to influence MT. METHODS: Data were collected via a complete metabolic panel, the Metal Toughness Index, and the Self-compassion …

Habitual Fluid Intake Does Not Affect Sleep Parameters In Young Women., Ruben E. Moya, Hui-Ying Luk, Casey Appell, Alan Ky, Kelly B. Elliott, Cherish Dunlap, Nigel Jiwan, Yasuki Sekiguchi

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Sleep is essential for optimal physical performance, cognitive function, recovery, and overall health. Similarly, hydration status has been shown to influence physical and cognitive functions. Dehydration can lead to impaired cognition and possibly impaired sleep. However, the effect of habitual total water intake (TWI) on sleep and recovery measures have not been examined. PURPOSE: To examine the effect of TWI on sleep and recovery measures in young women. METHODS: Twenty-two young women (age: 22.8±4.6 yrs; body mass: 60.0±9.5 kg; height: 164.6±6.1 cm) collected fluid intake and food consumption information across a 5 day period, and average TWI was calculated based …

Vitamin D3 Supplementation Alters Gut Microbiome Composition And Increases Stability In Healthy Individuals, Madhur Wyatt, Ankan Choudhury, Gabriella Von Dohlen, Jeffery L. Heileson, Jeff S. Forsse, Leigh Greathouse

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Early onset colorectal cancer incidence has increased significantly. Evidence links serum 25(OH)D levels and the gut microbiome to colon carcinogenesis, with vitamin D pivotal in modulating the immune system and intestinal epithelial function. The effect of supplemental vitamin D₃ on the gut microbiome in healthy adults is unclear. PURPOSE: Investigate the effect of a 12-week oral dose of 4000 IU vitamin D₃ on acute and long-term gut microbiome changes in healthy adults. METHODS: Forty-three participants, aged 18-53, were randomized based on baseline serum 25(OH)D levels into treatment (n=21) and placebo groups (n=22). Fecal samples …

The Effect Of Morning Thirst On Afternoon Hydration Status, Kelly B. Elliott, Marcos Keefe, Jan-Joseph S. Rolloque, Nigel Jiwan, Hui-Ying Luk, Yasuki Sekiguchi

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Thirst sensation is an important stimulus for drinking behavior; however, the effect of thirst sensation on later hydration status remains unclear. PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of morning thirst on afternoon hydration status. METHODS: Twelve men (mean ± standard deviation; age: 21 ± 2 years; mass: 81.0 ± 15.9 kg) and twelve women (age: 22 ± 3 years; mass: 68.8 ± 15.2 kg) visited the laboratory in the morning (first morning) and afternoon (2:00-4:00pm) for three consecutive days under a free-living condition. At each visit, participants provided a urine sample where urine indices were analyzed (urine specific gravity [USG], urine …

Increased Standing Time Is Indicative Of Better Cardiometabolic Health And Fitness, Gabriel Narvaez, Jehu Apaflo, Joshua Labadah, Ulices Villalobos, Irene John Tomy, Sudip Bajpeyi

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Sedentary lifestyles have been shown to be highly associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, insulin resistance, and increased adiposity. While both sitting and standing fall within sedentary classification, excessive sitting time has been associated with decreased blood flow, insulin resistance and increased adiposity. Previous ergonomic studies have proposed substituting sitting time with standing to decrease all-cause mortality and pain. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine if time spent standing, compared to sitting, is associated with cardiometabolic health markers and physical performance. METHODS: 120 sedentary (week), participants without diabetes (fasting blood glucose ≤125 mg/dL) participated in this study …

How ‘Pasture For Life (Championing 100% Pasture-Fed Ruminant Products) Has Taken Off In The Uk – From The Bottom Up!, S. J. Gregson

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Ten years ago Pasture for Life (PfL) was a collection of around 50 UK farmers who were producing high quality ruminant food products wholly from pasture. They were regenerative farming pioneers and PfL was run by volunteers and funded through various grants. In the past two to three years, membership has increased significantly, nearing 1,000 with almost 150 certified Pasture for Life (100% grass-fed). The organisation is now run by a paid executive and is bursting with energy, conversation, and learning. Members are mainly farmers, but also include butchers, chefs, vets, academics and consumers – all keen to champion the …

Rotational Stocking With Virtual Fences: Effects On Grassland Diet Digestibility, Livestock Performance And Stress Levels Of Heifers, N. A. Grinnell, D. Hamidi, M. Komainda, F. Reisch, J. Horn, I. Traulsen, R. Palme, J. Isselstein

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Virtual fencing is an innovative technology for simplified, less laborious dynamic grazing management and remote animal monitoring. The effect of this novel technology on animal welfare is still a matter of debate. Previous research suggests no differences in stress experience responses of cattle between the two fencing systems on continuously stocked pastures. This study investigated differences in diet organic matter digestibility, livestock performance and fecal cortisol metabolite concentrations of heifers on pastures in a rotational grazing system, fenced with a virtual fence (Nofence, Batnfjordsøra Norway) compared to heifers fenced with a traditional electric wire fence. The study was conducted in …

2024 February 20 - Medical Student Education Committee Retreat Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Misinformation, Social Media, And Opportunities For Content-Based Regulation Within The Constraints Of The United States Constitution's Free Speech Guarantee, Leslie Gielow Jacobs

University of the Pacific Law Review

No abstract provided.

Dieta De La Milpa: A Culturally-Concordant Plant-Based Dietary Pattern For Hispanic/Latine People With Chronic Kidney Disease, Annabel Biruete, Gabriela Leal-Escobar, Angeles Espinosa-Cuevas, Luis Mojica, Brandon M. Kistler

Purdue University Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) disproportionately affects minorities in the United States, including the Hispanic/Latine population, and is a public health concern in Latin American countries. An emphasis on healthy dietary patterns, including the Mediterranean and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diets, has been suggested as they are associated with a lower incidence of CKD, slower CKD progression, and lower mortality in kidney failure. However, their applicability may be limited in people from Latin America. The Dieta de la Milpa (Diet of the Cornfield) was recently described as the dietary pattern of choice for people from Mesoamerica (Central Mexico …

Association Of Lifestyle Intervention With Risk For Cardiovascular Events Differs By Level Of Glycated Hemoglobin, Michael P Bancks, Scott J Pilla, Ashok Balasubramanyam, Hsin-Chieh Yeh, Karen C Johnson, Joseph Rigdon, Lynne E Wagenknecht, Mark A Espeland

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Purpose: We reevaluated the Action for Health in Diabetes (Look AHEAD) intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) to assess whether the effect of ILI on cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention differed by baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c).

Methods: Look AHEAD randomized 5145 adults, aged 45 to 76 years with type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity to ILI or a diabetes support and education (DSE) control group for a median of 9.6 years. ILI focused on achieving weight loss through decreased caloric intake and increased physical activity. We assessed the parent trial's primary composite CVD outcome. We evaluated additive and multiplicative heterogeneity of the intervention on …

The Fuxi Farm: Practice Exploration And Reflection On Integrated Innovation Of Smart Agriculture Technology, Yucheng Zhang, Xiaobo Zhang, Shuqin Gao, Congcong Zheng, Jingyao Zhang, Ya Wen, Lujun Li, Zhuo Wang, Tie Li, Honglong Zhao

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Smart agriculture plays a pivotal role in enhancing food security by optimizing resource use and improving crop yields through the application of AI technologies. The establishment of smart farms is critical to rapidly integrating AI into agricultural production, offering platforms for both the deployment and testing of AI solutions and equipment. This paper examines the development of smart farms, with a focus on practices from developed countries, and assesses the current status of smart farming in China. We then focus on exploring the content, pathways, and practices for constructing a smart agricultural production system in China through the establishment of …

Challenges That Educators Face When Providing English Language Arts Instruction To K-5 Elementary Students In Title 1 Schools, Shari A. Clarke

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Students in Title 1 school districts continue to fall far behind their peers academically in comparison to neighboring suburban districts. School reform has unsuccessfully attempted to improve test scores by consistently changing reading curriculums and mandating the use of various resources that fail when implemented. Struggling school districts must use research-based strategies that include educators’ perspectives to best identify how to successfully increase student achievement. Test scores reveal that schools in a Title 1 school district in northern New Jersey are lacking proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA). The purpose of this study was to examine the challenges that educators …

Further Support For The Team Identification – Social Psychological Health Model: Relationships Between Identification Of College Sport Teams, Vitality, And Social Avoidance/Distress Among College Students, Daniel L. Wann, Lori Craven

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.

Individual And Social Predictors Of Performance-Enhancing And Dietary Supplement Use Among Male Ncaa Division Iii Athletes, Cheryl P. Stuntz, Jonathan C. Edwards, Miranda Kaye

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

No abstract provided.

Herbaceous Tropical Legume Integration Into Small-Holder Crop-Livestock Systems In Eastern Indonesia: Results Of 10-Years Of Multi-Disciplinary Systems Research, L. W. Bell, D. Mayberry, K. Cox, S. Traill, J. Nulik, E. J. Hosang, D. Kana Hau

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Integration a forage legume into crop-livestock systems of Eastern Indonesia was tested to establish the capacity to improve nitrogen supply and yields of staple cereal crops (maize and rice) and allow for intensification of beef production to ultimately increase farm income and alleviate rural poverty in the region. Species evaluation sites across a diversity of environments showed Clitoria ternatea (butterfly pea) to be the most resilient and adaptable forage legume for use in association with cropping systems. Crop rotation experiments demonstrated that legumes grown in rotation with maize or rice can increase grain yields by 50% where legume was cut …

Drone And Digital Camera Imagery Estimate C3 And C4 Grass Ratios In Pastures, J. A. Bush, C. D. Teutsch, S. R. Smith, J. C. Henning

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The following study investigates the accuracy and practicality of exploiting the color dichotomy present between C3 and C4 grass species to estimate their respective proportions from drone or camera captured imagery. Understanding the proportions of C3 and C4 grasses in pastures is vital to sound decision making for livestock production. The ability to monitor these proportions remotely will also allow for large scale monitoring as well as detection of changes in botanical composition over time and in response to weather events, management, or climate change. A free green canopy cover (GCC) analyzing software, Canopeo, was used to quantify green plants …

The Nutritional Dynamic Is Key For Use Optimal Forage And Increase Of Meat Production, Bernal-Flores Alvaro, E. A. Pizarro, Quero Carillo Raymundo, Pérez Rodríguez Paulino

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The nutritional content grass could be considered a key tool to determine the optimal forage use, based on the requirements of the cattle to maximize production and achieve a highly productive and profitable livestock. The degradation protein complex associated with autophagy plant determines to a great extent the protein content of the grass over time, being priority found the value nutritional required for the livestock for intensification the animal production. The crude protein requirements (CP, 13.5%) to cover nutritional needs in cattle, was established between 28±1 y 30±1 for the dry period and wet period respectively in Camello® hybrid grass. …

Genetic Modification – Applications For Forage And Grassland Production Systems, J. R. Caradus

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Genetic modification has been extensively used in crops for 25 years but has rarely been a technology used to advance trait expression in forage and grassland species. The exceptions are the use of herbicide tolerance and low lignin traits in alfalfa which are currently commercially available. In crop species genetic modification has been a valuable option for delivering improved economic and environmental outcomes through providing solutions for many of the challenges facing mankind. There are a many beneficial characteristics that genetic modification has the potential to provide in forage and grassland species. Managing these in the environment and understanding consumer …

Stoloniferous Forage Legumes For Sustainable Mixed Pastures In The Tropics, R. M. Boddey, C De P Rezende, J. Marques Pereira, C. A. Dos Santos, Animal Husbandry Station Of The Extreme South Of Bahia, Brazil, I. O. Ramalho, R. M. Macedo, B. C. G. Homem, D. R. Casagrande, S. Urquiaga, B. J. R. Alves

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Brazil has over 80 million ha of tropical pastures formed with species of Brachiaria (syn. Urochloa), mostly grazed by beef cattle and with low fertilizer inputs, especially nitrogen. Recent investigations by our team show that stoloniferous legumes such as forage peanut (Arachis pintoi) and Desmodium ovalifolium are able to persist in mixed swards with Brachiaria brizantha (cv. Marandu) if grazing height is regulated (maximum 30 cm) so that radiation can reach the soil surface allowing stolons to take root. These legumes can persist in mixed pastures and produce milk or animal weight gains similar to the application …

Synergistic Effects Of Essential Oil Blends And Fumaric Acid On Ruminal Fermentation, Volatile Fatty Acid Production And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Using The Rumen Simulation Technique (Rusitec), Joel O. Alabi, Peter A. Dele, Deborah O. Okedoyin, Michael Wuaku, Chika C. Anotaenwere, Oludotun O. Adelusi, Deandrea Gray, Kelechi A. Ike, Olatunde A. Oderinwale, Kiran Subedi, Uchenna Y. Anele

Graduate Student Publications

This study investigated the combined impact of essential oil blends (EOBs) and fumaric acid (FA) on ruminal fermentation in dairy cows using the rumen simulation technique (RUSITEC) system. Three rumen-cannulated, non-lactating Holstein Friesian cows served as inoculum donors. The substrate, a total mixed ration (TMR), comprised corn silage, alfalfa hay, and a concentrate mix in a 3:1:1 ratio. The four treatments evaluated were Control (TMR without additives), EFA1 (TMR + EOB1 + FA), EFA2 (TMR + EOB2 + FA), and EFA3 (TMR + EOB3 + FA). Sixteen fermentation chambers were randomly assigned to the treatments, each with four replicates, following …

You May Delay, But Time Will Not. Beta Cells Lost Are Never Found Again, Susan Renda, Jeffrey Freeman

PCOM Scholarly Works

Since its first use just over a century ago, insulin treatment has evolved dramatically, such that the molecules are physiologic in nature, and treatment can now closely resemble the natural hormone response over 24 hours. Newer, longer-acting basal insulin analogs have provided insulin therapies with improved characteristics and, therefore, ease of use, and can readily be incorporated as part of routine treatment for type 2 diabetes (T2D), but evidence suggests that insulin remains underused in people with T2D. We review the barriers to initiation of basal insulin and the education needed to address these barriers, and we provide practical pointers, …

Conceptualizing Care Partners' Burden, Stress, And Support For Reintegrating Veterans: A Mixed Methods Study, Nicholas A. Rattray, Mindy Flanagan, Allison Mann, Leah Danson, Ai-Nghia Do, Diana Natividad, Katrina Spontak, Gala True

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: People who support Veterans as they transition from their military service into civilian life may be at an increased risk of psychological distress. Existing studies focus primarily on paid family caregivers, but few studies include spouses and informal non-family "care partners." We sought to identify key challenges faced by care partners of Veterans with invisible injuries. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 36 individuals involved in supporting a recently separated US military Veteran enrolled in a 2-year longitudinal study. CPs completed validated measures on perceived stress, caregiving burden, quality of their relationship, life satisfaction, and flourishing. Independent -tests were …

Alcohol Impairs Bioenergetics And Differentiation Capacity Of Myoblasts From Simian Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Female Macaques, Danielle E. Levitt, Brianna L. Bourgeois, Keishla M. Rodríguez-Graciani, Patricia E. Molina, Liz Simon

School of Graduate Studies Faculty Publications

Alcohol misuse and HIV independently induce myopathy. We previously showed that chronic binge alcohol (CBA) administration, with or without simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), decreases differentiation capacity of male rhesus macaque myoblasts. We hypothesized that short-term alcohol and CBA/SIV would synergistically decrease differentiation capacity and impair bioenergetic parameters in female macaque myoblasts. Myoblasts from naïve (CBA−/SIV−), vehicle [VEH]/SIV, and CBA/SIV (N = 4–6/group) groups were proliferated (3 days) and differentiated (5 days) with 0 or 50 mM ethanol (short-term). CBA/SIV decreased differentiation and increased non-mitochondrial oxygen consumption rate (OCR) versus naïve and/or VEH/SIV. Short-term alcohol decreased differentiation; increased maximal and non-mitochondrial …

The Impact Of American Kitchen Time-Use On Urban Design And Planning: A Case Study Of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Farshid Torabian

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Over the past century, the global environment has undergone significant changes, characterized by rising temperatures and a sharp increase in greenhouse gas emissions. Parallel to these environmental shifts, the U.S. has witnessed a tripling in energy demands, underscoring the pivotal role of household consumption in the nation's carbon footprint. Within this context, the kitchen, an integral component of the American home, becomes a focal point. Given that Americans predominantly spend their time indoors, it is imperative to understand the dynamics of kitchen usage and its broader implications on energy consumption and environmental impact. To delve into this complex interplay, this …

The Rider (2024-02-19), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider Archives

Vol.9 No.20

A Digital Intervention To Promote Self-Management Self-Efficacy Among Community-Dwelling Individuals With Stroke: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, Zhaoying Li, Yating Lei, Quoc Bui, Olivia Depaul, Ginger E Nicol, David C Mohr, Sunghoon I Lee, Mandy W M Fong, Christopher L Metts, Stephanie E Tomazin, Alex W K Wong

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Digital interventions provided through smartphones or the internet that are guided by a coach have been proposed as promising solutions to support the self-management of chronic conditions. However, digital intervention for poststroke self-management is limited; we developed the interactive Self-Management Augmented by Rehabilitation Technologies (iSMART) intervention to address this gap.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the feasibility and initial effects of the iSMART intervention to improve self-management self-efficacy in people with stroke.

METHODS: A parallel, 2-arm, nonblinded, randomized controlled trial of 12-week duration was conducted. A total of 24 participants with mild-to-moderate chronic stroke were randomized to receive …

The Effect Of Incivility Among Undergraduate Healthcare Students In Saudi Arabia: An Exploratory Study, Ahmad A. Alanazi, Waad E. Aljuryyad, Sara A. Alsuwais, Arwa Alruwaili, Noora N. Mumenah, Abdullah A. Alabdali, Winnie Philip

Health Professions Education

Purpose. Academic incivility negatively impacts the learning process; however, the potential impact of uncivil behaviors on students’ attitudes and interactions in the applied medical sciences has not been comprehensively explored. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the academic incivility as reported by undergraduate students from nine allied health academic programs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods. A cross-sectional descriptive study design consisting of two parts was used. The pre-test part intended to provide content validation for the major questionnaire study. The full-scale study addressed the aim. An electronic questionnaire was prepared and disseminated. The questionnaire contained 11 questions distributed into five …

Association Of Risk Factors And Comorbidities With Chronic Pain In The Elderly Population., Neil Mookerjee, Nicole Schmalbach, Gianna Antinori, Subhadra Thampi, Dylan Windle-Puente, Amy Gilligan, Ha Huy, Megha Andrews, Angela Sun, Roshni Gandhi, William Benedict, Austin Chang, Ben Sanders, Justin Nguyen, Maanika Reddy Keesara, Janet Aliev, Aneri Patel, Isaiah Hughes, Ian Millstein, Krystal Hunter, Satyajeet Roy

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Departmental Research

INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVE: Chronic pain disorders affect about 20% of adults in the United States, and it disproportionately affects individuals living in the neighborhoods of extreme socioeconomic disadvantage. In many instances, chronic pain has been noted to arise from an aggregation of multiple risk factors and events. Therefore, it is of importance to recognize the modifiable risk factors. The aim of this study was to investigate the comorbid medical conditions and risk factors associated with chronic pain disorders in patients aged 65 years and older.

METHODS: Our team retrospectively reviewed medical records of elderly patients (65 years and older) who were evaluated …