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Today - September 30, 2014, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Kerry Heinrich appointed LLU Medical Center CEO Administrative team to include Terry Hansen and Kevin Lang
-- Loma Linda University ranks No. 1 in national survey on job meaning for graduates
-- Hyundai donates $250,000 toward pediatric cancer research at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
-- Schweitzer fellows research health disparities projects
-- Behavioral Medical Center granted Platinum status
-- Active shooter scenario brings the headlines home
-- Pedestrian bridge over Campus Street nears completion
-- Volunteers needed for 'A Walk to Remember'
-- Saying farewell to William Loveless
-- New GIS tool demonstrated during third …

The Antimicrobial Activity Of Whey Permeate (Against Escherichia Coli Atcc 25922), Sahand Mohsen Pour [Thesis]

Other resources

This project evaluated the antimicrobial activity of whey samples and its potential as a new sanitising agent. Whey samples produced during the manufacture of various cheese types were tested. Different thermal treatments (65°C for 10, 20 and 30 minutes, 72°C for 15 sec and 121°C for 15 minutes) were applied to the whey samples. The impact of the heat treatment on mesophilic, psychrotrophic and lactic acid bacteria, yeast and moulds were monitored. The physio-chemical properties (pH, water activity, moisture content, ash content, soluble solids and turbidity), proximate analysis (protein content using the Bradford assay and peptide pattern using SDS-PAGE) of …

Today - August 26, 2014, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Adventist hospitals stay open despite Ebola crisis
-- EXSEED challenges and inspires math and science educators
-- School of Public Health dean appointed to national accrediting council
-- LLUH physician inducted as president of SBC Medical Society
-- Students showcase biomedical research at 14th annual Health Disparities Symposium
-- One Loma Linda resident's active and spiritual workout toward wholeness
-- LLUMC-Murrieta named 'Most Wired' by American Hospital Association
-- Critical event course creates interprofessional experience to mimic disaster response
-- Weismeyer Conference Room officially named and dedicated
-- School of Public Health launches smoking cessation website …

Quest: Creating A Biotechnology Workforce Pipeline, Lynette Hazleton Mph

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

No abstract provided.

A Day In My Life With Partial Lobe Damage, Ashley Dutton

Undergraduate Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Alumni Journal - Volume 85, Number 2, Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Alumni Journal, School of Medicine

Features
10 | Born Out of a Sense of Mission
14 | APC 2014
28 | Inspired Steps
40 | A New Start for Orphans in Zimbabwe

News
3 | This and That
4 | Staff Updates
6 | School of Medicine News
12 | 2013 Class Giving Report
42 | Alumni in the News
43 | In Memoriam

Editorial
2 | Established in the Past, Relevant in the Present

From the Dean
8 | Morning Rounds and Evening Rounds: Our Collective Story

Historial Snapshot
48 | The Doctor's Kid

What's Up Doc?
49 | Erwin Ponraj '04

Metagenomic Identification Of A Novel Salt Tolerance Gene From The Human Gut Microbiome Which Encodes A Membrane Protein With Homology To A Brp/Blh-Family Beta-Carotene 15,15'-Monooxygenase, Eamonn P. Culligan, Roy D. Sleator, Julian R. Marchesi, Colin Hill

Department of Biological Sciences Publications

The human gut microbiome consists of at least 3 million non-redundant genes, 150 times that of the core human genome. Herein, we report the identification and characterisation of a novel stress tolerance gene from the human gut metagenome. The locus, assigned brpA, encodes a membrane protein with homology to a brp/blh-family β-carotene monooxygenase. Cloning and heterologous expression of brpA in Escherichia coli confers a significant salt tolerance phenotype. Furthermore, when cultured in the presence of exogenous β-carotene, cell pellets adopt a red/orange pigmentation indicating the incorporation of carotenoids in the cell membrane.

Today - July 23, 2014, Loma Linda University Health

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SPECIAL ISSUE: Vision 2020 Revealed

Inside this issue:

-- Loma Linda University Health Kicks Off Vision 2020 Campaign, Announcing $100 Million Gift
-- Research and Ideas to Help Improve Lives
-- LLUH: Preparing for a Whole Tomorrow
-- A Context of Wholeness
-- Training Tomorrow's Health Professionals to Impact the Worlds
-- Continuing the Quest to Help People Live Healthier and Longer

Assessing Health Conditions And Medication Use Among The Homeless Community In Long Beach, California, Mok Thoong Chong, Jason Yamaki, Megan Harwood, Richard D'Assalenaux, Ettie Rosenberg, Okezie Aruoma, Anupam Bishayee

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Objective: Persons experiencing homelessness are a vulnerable population and are at increased risk for morbidity and all-cause mortality compared to the general population. This study sought to evaluate medication use, regular physician visits, and identify health conditions among the homeless population of Long Beach, California.

Methods: Two "brown bag" medication review events were held at homeless shelters in the Long Beach area. Demographic information, medication use, and comorbid disease states were obtained through surveys.

Findings: Three-fourths of the cohort (95 participants) consisted of males, and the average age of participants was 48 years. Psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular disease were the …

Quantitative Ultrasound: Measurement Considerations For The Assessment Of Muscular Dystrophy And Sarcopenia, Michael O. Harris-Love, Reza Monfaredi, Catheeja Ismail, Marc R. Blackman, Kevin Cleary

Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Publications

Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound has potential clinical utility in characterizing pathological muscle tissue. Sonography has been long proposed as method of assessing muscle damage due to neuromuscular diseases such as muscular dystrophy, and more recently, changes in body and tissue composition associated with muscle wasting disorders such as sarcopenia. The use of quantitative ultrasound as an adjunct diagnostic procedure has different technical challenges than the traditional use of ultrasound in clinical medicine. Operator-dependent technique and variation are critical considerations when obtaining measures of echointensity (i.e., tissue composition estimates) and tissue dimensions (i.e., muscle thickness) – key elements of the ultrasound assessment …

Perceived Impacts Of A Public Health Training Center Field Placement Program Among Trainees: Findings From A Small Group Externship Experience, Patrik Johansson, Brandon Grimm, Tarik Abdel-Monem, Stacey J. Hoffman, Mark Dekraai, Analisa Mcmillan

University of Nebraska Public Policy Center: Publications

There is heightened interest in identifying the impact of the federally funded Public Health Training Center (PHTC) program. Although evaluation studies have been conducted of public health training in general, evaluations of PHTC programs are rare. Field placement components are congressionally mandated requirements of PHTCs. Field placements are typically intensive, supervised externships for students to gain public health experience with local health departments or non-profit organizations. We have found no published evaluations of PHTC field placement components. This may be because of their small size and unique nature. We designed and evaluated a 200-h field placement program at an established …

Today - June 27, 2014, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Loma Linda University Sends Class of 2014 into the World to Spread the Message of Wholeness
-- Five School of Medicine Deans Gather at Graduation Event
-- President Barack Obama Recognizes Loma Linda University Health PossAbilitiies Program as 'Presidential Champion'
-- 23rd Annual Celebration of Life Honors Cancer Survivors
-- SAHP Welcomes Alumni Annual Homecoming
-- Center Restores Wholeness to Abused Children
-- LLU School of Medicine Celebrates 100th Anniversary
-- Candy or Medicine? Pharmacy Students Teach Children About Medicine Safety
-- High-altitude Reflections on a Most Improbably Dream
-- For the Kids: Reading and Literacy …

Commencement Program 2014, Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

1 | Message from the President

3 | 2014 Events of Commencement

5 | The Academic Procession

7 | Significance of Academic Regalia

9 | The Good Samaritan

10 | University History Highlights

12 | Loma Linda University Song - "Healing Love"

13 | The Speakers

24 | The University Honorees

40 | The School Honorees

64 | The Programs

• School of Medicine, 65
• School of Pharmacy, 87
• School of Dentistry, 95
• School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion, 114
• School of Nursing, 126
• School of Public Health, 138
• School of Allied Health Professions - Physical Therapy, 156 …

Today - May 16, 2014, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- LLUH delegration celebrates 20th anniversary of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital in Hangzhou
-- Eight Loma Linda University graduations planned for May and June
-- Order Sons of Italy lodges donate toward pediatric research at LLUH
-- New research affirms proverb, 'A merry heart doeth good like a medicine'
-- 'Grow Together' with Loma Linda University Health
-- Foot and ankle specialist joins orthopedic surgery department
-- Free Wellness Wednesday Webinars bring together experts and students in virtual classroom
-- Campus buzz: LLU hosts Neurosciences Brain Bee
-- Balance is the key to 'Living It'
-- …

Design And Implementation Of A Sustainable, University-Based, Emergency Medical Response Service, Octavia A. Mandel Struve

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Collegiate-based emergency medical services (EMS), designed primarily to provide pre-hospital basic life support and emergency services, are venues by which nurses and other healthcare professionals, with an understanding of community health and social network issues, can maximize health promotion objectives for university and college campus communities. These EMS systems also provide vital support to city and county emergency services and promote positive community relationships with neighboring areas. They can provide excellent opportunities for students to develop critical skills for success in the healthcare and business world. The sustainability and vibrancy of collegiate-based EMS systems are primarily related to impact, benefit …

Neuroimaging And Eyewitness Testimony, Madysen Gardner

Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science

This paper will explore how breakthroughs in neuroscience, specifically neuroimaging, can be used to validate eyewitness testimony. Though the use of direct evidence is decreasing, due to findings of numerous wrongful convictions that were based on eyewitness testimonies, it is still an element of many criminal trials today. Cross-examination is used to validate eyewitness testimony because memories are fallible. Cross-examination can successfully determine if a witness is telling the truth, but it cannot determine if a memory is true. This has resulted in juries convicting individuals based on questionable eyewitness testimony. Neuroscientists have found that neuroimaging methods, such as functional …

Racial Disparities In Adherence To Cardiovascular Medications Among The Elderly In Medicare: Three Empirical Essays, Mustafa Hussein Muhammad Hussein

Theses and Dissertations (ETD)

This dissertation sought to explore the relatively understudied area of racial disparities in adherence to cardiovascular medication regimens among the elderly. Black and Hispanic seniors are well documented to have lower rates of adherence to their prescribed cardiovascular medications, relative to their white counterparts. This disproportionately lower adherence places these minority groups at higher risk for worse cardiovascular prognosis and premature cardiovascular death. The Medicare Program, which covers healthcare predominantly for elderly Americans, offers an interesting laboratory to study these disparities and their response to policy changes. Using nationally representative data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey on white, black, …

Image-Guided Proton Therapy For Online Dose-Evaluation And Adaptive Planning, Joey P. Cheung

Dissertations and Theses (Open Access)

The main advantage for using protons in radiotherapy is their finite range in patients, allowing for potential improved sparing of normal tissues. However, this comes at a cost of increased sensitivity to range uncertainties. Density changes along the beam path will affect the proton range and the resultant dose distribution, making it difficult to estimate the impact of visible anatomic changes to the patient dose distribution. In order to better understand the effect of anatomy change on proton dose, some form of treatment-time verification is required and methods to correct for observed changes would be beneficial. Therefore, this project aims …

Appearance-Related Social Pressure In Thai Adolescent Females, Chelsea Sorensen, Dr. Randy M. Page

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The purpose of this study is to identify appearance-related social pressure experienced by Thai adolescent females and to analyze how various sources and forms of social pressure relate to self-perceptions of body weight and appearance, body dissatisfaction, and behaviors taken to regulate body weight.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Medication, And Risk Of Injury, Michelle Steele, Ray M. Merrill, Phd, Mph

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a known disorder that mainly effects children but can carry on into adulthood. It is characterized by difficulty focusing, sustaining attention, and controlling behaviors. These characterizations can cause a person with ADHD to have a more difficult time accomplishing certain tasks. In a study involving medical claims data over the years 1998 through 2005, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was shown to increase the risk of several types of injury (Merrill). The study found that ADHD was associated with more severe and frequent injuries, but that medication had a protective effect against injury among patients. …