A5076710673- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Physical Activity and Health
- Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- melanin and skin pigmentation
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Cancer and Skin Lesions
- Ultrasound and Cavitation Phenomena
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Soft tissue tumor case studies
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Microbial Inactivation Methods
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
Wake Forest University
2008-2024
Liverpool John Moores University
2021-2023
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
2019-2023
Monash University
2023
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
2022
Leeds Trinity University
2020-2021
University of Nottingham
2021
University of Limerick
2019-2020
Alma College
2020
James Cook University Hospital
2020
Movement behaviours performed over a finite period such as 24 h day are compositional data. Compositional data exist in constrained simplex geometry that is incongruent with traditional multivariate analytical techniques. However, the expression of log-ratio co-ordinate systems transfers them to unconstrained real space, where standard statistics can be used. This study aimed use analysis approach examine adiposity and cardiorespiratory fitness predictions time reallocations between...
Psoriasis negatively impacts sleep, but the factors that cause this sleep disturbance are not well characterized.To assess quality in subjects with psoriasis.35 outpatients diagnosed chronic plaque psoriasis affecting at least 10 percent BSA and 44 controls completed Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Patient Health Questionnaire, Itch Severity Scale, Insomnia Epworth Sleepiness Scale. For multiple testing, alpha was set 0.008.Adjusting for age, BMI, gender, patients had 4.3 times odds to score...
PE lessons are the formal opportunity in schools for promotion of physical activity and fitness. This study aimed to evaluate effectiveness a pilot intervention on activity, fitness, psychosocial outcomes. Participants were 139 children aged 10–11 years from four schools. For six weeks two received twice-weekly 'Born Move' (BTM) (PA) fitness alongside one regular lesson. Children comparison (COM) their twice weekly lessons. Outcomes lesson time whole-day light (LPA), moderate (MPA), vigorous...
Abstract Background Over the last decade use of raw acceleration metrics to assess physical activity has increased. Metrics such as Euclidean Norm Minus One (ENMO), and Mean Amplitude Deviation (MAD) can be used generate which describe volume (average acceleration), intensity distribution (intensity gradient), most active periods (MX metrics) day. Presently, relatively little comparative data for these exists in youth. To address this need, study presents age- sex-specific reference...
Summary Background Pigmentary disorders are commonly seen in dermatology practice and can have a negative psychosocial impact on patients. Objective This study aims to examine the prevalence of pigmentary their level psychological physical Methods A prospective cohort involved sample 140 patients undergoing skin exams at private North Carolina. Patient demographics diagnoses were obtained, participants asked fill out discoloration evaluation questionnaire. Descriptive frequency analyses...
Average acceleration (AvAcc) and intensity gradient (IG) have been proposed as standardised metrics describing physical activity (PA) volume intensity, respectively. We examined hypothesised between-group PA differences in AvAcc IG, their associations with health well-being indicators children. ActiGraph GT9X wrist accelerometers were worn for 24-h·d−1 over 7days by 145 children aged 9–10. Raw accelerations averaged per 5-s epoch to represent 24-h. IG represented the relationship between log...
Optimising health and well-being before elective major surgery via prehabilitation initiatives is important for good postoperative outcomes. In a busy tertiary centre in North East England, the lack of formal service meant that opportunities were being missed to optimise patients surgery. This quality improvement project aimed implement evaluate community-based people awaiting surgery: PREP-WELL. A multidisciplinary, cross-sector team introduced PREP-WELL January 2018. provided comprehensive...
Abstract Effects of spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana Clem.) outbreaks on growth and survival balsam fir (Abies balsamea [L.] Mill.) (Picea spp.) are well documented, but few studies extend beyond 10 years after defoliation ceased. We used inventory data from 106 permanent sample plots in >50-year-old stands northern New Brunswick, Canada, to determine legacy effects the 1969–1993 outbreak stand development up 29 Defoliation were annual aerial surveys 1945 1993 plot ground...
Regular physical activity (PA) is associated with numerous and psychological health benefits. Adolescents, specifically girls, are at risk of inactivity. To date, there limited research on PA interventions involving peers, which could encourage more adolescent girls to engage in PA. The investigation aimed evaluate the feasibility a novel school three-tier peer-led mentoring model designed improve levels reduce sedentary time (ST) girls. Two-hundred forty-nine Year 9 (13–15 years old) from...
Schools are key environments in which physical activity (PA) can be promoted. Various strategies and opportunities should used to engage children PA within schools. The aim of this study was evaluate the effectiveness multi-component Active Schools: Skelmersdale (AS:Sk) pilot intervention on children’s sedentary time (ST). AS:Sk implemented for eight weeks four schools with three control continuing normal practice. It consisted components: active breaks, bounce at bell, ‘Born To Move’...
Abstract Background Ultrasound/microbubble‐mediated gene delivery has the potential to be targeted tissue deep in body by directing ultrasound beam following vector administration. Application of this technology would minimally invasive and benefit from widespread clinical experience using microbubble contrast agents. In study we evaluate targeting ability spatial distribution focused ultrasound. Methods Using a custom‐built exposure tank, Chinese hamster ovary cells presence SonoVue®...
Data from 585 balsam fir (Abies balsamea (L.) Mill.) and spruce (Picea spp.) permanent sample plots (PSPs) >50 years old in New Brunswick, Canada, measured between 1987 1998, were used to quantify the timing, magnitude, causes of decline stand growth, as negative net volume increment. Plots subdivided into classes based on species group, ecoregion, volume-development pattern (decreasing, fluctuating, stable, or increasing with time). Decline began at an earlier age (BFSP) PSPs (~70 old)...
Background: Schools have been identified as important settings for health promotion through physical activity participation, particularly children are insufficiently active health. The aim of this study was to investigate the child and school-level influences on children′s levels sedentary time during school hours in a sample from low-income community; Methods: One hundred eighty-six (110 boys) aged 9–10 years wore accelerometers 7 days, with 169 meeting inclusion criteria 16 h∙day−1 minimum...
Forest management prescriptions increasingly incorporate snag and downed dead wood (DDW) guidelines. This study utilizes permanent inventory plots to determine dynamics in 33 balsam fir ( Abies balsamea (L.) Mill.) – spruce Picea spp.) (BFSP) 17 (SPBF) stands New Brunswick, Canada. Stands were declining, unmanaged, had a history of recurrent budworm Choristoneura fumiferana (Clem.)) outbreaks aerial insecticide spraying. Fixed-area sampling matched remnants 1165 trees 864 corresponding...