A5101695266- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Nuts composition and effects
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
- Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Plant and fungal interactions
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Enterobacteriaceae and Cronobacter Research
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
University of Calgary
2024
University of California, Davis
2002-2019
Yale University
1992-2017
Yale Cancer Center
2017
California Polytechnic State University
2010-2015
Moffitt Cancer Center
2011-2015
California State Polytechnic University
2014
Southeastern Transportation Research, Innovation, Development and Education Center
2013
University of Newcastle Australia
2011
Western Human Nutrition Research Center
2008-2010
Plasma levels of the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis hormones beta-endorphin (BE), adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH), and cortisol were measured in autistic (N = 48), mentally retarded/cognitively impaired (MR/CI, N 16), normal control 26) individuals. Comparison log transformed data from three groups revealed that BE ACTH significantly higher (p < .05) individuals than controls. The means group due to plasma ACTH, indices acute stress response, more severely affected support idea with...
Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) precursors. Differentiating between high-risk IPMNs that warrant surgical resection and low-risk can be monitored is a significant clinical problem, we sought to discover panel of mi(cro)RNAs accurately classify IPMN risk status. In discovery phase, genome-wide miRNA expression profiling was performed on 28 surgically-resected, pathologically-confirmed (19 high-risk, 9 low-risk) using Taqman MicroRNA...
We used soil analyses, a greenhouse experiment, and field experiment to examine the roles of competition abiotic factors in plant community pattern formation California grassland. collected soils from five microhabitats: one dominated by native perennial grass Sporobolus airoides Torrey (alkali sacaton), two nonnative annual species Hordeum marinum (Hudson) ssp. gussoneanum (Parl.) Thell (foxtail) Bromus diandrus Roth (ripgut grass), bare created either gopher mounds or high salt...
The platelet dense granule release reaction was monitored by measuring the serotonin content of platelets collected filtration following release. Sensitive HPLC-fluorometric analysis permitted to be assessed using small (25–50 μl) volumes plasma and whole blood. Release could examined for periods as short 1 s due rapid stoppage effected filtration. half-life thrombin-stimulated (1 U/ml) 2–3 s, EC50 values observed thrombinstimulated over a 60-s period were 0.01–0.03 U/ml diluted blood samples.
Elliptical exercise has recently increased in popularity. However, little is known regarding heart rate and perceptual responses during this mode even though such information important with respect to prescribing regulating intensity. In the current study, perceived exertion were compared between treadmill elliptical exercise. During (TM(EST)) participants estimated RPE-Overall as well RPE-Legs RPE-Chest. Two sessions followed: (1) RPE estimation (EL(EST)): HR (b/ min.) from TM(EST) was...
Abstract Background National Nutritional Standards for school lunches were reintroduced in 2001, and included guidance on portion sizes primary schools. For the first time since 1997, nationally representative data food England have been collected using direct assessment rather than reported sizes. Methods Food portions weighed directly foods served samples of secondary meals. Results grouped by or group. The number was 7975 schools 3354 Individual weights group to yield mean, median, SD...
Evidence from clinical studies suggests that the noradrenergic system may play a role in pathophysiology of antidepressant- and neuroleptic-induced akathisia. In limited previous neurochemical research, acute treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) has been reported to increase rat brain norepinephrine (NE) turnover or release We have examined effects 2 hr, 4 day, 20 day SSRI fluoxetine, neuroleptic haloperidol, on regional monoamine metabolism. Short long-term...
Obese individuals are known to be at higher risk for vitamin D deficiency than normal-weight individuals. Cutaneous synthesis is a major source of D; however, objective measurements sun exposure lacking in this population.
Summary Enterococci are a frequent cause of hospital-acquired infections. Traditionally enterococcal infections were considered to be endogenous in origin, but reports outbreaks infection challenged this view. DNA-based typing methods have now been applied the epidemiology enterococci hospitals and review seeks analyse results such studies. They lead conclusion that particular strains endemic hospitals. Indirect spread via colonisation is probably more common than direct cross-infection...
Vitamin D deficiency is common in the U.S. Few foods contain vitamin but treatment of mushrooms with ultraviolet (UV) light increases D2 content and could provide an additional dietary sour c e D. We evaluated impact consuming UV‐treated white button ( Agaricus bisporus ) on status healthy adults. Thirty‐eight volunteers were randomized to four treatments taken a standard lunch for 6 wk: untreated providing 34 IU/d (n = 10), 352 10) or 686 9), plus capsule 1,131 9). Serum total 25(OH)D at...
Abstract This paper considers the use of additional questions for decreasing survey non‐response rates and an approach estimating a probability based on results obtained. In survey, respondents are asked to answer original question follow‐up questions, where answers grouped question. For example, provide exact number incidents, but in cases ‘Do not know’ or ‘Refuse’ responses, they subsequently pick from less specific categorical scale. The new estimator obtains smaller variance...
Information regarding Pistachio intake on body composition, and blood lipids in healthy women is limited. The researchers wished to investigate the effects of Pistachios lipids, erythrocyte membrane incorporation fatty acids, weight, Blood Pressure (BP) (N=48, age=21±0.51). study was a randomized, free-living crossover design at two university campuses with 10-week treatment periods; pistachios added (20% kcals), no pistachio control treatment, 15-week washout period. Measurements were taken...
Abstract Postpartum breast cancer (PPBC), diagnosed in the 5-10 years after childbirth, has an elevated risk of metastasis and death. Poor outcomes are thought to be due factors involved mammary gland involution, important stage development. Involution functions return normal post-lactation state involves activation multiple processes such as inflammation, wound healing, lymphangiogenesis. Previously, these have been linked mechanical forces induced by fluid flowing past cells, known shear...
Adenosine 5'-diphosphate (ADP) caused rapid and significant reductions in the rates of [3H]serotonin uptake observed for human platelets, platelet vesicles, rat brain synaptic vesicles. Estimated Vmax values platelets (N = 15). vesicles 3), 3) exposed to 100 microM ADP were 42.3 +/- 11.4%, 78.8 1.4%, 56.8 9.9% control values, respectively. The EC50 10-24 microM. Exposure had small, inconsistent effects on KM transporter. (100 microM) only a slight competitive inhibition membrane binding...
Abstract Rural household adoption of the PC and Internet for accessing medical healthcare information was investigated using survey data collected from 305 households randomly selected non-metropolitan, rural counties across Alabama. The diffusion-adoption model new technologies employed to create five stages relevant this technology its applications communication in health field. Descriptive characteristics age, education, income, children revealed differences between stages, with age...
Research regarding the beneficial regular pistachio intake on body composition and blood lipids is limited in healthy subjects. Thus, we sought to investigate effects of consumption young, females (N=48, mean age=21±0.51). We utilized a free‐living crossover design with two 10‐week treatment periods‐ pistachios added (20% Kcals), no control treatment, 15‐week washout period. After 12‐hour fast, lipids, waist circumference (WC), weight, (bioelectrical impedance analysis), pressure (BP)...