- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Advanced Statistical Methods and Models
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Spectroscopy and Chemometric Analyses
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Neural Networks and Applications
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Advanced Statistical Modeling Techniques
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Statistics Education and Methodologies
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
- 3D Shape Modeling and Analysis
- Statistical Methods and Applications
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
University of Miami
2022-2025
Parker University
2019-2024
University of Rochester
2024
Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano
2022
New Mexico VA Health Care System
2018
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
2018
Duke University Health System
2017
Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)
2012
Centro Universitário de Araraquara
2012
Americans consume added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium in excess, which heightens risk of preventable, diet-related chronic diseases. Many packaged foods beverages high these nutrients feature confusing labels, hindering consumers’ ability to make choices that align with their health goals. Front-of-package nutrition labels (FOPNL) aim address this issue by providing clear, accessible information on the front product packaging, enabling quicker more informed comparisons between products....
Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the compressive strength and setting time MTA Portland cement (PC) associated with bismuth oxide (BO), zirconium (ZO), calcium tungstate (CT), strontium carbonate (SC). Methods. For test, specimens were evaluated in an EMIC DL 2000 apparatus at 0.5 mm/min speed. evaluation time, each material analyzed using Gilmore-type needles. statistical analysis performed ANOVA Tukey tests, 5% significance. Results. After 24 hours, highest values found for...
BACKGROUND: Asthma exacerbations are a leading cause of hospitalization among children. Despite the existence national pediatric asthma guidelines, significant variation in care persists. At Duke Children’s Hospital, we determined that our average length stay (ALOS) and cost for admissions exceeded peers. Our aim was to reduce ALOS patients hospitalized with from 2.9 days 2.6 within 12 months by implementing an pathway new electronic health record. METHODS: We convened multidisciplinary...
Abstract Background Patient-centred care is internationally recognized as a foundation of quality patient care. Attitudes students towards patient-centred have been assessed in various health professions. However, little known how chiropractic students’ attitudes compare to those other professions or whether they vary internationally, and between academic programs. Objective To assess the association select variables on student attitude among programs worldwide. Methods We conducted...
Understanding whole-grain intake and its associated factors is essential to tackle the double burden of malnutrition faced by Latin American countries. This study aimed characterize total whole grain in countries investigate foods contributing these region.Data were obtained from multicenter cross-sectional survey Study Nutrition Health (ELANS), including 9128 participants residing urban areas eight Data collection was performed via two household visits using a standardized questionnaire 24...
Facilitating access to HIV prevention and treatment is imperative in Miami-Dade County (MDC), a U.S. epicenter. With COVID-19, disruptions these services have occurred, leading organizations innovate demonstrate resilience. This study documented COVID-19 related resilient innovations within MDC.
La evaluación de los componentes del estilo vida humanos en particular, consumo bebidas y alimentos la actividad física resulta crucial el entendimiento bienestar calidad individuos. Con objetivo actualizar esta información Latinoamérica, se realizó un estudio transversal denominado Estudio Latinoamericano Nutrición Salud (ELANS), mediante muestreo aleatorio, polietápico por cuotas estandarización metodológica para recopilar sobre bebidas, antropometría. Se utilizó Recordatorio 24 horas,...
Purpose The purpose of this study is to refine and establish measures multilevel barriers facilitators HIV testing PrEP for Latino sexual minority men (LSMM). Design Cross-sectional measure validation. Setting Participants from Miami, FL. Subjects 290 LSMM the DÍMELO study. Measures Based on prior qualitative work, we developed two that evaluated multiple determinants (i.e., facilitators) (1) (2) use. Analysis All included in analysis assessed a set theoretically distinct facilitators. We...