The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy 14-step counting methods under free-living conditions.Twelve adults (mean ± SD age, 35 13 yr) wore a chest harness that held GoPro camera pointed down at feet during all waking hours for 1 d. continuously recorded video steps taken throughout day. Simultaneously, participants two StepWatch (SW) devices on each ankle (all programmed with different settings), one activPAL thigh, four waist (Fitbit Zip, Yamax Digi-Walker SW-200, New...

Background: Preterm infants face many stressful experiences in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Critical aspects of brain growth and development may be affected by stressor exposure. Longer term neurodevelopmental effects result. Purpose: The aims were to examine relationships between NICU scores childhood behavior neurodevelopment at 4 years age a cohort preterm infants. Methods: We measured daily stress events with Neonatal Infant Stress Scale (NISS) 83 over first 6 weeks life....

Firefighters across the world face higher risks of occupational hazards, such as exposure to chemicals, extreme heat, traumatic stressors, and intense physical demands, which can increase their vulnerability a range psychological physiological difficulties. These challenges include risk developing chronic stress, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), potentially leading detrimental negative coping patterns alcohol abuse. The consequent health implications impact both short-term...

To assess and describe pet owners' motivation decision-making styles related to weight loss programs. The study population consisted of dog cat owners whose pets were participants in the University Tennessee's Veterinary Obesity Center (UTVOC) or Kansas State Health Center's Healthy Weight Clinic (KSUHWC), presenting for either initial recheck appointments. In this prospective study, completed an online survey utilizing modified versions Situation Motivational Scale (SIMS) Loss Motivation...

This retrospective study describes the MRI features of extradural spinal neoplasia in 60 dogs and seven cats to identify potential distinguishing between tumor classes individual types within each class. In dogs, mesenchymal tumors were most common (48%), with undifferentiated sarcomas being predominant type. Round cell neoplasms second (35%), lymphoma multiple myeloma/plasma comprising majority cases. Only two benign identified. cats, was (5/7), one case metastatic carcinoma. Despite some...

ABSTRACT The popularity of activity trackers has grown in recent years, and health-conscious consumers are interested using them for personal motivation goal setting. Although these devices can estimate several variables, steps the simplest easiest to understand. Therefore, purpose this study was investigate validity tracker step counts during treadmill locomotion (walking running on a treadmill), overground walking hallway), activities daily living (ADL). Twenty-one adults (mean ± SD, 26 9...

HPV is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in U.S., with more than 80% of all Americans contracting it by age 45. Effective vaccines for exist and were recently approved adults aged 27–45 years, though uptake remains low groups, particularly Tennessee where 1089 cancers attributed to 2020. Between 29 June 17 August 2023, we conducted a cross-sectional survey gain insights about barriers facilitators 2011 18 45 years Tennessee. We developed our based on previous instruments...

Despite evidence-based recommendations for HPV vaccination, uptake among young adults is suboptimal. Limited research has explored factors that may influence vaccination adults, as well associated promotion and informational preferences in this group. This study aimed to examine with vaccine information promotion.

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) remains the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in United States (U.S.). By age of 45, over 80% Americans will contract HPV, which creates a significant public health concern. Despite availability effective vaccines, low vaccination uptake continues to be challenge, particularly Tennessee. Additionally, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently expanded recommendations for HPV vaccine usage include adults aged 27–45,...

Abstract Ultrasonography and radiography are standard diagnostic tests for cats with suspected splenic disease, however published information on outside sources of variation currently lacking. The purpose this prospective, randomized, crossover group study was to evaluate effects common sedative drugs the sonographic radiographic characteristics spleen in healthy cats. Fifteen adult research were randomly assigned into one three groups corresponding different sequences administration five...

Purpose: To examine the effect of brief, intermittent stepping bouts on step counts from 10 physical activity monitors (PAMs). Methods: Adults (N = 21; M ± SD, 26 9.0 yr) wore four PAMs wrist (Garmin Vivofit 2, Fitbit Charge, Withings Pulse Ox, and ActiGraph wGT3X-BT [AG]), hip (Yamax Digi-Walker SW-200 [YX], Zip, Omron HJ-322U, AG), two ankle (StepWatch [SW] with default modified settings). AG data were processed without low frequency extension (AGL) Moving Average Vector Magnitude...

Background: Suboptimal breastfeeding duration and exclusivity rates are a public health concern. Therefore, there is need for identifying effective tools use in interventions targeting specific barriers to optimal outcomes. Research aim: This study aimed assess the relationship between acceptance of remote lactation consultation using videoconferencing (a) maternal demographic factors, (b) technology subscales, (c) learning style preferences, (d) other potentially explanatory factors....

Abstract Although self-recognition or self-awareness has been studied with the visually-based mirror test, passed by several species, primarily apes, possibility of a chemically-based analogue is controversial. Prior studies suggested that chemical may occur in some squamate reptiles. To evaluate this possibility, we 24 individually housed gartersnakes, Thamnophis sirtalis , raised from birth on either earthworm fish diets and tested 12 male female snakes cage liners were clean, their own,...

Flexible nonlinear periodization (FNLP) was designed to optimize sport-specific resistance training by matching bout demand pre-exercise mental and physical states ("readiness train"). Before applying this participant-responsive framework aerobic prescriptions for inactive adults, operational definitions of readiness are needed. Purpose: To identify themes underlying perform bouts considered be low-demand (LDB) high-demand (HDB) in adults with obesity. Method: Using Qualtrics, 1,059...

ABSTRACT This study aimed 1) to determine the step count accuracy of numerous wrist-, hip-, and thigh-worn consumer research monitors (and their corresponding algorithms) compared with StepWatch (SW) across all waking hours under free-living conditions 2) develop correction methods calibrate SW. Forty-eight participants 28 ± 12 yr old (mean SD) wore two days. Different wrist (Apple Watch Series 2, Fitbit Alta, Garmin vivofit 3, ActiGraph GT9X), hip (Yamax Digiwalker SW-200, Omron HJ-325,...

Background Hormone assessment is typically recommended for awake, unsedated dogs. However, one of the most commonly asked questions from veterinary practitioners to endocrinology laboratory how sedation impacts cortisol concentrations and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test. Butorphanol, dexmedetomidine, trazodone are common sedatives dogs, but their impact on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA) unknown. The objective this study was evaluate effects butorphanol, serum...

Maternal depression is considered a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in pregnancy. A population at risk are U.S. born or immigrant Hispanic women, few prenatal immune studies have focused on this population. The research questions for the study were 1) What occurrences, factors outcomes associated with pregnant women United States 2) associations of plasma cytokines Women self-reported ethnicity continental foreign-born. Screening potential participants (n = 690) first clinic...

Abstract Background Awareness of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) in cats has increased since the development an assay for feline trypsin‐like immunoreactivity (fTLI). Ultrasound findings with EPI have only been reported rarely and described as nonspecific. Hypothesis/Objectives To describe ultrasonographic findings, clinical signs, concurrent diseases EPI. Animals Twenty‐two client‐owned Methods Multicenter retrospective descriptive study including serum fTLI concentration ≤8 μg/L...

Play behavior is a prominent aspect of juvenile for many animals, yet early development, especially play with objects, has received little attention. Our previous study on object introduced our general methods, focusing litter differences in the developmental trajectory and toy preferences. Here, we present detailed ethogram more than 30 observed behaviors. We focus breed development three following breeds: Welsh Terriers, Vizslas, standard Poodles. Puppies were video recorded from 3 to 7...