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Nutrition & Dietetics
Anastasia Snelling, Melissa Hawkins, Robin McClave, Sarah Irvine Belson
Summary: Childhood obesity is a significant public health challenge in the United States, particularly among children in underserved neighborhoods. This intervention project aimed to empower teachers and integrate nutrition concepts into elementary school lessons. The results showed that teachers who attended professional development sessions were more likely to implement nutrition lessons, leading to an increase in students' nutrition knowledge.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hannah R. Thompson, Kristine A. Madsen, Caroline Nguyen, Kira Argenio, Emily D'Agostino, Kevin Konty, Sophia Day
Summary: Population-level surveillance of student weight status is important, but there are concerns about accurately measuring student BMI in schools. This study compared objective and self-reported BMI data from a large school district and found that self-reported measurements significantly underestimated weight and BMI compared to objective measurements. The self-report data also led to a misclassification of a significant number of students with obesity and severe obesity. These findings highlight the limitations of self-reported BMI in identifying high-risk students.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Cindy Needham, Claudia Strugnell, Steven Allender, Laura Alston, Liliana Orellana
Summary: This study examines the association and temporal trends between the food environment and BMI of adults. The results show that BMI increases as accessibility to healthy outlets decreases. High access to supermarkets and unhealthy outlets are associated with lower BMI. The research highlights the importance of increasing access to diverse food outlets, particularly healthy ones, for promoting good health.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marlene B. Schwartz, Sandra M. Chafouleas, Jessica B. Koslouski
Summary: Schools have significant impacts on children's development in various aspects. District wellness policies play a crucial role in promoting health-related practices within and outside school buildings. However, many current policies are limited, isolated, and reactive, rather than proactive. This paper discusses the strengthening of food, nutrition, and physical activity policies in the United States, the historical approaches to policies on children's social, emotional, and behavioral health, and proposes the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model for enhancing the coordination and integration of wellness policies. The use of tools such as WellSAT WSCC and WSCC Policy and Practice Blueprints can support the implementation of the WSCC model and facilitate the development of the whole child.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Julia Bober, Klaudia Wisniewska, Katarzyna Okreglicka
Summary: Eating behaviours play a significant role in determining energy intake and can be influenced by food choices and decisions concerning the initiation and termination of eating. This study aimed to examine and compare the eating behaviours of Polish and Portuguese adults and explore the associations between daily behaviours, food-approaches and food-avoidance behaviours, and BMI in both populations. The survey was conducted using a website-based questionnaire involving single-choice questions. No significant differences in eating behaviours related to BMI levels were found between the Polish and Portuguese adults. However, both groups exhibited an increased intensity of food-approach behaviours, which directly correlated with higher BMI. Binge drinking and increased snacking intensity were also associated with higher BMI, with a higher prevalence of binge drinking observed in the Polish sample. The study highlights the importance of nutrition education in improving eating habits and food choices to prevent overweight and obesity in adults.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eadaoin M. Butler, Jose G. B. Derraik, Alison Burge, Wayne S. Cutfield, Alison Leversha
Summary: This study explored caregiver perception of children's weight status in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation. Most children were overweight or obese, but only a small percentage were correctly perceived as such by their caregivers. Caregivers tended to judge their child's body size in comparison to other children. The normalization of childhood obesity and low caregiver recognition of this condition may impact the uptake and effectiveness of intervention initiatives.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Konstantinos-Georgios Papaioannou, Fawzi Kadi, Andreas Nilsson
Summary: The consumption of fruits and vegetables, specifically vegetables, is significantly associated with the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in older adults, regardless of sedentary behavior and adherence to physical activity guidelines.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Rosaria Vari, Annalisa Silenzi, Antonio d'Amore, Alice Catena, Roberta Masella, Beatrice Scazzocchio
Summary: MaestraNatura (MN) is an effective nutrition education program that improves nutrition knowledge among 9-10-year-old students. The MN program increased the percentage of correct responses in a questionnaire comparing to traditional nutrition education. Additionally, students showed an improved ability to organize a weekly dietary plan and bridged the gender gap.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Diana L. Palacios Ovalle, Susana Rodrigo-Cano, Aranzazu Gonzalez, Carla Soler, Ana I. Catala-Gregori, J. Francisco Merino-Torres, Jose M. Soriano
Summary: This study looked at the relationship between obesity and COVID-19 during the first year of the pandemic, finding that severe COVID-19 patients had higher average BMI values. A new term, COVID obesity, was proposed to define the importance of this anthropometric parameter in relation to the pandemic.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nicole Yao, Monica Kowalczyk, LaToya Gregory, Jeannine Cheatham, Tarrah DeClemente, Kenneth Fox, Stacy Ignoffo, Anna Volerman
Summary: This study is the first to explore how experienced community health workers can support student health in school settings. The findings highlight the roles and responsibilities of school-based CHWs, the importance of collaborations and trainings, and the challenges they may face.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Jany Rademakers, Marla T. H. Hahnraths, Onno C. P. van Schayck, Monique Heijmans
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of Dutch children's health literacy on their BMI, dietary behavior, and physical activity. The results revealed a significant positive association between children's health literacy and their engagement in physical activity.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Mansura Khanam, Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu, Kazi Istiaque Sanin, Md. Ahshanul Haque, Razia Sultana Rita, Kingsley Emwinyore Agho, Tahmeed Ahmed
Summary: The research found that among Bangladeshi women, those who are educated and come from affluent households are more likely to be overweight and obese, while women from low socioeconomic status are more likely to be underweight.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kim Bush, Carlea Patrick, Kimberly Elliott, Michael Morris, Yordanos Tiruneh, Paul McGaha
Summary: Rural communities face poor health outcomes due to the lack of resources and poor health literacy skills. Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a significant role in improving hypertension management and bridging gaps between service providers and community members. The CHW-led intervention in the Self-Management Blood Pressure program resulted in improved overall health and quality of life for participants.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kristen J. Wells, Andrea J. Dwyer, Elizabeth Calhoun, Patricia A. Valverde
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges globally, particularly in the United States. The World Health Organization recommends engaging at-risk populations, providing accurate information, conducting contact tracing, and supporting those affected. Community health workers and non-clinical patient navigators play a crucial role in addressing the pandemic.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Maria J. Maynard, Kshama Joshi, Louisa J. Ells, Tanefa A. Apekey, Hlth Connect Consortium
Summary: This research aims to coproduce a diet, physical activity and weight management programme suitable for UK black and Asian populations. The study will be conducted in three stages, using a systems perspective, behavior change theory and coproduction methods. The first stage involves conducting interviews to understand the experiences and intervention needs of diverse South Asian ethnic groups. The second stage includes exploring potential intervention components and developing prototype materials, while the third stage involves documenting the intervention description.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer A. Ormsby, Bola Bukoye, Debra Lajoie, Herminia Shermont, Lisa Martin, Kierrah Leger, Judy Mahoney, Gail Potter-Bynoe, Jane Carpenter, Al Ozonoff, Grace M. Lee
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2018)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Caroline Jeffery, Al Ozonoff, Laura Forsberg White, Marcello Pagano
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOSTATISTICS
(2013)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Naoko Saito, Minh Tam Truong, Muhammad M. Qureshi, Richard J. Lee, Jimmy W. Wang, Al Ozonoff, Osamu Sakai
JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED TOMOGRAPHY
(2013)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Lydia M. Efird, Donald R. Miller, Arlene S. Ash, Dan R. Berlowitz, Al Ozonoff, Shibei Zhao, Joel I. Reisman, Guneet K. Jasuja, Adam J. Rose
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2013)
Article
Biophysics
Jonathan E. Scalera, Jorge A. Soto, Hernan Jara, Al Ozonoff, Michael O'Brien, Stephan W. Anderson
NMR IN BIOMEDICINE
(2013)
Article
Hematology
Guneet K. Jasuja, Joel I. Reisman, Donald R. Miller, Dan R. Berlowitz, Elaine M. Hylek, Arlene S. Ash, Al Ozonoff, Shibei Zhao, Adam J. Rose
THROMBOSIS RESEARCH
(2013)
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Oncology
Koji Ando, Al Ozonoff, Shin-Yin Lee, Michael Voisine, Julian-Taylor Parker, Ryota Nakanishi, Sho Nishimura, Jing Yang, Zhao Grace, Ben Tran, Thomas J. Diefenbach, Yoshihiko Maehara, Hiroshi Yasui, Tomoyuki Irino, Ravi Salgia, Masanori Terashima, Peter Gibbs, Ramesh K. Ramanathan, Eiji Oki, Masaki Mori, Matthew Kulke, Kevan Hartshorn, Ajit Bharti
Summary: The study found that there are predictive biomarkers for topoisomerase I inhibitors, which can stratify patients into responder and nonresponder populations.
CLINICAL COLORECTAL CANCER
(2021)
Article
Ethics
Katie M. Moynihan, Lisa Taylor, Liz Crowe, Mary-Claire Balnaves, Helen Irving, Al Ozonoff, Robert D. Truog, Melanie Jansen
Summary: This article introduces a Paediatric Intensive Care Ethical Climate (PICEC) conceptual framework with four measurable domains representing drivers of EC. The future direction involves developing a PICEC measurement tool to evaluate and guide targeted interventions for fostering a healthy EC.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ETHICS
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elaine Okanyene Nsoesie, Nina Cesare, Martin Mueller, Al Ozonoff
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2020)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Phillip D. D. Hahn, Patrice Melvin, Dionne A. A. Graham, Al Ozonoff, Carly E. E. Milliren
Summary: This study explored the connection between maternal medication-assisted therapy (MAT) and infants' pharmacologic treatment on birth hospital utilization for infants with NOWS. The findings showed that infants treated non-pharmacologically and born to mothers receiving MAT had the shortest stays, emphasizing the importance of adequate perinatal treatment for opioid use disorder in improving outcomes for mothers and infants with opioid exposure.
JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Al Ozonoff, Carly E. Milliren, Kerri Fournier, Jennifer Welcher, Assaf Landschaft, Mihail Samnaliev, Mehmet Saluvan, Mark Waltzman, Amir A. Kimia
Summary: This study describes an approach to surveillance of reportable safety events using clinical notes. They used a machine learning model and regular expressions to identify safety events of interest. This method allows expert reviewers to conduct routine surveillance of patient safety events.
HEALTH INFORMATICS JOURNAL
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Jenifer Lavigne, Christianne Sharr, Ibrahim Elsharkawi, Al Ozonoff, Nicole Baumer, Campbell Brasington, Sheila Cannon, Blythe Crissman, Emily Davidson, Jose C. Florez, Priya Kishnani, Angela Lombardo, Jordan Lyerly, Mary Ellen McDonough, Alison Schwartz, Kathryn Berrier, Susan Sparks, Kara Stock-Guild, Tomi L. Toler, Kishore Vellody, Lauren Voelz, Brian G. Skotko
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART A
(2017)
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Psychology, Clinical
Ulrike Boehmer, Al Ozonoff, Alison Timm, Michael Winter, Jennifer Potter
JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH
(2014)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Robert W. Gordon, Stephan W. Anderson, Al Ozonoff, Satinder Rekhi, Jorge A. Soto
EMERGENCY RADIOLOGY
(2013)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Alexander Y. Walley, Maya Doe-Simkins, Emily Quinn, Courtney Pierce, Ziming Xuan, Al Ozonoff
JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
(2013)
