Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Theresa Andrasfay, Noreen Goldman
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and estimated life expectancy among different racial/ethnic groups in the US.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sarahn M. Wheeler, Sabrena O. Myers, Geeta K. Swamy, Evan R. Myers
Summary: The study found that in 2019, out of 3,695,019 pregnancies in the United States, 528,778 had no risk factors, 169,540 had one or more high-risk factors, and 2,996,701 had one or more moderate-risk factors. Multifetal gestation was the most common high-risk factor, while low socioeconomic status was the most common moderate-risk factor. According to the 2021 criteria, 3,166,241 pregnant patients (85.7%) were eligible for LDA for preeclampsia prevention.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Soyang Kwon, Milkie Vu, Nina M. M. Wetoska, Tami R. R. Bartell
Summary: This study aimed to compare physical activity (PA) between American mothers of young children and American women without children by their racial/ethnic background. The results showed that American mothers of young children were less likely to engage in physical activity, especially among Asian women.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ellen C. Francis, Lu Zhang, Brian Witrick, Liwei Chen
Summary: This study examined the engagement of pregnant women in five health behaviors in the USA. It found that only a small percentage of pregnant women engaged in all five health behaviors, and the consumption of adequate fruits and vegetables was poor. Additionally, fruit and vegetable consumption differed by race/ethnicity and education status among pregnant women.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Susan D. Brown, Monique M. Hedderson, Yeyi Zhu, Ai-Lin Tsai, Juanran Feng, Charles P. Quesenberry, Assiamira Ferrara
Summary: The study found that patient factors associated with completed postpartum diabetes screening include elevated risk for type 2 diabetes, perinatal depression, preterm delivery, parity >= 2 children, and less than college education. Additional factors that were positively associated with screening uptake were being Chinese American, attending a routine postpartum visit, and recalling receiving healthcare provider advice about screening.
BMJ OPEN DIABETES RESEARCH & CARE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Namanjeet Ahluwalia, Ramkripa Raghavan, Guangyu Zhang, Sameera A. Talegawkar, Paul F. Jacques
Summary: This study found a significant association between low vitamin D levels and MetS, with varying strengths of association observed across different race and Hispanic origin groups.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arturo J. Barahona, Zoran Bursac, Emir Veledar, Roberto Lucchini, Kim Tieu, Jason R. Richardson
Summary: Increased blood and urinary manganese levels are associated with poorer cognitive function in an elderly US population.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
William R. Boyer, David R. Bassett, Eugene C. Fitzhugh, Allison N. Milano, James R. Churilla, Lindsay P. Toth, Michael R. Richardson
Summary: Despite equivalent doses of physical activity, there are differences in cardiometabolic risk factors among different race-ethnic groups in the US, particularly among individuals with the highest levels of physical activity.
JOURNAL OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Melanie P. Hoenig, Alison Mann, Martha Pavlakis
Summary: This single-center initiative demonstrates the benefits of discarding race from the eGFR report for Black patients awaiting kidney transplantation, leading to an increase in listed Black patients and a reduction in disparities in access to kidney transplants.
CLINICAL TRANSPLANTATION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Meng-Hua Tao, Jialiang Liu, Diana Cervantes
Summary: This study found a positive association between higher magnesium intake and improved cognition in older adults, particularly among non-Hispanic Whites and those with sufficient levels of serum vitamin D.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA-TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH & CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Emily E. Howard, Mahalakshmi Shankaran, Willian J. Evans, Claire E. Berryman, Lee M. Margolis, Harris R. Lieberman, J. Philip Karl, Andrew J. Young, Monty A. Montano, Marcy D. Matthews, Alec Bizieff, Edna Nyangao, Hussein Mohammed, Melissa N. Harris, Marc K. Hellerstein, Jennifer C. Rood, Stefan M. Pasiakos
Summary: The effects of testosterone on muscle protein synthesis, proteome-wide synthesis rates, and muscle mass during energy deficit were investigated. The results showed that compared to the placebo group, the testosterone group had higher proteome-wide synthesis rates and muscle mass during recovery, suggesting a stimulatory effect of exogenous testosterone on muscle protein synthesis during energy deficit.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
John W. Carbone, Stefan M. Pasiakos
Summary: This review examines the digestibility of animal and plant proteins, their effects on muscle protein synthesis, and their association with sarcopenia. Animal proteins are more digestible and stimulate muscle protein synthesis more effectively. However, modified plant proteins can have comparable digestion and absorption kinetics. Further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of these modified plant protein sources in reducing the risk of sarcopenia.
CURRENT OPINION IN CLINICAL NUTRITION AND METABOLIC CARE
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Alyssa N. Varanoske, Melissa N. Harris, Callie Hebert, Emily E. Howard, Neil M. Johannsen, Steven B. Heymsfield, Frank L. Greenway, Lee M. Margolis, Harris R. Lieberman, Robbie A. Beyl, David D. Church, Arny A. Ferrando, Stefan M. Pasiakos, Jennifer C. Rood
Summary: This study demonstrated that a single intramuscular dose of testosterone undecanoate (750 mg) administered to physically active males before a 20-day simulated, multi-stressor military operation increased circulating total and free testosterone concentrations within normal physiological ranges and spared fat-free mass (FFM). However, testosterone administration did not attenuate decrements in physical performance across multiple measures of power, strength, anaerobic or aerobic capacity.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Robert D. Murphy, Kelsey M. James, James R. Ippolito, David E. Barney, Katelyn M. Miller, Nancy E. Murphy, Jess A. Gwin, Stefan M. Pasiakos, James P. McClung, Lee M. Margolis, Stephen R. Hennigar
Summary: FD increases hepcidin in male and female mice, resulting in hypoferremia and tissue iron sequestration.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Lee M. Margolis, Adrienne Hatch-McChesney, Jillian T. Allen, Marissa N. DiBella, Christopher T. Carrigan, Nancy E. Murphy, J. Philip Karl, Jess A. Gwin, Stephen R. Hennigar, James P. McClung, Stefan M. Pasiakos
Summary: This study investigated the impact of sustained physical activity on circulating and skeletal muscle miRNAs, and found that changes in miRNA profiles are more sensitive to increased physical activity compared to energy status, and that changes in circulating miRNAs in response to high levels of daily aerobic exercise are not reflective of changes in skeletal muscle miRNAs.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LONDON
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lee M. Margolis, Christopher T. Carrigan, Nancy E. Murphy, Marissa N. DiBella, Marques A. Wilson, Claire C. Whitney, Emily E. Howard, Stefan M. Pasiakos, Donato A. Rivas
Summary: This study found that consuming carbohydrates alters the expression of miRNA in skeletal muscle during postexercise recovery, and Let7i-5p and miR-195-5p are important regulators in facilitating muscle recovery.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Meaghan E. Beckner, Harris R. Lieberman, Adrienne Hatch-McChesney, Jillian T. Allen, Philip J. Niro, Lauren A. Thompson, J. Philip Karl, Jess A. Gwin, Lee M. Margolis, Stephen R. Hennigar, James P. McClung, Stefan M. Pasiakos
Summary: Sustained military operations conducted with physical and cognitive stress and limited sleep can lead to degraded cognitive performance and mood. It is unclear whether maintaining energy balance can mitigate these declines.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Claire E. Berryman, Holly L. McClung, John J. Sepowitz, Erin Gaffney-Stomberg, Arny A. Ferrando, James P. McClung, Stefan M. Pasiakos
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the metabolic and physiological differences between males with low testosterone and those with normal testosterone during a period of severe energy deficit. The results showed that males with low testosterone lost more fat-free mass after severe energy deficit. Therefore, altering body composition and dietary strategies before physical training may help attenuate the decrease in testosterone and its associated effects.
PHYSIOLOGICAL REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Oshin Vartanian, Timothy K. Lam, David R. Mandel, Sidney Ann Saint, Gorka Navarrete, Owen T. Carmichael, Kori Murray, Sreekrishna R. Pillai, Preetham Shankapal, John Caldwell, Claire E. Berryman, J. Philip Karl, Melissa Harris, Jennifer C. Rood, Stefan M. Pasiakos, Emma Rice, Matthew Duncan, Harris R. Lieberman
Summary: Previous research has shown that people are more risk averse when making choices about lives compared to cash. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial, we found that exogenous testosterone administration did not impact choice, but it increased sensitivity to negative feedback after risky choices.
BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Claire E. Berryman, Susan N. Cheung, Erika M. Collette, Stefan M. Pasiakos, Harris R. Lieberman, Victor L. Fulgoni III
Summary: This study characterizes habitual amino acid intakes in the US population and finds that the intakes exceed the recommended minimum requirements. Furthermore, there are differences in amino acid intakes among different races and genders.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bradley M. Ritland, J. L. Judkins, J. A. Naylor, J. R. Kardouni, S. M. Pasiakos, J. M. Jayne
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between sleep and pain intensity in military personnel and to determine if there were differences in sleep metrics and pain intensity between the injured and uninjured individuals. The results showed that pain intensity was positively correlated with sleep quality and daytime sleepiness, and negatively associated with sleep duration. Injured participants reported higher pain intensity, poorer sleep quality, and shorter sleep duration compared to uninjured participants.
BMJ MILITARY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lee M. Margolis, Stefan M. Pasiakos
Summary: High energy expenditure without increased energy intake leads to severe energy deficits during cold-weather military operations. These deficits are associated with negative physiological effects and decreased physical performance. Increasing energy density through higher dietary fat intake may be an effective nutritional intervention to reduce energy deficits and mitigate the negative effects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CIRCUMPOLAR HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jesse A. Stein, J. Philip Karl, Claire E. Berryman, Melissa N. Harris, Jennifer C. Rood, Stefan M. Pasiakos, Harris R. Lieberman
Summary: This study examined the effects of testosterone administration on the serum metabolome during severe energy deficit. The results showed that testosterone administration altered certain metabolites and these changes were associated with changes in body composition.
Meeting Abstract
Sport Sciences
Bradley M. Ritland, Jason L. Judkins, Jacob A. Naylor, Joseph R. Kardouni, Stefan M. Pasiakos, Julianna M. Jayne
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Sport Sciences
Alyssa N. Varanoske, Melissa N. Harris, Callie Hebert, Emily E. Howard, Neil M. Johannsen, Steven B. Heymsfield, Frank L. Greenway, Lee M. Margolis, Harris R. Lieberman, David D. Church, Arny A. Ferrando, Jennifer C. Rood, Stefan M. Pasiakos
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)