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Gist-reasoning in adults with traumatic brain injury
(International Brain Injury Association, 2012)One remarkable capacity of the human brain is its adeptness in extracting ‘gist’ from information that we encounter everyday (Bartlett, 1932, Chapman, Sparks, Levin et al., 2004; Reyna & Brainerd, 1995). Researchers refer ... -
Effect of tryptophan catabolites on the development of heat resistance in Bacillus cereus spores
(Faculty Press, Cambridge, 1970)Ethyloxamate and nicotinamide inhibited the development of heat resistance and the biosynthesis of pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid (dipicolinic acid) in Bacillus cereus spores. Addition of quinaldic acid or hydroxyanthranilic ... -
Does tele-health training stack up to on-site executive control training for youth and adults with TBI?
(International Brain Injury Association and North American Brain Injury Society, 2016)Medical practitioners have long recognized potential contributions that tele-health (also referred to as tele-medicine or tele-practice) can make regarding equitable access of services, especially in rural and remote ... -
Relations of meeting national public health recommendations for muscular strengthening activities with strength, body composition, and obesity: The Women's Injury Study
(American Public Health Association, 2011)Objectives. We examined the relations of meeting or not meeting the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommendations for muscular strengthening activities with percentage of body fat, body mass index (BMI; ... -
Aerobic exercise in people with multiple sclerosis
(Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers, 2013)The aims of this study were to explore the feasibility of structured aerobic exercise followed by a period of unstructured physical activity and determine the impact of such exercise on cognition, mood, and quality of life ... -
Dual-motor balance tasks prompts slight lower limb neuromuscular adaptations in healthy young adults
(Conscientia Beam, 2022)Previous literature has analyzed muscular recruitment patterns in various populations during complex balance conditions that involve a secondary task. This inquiry seeks to determine whether challenging sensory ... -
The influence of energy drinks on lower limb muscle fatigue and recovery in healthy young adults
(Conscientia Beam, 2022)Many studies have researched the influences of energy drinks (Edrinks) on the central nervous system, balance, and neuromuscular control. Understanding the neuromuscular adaptations that occur ... -
Youth with and without educational disabilities in incarcerated settings in Texas: Are these students receiving appropriate physical education services
(Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (TAHPERD), 2012)Numerous health and behavioral outcomes of schoolaged youth in the United States can be influenced through structured, comprehensive general physical activity classes. Based on a systematic evaluation of evidence, ... -
Eligibility and instructional programs for students with disabilities provided with adapted physical education services
(Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (TAHPERD), 2008)In addition to ensuring that all students with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in a least restrictive environment (LRE), the 2004 reauthorization of the Individuals with ... -
Appropriate physical education service for ALL students
(Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (TAHPERD), 2007)Where as, all students, including those with disabilities, deserve appropriate, safe, and meaningful physical education instructional programs as identified by Texas Education Agency (2006) and that are reflected in ... -
Tips for full participation
(Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (TAHPERD), 2004)When students who are low skilled, particularly those who also may be disabled, are placed in general physical education programs, activities may be too difficult for full participation. Therefore, activity modifications ... -
Free amino acids and volatile aroma compounds in watermelon rind, flesh, and three rind-flesh juices
(MDPI, 2022)Watermelon rind is treated as agricultural waste, causing biomass loss and environmental issues. This study aimed to identify free amino acids and volatiles in watermelon rind, flesh, and rind-flesh juice blends with ratios ... -
Consumer expectation of flavored water function, sensory quality, and sugar reduction, and the impact of demographic variables and woman consumer segment
(MDPI, 2022)This study aimed to investigate consumer expectation of flavored water and potential consumer segments. The results showed flavored water was ranked the fourth most popular drink, after plain water, tea, and coffee, by 901 ... -
Impact of operator positioning on musculoskeletal disorders and work habits among Mississippi dental hygienists
(American Dental Hygienists’ Association, 2017)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess impact of operator positioning on the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and workforce issues among practicing dental hygienists in the state of Mississippi. -
Understanding the development of children with cerebral palsy and how therapy may affect patient-centered outcomes
(Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), 2019)Background: Knowledge of developmental trajectories of body structure/function and participation in family/recreation and self-care activities in children with cerebral palsy (CP) would help rehabilitation professionals ... -
Abstract 145: Dietary intake and quality among stroke survivors compared to matched controls who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: 1999 - 2018
(Lippincott, 2023)Introduction: Nutrition is an important modifiable risk factor for the prevention and treatment of stroke. However, the examination of nutrient intake and diet quality in stroke survivors is limited. The purpose of this ... -
Cognition and brain oxygen metabolism improves after bariatric surgery-induced weight loss: A pilot study
(Frontiers Media, 2022)Objective: The primary objectives of this pilot study were to assess cognition and cerebral metabolic rate of oxygen (CMRO2) consumption in people with severe obesity before (baseline), and again, 2- and 14-weeks after ... -
Neurocognitive outcomes following reasoning training in adults with mild TBI [Abstract]
(The International Neuropsychological Society, 2014)Objective: The current study compared cognitive and functional benefits of two programs in adults with mTBI (GOS-e-7, BDI < 20). One training program, SMART, focused on complex reasoning using strategies of strategic ... -
Sensory characteristics of high‐amylose maize‐resistant starch in three food products
(Wiley, 2012)Type 2 resistant starch from high-amylose maize (HAM-RS2) is considered a functional ingredient due to its positive organoleptic and physiochemical modifications associated with food and physiological benefits related to ... -
Metabolism of thyrotropin releasing hormone in brain extracts. isolation and characterization of an imidopeptidase for histidylprolineamide
(Elsevier, 1979)An extract of porcine brain acetone powder incubated with thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH; pGlu-His-ProNH2) produces acid TRH (pGlu-His-Pro), histidine, and prolineamide. Fractionation of the brain extract by DEAE-cellulose ...
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