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Best Laid Plans by J. M. Legier
No full text48 x 36 Acrylic Paintinghttps://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/art_med/1051/thumbnail.jp
Starry Night by T. Nguyen
No full text14 x 11 Cross Stitchhttps://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/art_med/1029/thumbnail.jp
Diving into the Wreck by E. Stevens
No full text18 x 32 Mixed Media and Fiber Sculpture on Boardhttps://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/art_med/1012/thumbnail.jp
Saints Go Marching In by D. Loose
No full text11 x 4 Acrylic on Canvashttps://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/art_med/1007/thumbnail.jp
Dragon by J. Shellito
No full text12 x 4 x 3.5 Carved Woodhttps://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/art_med/1004/thumbnail.jp
Pathways from violence exposure to medication non-adherence: exploration of mental health symptoms and coping in people living with HIV in the U.S. South
No full textIn the current study, we examine associations between exposure to violence and antiretroviral medication adherence in persons with HIV (PWH) in a southern city in the United States. We include investigation of a variety of violence exposures including childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, witnessing family violence, lifetime violence exposures and current stress related to violence experiences, as well as neighborhood violence exposure. We examined associations between violence exposures and adherence and mediational pathways between these variables including mental health symptoms–specifically depressive, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress symptoms–as well as coping strategies. Results suggest that physical abuse in childhood was associated with ART non-adherence, no other reported violence experiences were associated with adherence. Of the mediational paths analyzed between violence and ART adherence, only coping with substance use was significant. In post hoc analyses, we examined the mental health symptoms of depression, PTSD and anxiety as mediators between violence exposures and substance use coping. Depressive symptoms were the only significant mediational pathway. Implications for interventions to address histories of violence, depressive symptoms, coping with substance use and adherence are discussed
2025 Graduate Research Day Agenda (PDF)
No full textThe 4th Annual Dr. Joseph Moerschbaecher, III Graduate Research Day Agenda (PDF
Analysis of exercise programs in assisted living facilities - a cross-sectional study
No full textThis study aimed to describe exercise programs in assisted living facilities (ALFs) across 12 facilities (totally 1167 residents at the time) in an urban area of the United States, involving 216 residents (18.51%, 216/1167) who were able to walk to the activity room with or without assistive devices. Data collected included participant demographics, activity director information, and exercise parameters. Among participants, 55% (119/216) used assistive devices such as walkers or canes, and only 16.8% (20/119) had their devices assessed by a healthcare profession with last 12 months. Activity directors had 2 to 12 years of experience with varied educational backgrounds. All facilities offered seated exercises, while four also included standing exercises. Exercise programs focused on a range of motion, some combined with resistance or functional training, occurring 3-5 times per week for 30-45 minutes. Despite differences in director\u27s experience, most programs were low intensity, emphasizing flexibility and light resistance. The findings revealed a predominance of low-intensity regimens and indicated a need for better training for activity directors in moderate and high intensity aerobic and strengthening exercises, and need of encouraging for more residents to engage in physical activity
Dietary contribution of essential elements from honey consumed in the United States
No full textHoney is a natural sweetener with nutritional properties, contributing minerals to the human diet. Data on U.S. honey is limited. This study analyzed the concentrations of 13 essential elements (B, Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, Se, Sr, and Zn) in 261 commercially available single-source honey samples from the U.S. using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The study assessed nutritional contributions, regional variations, and non-carcinogenic risks from honey consumption. On average, Se, Mo, Ni, Sr, and Cu ranged from 3.3 to 255 μg/kg, whereas Zn, Mn, Fe, B, Mg, Na, Ca, and K ranged from 0.70 to 615 mg/kg. For macroelements, K was the most abundant element, followed by Ca, with B, Fe, and Mn being highest among the microelements. Spearman correlation, Principial Component Analysis (PCA), and Kruskal-Wallis tests revealed significant inter-element relationships. Potassium and Mg were strongly correlated (r = 0.71), reflecting co-mobilization in plant nectar secretion. Moderate correlations were observed among Mg, Ca, Cu, Zn, Fe, Mo, Na, Mn, and Sr (r = 0.40-0.65), due to shared botanical and environmental influences. While significant differences between regions were identified by the Kruskal-Wallis test, PCA results showed no distinct regional clustering, indicating that the essential elemental composition of U.S. honey is not significantly influenced by geographic origin. Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) contributions were estimated for three intake levels (2 g, 21 g, and 42 g/day). At the highest level, honey provided up to 10.2 %, 11.3 %, and 16.5 % of DRI for Cu, B, and Mn, respectively, for young children. Contributions for other elements were negligible across serving sizes. Non-carcinogenic risk assessment indicated no health concerns at any intake level. This study examined the elemental composition of U.S. honey and its role as a safe, minor source of essential minerals