The effect of a home-based strength training program on type 2 diabetes risk in obese Latino boys

This paper is designed to determine the effects of a home-based strength training (HBST) intervention on insulin sensitivity (SI), compensatory acute insulin response and β-cell function, body composition measures, and maximum strength in obese Latino boys. A total of 26 obese Latino males aged between 14 and 18 years were randomized to either a twice-weekly (n=15) or a control group (C; n=15) for 16 weeks. HBST for 16 weeks, composed of two 1-h sessions per week. Outcome measures were assessed pre-and post-intervention/control condition and included SI, acute insulin response to glucose (AIR) and disposition index (DI), fasting glucose, 2-h glucose, body composition using waist-hip circumferences, body mass index (BMI), dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan, blood pressure, and strength by 1-repetition maximum. A repeated measures GLM was used to assess differences in changes in outcome measures, between the C and the HBST groups. There were no significant overall intervention effects on any of the outcome variables (p<0.05). These results suggest that an HBST does not improve SI, maximal strength or decrease adiposity in obese Latino boys

Our Journey to “Concourse D”: A Student-developed Space for Creating, Collaborating, and Developing Community in the Library

This case study describes an academic library’s student-developed communal space for the purposes of creating, collaborating, and project development. The story begins with an exciting process and partnership developed between University of Dayton (UD) Libraries and UD’s Institute of Applied Creativity for Transformation (IACT). An IACT experiential learning program led 12 students to research and reimagine the role of the campus library, which resulted in Concourse D, “where projects take flight,” a prototyped transdisciplinary project development studio. This mutually beneficial process led the library to a user-centric mindset as they reimagined space as service; patrons as creators; and a new space-sharing collaboration to further leverage an upcoming renovation. The positive response to the prototype led to the establishment of a permanent version of Concourse D on the second floor of the library in 2019. Lessons learned, ongoing assessment, and future iterations of the space and potential services are discussed. This chapter will inspire librarians to engage students and university partners in the ongoing development of spaces and services for creators.https://ecommons.udayton.edu/books/1138/thumbnail.jp

What is a Library Without Books? Our Journey to “Concourse D”

In this session, attendees engaged with the exciting process and partnership developed between co-presenters from University of Dayton (UD) Libraries and UD’s Institute of Applied Creativity for Transformation (IACT). An IACT experiential learning program led 12 students to research and reimagine the role of the library, which resulted in Concourse D, a prototyped transdisciplinary project development studio. This mutually beneficial process led to the Libraries to a user-centric mindset to reimagine space as service; patrons as creators; and a new space-sharing collaboration to further leverage an upcoming renovation. Presenters discussed lessons learned and future iterations of the studio

« On se débrouille comme on peut » : la formation des résidents en médecine familiale en matière d’agression sexuelle et violence familiale

Background: Family physicians are uniquely able to provide comprehensive and longitudinal care to those experiencing sexual assault and domestic violence (SADV). To date, we know little about how Canadian family medicine (FM) residents learn about SADV. This study explored SADV teaching in residency from the perspectives of FM residents. Methods: This qualitative study took place in the Western University FM residency program. We conducted semi-structured interviews with first- and second-year FM residents (n=8). We analyzed data using thematic analysis. Results: We identified three inter-related themes: (1) Inconsistent training for SADV, (2) Attitudes towards SADV and (3) Learner hesitancy. Quality and quantity of SADV learning opportunities were inconsistent across learners, fuelling feelings of incompetence and lack of confidence around providing SADV care. This led to hesitant behaviours by learners when encountering SADV clinically. Conclusions: Understanding FM residents’ experiences and ideas regarding SADV education is critical in order to graduate physicians equipped to care for this vulnerable population. This research highlights the relationship among learners’ and teachers’ experiences, attitudes and behaviours; targeting this behavioural cycle may improve SADV learning.   Contexte : Les médecins de famille sont les seuls à pouvoir fournir des soins complets et longitudinaux aux personnes victimes d’agressions sexuelles et de violence familiale (ASVF). À ce jour, nous savons peu de choses sur la façon dont les résidents en médecine familiale (MF) au Canada se familiarisent avec l’ASVF. Cette étude explore la formation sur le sujet dans le cadre de la résidence du point de vue des résidents en médecine familiale. Méthodes : Cette étude qualitative s’est déroulée dans le cadre du programme de résidence en médecine familiale de l’Université Western. Nous avons mené des entretiens semi-structurés avec des résidents en première et deuxième année de médecine familiale (n=8). Les données ont fait l’objet d’une analyse thématique. Résultats : Nous avons relevé trois thèmes interdépendants : (1) Formation inégale en matière d’ASVF, (2) Attitudes envers l’ASVF et (3) Hésitation de la part des apprenants. La qualité et la quantité des occasions d’apprentissage sur le sujet de l’ASVF n’étaient pas uniformes chez les apprenants, alimentant des sentiments d’incompétence et de manque de confiance dans la prestation de soins liés à l’ASVF. En conséquence, les apprenants sont hésitants lorsqu’ils rencontrent des situations liées à l’ASVF en clinique. Conclusions : Il est essentiel de comprendre les expériences et les idées des résidents en médecine familiale concernant la formation sur le sujet de l’ASVF afin de former des médecins qui seront équipés pour prendre soin de la population vulnérable qui est victime de ce type de violence. Cette recherche met en évidence la relation entre les expériences, les attitudes et les comportements des apprenants et des enseignants. On peut améliorer l’apprentissage en matière d’ASVF en ciblant ce cycle comportemental.     

Inventory of Tetrapod Vertebrates of Chickasaw National Recreation Area

We detected 153 species of tetrapod vertebrates in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area using 9 sampling methods over a 3-month period in the summer of 2003. Most of these were birds (84), followed by reptiles (37), mammals (23), and amphibians (9). We estimate that we detected over 80% of all tetrapod vertebrates present during summer. Further sampling effort for snakes, non-breeding birds, and spring-active amphibians would be most likely to detect more species. We did not detect several species of particular interest including Texas horned lizard and spotted skunk. We recommend monitoring the success of fire management and reducing the impacts of feral cats in the recreation area

Central Bank of the Future Summary and Recommendations for Further Inquiry

Over the past two years, the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and its Center on Finance, Law & Policy, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has embarked on an exploration of the Central Bank of the Future. The project convened current and former central bank governors, policymakers, regulators, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, consumer and community organizations, non-profit think tanks, and others for two large, public conferences, three private roundtables, and dozens of small group and one-on-one discussions and interviews. The project also produced an introductory paper, seven working papers, a comprehensive data set cataloging central bank financial inclusion mandates from around the world, and a “What If” blog series. The goal of the project was to explore how central banks could leverage technological advances to foster financial inclusion and to provide recommendations for further work to advance this goal

An examination of objectively-measured sedentary behavior and mental well-being in adults across week days and weekends

Background Limited research has explored the links between sedentary behaviour, mental health and quality of life. This study examines objectively measured sedentary behaviour and perceived mental health and quality of life across week days and weekends. Methods 42 adults (19M, 23F; mean age 38yrs (range 18–67) & BMI 24.8kg/m2 (range 18.7–33.8) wore an activPAL monitor 24h/day for one week and completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and SF12 Health Survey. Average weekday and weekend day sitting time was computed. Differences between sitting (Group 1 = 10hrs/day) and components of the HADS and SF12 health survey were examined using an ANCOVA with a measure of physical activity (step count) included as a covariate. Results Average sitting time on a weekday was 9hrs 29mins (range 5hrs 52mins to 12hrs 55mins) and 8hrs 59mins (range 4hrs, 07mins to 14hrs, 40mins) on a weekend day. There was a main effect (p0.05). No main effects were found for weekend sitting (p>0.05). Conclusions Weekday sitting time below 8 hours/day is associated with better perceived mental health and quality of life

Vaccine delivery with microneedle skin patches in nonhuman primates

Transcutaneous drug delivery from planar skin patches is effective for small-molecule drugs and skin-permeable vaccine adjuvants. However, to achieve efficient delivery of vaccines and other macromolecular therapeutics into the skin, penetration of the stratum corneum is needed. Topically applied skin patches with micron-scale projections ('microneedles') pierce the upper layers of the skin and enable vaccines that are coated on or encapsulated within the microneedles to be dispersed into the skin. Although millimeter-scale syringes have shown promise for vaccine delivery in humans and technologies, such as the Dermaroller (Dermaroller, Wolfenbüttel, Germany), exist for creating microscale punctures in the skin for delivery of solutions of therapeutics, solid microprojection microneedles coated with dry vaccine formulations offer a number of valuable features for vaccination, including reduced risk of blood-borne pathogen transmission or needle-stick injury, the potential for vaccine administration by minimally trained personnel or even self administration and the use of solid-state vaccine formulations that may reduce or eliminate cold-chain requirements in vaccine distribution. Recent studies in mice have demonstrated the ability of microneedles to effectively deliver vaccines to the skin, eliciting protective immunity to influenza, hepatitis C and West Nile virus.Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and HarvardMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyHarvard UniversityNational Institutes of Health (U.S.) (AI095109)National Institutes of Health (U.S.) (AI096040)National Institutes of Health (U.S.) (AI095985)National Institutes of Health (U.S.) (AI078526)National Institutes of Health (U.S.) (AI060354)United States. Dept. of Defense (Contract W911NF-07-D-0004