Assessment of mental health problems among adolescents in Sri Lanka : Findings from the cross-sectional Global School-based Health Survey

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The authors wish to thank the World Health Organization and CDC for making the Global School-based Health Survey data publicly available. The authors also gratefully acknowledge the Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka for efforts on planning and collecting the data nationally, and thank all the participating schools, students, and other institutions for their contributions. The first author also thanks Dr Christine Kay from the School of Medicine, the University of Aberdeen and Stephanie Whiteman from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados,for constructive feedback. FUNDING Gajarishiyan Rasalingam was supported by the Chevening Scholarships, the UK government’s global scholarship program, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations. The University of Aberdeen Post Graduate Training supported the project, and the University of Aberdeen Open Access Fund supported the open access publicationPeer reviewedPostprintPublisher PD

Parental perceptions of neighborhood effects in Latino comunas: the script of "the delinquent" in understanding drug use, violence, and social disorganization

OBJECTIVES: To obtain rich information about how adult Latinos living in high-poverty/high-drug use neighborhoods perceive and negotiate their environment. METHODS: In 2008, thirteen adult caregivers in Santiago, Chile were interviewed with open-ended questions to ascertain beliefs about neighborhood effects and drug use. ANALYSIS: Inductive analysis was used to develop the codebook/identify trends. DISCUSSION: Residents externalized their understanding of drug use and misuse by invoking the concept of delinquent youth. A typology of their perceptions is offered. Learning more about residents’ circumstances may help focus on needs-based interventions. More research with Latino neighborhoods is needed for culturally-competent models of interventions.The present study received support from National Hispanic Science Network Fellows Summer grant awarded to the lead author. The study was also partially supported by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Drug Abuse (R01:DA021181) and the Vivian A. and James L. Curtis School of Social Work Research and Training Center, University of Michigan. (National Hispanic Science Network; R01:DA021181 - National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Drug Abuse; Vivian A. and James L. Curtis School of Social Work Research and Training Center, University of Michigan

Experimental maps of DNA structure at nucleotide resolution distinguish intrinsic from protein-induced DNA deformations

Recognition of DNA by proteins depends on DNA sequence and structure. Often unanswered is whether the structure of naked DNA persists in a protein–DNA complex, or whether protein binding changes DNA shape. While X-ray structures of protein–DNA complexes are numerous, the structure of naked cognate DNA is seldom available experimentally. We present here an experimental and computational analysis pipeline that uses hydroxyl radical cleavage to map, at single-nucleotide resolution, DNA minor groove width, a recognition feature widely exploited by proteins. For 11 protein–DNA complexes, we compared experimental maps of naked DNA minor groove width with minor groove width measured from X-ray co-crystal structures. Seven sites had similar minor groove widths as naked DNA and when bound to protein. For four sites, part of the DNA in the complex had the same structure as naked DNA, and part changed structure upon protein binding. We compared the experimental map with minor groove patterns of DNA predicted by two computational approaches, DNAshape and ORChID2, and found good but not perfect concordance with both. This experimental approach will be useful in mapping structures of DNA sequences for which high-resolution structural data are unavailable. This approach allows probing of protein family-dependent readout mechanisms.National Institutes of Health [R01GM106056 to R.R., T.D.T.; U54CA121852 in part to T.D.T.]; Boston University Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program [Faculty Matching Grants to D.O. and Y.J.]; USC Graduate School [Research Enhancement Fellowship and Manning Endowed Fellowship to T.P.C.]. R.R. is an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow. Funding for open access charge: Boston University. (R01GM106056 - National Institutes of Health; U54CA121852 - National Institutes of Health; Boston University Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program; USC Graduate School; Boston University)https://academic.oup.com/nar/article/46/5/2636/4829691?searchresult=1https://academic.oup.com/nar/article/46/5/2636/4829691?searchresult=1Published versio

TODAY - August 27, 2010

Inside this issue: -- $2.1 million NIH grant will enable pharmacy professor to study HIV/AIDS prevention-- Loma Linda University Medical Center sweeps its categories at Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards-- The future of parking at LLU-- Researchers at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and George Mason University find promising biomarker source in early detection of Alzheimer\u27s-- BMC administrator speaks out on the stigma of mental illness-- LLU Medical Center boasts largest hyperbaric oxygen chamber on West Coast-- Phil-Anne Krogman leaves the door open as she says farewell to FMO-- Loma Linda University operators perform with skill and care-- School of Public Health dean takes new role at ADRA-- Dart Foundation approves grant of$24,780 to Si Se Puede program-- LLU opens up health science world for area high school students-- Japanese and American exchange brings increasing understanding of OT-- Luke the Lion comes clean about helping kids at LLU Children\u27s Hospital-- School of Pharmacy employee named Rotarian of the Year in Redlands-- Pressure Ulcer Task Force lands a knockout punch at LLUMC-- Hospital administrator lends a hand in Haiti-- Loma Linda University and its various entities were all represented at General Conference Sessions in Atlanta-- School of Public Health graduates from Afghanistan improve health in their country-- 10th annual Health Disparities Summer Symposium throws a demographic curve-- How his wife\u27s smile helped an LLU School of Medicine graduate launch a massive anti-smoking campaign in China-- Spina bifida supports brave the heat for fun, fellowship, and inspiration-- Public health researchers finds risk in reusable grocery bags-- Public health student campaigns for peace through interfaith collaboration-- The second student-established LLU School of Pharmacy Health Fair marks the making of an annual event-- Allied health faculty and alumni honored at CHIA convention-- High school students warm the hearts of patients in Loma Linda University Children\u27s Hospital cancer unit-- School of Public Health takes on environmental justice for residents near polluted railyard-- Burros, bikers, and health care professionals converge on the great Southwest-- Research adventure on the low seas-- School of Public Health receives maximum 7-year accreditation-- The lion\u27s endodontist-- Loma Linda University celebrates employees with annual baseball gamehttps://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/today/1074/thumbnail.jp

Monitoring the impacts of trade agreements on food environments

The liberalization of international trade and foreign direct investment through multilateral, regional and bilateral agreements has had profound implications for the structure and nature of food systems, and therefore, for the availability, nutritional quality, accessibility, price and promotion of foods in different locations. Public health attention has only relatively recently turned to the links between trade and investment agreements, diets and health, and there is currently no systematic monitoring of this area. This paper reviews the available evidence on the links between trade agreements, food environments and diets from an obesity and non-communicable disease (NCD) perspective. Based on the key issues identified through the review, the paper outlines an approach for monitoring the potential impact of trade agreements on food environments and obesity/NCD risks. The proposed monitoring approach encompasses a set of guiding principles, recommended procedures for data collection and analysis, and quantifiable ‘minimal’, ‘expanded’ and ‘optimal’ measurement indicators to be tailored to national priorities, capacity and resources. Formal risk assessment processes of existing and evolving trade and investment agreements, which focus on their impacts on food environments will help inform the development of healthy trade policy, strengthen domestic nutrition and health policy space and ultimately protect population nutrition.The following organizations provided funding support for the travel of participants to Italy for this meeting and the preparation of background research papers: The Rockefeller Foundation, International Obesity Taskforce (IOTF), University of Auckland, Deakin University, The George Institute, University of Sydney, Queensland University of Technology, University of Oxford, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, World Cancer Research Fund International, University of Toronto, and The Australian National University. The Faculty of Health at Deakin University kindly supported the costs for open access availability of this paper, and the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council Centre for Research Excellence in Obesity Policy and Food Systems (APP1041020) supported the coordination and finalizing of INFORMAS manuscripts

Determination of utilization in a dental insurance plan

Thesis (M.Sc.D.)--Boston University. Henry M. Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry, 1990 (Public Health Dentistry)Bibliography: leaves 39-40.The objective of this study was to determine and compare the dental care utilization of 37,000 New England employees, insured by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and Metropolitan Life insurance companies under dual option, preferred Provider ( Closed) Plan and Open Plan. This investigation was carried out by a random selection of 5,000 records of insurees. Comprehensive statistical analysis was performed to evaluate dental services provided through both dental insurance plans. Dental services were broken down by the ADA Procedure Code classification and service mix statistically examined in relation to Plan type ( Open, Closed), claim administrator (Empire, MetLife) and eligibility type (Employee, Spouse and Dependent). This sample comprised of members (employees), their spouse and dependents who, overall, formed a group of 2064 (41.3%) males and 2936 (58.7%) females. Of the total 5000 dental claims filed 1929 (38.6%) were through the Open Plan and 3071 (61.4%) through the Closed Plan. Specifically, for each dental procedure claims were counted with either Plan type

TODAY - March 21, 2014

Inside this issue: -- Loma Linda University Children\u27s Hospital Foundation Gala adds first-ever benefit concert-- Loma Linda University Health television show to air nationally on PBS\u27s WORLD Channel beginning April 4-- GRASP and GCAT awards highlight internally funded research at LLU-- LLUH introduces new site for policy & procedure management-- Riverside Convention Center to offer menu options designed by Loma Linda University Health-- School of Pharmacy delivers flu shots to San Bernardino UPS facility-- Human resources changes name to talent management services-- School of Dentistry hosts successful 24th annual Clinic With A Heart-- You might not want to read this sitting down-- History celebrated at open house for new Nichol Hall rotunda-- Emergency medical care program celebrates 20 years-- How nursing student Nicole Shea lives out the Loma Linda University Health commitment to service-- Innerweave: The Wholeness Story-- Epidemiology student finds connection and meaning at Loma Linda University-- Friends establish fund to honor the legacy of Timothy S. Greaves, MDhttps://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/today/1024/thumbnail.jp

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Cedarville University School of Pharmacy will host an immunization and public health expert panel on April 14 at 7 p.m. in the Biblical and Theological Studies building, room 115. This event, open to the public, is being hosted by Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP) Community Outreach Committee, comprised of pharmacy students. This panel will discuss the debate of the government’s interference in public health concerns and the right to civil liberties

TODAY - February 22, 2013

Inside this issue: -- LLEAP Go-Live brings new era of patient care-- Web Center organized to bring Loma Linda University Health campuses together-- Helicopter landing highlights LLU student open house-- Clinic With a Heart restores record number of smiles-- Dementia outreach grows at Loma Linda University-- Recent events remind how to properly respond to news media-- Guild president outlines plans and priorities for 2013-- Recent updated bioethics graduate program thrives-- HRIS department recognized for excellence by LLUH-- Stipends empower social work students to begin careers in health care-- Speaking of Woman\u27s Health conference draws large crowd-- Sweatshirt unites School of Allied Health Professions-- Insight emerges at fifth annual Spiritual Care Conference-- Pharmacy professors have two jobs in U.S.-- Opportunities beyond the PharmD degree-- Competitive swimmers make LLU Drayson Center part of their international dreams-- Apple authorized store now operating on LLUH campus-- New PICU pharmacy speeds lifesaving medications to kids-- School of Pharmacy celebrates new home-- LLUSPH provides emergency preparedness training at local Mexican Consulate-- Loma Linda University Health opens new Welcome Center-- LLU researcher campaigns to significantly reduce spread of HIV/AIDShttps://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/today/1037/thumbnail.jp