Publications by authors named "A Brianne Glenn"
Background: Splenic stiffness is a potential imaging marker of portal hypertension. Normative spleen stiffness values are needed to define diagnostic thresholds.
Objective: To report stiffness measurements of the spleen in healthy children undergoing liver magnetic resonance (MR) elastography across MRI vendors and field strengths.
The mycotoxigenic fungi, and , commonly co-colonize maize in the field, yet their direct interactions at the chemical communication level have not been well characterized. Here, we examined if and how the two most infamous mycotoxins produced by these species, aflatoxin and fumonisin, respectively, govern interspecies growth and mycotoxin production. We showed that fumonisin producing strains of suppressed the growth of while non-producers did not.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Consumption of coffee has been consistently associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, it is unknown whether the use of additives may modify the association.
Objective: To study the association between coffee consumption and risk of T2D by considering the addition of sugar, artificial sweeteners, cream or a non-dairy coffee whitener.
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- Dietary guidelines suggest replacing animal protein with plant protein, but the optimal plant-to-animal protein ratio (P:A) for health benefits is still unclear.
- The study analyzed data from three large cohorts totaling over 200,000 participants and found that a higher P:A ratio was linked to a significantly reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary artery disease (CAD), although it did not affect stroke risk.
- Overall, the research indicates that increasing plant protein at the expense of animal protein can benefit heart health, particularly by substituting red and processed meats with plant-based options.
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- This study focuses on enhancing empathy in telehealth visits (e-empathy) for Black American patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) to improve discussions about care goals and address racial disparities in healthcare.
- Using a qualitative case study design, the research involved semi-structured interviews and feedback from a Stakeholder Advisory Group, with data analyzed through thematic analysis.
- The findings emphasize the importance of e-empathy, respect, and effective communication in telehealth settings, recommending culturally targeted guidance while acknowledging limitations and calling for future efforts to address healthcare disparities.