Publications by authors named "A Rhode"
Background/objectives: Obesity is a major public health concern that increases the risk of chronic diseases. In obesity, adipose tissue undergoes remodeling, which is associated with chronic low-grade inflammation and disruption of its homeostatic mechanisms including endoplasmic reticulum (ER) function and autophagy. Fish oil (FO) and tart cherry (TC) have known anti-inflammatory properties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, is a first-line, evidence-based treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for adults and children. It is effective for the majority of those who engage in it, but treatment adherence can be challenging for some due to the stress involved in the treatment as well as different life circumstances that arise. To help improve treatment adherence, NOCD, a provider of video teletherapy ERP, identifies those at risk of non-adherence using a prediction algorithm trained on a data set of = 13,809 and provides targeted peer support interventions by individuals ("Member Advocates") who successfully completed ERP treatment for OCD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPoly(acrylamide--acrylic acid) (P(AAm--AA)) hydrogels are highly tunable and pH-responsive materials frequently used in biomedical applications. The swelling behavior and mechanical properties of these gels have been extensively characterized and are thought to be controlled by the protonation state of the acrylic acid (AA) through the regulation of solution pH. However, their tribological properties have been underexplored.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Exposure and response prevention, a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy, is an effective first-line treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Despite extensive evidence of the efficacy of exposure and response prevention (ERP) from clinical studies and in real-world samples, it is still underused as a treatment. This is likely due to the limits to access to care that include the availability of adequately trained therapists, as well as geographical location, time, and cost barriers.
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- Direct laser writing (DLW) is a technique that creates precise 3D optical components, but is limited by the properties of the photopolymer used; researchers introduced the SCRIBE method, allowing for enhanced control over the refractive index in the materials.* ! -
- SCRIBE enables the creation of advanced optical elements like the world's smallest Luneburg lens and achromatic doublets in a single printing step, improving efficiency and performance in photonic designs.* ! -
- The method also demonstrates the ability to integrate multiple optical components, such as lenses and waveguides, into a compact photonic circuit, paving the way for more sophisticated optical systems.* !