Publications by authors named "Jacqueline Gomez"
Seven months after the launch of a pilot study to screen newborns for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in New York State, New York City became an epicenter of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. All in-person research activities were suspended at the study enrollment institutions of Northwell Health and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospitals, and study recruitment was transitioned to 100% remote. Pre-pandemic, all recruitment was in-person with research staff visiting the postpartum patients 1-2 days after delivery to obtain consent.
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- A study evaluated prototype low-intensity threat laser eye protection (LIT-LEP) spectacles for their effectiveness in US Coast Guard cockpits and compatibility with night vision goggles.
- The research focused on performance in various tasks, including vision acuity, color vision screening, and reaction times, comparing LIT-LEP to a control group without eye protection.
- Results showed that LIT-LEP performed well in most areas, particularly for brightness and color vision, but highlighted some challenges with color discrimination in specific flight display colors, which will inform future design and acquisition decisions.
Background: Motion sickness is a serious issue for many individuals, but the problem is particularly important among military personnel who may regularly experience unusual or extreme motion profiles as a part of their duties. As such, it is important to understand the underlying mechanisms that contribute to motion sickness, which in turn can lead to new and more effective countermeasures. The current study investigated causal etiology by examining the predictions of postural instability theory.
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