Publications by authors named "L E Mead"
Characterizing the population density of species is a central interest in ecology. Eastern North America is the global hotspot for biodiversity of plethodontid salamanders, an inconspicuous component of terrestrial vertebrate communities, and among the most widespread is the eastern red-backed salamander, . Previous work suggests population densities are high with significant geographic variation, but comparisons among locations are challenged by lack of standardization of methods and failure to accommodate imperfect detection.
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- A review of randomised controlled trials found 7 studies focused on the impact of ER diets with or without nuts on weight, body composition, and glycaemic control in adults.
- While all studies showed weight loss with ER diets, only about half found that adding nuts significantly enhanced weight loss, and there was limited evidence for additional benefits regarding body composition or blood sugar control; however, no negative health effects were linked to nut consumption.
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- This study compared the effects of an almond-enriched diet (AED) with a carbohydrate-rich snack diet (nut-free control diet, NFD) on weight and cardiometabolic health over 9 months.
- Participants aged 25-65 with a BMI between 27.5-34.9 lost similar amounts of weight during the first 3 months, with both diets resulting in significant health improvements, such as lower blood pressure and better cholesterol levels.
- The AED produced greater positive changes in specific lipoprotein particles compared to the NFD, suggesting potential benefits for heart health, while both diets support effective weight management.
Objective: Varying rates of complications have been reported for prehospital sedation with ketamine, and the relationship to dosing has not been studied on a large scale. We evaluated the association between prehospital ketamine dosing and rates of intubations and other adverse events in patients with behavioral emergencies.
Methods: Using the 2018/2019 ESO public-use research datasets, we included all non-traumatic, adult behavioral and drug-related EMS encounters with ketamine administration.
Background And Objectives: The aims of this study were to determine the extent to which hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) survivors adhere to the American Cancer Society recommendations for weekly physical activity and identify potential demographic and transplant characteristics associated with the lack of compliance.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included adults who had undergone HCT and were at least 1 year post transplantation. Physical activity was assessed using the screening tool of the Block 2014.