Publications by authors named "M A Reinhart"

We examined the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and endorsement of honour. We studied the SES-honour link in 5 studies (N = 13,635) with participants recruited in different world regions (the Mediterranean and MENA, East Asian, South-East Asian, and Anglo-Western regions) using measures that tap into various different facets of honour. Findings from these studies revealed that individuals who subjectively perceived themselves as belonging to a higher (vs.

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Background: Open heart surgery, involving median sternotomy, may cause diminished chest wall motion and restrictive pulmonary function in the early postoperative period. Thoracic and upper extremity range of motion (ROM) exercises are often recommended after surgery but have not been evaluated regarding effect on lung volumes and oxygenation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the immediate effect of upper limb elevations, with or without simultaneous deep breathing, on lung function after cardiac surgery.

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  • The report examines clinical, genetic, and biochemical characteristics of individuals with a confirmed congenital disorder of glycosylation (CDG) participating in the FCDGC Natural History cohort after five years of study.
  • A total of 333 subjects were enrolled, with 280 having available genetic data; this included a nearly even split between males and females, with ages ranging from infancy to 71 years.
  • The study found developmental delays to be the most common symptom leading to diagnosis, occurring in 77% of participants, with an average delay of 2.7 years from symptom onset to diagnosis, and nearly all individuals displaying some developmental differences at the time of enrollment.
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Lead (Pb) is one of the most common heavy metal urban soil contaminants with well-known toxicity to humans. This incubation study (2-159 d) compared the ability of bone meal (BM), potassium hydrogen phosphate (KP), and triple superphosphate (TSP), at phosphorus:lead (P:Pb) molar ratios of 7.5:1, 15:1, and 22.

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Importance: The COVID-19 pandemic represents a unique stressor in Americans' daily lives and access to health services. However, it remains unclear how the pandemic impacted perceived health status and engagement in health-related behaviors.

Objective: To assess changes in self-reported health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to explore trends in health-related behaviors that may underlie the observed health changes.

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