Publications by authors named "R R McConnell"
Bone mineral density (BMD), an important marker of bone health, is regulated by a complex interaction of proteins. Plasma proteomic analyses can contribute to identification of proteins associated with changes in BMD. This may be especially informative in stages of bone accrual and peak BMD achievement (i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has been linked with various cancers. Assessment of PFAS in drinking water and cancers can help inform biomonitoring and prevention efforts.
Objective: To screen for incident cancer (2016-2021) and assess associations with PFAS contamination in drinking water in the US.
Importance: Among older adults with ischemic heart disease, participation in traditional ambulatory cardiac rehabilitation (CR) remains low. While mobile health CR (mHealth-CR) provides a novel opportunity to deliver care, age-specific impairments to technology use may limit uptake, and efficacy data are currently lacking.
Objective: To test whether mHealth-CR improves functional capacity in older adults.
Background: Neck pain is a common condition that is often difficult to diagnose. Previous literature has investigated diagnostic accuracy of examination measures, but the strength and clinical applicability are limited. This overview of systematic reviews aimed to investigate clinical features for diagnosing neck pain and its associated disorders.
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- Most people in the US are exposed to PFAS, which can lead to health risks, especially in low-income communities near PFAS-polluting facilities.
- In a study in Southern California, researchers connected PFAS levels in plasma samples with data on water contamination, food access, and pollution sources to analyze exposure impacts.
- Results showed that higher PFAS levels in drinking water and the presence of Superfund sites increased PFAS concentrations in participants' blood, highlighting the need to address PFAS exposure in disadvantaged areas.