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Lesional modulation of peripheral monocyte leucotactic responsiveness in leprosy.
(East Carolina University, 1987-11)Because the accumulation and activation of mononuclear phagocytes are critical to the host response to intracellular microbial pathogens, we evaluated mechanisms of peripheral monocyte leucotactic regulation in leprosy. ... -
Let the seasons shape what's on your plate
(2022-08-03)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column discusses seasonal produce and the benefits of its consumption. It also touches on seasonal seafood and provides examples ... -
Let's Get Healthy
(2022-07-22)Obesity is a prevalent disease and of growing concern. Preventative medicine by weight loss can help in the improvement of body mass index (BMI), weight, lipid (total cholesterol), and A1c levels. This paper discusses the ... -
Let's Motivate: Combating Childhood Obesity
(2022-07-24)Obesity has become a common health issue that impacts patients throughout their life span, including the pediatric population. A literature review was conducted to identify causes and best evidence-based practices for ... -
Leveraging Resources to Improve Access to Occupational Healthcare for Farmers
(2023-07-24)Occupational stress among agricultural workers, limited access to care, and poor health literacy lead to substandard health outcomes for farming communities. Alternative healthcare delivery models can assist in meeting the ... -
Leveraging Resources to Improve Access to Occupational Healthcare for Farmers
(2023-07-18)Farming is the third deadliest occupation in America, however, less than 20 % of farmers seek healthcare (North Carolina Farmworker Health Program, 2022). Mandated medical clearances are a prerequisite to respiratory fit ... -
Lexical diversity in Parkinson’s disease
(2015-03-02)Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative syndrome of the basal ganglia (BG) believed to disrupt cortical-subcortical pathways critical to motor, cognitive and expressive language function. Recent studies ... -
The Liaison Librarian's Role in Supporting Diversity Initiatives: Developing a Black History Month Exhibit in a College of Nursing
(2019-10-06)The liaison or subject librarian traditionally takes the role of content specialist without specific content area knowledge or expertise, beyond the familiarity often gleaned through searches related to the position. While ... -
LIBotomy: Creating a Shared Neuroscience Collection Development Policy
(2011-10-11)Purpose: This poster examines the collaboration between the Joyner Academic and Laupus Health Sciences Library at East Carolina University to establish a shared Neuroscience Collection Development Policy. Setting/ ... -
LIFE-SPACE CONSTRICTION AND AGING ADULTS
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)Background: Globally and nationally, the number of older adults is increasing. Age is associated with increased prevalence of frailty in community-dwelling older adults. More women than men report frailty, and African ... -
Linking energy state to redox environment through mitochondrial redox circuits
(East Carolina University, 2016-11-16)Mitochondria are the primary producers of intracellular H2O2, an oxidant signaling molecule that has gained attention for its role in normal physiological processes and disease etiologies such as skeletal muscle insulin ... -
Lipid mediators of insulin resistance: ceramide signalling down-regulates GLUT4 gene transcription in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
(East Carolina University, 1996-10-01)We have previously demonstrated that chronic exposure of 3T3- L1 adipocytes to tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF) resulted in a marked decrease (~90%) in cellular GLUT4 (insulin-responsive glucose transporter) mRNA content as ...