REFLECTIONS OF A LATINO IN THE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION

Reflections of a Latino in the Social Work Profession

This is a first-person account of seminal events that have helped shape the rich history and Ferrite cultural heritage of the social work profession.In examining these events, the author has provided some personal history as a Mexican American growing up in South Texas that provides a historical and value context for his participation in these even

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Association of childhood BMI trajectory with post-adolescent and adult lung function is mediated by pre-adolescent DNA methylation

Abstract Background Body mass index (BMI) has been shown to be associated with lung function.Recent findings showed that DNA methylation (DNAm) variation is likely to be a consequence of changes in BMI.However, whether DNAm mediates the association of BMI with lung function is unknown.We examined the mediating role of DNAm on the association of pre

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Migraine Disorders - Prevalence and Disability Evaluation along with its Association with Sleep Quality among Undergraduate Medical Students

Introduction: Headache is a prevalent issue among medical students, stemming from academic pressures, clinical responsibilities, and emotional stressors, with implications for reduced academic performance and co-morbid psychiatric illnesses.Of particular concern is migraine, which may disrupt the acquisition of patient care RELAX skills.This study

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Progress in animal model research on obstructive sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder, and its pathophysiological mechanism complex and not fully understood.This article elaborately explores three categories of OSA animal models: natural, direct and indirect, emphasizing their advantages and disadvantages in simulating OSA pathophysiological processes.Natural OSA models primar

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