Institution
University of Virginia Health System
Recent research
- Biology
Representation of Craniofacial Differences With a Focus on Cleft Lip and Palate in Children's Books
ObjectiveTo characterize bibliotherapy resources addressing cleft lip and/or palate and craniofacial differences.DesignExploratory review.SettingPublisher websites, online retailers, and advocacy organization resources.ParticipantsCommercially available English-language children'...
- BiologyOpen access
Introduction: Vitiligo is a chronic, T1-skewed autoimmune depigmentation disorder associated with substantial psychosocial burden and a range of immune-mediated comorbidities. Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a heterogeneous inflammatory condition whose clinical expression is shap...
- Health & Medicine
Energy Expenditure During Walking in Adults: Impact of Body Mass Index and Sex
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine if the linear and nonlinear coefficients of the energy expenditure-walking speed relationship are influenced by body mass index (BMI; kg/m 2 ) and sex. Methods: Participants (n=182; 96 females) ages 18-60 yr walked at 0.89 m/s (2.0...