This community contains the scholarly works of faculty and students of the schools, institutes and departments within the College of Health Sciences at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Lyme Disease affects 475,000 Americans each year (CDC,2021). It originated in Lyme, Connecticut, and expanded to other parts of the globe (Hout, 2018). In Europe, it is considered one of the top vector-borne diseases ...
Lyon, Cheryl L.; Sanders, Kimberly M.; McDermott, Kena A.; Freilicher, Tina M.; Pitcher, Mark H.(2022-03-28)
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) are popular dietary supplements that have purported beneficial effects for cardiovascular health, inflammatory, autoimmune, and mood disorders. The manufacture of dietary ...
Lyon, Cheryl L.; McDermott, Kena A.; Sanders, Kimberly M.; Freilicher, Tina M.; Pitcher, Mark H.(2022-03-28)
Chronic pain is a substantial driver of high health care costs and disability, and disparities in the experience and treatment of pain based on age, sex and race are significant. Patients seeking complementary and integrative ...
In this study, we sought to evaluate the thickness of the epimysial fascia using diagnostic ultrasound before and after 30-45 seconds of Fascial Manipulation (Stecco method)® (FM).
The depth and breadth of research on dry needling (DN) has not previously been evaluated for symptomatic spine related disorders (SRD) from myofascial trigger points (TrP), disc, nerve and articular structures that are not ...
Background: An increasing older adult population presents challenges to the health care system at large. Older adults often face comorbidities that accelerate the need for long-term care dependence when the older adult’s ...
Biofilms provide a protected environment in which bacteria can grow and thrive. These biofilms are especially resistant to antibiotic treatments. This poses a huge problem as 80% of infections that are of clinical significance ...
The prevalence of diabetes is increasing globally. Although several anti-diabetic drugs are available to treat the disease, some patients with type 2 diabetes fail to achieve adequate glycemic control. Nutraceuticals may ...
Background: Individual genetic differences affecting thyroid hormone production may lead to treatment resistance in hypothyroid patients. Identification of these differences may lead to better treatments. Objective: To ...
Background: Dental professionals are in a prime position to recognize the signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and make the appropriate referrals for a medical consultation. Due to the frequency of prophylaxis ...