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A Model For A Primary Care Weight Management Program For Underserved Populations
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Our goal is to improve the healthcare of the overweight or obese patient by developing and implementing a primary care based weight management intervention which will be efficient and cost-effective. This intervention is intended to shift the paradigm of treating obesity from tertiary obesity centers to primary care. Because obesity is an important risk factor for many chronic medical conditions, this will facilitate an integrative approach to patient care.
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Judith Ashley,
Department of
Nutrition
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Agrochemicals (Arsenic & Diazinon) Impact on Human and Environmental Health
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The application of agricultural pesticides often results in the exposure of non-target organisms (birds, fish, humans) to these same compounds. Migratory birds are particularly susceptible to these exposures as they may travel over long distances stopping to eat and drink at sites where these chemicals are applied. While these compounds are tested for their acute toxicities to non-target organisms, very little is generally known about the impact of low-dose non-acutely toxic exposures. It is important therefore to develop a model which can be used for testing the impact of these compounds on migratory bird species to ensure their protection in the wild.
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Chris Pritsos,
Department of
Nutrition
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Air Filtration Systems And Secondhand Smoke-Induced Health Effects
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Despite all the health warnings, many states continue to allow smoking in public places, exposing not only their patrons but also their employees. As of July 2007 only 22 states had passed smoke-free laws that include restaurants and bars. Those opposed to smoking bans point to ventilation systems as the answer to protection from exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS). To date, however, there have not been any comprehensive scientific studies looking at the impact of ventilation systems on reducing the health effects from SHS exposure. This project evaluates the effectiveness of these ventilation systems on reducing the health effects from SHS exposure.
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Chris Pritsos,
Department of
Nutrition
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Allocating Nevada's Natural Resources: Examining Bidder Behavior in Bureau of Land Management Auctions
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A multitude of natural resources in Nevada (such as public lands and wild horses) are allocated via auctions whereby the individual who places the highest bid obtains ownership rights and pays a price determined by the associated auction rules. Despite the widespread use of auctions to allocate Nevada's valuable natural resources, surprisingly little is known about the historical performance and design of BLM sales in the state. This project is designed to fill these gaps by gathering historical data on the structure of BLM auctions and the factors that influnece the allocation (and sale price) of the state's natural resources.
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Thomas Harris,
Department of
Resource Economics
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Arid Lands Crops for Biofuels, Edible Oils and Biomaterials
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Nevada's arid lands can potentially contribute to biofuels production, particularly for crops that have relatively low water requirements, and are adapted to Nevada's Great Basin growing conditions. This project will examine some of the most promising candidate crops.
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Glenn Miller,
Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental Science
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