Publications

immune dysfunction in atlantic bottlenose dolphins (tursiops truncatus) with lobomycosis.	lobomycosis (lacaziosis) occurs only in humans and dolphins under natural conditions. we evaluated the immune status of eight dolphins with lobomycosis and 40 healthy dolphins from the indian river lagoon (irl), florida. lobomycosis cases had multiple abnormalities in their immunologic parameters when compared to healthy dolphins. the absolute number of circulating lymphocytes and serum albumin concentration were reduced (p<0.05) while the segmented neutrophils, alpha 1, total beta, total gamma ...	2009	18608890
lobomycosis in offshore bottlenose dolphins (tursiops truncatus), north carolina.	lacazia loboi, a cutaneous fungus, is found in humans and dolphins from transitional tropical (florida) and tropical (south america) regions. we report 2 cases of lobomycosis in stranded bottlenose dolphins (tursiops truncatus) and 1 case of lobomycosis-like disease in 1 free-swimming, pelagic, offshore bottlenose dolphin from north carolina, where no cases have previously been observed.	2009	19331739
the costs of respiratory illnesses arising from florida gulf coast karenia brevis blooms.	algal blooms of karenia brevis, a harmful marine algae, occur almost annually off the west coast of florida. at high concentrations, k. brevis blooms can cause harm through the release of potent toxins, known as brevetoxins, to the atmosphere. epidemiologic studies suggest that aerosolized brevetoxins are linked to respiratory illnesses in humans.	2009	19672403
severe winter freezes enhance st. louis encephalitis virus amplification and epidemic transmission in peninsular florida.	mosquito-borne arboviral epidemics tend to strike without warning. the driving force for these epidemics is a combination of biotic (vector, amplification host, and virus) and abiotic (meteorological conditions, especially rainfall and temperature) factors. abiotic factors that facilitate the synchronization and interaction of vector and amplification host populations favor epidemic amplification and transmission. in florida, epidemics of st. louis encephalitis (sle) virus (family flaviviridae, ...	2009	19960704
sleep disordered breathing in infants with prader-willi syndrome during the first 6 weeks of growth hormone therapy: a pilot study.	sleep-related breathing disorders are common in individuals with prader-willi syndrome (pws). the us food and drug administration approved the use of growth hormone in pws in 2000. many infants with pws are being started on growth hormone therapy, but no data exist on the respiratory effects of growth hormone treatment in this age group.	2009	19961030
chicken salad as the source of a case of listeria monocytogenes infection in connecticut.	listeriosis is a severe infection with high morbidity and mortality. we report a fatal case of listeriosis in a patient with a history of crohn's disease who consumed chicken salad purchased from a retail food establishment before developing listeriosis. as part of the regulatory testing programs, the u.s. department of agriculture food safety and inspection service and the florida department of agriculture and consumer affairs found that chicken products from a single food-production establishm ...	2009	20003746
florida international university: development and accreditation of miami's public college of medicine.	anticipating pressing health care needs in the region, florida international university (fiu) proposed the fiu college of medicine (com), which was approved by the florida board of governors in march 2006. the fiu com provides a program of study enabling graduates to pursue a wide spectrum of professional careers. this includes careers in general and subspecialty private practice, academic medicine, public service, health care, and public policy leadership. irrespective of career choice, the spe ...	2009	19881442
lessons from the fields: a migrant hiv prevention project.	migrant and seasonal workers are vulnerable to human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) due to poverty, inadequate knowledge of preventive strategies, and lack of access to health care. this study addresses the disparate impact of hiv among hispanic and african american migrant workers in immokalee, florida, who use alcohol and other drugs. through pilot testing to adapt the experimental and comparison interventions to these two distinct populations, research staff have learned the importance of (1) e ...	2009	19894420
incidence and predictors of drug-eluting stent fracture in human coronary artery a pathologic analysis.	the aim of this study was to perform pathologic assessment on stent fracture.	2009	19909872
voluntary rapid human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) testing in jails.	to provide human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) rapid testing to persons in jails, identify previously undiagnosed cases of hiv infection, and refer hiv-infected inmates to care, treatment, and prevention services.	2009	17724428
temporal predictability in food availability: effects upon the reproductive axis in scrub-jays.	florida scrub-jays (aphelocoma coerulescens) in a suburban environment with year-round access to multiple sources of abundant, human-source foods consistently breed earlier each year and have lower baseline levels of circulating corticosterone (cort) than jays in a nearby wildland setting. these findings suggest that food supplies influence cort levels, which in turn may partially determine the timing of reproduction. however, wildland birds with access to high-quality supplemental foods did not ...	2009	18756528
costs of voluntary rapid hiv testing and counseling in jails in 4 states--advancing hiv prevention demonstration project, 2003-2006.	to assess the costs of rapid human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) testing and counseling to identify new diagnoses of hiv infection among jail inmates.	2009	19222142
altered beta-2 adrenergic receptor gene expression in human clinical hypertension.	the beta-2 adrenergic receptor is involved in mediating vasodilatation via neurohumoral and sympathetic nervous system pathways. alterations in beta-2 adrenergic receptor gene expression (mrna transcription) may contribute to the hypertensive phenotype. human gene expression in clinical phenotypes remains largely unexplored due to ethical constraints involved in obtaining human tissue. we devised a method to obtain normally discarded internal mammary artery tissue from coronary artery bypass gra ...	2009	19254913
two paws up for pet therapy.		2009	19266970
policy learning for flood mitigation: a longitudinal assessment of the community rating system in florida.	floods continue to inflict the most damage upon human communities among all natural hazards in the united states. because localized flooding tends to be spatially repetitive over time, local decisionmakers often have an opportunity to learn from previous events and make proactive policy adjustments to reduce the adverse effects of a subsequent storm. despite the importance of understanding the degree to which local jurisdictions learn from flood risks and under what circumstances, little if any ...	2009	19302277
creating a no-lift, no-transfer environment in the or.	staff members at bascom palmer eye institute, miami, fl, identified a need to update the existing 30-year-old transport system/surgical table. this update would maintain efficiency while improving patient and employee safety. after an investigation of many different stretchers and chairs, the nurse managers selected a chair that could be used throughout all phases of the procedures, which would eliminate transfers and create fewer hazards for patients and staff members. the new system has reduce ...	2009	19348821
an assessment of sources and pathways of human exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers in the united states.	polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes) are ubiquitous in the indoor environment, owing to their use in consumer products ranging from electronics to mattresses, furniture, and carpets. people are exposed to pbdes through inhalation of indoor air and ingestion, and dermal absorption of dust particles present in the air. in this study, concentrations of pbdes were determined in indoor air and house dust collected from homes in albany, new york, usa. based on the measured concentrations of pbdes in ...	2009	19349061
the lift team's importance to a successful safe patient handling program.	nurses continue to experience injuries related to patient handling. these injuries are costly to hospitals in both direct and indirect costs and intangible costs such as staff morale. the need for hospitals to establish safe patient handling programs is growing and is now mandated by legislation in several states. the authors describe the development, implementation, and 6-year outcomes of a lift team that is part of successful safe patient handling program.	2009	19359888
improving healthcare recruitment: the jupiter medical center experience.	hospitals that want to improve their recruitment efforts should: make recruitment a priority within the organization. take steps to reduce high vacancy rates and turnover among first-year employees. develop a recruitment marketing plan for key positions. establish human resources metrics to track costs and effectiveness of recruiting efforts. enhance the recruitment process for hiring managers and job candidates.	2009	19391571
antibiotic-resistant organisms cultured from atlantic bottlenose dolphins (tursiops truncatus) inhabiting estuarine waters of charleston, sc and indian river lagoon, fl.	bottlenose dolphins (tursiops truncatus) from estuarine waters of indian river lagoon, fl (irl) and charleston, sc (chs) were cultured to screen for microorganism colonization and to assess antibiotic sensitivity. swabs (n = 909) were collected from the blowhole, gastric fluid, and feces of 171 individual dolphins the most frequently cultured organisms were plesiomonas shigelloides (n = 161), aeromonas hydrophila (n = 144), escherichia coli (n = 85), and pseudomonas fluorescens (n = 82). in desc ...	2009	19415386
laboratory and field investigations of pestiferous chironomidae (diptera) in some man-made wetlands in central florida, usa.	a 1-year larval and adult population survey of pestiferous chironomids was conducted in 4 man-made wetlands in a resort area of central florida, usa. benthic samples were randomly collected from each wetland at least once every month. geocoordinates, water depth, and physical composition of substrates at each larval sample location were noted. adult midge populations were sampled weekly around the wetlands by employing 10 new jersey light traps permanently placed in the area. chironominae and ta ...	2009	19432073
application of microbial source tracking methods in a gulf of mexico field setting.	microbial water quality and possible human sources of faecal pollution were assessed in a florida estuary that serves shellfishing and recreational activities.	2009	19457032
brucella suis infection associated with feral swine hunting - three states, 2007-2008.	historically, brucellosis from brucella suis infection occurred among workers in swine slaughterhouses. in 1972, the u.s. department of agriculture national brucellosis eradication program was expanded to cover swine herds. subsequent elimination of brucellosis in commercial swine resulted in a decrease in b. suis-associated illness in humans. currently, swine-associated brucellosis in humans in the united states is predominantly associated with exposure to infected feral swine (i.e., wild boar ...	2009	19521334
assessing public health department employees' willingness to report to work during an influenza pandemic.	during an influenza pandemic, public health employees will play a significant role in implementing community response and control protocols. we aimed to determine how informed health department employees are about pandemic response and how willing they are to report to work during a pandemic.	2009	19704305
effectiveness of cinnamon for lowering hemoglobin a1c in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, controlled trial.	multiple trials in the past have shown conflicting results of whether cinnamon lowers glucose or hemoglobin a1c (hba1c). the purpose of this study was to determine whether cinnamon lowers hba1c in patients with type 2 diabetes. i performed a randomized, controlled trial to evaluate whether daily cinnamon plus usual care versus usual care alone lowers hba1c.	2009	19734396
tensaw virus genome sequence and its relation to other bunyaviridae.	tensaw virus (tsv) belongs to the genus orthobunyavirus within the bunyaviridae family. although tsv does not cause hemorrhagic fever as some other members of its family, serological studies have shown that serum from florida residents react against tsv indicating viral infection in humans. in this study, the three rna genome segments of a tsv isolated from anopheles crucians mosquitoes collected in north central florida in 2006 and a tsv isolate obtained from the cdc, fort collins, were sequenc ...	2009	19760176
pepper mild mottle virus as an indicator of fecal pollution.	accurate indicators of fecal pollution are needed in order to minimize public health risks associated with wastewater contamination in recreational waters. however, the bacterial indicators currently used for monitoring water quality do not correlate with the presence of pathogens. here we demonstrate that the plant pathogen pepper mild mottle virus (pmmov) is widespread and abundant in wastewater from the united states, suggesting the utility of this virus as an indicator of human fecal polluti ...	2009	19767474
circumcision and sexual behavior: factors independently associated with human papillomavirus detection among men in the him study.	there is growing interest in understanding human papillomavirus (hpv) infection and related disease among men. to date there have been numerous studies reporting hpv dna prevalence among men from several different countries, however, few have incorporated multivariable analyses to determine factors independently associated with male hpv detection. the purpose of this study was to assess the factors independently associated with hpv detection in men ages 18-70 years residing in brazil (n = 343), ...	2009	19089913
rgs2 and generalized anxiety disorder in an epidemiologic sample of hurricane-exposed adults.	generalized anxiety disorder (gad) is a common and sometimes disabling condition often associated with stressful life events that involve significant loss or danger. the disorder appears moderately heritable. polymorphisms in the rgs2 (regulator of g-protein signaling 2) gene were recently associated with anxious behavior in mice and panic disorder and trait anxiety in humans. we examined whether rs4606, a single nucleotide polymorphism (snp) in the 3' utr of rgs2, was associated with gad in an ...	2009	18833580
interregional comparison of karst disturbance: west-central florida and southeast italy.	the karst disturbance index (kdi) consists of 31 environmental indicators contained within the five broad categories: geomorphology, hydrology, atmosphere, biota, and cultural. the purpose of this research is to apply the kdi to two distinct karst areas, west florida, usa, and apulia, italy. through its application, the utility of the index can be validated and other important comparisons can be made, such as differences in the karst legislations implemented in each region and the effect of time ...	2009	19135774
characterization of pollutants in florida street sweepings for management and reuse.	disposal and beneficial-use options for street sweeping residuals collected as part of routine roadway maintenance activities in florida, usa, were assessed by characterizing approximately 200 samples collected from 20 municipalities. total concentrations (mg/kg or microg/kg) and leachable concentrations (mg/l or microg/l) of 11 metals and a number of organic pollutant groups (volatile organics, semi-volatile organics, pesticides, herbicides, carbamates) in the samples were measured. the synthet ...	2009	19800729
hpv 6/11, 16, 18 seroprevalence in men in two us cities.	a vaccine to prevent human papillomavirus (hpv) 6, hpv 11, hpv 16, or hpv 18 and associated diseases is licensed for females, and it may be licensed for men in the future. there are limited data on hpv 6/11, 16, and/or 18 seroprevalence in men.	2009	19809385
variation in rgs2 is associated with suicidal ideation in an epidemiological study of adults exposed to the 2004 florida hurricanes.	this study examined whether rs4606, a single nucleotide polymorphism (snp) in the translated region at the 3' end of rgs2, was related to suicidal ideation in an epidemiologic sample of adults living in areas affected by the 2004 florida hurricanes. an epidemiologic sample of residents of florida was recruited via random digit-dial procedures after the 2004 florida hurricanes; participants were interviewed about suicidal ideation, hurricane exposure, and social support. participants who returned ...	2009	19813112
water quality assessment of coastal caloosahatchee river watershed, florida.	caloosahatchee river watershed and estuary has experienced a general decline in the water quality over the last several decades due to agriculture practices, development, and other human activities. the objective of this study is to assess the water quality condition in coastal caloosahatchee river watershed by analyzing the data collected by south florida water management district and lee county. results indicated that during 1995 to 2006, averaged annually, lake okeechobee released 1124 millio ...	2009	19827489
response of the everglades ridge and slough landscape to climate variability and 20th-century water management.	the ridge and slough landscape of the florida everglades consists of a mosaic of linear sawgrass ridges separated by deeper-water sloughs with tree islands interspersed throughout the landscape. we used pollen assemblages from transects of sediment cores spanning sawgrass ridges, sloughs, and ridge-slough transition zones to determine the timing of ridge and slough formation and to evaluate the response of components of the ridge and slough landscape to climate variability and 20th-century water ...	2009	19831066
a gene x environment interaction between drd2 and religiosity in the prediction of adolescent delinquent involvement in a sample of males.	human behavioral phenotypes are the result of complex interactions between genotype and the environment. still, much remains unknown about the gene x environmental basis to adolescent delinquent involvement. using data from the national longitudinal study of adolescent health, we examine whether a polymorphism in the dopamine d2 receptor (drd2) gene interacts with religiosity to predict variation in adolescent delinquent involvement. the results of the analyses revealed a gene x environment inte ...	2009	19835101
differential expression of fibulins in the uterosacral ligaments of women with uterine prolapse.	to compare fibulin-3 (fib-3) and fibulin-5 (fib-5) expressions in uterosacral ligaments (usl) of women with and without uterine prolapse.	2010	19862539
occurrence and distribution of steroids, hormones and selected pharmaceuticals in south florida coastal environments.	the common occurrence of human derived contaminants like pharmaceuticals, steroids and hormones in surface waters has raised the awareness of the role played by the release of treated or untreated sewage in the water quality along sensitive coastal ecosystems. south florida is home of many important protected environments ranging from wetlands to coral reefs which are in close proximity to large metropolitan cities. because, large portions of south florida and most of the florida keys population ...	2010	19779818
behavioral genetic approach to the study of dyslexia.	dyslexia is a prominent focus of practitioners, educators, and researchers because of the myriad consequences of failing to read proficiently. the aim of this study was to provide a brief overview of how twin studies can offer insight on the cause of many human behaviors and disorders including dyslexia, discuss common misconceptions regarding findings from behavioral genetic studies, briefly review the evidence on the relationship between genes, environment, and dyslexia, and finally present so ...	2010	20814252
who and where are the children yet to enroll in medicaid and the children's health insurance program?	kathleen sebelius, secretary of health and human services, has issued a challenge to enroll the millions of uninsured children eligible for public insurance in medicaid or the children's health insurance program (chip). this paper provides estimates of the rates at which children in the various states participated in these programs in 2008 as well as the number who were eligible for them but uninsured. according to our coverage estimates, an estimated 7.3 million children were uninsured on an av ...	2010	20817690
differences in sensitivity but not selectivity of xenoestrogen binding to alligator versus human estrogen receptor alpha.	reproductive abnormalities in alligators exposed to contaminants in lake apopka, florida, usa represent a clear example of endocrine disruption in wildlife. several of these contaminants that are not able to bind to mammalian estrogen receptors (such as atrazine and cyanazine) have previously been reported to bind to the alligator estrogen receptor from oviductal tissue. binding of known lake apopka contaminants to full length estrogen receptors alpha from human (heralpha) and alligator (aeralph ...	2010	20821664
balamuthia mandrillaris transmitted through organ transplantation --- mississippi, 2009.	on december 14, 2009, a physician in mississippi contacted cdc to report possible transplant-transmitted encephalitis in two kidney transplant recipients who shared the same organ donor. histopathologic testing of donor autopsy brain tissue at cdc showed amebae, and subsequent testing of specimens from the donor and the two kidney recipients confirmed transmission by transplantation of balamuthia granulomatous amebic encephalitis (gae), a rare disease caused by balamuthia mandrillaris, a free-li ...	2010	20847719
disparities in human papillomavirus vaccine series initiation among adolescent girls enrolled in florida medicaid programs, 2006-2008.	to better understand the human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccine series initiation among 9-17-year-old female medicaid beneficiaries in florida programs between june 2006 and december 2008 (n = 237,015).	2010	20864008
human papillomavirus vaccine intentions among men participating in a human papillomavirus natural history study versus a comparison sample.	human papillomavirus (hpv), the most common sexually transmitted virus in the united states, remains a considerable public health problem. hpv has been associated with anogenital warts and cancers in males and females, affecting the cervix, penis, anus, vulvar, and vaginal regions; and more recently, has been associated with oropharyngeal cancers. in 2006, the food and drug administration (fda) approved a prophylactic quadrivalent hpv vaccine for females (9-26 years); in 2009, this approval exte ...	2010	20879088
effects of rifampicin (rifampin) on the pharmacokinetics and safety of ambrisentan in healthy subjects: a single-sequence, open-label study.	ambrisentan is a once-daily, endothelin (et) type a receptor-selective antagonist approved for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. ambrisentan is primarily metabolized by glucuronidation and undergoes cytochrome p450 (cyp)-mediated oxidation to a lesser extent.	2010	20923245
five new species of yeasts from fresh water and marine habitats in the florida everglades.	yeast populations in the shark river slough of the florida everglades, usa, were examined during a 3-year period (2002-2005) at six locations ranging from fresh water marshes to marine mangroves. seventy-four described species (33 ascomycetes and 41 basidiomycetes) and an approximately equal number of undescribed species were isolated during the course of the investigation. serious human pathogens, such as candida tropicalis, were not observed, which indicates that their presence in coastal wate ...	2010	20967499
effect of citrus juice and slco2b1 genotype on the pharmacokinetics of montelukast.	previously the authors found that a common polymorphism, rs12422149 (slco2b1{nm_007256.2}:c.935g>a), in the gene coding for oatp2b1, was associated with absorption of and response to montelukast in humans. in vitro studies showed that citrus juice could reduce the permeability of montelukast consistent with known inhibition of organic anion-transporting polypeptides. to study the clinical significance of c.935g>a, the authors conducted a single-dose, pharmacokinetic study of montelukast co-inges ...	2010	20974993
ssi. hiv did not preclude man from performing medium work.		2010	20976856
investigation of human sewage pollution and pathogen analysis at florida gulf coast beaches.	water quality at two florida beaches was compared using faecal indicator bacteria measurements, microbial source tracking (mst) methods for detecting human source pollution and the assessment of pathogen presence. these values were also compared before and after remediation of wastewater infrastructure at one beach.	2010	21029275
implementing a community-supported school-based influenza immunization program.	school-based influenza immunization programs are increasingly recognized as a key component of community-based efforts to control annual influenza epidemics. computer modeling suggests that immunizing 70% of schoolchildren could protect an entire community from the flu. most of the school-based influenza immunization programs described in the literature have had support from industry or federal grants. this article describes a program that used only community resources to administer live, attenu ...	2010	21054182
the effects of the health insurance portability and accountability act privacy rule on influenza research using geographical information systems.	the health insurance portability and accountability act (hipaa) privacy rule was enacted to protect patients' personal health information from undue disclosure. despite its intention to protect patients, recent reports suggest that hipaa restrictions may be negatively impacting health research. quantitative, visual geographical and statistical analysis of zip code geographical information systems (gis) mapping, comparing 3-digit hipaa-compliant and 5-digit hipaa-non-compliant simulated data, was ...	2010	21080316
factors associated with initiation and completion of human papillomavirus vaccine series among young women enrolled in medicaid.	to determine age- and race-specific uptake rates of human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccine among females aged 9-20 years who participated in the florida medicaid during the first 2 years after approval by the food and drug administration, and to identify factors associated with hpv vaccine initiation and series completion.	2010	21094437
southeastern regional pediatric disaster surge network: a public health partnership.	in the event of a natural or man-made disaster involving large numbers of children, resources in the southeastern u.s. are extremely limited. this article chronicles the efforts of the alabama department of public health, the mississippi state department of health, and the south central center for public health preparedness in conjunction with more than 40 organizations to develop a voluntary network of health-care providers, public health departments, volunteers, and emergency responders from a ...	2010	21133068
infectious syphilis among adolescent and young adult men: implications for human immunodeficiency virus transmission and public health interventions.	background:: in 2008, an increase in syphilis among young black men was noted in new york city (nyc), miami-fort lauderdale, and philadelphia. to explore this trend, we examined infectious syphilis cases from 2000 to 2008 among adolescent and young adult men in these areas. methods:: descriptive analysis of male infectious syphilis cases reported to public health authorities in nyc, fl, and philadelphia. results:: from 2000 to 2008, infectious syphilis cases among males increased in nyc (107-102 ...	2010	21150816
applying social science and public health methods to community-based pandemic planning.	pandemic influenza is a unique threat to communities, affecting schools, businesses, health facilities and individuals in ways not seen in other emergency events. this paper aims to outline a local government project which utilised public health and social science research methods to facilitate the creation of an emergency response plan for pandemic influenza coincidental to the early stages of the 2009 h1n1 ('swine flu') outbreak. a multi-disciplinary team coordinated the creation of a pandemic ...	2010	21177224
survey of attitudes and practices of osteopathic primary care physicians regarding taking of sexual histories and hiv screening.	an estimated 252,000 to 312,000 individuals have undiagnosed human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infection in the united states. to date, little has been known about osteopathic physicians' attitudes and practices regarding routine hiv testing.	2010	21178152
genital herpes simplex virus type 1 in women: detection in cervicovaginal specimens from gynecological practices in the united states.	herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (hsv-1 and -2) are significant human pathogens causing clinically indistinguishable facial and genital lesions. recently, the number of reported genital herpes cases caused by type 1 virus has increased. identifying the hsv type is of clinical importance to determine proper treatment, as there is no licensed vaccine or cure. we assessed, by pcr, the frequency of hsv-1 and hsv-2 present in more than 60,000 clinical cervicovaginal specimens derived from samples o ...	2010	19923487
diet reconstruction in antebellum baltimore: insights from dental microwear analysis.	construction in the city of baltimore during 1996 led to the recovery of human skeletal remains dating from 1792 to 1856. historical research indicates that the skeletal remains come from two adjacent graveyards: christ's church episcopalian cemetery and the potters field east. the different socioeconomic status of the internees in each cemetery suggests the possibility of marked contrasts in lifestyle, health, and diet. to shed further light on these possibilities, analyses of microscopic wear ...	2010	19927276
respiratory syncytial virus activity - united states, july 2008-december 2009.	respiratory syncytial virus (rsv) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children aged <1 year worldwide. each year in the united states, an estimated 75,000-125,000 infants are hospitalized with rsv. among adults aged >65 years, an estimated 177,000 hospitalizations and 14,000 deaths a year have been attributed to rsv infections. in temperate climates, the rsv season generally begins during the fall and continues through the winter and spring, but the exact timing of rsv cir ...	2010	20203556
isolation of rickettsia parkeri and identification of a novel spotted fever group rickettsia sp. from gulf coast ticks (amblyomma maculatum) in the united states.	until recently, amblyomma maculatum (the gulf coast tick) had garnered little attention compared to other species of human-biting ticks in the united states. a. maculatum is now recognized as the principal vector of rickettsia parkeri, a pathogenic spotted fever group rickettsia (sfgr) that causes an eschar-associated illness in humans that resembles rocky mountain spotted fever. a novel sfgr, distinct from other recognized rickettsia spp., has also been detected recently in a. maculatum specime ...	2010	20208020
h1n1 2009: one pediatric emergency department's experience.		2010	20211403
correlates of heterosexual anal intercourse among substance-using club-goers.	anal sexual intercourse represents the highest transmission risk for infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv), yet much of what we know about anal sex is based on men who have sex with men (msm). less is known about heterosexual adults who practice anal sex, especially those who may be at risk for hiv such as substance users. the present study examined the demographic, sexual behaviors, substance use, and psychosocial correlates of recent anal intercourse among a heterosexual young ...	2010	20217224
the uf family of reference hybrid phantoms for computational radiation dosimetry.	computational human phantoms are computer models used to obtain dose distributions within the human body exposed to internal or external radiation sources. in addition, they are increasingly used to develop detector efficiencies for in vivo whole-body counters. two classes of computational human phantoms have been widely utilized for dosimetry calculation: stylized and voxel phantoms that describe human anatomy through mathematical surface equations and 3d voxel matrices, respectively. stylized ...	2010	20019401
seroprevalence of trypanosoma cruzi among eleven potential reservoir species from six states across the southern united states.	trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of chagas' disease, is a substantial public health concern in latin america. although rare in humans and domestic animals in the united states, t. cruzi is commonly detected in some wildlife species, most commonly raccoons (procyon lotor) and virginia opossums (didelphis virginiana). to increase our understanding of the reservoir host species range and geographic distribution, 11 species of mammals from six states spanning the known range of t. cruzi (arizo ...	2010	20020815
detecting acute human immunodeficiency virus infection using 3 different screening immunoassays and nucleic acid amplification testing for human immunodeficiency virus rna, 2006-2008.	the yield of nucleic acid amplification testing (naat) after routine screening for human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) antibody to detect acute hiv infection (ahi) may vary with different hiv-antibody assays.	2010	20065201
colloid-facilitated pb transport in two shooting-range soils in florida.	shooting range soils with elevated pb contents are of environmental concern due to their adverse impacts on human and animals. in florida, the problem merits special attention because of florida's sandy soil, high rainfall, and shallow groundwater level, which tend to favor pb migration. this study used large intact soil column to examine colloid-facilitated pb transport in two florida shooting-range soils with different physicochemical properties (e.g., organic carbon content, ph, and clay cont ...	2010	20079969
burden of influenza-related hospitalizations among children with sickle cell disease.	children with sickle cell disease (scd) are considered to be at high risk for complications from influenza infection despite minimal published data that characterize the burden of influenza in this population. our objectives were to (1) estimate the rate of influenza-related hospitalizations (irhs) among children with scd, (2) compare this rate with rates of children with cystic fibrosis (cf) and children with neither scd nor cf, and (3) explore mechanisms that underlie these potentially prevent ...	2010	20100764
risk factors for cutaneous human papillomavirus seroreactivity among patients undergoing skin cancer screening in florida.	little is known about the risk factors for cutaneous human papillomavirus (hpv) infection.	2010	20105078
human enteric viruses in groundwater indicate offshore transport of human sewage to coral reefs of the upper florida keys.	to address the issue of human sewage reaching corals along the main reef of the florida keys, samples were collected from surface water, groundwater and coral [surface mucopolysaccharide layers (sml)] along a 10 km transect near key largo, fl. samples were collected semi-annually between july 2003 and september 2005 and processed for faecal indicator bacteria (faecal coliform bacteria, enterococci and clostridium perfringens) and human-specific enteric viruses (enterovirus rna and adenovirus dna ...	2010	20105219
human sewage identified as likely source of white pox disease of the threatened caribbean elkhorn coral, acropora palmata.	caribbean elkhorn coral, acropora palmata, has been decimated in recent years, resulting in the listing of this species as threatened under the united states endangered species act. a major contributing factor in the decline of this iconic species is white pox disease. in 2002, we identified the faecal enterobacterium, serratia marcescens, as an etiological agent for white pox. during outbreaks in 2003 a unique strain of s. marcescens was identified in both human sewage and white pox lesions. th ...	2010	20132278
characterization of roadway stormwater system residuals for reuse and disposal options.	the chemical characterization of sediments accumulated in catch basins and stormwater ponds provides important information for assessing risks associated with management of these residuals upon removal of accumulated deposits in stormwater systems. in this study, over a period of 15 months, more than 150 residual samples were collected from 77 catch basin units and 22 stormwater ponds from 16 municipalities throughout the state of florida. concentrations (mg/kg) of metals and metalloids (arsenic ...	2010	20163826
explosive growth of facet joint interventions in the medicare population in the united states: a comparative evaluation of 1997, 2002, and 2006 data.	the office of inspector general of the department of health and human services (oig-dhhs) issued a report which showed explosive growth and also raised questions of lack of medical necessity and/or indications for facet joint injection services in 2006.the purpose of the study was to determine trends of frequency and cost of facet joint interventions in managing spinal pain.	2010	20353602
the sociocultural context of gynecological health among haitian immigrant women in florida: applying ethnographic methods to public health inquiry.	twalet deba, a culturally mediated feminine hygiene practice, is widespread in little haiti, the predominately haitian neighborhood in miami, florida. this practice may have important implications for susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections, including human papillomavirus, the principal cause of cervical cancer. previous research has not examined the full context of twalet deba in consideration of cultural beliefs and norms about women's hygiene and sexual health.	2010	20379893
personal exposure to aerosolized red tide toxins (brevetoxins).	florida red tides occur annually in the gulf of mexico from blooms of the marine dinoflagellate, karenia brevis, which produces highly potent natural polyether toxins, brevetoxins. several epidemiologic studies have demonstrated that human exposure to red tide aerosol could result in increased respiratory symptoms. environmental monitoring of aerosolized brevetoxins was performed using a high-volume sampler taken hourly at fixed locations on siesta beach, florida. personal exposure was monitored ...	2010	20379895
spread of adenovirus to geographically dispersed military installations, may-october 2007.	in mid-may 2007, a respiratory disease outbreak associated with adenovirus, serotype b14 (ad14), was recognized at a large military basic training facility in texas. the affected population was highly mobile; after the 6-week basic training course, trainees immediately dispersed to advanced training sites worldwide. accordingly, enhanced surveillance and control efforts were instituted at sites receiving the most trainees. specimens from patients with pneumonia or febrile respiratory illness wer ...	2010	20409365
using community-based needs assessments to strengthen nonprofit-government collaboration and service delivery.	human service needs assessments are a valuable research tool for prioritizing services to address unmet and undermet needs, and they are essential to organizational and community planning efforts. this article looks at the role of nonprofits in conducting human service needs assessments, a responsibility often left to government health and human service administrators. exploring the role of private nonprofits in community-based research is especially relevant due to current economic challenges t ...	2010	20433116
timing of elective repeat cesarean delivery at term and neonatal outcomes: a cost analysis.	the purpose of this investigation was to examine the economic impact of performing elective repeat cesarean during 37 or 38 weeks of gestation relative to the american college of obstetricians and gynecologists recommendation of a 39-week delivery.	2010	20435284
hollow-fiber ultrafiltration and pcr detection of human-associated genetic markers from various types of surface water in florida.	hollow-fiber ultrafiltration (hfuf) and pcr were combined to detect human-associated microbial source tracking marker genes in large volumes of fresh and estuarine florida water. hfuf allowed marker detection when membrane filtration did not, demonstrating hfuf's ability to facilitate detection of diluted targets by pcr in a variety of water types.	2010	20435774
racial disparities in primary and reactivation tuberculosis in a rural community in the southeastern united states.	a rural section of a county in central florida.	2010	20487612
temporal and spatial trends of perfluorinated compounds in juvenile loggerhead sea turtles (caretta caretta) along the east coast of the united states.	perfluorinated compounds (pfcs) are globally distributed persistent environmental contaminants. this study provides temporal trends as well as large-scale spatial trends of pfc concentrations in threatened juvenile loggerhead sea turtles near or from florida bay (fl bay), cape canaveral (fl), charleston (sc), core sound (nc), and chesapeake bay (md). pfcs were extracted from 163 plasma and serum samples using solid-phase extraction and quantified with lc-ms/ms. concentrations of six compounds si ...	2010	20521819
clinicians' conceptualizations of comorbid cases: a test of additive versus nonadditive models.	comorbidity in psychopathology is a common phenomenon. however, little is known about the way in which clinicians think about comorbid cases. the diagnostic and statistical manual, fourth edition, text revision (dsm-iv-tr; american psychiatric association, 2000) implies an additive model of concept combination, but studies of human cognition find that individuals often combine concepts in nonadditive ways. in this study, 70 clinicians listed symptoms for three disorders and their combinations. p ...	2010	20564737
making the case for circumcision as a public health strategy: opening the dialogue.	hispanics in the united states have lower rates of male circumcision and higher rates of hiv. although mc has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of acquisition of several sexual transmitted diseases such as hiv, human papilloma virus infection, and herpes simplex virus type 2, mc is only medically reimbursable by insurance for adults or children following recurrent infection, injury, or malformation of the penis. we conducted two studies of attitudes regarding mc among health care providers to ...	2010	20565321
association between physician specialty and uptake of new medical technologies: hpv tests in florida medicaid.	it is well established that specialists often adopt new medical technologies earlier than generalists, and that racial and ethnic minority patients are less likely than white patients to receive many procedures and prescription drugs. however, little is known about the role that specialists or generalists may play in reducing racial and ethnic disparities in uptake of new medical technologies. human papillomavirus (hpv) dna tests, introduced as a cervical cancer screening tool in 2000, present a ...	2010	20582485
final results of a phase ii study of nab-paclitaxel, bevacizumab, and gemcitabine as first-line therapy for patients with her2-negative metastatic breast cancer.	in order to examine the efficacy and safety of nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel (nab-p) in combination with bevacizumab (b) and gemcitabine (g) for the first-line treatment of patients with her2-negative metastatic breast cancer (mbc). in this single-center, open-label phase ii trial, patients with her2-negative mbc received gemcitabine 1500 mg/m(2), nab-paclitaxel 150 mg/m(2), and bevacizumab 10 mg/kg (each administered intravenously) on days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle. the primary end poi ...	2010	20585851
adverse encounters with alligators in the united states: an update.	severe injuries and fatalities can occur from an alligator attack. encounters with alligators appear to be increasing in the united states. this review provides information from alligator attacks reported in the united states as well as infections that may occur after an alligator bite.	2010	20591380
same influenza vaccination strategies but different outcomes across us cities?	this research aimed to determine if the same influenza vaccination strategies would have the same level of effectiveness when applied to two different us metropolitan areas, miami and seattle, where the composition of the population differs significantly in age distribution and household size distribution.	2010	20643569
the essential tension between leadership and power: when leaders sacrifice group goals for the sake of self-interest.	throughout human history, leaders have been responsible for helping groups attain important goals. ideally, leaders use their power to steer groups toward desired outcomes. however, leaders can also use their power in the service of self-interest rather than effective leadership. five experiments identified factors within both the person and the social context that determine whether leaders wield their power to promote group goals versus self-interest. in most cases, leaders behaved in a manner ...	2010	20649369
presence of pathogens and indicator microbes at a non-point source subtropical recreational marine beach.	swimming in ocean water, including ocean water at beaches not impacted by known point sources of pollution, is an increasing health concern. this study was an initial evaluation of the presence of indicator microbes and pathogens and the association among the indicator microbes, pathogens, and environmental conditions at a subtropical, recreational marine beach in south florida impacted by non-point sources of pollution. twelve water and eight sand samples were collected during four sampling eve ...	2010	19966020
modeled response of the west nile virus vector culex quinquefasciatus to changing climate using the dynamic mosquito simulation model.	climate can strongly influence the population dynamics of disease vectors and is consequently a key component of disease ecology. future climate change and variability may alter the location and seasonality of many disease vectors, possibly increasing the risk of disease transmission to humans. the mosquito species culex quinquefasciatus is a concern across the southern united states because of its role as a west nile virus vector and its affinity for urban environments. using established relati ...	2010	20683620
addressing sexual health in florida youth: improving communication, collaboration, and consensus building among providers.	the purpose of this article is to describe (a) the finding common ground summits conducted in florida during 2005-2006 with the objective of improving communication, collaboration, and consensus building among organizations interested in reducing sexual health risk behaviors among youth; (b) the attitudes of summit participants; and (c) the impact of this exploratory initiative. the 196 participants, invited to participate by the florida department of education, included individuals working in b ...	2010	20720097
evidence of antibiotic resistance in free-swimming, top-level marine predatory fishes.	antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a growing problem in both human and veterinary medicine. several studies documented the presence of resistant bacteria in humans, livestock, and domestic animals; however, limited research is available on the presence of antibiotic drug resistance in wildlife species. a cross-sectional study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of resistant bacteria collected from wild-caught, marine predatory fishes. seven species of sharks and a single teleost species w ...	2010	20722248
bacterial source tracking guides management of boat head waste in a coastal resort area.	fecal contamination of water bodies causes a public health problem and economic loss. to control such contamination management actions need to be guided by sound science. from 2007-2009 a study was undertaken to determine the sources of fecal bacteria contamination to the marine waters adjoining the town of wrightsville beach, north carolina, usa. the research effort included sampling for fecal coliform and enterococcus bacteria, sampling for optical brighteners, dye studies, and use of molecula ...	2010	20727664
seasonal variation in the abundance of culex nigripalpus and culex quinquefasciatus in wastewater ponds at two florida dairies.	patterns of seasonal variation in the relative abundance of immature culex mosquitoes in wastewater ponds at dairies located in 2 different regions of peninsular florida were compared. culex nigripalpus and cx. quinquefasciatus were by far the most common mosquitoes collected during the study (99,344 and 106,225 individuals, respectively). within-station differences in abundance of cx. nigripalpus and cx. quinquefasciatus were evident depending upon time of year. there were also between-station ...	2010	20649125
lacaziosis in bottlenose dolphins tursiops truncatus along the coastal atlantic ocean, florida, usa.	this study represents the first systematic study of lacaziosis (lobomycosis) in bottlenose dolphins tursiops truncatus in the atlantic ocean along the east-central coast of florida, usa. lacaziosis is a chronic infection of the skin caused by the fungus lacazia loboi, which affects only dolphins and humans. previous studies have shown a high prevalence (6.8 to 12.0%) of lacaziosis in resident dolphins from the adjacent indian river lagoon estuary (irl), where the disease is endemic. we examined ...	2010	21166316
mortality and management of 96 shark attacks and development of a shark bite severity scoring system.	humans share a fascination and fear of sharks. we predict that most shark attacks are nonfatal but require skilled, timely medical intervention. the development of a shark bite severity scoring scale will assist communication and understanding of such an injury. we retrospectively reviewed records of the prospectively maintained international shark attack file (isaf) at the university of florida. the isaf contains 4409 investigations, including 2979 documented attacks, 96 of which have complete ...	2010	20135949
lacaziosis and lacaziosis-like prevalence among wild, common bottlenose dolphins tursiops truncatus from the west coast of florida, usa.	lacaziosis (lobomycosis; lacazia loboi) is a fungal skin disease that naturally occurs only in humans and dolphins. the first reported case of lacaziosis in a bottlenose dolphin tursiops truncatus occurred in 1970 in sarasota bay, florida, usa, and subsequent photo-id monitoring of the sarasota bay dolphin population has revealed persistence of the disease. the objectives of this study were to estimate lacaziosis prevalence (p) in 2 bottlenose dolphin populations on the west coast of florida (sa ...	2011	21797035
reinfections during the florida syphilis epidemic, 2000-2008.	the last 3 syphilis epidemics in the united states peaked after 5 to 6 years, but rates have now increased for 8 years. we questioned whether persons with multiple syphilis diagnoses (repeaters) are fueling the epidemic.	2011	20739912
in vitro p-glycoprotein interactions and steady-state pharmacokinetic interactions between tolvaptan and digoxin in healthy subjects.	interactions between tolvaptan and digoxin were determined in an open-label, sequential study where 14 healthy subjects received tolvaptan 60 mg once daily (qd) on days 1 and 12 to 16 and digoxin 0.25 mg qd on days 5 to 16. mean maximal concentrations (c(max)) and area under the curve during the dosing interval (auc(τ)) for digoxin with tolvaptan (day 16) were increased 1.27- and 1.18-fold compared with digoxin alone (day 11); mean renal clearance of digoxin was decreased by 59% (p < .05). tolva ...	2011	20679500
low secondary transmission of 2009 pandemic influenza a (h1n1) in households following an outbreak at a summer camp: relationship to timing of exposure.	following an outbreak of 2009 pandemic influenza a (h1n1) at a residential summer camp for boys aged 10-16 years, we assessed secondary household transmission of the novel virus after their return home. of 212 study participants who attended camp, 49 had confirmed or probable influenza for a primary attack rate of 23%. of 87 exposed household contacts who did not attend camp, only three instances of probable transmission were observed, for a household secondary attack rate of 3·5%. all secondary ...	2011	20561391
210po in nevada groundwater and its relation to gross alpha radioactivity.	polonium-210 ((210) po) is a highly toxic alpha emitter that is rarely found in groundwater at activities exceeding 1 pci/l. (210) po activities in 63 domestic and public-supply wells in lahontan valley in churchill county in northern nevada, united states, ranged from 0.01 ± 0.005 to 178 ± 16 pci/l with a median activity of 2.88 pci/l. wells with high (210) po activities had low dissolved oxygen concentrations (less than 0.1 mg/l) and commonly had ph greater than 9. lead-210 activities are low ...	2011	20180863