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Protein Kinase G Type-I (GREEN) TIRF microscopy Nuclei (BLUE) Wide Field

Mitochondria (RED) Wide Field Merged Image

SPECIAL REPORT:

DIABETES AND YOUR HEALTH New Chancellor named for South Jordan campus

SURVIVING ALLERGY SEASON

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ROSEMAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

13TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

To Reserve your Foursome now Call or email Barbara Wood at 702-968-2055 • bwood@roseman.edu

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Contents Spring 2012

FEATURES

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Surviving War; Surviving Autism

A Mother's Life Story

BY: (Brenda Griego)

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Survival Tips for Allergy Season

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Re-Pricing Yourself in a Recession

BY: (Sukanya Mandal)

BY: (Okeleke Nzeogwu)

SPECIAL REPORT: DIABETES Diabetes and Nutrition

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It's All About Balance

BY: (Barbara Wood)

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Diabetes: Your Mouth Matters

Diabetes and Oral Health–A Two-Way Street BY: (Tracy Hernandez)

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Roseman University Appoints Chancellor for Utah Campus

Mark A. Penn, MD, MBA BY: (Jason Roth)

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COVER STORY

Discovering Diabetes

Roseman’s groundbreaking research to unlock the chemical-molecular level relationship between diabetes and obesity, and find new treatment options for the future BY: (Jason Roth and Mary Johlfs)

On the cover: On the Cover: Cellular model of obesity, showing images of the protein PKG-I and mitochondria in OP9 bone marrow-derived stromal (mesenchymal) stem cells differentiating into fat cells.

Data from the Fiscus Lab in the Center for Diabetes & Obesity Research at Roseman University have shown that nitric oxide (NO)-induced activation of the Iα isoform of PKG-I plays an important role in promoting cell survival, proliferation and migration in undifferentiated OP9 cells and, in collaboration with Dr. T.T. Le, that the NO/PKG-I signaling pathway regulates mitochondrial function and fat cell differentiation.

Wong, J.C. and R.R. Fiscus. (2011) Essential roles of nitric oxide (NO)/cGMP/protein kinase G type-1α (PKG-Iα) signaling pathway and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)/cGMP/PKG-Iα autocrine loop in promoting proliferation and cell survival of OP9 bone marrow stromal cells. J. Cell. Biochem. 112: 829-839.

Johlfs, M.G. Urasaki, Y., Houshangi, A., Fiscus, R.R. and T.T. Le. (2012) Nitric oxide promotes fat cell differentiation through mitochondrial dysfunction. Submitted manuscript.

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DEPARTMENTS

EDITORIAL/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CALENDAR OF EVENTS ARTS & CULTURE: DANCING FOR HEALTH THE SOURCE: INFORMATION RESOURCES E-CYCLING TIPS ON EVALUATING WEBSITES FINDING SUPPORT IN CYBERSPACE HEALTHY LIVING GOVT. CHANGES NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS MODEL EAT YOUR VEGGIES PREPARING A HEALTHY MEAL ON A BUDGET SAFE TRAVEL ABROAD AlUMNI NEWS ROSEMAN GRADUATES ARE FAMILY CALL FOR ALUMNI LEADERS Spring/2012 3 ROSEMAN PEOPLE

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SPRING 2012. Vol. 1, No. 2

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LETTER FROM

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Editor Tracy Hernandez

Copy Editor Sukanya Mandal Editorial Board/Contributors Kitti Canepi Brenda Griego Eileen Hug Laura Jarrett Dr. Okeleke Nzeogwu Kristi Singer Dr. Elizabeth Unni Barbara Wood Dr. Ron Ziance

Diabetes and Your Health: A Special Report

The mission of Roseman University is to educate tomorrow’s health care professionals. As part of that mission, our faculty and staff also research and keep up with the latest trends in disease treatment and prevention. One of the most alarming trends over the past 13 years, since Roseman University was founded, is the rise in preventable conditions like diabetes, obesity, stroke, cancer and heart disease.

Guest Contributors James Britsch Anup Chabra Mary Johlfs

In America, nearly 26 million people have diabetes—about one out of every 12 individuals—and the American Diabetes Association estimates that nearly 80 million more Americans are pre-diabetic. It is also worth noting that, according to the CDC, more than one-third of U.S. adults (35.7 percent) are obese, and approximately 17 percent (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged two to 19 are obese.

Research has shown that diabetes and obesity are closely linked.

Photographers Kris Carson Francia Garcia Cameron Haymond Designer Billy George

The prevalence of diabetes and obesity are creating a health crisis in this country. The new Center for Diabetes and Obesity Research at Roseman University (The Center) is studying the link between these diseases at a chemical and molecular level, which will allow researchers to make groundbreaking discoveries about diabetes and obesity, and develop new, better ways to alleviate the burden of the diseases. remEDy

is published semi-annually by the Office of Marketing, Roseman University of Health Sciences 11 Sunset Way Henderson, NV 89014 We welcome any comments, questions and submissions. remedymag@roseman.edu 702-968-1633 • 801-878-1035 College of Dental Medicine 702-968-5222 Nevada 801-878-1400 Utah College of Pharmacy 702-968-2007 Nevada 801-878-1053 Utah MBA Program 702-968-2015 Nevada 801-878-1111 Utah College of Nursing 702-968-2075 Nevada 801-878-1062 Utah

In this issue, we have a special report about The Center, as well as information about living with diabetes, developing healthy and nutritious habits to avoid complications if you have been diagnosed with diabetes, and the link between diabetes and oral health from our experts in the Roseman University College of Dental Medicine.

But that is not all! Our business gurus from the MBA program provide information about getting the most out of the current job market, and our pharmacy experts have tips for surviving the spring and summer allergy seasons. There are also some great articles inside about developing healthy eating habits for you and your family based on the new USDA “My Plate” recommendations, and finding ways to maintain your health even if you are on a tight budget (like our students). You can always reach me with feedback about our magazine, questions, comments, and even story ideas at remedymag@roseman.edu.

Sincerely, Tracy Hernandez, Editor

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S C I E N C E S

2012 EVENTS 10th Annual Scholarship Gala “In the Year of the Dragon” Saturday, May 12 5:30 p.m.

Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

Henderson Campus Commencement Ceremony Friday, June 1 9:00 a.m.

Henderson Pavilion

South Jordan Campus Commencement Ceremony Saturday, June 2 9:00 a.m.

Kingsbury Hall University of Utah

For more information about these and other Roseman University events, visit the University’s website at www.roseman.edu.

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Arts & Culture SPRING 2012

By Eileen Hug

So You Think You Can Dance. Dancing with the Stars. Ballroom Championships on PBS. Do you watch dance shows on TV and wish that you could dance? It may not be as hard as you think, and as an added bonus, it can even improve your health. There are many dance options available. All you need to do is pick one or more types of dance and try them to see what works best for you.

TYPES OF DANCE

Performance-Style Dancing Ballet

Ballet is popular even for adult beginners because it has many benefits, such as improving posture, flexibility and balance. Ballet is a formal dance style which emphasizes stretching and precise dance positions and steps. This type of dance was formalized in France, so most of the terminology is French. Dances are choreographed to music and uses mime, acting and dancing to tell a story.

Jazz

Jazz dancing has origins in African-American vernacular dancing. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Jazz dancing was primarily tap dancing set to jazz music. Modern jazz dancing has produced many social and concert dance styles such as the Cakewalk, Charleston, Jitterbug, Boogie Woogie and Lindy Hop. Jazz dance evolved on Broadway into a smoother style known as modern jazz, and tap dance became a separate style.

Modern Dance

Modern dance evolved from classical dance with dancers who wanted to emphasize creative self-expression rather than technical virtuosity. Modern dance choreographers use emotion and mood to design a freer style of dance.

Ballroom Dancing

Ballroom dancing refers to a set of partner dances and can be social or competitive. For formal competition (Dancesport), it is split into International Standard (Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep) and International Latin (Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive, Samba, Cha-cha-cha). Anyone who has seen Dancing with the Stars should be familiar with these styles.

In a social ballroom, dances can also include historical and vintage dances such as Polka, Schottische, OneStep, Peabody Minuet, Quadrille, Polonaise and Mazurka; nightclub dances include the Hustle, West and East Coast Swing, Shag, Cumbia, Mambo, Merengue, Lambada, Salsa, Cajun One-Step or Cajun Jig, Cajun TwoStep, Cajun Waltz, Zydeco.Ballroom dances have proscribed steps to specific types of music and competitive dancers are judged on form, steps, and choreography.

Street Dancing

Dances such as hip-hop, body locking, popping, robotics, break-dancing, krumping, funk, and tecktonik originated outside of dance studios in the urban environment. It is urban folk dance done primarily to hip-hop, rap, pop or electronic music.

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Stifling an urge to dance is bad for your health - it rusts your spirit and your hips.

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Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. ~Dave Barry

Folk Dancing Folk dancing refers to dances done by the “common” folk of any country. In America, this would include square dancing, clogging, contra dancing, Cajun and Zydeco, and country line dancing. International Folk Dancing embraces dances from all countries and cultures. There are also dancers that specialize in one specific type such as Irish Step, Scottish Highland, Scottish Country, English Country, Israeli, Balkans, Asian (Indian, Chinese, Japanese), Latin and Central American traditional, Native American, and Middle Eastern.

Aerobic Dancing

There are also choices for those who want to dance as exercise. Jazzercise has choreographed dance and aerobic moves to popular songs. Zumba® combines Latin dance moves and music with resistance training in a party atmosphere class. Pole dancing combines gymnastics with dance moves and requires upper body strength.

HEALTH BENEFITS There are many health benefits to dancing. Dancing improves coordination, flexibility, core strength, stamina, and muscle tone in all parts of the body. Studies have shown that people who learn dances or dance routines on a regular basis are less likely to develop dementia, and it also burns calories and develops lean muscle.

Where to Dance

Dance studios are the traditional source of teaching formal dance styles such as ballet, jazz, modern, and ballroom. With the increase in popularity of dancing due to TV dance shows, studios that used to focus on children have expanded their adult dance classes and even include street-style dancing, and many new studios have opened that focus on teaching ballroom dancing to adults. County, city and community centers have increased the number of classes in various types of dancing and aerobic dancing for children and adults; these centers often have Zumba®, jazz, ballet, country line dancing, salsa, belly dance as well as aerobic dance classes.

Many dance clubs and organizations also offer dance lessons. Square dance clubs offer lessons to learn the basic dance steps, calls and patterns. Contra dance clubs usually have an introductory session before a dance to familiarize new dancers with the basic patterns. There are specialized teachers for Irish step dancing, Scottish Highland dancing and street dancing, and various cultural and ethnic groups have their own dance classes. International Folk Dancing clubs either have teaching sessions as part of the dance or have special beginning classes or dances.

Many gyms offer aerobic dance, Zumba®, and specialized classes such as belly dance, but if you prefer to dance in the privacy of your home, there are also DVDs, Nintendo Wii games, and even cable TV shows that have dance workouts.

How to Choose and Prepare

It is best to do some basic research on the types of dance that interest you. If you prefer a high impact, high aerobic type of exercise, you might like street dancing or Irish step dancing. If you want low impact dances, you might like country line dancing or English country dancing. If you want to dance individually you might try belly dancing or Zumba®. If you want to do partner dancing, then ballroom dances, square dancing, Scottish country dancing or Scandinavian dances might be right for you. If you want formal technical dancing, you might prefer ballet, jazz, ballroom or Scottish country dancing.

TYPE OF DANCE

CALORIES PER HOUR*

AEROBICS

457

AEROBICS, HIGH IMPACT

493

AEROBICS, LOW IMPACT

352

BALLET, TWIST, JAZZ, TAP

317

BALLROOM DANCING, FAST

387

BALLROOM DANCING, SLOW

211

JAZZERCISE

422

*Calories calculated for a female weighing 155 pounds.

Once you’ve determined a type of dance to try, contact studios, community centers, or dance organizations to find out when classes are and proper attire. For many types of dance, comfortable shoes and clothes may be all that is required. For other classes you may need special shoes (ballet, tap, jazz) or attire (leotard, formal wear, costumes).

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The Source: Information Resources SPRING 2012

E-Cycling

By Laura Jarrett

Technology is rapidly changing, and people are responding quickly to advancement and wanting the latest and greatest equipment. From cell phones to laptops to televisions, equipment is being replaced to keep up with the current technological trends. According to the Consumer Electronics Association, the leading reason that consumers are replacing their equipment is because they got a new one and no longer needed the old one. As a result, more and more dated electronic items are being discarded, and the majority of those items are being thrown out improperly in our landfills. These obsolete or broken materials are commonly referred to as electronic waste, or e-waste. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2009, we generated 3.19 million tons of e-waste in the U.S. Of this amount, only 600,000 tons or 17.7 percent was recycled.

In addition to the problem with overfull landfills, these discarded items usually contain heavy metals and toxic materials, including lead, mercury, and arsenic that can be harmful to people, animals, and the environment. In Linda Luther’s publication Managing Electronic Waste: Issues with Exporting E-Waste, a Congressional Research Service Report for Congress, she states that “while an individual electronic device may not have dangerously high levels of a given toxic material, the cumulative impact of large volumes of e-waste being disposed of in a municipal solid waste landfill has become troubling to many state waste management agencies.” In an effort to control e-waste, the EPA began working on methods to communicate and educate consumers on the importance of recycling electronics, better known as e-cycling.

WHAT IS E-WASTE?

E-waste is discarded electronic equipment that is either broken or obsolete to the consumer. Examples of e-waste items include:

− Storage media (hard drives, DVDs, CDs, diskettes) − Computers (including computer parts) − Computer monitors − Peripheral equipment (printers, faxes, scanners, copiers) − Computer accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, webcams)

− Audio/video equipment (televisions, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, cameras) − Mobile devices (cell phones, pagers, PDAs) − Batteries − Printer toner and ink cartridges

WHERE CAN YOU RECYCLE?

If you are looking to get rid of old electronic equipment, there are several options available. If the equipment you are tossing out is still functioning, find out if a local organization needs it, e.g., schools, churches, or disability centers. Most of these organizations rely heavily on donations or have strict budgets that restrict spending, and your hand-me-downs could be their equipment upgrades. Sometimes these organizations will even take broken equipment so they can recycle it for funds.

A second option is to contact the vendor of the equipment. Large companies such as Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Xerox, and Dell have recycling programs. Dell, for example, formed a partnership with Goodwill Industries, known as Dell Reconnect™. This recycling program provides a convenient option for consumers to donate their electronic equipment and supplies to Goodwill.

In April 2010, Microsoft joined this partnership where Goodwill locations can now collect Microsoft entertainment products.

Another option is to contact local recycling organizations to find out what equipment and supplies they can take. Retail stores, including Best Buy, Staples, and Office Depot are making it easier on consumers and have

implemented recycling programs where you can drop certain items off at the stores such as batteries, toner, and cell phones.

Need help funding your new equipment upgrades? You could try to get some of your money back and sell the items yourself through sites such as eBay or Craigslist.

However, the older the equipment is, the harder it will be to sell. If you can’t find someone to purchase your item, there are some companies that will pay you for the products. For example, the HP Consumer Buyback and Planet Partners Recycling Program is an option to recycle and get cash for your old products. Gazelle is another company that will purchase old equipment. Just type in the brand, model, or name in the search box and see what you can get for your product.

What to do before recycling the equipment There are a few things to keep in mind when recycling certain items:

1. If you are donating functioning equipment, look for any accessories, manuals, and/or software that came with it. If the equipment is older, it can be difficult for the new owner to find these items.

2. For computers, it’s best to reformat the computer to its original state. Also, to be on the safe side use a diskcleaning utility to ensure none of your personal data is recoverable. Local electronic retail stores, such as Best Buy, can take care of this task for you if you are unsure of how to reformat it.

3. For cell phones or PDAs, make sure to remove any of your content that is stored on the device (e.g. contacts, tasks, pictures, note/memo pads, music). If you have a cell phone with a SIM card and are moving to a phone that doesn’t need one, delete the information on the SIM card as well.

4. For storage media, such as disks, CDs, and DVDs, format the disks to erase the content. Use a disk-cleaning utility for removing any content on external hard drives.

Here are some online sources that can help you with recycling e-waste: http://www.epa.gov http://www.electronicsrecycling.org http://www.electronicstakeback.com http://nevadarecycles.gov http://www.deq.utah.gov http://www.gazelle.com

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By James Britsch The internet is a great source of information—but since it is a place where anyone can post anything as long as they have a server and a connection, it can also be a great source of misinformation. How do you know if a website is legitimate? Here are a few questions to ask yourself that will help you decide.

AUTHORITY

which would be different from the context for research or news articles.

Look at the website carefully. Who created the information on the page? Is there a link for more information about the author? What do others say about the author? Who created the overall website? What is the sponsoring organization? Do you recognize it? Is there another link for more information?

An article from a legitimate online newspaper, like USAToday.com, will usually include the author’s name to the side, above, or just below the article. A simple Google search for the author’s name can tell you a lot about the author. If the page was created by an organization, like USAtoday.com, then a company logo should be at the top or bottom. You can usually click on a logo for more information. Sometimes a link for more information can be something as simple as an acronym, like AP, or one word, like Time, listed near the bottom of the page.

CURRENT AND TIMELY

When was the website created? When was it last updated? How current are the links? Are any of them broken? Are they leading to correct places?

Look for the dates it was created and last updated above, to the side, or below the article. You can also sometimes find dates in the footer at the bottom of the page. Don’t be discouraged if you can’t find this information, because many websites don’t include it.

If you can’t find it then simply move on. Click on the links to see where they take you. If they are out of date, broken, or simply incorrect, it should be obvious after a quick perusal of the website.

WHAT CAN THE URL TELL YOU?

CONTENT

What topics does the webpage cover? Does the author go into enough depth? Is it comprehensive?

How accurate is the information? Is the information verifiable? Are the sources documented? Is the documentation accurate? Are there any obvious errors?

Does an editor check or verify the information?

Answers to these questions are not always easy to find. The depth and comprehensiveness of the page is sometimes a matter of your opinion as a researcher. Documentation is usually listed in the text or below the article. If the documentation provides links to other articles then click on the links and read the articles. Recognized news organizations and scholarly journals use editors but don’t always list them along with articles. Blog posts very rarely use editors.

OBJECTIVITY

Why did the author write the information? Why was the page put on the web? What is the point of view of the author? Was the page designed to influence opinion? Is there an obvious bias? Is there a conflict of interest? Who is the intended audience? Is there any advertising on the page? If so, was the page created to sell a product?

All information has a purpose and it is important to understand why the information was created before you make a judgment as to its legitimacy. Information created to sell a product may still be useful, but should be viewed and considered in that context,

It is helpful to know the difference between the many types of domains. The three most popular domains are .COM, .NET, and .ORG. The .COM was originally intended for businesses, .NET was for the network and telecommunications industries, and .ORG was for nonprofit organizations. However, the original designations no longer apply. Many organizations register every domain they can, including .COM, .NET, and .ORG. Most non-profits still use .ORG, but it is not exclusive. Domains like .EDU and .GOV are also very common, and are more exclusive than the others. The extension .EDU must be registered through EDUCAUSE, and these sites are reserved exclusively for fully accredited postsecondary institutions of higher learning (such as Roseman.edu).

Websites with a .GOV extension are created and maintained by the U.S. government. These sites are limited to federal, state, local and tribal government organizations within the U.S. and must be registered through the federal government’s DOTGOV website.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SEARCH ENGINE RESULTS

Search engines like Google or Yahoo use an algorithm to determine how highly a web page is listed in their results. The algorithms can be very complicated, but for the most part they all do the same thing.

Put simply, they look for the website with the most links pointing to it. If you have a popular website, then a lot of people will probably add links to it on their own websites. As a result, your website will be listed higher in the Google search results. Keep in mind that the websites listed at the top of the search results are popular, but popularity is not necessarily an indication of authenticity or accuracy.

About the Author: James Britsch is the Reference & Instruction Librarian at the Roseman University South Jordan Campus.

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Finding Support in Cyberspace

By Kristi Singer

It was no surprise to me when I was diagnosed last year with Multiple Sclerosis. In fact, I’m sure my doctor was taken aback when he told me my lumbar puncture (or more commonly known as a spinal tap) was positive, because I smiled a little and said, “Finally!” For almost 20 years doctors had been telling me, “I’m sure you have MS,” only to change their tune once the MRIs came back negative. Puzzled, they would send me on my way, while I continued to wonder why I was afflicted with such odd, random symptoms.

That’s why the positive diagnosis was such a relief.

It said that I hadn’t been imagining things all those years, and that I finally could get some answers.

Once I got my senses back about me, I headed for the internet to look up all things Multiple Sclerosis.

And that’s when the dread set in. People lose their vision? Walk with canes? End up in wheelchairs?

Would this eventually be me?

Unfortunately the doctors couldn’t necessarily provide all the answers I needed, because each case is different. But thanks to some very helpful websites, maybe I didn’t have all the answers, but I was able to find some peace of mind and I continue to, even a year and a half later.

The National MS Society

(www.nationalmssociety.org) is an incredible resource for information on the disease. There you can find answers to many of your concerns, including what to expect, how to tell your family, and tips to help children deal with a diagnosis. They offer pamphlets and videos, and there is also a scholarship available for children who have MS, or who have a family member with MS.

Moms with MS

(www.momswithms.org or www.momswithms.com) and Patients Like Me (www. patientslikeme.com) are great websites if you are interested in networking with individuals with similar illnesses or issues. Moms with MS is exactly as it sounds, created by Kristin Bennett, a young woman who was looking to interact with mothers facing similar circumstances as herself. There you can also find sub-groups such as Working Moms and Moms with Teenagers, or even show up for a live chat.

Patients Like Me

(www.patientslikeme.com) is ideal for logging symptoms, medications and medical history.

It helps to keep information organized and in one place, so that when it comes time for a doctor visit, you can just print out a recent history and bring it along. This website even allows you to create charts and timelines in order to keep an eye on your progress. There are also forums available so you can ask – and answer – questions along the way.

Daily Strength

(www.dailystrength.org) is a site with something for everybody. There are support groups not only for illnesses, but also for issues such as divorce and parenting. You can sign up for any number of groups, and feel confident that there will be somebody on the other end with an answer, advice, or just a positive thought to keep you going. Even though a visit to a website should in no way take the place of a doctor visit, you might find reassurance in the knowledge that within one of these forums answers to some of your questions are just a click away – even in the middle of the night.

But You Don’t Look Sick

(www.butyoudontlooksick.com) is great for a pick-me-up, as is reading Life on Cripple Creek, which you can find at MS World (www.msworld. org). But You Don’t Look Sick is a site that was created for people with Lupus, but is open to anybody, especially those individuals with diseases that make you feel sick even if you don’t always look sick. This site is almost certain to bring a smile by offering blogs and articles that somehow put a positive - sometimes even funny - spin on a negative subject. Life on Cripple Creek is a column written by Dean Kramer chronicling her adventures and misadventures as a person living with MS. And don’t limit yourself by just reading Dean’s column; MS World also has forums and a Creative Center where you can enjoy others’ creative works, or add some of your own. You can also sign up for their weekly newsletter, filled with articles and the latest information regarding MS research.

Even if you are struggling with a disease besides MS, the bottom line is this: no matter what it is you are facing, you should know that there are people out there just like you. Some are scared, some have questions and some may even have answers. You don’t have to feel like you’re alone. If I hadn’t looked, I never would have known about these wonderful resources that were just waiting for me. These sites are out there, and are brimming with an abundance of information to share. So turn on your computer and get searching, but remember that information found online should never be a substitute to consulting a medical professional. I wish you the best.

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Healthy Living SPRING 2012

By Barbara Wood Have you ever eaten off of a pyramid? No? Do you relate better to a plate? That is exactly what the US Department of Agriculture thought when releasing the government’s new standards for healthy eating—out with the pyramid, the old visual for healthy eating, and in with the plate.

The USDA placed proportions on the dinner plate for consumption of the major food groups. It stresses more fruits and vegetables (half of the plate) and proposes protein and grains fill the other half of the plate. Dairy would be the size of a cup on the side of the plate. Envisioning the food on a person’s own plate using “My Plate” as a guide should help people get the right mix of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein in their daily diet.

Every five years the national food diagram is updated based on new guidelines that take into consideration the state of the nation’s health and activity. As we

have become a more fast-paced society and more dependent on technology, we have not been as active physically. We rely on fast foods to save time with hectic schedules. We have depended less on the wholesomeness of what we eat and more on the speed at which we could obtain and consume it. The inactivity, coupled with the high-fat and processed nature of most fast foods has probably contributed to our nation’s current obesity epidemic. It is for those reasons that the USDA has redesigned the visual for our eating habits. The new plate takes into consideration gender and various age groups for consumption.

Old Recommendations—The Pyramid Vegetables

Fruits

Protein

Grains

Dairy

2.5 cups

2 cups

5.5 oz.

6 oz.

3 cups

New Recommendations There are a couple of things that the My Plate by visual of “My Plate” does not ad- age/gender dress. First, eating too much can Girls 9-13 2 cups be a problem, and “My Plate” does not specify serving sizes for each Girls 14-18 2.5 cups food group. Second, although “My 2.5 cups Plate” does a nice job of showing Boys 9-13 what daily consumption looks like, 3 cups some nutritionists think it may be Boys 14-18 over-simplified since it does not Women 19-30 2.5 cups address healthy fats versus unhealthy fats, and the amounts a Women 31-50 2.5 cups person should eat. According to the 3 cups USDA, healthy fats such as omega Men 19-30 3’s found in fish, nuts and other Men 31-50 3 cups foods should make up 30 percent of our daily caloric intake. Finally, “My Plate” doesn’t have different recommendations based on a person’s activity level. For example, weight trainers and long distance runners may need more carbohydrates for energy, while people with a sedentary lifestyle should have less. However, all of these things are addressed on the My Plate website, www. choosemyplate.gov, which offers tools for calculating serving sizes, interactive tools for building your own plate, nutrition tips, sample menus, recommendations for eating healthy on a budget, and more.

It can also be difficult to get kids to adopt healthy eating habits, so how do we

1.5 cups

5 oz.

5 oz.

2.5 cups

1.5 cups

5 oz.

6 oz.

3 cups

1.5 cups

5 oz.

6 oz.

3 cups

2 cups

6.5 oz.

8 oz.

3 cups

2 cups

5.5 oz.

6 oz.

3 cups

1.5 cups

5 oz.

7 oz.

3 cups

2 cups

6.5 oz.

8 oz.

3 cups

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3 cups

help children adapt to the plate? There are a number of really cute photos, cartoon pictures and games showing the use of the plate. Go online to www.choosemyplate.gov for more resources.

With all of these recommendations for healthy eating, “guide” is the keyword, since these are simply suggestions for making wise food choices. With any diet, a person must also consider physical activity, variety, gradual improvement and individual tastes to make them effective. We have choices in what we do and what we eat. Making wise choices will help make a healthier YOU!

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Healthy Living SPRING 2012

Creative ways to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables

By Laura Jarrett

YUCK!

That’s what a lot of parents might hear from their kids at the dinner table. Once kids start eating the foods you eat, getting them to willingly eat their fruits and vegetables may be a bit of a challenge. Here are some suggestions that might help.

Provide Choices

While it would be nice if kids ate every fruit and vegetable you gave them, it’s not exactly realistic. Try making a couple different fruit and vegetable dishes and give them a choice of what they want to eat. Change the choices each day, also.

Changing it up will give your kids a chance to try a larger and more diverse variety. In addition to changing the selections, preparing vegetables differently can change the taste (hot vs. cold; roasted vs. microwaved; fresh vs. frozen). You might find that your child hates cooked spinach, but loves it in a salad.

“At Least Try It” Rule

Implement a “Try It” rule at the dinner table. Have your child at least take a couple bites before they make a decision on whether they like it or not (many adults should also adopt this rule!).

Experiment with Recipes

in a mixer, making the spinach impossible to pick out. This still has the grilled cheese taste, but gives your kids some vegetables at the same time.

Both Paula Deen and Emeril Lagasse get creative with their casseroles. Emeril adds eggplant to his sausage and ziti casserole (Eggplant, Sausage, and Ziti Casserole), and Paula adds Granny Smith apples to her Apple Baked Bean Casserole.

Many health food advocates recommend replacing traditional mashed potatoes with “mock” mashed potatoes, made with cauliflower. Try this tasty treat for a new way to get some heart healthy vegetables into your own diet (recipe below).

Lead By Example

You can’t expect your kids to eat healthy if you don’t eat healthy too. Lead by example for them. Changing up the fruit and vegetable selection or recipes might even benefit the entire family. Not a huge fan of broccoli yourself? Experiment with some broccoli recipes to see if that helps.

Try to fill your “plate” with the right choices for a healthier life!

“Mock” Mashed Potatoes

There are a lot of people who have experienced this issue and that means that there are a lot of recipes and techniques out there to help with kids eating healthy.

For example, rather than putting the vegetables on the side, try incorporating them in the main dish, like a casserole. You could also try combining them with things they already like, such as muffins (e.g., zucchini muffins), quesadillas, scrambled eggs, or fruit smoothies. Your kids might not like all fruits, but adding a small portion of something they don’t like to a smoothie might help ease them into liking it (or they may not even taste it).

1 head of cauliflower, washed/broken into florets (4 cups) 1 cup Hidden Valley Ranch Light dressing 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp. light margarine or butter 1 Tbsp. fat free milk 3 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Below are some recipe examples from some of the Food Network chefs to help get you started:

Steam the cauliflower for 20 minutes and drain completely. Using a food processor, mix the cauliflower with all of the other ingredients until it reaches the consistency of mashed potatoes. You are adding Vitamins A, B, B9, C and K and replacing a starch by creating this tasty dish.

Giada De Laurentiis has a grilled cheese recipe that incorporates spinach (Grilled Cheese with Spinach and Pancetta). The spinach and cheese spread are blended

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PREPARING a Healthy MEAL on a BUDGET

By Anup Chabra Spaghetti and pasta is a low-cost, easy dish to prepare, and using whole wheat pasta is a great option for your health. Pastas can be prepared traditionally or with some delicious additions such as garlic, onions, bell peppers, low-fat ground beef, turkey, Parmesan cheese, oregano, or basil. And red crushed peppers are always good for spicing it up a bit.

We are all busy people, whether you are a health care student (like me), a busy professional, a parent, or anything else, and you are probably concerned with your waistline, your budget and your health. Wondering what to cook or prepare can become a daily chore or can be a simple joy. Nowadays many people have unique diets and lifestyles from vegans, vegetarians, fast food fanatics and everything in between, which can make preparing a meal even more complicated.

Here are some easy and low-cost ways you can incorporate healthier meal choices for you and your family.

A classic student diet often includes Ramen Noodles, but this low-cost food can be an easy and inexpensive option for anyone. An easy way to spice up Ramen is to boil and add eggs, or steam some fresh vegetables and add to the noodles. Leaving out the flavor packet given with Ramen is a good idea, since it is usually high in sodium; instead, add your own spices for flavoring.

Homemade burritos are another great idea, and making them at home is better than eating fast food burritos because you can add any type of salsa or veggies to the burrito as desired. Don’t be afraid to be creative, adding a variety of vegetables and peppers (like banana peppers, jalapeno peppers, or green peppers) for more taste. Go easy on the cheese and the carbohydrate “fillers” like rice. You can also prepare them with whole wheat tortillas, as a way to get more whole wheat and grains in your diet.

Chicken breasts and veggies are an easy and quick meal to prepare.

One way to save money is to buy frozen chicken, then pan fry, roast or poach it and add some steamed veggies and brown rice for a quick healthy meal.

A deli-style sandwich is always a good meal and can be made at home very quickly and easily. Stock up on mustard, low-fat mayo, reduced-fat cheese and veggies in one trip to the store, and make meals that can last several days. To avoid boredom with the same foods, you could use different types of breads, like rye bread, sourdough, and whole wheat. Tuna, turkey, ham and pastrami are good additions and can be rotated to add variety. Add a side of baby carrots, celery sticks, or some great baked pita chips or a small serving of regular chips.

Sometimes our usual meal routine can get a bit boring, so look for these easy snack ideas at your local grocery store. Canned pineapples and other fruits provide a way of eating healthy on a budget and, being nonperishable, are easy to store and eat. Grocery stores often sell precut carrots and celery and other vegetables if you are too busy to cut them yourself.

Pre-made salads are another great idea but make sure that you wash them before consuming (even if it says “pre-washed”). One quick way to find out about more meal ideas is through the internet, either with a simple online search, or with apps like “Wal-Mart Meal So-

lutions on Facebook.” This handy application even includes nutrition information and a grocery list so you don’t miss any ingredients, and you can access it online or through Facebook on your smartphone.

The other component of nutritional health is exercising, but you don’t need to spend a lot of time and money on exercise equipment that can quickly become nothing but a high-priced clothing rack in your home. Some easy and inexpensive exercise routines are going walking at the park or the mall, practicing yoga or martial arts. Students at Roseman University’s South Jordan campus often use the free Jordan River Parkway near campus as a great place for walking, jogging, running or biking. Nevada students can enjoy local parks such as Sunset Park or find trails such as Trail Canyon Park. Using a treadmill or exercise bike in your apartment’s gym or joining a gym is a great idea if you think you will attend regularly, and many communities have a local community center that is cheap, or even free (be sure to ask for local resident discounts, family discounts, and student discounts if they are available and you can qualify).

Getting an exercise buddy is a great idea to keep you motivated and can help make it easier to make exercise a regular routine. Playing sports such as tennis, basketball, hockey, soccer, or volleyball with your family or with friends is a great way of burning calories without much thought or the mental exhaustion of feeling like you “have” to go to the gym; in addition, playing sports together can be a great bonding experience.

Sometimes we think that eating healthy or exercising will require a lot of time and effort, and we just don’t have the time to do it, but it’s easy to make some small changes, be a little more active, and find quick, healthy meals that can provide big improvements for our health.

About the Author: Anup Chabra is a first-year student in the Doctor of Pharmacy program (P1) at Roseman University’s South Jordan campus.

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Safe Travel Abroad

When you travel smart, you will have the time of your life and memories to last a lifetime!

By Barbara Wood

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ongratulations! You have made the decision to broaden your horizons and see more of our fascinating world and its culture by traveling abroad. But, there are some important things to consider and do before you leave for foreign shores.

They can help you avoid problems and connect you to an English-speaking doctor in an emergency.

They have the latest information from the CDC and the World Health Organization, and there are travel doctors in most U.S. states.

Don’t rely on the internet for complete information.

While the internet can be a great resource, it does not take into consideration your personal situation. It is general information, not specific, and sometimes different sources contradict each other. Look for information specific to your plans, and contact a travel agent who has experience with travel in the country you are visiting if you feel that you need more help.

Make basic preparations for predictable health issues. Simple precautions can save a lot of discomfort and make your trip safer and more enjoyable.

Take your own mini-survival kit with things such as bandages, antibiotic ointment (such as Neosporin), aspirin, and some basic over-the-counter (OTC) medicine such as allergy or anti-diarrhea pills. For long travel days, having properly fitted compression stockings can protect you from blood clots and discomfort. In tropical climates, keep a good insect repellant with you to protect from insect-borne diseases like malaria. Finally, remember that food and drink are not regulated in many countries, so you need to be wary of what you are eating to avoid parasites and other illnesses. Drink bottled water and other drinks from a can or bottle whenever possible.

Talk to your doctor before you go. Don’t forget to chat with your doctor about your plans for overseas travel. Let him or her know the details of your trip in advance so they can advise you on any impact the trip may have on your health—since your physician knows your medical history, he or she can offer advice that is specific to you. In addition to talking to your regular physician, you should also consult the local health department, and a travel doctor who specializes in travel abroad if you have more complicated health conditions.

Don’t assume that travel medicine services are expensive and complicated. Many local or county health departments provide pre-travel advice and any needed shots or medicines, but travelers with complex multi-country itineraries, travelers going to more remote areas, or someone traveling with complex health conditions should see a specialized travel doctor. A consultation with a travel doctor generally costs about as much as a dinner and movie for a couple, and they can provide you with pre-travel immunizations, counseling and medicines based on where you are going, as well as care upon your return, if necessary. That is a small investment for your health. Websites where you can find information on travel doctors include the CDC website (wwwnc.cdc. gov/travel), International Society of Travel Medicine (www.istm.org), Passport Health (www.passporthealthusa.com), and the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (www.astmh.org).

Don’t assume that a travel doctor only gives shots.

They are up-to-date on changing travel-related health regulations in specific countries, advances in travel medicine and outbreaks around the world.

Don’t assume that a condition easily handled at home can be easy to take care of abroad. Common illnesses such as respiratory infection and diarrhea can cause a flare-up of another condition. If you have food allergies, asthma and diabetes, you may have trouble finding resources to help you overseas, and finding an English-speaking physician may not be easy. If you have conditions like asthma or allergies, talk to your physician or a travel doctor about finding a network of English-speaking doctors, and discuss a strategy for accessing those resources before you leave. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, carry a letter from your doctor describing the medical condition and any prescription or OTC medica-

tions you take related to the condition. If you need to take medications overseas, leave them in the original containers, clearly labeled. Check with the foreign embassy of the country you will be traveling to make sure that your required medications are not considered to be illegal narcotics in that country. If you wear eyeglasses or contacts take an extra pair with you, and pack all of your medications and glasses in your hand luggage so they will be available in case your luggage gets lost. Also take a back-up supply in your checked luggage.

Consider your safety. Sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, and enter information about your upcoming trip so the State Department can better assist you if you have an emergency. Make sure you sign your passport and fill in the emergency information, have a visa (if required) and leave a photocopy of your passport data page, visa and itinerary with a family member or friends. Check your overseas medical coverage with your health insurance provider and see if it includes emergency medical evacuation. Be knowledgeable about local conditions and laws. The State Department has that information on their website http://travel.state.gov. Avoid being a target for crime by wearing inconspicuous clothing and jewelry, and do not carry excessive amounts of cash. Don’t leave your luggage unattended in public areas or accept packages from strangers.

Find out where the nearest U.S. embassy is in the country you are visiting, in case you have trouble.

You can contact the consular personnel at U.S. Embassies 24 hours a day, seven days a week if you have a problem. Contact information for U.S. Embassies and Consulates is on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website at travel.state.gov. The Office of Overseas Citizen Services in the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs may be reached for assistance with emergencies at 888-407-4747 (if calling from the U.S. or Canada), or 202-501-4444 (if calling from overseas). If your family needs to reach you in an emergency, they can also contact the Bureau of Consular Affairs, who will try to get a message to you. The State Department has a wealth of information about international travel you can use for planning your trip, and you will be able to enjoy your vacation more.

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SURVIVING WAR, SURVIVING AUTISM: A Mother’s Life Story

Dr. Kim Yen Nguyen, a 2009 graduate of Roseman’s College of Pharmacy, has published an autobiography about the challenges of surviving war and raising her family years later when autism strikes all three of her children.

In her book, Kim recaps experiences ranging from tragic memories of her war-torn childhood to poignant moments, including a chance encounter with John F. Kennedy, Jr.

A Book Review by Brenda Griego

while both attended Brown University. Kim’s story illustrates her profound love for her children, her resolve and sacrifices to care for them, and the dedication of staff and teachers that bolstered her inner strength as she raised her children amid the difficulties of divorce.

Following her divorce, as a single mom, Kim went back to school and earned a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree at Roseman. In her book, she thanks Roseman’s Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, Dr. Michael DeYoung (referenced as “Dr. D”) for his support.

Kim was born and raised in Vietnam during the pivotal years of the Vietnam War, and her family came to the United States as refugees in 1975. Despite her early harrowing experiences

and the challenges inherent in learning a new language and assimilating into a new culture, Kim excelled in her educational endeavors, earning her bachelor’s degree in engineering from Brown University in 1983 and later her master’s degree in electrical engineering.

Kim has a son and two daughters, whose autism disorders range from mild to severe. It was her children’s autism that motivated her to

go back to school to earn a PharmD, and she is now applying her education, background, and experience to teach, inform and raise awareness of autism research and support services for families.

This book will serve as a source of inspiration to those who face extreme challenges in their lives. A portion of the proceeds from the book will go to Autism Speaks and the Autism Society of America.

Roseman University has two copies of Kim’s book (one each in the South Jordan and Henderson campus libraries), and it is also available for purchase at www.rp-author.com/ knguyen as well as online through Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

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Persistent overreaction of the body when exposed to a particular environment should be viewed as a warning for the onset of allergies.

Treatment Options

The best method to treat allergy should be decided by your health care provider depending on the nature of the allergy and the overall health condition of the patient.

“Detection of allergen can be tricky. Primary diagnosis of allergy depends on the patient history as well as signs and symptoms of allergy at the time and place when allergen exposure is occurring,” said Dr. Mandal.

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pring is here, and the weather is so nice that I feel like taking my computer outside to work. But the spring blooms diffusing the air with pollen will not allow me to do that.

I will start sneezing in no time. My eyes will be watery and itchy, and I will be feeling miserable. I am sure there are others who suffer like me during spring. If you do, we have one thing in common—allergies.

What is an allergy?

Allergies are an exaggerated and undesirable immune response that occurs when we come in contact with foreign substances. Our immune system reacts overtly to these substances, as if they were harmful, even though they are generally harmless. The response is “exaggerated” because these substances do not cause any infection or reaction in most people.

But in an allergy-sensitive person, these foreign substances drive immune responses that trigger the allergic manifestations. The immune system normally protects the body from pathogens. Its overreaction to a harmless substance, an allergen, is called a hypersensitivity reaction, more commonly known as an allergic reaction.

Allergic people are also referred to as “atopic” persons, meaning they have a genetic predisposition towards developing allergic reactions.

“Specialized white blood cells such as basophils and their counterpart mast cells in our tissues release a variety of chemicals such as histamine, when they recognize the allergen causing allergy symptoms,” said Dr. Manas Mandal, associate professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Roseman University College of Pharmacy.

People who are not atopic do not release histamine when they become exposed to the allergens.

Types of Allergies

Common allergens include apparently harmless things like dust mites, pollen, animal dander, latex and various drugs such as penicillin, sulfonamides and chemotherapy agents. Common food allergens include shrimp and other shellfish, nuts, wheat, milk and eggs.

Insect stings such as bee sting or mosquito bite, and plants like poison ivy can also trigger allergic reaction.

Allergies may also make certain medical conditions such as sinus problems, eczema and asthma worse.

The part of the body the allergen touches or the route of allergen exposure often dictates what symptoms one develops. For example: • Allergens that are breathed in can cause a stuffy, itchy nose and throat, mucus production, cough, or wheezing • Allergens that touch the eyes may cause itchy, watery, red, swollen eyes • Eating something one is allergic to can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, or a severe, life-threatening systemic reaction known as anaphylaxis • Allergens that touch the skin can cause a skin rash, hives, itching, blisters, or skin peeling • Drug allergies usually involve the whole body and can lead to a variety of symptoms Allergic reactions are unique to each person. Sometimes the reactions can be instant—within seconds— but for most people it usually takes 15-30 minutes to develop. The type of reaction depends on the person's sensitivity to the allergens and immune system response, which sometimes is unpredictable. In rare cases, an allergic reaction can cause anaphylaxis, which brings a rapid fall in blood pressure and severe breathlessness, and can be life-threatening.

It is always prudent to check with your health care provider to find out if allergy-like symptoms are caused by an allergic reaction, or from some other medical condition. For instance, one can have allergy-like symptoms after eating a batch of bad seafood, but this does not necessarily indicate an allergy to seafood.

A physician may also recommend skin tests or blood tests to determine the nature of the allergen and severity of the disease for charting the course of treatment.

For severe allergies or allergies not relieved by drug treatment, a patient may be recommended for allergy shots, also known as allergen immunotherapy.

There are several different types of medications to help reduce the allergic reaction and ease symptoms. Some mild reactions and symptoms can be treated with overthe-counter nonprescription oral antihistamines like Benadryl®, Claritin® or Zyrtec®. A doctor might recommend taking prescription allergy medication if conditions do not improve.

Anti-inflammatory steroid cream such as hydrocortisone can be used to treat minor rashes, itches or hives.

Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) need to be immediately treated with a medicine called epinephrine (often called an Epi-Pen®), which can be life-saving.

“Although anti-allergy medications provide symptomatic temporary relief, they do not cure allergy in the patient. The best way to treat an allergic patient is to identify and avoid the allergen that triggers it,” said Dr. Mandal.

Allergen identification can be easily done through skin and blood tests. Once allergens are identified, some simple lifestyle changes can make a great difference in the quality of life of allergy patients–particularly in the case of dust, pollen and mold allergies.

For indoor allergy sufferers, frequently cleaning the house can minimize the level of dust, and if the house is carpeted, a vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter should be used. If the allergy is severe, removing carpets and installing hardwood flooring may help control dust levels. Getting rid of stuffed toys might not be a bad idea, but if those cannot be removed, washing them at least once a month with hot water and soap is recommended. In addition to carpets, curtains and furniture trap dust and dander most. Replacing curtains, fabric sofas and furniture with leather or less dust accumulating material goes a long way in controlling dust allergy.

Bed sheets, mattress and pillow covers should be frequently changed, at least once a week, and washed

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Re-Pricing YOURSELF in a Recession

Feature SPRING 2012

By Dr. Okeleke Nzeogwu

“Equal work, equal pay!” and “Fair is fair!” These phrases dominated a contentious salary review committee meeting at a Texas university during the early 1990s recession. Wages, or the market Price (the second of the classic “Four P’s of Marketing”) for the Product (in a labor market, that is the employees), often provoke the most debate.

Unfortunately discrimination can also play a role in areas such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or other biases.

This article does not address specific dollar amounts for salaries because the enormity of factors that go into making that decision cannot be quickly quantified here. Income averages by industry and cost of living comparisons across different cities and states are available at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website (www.bls.gov, under resources for job seekers).

Like the protestors in Texas, most people want to be paid what they are worth, and that depends on many factors. Unfortunately it is not our private wishes, but market forces that will determine our basic compensation. In other words, the demand for labor services (created by employers who buy those services), and the supply of services (created by all workers selling those services), determines employee pay.

Beyond compensation, a person should try to find the “right” career, There are three D’s that will affect a person’s potential compensation: profession, or place of employment, where he or she will eagerly arrive Demand for your expertise. This is based on technical factors, like education, degrees, early and leave late without extra compensation. If fortunate enough to certifications and specializations. This also takes into account your level of experi- find a position like this, the job itself is compensation because it fulence—two individuals with the same engineering degree, one freshly graduated from fills the person’s dreams. Many of today’s companies understand that college and one with 15 years of experience working at an engineering firm, will be employees seek not only financial compensation, but also emotional judged differently when consider- satisfaction from their jobs. in hot water and soap. Investment in hypoallergenic pillows and mattress covers offers protection from house-dust mite allergy. Keeping windows closed on a windy day and running the air conditioner also helps in keeping the dust out. If the humidity level inside the house is high, a dehumidifier should be used to control humidity because low humidity is best to keep indoor allergens in check.

ing their potential compensation.

Finally, this can be affected by the location and industry in which a person works. For example, a person with expert technical and computer skills would receive a higher wage in Silicon Valley than a person with the same resume in a rural area with no tech companies that require those skills.

Desirable

People suffering from pet allergy should wash the pet frequently. Banning a pet from the bedroom also helps in controlling pet allergy.

If you think you may have a food allergy, avoid whatever is causing the allergy—nuts, wheat, milk, egg, or seafood. Read the ingredients on packaged foods before eating, and ask your server about food preparation and potential allergens in meals at restaurants.

“Since we live in a sea of allergens, people prone to allergy should learn how to avoid allergen exposure to protect them. Yet, allergen avoidance may not always be feasible for practical considerations thus making us dependent on anti-allergy medications and allergen immunotherapy,” said Dr. Mandal.

Now I think I will take some allergy medication and enjoy spring blooming outside!

personal attributes.

These are not as easy to quantify, because they are based on nontechnical factors such as perceived work ethic, personality, how a person “fits” into a specific corporate culture, and their leadership abilities. Considered “soft skills,” these items are not easy to identify from a resume, but can be the difference between an employee who gets a promotion and higher pay, and one who remains in the same position and same pay grade endlessly.

I remember when I graduated with a doctorate in economics and accepted a job paying $32,000 a year, a friend called to tell me that a 24-year-old graduate with a bachelor’s in engineering got a $50,000 salary offer, while another friend employed on Wall Street informed me that her annual bonuses alone could pay my salary for a few years.

To find that perfect place of employment, Dr. Sharon Crain, executive development coach to many Fortune 500 companies, advises that a successful career and job choice must consider one’s need for people interaction, supportive teams, legacy, social involvement and impact, power and position, recognition and independence. It must also satisfy one’s innermost desires, values, mission and vision (Dr. Stephen Covey). Choosing an industry, career and/or employer solely to achieve the highest monetary compensation possible will hasten career burnout. Look for a position that balances monetary compensation and nonmonetary rewards, such as reduced work-related risks and stresses, better location and work schedules, greater job security, more flexibility and freedom, vacations and non-financial opportunities and incentives.

Today the U.S. is struggling with an economic recession. Having more people out of work means there is more competition for the jobs that do exist, so a job seeker must be prepared to demonstrate his or her value in order to obtain a good “price” (wage) for the services s/he can provide. Here are two tips on appropriately pricing yourself in a recession.

• Resist the urge to wait for the highest paying job—work for less if the

Discrimination and other market job fits like a glove; if necessary, give free samples of what you can do by imperfections. Yes, there are some things that are beyond a person’s control when it comes to compensation in the job market. Things like luck, networking advantages, bargaining power and information failure (a lack of information, or having imperfect information) can affect a person’s ability to get the fairest possible compensation.

volunteering! Finding free opportunities to employ your skills may lead to job offers you would never have known about otherwise. If the “product” (the job seeker) is great, the profit-maximizing employer will make an offer to beat out potential competitors.

• Use the recession downtime to revisit long-shelved enduring ambitions, especially if you are entrepreneurial—start a new business, find your passion and work for yourself. Most great masters and entrepreneurs will admit they worked many years without compensation before great compensation came, but they continued to work until they succeeded because they had a passion for what they were doing.

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Discovering Diabetes Roseman’s groundbreaking research to unlock the By Jason Roth and Mary Johlfs chemical-molecular level relationship between diabetes and obesity, and find new treatment options for the future 1. Why is Roseman University focusing on diabetes and obesity research?

There are several reasons why Roseman University is focusing its research on diabetes and obesity: • • •

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Nevada ranks 42nd in overall health compared to the rest of the nation, according to “America’s Health Ratings” (www.americashealthrankings.org/nv).

The prevalence of diabetes has almost doubled nationwide since 1996.

Nevada currently ranks 22nd in the nation for diabetes, with an estimated 8.5 percent of the adult population identified as diabetic, and this number does not include children, pre-diabetics and gestational diabetics.

Obesity, the major risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, affects almost one in every three individuals in the U.S. Recent statistics show that the U.S. ranks number one in the world for the prevalence of obesity.

Patients with diabetes and obesity are at a much higher risk of developing various cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension, coronary artery disease and stroke.

Neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, as well as certain types of cancer, such as breast, colon, liver, lung, ovarian and pancreatic cancer can be linked to diabetes and obesity.

The research group at the Center for Diabetes and Obesity Research at Roseman University has many years of experience in the fields of cardiovascular, neural and cancer research. Dr. Harry Rosenberg, Roseman’s founding president, has more than 30 years of experience studying the pathological complications caused by diabetes and particularly the health-damaging effects of elevated glucose levels and glycosylated proteins.

Dr. Ronald Fiscus, Roseman’s Director of Research, has spent 20 years studying the molecular basis of cardiovascular diseases (contributed to the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine), with special emphasis on the pathological problems caused by type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T1DM and T2DM). Dr. Fiscus has also spent an additional 10 years studying the chemical abnormalities that result in neurological diseases associated with the aging process, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

The new Center for Diabetes and Obesity Research at Roseman University (The Center) is focusing on the relationship at the chemical/molecular level between diabetes and obesity, and the higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. State-of-the-art instruments are being used for these studies, which will allow researchers to make groundbreaking discoveries about diabetes- and obesity-related diseases and to develop new, better therapeutics to alleviate the burden of these diseases.

In addition to The Center’s cutting-edge basic science research, researchers are focusing heavily on the analysis of clinical samples (using specialized, advanced instrumentation), thus increasing the relevance of research to patient care and therapeutics, providing an important service to Southern Nevada’s nearly two million residents.

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Special Report SPRING 2012 2. What makes the Roseman University Center for Diabetes and Obesity Research significant?

The Center houses research equipment that is highly quantitative and ultrasensitive, allowing for more accurate measurements of biological processes. Some of the research equipment that was recently set up at The Center is the first-of-its-kind in Southern Nevada, such as an ultrasensitive capillary-electrophoresis-based nanofluidic immunodetection instrument (NanoPro100) that allows for the analysis of not only protein expression levels, but also of phosphorylation states, with a sensitivity >100 times better than conventional techniques used by other laboratories (e.g. >100 times greater sensitivity compared with Western blot). This allows for the analysis of precious cell populations, such as primary cells, isolated adult stem cells, fine needle tumor aspirates, and microbiopsies.

Another technology The Center is equipped with is the total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy system. This system allows for detailed analysis of molecular interactions occurring right at the cell membrane, with incredibly more detail compared to conventional fluorescent microscopy. This allows researchers to conduct highly specialized experiments of protein subcellular localization and the subcellular targeting of new and more effective therapeutic agents.

The Center currently has active research collaborations with several world-renowned scientists, including the Nobel Laureate Dr. Ferid Murad (1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine). In the mid-1980s, Dr. Fiscus spent more than two years working as a Senior Post-doctorate Fellow and Pharmacology Staff Scientist in Dr. Murad’s lab at Stanford University School of Medicine and contributed to the Nobel-Prize-winning research.

After 25 years, Dr. Murad and Dr. Fiscus have re-established their research collaboration, which will greatly benefit Roseman’s Center for Diabetes and Obesity Research.

The Center has also established a close collaboration with the esteemed Dr. Chikao Morimoto, Professor and Chair of Clinical Immunology and Director of the Advanced Clinical Research Center at the University of Tokyo. Dr. Morimoto worked for 11 years as an Assistant and Associate Professor at Harvard University School of Medicine before returning to Japan in the 1990s to become Chair of Clinical Immunology at the University of Tokyo. Dr. Morimoto has extensive experience with obtaining grant funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which will be exceedingly valuable in helping Roseman obtain funding from that and other government agencies for The Center.

3. What has been accomplished thus far?

Since its inception, The Center has been preparing manuscripts and presenting scientific data nationally as well as internationally. Over the first year and a half, researchers at The Center have published five manuscripts (peer-review research articles in top-rated scientific journals) and two book chapters, as well as presented three poster presentations about The Center’s cutting-edge research and scientific 20 Spring/2012

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Of special note, in June 2011, Dr. Fiscus was invited to give a 20-minute oral presentation at a scientific meeting in Halle, Germany. In September, Dr. Fiscus delivered the keynote lecture “The Role of Nitric Oxide (NO) in Inflammation,” at a scientific meeting held in Shanghai, China.

All of the researchers at Roseman’s Center for Diabetes and Obesity Research are continuing to aggressively submit manuscripts and prepare grant proposals for future funding, in addition to dedicating time to providing education to communities in Southern Nevada to promote The Center’s mission and research progress.

4. What is the vision for the future?

Roseman University is currently renting laboratory space in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas, while concurrently designing and developing new research laboratories at the University’s main campus in Henderson. This new research facility is on track to be completed by the end of 2012. It will contain research labs and procedure rooms for The Center’s specialized equipment, and is being designed in anticipation of future expansion.

The new facility will also house a large, state-of-the-art seminar room, providing a venue for The Center to host top scientific minds from around the world to further educate fellow researchers and scientists in Southern Nevada. The seminar room will also be used for hosting special events and guest speakers that promote community involvement and education in the field of diabetes and obesity prevention and therapy, as well as inform the local community about the groundbreaking research conducted at Roseman University.

5. How is the research funded?

Right now research efforts are being supported by Roseman University of Health Sciences. The University recently established a Grants Submission and Administration Office and is preparing grant applications for funding agencies to help provide monetary support for the young and growing Center.

The University will also be holding various fundraising events to attract community support for research efforts that will find better ways to prevent and treat diabetes, obesity, and other related diseases. Individuals or corporations can now support The Center for Diabetes and Obesity Research at Roseman University through a donation link on the University’s website at

www.roseman.edu/research.

Dr. Ronald R. Fiscus Dr. Ronald R. Fiscus serves as Roseman University’s Director of Research, as well as Research Director for the new Center for Diabetes & Obesity Prevention, Treatment, Research and Education at Roseman University of Health Sciences. He is also a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy.

Before coming to Roseman University, he served over three years as the Director of the Cancer Molecular Biology Section at the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI). At NVCI, Dr. Fiscus was instrumental in establishing state-of-the-art technology for conducting cancer research at the molecular level.

Prior to his work at NVCI, Dr. Fiscus was a Professor in the Department of Physiology/Faculty of Medicine for 11 years at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), where he provided research training for three Ph.D. students, three M.S. students and numerous medical students. Dr. Fiscus also set up a new medical school curriculum for the CUHK School of Medicine while serving as the Coordinator for New Curriculum (Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology, Pharmacology & Pathology). Before joining CUHK, he was an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, respectively.

Of special note, Dr. Fiscus’ research training included working as a Senior Postdoc Fellow and Pharmacology Staff Scientist in the lab of Dr. Ferid Murad, the 1998 Nobel Prize honoree in Physiology/Medicine, at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Fiscus’ early research at Stanford Medical School contributed significantly to the Nobel Prize-winning research, "Discovery of the biological role and molecular mechanisms of action of nitric oxide (NO) in the cardiovascular system."

Dr. Fiscus received postdoctoral research training in molecular pharmacology at the University of California San Diego in La Jolla, and attended Iowa State University where he completed a Ph.D. in molecular physiology/pharmacology with a biochemistry minor as well as an M.S. in neurophysiology (specializing in neurochemistry) and a B.S. in chemistry with math and physics minors.

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Diabetes & Nutrition:

This article is intended for information purposes only, and should not be a substitute for advice from a physician. If you have diabetes or think you may have diabetes, please consult a healthcare provider.

Fact: Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body does not make enough insulin or the body’s cells don’t respond properly to insulin that is produced. In either case, blood sugar (glucose) goes up.

Fact: Diet is not the only factor for controlling diabetes and properly balancing glucose levels. Your energy output through exercise and normal physical activity, stress, illness/infections and medications, as well as eating habits, all play important roles in keeping the balance.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that an estimated 25.8 million Americans have diabetes (about 19 million have been diagnosed, another 7 million have not). The ADA also estimates that tens of millions more Americans are at a high risk for developing diabetes. Whether you develop Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, it is a life-changing event.

One of the first things your doctor will likely recommend is that you lose weight, which you can achieve with a balance of healthy eating and exercise. Losing even a small amount of weight can help you manage your diabetes, and properly control blood glucose levels. Losing weight is often a combination of consuming fewer calories and increasing physical activity; this article focuses on the healthy eating portion of that equation.

One of the most important measures to help you stay in balance with diabetes is your blood glucose levels.

According to WebMD, “normal” blood glucose range is 70-99 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) when you are fasting, and 70-145 mg/dL two hours after you have eaten, but it’s important to talk to your doctor about what is normal and healthy for you. Diabetes is often called the “silent killer” because even though you feel perfectly fine, your glucose level can be high, and ignoring those levels can increase your risk for complications. Knowing your glucose levels can also help you plan for a proper diet and exercise regimen.

Since there are many factors that affect glucose levels, including medications, food, consumption of alcohol,

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hormonal cycles and even illness, it is important to regularly consult with your physician and plan ways to keep your glucose levels stable.

Eating a healthy diet There is no ONE correct diabetes diet. What is important is to eat a wide variety of foods and pay close attention to portion sizes. Your new “diet” doesn’t necessarily mean you will have to give up all the foods you enjoy, but you will need to know how they affect your body.

A great way to begin your new eating plan is to consult with a doctor, nurse, dietician, or nutritionist. In the consultation, he or she will want to know how much you currently weigh, how many calories you consume each day, and what your current eating habits are like.

You can also look for meal planning classes taught by a dietician who specializes in diabetic care to learn how to balance your nutrition needs.

In your consultation or meal planning class, talk to the dietician about what types of foods you CAN eat.

Things such as a variety of grains, vegetables and fruit, high-fiber foods like whole grain oat bran, barley and dried beans are all great to include in your diet.

Foods like these that are high in water-soluble fiber can help delay carbohydrate absorption.

When it comes to protein, choose sensibly by limiting your intake of animal fats (most red meats, and meat high in saturated fat) and adding fish, poultry and leaner cuts of red meat.

Drink skim or low-fat milk and eat less ice cream, butter, cheese and whole milk products.

Make sure to select healthy fats like those found in canola oil, corn oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame seed oil, avocado, peanut butter, herring, trout, salmon, walnuts and pistachios, and eliminate trans fat from your diet.

Avoid eating concentrated or processed sweets such as sugar, honey, candy, jams, jellies and syrup.

Choose and prepare foods with less salt—selecting fresh or frozen food in place of canned goods is a great way to reduce sodium intake.

Remember that beverages can add calories to your meal as well, so avoid sugary drinks like soda and fruit juice. Drink alcoholic beverages in moderation,

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and only after checking with your doctor.

In addition to all of these, there are some foods, such as fat free bouillon broth, sugar free gelatin, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, sugar free jams and jellies, herbs, spices, lemon juice, dill pickles, and sugar-free candy and gum that can enhance your meals without adding calories or fat.

Stick to a schedule. Being on a regular eating schedule can also help control your glucose levels.

The Mayo Clinic website on diabetes recommends eating mostly the same amount of food at about the same time each day, eating several small meals throughout the day, or eating healthy snacks between meals to avoid huge fluctuations in your glucose levels. Also, by taking your medication at the same time and exercising at the same time each day, you can further control it. It is all a matter of planning.

Keep a journal. Logging the foods you eat, along with the results of your glucose testing, can be a great way to identify foods that work well for you and ones that you should avoid. Writing it all down in a journal will give you clues to your body’s needs. The old saying is true that “you are what you eat,” so it’s important to know what foods make you feel the worst, and the ones that make you feel the best.

Read food labels. Knowing what is in the food you eat, and what is considered a “serving” is very important. Check to see if your serving size is the same size as the one on the label. If you eat double the serving size, you need to double the nutrient and caloric values. If you eat less, then the values decrease.

Portion sizes vary according to the types of food you consume, so knowing and measuring out portion size is very important. If you are at home, use measuring cups and a food scale until you have the experience needed to visually estimate portion sizes.

There are also ways you can estimate a serving even if you can’t measure it out. For example, a woman’s fist is about one cup, while a man’s fist is 1.5 to 2 cups.

The tip of your thumb is about a teaspoon, and a handful is approximately 1 to 2 ounces. A piece of meat the size of a woman’s palm is about 3 ounces, a man’s is 5-6 ounces. When you do measure out foods, make mental notes about how big a serving is so you can estimate it later if needed.

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Special Report SPRING 2012 GRAINS & STARCHES 2 slices of reduced calorie bread 1 slice of regular bread ¹⁄₄ bagel ¹₂ English muffin ¹₂ cup oatmeal (cooked)

¹₂ cup starchy vegetables (corn, peas, mashed potatoes) ¹⁄₃ cup cooked pasta ¹⁄₃ cup brown rice ¹⁄₄ cup beans

1 small sweet potato 3 oz. baked potato 3 cups of unsalted, unbuttered, air-popped popcorn 6 saltine crackers

¹₂ cup sugar-free pudding 3 ginger snaps

8 oz low-fat or nonfat yogurt

¹⁄₄ cup low-fat cheese

¹⁄₄ cup low-fat or nonfat cottage cheese

Carrots Cauliflower Celery Cucumber Eggplant Green onions (scallions) Greens - collard, kale, mustard

Kohlrabi Leeks Mushrooms Mixed vegetables (no corn) Okra Onions Pea pods

Salad greens Spinach Turnips Water chestnuts Watercress Zucchini

¹⁄₄ cup dried fruit (prunes, apricots) 1¹⁄₄ cups strawberries or watermelon ¹₂ cup of blueberries

1 medium peach 2 small tangerines 15 grapes

12 cherries ¹₂ mango 1 cup cantaloupe or honeydew melon

Duck or pheasant (no skin) Egg substitute Egg whites Flank steak Flounder Goose (no skin) Haddock Halibut Herring Lamb roast

Lean ham Lean lamb chop Lentils (cooked) Lobster Ostrich Oysters Rabbit Roast Salmon Sardines (2, canned)

Scallops Shrimp/imitation shellfish Sirloin round Steak and ground round Tenderloin Trout or tuna in water Turkey Venison White meat chicken

1 Tbsp of nuts or seeds ¹⁄₈ avocado 8 large black olives

12 large green olives 2 tsp peanut butter 1 Tbsp cooking oil

1 Tbsp of low-fat salad dressing ¹₂ Tbsp of oil-based salad dressing

DAIRY 8 oz low-fat or nonfat (skim) milk

VEGETABLES

A serving is equal to 1 cup raw vegetables or ¹₂ cup cooked vegetables Artichoke/artichoke hearts Asparagus Green beans Bean sprouts Beets Broccoli Cabbage

FRUITS 1 kiwi 1 medium apple, pear, or orange ¹₂ to ³⁄₄ cup fresh mixed fruit ¹₂ banana or grapefruit

PROTEIN Beans Buffalo Canned, cured or boiled ham Canadian bacon Catfish Center loin chop Clams Cornish game hens (no skin) Cod, fresh or frozen Crab

FATS 1 tsp of margarine 1 tsp regular mayonnaise 1 Tbsp of diet margarine/mayo

Prepare your food the right way. Even if you purchase all the right foods, you can sabotage your diet with the way you prepare foods. Bake, boil or broil is best because it uses less fat and calories, allowing you to “spend” your per-meal calories by eating more food. Educate yourself on making healthy substitutions as well.

Instead of cheese, try adding vegetables to your eggs for breakfast. An egg substitute omelet with broccoli, tomato and onion with fresh herbs is not only tasty, but great for you. Try substituting milk with fat-fee or low-fat Greek yogurt and add fresh blueberries to it for a taste treat.

Trade regular bacon and sausage for turkey bacon or turkey sausage to reduce fat and calories.

Plan your day. Based on the meal plan you create with your physician or dietician, you should plan your day to ensure you are getting the right amount of nutrients regularly through the whole day. For example, if your nutritionist recommended a diet of 1800 calories per day, you could divide it into three equal portions of 550 calories per meal with one snack of 150 calories, 600 calories per meal without a snack, or 500 calories per meal with two 150 calorie snacks. The key is keeping your intake steady throughout the day—skipping breakfast so you can eat a 1,200 calorie lunch can throw your glucose levels out of whack and make it difficult to manage your diabetes.

Being diagnosed with diabetes doesn’t mean the end of delicious food. To find great diet examples, try www. diabetes.org/diabetic+diet or www.type2-diabetesinfo.com. By making educated choices, you can add more zip to your meal planning, and with all of the healthy choices available, your new diet can become an adventure in tasty treats and good nutrition.

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DIABETES:

Your Mouth Matters You know you’re supposed to go to the dentist every six months for a check-up and a cleaning, but did you know that what happens in your mouth can have a significant effect on your whole body, including your risk of developing or exacerbating conditions like diabetes?

Diabetes is quickly becoming one of the largest health crises in America. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), 25.8 million Americans have diabetes, or about 8 percent of the population. Additionally, the ADA estimates that there are 79 million Americans with pre-diabetes. The annual cost of this disease is also staggering—$218 billion per year, with $116 billion spent on direct medical costs related to diabetes, $58 billion in indirect costs, such as disability, work loss, and premature death, and another $43.5 billion in costs for people with pre-diabetes or undiagnosed diabetes.

Diabetes & Oral Health – A Two-Way Street Diabetes is a chronic condition, requiring patients to maintain discipline and strict self-management to prevent it from becoming worse. Care providers often prescribe dietary and exercise changes that can help a patient manage or prevent diabetes, and maintaining proper oral health should be on that list as well.

Several researchers have asked whether a lack of proper oral health care puts a person at higher risk for developing diabetes—or does having diabetes contribute to poor oral health? As it turns out, it goes both ways.

Studies have shown that the relationship between poor oral health and diabetes is bi-directional—individuals with diabetes are more prone to develop periodontal disease, and the existence of periodontal disease can cause problems in managing diabetes.

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, periodontal disease “involves inflammation and infection that destroys the tissues that support the teeth, including the gums, the periodontal ligaments, and the tooth sockets.” Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease, and the most common form is gingivitis. In fact, statistics indicate that the prevalence of gingivitis is as high as 50 percent of the U.S. population.

The Role of Inflammation Inflammation is our body’s natural response to harmful pathogens or outside stimuli. When our body senses something harmful, it summons our vascular and immune system to the area, releasing toxins through the

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blood to remove the harmful pathogens, which allows the body to begin healing. This is known as acute inflammation.

teria. The existence of bacteria results in periodontal disease, and the cycle of inflammation and the body’s response ensues, along with all its harmful effects.

In addition to acute inflammation, our bodies can experience chronic inflammation, a persistent condition that can be harmful if it is not controlled. The cells sent to fight the harmful pathogens or other stimuli are powerful defenders of the body. They release toxins (commonly referred to as cytokines) that can accumulate as a result of chronic inflammation, and become dangerous in our bodies. Research has shown that high levels of these toxins reduce the body’s response to insulin and increase the risk of developing diabetes.

But there are ways to mitigate the risk of chronic inflammation from periodontal disease. One of the best ways is to visit your dentist regularly.

Several studies have examined the link between periodontal disease, inflammation, and diabetes. In one such study, published in Inside Dentistry, Dr. George Taylor of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry found that “people with inflammation are more likely to acquire diabetes in the future… [and] people with higher levels of inflammatory markers are more likely to have insulin resistance than those with lower levels.”

Periodontal disease, like any other chronically inflammatory condition, causes an increase in cytokines, which leads to insulin resistance and other risk factors for diabetes and related conditions. For patients who already have diabetes, periodontal disease “contributes to poor metabolic control…which can place them at a higher risk of experiencing diabetic complications.”

Conversely, a meta-analysis of 23 studies showed that diabetes exacerbates the prevalence and severity of periodontal disease.

Mitigating Risk with Proper Oral Care Poor oral health makes it more difficult to control blood glucose levels, which can lead to major complications for people with diabetes. Complications from diseases like diabetes can decrease salivary flow causing dry mouth and creating more favorable conditions for bac-

“If you visit the same dentist regularly at the recommended six-month intervals, he or she can identify subtle changes that may indicate a potential problem,” said Dr. Kenneth King, Associate Professor and Director of Primary Patient Care at Roseman University College of Dental Medicine in South Jordan, Utah.

“Things like gingivitis, recession of the gums, tender and bleeding gums, bone loss, and increased number of cavities can all be indicators of a larger systemic problem,” said King. But since the changes are subtle, a dentist may have a difficult time diagnosing it for someone who comes infrequently for check-ups, or someone who gets a new dentist every couple of years. “Seeing the same dentist at regular intervals over a number of years is ideal, so he or she knows your history and can identify the more subtle indicators.”

If you already have diabetes, seeing a dentist regularly is equally important. A study by Drs. David Mosen, Daniel Pihlstrom and John Snyder published in the January 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association showed that receipt of regular dental care reduces diabetes-specific medical care utilization. Specifically, study participants (all of whom had diabetes) who saw a dentist at least twice a year over a three-year period had better glycemic control, or the ability to keep blood sugar at a safe level. Regular dental care patients were also less likely to have diabetes-related hospital and emergency department admissions.

Due to the strong correlation between diabetes and periodontal disease, Dr. Harald Löe, former Director of the National Institute of Dental Research, has called periodontal disease the “sixth complication of diabetes.”

New research has identified a strong bi-directional link between oral health and systemic diseases such as diabetes. As with any complex health condition, it is important to meet regularly with your physician to ensure that you are doing what you can to manage the disease, and along with the visit to your doctor, be sure to schedule regular dental visits.

Your mouth, and your body, will thank you.

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Meet Dr. Yoma Patel ’11 ROSEMAN GRADUATES ARE

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to a higher standard because lives hang in the balance. She was equally attracted by the opportunity to truly test herself. Yoma applied to Roseman, and “luckily,” as she says, she got in.

Logically, the strength of an institution’s alumni body depends initially on the character and composition of its student body. Roseman is renowned for its high standards and the rigor of its programs, and naturally attracts highly motivated students of strong character. Which is the perfect way to describe Dr. Yoma Patel, a 2011 graduate of the College of Pharmacy.

"I chose Roseman because I wanted to challenge myself through the requirement to score 90 percent or better on all assessments. But there were still times when I wondered … what have I gotten myself into?"

As an undergraduate at Southern Utah University, Yoma decided to apply to Roseman University to earn her Doctor of Pharmacy degree precisely because “the university asked so much of their students.”

She had learned of the program from Dr. Michael DeYoung, Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at Roseman, who spoke to her class through Utah’s Rural Health Scholars Program.

Roseman’s educational philosophy resonated with her – that students in healthcare fields must be held

Yoma is now a pharmacist for Walgreen’s in Blue Bell, PA, outside Philadelphia. In recalling her student days, she laughed and noted, “I chose Roseman because I wanted to challenge myself through the requirement to score 90 percent or better on all assessments. But there were still times when I wondered … what have I gotten myself into?”

She continues, “But even with all the stress during exams, if I had to do it again I would still choose Roseman. I truly feel that people who graduate from Roseman are the best in the field. I’m very thankful for my education – not only can I effectively help my patients, but I really feel that I am a step ahead in my career.”

Yoma was involved in a lot of organizations as a student and she credits Dr. Paul Oesterman as her inspiration. “I consider him a mentor – he taught me not just academics but how to craft a well-rounded pharmacy career.” She has equally warm things to say about the other faculty and staff at Roseman, including the library’s team members. Her wonderful academic experience made her want to give back.

Though she just graduated last year, Yoma is already giving back – she is a founding member of the Alumni Board of Advisors. “I always knew, even as a student, that I wanted to give back to my school,” she said. “And being a member of the Board of Advisors is a great start.”

When asked about her fellow students at Roseman, Yoma quickly notes, “We are family! We spent eight hours a day every day over three years with each other. When I need to ask for help, not just during school but also now in my career, I know I can always call a friend across the country.” You can hear the smile in her voice when she talks about how she relies on “instant professional consultations” from

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P R O F I L E : her fellow graduates who are now doing residencies, working in other pharmacies, etc.

“Roseman’s alumni network has helped me tremendously,” she notes. Actually, she mentioned the “University of Southern Nevada” alumni network since she, like many alums, is still getting used to the Roseman name! “I didn’t know any local pharmacists when I moved to Pennsylvania, so it’s very comforting to know that if I have a question, I can call a Roseman friend.”

"I truly feel that people who graduate from Roseman are the best in the field."

She also has high praise for Walgreens and its support of Roseman students. In particular she singles out Holly Prievo, a member of Roseman’s Board of Trustees, who is a Supervisor at Walgreen’s District Office in Southern Nevada.

Yoma looks forward to remaining involved with her Roseman family and to making a difference. She relishes her contact with fellow alums and current students alike. “I enjoy connecting with students so that they can benefit in ways that I didn’t, or alternatively, so they can avoid the mistakes that I made!”

Roseman is delighted that Yoma is still highly motivated, and committed to helping her alma mater and future generations of Roseman students.

Roseman graduates are doing great things in their communities and for the University. Know of any outstanding alums? Recommend them to be featured in Remedy by contacting Brenda Griego at (702) 968-1619.

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A Call for Alumni Leaders

ATTENTION GRADUATES - Roseman needs your help to build strong alumni programs!

Roseman University is a young institution, but our alumni body is approaching 1,500 graduates. Next year, the University’s first graduating class will mark its 10-year reunion. The time is right for programs and activities that enable alumni to more easily stay in touch with each other and their alma mater. So, the University is asking alumni leaders to step forward to create and implement the programs they want.

That’s the genesis of the Alumni Board of Advisors.

“Dr. McMillan is not only leading by example, he’s setting the standard.

Founding members of the Alumni Board of Advisors have a unique opportunity to create the programs that will become traditions at Roseman.”

The Alumni Board of Advisors will comprise a cadre of prominent alumni leaders who, as outstanding examples of the University’s innovative and rigorous educational philosophy, will build programs that will be of value to Roseman’s past and future graduates.

Board members can share their unique experiences and expertise, mentor students and link up with fellow alums, form development and communication strategies, and serve as advocates for educational priorities and outreach efforts.

What would you like from your university? Would it be an easy way to find Roseman alums in your city or field? Or could it be an alumni reception at the annual meeting of your professional associations?

Could you find a way to mentor current students?

Maybe you would like leadership opportunities that count toward your professional certifications? Join the Alumni Board of Advisors and advocate for the programs you want!

Along with building programs, Board members also support their preferred priorities at Roseman and educate their communities and industries about the University’s mission and impact. There are two levels of membership on the Board – $250 Member and $1,000 Leadership Member.

Want more information?

Call Brenda Griego

at (702) 968-1619 or visit the Roseman website and click on “Alumni” to learn more and to sign up.

Dr. Jeff McMillan (Ortho ‘11) is a member of the first graduating class of Roseman’s Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics/MBA residency program. He is also the first graduate of the University to become a Leadership Member of the Alumni Board of Advisors. “I’m very proud of my Roseman education and certainly want the university to flourish,” notes Dr. McMillan.

Dr. McMillan received his BA in physiology from the University of San Francisco and his DDS from

By Brenda Griego Meharry Medical College in 2005. “I’ve seen from my other universities how robust alumni programs can have a tremendous positive impact, both on graduates and the institution,” he said. “Joining a board that will strengthen Roseman is appealing to me – joining an Alumni Board of Advisors that I will also help to shape is immensely compelling.”

That’s a great point! Dr. McMillan is not only leading by example, he’s setting the standard. Founding members of the Alumni Board of Advisors have a unique opportunity to create the programs that will become traditions at Roseman. Through his leadership, Dr. McMillan has already ensured that Roseman and its alumni will have a strong presence at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists.

“What would you like from your university? Join the Alumni Board of Advisors and advocate for the programs you want!”

Where do you think Roseman and its alumni should be visible and making an impact?

Universities also benefit in many ways from strong programs that nurture graduates’ involvement with and support of their alma mater. National publications like U.S. News & World Report use figures like the size of an institution’s endowment and the percentage of alumni who support their school as factors in their rankings, since it is assumed that alumni who received an excellent education will financially support their alma mater.

A native of Nevada, Dr. McMillan once again lives in the state, but alumni from all geographic regions are encouraged to get involved. Graduates from different parts of the country and throughout the world, different industries, and with differing perspectives are needed to create comprehensive programs that best respond to alumni needs.

Strong alumni involvement translates to a stronger university – which in turn, increases the value of your degree.

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SOUTH JORDAN'S NEW CHANCELLOR

Alumni Feature News SPRING 2012

Finding the best candidate to fill the role of the newly created Chancellor position at Roseman University’s South Jordan, Utah campus was not an easy task for a search committee made up of university employees and Board of Trustees members. After a months-long exhaustive search, evaluation and interview process, a highly experienced and qualified candidate was chosen for the position. In late February, Dr. Harry Rosenberg, Roseman’s president, proudly announced the appointment of Mark A. Penn, MD, MBA as Chancellor and Special Assistant to the President for Program Planning. He will begin the new role on July 1.

“The search committee did an extraordinarily thorough search,” said Dr. Harry Rosenberg, President of Roseman University. “After hearing input from members of the campus community and having the opportunity to meet and interview the candidates, Dr. Penn was unanimously chosen as the best individual to lead the Utah campus with his breadth of experience, vision, passion and creativity.”

The tremendous growth of Roseman’s Utah campus highlighted a need for a local high-level administrator to oversee existing programs and set the stage for future growth. As Chancellor, Dr. Penn will have both academic and fiscal oversight for all programs at Roseman’s Utah campus, as well as administrative oversight of campus operations. As Special Assistant to the President for Program Planning, Dr. Penn will assist in planning and implementing strategies for development of new academic programs at Roseman’s Utah and Nevada campuses.

Dr. Penn said, “I am honored and humbled to be asked to serve Roseman University, President Rosenberg, the deans, faculty, staff and students at the South Jordan campus – as we build on the existing excellent educational foundation at Rose-

Roseman University of Health Sciences

APPOINTS CHANCELLOR for South Jordan, Utah Campus

By Jason Roth man and continue to effectively transform health care education to meet the health care needs of the future. My wife, Becky, and I feel blessed and excited to be invited to join the team at Roseman and to be part of the community of South Jordan and the state of Utah.”

Dr. Penn joins Roseman with more than 30 years of experience in health care and higher education.

His early career experience was in private medical practice in a rural community in Ohio. Dr. Penn transitioned into health care education as the Associate Director of a Family Medicine Residency Program through the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM), which changed its name in 2011 to Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). He went on to serve in a variety of academic roles at NEOMED, including Undergraduate and Clerkship Director in Family Medicine, Medical Director of the Clinical Skills Program, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Executive Associate Dean, Acting President and Dean, and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Executive Associate Dean.

In 2010 he was invited to lead the development of a new educational partnership between NEOMED and Cleveland State University (CSU), as Special Assistant to the President and Vice Provost for Health Affairs at CSU, and Special Advisor to the President at NEOMED. His academic experience includes oversight of medical education, student affairs, admission, faculty affairs, faculty development, continuing professional education, human resources, graduate education, institutional effectiveness and institutional research, academic learning resources, information technology, and diversity and multicultural affairs. He has also worked extensively on curriculum development and helped build new models for inter-professional education in the health sciences.

Throughout his career, Dr. Penn has been a member of numerous honorary, professional, community and university organizations, taking an active role to support faculty, student, research and academic groups in the health sciences. He is a member of the American College of Physician Executives, Ohio State Medical Association, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. He also has been actively involved with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) focusing on areas such as undergraduate medical and residency education, faculty affairs and diversity.

Dr. Penn has also received a variety of university and teaching awards. His scholarly activities have focused on teaching and innovations in curriculum development and inter-professional education, as well as understanding health disparities in communities and focusing on building partnerships to expand access to underserved populations. He has published papers and abstracts and given numerous invited presentations in these areas of scholarly interest.

In addition to scholarly pursuits, Dr. Penn has donated time and energy to community service.

He has participated in Habitat for Humanity, is a member of the Medical Reserve Corps, and has provided free patient care and medical services both in his local community at the Open M Underserved Medical Clinic, as well as abroad in villages of Honduras.

Dr. Penn earned a Doctor of Medicine degree at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, and a Master of Business Administration from Regent University. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP).

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ROSEMAN PEOPLE October 1, 2011 to Present New Hires & Promotions Cathryn Barber is Assistant Professor of Nursing in Maternal/Newborn and Pediatrics for the College of Nursing at the South Jordan campus.

The College of Nursing at the South Jordan campus promoted Lori Barber to Director of Clinical Resources and Assistant Professor of Nursing.

Dr. Prashanti Bollu is Research Director for the College of Dental Medicine at the Henderson campus.

James Britsch is Reference and Instruction Librarian at the South Jordan campus.

Phillip Burns was promoted to Information System Technician II.

Lori Barber

Dr. Catherine D’Amico is Associate Dean for the College of Nursing, Henderson campus.

Lajbanti Dey is Admission Specialist for the College of Nursing at the Henderson campus.

Clint Glauser is Maintenance Technician at the South Jordan campus.

Dr. Douglas Hom is Assistant Professor of Dental Medicine for the College of Dental Medicine at the Henderson campus.

Dr. Prashanti Bollu

Dr. Erik Jorvig was promoted to Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment for the College of Pharmacy’s Henderson campus.

Charlene Pietz is Administrative Assistant in the College of Nursing, Henderson campus.

Dr. Rajan Radhakrishnan was promoted to Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment for the College of Pharmacy’s South Jordan campus.

Leah Railey is Assistant Director of Human Resources, based out of the Henderson campus.

Dr. Glen Roberson, Assistant Professor in the College of Dental Medicine at the Henderson campus, is now also Clinic Director.

Jeffrey Rudd is Director of Dental Laboratory Services for the College of Dental Medicine at the South Jordan campus.

Nena Schvaneveldt is Library Assistant at the South Jordan campus.

Emily Squires is Part-Time Library Assistant at the South Jordan campus.

Dr. Julie Willardson is Assistant Professor of Nursing in Community and Mental Health for the College of Nursing at the South Jordan campus.

Dr. Venkata Kashyap Yellepeddi (Kash) is Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences for the College of Pharmacy at the South Jordan campus.

Awards, Recognition and Appointments

Dr. Erik Jorvig

Dr. Rajan Radhakrishnan

Roseman University was awarded Best Place to Work in Southern Nevada in the medium-sized company category at the Southern Nevada Human Resources Association’s (SNHRA) 10th Annual Best Place to Work Awards Luncheon.

Ben Wills, Human Resources Director, accepted the award on behalf of the University.

Francisca (Fran) Aquino, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, was honored with the South Jordan Chamber Apple Award at a luncheon on March 14. Fran was nominated by her peers for her extraordinary service to students in the Colleges of Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing at Roseman’s Utah campus.

Dr. Douglas Ashman, Professor for the College of Dental Medicine at the South Jordan

campus, was elected Vice President of the Utah Section of the American College of Prosthodontics.

Dr. Richard Buchanan, Dean of the College of Dental Medicine at the South Jordan campus, is Ad-Hoc Reviewer for the Journal of Dental Education.

In November, Ohio Northern University’s Raabe College of Pharmacy honored Roseman's College of Pharmacy Dean and Executive Vice President of Quality Assurance and Intercampus Consistency Dr. Renee Coffman during its 5th Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Dr. Coffman was recognized for her outstanding career accomplishments and contributions to ONU.

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Awards, Recognition and Appointments In October, Dr. Renee Coffman reported that the College of Pharmacy Class of 2011 graduates who sat for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) achieved a record 99 percent first-time pass rate, besting the College’s previous showing of 98.3 percent. The national first-time pass rate for the period of May-August was 96 percent. Additionally, 8.6 percent of the class who took the exam scored in the top 1 percent nationwide.

Dr. Edward DeSchepper, Professor for the College of Dental Medicine in South Jordan, was recently awarded a grant from the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) for his submission of an Oral Health in Medicine model curriculum.

the ISMP to contact the manufacturer who promptly corrected the error on the same day.

In November, Que-Chau Ngo, a student pharmacist from the South Jordan campus, was awarded the prestigious Presidential Scholarship from the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) for outstanding achievements in academic studies and community involvement.

She is the current president of the University’s South Jordan campus student chapter of the organization.

South Jordan College of Nursing faculty Dr. Traci Hardell and Gigi Marshall obtained certification as nurse educators from the National League of Nursing.

Dr. Paul Oesterman, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice for the College of Pharmacy, and Jason Roth, Vice President of Communications and Public Relations, received Certificates for Outstanding Contributions in the Field of Drug Law Enforcement from the United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration for their work in making Operation Medicine Cabinet in Southern Nevada a success.

Dr. Leslie Karns, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Patient Care for the College of Dental Medicine in South Jordan, was re-appointed as Clinical Consultant for the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Dr. Karns was also invited to present “Accreditation: Clinical Issues” at the Faculty Retreat for the University of Texas Health Science Center, Dental School at Houston.

Dr. Llewellyn Powell, Associate Professor for the College of Dental Medicine at the South Jordan campus, was selected to deliver the White Coat Ceremony Keynote Address at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry on March 30. Dr. Powell’s editorial “Legally Required vs. Morally/Ethically Right,” was published in the Jan./Feb. 2012 issue of the Tri-County Dental Society’s Bulletin.

Dr. Kenneth King, Professor for the College of Dental Medicine at the South Jordan campus, is Ad-Hoc Reviewer for the Journal of Adhesion.

Dr. Jaleh Pourhamidi, Dean of the College of Dental Medicine in Henderson and Program Director for the AEODO/ MBA residency program, was selected as one of Vegas Inc. Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2012.

Dr. Marlene Luna, Dean, reported that the first class of graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Roseman University’s South Jordan campus achieved a perfect 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX-RN examination.

In December, third-year student pharmacists Ramzy Moubarak and Sal Rivas, Jr. placed in the Top 10 at the Clinical Skills Competition at the American Society of HealthSystem Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in New Orleans. Moubarak and Rivas competed along with student pharmacists from 110 colleges of pharmacy throughout the country.

Rivas was also recognized by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices for identifying and alerting them about a drug manufacturer’s website dosing error that could have resulted in parents inadvertently administering 10 times more than the recommended dosage of phenylephrine HCI 0.125% for children 2- to 6-years-old. His vigilance allowed

Dr. Victor Sandoval, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the College of Pharmacy at the South Jordan campus, was re-appointed as Curriculum Consultant for the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Dr. Sandoval is Ad-Hoc reviewer for the Journal of Dental Education.

Stuart Wiener, Vice President of Fiscal Affairs/Treasurer, has been invited to serve on the Comprehensive Evaluation Committee for the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) where he will be responsible for reviewing financial resources as well as physical and technological infrastructure. He previously served in the same capacity in June 2010.

Barbara Wood, Director of University Relations, was elected to the Board of the Sunrise Children’s Hospital Foundation.

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ROSEMAN PEOPLE October 1, 2011 to Present Research, Publications and Presentations Dr. Ronald Fiscus, Research Director, and Mary Johlfs, Associate Scientists, contributed a book chapter, “Protein kinase G (PKG): Involvement in promoting neural cell survival, proliferation, synaptogenesis and synaptic plasticity and the use of new ultrasensitive capillary electrophoresis-based methodologies for measuring PKG expression and molecular actions” in the book Protein Kinase Technologies (ed. H. Mukai) of the top-rated book series Neuromethods, Springer-Verlag GmbH. Mary Johlfs

Dr. Mark Decerbo

Dr. Meghan Jeffres

Dr. Sean Barclay

In October 2011, Mary Johlfs presented a poster, “Protein kinase G-I (PKG-I)’s involvement in promoting neural cell proliferation, attachment and inhibiting spontaneous apoptosis: The use of an ultrasensitive capillaryelectrophoresis-based methodology (NanoPro100) for measuring PKG-I expression and phosphorylation,” at the Annual NanoPro User’s Meeting in Washington, D.C. This key presentation helps to establish Roseman’s Center for Diabetes & Obesity Research as the premier research center in the Western Region of the U.S. for ultrasensitive, highly quantitative analysis of protein expression and protein phosphorylation in biological samples using ultra-new/state-of-the-art technologies.

In November 2011, Janica C. Wong, Research Associate, presented a poster at the 9th Annual World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease in Hollywood-Los Angeles, CA, entitled: “Protection against spontaneous onset of apoptotic cell death in isolated pancreatic islets by low-level-nitric oxide (NO)/cGMP/protein kinase G type-Ialpha (PKG-Ialpha) signaling pathway, measured by ultrasensitive capillary electrophoresis with laser-induced fluorescence detector (CE-LIF) and NanoPro100 (CE-chemoluminescence/protein-immunoquantification) systems.” This poster was co-authored by Elaine L. Leung, Assistant Professor at Macau University of Science &

Technology (MUST), Macau, China, and by Mary Johlfs, Ben Costantino, Dr. Renee Coffman, Dr. Harry Rosenberg and Dr. Ronald Fiscus.

In late November 2011, Mary Johlfs visited Washington, D.C. to meet Dr. Ferid Murad (1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine) and other members of the Murad Lab at George Washington University School of Medicine to set up a research collaboration between Roseman’s Center for Diabetes & Obesity Research and the Murad Lab at GWU. Previously, Dr. Fiscus worked as a Senior Postdoc Fellow from 1983 to 1985 in Dr. Murad’s lab at Stanford University School of Medicine, contributing to the Nobel-Prizewinning research on the biological role and molecular actions of nitric oxide (NO) in the cardiovascular system. During her visit to Washington, D.C., Mary Johlfs also received one-day research training in Advanced Protein Chemistry at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), NIH, Bethesda, MD, under the leadership of the world-renowned protein chemist, Dr. Paul Goldsmith, Director of the Antibody Production & Purification Unit, NCI/NIH. A research article authored by Dr. Jene’ M. Hurlbut, Associate Professor for the College of Nursing in Henderson, was published in the Journal of Community Health. The article, “Correlations Between Spirituality and Health-Promoting Behaviors Among Sheltered Homeless Women,” examined the relationship between spirituality and health-promoting behaviors in a convenience sample of 90 sheltered homeless women using the Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP II), the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWB), and a demographic questionnaire.

Erin Johanson, Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Coordinator at the South Jordan campus, developed a live preceptor continuing professional development program for The Collaborative Education Institute entitled

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“Millennial Students: Teaching a New Generation of Future Pharmacists.”

Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in New Orleans.

In Feburary 2012, Assistant Professors of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Meghan Jeffres and Dr. Sean Barclay, and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Mark Decerbo, of the Henderson campus, presented “Effect of body size descriptors on initial treatment response and 30 day mortality in patients with Gram-negative infections” at the 41st Critical Care Congress of the Society for Critical Care Medicine in Houston.

From the South Jordan, Utah campus:

Dr. Manas Mandal, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences gave an invited guest lecture, “Bacterial Toxin in Vaccine Development,” at the Department of Biological Sciences, Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Goa Campus, India on Dec. 16, 2011. BITS is one of the premier institutes of technology and science in India with colleges of engineering and pharmacy.

In March, Dr. Paul Oesterman, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Roseman’s Henderson campus, traveled to Chennai, India to deliver a presentation on Medication Therapy Management and the role that pharmacists can play. The presentation was sponsored by The Indian Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and Vel’s University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Dr. Edward DeSchepper and Dr. Victor Sandoval, Professors the College of Dental Medicine in South Jordan, co-authored “Use of Turning Point in a Mastery Learning Dental Environment,” which has been accepted for publication at the March 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Dental Association.

Dr. Llewellyn Powell, Associate Professor for the College of Dental Medicine at the South Jordan campus, presented a TechExpo entitled "The Use of Turning Point Polling Software In A Mastery Learning Dental Environment" at the 2012 American Dental Education Association Annual Session & Exhibition in Orlando, Florida on March 20.

• Cody R. Ball – Evaluation of medication administration via feeding tubes at a tertiary medical center • Jake Blackham – Assessment of compliance with a heparin protocol for use in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) • Byron R. Harris – What future role will pharmacy have in the evolving health care system and what is needed to bring about change: a perspective look from student pharmacist • Caroline Heyrend – Rapid identification of pathogens and drug resistance markers from blood culture using an automated nested multiplex PCR system: potential impact on antibiotic therapy • Elyse Hook – Case‐series analysis of the management of hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis • Yelena Juchau – Bulk forming agents in celiac disease From the Henderson, Nevada campus: • Kathryn Guinto – Evaluation of nephrotoxicity associated with ideal body weight versus actual body weight dosing of colistin • Sumara Hussain – Evaluating the appropriate use of dabigatran in a 454 bed community hospital in the first six months of availability • Kim Chi Nguyen - Incidence of venous thrombosis in hospitalized patients with chronic liver disease • Tracy Tran – Suctioning and Glycopyrrolate for Terminal Secretions in Hospice Patients • Kaushik Vedam – Contrast induced nephropathy incidence in conjunction with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor use in a community hospital

Roseman University student pharmacists were invited to present research posters at the December American

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