Patsy M. Brannon
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View article: Nutritional assessment among adult patients with suspected or confirmed active tuberculosis disease in rural India
Nutritional assessment among adult patients with suspected or confirmed active tuberculosis disease in rural India Open
Malnutrition and diabetes were prevalent in this patient population; since both can predict poor prognosis of active tuberculosis disease, including treatment outcomes and drug resistance, this emphasizes the importance of dual screening a…
View article: Vitamin D assays and the definition of hypovitaminosis D: results from the First International Conference on Controversies in Vitamin D
Vitamin D assays and the definition of hypovitaminosis D: results from the First International Conference on Controversies in Vitamin D Open
The First International Conference on Controversies in Vitamin D was held in Pisa, Italy, 14–16 June 2017. The meeting's purpose was to address controversies in vitamin D research, review the data available, to help resolve them, and sugge…
View article: Iron Supplementation during Pregnancy and Infancy: Uncertainties and Implications for Research and Policy
Iron Supplementation during Pregnancy and Infancy: Uncertainties and Implications for Research and Policy Open
Iron is particularly important in pregnancy and infancy to meet the high demands for hematopoiesis, growth and development. Much attention has been given to conditions of iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficient anemia (IDA) because of the …
View article: Vitamin D: Moving Forward to Address Emerging Science
Vitamin D: Moving Forward to Address Emerging Science Open
The science surrounding vitamin D presents both challenges and opportunities. Although many uncertainties are associated with the understandings concerning vitamin D, including its physiological function, the effects of excessive intake, a…
View article: Use of Gene Editing in USDA Research
Use of Gene Editing in USDA Research Open
The Science Advisory Council was established in FY2016 as a subcommittee of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board by the Chief Scientist as a result of recommendations from the 2012…
View article: REPRODUCIBILITY AND RIGOR IN REE’s PORTFOLIO OF RESEARCH
REPRODUCIBILITY AND RIGOR IN REE’s PORTFOLIO OF RESEARCH Open
The Science Advisory Council was established in FY2016 as a subcommittee of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board to provide advice and guidance, on a scientific basis, on the overa…