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- Trans Fats and Metabolic Syndrome.
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Two issues affecting health today are metabolic syndrome and trans fats. Metabolic syndrome is a common condition that has no single known cause. Trans fats are fatty acids that can be artificially made and added to food, or can naturally occur in ruminant-derived foods. There has been speculation that metabolic syndrome and trans fats are correlated. Studies indicate both positive and negative correlations between metabolic syndrome and the consumption of trans fats.
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- irsc_s_b_p0011
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- The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 37.
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This is Volume 13, Number 37 of The Chronicle, published on October 29, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including an article about the Florida NAACP’s 31st Annual NAACP State Convention, the funeral service announcement for pioneer resident Lemuel Pierce, a report on the Women’s and Men’s Day Observance at Friendship Baptist Church, the fifth anniversary celebration for the Lincoln Park Benevolence Society Lodge No. 1, high school and college football scores, a column entitled...
Show moreThis is Volume 13, Number 37 of The Chronicle, published on October 29, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including an article about the Florida NAACP’s 31st Annual NAACP State Convention, the funeral service announcement for pioneer resident Lemuel Pierce, a report on the Women’s and Men’s Day Observance at Friendship Baptist Church, the fifth anniversary celebration for the Lincoln Park Benevolence Society Lodge No. 1, high school and college football scores, a column entitled Indian River Community College News about the creation of a Center for Historical Data to preserve the area’s heritage, a column entitled Lincoln Park School News, and a column entitled Okeechobee News, national entertainment news, and a donation from the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to the Lincoln Park Community Library.
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- 1970-10-29
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- irsc_tcc_chr_004
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- The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 34.
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This is Volume 13, Number 34 of The Chronicle, published on September 24, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including a call for readers to vote in the upcoming elections, a musical presentation to the City Commission by the Treasure Coast chapter of Sweet Adelines, a report on the progress of opening a new public library in Fort Pierce, the passing of a well-known citizen Mr. James “Fruit Jar” Nickerson, an announcement of a nurse aide/attendant class held at the Indian River...
Show moreThis is Volume 13, Number 34 of The Chronicle, published on September 24, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including a call for readers to vote in the upcoming elections, a musical presentation to the City Commission by the Treasure Coast chapter of Sweet Adelines, a report on the progress of opening a new public library in Fort Pierce, the passing of a well-known citizen Mr. James “Fruit Jar” Nickerson, an announcement of a nurse aide/attendant class held at the Indian River Memorial Hospital by Mrs. Reta Moon of Indian River Junior College, an article about actress Judy Pace and her new starring role in the TV show, The Young Lawyers, and college football news.
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- 1970-09-24
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- irsc_tcc_chr_003
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- The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 30.
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This is Volume 13, Number 30 of The Chronicle, published on August 13, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including the death of a local solider killed in action in Vietnam, continued segregation at a local chain lounge, a notice of political rallies scheduled by the Lincoln Park Voters' League, editorial pieces about the progress still needed towards equality for Black citizens in public schools and Major League Baseball, an announcement that Dr. William Kornegay was named academic...
Show moreThis is Volume 13, Number 30 of The Chronicle, published on August 13, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including the death of a local solider killed in action in Vietnam, continued segregation at a local chain lounge, a notice of political rallies scheduled by the Lincoln Park Voters' League, editorial pieces about the progress still needed towards equality for Black citizens in public schools and Major League Baseball, an announcement that Dr. William Kornegay was named academic dean at Bethune-Cookman, a report on Black directors, actors, and workers joining the film industry, a section entitled "News in Gifford" with updates from citizens, an invitation for those in need to seek the services of the Neighborhood Information Center funded by grants from the Office of Economic Opportunity, and a report on Dr. Ralph Abernathy, president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaking at Bethune-Cookman College's graduation.
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- 1970-08-13
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- irsc_tcc_chr_002
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- The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 16.
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This is Volume 13, Number 16 of The Chronicle, published on May 27, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including school integration, discrimination in St. Lucie County, car accidents, nutrition tips, and a recipe for Teriyaki Sirloin Kabobs, as well as local notices about marriages, funerals, and meetings.
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- 1971-05-27
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- irsc_tcc_chr_001
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- Document (PDF)
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- The Chronicle, Vol. - No. 14.
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This is Volume -, Number 14 of The Chronicle, published on November 2, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including funeral services for Jackie Robinson, final rites for Elder Hardy L. Reagan, calls for citizens to vote in the upcoming elections, Mt. Pleasant, Evangelist Deliverance Center, St. Paul AME, Garden City Church of Christ, St. James, and Morning Star church news, a Civic Federated meeting, Girl Scout activities, high school football news, an article about Black activists...
Show moreThis is Volume -, Number 14 of The Chronicle, published on November 2, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including funeral services for Jackie Robinson, final rites for Elder Hardy L. Reagan, calls for citizens to vote in the upcoming elections, Mt. Pleasant, Evangelist Deliverance Center, St. Paul AME, Garden City Church of Christ, St. James, and Morning Star church news, a Civic Federated meeting, Girl Scout activities, high school football news, an article about Black activists sentenced to 242 years in a North Carolina prison, a Fort Pierce Federated Woman’s Club meeting, and the acquittal of Cook County State Attorney Edward V. Hanrahan and 13 other law enforcement officers related to a police raid that killed two Black Panthers.
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- 1972-11-02
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- irsc_tcc_chr_005
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- Document (PDF)
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- Structural Evaluation of the Optic Nerve Head.
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Precise morphological evaluation of the optic nerve head is essential to accurately diagnose glaucoma, especially in diverse patient populations. Interpretation of the physical structure of the optic nerve head includes optic disc size, cup to disc ratio, vertical disc diameter and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness. I hypothesize that there are subtle differences in the optic nerve head appearance based on age, gender, race and refractive error that can predict an increased likelihood of...
Show morePrecise morphological evaluation of the optic nerve head is essential to accurately diagnose glaucoma, especially in diverse patient populations. Interpretation of the physical structure of the optic nerve head includes optic disc size, cup to disc ratio, vertical disc diameter and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness. I hypothesize that there are subtle differences in the optic nerve head appearance based on age, gender, race and refractive error that can predict an increased likelihood of glaucoma development and degree of irreversible vision loss. Detailed measurements of the optic nerve head were taken using advanced imaging technology called an optical coherence tomography (OCT). Data were analyzed using regression analysis to determine potential correlations between the impact of the physical characteristics of the optic nerve with the development of glaucoma. Individual variables were compared using ANOVA. On average, subjects with high myopia included in the study were shown to have larger disc areas than those with mild to moderate myopia and have an increased risk of developing glaucoma. In addition, patients with a positive family history of glaucoma are more likely to develop advanced versions of the disease.
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- irsc_s_b_p0008b
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- Prions, Amyloid Precursor Protein, and Tau.
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Prions, amyloid precursor protein (APP), and tau, and the diseases that result from them, share common characteristics. These include the manner in which the diseases progress, and the structures and physiology of the proteins. This paper discusses some common characteristics.
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- 08-01-2018
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- irsc_s_b_p0001
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- Document (PDF)
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- Pioneer Post Volume 5, Number 2.
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This Pioneer Post (also known as Pioneer Press) edition contains many articles about student life, local performances, and sports scores. One interesting article is "First Marriage, Then Family." In the Spring semester of 1966, the course "Marriage and the Family" is introduced to IRJC. Taught by James Williams, the class focuses on dating, preparing for marriage, sex, family life, etc. The elective will also have medical professionals discussing reproduction. Summary written by Marie...
Show moreThis Pioneer Post (also known as Pioneer Press) edition contains many articles about student life, local performances, and sports scores. One interesting article is "First Marriage, Then Family." In the Spring semester of 1966, the course "Marriage and the Family" is introduced to IRJC. Taught by James Williams, the class focuses on dating, preparing for marriage, sex, family life, etc. The elective will also have medical professionals discussing reproduction. Summary written by Marie Grandguillotte, in Dr. Carrigan's AMH 2020 H2SL (Honors/Service Learning).
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- 1966-02-25
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- irsc_c_pp_0002
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- Pioneer Post Volume 11, Number 5.
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This Pioneer Post (also known as Pioneer Press) edition contains many articles about student life, local performances, and sports scores. Articles of interest include "Women Graduates from IRJC'S Police Academy". A woman named Fonda Doane, despite the author's emphasis on her feminine qualities, becomes the first woman to graduate from IRCC Policy Academy dominated by men. In spite of her being an outlier in class, she enjoyed it with some embarrassing moments and dirty jokes. In 1972, only 2...
Show moreThis Pioneer Post (also known as Pioneer Press) edition contains many articles about student life, local performances, and sports scores. Articles of interest include "Women Graduates from IRJC'S Police Academy". A woman named Fonda Doane, despite the author's emphasis on her feminine qualities, becomes the first woman to graduate from IRCC Policy Academy dominated by men. In spite of her being an outlier in class, she enjoyed it with some embarrassing moments and dirty jokes. In 1972, only 2% of all police officers and sheriffs across America were females. Female police officers in the 1970s experienced gender stereotypes and sexual harassment. There were some who battled hard to earn their respect which shined a light upon them to encourage more women to become officers. In 1973, a woman named Fonda Doane became the first woman to graduate from IRJC Police Academy despite the stereotypes and sexist comments. With her and other brave police officers being an example, hopefully, more will pursue this career soon. Now the percentage of females in the force is 13% which is not a drastic boost, but it is improving.Summary written by Malik Girondin, in Dr. Carrigan's AMH 2020 H2SL (Honors/Service Learning).
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- 1972-03-30
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- irsc_c_pp_0006
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- Pioneer Post Volume 10, Number 3.
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This Pioneer Post (also known as Pioneer Press) edition contains articles about student life, local performances, and sports scores. Articles of note include:
- An editorial, produced by a former IRJC student, tackles a conspiracy theory regarding Paul McCartney. Rumors circling his death have incited an investigation to determine if The Beatles member is still alive. Due to the immense following The Beatles have acquired during this time period, many young adults have devoted their time to...
Show moreThis Pioneer Post (also known as Pioneer Press) edition contains articles about student life, local performances, and sports scores. Articles of note include:- An editorial, produced by a former IRJC student, tackles a conspiracy theory regarding Paul McCartney. Rumors circling his death have incited an investigation to determine if The Beatles member is still alive. Due to the immense following The Beatles have acquired during this time period, many young adults have devoted their time to coming up with conclusions. In the 1960s, The Beatles became an international sensation that appealed to young Americans (particularly young women). Their fame led to many obsessive followers creating rumors about their personal lives. One rumor in particular circled around the possible death of Paul McCartney. People began to vigorously search for clues that could indicate a “deceased Paul” in The Beatle’s music, causing a frenzy. Multiple conspiracy theories emerged including hidden messages in songs played backwards, symbolism in their album artwork, etc. This popularity reflected how influential The Beatles were during this time period where young Americans were rebellious towards traditional authority. This also shows how it is human nature to want simplistic answers that match our own worldviews.
- An opinion editorial, written by former IRJC student, Cary Brunswick, discusses a debate between the use of alcohol and marijuana during this time. Alcohol was widely accepted on college campuses, while marijuana use created controversy. Brunswick also talks about the effects each substance has on the human body, and calls for an "evaluation of judgement". Throughout the 1960s, many Americans began to experiment with new drugs such as marijuana and hallucinogens. Marijuana use was heavily criticized for its effects on the human body (and on human behavior). Since the 1960s was a time when young Americans rebelled against authority and the Vietnam War, marijuana use became more popular. The debate, which still stands today, poses the question: is marijuana really that much worse than alcohol?
- "Are You a Hippie?" An opinion editorial, written by former IRJC student Cary Brunswick, discusses what it means to be a "beatnik hippie". The article attempts to identify the difference between hippie behavior and hippie style. In the 1960s, the “hippie movement” emerged as a result of rebellion against social norms (especially due to American involvement in Vietnam). Hippies followed their own beliefs and ideals. Some of these ideals included shifting the media’s focus from “minute” issues (such as cleanliness and personal hygiene) to larger societal problems (including poverty, racial discrimination, law enforcement, etc.). Hippies were nonconformists in their thinking, their “free” and often rebellious lifestyles, and their protests against traditional American culture.
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- 1969-11-13
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- irsc_c_pp_0004
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- Pine Grove and White City Cemeteries Data Sheet.
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These data were collected as part of an undergraduate anthropology course at IRSC, which was created in 2016 as a service learning opportunity introducing students to the process of anthropological research through active participation in a cemetery recording project. The cemetery recording is part of the Florida Public Archaeology Network’s (FPAN) statewide Florida Historic Cemetery Recording Project (FLHCRP) and Cemetery Resource Protection Training (CRPT).
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- irsc_tcc_cem_001
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- Document (PDF)
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- Impact of Apolipoprotein E Epsilon 4 in Brain Injuries of Boxers.
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Through research done on causes of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a link has been made between the amyloid-beta protein and the APOE ε4 allele. Not only do they play a major role in leading to AD, they also result in an increased risk of brain injury. Looking at studies done on patients with traumatic brain injuries, with an emphasis on injuries received while boxing, the possibility exists that having the APOE ε4 allele can lead to being more at risk for having a traumatic brain injury...
Show moreThrough research done on causes of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a link has been made between the amyloid-beta protein and the APOE ε4 allele. Not only do they play a major role in leading to AD, they also result in an increased risk of brain injury. Looking at studies done on patients with traumatic brain injuries, with an emphasis on injuries received while boxing, the possibility exists that having the APOE ε4 allele can lead to being more at risk for having a traumatic brain injury than non-carriers. Currently, there is no screening for the APOE ε4 allele in prospective athletes. The topic of potential screening should be further discussed as well as additional research done to be better equipped for educating the public on possible risks.
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- irsc_s_b_p0004
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- Human Leukocyte Antigens and Their Correlation to Disease.
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Lack of information on unique diseases has led to research on human components associated with disease defense such as the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), also known as the human leukocyte antigen (HLA). This genetic complex produces three classes of MHC receptors in humans, MHC/HLA I, II, and III, located on the cell membrane. MHC is a highly polymorphic gene complex with high linkage disequilibrium. Molecular changes and mutations on units of the MHC increase susceptibility for...
Show moreLack of information on unique diseases has led to research on human components associated with disease defense such as the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), also known as the human leukocyte antigen (HLA). This genetic complex produces three classes of MHC receptors in humans, MHC/HLA I, II, and III, located on the cell membrane. MHC is a highly polymorphic gene complex with high linkage disequilibrium. Molecular changes and mutations on units of the MHC increase susceptibility for disease. These findings led to procedures which purposely induced changes on the MHC to prove its association with disease susceptibility. Analyzing and sequencing the genome of the HLA gene region is an important part of understanding the MCH, but sequencing can be difficult due to its high polymorphism trait. These issues led to faster, more efficient, and cheaper methods for sequencing not just the HLA but any gene region. Technology such as mass spectrometry is also facilitating characterization of HLAs, and finding disease correlations. With these advances in technology, a source for various diseases can be found.
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- 08-01-2018
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- irsc_s_b_p0003
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- Document (PDF)
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- Does Sleeping Position Negatively Affect Eyelid Laxity?.
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Eyelid laxity is a condition where the eyelid connective tissue loses elasticity, which leads to malposition of the lids and ocular surface discomfort. An increase in eyelid laxity can occur with age and environmental factors. Patients were selected randomly from a general optometric practice with an age range of 20-85 years. Exclusion criteria included facial nerve palsy and a history of eyelid surgery or trauma. Patients were asked about their sleeping position, smoking history, UV exposure...
Show moreEyelid laxity is a condition where the eyelid connective tissue loses elasticity, which leads to malposition of the lids and ocular surface discomfort. An increase in eyelid laxity can occur with age and environmental factors. Patients were selected randomly from a general optometric practice with an age range of 20-85 years. Exclusion criteria included facial nerve palsy and a history of eyelid surgery or trauma. Patients were asked about their sleeping position, smoking history, UV exposure regarding occupation/hobby, and skin type was graded according to the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Scale. Patients’ eyelids and equipment were cleaned and prepared for eyelid laxity measurements. A Blephometer was used to measure the distance of the lower eyelid from the globe using a small color scale that represented two-millimeter (mm) increments. Eyelid laxity was graded according to a customary scale; grade 1: 0 - 1.9 mm; grade 2: 2.0 - 3.9 mm; grade 3: 4 - 9 mm; and grade 4: > 9mm. In addition, patient sleeping side and other demographics were examined to find a correlation of increased eyelid laxity. Patients display a link between the side on which they usually sleep and the laxity of their lower eyelid.
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- irsc_s_b_p0007
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- Document (PDF)