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The definition of insulin resistance using HOMA-IR for Americans of Mexican descent using machine learning by Qu, Hui-Qi, Li, Quan, Rentfro, Anne R, Fisher-Hoch, Susan P, McCormick, Joseph B

“…The lack of standardized reference range for the homeostasis model assessment-estimated insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index has limited its clinical…”
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Decreased expression of ATP6V1H in type 2 diabetes: A pilot report on the diabetes risk study in Mexican Americans by Molina, Melanie F., Qu, Hui-Qi, Rentfro, Anne R., Nair, Saraswathy, Lu, Yang, Hanis, Craig L., McCormick, Joseph B., Fisher-Hoch, Susan P.

“…► This prospective study investigated gene expression in progress of diabetes in human. ► ATP6V1H in peripheral blood decreased with progression from…”
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PNPLA3 polymorphisms and liver aminotransferase levels in a Mexican American population by Li, Quan, Qu, Hui-Qi, Rentfro, Anne R, Grove, Megan L, Mirza, Shaper, Lu, Yang, Hanis, Craig L, Fallon, Michael B, Boerwinkle, Eric, Fisher-Hoch, Susan P, McCormick, Joseph B

“…This study examined genetic associations of patatin-like phospholipase domain containing 3 gene (PNPLA3) polymorphisms and liver aminotransferases in an…”
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Adiposity, biological markers of disease, and insulin resistance in Mexican American adolescents, 2004-2005 by Rentfro, Anne R, Nino, Jeanette C, Pones, Rosa M, Innis-Whitehouse, Wendy, Barroso, Cristina S, Rahbar, Mohammed H, McCormick, Joseph B, Fisher-Hoch, Susan P

“…Rates of obesity and overweight, which frequently lead to type 2 diabetes, have increased dramatically among US children during the past 30 years. We analyzed…”
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Socioeconomic status and prevalence of obesity and diabetes in a Mexican American community, Cameron County, Texas, 2004-2007 by Fisher-Hoch, Susan P, Rentfro, Anne R, Salinas, Jennifer J, Pérez, Adriana, Brown, H Shelton, Reininger, Belinda M, Restrepo, Blanca I, Wilson, J Gaines, Hossain, M Monir, Rahbar, Mohammad H, Hanis, Craig M, McCormick, Joseph B

“…Mexican Americans are at increased risk for obesity and diabetes. We established a cohort on the United States-Mexico border to determine the prevalence of…”
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The association of depression and anxiety with glycemic control among Mexican Americans with diabetes living near the U.S.-Mexico border by Kendzor, Darla E, Chen, Minxing, Reininger, Belinda M, Businelle, Michael S, Stewart, Diana W, Fisher-Hoch, Susan P, Rentfro, Anne R, Wetter, David W, McCormick, Joseph B

“…The prevalence of diabetes is alarmingly high among Mexican American adults residing near the U.S.-Mexico border. Depression is also common among Mexican…”
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Missed opportunities for diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia in a Mexican American population, Cameron County Hispanic Cohort, 2003-2008 by Fisher-Hoch, Susan P, Vatcheva, Kristina P, Laing, Susan T, Hossain, M Monir, Rahbar, M Hossein, Hanis, Craig L, Brown, 3rd, H Shelton, Rentfro, Anne R, Reininger, Belinda M, McCormick, Joseph B

“…Diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia are common chronic diseases among Hispanics, a group projected to comprise 30% of the US population by 2050…”
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Adiponectin/leptin ratio and metabolic syndrome in a Mexican American population by Mirza, Shaper, Qu, Hui-Qi, Li, Quan, Martinez, Perla J, Rentfro, Anne R, McCormick, Joseph B, Fisher-Hoch, Susan P

“…Adiponectin and leptin play critical roles in the development of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). This study was designed to assess the feasibility of using…”
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High Prevalence of Subclinical Atherosclerosis by Carotid Ultrasound among Mexican Americans: Discordance with 10-Year Risk Assessment using the Framingham Risk Score by Laing, Susan T., Smulevitz, Beverly, Vatcheva, Kristina P., Rentfro, Anne R., McPherson, David D., Fisher-Hoch, Susan P., McCormick, Joseph B.

“…Background: Framingham risk scores (FRS) were validated in a mostly Caucasian population. Evaluation of subclinical atherosclerosis by carotid ultrasound may…”
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Population-based Risk Factors for Elevated Alanine Aminotransferase in a South Texas Mexican–American Population by Qu, Hui-Qi, Li, Quan, Grove, Megan L, Lu, Yang, Pan, Jen-Jung, Rentfro, Anne R, Bickel, Perry E, Fallon, Michael B, Hanis, Craig L, Boerwinkle, Eric, McCormick, Joseph B, Fisher-Hoch, Susan P

“…Background and Aims Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT >40 IU/mL) is a marker of liver injury but provides little insight into etiology. We aimed to…”
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Host susceptibility to tuberculosis: insights from a longitudinal study of gene expression in diabetes [Short communication] by Qu, H-Q., Rentfro, A. R., Lu, Y., Nair, S., Hanis, C. L., McCormick, J. B., Fisher-Hoch, S. P.

“…Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global disease, and diabetes, which is documented to increase susceptibility to TB threefold, is also becoming pandemic. This…”
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Strengthening hospital nursing. An approach to restructuring care delivery by Adams, R A, Rentfro, A R

“…The authors present an institution-wide approach to restructuring nursing practice. Unit action committees, restorative care paths, permanent care teams, and a…”
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Population-based Risk Factors for Elevated Alanine Aminotransferase in a South Texas MexicanaAmerican Population by Qu, Hui-Qi, Li, Quan, Grove, Megan L, Lu, Yang, Pan, Jen-Jung, Rentfro, Anne R, Bickel, Perry E, Fallon, Michael B, Hanis, Craig L, Boerwinkle, Eric, McCormick, Joseph B, Fisher-Hoch, Susan P

“…Background and Aims: Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT >40 IU/mL) is a marker of liver injury but provides little insight into etiology. We aimed to…”
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Cultural considerations: developing a nursing care delivery system for a Hispanic community by Adams, R, Briones, E H, Rentfro, A R

“…Transcultural nursing should be the main focus of the nurse in any setting. Increased mobility of society demonstrates the need to understand anthropologic and…”
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