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Peter Paul Pramstaller - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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ParkScreen: A Low-Cost Rapid Linkage Marker Panel for Parkinson’s Disease
Journal of Molecular Neuroscience, 2009Co-Authors: Alessandro De Grandi, Claudia Béu Volpato, Elisa Bedin, Cristian Pattaro, Fabio Marroni, Irene Pichler, Andrew Antony Hicks, Giorgio Casari, Peter Paul PramstallerAbstract:A genetic marker screening panel, ParkScreen, optimized for simultaneous marker amplification, was constructed to test or exclude linkage in families with parkinsonism or Parkinson’s disease, using only a few affected individuals per family. ParkScreen functionality was proven by detection of linkage to PARK2 in a family with known Parkin mutations, exclusion of linkage to several of the known loci, and detection of suggestive linkage to PARK8 , PARK3 , and PARK11 in some families. In a novel approach, we also tested the ability of ParkScreen to screen patients originating from isolated populations. Using apparently sporadic patients from geographically isolated Alpine villages, suggestive linkage to PARK11 was found in one village. ParkScreen is a useful and inexpensive tool that allows the rapid screening of patients in families suitable for clinical follow-up and further characterization in order to identify specific mutations or novel genes.
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ParkScreen: a low-cost rapid linkage marker panel for Parkinson's disease.
Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN, 2009Co-Authors: Alessandro De Grandi, Claudia Béu Volpato, Elisa Bedin, Cristian Pattaro, Fabio Marroni, Irene Pichler, Andrew Antony Hicks, Giorgio Casari, Peter Paul PramstallerAbstract:A genetic marker screening panel, ParkScreen, optimized for simultaneous marker amplification, was constructed to test or exclude linkage in families with parkinsonism or Parkinson's disease, using only a few affected individuals per family. ParkScreen functionality was proven by detection of linkage to PARK2 in a family with known Parkin mutations, exclusion of linkage to several of the known loci, and detection of suggestive linkage to PARK8, PARK3, and PARK11 in some families. In a novel approach, we also tested the ability of ParkScreen to screen patients originating from isolated populations. Using apparently sporadic patients from geographically isolated Alpine villages, suggestive linkage to PARK11 was found in one village. ParkScreen is a useful and inexpensive tool that allows the rapid screening of patients in families suitable for clinical follow-up and further characterization in order to identify specific mutations or novel genes.
Deborah A. Cohen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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assessing the contribution of parks to physical activity using global positioning system and accelerometry
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2013Co-Authors: Kelly R Evenson, Amy Hillier, Deborah A. CohenAbstract:AB Purpose: Parks offer a free option for physical activity in many communities. How much time people spend using parks and the contribution that parks makes to their physical activity is not known. This study describes patterns of park use and physical activity among a diverse adult sample. Methods: From five US states, 248 adults enrolled in or near 31 study parks. Participants wore a global positioning system (GPS) monitor (Qstarz BT-Q1000X) and an ActiGraph accelerometer (GT1M) concurrently for 3 wk. Parks were mapped from local and national park shape files. Park visits and travel to and from the parks were derived from the objective data. Results: Participants visited parks a median of 2.3 times per week, and park visits lasted a median of 42.0 min. Overall, participants engaged in a median of 21.7 min[middle dot]d-1 of moderate activity and 0.1 min[middle dot]d-1 of vigorous activity, with an average of 8.2% of all moderate and 9.4% of all vigorous activity occurring within the parks. Among those with at least one park visit (n = 218), counts per minute, moderate, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), number and time in MVPA bouts per day, and sedentary behavior were all higher on days when a park was visited compared with days when a park was not visited. Considering several definitions of active travel, walking or bicycling to and from the park added an additional 3.7-6.6 mean minutes of MVPA per park visit. Conclusions: Parks contributed as a place and destination for physical activity but were underused. One of the next steps in this line of inquiry is to understand characteristics of parks used more often as a place and destination for physical activity.
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Contribution of Public Parks to Physical Activity
American Journal of Public Health, 2007Co-Authors: Deborah A. Cohen, Amber Sehgal, Stephanie Williamson, Daniela Golinelli, Thomas L. Mckenzie, Nicole LurieAbstract:Objectives. Parks provide places for people to experience nature, engage in physical activity, and relax. We studied how residents in low-income, minority communities use public, urban neighborhood parks and how parks contribute to physical activity. Methods. In 8 public parks, we used direct observation to document the number, gender, race/ethnicity, age group, and activity level of park users 4 times per day, 7 days per week. We also interviewed 713 park users and 605 area residents living within 2 miles of each park. Results. On average, over 2000 individuals were counted in each park, and about two thirds were sedentary when observed. More males than females used the parks, and males were twice as likely to be vigorously active. Interviewees identified the park as the most common place they exercised. Both park use and exercise levels of individuals were predicted by proximity of their residence to the park. Conclusions. Public parks are critical resources for physical activity in minority communities. Because residential proximity is strongly associated with physical activity and park use, the number and location of parks are currently insufficient to serve local populations well.
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Contribution of public parks to physical activity
American Journal of Public Health, 2007Co-Authors: Deborah A. Cohen, Amber Sehgal, Stephanie Williamson, Daniela Golinelli, Thomas L. Mckenzie, Nicole LurieAbstract:OBJECTIVES Parks provide places for people to experience nature, engage in physical activity, and relax. We studied how residents in low-income, minority communities use public, urban neighborhood parks and how parks contribute to physical activity. METHODS In 8 public parks, we used direct observation to document the number, gender, race/ethnicity, age group, and activity level of park users 4 times per day, 7 days per week. We also interviewed 713 park users and 605 area residents living within 2 miles of each park. RESULTS On average, over 2000 individuals were counted in each park, and about two thirds were sedentary when observed. More males than females used the parks, and males were twice as likely to be vigorously active. Interviewees identified the park as the most common place they exercised. Both park use and exercise levels of individuals were predicted by proximity of their residence to the park. CONCLUSIONS Public parks are critical resources for physical activity in minority communities. Because residential proximity is strongly associated with physical activity and park use, the number and location of parks are currently insufficient to serve local populations well.
Alissa Monti - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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LibGuides. National Park Service. Home.
2013Co-Authors: Alissa MontiAbstract:This guide introduces public library patrons to the National Park Service. It focuses upon parks, historic sites, geological data, maps and organizations in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Other state parks are not included.
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LibGuides Sandbox for Library Schools. National Park Service. Serials.
2013Co-Authors: Alissa MontiAbstract:This guide introduces public library patrons to the National Park Service. It focuses upon parks, historic sites, geological data, maps and organizations in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Other state parks are not included. Serial publications provide regularly updated information.
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LibGuides Sandbox for Library Schools. National Park Service. Databases.
2013Co-Authors: Alissa MontiAbstract:This guide introduces public library patrons to the National Park Service. It focuses upon parks, historic sites, geological data, maps and organizations in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Other state parks are not included. Databases are a helpful resource for finding more information.
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LibGuides Sandbox for Library Schools. National Park Service. Online Resources.
2013Co-Authors: Alissa MontiAbstract:This guide introduces public library patrons to the National Park Service. It focuses upon parks, historic sites, geological data, maps and organizations in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Other state parks are not included. These resources provide helpful information about national parks.
Brian H Roberts - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the application of industrial ecology principles and planning guidelines for the development of eco industrial parks an australian case study
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2004Co-Authors: Brian H RobertsAbstract:Abstract Eco-industrial parks (EIPs) provide a basis for applying the concept of industrial ecology. In Australia, eco-industrial parks are new and are being considered by state governments as a way of achieving more sustainable industrial development. However, for many firms, local government and communities, industrial ecology is a concept that is misunderstood and treated with suspicion. This paper uses research undertaken to investigate the application of industrial ecology to ensure more sustainable industry development in the State of Queensland, Australia, to develop a set of principles and planning guidelines for use by governments to facilitate the development of eco-industrial parks. Synergy Park, 22 km west of Brisbane, is Australia’s first planned eco-industrial park to be built. The planning and development of this eco-industrial park was a significant challenge to the developer and public agencies concerned with this project. The case study presented in this document provides useful lessons and advice for planners and developers involved with the planning and development of eco-industrial parks.
Charles L Higgins - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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park rangers as public health educators the public health in the parks grants initiative
American Journal of Public Health, 2010Co-Authors: David Wong, Charles L HigginsAbstract:Health education in nontraditional settings can supplement messages received in more traditional venues, such as schools and health care facilities, and can reach new populations. In 2007, the US National Park Service awarded one-time seed grants of $10 000 or less to 16 parks in 16 states to fund the development of public health–focused programs for visitors. These programs used a wide variety of formats and addressed topics such as air pollution, prevention of vector-borne diseases, and promotion of physical activity in the parks. Almost 12 000 visitors attended the programs in 2007. Most programs were supported by park management and were well received by visitors. National parks and similar settings may be underutilized resources for delivering health messages to the general population.