Kyle
Xiong
Sponsor: Camelia Hostinar, Ph.D. Psychology Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are a risk factor for difficulties in social functioning and later mental disorders. (Kerker et al., 2015) However, not every child who experienced ACEs exhibits later psychopathology. Previous research has shown that factors such as the children's physiological resilience and family functioning play important roles in moderating the negative effects of ACEs. However, the associations between child ACEs, parent-child relationships, and children's resilience to stress are unknown. To fill this gap, we conducted a study examining whether parent-child relationships buffer children from the effects of ACEs through a physiological lens. Participants were 246 adolescents aged 11-15 who completed the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST). During and after the TSST, autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity was recorded using an ambulatory device to measure heart rate variability (HRV), a potential indicator of physiological resilience. ACEs were measured using the Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) questionnaire, and the parent-child relationship was assessed using the Network of Relationships Inventory (NRI) questionnaire. We anticipate that supportive parent-child relationships will be positively associated with HRV, whereas experiencing ACEs may be associated with lower HRV. These findings will shed light on the benefits of close relationships on children's resilience following early adversity. Understanding the Views and Needs of the Hmong Population in Sacramento, California & Nearby Communities on Healthcare Services
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Recently, the Hmong Lifting Undeserved Barriers (HLUB) Clinic has been facing a shortage of Hmong patients potentially due to inequitable healthcare access. Investigating community perspectives can reduce the health disparities faced by the Hmong community in Sacramento, CA. To assess their perspectives and experiences with healthcare, a survey was made available to adults of Hmong descent, residing within 50 miles of Sacramento, California. Our preliminary data (n=19) revealed an average age of 32.4 years, 76% reported visiting a healthcare clinic annually. 53% were unaware of the free clinical services our clinic offers indicating a lack of effective outreach in the Sacramento region, especially towards the elderly demographic. Furthermore, all participants expressed the need for health education events with services that garnered the most interest: mental health resources, diabetes, and general check- ups. The survey findings underscore the community's demand for health education events within the Hmong Community to allow them to navigate various health concerns. This presents an opportunity for our clinic to introduce a multifaceted approach combining the promotion of Hmong interpretation services, culturally tailored health education, and targeted outreach initiatives to increase healthcare access and utilization. The Tyrosine Phosphatase PTPN14 Promotes Hippo Pathway Signaling in Human Endothelial Cells and Regulates Normal Vascular Development Chenyang Xu
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UC Davis / MED: Anesth & Pain Medicine / 2025
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