Publications
selected scholarly works & creative activities
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2022Polysubstance use and adherence to antiretroviral treatment in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) cohort. AIDS Care. 34:639-646.Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2021.1896660 Web of Science: 000625720600001
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2021Immune Activation: A Link Between Food Insecurity and Chronic Disease in People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Journal of Infectious Diseases. 224:2043-2052.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/infdis.jiab257 Web of Science: 000753487400008
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2021Resilience, Anxiety, Stress, and Substance Use Patterns During COVID-19 Pandemic in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort. AIDS and Behavior. 25:3658-3668.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10461-021-03292-y Web of Science: 000652081600001
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2021A Six-Session Mindfulness-Based Training to Support Weight Management After Bariatric Surgery in Clients of Hispanic Origin. Current Developments in Nutrition. 5:5141231.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzab055_041
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2021Associations Between Vitamin B6 Status and Plasma Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Among US Older Adults: NHANES 2003–2004. Current Developments in Nutrition. 5:5141049.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzab053_042
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2021Community Engagement Practices at Research Centers in US Minority Institutions: Priority Populations and Innovative Approaches to Advancing Health Disparities Research. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18.Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18126675 Web of Science: 000666160800001
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2021Framingham Heart Study (FHS) 10-Year Cardiovascular Risk Is Associated With Marijuana Use in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort. Current Developments in Nutrition. 5:5140103.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzab035_011
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2021Impact of Mothers Participation in a Nutrition Education Intervention on Their Children Eating Behavior. Current Developments in Nutrition. 5:5140760.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzab046_057
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2021Relationship Between Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Factors and Liver Disease Risk Among Participants From the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort. Current Developments in Nutrition. 5:5140117.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzab035_025
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2021Study Protocol: A Six-Session Mindfulness-Based Training to Support Weight Management in Hispanics Post Bariatric Surgery – Lessons Learned From a Pilot Study. Current Developments in Nutrition. 5:5141284.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzab057_014
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2021Cognitive Impairment among People Who Use Heroin and Fentanyl: Findings from the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. 53:215-223.Full Text via DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2020.1850946 Web of Science: 000591456000001
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2021Food Insecurity and Cognitive Impairment in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort. Journal of Nutrition. 151:979-986.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/jn/nxaa416 Web of Science: 000638012000007
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2021Food insecurity is associated with magnetic resonance-determined nonalcoholic fatty liver and liver fibrosis in low-income, middle-aged adults with and without HIV. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 113:593-601.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqaa362 Web of Science: 000628694500015
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2021Heroin use is associated with liver fibrosis in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) cohort. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 220.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108531 Web of Science: 000620296200029
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2021Gender Differences in the Associations of Plasma Pyridoxal 5′-Phosphate with Plasma Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids among US Young and Middle-Aged Adults: NHANES 2003-2004. Nutrients. 13.Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/nu13020477 Web of Science: 000622870400001
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2020A Randomized Controlled Trial of Interventions for Growth Suppression in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Treated With Central Nervous System Stimulants. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 59:1330-1341.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2019.08.472 Web of Science: 000594544400008
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2020Urinary Paraben Concentration and Its Association with Serum Triglyceride Concentration in 2013-2014 NHANES Participants: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2020.Full Text via DOI: 10.1155/2020/8196014 Web of Science: 000576126800002
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2020Are Antidepressants Associated with Energy Intake and Obesity Among U.S. Adolescents and Young Adults. Current Developments in Nutrition. 4:nzaa055_033.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa055_033
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2020Association of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Vitamin B6 with Inflammation in Adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003–2004. Current Developments in Nutrition. 4:nzaa067_043.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa067_043
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2020Cocaine Use and Inflammation Is Associated with Diet Quality in People Living with HIV (PLWH) from the MASH Cohort. Current Developments in Nutrition. 4:nzaa046_060.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa046_060
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2020Comparison Between Total Energy Intake and Screen Time Among U.S Children Based on NHANES 2015–2016 Data. Current Developments in Nutrition. 4:nzaa043_114.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa043_114
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2020Dietary Components and Metabolites Are Associated with Liver Fibrosis in People Living with HIV (PLWH) in the MASH cohort. Current Developments in Nutrition. 4:nzaa062_031.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa062_031
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2020Obesity Is Associated with Higher Oxidative Stress Among PLWH and Healthy Men, But Not Women, in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort. Current Developments in Nutrition. 4:nzaa063_008.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa063_008
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2020Predictors of Insulin Resistance and Liver Steatosis in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort. Current Developments in Nutrition. 4:nzaa068_025.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa068_025
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2020Protocol for Research on a Model Focused on Mindfulness Training to Support Weight Management after Bariatric Surgery. Current Developments in Nutrition. 4:nzaa065_004.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa065_004
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2020Substance Abuse and BMI Are Associated with Increased Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Participants of the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort. Current Developments in Nutrition. 4:nzaa068_006.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa068_006
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2020The Effects of Types of Residence and Nutrition Knowledge on Food Insecurity Status Among Syrian Refugees Residing in the State of Florida. Current Developments in Nutrition. 4:nzaa053_106.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzaa053_106
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2020Validation and Refinement of Noninvasive Methods to Assess Hepatic Fibrosis: Magnetic Resonance Elastography Versus Enhanced Liver Fibrosis Index. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 65:1252-1257.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10620-019-05815-z Web of Science: 000519449900041
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2019NP31 Development of the Family Meal Project: A Family Nutrition Ecosystem Intervention to Prevent Childhood Overweight/Obesity. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 51:s24.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2019.05.355
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2019The relationship of blood neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio with nutrition markers and health outcomes in hemodialysis patients. International Urology and Nephrology. 51:1239-1247.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11255-019-02166-6 Web of Science: 000474214700021
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2019Diet and All-cause Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients (P18-010-19). Current Developments in Nutrition. 3:nzz039.p18-010-19.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz039.p18-010-19
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2019Feasibility of a Study on Gut Integrity, Microbial Translocation, Immune Activation and Vitamin D in People Living with HIV (PLWH) Who Use Illegal Drugs (P13-020-19). Current Developments in Nutrition. 3:nzz036.p13-020-19.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz036.p13-020-19
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2019Lowered Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) in a Prediabetic Individual with HIV Despite Struggle with Weight Control Management- CASE STUDY (FS17-06-19). Current Developments in Nutrition. 3:nzz035.fs17-06-19.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz035.fs17-06-19
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2019MIS and SGA Indices as Predictors of Mortality and Their Relationship with Nutrition Parameters in Hemodialysis Patients (P18-009-19). Current Developments in Nutrition. 3:3130733.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz039.p18-009-19
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2019Preliminary Results on the Effectiveness of a Nutrition Intervention in Lowering Diabetes Risk in Prediabetic People Living with HIV (PLWH) in MASH Cohort (OR36-06-19). Current Developments in Nutrition. 3:nzz035.or36-06-19.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz035.or36-06-19
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2019The Impact of Nutrition Knowledge and Perceived Stress on Food Insecurity Among Syrian Refugees in Florida (P04-079-19). Current Developments in Nutrition. 3:nzz051.p04-079-19.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz051.p04-079-19
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2018Racial/Ethnic Differences in Dietary Protein Intake, Energy Intake and Diet Quality Index Among Hemodialysis Patients. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 118:a132.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2018.08.049
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2018Caffeine Intake and Its Association with Body Composition Measures and Macronutrient Intakes in People Living with HIV in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV Cohort.. Journal of Caffeine and Adenosine Research. 8:10-17.Full Text via DOI: 10.1089/caff.2017.0026
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2018Understanding the Impact of Fluid Restriction on Growth Outcomes in Infants Following Cardiac Surgery. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 19:131-136.Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/PCC.0000000000001408 Web of Science: 000427146900013
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2018Caffeine Intake and Its Association with Body Composition Measures and Macronutrient Intakes in People Living with HIV in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV Cohort. Journal of Caffeine and Adenosine Research.Full Text via DOI: 10.1089/jcr.2017.0026
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2018The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Blood Lipids in Minorities with Type 2 Diabetes. The FASEB Journal. 30.Full Text via DOI: 10.23937/2377-3634/1410093 Web of Science: 000406444703263
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2017The Mentoring, Education and Nutrition Knowledge for Teachers to Reduce Obesity Risk in Children (M.E.N.T.O.R.) Project Elementary School Curriculum. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 117:a49.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2017.06.138
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2017Development and Formative Evaluation of the MENTOR Program for Preventing Childhood Obesity in School-Age Children. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 49:s112.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2017.05.089
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2017Genome-Wide Analyses Reveal Gene Influence on HIV Disease Progression and HIV-1C Acquisition in Southern Africa. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. 33:597-609.Full Text via DOI: 10.1089/aid.2016.0017 Web of Science: 000402996700012
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2017The Relationship Between Caffeine Intake and Immunological and Virological Markers of HIV Disease Progression in Miami Adult Studies on HIV Cohort. Viral Immunology. 30:271-277.Full Text via DOI: 10.1089/vim.2016.0148 Web of Science: 000400644400005
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2017Low Plasma Zinc Is Associated with Higher Mitochondrial Oxidative Stress and Faster Liver Fibrosis Development in the Miami Adult Studies in HIV Cohort. Journal of Nutrition. 147:556-562.Full Text via DOI: 10.3945/jn.116.243832 Web of Science: 000401990600011
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2017Assessing the Relationship between Vitamin D Status and Impairments in Cognitive and Physical Performance in Older Adults Using a Dual Task Physical Performance Test. Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease. 4:29-36.Full Text via DOI: 10.14283/jpad.2016.114 Web of Science: 000461781500005
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2017Drug Addiction, Relapse and Recovery. Journal of Drug Abuse. 3.Full Text via DOI: 10.21767/2471-853x.100042
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2017The effect of micronutrient supplementation on active TB incidence early in HIV infection in Botswana. Nutrition and Dietary Supplements. 9:37-45.Full Text via DOI: 10.2147/NDS.S123545 Web of Science: 000405640200001
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2017Vitamin D Status, Autonomic Nervous System Activity, and Cardiometabolic Risk. Open Journal of Internal Medicine. 07:37-51.Full Text via DOI: 10.4236/ojim.2017.73004
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2016You Teach What You Eat: Classroom Nutrition of Hispanic Elementary School Teachers. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 116:a36.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2016.06.124
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2016Developing the Mentoring, Education, and Nutrition Knowledge for Teachers to Reduce Obesity Risk in Children (M.E.N.T.O.R.) Project: In-Service and Pre-Service Teacher Needs Assessment Results. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 48:s115.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2016.04.336
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2016Effect of BMI and fat mass on HIV disease progression in HIV-infected, antiretroviral treatment-naive adults in Botswana. British Journal of Nutrition. 115:2114-2121.Full Text via DOI: 10.1017/S0007114516001409 Web of Science: 000377973400004
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2016Lower Plasma Zinc Levels in Hyperglycemic People Living with HIV in the MASH cohort.. Journal of AIDS and Clinical Research. 7:542.Full Text via DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000542
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2016Cocaine Use and Liver Disease are Associated with All-Cause Mortality in the Miami Adult Studies in HIV (MASH) Cohort.. Journal of Drug Abuse. 2:27.Full Text via DOI: 10.21767/2471-853x.100036
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2015Association of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with Food Security and Nutrition Status among Persons Living with HIV. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety. 5:229-241.Full Text via DOI: 10.9734/ejnfs/2015/10876
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2015Recruitment, Follow-Up and Characteristics of HIV Infected Adults who Use Illicit Drugs in Southern Africa.. Journal of Drug Abuse. 1:7.Full Text via DOI: 10.21767/2471-853x.10007
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2014Association of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with Health Related Quality of Life and Disease State of HIV Infected Patients. AIDS and Behavior. 18:2198-2206.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10461-014-0801-4 Web of Science: 000343801700015
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2014Dietary fat intake and plasma homocysteine in human immunodeficiency virus‐infected patients (810.3). The FASEB Journal. 28.Full Text via DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.810.3
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2014Food insecurity is associated with health related quality of life in HIV infected adults (805.13). The FASEB Journal. 28.Full Text via DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.805.13
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2014Higher fat mass percent is associated with decreased HIV disease progression in HIV+ adults (628.2). The FASEB Journal. 28.Full Text via DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.628.2
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2014Nutritional implications of marijuana use in an HIV infected population in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV cohort in Miami (810.7). The FASEB Journal. 28.Full Text via DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.810.7
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2014Physical Activity and Metabolic Risk Factors among Jamaican Adolescents (LB443). The FASEB Journal. 28.Full Text via DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.lb443
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2014Protein intake is associated with HIV disease progression in HIV‐infected patients (810.9). The FASEB Journal. 28.Full Text via DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.810.9
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2014Zinc deficiency facilitates disease progression in early HIV infected adults in Botswana (804.26). The FASEB Journal. 28.Full Text via DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.804.26
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2013Effect of Micronutrient Supplementation on Disease Progression in Asymptomatic, Antiretroviral-Naive, HIV-Infected Adults in Botswana A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). 310:2154-2163.Full Text via DOI: 10.1001/jama.2013.280923 Web of Science: 000327404400024
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2013Effect of GSTM1-polymorphism on disease progression and oxidative stress in HIV infection: Modulation by HIV/HCV co-infection and alcohol consumption. Journal of AIDS and Clinical Research. 4.Full Text via DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000237
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2013A cross-sectional study of Jamaican adolescents' risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. BMJ Open. 3.Full Text via DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002817 Web of Science: 000329805500015
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2012Comprehensive Nutrition and Lifestyle Education Improves Weight Loss and Physical Activity in Hispanic Americans Following Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 112:382-390.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jada.2011.10.023 Web of Science: 000301305100006
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2012Relationship of Oxidative Stress with HIV Disease Progression in HIV/HCV Co-infected and HIV Mono-infected Adults in Miami.. International Journal of Bioscience, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics. 2:217-223.Full Text via DOI: 10.7763/ijbbb.2012.v2.104
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2011Cocaine Reduces Thymic Endocrine Function: Another Mechanism for Accelerated HIV Disease Progression. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. 27:815-822.Full Text via DOI: 10.1089/aid.2010.0086 Web of Science: 000293575900003
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2011Coinfection with hepatitis C virus, oxidative stress and antioxidant status in HIV-positive drug users in Miami. HIV Medicine. 12:78-86.Full Text via DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1293.2010.00849.x Web of Science: 000285755900002
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2010Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition Intervention and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 110:1105-1119.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jada.2010.05.020 Web of Science: 000279378700021
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2010Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial of Zinc Supplementation to Prevent Immunological Failure in HIV-Infected Adults. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 50:1653-1660.Full Text via DOI: 10.1086/652864 Web of Science: 000277806200016
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2010Alcohol Use Accelerates HIV Disease Progression. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. 26:511-518.Full Text via DOI: 10.1089/aid.2009.0211 Web of Science: 000277736600002
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2010HIV-1 Subtype C-Infected Individuals Maintaining High Viral Load as Potential Targets for the "Test-and-Treat'' Approach to Reduce HIV Transmission. PLoS ONE. 5.Full Text via DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0010148 Web of Science: 000276705900023
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2009Crack-Cocaine Use Accelerates HIV Disease Progression in a Cohort of HIV-Positive Drug Users. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). 50:93-99.Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/QAI.0b013e3181900129 Web of Science: 000262019100011
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2008C-reactive protein: a poor marker of cardiovascular disease risk in HIV plus populations with a high prevalence of elevated serum transaminases. International Journal of STD and AIDS. 19:410-413.Full Text via DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2007.007207 Web of Science: 000256817700011
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2008Quality of life, symptomatology and healthcare utilization in HIV/HCV co-infected drug users in Miami. Journal of Addictive Diseases. 27:37-48.Full Text via DOI: 10.1300/J069v27n02_05 Web of Science: 000254090600005
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2006Micronutrient supplementation increases CD4 count in HIV-infected individuals on highly active antiretroviral therapy: A prospective, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). 42:523-528.Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/01.qai.0000230529.25083.42 Web of Science: 000239444100001
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2006Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Risk Factors and Metabolic Syndrome in HIV-Positive Drug Users in Miami. American Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2:173-179.Full Text via DOI: 10.3844/ajidsp.2006.173.179 Web of Science: 000210309000008
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2005HIV-related wasting in HIV-infected drug users in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 41:1179-1185.Full Text via DOI: 10.1086/444499 Web of Science: 000232002300017
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2004Intestinal parasitic infections and eosinophilia in an human immunedeficiency virus positive population in Honduras. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. 99:773-778.Full Text via DOI: 10.1590/S0074-02762004000700020 Web of Science: 000225537700020
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2003Zinc status in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection and illicit drug use. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 37:S117-S123.Full Text via DOI: 10.1086/375875 Web of Science: 000185001800014
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2002Intestinal parasites among young children in the interior of Guyana. West Indian Medical Journal. 51:25-27.
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2000Quality of life measures in the Miami HIV-1 infected drug abusers cohort: Relationship to gender and disease status. Journal of Substance Abuse. 11:395-404.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0899-3289(00)00035-3 Web of Science: 000166009600006
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2000When obesity is desirable: A longitudinal study of the Miami HIV-1-infected drug abusers (MIDAS) cohort. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). 23:81-88.Web of Science: 000085496900011
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1999Mortality risk in selenium-deficient HIV-positive children. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). 20:508-513.Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/00042560-199904150-00015 Web of Science: 000079892400015
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1999Field evaluation of the OptiMAL® rapid malaria diagnostic test during anti-malarial therapy in Guyana. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 93:517-518.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0035-9203(99)90357-7
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1997HIV-1 infection in women is associated with severe nutritional deficiencies. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). 16:272-278.Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/00042560-199712010-00008 Web of Science: A1997YK28700008
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Caffeine and Insomnia in People Living With HIV From the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care. 28:897-906.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jana.2017.07.008 Web of Science: 000414218900007
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Comprehensive Behavioral-Motivational Nutrition Education Improves Depressive Symptoms Following Bariatric Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Obese Hispanic Americans. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 45:620-626.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2013.04.264 Web of Science: 000326596800019
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Theory-driven Intervention Improves Calcium Intake, Osteoporosis Knowledge, and Self-efficacy in Community-Dwelling Older Black Adults. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 43:434-440.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2010.07.004 Web of Science: 000300179900002
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Book Chapter
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2013Alcohol in HIV and possible interactions with antiretroviral medications. 241-251.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/978-1-62703-047-2_18
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2012Role of Selenium in HIV/AIDS. 383-397.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-1025-6_30 Web of Science: 000303410300030
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2009Antioxidants and Brain Function in HIV/AIDS. 219-230.Web of Science: 000279006800017
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Conference
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2018Alcohol, Cocaine and High BMI Accelerate Liver Fibrosis in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort. Hepatology. 1136A-1136A.Web of Science: 000446020503222
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2018Higher Liver Fibrosis and Iron Status with Magnetic Resonance Elastography in HIV. Hepatology. 619A-620A.Web of Science: 000446020501281
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2018MR Elastography Detects Higher Liver Fibrosis in HIV Infected Cocaine Users in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort. Hepatology. 618A-618A.Web of Science: 000446020501278
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2017Biological Mediators Predict Liver Fibrosis Progression Over Time in an HIV Mono-Infected Cohort. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000405986500034
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2017Content and quality of nutrition-related information disseminated in the newspapers with the highest readership in Lima, Peru. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000405986500135
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2017Higher Leptin Levels are Associated with Obesity and Slower HIV Disease Progression. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000405986500321
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2017Relationship Between Vitamin D Status and Cardio-Metabolic Risk. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000405986500169
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2016The endotoxin-lipoprotein hypothesis, obesity and HIV. Journal of the International AIDS Society.Web of Science: 000395394300232
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2016Association of Vitamin D Status with Dual Task Physical Performance in Older Adults. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000406444703257
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2016Barriers to Nutritional Counseling by a Registered Dietitian for People Living with HIV (PLWH). The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000406444702445
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2016The Perceived Impact of Moving to United States on Eating Habits among College Students from Countries Gulf Cooperation Council. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000406444702304
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2014ELEVATED LACTIC ACID IS ASSOCIATED WITH BINGE AND EXCESSIVE AND DEPENDENT DRINKING AMONG HIV-POSITIVE ADULTS ON ART. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 63A-63A.Web of Science: 000337523700250
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2013ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE ACCELERATES LIVER FIBROSIS OVER 12 MONTHS IN HIV INFECTED ADULTS IN MIAMI. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 22A-22A.Web of Science: 000318998300047
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2007When "access to antiretroviral treatment for all" is not enough. Public Administration and Management.
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2005Protease inhibitors and dyslipidemia in HIV plus drug users in Miami. The FASEB Journal. A1009-A1009.Web of Science: 000227610900172
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2005Protease inhibitors and plasma triglycerides in HIV plus drug users in Miami. The FASEB Journal. A1011-A1011.Web of Science: 000227610900181
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2005Elevated sICAM-1 in HIV infection. The FASEB Journal. A83-A83.Web of Science: 000227610700380
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2005Protein supplementation and body fat in physically active young men in Miami. The FASEB Journal. A68-A68.Web of Science: 000227610700313
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2004Acknowledging the advantages of consuming fiber and actual consumption in dietetics students. The FASEB Journal. A149-A149.Web of Science: 000220470600721
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2004Food insufficiency and wasting in HIV plus drug users in Miami, Florida. The FASEB Journal. A139-A139.Web of Science: 000220470600672
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2004Impact of class attendance on college students' diet. The FASEB Journal. A508-A508.Web of Science: 000220470602446
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2004Level of physical activity affects distortion of body image. The FASEB Journal. A508-A508.Web of Science: 000220470602447
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2004Utilization of health care services is associated with improved nutritional status in HIV plus drug users in Miami, Florida. The FASEB Journal. A139-A139.Web of Science: 000220470600673
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2003Dietary calcium intake in minority women in Miami, Florida. The FASEB Journal. A1105-A1105.Web of Science: 000181796901662
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2003Differences in dietary consumption between HIV plus injection and non-injection drug users. The FASEB Journal. A1105-A1105.Web of Science: 000181796901661
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2002Neuroprotection in HIV-positive drug users: Implications for antioxidant therapy. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). S84-S88.Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/00126334-200210012-00009
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2000Selenium and interleukins in persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1. Journal of Infectious Diseases. S69-S73.Full Text via DOI: 10.1086/315911 Web of Science: 000089420200011
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2016Literature Review and Meta-Analysis on Micronutrient Fortified Condiments and Noodles: Reduction of Anemia in Children and Adults. Nutrients.Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/nu8040240 Web of Science: 000374590200062
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2012'Cutoff point for selenium deficiency'. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 1277-1277.Full Text via DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2012.115 Web of Science: 000310846100016
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2000Selenium status and the human immunodeficiency virus. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 418-418.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0002-8223(00)00126-7 Web of Science: 000170310700006
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1999Obesity and immune function in the Miami HIV-1 infected drug abusers study. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 1512-1512.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0002-8223(99)00368-5 Web of Science: 000084013800010
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Other Scholarly Work
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2019Cocaine Use, Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Among People Living with HIV in the MASH Cohort in Miami (P19-002-19). Current Developments in Nutrition.
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2019Food Insecurity and Substance Use in HIV-Infected Adults in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort (P04-066-19). Current Developments in Nutrition.
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2019
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2019Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) as a Predictor of Fatty Liver in HIV Infected Adults from the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort (FS12-06-19). Current Developments in Nutrition.
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2019Urinary Paraben Concentrations and Its Association with Serum Triglyceride Concentrations in 2013–2014 NHANES Participants (P08-120-19). Current Developments in Nutrition.
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2016Acanthosis Nigricans: Relation to Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases among Jamaican Adolescents. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000406444701547
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2016Oral abstracts of the 21st International AIDS Conference 18-22 July 2016, Durban, South Africa.. Journal of the International AIDS Society. 21264.Full Text via DOI: 10.7448/ias.19.6.21264
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2015Alcohol Use and Zinc Status in HIV plus Adults in Miami, Florida. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000361722702059
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2015Bacterial Translocation and Obesity in Antiretroviral (ARV)-Naive HIV plus Adults in Botswana. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000361470500405
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2015Nutritional Intervention Decreases Risk of Metabolic Syndrome and Improves Quality of Diet. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000361722705435
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2014Association of marijuana use with oxidative stress and antioxidant nutrients in HIV+ adults on antiretroviral therapy. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000346646704420
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2014Knowledge of foodborne illnesses in people living with HIV in Miami. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000346646704389
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2013GSTM(1) null-allele polymorphism, oxidative stress and HIV disease progression in an HIV-infected population. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000319860501598
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2013
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2013Homocysteine Levels are Associated with HIV Disease Progression in HIV plus Adults in Miami. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000319860505174
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2013Plasma Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC), Alcohol Dependence and HIV Disease Progression in HIV-Infected Adults. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000319860501050
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2013Quality of Life (QOL), Depression and Physical and Gastrointestinal (GI) Symptoms in HIV-Infected Patients on ART. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000319860505093
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2013Relationship of Cocaine Use with Markers of Body Mass Index and Body Composition and HIV Disease Progression. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000319883504031
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2012Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) and its association with adequate intake and nutritional status in HIV plus adults. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000310711305182
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2012Association between Selenium (Se) intake, plasma Se levels and disease progression in HIV-infected adults in Miami. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000310711304509
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2012Lessons Learned in Conducting Nutrition-Related Research in African American (AA) Older Adults. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000310711302052
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2012Multivitamin (MVT) use, alcohol intake, and oxidative stress (OS) in HIV plus individuals on antiretroviral therapy (ART). The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000310711305543
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2012Overweight in early HIV predicts slower disease progression in HIV plus Adults in Botswana. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000310711305290
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2012Participation in the food stamp program, food insecurity and HIV-disease among low income HIV plus adults in Miami. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000310711304659
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2012Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases among Jamaican Adolescents. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000310711301173
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2011Antioxidant Supplementation in HIV plus persons on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART): A Pilot Study. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000310708406953
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2011Effect of plasma zinc levels on morbidity in HIV-infected persons in Miami. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000310708403386
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2011Plasma Vitamin D Levels and Cardiovascular Risks in HIV plus Adults in Botswana. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000310708405136
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2011Relationship between protein intake and body composition in HIV positive adults in Botswana. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000310708405124
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2011Vitamin D, Cognition and Depression in HIV plus adults. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000310708404876
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2010Association of cognitive impairment and zinc intake in HIV plus adults. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208675502384
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2010Association of dietary and serum folate in a cohort of asymptomatic HIV plus patients in Botswana. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208675504430
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2010Caffeine intake and HIV viral burden in HIV plus drug users in Miami. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208675504817
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2010Dietary intake, drug use and symptomatology in HIV infected individuals. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208675504314
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2010Physical Activity Intervention for Osteoporosis Prevention in Black Older Adults. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208675506376
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2010Selenium (Se) supplementation for 6 months increases plasma selenium levels in HIV plus adults in Botswana. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208675503445
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2010The effects of cocaine use on dietary intake and BMI changes in HIV plus adults. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208675502692
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2009Diabetes in HIV Positive Adults in Botswana: Nutritional and Demographic Characteristics. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208621503049
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2009Dietary Fat Intake, Liver Function and Disease Progression in HIV plus Adults in Botswana, Africa. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208621502841
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2009Food Insecurity is Associated with Monthly Income in Botswana, Africa. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208621502739
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2009Metabolic Syndrome in HIV plus Asymptomatic Adults in Botswana, Africa. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208621502584
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2009Predictors of Hypertension Among HIV Infected Adults in Botswana, Africa. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208621503828
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2008Anemia and Decline of CD4 Cell Count in HIV plus Drug Users in Miami. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208467807738
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2008Caffeine Intake and Plasma Zinc Levels among HIV plus Adult Drug Users in Miami. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208467803319
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2008Crack Cocaine Use Accelerates CD4 decline and is Associated With Poorer Nutritional Status in HIV plus Drug Users. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208467802177
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2008Energy Intake and HIV Disease Progression in Asymptomatic ARV-Naive HIV plus Adults in Botswana. The FASEB Journal.Web of Science: 000208467807370
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2007Antioxidant status in HIV mono-infected and HIV/HCV coinfected drug users in Miami. The FASEB Journal. A739-A739.Web of Science: 000245708700021
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2007Gender differences in serum inflammatory cytokines, acute phase proteins and antiretroviral (ARV) use in HIV-1+drug users. The FASEB Journal. A741-A741.Web of Science: 000245708700029
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2007HIV/HCV Co-infection, diarrhea and healthcare utilization in drug users in miami. The FASEB Journal. A686-A686.Web of Science: 000245708505432
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2007Relationship of adhesion molecules with markers of liver function and serum albumin in HIV/HCV co-infected drug users in miami. The FASEB Journal. A741-A741.Web of Science: 000245708700031
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2007Serum T(H)1/T(H)2 cytokine levels and plasma zinc (Zn) status of HIV-1+drug users. The FASEB Journal. A740-A740.Web of Science: 000245708700028
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2006Anemia, disease progression and nutritional status in HIV plus drug users in Miami. The FASEB Journal. A144-A144.Web of Science: 000236206501132
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2006C-reactive protein (Crp), lipid profile, and, coronary heart disease (CHD) risk in HIV plus drug users in Miami. The FASEB Journal. A148-A149.Web of Science: 000236206501152
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2006Gender related variances in C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels in HIV plus drug users in Miami. The FASEB Journal. A149-A149.Web of Science: 000236206501153
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2006Hepatitis C (HCV) and antioxidant deficiency in HIV plus drug users in Miami. The FASEB Journal. A145-A145.Web of Science: 000236206501135
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2006Zinc (Zn) deficiency and hepatitis C (HCV)/HIV co-infection in HIV plus drug users in Miami. The FASEB Journal. A628-A628.Web of Science: 000236206505187
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2016Review of randomized controlled trials of nutritional supplementation in people living with HIV. Nutrition and Dietary Supplements.Full Text via DOI: 10.2147/NDS.S74712 Web of Science: 000386626800001
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Research
co-principal investigator on
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Grant
- FL-CEAL Project Team awarded by National Institutes of Health 2020 - 2022
- Development of a Strategic Plan for City of Miami Department of Human Services awarded by Health Foundation of South Florida 2020 - 2021
- Florida Carribean Consortium for Agriculture Education and Hispanic Workforce Development awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2011 - 2016
- HIV Disease, Drug Abuse and Nutrient Therapy in Botswana. awarded by National Institute on Drug Abuse 2003 - 2010
subproject principal investigator on
investigator on
- Cohort Studies of HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse in Miami awarded by National Institute on Drug Abuse 2015 - 2024
- Family Nutrition Ecosystem Intervention to Prevent Childhood Overweight/Obesity awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2018 - 2021
- An unbiased OMICs approach to identify mechanisms of Cocaine regulation of the HIV reservoir awarded by National Institute on Drug Abuse 2016 - 2020
- OMICs to define impact of cocaine on immunity and HIV persistence in treated HIV infection awarded by National Institute on Drug Abuse 2016 - 2020
- Preventing Overweight/Obesity in Elementary School Children: Pre-service Classroom Teachers (PCTs) as Agents of Change awarded by National Institute of Food & Agriculture 2015 - 2018
