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Research Publications

PREGNANCY/LACTATION

Moyer-Mileur LJ, Slater H, Thomson JA, Mihalopoulos N, Byrne J, Varner MW.2009. Newborn adiposity measured by infant plethysmography is not predicted by late gestation two-dimensional ultrasound measures of fetal growth. J Nutr;139(9):1772-8.

INFANTS/TODDLERS

Healthy
Moyer-Mileur LJ, Slater H, Thomson JA, Mihalopoulos N, Byrne J, Varner MW.2009. Newborn adiposity measured by infant plethysmography is not predicted by late gestation two-dimensional ultrasound measures of fetal growth. J Nutr;139(9):1772-8.

Premature
Moyer-Mileur LJ, Brunstetter VL, Ball SD, and Chan GM. 2008. Maternal-administered physical activity enhances bone mineral acquisition in premature very low birth weight infants. J Perinatology 28(6):432-7.

Mentro AM, Smith AM, and Moyer-Mileur LJ. 2005. Plasma and erythrocyte selenium and glutathione peroxidase activity in preterm infants at risk for bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Biol Trace Elem Res. 106:97-106.

Moyer-Mileur LJ, Brunstetter V, McNaught TP, Gill G, and Chan GM. 2000. Daily physical activity program improves growth and bone mineralization in preterm, VLBW infants. Pediatrics 106:1088-1092.

CHILDREN

Healthy
Moyer-Mileur LJ, Quick JL, and Murray MA. 2008. Peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) of the tibia: Pediatric reference values. J Clinical Densitometry 11(2):283-94.

Guenther E, Mendoza J, Crouch BI, Moyer-Mileur LJ, Junkins EP. 2005. Difference in herbal and dietary supplement use in the Hispanic and non-Hispanic pediatric populations. Pediatric Emergency Care 21:507-14.

Ball SD, Kertesz D, and Moyer-Mileur LJ.2005. Dietary supplement use is more prevalent in children with chronic illness. J Am Diet Assoc 105:78-84.

Cerebral Palsy
Lui LF, Roberts R, Moyer-Mileur L, and Samson-Fang L. 2005. Determination of body composition in children with cerebral palsy: bioelectrical impedance analysis and anthropometry vs. dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. J Am Diet Assoc 105:794-97.

Childhood Cancer
Moyer-Mileur LJ, Ransdell L, and Bruggers CS. 2009. Fitness of children with standard-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia during maintenance therapy: response to a home-based exercise and nutrition program. J Pediatr Hemat Oncol 31 (4):259-66.

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Felin EMO, Prahalad S, Moyer-Mileur LJ.2007. Musculoskeletal abnormalities of the tibia in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis and Rheumatism 56 4.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Stevenson DA, Carey JC, Viskochil DH, Moyer-Mileur LJ, Slater H, Murray MA, D’Astous JL, and Murray KA. 2009. Analysis of radiographic characteristics of anterolateral bowing of the leg before fracture in Neurofibromatosis Type 1. J Pediatr Ortho 2009; 29(4):385-92.

Stevenson DA, Viskochil DH, Carey JC, Slater H, Murray M, Sheng X, D;Astou JL, Hansen H, Schorry E, and Moyer-Mileur LJ. 2009. Tibial geometry in individuals with neurofibromatosis type 1 without anterolateral bowing of the lower leg using peripheral quantitative computer tomography. Bone 44(4):585-9.

Stevenson DA, Murray M, Vishochil DH, Carey JC, and Moyer-Mileur LJ. 2008. Bone mineral density in children with neurofibromatosis type 1. Author reply.J Pediatr Orthop 28:791-2.

Stevenson DA, Schwartz EL, Viskochil DH, Moyer-Mileur LJ, Murray MA, Firth SD, D’Astou JL, Carey JC, Pasquali M. 2008. Evidence of increased bone resorption in neurofibromatosis type 1 using urinary pyridinium crosslink analysis. Pediatr Res. 63(6):697-70.

Stevenson DA, Moyer-Mileur LJ, Murray M, Slater H, Sheng X, Carey JC, Dube B, Viskochil DH. 2007. Bone Mineral Density in Children and Adolescents with Neurofibromatosis Type 1. J Pediatrics 2007, 150:83-8.

Stevenson DA, Moyer-Mileur LJ, Carey, JC, Quick JL, Hoff, CJ, and Viskochil DH. 2005. Case-control study of themuscular compartments and osseous strength in neurofibromatosis type 1 using peripheral quantitative computed tomography. J Musculoskel Nuron Interactions 5:145-49.

Obesity
De La O A, Jordan KC, Ortiz K, Moyer-Mileur LJ, Stoddard G, Friedrichs M, Cox R, Carlson EC, Heap E, Mihalopoulos NL. 2009. Do parents accurately perceive their children’s weight status? J Pediatr Health Care. Jul-Aug;23(4):216-21.

Jordan KC, Erickson ED, Cox R, Carlson EC, Heap E, Friedrichs M, Moyer-Mileur LJ, Shen S, Mihalopoulos NL 2008. Evaluation of the gold medal schools program. J Am Diet Assoc. 108(11):1916-20.

Ornes LL, Ransdell LB, Robertson L, Trunnell E, and Moyer-Mileur L. 2005. A 6-month pilot study of effects of a physical activity intervention on life satisfaction with a sample of three generations of women. Perceptual and Motor Skills 100:579-91.

Ransdell LB, Robertson L, Ornes L, Moyer-Mileur LJ. 2004. Generations exercising together to improve fitness (GET FIT): pilot study designed to increase physical activity and improve health-related fitness in three generations of women. Women & Health 40: 79-97.

Ball SD, Keller K, Moyer-Mileur LJ, Ding YW, Donaldson D, and Jackson WD. 2003. Prolongation of satiety after low versus moderately high glycemic index meals in obese adolescents. Pediatrics 111(3): 488-494.

ADOLESCENTS

Healthy
Moyer-Mileur LJ, Quick JL, and Murray MA. 2008. Peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) of the tibia: Pediatric reference values. J Clinical Densitometry 11(2):283-94.

Runyan SM, Bainbridge CN, Miller SC, Stadler DD, and Moyer-Mileur LJ. 2003. Familial resemblance in bone mineralization, calcium intake, and physical activity in adolescent girls, their mother and maternal grandmother. J Am Diet Assoc 103:1320-1325.

Moyer-Mileur L, Ball S, Xie B, Pratt T, and Clay MS. 2003. Bone acquisition measured by peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT): Response to calcium supplement in early adolescent girls. J Neur Musculoskeletal Interactions 3(1): 63-70

Hill LB, Taylor A, Oakland D, Schmidt J, Moyer-Mileur L, and Schultz B.2003. Daughters & mothers exercising together: Effects of home-and community-based programs. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 31(1):56-66.

Moyer-Mileur L, Xie B, Bainbridge C, Pratt T, Stadler D and Jee WSS. 2001. Factors associated with bone mass measured by peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) in pre-adolescent girls. J Clin Densitometry 4:313-324.

Type 1 Diabetes
Moyer-Mileur LJ, Slater H, Jordan KC, and Murray MA. 2008. IGF-1 and IGF-binding proteins and bone mass, geometry and strength: Relation to metabolic control in adolescent girls with Type 1 diabetes. J Bone and Min Res 12:1884-891.

Moyer-Mileur LJ, Dixon, SB, Quick JL, Askew W, and Murray MA. 2004. Bone mineral acquisition in Type 1 diabetic adolescents. J Pediatrics 145:662-9.

Heap J, Murray MA, Miller SC, Jallili T, and Moyer-Mileur LJ. 2004. Bone health in relation to glycemic control in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. J Pediatrics 144:56-62.

INTEGRATIVE STUDIES

Chen HY, Miller SC, Moyer-Mileur LJ. Massage therapy in early postnatal life promotes greater lean mass and bone growth, mineralization, and strength in juvenile and young adult rats. J Musculoskelet and Neuro Interact 2009; 9:278-87

Joss-Moore LA, Metcalfe DB, McKnight R, Albertine KH, and Lane RH. Epigenetics and fetal adaptation to perinatal events: Diversity through fidelity. J Animal Sci 2009; epub.