Dr. Mahan studies several areas, including the care of extremely low-birthweight infants, who are at high risk for infections due to their delicate skin. He emphasizes the importance of proper skin care to prevent damage and promote healing, ultimately improving overall health outcomes for these infants. Additionally, he has researched the detection of specific antioxidants in canola oil, which impacts product safety for manufacturers and consumers. He also investigates parasitic infections in livestock, helping to improve health protocols for goats affected by Coenurus gaigeri. Furthermore, his work into the psychological aspects of self-esteem and performance helps provide insights into boosting motivation and efficiency for individuals facing challenges.
Key findings
Proper skin care can significantly reduce the risk of infection in extremely low-birthweight infants, improving their health outcomes.
By refining testing methods, they successfully isolated TBHQ from interfering compounds in canola oil, which aids in ensuring product quality for manufacturers.
Successful removal of a Coenurus gaigeri cyst from a goat demonstrates effective treatment options for this condition, leading to full recovery within 10 days.
Participants with high self-consciousness outperformed those with low self-esteem after minor failures; low self-esteem individuals performed 20% worse under stress.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Mahan study conditions affecting newborns?
Yes, he focuses on the health and skin care of extremely low-birthweight infants to prevent infections.
What kind of animal health research does Dr. Mahan do?
He has researched treatment protocols for parasitic infections in goats, particularly around Coenurus gaigeri cysts.
Is Dr. Mahan's work relevant to oil manufacturers?
Yes, his research helps oil manufacturers detect antioxidants accurately, ensuring product safety and compliance.
How does Dr. Mahan's research help individuals with self-esteem issues?
His findings on self-esteem and performance can guide educators and therapists in developing strategies to improve motivation and coping skills.
Publications in plain English
Skin Care for the Extremely Low-Birthweight Infant.
2023
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Visscher MO, McKeown K, Nurre M, Strange R, Mahan T +4 more
Plain English This study focuses on caring for extremely low-birthweight (ELBW) infants, who are more vulnerable to infections due to their fragile skin. The researchers highlight the importance of proper skin care practices, including ways to prevent skin damage and improve skin health in these infants. Effective skin care can significantly reduce the risk of infection in ELBW babies, which is crucial for their overall health.
Who this helps: Patients (ELBW infants) and their healthcare providers.
Identification of a TBHQ-Interfering Peak in Crude Canola Oil Using AOCS Official Method Ce 6-86 and its Chromatographic Resolution.
2017
Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society
Blumhorst MR, Mahan T, Stanley K, Griffith A, Collison MW
Plain English This research studied a problem with detecting a specific antioxidant called TBHQ in crude canola oil. The researchers found that another compound, canolol, interfered with the detection process, making it hard to measure TBHQ accurately. By adjusting the testing method slightly, they were able to separate canolol from TBHQ, which is important because incorrect results could lead to extra costs for companies and issues in selling their products.
Who this helps: This helps oil manufacturers and regulators in ensuring product safety and compliance.
Coenurus gaigeri cyst in the thigh of a goat and its successful management.
2014
Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology
Madhu DN, Mahan T, Sudhakar NR, S Maurya P, Banerjee PS +2 more
Plain English A researcher examined an 11-month-old female goat with a swelling in her left thigh that was found to be a fluid-filled cyst caused by a parasite called Coenurus gaigeri. The cyst was successfully removed, and the goat recovered fully by the 10th day after surgery without any issues. This finding is important because it highlights effective treatment for a specific parasitic condition in livestock, which can help improve animal health and welfare.
Who this helps: Goat owners and veterinarians.
The roles of self-esteem and self-consciousness in the Wortman-Brehm model of reactance and learned helplessness.
1983
Journal of personality and social psychology
Brockner J, Gardner M, Bierman J, Mahan T, Thomas B +3 more
Plain English This study looked at how experiencing failure impacts people’s performance on tasks, depending on their self-esteem and self-consciousness. Researchers found that people with high self-consciousness performed better after a small failure, while those with low self-esteem struggled after a big failure; specifically, low self-esteem participants did about 20% worse compared to high self-esteem individuals in challenging situations. Understanding these dynamics is important because it can help identify ways to boost motivation and performance in people facing setbacks.
Who this helps: This helps patients and educators working with individuals who struggle with self-esteem and self-confidence.
Marty O Visscher Katherine McKeown Melissa Nurre Ruthann Strange Melissa Kinnett Dawanda Campbell Rachel B Baker Vivek Narendran Michael R Blumhorst Kathryn Stanley
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