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Maria M. Llabre is affiliated with the University of Miami in the United States and conducts research primarily in the field of Medicine. Their work encompasses several subfields, including Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, and General Health Professions.

Their research topics cover a broad range of areas with a focus on health disparities and chronic conditions. Main topics include:

  • Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
  • Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
  • Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism

Maria M. Llabre has contributed to multiple scientific publications, frequently appearing in these venues:

  • UNC Libraries
  • Circulation
  • Alzheimer s & Dementia
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Diabetes Care

The researcher's recent papers include:

  • "Incidence of Hypertension Among US Hispanics/Latinos: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, 2008 to 2017" (2020), Journal of the American Heart Association
  • "Associations of steps per day and step intensity with the risk of diabetes: the Hispanic Community Health Study / Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)" (2022), International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • "Defining Abdominal Obesity as a Risk Factor for Coronary Heart Disease in the U.S.: Results From the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)" (2020), Diabetes Care
  • "Evolving Science on Cardiovascular Disease Among Hispanic/Latino Adults" (2023), Journal of the American College of Cardiology
  • "Diabetes Incidence Among Hispanic/Latino Adults in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)" (2022), Diabetes Care

Their collaborations include frequent co-authorship with:

  • Linda C. Gallo
  • Martha L. Daviglus
  • Carmen R. Isasi
  • Neil Schneiderman
  • Krista M. Perreira

The profile of Maria M. Llabre reveals a focused research agenda addressing cardiovascular and metabolic health issues among Hispanic and Latino populations, often linked to broader public health concerns and health disparities within diverse communities.

Best Publications

  • Validation of the insulin sensitivity index (ISI0,120): comparison with other measures ☆

    Miriam Gutt;Catherine L. Davis;Susan B. Spitzer;Maria M. Llabre

  • The Reliability and Specificity of Delta Versus Residualized Change as Measures of Cardiovascular Reactivity to Behavioral Challenges

    Maria M. Llabre;Susan B. Spitzer;Patrice G. Saab;Gail H. Ironson

  • The Effect of Therapeutic Horseback Riding on Social Functioning in Children with Autism

    Margaret M. Bass;Catherine A. Duchowny;Maria M. Llabre

  • Prevalence of Diabetes Among Hispanics/Latinos From Diverse Backgrounds: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)

    Neil Schneiderman;Maria Llabre;Catherine C. Cowie;Janice Barnhart

  • Cognitive impairments associated with early Parkinson's disease.

    Bonnie E. Levin;Maria M. Llabre;William J. Weiner

  • Visuospatial impairment in Parkinson's disease

    B. E. Levin;M. M. Llabre;S. Reisman;W. J. Weiner

  • Suppression of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 viral load with selenium supplementation: a randomized controlled trial.

    Barry E. Hurwitz;Johanna R. Klaus;Maria M. Llabre;Alex Gonzalez

  • Validation of interpersonal support evaluation list-12 (ISEL-12) scores among English- and Spanish-speaking Hispanics/Latinos from the HCHS/SOL Sociocultural Ancillary Study.

    Erin L. Merz;Scott C. Roesch;Vanessa L. Malcarne;Frank J. Penedo

  • Parkinson's disease and depression: psychometric properties of the Beck Depression Inventory.

    Bonnie E. Levin;Maria M. Llabre;William J. Weiner

  • A stress and coping model of medication adherence and viral load in HIV-positive men and women on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).

    Kathryn E. Weaver;María M. Llabre;Ron E. Durán;Michael H. Antoni

  • Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Among Hispanics/Latinos of Diverse Background: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

    Gerardo Heiss;Michelle L. Snyder;Yanping Teng;Neil Schneiderman

  • Physical symptoms, beliefs about medications, negative mood, and long-term HIV medication adherence

    Jeffrey S. Gonzalez;Frank J. Penedo;Maria M. Llabre;Ron E. Durán

  • Myocardial and peripheral vascular responses to behavioral challenges and their stability in black and white Americans.

    Patrice G. Saab;Maria M. Llabre;Barry E. Hurwitz;Charles A. Frame

  • Stress management intervention reduces serum cortisol and increases relaxation during treatment for nonmetastatic breast cancer.

    Kristin M. Phillips;Michael H. Antoni;Suzanne C. Lechner;Bonnie B. Blomberg

  • Children’s Postdisaster Trajectories of PTS Symptoms: Predicting Chronic Distress

    Annette M. La Greca;Betty S. Lai;Maria M. Llabre;Wendy K. Silverman

  • Posture, Place, and Mood Effects on Ambulatory Blood Pressure

    Marc Gellman;Susan Spitzer;Gail Ironson;Maria Llabre

  • How Many Blood Pressure Measurements are Enough?: An Application of Generalizability Theory to the Study of Blood Pressure Reliability

    M.M. Llabre;G.H. Ironson;S.B. Spitzer;M.D. Gellman

  • The cold pressor test: Vascular and myocardial response patterns and their stability

    Patrice G. Saab;Maria M. Llabre;Barry E. Hurwitz;Neil Schneiderman

  • Factor structure of the perceived stress scale-10 (PSS) across english and Spanish language responders in the HCHS/SOL sociocultural ancillary study

    Marisa J. Perera;Carrie E. Brintz;Orit Birnbaum-Weitzman;Frank J. Penedo

  • Associations of blood pressure with self-report measures of anger and hostility among black and white men and women.

    Lynn A. Durel;Charles S. Carver;Susan B. Spitzer;Maria M. Llabre

Frequent Co-Authors

Neil Schneiderman
Neil Schneiderman University of Miami
Linda C. Gallo
Linda C. Gallo San Diego State University
Frank J. Penedo
Frank J. Penedo University of Miami
Krista M. Perreira
Krista M. Perreira University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Michael H. Antoni
Michael H. Antoni University of Miami
Gail Ironson
Gail Ironson University of Miami
Charles S. Carver
Charles S. Carver University of Miami
Linda Van Horn
Linda Van Horn Northwestern University
Annette M. La Greca
Annette M. La Greca University of Miami
Scott C. Roesch
Scott C. Roesch San Diego State University

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