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Are there any graduate assistantships available?
Most assistantships would be found on the LSU Handshake website (https://www.lsu.edu/careercenter/students/handshake.php) , though some opportunities are handled directly through the hiring department. It wouldn't hurt to check with a staff member in your graduate program to see if they are aware of assistantships not listed on Handshake. ________________________________________________________________________ More information on Handshake.... How to Access Handshake Admitted Students Undergraduate and Graduate students receive access to Handshake on June 15. At that time, you can log in to Handshake using your myLSU email and password at lsu.joinhandshake.com (https://lsu.joinhandshake.com/) or download the Handshake Jobs & Careers App (download in the Apple App Store (https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1220620171) or download through Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joinhandshake.student…) ). If a user experiences a barrier in access to Handshake or content within due to a disability, please contact the LSU Olinde Career Center at career@lsu.edu (mailto:career@lsu.edu) . For information on how to apply to on-campus and off-campus jobs, visit the Student Employment webpage (https://www.lsu.edu/careercenter/studentemployment/students.php) . If you would like to schedule a meeting with our team, or access other career center resources prior to receiving Handshake access, please contact us at career@lsu.edu (mailto:career@lsu.edu) and we are happy to assist you. Graduate Students: Please note, while some graduate assistantships may be posted in Handshake, most opportunities are managed directly through the hiring department. Please contact your graduate program and campus contacts directly to inquire about available assistantships. Alumni Alumni retain free access to Handshake and to most other career center resources, including appointments with the career center team. View the Alumni Resources page to request Handshake access (https://www.lsu.edu/careercenter/students/alumni.php) . Rsum Uploads Please make note that all rsums must be approved by the LSU Olinde Career Center before becoming active in Handshake for applying for jobs or participating in on-campus interviews. Please be prompt in submitting a rsum for activation in Handshake. The career center makes every effort to be timely in the document approval process, but cannot guarantee a turnaround of less than two (2) business days. Fraudulent and Scam Job Postings We work hard to keep fraudulent postings out of Handshake (https://www.lsu.edu/careercenter/students/handshake.php) by using some common red flags typically considered suspicious. While red flags dont automatically remove a job posting, we research the company and posting if suspicion arises before making a decision. You should research suspicious companies or postings, too (or dont apply). The Fraudulent and Scam Job Postings (https://www.lsu.edu/careercenter/about/FraudulentandScamJobPostingsbook…) guide outlines red flags so you, too, can attempt to identify such scam or fraudulent postings. Our position: Never apply for a suspicious job. Questions? Contact career@lsu.edu (mailto:career@lsu.edu) . Answered by: Gabriella Lindsay
What sort of study spaces are available in the library?
The majority of the tables and desks throughout LSU Library are treated as open seating for anyone to use. These spaces are available on all floors of the library. Certain areas are designated for quiet study; these include sections of the second and third floors and the entirety of the fourth. Regardless of where you are, please be respectful of other patrons studying nearby. There are several bookable group study rooms and individual study booths located on the third and fourth floors. Walk-up use of these spaces is encouraged, but reservations always take priority. Faculty and graduate students may also request a key for their own private study carrel at the checkout desk in room 241. Nearly all study booths on the second floor are currently open for anyone to use. LSU Libraries | Bookable Spaces
LSU Libraries | Graduate Study Booths
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Gender differences in the relationships between weekday sleep duration, weekend catch-up sleep, and hypertension
Background: How gender affects the relationships between weekday sleep duration, weekend catch-up sleep (CUS) and hypertension is unclear. This research aimed to examine the relationships between weekday sleep duration, weekend CUS and hypertension, with a specific focus on gender.Methods: Data were from the 2017–2020 and 2021–2023 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Weekend and weekday sleep durations were determined by sleep questionnaire. Weekend CUS was defined as the distinction between weekday and weekend sleep duration. Hypertension was determined by hypertension questionnaire and blood pressure measurements. The relationships between weekday sleep duration, weekend CUS, and hypertension were assessed by weighted multivariable logistic regression analysis. Stratified analyses were conducted separately for men and women.Results: A total of 5,341 patients were enrolled in our final analysis including 2,613 men and 2,728 women. There was a total of 1,540 patients with hypertension (820 males and 720 females). The weekday sleep duration and weekend CUS differed between males and females (P 
Can weekend catch-up sleep repay the sleep debt? Balancing short-term relief with long-term risks
Background: Sleep insufficiency, driven by modern fast-paced lifestyles, contributes to the accumulation of “sleep debt.” Many individuals attempt to compensate through weekend catch-up sleep (WCS). While WCS may temporarily relieve fatigue and enhance mood, its long-term health consequences remain controversial.Objective: To review and synthesize current evidence on the short-term benefits and long-term risks of WCS, with a focus on metabolic health, psychological well-being, cardiovascular health, and quality of life.Methods: Relevant literature was systematically reviewed, with emphasis on epidemiological, clinical, and experimental studies addressing the physiological and psychological impacts of WCS. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and wearable devices were also considered for their potential role in sleep management.Results:WCS appears to provide partial short-term recovery by improving mood, reducing fatigue, and restoring cognitive performance. However, prolonged or irregular WCS may disrupt circadian rhythms, impair metabolic regulation, and increase risks of cardiovascular disease. Evidence suggests that while occasional WCS may be beneficial, it cannot fully offset the adverse effects of chronic sleep deprivation.Conclusions: WCS may offer transient relief but should not be considered a sustainable strategy for sleep debt repayment. Promoting consistent sleep schedules through public health interventions and education is essential. AI-assisted sleep tracking and wearable devices hold promise for individualized sleep optimization.Graphical abstract:
Differences in catch-up growth and its relationship to nutritional status between SGA and AGA twins and singletons in the first year after birth: a prospective cohort study
To compare the difference between appropriate for gestational age (AGA) and small for gestational age (SGA) of singleton and twin in terms of catch-up growth (CUG) and nutritional status in the first year after birth through a prospective cohort study. A total of 340 singleton and twin children were recruited. Dietary questionnaires were completed at enrollment and at 3 and 6 months of age. Anthropometric data were presented as Z scores. The Z score of weight, length and/or head circumference > − 2SD were used as criteria for CUG. The CUG rate of the twin AGA was the highest. Rapid CUG of twin SGA occurred within 3 months, and the CUG rate of weight was greater for twin SGA than for singleton SGA at 1 year old. The length CUG rate for twin SGA was the lowest within 3 months, 17.05% of the singleton SGA and 22.22% of the twin SGA did not reach CUG. The CUG was independent of feeding mode, and higher energy support did not improve CUG outcome. Twin AGA children have a better CUG rate, whereas CUG might take longer in SGA, especially for twin SGA. Higher energy support does not necessarily improve CUG outcomes.Trial registration number The study was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry with registration number ChiCTR2100053434 and was recorded in the medical research registry. Date of registration: Nov 21, 2021
Investigating the associations between weekend catch-up sleep and insulin resistance: NHANES cross-sectional study
Background: Insulin resistance (IR) is a precursor to metabolic syndrome. Weekend catch-up sleep (WCS) is practiced to compensate for insufficient weekday sleep, but its impact on IR remains unclear. This study investigated associations between WCS and severe IR risk.Methods: Data from 1,903 adults participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017–2020 were analyzed. IR was assessed using the Homeostatic Model Assessment for IR (HOMA-IR) and Metabolic Score for IR (METS-IR), with severe IR defined as the highest quartile. WCS was calculated by subtracting weekday sleep duration from weekend sleep duration and was categorized into five groups. Weighted logistic regression and restricted cubic spline analyses were performed to examine associations between WCS patterns and severe IR risk. Percentages reported were weighted to account for sampling design and population distribution.Results: The majority of participants were under 60 yrs (75.2%, n = 1,344) and had a body mass index below 30 kg/m2 (59.2%, n = 1,082). Slightly more than half of the participants were female (51.3%, n = 990). A U-shaped relationship between WCS duration and severe IR risk was observed, with the lowest risk at approximately 0.7–1.0 h of WCS. Short WCS durations (0 
Weekend catch-up sleep and frailty in US adults: a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2017–2020
Background: Frailty is an age-related condition characterized by vulnerability to adverse health outcomes. Adequate sleep may reduce frailty risk, many individuals rely on weekend catch-up sleep (WCS) to offset weekday deficits. However, the relationship between WCS and frailty remains poorly understood. This study aims to clarify the association between WCS and frailty.Methods: We conducted secondary data analyses using data from 7714 adult participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2017–2020). Sleep duration was assessed through self-reported questions, while frailty was evaluated using the frailty index. WCS duration was then computed as the difference between weekend and weekday sleep durations, with WCS defined as WCS duration ≤ 0 h, 0–2 h, or ≥ 2 h. A frailty index of 0.25 or greater is considered frailty. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to explore the association between WCS and frailty.Results: In fully adjusted models, participants with 0–2 h of WCS had significantly lower odds of frailty (OR 0.709; 95% CI, 0.518–0.969; P = 0.035) compared to those with no WCS (≤ 0 h). However, the association was not significant for those with ≥ 2 h of WCS (OR 0.812; 95% CI, 0.550–1.200; P = 0.248). Subgroup analyses indicated no significant interaction across subgroups (P for interaction > 0.05).Limitations: The cross-sectional design limits our ability to infer causality, and the reliance on self-reported sleep data may introduce measurement bias. Additionally, the frailty index, while validated, may not capture all dimensions of frailty. Future longitudinal studies with objective sleep measurements are needed to confirm these findings.Conclusions: Our findings suggest that moderate WCS (0–2 h) may be associated with a lower prevalence of frailty, although the relationship is not linear and requires further investigation. These findings contribute to the emerging evidence base linking sleep patterns with frailty risk, warranting further prospective investigation.
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