Michael R Hower

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Michael R. Hower's research focuses on the pharmacological effects of various substances and their impact on human health, alongside public health initiatives aimed at improving community well-being. He has investigated the use of tianeptine, a substance sometimes referred to as "gas station heroin," examining its effects through systematic review and exploratory analysis. His work also includes studying perphenazine as a treatment for resistant schizophrenia.

Hower is a Principal Investigator on two federally funded grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). One grant, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health for $340,293, explores the impact of school meal delivery on behavioral disorders in children within health disparity populations. The second grant, from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities and totaling $337,399, supports the Little Rock Green Schoolyard Initiative, which aims to alter community norms and enhance opportunities for physical activity.

His scholarly output includes a h-index of 2 with three publications and six citations. He collaborates with Anil Bachu at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, with whom he has co-authored one publication. Hower's recent activity indicates he is an actively publishing researcher.

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• h-index: 2
• Publications: 3
• Citations: 7