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Clinical Characteristics And Outcomes Of Acute Coronary Syndrome In A Group Of Patients In Slemani Cardiac Hospital, Khakan Radha Rostem, Amanj Kamal Muhammad, Hamza Hakim Abdullah, Renas Othman Hamad
Clinical Characteristics And Outcomes Of Acute Coronary Syndrome In A Group Of Patients In Slemani Cardiac Hospital, Khakan Radha Rostem, Amanj Kamal Muhammad, Hamza Hakim Abdullah, Renas Othman Hamad
Iraqi National Journal of Medicine
Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a subcategory of coronary artery disease (CAD) that encompasses a range of thrombotic cardiovascular events and remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The clinical characteristics and outcomes of ACS patients can vary significantly based on geographical location, healthcare facilities, and population demographics. These variations highlight the importance of region-specific studies to better understand the presentation, management, and outcomes of ACS in diverse populations. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the demographic profile, cardiovascular risk factors, seasonal variations, clinical presentations, and in-hospital outcomes of ACS patients admitted to Slemani Cardiac Hospital. Methods: …
Platelet Count Pitfalls Between Routine And Advanced Techniques, Dhuha Ali, Sadiq Khalaf Ali
Platelet Count Pitfalls Between Routine And Advanced Techniques, Dhuha Ali, Sadiq Khalaf Ali
Iraqi National Journal of Medicine
Background: Precise quantification of platelet counts is a fundamental aspect of clinical hematology, pivotal in diagnosing and managing conditions such as thrombocytopenia and thrombocytosis. However, inconsistencies in platelet measurements across various automated hematology analyzers present significant challenges, potentially compromising the reliability of results. This variability is especially critical when platelet counts inform urgent clinical interventions, including the administration of platelet transfusions. Aim: The present study evaluated the accuracy of Sysmex XN-350 and Mindray in comparison to flow cytometry, the gold standard for platelet counting. Methods: 120 blood samples were categorized into thrombocytopenic, thrombocytosis, and normal groups. Platelet counts were measured …
A New Vitamin D Deficiency Cut-Off Value In Basrah, Iraq, Majid Alabbood, , Haider Alrubaye
A New Vitamin D Deficiency Cut-Off Value In Basrah, Iraq, Majid Alabbood, , Haider Alrubaye
Iraqi National Journal of Medicine
Background: Vitamin D deficiency is a common health issue worldwide. Clinical observations have shown that most healthy individuals living in Iraq and the Middle East are vitamin D deficient. This study aimed to establish the true cut-off value for vitamin D deficiency (25(OH)D) in Basrah, Iraq, by analyzing the value at which parathyroid hormone (PTH) begins to rise above its reference range. Aim: This study sought to determine the true cut-off value for vitamin D deficiency (25(OH)D) in Basrah, Iraq by analyzing the value at which PTH starts to exceed its reference range. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving …
The Pattern Of Immunoglobulin Production In Secretory Myeloma And The Relationship Between Relevant Hematological And Clinical Parameters In Basrah, Mays Husseinawi, Sadiq Khalaf Ali
The Pattern Of Immunoglobulin Production In Secretory Myeloma And The Relationship Between Relevant Hematological And Clinical Parameters In Basrah, Mays Husseinawi, Sadiq Khalaf Ali
Iraqi National Journal of Medicine
Background: Plasma cell disorders encompass a spectrum of diseases ranging from benign to malignant. Among malignant plasma cell disorders, multiple myeloma is the most common and well-recognized entity. Aim: To identify the pattern of immunoglobulin production in secretory myeloma in Basra and correlate findings with hematological and clinical data. Methods: A retrospective study of 143 patients with plasma cell disorders was conducted at the Department of Pathology, Basrah Oncology Center, Iraq. Clinical data, relevant laboratory parameters (erythrocyte sedimentation rate, renal function tests, and serum calcium), bone marrow examination findings, radiological findings of bony lesions, and results from serum/urine protein electrophoresis …
Post-Induction Minimal Residual Disease Study By Flow Cytometry In Pediatric B All And Its Correlation With Initial Clinical And Laboratory Parameters, Huda Ali Alnaseri, Yassmin Ali Alaamiri, Hussam Mahmood Salih
Post-Induction Minimal Residual Disease Study By Flow Cytometry In Pediatric B All And Its Correlation With Initial Clinical And Laboratory Parameters, Huda Ali Alnaseri, Yassmin Ali Alaamiri, Hussam Mahmood Salih
Iraqi National Journal of Medicine
Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a cancer characterized by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of immature lymphoid cells. Among its subtypes, B-lineage ALL in children represents the most frequently diagnosed malignancy in the pediatric population. Despite high survival rates, relapsed or refractory cases remain challenging. Minimal Residual Disease (MRD), detected by flow cytometry, is a strong prognostic marker that guides the intensity of post-induction therapy. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the correlation between post-induction MRD, measured by multicolor flow cytometry, and the initial clinical and laboratory parameters in pediatric patients with B-ALL. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was …
Psychiatric Disorders Among Divorced People In Basrah, Jamal Abdulzahra, Rafal W. Khalid, Aqeel Ibraheem Al-Sabbagh
Psychiatric Disorders Among Divorced People In Basrah, Jamal Abdulzahra, Rafal W. Khalid, Aqeel Ibraheem Al-Sabbagh
Iraqi National Journal of Medicine
Background: Divorce has been linked to increased psychiatric morbidity; however, studies in regions such as Iraq remain sparse. Despite the known mental health challenges that often follow divorce, the impact within the Iraqi context—shaped by unique cultural changes—demands focused exploration. Aim: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of psychiatric morbidity among divorced individuals, identify psychiatric disorders post-divorce, and assess the impact of various sociodemographic variables on psychiatric morbidity in this population. Methods: Employing a case-control design, this study was conducted in collaboration with local courts and psychiatric clinics in Basrah. A total of 154 participants, divided equally between divorced …
Clinical Evaluation Of Intraoperative Indocyanine Green (Icg) Fluorescent Cholangiography During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Comparative Study, Mariam Akeel, Issam Al-Najjari, Ali Dawood
Clinical Evaluation Of Intraoperative Indocyanine Green (Icg) Fluorescent Cholangiography During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Comparative Study, Mariam Akeel, Issam Al-Najjari, Ali Dawood
Iraqi National Journal of Medicine
Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is one of the most common surgical procedures performed globally. While it is generally considered safe, there remains a risk of serious biliary injuries occurring during the procedure. Indocyanine green (ICG) is a water-soluble, non-toxic dye that allows real-time intraoperative visualization of the extrahepatic biliary tree. Aim: This study aims to compare the bile duct injury rate, duration of surgery, conversion rate, length of hospitalization, and overall outcomes between laparoscopic cholecystectomy with and without indocyanine green (ICG). Methods: Ninety-two patients who underwent LC from October 2023 to October 2024 were included in the study; 42 of …
Levels Of 8-Isoprostane And Advanced Oxidation Protein Products In Relation To Sperm Count And Motility, Ahmed Sulaiman, Sherwan Salih
Levels Of 8-Isoprostane And Advanced Oxidation Protein Products In Relation To Sperm Count And Motility, Ahmed Sulaiman, Sherwan Salih
Iraqi National Journal of Medicine
Background: Oxidative stress is implicated in male infertility, with reactive oxygen species contributing to sperm dysfunction. Among oxidative stress markers, 8-isoprostanes (8-isoP) and advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) serve as indicators of lipid peroxidation and protein oxidation, respectively. However, their relationship with specific sperm abnormalities remains unclear. Aim: This study investigates the oxidative stress markers 8-isoprostane (8-isoP) and advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) across different semen profiles and explores their correlation with sperm count and motility to evaluate their potential as diagnostic biomarkers in male infertility. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on male partners of infertile couples between May …
Serum Iron Profile In Sudanese Patients Infected By Helicobacter Pylori, Rimaz Gurashi, Abuagla M. Dafalla, Suhair A. Ahmed, Shereen Faisal, Abdelkarim A. Abdrabo
Serum Iron Profile In Sudanese Patients Infected By Helicobacter Pylori, Rimaz Gurashi, Abuagla M. Dafalla, Suhair A. Ahmed, Shereen Faisal, Abdelkarim A. Abdrabo
Iraqi National Journal of Medicine
Background: Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative, spiral-shaped, motile bacterium that represents one of the most widespread chronic infections in humans, affecting nearly half of the global population. Iron is a vital micronutrient required for almost all living organisms, including H. pylori, which relies on iron to establish colonization. Although several studies have indicated an association between iron deficiency (ID) or iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and H. pylori infection, the precise mechanisms remain incompletely understood. Aim: To assess the serum iron profile among Sudanese patients with H. pylori infection. Methods: Analytical case‑control hospital-based study was conducted at Bahri Hospital, Khartoum state …
Measles Outbreak In Anbar Province During 2023-2024. Demographic Distribution And Vaccination Status, Rafi Alani, Mohammed Dawood
Measles Outbreak In Anbar Province During 2023-2024. Demographic Distribution And Vaccination Status, Rafi Alani, Mohammed Dawood
Iraqi National Journal of Medicine
Background: This is the first public study covering all cities in Anbar Province regarding the measles outbreaks occurred in 2023 and 2024. Aim: To estimate the demographic distribution of measles among infected children (age, gender, residence) in Anbar Province and to study the effectiveness of the measles vaccine for each patient on infection. Methods: A retrospective analytic cross-sectional study was conducted across all sectors of Anbar Province. The patients included those who were admitted, diagnosed, and treated in various hospitals during the measles outbreak in 2023, and 2024 years. The data was recorded in files of the Anbar Public Health …
Association Of Matricellular Protein, Growth Factor, And Transcription Factor With Molecular Subtypes Of Breast Cancer: A Case Control Study, Marwa Munther Homman, Eman Tariq Ali, Maitham Ali Alrikabi
Association Of Matricellular Protein, Growth Factor, And Transcription Factor With Molecular Subtypes Of Breast Cancer: A Case Control Study, Marwa Munther Homman, Eman Tariq Ali, Maitham Ali Alrikabi
Iraqi National Journal of Medicine
Background: Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease comprising molecular subtypes such as Luminal A, Luminal B, Human Epidermal Growth Factor 2 (HER-2)-Enriched, and Triple Negative, each with distinct clinical, molecular, and immunological features. Immunological markers play a critical role in modulating tumor behavior, angiogenesis, and immune evasion. Aim: This study aimed to identify key immunological markers that correlate with the molecular (intrinsic) subtypes of breast cancer and to explore their potential as prognostic factors. Methods: Serum samples from 180 breast cancer patients (56 untreated and 74 treated) were analyzed using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) to determine the levels of four …
Corrigendum: Prevalence Of High Tricuspid Regurgitation Jet Velocity In Patients With Sickle Cell Disease, Amer Al Mansory
Corrigendum: Prevalence Of High Tricuspid Regurgitation Jet Velocity In Patients With Sickle Cell Disease, Amer Al Mansory
Iraqi National Journal of Medicine
Post-publication Author Correction Following publication of the above article, the Editorial Office of the Iraqi National Journal of Medicine (IqNJM) received a formal request on 7 July 2025 from Dr. Assad Faisal Al-Kuheli requesting a correction to the authorship of the article, including removal of one author and rearrangement of the author sequence. Upon receipt of this request, the Editor-in-Chief initiated a formal investigation in accordance with the journal’s bylaws and authorship correction policy. As part of this process, Dr. Weal Al-Shehaby and the Editor-in-Chief contacted all originally listed authors as well as the newly proposed author, both directly by …
Re: Utility Of Routine 24-Hour Electrocardiographic Holter Monitoring For Detecting Atrial Fibrillation In Patients Admitted With Acute Stroke Syndromes, Sinda Zarrouk, Josef Finsterer
Re: Utility Of Routine 24-Hour Electrocardiographic Holter Monitoring For Detecting Atrial Fibrillation In Patients Admitted With Acute Stroke Syndromes, Sinda Zarrouk, Josef Finsterer
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
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Epigenome-Wide Association Study Meta-Analysis Of Bmi In African Americans, Kendra Ferrier, Mariaelisa Graff, Iain R Konigsberg, Maggie Stanislawski, Heather M Highland, Laura M Raffield, April P Carson, Eric Boerwinkle, Jill M Norris, Chris R Gignoux, Audrey E Hendricks, Sridharan Raghavan, Kari E North, Kristin L Young, Anne E Justice, Matthew A Allison, Mathew J Budoff, Silva Kasela, François Aguet, Joshua J Joseph, Charles Kooperberg, Stephen S Rich, Jerome I Rotter, Ethan M Lange, Leslie A Lange
Epigenome-Wide Association Study Meta-Analysis Of Bmi In African Americans, Kendra Ferrier, Mariaelisa Graff, Iain R Konigsberg, Maggie Stanislawski, Heather M Highland, Laura M Raffield, April P Carson, Eric Boerwinkle, Jill M Norris, Chris R Gignoux, Audrey E Hendricks, Sridharan Raghavan, Kari E North, Kristin L Young, Anne E Justice, Matthew A Allison, Mathew J Budoff, Silva Kasela, François Aguet, Joshua J Joseph, Charles Kooperberg, Stephen S Rich, Jerome I Rotter, Ethan M Lange, Leslie A Lange
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Despite considerable advances in identifying risk factors for obesity, gaps remain in our understanding about its etiology. Genetic variants explain only a small portion of variation in obesity-related traits such as body mass index (BMI). Epigenetic regulation, which controls gene expression and is influenced by environmental and genetic factors, may account for additional variability in BMI. Epigenetic studies of BMI have largely been conducted in European ancestry populations, despite the disproportionate burden of obesity in African Americans (AAs). We conducted a sex-stratified BMI epigenome-wide association study meta-analysis in AA participants from the Jackson Heart Study (n = 1,604) and …
Dna Methyltransferase Inhibitors In Hematological Malignancies And Solid Tumors, Valentin Wenger, Guillermo Garcia-Manero, Robert Zeiser, Michael Lübbert
Dna Methyltransferase Inhibitors In Hematological Malignancies And Solid Tumors, Valentin Wenger, Guillermo Garcia-Manero, Robert Zeiser, Michael Lübbert
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Epigenetic modifications such as DNA methylation play a fundamental role in oncogenesis and the progression of neoplasms neoplasias. DNA methyltransferase inhibitors (DNMTi) constitute a family of therapeutic agents that impede the methylation at the 5-position on cytosine nucleotides, thereby modulating the epigenetic regulation of tumor suppressor genes, oncogenes, and other key regulatory genes. The first-generation DNMTi azacitidine and decitabine have demonstrated substantial efficacy in the treatment of medically non-fit, older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) ineligible for intensive chemotherapy (IC), by virtue of their favorable safety profile. Despite these clinical achievements, however, single-agent DNMTi treatment …
C Elegans As A Tractable Infection Model For The Emerging Fungal Pathogen Candida Auris, Melissa Martinez, Melissa R Cruz, Danielle A Garsin, Michael C Lorenz
C Elegans As A Tractable Infection Model For The Emerging Fungal Pathogen Candida Auris, Melissa Martinez, Melissa R Cruz, Danielle A Garsin, Michael C Lorenz
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Candida auris is an emerging multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen. The genetic factors contributing to the virulence, drug resistance, and stress-tolerant nature of C. auris are mostly unknown. Additional animal models of virulence are needed, especially those amenable to high-throughput analysis. The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans has been validated as an effective tool for studying multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. We describe here a C. elegans infection model in which exposure to C. auris is lethal to worms with kinetics similar to killing by Candida albicans; in contrast to C. albicans, C. auris does not form hyphae, indicating distinct virulence mechanisms. …
Unilateral Cervical Spine Facet Fractures: Radiographic Predictors Of Instability, Erisha Tashakori, Reese Svetgoff, Jacob Siahaan, Norman Zheng, Nicholas Beckmann, James Showery, Ran Lador, Mark L Prasarn
Unilateral Cervical Spine Facet Fractures: Radiographic Predictors Of Instability, Erisha Tashakori, Reese Svetgoff, Jacob Siahaan, Norman Zheng, Nicholas Beckmann, James Showery, Ran Lador, Mark L Prasarn
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Study design: Retrospective cohort study.
Objective: The purpose of our study is to identify CT characteristics of unilateral cervical spine facet fractures that are predictive of instability on MRI.
Summary of background data: Management of isolated subaxial cervical spine facet fractures is typically based on the neurological status of the patient and perceived stability of the injury. It has been shown that the degree of ligamentous instability can help predict instability and need for surgery, and MRIs are increasingly being used to evaluate these injuries, but not always. While there are studies that evaluate radiographic characteristics of facet fractures on …
Bdcd: A Comprehensive Brain Disease Cell-Cell Communication Database, Xinyi Liu, Citu Citu, Gang Qu, Wendao Liu, Nitesh Enduru, Andi Liu, Chia-Hao Tung, Zhongming Zhao
Bdcd: A Comprehensive Brain Disease Cell-Cell Communication Database, Xinyi Liu, Citu Citu, Gang Qu, Wendao Liu, Nitesh Enduru, Andi Liu, Chia-Hao Tung, Zhongming Zhao
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Dysregulated cell–cell communication (CCC) is increasingly recognized as a driver of brain disease pathology, contributing to neuroinflammation, synaptic dysfunction, and neurodegeneration. Nevertheless, existing resources remain limited in brain specificity, regional coverage, and functional annotation. To address this gap, we develop the Brain Disease Cell-cell communication Database (BDCD), the first comprehensive resource focused on CCC networks across major brain diseases. BDCD integrates 38 manually curated datasets, comprising 8 519 425 single cells from single-cell RNA-seq studies and 140 744 spots from spatial transcriptomic maps, spanning 14 brain regions and 13 canonical cell types covering Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, …
Serendipity In Psychiatric Discoveries: Historical Lessons And Future Imperatives For Clinical Observation, Stanley Lyndon, Vineeth P John
Serendipity In Psychiatric Discoveries: Historical Lessons And Future Imperatives For Clinical Observation, Stanley Lyndon, Vineeth P John
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Aims and method: Serendipity has driven many of psychiatry's most important treatments, yet contemporary systems may undermine clinicians' ability to notice and develop unexpected therapeutic effects. This selective narrative review synthesises landmark discovery stories, conceptual accounts of serendipity and contemporary case examples to clarify how chance observations become robust advances.
Results: Across historical and modern examples, serendipitous discoveries consistently reflected the interaction of unexpected events with prepared observers working in supportive institutional and research systems. We identify current barriers created by standardised care, funding and trial structures, and professional fragmentation, and outline a multi-level framework for cultivating serendipity through phenomenological …
Bridging Hypoxia And Vision Loss: The Emerging Role Of Connexins In Local And Systemic Eye Diseases, Xianping Zhang, Yalong Cheng, Jean X Jiang, Yuting Li
Bridging Hypoxia And Vision Loss: The Emerging Role Of Connexins In Local And Systemic Eye Diseases, Xianping Zhang, Yalong Cheng, Jean X Jiang, Yuting Li
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Hypoxic eye diseases represent a pivotal yet often underappreciated contributor to the onset and progression of many retinal disorders. When hypoxia persists or exceeds the tissue's compensatory capacity, it triggers pathological retinal neovascularization, blood-retinal barrier disruption, and neuronal apoptosis, ultimately resulting in irreversible visual impairment. Connexins (Cxs) form gap junction channels and hemichannels and regulate retinal cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival, thereby playing a central regulatory role in the pathogenesis of hypoxic ocular diseases. In addition to gap junctions, Cx hemichannels promote transmission of molecules between intra- and extracellular environments, further influencing retinal homeostasis under hypoxic stress. This review synthesizes …
Retention On Buprenorphine For Opioid Use Disorder In Justice-Involved Individuals: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Andrea Yatsco, Francine R Vega, Audrey Sarah Cohen, Marylou Cardenas-Turanzas, James R Langabeer, Tiffany Champagne-Langabeer
Retention On Buprenorphine For Opioid Use Disorder In Justice-Involved Individuals: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Andrea Yatsco, Francine R Vega, Audrey Sarah Cohen, Marylou Cardenas-Turanzas, James R Langabeer, Tiffany Champagne-Langabeer
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Criminal justice system (CJS) involvement is common among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), yet limited research examines retention in medications for OUD (MOUD) within community settings. This study assessed whether CJS involvement predicted retention on buprenorphine/naloxone and explored related demographic and clinical factors. A retrospective cohort included adults (n = 367) enrolled in a low-barrier outpatient MOUD program in Texas (January 2022–April 2024). CJS involvement was identified from program records. Retention was measured as the number of continuous days with buprenorphine/naloxone prescriptions. Analyses used univariate tests, logistic regression, and nonparametric kernel regression. Nearly one-quarter (24.8%) were CJS-involved. Retention at …
Epilepsy Disease Classification: A Community Effort To Enhance The Mondo Disease Ontology, Nicole Vasilevsky, Sarah Gehrke, Kathleen Mullen, Subit Barua, Ian Braun, Tobias Brünger, Curtis Coughlin, Alina Ivaniuk, Daniel Korn, Dennis Lal, Stephanie Marsh, Elaine O'Loughlin, Daniel Olson, Yousif Shwetar, Christalena Sofocleous, Vanessa Vogel-Farley, Heidi Grabenstatter, Melissa Haendel, Christopher Mungall, Sabrina Toro
Epilepsy Disease Classification: A Community Effort To Enhance The Mondo Disease Ontology, Nicole Vasilevsky, Sarah Gehrke, Kathleen Mullen, Subit Barua, Ian Braun, Tobias Brünger, Curtis Coughlin, Alina Ivaniuk, Daniel Korn, Dennis Lal, Stephanie Marsh, Elaine O'Loughlin, Daniel Olson, Yousif Shwetar, Christalena Sofocleous, Vanessa Vogel-Farley, Heidi Grabenstatter, Melissa Haendel, Christopher Mungall, Sabrina Toro
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Motivation: Epilepsy is a diverse group of neurological disorders affecting over 50 million people worldwide. While common epilepsy types are well studied, rare epilepsies-often severe and genetically complex-pose significant challenges in diagnosis, research, and treatment. Accurate and interoperable etiology and disease classifications are critical for improving data sharing, supporting clinical decision-making, and advancing rare disease research.
Results: To enhance the accuracy of epilepsy-related disease concept representation within the Mondo Disease Ontology (Mondo), we conducted a series of expert-driven workshops in collaboration with the team from the Rare Disease Cures Accelerator-Data and Analytics Platform (RDCA-DAP). Specialists in epileptology, genetics, neurodevelopment, biomedical …
Desert Plant Endophyte Genome Database: A Curated Repository Of Endophytic Bacterial Genomes Across Arid Ecosystems, Sabiha Parween, Arun Prasanna Nagarajan, Amal K. Alghamdi, Abdul Aziz Eida, Feras F. Lafi, Luma Albanna, Nida Salem, Barakat Abu-Irmaileh, Zaid A. Pirzada, Shahid Siddique, Ruben Garrido-Oter, Paul Schulze-Lefert, Maged M. Saad, Heribert Hirt
Desert Plant Endophyte Genome Database: A Curated Repository Of Endophytic Bacterial Genomes Across Arid Ecosystems, Sabiha Parween, Arun Prasanna Nagarajan, Amal K. Alghamdi, Abdul Aziz Eida, Feras F. Lafi, Luma Albanna, Nida Salem, Barakat Abu-Irmaileh, Zaid A. Pirzada, Shahid Siddique, Ruben Garrido-Oter, Paul Schulze-Lefert, Maged M. Saad, Heribert Hirt
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Microbial communities associated with desert plants play a pivotal role in enhancing host survival under extreme environmental stressors, including drought, salinity, and nutrient limitation. The Desert Plant Endophyte Microbial Collection is one of the largest curated repositories of 2500 cultivable endophytic bacteria isolated from 23 native desert plant species across Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Pakistan. Representing a broad spectrum of arid microhabitats from inland deserts and mountain wadis to coastal mangroves and date palm oases, the collection supports integrative studies on microbial ecology and plant-microbe interactions in water-limited ecosystems. A central component of this initiative is the Desert Plant Endophyte …
Shedding The Chrysalis: Black Women Leading In Higher Education, Olga M. Welch, Carolyn R. Hodges
Shedding The Chrysalis: Black Women Leading In Higher Education, Olga M. Welch, Carolyn R. Hodges
Navigating Careers in Higher Education Series
Shedding the Chrysalis: Black Women Leading in Higher Education features the voices of six experienced and emerging Black females in a variety of academic leadership roles. This book provides a Black feminist perspective, highlighting the need to address racial realism within higher education administration. These personal testimonies focus on a variety of levels in the academic hierarchy to emphasize the continuum across the lived experiences of these women, some of whom have served in multiple upper-level administrative roles. The contributors’ positions range from postdoctoral research fellows to positions reporting to central administration at predominantly white institutions. Shedding the Chrysalis underscores …
The Impacts Of Age-Related Peripheral Hearing Loss, Central Auditory Processing, And Cognition On Quality Of Life In Older Adults: A Scoping Review, Brian M. Kreisman, Samantha E. Vasquez, Anna J. Bierma
The Impacts Of Age-Related Peripheral Hearing Loss, Central Auditory Processing, And Cognition On Quality Of Life In Older Adults: A Scoping Review, Brian M. Kreisman, Samantha E. Vasquez, Anna J. Bierma
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This scoping review aims to synthesize peer-reviewed literature exploring quality of life (QoL) for individuals with age-related hearing loss (ARHL), age-related central auditory processing (ARCAP) deficits, and age-related cognitive decline. A growing body of research has identified ARHL as a risk factor for the development of dementia, highlighting the connection between the sensory and cognitive systems. As the aging population continues to grow, examining comorbid age-related hearing and cognitive decline is especially relevant. These conditions may have potential negative consequences on the daily functioning, social participation, mental health, and overall wellbeing of older adults. A systematic search of peer-reviewed literature …
The Impact Of Indigenous American-Like Ancestry On The Risk Of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia In Hispanic/Latino Children, Jalen Langie, Tsz Fung Chan, Wenjian Yang, Alice Y Kang, Libby Morimoto, Daniel O Stram, Nicholas Mancuso, Xiaomei Ma, Catherine Metayer, Philip J Lupo, Karen R Rabin, Michael E Scheurer, Joseph L Wiemels, Jun J Yang, Adam J De Smith, Charleston W K Chiang
The Impact Of Indigenous American-Like Ancestry On The Risk Of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia In Hispanic/Latino Children, Jalen Langie, Tsz Fung Chan, Wenjian Yang, Alice Y Kang, Libby Morimoto, Daniel O Stram, Nicholas Mancuso, Xiaomei Ma, Catherine Metayer, Philip J Lupo, Karen R Rabin, Michael E Scheurer, Joseph L Wiemels, Jun J Yang, Adam J De Smith, Charleston W K Chiang
Faculty, Staff and Students Publications
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer, with Hispanic/Latino children having a higher incidence of ALL than other racial/ethnic groups. Among the genetic variants previously implicated in ALL risk, a number of them were found to be enriched in Indigenous American (IA)-like ancestries and inherited by many Hispanic/Latino individuals. However, due to potential confounding from environmental factors, the association between IA-like ancestry and risk for ALL has remained unclear. In this study, we characterized the impact of IA-like ancestry on overall ALL risk and on the frequency and effect size of known risk alleles, while accounting for …
Exploring Resource Profiles Among Trauma Exposed Youth: An Identity-Focused, Cultural, And Person-Centered Approach, Ogechi “Cynthia” Onyeka, Jessica Szu-Chi Cheng, Sina Sanei, Shaunna L. Clark, Caitlin M. Pinciotti, Andrew G. Guzick, Eric A. Storch, Sunita M. Stewart, Jessica Sandoval, Cynthia Garza
Exploring Resource Profiles Among Trauma Exposed Youth: An Identity-Focused, Cultural, And Person-Centered Approach, Ogechi “Cynthia” Onyeka, Jessica Szu-Chi Cheng, Sina Sanei, Shaunna L. Clark, Caitlin M. Pinciotti, Andrew G. Guzick, Eric A. Storch, Sunita M. Stewart, Jessica Sandoval, Cynthia Garza
School of Medicine Publications
Objective: Resilience is a multi-faceted construct comprised of both internal and external resources that support adaptive functioning following trauma exposure. The role of resilience in ameliorating internalizing symptoms may depend on its typology as opposed to its presence alone, suggesting the existence of distinct subpopulations with heterogeneous resource profiles. The current study employs Latent Profile Analysis (LPA) to identify and characterize profiles of resilience-related resources among youth exposed to trauma from an identity-focused, cultural lens.
Method: Patterns of resources were examined in 1538 youth (Mage = 13.4, 51.9 % female) from a large longitudinal registry of trauma exposed youth in …
Reliability Of Approaches For Measuring Soil Organic Carbon And Implications For Results-Based Payments For Smallholder Carbon Farming, Friederike Schilling, Dennis Beesigamukama, Chrysantus M. Tanga
Reliability Of Approaches For Measuring Soil Organic Carbon And Implications For Results-Based Payments For Smallholder Carbon Farming, Friederike Schilling, Dennis Beesigamukama, Chrysantus M. Tanga
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Soil organic carbon (SOC) measurement is critical for result-based payments for carbon sequestration in agriculture. This study examined (i) the consistency of SOC measurements from a portable near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy soil scanner and laboratory analyses (Walkley-Black method) using samples from 151 plots across Western Kenya, and (ii) explored the implications of measurement error for SOC stock change estimates in group-based carbon farming schemes. Scanner predictions showed a weak correlation with laboratory results (R2 = 0.10–0.11; RMSE = 5.6–7.1 g/kg). Comparing results between the two laboratories showed only moderate agreement (R2 = 0.34) with a systematic bias of 7.5 …
Neural Rewiring Of Resilience: The Effects Of Combat Deployment On Functional Network Architecture, Noga Yair, Tom Zalmenson, Omer Azriel, Dana Shamai-Leshem, Yaron Alon, Niv Tik, Lucian Tetse-Laur, Ariel Ben-Yehuda, Daniel Samuel Pine, Anderson M. Winkler, Ido Tavor
Neural Rewiring Of Resilience: The Effects Of Combat Deployment On Functional Network Architecture, Noga Yair, Tom Zalmenson, Omer Azriel, Dana Shamai-Leshem, Yaron Alon, Niv Tik, Lucian Tetse-Laur, Ariel Ben-Yehuda, Daniel Samuel Pine, Anderson M. Winkler, Ido Tavor
School of Medicine Publications
Background: Although combat-deployed soldiers are at high risk for developing trauma-related psychopathology, most will remain resilient for the duration and aftermath of their deployment tour. The neural basis of this type of resilience is largely unknown, and few longitudinal studies exist on neural adaptation to combat in resilient individuals for whom a pre-exposure measurement was collected. Here, we delineate changes in the architecture of functional brain networks from pre- to postcombat in psychopathology-free, resilient participants.
Methods: Tier 1 infantry recruits (n = 50) participated in this longitudinal, functional magnetic resonance imaging study together with a comparison group of university students …
Unexpected Chicken Soup, Keehan White
Unexpected Chicken Soup, Keehan White
CLAMANTIS: The MALS Journal
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