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Multimodal Imaging Reveals A Lysosomal Drug Reservoir That Drives Heterogeneous Distribution Of Parp Inhibitors, Carmen R Moncayo, Lauren Pendergast, Priyanka Verma, Et Al.
Multimodal Imaging Reveals A Lysosomal Drug Reservoir That Drives Heterogeneous Distribution Of Parp Inhibitors, Carmen R Moncayo, Lauren Pendergast, Priyanka Verma, Et Al.
2020-Current year OA Pubs
For all drugs, effective target engagement requires sufficient intracellular concentrations of drug to be reached, but whether tumour heterogeneity impacts drug distribution and efficacy is poorly studied. Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors have transformed treatment opportunities for women with high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma, but resistance remains a clinical hurdle in this highly heterogeneous tumour type. Here, we present a patient-derived explant multi-modal imaging pipeline, which demonstrates that cell-intrinsic PARP inhibitor accumulation is highly variable, both between patients and within tumours. Spatial transcriptomics reveals enrichment of apoptotic and lysosomal signatures in high-drug regions. Rucaparib, an intrinsically fluorescent PARP inhibitor, accumulates heterogeneously …
Genomic Medicine In Pediatrics: What Pediatricians Need To Know Now, Michael Smith, Scott T. Younger
Genomic Medicine In Pediatrics: What Pediatricians Need To Know Now, Michael Smith, Scott T. Younger
Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast
Genomic medicine is playing an increasingly important role in pediatric care, but it can feel complex for general pediatricians. In this episode of Pediatrics in Practice, Scott Younger, PhD, discusses how genomics is already influencing pediatric diagnosis and care today, common scenarios where genetic insights may be helpful, and why genomic testing can be valuable even when it doesn’t lead to a targeted therapy. This conversation offers practical guidance on when to consider genomics, when to refer, and how pediatricians can partner with genetics and subspecialty teams to support patients and families.
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Impact Of Depression And Anxiety On Outcomes Following Muscle-Preserving Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody And Fusion., Sahil Garg, Sean M Muir, Kyle Jamar, Alexa Dietrich, Patrick Young, Sonny Gill
Impact Of Depression And Anxiety On Outcomes Following Muscle-Preserving Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody And Fusion., Sahil Garg, Sean M Muir, Kyle Jamar, Alexa Dietrich, Patrick Young, Sonny Gill
Surgery Articles
Background: The impact of concurrent diagnoses of anxiety and depression has not been extensively studied in spine surgery. We hypothesize that a muscle-sparing technique may be associated with decreased postoperative pain and improved strength postoperatively compared to open techniques, decreasing the stress of the postoperative recovery process. Therefore, this study aims to assess the benefits that a modified muscle-preserving lumbar fusion technique (Wiltse transforaminal lumbar interbody and fusion (W-TLIF)) would have on this subset of patients.
Methods: One hundred twenty subjects who underwent a single-level W-TLIF were identified with a recorded diagnosis status associated with mental health. The subjects underwent …
Living In Liberal Areas Reduced Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Conservatives, Brittany L. Kmush, Rachel E. Dinero
Living In Liberal Areas Reduced Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Conservatives, Brittany L. Kmush, Rachel E. Dinero
Population Health Research Brief Series
Political divisions shaped public health responses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with conservatives expressing higher vaccine hesitancy than liberals. But does where conservatives live matter? This brief summarizes findings from a study using survey data from 683 U.S. adults (ages 18-94) collected March-April 2023, combined with 2020 presidential election results by zip code. The authors found that liberals consistently had low vaccine hesitancy and high uptake regardless of where they lived, but conservatives living in lower Trump vote share communities reported lower vaccine hesitancy and higher vaccination and booster uptake than conservatives in high Trump vote share communities. This pattern was …
Remote Language Assessment In School-Age Children With Phelan–Mcdermid Syndrome And Genotype–Phenotype Correlation, Sarah Quadri-Valverde, Jessica Klusek Ph.D., Ccc-Slp, Linda D. Ward, Diana Ivankovic, Nancy Powers, Vijay Shankar, Rachel A. Lyman, Trudy F.C. Mackay, William Bridges, Katy Phelan, Chris Rogers, Luigi Boccuto, Sara M. Sarasua
Remote Language Assessment In School-Age Children With Phelan–Mcdermid Syndrome And Genotype–Phenotype Correlation, Sarah Quadri-Valverde, Jessica Klusek Ph.D., Ccc-Slp, Linda D. Ward, Diana Ivankovic, Nancy Powers, Vijay Shankar, Rachel A. Lyman, Trudy F.C. Mackay, William Bridges, Katy Phelan, Chris Rogers, Luigi Boccuto, Sara M. Sarasua
Faculty Publications
People with Phelan–McDermid syndrome (PMS) have reduced speech and language abilities, yet little research has profiled the communication abilities in this population. The purpose of this study was threefold: identifying the language and communication profiles of school-aged children with PMS, identifying genetic contributions to language and communication abilities, and determining the feasibility of remote data collection for research purposes. A speech language pathologist used standardized assessments and direct evaluations by video conferencing to evaluate language and communication abilities. Sixteen children and adolescents were evaluated: 5 with SHANK3 pathogenic variants, 9 with 22q13 deletions including SHANK3 (PMS-SHANK3 related), and 2 …
Assessing Misidentification Potential When Using Percent Developmental Delay As An Early Intervention Eligibility Criterion, Allison Gladfelter, Sarah Thomas, Christine Nguyen, Sarah O'Connor
Assessing Misidentification Potential When Using Percent Developmental Delay As An Early Intervention Eligibility Criterion, Allison Gladfelter, Sarah Thomas, Christine Nguyen, Sarah O'Connor
CISLL Publications
Purpose:
Several states' early intervention (EI) eligibility criteria require children to show developmental delay based on age-equivalent (AE) scores. Unfortunately, the use of AE scores to determine eligibility is not empirically supported because they do not account for the normal variability of scores found within the general population. The purpose of this project was to explore the likelihood of eligibility misidentifications based on AE scores rather than using standard scores that incorporate normal population variability.Method:
Scoring tables from six standardized assessments commonly used for determining EI eligibility were digitally converted and analyzed using Python code. This code compared all …Polθ Activity Modulates Sensitivity To Standard Therapies In Dnmt3a-Deficient Leukemia, Bac Viet Le, Umeshkumar Vekariya, Monika M. Toma, Margaret Nieborowska-Skorska, Marie-Christine Caron, Malgorzata Gozdecka, Zayd Haydar, Martin Walsh, Jayashri Ghosh, Elaine Vaughan-Williams, Paulina Podszywalow-Bartnicka, Anna-Mariya Kukuyan, Sylwia Ziolkowska, Jessica Atkins, Emir Hadzijusufovic, Gurushankar Chandramouly, Reza Nejati, Katarzyna Piwocka, Richard T. Pomerantz, George S. Vassiliou, Brian J.P. Huntly, Peter Valent, Mariusz Wasik, Alfonso Bellacosa, Jean-Yves Masson, Gaorav P. Gupta, Grant A. Challen, Tomasz Skorski
Polθ Activity Modulates Sensitivity To Standard Therapies In Dnmt3a-Deficient Leukemia, Bac Viet Le, Umeshkumar Vekariya, Monika M. Toma, Margaret Nieborowska-Skorska, Marie-Christine Caron, Malgorzata Gozdecka, Zayd Haydar, Martin Walsh, Jayashri Ghosh, Elaine Vaughan-Williams, Paulina Podszywalow-Bartnicka, Anna-Mariya Kukuyan, Sylwia Ziolkowska, Jessica Atkins, Emir Hadzijusufovic, Gurushankar Chandramouly, Reza Nejati, Katarzyna Piwocka, Richard T. Pomerantz, George S. Vassiliou, Brian J.P. Huntly, Peter Valent, Mariusz Wasik, Alfonso Bellacosa, Jean-Yves Masson, Gaorav P. Gupta, Grant A. Challen, Tomasz Skorski
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Faculty Papers
Myeloid malignancies carrying somatic DNMT3A mutations (DNMT3Amut) are refractory to standard therapy. DNMT3Amut leukemia cells accumulate toxic DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) and stalled replication forks, rendering them dependent on DNA damage response (DDR). We report here that DNA polymerase theta (Polθ), a key element in DSB repair by end-joining (Polθ-mediated end-joining [TMEJ]) and in fork restarting, promotes survival and proliferation of DNMT3Amut leukemia cells. Polθ is overexpressed in DNMT3Amut leukemia cells due to abrogation of PARP1 PARylation-dependent UBE2O E3 ligase-mediated ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation of Polθ. In addition, PARP1-mediated recruitment of the SMARCAD1-MSH2/MSH3 repressive complex to DSBs is diminished in …
Whole-Blood, Concentrated, And Micro–Dose Del Nido Cardioplegia In Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Scoping Review, Christian Iulianelli
Whole-Blood, Concentrated, And Micro–Dose Del Nido Cardioplegia In Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Scoping Review, Christian Iulianelli
Student Works
- A. Background/Introduction: Del Nido cardioplegia was originally developed for pediatric cardiac surgery to provide prolonged myocardial protection with a single-dose strategy. Its adoption in adult cardiac surgery has led to multiple modified formulations, including whole-blood, concentrated, and bloodless strategies. Given expanding clinical use and variation in technique, a structured mapping of the adult evidence base is warranted.
- B. Methodology: This scoping review followed PRISMA-ScR guidance. PubMed and CINAHL were searched, yielding 88 records. After duplicate removal and screening, 18 studies met inclusion criteria. Data were charted on study design, cardioplegia formulation, patient population, myocardial biomarkers, arrhythmias, renal outcomes, transfusion requirements, …
Sleep Disturbances In Patients With Cushing Syndrome And Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion: A Cross-Sectional Study, Shubhangi Sharma Sharma, Jasmine Saini, Shireen R Chacko, Sarina Ahmadian, Vanessa Fell, Dana Erickson, Anina F Peersen, Sara J Achenbach, Elizabeth J Atkinson, Irina Bancos
Sleep Disturbances In Patients With Cushing Syndrome And Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion: A Cross-Sectional Study, Shubhangi Sharma Sharma, Jasmine Saini, Shireen R Chacko, Sarina Ahmadian, Vanessa Fell, Dana Erickson, Anina F Peersen, Sara J Achenbach, Elizabeth J Atkinson, Irina Bancos
Faculty, Staff and Students Publications
Context: The impact of active hypercortisolism on sleep is incompletely characterized. Studies report impaired sleep in patients with Cushing syndrome (CS). Patients with mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) demonstrate mild nocturnal hypercortisolism that could impact sleep.
Objectives: To characterize sleep abnormalities in patients with CS and MACS using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), identify factors associated with poor sleep, and compare sleep abnormalities in patients with MACS vs referent subjects.
Methods: We conducted a single-center cross-sectional study of adults with active CS and MACS. Clinical and biochemical severity scores for hypercortisolism were calculated. Parallelly, we enrolled referent subjects. Quality …
2026 Clinical Practice Guideline Update By The Infectious Diseases Society Of America And The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society On The Management Of Community-Acquired Pneumonia In Infants And Children Older Than 3 Months Of Age: The Use Of Tpa And Dnase Or Tpa Alone For Fibrinolysis, Shawn D St Peter, Krow Ampofo, Thomas Brogan, Michael D Cabana, Claudia Espinosa, Todd A Florin, Jeffrey S Gerber, Michelle Gill, Debra L Palazzi, Mark Sawyer, Angela M Statile, Derek J Williams, Sheena Patel, Mark I Neuman, Samir S Shah
2026 Clinical Practice Guideline Update By The Infectious Diseases Society Of America And The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society On The Management Of Community-Acquired Pneumonia In Infants And Children Older Than 3 Months Of Age: The Use Of Tpa And Dnase Or Tpa Alone For Fibrinolysis, Shawn D St Peter, Krow Ampofo, Thomas Brogan, Michael D Cabana, Claudia Espinosa, Todd A Florin, Jeffrey S Gerber, Michelle Gill, Debra L Palazzi, Mark Sawyer, Angela M Statile, Derek J Williams, Sheena Patel, Mark I Neuman, Samir S Shah
Faculty, Staff and Students Publications
This paper is part of a larger clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and management of parapneumonic effusion and empyema in children, developed by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. In this report, the panel provides recommendations for intrapleural fibrinolysis with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) alone over tPA and dornase alfa (DNase) in children (3 months to 18 years) with complicated parapneumonic effusion and empyema. The panel's recommendations are based upon evidence derived from systematic literature reviews and adhere to a standardized methodology for rating the certainty of evidence and strength of recommendation according …
A Tibial Osteotomy Of The Medial Collateral Ligament Insertion To Improve Visualization Of The Medial Tibial Plateau: A Cadaveric Study, Kathryn A Barth, Ricardo R Tijerina, Adeet Amin, Avrey A Novak, Erik N Mayer, Sabir K Ismaily, John W Munz, Andrew M Choo, Timothy S Achor, Steven J Warner, Jonathan G Eastman, Patrick J Kellam
A Tibial Osteotomy Of The Medial Collateral Ligament Insertion To Improve Visualization Of The Medial Tibial Plateau: A Cadaveric Study, Kathryn A Barth, Ricardo R Tijerina, Adeet Amin, Avrey A Novak, Erik N Mayer, Sabir K Ismaily, John W Munz, Andrew M Choo, Timothy S Achor, Steven J Warner, Jonathan G Eastman, Patrick J Kellam
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Objectives: To compare visualization of the medial tibial plateau articular surface using three surgical approaches: medial collateral ligament (MCL) split, femoral epicondyle osteotomy of the MCL origin, and tibial osteotomy of the MCL insertion.
Methods: Seven matched pairs of fresh-frozen adult cadaveric lower extremity specimens (14 knee specimens total) with no evidence of previous surgery were utilized. Through a medial approach to the proximal tibia, the MCL split technique was performed followed by a sub-meniscal arthrotomy. Standardized distraction of the joint was applied using a universal distractor. A three-dimensional digitizer probe was utilized to map the visible articular surface. These …
Fungal Meningitis In Us Patients Who Received Epidural Anesthesia In Matamoros, Mexico, Dallas J Smith, Elizabeth Misas, Jeremy A W Gold, Nicole Evert, Thi Dang, Emilie Prot, Simone Godwin, Julieanna Rivas, Jessica Pearson, Lori Koenecke, Nirma D Bustamante, Maria Julia Marinissen, Gabriel Garcia Rodriquez, Irma López-Martínez, Caitlyn Lutfy, Samantha Williams, Axel A Vazquez Deida, Katrina M Byrd, Julian A Villalba, Sarah Reagan-Steiner, Lindsay Parnell, Lalitha Gade, Romney M Humphries, Nathan P Wiederhold, Charles Y Chiu, Joshua A Lieberman, Anastasia P Litvintseva, Tom Chiller, Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner, Fungal Meningitis Response Team
Fungal Meningitis In Us Patients Who Received Epidural Anesthesia In Matamoros, Mexico, Dallas J Smith, Elizabeth Misas, Jeremy A W Gold, Nicole Evert, Thi Dang, Emilie Prot, Simone Godwin, Julieanna Rivas, Jessica Pearson, Lori Koenecke, Nirma D Bustamante, Maria Julia Marinissen, Gabriel Garcia Rodriquez, Irma López-Martínez, Caitlyn Lutfy, Samantha Williams, Axel A Vazquez Deida, Katrina M Byrd, Julian A Villalba, Sarah Reagan-Steiner, Lindsay Parnell, Lalitha Gade, Romney M Humphries, Nathan P Wiederhold, Charles Y Chiu, Joshua A Lieberman, Anastasia P Litvintseva, Tom Chiller, Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner, Fungal Meningitis Response Team
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Background: Fungal meningitis outbreaks are rare and entail high mortality rates. Beginning May 2023, we investigated fungal meningitis caused by Fusarium solani species complex occurring in US patients who received epidural anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico.
Methods: Early epidemiological information suggested US patients with suspected fungal meningitis had undergone mostly cosmetic procedures under epidural anesthesia performed in 2 Matamoros clinics. US patients known to have received surgery at these clinics during 1 January-13 May 2023 (clinic closures date) were identified and notified by public health officials. Epidemiological and clinical data were used to update diagnostic and clinical guidance for outbreak response, …
Efficacy And Safety Of Approved Cellular Therapies And Bispecific Antibodies In Solid Tumors: The Current State, Rabab Zehra Jafry, Saba Bilal Qamar, Sohaib Irfan, Muhammad Abbas Abid, Virginia Mohlere, Neha Maithel, Syed Hassan Jafri, Sanjay Awasthi, Samer Srour, Irfan A Vaziri, Muhammad Bilal Abid
Efficacy And Safety Of Approved Cellular Therapies And Bispecific Antibodies In Solid Tumors: The Current State, Rabab Zehra Jafry, Saba Bilal Qamar, Sohaib Irfan, Muhammad Abbas Abid, Virginia Mohlere, Neha Maithel, Syed Hassan Jafri, Sanjay Awasthi, Samer Srour, Irfan A Vaziri, Muhammad Bilal Abid
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Cancer immunotherapy is a broad term including naked antibodies, bispecific antibodies (BsAbs), immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy, cancer vaccines, activated immune cells, and allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. Recent advances in immune-engaging T-cell therapies have led to significant progress in novel treatments across various cancer types, resulting in prolonged patient survival, mainly in patients with hematologic malignancies. Several CAR T-cell constructs and BsAbs have been approved by regulatory authorities worldwide for relapsed, refractory leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Solid tumors are characterized by an immunosuppressive, fibroinflammatory tumor microenvironment (TME) and immune-suppressive cells, such as regulatory T-cells …
03-17-26 Bor Hsc Committee Meeting Agenda, Patricia Serna
03-17-26 Bor Hsc Committee Meeting Agenda, Patricia Serna
HSC Committee (A subcommittee of the UNM Board of Regents)
03-17-26 BOR HSC Committee Meeting Agenda
Visdb 20: A Manually Curated Resource Of Viral Integration Sites And Their Regulatory Maps In Human Diseases, Citu Citu, Ajeet Singh, Xinyi Liu, Mounika Ashannagari, Rinki Ratnapriya, Zhongming Zhao
Visdb 20: A Manually Curated Resource Of Viral Integration Sites And Their Regulatory Maps In Human Diseases, Citu Citu, Ajeet Singh, Xinyi Liu, Mounika Ashannagari, Rinki Ratnapriya, Zhongming Zhao
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
The integration of viral sequence into the human genome plays critical role in the onset of various diseases, especially cancers. To facilitate systematic analysis of these events, we present VISDB 2.0, an expanded and updated database of human viral integration sites (VISs). The current release contains more than 270,000 manually curated VISs derived from 209 peer-reviewed publications, covering 11 viruses, including four retroviruses and seven DNA viruses. This represents a 3.5-fold increase in VIS entries compared with the previous version. Each VIS record includes standardized genomic coordinates and annotations describing local genomic context, CpG islands, repetitive elements, chromosomal fragile sites, …
Effect Of Optimized Germination On Nutritional Functional And Phytochemical Characteristics Of Green Gram, Thirukkumar Subramani, Sivasankari Ruckmangathan, Hemalatha Ganapathyswamy, Sivasubramanin Palanisamy, Murugesan Palaniappan, Subramanian Lakshmi Sankar, Mohamed Abbas, Shaeen Kalathil, Mezigebu Belay
Effect Of Optimized Germination On Nutritional Functional And Phytochemical Characteristics Of Green Gram, Thirukkumar Subramani, Sivasankari Ruckmangathan, Hemalatha Ganapathyswamy, Sivasubramanin Palanisamy, Murugesan Palaniappan, Subramanian Lakshmi Sankar, Mohamed Abbas, Shaeen Kalathil, Mezigebu Belay
Faculty, Staff and Students Publications
Germination is an effective bioprocessing strategy for enhancing the nutritional quality and functional potential of legumes. This study systematically evaluated the effects of controlled germination on the nutritional, functional, phytochemical, antioxidant, and sensory characteristics of ten elite green gram (Vigna radiata L.) cultures, with the objective of identifying genotypes suitable for sprout-based functional food applications. Germination was conducted for 8, 12, 16, and 20 h, and optimization was achieved based on overall sensory acceptability (OSA) score using a nine-point hedonic scale. The highest sensory acceptability scores, ranging from 6.01 to 8.60, were observed at 8 - 12 h of germination, …
Investigation On The Mechanical Behavior Of Coconut Leaf Sheath And Midrib Of Coconut Leaf Reinforced Epoxy Composites, Murugesan Palaniappan, Mohan Kumar Anand Raj, P Manoj Kumar, Dawit Tafesse Gebreyohannes
Investigation On The Mechanical Behavior Of Coconut Leaf Sheath And Midrib Of Coconut Leaf Reinforced Epoxy Composites, Murugesan Palaniappan, Mohan Kumar Anand Raj, P Manoj Kumar, Dawit Tafesse Gebreyohannes
Faculty, Staff and Students Publications
Over the last two decades, researchers have focused on natural reinforcement composites as choice to conventional and man-made fiber composites due to their enhanced properties. While many research has studied the mechanical characteristics of renewable fiber composites, only limited work has been done on coconut fiber–based composites. In particular, no research has explored the reinforcement of two specific coconut fibers: coconut leaf sheath (CLS) and the midrib of coconut leaf (MCL). The aim of this study is to evaluate the mechanical characteristics of composites incorporated with CLS and MCL. Composite specimens were prepared by reinforcing MCL at 10%, 15% and …
2026 Clinical Practice Guideline Update By The Infectious Diseases Society Of America And The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society On The Management Of Community-Acquired Pneumonia In Infants And Children Older Than 3 Months Of Age: The Choice Of Chest Tube Size, Shawn D St Peter, Krow Ampofo, Thomas Brogan, Michael D Cabana, Claudia Espinosa, Todd A Florin, Jeffrey S Gerber, Michelle Gill, Debra L Palazzi, Mark Sawyer, Angela Statile, Derek J Williams, Sheena Patel, Mark I Neuman, Samir S Shah
2026 Clinical Practice Guideline Update By The Infectious Diseases Society Of America And The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society On The Management Of Community-Acquired Pneumonia In Infants And Children Older Than 3 Months Of Age: The Choice Of Chest Tube Size, Shawn D St Peter, Krow Ampofo, Thomas Brogan, Michael D Cabana, Claudia Espinosa, Todd A Florin, Jeffrey S Gerber, Michelle Gill, Debra L Palazzi, Mark Sawyer, Angela Statile, Derek J Williams, Sheena Patel, Mark I Neuman, Samir S Shah
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This paper is part of a larger clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and management of parapneumonic effusion and empyema in children, developed by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. In this paper, the panel provides recommendations on the appropriate size of thoracostomy tube for drainage. The panel's recommendations are based upon evidence derived from systematic literature reviews and adhere to a standardized methodology for rating the certainty of evidence and strength of recommendation according to the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) approach.
Nursing Interventions To Reduce Anxiety And Psychological Distress In Breast Cancer Patients In The Us, Alexis Abboud, Al Araydeh Mifleh
Nursing Interventions To Reduce Anxiety And Psychological Distress In Breast Cancer Patients In The Us, Alexis Abboud, Al Araydeh Mifleh
The Cardinal Edge
Background Breast cancer patients frequently experience psychological challenges, such as anxiety, distress, and diminished quality of life (QoL). Nursing interventions show promise in addressing these issues; however, a comprehensive synthesis of their impact is lacking. This review evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions in reducing anxiety and psychological distress while improving QoL.
Research Question What nursing interventions effectively reduce anxiety and psychological distress and improve QoL among breast cancer patients in the United States?
Methods A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Searches of CINAHL, APA PsycInfo, and Medline identified studies published in the last five years in …
Evolving Solutions For Red Blood Cell Preservation, Ali Alkafaji, Charles A. Elder, Mohammad Zaidi, Kavin Parthiv, Michael A. Menze
Evolving Solutions For Red Blood Cell Preservation, Ali Alkafaji, Charles A. Elder, Mohammad Zaidi, Kavin Parthiv, Michael A. Menze
The Cardinal Edge
In emergencies such as natural disasters, armed conflicts, or during outer space missions, the availability of transfusable blood can mean the difference between life and death. Red blood cells (RBCs) must be stored at +4 ± 2 °C and have a shelf life of just 42 days, which makes maintaining a stable blood supply during adverse conditions extraordinarily challenging. This challenge was especially apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic when hospitals faced severe blood shortages. Freeze-drying, or lyophilization, offers a promising avenue to extend the shelf life of RBCs for transfusion during crises. However, a significant hurdle in dry preservation is …
Filifactor Alocis Disrupts Efferocytosis To Sustain Inflammation In Periodontitis, Ella Dye, Silvia Uriarte, Ruth Idowu
Filifactor Alocis Disrupts Efferocytosis To Sustain Inflammation In Periodontitis, Ella Dye, Silvia Uriarte, Ruth Idowu
The Cardinal Edge
Background: Filifactor alocis is a Gram-positive, obligate anaerobe that has emerged as a diagnostic marker of periodontitis. Neutrophils and macrophages are key players in oral immune homeostasis. Neutrophils are short-lived cells and constitutively undergo apoptosis. This apoptotic program can be accelerated or delayed by bacterial interactions. Macrophages clear apoptotic neutrophils via “efferocytosis,” a crucial mechanism for resolving inflammation and preventing tissue damage. The efferocytic process downregulates the expression and release of proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-23 while promoting anti-inflammatory responses. Our previous findings demonstrated that F. alocis delays neutrophil apoptosis, with fewer apoptotic cells observed after 18 …
Patient Presentation Affects Medical Student Comfort During Sexual Health Encounters, Harshith Jella, Emily J. Noonan, Laura Weingartner
Patient Presentation Affects Medical Student Comfort During Sexual Health Encounters, Harshith Jella, Emily J. Noonan, Laura Weingartner
The Cardinal Edge
BACKGROUND
Previous research has identified some disparities between the care that masculine- and feminine-presenting patients experience with regards to sexual health. These disparities could cause feelings of unease and also difficulty with patient-physician communication. In medical education, standardized patients can help students identify and address implicit biases that could propagate as providers.
METHODS
The study population consisted of second year medical students (n=100) from the University of Louisville who completed sexual history-taking during a standardized patient encounter. Coders evaluated the phrases used, perceived comfort levels, and SP feedback among masculine- and feminine-presenting standardized patients.
RESULTS
While the patient presentation did …
Egf Enhances Re-Epithelization In Our Ex-Vivo Pig Eye Model, Andrew D. Le, Lisandra Plana-Ramos, Kate Tarvestad, Brian Ceresa
Egf Enhances Re-Epithelization In Our Ex-Vivo Pig Eye Model, Andrew D. Le, Lisandra Plana-Ramos, Kate Tarvestad, Brian Ceresa
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The cornea, the foremost anterior portion of the eye, plays a critical role in vision by refracting light and serving as a protective barrier. Its three distinct layers—the outermost epithelial layer, the thick stromal layer, and the innermost endothelial layer work together to maintain corneal transparency and function. The epithelial layer is particularly susceptible to damage, which can compromise the eye’s defense against foreign particles such as bacteria and viruses, potentially leading to infection and blindness. In this study, we established an ex vivo porcine corneal model to quantitatively and qualitatively investigate corneal re-epithelialization. Using adult pig eyes sourced from …
Exploring The Impact Of Perceived Patient Age And Gender On Medical Students' Comfort And Confidence With Sexual History-Taking, Haven Gabrielle V. Romero, Laura Weingartner
Exploring The Impact Of Perceived Patient Age And Gender On Medical Students' Comfort And Confidence With Sexual History-Taking, Haven Gabrielle V. Romero, Laura Weingartner
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BACKGROUND
Many medical students lack confidence when navigating a patient sexual history. Discomfort may stem from a lack of experience, societal taboos surrounding sexual health discussions, or concerns about maintaining professionalism while addressing sensitive topics. We aimed to investigate comfort and confidence among student genders and patient age.
METHODS
We analyzed 107 standardized patient (SP) encounters of second-year students across three sexual health cases with different presenting complaints. Perceived comfort and confidence were inferred from student body language, language, and conversational tone, which were categorized as: comfortable/confident, fairly comfortable/confident, not comfortable/confident.
RESULTS
Across cases, students were comfortable/confident in half (50%). …
Hsp90 Inhibitor In Reducing Integrated Stress Response In An Experimental Mouse Model Of Spinal Cord Injury, Yousef Abozaid, Aditya Sarkar, Lukasz P. Slomnicki, Michal Hetman
Hsp90 Inhibitor In Reducing Integrated Stress Response In An Experimental Mouse Model Of Spinal Cord Injury, Yousef Abozaid, Aditya Sarkar, Lukasz P. Slomnicki, Michal Hetman
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) initiates a complex cascade of molecular events, including protein misfolding and neuroinflammation, contributing to neural damage and impaired functional recovery. Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90), a critical molecular chaperone involved in cellular stress responses, emerges as a promising therapeutic target to mitigate secondary damage after SCI. This study was designed to validate the in-vivo effects of different doses of HSP90 inhibitor, HSP990-i, administered acutely after moderate T9 SCI mouse model. The level of HSP70 protein level is measured through western blot from the injury epicenter. Adult mice underwent experimental contusive SCI at the T9 level, followed …
Hallucinogens For Mood And Anxiety Disorders: A Critical Review Of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies, Georgia Chlebek
Hallucinogens For Mood And Anxiety Disorders: A Critical Review Of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies, Georgia Chlebek
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In quite a few people worldwide, there are several mental disorders that prevent the brain from operating in the “proper” way, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) being among the most common. Luckily, there are several medications that are produced and used to treat these disorders, but some medications are hard to access, and others simply don’t help the patient. Firstly, these medications take time to study and prove safe for public use, though in some cases time is not readily available. In other cases, these medications are going through shortages and becoming increasingly difficult for patients to access …
Disrupted Nuclear Function And Nucleocytoplasmic Transport In Parkinson’S Disease, Ichiro M. Matoba
Disrupted Nuclear Function And Nucleocytoplasmic Transport In Parkinson’S Disease, Ichiro M. Matoba
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Lamin A/C And Linc Complex Expression Affects Nuclei's Mechanical Properties And Functions In Osteosarcoma, Shridha Rajeswar
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The nucleus has long been simplified in the field of biology, despite being an important organelle. Until recently, it has been commonly depicted as a simple sphere located at the center of a cell, responsible mainly for regulating protein synthesis. However, current research indicates that the linkers of the nucleoskeleton and cytoskeleton (LINC) complexes, the pillars of nuclear architecture, play a critical role in maintaining nuclear integrity and function. These complexes interact with proteins, such as Lamins, that modulate responses to biomechanical stimuli through the regulation of gene expression. As such, when these structures are downregulated, they can contribute to …
Targeting Glioblastoma: Mechanistic And Clinical Perspectives From Uofl Research, Swetha Senthil Nathan
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Glioblastoma (GBM) remains one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant brain tumors, with median survival lingering at 12–15 months despite surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. This article explores cutting-edge research and clinical efforts at the University of Louisville aimed at improving GBM treatment outcomes. Dr. Joseph Chen investigates the tumor microenvironment, revealing how physical properties such as stiffness and porosity drive GBM cell proliferation, migration, and resistance to apoptosis. His lab’s findings suggest that porosity, rather than stiffness alone, may be a more accurate predictor of tumor invasion and progression-free survival. Additionally, his research highlights the role of hyaluronic acid and …
Sound, Speech, And Synapses: Rebuilding The Brain Through Neuroplasticity, Sireen Khader
Sound, Speech, And Synapses: Rebuilding The Brain Through Neuroplasticity, Sireen Khader
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