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Long Qt Syndrome Type 2: Emerging Strategies For Correcting Class 2 Kcnh2 (Herg) Mutations And Identifying New Patients, Makoto Ono, Don E. Burgess, Elizabeth A. Schroder, Claude S. Elayi, Corey L. Anderson, Craig T. January, Bin Sun, Kalyan Immadisetty, Peter M. Kekenes-Huskey, Brian P. Delisle Aug 2020

Long Qt Syndrome Type 2: Emerging Strategies For Correcting Class 2 Kcnh2 (Herg) Mutations And Identifying New Patients, Makoto Ono, Don E. Burgess, Elizabeth A. Schroder, Claude S. Elayi, Corey L. Anderson, Craig T. January, Bin Sun, Kalyan Immadisetty, Peter M. Kekenes-Huskey, Brian P. Delisle

Physiology Faculty Publications

Significant advances in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms that cause congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) have been made. A wide variety of experimental approaches, including heterologous expression of mutant ion channel proteins and the use of inducible pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (iPSC-CMs) from LQTS patients offer insights into etiology and new therapeutic strategies. This review briefly discusses the major molecular mechanisms underlying LQTS type 2 (LQT2), which is caused by loss-of-function (LOF) mutations in the KCNH2 gene (also known as the human ether-à-go-go-related gene or hERG). Almost half of suspected LQT2-causing mutations are missense mutations, and functional studies …


Fosl1 Is A Novel Mediator Of Endotoxin/Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Pulmonary Angiogenic Signaling., Christopher R. Nitkin, Sheng Xia, Heather Menden, Wei Yu, Min Xiong, Daniel P. Heruth, Shui Qing Ye, Venkatesh Sampath Aug 2020

Fosl1 Is A Novel Mediator Of Endotoxin/Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Pulmonary Angiogenic Signaling., Christopher R. Nitkin, Sheng Xia, Heather Menden, Wei Yu, Min Xiong, Daniel P. Heruth, Shui Qing Ye, Venkatesh Sampath

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Systemic sepsis is a known risk factor for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in premature infants, a disease characterized by dysregulated angiogenesis and impaired vascular and alveolar development. We have previoulsy reported that systemic endotoxin dysregulates pulmonary angiogenesis resulting in alveolar simplification mimicking BPD in neonatal mice, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We undertook an unbiased discovery approach to identify novel signaling pathways programming sepsis-induced deviant lung angiogenesis. Pulmonary endothelial cells (EC) were isolated for RNA-Seq from newborn C57BL/6 mice treated with intraperitoneal lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to mimic systemic sepsis. LPS significantly differentially-regulated 269 genes after 6 h, and 1,934 genes after …


Hearing Loss In Mucopolysaccharidoses: Current Knowledge And Future Directions., Jeremy Wolfberg, Keerthana Chintalapati, Shunji Tomatsu, Kyoko Nagao Aug 2020

Hearing Loss In Mucopolysaccharidoses: Current Knowledge And Future Directions., Jeremy Wolfberg, Keerthana Chintalapati, Shunji Tomatsu, Kyoko Nagao

Department of Pediatrics Faculty Papers

Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are a group of lysosomal storage disorders caused by a deficiency of one of the enzymes involved in the degradation of glycosaminoglycans. Hearing loss is a common clinical presentation in MPS. This paper reviews the literature on hearing loss for each of the seven recognized subtypes of MPS. Hearing loss was found to be common in MPS I, II, III, IVA, VI, and VII, and absent from MPS IVB and MPS IX. MPS VI presents primarily with conductive hearing loss, while the other subtypes (MPS I, MPS II, MPS III, MPS IVA, and MPS VII) can present with …


Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Theresa H Nguyen, Reena V Chokshi Aug 2020

Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Theresa H Nguyen, Reena V Chokshi

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Low anterior resection syndrome is a highly prevalent condition that can develop after anal sphincter-sparing surgery for rectal cancer and impair quality of life. In this review, we summarize the major features and pathophysiology of this syndrome and discuss treatment approaches.

RECENT FINDINGS: Quality of life correlates significantly with severity of low anterior resection syndrome. Prompt assessment and initiation of therapy are essential to rehabilitating damaged mechanical and neural structures. Anorectal manometry demonstrates a global decrease in sphincteric function postoperatively, though in many patients, function does recover. Transanal irrigation, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and biofeedback are the mainstays …


Metabolism Of Jq1, An Inhibitor Of Bromodomain And Extra Terminal Bromodomain Proteins, In Human And Mouse Liver Microsomes†, Feng Li, Kevin R Mackenzie, Prashi Jain, Conrad Santini, Damian W Young, Martin M Matzuk Aug 2020

Metabolism Of Jq1, An Inhibitor Of Bromodomain And Extra Terminal Bromodomain Proteins, In Human And Mouse Liver Microsomes†, Feng Li, Kevin R Mackenzie, Prashi Jain, Conrad Santini, Damian W Young, Martin M Matzuk

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

JQ1 is a small-molecule inhibitor of the bromodomain and extra terminal (BET) protein family that potently inhibits the bromodomain testis-specific protein (BRDT), which is essential for spermatogenesis. JQ1 treatment produces a reversible contraceptive effect by targeting the activity of BRDT in mouse male germ cells, validating BRDT as a male contraceptive target. Although JQ1 possesses favourable physical properties, it exhibits a short half-life. Because the details of xenobiotic metabolism play important roles in the optimization of drug candidates and in determining the role of metabolism in drug efficacy, we investigated the metabolism of JQ1 in human and mouse liver microsomes. …


Retinal And Renal Microvasculature In Relation To Central Hemodynamics In 11‐Year‐Old Children Born Preterm Or At Term, Fang-Fei Wei, Anke Raaijmakers, Jesus D. Melgarejo, Nicholas Cauwenberghs, Lutgarde Thijs, Zhen-Yu Zhang, Cai-Guo Yu, Elena Levtchenko, Harry A. J. Struijker‐Boudier, Wen‐Yi Yang Aug 2020

Retinal And Renal Microvasculature In Relation To Central Hemodynamics In 11‐Year‐Old Children Born Preterm Or At Term, Fang-Fei Wei, Anke Raaijmakers, Jesus D. Melgarejo, Nicholas Cauwenberghs, Lutgarde Thijs, Zhen-Yu Zhang, Cai-Guo Yu, Elena Levtchenko, Harry A. J. Struijker‐Boudier, Wen‐Yi Yang

School of Medicine Publications

Background

Prematurity disrupts the perinatal maturation of the microvasculature and macrovasculature and confers high risk of vascular dysfunction later in life. No previous studies have investigated the crosstalk between the microvasculature and macrovasculature in childhood.

Methods and Results

In a case‐control study, we enrolled 55 children aged 11 years weighing < 1000 g at birth and 71 matched controls (October 2014–November 2015). We derived central blood pressure (BP) wave by applanation tonometry and calculated the forward/backward pulse waves by an automated pressure–based wave separation algorithm. We measured the renal resistive index by pulsed wave Doppler and the central retinal arteriolar equivalent by computer‐assisted program software. Compared with controls, patients had higher central systolic BP (101.5 versus 95.2 mm Hg, P< 0.001) and backward wave amplitude (15.5 versus 14.2 mm Hg, P=0.029), and smaller central retinal arteriolar equivalent (163.2 versus 175.4 µm, P< 0.001). In multivariable analyses, central retinal arteriolar equivalent was smaller with higher values (+1 SD) of central systolic BP (−2.94 µm; 95% CI, −5.18 to −0.70 µm [P=0.011]) and forward (−2.57 µm; CI, −4.81 to −0.32 µm [P=0.026]) and backward (−3.20 µm; CI, −5.47 to −0.94 µm [P=0.006]) wave amplitudes. Greater renal resistive index was associated with higher backward wave amplitude (0.92 mm Hg, P=0.036).

Conclusions

In childhood, prematurity compared with term birth is associated with higher central systolic BP and forward/backward wave amplitudes. Higher renal resistive index likely moves reflection points closer to the heart, thereby explaining the inverse association of central retinal arteriolar equivalent with central systolic BP and backward wave amplitude. These …


Prevalence Of Cardiovascular Diseases Risk Factors Among Jordanians, Wesam Saleh Alsaud, Mohammad Tabbaa, Violet Kasabri, Maysa Suyagh, Muneer Abu Alsamen, Hussain Haddad, Anas Sheweiki Aug 2020

Prevalence Of Cardiovascular Diseases Risk Factors Among Jordanians, Wesam Saleh Alsaud, Mohammad Tabbaa, Violet Kasabri, Maysa Suyagh, Muneer Abu Alsamen, Hussain Haddad, Anas Sheweiki

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Background and aims: One of the most common causes of death worldwide is cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). This study evaluated the prevalence of CVDs risk factors (RFs) and their constellation electively among the Jordanian population and assessing the most prevalent RF interplay with the rest of CVDs RFs as well as the impact of age and gender dimorphism on the frequencies of coexistence of multiple CVDs risk factors (RFs) among the Jordanian population. Methods and results: In this observational multicenter study, a total of 1449 subjects were enrolled. The mean age (± SD) was 44.35 ± 14.46 years; 796 (54.9%) of …


2020-08-03_Michigandaily_Covidmap, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services Aug 2020

2020-08-03_Michigandaily_Covidmap, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Daily Michigan COVID-19 Update

The "WHERE WE STAND WITH COVID-19" map was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., Monday - Saturday.

The State of Michigan is working around the clock to test and treat COVID-19 patients. Below is the most recent data healthcare experts across the state have compiled.

The image contained a map, indicating total cases by county, and also provides statistics on Total Confirmed Cases, Total COVID-19 Deaths, Daily Confirmed Cases, and Daily COVID-19 Deaths. There …


2020-08-03_Michiganoverview_Covidbedppe, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services Aug 2020

2020-08-03_Michiganoverview_Covidbedppe, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Hospital Data

The webpage was obtained from Michigan's Coronavirus Cumulative Data page, under the link Data About Places. Data is self-reported by hospitals daily to the EM Resource System per MDHHS Director Robert Gordon's Emergency Order.

Contains the tables Statewide Available Bed Tracking for COVID-19, COVID-19 Metrics, Statewide Available PPE Tracking for COVID-19 (Statewide Available PPE and Bed Tracking), as well as the tables PPE Days On Hand and Patient Census.


Ada News - 08/03/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Aug 2020

Ada News - 08/03/2020, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


The Landscape Of Rna Polymerase Ii-Associated Chromatin Interactions In Prostate Cancer, Susmita G Ramanand, Yong Chen, Jiapei Yuan, Kelly Daescu, Maryou Bk Lambros, Kathleen E Houlahan, Suzanne Carreira, Wei Yuan, Guemhee Baek, Adam Sharp, Alec Paschalis, Mohammed Kanchwala, Yunpeng Gao, Adam Aslam, Nida Safdar, Xiaowei Zhan, Ganesh V Raj, Chao Xing, Paul C Boutros, Johann De Bono, Michael Q Zhang, Ram S Mani Aug 2020

The Landscape Of Rna Polymerase Ii-Associated Chromatin Interactions In Prostate Cancer, Susmita G Ramanand, Yong Chen, Jiapei Yuan, Kelly Daescu, Maryou Bk Lambros, Kathleen E Houlahan, Suzanne Carreira, Wei Yuan, Guemhee Baek, Adam Sharp, Alec Paschalis, Mohammed Kanchwala, Yunpeng Gao, Adam Aslam, Nida Safdar, Xiaowei Zhan, Ganesh V Raj, Chao Xing, Paul C Boutros, Johann De Bono, Michael Q Zhang, Ram S Mani

College of Science & Mathematics Departmental Research

Transcriptional dysregulation is a hallmark of prostate cancer (PCa). We mapped the RNA polymerase II-associated (RNA Pol II-associated) chromatin interactions in normal prostate cells and PCa cells. We discovered thousands of enhancer-promoter, enhancer-enhancer, as well as promoter-promoter chromatin interactions. These transcriptional hubs operate within the framework set by structural proteins - CTCF and cohesins - and are regulated by the cooperative action of master transcription factors, such as the androgen receptor (AR) and FOXA1. By combining analyses from metastatic castration-resistant PCa (mCRPC) specimens, we show that AR locus amplification contributes to the transcriptional upregulation of the AR gene by increasing …


2020-08-03_Michiganoverview_Covidlongtermcare, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services Aug 2020

2020-08-03_Michiganoverview_Covidlongtermcare, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Long Term Care Data

The COVID Long Term Care Facilities page was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 data page: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173-526911--,00.html.

This report is created by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services from data self-reported by long-term care facilities into EMResource. Data is updated on an ongoing basis.

The data below represents a cumulative total of confirmed COVID-19 resident cases, cumulative total of suspected and confirmed resident deaths, cumulative total of confirmed COVID-19 staff cases, and cumulative total of suspected and confirmed staff deaths reported by SNFs in Michigan since January 1, 2020. Case numbers are provisional and may change as facilities correct …


2020-08-03_Michiganoverview_Covidstats, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services Aug 2020

2020-08-03_Michiganoverview_Covidstats, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Cumulative Michigan COVID-19 Data

The COVID Overview page was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https:/www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-520743--,00.html.

This report is provisional and subject to change. City of Detroit and Wayne County are reported separately. MDHHS began tracking probable cases April 5, 2020. FCI indicates federal correctional institute. MDOC indicates Michigan Department of Corrections. Diagnostic tests, including nucleic acid amplification/real-time polymerase chain reaction (NAAT/RT-PCR) and rapid virus antigen detection point of care (POC) tests, look for current infection. Serology (antibody) tests are used to look for the possibility of previous infection.
Source: Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS) and Vital Records

The website contained the tables …


Go On With The Good Work – The Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium, Robyn Oro Aug 2020

Go On With The Good Work – The Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium, Robyn Oro

Notes from the Archives

No abstract provided.


2020-08-03_Michiganoverview_Covidsymptoms, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services Aug 2020

2020-08-03_Michiganoverview_Covidsymptoms, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data

The Syndromic Surveillance System Data report was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 dashboard, from under the link "​Coronavirus Symptoms": https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily.

Syndromic Surveillance System data is obtained from approximately 183 facilities participating in syndromic surveillance (132 Emergency Departments (ED), 51 Urgent Cares) across the State of Michigan. The reporting is based on individuals who present at EDs and may not be representative of the overall population. The coronavirus-like symptoms query searches visit free-text (chief complaint, triage notes, and clinical impression) for fever or …


Risk Of New Bloodstream Infections And Mortality Among People Who Inject Drugs With Infective Endocarditis., Charlie Tan, Esfandiar Shojaei, Joshua C. Wiener, Meera Shah, Sharon Koivu, Michael Silverman Aug 2020

Risk Of New Bloodstream Infections And Mortality Among People Who Inject Drugs With Infective Endocarditis., Charlie Tan, Esfandiar Shojaei, Joshua C. Wiener, Meera Shah, Sharon Koivu, Michael Silverman

Epidemiology and Biostatistics Publications

IMPORTANCE: People who inject drugs (PWID) who are being treated for infective endocarditis remain at risk of new bloodstream infections (BSIs) due to ongoing intravenous drug use (IVDU).

OBJECTIVES: To characterize new BSIs in PWID receiving treatment for infective endocarditis, to determine the clinical factors associated with their development, and to determine whether new BSIs and treatment setting are associated with mortality.

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This retrospective cohort study was performed at 3 tertiary care hospitals in London, Ontario, Canada, from April 1, 2007, to March 31, 2018. Participants included a consecutive sample of all PWID 18 years or …


C6-Ceramide Treatment Inhibits The Proangiogenic Activity Of Multiple Myeloma Exosomes Via The Mir-29b/Akt Pathway, Liping Liu, Qinmao Ye, Langni Liu, Ji Chen Bihl, Yanfang Chen, Jing Liu, Qian Cheng Aug 2020

C6-Ceramide Treatment Inhibits The Proangiogenic Activity Of Multiple Myeloma Exosomes Via The Mir-29b/Akt Pathway, Liping Liu, Qinmao Ye, Langni Liu, Ji Chen Bihl, Yanfang Chen, Jing Liu, Qian Cheng

Pharmacology and Toxicology Faculty Publications

Background The increased bone marrow angiogenesis is involved in the progression of multiple myeloma (MM) with the underlying mechanism poorly understood. Cancer-released exosomes could play an important role in the pathological angiogenesis through exosomal microRNAs (miRs) delivery. It is reported that miR-29b played an important role in regulating the tumor angiogenesis. Methods In this study, we explored the role of C6-ceramide (C6-cer, a Ceramide pathway activator) in the angiogenic effect of MM exosomes and its potential mechanism. MM cells (OPM2 and RPMI-8226) treated with C6-cer were studied for its effects on the endothelial cell (EC) functions. Results Our results showed …


Evaluation Of Aspirin And Statin Therapy Use And Adherence In Patients With Premature Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Dhruv Mahtta, David J. Ramsey, Mahmoud Al Rifai, Khurram Nasir, Zainab Samad, David Aguilar, Hani Jneid, Christie M. Ballantyne, Laura A. Petersen, Salim S. Virani Aug 2020

Evaluation Of Aspirin And Statin Therapy Use And Adherence In Patients With Premature Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Dhruv Mahtta, David J. Ramsey, Mahmoud Al Rifai, Khurram Nasir, Zainab Samad, David Aguilar, Hani Jneid, Christie M. Ballantyne, Laura A. Petersen, Salim S. Virani

Section of Cardiology

Importance: Studies on the use of and adherence to secondary prevention therapies in patients with premature and extremely premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) are lacking.
Objective: To evaluate and compare aspirin use, any statin use, high-intensity statin use, and statin adherence among patients with premature or extremely premature ASCVD compared with patients with nonpremature ASCVD.
Design, setting, and participants: This multicenter cross-sectional study used the clinical and administrative data sets of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to identify adult patients with at least 1 primary care visit in the VA health care system between October 1, 2014, and …


Validation Of Activity Trackers In A Daily Living Setting In Young Adults, Jodi B. Wimmer Aug 2020

Validation Of Activity Trackers In A Daily Living Setting In Young Adults, Jodi B. Wimmer

Theses and Dissertations

Sedentary behavior (SB) contributes to many negative health-related outcomes. Motivation to reduce SB and increase physical activity (PA) are necessary to reduce co-morbidities. Tracking SB and PA provides objective data to help promote wellness. The purposes of this quasi-experimental study were to 1) determine the accuracy of three commercially available activity trackers compared to research-grade accelerometers, and 2) explore whether using these activity trackers led to a change in activity level one week after gathering baseline data. Activity trackers used in this study were Apple Watch, Fitbit Surge, and Microsoft Band 2. A convenience sample of college-age students and community …


Expanding Pharmacotherapy Data Collection, Analysis, And Implementation In Eras® Programs—The Methodology Of An Exploratory Feasibility Study, Eric Johnson, Richard Parrish Ii, Gregg Nelson, Kevin Elias, Brian Kramer, Marian Gaviola Aug 2020

Expanding Pharmacotherapy Data Collection, Analysis, And Implementation In Eras® Programs—The Methodology Of An Exploratory Feasibility Study, Eric Johnson, Richard Parrish Ii, Gregg Nelson, Kevin Elias, Brian Kramer, Marian Gaviola

Pharmacy Practice and Science Faculty Publications

Surgical organizations dedicated to the improvement of patient outcomes have led to a worldwide paradigm shift in perioperative patient care. Since 2012, the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society has published guidelines pertaining to perioperative care in numerous disciplines including elective colorectal and gynecologic/oncology surgery patients. The ERAS® and ERAS-USA® Societies use standardized methodology for collecting and assessing various surgical parameters in real-time during the operative process. These multi-disciplinary groups have constructed a bundled framework of perioperative care that entails 22 specific components of clinical interventions, which are logged in a central database, allowing a system …


Assessment Of Real-World Use Of Behavioral Health Mobile Applications By A Novel Stickiness Metric, Andrew D. Carlo, Reza H. Ghomi Md, Mse, Brenna N. Renn Phd, Michael A. Strong Md, Patricia A. Areán Phd Aug 2020

Assessment Of Real-World Use Of Behavioral Health Mobile Applications By A Novel Stickiness Metric, Andrew D. Carlo, Reza H. Ghomi Md, Mse, Brenna N. Renn Phd, Michael A. Strong Md, Patricia A. Areán Phd

Psychology Faculty Research

Digital health treatments for individuals with behavioral health problems are increasing rapidly in number.1,2 Studies to date have demonstrated that longitudinal patient engagement is challenging,3,4 making it unlikely for most applications (hereafter, apps) to effect real-world change. In this cross-sectional study, we describe usage patterns of popular mobile behavioral health apps and identify characteristics of those that are most continually accessed (also known as the stickiest),5 with the aim of informing future research on behavioral health app engagement.


A Surgeon's Handedness In Direct Anterior Approach-Hip Replacement., Xiangpeng Kong, Minzhi Yang, Alvin Ong, Renwen Guo, Jiying Chen, Yan Wang, Wei Chai Aug 2020

A Surgeon's Handedness In Direct Anterior Approach-Hip Replacement., Xiangpeng Kong, Minzhi Yang, Alvin Ong, Renwen Guo, Jiying Chen, Yan Wang, Wei Chai

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: The impact of handedness on clinical outcomes was easily overlooked in hip replacement. This study aimed to find whether the component positioning and hip function were affected by the handedness in total hip arthroplasty (THA) through direct anterior approach (DAA).

METHODS: Total 102 patients who underwent bilateral DAA-THAs simultaneously between May 2016 and November 2018 in our institute were reviewed. All surgeries were operated by one right-handed surgeon. Their demographic, cup positioning, stem alignment, femoral stem fit, Harris hip score (HHS), intraoperative and postoperative complications were used to evaluate the role of handedness in DAA.

RESULTS: The inclination of …


Week Of August 3, 2020, New York Medical College Aug 2020

How Do They Feel About It? Testing A New Mixed Methods Survey Tool To Assess Collective Emotional Status, Michael G. Schwab, Vasileios Margaritis Aug 2020

How Do They Feel About It? Testing A New Mixed Methods Survey Tool To Assess Collective Emotional Status, Michael G. Schwab, Vasileios Margaritis

The Qualitative Report

Emotions are now widely accepted as important elements of qualitative research, in studies of individuals and communities. However, collective emotional status—what a community feels about a given situation or proposition—can be challenging to assess. In this study, we examined the validity and acceptability of a new mixed methods survey tool, primarily qualitative, to address this challenge—the Assessment of Collective Emotional Status (ACES). The tool begins with an adjustable set of questions about emotion, to draw respondents’ attention to their own feelings. These are followed by an emotional self-assessment, in which respondents select and prioritize five emotional responses to a standardized …


A Global Slc7a7 Knockout Mouse Model Demonstrates Characteristic Phenotypes Of Human Lysinuric Protein Intolerance, Bridget M Stroup, Ronit Marom, Xiaohui Li, Chih-Wei Hsu, Cheng-Yen Chang, Luan D Truong, Brian Dawson, Ingo Grafe, Yuqing Chen, Ming-Ming Jiang, Denise Lanza, Jennie Rose Green, Qin Sun, J P Barrish, Safa Ani, Audrey E Christiansen, John R Seavitt, Mary E Dickinson, Farrah Kheradmand, Jason D Heaney, Brendan Lee, Lindsay C Burrage Aug 2020

A Global Slc7a7 Knockout Mouse Model Demonstrates Characteristic Phenotypes Of Human Lysinuric Protein Intolerance, Bridget M Stroup, Ronit Marom, Xiaohui Li, Chih-Wei Hsu, Cheng-Yen Chang, Luan D Truong, Brian Dawson, Ingo Grafe, Yuqing Chen, Ming-Ming Jiang, Denise Lanza, Jennie Rose Green, Qin Sun, J P Barrish, Safa Ani, Audrey E Christiansen, John R Seavitt, Mary E Dickinson, Farrah Kheradmand, Jason D Heaney, Brendan Lee, Lindsay C Burrage

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Lysinuric protein intolerance (LPI) is an inborn error of cationic amino acid (arginine, lysine, ornithine) transport caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in SLC7A7, which encodes the light subunit of the y+LAT1 transporter. Treatments for the complications of LPI, including growth failure, renal disease, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, autoimmune disorders and osteoporosis, are limited. Given the early lethality of the only published global Slc7a7 knockout mouse model, a viable animal model to investigate global SLC7A7 deficiency is needed. Hence, we generated two mouse models with global Slc7a7 deficiency (Slc7a7em1Lbu/em1Lbu; Slc7a7Lbu/Lbu and Slc7a7em1(IMPC)Bay/em1(IMPC)Bay; Slc7a7Bay/Bay) using CRISPR/Cas9 technology by introducing a deletion of exons …


2020-08-02_Michiganoverview_Covidsymptoms, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services Aug 2020

2020-08-02_Michiganoverview_Covidsymptoms, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data

The Syndromic Surveillance System Data report was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 dashboard, from under the link "​Coronavirus Symptoms": https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily.

Syndromic Surveillance System data is obtained from approximately 183 facilities participating in syndromic surveillance (132 Emergency Departments (ED), 51 Urgent Cares) across the State of Michigan. The reporting is based on individuals who present at EDs and may not be representative of the overall population. The coronavirus-like symptoms query searches visit free-text (chief complaint, triage notes, and clinical impression) for fever or …


Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - August 2, 2020, Lindsey Lyle Aug 2020

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - August 2, 2020, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the August 2, 2020 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's Newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

High school sweethearts tackle life and medical school together

Pediatric epilepsy specialist joins neurology faculty

USA College of Medicine mourns loss of third-year student Samantha Thomas

Mark your calendar: Upcoming grand rounds


2020-08-02_Michigandaily_Covidmap, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services Aug 2020

2020-08-02_Michigandaily_Covidmap, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Daily Michigan COVID-19 Update

The "WHERE WE STAND WITH COVID-19" map was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., Monday - Saturday.

The State of Michigan is working around the clock to test and treat COVID-19 patients. Below is the most recent data healthcare experts across the state have compiled.

The image contained a map, indicating total cases by county, and also provides statistics on Total Confirmed Cases, Total COVID-19 Deaths, Daily Confirmed Cases, and Daily COVID-19 Deaths. There …


2020-08-02_Michiganoverview_Covidstats, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services Aug 2020

2020-08-02_Michiganoverview_Covidstats, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Cumulative Michigan COVID-19 Data

The COVID Overview page was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https:/www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-520743--,00.html.

This report is provisional and subject to change. City of Detroit and Wayne County are reported separately. MDHHS began tracking probable cases April 5, 2020. FCI indicates federal correctional institute. MDOC indicates Michigan Department of Corrections. Diagnostic tests, including nucleic acid amplification/real-time polymerase chain reaction (NAAT/RT-PCR) and rapid virus antigen detection point of care (POC) tests, look for current infection. Serology (antibody) tests are used to look for the possibility of previous infection.
Source: Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS) and Vital Records

The website contained the tables …


A Pilot Study Of The Preliminary Efficacy Of Pain Buddy: A Novel Intervention For The Management Of Children’S Cancer-Related Pain, John F. Hunter, Amanda M. Acevedo, Sergio Gago-Masague, Alexandra Kain, Christine Yun, Lilibeth Torno, Brooke N. Jenkins, Michelle A. Fortier Aug 2020

A Pilot Study Of The Preliminary Efficacy Of Pain Buddy: A Novel Intervention For The Management Of Children’S Cancer-Related Pain, John F. Hunter, Amanda M. Acevedo, Sergio Gago-Masague, Alexandra Kain, Christine Yun, Lilibeth Torno, Brooke N. Jenkins, Michelle A. Fortier

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Objectives

Cancer‐related pain in children is prevalent and undermanaged. Mobile health (mHealth) applications provide a promising avenue to address the gap in pain management in children with cancer. Pain Buddy is a multicomponent mHealth application developed to manage cancer‐related pain in children. The goal of this paper is to present preliminary efficacy data of the impact of Pain Buddy on children's pain severity and frequency.

Methods

In a randomized controlled trial over 60 days, children (N = 48) reported daily pain on a tablet while receiving usual care. Those in the intervention group (N = 20) received remote …