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Contrasting Phenotypes of Neutrophils During Asymptomatic Versus Symptomatic Leishmania braziliensis Infection

Article: Contrasting Phenotypes of Neutrophils During Asymptomatic Versus Symptomatic Leishmania braziliensis Infection Authors: Jacilara A Conceição, Pedro P Carneiro, Andreza S Dórea, Walker N Oliveira, Aline C Muniz, Edgar M Carvalho, Mary E Wilson, Olívia Bacellar Journal: J Infect Dis. 2024 Dec 16;230(6):e1385-e1393 Abstract: Background: The mechanisms that mediate immune protection in individuals with subclinical […]

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Readmission Rate, Predictors, Outcomes, and Burden of Readmission of Hepatorenal Syndrome in the United States: A Nationwide Analysis

Article: Readmission Rate, Predictors, Outcomes, and Burden of Readmission of Hepatorenal Syndrome in the United States: A Nationwide Analysis Authors: Abdullah Sohail, Ammad J Chaudhary, Muhammad Mujtaba Bhinder, Khadija Zahid, Kyle Brown Journal: JGH Open. 2024 Nov 25;8(11):e70062 Abstract: Background: Nationwide US data on readmission rates for patients with cirrhosis admitted with hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) […]

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miRNA-6236 Regulation of Postischemic Skeletal Muscle Angiogenesis

Article: miRNA-6236 Regulation of Postischemic Skeletal Muscle Angiogenesis Authors: Arul M Mani, Victor Lamin, Ronan C Peach, Eli H Friesen, Thomas Wong, Madhu V Singh, Ayotunde O Dokun Journal: J Am Heart Assoc. 2024 Dec 3;13(23):e035923 Abstract: Background: Peripheral arterial disease affects >200 million people worldwide and is characterized by impaired blood flow to the […]

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Outcomes of device extraction in patients with chronic kidney disease on renal replacement therapy and cardiac implantable electronic device infections

Article: Outcomes of device extraction in patients with chronic kidney disease on renal replacement therapy and cardiac implantable electronic device infections Authors: Ashraf Alzahrani, Lillie Lamont, Mohammed Mhanna, Peter Farjo, E Michael Powers, Steven Bailin, Paari Dominic Journal: Heart Rhythm. 2024 Nov 29:S1547-5271(24)03636-1 Abstract: Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on renal replacement therapy […]

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GLP-1R agonist promotes proliferation of neuroendocrine neoplasm cells expressing GLP-1 receptors

Article: GLP-1R agonist promotes proliferation of neuroendocrine neoplasm cells expressing GLP-1 receptors Authors: Jonathan S Shilyansky, Casandro J Chan, Sophia Xiao, Irena Gribovskaja-Rupp, Dawn E Quelle, James R Howe, Joseph S Dillon, Po Hien Ear Journal: Surgery. 2025 Mar:179:108943 Abstract: Objectives: Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analog that binds to GLP-1 receptors (GLP-1R) […]

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Gaps in communication theory paradigms when conducting implementation science research: qualitative observations from interviews with administrators, implementors, and evaluators of rural health programs

Article: Gaps in communication theory paradigms when conducting implementation science research: qualitative observations from interviews with administrators, implementors, and evaluators of rural health programs Authors: Nicole L Johnson, Jennifer Van Tiem, Erin Balkenende, DeShauna Jones, Julia E Friberg, Emily E Chasco, Jane Moeckli, Kenda S Steffensmeier, Melissa J A Steffen, Kanika Arora, Borsika A Rabin, […]

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Psychometric Properties of Entrustable Professional Activity-Based Objective Structured Clinical Examinations During Transition From Undergraduate to Graduate Medical Education: A Generalizability Study

Article: Psychometric Properties of Entrustable Professional Activity-Based Objective Structured Clinical Examinations During Transition From Undergraduate to Graduate Medical Education: A Generalizability Study Authors: Manish Suneja, Kate DuChene Hanrahan, Clarence Kreiter, Jane Rowat Journal: Acad Med. 2025 Feb 1;100(2):179-183 Abstract: Purpose: The objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) assesses clinical competence in health sciences education. There is […]

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The University of Iowa Neuroendocrine Tumor Clinic

Article: The University of Iowa Neuroendocrine Tumor Clinic Authors: James R Howe, Yusuf Menda, Chandrikha Chandrasekharan, Andrew M Bellizzi, Dawn E Quelle, M Sue O’Dorisio, Joseph S Dillon Journal: Endocr Pract. 2025 Jan;31(1):4-18. Epub 2024 Sep 28. Abstract: The Iowa Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) Clinic was founded and developed by two remarkable physicians, Thomas and Sue […]

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Antiretroviral Therapy Suppresses RNA N6-Methyladenosine Modification in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from HIV-1-Infected Individuals

Article: Antiretroviral Therapy Suppresses RNA N6-Methyladenosine Modification in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from HIV-1-Infected Individuals Authors: Tarun Mishra, Stacia Phillips, Crystal Maldonado, Jack T Stapleton, Li Wu Journal: AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2024 Sep;40(9):511-520 Abstract: RNA N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification is important for regulating gene expression and innate immune responses to viral infection. HIV-1 in vitro […]

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LGBTQ+ cancer: priority or lip service? A qualitative content analysis of LGBTQ+ considerations in U.S. state, jurisdiction, and tribal comprehensive cancer control plans

Article: LGBTQ+ cancer: priority or lip service? A qualitative content analysis of LGBTQ+ considerations in U.S. state, jurisdiction, and tribal comprehensive cancer control plans Authors: Austin R Waters, Madeline H Bono, Mayuko Ito Fukunaga, Manal Masud, Megan A Mullins, Ryan Suk, Meghan C O’Leary, Swann A Adams, Renée M Ferrari, Mary Wangen, Olufeyisayo O Odebunmi, […]