2025
Using geospatial analysis to describe the association between active tick surveillance data and clinical cases of anaplasmosis in Connecticut
Desiato J, Chan G, Palmeri M, Cantoni J, Cozens D, Linske M, Brackney D, Stafford K, Banach D. Using geospatial analysis to describe the association between active tick surveillance data and clinical cases of anaplasmosis in Connecticut. Journal Of Medical Entomology 2025, tjaf055. PMID: 40341955, DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjaf055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDepartment of Public HealthConnecticut Department of Public HealthCases of anaplasmosisClinical cases of anaplasmosisIncidence ratePublic healthSurveillance dataPublic health interventionsPotential associationI. scapularisHealth interventionsTick surveillance dataConnecticut Agricultural Experiment StationIdentified geographic areasAgricultural Experiment StationEvaluate potential associationsIxodes scapularis ticksBacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilumPrevalence dataActive tick surveillanceClinical casesQuesting I. scapularisSpearman rank correlationIncreased riskAnaplasma phagocytophilumDocumented Cannabis Use Is a Risk Factor for Nonunion After Nonoperative Management of Scaphoid Fractures: A Retrospective Review of 159 998 Patients.
Pathak N, Ratnasamy P, Oghenesume O, Luo X, Grauer J, Halim A. Documented Cannabis Use Is a Risk Factor for Nonunion After Nonoperative Management of Scaphoid Fractures: A Retrospective Review of 159 998 Patients. Hand 2025, 15589447251317225. PMID: 39968879, PMCID: PMC11840816, DOI: 10.1177/15589447251317225.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDocumented cannabis useCannabis useNonunion surgeryScaphoid fracturesNonunion rateNon-user groupNonoperative managementMultivariate analysisTreated with nonoperative managementIncreased riskScaphoid nonunionNon-usersPotential associationElectronic medical recordsManagement of scaphoid fracturesAcute scaphoid fracturesIndex fractureTobacco useRetrospective reviewTobacco-onlyFracture patientsAdult patientsFracture diagnosisMatched cohortCannabis-onlyPornography, Problematic Pornography Use, and Infidelity
Mestre-Bach G, Potenza M. Pornography, Problematic Pornography Use, and Infidelity. Current Addiction Reports 2025, 12: 17. DOI: 10.1007/s40429-025-00633-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObservational and Genetic Analyses of Traumatic Experiences and Endometriosis
Koller D, Løkhammer S, Goroshchuk O, Denner V, Stiltner B, Mitjans M, He J, Taylor H, Lawn R, Koenen K, Polimanti R. Observational and Genetic Analyses of Traumatic Experiences and Endometriosis. JAMA Psychiatry 2025, 82: 386-394. PMID: 39908042, PMCID: PMC11800128, DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.4694.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolygenic risk scoresLatent class analysisAssociated with increased oddsTraumatic experiencesImpact of childhoodIndividual-level dataCase-control studyStressful eventsGenetic predispositionTrauma-related outcomesUnaffected womenMain OutcomesFinnGen cohortRisk scoreAssociation of endometriosisPosttraumatic stress disorderTrauma eventsMeta-analysisSexual traumaAssociated with endometriosisContact traumaPotential associationStress disorderPsychological traumaPhenotypic associations
2024
The association between female sex and depression following traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Sandhu M, Schonwald A, Boyko M, Jafar T, Freedman I, Woeste J, Kurup A, Funaro M, Zlotnik A, Gruenbaum S, Elsamadicy A, Reynolds R, Gruenbaum B. The association between female sex and depression following traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 2024, 168: 105952. PMID: 39603437, DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2024.105952.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPost-TBI depressionTraumatic brain injurySpectrum of TBI severityBrain injuryDiagnosis of depressionNeurobehavioral symptomsTBI severitySystematic reviewDepressionMeta-analysisStatistically significant differenceMedian ageFemale patientsPooled analysisFemale sexRisk factorsSevere casesParticipantsPotential associationSignificant differenceSexSeverityRiskInjurySubjectsProteomic and phosphoproteomic identified structural and functional changes in the aorta associate with age-dependent hypertension in male Sprague-Dawley rats
Amraei R, Lampl N, Nist K, Zhang Y, Wainford R. Proteomic and phosphoproteomic identified structural and functional changes in the aorta associate with age-dependent hypertension in male Sprague-Dawley rats. Physiological Genomics 2024, 57: 16-27. PMID: 39548828, DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00052.2024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIncreased risk of HFRisk of HFMendelian randomizationMR analysisCardiovascular diseaseTwo-sample bidirectional Mendelian randomizationBidirectional MR analysisBidirectional Mendelian randomizationInstrumental variablesIncreased riskUnited Kingdom BiobankCoronary artery diseaseCausal effectsHorizontal pleiotropyPleiotropy testConfounding factorsHeart failureObservational studyGenetic variantsAtrial fibrillationPotential associationManagement of patientsEuropean populationsClinical management of patientsReverse causal effectAmerican College of Surgeons Operative Standards and Breast Cancer Outcomes
Taylor C, Wang T, Baskin A, Sinco B, Hughes T, Boffa D, Boughey J, Dossett L. American College of Surgeons Operative Standards and Breast Cancer Outcomes. JAMA Network Open 2024, 7: e2446345. PMID: 39565622, PMCID: PMC11579798, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.46345.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmerican College of SurgeonsSentinel lymph node biopsyAxillary lymph node dissectionInvasive breast cancerLymph node yieldNodal positivity rateShort-term oncological outcomesBreast cancerCohort studyNational Cancer DatabaseNodal yieldAmerican CollegeFacility-level variationNodal upstaging rateCohort study of womenUpstaging rateOncological outcomesNode yieldHospital registry dataPotential associationStudy of womenAxillary surgeryCollege of SurgeonsMain OutcomesPoisson regressionPrenatal arsenic metabolite exposure is associated with increased newborn mitochondrial DNA copy number: evidence from a birth cohort study
Qiu F, Zhang H, Wang X, Jia Z, He Y, Wu Y, Li Z, Zheng T, Xia W, Xu S, Li Y. Prenatal arsenic metabolite exposure is associated with increased newborn mitochondrial DNA copy number: evidence from a birth cohort study. Environmental Science And Pollution Research 2024, 31: 38142-38152. PMID: 38789711, DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32933-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDNA copy numberThird trimesterUrinary arsenic species concentrationsNewborn mitochondrial DNA copy numberMother-newborn pairsDose-response trendMitochondria DNA copy numberReal-time polymerase chain reactionBirth cohort studyMetabolite exposureCopy numberMitochondrial DNA copy numberOne-unit incrementCovariate-adjusted modelsBlood mtDNAcnQuantitative real-time polymerase chain reactionPolymerase chain reactionCohort studyTrimesterMetabolite levelsPotential associationStatistical significanceArsenic metabolitesChain reactionMtDNAcn
2023
EPCO-47. HETEROZYGOUS CDKN2A LOSS IS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER RECURRENCE AND LOWER SURVIVAL IN HIGH-, BUT NOT LOW-GRADE MENINGIOMAS
Tabor J, Chavez M, O'Brien J, Morales-Valero S, Pappajohn A, McGuone D, Erson-Omay Z, Yasuno K, Gunel M, Moliterno J. EPCO-47. HETEROZYGOUS CDKN2A LOSS IS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER RECURRENCE AND LOWER SURVIVAL IN HIGH-, BUT NOT LOW-GRADE MENINGIOMAS. Neuro-Oncology 2023, 25: v134-v135. PMCID: PMC10639255, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noad179.0509.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression-free survivalShorter progression-free survivalHigh recurrence rateHigh-grade meningiomasCDKN2A/BOverall survivalRecurrence rateLow-grade meningiomasHeterozygous lossNF2 mutationsHigh mitotic countFree survivalMethods ClinicalSomatic NF2 mutationsClinical associationsLower OSHigh recurrenceLow-grade onesProliferative indexMitotic countAggressive meningiomasClinical implicationsMeningiomasPotential associationSkull baseWeight change among patients engaged in medication treatment for opioid use disorder: a scoping review
Carr M, Lou R, Macdonald-Gagnon G, Peltier M, Funaro M, Martino S, Masheb R. Weight change among patients engaged in medication treatment for opioid use disorder: a scoping review. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2023, 49: 551-565. PMID: 37200510, PMCID: PMC10840392, DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2023.2207720.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid use disorderExcess weight gainWeight gainMedication treatmentUse disordersType of MOUDBuprenorphine/naloxoneRetrospective chart reviewUse of methadoneBody mass indexModerate weight gainMOUD initiationChart reviewCohort studyOpioid useBuprenorphine/Mass indexMedication doseMethadone treatmentNonrandomized studyCase reportEthnic disparitiesPotential associationMOUDPatientsRacial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in trajectories of morbidity accumulation among older Americans
O'Neill A, Newsom J, Trubits E, Elman M, Botoseneanu A, Allore H, Nagel C, Dorr D, Quiñones A. Racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in trajectories of morbidity accumulation among older Americans. SSM - Population Health 2023, 22: 101375. PMID: 36941895, PMCID: PMC10024041, DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2023.101375.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHispanic adultsRace/ethnicityBlack adultsWhite adultsMultiple chronic health conditionsNon-Hispanic white adultsNH White adultsChronic health conditionsSelf-reported morbidityCovariate-adjusted modelsPublic health interventionsProtective effectMorbidity countHealth interventionsPotential associationHealth disparitiesOlder ageSocioeconomic disparitiesHealth conditionsSocioeconomic statusSocioeconomic inequalitiesAdultsOlder AmericansRetirement StudyConsiderable heterogeneityPsoriasis associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis: a US-based cross-sectional study using the All of US Research Program
Joel M, Fan R, Damsky W, Cohen J. Psoriasis associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis: a US-based cross-sectional study using the All of US Research Program. Archives Of Dermatological Research 2023, 315: 1823-1826. PMID: 36707438, DOI: 10.1007/s00403-023-02539-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAllergic rhinitisUS adultsUs Research ProgramCommon chronic inflammatory diseaseMultivariable logistic regression modelNationwide longitudinal cohortImmunopathogenesis of psoriasisBody mass indexChronic inflammatory diseaseCases of asthmaCross-sectional studyLogistic regression modelsMultivariable analysisSmoking statusMass indexInflammatory pathwaysSubgroup analysisInflammatory diseasesLongitudinal cohortHigh prevalenceAsthmaPsoriasisPotential associationDiverse cohortSociodemographic variables
2022
Reduced blood-brain barrier penetration of acne vulgaris antibiotic sarecycline compared to minocycline corresponds with lower lipophilicity
Grada A, Del Rosso J, Moore A, Gold L, Harper J, Damiani G, Shaw K, Obagi S, Salem R, Tanaka S, Bunick C. Reduced blood-brain barrier penetration of acne vulgaris antibiotic sarecycline compared to minocycline corresponds with lower lipophilicity. Frontiers In Medicine 2022, 9: 1033980. PMID: 36569144, PMCID: PMC9773825, DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1033980.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdverse eventsClinical trialsVestibular side effectsBlood-brain barrier penetrationSecond-generation tetracyclineNon-clinical studiesLower ratesH postdosingAcne vulgarisSide effectsMinocyclineBrain samplesPotential associationSarecyclineBarrier penetrationDoxycyclineTrialsLow lipophilicityPenetranceTetracyclineDizzinessVertigoPostdosingRosaceaAcneAssociation of sarcoidosis with psoriasis: a cross-sectional study in the All of Us research program
Murphy M, Leasure A, Damsky W, Cohen J. Association of sarcoidosis with psoriasis: a cross-sectional study in the All of Us research program. Archives Of Dermatological Research 2022, 315: 1439-1441. PMID: 36436011, DOI: 10.1007/s00403-022-02488-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCross-sectional studyMatched cross-sectional studyAssociation of sarcoidosisCoexistence of sarcoidosisCommon genetic susceptibilitySimilar immunopathogenesisCardiopulmonary symptomsPsoriasis patientsInflammatory skinMultivariable analysisSystemic diseasePsoriasis casesProgram databaseImmune responseSarcoidosisPsoriasisUs Research ProgramPotential associationGenetic susceptibilityDiseaseImmunopathogenesisAssociationSame individualFurther researchTh1Unconventional Oil and Gas Development Exposure and Risk of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Case–Control Study in Pennsylvania, 2009–2017
Clark CJ, Johnson NP, Soriano M, Warren JL, Sorrentino KM, Kadan-Lottick NS, Saiers JE, Ma X, Deziel NC. Unconventional Oil and Gas Development Exposure and Risk of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Case–Control Study in Pennsylvania, 2009–2017. Environmental Health Perspectives 2022, 130: 087001. PMID: 35975995, PMCID: PMC9383266, DOI: 10.1289/ehp11092.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute lymphoblastic leukemiaCase-control studyOdds ratioChildhood leukemiaLymphoblastic leukemiaPerinatal windowRegistry-based case-control studyChildhood acute lymphoblastic leukemiaConfidence intervalsResidential proximityChildren ages 2Risk factorsMaternal raceChild healthExposure windowsSocio-economic statusPotential associationLeukemiaLogistic regressionAge 2Birth yearCommon formBirth residenceDevelopment exposureOddsImpact of radiotherapy delay following biopsy for patients with unresected glioblastoma.
Gao S, Jin L, Moliterno J, Corbin ZA, Bindra RS, Contessa JN, Yu JB, Park HS. Impact of radiotherapy delay following biopsy for patients with unresected glioblastoma. Journal Of Neurosurgery 2022, 138: 610-620. PMID: 35907197, DOI: 10.3171/2022.5.jns212761.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeeks of biopsyOverall survivalCox proportional hazards regression modelingProportional hazards regression modelingNational Cancer DatabaseInitiation of radiotherapyKaplan-Meier methodWorse overall survivalWilcoxon rank sum testEffects of confoundersRank sum testUnresected diseaseAdjuvant radiotherapyConcurrent chemotherapyMedian intervalMultivariable analysisRadiotherapy delayCancer DatabaseClinical dataBiopsyPatientsLate initiationAggressive natureRadiotherapyPotential associationPerspectives on adapting a mobile application for pain self-management in neurofibromatosis type 1: results of online focus group discussions with individuals living with neurofibromatosis type 1 and pain management experts
Grau LE, Larkin K, Lalloo C, Stinson JN, Zempsky WT, Ball SA, Buono FD. Perspectives on adapting a mobile application for pain self-management in neurofibromatosis type 1: results of online focus group discussions with individuals living with neurofibromatosis type 1 and pain management experts. BMJ Open 2022, 12: e056692. PMID: 35840301, PMCID: PMC9295671, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056692.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain management expertsNeurofibromatosis type 1Type 1Self-management mobile appAudio-recorded focus groupsChronic painAPP levelsFocus groupsPainPotential associationMobile health applicationsNF1 groupTypes of participantsGenetic disordersNeeds of individualsOnline focus group discussionsOnline focus groupsFocus group discussionsAppropriate visualsGroupParticipant groupsFree accessSpecific needsIndividualsHealth applicationsPerceived Susceptibility to Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension Self-Management among Black and White Live Kidney Donors.
Gianaris K, Vargas G, Johnson M, Yu Y, Wilson E, Perkins J, Jackson A, Boulware L, Massie A, Levan M, Segev D, Purnell T. Perceived Susceptibility to Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension Self-Management among Black and White Live Kidney Donors. Ethnicity & Disease 2022, 32: 101-108. PMID: 35497403, PMCID: PMC9037644, DOI: 10.18865/ed.32.2.101.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLive kidney donorsChronic kidney diseaseKidney diseaseSelf-care behaviorsKidney donorsWhite donorsBlack donorsMultivariable logistic regression modelHypertension Self-ManagementLive kidney donationElectronic medical recordsSelf-care strategiesLogistic regression modelsFuture disease riskRace/ethnicityBlood pressureLive donorsMedical recordsKidney donationCare studiesYoung donorsHypertensionSociodemographic factorsHealth outcomesPotential associationSpatiotemporal Patterns of Diarrhea Incidence in Ghana and the Impact of Meteorological and Socio-Demographic Factors
Asare EO, Warren JL, Pitzer VE. Spatiotemporal Patterns of Diarrhea Incidence in Ghana and the Impact of Meteorological and Socio-Demographic Factors. Frontiers In Epidemiology 2022, 2: 871232. PMID: 35822109, PMCID: PMC9272077, DOI: 10.3389/fepid.2022.871232.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocio-demographic factorsDiarrhea incidenceHealth insurance schemeSignificant public health problemOverall diarrhea incidencePublic health problemGhana Health ServiceHigh-risk districtsConsiderable financial burdenDirection of associationDiarrhea controlDiarrhoea patternsHealth problemsDiarrheaHealth servicesPotential associationSignificant associationDiarrhea dataIncidenceAn Acute Exacerbation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis After BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination A Case Report
Ghincea A, Ryu C, Herzog EL. An Acute Exacerbation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis After BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination A Case Report. CHEST Journal 2022, 161: e71-e73. PMID: 35131075, PMCID: PMC8814523, DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.2160.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisAE-IPFAcute exacerbationPulmonary fibrosisLung diseaseCase reportFatal interstitial lung diseaseMRNA COVID-19 vaccinationChronic lung diseaseInterstitial lung diseaseVaccine-preventable diseasesNovel case reportA Case ReportCOVID-19 vaccinationScar tissue formationRespiratory decompensationAdverse eventsPulmonary embolismVulnerable patientsDrug toxicityPotential associationShort courseDiseaseExacerbationFibrosis
This site is protected by hCaptcha and its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply