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Luke DA, Tsai E, Carothers BJ, Malone S, Prusaczyk B, Combs TB, Vogel MT, Neal JW, Neal ZP. Introducing SoNHR-Reporting guidelines for Social Networks In Health Research. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0285236. [PMID: 38096166 PMCID: PMC10721040 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The overall goal of this work is to produce a set of recommendations (SoNHR-Social Networks in Health Research) that will improve the reporting and dissemination of social network concepts, methods, data, and analytic results within health sciences research. METHODS This study used a modified-Delphi approach for recommendation development consistent with best practices suggested by the EQUATOR health sciences reporting guidelines network. An initial set of 28 reporting recommendations was developed by the author team. A group of 67 (of 147 surveyed) experienced network and health scientists participated in an online feedback survey. They rated the clarity and importance of the individual recommendations, and provided qualitative feedback on the coverage, usability, and dissemination opportunities of the full set of recommendations. After examining the feedback, a final set of 18 recommendations was produced. RESULTS The final SoNHR reporting guidelines are comprised of 18 recommendations organized within five domains: conceptualization (how study research questions are linked to network conceptions or theories), operationalization (how network science portions of the study are defined and operationalized), data collection & management (how network data are collected and managed), analyses & results (how network results are analyzed, visualized, and reported), and ethics & equity (how network-specific human subjects, equity, and social justice concerns are reported). We also present a set of exemplar published network studies which can be helpful for seeing how to apply the SoNHR recommendations in research papers. Finally, we discuss how different audiences can use these reporting guidelines. CONCLUSIONS These are the first set of formal reporting recommendations of network methods in the health sciences. Consistent with EQUATOR goals, these network reporting recommendations may in time improve the quality, consistency, and replicability of network science across a wide variety of important health research areas.
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Affiliation(s)
- Douglas A Luke
- Center for Public Health Systems Science, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, United States of America
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- Office of Community Engagement and Health Equity, University of Illinois Cancer Center, University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States of America
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- Center for Public Health Systems Science, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, United States of America
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- Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, United States of America
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- Center for Public Health Systems Science, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, United States of America
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- Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, United States of America
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- Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States of America
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Bai Y, Zhou L, Zhang C, Guo M, Xia L, Tang Z, Liu Y, Deng S. Dual network analysis of transcriptome data for discovery of new therapeutic targets in non-small cell lung cancer. Oncogene 2023; 42:3605-3618. [PMID: 37864031 PMCID: PMC10691970 DOI: 10.1038/s41388-023-02866-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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The drug therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have always been issues of poisonous side effect, acquired drug resistance and narrow applicable population. In this study, we built a novel network analysis method (difference- correlation- enrichment- causality- node), which was based on the difference analysis, Spearman correlation network analysis, biological function analysis and Bayesian causality network analysis to discover new therapeutic target of NSCLC in the sequencing data of BEAS-2B and 7 NSCLC cell lines. Our results showed that, as a proteasome subunit coding gene in the central of cell cycle network, PSMD2 was associated with prognosis and was an independent prognostic factor for NSCLC patients. Knockout of PSMD2 inhibited the proliferation of NSCLC cells by inducing cell cycle arrest, and exhibited marked increase of cell cycle blocking protein p21, p27 and decrease of cell cycle driven protein CDK4, CDK6, CCND1 and CCNE1. IPA and molecular docking suggested bortezomib has stronger affinity to PSMD2 compared with reported targets PSMB1 and PSMB5. In vitro and In vivo experiments demonstrated the inhibitory effect of bortezomib in NSCLC with different driven mutations or with tyrosine kinase inhibitors resistance. Taken together, bortezomib could target PSMD2, PSMB1 and PSMB5 to inhibit the proteasome degradation of cell cycle check points, to block cell proliferation of NSCLC, which was potential optional drug for NSCLC patients.
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- Yuquan Bai
- Institute of Thoracic Oncology and Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Institute of Thoracic Oncology and Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Institute of Thoracic Oncology and Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Institute of Thoracic Oncology and Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Institute of Thoracic Oncology and Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- College of Computer Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Institute of Thoracic Oncology and Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Institute of Thoracic Oncology and Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Carothers BJ, Allen P, Walsh-Bailey C, Duncan D, Pacheco RV, White KR, Jeckstadt D, Tsai E, Brownson RC. Mapping the Lay of the Land: Using Interactive Network Analytic Tools for Collaboration in Rural Cancer Prevention and Control. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2022; 31:1159-1167. [PMID: 35443033 PMCID: PMC9167755 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-21-1446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer mortality rates in the United States are higher in rural than urban areas, especially for colorectal cancer. Modifiable cancer risks (e.g., tobacco use, obesity) are more prevalent among U.S. rural than urban residents. Social network analyses are common, yet rural informal collaborative networks for cancer prevention and control and practitioner uses of network findings are less well understood. METHODS In five service areas in rural Missouri and Illinois, we conducted a network survey of informal multisector networks among agencies that address cancer risk (N = 152 individuals). The survey asked about contact, collaborative activities, and referrals. We calculated descriptive network statistics and disseminated network visualizations with rural agencies through infographics and interactive Network Navigator platforms. We also collected feedback on uses of network findings from agency staff (N = 14). RESULTS Service areas had more connections (average degree) for exchanging information than for more time-intensive collaborative activities of co-developing and sustaining ongoing services and programs, and co-developing and sharing resources. On average, collaborative activities were not dependent on just a few agencies to bridge gaps to hold networks together. Users found the network images and information useful for identifying gaps, planning which relationships to establish or enhance to strengthen certain collaborative activities and cross-referrals, and showing network strengths to current and potential funders. CONCLUSIONS Rural informal cancer prevention and control networks in this study are highly connected and largely decentralized. IMPACT Disseminating network findings help ensure usefulness to rural health and social service practitioners who address cancer risks.
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- Bobbi J. Carothers
- Center for Public Health Systems Science, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Prevention Research Center, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Prevention Research Center, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Prevention Research Center, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Prevention Research Center, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
- Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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Purnell JQ, Lobb Dougherty N, Kryzer EK, Bajracharya S, Chaitan VL, Combs T, Ballard E, Simpson A, Caburnay C, Poor TJ, Pearson CJ, Reiter C, Adams KR, Brown M. Research to Translation: The Healthy Schools Toolkit and New Approaches to the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model. THE JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH 2020; 90:948-963. [PMID: 33184882 PMCID: PMC7702139 DOI: 10.1111/josh.12958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model is an evidence-based comprehensive framework to address health in schools. WSCC model use improves health and educational outcomes, but implementation remains a challenge. METHODS Working with 6 schools in 2 districts in the Midwest, we used a mixed-methods approach to determine the people, systems, and messages needed to activate WSCC implementation. We report on social network analysis and message testing findings and research translation to develop the Healthy Schools Toolkit. RESULTS Social networks for both districts included more than 150 individuals. Both demonstrated network densities less than half of the desirable threshold, with evidence of clustering by role and minimal cross-school relationships, posing challenges for WSCC implementation. Across stakeholder groups, messages that emphasize empathy, teamwork, and action were well-received, especially when shared by trusted individuals through communication channels that align with stakeholder needs. CONCLUSIONS The Healthy Schools Toolkit provides an example of a translational product that helps to bridge research with practice. With features that highlight 6 design principles, the toolkit provides complementary activities that schools and districts can use as they plan for integration of the WSCC model.
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- Jason Q Purnell
- Associate Professor, Brown School|Director, , Health Equity Works, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- Associate Director, , Evaluation Center, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- Project Coordinator, , Health Equity Works, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- Project Coordinator, , Center for Public Health Systems Science, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- Data Analyst, , Center for Public Health Systems Science, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- Research Assistant Professor|Assistant Director of Research, , Center for Public Health Systems Science, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- Assistant Professor of Practice|Director, , Social System Design Lab, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- Program Coordinator for K-12 Education, , Social System Design Lab, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- Research Assistant Professor|Co-Director, , Health Communication Research Laboratory, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- Publications Editor, , Health Communication Research Laboratory, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- (Retired) Superintendent of Schools, , Normandy Schools Collaborative, 8283 Glen Echo Drive, St. Louis, MO 63121
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- Director of Curriculum and Instruction, , Normandy Schools Collaborative, 3855 Lucas and Hunt Road, St. Louis, MO 63121
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- Superintendent of Schools, , St. Louis Public Schools, 801 N. 11th Street, St. Louis, MO 63101
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- Deputy Superintendent, , Office of Student Support Services, St. Louis Public Schools, 801 N. 11th Street, St. Louis, MO 63101
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Prusaczyk B, Maki J, Luke DA, Lobb R. Rural Health Networks: How Network Analysis Can Inform Patient Care and Organizational Collaboration in a Rural Breast Cancer Screening Network. J Rural Health 2019; 35:222-228. [PMID: 29656463 PMCID: PMC6188848 DOI: 10.1111/jrh.12302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Rural health networks have the potential to improve health care quality and access. Despite this, the use of network analysis to study rural health networks is limited. The purpose of this study was to use network analysis to understand how a network of rural breast cancer care providers deliver services and to demonstrate the value of this methodology in this research area. METHODS Leaders at 47 Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics across 10 adjacent rural counties were asked where they refer patients for mammograms or breast biopsies. These clinics and the 22 referral providers that respondents named comprised the network. The network was analyzed graphically and statistically with exponential random graph modeling. FINDINGS Most (96%, n = 45) of the clinics and referral sites (95%, n = 21) are connected to each other. Two clinics of the same type were 62% less likely to refer patients to the same providers as 2 clinics of different types (OR = 0.38, 95% CI = 0.29-0.50). Clinics in the same county have approximately 8 times higher odds of referring patients to the same providers compared to clinics in different counties (OR = 7.80, CI = 4.57-13.31). CONCLUSIONS This study found that geographic location of resources is an important factor in rural health care providers' referral decisions and demonstrated the usefulness of network analysis for understanding rural health networks. These results can be used to guide delivery of patient care and strengthen the network by building resources that take location into account.
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- Beth Prusaczyk
- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
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