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Cole S, Hua C, Peng S, Wang W. Exploring the Relationship of Leisure Travel with Loneliness, Depression, and Cognitive Function in Older Adults. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2024; 21:498. [PMID: 38673409 PMCID: PMC11050658 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21040498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Loneliness, depression, and cognitive decline are pressing concerns among older adults. This study examines the association between leisure travel participation and these health outcomes in older adults, aiming to provide further evidence of the benefits of leisure travel. Using nationally representative historical data from the 2006 household survey of the Health and Retirement Study, this study conducted a series of regression analyses to investigate the relationship between traveling and the three health outcomes, adjusting for age, sex, race, marital status, education, total wealth, annual income, and difficulty with daily activities. The results reveal that travel patterns in terms of distance are significantly associated with loneliness, depression, and cognitive function. Long-distance travel is positively related to higher cognitive function and a reduction in depressive symptoms, along with lower levels of loneliness, reinforcing the notion that leisure travel can potentially act as a catalyst for improved cognitive and mental health by offering opportunities for enhancing social connections and forming new relationships. The findings on the relationships between participation in leisure travel and mental and cognitive health contribute to the body of evidence supporting the therapeutic value of leisure travel in promoting healthy aging and enhancing the overall well-being in older adults.
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- Shu Cole
- Department of Health and Wellness Design, Indiana University School of Public Health—Bloomington, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA; (C.H.); (W.W.)
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- Department of Health and Wellness Design, Indiana University School of Public Health—Bloomington, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA; (C.H.); (W.W.)
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University—Bloomington, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA;
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- Department of Health and Wellness Design, Indiana University School of Public Health—Bloomington, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA; (C.H.); (W.W.)
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Wu Z, Jia X, Lu L, Xu C, Pang Y, Peng S, Liu M, Wu Y. Multi-center Dose Prediction Using Attention-aware Deep learning Algorithm Based on Transformers for Cervical Cancer Radiotherapy. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2024:S0936-6555(24)00119-5. [PMID: 38631974 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2024.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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AIMS Accurate dose delivery is crucial for cervical cancer volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). We aimed to develop a robust deep-learning (DL) algorithm for fast and accurate dose prediction of cervical cancer VMAT in multicenter datasets and then explore the feasibility of the DL algorithm to endometrial cancer VMAT with different prescriptions. MATERIALS AND METHODS We proposed the AtTranNet algorithm for three-dimensional dose prediction. A total of 367 cervical patients were enrolled in this study. Three hundred twenty-two cervical patients from 3 centers were randomly divided into 70%, 10%, and 20% as training, validation, and testing sets, respectively. Forty-five cervical patients from another center were selected for external testing. Moreover, 70 patients of endometrial cancer with different prescriptions were further selected to test the model. Prediction precision was evaluated by dosimetric difference, dose map, and dose-volume histogram metrics. RESULTS The prediction results were all clinically acceptable. The mean absolute error within the body in internal testing was 0.66 ± 0.63%. The maximum |δD| for planning target volume was observed in D98, which is 1.24 ± 2.73 Gy. The maximum |δD| for organs at risk was observed in Dmean of bladder, which is 4.79 ± 3.14 Gy. The maximum |δV| were observed in V40 of pelvic bones, which is 4.77 ± 4.48%. CONCLUSION AtTranNet showed the feasibility and reasonable accuracy in the dose prediction for cervical cancer in multiple centers. The model can also be generalized for endometrial cancer with different prescriptions without any transfer learning.
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- Z Wu
- Department of Digital Medicine, School of Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging, Army Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Department of Radiotherapy, Zigong First People's Hospital, Sichuan, PR China; Yu-Yue Pathology Research Center, Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Tongling People's Hospital, Anhui, PR China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Beijing Luhe Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Zigong First People's Hospital, Sichuan, PR China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Zigong First People's Hospital, Sichuan, PR China
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- Department of Digital Medicine, School of Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging, Army Medical University, Chongqing, PR China.
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- Department of Digital Medicine, School of Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging, Army Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Yu-Yue Pathology Research Center, Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing, PR China.
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Mao W, Zhang T, Li L, Peng S, Gong H, Li M. Role of primary tumor volume and metastatic lymph node volume in response to curative effect of definitive radiotherapy for locally advanced head and neck cancer. Eur J Med Res 2024; 29:98. [PMID: 38311769 PMCID: PMC10840279 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-024-01691-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown mixed results concerning the role of primary tumor volume (TV) and metastatic lymph node (NV) volume in response to the curative effect of definitive radiotherapy for locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LAHNSCC). OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate the impact of TV and NV on the efficacy of radical radiotherapy in LAHNSCC patients, with the goal of guiding individualized therapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with LAHNSCC who received radical radiation therapy and were reexamined within 6 months post-therapy from January 2012 to December 2021 were selected. The volumes of the primary tumors and metastatic lymph nodes were calculated by software and then were divided into a large TV group vs small TV group and a large NV group vs small NV group according to the relationship with the median. Additionally, patients who received concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) or not were divided into the CCRT group and the radiotherapy (RT) group. Patients with lymph node metastasis were divided into node concurrent chemotherapy (N-CCRT) group and a node metastatic chemotherapy (N-RT) group according to whether they received concurrent chemotherapy or not. The volume shrinkage rate (VSR), objective response rate (ORR), local control rate (LCR) and overall survival (OS) were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS 96 patients were included in the primary tumor volume group, and 73 patients were included in the metastatic lymph node group. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were constructed for objective remission (OR) endpoints, and a volume threshold was defined for TV and NV patients. The threshold primary tumor volume was 32.45 cm3, and the threshold metastatic lymph node volume was 6.05 cm3.The primary TV shrinkage rates of the small TV and the large TV groups were basically the same, P = 0.801. Similarly, the ORR and LCR were not significantly different between the small TV group and the large TV group (PORR = 0.118, PLCR = 0.315). Additionally, the TV shrinkage rate did not significantly differ between the CCRT group and the RT group, P = 0.133. Additionally, there was no significant difference in ORR or LCR in CCRT group (PORR = 0.057, PLCR = 0.088). However, the metastatic lymph node volume shrinkage rate in the small NV group was significantly greater than that in the large NV group (P = 0.001). The ORR and LCR of the small NV subgroup were significantly greater than those of the large NV subgroup (PORR = 0.002, PLCR = 0.037). Moreover, compared with that of the N-RT group, the NV shrinkage rate of the N-CCRT group was 84.10 ± s3.11%, and the shrinkage rate was 70.76 ± s5.77% (P = 0.047). For the ORR and LCR, the N-CCRT group and N-RT group were significantly different (PORR = 0.030, PLCR = 0.037). The median OS of the whole group was 26 months. However, neither TV/NV nor concurrent chemotherapy seemed to influence OS. CONCLUSION Primary tumor volume is not a prognostic factor for the response to curative effect radiotherapy in LAHNSCC patients. Nevertheless, metastatic lymph nodes are a prognostic factor for the response to curative effect radiotherapy in LAHNSCC patients. Patients with smaller lymph nodes have better local control.
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- Weiling Mao
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Department of Oncology, Chongqing University Three Gorges Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Zhang T, Peng S, Mao CK, Zhu WW, Deng QF, Cao YS. The application of the modified Snodgrass technique in hypospadias surgery. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2024; 28:1456-1463. [PMID: 38436179 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202402_35475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to explore the effectiveness of the modified tubularized incised plate urethroplasty (Snodgrass Technique) in hypospadias surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS A study was conducted on 50 pediatric patients with hypospadias treated in our hospital from May 2020 to May 2023. The patients were divided into two groups based on the condition of their urethral plate; 22 patients were included in the study group and 28 patients were included in the control group. The control group underwent the traditional Snodgrass technique, while the study group received the modified Snodgrass technique. The two groups were compared in terms of treatment efficacy, preoperative and postoperative 6-month Hypospadias Objective Scoring Evaluation (HOSE) scores, surgical data, and postoperative complications. RESULTS The operation time for the study group was longer than that of the control group, and the intraoperative blood loss was less, but the differences were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). The success rate of surgery in the study group was 95.45% (21/22), compared to 71.43% (20/28) in the control group, showing a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). The maximum urinary flow rate at 3 and 6 months postoperatively was significantly higher in the study group than in the control group (p < 0.05). The time to maximum flow (TQmax) and post-void residual (PVR) at 3 and 6 months postoperatively were significantly lower in the study group (p < 0.05). A total of 3 patients in the cohort developed urethral fistulas, all between 0.10 cm x 0.10 cm and 0.15 cm x 0.15 cm in size. By instructing the patients to apply pressure to the fistula during urination, all fistulas closed between 3 and 6 months postoperatively. The incidence of postoperative complications was 4.55% in the study group and 28.57% in the control group, a difference that was statistically significant (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The modified Snodgrass technique shows significant therapeutic effectiveness in hypospadias surgery, substantially increasing the success rate and reducing postoperative complications in pediatric patients, making it suitable for widespread application.
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- T Zhang
- Department of Urology, Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital, Hefei, Anhui Province, China.
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Manchella MK, Logan PE, Perry BL, Peng S, Risacher SL, Saykin AJ, Apostolova LG. Associations Between Social Network Characteristics and Brain Structure Among Older Adults. Alzheimers Dement 2024; 20:1406-1420. [PMID: 38015980 PMCID: PMC10916942 DOI: 10.1002/alz.13534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Social connectedness is associated with slower cognitive decline among older adults. Recent research suggests that distinct aspects of social networks may have differential effects on cognitive resilience, but few studies analyze brain structure. METHODS This study includes 117 cognitively impaired and 59 unimpaired older adults. The effects of social network characteristics (bridging/bonding) on brain regions of interests were analyzed using linear regressions and voxel-wise multiple linear regressions of gray matter density. RESULTS Increased social bridging was associated with greater bilateral amygdala volume and insular thickness, and left frontal lobe thickness, putamen, and thalamic volumes. Increased social bonding was associated with greater bilateral medial orbitofrontal and caudal anterior cingulate thickness, as well as right frontal lobe thickness, putamen, and amygdala volumes. DISCUSSION The associations between social connectedness and brain structure vary depending on the types of social enrichment accessible through social networks, suggesting that psychosocial interventions could mitigate neurodegeneration. HIGHLIGHTS Distinct forms of social capital are uniquely linked to gray matter density (GMD). Bridging is associated with preserved GMD in limbic system structures. Bonding is associated with preserved GMD in frontal lobe regions. Bridging is associated with increased brain reserve in sensory processing regions. Bonding is associated with increased brain reserve in regions of stress modulation.
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- Mohit K. Manchella
- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Department of NeurologyIndiana University School of MedicineIndianapolisIndianaUSA
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- Department of NeurologyIndiana University School of MedicineIndianapolisIndianaUSA
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- Indiana University Network Science InstituteIndiana UniversityBloomingtonIndianaUSA
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- Indiana University Network Science InstituteIndiana UniversityBloomingtonIndianaUSA
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- Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research CenterIndianapolisIndianaUSA
- Center for NeuroimagingDepartment of Radiology and Imaging SciencesIndiana University School of MedicineIndianapolisIndianaUSA
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- Department of NeurologyIndiana University School of MedicineIndianapolisIndianaUSA
- Indiana University Network Science InstituteIndiana UniversityBloomingtonIndianaUSA
- Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research CenterIndianapolisIndianaUSA
- Center for NeuroimagingDepartment of Radiology and Imaging SciencesIndiana University School of MedicineIndianapolisIndianaUSA
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- Department of NeurologyIndiana University School of MedicineIndianapolisIndianaUSA
- Indiana University Network Science InstituteIndiana UniversityBloomingtonIndianaUSA
- Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research CenterIndianapolisIndianaUSA
- Center for NeuroimagingDepartment of Radiology and Imaging SciencesIndiana University School of MedicineIndianapolisIndianaUSA
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Vieira MM, Peng S, Won S, Hong E, Inati SK, Thurm A, Thiam AH, Kim S, Myers SJ, Badger JD, Traynelis SF, Lu W, Roche KW. A Frameshift Variant of GluN2A Identified in an Epilepsy Patient Results in NMDA Receptor Mistargeting. J Neurosci 2024; 44:e0557232023. [PMID: 38050135 PMCID: PMC10860613 DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.0557-23.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) are crucial for neuronal development and synaptic plasticity. Dysfunction of NMDARs is associated with multiple neurodevelopmental disorders, including epilepsy, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability. Understanding the impact of genetic variants of NMDAR subunits can shed light on the mechanisms of disease. Here, we characterized the functional implications of a de novo mutation of the GluN2A subunit (P1199Rfs*32) resulting in the truncation of the C-terminal domain. The variant was identified in a male patient with epileptic encephalopathy, multiple seizure types, severe aphasia, and neurobehavioral changes. Given the known role of the CTD in NMDAR trafficking, we examined changes in receptor localization and abundance at the postsynaptic membrane using a combination of molecular assays in heterologous cells and rat primary neuronal cultures. We observed that the GluN2A P1199Rfs*32-containing receptors traffic efficiently to the postsynaptic membrane but have increased extra-synaptic expression relative to WT GluN2A-containing NMDARs. Using in silico predictions, we hypothesized that the mutant would lose all PDZ interactions, except for the recycling protein Scribble1. Indeed, we observed impaired binding to the scaffolding protein postsynaptic protein-95 (PSD-95); however, we found the mutant interacts with Scribble1, which facilitates the recycling of both the mutant and the WT GluN2A. Finally, we found that neurons expressing GluN2A P1199Rfs*32 have fewer synapses and decreased spine density, indicating compromised synaptic transmission in these neurons. Overall, our data show that GluN2A P1199Rfs*32 is a loss-of-function variant with altered membrane localization in neurons and provide mechanistic insight into disease etiology.
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- M M Vieira
- Receptor Biology Section, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda 20892, Maryland
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- Synapse and Neural Circuit Research Section, NINDS, NIH, Bethesda 20892, Maryland
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- Receptor Biology Section, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda 20892, Maryland
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- Receptor Biology Section, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda 20892, Maryland
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- Neurophysiology of Epilepsy Unit, NINDS, NIH, Bethesda 20892, Maryland
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- National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda 20892, Maryland
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- Office of the Clinical Director, NINDS, NIH, Bethesda 20892, Maryland
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- Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta 30322, Georgia
- Center for Functional Evaluation of Rare Variants (CFERV), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta 30322, Georgia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta 30322, Georgia
- Center for Functional Evaluation of Rare Variants (CFERV), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta 30322, Georgia
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- Receptor Biology Section, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda 20892, Maryland
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- Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta 30322, Georgia
- Center for Functional Evaluation of Rare Variants (CFERV), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta 30322, Georgia
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- Synapse and Neural Circuit Research Section, NINDS, NIH, Bethesda 20892, Maryland
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- Receptor Biology Section, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda 20892, Maryland
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Wang JY, Chen XR, Peng S, Zhu L. The diagnostic accuracy of the IFLIP system for binocular visual function anomalies assessment. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:5620-5626. [PMID: 37401300 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202306_32802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the intelligent flipper (IFLIP) system in identifying binocular vision anomalies. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study comprised 70 participants aged 18 to 22. Participants underwent comprehensive eye assessments, including measurement of visual acuity, refraction, far and near cover test, stereopsis, and worth four dot test. The manual accommodation amplitude and facility, as well as the IFLIP system test, were also evaluated. The correlation between the indices of the IFLIP and manual accommodation tests was analyzed using multiple regression models, and the diagnostic ability of the IFLIP was characterized using Receiver Operating Curve (ROC) analysis. The significance level was 0.05. RESULTS The mean age of the 70 participants was 20.03±0.78 years. The mean manual and IFLIP accommodation facilities were 12.00±3.70 cycle per minute (CPM) and 10.01±2.77 CPM, respectively. No correlation was found between the indices of the IFLIP system and manual accommodative amplitude. However, the regression model showed that the contraction/relaxation ratio of the IFLIP system was positively correlated to the manual accommodation facility, and the average contraction time was negatively correlated with the manual accommodation facility. The ROC analysis proposed a cut-off of 10.15 CPM monocularly for the IFLIP accommodation facility assessment. CONCLUSIONS This study indicated that the parameters obtained by the IFLIP system and the manual accommodation facility were comparable, and the IFLIP system had good sensitivity and specificity in the assessment of the accommodation facility, thus may serve as a promising tool for screening and diagnosis of binocular visual function anomalies in clinical and community settings.
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- J-Y Wang
- Department of Medical Technology, Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, University Town, Chongqing, China.
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Coleman ME, Roessler MEH, Peng S, Roth AR, Risacher SL, Saykine AJ, Apostolova LG, Perry BL. Social enrichment on the job: Complex work with people improves episodic memory, promotes brain reserve, and reduces the risk of dementia. Alzheimers Dement 2023; 19:2655-2665. [PMID: 37037592 PMCID: PMC10272079 DOI: 10.1002/alz.13035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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Individuals with more complex jobs experience better cognitive function in old age and a lower risk of dementia, yet complexity has multiple dimensions. Drawing on the Social Networks in Alzheimer Disease study, we examine the association between occupational complexity and cognition in a sample of older adults (N = 355). A standard deviation (SD) increase in complex work with people is associated with a 9% to 12% reduction in the probability of mild cognitive impairment or dementia, a 0.14-0.19 SD increase in episodic memory, and a 0.18-0.25 SD increase in brain reserve, defined as the gap (residual) between global cognitive function and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) indicators of brain atrophy. In contrast, complexity with data or things is rarely associated with cognitive outcomes. We discuss the clinical and methodological implications of these findings, including the need to complement data-centered activities (e.g., Sudoku puzzles) with person-centered interventions that increase social complexity.
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- Max E. Coleman
- Department of Sociology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
- Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA
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- Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Departments of Neurology, Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Departments of Neurology, Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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Wang B, Chen H, Peng S, Li X, Liu X, Ren H, Yan Y, Zhang Q. Multifunctional magnesium-organic framework doped biodegradable bone cement for antibacterial growth, inflammatory regulation and osteogenic differentiation. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:2872-2885. [PMID: 36896799 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02705d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Degradable bone cement has superior osteoconductivity and plasticity and is commonly used to treat defects greater than the critical-size. Magnesium gallate metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) (Mg-MOF), with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, are doped into a composite cement composed of calcium sulfate, calcium citrate, and dicalcium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous (CS/CC/DCPA). The doping of the Mg-MOF slightly influences the microstructure and curing properties of the composite cement, with the mechanical strength of the cement displaying a significant increase from 27 to 32 MPa. Antibacterial tests reveal that the Mg-MOF bone cement has excellent antibacterial characteristics and can effectively inhibit bacterial growth in 4 h (Staphyloccocus aureus survival rate <10%). Herein, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced macrophage models are used to investigate the anti-inflammatory characteristics of composite cement. The Mg-MOF bone cement can regulate the inflammatory factors and polarization of macrophages (M1 and M2). In addition, the composite cement promotes cell proliferation and osteo-differentiation of mBMSCs, and the activity of alkaline phosphatase and calcium nodules are increased. The bone related transcription factor and specific proteins, such as runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2), bone morphogenetic protein 2, osteocalcin (OCN), osteopontin (OPN), and collagen type 1 (COL1), were highly expressed by the Mg-MOF bone cements. Therefore, Mg-MOF doped CS/CC/DCPA bone cement is multifunctional for bone repair, which will promote bone formation and avoid the infection of wounds, and it is suitable for use with non-load-bearing bone defects.
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- B Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Physical Science and Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Physical Science and Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Physical Science and Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Physical Science and Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, P. R. China.
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- College of Physical Science and Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, P. R. China.
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Lin T, Peng S, Lu S, Fu S, Zeng D, Li J, Chen T, Fan T, Lang C, Feng S, Ma J, Zhao C, Antony B, Cicuttini F, Quan X, Zhu Z, Ding C. Prediction of knee pain improvement over two years for knee osteoarthritis using a dynamic nomogram based on MRI-derived radiomics: a proof-of-concept study. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2023; 31:267-278. [PMID: 36334697 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2022.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To develop and validate a nomogram to detect improved knee pain in osteoarthritis (OA) by integrating magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) radiomics signature of subchondral bone and clinical characteristics. METHODS Participants were selected from the Vitamin D Effects on Osteoarthritis (VIDEO) study. The primary outcome was 20% improvement of knee pain score over 2 years in participants administrated either vitamin D or placebo. Radiomics features of subchondral bone and clinical characteristics from 216 participants were extracted and analyzed. The participants were randomly split into the training and validation cohorts at a ratio of 8:2. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression was used to select features and generate radiomics signatures. The optimal radiomics signature and clinical indicators were fitted into a nomogram using multivariable logistic regression model. RESULTS The nomogram showed favorable discrimination performance [AUCtraining, 0.79 (95% CI: 0.72-0.79), AUCvalidation, 0.83 (95% CI: 0.70-0.96)] as well as a good calibration. Additional contributing value of fusion radiomics signature to the nomogram was statistically significant (NRI, 0.23; IDI, 0.14, P < 0.001 in training cohort and NRI, 0.29; IDI, 0.18, P < 0.05 in validating cohort). Decision curve analysis confirmed the clinical usefulness of nomogram. CONCLUSION The radiomics-based nomogram comprising the MR radiomics signature and clinical variables achieves a favorable predictive efficacy and accuracy in differentiating improvement in knee pain among OA patients. This proof-of-concept study provides a promising way to predict clinically meaningful outcomes.
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- T Lin
- Department of Radiology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China.
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- Clinical Research Centre, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China.
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- Clinical Research Centre, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China.
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- Clinical Research Centre, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 999077, Hong Kong, China.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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- Philips China, Beijing, 100000, China.
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000, Australia.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3800, Australia.
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- Department of Radiology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China.
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- Clinical Research Centre, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China.
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- Clinical Research Centre, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China; Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000, Australia.
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The social network perspective has great potential for advancing knowledge of social mechanisms in many fields. However, collecting egocentric (i.e., personal) network data is costly and places a heavy burden on respondents. This is especially true of the task used to elicit information on ties between network members (i.e., alter-alter ties or density matrix), which grows exponentially in length as network size increases. While most existing national surveys circumvent this problem by capping the number of network members that can be named, this strategy has major limitations. Here, we apply random sampling of network members to reduce cost, respondent burden, and error in network studies. We examine the effectiveness and reliability of random sampling in simulated and real-world egocentric network data. We find that in estimating sample/population means of network measures, randomly selecting a small number of network members produces only minor errors, regardless of true network size. For studies that use network measures in regressions, randomly selecting the mean number of network members (e.g., randomly selecting 10 alters when mean network size is 10) is enough to recover estimates of network measures that correlate close to 1 with those of the full sample. We conclude with recommendations for best practices that will make this versatile but resource intensive methodology accessible to a wider group of researchers without sacrificing data quality.
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Peng S, Singh A, Manchella M, Perry B. LINKS BETWEEN SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS AND COGNITIVE HEALTH OPERATE THROUGH SOCIAL STIMULATION AND COGNITIVE RESERVE. Innov Aging 2022. [PMCID: PMC9765625 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igac059.952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The link between social connectedness and dementia risk and resilience has been examined using a diverse set of measures. Though different measures of connectedness reflect distinct social processes and underlying mechanisms (e.g., stress buffering, cognitive stimulation), few studies have compared them. Using data from two social network studies of older adults (N=283), we compare associations between 29 measures of social connectedness and general cognitive function (MoCA), and non-verbal (Rey) and episodic memory (Craft). Measures of social participation (e.g., volunteering, working, attending church) and social support were unassociated with cognitive outcomes, net of controls. Quality of friendships (p<.05), family relationships (p<.01), and marriage (p<.05) were sporadically associated. Measures indicating large, diverse, and expansive networks were strongly and consistently related to all cognitive outcomes (e.g., number of phone contacts [p<.001], network size [p<.001], density [p<.001], racial homophily [p<.05], age heterogeneity [p<0.01], and diversity [p<.001]). We discuss implications for theories of cognitive reserve.
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- Siyun Peng
- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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- University of Southern Indiana, Carmel, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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Manchella M, Logan P, Perry B, Peng S, Hamilton L, Risacher S, Saykin A, Apostolova L. NEUROLOGICAL CORRELATES OF SOCIAL BONDING AND BRIDGING. Innov Aging 2022. [PMCID: PMC9765779 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igac059.951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Social connectedness has been linked to decreased rates of cognitive decline in later life. However, recent work suggests that particular social network characteristics (i.e., bonding and bridging) may buffer against age-related degeneration. The present study analyzes social network and structural MRI data of 176 older adults from the Social Networks and Alzheimer’s Disease (SNAD) study. Results indicate that increased social bridging is associated with greater grey matter (GM) volume in several limbic structures. Increased social bonding is associated with greater GM volumes in several cerebral cortex structures as well as greater volumes in some components of the limbic system. Most notably, the effects of bridging are primarily lateralized in the left hemisphere while the effects of bonding are observed mostly in the right hemisphere. These results suggest that the neurocognitive benefits of social connectedness depend on the preponderance of bridging and/or bonding ties in older adults’ social networks.
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- Mohit Manchella
- University of Southern Indiana, Carmel, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Hamilton L, Peng S, Krendl A, Perry B. TO LOVE AND LOATHE: EXAMINING THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF AMBIVALENT TIES IN OLDER ADULTHOOD. Innov Aging 2022. [PMCID: PMC9766152 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igac059.954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Ambivalent ties are relationships that offer support but beget stress, which generally has a detrimental impact on health. Existing theory suggests that older adults gradually remove such ties over time; however, it is not uncommon for ambivalence to exist in older adults’ close relationships (i.e., partners, children). Social network data was used from 286 older adults with about half having mild cognitive impairment. Roughly two-thirds of the sample reported at least one ambivalent tie, most commonly partners, children, and friends. Logistic regressions revealed distinct characteristics of these ties. Participants who reported at least one ambivalent tie (most notably, partners and friends) had social networks with structures known to confer cognitive benefits. Importantly, these effects dissipate with diminished cognitive status. Altogether, ambivalent ties may confer benefits when resources are available to manage such relationships. When resources are taxed, however, ambivalent ties may contribute to cascading health declines.
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- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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Fowler N, Herbert BS, Callahan C, Peng S, Perry B, Yoder K, Landreth G, Truitt W. TRAINING PHYSICIAN-SCIENTISTS IN SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE: INDIANA ADRD MEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING PROGRAM. Innov Aging 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igac059.1968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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There is a critical need to grow and strengthen the pipeline of physician scientists who have expertise in sociomedical and behavioral research and are dedicated to addressing the nation's challenges posed by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). In 2021 The Indiana ADRD Medical Scientist Training Program (IADRD MSTP) was designed to meet this need and is built on the infrastructure of a robust portfolio of ADRD research, graduate training programs in medical neurosciences and sociology, and our existing MD-PhD program at Indiana University School of Medicine. The Aims of the IADRD MSTP are: 1) To recruit and train a competitive pool of diverse students who have an interest and commitment to social and behavioral research and patient care focused on ADRD; 2) To engage MD-PhD students early in mentored sociomedical and behavioral research that integrates IUs systems-based medical training curriculum with our cutting edge ADRD research that reinforces commitment and minimizes attrition of physician-scientists ADRD; and 3) To graduate students with dual MD-PhD degrees with strong methodological training in social and behavioral science and experts in ADRD who will be successful independent investigators at the best academic medical centers nationwide. The program includes rigorous didactic training in social, behavioral, and clinical research methods, with flexibility to allow students to focus their effort on one methodological area of interest; early initiation of ADRD research experiences with multidisciplinary teams of mentors and advisors; and the provision of educational experiences that enhance students' abilities to become independent researchers.
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- Nicole Fowler
- Indiana University School of Medicine , Indianapolis, Indiana , United States
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, IU Center for Aging Research , Indianapolis, Indiana , United States
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- Indiana University , Bloomington, Indiana , United States
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- Indiana University , Bloomington, Indiana , United States
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- Indiana University School of Medicine , Indianapolis, Indiana , United States
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- Indiana University School of Medicine , Indianapolis, Indiana , United States
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- Indiana University School of Medicine , Indianapolis, Indiana , United States
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Manchella MK, Logan PE, Perry BL, Peng S, Risacher SL, Saykin AJ, Apostolova LG. Increased Bridging Characteristics in Social Networks are Associated with Increasing Amygdala Volume and Grey Matter Density. Alzheimers Dement 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/alz.068348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Mohit K. Manchella
- University of Southern Indiana Evansville IN USA
- Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis IN USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis IN USA
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- Indiana University Network Science Institute Bloomington IN USA
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- Indiana University Network Science Institute Bloomington IN USA
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Manchella MK, Logan PE, Perry BL, Peng S, Risacher SL, Saykin AJ, Apostolova LG. Increased Bridging Characteristics in Social Networks are Associated with Increasing Amygdala Volume and Grey Matter Density. Alzheimers Dement 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/alz.067762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Mohit K. Manchella
- University of Southern Indiana Evansville IN USA
- Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis IN USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis IN USA
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- Indiana University Network Science Institute Bloomington IN USA
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- Indiana University Network Science Institute Bloomington IN USA
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Li BR, Zhao XM, Zou JX, Su ZL, Deng CD, Yan XB, Xiao YR, Wang ZF, Yang YJ, Long LL, Chen M, Peng S, Ji JS. [Analysis of the diagnostic performance of MRI Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System version 2018 for intrahepatic parenchymal substantial lesions ≤3.0 cm]. Zhonghua Gan Zang Bing Za Zhi 2022; 30:1211-1217. [PMID: 36891700 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501113-20210219-00086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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Objective: To investigate the diagnostic performance of MRI Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System version 2018 in high-risk hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with intrahepatic parenchymal substantial lesions ≤3.0 cm. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted in hospitals between September 2014 to April 2020. 131 pathologically confirmed non-HCC cases with lesions ≤3.0 cm in diameter were randomly matched with 131 cases with lesions ≤3.0 cm in diameter and divided into benign (56 cases), other hepatic malignant tumor (OM, 75 cases), and HCC group (131 cases) in a 1:1 ratio. MRI features of the lesions were analyzed and classified according to LI-RADS v2018 criteria (tie-break rule was applied to lesions with both HCC and LR-M features). Taking the pathological results as the gold standard, the sensitivity and specificity of the LI-RADS v2018 classification criteria and the more stringent LR-5 criteria (with three main signs of HCC at the same time) were calculated for HCC, OM or benign lesions diagnosis. Mann -Whitney U test was used to compare the classification results. Results: The number of cases classified as LR-M, LR-1, LR-2, LR-3, LR-4, and LR-5 in HCC group after applying the tie-break rule were 14, 0, 0, 12, 28, and 77, respectively. There were 40, 0, 0, 4, 17, 14 and 8, 5, 1, 26, 13, 3 cases in benign and OM group, respectively. There were 41 (41/77), 4 (4/14) and 1 (1/3) lesion case in the HCC, OM and benign group, respectively, that met the more stringent LR-5 criteria. The sensitivity of LR-4 combined with LR-5 (LR-4/5) criteria, LR-5 criteria and more stringent LR-5 criteria for HCC diagnosis were 80.2% (105/131), 58.8% (77/131) and 31.3% (41/131), respectively, and the specificity were 64.1% (84/131), 87.0% (114/131) and 96.2% (126/131), respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of LR-M were 53.3% (40/75) and 88.2% (165/187), respectively. The sensitivity and specificity using LR-1 combined with LR-2 (LR-1/2) criteria for the diagnosis of benign liver lesions were 10.7% (6/56) and 100% (206/206), respectively. Conclusions: LR-1/2, LR-5, and LR-M criteria have high diagnostic specificity for intrahepatic lesions with a diameter of ≤3.0 cm. Lesions classified as LR-3 are more likely to be benign. The specificity of LR-4/5 criteria is low, while the more stringent LR-5 criteria has a high specificity for HCC diagnosis.
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- B R Li
- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Radiology, Central Hospital of Lishui City, Lishui 323000, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- Department of Radiology, People's Hospital of Lishui City, Lishui 323000, China
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- Department of Radiology, Pingyang Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325400, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Department of Radiology, Suichang People's Hospital of Lishui City, Lishui 323300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Radiology, Central Hospital of Lishui City, Lishui 323000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Radiology, Central Hospital of Lishui City, Lishui 323000, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Department of Radiology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Radiology, Central Hospital of Lishui City, Lishui 323000, China
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Chiu R, Wu M, Peng S. Sarcomatoid Eccrine Porocarcinoma in a Patient with Urothelial Carcinoma. Am J Clin Pathol 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqac126.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Introduction/Objective
Sarcomatoid porocarcinoma of skin is an exceedingly rare and diagnostically challenging malignancy of the sweat gland. In this report, we describe a rare case of a sarcomatoid eccrine porocarcinoma initially diagnosed to be a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in a patient with metastatic urothelial carcinoma (UC).
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Our patient is a 60 year old male with stage IV, poorly differentiated UC status post TURBT with residual tumor, and a 4 x 3 x 1 cm, polypoid, ulcerating skin nodule on his right cheek presumptively diagnosed to be an SCC on biopsy at an outside hospital. Given the concern that this cutaneous lesion may be a metastatic UC with squamous differentiation, the skin nodule was re-biopsied at our hospital. On histology, the lesion consisted of sheets of squamoid, polygonal cells in the dermis with pleomorphic nuclei showing irregular contours, prominent nucleoli, coarse chromatin, and frequent mitoses. The tumor was focally connected to the epidermis, which established it as a primary skin neoplasm and not a metastatic lesion. The tumor cells stained diffusely positive for vimentin, AE1/AE3, CK5/6, HMW CK, CK7, p63, and p16, negative for CK20, GATA-3, BerEP4, and Sox10, and showed high Ki67 proliferation index. Within the tumor sheets were poorly formed, focal ductal elements that stained positive for CAM5.2, EMA, CEA, and CK19, and negative for p63. The tumor showed comedo necrosis, epidermal ulceration, and no keratinization. The tumor was diagnosed to be a porocarcinoma given its positive staining for CK7 and p16, presence of focal ductal elements, and epidermal connection, with sarcomatoid features indicated by strong vimentin expression.
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In this report, we described an exceedingly rare, diagnostically challenging case of a sarcomatoid porocarcinoma initially suspected to be a cutaneous SCC or metastatic UC with squamous differentiation. Although the tumor cells morphologically resembled SCC, its positive staining for CK7 and p16, presence of ductal elements, and lack of keratinization, favored a diagnosis of porocarcinoma rather than cutaneous SCC. Its focal connection to the epidermis and lack of GATA-3 expression favored a primary skin neoplasm rather than a metastatic UC. Its sarcomatoid nature was indicated by strong vimentin expression. Sarcomatoid porocarcinoma is diagnostically challenging given its rarity and potential to mimic other cutaneous malignancies such as SCC.
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- R Chiu
- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center , Rosemead, California , United States
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center , Rosemead, California , United States
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center , Rosemead, California , United States
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Huang H, Salehiazar S, Peng S. A Scalp Metastatic Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma with a Silent Thyroid History and Normal Thyroid Uptake by PET-CT. Am J Clin Pathol 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqac126.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Introduction/Objective
Follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) accounts for 10%-15% of all primary thyroid cancers. Follicular thyroid cancer is known to metastasize hematogenously, with distant metastasis occurring in 6-20% of cases. Scalp metastasis with an underlying thyroid carcinoma is an exceedingly rare clinical entity; there are less than 15 case reports in the literature. 1-2. Here, we present a case of widely invasive FTC with skull metastases located on the parietal calvarium. The scalp mass was confirmed as follicular thyroid carcinoma via microscopic morphology and positive immunoreactivity for Vimentin, TTF1, thyroglobulin, and PAX8. We present this case not only because of the diagnostic challenge and rare scalp metastasis, but also because of the patient’s unusual “silent” thyroid medical history and no abnormal thyroid uptake by PET-CT.
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81-year-old female presenting 2-year history of right parietal scalp mass, which was previously suspected for lipoma with attempted resection in Mexico but interrupted due to severe hemorrhage. No palpable thyroid nodule was noted. PET-CT showed avid lesions of the right breast with nipple retraction, as well as avid suspicious lesions of bilateral lungs, calvarium, xiphoid process, right acetabulum, T spine most c/f widely metastatic cancer, most likely a breast primary; evaluation of the neck demonstrates physiologic FDG-activity in the thyroid. Thyroid studies showed hyperthyroidism: TSH (L) <0.010 uIU/mL; Free T3 (H) 4.7 pg/mL and Free T4 1.00 ng/d. The patient was performed Ultrasound-guided FNA and core biopsy of the large parietal scalp lesion, however, FNA of the cystic component was nondiagnostic (no malignant cells seen).
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Core biopsy of the large parietal mass the tumor cells tend to form follicular or microfollicular architecture with colloid present, but no papillary nuclear features. Rare mitotic figures are seen. IHC stain of tumor cells are positive for AE1/AE3, Cam5.2, CK7, TTF1, thyroglobulin, PAX8, and Vimentin, which show strong evidence for metastatic follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) origin. Tumor cells are negative for Napsin-A, P63, Synaptophysin, Ck5/6, Ck20, EMA, WT1, CDX2, GATA3, Mammaglobin, ER, PR, and BRST2, which helps rule out the primary malignancy from lung, breast, neuroendocrine or other adenocarcinomas.
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- H Huang
- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center , Torrance, California , United States
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center , Torrance, California , United States
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center , Torrance, California , United States
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Chiu R, Dreikorn S, Peng S. Metastasis of a Primary Sinonasal Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma to the Testicle in an Adult Patient. Am J Clin Pathol 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqac126.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Introduction/Objective
Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma is an aggressive tumor of skeletal muscle differentiation that predominantly affects adolescents and young adults, and is rare over 45 years of age. It has poor prognosis with metastasis, and most commonly spreads to the lymph nodes, bone marrow, and lungs. In this report, we describe a middle-aged patient with a primary sinonasal alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma which metastasized to the right testicle, an unusual metastatic site reported only a few times in literature.
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Our patient is a 53 year old male who presented in 2020 with recurrent epistaxis and bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy over a 2 month period. Maxillofacial CT/MRI imaging revealed a 4-cm sized mass within the left nasal cavity eroding into the ethmoid sinuses. The patient underwent endoscopic sinus surgery of the sinonasal mass, which on histology, appeared as poorly differentiated small round blue cells with numerous mitoses infiltrating as single cells and nests. These cells stained positive for vimentin, myogenin, desmin, and CD56, and negative for AE1/AE3, chromogranin, S-100, CD99, and CD45. The cells showed very high Ki67 proliferation index (70-80%) and tested positive for FOXO1 gene rearrangement, which supported the diagnosis of alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. The patient completed chemoradiation therapy, and MRI scans over the next 2 years were negative for residual sinonasal tumor. However, the patient returned in 2022 after having undergone a right orchiectomy at an outside hospital for testicular pain, and abdominal CT showed diffuse retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy concerning for metastasis. On histology, the resected testicle showed seminiferous tubules infiltrated and destroyed by sheets of poorly differentiated small round blue cells with fibrous septae separating the nests of tumor cells into alveolar-like spaces with central loss of cohesion. The tumor cells showed the same immunohistochemical staining pattern as the primary sinonasal lesion, thus confirming it to be metastatic alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma.
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It is unusual for alveolar rhabdomyosarcomas to occur in adults over 45 years old, and is even rarer for these tumors to metastasize to the testicle. Metastases also only account for 1% of testicular tumors. Our report documents a very rare case of an alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in a middle-aged adult which metastasized to the testicle after chemoradiation therapy.
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- R Chiu
- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center , Rosemead, California , United States
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center , Rosemead, California , United States
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center , Rosemead, California , United States
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Peng S, Sang T, Wang H, Guan Y, Deng Y, Wang P, Huang Z, Ye Z, Wu J. Bioinspired Anti-demineralization Enamel Coating for Orthodontics. J Dent Res 2022; 101:1620-1627. [PMID: 36271659 DOI: 10.1177/00220345221129806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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White spot lesions and enamel cracks are the 2 most prominent diseases that occur after orthodontic treatment and are caused by enamel demineralization from accumulated bacterial biofilms and/or enamel damage caused by the removal of residual adhesive after bracket debonding. Inspired by the self-assembled amelogenin nanoribbons in enamel, we developed an enamel coating with a self-assembling antimicrobial peptide, D-GL13K, to simultaneously reduce demineralization and residual adhesive. The self-assembled amphiphilic nanoribbons significantly increased the hydrophobicity of the etched enamel, which reduced the permeability of the coated enamel surfaces as desired. The antimicrobial activity of this coating was evaluated against Streptococcus mutans by colony-forming unit counting and live/dead assays. The anti-demineralization effect was demonstrated by the reduced demineralization depth analyzed by optical coherence tomography and the increased Vickers hardness. The coatings did not reduce the shear bond strength but significantly reduced the adhesive remnant index score. This bioinspired enamel coating may provide a new strategy for preventing white spot lesions and enamel cracks after orthodontic treatment.
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- S Peng
- School of Stomatology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine and Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, China
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- School of Stomatology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine and Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, China
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- School of Stomatology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine and Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, China
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- School of Stomatology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine and Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, China
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- School of Stomatology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine and Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, China
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- School of Stomatology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine and Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, China
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- School of Stomatology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine and Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, China
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- Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R., China
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- School of Stomatology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,The Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine and Jiangxi Province Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Nanchang, China
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Hall-Chen VH, Damba J, Parra FI, Pratt QT, Michael CA, Peng S, Rhodes TL, Crocker NA, Hillesheim JC, Hong R, Ni S, Peebles WA, Png CE, Ruiz Ruiz J. Validating and optimizing mismatch tolerance of Doppler backscattering measurements with the beam model (invited). Rev Sci Instrum 2022; 93:103536. [PMID: 36319398 DOI: 10.1063/5.0101805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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We use the beam model of Doppler backscattering (DBS), which was previously derived from beam tracing and the reciprocity theorem, to shed light on mismatch attenuation. This attenuation of the backscattered signal occurs when the wavevector of the probe beam's electric field is not in the plane perpendicular to the magnetic field. Correcting for this effect is important for determining the amplitude of the actual density fluctuations. Previous preliminary comparisons between the model and Mega-Ampere Spherical Tokamak (MAST) plasmas were promising. In this work, we quantitatively account for this effect on DIII-D, a conventional tokamak. We compare the predicted and measured mismatch attenuation in various DIII-D, MAST, and MAST-U plasmas, showing that the beam model is applicable in a wide variety of situations. Finally, we performed a preliminary parameter sweep and found that the mismatch tolerance can be improved by optimizing the probe beam's width and curvature at launch. This is potentially a design consideration for new DBS systems.
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- V H Hall-Chen
- Institute of High Performance Computing, Singapore 138632, Singapore
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
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- Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
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- UKAEA/CCFE, Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 3DB, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
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- UKAEA/CCFE, Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 3DB, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
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- Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0HE, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA
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- Institute of High Performance Computing, Singapore 138632, Singapore
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- Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PU, United Kingdom
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Chen S, Wang Y, Xie W, Shen S, Peng S, Kuang M. 710P Neoadjuvant tislelizumab for resectable recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma: A non-randomized control, phase II trial (TALENT). Ann Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2022.07.834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Peng S, Roth AR. Social Isolation and Loneliness Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study of U.S. Adults Older Than 50. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci 2022; 77:e185-e190. [PMID: 33870414 PMCID: PMC8083229 DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbab068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The potential impact of social distancing policies during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on social isolation and loneliness is of increasing global concern. Although many studies focus primarily on loneliness, patterns of social isolation-particularly physical and digital isolation-are understudied. We examined changes in social isolation, physical isolation, digital isolation, and loneliness in U.S. adults older than 50 before and during the lockdown. METHODS Two waves of the Health and Retirement Study, a national panel sample of U.S. adults older than 50 years, were used. Fixed-effects regression models were fitted to identify within-person change from 2016 to 2020 to examine the impact of social distancing policies during the pandemic. RESULTS There was an increase in physical isolation and social isolation among respondents during the COVID-19 social distancing policies. However, respondents experienced no change in digital isolation or loneliness. The increase in physical isolation was only present for people with high COVID-19 concern, whereas people with low concern experienced no change in physical isolation. DISCUSSION Despite an increase in physical isolation due to the social distancing policies, U.S. adults aged older than 50 stayed connected through digital contact and were resilient in protecting themselves from loneliness.
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- Siyun Peng
- Department of Sociology, Indiana University Bloomington, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University Bloomington, USA
- Network Science Institute, Indiana UniversityBloomington, USA
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Coleman ME, Manchella MK, Roth AR, Peng S, Perry BL. What kinds of social networks protect older adults' health during a pandemic? The tradeoff between preventing infection and promoting mental health. Soc Networks 2022; 70:393-402. [PMID: 35665241 PMCID: PMC9140769 DOI: 10.1016/j.socnet.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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When the coronavirus emerged in early 2020, older adults were at heightened risk of contracting the virus, and of suffering mental health consequences from the pandemic and from the precautions designed to mitigate it. In this paper, we examine how social networks prior to the pandemic helped to shape health beliefs, behaviors, and outcomes among older adults during its onset, focusing on (1) perceived risk of COVID-19, (2) preventative health behaviors, and (3) mental health, including loneliness, perceived stress, depression, and anxiety. Drawing on the longitudinal Social Networks in Alzheimer Disease study, we find that networks high in bridging social capital predict greater perceived risk and more precautions taken, but worse mental health. In contrast, networks high in bonding social capital predict less perceived risk and fewer precautions taken, but better mental health. We discuss this apparent tradeoff between physical and mental health.
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Xie Y, Zhang H, Shu H, Gao Y, Cui M, Peng S, Tian F. Cryptogenic Multifocal Ulcerous Stenosing Enteritis: A Case Report. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2022; 28:e95-e96. [PMID: 35032163 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izab351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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- Ying Xie
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Peng S, Roth AR, Apostolova LG, Saykin AJ, Perry BL. Cognitively stimulating environments and cognitive reserve: the case of personal social networks. Neurobiol Aging 2022; 112:197-203. [PMID: 35231846 PMCID: PMC9019994 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2022.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cognitively stimulating environments are thought to be protective of cognitive decline and onset of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) through the development of cognitive reserve (CR). CR refers to cognitive adaptability that buffers the impact of brain pathology on cognitive function. Despite the critical need to identify cognitively stimulating environments to build CR, there is no consensus regarding which environmental determinants are most effective. Rather, most studies use education as proxies for CR and little is known about the association between older adults' personal social networks and CR. Using neuroimaging data from 135 older adults participating in the Social Networks in Alzheimer Disease (SNAD) study, this article adopted a residual method for measuring CR and found that large network size, high network diversity, and loosely connected networks were positively associated with greater CR. These results suggest that expansive social networks in later life may constitute cognitively stimulating environments which can be leveraged to build CR and reduce the burden of ADRD.
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- Siyun Peng
- Department of Sociology & Network Science Institute, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA.
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- Department of Sociology & Network Science Institute, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences & Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Sociology & Network Science Institute, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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Kou L, Zhang T, Yang X, Peng S, Wang Y, Yuan M, Li M. Role of adjuvant chemotherapy after concurrent chemoradiotherapy in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer. Future Oncol 2022; 18:1917-1915. [PMID: 35193379 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2021-0818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objectives: With the use of concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) for locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC), survival outcomes are still not optimal. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of adjuvant chemotherapy (ACT) for patients with LACC after treatment with CCRT. Methods: Patients diagnosed with stage IIA-IIIB LACC, were retrospectively analyzed. All patients received cisplatin-based CCRT and were divided into two groups: ACT after CCRT (CCRT + ACT group) and observation after CCRT (CCRT group). Overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS) and adverse effects were recorded and analyzed. Results: In total, 375 patients were included; 262 patients accepted ACT after CCRT while the remaining 113 patients chose observation. With a median follow-up of 40 months, no significant differences were found in the OS rates for patients in the CCRT + ACT and CCRT groups at 1 year, 3 years and the end of follow-up. There was also no significant discrepancy in PFS between groups. Subgroup analysis showed the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage and age had negligible influence on both OS and PFS. Acute adverse events (grades 3-4) happened more frequently in CCRT + ACT group than in the CCRT group, with significant differences in neutropenia, anemia and creatinine. Conclusion: ACT after CCRT did not show benefit in survival but did induce some adverse effects. Therefore, this regimen is not recommended unless further large-scale randomized controlled trials are executed.
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- Lingna Kou
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China.,Department of Medical Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Chengdu Women's & Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China, Chengdu, 610031, China
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Jiulongpo People's Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, 400050, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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Li X, Yu L, Chen R, Peng S, Liang X, Zhong W, Pu H, Fang F, Li H, Wang L. Effects of various preservation treatments on diversity and abundance of microbial community in rice product (MiBa) during storage. AAlim 2022. [DOI: 10.1556/066.2021.00167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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To determine the most effective preservation method for MiBa (a traditional Chinese rice product), MiBa treated with 75% alcohol, 75% alcohol + inhibitor, ozone treatment; untreated (control); and raw rice were subjected to 16S rRNA gene and ITS three-generation sequencing by High-throughput Sequencing Technology. According to the results the preservation effects of different treatment methods ranked as follows: ozone treatment >75% alcohol treatment >75% alcohol+inhibitor > control. Bacterial composition analysis showed that the bacterial community on the surface of MiBa treated with ozone was dominated by genera Leuconostoc and Serratia. The fungal community consisted mainly of Aspergillus and Alternaria. In summary, ozone treatment proved to be the most effective in inhibiting microbial contamination during the storage of MiBa, effectively extending its shelf life.
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- X.R. Li
- The Institute of Agro-Products Processing Science and Technology, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming, 650205, China
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- The Institute of Agro-Products Processing Science and Technology, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming, 650205, China
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- Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- The Institute of Agro-Products Processing Science and Technology, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming, 650205, China
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- Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- The Institute of Agro-Products Processing Science and Technology, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming, 650205, China
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- Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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Li X, Lang X, Peng S, Ding L, Li S, Li Y, Yin L, Liu X. Calf Circumference and All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Based on Trend Estimation Approaches. J Nutr Health Aging 2022; 26:826-838. [PMID: 36156674 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-022-1838-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis and quantify the associations of total mortality with calf circumference (CC) in adults 18 years and older via combining various analyses based on empirical dichotomic CC, continuous CC, and dose-response CC. METHODS We conducted a systematic search of relevant studies in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science published through April 12, 2022. This systematic review includes longitudinal observational studies reporting the relationships of total mortality with CC. We calculated the pooled relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of total mortality with CC per 1 cm for each study and combined the values using standard meta-analysis approaches. Newcastle-Ottawa scale (NOS), Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations approach (GRADE), and the Instrument for assessing the Credibility of Effect Modification Analyses (ICEMAN) were assessed for meta-analyses. RESULTS Our analysis included a total of 37 cohort studies involving 62,736 participants, across which moderate heterogeneity was observed (I2=75.7%, P<0.001), but no publication bias was found. Study quality scores ranged from 6 to 9 (mean 7.7), with only three studies awarded a score of 6 (fair quality). We observed an inverse trend between total death risk and CC per 1 cm increase (RR, 0.95, 95% CI, 0.94-0.96; P<0.001; GRADE quality=high). Only a very slight difference was found among residents of nursing homes (6.9% mortality risk reduction per one cm CC increase), community-dwellers (5.4%), and those living in hospitals (4.8%), respectively (P for meta-regression=0.617). Low credible subgroup difference was found based on the ICEMAN tool. CONCLUSIONS Calf circumference is a valid anthropometric measure for mortality risk prediction in a community, nursing home, or hospital.
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- X Li
- Lu Yin, Medical Research and Biometrics Center, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing 102300, China. E-mail: ; Xiaomei Liu, Department of Emergency, Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China. Tel:
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OBJECTIVE To investigate whether the association between non-spousal support and mortality risk differs by marital status. METHODS Using data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (N = 2460), we estimate a series of logistic regression models to assess how non-spousal support moderates the relationship between marital status and mortality across a 5-year period. RESULTS Never married respondents who had minimal perceived access to non-spousal support had a greater probability of death compared to married respondents with similar levels of non-spousal support. The disparity in mortality risk between these two groups disappeared when non-spousal support was high. DISCUSSION Although family and friends play an important role in mortality risk in later life, these findings suggest that never married older adults exhibit a heightened dependence on support from non-spousal sources. Future research and policies should explore ways in which never married older adults can be integrated into a supportive social environment.
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- Adam R. Roth
- Department of Sociology, Indiana University
- Network Science Institute, Indiana University
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University
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Roth AR, Peng S, Coleman ME, Apostolova LG, Perry BL. Do subjective or objective cognitive measures better predict social network type among older adults? Biodemography Soc Biol 2022; 67:84-97. [PMID: 35313773 PMCID: PMC9038673 DOI: 10.1080/19485565.2022.2052711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A large literature highlights the link between cognitive function and social networks in later life. Yet there remains uncertainty about the factors driving this relationship. In the present study, we use measures of subjective cognitive decline and clinical cognitive assessments on a sample of older adults to investigate whether the relationship between cognitive function and social networks is driven by psychosocial factors. We found a consistent link between clinical cognitive assessments and social network type, but no association between subjective concerns of cognitive decline and networks. Participants who exhibited signs of clinical cognitive impairment were more likely to have restricted networks (i.e., smaller networks consisting of fewer contacts, more interconnectivity, and less social diversity) compared to their cognitively normal counterparts, regardless of subjective measures of cognitive decline - both from the participant's perspective and study partner's perspective. These findings suggest that neither cognitively impaired older adults nor their network members appear to consciously dissolve social ties on the basis of perceived cognitive decline. However, it remains unclear whether the association between clinical cognitive impairment and social network type indicates the protective nature of social networks against cognitive decline or a subconscious process leading to social contraction.
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- Adam R. Roth
- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
- Indiana University Network Science Institute, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Indiana Alzheimer Disease Research Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Department of Neurology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
- Indiana University Network Science Institute, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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Peng S, Perry B, Roth A, Coleman M, Sheean H. An Evaluation of Social Bridging and Bonding Mechanisms in the Association of Social Networks and Cognitive Function. Innov Aging 2021. [PMCID: PMC8970280 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.2194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Substantial evidence links social connectedness prospectively to cognitive aging outcomes, but there is little agreement about the social processes or mechanisms that drive this relationship. This study evaluated nine measures of social connectedness, focusing on two distinct forms of social enrichment – access to an expansive and diverse set of loosely connected individuals (i.e., social bridging) and integration in a supportive network of close ties (i.e., social bonding). Research Design and Methods: This study used egocentric social network and clinical cognitive data from 311 older adults in the first wave of the Social Networks in Alzheimer Disease (SNAD) study. Linear regressions adjusting for gender, age, education, and depression symptoms were used to estimate the association between nine measures of social connectedness and global cognitive function, verbal memory, and attention. Results: Measures indicative of social bridging (larger network size, lower density, presence of weak ties, and proportion non-kin) were consistently associated with better cognitive outcomes, while measures of social bonding largely produced null effects. Discussion and Implications: These findings suggest that the protective benefits of social connectedness for cognitive function and memory may operate primarily through a cognitive reserve mechanism that is driven by irregular contact with a larger and more diverse group of peripheral others. Population-level interventions that promote the cultivation of social bridging relationships and activities may have benefits for cognition later in life.
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- Siyun Peng
- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Roth A, Peng S, Perry B. Personal Network Bridging Potential Among Rural and Older Populations. Innov Aging 2021. [PMCID: PMC8681940 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Personal social networks play a fundamental role in the daily lives of older adults. Although many studies examine how life course factors and personal preferences shape network formation, fewer consider how the places in which older adults live present opportunities and obstacles to cultivate social relationships. In the present study, we explore how geographic context is associated with the ability to interact with non-overlapping social groups within one’s personal network (i.e., network bridging). This unique network formation offers older adults access to diverse social stimuli, non-redundant information, and social autonomy. By analyzing data from the Person-to-Person Health Interview Survey (N=709), we found that a minority of respondents reported the ability to bridge social groups within their networks. Respondents residing in rural and semi-rural counties engaged in fewer non-overlapping social groups compared to those residing in urban counties. These findings suggest that the communities in which older adults live condition opportunities for accessing unique social resources. Identifying the link between geographic residence and personal network structure has important implications for how individuals navigate the uncertainty and elevated support needs of later life. Additional research adopting a social network perspective is needed to provide insight into geographic health disparities occurring among the older population.
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- Adam Roth
- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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Lee B, Yang KC, Kaminski P, Peng S, Odabas M, Gupta S, Green HD, Ahn YY, Perry BL. Substitution of Nonpharmacologic Therapy With Opioid Prescribing for Pain During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JAMA Netw Open 2021; 4:e2138453. [PMID: 34889946 PMCID: PMC8665369 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.38453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Importance During the pandemic, access to medical care unrelated to COVID-19 was limited because of concerns about viral spread and corresponding policies. It is critical to assess how these conditions affected modes of pain treatment, given the addiction risks of prescription opioids. Objective To assess the trends in opioid prescription and nonpharmacologic therapy (ie, physical therapy and complementary medicine) for pain management during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 compared with the patterns in 2019. Design, Setting, and Participants This retrospective, cross-sectional study used weekly claims data from 24 million US patients in a nationwide commercial insurance database (Optum's deidentified Clinformatics Data Mart Database) from January 1, 2019, to September 31, 2020. Among patients with diagnoses of limb, extremity, or joint pain, back pain, and neck pain for each week, patterns of treatment use were identified and evaluated. Data analysis was performed from April 1, 2021, to September 31, 2021. Main Outcomes and Measures The main outcomes of interest were weekly rates of opioid prescriptions, the strength and duration of related opioid prescriptions, and the use of nonpharmacologic therapy. Transition rates between different treatment options before the outbreak and during the early months of the pandemic were also assessed. Results A total of 21 430 339 patients (mean [SD] age, 48.6 [24.0] years; 10 960 507 [51.1%] female; 909 061 [4.2%] Asian, 1 688 690 [7.9%] Black, 2 276 075 [10.6%] Hispanic, 11 192 789 [52.2%] White, and 5 363 724 [25.0%] unknown) were enrolled during the first 3 quarters in 2019 and 20 759 788 (mean [SD] age, 47.0 [23.8] years; 10 695 690 [51.5%] female; 798 037 [3.8%] Asian; 1 508 023 [7.3%] Black, 1 976 248 [9.5%] Hispanic, 10 059 597 [48.5%] White, and 6 417 883 [30.9%] unknown) in the first 3 quarters of 2020. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the proportion of patients receiving a pain diagnosis was smaller than that for the same period in 2019 (mean difference, -15.9%; 95% CI, -16.1% to -15.8%). Patients with pain were more likely to receive opioids (mean difference, 3.5%; 95% CI, 3.3%-3.7%) and less likely to receive nonpharmacologic therapy (mean difference, -6.0%; 95% CI, -6.3% to -5.8%), and opioid prescriptions were longer and more potent during the early pandemic in 2020 relative to 2019 (mean difference, 1.07 days; 95% CI, 1.02-1.17 days; mean difference, 0.96 morphine milligram equivalents; 95% CI, 0.76-1.20). Analysis of individuals' transitions between treatment options for pain found that patients were more likely to transition out of nonpharmacologic therapy, replacing it with opioid prescriptions for pain management during the COVID-19 pandemic than in the year before. Conclusions and Relevance Nonpharmacologic therapy is a benign treatment for pain often recommended instead of opioid therapy. The decrease in nonpharmacologic therapy and increase in opioid prescription during the COVID-19 pandemic found in this cross-sectional study, especially given longer days of prescription and more potent doses, may exacerbate the US opioid epidemic. These findings suggest that it is imperative to investigate the implications of limited medical access on treatment substitution, which may increase patient risk, and implement policies and guidelines to prevent those substitutions.
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- Byungkyu Lee
- Department of Sociology, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington
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- Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington
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- Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Department of Sociology, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington
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- Department of Economics, Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis
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- Department of Applied Health Science, School of Public Health, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington
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- Center for Complex Networks and Systems Research, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington
- Network Science Institute, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington
- Connection Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge
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- Department of Sociology, Network Science Institute, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington
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Peng S, Roth AR, Perry BL. A latent variable approach to measuring bridging social capital and examining its association to older adults' cognitive health. Soc Neurosci 2021; 16:684-694. [PMID: 34727017 DOI: 10.1080/17470919.2021.2001368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Access to cognitive stimulation through social interactions is a key mechanism used to explain the association between personal networks, cognitive health, and brain structure in older adults. However, little research has assessed how best to operationalize access to novel or diverse social stimuli using social network measures, many of which were designed to study information diffusion within large whole networks (e.g., structural holes and bridging social capital). Using data from 277 adults in the Social Networks and Alzheimer Disease (SNAD) study, we aimed to evaluate such measures for use in research on cognitive aging using personal social networks. We found a positive association between individual measures of structural holes and cognitive health, but not with brain structure. Further, we extracted a latent measure of bridging social capital using multiple individual measures (i.e., structural holes, network diversity, weak ties, and network size) and found it was significantly associated with cognitive health and brain structure, supporting the utility of this concept and related measures in the study of cognitive aging. Finally, individual measures may underestimate the effects of multidimensional bridging social capital on cognitive health and brain structure compared to a latent measure that combines them.
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- Siyun Peng
- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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- Department of Sociology & Network Science Institute, Indiana University
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- Department of Sociology & Network Science Institute, Indiana University
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Chiu R, Tran T, Miranda-Taylor M, Bamdad S, Jia Y, Crabtree M, Cornford M, Yap C, Peng S. Biphasic Sarcomatoid Sweat Gland Carcinoma With Ductal Epithelial And Spindled Myoepithelial Cell Components (Malignant Mixed Tumor Of Skin). Am J Clin Pathol 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqab191.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction/Objective
Sweat gland carcinomas are a group of malignant skin adnexal tumors that are difficult to diagnose due to their rarity, wide morphologic variation, and limited literature on diagnosis and classification. These tumors may appear bland and morphologically resemble benign skin adnexal tumors, or may appear poorly differentiated and mimic metastatic carcinoma especially from a breast primary. Biphasic sweat gland carcinomas are an even rarer entity, with only few cases reported in literature, and have been described to consist of a well- differentiated ductal epithelial component and a poorly differentiated, sarcomatoid, spindle cell component.
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Our case report describes a 53 year old female referred to our institution for diagnosis of an excised skin lesion of the right upper arm, which had been slowly growing for 8 years. The histology revealed a biphasic malignant neoplasm involving the dermis and subcutis. The tumor consisted of an epithelial cell component with glandular and squamoid morphology and positive for CK5/6, CK7, and CAM5.2, and a spindled myoepithelial cell component with sarcomatoid morphology and positive for S100, vimentin, and p63. Stains for CK20, ER, PR, PAX8, CEA, and TTF1 were negative. The histological and clinical findings favored a primary skin adnexal tumor, rather than a metastatic lesion.
The patient underwent wide local excision of the lesion given that margins of the original excision were indeterminate. The histology of this re-excision demonstrated the same biphasic tumor with ductal epithelial and sarcomatoid myoepithelial cell components positive for the same stains. Although margins were negative in this re-excision, 3-4 months later, the patient developed dyspnea with multiple new pulmonary and hilar masses discovered on imaging, and new-onset headache with a frontal lobe mass discovered on brain imaging. These masses were biopsied/resected, and revealed to be metastases of the original cutaneous tumor positive for the same markers.
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This case report describes a rare, diagnostically challenging case of a biphasic sweat gland carcinoma with ductal epithelial and sarcomatoid myoepithelial cell components, which demonstrated aggressive behavior with distant metastasis. These tumors are a clinicopathological quandary given their rarity and the paucity of literature on their characterization.
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- R Chiu
- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, UNITED STATES
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, UNITED STATES
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, UNITED STATES
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, UNITED STATES
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, UNITED STATES
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, UNITED STATES
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, UNITED STATES
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, UNITED STATES
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, UNITED STATES
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Meawad H, Bamdad S, Peng S. Skin Involvement by Erdheim-Chester Disease; A Case Report. Am J Clin Pathol 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqab191.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Introduction/Objective
Erdheim-Chester Disease (ECD) is considered one of the rare forms of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis. It is caused by infiltration of different organs with lipid-laden histiocytes with foamy cytoplasm. Clinically, it can present as an indolent localized disease or a fatal disease with multi-organ failure.
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Here we report a case of fifty year-old female with a history of Erdheim Chester disease involvement of the left parietal lobe presented to the dermatology clinic with purpuric, tender maculopapular rash on bilateral cheeks, trunk, and bilateral upper extremities. Biopsy of the lesion on central chest revealed acute and chronic superficial dermal inflammation and skin crusting. The dermis is also infiltrated by many foamy lipid-laden macrophages. These macrophages stained with CD68 and CD163 and were S-100 and CD1a negative. BRAF V600E mutation was detected. Based on the immunophenotypic characteristics, as well as the molecular testing results and the clinical history of the patient, diagnosis of cutaneous involvement by Erdheim- Chester disease was made.
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In summary, despite the fact that skin involvement by Erdheim- Chester disease is rare, it is imperative to consider it in the differential diagnosis of histiocytic diseases affecting the skin and differentiate it from its histologic mimickers. Molecular testing is a helpful tool in the diagnosis of Erdheim-Chester disease. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for guiding treatment plans.
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- H Meawad
- Pathology, City of Hope, Duarte, California, UNITED STATES
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA, Torrance, California, UNITED STATES
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- Pathology, Harbor-UCLA, Torrance, California, UNITED STATES
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Perry BL, Roth AR, Peng S, Risacher SL, Saykin AJ, Apostolova LG. Social Networks and Cognitive Reserve: Network Structure Moderates the Association between Amygdalar Volume and Cognitive Outcomes. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci 2021; 77:1490-1500. [PMID: 34655218 DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbab192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The cognitive reserve hypothesis has been proposed as a key mechanism explaining the link between social networks and cognitive function but has rarely been empirically tested using neuroimaging data. This study examines whether social network attributes moderate the association between amygdalar volume and cognitive function. METHODS Data were from the Social Networks in Alzheimer Disease study (N=154) and Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. Social networks were measured using the PhenX Social Network Battery. Regional data from MRI (amygdalar volume; AV) were analyzed using FreeSurfer software. Cognitive function was measured using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and consensus diagnosis. Linear regression analyses were conducted to test the moderating role of social networks on the association between AV and cognitive function. RESULTS Participants with greater ability to span multiple social roles and subgroups within their networks scored higher on the MoCA after adjusting for sociodemographic variables, depression, frequency of contact, and AV. Social networks moderated the association between AV and cognitive function. CONCLUSIONS Among participants who engaged in diverse and loosely connected social networks, the expected adverse cognitive effects of brain volume in regions implicated in socioemotional processing were attenuated. These findings suggest that cognitive stimulation achieved through social interaction with a diverse array of social relationships across multiple contexts may help promote cognitive reserve.
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- Brea L Perry
- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA.,Indiana University Network Science Institute, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA.,Indiana University Network Science Institute, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Indiana Alzheimer Disease Research Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Indiana Alzheimer Disease Research Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Indiana Alzheimer Disease Research Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Department of Neurology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Perry BL, McConnell WR, Coleman ME, Roth AR, Peng S, Apostolova LG. Why the cognitive "fountain of youth" may be upstream: Pathways to dementia risk and resilience through social connectedness. Alzheimers Dement 2021; 18:934-941. [PMID: 34482619 PMCID: PMC8897512 DOI: 10.1002/alz.12443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Research suggests social connectedness may help older adults with dementia maintain cognitive functionality and quality of life. However, little is known about its specific social and biological mechanisms. This paper proposes two pathways through social bridging (i.e., cognitive enrichment through expansive social networks) and bonding (i.e., neuroendocrine benefits of integration in cohesive social networks). We provide preliminary evidence for these pathways using neuroimaging, cognitive, and egocentric social network data from the Social Networks and Alzheimer's Disease (SNAD) study (N = 280). We found that network size, density, and presence of weak ties (i.e., social bridging) moderated the association between brain atrophy and cognitive function, while marriage/cohabitation (i.e., social bonding) moderated the association between perceived stress and cognitive function. We argue that social connectedness may have downstream implications for multiple pathophysiological processes in cognitive aging, even negating existing structural damage to the brain, making it a strong candidate for clinical or policy intervention.
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- Brea L Perry
- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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- Departments of Neurology, Radiology and Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, IU Health Neuroscience Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Peng S, Suitor JJ, Gilligan M. Maternal Differential Treatment and Psychological Well-Being: The Mediating Role of Marital Tension and Sibling Tension? J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci 2021; 76:370-379. [PMID: 31814018 DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbz158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Past research used equity theory and social comparison theory to explain the direct effect of maternal differential treatment (MDT) on psychological well-being. However, this focus on psychological pathways ignores possible social pathways, such as indirect effects of MDT on well-being through disrupting other family relationships. This study uses stress proliferation theory to argue that MDT, as a primary stressor in mother-child relationships, can produce secondary stressors in other family relationships (e.g., sibling tension and marital tension), which in turn leads to lower psychological well-being. METHODS To investigate this mechanism, we conducted multilevel mediation analysis using data collected from 720 adult children nested within 308 families, as part of the Within-Family Differences Study. RESULTS We found that sibling tension mediates the association between adult children's perceptions of maternal disfavoritism and their psychological well-being-a process we call the stress proliferation of maternal disfavoritism. In contrast, adult children's perceptions of maternal favoritism cannot trigger this stress proliferation process of producing marital tension nor sibling tension. DISCUSSION The evaluation of the stress proliferation process of maternal favoritism and disfavoritism can help us to understand the difference in effects across various dimensions of MDT. This study contributes to the literature on social relationships as social determinants of health by investigating how intergenerational relationships are connected to other family relationships to affect family members' health.
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- Siyun Peng
- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington
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- Department of Sociology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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- Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University, Ames
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Perry BL, McConnell WR, Peng S, Roth A, Coleman M, Manchella M, Roessler M, Francis H, Sheean H, Apostolova L. Social Networks and Cognitive Function: An Evaluation of Social Bridging and Bonding Mechanisms. Gerontologist 2021; 62:865-875. [PMID: 34338287 PMCID: PMC9290895 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnab112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Social connectedness has been linked prospectively to cognitive aging, but there is little agreement about the social mechanisms driving this relationship. This study evaluated nine measures of social connectedness, focusing on two forms of social enrichment - access to an expansive and diverse set of loosely connected individuals (i.e., social bridging) and integration in a supportive network of close ties (i.e., social bonding). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This study used egocentric network and cognitive data from 311 older adults in the Social Networks in Alzheimer Disease (SNAD) study. Linear regressions were used to estimate the association between social connectedness and global cognitive function, episodic memory, and executive function. RESULTS Measures indicative of social bridging (larger network size, lower density, presence of weak ties, and proportion non-kin) were consistently associated with better cognitive outcomes, while measures of social bonding (close ties, multiplex support, higher frequency of contact, better relationship quality, and being married) largely produced null effects. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS These findings suggest that the protective benefits of social connectedness for cognitive function and memory may operate primarily through a cognitive reserve mechanism that is driven by irregular contact with a larger and more diverse group of peripheral others.
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- Brea L Perry
- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, USA
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- Kinsey Institute, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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- Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Abaidullah M, Peng S, Kamran M, Song X, Ali Sher A, Chen Y, Rehman A, Lin L, Jia R, Yin Z. Phageome-based vaccination and human innate immune modulation could be a useful strategy to control human Coronavirus infections. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2021; 35:865-880. [PMID: 34042415 DOI: 10.23812/20-592-a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Human Coronavirus (CoV) infections, including SARS-COV, MERS-COV, and SARS-CoV-2, usually cause fatal lower and upper respiratory tract infections due to exacerbated expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. We aim to summarize different aspects, such as CoV immune evasion mechanisms and host innate immune response to these infections, and their role in pathogenesis. We have also elaborated the up-to-date findings on different vaccine development strategies and progress against CoVs in both humans and non-human models. Most importantly, we have described the Phageome-human immune interaction, its therapeutic usage as anti-viral, anti-inflammatory agent, and implications for multiple vaccine development systems. The data suggest that endogenous phages might play a vital role in eliminating the infection and regulating the body's immune system. Considering the innate-immune-induced pathogenesis against CoVs and the therapeutic aptitude of phageome, we propose that the prophylactic administration of phages and phage-based vaccines could be a useful strategy to control the emerging CoV infections.
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- M Abaidullah
- Natural Medicine Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang, Pakistan
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key laboratory of Animal Disease and Human Health of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Natural Medicine Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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Suitor JJ, Gilligan M, Kincaid R, Hou Y, Stepniak C, Peng S. How Widowhood and Gender Shape the Impact of Maternal Favoritism on Adult Children's Psychological Well-Being. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci 2021; 77:224-236. [PMID: 34192301 DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbab120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Our goal was to extend research on within-family differences in mother-child relations in later-life by focusing on two social structural characteristics of mothers and offspring that may play important roles in shaping the impact of maternal favoritism on adult children's depressive symptoms-mother's marital status and child's gender. METHODS Mixed-methods data were collected as part of the Within-Family Differences Study from 641 adult children nested within 273 families in which: a) there were at least two living adult siblings, and b) mothers were married or widowed. RESULTS Multilevel analyses indicated that perceiving oneself as the child to whom one's mother was most emotionally close was a strong predictor of higher depressive symptoms among daughters of widowed mothers; in contrast, perceptions of favoritism did not predict depressive symptoms among sons of either widowed or married mothers, or daughters of married mothers. Qualitative analyses revealed that daughters, but not sons, of widowed mothers tended to attribute their greater closeness with their mothers to their roles as their mothers' "emotional caregivers," particularly solo caregivers, during times when mothers face negative life events that neither they nor their children can control or ameliorate. DISCUSSION The quantitative and qualitative findings we present underscore how social structural positions-in this case, mother's marital status and child's gender-combine with social psychological processes to shape how parent-child relations affect children's well-being in adulthood.
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- J Jill Suitor
- Dept. of Sociology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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- Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
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- Dept. of Sociology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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- Dept. of Sociology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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- Dept. of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
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OBJECTIVE Personal networks play a fundamental role in the daily lives of older adults. Although many studies examine how life course factors and personal preferences shape network formation, fewer consider how the places in which older adults live present opportunities and obstacles to cultivate social relationships. In the present study, we explore how geographic context is associated with the ability to bridge social ties within one's personal network. METHOD We use data from the Person-to-Person Health Interview Survey (N=709), a representative sample of Indiana residents. Personal network data were collected using four name generating prompts. Logistic regression models and linear regression models were used to assess two measures of network bridging. RESULTS A minority of respondents reported the ability to bridge ties within their networks. Respondents residing in rural and mixed counties were less likely than urban respondents to have at least one member of their network who was completely disconnected from all other members. DISCUSSION These findings suggest that the communities in which older adults live condition opportunities for accessing unique network resources. Additional research adopting a network perspective is needed to provide insight into geographic disparities occurring among the older population.
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- Adam R Roth
- Department of Sociology, Indiana University.,Network Science Institute, Indiana University
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University.,Network Science Institute, Indiana University
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Lopez‐Girona A, Groocock L, Mo Z, Narla RK, Janardhanan P, Wood S, Mendy D, Barnes L, Peng S, Jankeel D, Fontanillo C, Carrancio S, Hansen J. CC‐99282 IS A NOVEL CEREBLON E3 LIGASE MODULATOR (CELMOD) AGENT WITH POTENT AND BROAD ANTITUMOR ACTIVITY IN PRECLINICAL MODELS OF DIFFUSE LARGE B‐CELL LYMPHOMA (DLBCL). Hematol Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/hon.144_2880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- A Lopez‐Girona
- Bristol Myers Squibb, Oncogenesis Therapeutic Research Center, Princeton New Jersey USA
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- Bristol Myers Squibb, Oncogenesis Therapeutic Research Center, Princeton New Jersey USA
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- Bristol Myers Squibb, Oncogenesis Therapeutic Research Center, Princeton New Jersey USA
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- Bristol Myers Squibb, Oncogenesis Therapeutic Research Center, Princeton New Jersey USA
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- Bristol Myers Squibb, Oncogenesis Therapeutic Research Center, Princeton New Jersey USA
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- Bristol Myers Squibb, Oncogenesis Therapeutic Research Center, Princeton New Jersey USA
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- Bristol Myers Squibb, Oncogenesis Therapeutic Research Center, Princeton New Jersey USA
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- Bristol Myers Squibb, Oncogenesis Therapeutic Research Center, Princeton New Jersey USA
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- Bristol Myers Squibb, Oncogenesis Therapeutic Research Center, Princeton New Jersey USA
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- Bristol Myers Squibb, Oncogenesis Therapeutic Research Center, Princeton New Jersey USA
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- Bristol Myers Squibb, Informatics and Predictive Sciences, Princeton New Jersey USA
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- Bristol Myers Squibb, Oncogenesis Therapeutic Research Center, Princeton New Jersey USA
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- Bristol Myers Squibb, Small Molecule Drug Discovery, Princeton New Jersey USA
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As Chinese households are becoming smaller with increasing numbers of adult children and older parents living apart, the extent to which patterns of parental support reflect traditional gender dynamics is under debate. Integrating theories of sibling compensation with ceremonial giving, we tested whether helping non-coresident parents in China is affected by sibship size and how these patterns depend on own and sibling(s)' gender using a sample of 4,359 non-coresident parent-child dyads nesting within 3,285 focal adult children from China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study 2013. Opposite to patterns in the United States and Europe, we found substitutions of daughters with sons-having more brothers was associated with daughters' reduced probabilities and hours of helping. Sons' patterns of helping were independent of number of brothers and sisters in the family, consistent with the theory of ceremonial giving. These findings reflect the dominance of traditional family dynamics despite changes in family structure.
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- Yifei Hou
- 311308Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- 1771Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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Wang Y, Zhang T, Peng S, Zhou R, Li L, Kou L, Yuan M, Li M. Patterns of Treatment Failure after Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy or Adjuvant Radiotherapy in Patients with Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer. Oncol Res Treat 2021; 44:76-85. [PMID: 33461197 DOI: 10.1159/000513170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify patterns of therapy failure after radiotherapy in Chinese patients with locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC). METHODS A retrospective study was conducted at a Chinese hospital from June 2012 to July 2018. All analyses were done using SPSS 26. RESULTS 105 patients with treatment failure were included. After a median follow-up of 27 months (range 10-82), the 3-year survival rate after therapy failure was 19.4%. In multivariate analysis, squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCC-Ag) <4 ng/mL (p < 0.001) and disease-free interval >12 months (p = 0.013) showed significant survival benefits. We identified 3 types of failure: distant lymph node metastasis (n = 50), hematogenous metastasis (n = 53) and pelvic failure (n = 48). Most metastatic para-aortic lymph nodes (PALN) were inferior to the level of left renal hilum (84.8%, n = 28). A total of 80% of patients with supraclavicular lymph nodes (SCLN) metastasis ignored imaging on supraclavicular region. For solitary SCLN or lung metastasis, the prognosis was better than that combined with other sites failure, respectively (p = 0.005; p = 0.001). Many patients with central sites recurrence received insufficient doses of intracavitary brachytherapy (IBT) for low tolerance to pain. CONCLUSION The distribution of metastatic PALN is asymmetrical and optimizing clinical target volume to minimize toxicity of para-aortic radiation is necessary. The effect of ultrasonography as preliminary screening and follow-up means on SCLN metastasis can be expected. Pain management and psychological interventions are essential for patients receiving IBT.
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- Yifei Wang
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Sociology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,
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