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Intranasal replicon vaccine establishes mucosal immunity and protects against H5N1 and H7N9 influenza

Nature Communications
Seasonal and pandemic influenza viruses are continuous threats to human health, requiring rapid development of vaccines to multiple evolving viral strains.
Matthew R. Ykema, Michael A. Davis, Darshan N. Kasal, Madeleine F. Jennewein, Ethan Lo, Jasneet Singh, Samuel Beaver, Noah Cross, Eduard Melief, Sierra Reed, Christopher Press, Devin S. Brandt, Wynton D. McClary, Raodoh Mohamath, Pauline Fusco, Julie Bakken, Corey Casper, Airn Tolnay Hartwig, Alana Gerhardt, Richard A. Bowen, Emily A. Voigt   +20 more
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Peculiarities of Integrating Mechanical Valves in Microfluidic Channels Using Direct Laser Writing

Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2022
Regenerative medicine is a fast expanding scientific topic. One of the main areas of development directions in this field is the usage of additive manufacturing to fabricate functional components that would be later integrated directly into the human ...
Lucero Hernandez-Cedillo, Deividas Andriukaitis, Lukas Šerpytis, Tomas Drevinskas, Olga Kornyšova, Vilma Kaškonienė, Mantas Stankevičius, Kristina Bimbiraitė-Survilienė, Audrius Sigitas Maruška, Linas Jonušauskas   +9 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
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Gender Influence on Students’ Interest, Classroom Participation, Academic Achievement and Academic Performance in Science

Indonesian Journal of Teaching in Science
This study examined the influence of gender on interest, classroom Participation, academic achievement, and academic performance of Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) Science students at Sultan Kudarat State University. The study sought to assess the
Jonavie Demalata, Rhea Teves, Liberty Oreiro, Godwin Mariano, Joselyn Estrellan, Anamarie Valdez, Dennis Valdez   +6 more
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A retrospective study of the impact of health worker strikes on maternal and child health care utilization in western Kenya

BMC Health Services Research, 2021
Background There have been dozens of strikes by health workers in Kenya in the past decade, but there are few studies of their impact on maternal and child health services and outcomes.
Michael L. Scanlon, Lauren Y. Maldonado, Justus E. Ikemeri, Anjellah Jumah, Getrude Anusu, Jeffrey N. Bone, Sheilah Chelagat, Joann Chebet Keter, Laura Ruhl, Julia Songok, Astrid Christoffersen-Deb   +10 more
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Retrospective Analysis of Donor Lymphocyte Infusions in Pediatric Patients With Mixed Chimerism After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) is an essential therapy for several malignant and nonmalignant diseases, but relapse and graft loss remain the principal threats to its success. Routine monitoring of chimerism and minimal residual disease (MRD) enables early detection of imminent recurrence and guides ...
Carmen Junk, Sebastian Michaelis, Michaela Döring, Thomas Eichholz, Ursula Holzer, Martin Ebinger, Tim Flaadt, Rupert Handgretinger, Peter Lang, Jan Frederic Weller, Markus Mezger   +10 more
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Applying mathematical modelling to estimate the impact of COVID-19-related VMMC service disruptions on new HIV infections in Zimbabwe

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2023
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health systems with knock on effects on diagnosis, treatment, and care. To mitigate the impact, the government of Zimbabwe enforced a strict lockdown beginning 30 March 2020 which ran intermittently until ...
Newton Chagoma, Tiwonge Kanyenda, Bothwell Pindiwe, Howard Nyika, Lawrence Nyazema, John Stover, Danielle Resar, Natsai Shoko, Sarah Jenkins, Yemurai Katanda, Sinokuthemba Xaba, Owen Mugurungi   +11 more
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Pediatric Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Is Often Severe But Responsive to Siltuximab

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a potentially fatal immunologic disorder marked by widespread lymphadenopathy and inflammation. Siltuximab, an interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) inhibitor, is the only FDA‐approved treatment for adult patients with iMCD.
Bridget Austin, Sheila K. Pierson, Kelley C. Dacus, Mateo Sarmiento Bustamante, Saishravan Shyamsundar, Larissa Borys, Kayla McHugh, Abiola Irvine, Yoojin Jo, Adam Bagg, Mary Jo Lechowicz, Daisy Alapat, Amy Chadburn, Megan S. Lim, Gordan Srkalovic, Frits van Rhee, David C. Fajgenbaum, Joshua D. Brandstadter   +17 more
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Content validity and ePRO usability of the BPI-sf and “worst pain” item with pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma

Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, 2018
Background The Brief Pain Inventory-short form (BPI-sf) is widely used in self-reported pain assessment, incorporates pain numeric rating scales (NRS) and is commonly utilized in electronic format in clinical trials, however, there is no published ...
Heather L. Gelhorn, Sonya Eremenco, Anne M. Skalicky, Zaneta Balantac, Tricia Cimms, Katarina Halling, Chris Sexton   +6 more
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