A5090836853- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
- Gut microbiota and health
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
- Family Support in Illness
- Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
- NF-κB Signaling Pathways
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid
- interferon and immune responses
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry Studies
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
Emory University
2016-2025
Brewster Place
2024
National Institutes of Health
2024
Addis Ababa University
2024
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
2020
NYU Langone Health
2019-2020
St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center
2020
University Health Care System
2017
Marymount University
2017
Candid
2017
ABSTRACT Introduction : While anticancer immunotherapies have traditionally focused on activation of the immune system, there is recent interest in disinhibition natural antitumor response by targeting checkpoints such as cytotoxic T‐lymphocyte associated antigen‐4 (CTLA‐4) and programmed death‐1 (PD‐1). One humanized monoclonal antibody against PD‐1, pembrolizumab, was recently approved for treatment metastatic malignant melanoma. Methods We report exacerbation myasthenia gravis (MG) after...
Abstract Among patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), IgM levels increased early after symptom onset for those mild and severe disease, but IgG only in disease. A similar pattern was observed a separate serosurveillance cohort. Mild COVID-19 should be investigated separately from COVID-19.
Electronic cigarettes have increased in popularity globally. Vaping may be associated with oral symptoms and pathologies including dental periodontal damage, both of which an underlying microbial etiology. The primary aim this pilot study, therefore, was to compare the microbiome vapers non-vapers.
Biological and environmental changes to maternal newborn microbiomes in the postnatal period can affect health outcomes for mother-baby dyad. Postpartum sleep deprivation unmet dietary needs alter commensal bacteria within body disrupt gut-brain communication. Perineal injury breast infections also change microbial community composition, potentiating an environment favoring pathogen growth. The gut microbiome refers collection of microorganisms working harmony. Disruptions communication may...
Background Periodontal disease in pregnancy is considered a risk factor for adverse birth outcomes. has microbial etiology, however, the current state of knowledge about subgingival microbiome not well understood. Objective To characterize structure and diversity early late explore relationships between preterm among pregnant Black women. Methods This longitudinal descriptive study used 16S rRNA sequencing to profile 59 women describe ecology using alpha beta metrics. We also compared...
COVID-19 is a systemic disease whose effects are not limited to the respiratory system. The oral microbiome (OM)-brain axis of growing interest in understanding broader, neuropsychiatric, impacts pandemic through systems biology lens. In this context, mental health and sleep disturbance often reported by Asian Americans. cross-sectional observational study design, we examined associations with among Americans during (between November 2020 April 2021). Participants (
Background The maternal microbiome is a key contributor to the development and outcomes of pregnancy health status both mother infant. Significant advances are occurring in science child hold promise improving related complications, development, chronic conditions child. Objectives purpose this study was review site-specific considerations collection storage samples its implications for nursing research practice. Approach Microbiome sampling protocols were reviewed synthesized. Precautions...
Background: Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes death in women, even though it a preventable disease. Most deaths occur low- and middle-income countries. In addition to early detection receipt standard treatments, survivorship an important component high quality care across continuum. Objective: To assess survival status advanced-stage cervical patients after treatment has started. Methods Materials: A one-year prospective cohort study was employed women with advanced stages cancer....
Low-income, unemployed women with low levels of education are more likely to smoke during pregnancy compared their higher-income, employed, and well-educated counterparts. The reserve capacity model (RCM) offers a theoretical framework explain how psychosocial factors may serve as pathways connecting socioeconomic status (SES) health behaviors. Research supports the link between prenatal smoking several variables such chronic stressors, depressive symptoms, social support. How these...
Background When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, researchers P30 Center for Study of Symptom Science, Metabolomics, and Multiple Chronic Conditions at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School Nursing faced major challenges recruitment data collection because limited access to clinic community facilities risk exposure associated with in-person study contact. Objectives The purpose this article is (a) describe how a cadre pilot/supplement principal investigators adapted their studies...
In Brief Purpose: To compare inpatient postpartum current and former smokers on: need for smoking cessation assistance; interventions received from healthcare providers; methods used; perceived barriers of cessation; exposure to second hand smoke (SHS); interest in postdischarge interventions; abstinence self-efficacy (SASE). Study Design Methods: A descriptive comparative study was conducted using a cross-sectional survey 24 women the setting. Surveys were administered by face-to-face...
Setting the stage for good oral health early in life is critical to long-term and overall health. This exploratory study aimed characterize compare maternal newborn microbiota among mother-infant pairs. Oral samples were collected from 34 pregnant African American women their infants at 1 3 months of age. Extracted 16SrRNA genes matched Human Microbiome Database. Alpha beta diversity differed significantly between infant microbiomes. Maternal or alpha diversity, however, was not...