A5110958504- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Oral health in cancer treatment
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
2024
Harvard University
2024
Emory University
2024
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2012-2024
University of Cincinnati
2017-2024
Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University
2020
Hebei Medical University
2020
National Institutes of Health
2017
Cornell University
2017
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
2017
Life's Simple 7 (LS7) is an easily calculated and interpreted metric of cardiovascular health based on domains: smoking, diet, physical activity, body mass index, blood pressure, cholesterol, fasting glucose. The Essential 8 (LE8) was subsequently introduced, adding sleep metrics revisions the previous domains. Although calculating LE8 requires additional information, we hypothesized that it would be a more reliable index health.
To evaluate the impact of comorbid depressive symptoms and/or stress on adverse cardiovascular (CV) outcomes in individuals with diabetes compared those without diabetes.
Rationale & ObjectiveLittle information exists on incidence of and risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in contemporary US cohorts, whether differ by race, sex or region the US.Study DesignObservational cohort study.Setting Participants4,198 Black 7,799 White participants age ≥45, recruited 2003-2007 across continental with baseline eGFR >60 ml/min/1.73m2Plantinga L.C. Johansen K. Crews D.C. et al.Association CKD disability United States.American journal diseases : official National...
This study investigated the integration of Calypso real-time tracking system, based on implanted ferromagnetic transponders and a detector array, into current process for image-guided radiation treatment (IGRT) prostate cancer at our institution. The IGRT includes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) delineation, CT simulation planning, daily on-board kV CBCT target alignment, MRI/MRS post-treatment assessment. assesses (1) magnetic-field-induced displacement radio-frequency (RF)-induced heating...
Racial/ethnic differences have been documented in the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and stroke incidence, yet racial OSA symptoms or treatment their with incidence are underexplored may contribute to disparities. We comprehensively examined relationships by race/ethnicity.
Abstract Background The association of hypertension (HTN) severity and control with the risk incident atrial fibrillation (AF) is unclear. Hypothesis Increased HTN poorer blood pressure would be associated an increased AF. Methods This analysis included 9485 participants (mean age 63 ± 8 years; 56% women; 35% Black). Participants were stratified into six mutually exclusive groups at baseline— normotension ( n = 1629 ), prehypertension 704 controlled 2224 uncontrolled 4123 apparent...
Abstract Background Enteral nutritional support is used in care for patients with head and neck cancer. This study describes the frequency timing of gastrostomy tube placement corresponding Medicare claims Methods Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results (SEER)–Medicare data cancer diagnosed from 2000 to 2005 were this descriptive ( N = 16,458). In all, 35.1% undergoing treatment had tubes placed; 16.9% placed before treatment, whereas 83.1% them after treatment. Of those having prior 23.7%...
Objectives/Hypothesis The purpose of this study was to examine factors associated with prophylactic placement feeding tubes in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiation therapy as a part treatment using multilevel models that account for patient‐, physician‐, institution‐level sources variation. Study Design A retrospective analysis binary logistic regression hierarchical linear run evaluate independent predictors tube placement. Methods Surveillance, Epidemiology, End...
Background Atrial fibrillation is associated with increased stroke risk; available risk prediction tools have modest accuracy. We hypothesized that circulating biomarkers may improve in atrial fibrillation. Methods and Results The REGARDS (Reasons for Geographic Racial Differences Stroke) study a prospective cohort of 30 239 Black White adults age ≥45 years. A nested cases random sample the included 175 participants (63% women, 37% adults) baseline blood biomarker data. There were 81...
The standard for stroke risk stratification is the Framingham Stroke Risk Function (FSRF), an equation requiring examination blood pressure assessment, venipuncture glucose and ECG to determine atrial fibrillation heart disease. We assess a self-reported function (SRSRF) stratify in comparison FSRF.
Background Varicella is a common infectious disease and growing public health concern in China, with increasing outbreaks Wuxi. Analyzing the correlation between climate factors varicella incidence Wuxi crucial for guiding prevention efforts. Objective This study examines impact of meteorological variables on Wuxi, eastern from 2010 to 2019, offering insights interventions. Methods We collected daily data case records January 1, 2010, December 31, China. Generalized cross-validation...
BACKGROUND: This study examined the longitudinal association between ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption and overall hypertension risk explored contribution of UPF to racial disparities in risk. METHODS: We analyzed data from 5957 participants REGARDS cohort (Reasons for Geographic Racial Disparities Stroke) who were free during visit 1 (2003–2007), had complete dietary information at 1, completed 2 (2013–2016). was measured using Nova classification system operationalized as percent...
Background and Purpose— In previous studies, isolated nonspecific ST-segment T-wave abnormalities (NSSTTAs), a common finding on ECGs, were associated with greater risk for incident coronary artery disease. Their association stroke remains unclear. Methods— The REGARDS (Reasons Geographic Racial Differences in Stroke) study is population-based, longitudinal of 30 239 white black adults enrolled from 2003 to 2007 the United States. NSSTTAs defined baseline ECG using standards Minnesota...
Abstract Background Understanding health care experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic may provide insights into patient needs and inform policy. The objective of this study was to describe by race social determinants health. Methods We conducted a telephone survey (July 6, 2020-September 4, 2021) among 9492 Black White participants in longitudinal REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences Stroke cohort study, age 58–105 years, from continental United States. Among with symptoms...
Objectives Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in China. In the IMPACT trial, fluticasone furoate[FF]/umeclidinium[UMEC]/vilanterol[VI] single-inhaler triple therapy demonstrated lower rates moderate/severe exacerbations than dual with FF/VI or UMEC/VI patients symptomatic COPD history exacerbations. This analysis investigates China cohort its consistency overall ITT population.Methods 10,355 were randomized 2:2:1 to once-daily...
Purpose: To design and implement a small-field IMRT/SRS/SBRT dosimetry measurement with regular-size ion chamber films. Methods: An acrylic phantom was constructed commissioned to sandwich Kodak EDR2 radiographic film. After patient QA plan delivered, the shifted superiorly by 10 cm reference delivered on same The has four-field-box beam geometry 4 × cm2 field size. Since dose distribution of uniform large, absolute can be accurately measured separately (diameter: 0.6 cm). normalization,...
Purpose: To evaluate the effects of number arcs, collimator angle, variable secondary size, and optimization objectives on normal brain dose. Methods: Ten patients treated for multiple cranial metastases were retrospectively planned single‐isocenter VMAT. All plans optimized using a standardized objective function normalized such that 99% total target volume received 18 Gy. Multiple variables utilized in planning, including numbers arcs (2 versus 4), angles (45° selected per beam to minimize...
Background: A growing body of evidence demonstrates that diets high in ultra-processed food products (UPF)—ready-to-eat formulations processed substances have been extracted or refined from whole foods and typically contain added flavors, colors, other cosmetic additives -- lack nutrient quality contribute to energy imbalance. However, few studies examined the impact on hypertension, a diet-sensitive condition characterized by racial disparities across disease spectrum. We sought determine...