A5054823747- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
- Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
- Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Genital Health and Disease
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy
- Archaeological and Geological Studies
- Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
- Global Maritime and Colonial Histories
- Archaeology and Natural History
- Culture, Economy, and Development Studies
- Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Building materials and conservation
- Historical Studies in Central America
- Defense, Military, and Policy Studies
- Lipid metabolism and disorders
- T-cell and B-cell Immunology
Howard University
2008-2023
University College London
2015-2020
Newcastle Hospitals - Campus for Ageing and Vitality
2017-2019
Newcastle University
2017-2019
Mortimer Market Centre
2019
Leeds General Infirmary
2011
National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs
2006
University of Pennsylvania
1995
University of KwaZulu-Natal
1986
Objectives There is growing evidence for the role of systemic inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other neurodegenerative diseases; however inflammatory profile dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) has never before been investigated. This study aimed to characterise mediators established DLB AD, as well their prodromal, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) phases. Methods We obtained plasma samples from patients (n=37), AD (n=20), MCI (n=38), (n=20) healthy control subjects (n=20). The...
Interleukin (IL)-7 levels are increased in patients with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-associated lymphopenia; however, the effects of this on IL-7 receptor (IL-7R) expression, disease progression, and immune reconstitution remain unclear.Plasma were measured, by enzyme-linked immunoassay, primary, chronic, or long-term nonprogressive HIV-1 infection (PHI, CHI, LTNP, respectively) before after 40-48 weeks antiretroviral therapy (ART). Cell-surface expression intracellular IL-7R...
Abstract Background. Men who have sex with men (MSM) a high lifetime risk of anogenital warts and cancers related to infection human papillomavirus (HPV). They also benefit less from herd protection than heterosexual males in settings female-only HPV vaccination. Methods. We evaluated the potential health impact cost-effectiveness offering vaccination MSM visit genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics. used mathematical model 6/11/16/18 sexual transmission within an population England,...
<h3>Objectives</h3> To estimate the prevalence of oral detectable human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA in HIV-negative men who have sex with (MSM) attending a sexual health clinic London and concordance anogenital HPV infection. Such data are important to improve our understanding epidemiology potential use vaccines prevent oropharyngeal cancers. <h3>Methods</h3> Paired rinse samples were available from 151 MSM within larger cross-sectional survey. All tested parallel for 21 types using an...
Background Inflammation appears to play a role in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. However, little is known about inflammation during early stages cognitive decline or whether this differs different disease groups. We sought investigate by assessing inflammatory profile patients with Parkinson impairment (PD‐MCI), prodromal Alzheimer (MCI‐AD), Lewy body (MCI‐LB), and controls. Methods obtained venous blood samples from participants PD‐MCI (n = 44), PD‐normal cognition 112),...
Study of Maya economy has traditionally been dominated by hierarchical or vertical models, in which societal elites were thought to have had significant impact the organization production and exchange. We propose that evidence for strong elite regulation lowland is lacking. Both inter‐site intra‐site patterns better support likelihood many aspects probably self‐organized not regulated a centralized controlling group groups. It proposed spatial structure important resources played role...
ABSTRACT Objectives and design: To Investigate the peripheral inflammatory profile in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) from three subgroups – probable Lewy body disease (probable MCI-LB), possible disease, Alzheimer’s MCI-AD) as well associations clinical features. Setting: Memory clinics dementia services. Participants: Patients were classified based on symptoms MCI-LB ( n = 38), 18), MCI-AD 21). Healthy comparison subjects recruited 20). Measurements: Ten cytokines analyzed...
Objectives To estimate the prevalence of, and describe risk factors for, genital warts (GWs) in British population, following introduction of bivalent (human papillomavirus (HPV)-16/18) vaccination programme girls, prior to switch quadrivalent (HPV-6/11/16/18) vaccine (offering direct protection against GWs) compare this with GW diagnoses prevaccination era. Methods Natsal-3, a probability sample survey Britain, conducted 2010–2012, interviewed 9902 men women aged 16–44. Natsal-2, 1999–2001,...
Abstract Public education in archaeology today is at a crossroads. Over the last 30 years, it has grown exponentially and now widely recognized as one of most effective ways to preserve past for future. However, remains loose conglomeration approaches lacking coherence consistency. There little discussion best practices use specific situations assessment effectiveness. One result that practitioners often reinvent wheel; another we are not reaching diverse audiences need engage assure...
The extent to which individuals are similar their sexual partners influences STI-transmission probabilities, yet there is a dearth of empirical data, especially those representative the population. Analyses data reported by 10 759 sexually active people aged 16–74 y interviewed for British national probability survey undertaken in 2010–12. Computer-assisted self-interviews asked about partner numbers and characteristics participants’ three most recent partnerships (MRPs). Opposite-sex MRPs...
ABSTRACT Within the last decade a new economic paradigm has emerged that emphasizes variability in strategies pre‐Hispanic Maya employed. Among most important developments is discovery of marketplaces at several Classic (250–900 CE) sites. Investigations into them and market systems continue to fuel research, but invite broader consideration what presence might mean for regional provision control. The settlement densities revealed by lidar data add urgency this quest. Researchers should also...
Ellobiopsids have been recorded as parasites of marine pelagic Crustacea. An unidentified ellobiopsid has discovered for the first time in freshwater, its host being a calanoid, Tropodiaptomus spectabilis (Kiefer), South Africa.
Keywords: historically black colleges and universities, HBCU, education, higher education
Abstract Contemporary research on prehispanic Maya landscapes has focused caves as core features of the cultural geography. Investigations within a number large have suggested that they served loci for important rituals, legitimized inhabitants’ claims to their territory, and helped establish authority site’s ruling elite. The ubiquity centrality in worldview raises questions about what happened regions where did not naturally form. Recent investigations at site Maax Na northern Belize...
An important problem confronting cultural heritage management in the USA is under-representation of groups historically defined as minorities. The roots this absence are complex, but can be traced part to deficiencies education. innovative archaeological project uniting descendants opposing sides late 1800s Apache Wars serves initiate a discussion these issues. From 2004–2006 African American, Apache, and European American students staff excavated campsite Guadalupe Mountains Texas used by...
Objectives Men who have sex with men (MSM) an increased risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and related diseases compared exclusively women. From April 2018, there has been a phased roll-out HPV vaccination offered to MSM aged up 45 years old are attending sexual health clinics HIV in England. The vaccine is most effective if delivered prior infection. We estimated the proportion no current vaccine-type serological evidence infection, study undertaken introduction. Methods conducted...