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  1. Article: The Relationship of low-serum Vitamin D and Early Dental Implant Failure.

    Francis, John R / Barber, H Dexter / Beals, Douglas / Siu, Trever

    The Journal of oral implantology

    2024  

    Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of serum vitamin D levels and its relationship to early dental implant failures. A total of 174 implants in 109 patients were placed and serum vitamin D levels of those patients were noted the day of ... ...

    Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the effects of serum vitamin D levels and its relationship to early dental implant failures. A total of 174 implants in 109 patients were placed and serum vitamin D levels of those patients were noted the day of implant placement. Implants were followed up until restoration, approximately 3-6 months later, and any implant failure was noted based on 50% or more bone loss or implant mobility. Eight individuals had an implant fail early and their vitamin D levels had a mean of 42.54 ng/ml compared to the successful patients' levels of 31.92 ng/ml. Although not statistically significant, there was no correlation with low serum vitamin D levels of patients and early implant failure. Keywords: dental implant, implant failure, vitamin D.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 448462-9
    ISSN 1548-1336 ; 0160-6972
    ISSN (online) 1548-1336
    ISSN 0160-6972
    DOI 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-23-00168
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  2. Article ; Online: A population-based analysis of rheumatology care patterns for inflammatory arthritis during COVID-19 in Alberta, Canada.

    Barber, Claire E H / Lethebe, Brendan Cord / Szostakiwskyj, Jessie Hart / Barnabe, Cheryl / Barber, Megan R W / Katz, Steven / England, Bryant R / Hazlewood, Glen S

    Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

    2024  Volume 65, Page(s) 152364

    Abstract: Objective: The aim of the study was to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on inflammatory arthritis (IA) rheumatology care in Alberta, Canada.: Methods: We used linked provincial health administrative datasets to establish an incident ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The aim of the study was to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on inflammatory arthritis (IA) rheumatology care in Alberta, Canada.
    Methods: We used linked provincial health administrative datasets to establish an incident cohort of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) seen at least once by a rheumatologist. We examined incidence rates (IR) per 100,000 population, and patterns of follow-up care between 2011 and 2022. In a subset of individuals diagnosed five years prior to the pandemic, we report on those lost to follow-up during the pandemic, and those with virtual care visits followed by in-person visit within 30 days. Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine patient characteristics associated with these patterns of care.
    Results: The IR for RA in 2020 declined compared to previous years (44.6), but not for AS (9.2) or PsA (9.1). In 2021 IRs rose (RA 49.5; AS 11.8; PsA 11.8). Among those diagnosed within 5 years of the pandemic, 632 (6.0 %) were lost to follow-up, with characteristics of those lost to follow-up differing between IA types. 1444 individuals had at least one virtual visit followed within 30 days by an in-person follow-up. This was less common in males (OR 0.69-0.79) and more common for those with a higher frequency of physician visits prior to the pandemic (OR 1.27-1.32).
    Conclusion: Impacts of patterns of care during the pandemic should be further explored for healthcare planning to uphold optimal care access and promote effective use of virtual care.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Arthritis, Psoriatic/epidemiology ; Arthritis, Psoriatic/therapy ; Arthritis, Psoriatic/diagnosis ; Alberta/epidemiology ; Rheumatology ; Pandemics ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid/diagnosis ; Spondylitis, Ankylosing/diagnosis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 120247-9
    ISSN 1532-866X ; 0049-0172
    ISSN (online) 1532-866X
    ISSN 0049-0172
    DOI 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2024.152364
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  3. Article ; Online: Herbivorous sea urchins (Echinometra mathaei) support resilience on overfished and sedimented tropical reefs.

    Fong, Caitlin R / Smith, Nefertiti / Catalan, Elijah / Caraveo, Blanca Alvarez / Barber, Paul H / Fong, Peggy

    Scientific reports

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 3829

    Abstract: Human impacts are dramatically changing ecological communities, motivating research on resilience. Tropical reefs are increasingly undergoing transitions to short algal turf, a successional community that mediates either recovery to coral by allowing ... ...

    Abstract Human impacts are dramatically changing ecological communities, motivating research on resilience. Tropical reefs are increasingly undergoing transitions to short algal turf, a successional community that mediates either recovery to coral by allowing recruitment or transitions to longer turf/macroalgae. Intense herbivory limits turf height; subsequently, overfishing erodes resilience of the desirable coral-dominated reef state. Increased sedimentation also erodes resilience through smothering and herbivory suppression. In spite of this critical role, most herbivory studies on tropical reefs focus on fishes, and the contribution of urchins remains under-studied. To test how different herbivory and sedimentation scenarios impact turf resilience, we experimentally simulated, in situ, four future overfishing scenarios derived from patterns of fish and urchin loss in other reef systems and two future sedimentation regimes. We found urchins were critical to short turf resilience, maintaining this state even with reduced fish herbivory and increased sediment. Further, urchins cleared sediment, facilitating fish herbivory. This study articulates the likelihood of increased reliance on urchins on impacted reefs in the Anthropocene.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Herbivory ; Resilience, Psychological ; Fisheries ; Coral Reefs ; Anthozoa ; Sea Urchins ; Fishes ; Ecosystem
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-52222-0
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  4. Article ; Online: Stringent Response of Cyanobacteria and Other Bacterioplankton during Different Stages of a Harmful Cyanobacterial Bloom.

    Li, Hanyan / Bhattarai, Bishav / Barber, Michael / Goel, Ramesh

    Environmental science & technology

    2023  Volume 57, Issue 42, Page(s) 16016–16032

    Abstract: We conducted a field study to investigate the role of stringent response in cyanobacteria and coexisting bacterioplankton during nutrient-deprived periods at various stages of bloom in a freshwater lake (Utah Lake) for the first time. Using metagenomics ... ...

    Abstract We conducted a field study to investigate the role of stringent response in cyanobacteria and coexisting bacterioplankton during nutrient-deprived periods at various stages of bloom in a freshwater lake (Utah Lake) for the first time. Using metagenomics and metatranscriptomics analyses, we examined the cyanobacterial ecology and expression of important functional genes related to stringent response, N and P metabolism, and regulation. Our findings mark a significant advancement in understanding the mechanisms by which toxic cyanobacteria survive and proliferate during nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) limitations. We successfully identified and analyzed the metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) of the dominant bloom-forming cyanobacteria, namely,
    MeSH term(s) Guanosine Pentaphosphate ; Nitrates ; Cyanobacteria/genetics ; Microcystis ; Lakes ; Aquatic Organisms
    Chemical Substances Guanosine Pentaphosphate (38918-96-6) ; Nitrates
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ISSN 1520-5851
    ISSN (online) 1520-5851
    DOI 10.1021/acs.est.3c03114
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  5. Article: Characterization, Bioactivity, and Biodistribution of 35 kDa Hyaluronan Fragment.

    Gantumur, Munkh-Amgalan / Jia, Xiaoxiao / Hui, Jessica H / Barber, Christy / Wan, Li / Furenlid, Lars R / Martin, Diego R / Hui, Mizhou / Liu, Zhonglin

    Life (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1

    Abstract: It has been reported that hyaluronic acid (HA) with a 35 kDa molecular weight (HA35) acts biologically to protect tissue from injury, but its biological properties are not yet fully characterized. This study aimed to evaluate the cellular effects and ... ...

    Abstract It has been reported that hyaluronic acid (HA) with a 35 kDa molecular weight (HA35) acts biologically to protect tissue from injury, but its biological properties are not yet fully characterized. This study aimed to evaluate the cellular effects and biodistribution of HA35 compared to HA with a 1600 kDa molecular weight (HA1600). We assessed the effects of HA35 and HA1600 on cell migration, NO and ROS generation, and gene expression in cultured macrophages, microglia, and lymphocytes. HA35 was separately radiolabeled with
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662250-6
    ISSN 2075-1729
    ISSN 2075-1729
    DOI 10.3390/life14010097
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  6. Article ; Online: Implicit Bias and Patient Care: Mitigating Bias, Preventing Harm.

    Barber Doucet, Hannah / Wilson, Taneisha / Vrablik, Lauren / Wing, Robyn

    MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources

    2023  Volume 19, Page(s) 11343

    Abstract: Introduction: Simulation is a valuable and novel tool in the expanding approach to racism and bias education for medical practitioners. We present a simulation case focused on identifying and addressing the implicit bias of a consultant to teach bias ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Simulation is a valuable and novel tool in the expanding approach to racism and bias education for medical practitioners. We present a simulation case focused on identifying and addressing the implicit bias of a consultant to teach bias mitigation skills and limit harm to patients and families.
    Methods: Learners were presented with a case of a classic toddler's fracture in an African American child. The learners interacted with an orthopedic resident who insisted on child welfare involvement, with nonspecific and increasingly biased concerns about the child/family. The learners were expected to identify that this case was not concerning for nonaccidental trauma and that the orthopedic resident was demonstrating bias. They were expected to communicate with both the resident and the parent effectively to defuse the situation and prevent harm from reaching the family. A debrief and an anonymous survey followed the case.
    Results: Seventy-five learners participated, including pediatric and emergency medicine residents, fellows, attendings, and medical students. After the case, the majority of learners expressed confidence that they could recognize racial bias in the care of a patient (90%), ensure patient care was not influenced by racial bias (88%), and utilize a tool to frame a concern about bias (79%).
    Discussion: Participants felt that this simulation was relevant and effective and overall left the experience feeling confident in their abilities to identify and manage racially biased patient care. This anti-racist simulation offers an important skill-building opportunity that has been well received by learners.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Bias, Implicit ; Bias ; Computer Simulation ; Consultants ; Emergency Medicine
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ISSN 2374-8265
    ISSN (online) 2374-8265
    DOI 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11343
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  7. Article ; Online: Chemistry of Functionalized Reactive Organic Intermediates in the Earth's Atmosphere: Impact, Challenges, and Progress.

    Barber, Victoria P / Kroll, Jesse H

    The journal of physical chemistry. A

    2021  Volume 125, Issue 48, Page(s) 10264–10279

    Abstract: ... of a few reactive intermediates, namely, alkyl (R) radicals, alkoxy (RO) radicals, peroxy (RO ...

    Abstract The gas-phase oxidation of organic compounds is an important chemical process in the Earth's atmosphere. It governs oxidant levels and controls the production of key secondary pollutants, and hence has major implications for air quality and climate. Organic oxidation is largely controlled by the chemistry of a few reactive intermediates, namely, alkyl (R) radicals, alkoxy (RO) radicals, peroxy (RO
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1520-5215
    ISSN (online) 1520-5215
    DOI 10.1021/acs.jpca.1c08221
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  8. Article ; Online: Phenotypic and functional characterization of pharmacologically expanded Vγ9Vδ2 T cells in pigtail macaques.

    Barber-Axthelm, Isaac M / Wragg, Kathleen M / Esterbauer, Robyn / Amarasena, Thakshila H / Barber-Axthelm, Valerie R B / Wheatley, Adam K / Gibbon, Anne M / Kent, Stephen J / Juno, Jennifer A

    iScience

    2023  Volume 26, Issue 3, Page(s) 106269

    Abstract: While gaining interest as treatment for cancer and infectious disease, the clinical efficacy of Vγ9Vδ2 T cell-based immunotherapeutics has to date been limited. An improved understanding of γδ T cell heterogeneity across lymphoid and non-lymphoid tissues, ...

    Abstract While gaining interest as treatment for cancer and infectious disease, the clinical efficacy of Vγ9Vδ2 T cell-based immunotherapeutics has to date been limited. An improved understanding of γδ T cell heterogeneity across lymphoid and non-lymphoid tissues, before and after pharmacological expansion, is required. Here, we describe the phenotype and tissue distribution of Vγ9Vδ2 T cells at steady state and following
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2589-0042
    ISSN (online) 2589-0042
    DOI 10.1016/j.isci.2023.106269
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  9. Article ; Online: Collaborative Care Versus Usual Care to Improve Quality of Life, Pain, Depression, and Physical Activity in Outpatients With Spinal Cord Injury: The SCI-CARE Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

    Bombardier, Charles H / Fann, Jesse R / Ehde, Dawn M / Reyes, Maria R / Burns, Stephen P / Barber, Jason K / Temkin, Nancy R

    Journal of neurotrauma

    2023  Volume 40, Issue 23-24, Page(s) 2667–2679

    Abstract: Our goal was to test the effectiveness of collaborative care (CC) versus usual care (UC) to improve treatment of pain, depression, physical inactivity, and quality of life in outpatients with spinal cord injury (SCI). We conducted a single blind parallel ...

    Abstract Our goal was to test the effectiveness of collaborative care (CC) versus usual care (UC) to improve treatment of pain, depression, physical inactivity, and quality of life in outpatients with spinal cord injury (SCI). We conducted a single blind parallel group randomized controlled trial. The setting was two outpatient SCI rehabilitation clinics within a large academic medical center. Participants were 174 outpatients who were on average 47.7 years old, 76% male, 76% white, 8% Hispanic, 47% tetraplegic, 95% more than 1 year post-SCI, and 45% on Medicare. The intervention consisted of a mental health-trained collaborative care manager (CM) integrated into two SCI rehabilitation medicine clinics and supervised by content experts in pain and mental health treatment. The CM provided assessment, medical care coordination, adherence support, outcome monitoring, and decision support along with brief psychological interventions to the patients via up to 12 in-person or telephone sessions. Among all participants, 61% chose to focus on pain; 31% on physical activity and 8% on depression. The primary outcome was quality of life as measured by the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF at the end of treatment (4 months). Secondary outcomes were quality of life at 8 months and pain intensity and interference, depression severity, and minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity at 4 and 8 months. A total of 174 participants were randomized 1:1 to CC (
    MeSH term(s) United States ; Humans ; Male ; Aged ; Middle Aged ; Female ; Quality of Life ; Outpatients ; Depression/etiology ; Depression/therapy ; Single-Blind Method ; Medicare ; Exercise ; Pain ; Spinal Cord Injuries/complications ; Spinal Cord Injuries/psychology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Randomized Controlled Trial ; Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 645092-1
    ISSN 1557-9042 ; 0897-7151
    ISSN (online) 1557-9042
    ISSN 0897-7151
    DOI 10.1089/neu.2023.0200
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  10. Article ; Online: Opinion: Eight simple actions that individuals can take to save insects from global declines.

    Kawahara, Akito Y / Reeves, Lawrence E / Barber, Jesse R / Black, Scott H

    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

    2021  Volume 118, Issue 2

    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Ecosystem ; Environmental Pollution/prevention & control ; Insecta ; Lighting ; Plants
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 209104-5
    ISSN 1091-6490 ; 0027-8424
    ISSN (online) 1091-6490
    ISSN 0027-8424
    DOI 10.1073/pnas.2002547117
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