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  1. Article ; Online: Microbiology of Big Soda Lake, a multi-extreme meromictic volcanic crater lake in the Nevada desert.

    Soufi, Hengameh H / Tran, Daniel / Louca, Stilianos

    Environmental microbiology

    2024  Volume 26, Issue 2, Page(s) e16578

    Abstract: Big Soda Lake, Nevada, is a multi-extreme meromictic lake, whose hypersaline hyperalkaline bottom waters feature permanent anoxia and high concentrations of arsenic, sulphide and ammonia. These properties make Big Soda Lake-and the adjacent Little Soda ... ...

    Abstract Big Soda Lake, Nevada, is a multi-extreme meromictic lake, whose hypersaline hyperalkaline bottom waters feature permanent anoxia and high concentrations of arsenic, sulphide and ammonia. These properties make Big Soda Lake-and the adjacent Little Soda Lake-a fascinating system for exploring life's boundaries, discovering novel microbial taxa and identifying biotechnologically useful strains. To date, the taxonomic diversity and metabolic capabilities of microorganisms in this system remain largely unknown. Here, we fill this gap using microbiome surveys across the Big and Little Soda Lake water columns, including 16S rRNA sequencing, fungal ITS2 sequencing and gene- and genome-resolved metagenomics. We accompany these surveys with measurements of salinity, pH, temperature, oxygen, ammonium and ammonia concentrations. Our analyses reveal rich bacterial communities, taxonomically and functionally differentiated along Big Soda Lake's oxycline and, to lesser extent, between lakes. Fungal communities were dominated by a small number of families, while nearly no archaea were detected. Pathways related to perchlorate reduction, anoxygenic phototrophy, fermentation, dissimilatory metabolism of arsenite/arsenate, sulphur compounds, nitrogen compounds and hydrogen, were particularly prevalent. A total of 129 high-quality bacterial and archaeal metagenome-assembled genomes (completeness ≥ 80%, contamination ≤ 5%) were recovered, yielding insight into the taxonomic distribution of microbial metabolic pathways.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Lakes/microbiology ; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics ; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/metabolism ; Ammonia/metabolism ; Nevada ; Phylogeny ; Bacteria
    Chemical Substances RNA, Ribosomal, 16S ; Ammonia (7664-41-7)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2020213-1
    ISSN 1462-2920 ; 1462-2912
    ISSN (online) 1462-2920
    ISSN 1462-2912
    DOI 10.1111/1462-2920.16578
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  2. Article ; Online: Modular assembly of microswimmers with liquid compartments.

    Hu, Minghan / Shen, Xueting / Tran, Daniel / Ma, Zhongqi / Isa, Lucio

    Journal of physics. Condensed matter : an Institute of Physics journal

    2023  Volume 35, Issue 43

    Abstract: Artificial microswimmers, i.e. colloidal scale objects capable of self-propulsion, have garnered significant attention due to their central role as models for out of equilibrium systems. Moreover, their potential applications in diverse fields such as ... ...

    Abstract Artificial microswimmers, i.e. colloidal scale objects capable of self-propulsion, have garnered significant attention due to their central role as models for out of equilibrium systems. Moreover, their potential applications in diverse fields such as biomedicine, environmental remediation, and materials science have long been hypothesized, often in conjunction with their ability to deliver cargoes to overcome mass transport limitations. A very efficient way to load molecular cargoes is to disperse them in a liquid compartment, however, fabricating microswimmers with multiple liquid compartments remains a significant challenge. To address this challenge, we present a modular fabrication platform that combines microfluidic synthesis and sequential capillarity-assisted particle assembly (sCAPA) for microswimmers with various liquid compartments. We demonstrate the synthesis of monodisperse, small polymer-based microcapsules (Ø = 3-6
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-31
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1472968-4
    ISSN 1361-648X ; 0953-8984
    ISSN (online) 1361-648X
    ISSN 0953-8984
    DOI 10.1088/1361-648X/ace871
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  3. Article: Testicular Germ Cell Tumor Composed of Seminoma and Teratoma Metastasizing as Choriocarcinoma to the Lung Successfully Treated With Salvage Chemotherapy and Bone-Marrow Transplant: A Case Report.

    Shahrokh, Soroush / Tran, Daniel / Lines, Barbara / Bhuriwala, Murtaza N

    Cureus

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 3, Page(s) e22885

    Abstract: A 25-year-old male presented to our hospital with two months of progressively worsening left arm swelling, intermittent left-sided chest pressure, and a painless right testicular mass. CT of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mediastinal ... ...

    Abstract A 25-year-old male presented to our hospital with two months of progressively worsening left arm swelling, intermittent left-sided chest pressure, and a painless right testicular mass. CT of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mediastinal mass, multiple lung nodules, and several large right testicular nodules. The patient underwent a CT-guided biopsy of his right lung nodule, followed by a radical right inguinal orchiectomy. The testicular biopsy revealed a mixed germ cell tumor (GCT) consisting of 97% seminoma and 3% teratoma, while the lung biopsy revealed metastatic choriocarcinoma. The patient was treated with four cycles of bleomycin, etoposide, and platinum (BEP) and showed a great clinical response, with only residual disease in his retroperitoneal lymph nodes. He was referred for retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND); however, there was a delay of several months, which led to the recurrence of his disease. He received four cycles of paclitaxel, ifosfamide, and cisplatin and showed a moderate response. He later received salvage chemotherapy with high-dose carboplatin and etoposide and underwent bone-marrow transplant, leading to complete clinical response and eradication of his disease. There are different subtypes of testicular GCTs, each with distinct pathogenesis, treatment modality, and prognosis. In this report, we discuss the case of a patient who presented with a mixed GCT consisting of seminoma and teratoma in his testicle, which had metastasized as choriocarcinoma to his lung and mediastinum. This report elucidates the potential for testicular GCTs to metastasize as a pathologically different cancer compared to the primary tumor. This phenomenon has significant clinical ramifications, as it can considerably alter a patient's treatment and prognostic outcomes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.22885
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  4. Article: Differential diagnosis of a ring-enhancing brain lesion in the setting of metastatic cancer and a mycotic aneurysm.

    Tran, Daniel / Rahman, Qasim / Weed, Michael / Chow, Bernard

    Radiology case reports

    2021  Volume 16, Issue 12, Page(s) 3850–3854

    Abstract: A diagnostic challenge arises when a patient presents with a ring-enhancing lesion of the brain in the setting of both metastatic cancer and a source of infection. We report a case depicting this dilemma in an 80-year-old man with a history of metastatic ...

    Abstract A diagnostic challenge arises when a patient presents with a ring-enhancing lesion of the brain in the setting of both metastatic cancer and a source of infection. We report a case depicting this dilemma in an 80-year-old man with a history of metastatic oral squamous cell carcinoma who presented for left-sided hemiparesis. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a ring-enhancing lesion of the right parietal vertex without signs of stroke. He was also found to have an aneurysm of the right common carotid artery with abnormal surrounding soft tissue density and gas, findings suspicious for a mycotic aneurysm. The likelihood of the brain lesion being an abscess formed by septic embolization was raised, leading to the recommendation to surgically explore the brain lesion and repair the aneurysm. Nevertheless, a high index of suspicion for a brain abscess and mycotic aneurysm is necessary in this type of clinical scenario.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-10
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2406300-9
    ISSN 1930-0433
    ISSN 1930-0433
    DOI 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.09.041
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  5. Article: Myasthenic crisis as an initial presentation of myasthenia gravis in an 81-year-old following endoscopic myotomy for Zenker's diverticulum.

    Tran, Daniel / Fair, Lucas / Baginski, Bryana / Aladegbami, Bola / Leeds, Steven / Ward, Marc

    Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)

    2023  Volume 36, Issue 4, Page(s) 514–517

    Abstract: In this article, we present the case of a patient with previously undiagnosed myasthenia gravis who underwent an endoscopic procedure for Zenker's diverticulum. The patient was readmitted due to ongoing dysphagia and severe respiratory distress caused by ...

    Abstract In this article, we present the case of a patient with previously undiagnosed myasthenia gravis who underwent an endoscopic procedure for Zenker's diverticulum. The patient was readmitted due to ongoing dysphagia and severe respiratory distress caused by myasthenic crisis. This case demonstrates that myasthenia gravis, although rare, can occur in elderly patients and present with other sequelae that may mask the underlying diagnosis.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2703932-8
    ISSN 1525-3252 ; 0899-8280
    ISSN (online) 1525-3252
    ISSN 0899-8280
    DOI 10.1080/08998280.2023.2201657
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  6. Article ; Online: The use of suboptimal antiretroviral therapy when applying for migration to Australia: a case series.

    Tran, Daniel / Allan, Brent / Stratigos, Alexandra / O'Donnell, Darryl / Heath-Paynter, Dash / Cogle, Aaron / Ong, Jason J

    Sexual health

    2024  Volume 21

    Abstract: Background Australia imposes restrictions for people living with HIV (PLHIV) applying for permanent residency (PR), including spending less than AUD51,000 on medical costs over 10years. Some PLHIV opted for suboptimal and cheaper antiretroviral therapy ( ... ...

    Abstract Background Australia imposes restrictions for people living with HIV (PLHIV) applying for permanent residency (PR), including spending less than AUD51,000 on medical costs over 10years. Some PLHIV opted for suboptimal and cheaper antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens to increase their chances of receiving PR. We collated a case series to examine PLHIV on suboptimal ART because of visa issues. Methods We identified all patients applying for a PR in Australia who obtained nevirapine, efavirenz or zidovudine between July 2022 and July 2023 from the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre. Pathology results and records detailing psychological issues relating to the patients' wishes to remain on suboptimal ART were extracted from clinical records by two researchers. Results We identified six patients with a mean age of 39years migrating from Asian and European countries. Three patients used efavirenz, and three used nevirapine. All desired to remain on cheaper, suboptimal ART to stay below visa cost thresholds, which they considered to aid favourably with their application. Four displayed stress and anxiety arising from visa rejections, appeal deadlines and the lengthy visa application process. Conclusions Despite access to more effective and safer ART, we identified patients who chose to remain on cheaper ART to improve chances of obtaining an Australian visa, potentially putting their health at risk. We found significant evidence of stress and anxiety among patients. There is a need to review and revise current migration policies and laws in Australia that discriminate against PLHIV and jeopardise public health.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; HIV Infections/drug therapy ; Adult ; Male ; Australia ; Female ; Emigration and Immigration/legislation & jurisprudence ; Middle Aged ; Anti-HIV Agents/therapeutic use ; Alkynes ; Cyclopropanes/therapeutic use ; Benzoxazines/therapeutic use ; Nevirapine/therapeutic use ; Zidovudine/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances Anti-HIV Agents ; Alkynes ; efavirenz (JE6H2O27P8) ; Cyclopropanes ; Benzoxazines ; Nevirapine (99DK7FVK1H) ; Zidovudine (4B9XT59T7S)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-29
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2256731-8
    ISSN 1449-8987 ; 1448-5028
    ISSN (online) 1449-8987
    ISSN 1448-5028
    DOI 10.1071/SH24028
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  7. Article: Ion Transport in Plant Cell Shrinkage During Death.

    Bouteau, François / Reboutier, David / Tran, Daniel / Laurenti, Patrick

    Frontiers in cell and developmental biology

    2020  Volume 8, Page(s) 566606

    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-19
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2737824-X
    ISSN 2296-634X
    ISSN 2296-634X
    DOI 10.3389/fcell.2020.566606
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  8. Article: COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Induced Pericarditis With Large Pericardial Effusion Followed by New-Onset Arrhythmia.

    Patel, Krunalkumar / Dalal, Shivani / Tran, Daniel / Patel, Akash / McMackin, Craig

    Cureus

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 5, Page(s) e24699

    Abstract: Several cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have been reported after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. Interestingly, most cases were seen in male adolescents and young adults, commonly after 3-4 days of the second dose of mRNA vaccine. The vaccine contains ... ...

    Abstract Several cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have been reported after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. Interestingly, most cases were seen in male adolescents and young adults, commonly after 3-4 days of the second dose of mRNA vaccine. The vaccine contains the viral spike glycoprotein in the nucleoside-modified mRNA of the coronavirus that activates the proinflammatory cascades and immunological pathways, which can cause myocarditis and pericarditis. Here we report a case of a middle-aged Caucasian male who presented with progressive dyspnea, fever, and chills seven days after the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. He was found to have pericarditis with massive hemorrhagic pericardial effusion, large bilateral pleural effusions, circulatory shock, and cardiac arrhythmia. The patient required pericardiocentesis and thoracentesis and was discharged home on antiarrhythmic and anti-inflammatory therapy. Our case report describes a correlation between mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and pericarditis, suggesting the importance of pharmacovigilance and reporting of adverse outcomes and encourages a high index of clinical suspicion in physicians to facilitate early diagnosis and interventions.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.24699
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  9. Article ; Online: Workforce Trends of Underrepresented Minority Nurses in the United States Over the Last Decade: Progress Towards Equal Representation?

    Hynson, Edward / Bloomer, Jason / Samson, Zoe / Price, Kiersten / Tran, Daniel / Muench, Ulrike

    Policy, politics & nursing practice

    2022  Volume 23, Issue 4, Page(s) 215–227

    Abstract: A healthcare workforce representative of the race/ethnicity composition of the population it serves is central to addressing systemic health inequities. The aim of this study was to assess workforce trends of underrepresented minority (URM) nurses using ... ...

    Abstract A healthcare workforce representative of the race/ethnicity composition of the population it serves is central to addressing systemic health inequities. The aim of this study was to assess workforce trends of underrepresented minority (URM) nurses using the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses years 2008 and 2018 and the American Community Survey years 2010 and 2019. We examined changes over time in URM composition (Black/African American (B/AA), Latine, American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN), Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI)) for registered nurses (RN), nurse practitioners (NPs), educational attainment (diploma/associate, BSN, MS(N)/PhD), job type (patient care, research, administration/supervision, teaching, other), and rural/urban location using descriptive statistics and bivariate regressions. While the proportion of the URM RN workforce grew significantly, the only URM group demonstrating proportional gains in the APRN workforce were Latine nurses. URM representation in educational attainment grew across all degree types. By 2018/2019, Latine nurses have their largest representation in the Dipl./ASN degree group and saw a proportional decline for PhD educated nurses. B/AA nurses have their largest representation at the MS(N)/PhD level. However, smaller proportions of B/AA nurses were working as APRNs compared to their non-URM colleagues. At the PhD level, few B/AA nurses were represented in research and teaching positions. A subgroup analysis of unemployed nurses seeking work revealed that B/AA and AI/AN nurses were overrepresented among unemployed nurses. While today's nursing workforce is more representative of the nation than ever before, results show unequal representation of URM and non-URM nurses across the ranks of the nursing professions that suggest unequal career and labor market opportunities.
    MeSH term(s) United States ; Humans ; Minority Groups ; Ethnicity ; Workforce
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2070898-1
    ISSN 1552-7468 ; 1527-1544
    ISSN (online) 1552-7468
    ISSN 1527-1544
    DOI 10.1177/15271544221118319
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  10. Article: Use of indocyanine green for sentinel lymph node biopsy in melanoma.

    Kwizera, Alain / Obaid, Ala / Tran, Daniel / Rubarth, Charles / Preskitt, John T

    Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)

    2022  Volume 36, Issue 2, Page(s) 201–204

    Abstract: Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy for cutaneous melanoma is a critical part of designing therapy for the skin malignancy. A retrospective review of 54 patients with cutaneous melanoma who underwent SLN biopsy guided by both radiotracer injection and ... ...

    Abstract Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy for cutaneous melanoma is a critical part of designing therapy for the skin malignancy. A retrospective review of 54 patients with cutaneous melanoma who underwent SLN biopsy guided by both radiotracer injection and indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescent dye compared the accuracy of identifying the SLN using each method. Patients were injected preoperatively with radiotracer at the site of the primary melanoma and intraoperatively with 2.5 mg of ICG. The detection of the SLN was compared between the two methods. Patients were followed to determine local recurrence and survival from 5 months to 4 years. ICG and radiotracer identified the SLN in 52 of 54 patients. In those patients who mapped, 52 of 52 showed mapping to the same node or nodes. The rate of cancer involvement in the identified node was 19.2% for both techniques. There was no difference in recurrence or survival between the two methods of SLN identification in short follow-up. In conclusion, ICG injection and mapping to identify SLN in cutaneous melanoma is confirmatory for radiotracer mapping and in the future may be an accurate and less costly method for SLN biopsy in cutaneous melanoma.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703932-8
    ISSN 1525-3252 ; 0899-8280
    ISSN (online) 1525-3252
    ISSN 0899-8280
    DOI 10.1080/08998280.2022.2147385
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