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View article: Live microbials to boost Anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunity clinical trial (Live BASIC trial): a triple-blind randomized controlled trial
Live microbials to boost Anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunity clinical trial (Live BASIC trial): a triple-blind randomized controlled trial Open
Purpose With waning immunity and vaccine hesitancy, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose risks. A live microbial consortium (OL-1) with bacteria containing potentially cross-reactive antigens (CRAGs) stimulates anti-SARS-CoV-2 immune re…
View article: Analgesic Differences in Males and Females After Third Molar Surgery
Analgesic Differences in Males and Females After Third Molar Surgery Open
This prespecified subgroup analysis of a randomized clinical trial investigates noninferiority for pain relief, treatment effects, and patient satisfaction for nonopioids vs opioids in male and female patients after impacted mandibular thi…
View article: Does Intra-Operative IV Dexamethasone Reduce Postoperative Pain More Effectively With Nonopioids or Opioids?
Does Intra-Operative IV Dexamethasone Reduce Postoperative Pain More Effectively With Nonopioids or Opioids? Open
Intra-operative IV dexamethasone was associated with reduced pain for the first 24 hours following third molar surgery. Adding dexamethasone to either analgesic group improved pain control. Providers should consider incorporating intra-ope…
View article: Antibody repertoire associated with clinically diverse presentations of pediatric SARS-CoV-2 infection
Antibody repertoire associated with clinically diverse presentations of pediatric SARS-CoV-2 infection Open
Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 infection results in clinical presentations ranging from asymptomatic/mild infection to severe pulmonary COVID-19, to Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), characterized by hyperinflammation and multi-…
View article: Evaluating a virtual reality visual fields analyzer in an urban, underserved glaucoma & glaucoma suspect patient populations to identify disparities
Evaluating a virtual reality visual fields analyzer in an urban, underserved glaucoma & glaucoma suspect patient populations to identify disparities Open
View article: A genetically modulated Toll-like receptor-tolerant phenotype in peripheral blood cells of children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome
A genetically modulated Toll-like receptor-tolerant phenotype in peripheral blood cells of children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome Open
Dysregulated innate immune responses contribute to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), characterized by gastrointestinal, mucocutaneous, and/or cardiovascular injury occurring weeks after severe acute respiratory syndrom…
View article: Nonopioid vs opioid analgesics after impacted third-molar extractions
Nonopioid vs opioid analgesics after impacted third-molar extractions Open
Routine opioid prescribing after dental surgery is not supported. The results of this study confirmed the American Dental Association's recommendations that ibuprofen and acetaminophen in combination should be the first-line therapy for ac…
View article: Long-term recovery of taste and smell following acute COVID-19 infection in a New Jersey cohort
Long-term recovery of taste and smell following acute COVID-19 infection in a New Jersey cohort Open
Loss of taste and smell is one of the most troubling symptoms of long COVID and may be permanent for some. Correlation between subjectively and objectively assessed olfactory and gustatory impairment is low, leading to uncertainty about ho…
View article: A genetically modulated Toll-like-receptor-tolerant phenotype in peripheral blood cells of children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome
A genetically modulated Toll-like-receptor-tolerant phenotype in peripheral blood cells of children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome Open
Dysregulated innate immune responses contribute to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), characterized by gastrointestinal, mucocutaneous, and/or cardiovascular injury occurring weeks after SARS-CoV-2 exposure. To investig…
View article: Leveraging the functionality of Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) to enhance data collection and quality in the Opioid Analgesic Reduction Study
Leveraging the functionality of Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) to enhance data collection and quality in the Opioid Analgesic Reduction Study Open
Background The Opioid Analgesic Reduction Study is a double-blind, prospective, clinical trial investigating analgesic effectiveness in the management of acute post-surgical pain after impacted third molar extraction across five clinical s…
View article: Your Health Kiosk: A Pilot Study to Enhance Healthcare Access and Health Promotion among Spanish-Speaking Hispanics
Your Health Kiosk: A Pilot Study to Enhance Healthcare Access and Health Promotion among Spanish-Speaking Hispanics Open
Importance: Cancer screening remains a pivotal step in early detection and treatment, yet disparities persist in healthcare access, particularly among racial-ethnic minorities and low-income residents. Digital platforms offer innovative av…
View article: Saliva microbiome in relation to SARS-CoV-2 infection in a prospective cohort of healthy US adults
Saliva microbiome in relation to SARS-CoV-2 infection in a prospective cohort of healthy US adults Open
This project was supported in part by Danone North America and grants from the National Institutes of Health, United States.
View article: Community- Versus Health Care Organization–Based Approaches to Expanding At-Home COVID-19 Testing in Black and Latino Communities, New Jersey, 2021
Community- Versus Health Care Organization–Based Approaches to Expanding At-Home COVID-19 Testing in Black and Latino Communities, New Jersey, 2021 Open
At-home COVID-19 testing offers convenience and safety advantages. We evaluated at-home testing in Black and Latino communities through an intervention comparing community-based organization (CBO) and health care organization (HCO) outreac…
View article: Screening for Social Risk Factors in the ICU During the Pandemic
Screening for Social Risk Factors in the ICU During the Pandemic Open
IMPORTANCE: Due to limitations in data collected through electronic health records, the social risk factors (SRFs) that predate severe illness and restrict access to critical care services are poorly understood. OBJECTIVES: This study expl…
View article: Impact of the Pandemic: Screening for Social Risk Factors in the Intensive Care Unit
Impact of the Pandemic: Screening for Social Risk Factors in the Intensive Care Unit Open
Due to limitations in data collected through electronic health records, the social risk factors (SRF) that predate severe illness and restrict access to critical care services are poorly understood. This study explored the feasibility and …
View article: Determinants and Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in a Diverse Population: 6-Month Evaluation of a Prospective Cohort Study
Determinants and Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in a Diverse Population: 6-Month Evaluation of a Prospective Cohort Study Open
Background We studied risk factors, antibodies, and symptoms of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in a diverse, ambulatory population. Methods A prospective cohort (n = 831) previously undiagnosed with …
View article: Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in previously undiagnosed health care workers in New Jersey, at the onset of the U.S. COVID-19 pandemic
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in previously undiagnosed health care workers in New Jersey, at the onset of the U.S. COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: Risk Factors for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection in Hospital Workers: Results From a Screening Study in New Jersey, United States in Spring 2020
Risk Factors for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection in Hospital Workers: Results From a Screening Study in New Jersey, United States in Spring 2020 Open
Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is a critical concern among healthcare workers (HCWs). Other studies have assessed SARS-CoV-2 virus and antibodies in HCWs, with disparate findings regarding…
View article: Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in previously undiagnosed health care workers at the onset of the U.S. COVID-19 epidemic
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in previously undiagnosed health care workers at the onset of the U.S. COVID-19 epidemic Open
Importance Healthcare workers are presumed to be at increased risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection due to occupational exposure to infected patients. However, no epidemiological study has examined …
View article: Initial Results from a Pilot Comparative Effectiveness Study of 3 Methotrexate-based Consensus Treatment Plans for Juvenile Localized Scleroderma
Initial Results from a Pilot Comparative Effectiveness Study of 3 Methotrexate-based Consensus Treatment Plans for Juvenile Localized Scleroderma Open
Objective. To perform a comparative effectiveness feasibility study in juvenile localized scleroderma (LS), using standardized treatment regimens (consensus treatment plans; CTP). Methods. A prospective, multicenter 1-year pilot observatio…
View article: Developing comparative effectiveness studies for a rare, understudied pediatric disease: lessons learned from the CARRA juvenile localized scleroderma consensus treatment plan pilot study
Developing comparative effectiveness studies for a rare, understudied pediatric disease: lessons learned from the CARRA juvenile localized scleroderma consensus treatment plan pilot study Open
View article: New Features for Measuring Disease Activity in Pediatric Localized Scleroderma
New Features for Measuring Disease Activity in Pediatric Localized Scleroderma Open
Objective. To identify clinical features that define disease activity in pediatric localized scleroderma (LS), and determine their specificity and importance. Methods. We conducted a multicenter prospective study of patients with active an…
View article: Increased incidence of respiratory distress syndrome in neonates of mothers with abnormally invasive placentation
Increased incidence of respiratory distress syndrome in neonates of mothers with abnormally invasive placentation Open
The increased incidence of RDS at later gestational ages in AIP is driven by placenta previa. AIP neonates required respiratory support for a longer duration than age-matched controls. Providers should be prepared to counsel expectant pare…
View article: High Rate of Long Term Complete Remission for Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Who Relapse after Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation and Receive Salvage with Donor Lymphocyte Infusions (DLI)
High Rate of Long Term Complete Remission for Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Who Relapse after Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation and Receive Salvage with Donor Lymphocyte Infusions (DLI) Open
Background: Allo-SCT remains the only curative option for CLL, in part due to GVL effect (Schetelig et al, JCO 2003). Management of post-SCT relapse remains challenging, and DLI has been successfully used as salvage (Delgado et al, Blood 2…