KU Scholarly Papers Funded by the KU Open Access Fund: Recent submissions
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Phylogenetic and Selection Analysis of an Expanded Family of Putatively Pore-Forming Jellyfish Toxins (Cnidaria: Medusozoa)
(Oxford University Press, 2021-04-23)Many jellyfish species are known to cause a painful sting, but box jellyfish (class Cubozoa) are a well-known danger to humans due to exceptionally potent venoms. Cubozoan toxicity has been attributed to the presence and ... -
Hospitalization at the end of life in patients with multiple myeloma
(BMC, 2021-03-31)Background Despite advances in treatment, multiple myeloma (MM) remains incurable and results in significant morbidity and mortality. Further research investigating where MM patients die and characterization of end-of-life ... -
Imaging Modalities for the Glenoid Track in Recurrent Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review
(SAGE Publications, 2021-06-01)Background: The glenoid track (GT) concept illustrates how the degree of glenoid bone loss and humeral bone loss in the glenohumeral joint can guide further treatment in a patient with anterior instability. The importance ... -
Genomic, Clinical, and Behavioral Characterization of 15q11.2 BP1-BP2 Deletion (Burnside-Butler) Syndrome in Five Families
(MDPI, 2021-02-07)The 15q11.2 BP1-BP2 deletion (Burnside-Butler) syndrome is emerging as the most common cytogenetic finding in patients with neurodevelopmental or autism spectrum disorders (ASD) presenting for microarray genetic testing. ... -
Association between Primary Perioperative CEA Ratio, Tumor Site, and Overall Survival in Patients with Colorectal Cancer
(MDPI, 2020-11-27)There are differences in the incidence, clinical presentation, molecular pathogenesis, and outcome of colorectal cancer (CRC) based on tumor location. Emerging research suggests that the perioperative carcinoembryonic ... -
Outcomes of intraoperative ultrasound for endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal pituitary surgery in adenomas with parasellar extension
(Elsevier, 2021-04-18)Background Pituitary adenomas with parasellar extension present a technical challenge for adequate visualization and gross total resection (GTR). The endoscope improves identification of parasellar extension, however, ... -
How rapidly do self-compatible populations evolve selfing? Mating system estimation within recently evolved self-compatible populations of Azorean Tolpis succulenta (Asteraceae)
(Wiley Open Access, 2020-11-20)Genome-wide genotyping and Bayesian inference method (BORICE) were employed to estimate outcrossing rates and paternity in two small plant populations of Tolpis succulenta (Asteraceae) on Graciosa island in the Azores. ... -
Association of Neutrophil, Platelet, and Lymphocyte Ratios with the Prognosis in Unresectable and Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
(MDPI, 2020-10-13)We examined the relationship between the daily rate of change of cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) over the first 90 days of treatment (DRC90) and the pretreatment levels of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and platelets with the ... -
Survival Outcomes of Pancreatic Intraepithelial Neoplasm (PanIN) versus Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN) Associated Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
(MDPI, 2020-09-25)Pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasms (PanINs) and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are common pancreatic adenocarcinoma precursor lesions. However, data regarding their respective associations with survival ... -
The Ketogenic Diet in the Treatment of Post-concussion Syndrome—A Feasibility Study
(Frontiers Media, 2020-09-10)Concussion is the most common form of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Although most patients' symptoms resolve within a month, patients with post-concussion syndrome (PCS) may continue to experience symptoms for years ... -
Association of Current Opioid Use With Serious Adverse Events Among Older Adult Survivors of Breast Cancer
(JAMA Network, 2020-09-15)Importance National efforts to improve safe opioid prescribing focus on preventing misuse, overdose, and opioid use disorder. This approach overlooks opportunities to better prevent other serious opioid-related harms in ... -
Is long-term ABA therapy abusive: A response to Sandoval-Norton and Shkedy
(Taylor and Francis, 2020-09-23)Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a common treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In a recent volume of this journal, Sanvodal-Norton and Shkedy (2019) published a criticism of behavior analysis ... -
Investigating the relationship between individual differences and island sensitivity
(Ubiquity Press, 2020-09-17)It is well-attested that native speakers tend to give low acceptability ratings to sentences that involve movement from within islands, yet the source of island effects remains an active debate. The grammatical account ... -
Neuroendoscopic treatment of symptomatic giant Virchow–Robin spaces
(Medknow Publications, 2015-07-20)Background: Virchow-Robin spaces (VRS) or perivascular spaces are interstitial cystic spaces surrounding the vasculature of brain parenchyma and course from the subarachnoid space. Small VRS (less than 2 mm) appear in all ... -
Notch4 activation aggravates NF-κB-mediated inflammation in HIV-1-associated nephropathy
(The Company of Biologists, 2019-12-17)Notch pathway activation plays a central role in the pathogenesis of many glomerular diseases. We have previously shown that Notch4 expression was upregulated in various renal cells in human immunodeficiency virus ... -
“It’s like heaven over there”: Medicine as discipline and the production of the carceral body
(BMC, 2020-02-08)Background Correctional systems in several U.S. states have entered into partnerships with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) to provide healthcare for people who are incarcerated. This project was initiated to better ... -
Middle cerebral artery velocity dynamic response profile during exercise is attenuated following multiple ischemic strokes: A case report
(Physiological Society, 2019-11-05)Blood flow regulation is impaired in people with stroke. However, the time course of change in middle cerebral artery velocity (MCAv) following repeated stroke at rest and during exercise remains unknown. In this case ... -
Unremitting chronic skin lesions: A case of delayed diagnosis of glucagonoma
(Taylor & Francis Open Access, 2019-11-01)A 54-year-old Caucasian male with history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, and chronic skin rash of 4 years presented to the emergency department with worsening rash and weight loss. ... -
3D cell culture stimulates the secretion of in vivo like extracellular vesicles
(Nature Research, 2019-09-10)For studying cellular communications ex-vivo, a two-dimensional (2D) cell culture model is currently used as the “gold standard”. 2D culture models are also widely used in the study of RNA expression profiles from tumor ... -
Genomic Data Reveal Conserved Female Heterogamety in Giant Salamanders with Gigantic Nuclear Genomes
(Genetics Society of America, 2019-10-01)Systems of genetic sex determination and the homology of sex chromosomes in different taxa vary greatly across vertebrates. Much progress remains to be made in understanding systems of genetic sex determination in non-model ...