Publications by authors named "B W Duncan"

The field of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has grown from a fully experimental concept to now boasting a multitude of treatments including six FDA-approved products targeting various hematologic malignancies. Yet, along with their efficacy, these therapies come with side effects requiring timely and thoughtful interventions. In this review, we discuss the most common toxicities associated with CAR T-cells to date, highlighting risk factors, prognostication, implications for critical care management, patient experience optimization, and ongoing work in the field of toxicity mitigation.

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  • The study compared the definitions of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in predicting diabetes among Brazilian adults.
  • Utilizing data from the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil), researchers analyzed 7,073 participants aged 35-74, focusing on those with ultrasound-confirmed steatosis and cardiometabolic factors.
  • Over 9.4 years, both NAFLD and MASLD showed a significant increase in diabetes incidence (78% for NAFLD and 88% for MASLD), with similar results across different race/skin color groups.
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Objectives: Dementia is a fast-growing public health problem. This study examined the association of physical activity and estimated cardiorespiratory fitness (eCRF) with the risk of cognitive impairment.

Study Design: Multicentric, prospective cohort study.

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Nigeria's healthcare system faces significant challenges in financing and quality, impacting the delivery of services to its growing population. This study investigates healthcare workers' perceptions of these challenges and their implications for healthcare policy and practice. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 600 healthcare professionals from eight states across Nigeria, representing a variety of healthcare occupations.

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  • Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DMRI) is being studied as a method to evaluate brain changes in children with cerebral palsy after therapy, focusing on brain connectivity and microstructure.
  • In a study involving five children, DMRI analysis and clinical motor function evaluations were conducted before and after 36 weeks of therapy, revealing improved motor skills but limited changes in traditional MRI results.
  • Although tractography suggested minor alterations in brain microstructure and connectivity, there was no significant change in fractional anisotropy (FA) values, indicating variability and complexity in monitoring brain changes alongside clinical improvements.
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