Publications by authors named "C C Mabry"

The genetic and molecular determinants that underlie the heterogeneity of (Mtb) infection outcomes in humans are poorly understood. Multiple lines of evidence demonstrate that mitochondrial dysfunction can exacerbate mycobacterial disease severity and mutations in some mitochondrial genes confer susceptibility to mycobacterial infection in humans. Here, we report that mutations in mitochondria DNA (mtDNA) polymerase gamma (POLG) potentiate susceptibility to Mtb infection in mice.

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Background: The state legislature codified and funded the Arkansas Trauma System (ATS) in 2009. Quarterly preventable mortality reviews (PMRs) by the ATS began in 2015 and were used to guide state-wide targeted education to reduce preventable or potentially preventable (P/PP) deaths. We present the results of this PMR-education initiative from 2015 to 2022.

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Article Synopsis
  • The virulence-associated protein A (VapA) enables virulent strains of bacteria to replicate within macrophages and cause pneumonia in foals.
  • Researchers aimed to understand the role of specific receptors (TLR2, CR3, FcγRIII) on macrophages in the process of phagocytosis and bacterial replication.
  • The study found that while TLR2 and CR3 influence avirulent strains, the presence of these receptors does not affect virulent strains or the functioning of VapA, highlighting a unique mechanism of virulence.
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Background: Clinical early warning scoring systems, have improved patient outcomes in a range of specializations and global contexts. These systems are used to predict patient deterioration. A multitude of patient-level physiological decompensation data has been made available through the widespread integration of early warning scoring systems within EHRs across national and international health care organizations.

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Introduction: The Arkansas Trauma System was established by law more than a dozen years ago, and all participating trauma centers are required to maintain red blood cells. Since then, there has been a paradigm shift in resuscitating exsanguinating trauma patients. Damage Control Resuscitation with balanced blood products (or whole blood) and minimal crystalloid is now the standard of care.

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