Publications by authors named "C E Myers"
Modern biotechnology necessitates robust biosecurity protocols to address the risk of engineered biological threats. Current efforts focus on screening DNA and rejecting the synthesis of dangerous elements but face technical and logistical barriers. Screening should integrate into a broader strategy that addresses threats at multiple stages of development and deployment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is associated with detrimental outcomes after lung transplantation (LTX); primary prophylaxis (PPX) with valganciclovir (VGC) is guideline-recommended. VGC is associated with myelosuppression, spurring interest in letermovir (LTV).
Methods: Adults undergoing LTX between January 1, 2021, and July 30, 2022 at our institution who were converted from VGC to LTV for PPX were evaluated.
Article Synopsis
- Right heart remodeling is commonly observed in patients suffering from severe COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but there is limited information on the recovery of the right heart following lung transplantation for these patients.
- A study at Northwestern University analyzed data from 36 patients who underwent lung transplantation for COVID-19-related ARDS between June 2020 and June 2022, finding that none of the patients died within 90 days, and the 1-year survival rate was 88.8%.
- Postoperative evaluations revealed significant improvements in right ventricle (RV) size and function, as well as reduced pulmonary artery pressure, indicating that right heart recovery can occur relatively quickly after lung transplantation in this specific patient population.
Background: This study compared the extrinsic tooth stain removal efficacy of a 0.454% stannous fluoride dentifrice stabilized with nitrate and phosphates (SNaP) versus a non-whitening regular fluoride dentifrice (negative control) after 3 and 6 weeks of product use.
Methods: This phase III, double-blind, randomized, two-cell, parallel-group study was conducted on 80 healthy adults in Puerto Rico.