Publications by authors named "C J Burke"

Recommendations released by the CDC in 2023 address the need to demonstrate that the RNA genome of positive-strand RNA viruses is inactivated in addition to viral particles. This recommendation is in response to the similarities between host mRNA and the viral genome that allow the viral RNA to be used as a template by host replication mechanisms to produce infectious viruses; therefore, there is concern that through artificial introduction into host cells, active positive-strand RNA genomes can be utilized to produce infectious viruses out of a containment facility. Utilizing 10% formalin for 7 days or 2.

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Multigene panel testing has allowed for the detection of a growing number of inherited pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants in people at high risk of cancer, including endometrial cancer (EC). Hereditary syndromes associated with EC include Lynch syndrome, PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome, and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. This manuscript provides the latest recommendations from the NCCN Guidelines for Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Colorectal, Endometrial, and Gastric on the screening and management of EC in patients at high risk for these syndromes, as well as the advantages and limitations of multigene panel testing.

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A delayed recovery of the reproductive tract from natural inflammatory processes associated with postpartum involution will compromise further reproductive function. Following a literature review, we selected serum amyloid A (SAA) and α1-acid glycoprotein (α1-AGP) to assess as potential circulating markers of acute uterine inflammation, as concentrations of these 2 acute phase proteins were reported to be elevated early postpartum in dairy cows with active uterine infection. Convenience serum samples from an induced model of uterine infection were used to measure concentrations of these markers.

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  • The study systematically reviewed and analyzed the relationship between tobacco and cannabis use and the onset of various mental health disorders using longitudinal data from 75 studies up to November 2022.
  • Results indicated that tobacco use increased the risk of mood disorders, while cannabis use was linked to psychotic disorders; neither substance showed a consistent association with anxiety disorders.
  • The findings highlight that many studies had quality concerns, suggesting a need for future research to adopt stronger methodologies for more reliable conclusions.
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  • - Alphaviruses pose a threat to public health, and two monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), SKT05 and SKT20, show promise in providing protection against Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) in mouse models.
  • - SKT20's effectiveness relies on Fc effector functions to prevent death from VEEV, while SKT05 can control viral spread and replication without these functions initially, but requires them later for full efficacy.
  • - The study highlights how antibody avidity (strength of binding) is crucial for mAb effectiveness and suggests that understanding Fc-dependent mechanisms can help in developing better therapeutic treatments for alphavirus infections.
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