Publications by authors named "D C Crawford"

The disproportionate risk for idiopathic proteinuric podocytopathies in Black people is explained, in part, by the presence of two risk alleles (G1 or G2) in the gene. The pathogenic mechanisms responsible for this genetic association remain incompletely understood. We analyzed glomerular RNASeq transcriptomes from patients with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome of which 72 had inferred African ancestry (AA) and 152 did not (noAA).

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Accurate acetabular component positioning is crucial for the success of total hip arthroplasty (THA). Malplacement of the acetabular component increases the risk of post-surgery complications, most notably dislocation.1 Furthermore, malposition can also result in wear of the polyethylene liner, limited range of motion, and osteolysis.

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Epidermal growth factor (EGF) binds with its surface receptor to stimulate gene expression and cancer cell proliferation. EGF stimulates cancer cell growth via phosphoinositide 3‑kinase (PI3K) and programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD‑L1) pathways. As an integrin αvβ3 antagonist, heteronemin exhibits potent cytotoxic effects against cancer cells.

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Background: Psychological safety is imperative for effective simulation-based learning within healthcare education, yet it is challenging for educators to establish. A visual tool, "Simulation Tool to Enhance Psychological Safety" (STEPS) was incorporated into simulation-based activities for prelicensure nursing students to support (or strengthen) psychological safety.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of the STEPS tool on psychological safety during simulated learning for prelicensure nursing students.

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Article Synopsis
  • * By analyzing data from the Million Veteran Program and other cohorts, the study identifies 63 genetic loci linked to AMD, including 30 that were previously unknown, highlighting significant differences in risk among various ancestries.
  • * The findings reveal that certain genetic risk factors, like those found in the CFH locus, have varying effects based on ancestry, suggesting that targeted therapies could be developed by considering these genetic differences.
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