Publications by authors named "D H Butler"

can persist asymptomatically within tissues for extended periods. This remarkable feat is achieved through intricate host-pathogen interactions in immune cell aggregates called granulomas, wherein find favorable cellular niches to exploit while the host limits its expansion and tissue dissemination. Here, using a mouse model of persistent infection, we identify a host-protective role of eosinophils in control of Typhimurium ( Tm) infection within the mesenteric lymph nodes (MLN), the main lymphoid tissue of Tm persistence.

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ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate associations between patient activation, healthcare use and clinical outcomes for Aboriginal peoples living with a chronic condition in remote Northern Territory (NT) communities.MethodsA retrospective cohort study was undertaken between 2 April 2020 and 1 April 2022 to measure activation and its associations with chronic conditions secondary prevention treatment targets and healthcare usage: hospitalisations, potentially preventable hospitalisations and patient travel. All Aboriginal peoples enrolled at NT Government health services, who had one or more preventable chronic conditions and were prescribed one or more oral chronic condition medications identified in the Primary Care Information System, were included in the study.

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the rapid implementation of telemedicine for HIV care at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the United States. We sought to understand use of telemedicine (telephone and video) at two FQHCs in Los Angeles, and the client attitudes towards and experiences with telemedicine as part of future HIV care.

Methods: We conducted surveys with 271 people living with HIV (PLHIV), with questions covering sociodemographic factors, telemedicine attitudes and experiences, technological literacy, and access to technological resources and privacy.

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Background: The transoral transpharyngeal odontoidectomy, followed by occipitocervical fixation, have traditionally been a recognized method for ameliorating ventral compression at the craniovertebral junction (CVJ), despite its associated comorbidities. As an alternative, the endoscopic endonasal odontoid resection is a viable approach for various CVJ abnromalities that preserve the oropharynx and leads to fewer procedure-related complications(1-4). We present our case to detail the technical nuances of the procedure and its advantages over other techniques.

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