Publications by authors named "D L Swanson"
Purpose: The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a significant cause of cervical cancer. We hypothesized that detecting viral cell-free HPV DNA (cfDNA) before, during, and after chemoradiation (chemoRT) could provide insights into disease extent, clinical staging, and treatment response.
Experimental Design: Sixty-six patients with locally advanced cervical cancer were enrolled between 2017 and 2023.
Trehalose is a non-reducing disaccharide that is the major sugar found in insect hemolymph fluid. Trehalose provides energy, and promotes growth, metamorphosis, stress recovery, chitin synthesis, and insect flight. Trehalase is the only enzyme responsible for the hydrolysis of trehalose, which makes it an attractive molecular target.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStaphylococcus aureus is a common cause of bacterial infections of the skin, soft tissues, bones, bloodstream, and respiratory system. When the infection spreads to the joints, it is known as septic arthritis. The shoulder is the third most common location for septic arthritis in adults.
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- The study focuses on how palliative radiation therapy (RT) can alleviate pain and symptoms in patients with symptomatic locoregionally advanced breast cancer (SLABC).
- Analyzed data from 164 patients treated between 2016 and 2023 showed a majority experienced symptom relief within 3 months post-RT, with significant ongoing pain improvement for at least a year.
- Results indicate that while acute side effects varied with the treatment dose and fractionation, the overall effectiveness of RT in managing symptoms was consistent regardless of dosage variations, suggesting a tailored approach could be beneficial.