Publications by authors named "D Samuels"

Purpose Of Review: Multiple myeloma is a chronic malignancy and with evolving treatment options, understanding the economic burden and cost-effectiveness of therapies is crucial for clinicians and researchers.

Recent Findings: In this, we review the recent approval of Bispecific antibodies and CAR-T for myeloma and their cost implications, including direct and indirect costs. We compare this to current regimens and provide cost comparisons in this review.

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  • Rare genetic diseases like Type 5 Long QT Syndrome (LQT5) are often underdiagnosed due to limited studies in referral populations, leading to skewed insights into these conditions.
  • A new method was developed to identify undiagnosed LQT5 carriers in a broader population, leading to the discovery of 22 additional individuals sharing a specific genetic variant linked to LQT5.
  • The analysis revealed that both referred and non-referred carriers have a prolonged QT interval, and a specific polygenic score can predict QT prolongation among those with the variant, enhancing the understanding of LQT5's impact.
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Lyme disease is a tick-borne infection caused by the spirochete Borrelia (Borreliella) burgdorferi. Borrelia species have highly fragmented genomes composed of a linear chromosome and a constellation of linear and circular plasmids some of which are required throughout the enzootic cycle. Included in this plasmid repertoire by almost all Lyme disease spirochetes are the 32-kb circular plasmid cp32 prophages that are capable of lytic replication to produce infectious virions called ϕBB-1.

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Introduction. Prehospital behavioral emergency protocols provide guidance on when a medication may be necessary; however, the final decision of which medication to administer to a patient is made independently by paramedics. This study sought to describe the clinical decision-making process of prehospital behavioral emergencies when paramedics consider chemical restraints, and determine the factors associated with choosing specific medications to administer.

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Lyme disease is a tick-borne infection caused by the spirochete () . species have highly fragmented genomes composed of a linear chromosome and a constellation of linear and circular plasmids some of which are required throughout the enzootic cycle. Included in this plasmid repertoire by almost all Lyme disease spirochetes are the 32-kb circular plasmid cp32 prophages that are capable of lytic replication to produce infectious virions called ϕBB-1.

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