Publications by authors named "E B A Coker"

Historical redlining, a racially discriminatory practice implemented by the US government in the 1930s, has been associated with present-day environmental outcomes. However, there is limited research examining the relationship between historical redlining and contemporary housing quality. The objective of the present study was to investigate the relationship between historical redlining and contemporary housing quality in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • This study investigates the immune response differences between active tuberculosis (TB) and latent TB infection (LTBI) to develop better diagnostic methods for distinguishing between the two.* -
  • Researchers stimulated blood cells from patients with either active TB or LTBI using specific antigens and analyzed the resulting immune responses through advanced techniques.* -
  • Findings revealed that certain types of T cells and cytokines were more prevalent in LTBI compared to active TB, indicating potentially unique immune signatures that could aid in diagnosis.*
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Combining drugs can enhance their clinical efficacy, but the number of possible combinations and inter-tumor heterogeneity make identifying effective combinations challenging, while existing approaches often overlook clinically relevant activity. We screen one of the largest cell line panels (N = 757) with 51 clinically relevant combinations and identify responses at the level of individual cell lines and tissue populations. We establish three response classes to model cellular effects beyond monotherapy: synergy, Bliss additivity, and independent drug action (IDA).

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Background: Namaste Care offers practical skills for healthcare providers, volunteers, and families to meaningfully engage individuals with dementia in activities (e.g., music, massage, reminiscing, socialization, aromatherapy, snacks).

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Background: Organized physical activity programs have been shown to provide wide benefits to participants, though there are relatively few studies examining the impact of these programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. This pilot study was conducted to determine the feasibility and impact of an undergraduate-led dance intervention program for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. We evaluated the impact of the dance program on motor ability and social skills.

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