Publications by authors named "E D Church"

Background And Objectives: Improved imaging modalities have led to an increased detection of intracranial aneurysms, many of which are small. There is uncertainty in the appropriate management of tiny aneurysms. The objective of this study was to use a large, multi-institutional NeuroVascular Quality Initiative-Quality Outcomes Database (NVQI-QOD) to assess the frequency, safety, and efficacy of treatment of tiny, unruptured middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysms.

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among Black women. When compared with their non-Hispanic White counterparts, Black women are about 50% more likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure (BP). The disproportionate burden of CVD in Black women highlights the need for CVD prevention programs in this population.

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Background: Despite the increasing use of non-invasive imaging, DSA remains the gold standard for cerebrovascular imaging. However, trends in DSA utilization are poorly understood. The goal of this study was to describe DSA utilization in a large claims database in the US over a 13 year period.

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  • Cutaneous mycobacterial infections are hard to diagnose and treat, but understanding the skin's immune response could lead to new therapies.
  • A study with 10 participants injected them with Mycobacterium bovis and examined immune responses through blood tests and skin biopsies over time.
  • Findings showed early systemic immune responses and revealed significant interactions between various skin cell types, indicating that nonimmune cells play a role in how the skin responds to mycobacterial infections.
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Communities have a strong role in protecting biodiversity. In addition to participation in restoration, a range of actions in the public or private sphere may support biodiversity. Despite this, there is a lack of clarity about what actions should be prioritized for behavior change campaigns.

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