Publications by authors named "G J Carey"
The potential performance of a hypothetical colloidal-activated carbon (CAC) in situ remedy for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in groundwater in coastal zones was evaluated using estimated hydrogeologic and geochemical parameters for a coastal site in the United States. With these parameters, a reactive transport model (ISR-MT3DMS) was used to assess the effects of tidal fluctuations and near-shore geochemistry on CAC performance. The average near-shore ionic strength of 84 mM at the site was conservatively estimated to result in an increase in the adsorption of PFOA to CAC by about 50% relative to non-coastal sites with ionic strength <10 mM.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Empiric antibiotics active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa are recommended by professional societies for certain infections and are commonly prescribed for hospitalized patients. The effect of this practice on mortality is uncertain.
Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using Embase, Medline, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, Scopus and Google Scholar from earliest entry through 9 October 2023.
Article Synopsis
- - Acid α-glucosidase (GAA) deficiency leads to Pompe disease, which is characterized by glycogen buildup resulting in varying severity from infantile to adult onset; there is a need for better biomarkers to track treatment effects.
- - Researchers analyzed exosomes from serum and urine of a Pompe disease mouse model and healthy mice, finding significant differences in the abundance of 113 miRNAs and various proteins, indicating potential biomarkers for the disease.
- - The study suggests that exosomes could serve as valuable biomarkers for Pompe Disease, and further analysis of miRNA and protein content in these exosomes may provide deeper insights into the disease’s mechanisms.
A Feasibility Study Describing the Successes and Challenges of Implementing a Virtual Community Health Worker Training Among High School Students Participating in a Summer STEM Enrichment Program.
J STEM Outreach
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- The University of Maryland, Baltimore's CURE program connects high school students in West Baltimore with STEM enrichment and community health training through a virtual curriculum aimed at preparing them as community health workers.
- A study conducted during the summer sessions of 2020 and 2021 revealed both successes and challenges, with scholars providing feedback on their experiences via surveys and qualitative interviews.
- Key findings indicated that while students appreciated the program, they struggled with navigation of virtual assignments and expressed a desire for more interactive, hands-on activities, prompting plans for future programming improvements.