Publications by authors named "H G Pearce"

Liquid biopsy with sequencing of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is a minimally invasive method for sampling body fluids and offers a promising alternative to tissue biopsies that involve greater risks, costs, and time. ctDNA not only identifies actionable targets by revealing unique molecular signatures in cancer, but also may assess treatment response, treatment resistance and progression, and recurrence. Imaging correlates of these applications are already being identified and utilized for various solid tumors.

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Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) remains a major challenge after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT), and further understanding of its immunopathology is crucial for developing new treatments. CD70 interacts with CD27 and is upregulated transiently on T cells after recent T-cell receptor (TCR) engagement. Here, we investigated the functional and clinical significance of CD70 expression on T cells during the early posttransplantation period.

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Objective: To examine the association between missed CMS Star Ratings quality measures for medication adherence over 3 years for diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia medications (9 measures) and health care utilization and relative costs.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Methods: The study examined eligible patients who qualified for the diabetes, statin, and renin-angiotensin system antagonist medication adherence measures in 2018, 2019, and 2020 and were continuously enrolled in a Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan from 2017 through 2021.

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Article Synopsis
  • Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a tough cancer to treat because it can hide from the immune system, making it one of the deadliest types of cancer.
  • Scientists want to learn more about why PDAC is so good at avoiding the immune system and how the gut microbiome, which helps our immune system, can impact this.
  • Research shows that the gut microbiome can change the kinds of immune cells in PDAC patients and may also affect how the tumor interacts with these immune cells, suggesting that improving gut health could help fight PDAC better.
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