Publications by authors named "J A Botta"

Background: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) have become crucial in assessing cataract surgery, especially with increasing patient expectations. The RayPro database offers a platform for tracking PROMs after surgery. The purpose of this study is to investigate determinants of patient satisfaction following cataract surgery by analysing PROMs.

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Disease-modifying treatments for Alzheimer's disease are emerging. Our research examined how personal risk for AD may influence intentions to ask for medications to delay symptoms of AD, and how the availability of such medications impacts interest in AD-related genetic testing. Invitations to a web-based survey were posted on social media sites.

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Purpose: The National Academy of Medicine has called for "identifying opportunities to improve the diagnostic process". We studied the association between problem representation and diagnostic accuracy during an objective structured clinical exam (OSCE).

Materials And Methods: We conducted a non-randomized controlled trial during a ten-case OSCE.

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  • Cannabinoids interact with the brain's Type 1 cannabinoid receptor (CBR), and their effects can vary based on the biological characteristics of the target cell, suggesting that specific molecular cues influence CBR signaling.
  • Research identified BiP as a specific interacting protein with CBR, affecting how CBR signaling operates, particularly by blocking one type of signaling pathway while preserving another.
  • Studying the CBR-BiP interaction in various mouse models revealed that this complex modulates anxiety responses to cannabinoids, linking the interaction to the varying effects cannabis has on brain function.
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Background: Free Open-Access Medical education (FOAM) use among residents continues to rise. However, it often lacks quality assurance processes and residents receive little guidance on quality assessment. The Academic Life in Emergency Medicine Approved Instructional Resources tool (AAT) was created for FOAM appraisal by and for expert educators and has demonstrated validity in this context.

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