Publications by authors named "J A Carron"

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  • This study examined post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in head and neck cancer patients, focusing on their relationship with demographic factors, psychological aspects, and genetic variants.
  • It included 155 patients split into two groups, one before the COVID-19 pandemic and one during it, using standardized questionnaires and genetic testing to gather data.
  • Results indicated that younger age and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increased PTSS before the pandemic, while during the pandemic, history of depression and negative pandemic effects were major contributors to elevated PTSS scores.
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ERP29 gene encodes a chaperone protein critical for protein folding and secretion. Previous study linked ERP29 inhibition to an elevated risk of pharynx squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC) and reduced patients' survival. However, ERP29 role in PSCC progression remains unknown.

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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with a substantial amount of health-care resources targeted towards its diagnosis and management. Environmental sustainability in cardiovascular care can have an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollution and could be beneficial for improving health metrics and societal well-being and minimizing the cost of health care. In this Review, we discuss the motivations and frameworks for sustainable cardiovascular care with an emphasis on the reduction of the climate-related and environmental effects of cardiovascular care.

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