Publications by authors named "J A Gaines"
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- Behavioral speech tasks help analyze speech control in both typical speakers and clinical groups, but it's tough to pinpoint specific neural differences just from behavioral data since multiple factors can cause similar effects.
- This study applied computational modeling, specifically Bayesian inference, to compare the pitch control responses between individuals with cerebellar ataxia (CA) and typical speakers, revealing that CA speakers have a different weighting of auditory and sensory feedback and greater responsiveness to errors.
- The findings provide insights into how CA impacts speech motor control and demonstrate the effectiveness of using Bayesian modeling to better understand complex speech behavior patterns for future research.
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- Nephroureterectomy is the standard treatment for high-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC), but exceptions may exist based on individual patient factors.
- A case is presented where a patient with horseshoe kidney and significant kidney issues was successfully treated using a minimally invasive, nephron-sparing method instead of the standard approach.
- This highlights that current treatment guidelines for UTUC may not fit every patient scenario and that personalized treatment plans should be considered in specialized medical centers.
Introduction: Disease and non-battle injuries (DNBIs) cause substantial losses among military personnel. NATO has monitored DNBIs among its personnel since 1996 using multiple versions of a tool now called EpiNATO-2, but the surveillance system has never been systematically evaluated. Following a request from NATO to the CDC, the objective of this study was to assess surveillance system attributes of EpiNATO-2 using CDC's updated guidelines for evaluating public health surveillance systems.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe human sensorimotor system has a remarkable ability to quickly and efficiently learn movements from sensory experience. A prominent example is sensorimotor adaptation, learning that characterizes the sensorimotor system's response to persistent sensory errors by adjusting future movements to compensate for those errors. Despite being essential for maintaining and fine-tuning motor control, mechanisms underlying sensorimotor adaptation remain unclear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA higher proportion of people in correctional settings have, or are at risk for, hepatitis C virus (HCV) due to socioeconomic factors, mental health concerns, substance use disorders, history of high-risk experiences, and more. Compared with the general population, the prevalence of HCV is 10 times higher among people who are incarcerated. The objective of this retrospective cohort study was to describe the HCV treatment cascade in a pharmacist-led clinic model, from referral through treatment completion and documentation of cure.
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