Publications by authors named "J A Hecht"

Cobalt, a metallic element found naturally in the earth's crust, is essential to survival. It is the active center of cobalamins such as vitamin B12 and is also a micronutrient for bacteria, algae, and fungi. The effects of cobalt (II) chloride (CoCl), the inorganic form of cobalt, are dependent on the dosage.

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Background: Dual programmed cell death protein (ligand)-1 (PD-[L]1) and lymphocyte-activation gene-3 (LAG-3) blockade has demonstrated improved anti-tumour response in some advanced solid tumours. CITRINO, a two-part, Phase 1 dose-escalation study, evaluated encelimab (TSR-033; novel anti-LAG-3) monotherapy and in combination in patients with advanced/metastatic solid tumours.

Methods: Part 1 (P1) involved dose escalation (20-720 mg Q2W) of encelimab as monotherapy (P1A/B) and with dostarlimab (500 mg Q3W) in patients with previously treated advanced/metastatic solid tumours (P1C).

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Rationale: Advances in technology, infection control challenges-as with the COVID-19 pandemic-and evolutions in patient- and family-centered care highlight ideal aspects of ICU design and opportunities for enhancement.

Objectives: To provide evidence-based recommendations for clinicians, administrators, and healthcare architects to optimize design strategies in new or renovation projects.

Panel Design: A guidelines panel of 27 members with experience in ICU design met virtually from the panel's inception in 2019 to 2024.

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Background: Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) smoke at disproportionately higher rates than those without SMI. We demonstrated, in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of 342 adult smokers receiving inpatient psychiatric care, that an in-person, motivational interviewing (MI)-based, Sustained Care (SusC) intervention vs. Usual Care (UC) resulted in significantly higher rates of confirmed smoking abstinence at 6-months post-hospital discharge and significantly increased smoking cessation treatment utilization.

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