Publications by authors named "J C Beckham"
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- The study explores the biological differences linked to PTSD by examining DNA methylation changes in blood, suggesting they could indicate susceptibility or effects of trauma.
- Conducted by the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium, the research included nearly 5,100 participants to identify specific genetic markers associated with PTSD.
- Results showed 11 significant CpG sites related to PTSD, with some also showing correlations between blood and brain tissue methylation, highlighting their potential role in understanding PTSD biology.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi experienced two tornados within a four-year span (2013-2017). Community members who participated in response and recovery to both disasters were interviewed to understand how coordination changed between the two events. The purposive sample included representatives from a variety of organizational types, sizes, and missions.
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- - Oropouche virus (OROV) is an emerging arbovirus found in parts of South and Central America, the Caribbean, and is now being reported in Cuba, the US, and Europe, primarily transmitted between certain animals and mosquitoes to humans.
- - It causes flu-like symptoms in about 60% of infections, can have a biphasic course leading to symptom recurrence, and poses risks of vertical transmission that might affect pregnancies and fetal development.
- - Diagnosis involves detecting the virus or antibodies in blood or cerebrospinal fluid, with no antiviral treatments or vaccines currently available, making mosquito bite prevention essential for control.
Epigenetic measures of aging derived from DNA methylation are promising biomarkers associated with prospective morbidity and mortality, but require validation in real-world medical settings. Using data from 2,216 post-9/11 veterans, we examined whether accelerated DunedinPACE aging scores were associated with chronic disease morbidity, predicted healthcare costs, and mortality assessed over an average of 13.1 years of follow up in VA electronic health records.
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