Publications by authors named "J C Witt"
In light of the growing interest in the bidirectional relationship between epilepsy and dementia, this review aims to provide an overview of the role of hyperphosphorylated tau (pTau) in cognition in human epilepsy. A literature search identified five relevant studies. All of them examined pTau burden in surgical biopsy specimens from patients with temporal lobe epilepsy.
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- There is an increasing interest in vasectomies following the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, highlighting their safety and cost-effectiveness compared to tubal sterilization.
- Health care providers from Title X-funded clinics were interviewed to understand the cultural, gender, and political influences on men's decisions to seek vasectomies.
- Key barriers identified included income challenges, language barriers, medical distrust, and traditional gender roles, but many men expressed a strong desire to take responsibility for contraception and contribute to reproductive health equity.
Previous studies have demonstrated that many healthcare workers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) lack the appropriate training and knowledge to recognize and diagnose breast cancer at an early stage. As a result, women in LMICs are frequently diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer (Stage III/IV) with a poor prognosis. We hosted a 1-day breast cancer educational conference directed towards healthcare workers in Honduras.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: Systemic Inflammation (SI) is considered a key mechanism in disease progression and development of complications in decompensated liver cirrhosis. SI is mainly driven by portal hypertension and bacterial translocation. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)-insertion represents an effective treatment for portal hypertension.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic, a global health crisis, was acutely felt in the labour market for many young workers. Importantly, precarious employment, identified as an emergent social determinant of health, may negatively affect the mental health and well-being of young workers. To this end, we engaged with young workers to understand their workplace needs and challenges in the COVID-19 era and hear their recommendations for action.
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