Publications by authors named "J D Dix"

Purpose: Desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) is a rare but highly aggressive soft tissue sarcoma that arises in the abdominopelvic cavity of young males. Since the discovery of EWSR1::WT1 fusion as the driver of DSRCT, no actionable genomic alterations have been identified, limiting disease management to a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, with very poor outcomes. Herein, we evaluated ERBB2/HER2 expression in DSRCT as a therapeutic target.

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In order to evaluate the THOR-50M as a front impact Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD) for vehicle safety design, the ATD was compared to the H3-50M in matching vehicle crash tests for 20 unique vehicle models from 2 vehicle manufacturers. For the belted driver condition, a total of fifty-four crash tests were investigated in the 56.3 km/h (35 mph) front rigid barrier impact condition.

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  • The study investigates the implementation of trauma-focused therapy for individuals with post-traumatic stress and psychosis in a U.K. NHS clinic, highlighting its safety, acceptability, and efficacy despite past concerns about potential harm.* -
  • Out of 71 referrals to the clinic, 51 attended an assessment, with 20 showing clinically significant PTSD symptoms and 16 completing an average of 17 therapy sessions without any dropouts or serious adverse events.* -
  • Post-therapy results indicated that 68.8% of participants experienced clinically significant improvements, with some no longer meeting PTSD criteria, and qualitative interviews provided insights into users' therapy experiences.*
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This study aimed to explore the therapist experience of delivering the lifeline component of narrative exposure therapy (NET), an intervention for individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder resulting from exposure to multiple traumatic events. The lifeline in NET involves constructing a chronological representation of the client's life using physical symbols to depict traumatic events as well as positive experiences. A semistructured interview was conducted with 16 therapists experienced in delivering the lifeline component of NET to adult clients.

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