Publications by authors named "J Dane"
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- A network analysis revealed a group photo of Rebekka Aleida Biegel and two friends with Albert Einstein at a tea party in Zurich, dated June 30, 1913, using advanced techniques like AI and OSINT.
- Researchers identified the women and a man in the photo, uncovering their significant roles in contributing to Einstein's work on relativity, highlighting their historical importance.
- The study also solved long-standing mysteries surrounding the photographs, shedding light on a crucial period in scientific history and emphasizing the contributions of often-overlooked women in physics.
The Fractured Insurance Landscape of Laser Therapy for Scar Revision.
J Burn Care Res
September 2024
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- Fractional laser therapy is effective for improving skin texture and quality of life for patients with traumatic scars, but there are concerns about its declining insurance coverage.
- A study examined policies from 60 major American health insurers and found only a minority (18.3%) covered scar revision with laser therapy, while 13.8% of claims from one institution were denied.
- Over the study period from 2017 to 2022, there was a 14.5% annual decrease in the likelihood of getting reimbursement for this treatment, highlighting the need for better strategies to maintain patient access.
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- - The study explored the incidence of hypothyroidism in cancer patients receiving external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) to the neck, noting that thyroid function is often not monitored post-treatment, even though hypothyroidism is a common side effect.
- - Conducted from April 2018 to September 2020, the research involved 100 patients undergoing EBRT to the neck and 100 control patients receiving EBRT elsewhere, assessing various factors, including thyroid hormone levels.
- - Results indicated a 16% incidence of hypothyroidism in the neck radiotherapy group, compared to 4% in the control group, highlighting a significant association with neck EBRT and suggesting the need for regular thyroid function assessments post-therapy. *
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of fluorinated organic compounds of anthropogenic origin. Due to their unique chemical properties, widespread production, environmental distribution, long-term persistence, bioaccumulative potential, and associated risks for human health, PFAS have been classified as persistent organic pollutants of significant concern. Scientific evidence from the last several decades suggests that their widespread occurrence in the environment correlates with adverse effects on human health and ecology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCaries remain the most common preventable chronic childhood disease. One state oral health program including fluoride varnish showed a decrease in presence of decay and improvement in overall oral health; however, early childhood caries did not improve. Implementation of an oral health preventive program during well-child medical visits may address this gap.
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