Publications by authors named "J L Round"

Microbiota composition regulates colitis severity, yet the innate immune mechanisms that control commensal communities and prevent disease remain unclear. We show that the innate immune receptor, Clec12a, impacts colitis severity by regulating microbiota composition. Transplantation of microbiota from a Clec12a animal is sufficient to worsen colitis in wild-type mice.

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is a genus of anaerobic, gram-positive bacteria commonly found in mammalian gastrointestinal tracts. Yet, how variations among different strains can impact host health is poorly understood. We present a sp.

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Article Synopsis
  • Cachexia, a condition linked to cancer and associated with a poor prognosis, accounts for about 20% of cancer-related deaths, yet the connection between Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn) and cachexia in colorectal cancer (CRC) remains unclear.
  • In a study involving 87 CRC patients, researchers found that high levels of Fn in pre-surgical stool samples significantly increased the risk of developing cachexia six months after surgery.
  • These results are the first to connect Fn abundance with cachexia in CRC, highlighting potential biological mechanisms and treatment avenues; however, the study's small sample size calls for more research to confirm these findings.
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Objective: We evaluated the cost-effectiveness of a bundled intervention including an antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP), procalcitonin (PCT) testing, and rapid blood culture identification (BCID), compared with pre-implementation standard care in critically ill adult patients with sepsis.

Methods: We conducted a decision tree model-based cost-effectiveness analysis alongside a previously published pre- and post-implementation quality improvement study. We adopted a public Canadian healthcare payer's perspective.

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Objectives: The London School of Paediatrics (LSP) surveys trainees annually regarding their training placements. There is a wide variation in satisfaction. We explored the last 5 years of data to identify trends and determine predictors of overall trainee satisfaction.

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