Publications by authors named "J P Weintraub"
Intestinal Permeability In Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Critical Therapeutic Priority.
Integr Med (Encinitas)
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Rheumatoid arthritis is recognized as part of a group of systemic autoimmune diseases, all sharing similar immune-signaling pathways despite having unique symptoms.
- Advances in treatment have focused on blocking inflammatory mediators like cytokines and JAK inhibitors but have seen less progress in targeting the root causes of inflammation, such as leaky gut and gut microbiota imbalances.
- The review highlights how issues with intestinal permeability are linked to several chronic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting that improving gut health could help patients manage their symptoms and achieve remission.
A Comparative Analysis of Oral Health and Self-Rated Health: 'All of Us Research Program' vs. 'Health and Retirement Study'.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
September 2024
Poor oral health can impact overall health. This study assessed the association between dental factors (dentate status and dental utilization) and self-rated health (S-RH) among older adults in two cross-sectional datasets: (1) NIH "All of Us (AoU) Research Program" (May 2018-July 2022 release) and (2) U.S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLoneliness and low life satisfaction associated with older adults' poor oral health.
Front Public Health
August 2024
Objective: To examine the association of older adults' loneliness, life satisfaction, and other psychological stressors and resources with oral health status.
Methods: This study merged 2018 data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) CORE survey with the HRS-Dental Module, and Psychosocial and Lifestyle Questionnaire-Panel A "Leave Behind" surveys (HRS-LB)( = 418). Dental Module outcomes of interest were self-rated oral health status (SROH), and oral health-related quality of life (OHQOL).
Article Synopsis
- A consensus study involving 11 experts was conducted to create uniform treatment recommendations for pancreatic irreversible electroporation (IRE), as existing protocols varied widely, making comparisons difficult.
- The study defined clear patient selection criteria, treatment parameters, and follow-up procedures, indicating IRE is suitable for stage III pancreatic cancer and inoperable recurrent disease, while highlighting critical contraindications.
- Future research aims to establish standard measures for tumor size, response evaluation, and the ideal number of preoperative FOLFIRINOX cycles for better treatment outcomes.