Publications by authors named "J W Black"
Importance: Fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic repairs (F/BEVAR) have been adopted by many centers. However, national trends of F/BEVAR use remain unclear, particularly at sites who perform them without an US Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA)-approved investigational device exemption (IDE).
Objective: To quantify the use of F/BEVAR in the US and to determine if mortality was different at IDE vs non-IDE sites.
New drugs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) are emerging rapidly. However, we and others believe these drugs are achieving regulatory approval prematurely. It is the cardiorespiratory complications of DMD that cause the disease's major morbidities and that determine survival.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSacrificial templating offers the ability to create interconnected pores within 3D printed filaments and to control pore morphology. Beta-tricalcium phosphate (TCP) bone tissue engineering (BTE) scaffolds were fabricated with multiscale porosity: (i) macropores from direct ink writing (DIW, a material extrusion 3D printing technique), (ii) micropores from oil templating, and (iii) smaller micropores from partial sintering. The hierarchically porous scaffolds possessed a total porosity of 58-70 %, comprising 54-63 % interconnected open pores.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe environmental concerns about petroleum-based polymers drive the search for sustainable alternatives. This paper investigates sustainable cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) films for packaging applications. CNC films are transparent and provide an excellent barrier against oxygen with moderate performance against water vapor.
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- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) mainly affects young females during puberty and early adulthood, leading to symptoms like lightheadedness, palpitations, weakness, and fatigue.
- These symptoms not only affect daily life but also contribute to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, highlighting the importance of support in academic environments.
- There is a lack of research and standardized treatment guidelines for POTS, indicating a need for increased awareness, collaboration among healthcare professionals, educators, and policymakers to improve care for affected individuals.