Publications by authors named "J W Covington"
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- * Advanced techniques like genome analysis and optical tweezers were used to isolate and study these microorganisms, revealing their rapid assimilation of C-starch in sediments.
- * The study proposes a taxonomic reclassification of the Fervidibacteria, highlighting their important role in polysaccharide degradation within a newly defined class of the Armatimonadota phylum.
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- * A study analyzed 200 individuals with Lynch syndrome to assess the effectiveness of faecal VOCs, both alone and in combination with FIT, in identifying relevant colorectal neoplasia before and after colonoscopy.
- * Results indicated high sensitivity and negative predictive values for detecting colorectal cancer and advanced adenomas using VOC analysis, suggesting that faecal VOCs could guide optimal colonoscopy intervals and improve patient monitoring following polypectomy.
Primary retroperitoneal mucinous cystic tumors (PRMCT) are divided into 3 groups: benign, borderline malignancy, and malignant. We report a rare case of benign retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenoma of a 59-year-old Caucasian female who presented to our clinic with moderate intermittent left upper quadrant abdominal pain for several months, accompanied by early satiety, and unintentional weight loss of 10 pounds. An abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan indicated the presence of a 6.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiagnosis of respiratory tract infections (RTIs), especially in primary care, is typically made on clinical features and in the absence of quick and reliable diagnostic tests. Even in secondary care, where diagnostic microbiology facilities are available, these tests take 24-48 h to provide an indication of the etiology. This multicentre study used a portable gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometer (GC-IMS) for the diagnosis of bacterial RTIs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The purpose of this Delphi study was to determine whether experts in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in the field of physical therapy could achieve consensus on the key JEDI-related curricular content topics to be included in entry-level physical therapist education.
Review Of Literature: Inequities exist at all levels of health care for historically underserved populations, including referrals, access, and quality of physical therapy services. The physical therapy field is facing challenges and opportunities in how to best prepare providers to address individual, community, and population health inequities.