Publications by authors named "J Winston Arney"

RNA molecules fold to form complex internal structures. Many of these RNA structures populate ensembles with rheostat-like properties, with each state having a distinct function. Until recently, analysis of RNA structures, especially within cells, was limited to modeling either a single averaged structure or computationally-modeled ensembles.

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  • Helping older adults with many health issues can be tough because they often take lots of medications and have complicated treatment plans.
  • A study called Patient Priorities Care (PPC) aims to help by focusing on what matters most to the patients, making their healthcare experience better.
  • The study is testing this new approach with older Veterans to see if it reduces their treatment stress and improves their care based on their health priorities.
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Background: Technology-based mental health interventions address barriers rural veterans face in accessing care, including provider scarcity and distance from the hospital or clinic. webSTAIR is a 10-module, web-based treatment based on Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation, designed to treat posttraumatic stress disorder and depression in individuals exposed to trauma. Previous work has demonstrated that webSTAIR is acceptable to participants and effective at reducing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression when delivered synchronously or asynchronously (over 5 or 10 sessions).

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Introduction: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) improve outcomes but are underutilized in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Little is known about reasons for discontinuation and lack of reinitiating these medications. We aimed to explore clinicians' and patients' experiences and perceptions of ACEI/ARB use in CKD.

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Introduction: Act to End NTDs | West, a USAID-funded program that supports national governments to eliminate or control five neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in West Africa including trachoma, lymphatic filariasis (LF), onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis, conducted a gender and social inclusion analysis to determine how NTDs differentially impact various populations and how gender and social norms impact NTD programs to inform future programming.

Methods: The study used a mixed methods approach including a literature review; primary qualitative data collection; and monitoring data in Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, and Ghana.

Results: Women and girls face additional health risks from many NTDs compared to men and boys.

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