Publications by authors named "K J Newell"
Background: The habenula is an epithalamic brain structure that acts as a neuroanatomical hub connecting the limbic forebrain to the major monoamine centres. Abnormal habenula activity is increasingly implicated in depression, with a surge in publications on this topic in the last 5 years. Direct activation of the habenula is sufficient to induce a depressive phenotype in rodents, suggesting a causative role in depression.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of hospitalization among young children. Historically, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children have experienced high rates of RSV-associated hospitalization. In August 2023, a preventive monoclonal antibody (nirsevimab) was recommended for all infants aged <8 months (born during or entering their first RSV season) and for children aged 8-19 months (entering their second RSV season) who have increased risk for severe RSV illness, including all AI/AN children.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMalnutrition is the most common acquired cause of immunodeficiency worldwide. Nutritional deficiencies can blunt both the innate and adaptive immune response to pathogens. Furthermore, malnutrition is both a cause and consequence of infectious diseases.
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