Publications by authors named "K Kritikos"

Bone marrow adipose tissue (BMAT) accrues in osteoporosis, whereas its contribution to the progression of bone resorption remains insufficiently understood. To understand the mechanisms that promote BMAT expansion in osteoporosis, in the present study, we performed extensive analysis of the spatiotemporal pattern of BMAT expansion during the progression of bone resorption in TgRANKL transgenic mouse models of osteoporosis expressing human RANKL (receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand). Our results showed that TgRANKL mice of both sexes developed dramatically increased BMAT expansion compared to wild-type (WT) littermates, that was analogous to the levels of RANKL expression and the severity of the bone loss phenotype.

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  • Standing orders for HPV vaccines can boost vaccination rates among adolescents aged 9 to 12, yet there's limited understanding of clinical staff readiness to implement them.
  • A study involving 16 healthcare providers revealed benefits like improved clinic flow and early vaccination but also challenges such as communication hurdles and the complexity of vaccination schedules.
  • Strategies to enhance vaccine access include empowering nurses, actively engaging with overdue patients, and educating parents prior to vaccination eligibility.
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This article provides best and promising practices for recommending HPV vaccination at age 9 as a way to ensure high uptake. An effective method for recommending HPV vaccination is the Announcement Approach, which consists of 3 evidence-based steps. The first step, , involves noting that the child is 9 years old, saying they are due for a vaccine that prevents 6 HPV cancers, and saying you'll vaccinate today.

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Attempts to meaningfully engage people with serious mental illnesses (SMI) as allies in conducting research have often failed because researchers tend to decide on the research topic without including community members. Academic researchers can avoid this pitfall by collaborating with community members to conduct a needs assessment to identify relevant research topics and build trust. Here, we report on the results of a psychosocial needs assessment for adult mental health service users in Massachusetts conducted by an academic-peer research team.

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Proactive HPV vaccination at age 9 better prevents infection and improves vaccine series completion. Because national organizations recommend starting the vaccine at different ages, we sought to understand the impact of these recommendation frames. In 2022, we surveyed 2,527 US clinical staff (45% physicians) who provide HPV vaccine for children.

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