Publications by authors named "K M Reno"

Background: One-third of people with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) are food insecure, with profound negative implications for their health. This qualitative study explored lived experiences with food insecurity among pwCF or their caregivers and summarized their perspectives on food insecurity screening in the cystic fibrosis (CF) programs where they receive care.

Methods: Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with two groups: (1) adults with CF and (2) parents or caregivers of children with CF.

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  • - Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for lung tumors can lead to chest wall pain (CWP), which affects patients’ quality of life, but the reasons behind this pain are not fully understood.
  • - The study explored how radiation affects osteoclasts (bone cells) and sensory neurons, showing that radiation increases osteoclast activity and pain-associated neuropeptides in neurons.
  • - The findings suggest that using inhibitors like osteoprotegerin and risedronate may help manage the pain caused by high doses of radiation in patients undergoing SBRT.
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Background: As the nutritional status of people with CF (PwCF) is associated with their socioeconomic status, it is important to understand factors related to food security and food access that play a role in the nutritional outcomes of this population. We assessed the contributions of CF program-level food insecurity screening practices and area-level food access for nutritional outcomes among PwCF.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 2019 data from the U.

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Objective: To provide interim advice and considerations to the CF Community around CF nutrition in the current era.

Methods: The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation organized a multidisciplinary committee to develop a Nutrition Position Paper based on the rapidly changing nutrition landscape in CF, due in part to widespread use of cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator highly effective modulator therapy (HEMT). Four workgroups were formed: Weight Management, Eating Behavior/Food Insecurity, Salt Homeostasis and Pancreatic Enzyme use.

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Background: Advancements in the cystic fibrosis (CF) field have resulted in longer lifespans for individuals with CF. This has led to more responsibility for complex care regimens, frequent health care, and prescription medication utilization that are costly and may not be fully covered by health insurance. There are outstanding questions about unmet medical needs among the U.

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