Publications by authors named "K Romano"

Purpose: Radiation Therapy (RT) can modulate the immune system and generate anti-tumor T cells. However, this anti-tumor-activity is countered by radiation-induced immunosuppression (RIIS). Clinical advantages of proactively sparing RT dose to immune rich organs have not previously been evaluated.

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Subjective eating disorder (ED) recovery has important clinical relevance. However, studies have focused on the perspectives of cisgender heterosexual individuals, which is notable given that sexual and gender minority (SGM) people often describe feelings misrepresented by prevailing ED conceptualizations. We examined eating pathology and psychosocial functioning across subjective recovery stages in SGM individuals ( = 196).

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The surge of antimicrobial resistance threatens efficacy of current antibiotics, particularly against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a highly resistant gram-negative pathogen. The asymmetric outer membrane (OM) of P. aeruginosa combined with its array of efflux pumps provide a barrier to xenobiotic accumulation, thus making antibiotic discovery challenging.

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Article Synopsis
  • ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is a new classification in eating disorders, but research distinguishing it from similar disorders like anorexia and pediatric feeding disorder is limited.* -
  • Few studies have successfully identified different subtypes of ARFID, like sensory sensitivity and low appetite, but results vary on how distinct ARFID is from other eating disorders.* -
  • Future research should focus on better classification of ARFID and its subtypes by including various factors and long-term studies to improve understanding and treatment.*
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