Publications by authors named "K Thomas Robbins"
Niemann-Pick disease, type C1 (NPC1) is an ultra rare, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by impaired intracellular cholesterol trafficking. This study assessed neuron-specific enolase (NSE) as a biomarker for disease status and treatment response in individuals with NPC1. We also evaluated the concordance between serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) NSE measurements.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCenturies of clonal propagation in cassava (Manihot esculenta) have reduced sexual recombination, leading to the accumulation of deleterious mutations. This has resulted in both inbreeding depression affecting yield and a significant decrease in reproductive performance, creating hurdles for contemporary breeding programs. Cassava is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, including notable species such as rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) and poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImplication of surgical loupes on complications following thyroidectomy: a meta-analysis.
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to evaluate how effective surgical loupes are in preventing complications like recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) palsy and hypocalcemia after thyroid surgery.
- - A total of 813 patients from six studies were analyzed, showing that using loupes significantly reduced the incidence of temporary RLN palsy by about 41.8%.
- - Although trends suggested lower rates of permanent RLN palsy and hypocalcemia with loupes, these results were not statistically significant, indicating potential benefits that need further research.
Article Synopsis
- The Brain Imaging Data Structure (BIDS) is a community-created standard for organizing neuroscience data and metadata, helping researchers manage various modalities efficiently.
- The paper discusses the evolution of BIDS, including the guiding principles, extension mechanisms, and challenges faced during its development.
- It also highlights key lessons learned from the BIDS project, aiming to inspire and inform researchers in other fields about effective data organization practices.