Publications by authors named "L Steven Hollis"

Iodine is a critical trace element involved in many diverse and important processes in the Earth system. The importance of iodine for human health has been known for over a century, with low iodine in the diet being linked to goitre, cretinism and neonatal death. Research over the last few decades has shown that iodine has significant impacts on tropospheric photochemistry, ultimately impacting climate by reducing the radiative forcing of ozone (O) and air quality by reducing extreme O concentrations in polluted regions.

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A 28-year-old man in 2004 was identified with a spontaneous pseudoaneurysm and distal left cervical internal carotid artery (ICA) dissection. The patient was followed conservatively for 12 years with cross-sectional imaging. The patient was initially diagnosed with an acute left ICA dissection, with significant luminal narrowing.

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The role of the 'file drawer' problem in nanomedicine, which partly drives the current limited clinical success of therapeutic nanoparticles, has been poorly investigated. We propose an integrated functioning of all stakeholders as the only effective way to address the file drawer problem in an efficient and timely manner.

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  • Daytime atmospheric oxidation is usually driven by OH radicals, but this study highlights the role of chlorine chemistry during winter when sunlight is limited.
  • The breakdown of nitryl chloride (ClNO) at night produces chlorine atoms that boost the oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and increase air pollutants.
  • Observations from urban areas in England reveal that ClNO can persist into the day, alongside daytime HONO, creating ongoing sources of OH and Cl radicals that contribute to air pollution, indicating the need for these factors in atmospheric models.
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