Publications by authors named "Laura Fox"

Background: Adolescents' engagement with online mental health support (e.g., apps, social media) may affect their engagement with traditional support, including in schools.

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The objective of this meta-analysis (MA) was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) for the treatment of steroid-refractory chronic graft-versus-host disease (SR-cGvHD). A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines, followed by a feasibility assessment (FA) to assess potential between-study heterogeneity in the meta-analysis (MA). Random-effects MAs were performed for overall survival (OS), failure-free survival (FFS), overall response rate (ORR) and skin-specific response.

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  • Hydroxyurea (HU) is the primary treatment for essential thrombocythemia (ET), but there are no clear guidelines for when to switch therapies.
  • In a study of 1080 patients, 67% achieved a complete hematological response (CHR) after five years, with high-risk patients showing lower risks of arterial thrombosis if they achieved CHR.
  • Patients with HU resistance or intolerance had a higher chance of developing myelofibrosis, but this did not significantly impact overall survival or thrombotic risk; CHR is linked to improved outcomes and may guide future treatment decisions.
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  • This study emphasizes the need for understanding the unique friendship experiences of younger autistic children, as much of the existing research focuses on older adolescents or adults.
  • Creative methods, including parent-led interviews and scrapbooks, were used to let 19 autistic children express their challenges and strengths in friendships.
  • Findings reveal that autistic children's friendships can vary greatly and highlight the importance of tailored support, showing that many children value companionship and gaming over traditional notions of friendship intimacy.
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  • A study compared the effectiveness of posttransplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy) versus conventional calcineurin inhibitor (CNI)-based regimens for preventing graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in patients with Hodgkin lymphoma undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) from HLA-matched donors.
  • Results showed that while PTCy was linked to slower recovery of blood cells, it significantly reduced the risk of chronic GVHD and improved long-term survival measures, including overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS).
  • Overall, PTCy exhibited better outcomes in reducing relapse rates and improving survival compared to CNI-based prophylaxis in this patient group, suggesting it may be a
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To identify proteins specific to the proximal ciliary axoneme, we used iTRAQ to compare short (~2 μm) and full-length (~11 μm) axonemes of Chlamydomonas. Known components of the proximal axoneme such as minor dynein heavy chains and LF5 kinase as well as the ciliary tip proteins FAP256 (CEP104) and EB1 were enriched in short axonemes whereas proteins present along the length of the axoneme were of similar abundance in both samples. The iTRAQ analysis revealed that FAP93, a protein of unknown function, and protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) are enriched in the short axonemes.

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  • The US has 1.5 million annual head injuries, with 75% being mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), leading to persistent symptoms like anxiety.
  • Previous research found that mTBI alters neuron counts in brain regions linked to anxiety, specifically increasing cell death in the hippocampus but decreasing it in parts of the amygdala, which correlates with heightened anxiety levels.
  • This study investigates how mTBI and stress regulate brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and whether blocking glucocorticoid receptors affects these changes, suggesting BDNF plays a significant role in anxiety behavior development post-injury.
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Objectives: To date, studies have not provided definitive answers regarding whether previous immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) treatment alters outcomes for cancer patients with COVID-19.

Methods: The OnCovid registry (NCT04393974) was searched from February 27, 2020, to January 31, 2022, for patients who received systemic anti-cancer therapy in the 4 weeks before laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis. Propensity-score matching using country, vaccination status, primary tumor type, sex, age, comorbidity burden, tumor stage, and remission status investigated differences in predefined clinical outcomes comparing those who had or had not received ICIs.

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The International Prognostic Score of thrombosis in Essential Thrombocythemia (IPSET-thrombosis) and its revised version have been proposed to guide thrombosis prevention strategies. We evaluated both classifications to prognosticate thrombosis in 1366 contemporary essential thrombocythemia (ET) patients prospectively followed from the Spanish Registry of ET. The cumulative incidence of thrombosis at 10 years, taking death as a competing risk, was 11.

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Mild traumatic brain injuries (mild TBIs) commonly occur in young adults of both sexes, oftentimes in high-stress environments. In humans, sex differences have been observed in the development of post-concussive anxiety and PTSD-like behaviors. Progesterone, a sex steroid that has neuroprotective properties, restores cognitive function in animal models following more severe TBI, but its effectiveness in preventing the psychological symptoms associated with mild TBI has not been evaluated.

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  • Myelofibrosis (MF) causes significant health-related quality of life issues, and traditional clinical trials often use a basic measure of symptom improvement, which may not capture the full range of patient experiences.
  • This study used advanced statistical methods to analyze how symptoms change over a 24-week period in patients with MF treated with momelotinib, comparing these changes to a control group.
  • Results showed that both momelotinib and ruxolitinib improved overall symptoms, but momelotinib consistently led to better outcomes, with more patients reporting improvements or stability compared to the control group.
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Background: COVID-19 sequelae can affect about 15% of patients with cancer who survive the acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection and can substantially impair their survival and continuity of oncological care. We aimed to investigate whether previous immunisation affects long-term sequelae in the context of evolving variants of concern of SARS-CoV-2.

Methods: OnCovid is an active registry that includes patients aged 18 years or older from 37 institutions across Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK with a laboratory-confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 and a history of solid or haematological malignancy, either active or in remission, followed up from COVID-19 diagnosis until death.

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Mild traumatic brain injuries (mild TBIs) can affect both males and females, but females are more likely to report long-term psychological complications, including changes in mood and generalized anxiety. Additionally, reproductive cycle phase has been shown to affect mild TBI symptom expression within females. These variances may result from sex differences in mild TBI-induced alterations to neurotransmission in brain regions that influence mood and emotion, possibly mediated by sex steroids.

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Introduction: Student evaluations of teaching (SET) are widely used to assess effectiveness of teaching. Studies conducted to assess the presence of gender bias in SET have produced mixed results. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the presence and degree of gender bias in SET of didactic courses in United States pharmacy programs.

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  • Moving schools can be tough for autistic kids, but friendships can help ease this transition.
  • A study of 14 parents revealed varied experiences: some children found it easier to move if they had existing friends with them, while others felt friendships played a lesser role.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic affected these friendships differently; some kids struggled without peer interaction, while others appreciated the break from socializing.
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Hematological control, incidence of complications, and need for cytoreduction were studied in 453 patients with low-risk polycythemia vera (PV) treated with phlebotomies alone. Median hematocrit value decreased from 54% at diagnosis to 45% at 12 months, and adequate hematocrit control over time (< 45%) was observed in 36%, 44%, and 32% of the patients at 6, 12, and 24 months, respectively. More than 5 phlebotomies per year in the maintenance phase were required in 19% of patients.

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Extreme heat exposure increases the risk for heat-related illnesses (HRIs) and deaths, and comprehensive strategies to prevent HRIs are increasingly important in a warming climate (1). An estimated 702 HRI-associated deaths and 67,512 HRI-associated emergency department visits occur in the United States each year (2,3). In 2020, Phoenix and Yuma, Arizona, experienced a record 145 and 148 days, respectively, of temperatures >100°F (37.

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Background: Although SARS-CoV-2 vaccines immunogenicity in patients with cancer has been investigated, whether they can significantly improve the severity of COVID-19 in this specific population is undefined.

Methods: Capitalizing on OnCovid (NCT04393974) registry data we reported COVID-19 mortality and proxies of COVID-19 morbidity, including post-COVID-19 outcomes, according to the vaccination status of the included patients.

Results: 2090 eligible patients diagnosed with COVID-19 between 02/2020 and 11/2021 were included, of whom 1930 (92.

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  • The study investigates the impact of the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 on patients with cancer compared to earlier waves (prevaccination, alpha, and delta), focusing on COVID-19 outcomes in Europe.
  • It is a retrospective analysis using data from the OnCovid Registry, including patients with a history of cancer from various European countries, monitoring their COVID-19 complications and mortality.
  • Findings from 3820 patients reveal trends in hospitalization, complications, and mortality rates related to COVID-19 across different time periods, with adjustments for various factors.
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The comorbidity burden is an important risk factor for overall survival (OS) in several hematological malignancies. This observational prospective study was conducted to evaluate the impact of individual comorbidities on survival in a multicenter series of 668 patients with primary myelofibrosis (PMF) or MF secondary to polycythemia vera (PPV-MF) or essential thrombocythemia (PET-MF). Hypertension (hazard ratio (HR) = 4.

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Background: Fifteen percent of patients with cancer experience symptomatic sequelae, which impair post-COVID-19 outcomes. In this study, we investigated whether a proinflammatory status is associated with the development of COVID-19 sequelae.

Methods: OnCovid recruited 2795 consecutive patients who were diagnosed with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 infection between February 27, 2020, and February 14, 2021.

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Recent studies have shown a suboptimal humoral response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines in patients diagnosed with hematologic malignancies; however, data about cellular immunogenicity are scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate both the humoral and cellular immunogenicity 1 month after the second dose of the mRNA-1273 vaccine. Antibody titers were measured by using the Elecsys and LIAISON anti-SARS-CoV-2 S assays, and T-cell response was assessed by using interferon-γ release immunoassay technology.

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  • The study aimed to determine if COVID-19 severity and death rates among patients with cancer improved over time during the pandemic.
  • It utilized data from the OnCovid registry, which included nearly 2,800 patients with various types of cancer from 6 European countries, focusing on patient outcomes from February 2020 to February 2021.
  • Results showed that the 14-day case-fatality rate significantly decreased over time, suggesting improved management and outcomes for cancer patients infected with COVID-19.
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