Publications by authors named "M D Thompson"
Antiviral signaling downstream of RIG-I-like receptors (RLRs) proceeds through a multi-protein complex organized around the adaptor protein mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein (MAVS). Protein complex function can be modulated by RNA molecules that provide allosteric regulation or act as molecular guides or scaffolds. We hypothesized that RNA plays a role in organizing MAVS signaling platforms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Smoking cessation is important for men and women diagnosed with cancer. Oncology clinicians should encourage all patients to quit and offer resources to help them do so, following the 5As framework (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange follow-up).
Method: This study tests gender differences in self-reported receipt of the 5As by an oncology provider among 306 recently-diagnosed male and female cancer patients.
Purpose: Diabetic eye disease, namely diabetic retinopathy (DR), remains a leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. Research has shown that treatment for diabetes and eye care was disrupted during the pandemic - with disparities between urban and rural populations being unknown. Thus, we aimed to assess the prevalence of reported rates of DR and dilated fundus exams from 2017 to 2021.
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- A mixed integer programming model was developed to prioritize fuel treatments in a fuel break network, aiming to reduce wildfire size and protect Wildland Urban Interface areas.
- The model utilizes simulated wildfire data from a large landscape to inform effective fuel treatment decisions while maintaining computational efficiency and customization options.
- Testing in Southern California showed that the optimization model outperforms traditional rule-based approaches, providing better solutions for fuel break management and planning within a reasonable timeframe.