Delivery of Oral Health Services at Medical Visits through 3 Medical Dental Integration Models.

Introduction: The Rocky Mountain Network of Oral Health is 1 of 3 regional projects funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (2019 to 2024) focusing on caries prevention through medical-dental integration (MDI) in community health centers (CHCs). MDI models included provision of preventive oral health services (POHS) at medical visits by the medical team (model 1), by integrated dental hygienists (DHs; model 2), or a hybrid of these models (model 3). The overarching aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of these models on 3 objectives: (1) ≥50% receive POHS, (2) ≥75% with high caries risk receives dental referral, and (3) ≥30% of parents/caregivers set an oral health goal for the child.

Phosphorylation of hnRNP A1-Serine 199 Is Not Required for T Cell Differentiation and Function.

hnRNP A1 is an important RNA-binding protein that influences many stages of RNA processing, including transcription, alternative splicing, mRNA nuclear export, and RNA stability. However, the role of hnRNP A1 in immune cells, specifically CD4+ T cells, remains unclear. We previously showed that Akt phosphorylation of hnRNP A1 was dependent on TCR signal strength and was associated with Treg differentiation.

Recent insights into the role of Akt in CD4 T-cell activation and differentiation: alternative splicing and beyond.

The activation and differentiation of CD4 T cells is a complex process that is controlled by many factors. A critical component of the signaling pathway triggered following T-cell receptor (TCR) engagement is the serine threonine kinase Akt. Akt is involved in the control of many cellular processes including proliferation, metabolism, and differentiation of specific T-cell subsets.

The impact of kangaroo mother care on work of breathing and oxygen saturation in very low birth weight infants with respiratory insufficiency.

Background: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is defined as prolonged skin to skin care between a mother and infant with the infant lying in prone position on mom's chest. KMC decreases morbidity and mortality and promotes physiologic stability. The aim of this study is to measure work of breathing (WOB) during KMC in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants on non-invasive respiratory support.

An overview of jail-based competency restoration.

Forensic populations in the United States are increasing, driven largely by a rise in individuals determined to be Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST). Across most states, including California, the number of mentally ill inmates awaiting competency restoration has increased dramatically in recent years. Traditionally, competency restoration has taken place in state hospitals, but incompetent inmates often experience a significant wait for state hospital beds because of the rising demand for beds in such facilities.