Publications by authors named "M Lui"
Background: Remote symptom monitoring (RSM) is an evidence-based strategy shown to mitigate postoperative morbidity; however, platform engagement is required to benefit from RSM. Patients who report current smoking are at high risk for postoperative complications, but it is unknown whether smoking status influences engagement with RSM, symptom severity, or unanticipated acute care visits.
Methods: This observational case-control study was conducted in patients undergoing ambulatory oncologic surgery at a large cancer center.
Background: Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) undergoing thoracic radiation are at high cardiovascular risk. Semiquantitative assessment of coronary artery calcification (CAC) on baseline planning non-gated chest computed tomography (CT) scans may help further risk stratify patients.
Objectives: This study aimed to characterize the association between CAC and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE; myocardial infarction or stroke) and assess the utility of semiquantitative assessment of CAC.
Prevalence and predictors of cancer screening in transgender and gender nonbinary individuals.
Int J Transgend Health
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- Current cancer screening guidelines for transgender individuals are mainly based on expert opinions and adapted from guidelines for cisgender populations, which may not fully address the unique risks faced by transgender individuals.
- A study of 192 transgender and gender-nonbinary individuals found that adherence to recommended cancer screenings, including breast, cervical, prostate, and colon cancer, was significantly lower than national rates for cisgender individuals.
- Key predictors of increased screening adherence included having gender-affirming surgery and coming out as transgender at a younger age, whereas being HIV positive was linked to lower adherence rates, highlighting the need for improved healthcare access for TGNB individuals.
Article Synopsis
- Brain pericytes can change into multiple cell types after injury, but different subsets might have varied abilities to do so based on their characteristics.
- Using an ischemic stroke model and advanced techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing, researchers identified two main pericyte subpopulations (NG2 and Tbx18) that respond differently to brain injury: NG2 pericytes are more likely to turn into neurons, while Tbx18 pericytes can become endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and microglia.
- Additionally, by manipulating AMP-dependent kinase (AMPK) activity, the study found ways to enhance the conversion of pericytes into functional neurons, implying that targeted treatments could improve neuron formation from pericytes after