Publications by authors named "N Kelly"
Purpose: Telehealth genetic counseling is comparable to in-person visits in terms of satisfaction, knowledge, and psychological outcomes, but using visual aids can be challenging on telehealth platforms. This pilot study assessed if the "screen-sharing" feature via Zoom to display visual aids during results disclosure session positively impacted parental experience and comprehension of their child's genomic results especially in underrepresented groups and those with limited English proficiency.
Methods: In the TeleKidSeq pilot study, 409 children with suspected genetic conditions underwent genome sequencing.
Executive functioning (EF) has been linked to chronic disease risk in children. Health behaviors are thought to partially explain this association. The current cross-sectional study evaluated specific domains of EF and varied health behaviors in three pediatric life stages.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIncreasingly, people attending HIV services are requesting long-acting injectable (LAI) antiretroviral treatment (ART). However, without HIV RNA resistance-associated mutation results, individuals are considered unsuitable for LAI ART. We present our experience of sequencing proviral HIV DNA in 30 individuals to inform suitability for LAI ART, of whom 23 were considered suitable.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEvaluating utility of allergy testing in management of nasal obstruction following inferior turbinate reduction.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a prevalent chronic condition in children, often leading to nasal obstruction caused by inferior turbinate hypertrophy (ITH), which may require inferior turbinate reduction (ITR) surgery.
- The study reviewed data from 297 pediatric patients who underwent ITR in 2015, finding that 20.9% experienced recurrent nasal obstruction and 5.4% needed revision surgery afterward.
- Allergy testing was performed on about 37.7% of the patients, revealing no significant differences in recurrence or revision rates between those with positive and negative allergy test results.
Article Synopsis
- Sleep deprivation is linked to significant health risks, including an increased likelihood of influenza, particularly following acute sleep deprivation events (ASDEs) identified in a large population study.
- The study used data from Fitbit users to analyze sleep patterns and health outcomes, revealing a correlation between political/non-political events and instances of decreased sleep.
- Genetic factors related to sleep duration were found to influence both the severity of sleep deprivation and the risk of subsequent health issues, emphasizing the need for awareness of health impacts during major national events.