Publications by authors named "Paige O'Connor"
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- In a study of six EAPDC cases, histological features were similar to axial PDC, showing malignant cell characteristics, and genetic analysis revealed common loss of the SMARCB1 gene.
- Follow-up revealed significant clinical challenges, including local recurrences and metastasis within months of surgery, highlighting the aggressive nature and poor prognosis of these rare tumors.
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- Poorly differentiated chordoma is a rare and aggressive type of tumor usually found in young patients, mainly at the skull base and cervical spine.
- A case study of a 60-year-old patient initially misdiagnosed with osteoarthritis revealed complex tumor characteristics that led to reconsideration of its diagnosis.
- The importance of accurate immunohistochemical testing, specifically for brachyury, is emphasized for correctly diagnosing this uncommon tumor and for understanding its unique molecular profile, which could aid in future analyses.
Objective: African American adolescents experience disproportionate rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which heightens their risk for negative social, behavioral, and health outcomes. Schools may be a source of support for adolescents exposed to ACEs; however, for many African American adolescents, schools are a source of additional stress due to experiences of racial/ethnic microaggressions. The current study examined the relationship between ACEs, school-based racial/ethnic microaggressions, and resilience after violence exposure in African American adolescents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudies consistently demonstrate that African American youth experience disproportionate levels of community violence, which is associated with negative health and well-being outcomes among these youth. The frequency and severity of community violence exposure is a unique challenge for these youth and requires tailored approaches to promote resilience after community violence exposure. However, limited research exists that operationalizes resilience after community violence based on the unique context and lived experience of African American youth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe burden of community violence on young African Americans includes disproportionate rates of physical and mental health consequences. To develop appropriate and sustainable interventions that mitigate the negative consequences after violence exposure, it is critical to incorporate the lived experiences and perspectives of African American youth. We conducted five focus groups that collectively included thirty-nine African American youth living in income-disadvantaged urban neighborhoods in Kansas City, Missouri, to examine their experiences and perceptions of community violence and identify priorities to reduce the negative consequences of community violence.
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