Publications by authors named "R Katherine Hyde"

Paratuberculosis (Johne's disease), caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP), is a common, economically-important and potentially zoonotic contagious disease of cattle, with worldwide distribution. Disease management relies on identification of animals which are at high-risk of being infected or infectious.

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Background: Upper limb dysfunction is a common debilitating feature of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). We aimed to examine the longitudinal trajectory of the iPad®-based Manual Dexterity Test (MDT) and predictors of change over time.

Methods: We prospectively enrolled RRMS patients (limited to Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) < 4).

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Background: Effectiveness of disease-modifying treatment (DMT) in people affected by primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) is limited. Whether specific subgroups may benefit more from DMT in a real-world setting remains unclear. Our aim was to investigate the potential effect of DMT on disability worsening among patients with PPMS stratified by different disability trajectories.

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  • The SHANK3 gene is linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is disrupted in Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS), which can worsen ASD symptoms; the study explores how Shank3 affects behavioral and cerebellar function in mice.
  • Researchers examined various behavioral changes in Shank3 knockout mice at juvenile and adult stages, finding that deletion of Shank3 leads to motor deficits, increased anxiety, and repetitive behaviors, with effects becoming more severe in adults.
  • Immunostaining and electrophysiology revealed Shank3 expression in cerebellar granule cells and a connection between behavioral deterioration and changes in synaptic activity, suggesting that age exacerbates behavioral issues due to alterations in cerebellar
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Background: A digital adaptation of the nine-hole peg test (9HPT) was developed with the potential to provide novel disability features for patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).

Objectives: The objectives were to evaluate the 9HPT features based on reliability, prognosis, and discrimination between treatment groups.

Methods: The MS partners Advancing Technology and Health Solutions (MS PATHS) cohort data were used to derive new features including completion time and speed.

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