Publications by authors named "S B Low"

Introduction: Adjuvant abemaciclib was recently approved in high-risk early breast cancer, leading to an increase in oncology resource utilisation. We thus developed a regional, remote monitoring clinical service. The set-up, delivery processes and outcomes from the first 6 months' consecutive patients are presented.

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Genome-wide association studies have identified approximately 200 genetic risk loci for breast cancer, but the causal variants and target genes are mostly unknown. We sought to fine-map all known breast cancer risk loci using genome-wide association study data from 172,737 female breast cancer cases and 242,009 controls of African, Asian and European ancestry. We identified 332 independent association signals for breast cancer risk, including 131 signals not reported previously, and for 50 of them, we narrowed the credible causal variants down to a single variant.

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Understanding the intricate dynamics of sediment-mediated microbial interactions and their impact on plant tissue preservation is crucial for unraveling the complexities of leaf decay and preservation processes. To elucidate the earliest stages of leaf preservation, a series of decay experiments was carried out for three months on Nymphaea water lily leaves in aquariums with pond water and one of three distinctly different, sterilized, fine-grained substrates-commercially purchased kaolinite clay or fine sand, or natural pond mud. One aquarium contained only pond water as a control.

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  • - The study analyzed data from over 3,100 students in urban Midwest middle schools to determine how parents, teachers, and school environment impact academic performance from sixth to eighth grade.
  • - Key findings showed that stronger parental monitoring, positive student-teacher relationships, and a diverse school environment contribute to better academic outcomes.
  • - Specifically for Latina/o students, a diverse school setting and positive teacher relationships were linked to higher achievement, while parental monitoring was particularly effective in low-income schools.
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  • Effective electrochemical sensing requires a balance between optimal signal output and sensitivity, which this study addresses by creating a modified screen-printed electrode (Nafion-PSS/SPE) using two sulfonate-rich polymers.
  • The Nafion-PSS/SPE was successfully employed to detect lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) through square wave anodic stripping voltammetry, achieving low detection limits (6.478 ppb for Pb and 5.277 ppb for Cd) and high selectivity against interfering ions.
  • This research highlights a simple screen-printing method for mass-producing heavy metal sensors and provides valuable insights into the electrode's surface properties to improve analytical performance.
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