Publications by authors named "S Leader"
Comparing research attitudes in Down syndrome and non-Down syndrome research decision-makers.
Alzheimers Dement (N Y)
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates recruitment challenges faced by decision-makers for individuals with and without Down syndrome (DS), emphasizing the need to understand differing research attitudes to avoid sample bias.* ! -
- Using data from two registries, the study compares Research Attitudes Questionnaire (RAQ) scores between non-DS decision-makers and family decision-makers of individuals with DS.* ! -
- Although overall RAQ scores were similar, the study found that DS decision-makers expressed a greater sense of responsibility to help others but were less optimistic about medical research curing major diseases in their lifetime.* !
Photosynthetic algae represent a large, diverse bioresource potential. Yellow-green algae of the genus Tribonema are candidates for production of biofuels and other bioproducts. We report on a filamentous isolate from an outdoor raceway polyculture growing on municipal reclaimed wastewater which we classified as T.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFToxicity and dosimetric analysis of non-small cell lung cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy with 4DCT and image-guided intensity modulated radiotherapy: a regional centre's experience.
J Med Radiat Sci
September 2016
Introduction: For patients receiving radiotherapy for locally advance non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the probability of experiencing severe radiation pneumonitis (RP) appears to rise with an increase in radiation received by the lungs. Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) provides the ability to reduce planned doses to healthy organs at risk (OAR) and can potentially reduce treatment-related side effects. This study reports toxicity outcomes and provides a dosimetric comparison with three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: To estimate the potential cost savings by following the current Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guideline recommendations in patients being treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with the combination of long-acting β(2)-agonist (LABA), long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) or inhaled corticosteroids (ICS).
Methods: The Geisinger Health System (GHS) database was utilized to identify subjects between January 1, 2004 to March 12, 2007. The index date was based on the first prescription of a LAMA plus LABA, LAMA plus LABA/ICS, or LABA plus ICS.
Background: School children (5-17 years) function as vectors in influenza epidemics. The objective of this study was to quantify the burden of influenza-like illness (ILI) on US healthy households with school-aged children.
Methods: The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey database of 1996-2002 was queried to compare annual total medical expenses and absenteeism incurred by otherwise healthy households with school-aged children that reported experiencing ILI to similar households that did not experience ILI.