Publications by authors named "S Rowan"
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- A multiscale modeling framework is developed to predict the nonlinear shear rheology of entangled polymer melts, starting from an all-atom model and transitioning to coarser models through a detailed parametrization process.
- The study focuses on atactic polystyrene melts, where the steady shear viscosity is accurately calculated across various shear rates, matching experimental data without needing adjustable parameters.
- The analysis reveals a transition from power-law behavior at high shear rates to a plateau regime at lower rates, influenced by molecular weight, allowing for comprehensive viscosity predictions over a wide range of conditions.
Background: Identify opportunities to improve syphilis screening by describing changes in patient characteristics and risk factors among individuals with syphilis and by comparing cases with and without an indication for syphilis screening.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study used Colorado public health surveillance data to identify 8,326 syphilis diagnoses from 2011-2020. Demographics, clinical characteristics, and risk factors were compared across 2-year groups and between individuals with and without an indication for screening.
This study evaluates hepatitis C testing and referral for treatment among patients attending a public sexual health clinic. In patients with hepatitis C infection, progression from linkage to care to sustained virologic response was low. Innovative approaches are needed to optimally integrate hepatitis C care in sexual health clinics.
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- Oral antibiotic use in older adults can disrupt gut microbiota, leading to health issues like infections and chronic diseases.
- A study involving mice showed that those on a high glycemic diet with antibiotics had significantly lower survival rates due to severe gut damage, unlike those on a low glycemic diet.
- The low glycemic diet helped maintain a healthier gut microbiome and preserved important bacterial functions, suggesting it could be a helpful strategy to prevent gut issues caused by antibiotics.
Background: Pregnant women may not experience disruptions in sleep duration throughout the course of pregnancy, however, their sleep quality is dramatically impaired. Sleep quality deteriorates throughout pregnancy, reaching its lowest in the third trimester. The purpose of this study was to understand the change in sleep patterns across the perinatal period, as well as the impact of physical activity on sleep.
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