Publications by authors named "T S Tracy"
The need for effective approaches to support aging and homebound adults is recognized internationally and domestically. This exploratory study sought to understand the proximal benefits of an intergenerational program in Delaware, USA that connected homebound individuals with college students. The primary goal was to describe program impacts on home-bound community residents to inform future research, program planning, and implementation.
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- The objective of the review was to assess and enhance research training during surgical residency to better align with modern surgical education and academic demands.
- The research identified a significant gap in standardized research training across surgical programs, with dedicated scholarly activity proving beneficial for residents.
- Recommendations include establishing minimum standards and flexible training options to ensure future surgeons are well-prepared for academic practice.
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- * Lower KIBRA protein levels in the brain and higher levels in cerebrospinal fluid correlate with cognitive decline and tau-related issues.
- * Introducing the C-terminus of KIBRA (CT-KIBRA) in mice with tau pathology improved their memory and plasticity but didn’t change tau levels; it worked by stabilizing the PKMζ protein to help maintain synaptic function amid the tau damage.
Background: Peer support programs have evolved to train physicians to provide outreach and emotional first aid to their colleagues when they experience the inevitable challenge of a serious adverse event, whether or not it is related to a medical error. Most pediatric surgeons have experienced the trauma of a medical error, yet, in a survey of APSA membership, almost half said that no one reached out to them, and few were satisfied with their institution's response to the error. Thus, the APSA Wellness Committee developed an APSA-based peer support program to meet this need.
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