Publications by authors named "T Sampson"
Enteroendocrine cells (EECs) are a rare cell type of the intestinal epithelium. Various subtypes of EECs produce distinct repertoires of monoamines and neuropeptides which modulate intestinal motility and other physiologies. EECs also possess neuron-like properties, suggesting a potential vulnerability to ingested environmental neurotoxicants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTelehealth to Address Preventable Maternal Deaths: A Call to Action.
Telemed J E Health
December 2024
Over 80% of maternal deaths are preventable. Telehealth approaches can help address disparities by increasing access to quality maternal health care. In this position statement, we advocate for the utility of telehealth to address maternal mortality disparities, focusing specifically on the postpartum period, where most maternal deaths occur.
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- Recent studies show that people with Parkinson's disease experience significant changes in their gut microbiome, which could worsen their condition.
- Research is exploring how restoring or modifying the gut microbiome through methods like fecal transplants, prebiotics, and probiotics might help manage PD symptoms.
- Ongoing clinical trials aim to better understand how specific gut bacteria can influence Parkinson's disease, indicating a promising link between laboratory findings and potential therapies for patients.
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- Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to various problems, particularly affecting the gut and causing issues like intestinal dysmotility and atrophy of the enteric nervous system (ENS).
- New research suggests that changes in gut microbiome due to SCI might be linked to these gut issues, and that dietary interventions could help aid recovery.
- Specifically, using dietary fiber such as inulin can prevent ENS damage and help restore gut function in injured mice, highlighting a connection between diet, gut bacteria, and immune response that could inform future treatments for bowel problems following spinal injuries.