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Health Psychol Open ; 9(2): 20551029221125170, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36091332

ABSTRACT

The present study investigates how participants' locus of control and their family and friends' validation of their pain influences participants' chronic pain experiences. Four thousand, 25 adults were recruited through the Chronic Pain In America survey. Results show that individuals who endorse an internal locus of control and experience family and friends' validation of their chronic pain reported better chronic pain outcomes and less negative life impact due to chronic pain. The current results indicate the locus of control and family and friends' validation of chronic pain experience plays an important role in chronic pain and the impact of chronic pain across the life course.

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J Photochem Photobiol B ; 233: 112503, 2022 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35779426

ABSTRACT

Numerous studies have demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 can be inactivated by ultraviolet (UV) radiation. However, there are few data available on the relative efficacy of different wavelengths of UV radiation and visible light, which complicates assessments of UV decontamination interventions. The present study evaluated the effects of monochromatic radiation at 16 wavelengths from 222 nm through 488 nm on SARS-CoV-2 in liquid aliquots and dried droplets of water and simulated saliva. The data were used to generate a set of action spectra which quantify the susceptibility of SARS-CoV-2 to genome damage and inactivation across the tested wavelengths. UVC wavelengths (≤280 nm) were most effective for inactivating SARS-CoV-2, although inactivation rates were dependent on sample type. Results from this study suggest that UV radiation can effectively inactivate SARS-CoV-2 in liquids and dried droplets, and provide a foundation for understanding the factors which affect the efficacy of different wavelengths in real-world settings.


Subject(s)
COVID-19 , SARS-CoV-2 , Disinfection/methods , Humans , Light , Ultraviolet Rays , Virus Inactivation/radiation effects
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34886468

ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic created a globally shared stressor that saw a rise in the emphasis on mental and emotional wellbeing. However, historically, these topics were not openly discussed, leaving those struggling without professional support. One powerful tool to bridge the gap and facilitate connectedness during times of isolation is online health communities (OHCs). This study surveyed Health Union OHC members during the pandemic to determine the degree of COVID-19 concern, social isolation, and mental health distress they are facing, as well as to assess where they are receiving information about COVID-19 and what sources of support they desire. The survey was completed in six independent waves between March 2020 and April 2021, and garnered 10,177 total responses. In the United States, OHCs were utilized significantly more during peak lockdown times, and the desire for emotional and/or mental health support increased over time. Open-ended responses demonstrated a strong desire for connection and validation, which are quintessential characteristics of OHCs. Through active moderation utilizing trained moderators, OHCs can provide a powerful, intermediate and safe space where conversations about mental and emotional wellbeing can be normalized and those in need are encouraged to seek additional assistance from healthcare professionals if warranted.


Subject(s)
COVID-19 , Communicable Disease Control , Humans , Mental Health , Pandemics , SARS-CoV-2 , Social Support
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J Med Internet Res ; 22(7): e17338, 2020 07 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32492651

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: With the pervasiveness of social media, online health communities (OHCs) are an important tool for facilitating information sharing and support among people with chronic health conditions. Importantly, OHCs offer insight into conversations about the lived experiences of people with particular health conditions. Little is known about the aspects of OHCs that are important to maintain safe and productive conversations that support health. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the provision of social support and the role of active moderation in OHCs developed in accordance with and managed by an adaptive engagement model. This study also aimed to identify key elements of the model that are central to the development, maintenance, and adaptation of OHCs for people with chronic health conditions. METHODS: This study used combined content analysis, a mixed methods approach, to analyze sampled Facebook post comments from 6 OHCs to understand how key aspects of the adaptive engagement model facilitate different types of social support. OHCs included in this study are for people living with multiple sclerosis, migraine, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, lung cancer, and prostate cancer. An exploratory approach was used in the analysis, and initial codes were grouped into thematic categories and then confirmed through thematic network analysis using the Dedoose qualitative analysis software tool. Thematic categories were compared for similarities and differences for each of the 6 OHCs and by topic discussed. RESULTS: Data on the reach and engagement of the Facebook posts and the analysis of the sample of 5881 comments demonstrate that people with chronic health conditions want to engage on the web and find value in supporting and sharing their experiences with others. Most comments made in these Facebook posts were expressions of social support for others living with the same health condition (3405/5881, 57.89%). Among the comments with an element of support, those where community members validated the knowledge or experiences of others were most frequent (1587/3405, 46.61%), followed by the expression of empathy and understanding (1089/3405, 31.98%). Even among posts with more factual content, such as insurance coverage issues, user comments still had frequent expressions of support for others (80/213, 37.5%). CONCLUSIONS: The analysis of this OHC adaptive engagement model in action shows that the foundational elements-social support, engagement, and moderation-can effectively be used to provide a rich and dynamic community experience for individuals with chronic health conditions. Social support is demonstrated in a variety of ways, including sharing information or validating information shared by others, expressions of empathy, and sharing encouraging statements with others.


Subject(s)
Chronic Disease/therapy , Internet/standards , Public Health/standards , Social Media/standards , Social Support , Telemedicine/methods , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult
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Science ; 329(5994): 943-6, 2010 Aug 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20724634

ABSTRACT

Eukaryotic cells use numerous mechanisms to ensure that no segment of their DNA is inappropriately re-replicated, but the importance of this stringent control on genome stability has not been tested. Here we show that re-replication in Saccharomyces cerevisiae can strongly induce the initial step of gene amplification, increasing gene copy number from one to two or more. The resulting amplicons consist of large internal chromosomal segments that are bounded by Ty repetitive elements and are intrachromosomally arrayed at their endogenous locus in direct head-to-tail orientation. These re-replication-induced gene amplifications are mediated by nonallelic homologous recombination between the repetitive elements. We suggest that re-replication may be a contributor to gene copy number changes, which are important in fields such as cancer biology, evolution, and human genetics.


Subject(s)
DNA Replication , Gene Amplification , Cell Cycle , DNA, Fungal/biosynthesis , Gene Dosage , Recombination, Genetic , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genetics
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Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop ; 135(2): 214-21, 2009 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19201329

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: In indirect bonding, a white surface layer defect sometimes appears on the custom resin base when brackets are bonded to the stone model with a hydrophilic adhesive. It was surmised that this surface layer might be related to oxygen inhibition. METHODS: Scanning electron microscopy and x-ray microanalysis were used to corroborate that this defect is caused by oxygen inhibition during the formation of the resin bases. A series of indirect bonding bases was prepared with both hydrophilic (APC PLUS, 3M Unitek, Monrovia, Calif) and hydrophobic (APCII, 3M Unitek) adhesive-coated metal brackets, sectioned, and imaged in cross section. RESULTS: With the hydrophilic adhesive, a 30- to 40-microm white layer defect was observed on the custom resin base after rinsing and drying. This defect was not observed, however, when the hydrophobic adhesive was used. When the same tests were conducted under an inert nitrogen blanket, the porous white layer was not present on either adhesive. X-ray microanalysis also showed elevated levels of silicon and oxygen in the porous layer compared with the bulk. CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that the white layer defect originated from the formation of an oxygen-inhibited surface layer during curing followed by resin leaching when the bonding tray was rinsed. The fact that this layer does not correspond to the normally observed smooth resin-colored surface might be of concern to clinicians; if so, the layer can be eliminated by curing the bonding bases under inert conditions. Moreover, it is not a hindrance to effective bonding.


Subject(s)
Dental Bonding/methods , Oxygen/chemistry , Resin Cements/chemistry , Animals , Cattle , Dental Alloys/chemistry , Dental Cements/chemistry , Electron Probe Microanalysis , Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions , Materials Testing , Microscopy, Electron, Scanning , Models, Dental , Nitrogen/chemistry , Orthodontic Brackets , Oxygen/analysis , Porosity , Silicon/analysis , Silicon/chemistry , Surface Properties , Temperature , Time Factors , Water/chemistry , Wettability
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Mol Biol Cell ; 17(5): 2401-14, 2006 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16481397

ABSTRACT

To maintain genomic stability, reinitiation of eukaryotic DNA replication within a single cell cycle is blocked by multiple mechanisms that inactivate or remove replication proteins after G1 phase. Consistent with the prevailing notion that these mechanisms are redundant, we previously showed that simultaneous deregulation of three replication proteins, ORC, Cdc6, and Mcm2-7, was necessary to cause detectable bulk re-replication in G2/M phase in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In this study, we used microarray comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) to provide a more comprehensive and detailed analysis of re-replication. This genome-wide analysis suggests that reinitiation in G2/M phase primarily occurs at a subset of both active and latent origins, but is independent of chromosomal determinants that specify the use and timing of these origins in S phase. We demonstrate that re-replication can be induced within S phase, but differs in amount and location from re-replication in G2/M phase, illustrating the dynamic nature of DNA replication controls. Finally, we show that very limited re-replication can be detected by microarray CGH when only two replication proteins are deregulated, suggesting that the mechanisms blocking re-replication are not redundant. Therefore we propose that eukaryotic re-replication at levels below current detection limits may be more prevalent and a greater source of genomic instability than previously appreciated.


Subject(s)
Chromosomes, Fungal/genetics , DNA Replication/genetics , Genome, Fungal , Replication Origin/genetics , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genetics , Genomic Instability , Mutation , Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis , S Phase/genetics
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Mol Biol Cell ; 16(1): 421-32, 2005 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15537702

ABSTRACT

To maintain genome stability, the entire genome of a eukaryotic cell must be replicated once and only once per cell cycle. In many organisms, multiple overlapping mechanisms block rereplication, but the consequences of deregulating these mechanisms are poorly understood. Here, we show that disrupting these controls in the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae rapidly blocks cell proliferation. Rereplicating cells activate the classical DNA damage-induced checkpoint response, which depends on the BRCA1 C-terminus checkpoint protein Rad9. In contrast, Mrc1, a checkpoint protein required for recognition of replication stress, does not play a role in the response to rereplication. Strikingly, rereplicating cells accumulate subchromosomal DNA breakage products. These rapid and severe consequences suggest that even limited and sporadic rereplication could threaten the genome with significant damage. Hence, even subtle disruptions in the cell cycle regulation of DNA replication may predispose cells to the genomic instability associated with tumorigenesis.


Subject(s)
DNA Damage , DNA, Fungal , Gene Expression Regulation, Fungal , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genetics , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/physiology , Cell Cycle Proteins/metabolism , Cell Proliferation , Checkpoint Kinase 2 , DNA Replication , Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field , Flow Cytometry , Galactose/pharmacology , Genome , Genotype , Glucose/pharmacology , Green Fluorescent Proteins/metabolism , Immunoblotting , Metaphase , Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases/metabolism , Protein Structure, Tertiary , Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins/metabolism , Saccharomycetales , Time Factors
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