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Marshalling the senses for a good night's sleep: Multiple studies have linked poor sleep to cancer and other negative health outcomes; in part 1 of a 2-part series, we explore how efforts to improve sleep patterns are focusing on aligning multiples senses and on correcting misconceptions: Multiple studies have linked poor sleep to cancer and other negative health outcomes; in part 1 of a 2-part series, we explore how efforts to improve sleep patterns are focusing on aligning multiples senses and on correcting misconceptions.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 130(2): 87-88, 2022 02.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35106959

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Neoplasms , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders , Humans , Outcome Assessment, Health Care , Sleep

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A different kind of smart: What pathologists can learn from an octopus: Cephalopods may depend on a vastly different form of perception, but their intelligent problem-solving can supply plenty of relatable lessons.: Cephalopods may depend on a vastly different form of perception, but their intelligent problem-solving can supply plenty of relatable lessons.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 130(1): 6-7, 2022 01.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35006636

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Octopodiformes , Animals , Humans , Pathologists , Perception , Problem Solving

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion in pathology: A profound impact on patient care: Amid a troubling backslide in diversifying medicine, pathologists point to recent successes and remaining challenges in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In part 2 of a 2-part series, we investigate how workforce and educational gaps can affect patient care.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 129(12): 921-922, 2021 12.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34854569

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Medicine , Pathologists , Humans , Patient Care , Workforce

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion in pathology: Some progress, but room for improvement: Amid a troubling backslide in diversifying medicine, pathologists point to recent successes and remaining challenges in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In part 1 of a 2-part series, we investigate what has and has not worked in efforts to diversify workforces.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 129(11): 837-838, 2021 11.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34724362

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Medicine , Pathologists , Humans , Workforce

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Tracking the twists and turns of a tumor's evolution: Concepts more familiar to evolutionary biologists and ecologists are aiding the scientific quest to understand how tumors evolve and might be steered toward new vulnerabilities.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 129(10): 757-758, 2021 10.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34598305

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Biological Evolution , Neoplasms , Ecology , Humans , Neoplasms/genetics

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Piecing together a fuller picture of marijuana's potential harms: Marijuana has been both lauded and lambasted for its potential effects on the body. Here, in part 2 of a 2-part series, we investigate the accumulating evidence for acute and long-term harms, particularly during adolescence.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 129(9): 669-670, 2021 09.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34477317

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Cannabis , Adolescent , Age Factors , Cannabis/adverse effects , Dronabinol , Humans

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New momentum in exploring marijuana's medical benefits: Marijuana has been lauded and lambasted for its potential effects on the body. In part 1 of a 2-part series, we investigate the accumulating evidence for the effectiveness of cannabis in treating some medical conditions.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 129(8): 575-576, 2021 08.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34351698

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Cannabis , Medical Marijuana , Humans , Medical Marijuana/therapeutic use

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Cryogenic electron microscopy is heating up a new realm of molecular-level cancer research: With lowered costs and streamlined techniques, cryogenic electron microscopy may overtake x-ray crystallography for resolving cellular structures and mechanisms in unprecedented detail.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 129(7): 495-496, 2021 07.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34213067

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Cryoelectron Microscopy/economics , Cryoelectron Microscopy/methods , Neoplasms/pathology , Neoplasms/ultrastructure , Crystallography, X-Ray , Humans

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Advances in cell cryopreservation take a cue from nature: To minimize damage to frozen and thawed stem cells used for therapy and research, new cryopreservation processes are incorporating nature-inspired methods to protect cells and tissues under extreme conditions.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 129(6): 415-416, 2021 06.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34076357

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Cryopreservation/standards , Specimen Handling/standards , Stem Cells/cytology , Tissue Preservation/standards , Animals , Cryopreservation/methods , Humans , Specimen Handling/methods , Tissue Preservation/methods

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Turning Heads: A Much-Needed Project in Empathy: Fifteen years after a book of portraits celebrated women who had lost their hair because of chemotherapy, the lesson in empathy is still rippling outward.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 129(5): 333-334, 2021 05.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33960142

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Alopecia/psychology , Antineoplastic Agents/adverse effects , Breast Neoplasms/drug therapy , Empathy/physiology , Periodicals as Topic , Portraits as Topic , Alopecia/chemically induced , Alopecia/pathology , Breast Neoplasms/psychology , Female , Humans

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The Sting of Sharp Objects: Low Risk for Kids, but Little Community Awareness: Laboratories and hospitals have well-defined approaches for needlestick and scalpel injuries, but fewer protocols and less education in community settings may contribute to improper disposal and heightened fears.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 129(4): 257-258, 2021 04.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33848401

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Awareness , Needlestick Injuries/prevention & control , Child, Preschool , Humans , Male , Risk Factors , Surgical Instruments

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Bending the virtual conference learning curve: After COVID-19 forced cytopathology conferences and meetings online, organizers have adapted and found some unexpected benefits amid the downsides.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 129(3): 177-178, 2021 03.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33667322

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COVID-19/epidemiology , Congresses as Topic/organization & administration , Learning Curve , Pathology/education , SARS-CoV-2 , Videoconferencing/organization & administration , Humans

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History repeated: Applying lessons from the 1918 flu pandemic: More than a century later, the flu pandemic still offers key lessons on steps to counter COVID-19, but heeding them will require a sharp course correction in the United States.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 129(2): 97-98, 2021 02.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33528906

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COVID-19/epidemiology , COVID-19/prevention & control , Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype/isolation & purification , Influenza, Human/epidemiology , Pandemics , COVID-19/virology , History, 21st Century , Humans , Influenza, Human/virology , Pandemics/prevention & control , SARS-CoV-2/isolation & purification

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A growing drive to get rid of cancer-linked "forever chemicals": As concern mounts over the health effects of a huge and ubiquitous family of persistent organic compounds, researchers are making headway on remediation strategies despite uncertainties over costs and regulations.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 129(1): 7-8, 2021 01.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33394573

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Carcinogens/toxicity , Environmental Restoration and Remediation , Neoplasms/chemically induced , Organic Chemicals/toxicity , Costs and Cost Analysis , Environmental Restoration and Remediation/economics , Humans , Uncertainty

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COVID-19 and cancer care: What have we learned?: Despite the enormous challenges, researchers are sharing valuable lessons regarding evaluating risks, setting priorities, and communicating with patients during the pandemic.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 128(12): 879-880, 2020 Dec.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33264512

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COVID-19/prevention & control , Communicable Disease Control/standards , Medical Oncology/trends , Neoplasms/therapy , Telemedicine/trends , Biomedical Research/organization & administration , Biomedical Research/trends , COVID-19/epidemiology , COVID-19/transmission , COVID-19/virology , Clinical Decision-Making/methods , Humans , Information Dissemination/methods , Medical Oncology/methods , Medical Oncology/organization & administration , Medical Oncology/standards , Neoplasms/diagnosis , Neoplasms/mortality , Oncologists/organization & administration , Pandemics/prevention & control , Research Personnel/organization & administration , SARS-CoV-2/pathogenicity , Telemedicine/organization & administration , Telemedicine/standards , Triage/methods , Triage/organization & administration , Triage/standards

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COVID-19's multipronged attack on mental health: Months of uncertainty and threats to health, social, and financial security have contributed to intense anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and even suicide. Here, in part 2 of a 2-part series, we investigate the pandemic's growing mental health toll on the general public and efforts to address it.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 128(10): 679-680, 2020 10.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33006815

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Betacoronavirus/pathogenicity , Coronavirus Infections/psychology , Health Services Needs and Demand/trends , Mental Health Services/organization & administration , Mental Health/statistics & numerical data , Pneumonia, Viral/psychology , Anxiety/epidemiology , Anxiety/prevention & control , Anxiety/psychology , COVID-19 , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Coronavirus Infections/transmission , Coronavirus Infections/virology , Depression/epidemiology , Depression/prevention & control , Depression/psychology , Humans , Mental Health/trends , Mental Health Services/trends , Pandemics , Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology , Pneumonia, Viral/transmission , Pneumonia, Viral/virology , SARS-CoV-2 , Self Report/statistics & numerical data , Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/epidemiology , Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/prevention & control , Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/psychology , Substance-Related Disorders/epidemiology , Substance-Related Disorders/prevention & control , Substance-Related Disorders/psychology , Uncertainty , United States/epidemiology

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New clarity on cancer risk reduction after bariatric surgery: People with obesity are at higher risk of multiple cancers. Recent studies have helped to illuminate whether and how weight loss through surgery might help to reverse some of those risks.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 128(11): 773-774, 2020 11.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33125838

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Bariatric Surgery/methods , Neoplasms/prevention & control , Obesity/complications , Risk Reduction Behavior , Weight Loss , Humans , Neoplasms/etiology , Neoplasms/pathology , Neoplasms/surgery , Obesity/surgery , Prognosis

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COVID-19's crushing mental health toll on health care workers: Beyond its devastating physical effects, the pandemic has unleashed a mental health crisis marked by anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and even suicide. Here, in part 1 of a 2-part series, we examine the growing effort to identify and alleviate the fallout for health care workers.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 128(9): 597-598, 2020 09.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32885911

Subject(s)

Burnout, Professional/epidemiology , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Health Personnel/psychology , Mental Health/statistics & numerical data , Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology , Workload/psychology , Anxiety/epidemiology , Anxiety/prevention & control , Anxiety/psychology , Betacoronavirus/isolation & purification , Betacoronavirus/pathogenicity , Burnout, Professional/etiology , Burnout, Professional/prevention & control , COVID-19 , COVID-19 Testing , Clinical Laboratory Techniques/statistics & numerical data , Coronavirus Infections/diagnosis , Coronavirus Infections/transmission , Coronavirus Infections/virology , Depression/epidemiology , Depression/prevention & control , Depression/psychology , Humans , Infection Control/standards , Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional/prevention & control , Mental Health Services/organization & administration , Pandemics , Personal Protective Equipment/supply & distribution , Pneumonia, Viral/diagnosis , Pneumonia, Viral/transmission , Pneumonia, Viral/virology , Psychosocial Support Systems , SARS-CoV-2 , Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/epidemiology , Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/psychology , Suicide/psychology , Suicide/statistics & numerical data , United States/epidemiology , Suicide Prevention

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A COVID-19 crisis in US jails and prisons.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 128(8): 513-514, 2020 08.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32744804

Subject(s)

Betacoronavirus/pathogenicity , Communicable Disease Control/methods , Coronavirus Infections/prevention & control , Healthcare Disparities , Pandemics/prevention & control , Pneumonia, Viral/prevention & control , Prisons/standards , COVID-19 , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Coronavirus Infections/transmission , Coronavirus Infections/virology , Humans , Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology , Pneumonia, Viral/transmission , Pneumonia, Viral/virology , Prisons/statistics & numerical data , SARS-CoV-2 , United States/epidemiology

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Mimicking space radiation to counteract cancer: A unique laboratory and new insights regarding risk are helping researchers learn how to shield, focus, and counter radiation. This article, the second of a 2-part series, examines how understanding radiation's molecular mechanisms may limit its harm and boost benefits.

Nelson, Bryn; Kaminsky, David B.

Cancer Cytopathol ; 128(7): 433-434, 2020 07.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32614512

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Cosmic Radiation , Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Radiation Injuries/prevention & control , Radiation Protection/methods , Radiotherapy/adverse effects , Risk Assessment/methods , Humans , Neoplasms/pathology , Radiation Injuries/etiology , Risk Factors , Scattering, Radiation , Spacecraft

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