Saint Louis University

Transarterial embolization with bleomycin–lipiodol for symptomatic multifocal hepatic hemangiomas: Concurrent nontarget lesion devascularization via permitted reflux

Hepatic hemangiomas are the most common benign liver tumors and are typically managed conservatively. Larger or symptomatic lesions may require intervention. Transarterial chemoembolization with bleomycin-lipiodol is a minimally invasive alternative to surgery, offering symptom r...

A Hybrid Transfer Learning Approach for Ambient PM2.5 Exposure Modeling in LMIC Contexts: A Case Study from Lima, Peru

Abstract Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) contributes to millions of premature deaths annually worldwide. While epidemiological studies increasingly rely on geospatial technologies, such as satellite remote sensing, low-cost sensors, and chemical transport models, to q...

Anatomical versus reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis with an intact rotator cuff

Aims Anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) has been the traditional treatment for glenohumeral osteoarthritis (OA) with an intact rotator cuff. However, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) is now being more frequently performed, with its utility in consistent fixat...

Synergistic effects of Tschimgine combined with 5-Fluorouracil against HT-29 human colorectal cancer cells

Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents a leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality globally. Tschimgine (Tsc), a naturally occurring terpenoid from Ferula ovina , has exhibited potent anticancer activity in preclinical models. However, its ability to enhance the sensitivity of...

Outcomes of living related kidney donors of recipients with familial mediterranean fever-associated Amyloid A Amyloidosis

BACKGROUND: Living kidney donation among carefully selected individuals is generally considered safe but post-donation health risks vary by factors including family history. Data on long-term outcomes of related living kidney donors of recipients with familial Mediterranean fever...

Cumulative lifetime trauma exposures in a nationally representative prison sample: findings from the mental health and substance use disorders prevalence survey

BACKGROUND: Trauma exposure is a driver of poor health, mental health, social and economic outcomes with a dose-response relationship between number of types of exposures and worse outcomes. This study explores the trauma exposure histories of individuals in prison, a population...

Centering Veteran expertise: advancing peer-led harm reduction in the Veterans health administration

Abstract The principle “Nothing about us without us” underscores the ethical imperative to involve people with lived and living expertise in shaping harm reduction praxis. While the United States Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has expanded harm reduction initiatives, such a...

Mechanisms of Association of Maternal Education and Intent to Vaccinate Children Against COVID-19

BACKGROUND Although higher maternal education is positively associated with many child health–promoting practices, it is more complicated for child vaccination, and the explanatory mechanisms remain unclear. We aimed to examine mechanisms underlying the association of maternal ed...