KU Scholarly Papers Funded by the KU Open Access Fund
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KU's One-University Open Access Fund program is designed to heighten the visibility and accessibility of the University's scholarship. The fund, $50,000 over two years, supports KU authors who publish in open access journals. This is a two-year pilot program, with funding divided evenly between each year, and managed by KU Lawrence and KUMC librarians. The Open Access Fund is made possible by contributions from the offices of KU Provost, Dr. Jeffrey Vitter; Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies, Dr. Steve Warren; Acting KUMC Executive Vice Chancellor, Dr. Steve Stites; and Dr. Paul Terranova, KUMC Vice Chancellor for Research. For more information please visit http://library.kumc.edu/authors-fund.xml. The papers listed here were published in open access journals and funded by the KU Open Access Fund.
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Infection risks in multiple myeloma: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials from 2015 to 2019
(BMC, 2021-06-26)Background Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) remain at an increased risk of infection due to the disease process, as well as the ensuing treatments. Methods We performed a systematic review to evaluate the monthly ... -
#Scamdemic, #Plandemic, or #Scaredemic: What Parler Social Media Platform Tells Us about COVID-19 Vaccine
(MDPI, 2021-04-22)This study aims to understand public discussions regarding COVID-19 vaccine on Parler, a newer social media platform that recently gained in popularity. Through analyzing a random sample (n = 400) of Parler posts using the ... -
Challenges and Considerations for Reducing Diabetes Distress and Fear of Hypoglycemia in Parents of Youth With Type 1 Diabetes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(JMIR Publications, 2021-04-23)Type 1 diabetes management can be challenging for children and their families. To address psychosocial concerns for parents of youth with type 1 diabetes, we developed two parent-focused interventions to reduce their ... -
Likely Geographic Distributional Shifts among Medically Important Tick Species and Tick-Associated Diseases under Climate Change in North America: A Review
(MDPI, 2021-03-05)Ticks rank high among arthropod vectors in terms of numbers of infectious agents that they transmit to humans, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Colorado tick fever, human monocytic ehrlichiosis, ... -
Rivers, not refugia, drove diversification in arboreal, sub-Saharan African snakes
(Wiley Open Access, 2021-05-01)The relative roles of rivers versus refugia in shaping the high levels of species diversity in tropical rainforests have been widely debated for decades. Only recently has it become possible to take an integrative approach ... -
Differences in Outcomes Between Anterior and Posterior Shoulder Instability After Arthroscopic Bankart Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(SAGE Publications, 2021-05-25)Background: The glenohumeral joint is one of the most frequently dislocated joints in the body, particularly in young, active adults. Purpose: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate and compare ... -
Phylogenetic and Selection Analysis of an Expanded Family of Putatively Pore-Forming Jellyfish Toxins (Cnidaria: Medusozoa)
(Oxford University Press, 2021-04-23)Many jellyfish species are known to cause a painful sting, but box jellyfish (class Cubozoa) are a well-known danger to humans due to exceptionally potent venoms. Cubozoan toxicity has been attributed to the presence and ... -
Hunger and Health: Taking a Formative Approach to Build a Health Intervention Focused on Nutrition and Physical Activity Needs as Perceived by Stakeholders
(MDPI, 2021-05-10)The intersections between hunger and health are beginning to gain traction. New interventions emphasize collaboration between the health and social service sectors. This study aimed to understand the nutrition and physical ... -
Hospitalization at the end of life in patients with multiple myeloma
(BMC, 2021-03-31)Background Despite advances in treatment, multiple myeloma (MM) remains incurable and results in significant morbidity and mortality. Further research investigating where MM patients die and characterization of end-of-life ... -
How rapidly do self-compatible populations evolve selfing? Mating system estimation within recently evolved self-compatible populations of Azorean Tolpis succulenta (Asteraceae)
(Wiley Open Access, 2020-11-20)Genome-wide genotyping and Bayesian inference method (BORICE) were employed to estimate outcrossing rates and paternity in two small plant populations of Tolpis succulenta (Asteraceae) on Graciosa island in the Azores. ... -
Association of Neutrophil, Platelet, and Lymphocyte Ratios with the Prognosis in Unresectable and Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
(MDPI, 2020-10-13)We examined the relationship between the daily rate of change of cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) over the first 90 days of treatment (DRC90) and the pretreatment levels of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and platelets with the ... -
Survival Outcomes of Pancreatic Intraepithelial Neoplasm (PanIN) versus Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN) Associated Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
(MDPI, 2020-09-25)Pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasms (PanINs) and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are common pancreatic adenocarcinoma precursor lesions. However, data regarding their respective associations with survival ... -
The Ketogenic Diet in the Treatment of Post-concussion Syndrome—A Feasibility Study
(Frontiers Media, 2020-09-10)Concussion is the most common form of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Although most patients' symptoms resolve within a month, patients with post-concussion syndrome (PCS) may continue to experience symptoms for years ... -
Association of Current Opioid Use With Serious Adverse Events Among Older Adult Survivors of Breast Cancer
(JAMA Network, 2020-09-15)Importance National efforts to improve safe opioid prescribing focus on preventing misuse, overdose, and opioid use disorder. This approach overlooks opportunities to better prevent other serious opioid-related harms in ... -
Is long-term ABA therapy abusive: A response to Sandoval-Norton and Shkedy
(Taylor and Francis, 2020-09-23)Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a common treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In a recent volume of this journal, Sanvodal-Norton and Shkedy (2019) published a criticism of behavior analysis ... -
Imaging Modalities for the Glenoid Track in Recurrent Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review
(SAGE Publications, 2021-06-01)Background: The glenoid track (GT) concept illustrates how the degree of glenoid bone loss and humeral bone loss in the glenohumeral joint can guide further treatment in a patient with anterior instability. The importance ... -
Genomic, Clinical, and Behavioral Characterization of 15q11.2 BP1-BP2 Deletion (Burnside-Butler) Syndrome in Five Families
(MDPI, 2021-02-07)The 15q11.2 BP1-BP2 deletion (Burnside-Butler) syndrome is emerging as the most common cytogenetic finding in patients with neurodevelopmental or autism spectrum disorders (ASD) presenting for microarray genetic testing. ... -
Association between Primary Perioperative CEA Ratio, Tumor Site, and Overall Survival in Patients with Colorectal Cancer
(MDPI, 2020-11-27)There are differences in the incidence, clinical presentation, molecular pathogenesis, and outcome of colorectal cancer (CRC) based on tumor location. Emerging research suggests that the perioperative carcinoembryonic ... -
Outcomes of intraoperative ultrasound for endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal pituitary surgery in adenomas with parasellar extension
(Elsevier, 2021-04-18)Background Pituitary adenomas with parasellar extension present a technical challenge for adequate visualization and gross total resection (GTR). The endoscope improves identification of parasellar extension, however, ... -
Investigating the relationship between individual differences and island sensitivity
(Ubiquity Press, 2020-09-17)It is well-attested that native speakers tend to give low acceptability ratings to sentences that involve movement from within islands, yet the source of island effects remains an active debate. The grammatical account ...
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