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Imatinib outcomes in chronic myeloid leukemia across diverse health care settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Miranda-Galvis, M., Wilson, J., Reategui-Almonacid, Y., Johnston, L., Taylor, A. O., Sadek, R., Tjioe, K. & Cortes, J. E., Dec 2026, In: Blood Cancer Journal. 16, 1, 38.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

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Nox4 and circulating free MPO synergistically promote aortic aneurysm formation

Coffey, P., Horimatsu, T., Kim, D., Goo, B., Ogbi, M., Reid, L., Benson, T. W., Greenway, J., Cave, S., Sharma, M., Chouhaita, R., Cyriac, N., Veerapaneni, P., Sellers, H., Fulton, D. J., Zhu, Y. P., Shi, H., Guha, A., Lee, R. & Kim, H. W. & 1 others, Weintraub, N. L., Dec 2026, In: Scientific reports. 16, 1, 10320.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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CPX-351 vs. conventional chemotherapy cardiotoxicity in high-risk AML: a post hoc phase III trial analysis

Mitchell, J. D., Pfeiffer, M., Boehmer, J., Gorcsan, J., Eguchi, S., Orihara, Y., Dronamraju, N., Dhani, S., Faderl, S., Lin, T. L., Uy, G. L., Lancet, J. E. & Cortes, J. E., Dec 2026, In: Cardio-Oncology. 12, 1, 6.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Synthesis and processing of PCL (polycaprolactone) and IRDye nanoparticles and their biodistribution

Adeniyi, M., Parvin, M., Akter, K., Arbab, A. S., Quirino, R. L. & Khan, M., Dec 2026, In: BioMedical Engineering Online. 25, 1, 49.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Decreasing inpatient case rescheduling with the implementation of a preoperative inpatient OR readiness nurse

Nandy, S., Kashif, H., Westcott, A. & Herekar, A., Jun 2026, In: Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management. 43, 100648.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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HSF2-HSP110 axis supports genome stability via RNA polymerase II transcription and DNA repair

Jin, X., Xi, C., Pandya, B., Pang, J., Fernandez, D., Eroglu, B., Moskofidis, D. & Mivechi, N. F., Jun 1 2026, In: The Journal of cell biology. 225, 6

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Preliminary effects of a modified Otago Exercise Program on metabolic, cellular, and epigenetic biomarkers in people living with dementia: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Jehu, D. A., Hanson, M., Huang, Y., Soares, A., Patel, C., Hergott, C., Waller, J. L., Young, L., Hall, W., Robinson-Johnson, D., Allen, C., Sams, R., Carrick, R. M., Fulzele, S., Hamrick, M., Zhu, H. & Dong, Y., Jun 2026, In: Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience. 137, 104077.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Management of obesity in the menopause transition and postmenopausal period

Allen, J. T., Zahler-Miller, C., Lough, M. & Titus, H., May 2026, In: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 22, 5, p. 496-506 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Communication of newly diagnosed monoclonal gammopathy as a quasi-critical laboratory value

Singh, G., Bollag, R. J., Savage, N. M., Zheng, M. & Keruakous, A., May 2026, In: Laboratory medicine. 57, 3

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

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Challenges in Conducting Quantitative Patient-Centered Benefit-Risk Assessments: A Case Study in Ph + ALL with Immature Efficacy Data

Ashaye, A., Thomas, C., Kota, V., Krucien, N. & Marsh, K., May 2026, In: Therapeutic Innovation and Regulatory Science. 60, 3, p. 617-628 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Longitudinal micronutrient exposure reveals country-specific associations with risk of celiac disease in genetically susceptible children: the prospective TEDDY cohort

TEDDY study group, May 2026, In: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 123, 5, 101276.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Pulmonary Endothelium

Kovacs-Kasa, A. & Annex, B. H., Apr 2026, In: JACC: Basic to Translational Science. 11, 4, 101528.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

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Revisiting HLA-G in solid organ transplantation: Mechanistic insights and translational advances

Ajith, A., Mulloy, L. L., Gani, I., Jayaprasad, A. G., Sreekumar, A., Horuzsko, D. D. & Horuzsko, A., Apr 2026, In: Human Immunology. 87, 4, 111704.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Racial Disparities in Time to Treatment of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma During the COVID-19 Era: A Retrospective Database Analysis

Venkatesan, A., Patel, R., Doss, S. M., Light, K., Lomax, A. & Yakoub, D., Apr 2026, In: Health Science Reports. 9, 4, e71839.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS: AVOIDING PITFALLS IN CURRICULUM REVISION

Anderson, L. N. & Kleinheksel, A. J., Apr 2026, In: Family medicine. 58, 4, p. 332 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

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Dissecting the interplay between estrogen- and diet-induced obesity on the gut microbiota

Walton, S. D. & Abais-Battad, J. M., Apr 1 2026, In: Physiological Genomics. 58, 4, p. 179-180 2 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

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Person-level health factors partially mediate the association between lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) identity, allostatic load, and cancer mortality in NHANES

Moore, J. X., Patel, A., Spears, M., Casanova, T., Weiss, H. L., Langston, M. E., Watts, K. J., Boyd, D., Adsul, P., Duncan, M. & Howard, S., Apr 2026, In: Cancer Causes and Control. 37, 4, 63.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Validation of the adenine model of chronic kidney disease: studies on tryptophan metabolism in Sprague Dawley rats

Irsik, D. L., Bollag, W. B. & Isales, C. M., Apr 1 2026, In: The Journal of endocrinology. 269, 1

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Comprehensive Genomic Profiling for Precision Oncology: Analytical Validation and Clinical Utility in Solid Tumors

Mondal, A. K., Vashisht, A., Vashisht, V., Sahajpal, N. S., Omar, N., Ananth, S., Ahluwalia, P. K., Farmaha, J., Woodall, J. & Kolhe, R., Apr 2026, In: Diagnostics. 16, 7, 1087.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Racial disparity in microvascular function among non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer

Simon, A. B., Looney, J. C., Blackburn, M., Crandall, R., Thomas, J., Guha, A., Terris, M. K., Klaassen, Z., Weintraub, N. L., Rodriguez-Miguelez, P. & Harris, R. A., Apr 2026, In: Physiological reports. 14, 8, e70834.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Breast Complaints Among Kenyan Women

Odhiambo, L. A., Marion, A. J., Mwaura, W. L., Mageto, D. K., Islam, K. M., Mwakisha, J., Coughlin, S. S. & Ojuka, D. K., Apr 2026, In: Journal of Global Oncology. 12, e2500428.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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HSR26-221: Facility Type and Metastatic Burden at Diagnosis in Stomach and Colon Cancer: A National Analysis

Reategui-Almonacid, Y., Tazinkeng, N., Cohen, A. J., Yakoub, D. & Cheng, Y., Mar 31 2026, In: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN. 24, 35

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase Inhibitors Improve Cornea Alkali Wound Healing

Lu, X., Morisseau, C., Jain, K., Chen, Z., Estes, A. J., Zeldin, D., Gruzdev, A., Ahmed, A., Cook, H., Hammock, B. D. & Watsky, M. A., Mar 31 2026, In: FASEB Journal. 40, 6, e71686.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Leveraging telehealth and collaborative care models to improve rural cancer survivorship

Coughlin, S. S., Bae, S., Seehusen, D. & Cortes, J. E., Mar 30 2026, In: Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy. 10, p. 1-4 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Nox1-Derived ROS Amplifies Calcium Entry and Enhances Pneumolysin-Induced Lung Endothelial Barrier Dysfunction in Hyperglycemia

Haigh, S., Chen, F., Yu, Y., Bordan, Z., Li, X., Sridhar, S., Romero Lucas, M. J., Chakraborty, T., Csanyi, G., Joshua, A. T., Patel, T. V., Brown, Z. L., Shivers, M. A., Sellers, H. G., Ananna, F., Fukai, T., Ushio-Fukai, M., Belin de Chantemele, E. J., Verin, A. & Stepp, D. W. & 2 others, Agee, B. M. & Fulton, D. J. R., Mar 2026, In: Antioxidants. 15, 3, 275.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Clinical Utility of Copy Number Abnormality Analysis in the Evaluation of Melanocytic Lesions for Diagnosis and Prognosis: An Evidence-Based Review from the Cancer Genomics Consortium Working Group for Melanocytic Lesions

Reyes Barron, C., Geiersbach, K. B., Alomari, A. K., Deak, K. L., Golem, S., Williams, E. S., Aypar, U., Zou, Y. S., Wei, L., Chaubey, A., Sahajpal, N., Kolhe, R., Love, T. M., Prokop, L. & Iqbal, M. A., Mar 2026, In: Genes. 17, 3, 331.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Distribution of the Georgia Pulmonology Workforce: A Rural-Urban Analysis

Eskandari, S., Shah, D., Long, W. E., Savage, N. M., Islam, S. & Healy, W. J., Mar 2026, In: Southern medical journal. 119, 3, p. 146-151 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The Prevalence of Cardiovascular–Kidney–Metabolic Syndrome: A Review of Published Estimates and New Findings from BRFSS Surveys

Coughlin, S. S., Parikh, N., Oh, A., Datta, B., Vernon, M. & Sullivan, J., Mar 2026, In: Cardiovascular Medicine. 29, 1, 5.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Short-Chain Fatty Acids and Palmitate Induce Distinct Metabolic and Phenotypic Signatures in Normal and Ischemic Skeletal Muscle Microvascular Endothelial Cells

Guilfoyle-Speese, A., Patel, K., Ghanwat, A. H., Stepp, D. & Ganta, V., Mar 2026, In: Cells. 15, 6, 493.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Correction to: Novel Concepts on the Functional Neuroanatomy of the Anorectum: Implications for Anorectal Neuropathy and Neuromodulation Therapy

Yan, Y., Inal, B., Kapavarapu, P., Alber, K. & Rao, S. S. C., Feb 2026, In: American Journal of Gastroenterology. 121, 2, p. 568 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

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Platelet-derived integrin- and tetraspanin-enriched tethers exacerbate severe inflammation

Kusch, C., Stegner, D., Weiss, L. J., Nurden, P., Burkard, P., Johnson, D., Bergmeier, W., Onursal, C., Navarro, S., Hackenbroch, C., Pfeiffer, D., Bonfiglio, S. I., Meub, M., Gross, C., Schenk, J., Fumagalli, V., Mott, K., Bender, M., Iannacone, M. & Andres, O. & 7 others, Kastenmüller, W., Heinze, K. G., Sauer, M., Schulze, H., Ley, K., Nurden, A. T. & Nieswandt, B., Jan 22 2026, In: Science. 391, 6783

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Understanding Spine Biologics: A Systematic Review of Demineralized Bone Matrix in Spinal Fusion From 2014-2024

Butler, M., Martin, B., Carr, C., Quraishi, M., Post, A. F. & Vale, F. L., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Global Spine Journal.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Structured Interdisciplinary Rounds and Hospital Outcomes in a Southeastern U.S. Health System: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Wilkins, T., Daniels, A. L., Walsh, D. W. & Coule, P. L., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Composition and biology of human milk

Stansfield, B. K. & Gates, A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Seminars in Perinatology. 152234.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Honoring More Than Two Decades of JABFM Leadership

Seehusen, D. A., Lupo, P., Ledford, C. J. W. & Newton, W. P., Jan 1 2026, In: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 39, 1

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

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Predictors of complete molecular response and impact of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation on outcome in patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL): results from the Consortium on Myeloid Malignancies and Neoplastic Diseases (COMMAND)

Mohty, R., Narra, R., Mims, A. S., Hunter, C., Shallis, R. M., Kota, V., Jamy, O., Coltoff, A., Othman, T. A., Jonas, B. A., Patel, A. A., DuVall, A. S., Foucar, C. E., Abdelsamia, M., Palmisiano, N., Patel, S. A., Curran, E., Omer, Z., Advani, A. & Atallah, E. & 2 others, Litzow, M. R. & Badar, T., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Leukemia and Lymphoma.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Integrated Strategies for Assessing Student Learning in Pre-Clinical Curriculum

Thai, L. S., Prasad, P. D., Moon, H., Ange, B. & Winston, N. R., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Medical Science Educator.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Diagnostic Utility of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Microarray in Evaluating Pancreaticobiliary Brushing Specimens in Conjunction with Conventional Cytology

Alptekin, A., Mondal, A. K., Vashisht, A., Vashisht, V., Singh, H., Morera, D., Ahluwalia, P., Farmaha, J., Kavuri, S. K., Patel, N. G., Velasquez Zarate, L. A., Sridhar, S., Chandrasekar, V. T. & Kolhe, R., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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JABFM in 2026

Seehusen, D. A., Jan 1 2026, In: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 39, 1

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

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Munc13-4–STX7 inhibitors impair endosomal TLR activation and systemic inflammation

Johnson, J. L., Meneses-Salas, E., Shukla, A., Shaji, B., Rahman, F., He, J., Gavathiotis, E., Brown, S., Gonzalez-Quintial, R., Hoffman, H. M., Marquardt, K. L., Teijaro, J., Hedrick, C. C., Baccala, R., Rosen, H. & Catz, S. D., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Nature Chemical Biology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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