2022
Etonogestrel Implant in the Postpartum Period and its Impact on Biochemical Markers in Secretory Activation: A Pilot Study
Nilsson W, Myers E, Buta E, Li F, Laifer J. Etonogestrel Implant in the Postpartum Period and its Impact on Biochemical Markers in Secretory Activation: A Pilot Study. Journal Of Human Lactation 2022, 39: 325-332. PMID: 35466776, DOI: 10.1177/08903344221088554.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiomarkersBreast FeedingFemaleHumansPilot ProjectsPostpartum PeriodPregnancyProspective StudiesConceptsPostpartum periodImplant groupBiochemical markersSecretory activationSodium levelsPotassium levelsObservational cohort studyHuman milk samplesCopious milk secretionHormonal birth controlBirth controlCohort studySingleton pregnanciesHuman milkUnadjusted modelsDay 2Day 4Potassium ratioDays postpartumEarly insertionEtonogestrelPilot studyMilk secretionMean ratioSodium concentration
2021
“Randomized trial of physical activity on quality of life and lung cancer biomarkers in patients with advanced stage lung cancer: a pilot study”
Bade BC, Gan G, Li F, Lu L, Tanoue L, Silvestri GA, Irwin ML. “Randomized trial of physical activity on quality of life and lung cancer biomarkers in patients with advanced stage lung cancer: a pilot study”. BMC Cancer 2021, 21: 352. PMID: 33794808, PMCID: PMC8015735, DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-08084-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBiomarkers, TumorExerciseFemaleHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleNeoplasm StagingPilot ProjectsQuality of LifeConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerAdvanced-stage lung cancerStage lung cancerUsual carePhysical activityIntervention groupQuality of lifeLung cancerEligible patientsStage III/IV non-small cell lung cancerLow baseline physical activityHome-based physical activityAdvanced stage diseaseSoluble PD-1Stage IV adenocarcinomaBaseline physical activityMinority of patientsCell lung cancerPatient-reported outcomesEffects of exerciseRole functioning domainsLung cancer biologyAspects of QoL.Mobile health interventionsCancer biomarkers
2020
Pilot study of combined aerobic and resistance exercise on fatigue for patients with head and neck cancer: Inflammatory and epigenetic changes
Xiao C, Beitler JJ, Higgins KA, Chico CE, Withycombe JS, Zhu Y, Zhao H, Lin IH, Li F, Jeon S, Irwin M, Bruner DW, Miller AH, Gary R. Pilot study of combined aerobic and resistance exercise on fatigue for patients with head and neck cancer: Inflammatory and epigenetic changes. Brain Behavior And Immunity 2020, 88: 184-192. PMID: 32330594, PMCID: PMC7415514, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2020.04.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExercise groupInflammatory markersChair standNeck cancerBiceps curlSoluble TNF receptor IIMultidimensional Fatigue Inventory-20Tumor necrosis factor αPilot studyResistance exercise interventionTNF receptor IIPlasma interleukin-6Anti-inflammatory effectsC-reactive proteinPhysical function measuresIL1 receptor antagonistHand grip strengthNecrosis factor αIntensity-modulated radiotherapyStandard careExercise interventionWalk distanceRadiotherapy regimenHNC patientsMean age
2017
Clinical and Serologic Responses After a Two-dose Series of High-dose Influenza Vaccine in Plasma Cell Disorders: A Prospective, Single-arm Trial
Branagan AR, Duffy E, Albrecht RA, Cooper DL, Seropian S, Parker TL, Gan G, Li F, Zelterman D, Boddupalli CS, Zhang L, Verma R, Ferencz TM, Dhodapkar MV. Clinical and Serologic Responses After a Two-dose Series of High-dose Influenza Vaccine in Plasma Cell Disorders: A Prospective, Single-arm Trial. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma & Leukemia 2017, 17: 296-304.e2. PMID: 28343904, PMCID: PMC5413398, DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2017.02.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasma cell disordersSerologic responseInfluenza vaccinationInfluenza vaccineMultiple myelomaCell disordersInfluenza infectionVaccination strategiesHigh-dose influenza vaccineInactivated trivalent influenza vaccineLaboratory-confirmed influenza infectionBooster vaccination strategiesStandard vaccination strategyTwo-dose seriesLaboratory-confirmed influenzaSeasonal influenza vaccinationTrivalent influenza vaccineSingle-arm trialPlasma cell dyscrasiaDisease response assessmentLogistic regression modelsSeroprotection ratesActive therapyAdverse eventsPartial response
2016
Effective Translation of an Intensive Lifestyle Intervention for Hispanic Women With Prediabetes in a Community Health Center Setting
Van Name MA, Camp AW, Magenheimer EA, Li F, Dziura JD, Montosa A, Patel A, Tamborlane WV. Effective Translation of an Intensive Lifestyle Intervention for Hispanic Women With Prediabetes in a Community Health Center Setting. Diabetes Care 2016, 39: 525-531. PMID: 26908915, PMCID: PMC4806769, DOI: 10.2337/dc15-1899.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdiposityAdolescentAdultAgedBody Mass IndexChoice BehaviorCommunity Health CentersDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2ExerciseFeasibility StudiesFemaleFood PreferencesHispanic or LatinoHumansInsulinLife StyleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsPrediabetic StateRisk FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsWaist CircumferenceWeight LossYoung AdultConceptsIntensive lifestyle interventionDiabetes Prevention ProgramCommunity health center settingUsual care groupType 2 diabetesHealth center settingHispanic womenILI groupLifestyle interventionCare groupOral glucose tolerance testCenter settingLow-income Hispanic womenWeight lossSimilar baseline weightGlucose tolerance testPercent body fatType of interventionCHC settingsDPP interventionsUsual careBaseline weightWaist circumferenceGlucose excursionsTolerance test