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Journal of Surgical Research

Introduction: Research indicates that prophylactic mesh may help prevent incisional hernia after ... more Introduction: Research indicates that prophylactic mesh may help prevent incisional hernia after laparotomy, but best practice patterns in these situations are still evolving. Here, we compare the failure loads (FLs) and biomechanical stiffness (BMS) of 35 porcine abdominal wall laparotomy incisions reinforced with meshes of various widths and fixation distances using biomechanical testing. Methods: In each specimen, a 10-cm incision was made and closed using continuous 1-0 Maxon suture. Specimens were randomized to mesh width (none, 2.5 cm, 3 cm, 4 cm, 6 cm, 8 cm) and tack separation (1.5 cm, 2 cm apart) and the meshes secured in an onlay fashion. Cyclic loads oscillating from 15 N to 140 N were applied to simulate abdominal wall stress, and the specimens subsequently loaded to failure. FLs (N) and BMS (N/mm) were comparatively analyzed. Results: All specimens failed via suture pull-through. FLs and BMS were lowest in specimens with suture-only (421.43 N; 11.69 N/mm). FLs and BMS were significantly higher in 4cm mesh specimens (567.51 N) than those with suture, 2.5-cm, and 3.0-cm mesh (all P < 0.05). FLs in specimens with a greater number of tacks were consistently higher in meshes of similar sizes, although these did not reach significance. Conclusions: A 4-cm mesh reenforcement was superior to suture-only and smaller meshes at preserving strength in laparotomy closure in a porcine model but larger meshes (6 cm, 8 cm) did not provide an additional benefit. Meshes with more fixation points may be advantageous, but additional data are needed to make definitive conclusions.

The goal for this thesis is to minimize clearances and tolerances, in order to prevent water leak... more The goal for this thesis is to minimize clearances and tolerances, in order to prevent water leakage. A proper seal on the seal rings does not let excess water flow through the turbine runner, thus conserving more water and wasting less energy. Moreover, water leakage past worn wear plates allows for an extra load for the turbine when operating in condense mode. When the wicket gates are closed, water leakage past worn plates wastes mechanical energy in the water; thus, decreasing the efficiency of the Francis turbine, especially when operating at partial loads. Furthermore, the wicket gates also known as guide vanes can increase the efficiency of the turbine in their relation to their laminar profile and proper seal. Water is a very vital resource in today's society. This thesis illustrates how existing hydro machinery can be improved to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels as an electric energy source. This study provides actual examples of improvements using the generating u...

SgrAI is a type II restriction endonuclease with an unusual mechanism of activation involv-ing ru... more SgrAI is a type II restriction endonuclease with an unusual mechanism of activation involv-ing run-on oligomerization. The run-on oligomer is formed from complexes of SgrAI bound to DNA containing its 8 bp primary recognition sequence (uncleaved or cleaved), and also binds (and thereby activates for DNA cleavage) complexes of SgrAI bound to secondary site DNA sequences which contain a single base substitution in either the 1st/8th or the 2nd/ 7th position of the primary recognition sequence. This modulation of enzyme activity via run-on oligomerization is a newly appreciated phenomenon that has been shown for a small but increasing number of enzymes. One outstanding question regarding the mechanistic model for SgrAI is whether or not the activating primary site DNA must be cleaved by SgrAI prior to inducing activation. Herein we show that an uncleavable primary site DNA containing a 3’-S-phosphorothiolate is in fact able to induce activation. In addition, we now show that cleav-age ...

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This paper updates and extends Chan, Lin, and Mo (2006) by testing whether differences in institu... more This paper updates and extends Chan, Lin, and Mo (2006) by testing whether differences in institutional development have a significant impact on auditor reporting behavior. We base our tests on regional differences in China during the 1996-2006 period. Adopting a within-country setting, which precludes cross-country confounding factors, this paper finds that in regions with less developed institutions, local auditors are more likely than non-local auditors to issue standard unqualified opinions to local state-owned enterprises (SOEs). In addition, compared with local auditors in strong institutional regions, local auditors in weak institutional regions are relatively more likely to issue unqualified audit reports to local SOEs. Our findings have implications for legislators and regulators in China and other transitional economies: for countries striving to foster a credible independent auditing profession, improvement in institutional structures is essential

Blood Advances, 2021

Little is known about whether risk classification at diagnosis predicts post-hematopoietic cell t... more Little is known about whether risk classification at diagnosis predicts post-hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) outcomes in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). We evaluated 8709 patients with AML from the CIBMTR database, and after selection and manual curation of the cytogenetics data, 3779 patients in first complete remission were included in the final analysis: 2384 with intermediate-risk, 969 with adverse-risk, and 426 with KMT2A-rearranged disease. An adjusted multivariable analysis detected an increased risk of relapse for patients with KMT2A-rearranged or adverse-risk AML as compared to those with intermediate-risk disease (hazards ratio [HR], 1.27; P = .01; HR, 1.71; P < .001, respectively). Leukemia-free survival was similar for patients with KMT2A rearrangement or adverse risk (HR, 1.26; P = .002, and HR, 1.47; P < .001), as was overall survival (HR, 1.32; P < .001, and HR, 1.45; P < .001). No differences in outcome were detected when patients wer...

Journal of Surgical Research, 2021

Background-Prophylactic mesh augmentation (PMA) is an effective technique utilized to reduce the ... more Background-Prophylactic mesh augmentation (PMA) is an effective technique utilized to reduce the risk of incisional hernia. This study analyzes the biomechanical characteristics of a mesh-reinforced closure and evaluates a novel prophylactic mesh implantation device (SafeClose™ Roller System; SRS™). Materials and Methods-A total of 8 senior-level general surgery trainees (≥4 years of training) from the University of Pennsylvania Health System participated in the study. Biomechanical strength, mesh stiffness, mesh uniformity, and time efficiency for fixation] were compared amongst hand-sewn mesh fixation, SRS mesh fixation, and a no-mesh fixation control. Porcine abdominal wall specimens. served as simulated laparotomy models. Results-Biomechanical load strength was significantly higher for mesh reinforced repairs (p=0.009). The SRS™ resulted in a stronger biomechanical force than hand-sewn mesh (21.2N stronger, p=0.317), with more uniform mesh placement (p<0.01), faster time of fixation (p<0.001) and with less discrete hand-movements (p<0.001).

Journal of Virology, 2018

This work is motivated by an interest in understanding the characteristics and advantages of a re... more This work is motivated by an interest in understanding the characteristics and advantages of a relatively newly discovered enzyme mechanism involving filament formation. SgrAI is an enzyme responsible for protecting against viral infections in its host bacterium and was one of the first such enzymes shown to utilize such a mechanism. In this work, filament formation by SgrAI is disrupted, and the effects on the speed of the purified enzyme as well as its function in cells are measured. It was found that even small disruptions, which weaken but do not destroy filament formation, eliminate the ability of SgrAI to protect cells from viral infection, its normal biological function. Simulations of enzyme activity were also performed and show how filament formation can greatly speed up an enzyme’s activation compared to that of other known mechanisms, as well as to better localize its action to molecules of interest, such as invading phage DNA.

The Journal of biological chemistry, 2018

Filament or run-on oligomer formation by metabolic enzymes is now recognized as a widespread phen... more Filament or run-on oligomer formation by metabolic enzymes is now recognized as a widespread phenomenon having potentially unique enzyme regulatory properties and biological roles, and its dysfunction is implicated in human diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and developmental disorders. SgrAI is a bacterial allosteric type II restriction endonuclease that binds to invading phage DNA, may protect the host DNA from off-target cleavage activity, and forms run-on oligomeric filaments with enhanced DNA cleavage activity and altered DNA sequence specificity. However, the mechanisms of SgrAI filament growth, cooperativity in filament formation, sequestration of enzyme activity, and advantages over other filament mechanisms remain unknown. In this first of a two-part series, we developed methods and models to derive association and dissociation rate constants of DNA bound SgrAI in run-on oligomers and addressed the specific questions of cooperativity and filament growth mechanisms. We show ...

The American journal of emergency medicine, Jan 31, 2018

The popularity and number of freestanding emergency departments (FEDs) has substantially increase... more The popularity and number of freestanding emergency departments (FEDs) has substantially increased in the past few years. FEDs are typically open 24/7 and are staffed by qualified emergency care providers. FEDs generally offer faster throughput and more efficient hospital admission when necessary [1]. Because many communities have at least one FED and one HBED, patients are more frequently faced with the choice of seeking emergency care at one of these facilities. It is unclear what drives some patients to FEDs and others to HBEDs. There is literature on why patients come to an ED. The most common reasons cited are seriousness of condition,

International Journal of GEOMATE, 2017

Many of our reinforced concrete structures today are ageing at the same time subjected to carbona... more Many of our reinforced concrete structures today are ageing at the same time subjected to carbonation. It occurs when atmospheric carbon dioxide reacts with the components of the hydrated cement. In this regard, the authors estimated the probability of flexural failure of a deteriorated reinforced concrete (RC) beams subjected to carbonation. In the reliability analysis, the resistance degrades over time due to a change in the concrete compressive strength caused by carbonation. The load was modeled as a uniformly distributed on a simply supported beam. The results of the Monte Carlo simulation of an example bridge showed a decrease in the compressive strength due to carbonation. To estimate the present state of the RC beams, particle filter was used in conjunction with observation data from rebound hammer tests on the bridge.

Biochemistry, 2016

Infection with human parvovirus B19 (B19V) has been associated with a myriad of illnesses, includ... more Infection with human parvovirus B19 (B19V) has been associated with a myriad of illnesses, including erythema infectiosum (Fifth disease), hydrops fetalis, arthropathy, hepatitis, cardiomyopathy and also possibly the triggering of any number of different autoimmune diseases. B19V NS1 is a multi-domain protein that plays a critical role in viral replication, with predicted nuclease, helicase, and gene transactivation activities. Herein we investigate the biochemical activities of the nuclease domain (residues 2-176) of B19V NS1 (NS1-nuc) in sequence-specific DNA binding of the viral origin of replication sequences, as well as those of promoter sequences including the viral p6 and the human p21, TNFα, and IL-6 promoters previously identified in NS1-dependent transcriptional transactivation. NS1-nuc was found to bind with high cooperativity and with multiple (5-7) copies to the NS1 binding elements (NSBE) found in the viral origin of replication and the overlapping viral p6 promoter DNA sequence. NS1-nuc was also found to bind cooperatively with at least 3 copies to the GC-rich Sp1 binding sites of the human p21 gene promoter. Only weak or nonspecific binding of NS1-nuc was found to the segments of the TNFα and IL-6 promoters. Cleavage of DNA by NS1-nuc occurred at the expected viral sequence (the terminal resolution site, trs), but only in single stranded DNA, and NS1-nuc was found to covalently attach to the 5' end of the DNA at the cleavage site. Off-target cleavage by NS1-nuc was also identified.

PloS one, 2015

SgrAI is a type II restriction endonuclease with an unusual mechanism of activation involving run... more SgrAI is a type II restriction endonuclease with an unusual mechanism of activation involving run-on oligomerization. The run-on oligomer is formed from complexes of SgrAI bound to DNA containing its 8 bp primary recognition sequence (uncleaved or cleaved), and also binds (and thereby activates for DNA cleavage) complexes of SgrAI bound to secondary site DNA sequences which contain a single base substitution in either the 1st/8th or the 2nd/7th position of the primary recognition sequence. This modulation of enzyme activity via run-on oligomerization is a newly appreciated phenomenon that has been shown for a small but increasing number of enzymes. One outstanding question regarding the mechanistic model for SgrAI is whether or not the activating primary site DNA must be cleaved by SgrAI prior to inducing activation. Herein we show that an uncleavable primary site DNA containing a 3'-S-phosphorothiolate is in fact able to induce activation. In addition, we now show that cleavage...

Asian Journal of Mathematics, 2015

Let C be a smooth projective curve of genus g ≥ 2 over C. Fix n ≥ 1, d ∈ Z. A pair (E, φ) over C ... more Let C be a smooth projective curve of genus g ≥ 2 over C. Fix n ≥ 1, d ∈ Z. A pair (E, φ) over C consists of an algebraic vector bundle E of rank n and degree d over C and a section φ ∈ H 0 (E). There is a concept of stability for pairs which depends on a real parameter τ. Let Mτ (n, d) be the moduli space of τ-polystable pairs of rank n and degree d over C. We prove that for a generic curve C, the moduli space Mτ (n, d) satisfies the Hodge Conjecture for n ≤ 4. For obtaining this, we prove first that Mτ (n, d) is motivated by C.