During the COVID-19 pandemic, endoscopy services have been severely curtailed—eg, in England, UK, a 30% reduction of diagnostic endoscopies has been reported for the period between January and April, 2020, compared with the same...
In recognition of her recent gift, Room 209 in Sims Science Building will be named for Irene Brunson Boland '63, '69 at a reception Sept. 30. The Charles A. Boland '08 and Irene Brunson Boland '63 Student Research Assistantship...
OBJECTIVES: The BEST3 trial demonstrated the efficacy and safety of the Cytosponge-trefoil factor 3, a cell collection device coupled with the biomarker trefoil factor 3, as a tool for detecting Barrett's oesophagus, a precursor...
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Diagnosis and surveillance of Barrett's esophagus (BE) and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) have become emerging public health issues. Cytosponge is a novel, minimally invasive esophageal cell collection device....
In her acceptance speech, Professor Irene Boland said she is a product of the Rock Hill school system and then Winthrop College. She thanked her many teachers who are responsible for making her a lifelong learner. The...
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The prevalence of chronic liver disease in adults exceeds 30% in some countries and there is significant interest in developing tests and treatments to help control disease progression and reduce healthcare...
Esophageal sponge cytology is an endoscopy alternative well accepted by patients with extensive data for accuracy in the context of adenocarcinoma. Few studies have assessed its feasibility in asymptomatic community members, and...
BACKGROUND: Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a commonly undiagnosed condition that predisposes to esophageal adenocarcinoma. Routine endoscopic screening for BE is not recommended because of the burden this would impose on the health...
Edith Wharton and Nella Larsen's literature focus on metaphorically representing gender oppression and repression as masked social performances that result in death being the ultimate release from the drama. Edith Wharton's The...
STEM education has become vital to equip the next-generation knowledge workers for Industry 4.0 world. STEM education refers to a curriculum based on the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, aiming to...
Background People with intellectual disabilities have a shorter life expectancy but health care improvements mean that they are living longer, with the associated health difficulties. Research into ways of supporting people with...
Background People with intellectual disabilities have a shorter life expectancy but health care improvements mean that they are living longer, with the associated health difficulties. Research into ways of supporting people with...
The Charles A. Boland '08 and Irene Brunson Boland '63 Student Research Assistantship Endowment supports students who commit to summer research in chemistry, physics and geology. Boland, a native of Rock Hill, discovered her...
Esophageal adenocarcinoma is a cancer with rising incidence and poor survival. Most such cancers arise in a specialized intestinal metaplastic epithelium, which is diagnostic of Barrett's esophagus. In a genome-wide association...
The development of Information and Communication Technologies has enabled companies to spread messages globally, allowing them to open new markets and reach international clients. In this sense, the multilingual dissemination of...
The solution to the current ecosocial crisis involves changing the paradigm of environmental education. It should promote a realistic teaching approach that demands constant reflection and critical thinking. Therefore, this...