Stephen Thomas

Aug 13, 2024 | magonlinelibrary.com | Stephen Thomas

Sensors commonly used to record sub-bandage pressures may be less reliable than is commonly believed. The techniques employed for the calibration or validation of these devices can sometimes produce a highly inaccurate prediction of their performance in vivo. In this review, the various calibration methods referenced in the literature are briefly described and the limitations of each discussed.

Mar 14, 2024 | baltimoresun.com | Stephen Thomas

During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most intractable public health challenges was overcoming distrust in government and public health agencies, including among Black and brown communities. Yet in Maryland, one innovative approach helped build trust and get shots in people's arms - partnering with local barbershops and hairstylists, trusted cornerstones for many Black communities.

Feb 16, 2024 | nature.com | In-Jeong Kim |Michael Tighe |Kelsey L. Travis |Timothy C. Low-Beer |Kathleen G Lanzer |Derek T. Bernacki | +7 more

AbstractZika virus (ZIKV) infection during pregnancy poses significant threats to maternal and fetal health, leading to intrauterine fetal demise and severe developmental malformations that constitute congenital Zika syndrome (CZS). As such, the development of a safe and effective ZIKV vaccine is a critical public health priority. However, the safety and efficacy of such a vaccine during pregnancy remain uncertain. Historically, the conduct of clinical trials in pregnant women has been challenging.

Feb 14, 2024 | nature.com | In-Jeong Kim |Michael Tighe |Vincent Dussupt |Shelly J. Krebs |Kelsey L. Travis |Tres Cookenham | +7 more

AbstractZika virus (ZIKV) is a significant threat to pregnant women and their fetuses as it can cause severe birth defects and congenital neurodevelopmental disorders, referred to as congenital Zika syndrome (CZS). Thus, a safe and effective ZIKV vaccine for pregnant women to prevent in utero ZIKV infection is of utmost importance. Murine models of ZIKV infection are limited by the fact that immunocompetent mice are resistant to ZIKV infection.

Jan 10, 2024 | benton.org | Stephen Thomas |Jan M. Brauner

In the largest survey of its kind, we surveyed 2,778 researchers who had published in top-tier artificial intelligence (AI) venues, asking for their predictions on the pace of AI progress and the nature and impacts of advanced AI systems.