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Articles by Andrew Holtz
Integrating full and partial genome sequences to decipher the global spread of canine rabies virus - Nature Communications
Abstract Despite the rapid growth in viral genome sequencing, statistical methods face challenges in handling historical viral endemic diseases with large amounts of underutilized partial sequence data. We propose a phylogenetic pipeline that harnesses both full and partial viral genome sequences to investigate historical pathogen spread between countries. Its application to rabies virus (RABV) yields precise dating and confident estimates of its geographic dispersal.
Regulatory Involvement of the PerR and SloR Metalloregulators in the Streptococcus mutans Oxidative Stress Response
Research Article Talia R. Ruxin, Julia A. Schwartzman, Cleo R. Davidowitz, Zachary Peters, Andrew Holtz, Robert A. Haney, Grace A. Spatafora Tina M. Henkin, Editor DOI: 10.1128/JB.00678-20 ABSTRACT Streptococcus mutans is a commensal of the human oral microbiome that can promote dental caries under conditions of dysbiosis. This study investigates metalloregulators and their involvement in the S. mutans oxidative stress response.
Regulatory involvement of the PerR and SloR metalloregulators in the Streptococcus mutans oxidative stress response
Research Article Talia R. Ruxin, Julia A. Schwartzman, Cleo R. Davidowitz, Zachary Peters, Andrew Holtz, Robet A. Haney, Grace A. Spatafora DOI: 10.1128/JB.00678-20 ABSTRACT Streptococcus mutans is a commensal of the human oral microbiome that can promote dental caries under conditions of dysbiosis. This study investigates metalloregulators and their involvement in the S. mutans oxidative stress response.
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The Medical Science of House, MD Separating fact from fiction in the hit medical drama How do doctors in the real world diagnose puzzling ailments? What are the nuggets of truth and the whoppers of fiction in House? This book uses examples from early seasons of the hit show to explore medical diagnosis and treatment decisions. House, MD vs. Reality The follow-up that investigates recent seasons and new issues In the beginning the battle between House and the mystery disease took center stage.
5th Annual No One Can Survive Alone Concert for Bald Ballerina
This post was contributed by a community member. This 5th annual dance concert raises funds for medical expenses for metastatic breast cancer. Featured professional dancers include dance stars Adrienne Canterna, Maeghan McHale of Giordano Dance Chicago, and many more. Reception with refreshments immediately following along with raffles and silent auction. It will be held at Smith Theater, Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia at 4:00 pm. Suggested donation $35.
HoltzReport - Andrew Holtz, MPH
Taking The Pulse programs Taking the Pulse delves into important health topics that most programs leave untouched. It's not an advice program helping publicize the latest drugs or surgeries. Taking the Pulse explores the fundamental issues that help determine why we are healthy... or not. What are the political and economic forces that determine who gets health insurance, and what kind of insurance they get?
5th Annual No One Can Survive Alone Concert for Bald Ballerina
Photo By Andrew Holtz 5th Annual No One Can Survive Alone Benefit Concert for Bald Ballerina This 5th annual dance concert raises funds for medical expenses for metastatic breast cancer. Featured professional dancers include dance stars Adrienne Canterna, SYTYCD finalist Jim Nowakowski, Maeghan McHale of Giordano Dance Chicago, Sophie Miklosovic just named “One of 25 to Watch” by Dance Magazine and many more.
The Woman Behind Philly's Best New Pizzas Doesn't Eat Gluten
At Porta, the latest addition to Philadelphia’s growing pizza scene, the pies are Neapolitan. And not in a breezy, casual way. The oven that cooks them was made for this specific restaurant, and crossed an ocean to get here. The flour and San Marzano tomatoes are imported from Italy, and the mozzarella and ricotta are made in house.
Free pizza and bubbly at Porta's grand opening
Porta, an offshoot of the fun Italian eateries in Jersey City and Asbury Park, N.J., grand-opens at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 at 1214-16 Chestnut St. with free Neapolitan pizza from 6 to 7 p.m., as well as drink specials all night — $3 Miller High Lifes, $5 Jameson shots, plus $20 champagne bottles and comp champagne toasts during dinner.
HealthNewsDigest.com
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - MANHATTAN, Kan. - Many Americans, now more than ever, are concerned about the ingredients in their food. New changes to the food label by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration aim to lessen their concerns..... (HealthNewsDigest.com) - Imagine this: You take your child to the doctor thinking she has an infection. You discover she has a life-altering condition and your health insurance doesn't cover all the costs.
Experts are right, but Mark Cuban will prevail
The following is another perspective on the Mark Cuban Twitter barrage of personal health advice this week. This post is submitted by one of our longtime contributors, . A couple of days ago, Cuban told his Twitter throngs to , even when perfectly healthy, just because. A Twitter tussle ensured. My esteemed friend (and Pulitzer-winning journalist) Charlie Ornstein pointed out there’s no known benefit and plenty of problems with Cuban’s advice. Medical experts and .
HoltzReport - Andrew Holtz, MPH
Seeking Answers to Gun Violence Why are there so many more questions than answers about how to reduce the toll of gun violence in the US? Watch the series on YouTube The section on opposition to gun violence research starts about 1:30 into #2 video. Click to download a PDF of pt. 4 script. Note: Some minor edits were made before it aired on CNN. *Advertisement* These links are not connected with nor endorsed by HoltzReport
What the Higgs boson and health care reform have in common
Along an undulating ridge just south of Menlo Park, Calif., SLAC runs laser-straight. It is my path not taken. When I arrived for a tour during freshman orientation, SLAC stood for Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. The name has changed to the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, but the function is the same. It’s a drag strip that causes crashes.
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