Wai Lo

United States UConn

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Commented on PROGRESS IN REACTION KINETICS AND MECHANISM
They are looking for a new Editor in Chief. Deadline for the application is January 31, 2024. Here is the announcement: https://journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cmscontent/prk/PRK%20-%20Call%20for%20Editors-1699011187.pdf

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Commented on HUMAN RELATIONS
They call for Human Relations Co-Editor-in-Chief. This is the announcement: https://www.humanrelationsjournal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Call-for-Human-Relations-Co-Editor-in-Chief-2023.pdf

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Commented on Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology
They are looking for a new Editor in chief. The Editor is expected to spend an average of 20% of FTE time equivalent on his/her editorial responsibilities. https://www.asist.org/publications/jasist/jasist-editor-in-chief-job-description/

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Commented on Foundations and Trends in Technology, Information and Operations Management
Panos Kouvelis, director of The Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation and Emerson Distinguished Professor of Operations and Manufacturing Management, has been appointed editor-in-chief.

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Commented on JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY
They are looking for Editor in chief. Impact Factor is 25.7 as of 2022. See the requirements: https://easl.eu/news/call-for-applications-for-position-of-editor-in-chief-journal-of-hepatology/

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Commented on Journal of the History of Collections
They are looking for Editor in Chief position. The appointment will be from January 2024 for an initial three-year term, with scope to extend subject to mutual interest. This is the position announcement: https://academic.oup.com/jhc/pages/editor-in-chief-application

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Commented on The Journal of Nutrition
They are looking for Editor in Chief. The Editor-in-Chief is expected to provide innovative leadership in the evolving area of scientific communication while fulfilling best publishing practices that advance the journal. The Editor-in-Chief is expected to serve in the position for an initial five-year term, with potential renewal for an additional term. This is the announcement: https://nutrition.org/publications/jn-editor-in-chief/

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Commented on Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering
They are looking for an Editor-in-Chief for the journal with relevant backgrounds to the field and the vision and desire to continue the journal’s growth, maintain its reputation, and work productively with Sprinter-Nature and BMES staff. The role will serve an initial three-year term, with the potential for a second three-year term. This is their announcement: https://www.bmes.org/news/open-editor-in-chief-positions

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Commented on ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
They are looking for an Editor-in-Chief for the journal with relevant backgrounds to the field and the vision and desire to continue the journal’s growth, maintain its reputation, and work productively with Sprinter-Nature and BMES staff. The role will serve an initial three-year term, with the potential for a second three-year term. This is their announcement: https://www.bmes.org/news/open-editor-in-chief-positions

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Commented on The CD34+ Cell Dose Matters in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation with Sibling Donors Receiving Peripheral Blood Stem-Cells
The CD34 cell dose has impact on the outcome in sibling donor HSCT using peripheral-blood stem-cells.

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Commented on High-Dose Melphalan and Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation in AL Amyloidosis
Seem an interesting paper. How has the treatment of AL amyloidosis evolved over the past three decades, particularly in terms of patient eligibility, stem cell collection, and the integration of novel therapies, and what are the long-term outcomes and current challenges in managing this condition?

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Commented on Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation Improves Liver Functional Reserve
Very interesting! This paper assesses autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation in treating hepatitis B-induced liver cirrhosis. Involving 51 patients, it compares a treatment group receiving stem cell transplantation and medical treatment with a control group receiving only medical treatment. Results over 48 weeks show significant improvements in liver function and symptom relief in the treatment group, suggesting the potential effectiveness of this approach for liver cirrhosis caused by hepatitis B.

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Commented on Immune Reconstitution After Double Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation: Comparison With Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
This study contrasts immune recovery in umbilical cord blood (UCB) and HLA-matched unrelated donor (MUD) stem cell transplant recipients. It finds a notable delay in T cell recovery up to 6 months post-transplant in UCB patients, while their B and NK cell recovery is faster. Early high BAFF levels in UCB patients contribute to quicker B cell reconstitution, potentially reducing chronic graft-versus-host disease incidence. However, UCB recipients face increased infectious risks due to a significant T cell deficiency in the first 6 months.

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Commented on Non-academic careers for biological physicists
Non-academic career paths leverage the interdisciplinary training of biological physicists and their ability to tackle complex problems, making them well-suited for a range of industries beyond academia.

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Commented on The association between lipid-lowering drugs and circulating concentration of PCSK9
Lowering LDL cholesterol is essential for reducing cardiovascular disease risks, typically addressed with lifestyle changes and medications like statins. For high-risk patients who don't meet LDL targets with statins and ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors have shown promise. These inhibitors are particularly effective for patients with familial hypercholesterolemia. While statins can increase PCSK9 levels and potentially diminish their effectiveness, the role of PCSK9 as a cardiovascular risk predictor remains unclear. Emerging treatments aim to inhibit PCSK9 more effectively. Further research is needed to understand the clinical significance of PCSK9 levels in cardiovascular risk assessment and treatment resistance.