https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/issue/feedTranslation: The University of Toledo Journal of Medical Sciences2025-10-15T16:00:52+00:00Robert Mccullumsmith M.D., Ph.D.translation@utoledo.eduOpen Journal Systems<p><em><strong>Translation: The University of Toledo Journal of Medical Sciences</strong></em> is the online journal launched by the University of Toledo. Manuscripts will be considered on the understanding that they report original work and are not under consideration for publication by any other journal. 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Nicholas Domitrovict.domitrovic@rockets.utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Jack Mariani, Robert McCullumsmith, Sweta Desai, Julia Dillard, Angad "Josh" Pelia, T. Nicholas Domitrovic (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1526Exploring Phosphatase Targets in Alzheimer's Disease: A Comprehensive Sequence and Gene Expression Analysis2024-12-10T15:56:26+00:00Kayden Cuneokaydencuneo@gmail.comWilliam RyanWilliam.Ryan2@rockets.utoledo.eduSean HannaSean.Hanna@rockets.utoledo.eduAli ImaniAli.Imami@rockets.utoledo.eduRobert McCullumsmithRobert.McCullumsmith@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Kayden Cuneo, William G. Ryan V, Sean Hanna, Ali Imani, Robert McCullumsmith (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1510Feasting on Flesh2025-08-07T21:39:47+00:00Sarah Porterporter.sarah2015@gmail.comAlyssa Davisalyssa.davis4@rockets.utoledo.eduDominique Digiacomodominique.digiacomo@rockets.utoledo.eduMichelle Cherianmichelle.cherian@rockets.utoledo.eduNavtej Mannnavtej.mann@utoledo.eduGarrett Spradleygarrett.spradley@utoledo.eduVictoria Kellyvictoria.kelly2@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Sarah Porter, Alyssa Davis, Dominique Digiacomo, Michelle Cherian, Dr. Navtej Mann, Dr. Garrett Spradley, Dr. Victoria Kelly (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1499Obstetric Outcomes and Effects from COL6A3-Associated-Bethlem Myopathy: A Case Report2024-12-18T15:52:06+00:00Ajay Nair B.A. Ajay Nairajay.nair@rockets.utoledo.eduSabeena Malik M.D.sabeena.malik@utoledo.eduJames Van Hook M.Djames.vanhook@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Ajay Nair B.A. Ajay Nair, Sabeena Malik M.D., James Van Hook M.D (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1500Structural Analysis of Hippocampal Subdivisions and Their Relationship with the Hypothalamus in Trauma Survivors2024-12-18T15:50:28+00:00Rowaida Hamdanrhamdan3@rockets.utoledo.eduChia-Hao Shihchiahao.shih@utoledo.eduQin Shaoqin.shao@utoledo.eduXin Wangxin.wang2@utoledo.eduHong Xiehong.xie@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Rowaida Hamdan, Chia-Hao Shih, Qin Shao, Xin Wang, Hong Xie (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1475Asymmetry in Parkinson’s Disease: Exploring the Role of Hemispheric Specialization in Treatment Success2025-10-15T16:00:51+00:00Dipesh Pokhareldipesh.pokharel@rockets.utoledo.eduCaroline Swain Caroline.Swain@rockets.utoledo.eduDilshan BeligalaDilshan.Beligala@UToledo.EduIsable Nester isabel.nester@rockets.utoledo.eduKhoi Le Khoi.Le@UToledo.EduVaibhavi PeshattiwarVaibhavi.Peshatiwar@UToledo.EduKala Venkiteswaran Kala.Venkiteswaran@utoledo.eduThyagarajan SubramanianThyagarajan.Subramanian@UToledo.Edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Dipesh Pokharel, Caroline Swain , Dilshan Beligala, Isable Nester , Khoi Le , Vaibhavi Peshattiwar, Kala Venkiteswaran , Thyagarajan Subramanian (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1501National Trends on Chief Resident Salaries Across the United States2024-12-18T15:48:51+00:00Chelsea Myles, MDchelsea.myles@utoledo.eduGregory Everett, MDgregory.everett@utoledo.eduEric Gao, DOEric.Gao2@utoledo.eduVictoria Kelly, MDVictoria.Kelly2@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Chelsea Myles, MD, Gregory Everett, MD, Eric Gao, DO, Victoria Kelly, MD (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1473Rhabdomyolysis in a Patient with Polysubstance Use Disorder: A Case Report of Intentional Caffeine Intoxication 2024-12-18T16:38:28+00:00Lisa Zhanglisa.zhang@rockets.utoledo.eduEric Southarderik.southard@rockets.utoledo.eduAmrit Bhatiaamrit.bhatia@rockets.utoledo.eduNavtej Mannnavtej.mann@rockets.utoledo.eduRobert Smithrobert.mccullumsmith@rockets.utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Lisa Zhang, Eric Southard, Amrit Bhatia, Navtej Mann, Robert Smith (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1488Biphasic Onset of Spinal Epidural Hematoma: A Diagnostic Challenge2025-10-15T15:58:38+00:00Brianna Baileybrianna.bailey@rockets.utoledo.eduDaniel Branchdaniel.branch@rockets.utoledo.eduAditya Acharyaaditya.acharya@rockets.utoledo.eduClayton Bubackclatyon.buback@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Brianna Bailey, Daniel Branch, Aditya Acharya, Clayton Buback (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1481Investigating the Impact of Collective Self-Esteem and Perceived Discrimination on the Symptom Profile of Depression in South Asians2024-12-18T16:33:02+00:00Nithara Murthynithara.murthy@rockets.utoledo.eduManasa Swaminathan swaminathanm@uindy.eduVictoria Kellyvictoria.kelly2@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Nithara Murthy, Manasa Swaminathan, Psychology (BS); Clinical Psychology (MS), Dr. Victoria Kelly, MD (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1497In vitro studies of metabolic hormone signaling and central control of fertility2024-12-18T15:40:35+00:00Luis Jaramilloluis.jaramillo@rockets.utoledo.eduKathryn Smedlund PhDkathryn.smedlund@utoledo.eduJennifer Hill PhDJenniferW.Hill@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 David, Kathryn Smedlund PhD, Jennifer Hill PhD (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1523A Functional Protein Kinase Atlas of Disorders of Cognition2024-12-09T14:34:00+00:00Imami Ali SajidAli.Imami@rockets.utoledo.eduNicholas HenkelNicholas.Henkel@rockets.utoledo.eduPriyanka PulvenderPriyanka.Pulvender@rockets.utoledo.eduEmily Devinedevineea@mail.uc.eduBenjamin Sicilianobenjamin.siciliano@emory.eduZhexing Wenzhexing.wen@emory.eduRobert SmithRobert.McCullumsmith@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Imami Ali Sajid, Nicholas Henkel, Priyanka Pulvender, Emily Devine, Benjamin Siciliano, Zhexing Wen, Robert Smith (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1494Mind and Spirit: Harnessing the Healing Power of Islamic-Based Interventions for Mental Health2024-12-18T15:57:53+00:00Aylia Zahra Naqviaylia.naqvi@rockets.utoledo.eduAgha Shahidagha.shahid@utoledo.eduRida Zahra Naqvirida.naqvi@rockets.utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Aylia Zahra Naqvi, Agha Shahid, Rida Zahra Naqvi (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1527Exploration of phosphatase signaling -related gene expression changes2024-12-16T17:20:20+00:00Zayn Cheemazcheema25@ohschools.orgWilliam G. Ryan, Vwryan3@rockets.utoledo.eduAli Sajid Imamiali.imami@rockets.utoledo.eduSean Hannasean.hanna@utoledo.eduRobert E. McCullumsmithrobert.mccullumsmith@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Zayn Cheema, William G. Ryan, V, Ali Sajid Imami, Sean Hanna, Robert E. McCullumsmith (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1469Recapitulation of REM sleep behavior disorder in rat model of Parkinson’s disease 2024-11-25T14:46:37+00:00Caroline Swaincswain3@rockets.utoledo.eduKhoi Lekhoi.le@utoledo.eduKala Venkiteswaran kala.venkiteswaran@utoledo.eduThyagarajan Subramanianthyagarajan.subramanian@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Caroline Swain, Khoi Le, Kala Venkiteswaran , Thyagarajan Subramanian (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1485Gut Microbiota Modulation: Akkermansia muciniphila Lowers Blood Pressure by Restoring Serotonergic Gut-Vagal Signaling in Rodents2024-12-18T16:07:02+00:00Hemaa Sree Kumarhsreekumar@usf.eduSarah Alekhtiarsarah.alekhtiar@rockets.utoledo.eduEmily Otmanowskiemily.otmanowski@rockets.utoledo.eduAdriana Alviter PlataHemaa.SreeKumar@rockets.utoledo.eduNicole BearssHemaa.SreeKumar@rockets.utoledo.eduRohit ShuklaHemaa.SreeKumar@rockets.utoledo.eduDhananhay YadavHemaa.SreeKumar@rockets.utoledo.eduVivek KumarHemaa.SreeKumar@rockets.utoledo.eduMia GB ConsortiumHemaa.SreeKumar@rockets.utoledo.eduShalini JainHemaa.SreeKumar@rockets.utoledo.eduGuillaume De LartigueHemaa.SreeKumar@rockets.utoledo.eduJasenka ZubcevicHemaa.SreeKumar@rockets.utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Hemaa Sree Kumar, Sarah Alekhtiar, Emily Otmanowski, Adriana Alviter Plata, Nicole Bearss, Rohit Shukla, Dhananhay Yadav, Vivek Kumar, Mia GB Consortium, Shalini Jain, Guillaume De Lartigue, Jasenka Zubcevic (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1504Management of Severe Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Report 2024-12-03T16:06:05+00:00Nilan Maninilan.mani@utoledo.eduSabrina Khudersabrina.khuder@rockets.utoledo.eduJeffrey Bowardjeffrey.boward@utoledo.eduVictoria Kelly victoria.kelly2@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Nilan Mani, Sabrina Khuder, Jeffrey Boward, Victoria Kelly (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1524Folate prevent autism-relevant phenotype from developmental pyrethroid exposure in Prarie Voles2024-12-07T04:30:36+00:00Nilanjana Saferinnilanjana.chakrabarti@rockets.utoledo.eduRadha Shah Shahradhashah915@gmail.com2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Nilanjana Saferin, Radha Shah Shah (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1492Unraveling the Gut: A Case of Adult-Onset Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Related To Chronic GI Issues2024-12-18T15:47:33+00:00Connor Segurconor.segur@rockets.utoledo.eduFelix Griffinfelix.griffin@rockets.utoledo.eduBlair Hermiller, MDblair.hermiller@utoledo.eduVictoria Kelly, MDvictoria.kelly2@Utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Connor Segur, Felix Griffin, Blair Hermiller, MD, Victoria Kelly, MD (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1480Investigating the Symptom Profile of Depression and Validity of Psychological Assessments in the South Asian Population2024-12-18T16:33:32+00:00Nithara Murthynithara.murthy@rockets.utoledo.eduVictoria Kellyvictoria.kelly2@utoledo.eduManasa Swaminathan swaminathanm@uindy.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Nithara Murthy, Global Health (BA); Psychology (BS), Dr. Victoria Kelly, MD, Manasa Swaminathan, Psychology (BS); Clinical Psychology (MS) (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1483Developmental pyrethroid exposure disrupts molecular pathways for circadian rhythms and synaptic plasticity in mouse brain2024-12-18T16:16:56+00:00Jennifer Nguyenjennifer.nguyen@rockets.utoledo.eduMelissa A. Curtismelissa.curtis@rockets.utoledo.eduAli S. Imamiali.imami@rockets.utoledo.eduWilliam G. Ryanwilliam.ryan2@rockets.utoledo.eduKhaled Alganemkhaled.alganem@rockets.utoledo.eduKari L. Neiferkari.neifer@rockets.utoledo.eduNilanjana Saferinnilanjana.saferin@rockets.utoledo.eduCharlotte N. Naworcharlotte.nawor@rockets.utoledo.eduBrian P. Kistlerbrian.kistler@rockets.utoledo.eduGary W. Millerjennifer.nguyen@rockets.utoledo.eduRammohan Shuklarammohan.shukla@utoledo.eduRobert E. McCullumsmithrobert.mccullumsmith@utoledo.eduJames P. Burkettjames.burkett@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Jennifer Nguyen, Melissa A. Curtis, Ali S. Imami, William G. Ryan, Khaled Alganem, Kari L. Neifer, Nilanjana Saferin, Charlotte N. Nawor, Brian P. Kistler, Gary W. Miller, Rammohan Shukla, Robert E. McCullumsmith, James P. Burkett (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1507Pathway enrichment and FDA-approved drug repurposing analysis for the treatment of CTNNB1 Syndrome modeled in an SH-SY5Y cell line2024-12-03T20:40:59+00:00John Vergisjohn.vergis@rockets.utoledo.eduRobert E. McCullumsmithrobert.mccullumsmith@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 John Vergis, Robert E. McCullumsmith (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1490When PHACES hide faces: A Case Report of PHACE Syndrome with Depression2024-12-18T15:59:11+00:00Isaac Arefiisaac.arefi@utoledo.eduAnish SharmaAnish.Sharma@utoledo.eduJessica SedlakJessica.Sedlak@utoledo.eduAndrew MichaelisAndrew.Michaelis@utoledo.eduNavtej MannNavtej.Mann@utoledo.eduNilan ManiNilan.Mani@utoledo.eduHarmandeep PannuHarmandeep.Pannu@utoledo.eduTanvir SinghTanvir.Singh@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Isaac Arefi, Anish Sharma, Jessica Sedlak, Andrew Michaelis, Navtej Mann, Nilan Mani, Harmandeep Pannu, Tanvir Singh (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1512Naloxone Decriminalization and Opioid Overdose Trends: A Comparative Study of Lucas County, Ohio and the U.S.2024-12-16T17:21:05+00:00Margarita Kugotovamargarita.kugotova@rockets.utoledo.eduMegan Kussmanmegan.kussman@rockets.utoledo.eduSavanna Kingsavanna.king@rockets.utoledo.eduAmber Edsonamber.edson@rockets.utoledo.eduMackenzie Hagoodmackenzie.hagood@rockets.utoledo.eduVirinder Grewalvirinder.grewal@rockets.utoledo.eduTanvir Singhtanvir.singh@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Margarita Kugotova, Megan Kussman, Savanna King, Amber Edson, Mackenzie Hagood, Virinder Grewal, Tanvir Singh (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1496I Got My Patient Arrested2024-12-18T15:53:42+00:00Adam Koenig, MDadam.koenig@utoledo.eduJack Marianijack.mariani@rockets.utoledo.eduMirlinda Elmazi, MDmirlinda.elmazi@utoledo.eduAsif Becher, MDasif.becher@utoledo.eduVictoria Kelly, MDvictoria.kelly2@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Adam Koenig, MD, Jack Mariani, Mirlinda Elmazi, MD, Asif Becher, MD, Victoria Kelly, MD (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1520Dysregulation of insulin signaling pathways in schizophrenia2024-12-16T18:11:11+00:00Sean HannaSean.Hanna@rockets.utoledo.eduAbdul-Rizaq Hamoudarhamoud@outlook.comLaura Stertzlaura.stertz@uth.tmc.eduAli S. Imamiali.imami@rockets.utoledo.eduWilliam G. Ryan Vwilliam.ryan2@rockets.utoledo.eduNicole Bearssnicole.bearss@utoledo.eduConsuelo Walss-Bassconsuelo.walssbass@uth.tmc.eduRobert E. McCullumsmithrobert.mccullumsmith@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Sean Hanna, Abdul-Rizaq Hamoud, Laura Stertz, Ali S. Imami, William G. Ryan V, Nicole Bearss, Consuelo Walss-Bass, Robert E. McCullumsmith (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1486Using iLINCS to mine for Oxytocin signature to find new drug candidates or molecular pathways that can be used for future treatment for autism 2025-10-15T16:00:09+00:00Christopher (Gabby) Ventochristopher.vento@rockets.utoledo.eduElissar Andarielissar.andari@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Gabby, Elissar Andari (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1476Behavioral Disturbance in Polymicrogyria: Medication Management to Improve Quality of Life2024-12-18T16:35:47+00:00Amanda Springer MDamanda.springer3@utoledo.eduJack Mariani BSjack.mariani@rockets.utoledo.eduKayla Spradley DOkayla.spradley@utoledo.eduKristi Williams MDkristi.williams@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Amanda Springer MD, Jack Mariani BS, Kayla Spradley DO, Kristi Williams MD (Author)https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/translation/article/view/1502The Change in Overall Sleep Quality before and after COVID-19 Pandemic due to COVID-19 Related Family Economic Strain and Social Interactions 2024-12-03T15:18:20+00:00Rupesh BoddapatiRupesh.Boddapati@rockets.utoledo.eduJessica ZhukivskaJessica.Zhukivska@rockets.utoledo.eduRowaida Hamdanrowaida.hamdan@rockets.utoledo.eduXin Wangxin.wang2@utoledo.eduHong Xiehong.xie@utoledo.edu2025-10-15T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Rupesh Boddapati, Jessica Zhukivska, Rowaida Hamdan, Dr. Xin Wang, Dr. Hong Xie (Author)