Treatment patterns, persistence with therapy, and outcomes of ustekinumab in Crohn's disease: Real‐world data analysis [PDF]
JGH Open, 2022 Background and Aim In 2017, ustekinumab (UST) was included in Israel's National Basket of Health Services for treatment of biologic‐experienced Crohn's disease (CD) patients with moderately to severely active disease.
Tamar Banon +5 more
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Pruritogens in pemphigoid diseases: Possible therapeutic targets for a burdensome symptom. [PDF]
J Dermatol, 2023 Abstract Pruritus is a hallmark feature in pemphigoid diseases, where it can be severe and greatly impact the quality of life of affected patients. Despite being a key symptom, the exact pathophysiological mechanisms involved in pruritus in pemphigoid are yet to be fully elucidated and effective therapies addressing them are limited.
Hiroyasu S +3 more
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Soft robotics towards sustainable development goals and climate actions [PDF]
Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2023 Soft robotics technology can aid in achieving United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement through development of autonomous, environmentally responsible machines powered by renewable energy.
Goffredo Giordano +3 more
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Epidemiology of treatment resistant depression among major depressive disorder patients in Israel [PDF]
BMC Psychiatry, 2022 Introduction Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental disorders worldwide, estimated to affect 10–15% of the population per year.
Sarah Sharman Moser +5 more
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Increased retinal drusen in IgA glomerulonephritis are further evidence for complement activation in disease pathogenesis [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 Drusen are retinal deposits comprising cell debris, immune material and complement that are characteristic of macular degeneration but also found in glomerulonephritis.
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Retinal drusen in glomerulonephritis with or without immune deposits suggest systemic complement activation in disease pathogenesis [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 Retinal drusen are characteristic of macular degeneration and complement activation, but also occur in C3, lupus and IgA nephropathy. This cross-sectional observational study compared drusen counts in different forms of glomerulonephritis.
P. Harraka +7 more
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Spontaneous bleeding in chronic kidney disease: global coagulation assays may predict bleeding risk [PDF]
Research and Practice in Thrombosis and HaemostasisBackground: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with increased bleeding and thrombotic risks. Standard blood tests do not sufficiently quantify these risks.
Rowena Brook +4 more
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Determination of Economic Sustainability Factors in Sheep Enterprises in Türkiye [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine and ScienceBackground This study aimed to identify the primary factors influencing the economic sustainability of sheep enterprises in Türkiye. Materials and Methods Data were collected through face‐to‐face surveys conducted with 201 enterprises across Ankara ...
Burak Mat +4 more
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Res Pract Thromb Haemost, 2021 Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Volume 5, Issue S2, October 2021.
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Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, 2017 Pancreatic hydatid cysts are fairly rare. The disease can be encountered concurrently with systemic involvement or as an isolated pancreatic involvement.
Tugan Tezcaner +4 more
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