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Evaluation of donor’s hormonal profile according to sex and age

Frontiers in Physiology
Successful organ transplantation depends on several factors, including donor and recipient sex and age. Experimental data show that donor inflammatory status can be influenced by sex hormones, and, after brain death, there are significant differences in ...
M. M. de Assis Ramos, M. M. de Assis Ramos, F. Y. Ricardo-da-Silva, M. Vidal-dos-Santos, M. Vidal-dos-Santos, M. J. Vos, P. J. Ottens, G. J. Nieuwenhuijs-Moeke, C. J. Correia, S. J. L. Bakker, L. F. P. Moreira, H. Leuvenink, A. C. Breithaupt-Faloppa, for TransplantLines investigators   +13 more
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Re‐Awakening Public Attention to the Silent Pandemic of Cancer Among Older Adults in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As global populations age, cancer is increasingly becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Despite accounting for the majority of new cancer cases and deaths, older individuals remain underrepresented in cancer research, clinical guidelines, and health ...
Ibrahim Bidemi Abdullateef, Sunkanmi Folorunsho, Abdulazeez Opeyemi Abdulganiyu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spinal reflexes and brain death

Clinical Neurophysiology Practice, 2022
Michael Nair-Collins
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Risk Prediction Models for Recurrence After Curative Treatment of Early‐Stage or Locally Advanced Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
This systematic review synthesizes prognostic models for survival and recurrence in resected non‐small cell lung cancer. While many models demonstrate moderate to good discrimination, few are externally validated and reporting quality is variable, limiting clinical applicability and highlighting the need for robust, transparent model development ...
Evangeline Samuel, S. Tissera, E. Paul, J. Zalcberg, R. G. Stirling   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Dilemma of Forensic Medicine Experts: Post-mortem Examination of Organ-retrieved Brain-dead Donor Case

Journal of Medical Evidence
The number of organ donations is steadily increasing. Brain-dead donors are the primary source of vital organs. Many of these cases involve complex medico-legal issues requiring thorough investigation and documentation.
Dilip Vaishnav, Karamveer Singh, Ashish Bhute, Dasari Harish, Raviprakash Meshram, Shailesh V. Parate   +5 more
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The McCance Brain Care Score and Mortality: Evidence From a Large‐Scale Population‐Based Cohort

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to examine the relationship between the McCance Brain Care Score (BCS) and mortality in the general population. Methods We conducted a prospective, population‐based cohort study using data from the UK Biobank. Participants with complete data enabling calculation of BCS and full mortality information were included ...
Zhiqiang Xu, Xiaoxiao Wang, Nan Li
wiley   +1 more source

Neuraminidase-activated microglia compromise the viability of ependymocytes [PDF]

, 2017
Neuraminidase (NA) is a sialidase present in the envelope/wall of some virus/bacteria responsible for brain infections, such as flu, mumps or meningitis. The intracerebroventricular injection of NA in the rat brain provokes ependymal detachment and death,
Carrillo-Pinzon, Cristobal, Fernandez-Arjona, Mar, Fernández-Llebrez, Pedro, Grondona, Jesús M, López-Ávalos, María Dolores   +4 more
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Age‐Related Characteristics of SYT1‐Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives We describe the clinical manifestations and developmental abilities of individuals with SYT1‐associated neurodevelopmental disorder (Baker‐Gordon syndrome) from infancy to adulthood. We further describe the neuroradiological and electrophysiological characteristics of the condition at different ages, and explore the associations ...
Sam G. Norwitz, Josefine Eck, Joel S. Winston, Kate Baker   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hospital Readmission After Traumatic Brain Injury Hospitalization in Community‐Dwelling Older Adults

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the risk of hospital readmission after an index hospitalization for TBI in older adults. Methods Using data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study, we used propensity score matching of individuals with an index TBI‐related hospitalization to individuals with (1) non‐TBI hospitalizations (primary analysis)
Rachel Thomas, Connor A. Law, Joan A. Casey, Thomas Mosley, Rebecca F. Gottesman, Ramon Diaz‐Arrastia, Holly Elser, Andrea L. C. Schneider   +7 more
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For I Know the Plans I Have for You: God Locus of Control, Spiritual Change, and Death Anxiety in Primary Brain Tumor Patients [PDF]

, 2020
Background/Purpose. Primary brain tumor (PBT) patients risk experiencing death anxiety given the high mortality rate of their diagnosis. In line with Terror Management Theory (TMT), many diagnosed with cancer utilize religion as a method of coping with ...
Boutte, Rachel, Brechbiel, Julia, Kovalchick, Laurel, Loughan, Ashlee R, Parker, Kyra, Villanueva, Audrey Ann Louis, Willis, Kelci D   +6 more
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