Codocytosis in the Dog: 345 Cases (2020–2022)
ABSTRACT Introduction Codocytes, or target cells, are a morphologic variation of erythrocytes characterized by increased membrane surface area relative to volume. In dogs, codocytosis is frequently noted on blood smear evaluation, but its clinical significance remains poorly understood. Objectives To characterize the clinical conditions associated with
Sarena M. Krojanker +5 more
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Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs – Retrospective Study in 136 Cases [PDF]
Background Chronic diarrhea (CD) is common in dogs, and information on frequency and distribution of primary and secondary causes is lacking. Objectives To evaluate underlying causes and predictors of outcome in dogs with CD.
Allenspach +43 more
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Th17, intestinal microbiota and the abnormal immune response in the pathogenesis of celiac disease [PDF]
Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune enteropathy induced by the ingestion of gluten in genetically predisposed individuals who carry the HLA-DQ2 or -DQ8 alleles.
Cicerone, Clelia +2 more
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Liver involvement in pediatric celiac disease [PDF]
Celiac disease (CD) is an intestinal inflammatory disease that manifests in genetically susceptible individuals when exposed to dietary gluten. It is a common chronic disorder, with a prevalence of 1% in Europe and North America.
Anania, Caterina +4 more
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Detection of Diagnostic Antibodies in Immune‐Mediated Diseases: A Focus on Antigens and Technologies
This review explores autoantibody detection in immune‐mediated diseases, highlighting autoantigens including post‐translational modifications. We compared enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay and indirect immunofluorescence with automated chemiluminescence platforms.
Silvia Bracci +5 more
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Celiac Disease Monocytes Induce a Barrier Defect in Intestinal Epithelial Cells [PDF]
Intestinal epithelial barrier function in celiac disease (CeD) patients is altered. However, the mechanism underlying this effect is not fully understood.
Branchi, Federica +6 more
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Chronic Allograft Enteropathy Treated with Vedolizumab: A Case Report
The most common cause of late graft loss in intestinal transplantation is chronic allograft enteropathy (CAE). The diagnosis is often delayed because of late symptoms and signs, and the only available treatment is graft enterectomy. We present the first case of CAE successfully treated with a gut-specific integrin blocker.We present a patient who ...
Guido Trentadue +5 more
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IPEX syndrome: an easily-missed diagnosis of a life threatening condition
We are reporting a case of neonatal diabetes mellitus, eczema and chronic diarrhea, suspected clinically to have Immunodysregulation Polyendocrinopathy Enteropathy X-linked (IPEX) syndrome and the diagnosis was confirmed by genetic testing.
Abeer Alassaf, Rasha Odeh
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Why is the skeleton still in the hospital closet? A look at the complex aetiology of protein-energy malnutrition and its implications for the nutrition care team [PDF]
Extract: The acknowledgement of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) as one of “…the most serious nutritional problems of our time” was actually made by Dr Butterworth Jr in 1974 in his seminal article, “the skeleton in the hospital closet” (1).
Marshall, S.
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Not Only Enteropathy: The Overlooked “Gastric Side” of Olmesartan
ABSTRACT Several medications can be associated with gastrointestinal adverse effects. Olmesartan has been linked to a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal injuries. Although sprue‐like enteropathy is well known, less common involvements such as gastropathy can be equally debilitating.
Cecilia Lina Pugliano +5 more
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