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Chronic hepatitis C infection in the elderly

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2011
AbstractThe prevalence of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) tends to be higher in the elderly in many countries. Aging is regarded as an unfavorable factor for liver disease progression and treatment outcome in HCV infection. The efficacy and safety of treating elderly patients remain a source of significant debate.
Chung-Feng Huang, Ming-Lung Yu, Wan-Long Chuang   +2 more
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Multi‐Module Micro/Nanorobots for Biomedical and Environmental Remediation Applications

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
Multi‐module microrobots (MNRs) have overcome the limitations of single‐module systems by integrating components such as propeller, actuator, manipulator, and imaging modalities. They show promise in biomedical applications, such as targeted drug delivery and tissue repair, as well as in environmental remediation, including pollutant removal.
Bairong Zhu, Amar Salehi, Lei Xu, Wei Yuan, Tingting Yu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hierarchical Superposition Framework Reveals the Complex Effects of Natural Medicine Formulas

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
A novel hierarchical superposition pharmacological model incorporates the principle of hierarchical structures from physics to simulate the spatiotemporal dynamics of drug combinations, to elucidate the universal law underlying drug combination effects. By modeling cross‐level causal transmission and attenuation, it advances beyond traditional additive
Weifeng Liang, Dingsi Xiang, Shengli Mi, Jiajun Huang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Classical and Late‐Onset SOS/VOD After Allogeneic HSCT: A Japanese Transplant Registry Analysis

American Journal of Hematology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome/veno‐occlusive disease (SOS/VOD) is a lethal complication of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo‐HSCT). According to the 2016 European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation criteria, SOS/VOD is classified into classical SOS/VOD and late‐onset SOS/VOD, but their similarities and ...
Kyoko Masuda, Keisuke Kataoka, Masatoshi Sakurai, Yuho Najima, Naonori Harada, Shoko Ukita, Naoyuki Uchida, Noriko Doki, Takahiro Fukuda, Masatsugu Tanaka, Hiroyuki Ohigashi, Jun Ishikawa, Satoshi Yoshihara, Masashi Sawa, Shuichi Ota, Yoshinobu Kanda, Tetsuya Nishida, Makoto Onizuka, Yoshiko Atsuta, Hideki Nakasone, Kimikazu Yakushijin   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Transcriptome‐Wide Mendelian Randomization Study in Isolated Human Immune Cells Highlights Risk Genes Involved in Viral Infections and Potential Drug Repurposing Opportunities for Schizophrenia

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Schizophrenia is a neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorder characterized by symptoms of psychosis, thought disorder, and flattened affect. Immune mechanisms are associated with schizophrenia, though the precise nature of this relationship (causal, correlated, consequential) and the mechanisms involved are not fully understood.
David Stacey, Liam Gaziano, Preethi Eldi, Catherine Toben, Beben Benyamin, S. Hong Lee, Elina Hyppönen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Meeting the Needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People With Hearing Loss in the Context of the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hearing loss is a poignant issue in many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and, without sufficient support, it can also contribute to disabling life experiences. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is intended to provide support to eligible people experiencing disability, however, to effectively serve this ...
Hannah Lack, Jody Barney, Marie Huska, Damien Howard, Alexandra Devine   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Intersection of HIV and Migration: Conceptualising Quality of Life Among Asian‐Born Men Who Have Sex With Men Living With HIV in Australia

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This qualitative study aimed to understand how migration experiences shape wellbeing and quality of life (QoL) for Asian‐born men who have sex with men (MSM) who are living with HIV in Australia, and to identify relevant support needs. Drawing from intersectionality theory, this paper reports findings from semi‐structured interviews with Asian‐
Thomas Norman, Jennifer Power, Jimmy Yu‐Hsiang Chen, Nyssa Ferguson, Emil Canita, Satrio Nindyo Istiko, Bo Justin Xiao, John Rule, Dean Murphy, Adam Bourne   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alzheimer's Association clinical practice guideline for the Diagnostic Evaluation, Testing, Counseling, and Disclosure of Suspected Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (DETeCD‐ADRD): Executive summary of recommendations for primary care

Alzheimer's &Dementia, EarlyView.
Abstract US clinical practice guidelines for the diagnostic evaluation of cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) or AD and related dementias (ADRD) are decades old and aimed at specialists. This evidence‐based guideline was developed to empower all—including primary care—clinicians to implement a structured approach for evaluating a ...
Alireza Atri, Bradford C. Dickerson, Carolyn Clevenger, Jason Karlawish, David Knopman, Pei‐Jung Lin, Mary Norman, Chiadi Onyike, Mary Sano, Susan Scanland, Maria Carrillo   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application of humanized mice in the safety experiments of antibody drugs

Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
The graphical abstract of this review highlights the critical role of humanized mice in the safety evaluation of antibody drugs. First, the inherent immunogenicity of antibody drugs can lead to the production of antidrug antibodies and hypersensitivity reactions on repeated administration.
Zhimin Sun, Mengyun Gu, Zixuan Yang, Lei Shi, Liyuan Zhao, Minhui Zheng, Yan Wang, Wei Zhang, Kexin Han, Naping Tang   +9 more
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Extracellular Vesicles in Calcium Oxalate Nephrolithiasis: Emerging Biomarkers and Therapeutic Potential

Advanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.
Kidney stones cause significant pain and healthcare costs. Current prediction, diagnosis, and treatment options are limited. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), rich in proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, offer a promising solution. This review explores the roles of EVs in kidney stone management, highlighting their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic ...
Wang Zhu, Xu Changzhi, Deng Qiong, Liang Hui   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source