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Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Patients Attending Gastrointestinal Clinics

Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2017
Background and purpose: Accurate information on clinical and laboratory findings of parasitic diseases in medical centers could be effective in evaluating various aspects of their disease. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and
Niloofar Amin, Hafez Tirger Fakhri, Vahid Hossini, Hajare Ziaei, Azadeh Dadashi, Bahman Rahimi, Shirzad Gholami   +6 more
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The smartphone, new mental health challenge: Prevalence of addiction and usage practices among Moroccan nursing students [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences
Smartphones are now omnipresent in the daily lives of young people, particularly university students. However, excessive use of smartphones could create an addiction.
Archou Rachida, Touil Driss, Ait Moulay Safia, Ouadrhiri Meriem, Lamsyah Rajae, Housni Abdelkhalek, Aalouane Rachid, Amazian Kamelia   +7 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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TLR2 and NLRP3 Orchestrate Regulatory Roles in Escherichia coli Infection-Induced Septicemia in Mouse Models

Journal of Innate Immunity
Introduction: Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a significant commensal gram-negative bacterium that can give rise to various diseases. The roles of Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) and the NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome ...
Zhiguo Gong, Wei Mao, Jiamin Zhao, Peipei Ren, Zhuoya Yu, Yunjie Bai, Chao Wang, Yuze Liu, Shuang Feng, Surong Hasi   +9 more
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Endogenous endophthalmitis caused by a multidrug-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae strain belonging to a novel single locus variant of ST23: first case report in China

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2018
Background Endogenous endophthalmitis caused by hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (HVKP) is an emerging infectious disease commonly with a devastating visual outcome. Most HVKP strains display a wild-type susceptibility profile to antibiotics. However,
Min Xu, Ang Li, Haishen Kong, Weili Zhang, Hongchao Chen, Yajie Fu, Yiqi Fu   +6 more
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Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Rasheed A. Balogun   +4 more
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An underlying mechanism of bovine mastitis: PGE2 regulates Staphylococcus aureus-induced inflammatory response through TLR2, TLR4, and NLRP3 in macrophages

Veterinary Quarterly
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) evades host immunity by modulating macrophage functions, including immune regulation and phagocytosis, ultimately contributing to bovine mastitis. This study aimed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of S.
Zhiguo Gong, Zhuoya Yu, Peipei Ren, Shuangyi Zhang, Ruifeng Gao, Jiamin Zhao, Yixin Wang, Shaojie Qin, Wenhui Bao, Shuang Feng   +9 more
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Prevalence and Correlates of Zinc Deficiency Among Vietnamese Women of Reproductive Age in Ho Chi Minh City: A Single Hospital-Based Survey

Frontiers in Global Women's Health, 2021
Background and Objectives: Zinc is a micronutrient that plays an important role in metabolism, cell growth regulation, and differentiation. Vietnam has many population groups living in poverty.
Vinh Quang Nguyen, Phong Van Lam, Aya Goto, Tu Van T. Nguyen, Thanh Nhan T. Vuong, Tien Minh Nguyen, Minh Ha Nguyen, Anh Tuyet T. Truong, Truc Phuong T. Tran, Chien Duc Vo   +9 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
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Review of the Changing Roles of Clinical Laboratory Scientists and Strategies for Curricular Innovation in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science
The rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic automation are bringing a paradigm shift to laboratory medicine. Although automation maximizes efficiency, it raises concerns regarding job security and the professional identity of clinical ...
Hee Sung KIM
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