This review systematically compares the size‐dependent toxicity of microplastics and nanoplastics in the intestine, liver, kidney, lung, and brain. Particle size determines bioavailability, barrier penetration, and injury mechanisms. Because of their small size and high surface reactivity, NPs readily cross the intestinal epithelium and blood–brain ...
Yixian Cheng +14 more
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Plasma Extracellular Vesicle Surface Marker Profiling Reveals Immune Cell-Associated Mitochondrial Membrane Potential Alterations in Long COVID and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. [PDF]
Ikeda G +10 more
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Central Nervous System Tumors in Xeroderma Pigmentosum: Five Cases and Review of the Literature
Abstract Background Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare autosomal recessive DNA‐repair disorder characterized by extreme ultraviolet radiation (UVR) sensitivity, markedly increased cutaneous malignancy risk, and progressive neurological disease in approximately one‐third of patients.
Farrah S. Bakr +4 more
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Polymorphic Skin Rash and Fatigue in a Patient with Diabetes Mellitus: A Quiz. [PDF]
Yilmaz K +4 more
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Qihuang Needle Therapy for Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract Background Motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease (PD) often respond incompletely to medication, highlighting the need for effective adjunctive therapies. Acupuncture may offer benefits, but high‐quality evidence for specialized techniques such as Qihuang needle therapy is lacking.
Wanqing Peng +11 more
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A Maltese Study in Determining the Presence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Metabolic Syndrome. [PDF]
Gauci J +8 more
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Key Interventions in Friedreich's Ataxia and Their Impact on Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Abstract Friedreich's ataxia (FA) is a rare neurodegenerative disease with multisystemic symptoms that requires multidisciplinary care. This systematic review summarizes available pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions, their outcomes, and alignment with patient‐centered care domains, as well as their impact on these domains.
Dorota Sarwinska +6 more
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Symptoms, mechanisms, and management of long COVID: understanding its prevalence, characteristics, and healthcare challenges in Saudi Arabia. [PDF]
Albelasi A.
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Abstract Background NKX2‐1–related disorders (NKX2‐1‐RDs) classically present with a triad of neurological, endocrine, and pulmonary manifestations, including benign hereditary chorea. However, in a fraction of patients, NKX2‐1 coding variants are not detected, and variants outside the NKX2‐1 locus have been reported.
Robin Wijngaard +33 more
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