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Insights Into the Antigenic Repertoire of Unclassified Synaptic Antibodies

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective We sought to characterize the sixth most common finding in our neuroimmunological laboratory practice (tissue assay‐observed unclassified neural antibodies [UNAs]), combining protein microarray and phage immunoprecipitation sequencing (PhIP‐Seq). Methods Patient specimens (258; 133 serums; 125 CSF) meeting UNA criteria were profiled;
Michael Gilligan, John R. Mills, Paulina Vargas, Naveen K. Paramasivan, Connie E. Lesnick, Eati Basal, Surendra Dasari, James P. Fryer, Shannon R. Hinson, Joseph Laporta, Amy Espinal, Dennis Fitzgerald, Carolina Garcia, Anna E. Morenkova, Paola Pergami, Anna Shah, Andrew Knight, Reghann LaFrance Corey, Vanda A. Lennon, Anastasia Zekeridou, Sean J. Pittock, Divyanshu Dubey, Andrew McKeon   +22 more
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Basilar Artery Occlusion Stroke Managed With Tenecteplase Versus Alteplase Before Endovascular Treatment (BAO‐TNK)

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To compare the effectiveness and safety of tenecteplase (TNK) versus alteplase (TPA) in patients with basilar artery occlusion prior to endovascular treatment (EVT). Methods In this retrospective multicenter study (BAO‐TNK), we analyzed consecutive BAO patients from 14 U.S.
Rahul R. Karamchandani, Dylan N. Wolman, Tyler M. Bielinski, Nitin Goyal, Jeremy B. Rhoten, Mahesh V. Jayaraman, Christian T. Sidebottom, Bradley A. Gross, Alhamza R. Al‐Bayati, Mohamed F. Doheim, Matthew K. Tobin, Anoop Chinthala, Avi Gajjar, Justin Mascitelli, Matthew R. Webb, Jan‐Karl Burkhardt, Kyle W. Scott, Visish Srinivasan, Daniel Tonetti, Manisha Koneru, David J. Altschul, Dhrumhil Vaishnav, Sumeet Multani, Thana Theofanis, William J. Ares, Je Yeong Sone, Ramin Zand, Sasan Bahrami, Jiang Li, Gary Defilipp, Dale Strong, Radmehr Torabi, Krisztina Moldovan, Kelsey E. Kline, Clemens M. Schirmer, Raul G. Nogueira, Alexandra R. Paul, Bradley N. Bohnstedt, Philipp Hendrix   +38 more
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Enablers of and barriers to ART adherence among female sex workers in mid-western Uganda: a qualitative study

AIDS Research and Therapy
Introduction Female sex workers (FSWs) in Uganda experience numerous barriers to antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence. We used the planned behavior theory to help explore the enablers and barriers to ART adherence among FSWs. Understanding the barriers
David Friday Apuulison, Brenda Nabawanuka, Michael Muhoozi, Julian Aryampa, Pauline Irumba, Edson Katsomyo, Moses Asiimwe, Joshua Epuitai, Pardon Akugizibwe, Wasswa George, John Rubaihayo   +10 more
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Should female sex workers be offered HPV vaccination?

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2019
Prophylactic vaccines are efficacious in preventing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection and subsequent cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), cervical cancer, other anogenital cancers, and anogenital warts.
Maarten F. Schim van der Loeff, Alex Vorsters, Elske Marra, Pierre Van Damme, Arjan Hogewoning   +4 more
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Is PEPFAR Funding for Key Populations Aligned with the Epidemiologic Burden? [PDF]

, 2016
Key populations (KPs)—gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM); people who inject drugs (PWID), female sex workers (FSW); and transgender people (TG)—are at significantly higher risk for HIV, face a higher burden of disease, have less ...

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Network Localization of Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Fatigue is among the most common symptoms and one of the main factors determining the quality of life in multiple sclerosis (MS). However, the neurobiological mechanisms underlying fatigue are not fully understood. Here we studied lesion locations and their connections in individuals with MS, aiming to identify brain networks ...
Olli Likitalo, Jaakko Kungshamn, Albert Bellmunt‐Gil, Silvia Tommasin, Abhineet Ojha, Matias Viitala, Juho Aaltonen, Jyrki Lötjönen, Juha Koikkalainen, Pauli Ylikotila, Patrizia Pantano, Merja Soilu‐Hänninen, Juho Joutsa   +12 more
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Frailty Exacerbates Disability in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background To evaluate frailty in severe progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) and to investigate the underlying mechanisms. Methods This prospective, cross‐sectional, multicenter study enrolled a late severe PMS group requiring skilled nursing (n = 53) and an age, sex, and disease duration‐matched control PMS group (n = 53).
Taylor R. Wicks, Anna Wolska, Diala Ghazal, Dejan Jakimovski, Bianca Weinstock‐Guttman, Alexander Burnham, Niels Bergsland, Michael G. Dwyer, Alan T. Remaley, Robert Zivadinov, Murali Ramanathan   +10 more
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HIV prevalence and characteristics of sex work among female sex workers in Hargeisa, Somaliland, Somalia.

, 2010
OBJECTIVE: To measure prevalence of HIV and syphilis and describe characteristics of sex work among female sex workers (FSWs) in Hargeisa, Somaliland, Somalia. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey recruited 237 FSWs using respondent-driven sampling (RDS). A
Abdalla, Ismail, Bozicevic, Ivana, Irving, Greg, Kriitmaa, Kelsi, Malungu, Jacqueline, Osman, Mohamed, Riedner, Gabriele, Testa, Adrienne   +7 more
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Real‐World Investigation of Satralizumab in Patients With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disease

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Satralizumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting the interleukin‐6 receptor, has demonstrated efficacy in clinical trials for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). However, its real‐world effectiveness and safety compared to conventional immunosuppressive therapies remain uncertain.
Li‐Tsung Lin, Hui‐An Lin, Sheng‐Feng Lin   +2 more
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Female sex workers’ perceptions, concerns and acceptability of OraQuick HIV self-test in Woldia town, North Wollo, Ethiopia: a qualitative study

BMJ Open
Objective To explore female sex workers’ perception, concern and acceptability of OraQuick HIV self-test (HIVST) in Woldia town, North Wollo, Ethiopia, in 2024.Design The study used a phenomenological design and the Integrated Behaviour Model as a ...
Gizachew Yilak, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Lebeza Alemu Tenaw, Mulat Ayele, Eyob Shitie Lake, Abebaw Alamrew, Abayneh Tunta, Getinet Kumie   +7 more
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