Renal Function in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients in Mongolia. [PDF]
Dashjamts G+15 more
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Abstract Objectives We investigated the prevalence of anti‐phenolic glycolipid‐I (PGL‐I) IgM antibodies among temporarily unfit blood donors at the Pará State Blood Bank (HEMOPA), located in the Amazon region of northern Brazil. Using an arbitrary high cutoff for optical density (OD ≥0.750) in ELISA, a subset of donors was invited for clinical ...
Erika Vanessa Oliveira Jorge+12 more
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Universal HCV Screening in Hospitalised Patients in France: It Could Be a Good Option! The DEVICHO Study. [PDF]
Si Nafa SA+15 more
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Factors associated with active syphilis infection in US blood donors
Abstract Background Syphilis is increasing globally, with limited monitoring of risk factors in asymptomatic, low‐risk populations. Here, we investigate contemporary demographic and behavioral risk factors associated with active syphilis infection (ASI) in US blood donors. Study Design and Methods Beginning with donations in October 2020, four US blood
Vivian I. Avelino‐Silva+26 more
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Risk Factors Contributing to Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Kashmir: A Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Khuroo SR+7 more
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Microelimination of Hepatitis C in Thailand, Phetchabun Model: Progress, Challenges, and Future Directions. [PDF]
Poovorawan Y+7 more
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Risk factors for incident human immunodeficiency virus infection in South African blood donors
Abstract Background and Objectives Recruiting blood donors among a population with a high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) burden requires detailed information on HIV risks. We studied demographic and behavioural risk factors for incident HIV infection among blood donors in South Africa.
Avril Swarts+8 more
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A comparative analysis between NAT and chemiluminescence in detection of transfusion transmitted viruses in two main university blood transfusion centers. [PDF]
Shahin D+9 more
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Atrial fibrosis in atrial fibrillation: Mechanisms, mapping techniques and clinical applications
Abstract figure legend Summary of key aspects of atrial fibrosis in atrial fibrillation, highlighting atrial fibrosis as a hallmark of atrial fibrillation (AF). (1) Different types of fibrosis (blue), illustrating reparative and reactive fibrosis; (2) fibrosis detection techniques (green), illustrating late gadolinium enhancement cardiac magnetic ...
Caterina Vidal Horrach+8 more
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