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The changes in levels of blood cortisol, glucose, and oxygen saturation in type 2 diabetic patients during tooth extraction

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, Volume 8, Issue 6, Page 1449-1455, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Objectives The extraction of a tooth exacerbates the stress in diabetic patients leading to diabetic complications so the aim was to evaluate the changes in blood cortisol, glucose, and oxygen saturation in type 2 diabetic patients during tooth extraction to pay special attention during a routine surgical procedure.
Zana Agani, Jehona Ahmedi, Resmije Ademi Abdyli, Mergime Prekazi Loxha, Vjosa Hamiti‐Krasniqi, Aida Rexhepi, David Stubljar   +6 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

Hepatitis C Diagnoses in an American Indian Primary Care Population

, 2012
BACKGROUND: Despite large disparities in the burden of chronic liver disease, data on hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among American Indians (AIs) are lacking. We reviewed hepatitis C diagnoses in 35,712 AI/AN primary care patients.
Bryan, Ralph T., Norton, Hillary E., Redd, John T.   +2 more
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The natural history of chronic hepatitis B infection [PDF]

, 1997
Chronic hepatitis B infection is a global health problem that affects about 300 million people. Of these, 75% are Chinese. Most Chinese who become chronic carriers, contract the virus during the perinatal period.
Lai, CL, Lau, GKK, Wu, PC
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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

Autonomous Robotic Ultrasound System for Liver Follow-up Diagnosis: Pilot Phantom Study [PDF]

arXiv
The paper introduces a novel autonomous robot ultrasound (US) system targeting liver follow-up scans for outpatients in local communities. Given a computed tomography (CT) image with specific target regions of interest, the proposed system carries out the autonomous follow-up scan in three steps: (i) initial robot contact to surface, (ii) coordinate ...
arxiv  

Development and validation of BCG vaccine‐induced novel granulomatous liver injury preclinical animal model

Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
The study successfully developed and validated a granulomatous liver injury model using a high‐dose BCG vaccine, simulating hepatic tuberculosis and autoimmune granulomatous liver diseases. Pharmacokinetic analysis examined the metabolic behavior of first‐line antitubercular drugs (isoniazid and rifampicin) and their main metabolites under conditions ...
Swati Sharma, Abhishek Moudgil, Jyoti Grewal, Pankaj Khatri, Vishal Sharma, Madhumita Premkumar, Amanjit Bal, Dibyajyoti Banerjee, Amol N. Patil   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Differential metabolic and cellular brain regional susceptibility in adult rats with chronic liver disease [PDF]

arXiv
Background & Aims: Patients with type C hepatic encephalopathy (HE) present diverse symptoms indicating that various brain regions are affected. Understanding the distinct metabolic and cellular changes across these regions could help explain the clinical variability of HE.
arxiv  

Optimizing Interferon Alfa Based Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C [PDF]

, 2011
The hepatitis C virus was first discovered in 1989 as the major cause of chronic non-A non-B hepatitis. The hepatitis C virus is a single stranded RNA virus that belongs to the family of flaviviruses.
Roomer, R. (Robert)
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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
wiley   +1 more source