Experimental Validation of the Predicted Binding Site of Escherichia coli K1 Outer Membrane Protein A to Human Brain Microvascular Endothelial Cells: Identification of Critical Mutations That Prevent E. coli Meningitis [PDF]
Escherichia coli K1, the most common cause of meningitis in neonates, has been shown to interact with GlcNAc1–4GlcNAc epitopes of Ecgp96 on human brain microvascular endothelial cells (HBMECs) via OmpA (outer membrane protein A).
Abrol, Ravinder +5 more
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Canal Cholesteatoma Presentation and Management: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Abstract Objective To evaluate current understanding of external auditory canal cholesteatoma (EACC), its symptomatic burden, clinical features, diagnostic approach, and management strategies to reduce delays in diagnosis. Data Sources PubMed, CINAHL, COCHRANE Library, and SCOPUS.
Angelica M. Walker +6 more
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ABSTRACT Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) remains a significant concern in prenatal care primarily caused by maternal alloimmunization against fetal red blood cell antigens, most commonly the D antigen. Noninvasive fetal RHD genotyping, used as a screening tool, enables targeted antenatal prophylaxis and has been implemented in several
Emilie Thorup +4 more
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Primary Amoebic (Naegleria fowleri) Meningoencephalitis Presenting as Status Epilepticus [PDF]
Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare entity. Usual presenting features are fever, headache and seizures with meningeal signs and this disease carries high mortality rate.
Bharti, V +5 more
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Pediatric spinal ependymomas: Long‐term surgical outcomes in a cohort of 61 cases
Spinal ependymomas are rare in children, with limited long‐term outcome data. In this retrospective study of 61 pediatric patients undergoing surgical resection, gross total resection was achieved in 62.3% and was associated with favorable functional improvement. Recurrence was observed in 31.1% of cases.
Liang Zhang +3 more
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Investigating subsumption in DL-based terminologies: A case study in SNOMED CT [PDF]
Formalisms such as description logics (DL) are sometimes expected to help terminologies ensure compliance with sound ontological principles. The objective of this paper is to study the degree to which one DL-based biomedical terminology (SNOMED
Bodenreider, Olivier +3 more
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ABSTRACT Most climate‐resilience health interventions are designed at the global level, with minimal attention to Indigenous communities' needs. The lack of consideration can lead to unintended harm and exacerbate health risks. This study aims to identify the capacities of Indigenous communities that can serve as transformative pathways in safely ...
Chrishma D. Perera +17 more
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Incidence and transmission of respiratory syncytial virus in urban and rural South Africa, 2017-2018
Data on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) incidence and household transmission are limited. To describe RSV incidence and transmission, we conducted a prospective cohort study in rural and urban communities in South Africa over two seasons during 2017 ...
Cheryl Cohen +20 more
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Shape‐Memory Collagen/Silk‐Fibroin Scaffold for Dura Sealing and Skull Base Regeneration
ABSTRACT When a skull base defect occurs, reconstruction is typically performed using a variety of autologous grafts, flaps, or synthetic materials. Failure to achieve appropriate management and closure can lead to serious consequences, such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage and subsequent meningitis.
SooJung Chae +5 more
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