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Airway Mucus Restricts Neisseria meningitidis Away from Nasopharyngeal Epithelial Cells and Protects the Mucosa from Inflammation

mSphere, 2019
Neisseria meningitidis is an inhabitant of the nasopharynx, from which it is transmitted from person to person or disseminates in blood and becomes a harmful pathogen. In this work, we addressed colonization of the nasopharyngeal niche by focusing on the
Mathilde Audry, Catherine Robbe-Masselot, Jean-Philippe Barnier, Benoit Gachet, Bruno Saubaméa, Alain Schmitt, Sophia Schönherr-Hellec, Renaud Léonard, Xavier Nassif, Mathieu Coureuil   +9 more
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Schwannoma of the nasal septum-a case report [PDF]

, 2012
Schwannomas of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are very rare. We report the case of a50-year-old woman with a schwannoma arising from the nasal septum.
Felix, Vinod, Janardhanan, Sunil, Kulothungan, Kulothungan   +2 more
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Etiological Profile and Treatment Outcome of Epistaxis at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: A Prospective Review of 104 Cases. [PDF]

, 2011
Epistaxis is the commonest otolaryngological emergency affecting up to 60% of the population in their lifetime, with 6% requiring medical attention. There is paucity of published data regarding the management of epistaxis in Tanzania, especially the ...
A Daudia, Abhay-Gupta, AK Nemer, B Feusi, C Huang, C Yueng-Hsiang, CM Nash, D Biswas, DJ Pallin, F Pond, GTA Ijaduola, I Kaygusuz, JAE Eziyi, Japhet M Gilyoma, JS Rodney, KR Iseh, LER Pope, LH Wurman, M Bernius, MS Awan, N Umapathy, NC Mgbor, OV Akinpelu, Phillipo L Chalya, PJ Andersen, R Urvashi, S Chaiyasate, S Varshney, SH Ciaran, TWM Walker   +29 more
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Humanized immune system animal models and their recent applications

Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
In this review, we provide an updated and comprehensive overview of the current state of humanized immune system animal model research. We discuss the variety of techniques used to produce humanized mice with their respective strengths and weaknesses, and evaluate the advantages and limitations of these models, including issues with incomplete immune ...
Nicolas Skuli, Rudra B. Amin, A’ishah Bakayoko, Marisa Kruidenier, Sahara Aqui, Sarah J. Skuli, Terence P. Gade   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Survival Outcomes and Prognostic Factors in Non-Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treated with Conventional Radiotherapy in Cameroon: A 6-Year Retrospective Cohort Study in Douala

Health Research in Africa
Introduction. Non-metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer is a public health issue in Cameroon, where access to modern radiotherapy is limited. Douala General Hospital operates the country's only public 2D radiotherapy machine.
Meka’h Mapenya Ruth, Maison Anne Marthe, Nguéléodaï Roger Tchidémé, Bodo Ntédé Georges, Hiol Nicolas, Elame Franck, Essomba Biwole, Mouelle Soné   +7 more
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Therapeutic Applications of Stimuli‐Based Release and Engineering of Extracellular Vesicles

Advanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.
This review summarizes the effects of endogenous and exogenous stimuli, their effects on the natural release of extracellular vesicles, as well as their uptake and release. It also gives an overview of stimuli‐responsive EVs and their therapeutic applications. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), nano‐ to microsized lipid bilayer membrane‐bound particles, are
Gloria Kemunto, Kristen Dellinger
wiley   +1 more source

Etiology, clinical features, and management strategies in orofacial rhinosporidiosis: a systematic review

Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery
Background: Rhinosporidiosis, caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi, mainly affects the nasal mucosa but can also involve orofacial sites such as the oral cavity, maxillary sinus, and buccal mucosa, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
Chandrasekaran Krithika, Sridhar Chitathoor, Deshpande Ashwini   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Feline vestibular disorders. Part II: diagnostic approach and differential diagnosis. [PDF]

, 1999
Results of a neurological examination usually permit localisation of a vestibular disorder to either the central or peripheral parts of the vestibular system. Many different disorders located in the same part of the vestibular system will produce similar
LeCouteur, RA, Vernau, KM
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Spectrum of malignancies among the population of adults living with HIV infection in China: A nationwide follow-up study, 2008-2011. [PDF]

, 2019
BackgroundAlthough increasingly studied in high-income countries, there is a paucity of data from the Chinese population on the patterns of cancer among people living with HIV (PLHIV).MethodsWe conducted a nationwide follow-up study using routinely ...
Detels, Roger, He, Na, Mao, Yurong, McGoogan, Jennifer M, Tang, Houlin, Wu, Zunyou, Zhang, Zuo-Feng, Zhu, Weiming   +7 more
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Rethinking brachycephaly: Anatomical implications and health considerations in lagomorphs

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Brachycephaly in domestic rabbits is increasingly perceived by welfare organizations as associated with significant health complications, particularly oral pathologies. Despite this perception, comparative anatomical research into rabbit brachycephaly is limited compared to that of dogs and cats, compelling an in‐depth examination of its ...
Helaina Cressy, Alice Nishigaki, Matthew C. Gage, Renato L. Previdelli   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source