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Role of laboratory markers in predicting severity of acute appendicitis

African Journal of Paediatric Surgery, 2018
Background: Accurately differentiating simple and complicated acute appendicitis (CAA) in children preoperatively can be challenging. The aim of this study is to evaluate the ability of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), total leukocyte count (TLC)
Samarth Virmani, Padubidri Santosh Prabhu, P T Sundeep, Vijay Kumar   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Developing and Evaluating a Laboratory‐Based Frailty Index (FI‐Lab) for the Prediction of Long‐Term Health Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective We aimed to construct and evaluate the first laboratory‐based frailty index (FI‐Lab) for predicting adverse outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to compare its predictive ability to that of an existing clinical frailty index (FI).
Grace Burns, Samuel D. Searle, Alexandra Legge   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

NETs: a new target for autoimmune disease

Frontiers in Immunology
Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are reticular fiber structures released by neutrophils in response to various stimuli. Although NETs have antibacterial defense functions, their excessive formation has been proven to accelerate the progression of ...
Ran Tang, Ran Tang, Jiahua Yin, Jiahua Yin, Zhifang Qin, Zhifang Qin, Min Zhang, Xiaoyi Jia, Xiaoyi Jia   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Characteristics and outcomes of male participants in the Australian Scleroderma Cohort Study (ASCS).

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective To determine the differences in demographic, serologic and clinical characteristics between male and female patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) in an Australian cohort. Methods Retrospective observational study using data from the Australian Scleroderma Cohort Study (ASCS). Males (M) were compared to females (F) using chi‐squared, Wilcoxon
Emily Lin, Dylan Hansen, Laura Ross, Gene‐Siew Ngian, Susanna Proudman, Gabor Major, Maryam Tabesh, Mandana Nikpour, Jennifer Walker, Lauren Host, Nava Ferdowsi, Alannah Quinlivan, Wendy Stevens, Joanne Sahhar, Diane Apostolopoulos   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Variations in the Phagosomal Environment of Human Neutrophils and Mononuclear Phagocyte Subsets

Frontiers in Immunology, 2019
The phagosome microenvironment maintains enzyme activity and function. Here we compared the phagosomal pH of human neutrophils, monocytes, dendritic cells (DC), and monocyte-derived cells.
Juliet R. Foote, Amit A. Patel, Simon Yona, Anthony W. Segal   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Smart, Bio‐Inspired Polymers and Bio‐Based Molecules Modified by Zwitterionic Motifs to Design Next‐Generation Materials for Medical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐based and (semi‐)synthetic zwitterion‐modified novel materials and fully synthetic next‐generation alternatives show the importance of material design for different biomedical applications. The zwitterionic character affects the physiochemical behavior of the material and deepens the understanding of chemical interaction mechanisms within the ...
Theresa M. Lutz, Jonas De Breuck, Sahar Salehi, Meike N. Leiske   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Relationship between Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Inflammatory Markers in Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients with Proteinuria

Medical Sciences, 2016
The renal functions and structure in sickle cell anaemia (SCA) patients may be affected by chronic haemodynamic changes and consequences of vaso-occlusive events in the renal medulla.
Mathias Abiodun Emokpae, Austin Aruomaren, Evarista Osime   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Surface‐engineered Microfluidic Device for Antibody‐Mediated Negative Selection of High‐Quality Sperm for Assisted Reproduction

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study reports a microfluidic device with a functionalized surface utilizing a polyoxazoline coating and covalently immobilized gold nanoparticles and anti‐phosphatidylserine antibody. The device efficiently eliminates pre‐apoptotic and apoptotic spermatozoa and yields sperm with substantially improved quality and low DNA damage, offering a simple ...
Soraya Rasi Ghaemi, David J. Sharkey, Nicole O. McPherson, Markos Negash Alemie, Krasimir Vasilev, Sarah A. Robertson   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Germanane Quantum Dots Promote Metabolic Reprogramming of Immune Cells Toward Regulatory T Cells and Suppress Inflammation In Vitro and In Vivo

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Metabolic changes in immune cells direct the phenotype and function of the host immune system. Smart nanomaterials must target metabolic pathways to direct immune cell fate. This study reports the fabrication and first application of germanane quantum dots (GeHQDs) to modulate inflammation in vitro and in vivo.
Abhay Srivastava, Alireza Rafieerad, Weiang Yan, Keshav Narayan Alagarsamy, Qingdong Guan, Leena Regi Saleth, Michel Aliani, Sanjiv Dhingra   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Injectable Dual‐Network Hydrogel System for Osteochondral Repair Combining Immunomodulation, Mechanical Adaptability, and Enhanced Tissue Integration

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A UV‐triggered injectable dual‐network hydrogel is reported as the first application of bletilla striata polysaccharide (BSP) in osteochondral repair. By integrating methacrylamide‐modified BSP and nitrobenzaldehyde‐functionalized hyaluronic acid, the system achieves immunomodulation, mechanical reinforcement, and dynamic tissue adhesion, thereby ...
Jiaming Cui, Feifei Zhou, Yuan Luo, Tao Ouyang, Huiwu Zhang, Songmiao Cheng, Qiang Li, Xu Jiang, Yingying Yu, Yicheng Wang, Hong Ming   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source