Systemic lupus erythematosus and hearing disorders: literature review and meta-analysis of clinical and temporal bone findings [PDF]
Objective: This literature review and meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the correlations among hearing and vestibular clinical symptoms, temporal bone findings, and pathological mechanisms in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
DI STADIO, Arianna, Ralli, Massimo
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Plasmapheresis as a viable treatment option for scleritis
Purpose: We describe a case and our experience with using plasmapheresis as a treatment for scleritis. Observations: Treating relapsing autoimmune scleritis can be challenging when it inadequately responds to traditional therapy.
Janine M. Preble, Xihui Lin
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EFFECTS OF INSULIN, GLUCAGON, AND INSULIN/GLUCAGON INFUSIONS ON LIVER MORPHOLOGY AND CELL DIVISION AFTER COMPLETE PORTACAVAL SHUNT IN DOGS [PDF]
Insulin, glucagon, and insulin/glucagon mixtures have been infused for four days into the left portal vein of dogs after portacaval shunt. In the left but not the right liver lobes, insulin alone reduced atrophy, preserved hepatocyte ultrastructure, and ...
Blackard +36 more
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Correlation and mediation analysis between plasmapheresis donation behavior and bone mineral density and bone metabolism biomarkers: a cross-sectional study based on plasmapheresis donors at high risk of osteoporosis in China [PDF]
Background As a group of more than 3.67 million people, the bone health of Chinese plasmapheresis donors, which the main population is also a risk group of osteoporosis (OP), has raised concerns.
Wan Li +10 more
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Serum Free Light Chains Removal by HFR Hemodiafiltration in Patients with Multiple Myeloma and Acute Kidney Injury. a Case Series [PDF]
Background/Aims: Multiple myeloma (MM) represents 10% of all haematologic malignancies. Renal involvement occurs in 50% of MM patients; of them, 12-20% have acute kidney injury (AKI), with 10% needing dialysis at presentation. While hemodialysis (HD) has
Antolino, Giusy +7 more
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BackgroundFocal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a common cause of end-stage kidney disease requiring kidney transplantation and can recur in the allograft in 30-80% of recipients resulting in reduced graft survival.
Michelle N. Rheault +23 more
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Eluate derived by extracorporal antibody-based immunoadsorption elevates the cytosolic Ca2+ concentration in podocytes via B-2 kinin receptors [PDF]
Background/Aim: Patients with idiopathic focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) often develop a recurrence of the disease after kidney transplantation.
Fink, E. +6 more
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Peran Plasmafaresis pada Terapi Pasien Sepsis dengan Myasthenia Gravis
Pendahuluan : Plasmapheresis berpotensi untuk menghilangkan mediator berbahaya atau beracun dari sirkulasi . Plasmapheresis telah menunjukkan peningkatan keluaran yang bermakna pada penyakit autoimun .
Ahmad Imron +2 more
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Purpose: to evaluate the effectiveness of plasmapheresis as a method for preventing and treating the graft rejection reaction in corneal transplantation.Patients and methods.
S. N. Sakhnov +3 more
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Evidence for down-regulation of beta-2-adreno-ceptors in cirrhotic patients with severe ascites [PDF]
The density and affinity of beta-2-adrenoceptors on mononuclear cells from peripheral blood were studied in fifteen patients with cirrhosis of different severity and in thirteen controls. There was no significant difference between cirrhotic patients and
AlexanderL. Gerbes +22 more
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