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Reconstitution of CXCR3+ CCR6+ Th17.1‐Like T Cells in Response to Ofatumumab Therapy in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Ofatumumab, a fully human anti‐CD20 monoclonal antibody, is effective in reducing relapses and disability progression in patients with multiple sclerosis. This study aimed to examine immune profile changes associated with ofatumumab in a prospective cohort of Chinese patients with relapsing–remitting multiple ...
Shu Yang, Tian‐Xiang Zhang, Jia Liu, Zhirui Liu, Lijie Zhu, Yan‐Yan Li, Bin Feng, Moli Fan, Fu‐Dong Shi, Chao Zhang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Uterine muscle networks: Connectivity analysis of the EHG during pregnancy and Labor [PDF]

arXiv, 2019
In this paper, we propose a new framework to analyze the electrical activity of the uterus recorded by electrohysterography (EHG), from abdominal electrodes (a grid of 4x4 electrodes) during pregnancy and labor. We evaluate the potential use of the synchronization between EHG signals in characterizing electrical activity of the uterus during pregnancy ...
arxiv  

Early Pregnancy Screening for Women at High-Risk of GDM Results in Reduced Neonatal Morbidity and Similar Maternal Outcomes to Routine Screening

Journal of Pregnancy, 2020
The Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society recommends screening high-risk women for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) before 24 weeks gestation, under the assumption that an earlier diagnosis and opportunity to achieve normoglycemia will minimize ...
Erin Clarke, Thomas J. Cade, Shaun Brennecke   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Understanding the Experience of Weight Gain and Body Image During Adolescent Pregnancy [PDF]

, 2012
This qualitative descriptive study explores the experience of adolescent pregnancy and the influence of body image and other factors on weight gain. It identified three main themes through content analysis: Continuity of Care, Adolescent Investment in a ...
Hinkley, Jessica L., Newcombe, Liana J.
core   +1 more source

Atazanavir and lopinavir profile in pregnant women with HIV: tolerability, activity and pregnancy outcomes in an observational national study [PDF]

, 2014
Background: Atazanavir and lopinavir represent the main HIV protease inhibitors recommended in pregnancy, but comparative data in pregnant women are limited. Methods: Women from a national observational study, exposed in pregnancy to either atazanavir or
Degli Antoni A, Fiscon M, Floridia M, Francisci D, Giacomet V, Italian Group on Surveillance on Antiretroviral Treatment in Pregnancy, Liuzzi G, Marconi AM, Martinelli P, Massetti AP, Mastroianni, Claudio, Masuelli G, Pinnetti C, Ravizza M, Spinillo A, Tamburrini E   +15 more
core   +1 more source

Dynamic Function and Composition Changes of Immune Cells During Normal and Pathological Pregnancy at the Maternal-Fetal Interface

Frontiers in Immunology, 2019
A successful pregnancy requires a fine-tuned and highly regulated balance between immune activation and embryonic antigen tolerance. Since the fetus is semi-allogeneic, the maternal immune system should exert tolerant to the fetus while maintaining the ...
Fenglian Yang, Qingliang Zheng, Liping Jin   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

“It's Just Good Science”: A Qualitative Study Exploring Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Canadian Arthritis Research

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Despite knowledge that health outcomes vary according to patient characteristics, identity, and geography, including underrepresented populations in arthritis research remains a challenge. We conducted interviews to explore how researchers in arthritis have used equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles to inform their research ...
Megan M. Thomas, Mark Harrison, Cheryl Barnabe, Charlene E. Ronquillo, J. Antonio Avina‐Zubieta, Anna Samson, Michael Kuluva, Natasha Trehan, Mary A. De Vera   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Urinary tract infections in pregnancy in a rural population of Bangladesh: population-based prevalence, risk factors, etiology, and antibiotic resistance

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2019
Urinary tract infection (UTI) in pregnancy, including asymptomatic bacteriuria, is associated with maternal morbidity and adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth and low birthweight.
Anne C. C. Lee, L. Mullany, A. Koffi, I. Rafiqullah, R. Khanam, Lian V. Folger, Mahmoodur Rahman, D. Mitra, A. Labrique, P. Christian, J. Uddin, Parvez Ahmed, Salahuddin Ahmed, A. Mahmud, S. Dasgupta, N. Begum, M. Quaiyum, S. Saha, A. Baqui   +18 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Pregnancy Outcomes of Targeted Synthetic Disease‐Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs Among Patients With Autoimmune Diseases: A Scoping Review

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Targeted synthetic disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs (tsDMARDs) have expanded the management of autoimmune diseases, including rheumatic diseases. As the use of these drugs grows, it is important to understand their effects on pregnancy.
Vienna Cheng, Neda Amiri, Vicki Cheng, Ursula Ellis, Jacquelyn J. Cragg, Mark Harrison, Laurie Proulx, Mary A. De Vera   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Plasmodium knowlesi H strain pregnancy malaria immune responses in olive baboons (Papio anubis) [PDF]

Int. J. Integ. Biol: Year 2010, Volume 10, Issue No. 1: 54 - 58, 2012
Approximately 24 million pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa are at risk of suffering from pregnancy malaria complications. Mechanisms responsible for increased susceptibility to malaria in pregnant women are not fully understood. Baboons are susceptible to Plasmodium knowlesi and their reproductive physiology and host pathogen interactions are ...
arxiv