Ninjurin 1 contributes to TLR-induced inflammation in endothelial cells [PDF]
, 2012 Background: Nerve injury induced protein 1 (Ninjurin 1 (Ninj1)) was first identified in Schwann cells and neurons contributing to cell adhesion and nerve regeneration.
Jennewein, Carla, Zacharowski, Kai
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THE DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF PROCALCITONIN FOR EARLY DETECTION OF UROSEPSIS
Jurnal Urologi Indonesia, 2012 Objective: To study procalcitonin as an early and accurate marker for urosepsis. Material & Method: We performed a diagnostic study of procalcitonin, CRP and peripheral blood leucocyte in 21 patients.
M. Andriady S. Nasution +4 more
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A Combined Score of Circulating miRNAs Allows Outcome Prediction in Critically Ill Patients [PDF]
, 2019 Background and aims: Identification of patients with increased risk of mortality represents an important prerequisite for an adapted adequate and individualized treatment of critically ill patients.
Benz, Fabian +10 more
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Supporting Accurate Interpretation of Self-Administered Medical Test Results for Mobile Health: Assessment of Design, Demographics, and Health Condition [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Technological advances in personal informatics allow people to track their own health in a variety of ways, representing a dramatic change in individuals’ control of their own wellness.
Baumer, Eric P.S. +9 more
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Cytokine release syndrome in COVID-19 patients, a new scenario for an old concern. The fragile balance between infections and autoimmunity [PDF]
, 2020 On 7 January 2020, researchers isolated and sequenced in China from patients with severe pneumonitis a novel coronavirus, then called SARS-CoV-2, which rapidly spread worldwide, becoming a global health emergency.
Diamanti, A. P. +4 more
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The impact of tracheotomy on levels of procalcitonin in patients without sepsis: a prospective study
Clinics, 2015 OBJECTIVE: Procalcitonin is a reliable biomarker of infection and sepsis. We aimed to determine whether tracheotomy influences the procalcitonin concentrations in patients without sepsis and assess whether operative duration and procedure affect the peak
Xingui Dai +6 more
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Usefulness of sialic acid for diagnosis of sepsis in critically ill patients: a retrospective study
BMC Anesthesiology, 2020 Background Early diagnosis of sepsis is very important. It is necessary to find effective and adequate biomarkers in order to diagnose sepsis. In this study, we compared the value of sialic acid and procalcitonin for diagnosing sepsis.
Bo Yao +4 more
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Systemic infections after acute stroke [PDF]
, 2008 After an acute stroke, systemic infection can complicate the recovery process and lead to a worse clinical outcome, including a higher risk of mortality.
Damian Jenkinson +11 more
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, 2013 Over the past two decades, the body of literature on the clinical usefulness of procalcitonin (PCT) in adults has grown rapidly. Although this approach has led to increased insight, it has also prompted debate regarding its potential use in diagnosis and management of severe infection.
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Intra-abdominal pressure and procalcitonin are valid prognostic markers of acute pancreatitis severity (intra-abdominal pressure and procalcitonin) [PDF]
Serbian Journal of Anesthesia and Intensive Therapy, 2017 Introduction. Early assessment of the severity and etiology of acute pancreatitis is very important for further treatment procedures. The aim of the study was to investigate the association between intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and procalcitonin as an ...
Stojanović Maja +5 more
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