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Reduced IL-2 response from peripheral blood mononuclear cells exposed to bacteria at 6 months of age is associated with elevated total-IgE and allergic rhinitis during the first 7 years of lifeResearch in context

EBioMedicine, 2019
Background: Autoimmunity and allergy have been associated with decreased number and function of regulatory T-cells (Tregs) and low interleukin-2 (IL-2) levels. We aimed to investigate if the release of IL-2 from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs)
Ni Wang, Ann-Marie M. Schoos, Jeppe M. Larsen, Susanne Brix, Anna H. Thysen, Morten A. Rasmussen, Jakob Stokholm, Klaus Bønnelykke, Hans Bisgaard, Bo L. Chawes   +9 more
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The Role of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Ataxia‐Telangiectasia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Ataxia‐telangiectasia (A‐T) is a DNA repair disorder characterized by neurodegeneration, immunodeficiency, and cancer predisposition. Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is an established therapy in related disorders such as Fanconi anemia (FA) and Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS), but its role in A‐T is unclear.
Laila Alkhouli, Seth Rotz, Masatoshi Takagi, Richa Sharma   +3 more
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A metabolomic signature of maternal BMI is associated with pregnancy complications across two independent pregnancy cohorts

Communications Medicine
Background Maternal obesity is increasingly common and linked to pregnancy complications, likely driven by underlying metabolic perturbations. This study investigates the association between maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and pregnancy ...
David Horner, Rebecca Vinding, Tingting Wang, Mina Ali, Mario Lovric, Nicole Prince, Jessica Lasky-Su, Klaus Bønnelykke, Jakob Stokholm, Bo Chawes, Morten Arendt Rasmussen   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy and Safety Analysis of Roxarestat in Regulating Renal Anemia in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of roxarestat versus recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) in the management of renal anemia in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Methods This was a prospective, open‐label, randomized controlled trial.
Lingling Chen, Junjie Zhu, Qiaonan Ge
wiley   +1 more source

Aromas of Salvia species enhance everyday prospective memory performance in healthy young adults

, 2014
Research has previously demonstrated that aromas of both Salvia officinalis and Salvia lavandulaefolia are capable of modulating aspects of retrospective memory, attention and mood.
Moss, Mark, Rouse, Michelle, Moss, Lucy
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Changes in waist circumference and risk of all-cause and CVD mortality: results from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer in Norfolk (EPIC-Norfolk) cohort study

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 2019
Background Measures of abdominal adiposity are strongly associated with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, data are limited and conflicting regarding the consequences of changes in body fat distribution.
Angela A. Mulligan, Marleen A. H. Lentjes, Robert N. Luben, Nicholas J. Wareham, Kay-Tee Khaw   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Therapeutic Apheresis for Intravenous Methylprednisolone‐Refractory Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in a Single‐Center Case Series

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi, Daisuke Katagiri, Takeyuki Watadani, Shunichi Matsuda, Hiroshi Kaneko, Noritoshi Arai   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
wiley   +1 more source

The cost of event-based prospective memory in children [PDF]

, 2008
Prospective memory is remembering to perform an action in the future when a cue is presented. However, processes involved in remembering the future intention (i.e., preparatory attentional processes) might hinder performance on activities leading up to ...
Leigh, Janet, NC DOCKS at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro   +1 more
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Subjective ratings of prospective memory deficits in chronic heavy alcohol users

, 2002
Chronic alcohol abuse has a detrimental effect on retrospective memory. Less is known about its putative effects on everyday memory. This study looked at self-ratings of prospective memory (PM) (memory for future events). After controlling for other drug
Moss, Mark, Heffernan, Tom, Ling, Jonathan   +2 more
core   +1 more source