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Construction and Validation of a Preoperative Surgical Difficulty Prediction and Risk Stratification System for Posterior Spinal Deformity Correction Surgery Based on Machine Learning ‐ Multicenter Cohort Study

open access: yesiMetaMed, EarlyView.
A web calculator, trained on multicenter data with seven Boruta‐selected preoperative features, predicts prolonged operative time for posterior spinal deformity correction to enable individualized planning and optimized operating‐room resources. ABSTRACT Operative duration reflects surgical complexity and is valuable for perioperative planning.
Chan Xu   +27 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evidence for somatic selection of natural autoantibodies. [PDF]

open access: yes, 1992
Natural autoantibodies are primarily immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies that bind to a variety of self-antigens, including self-IgG. Accounting for a large proportion of the early B cell repertoire, such polyspecific autoantibodies are speculated to ...
Carson, DA   +3 more
core  

Discordant Vitamin B12 Results in an IgA Nephropathy Patient

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Discordant Vitamin B12 results can result from immunoassay interferences, potentially leading to unnecessary diagnostic procedures and misdiagnoses if not properly recognized. Case Presentation A 76‐year‐old male with a history of IgA nephropathy, hypertension, and other comorbidities presented with unexpectedly elevated total ...
Oytun Portakal   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of Methotrexate on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Psoriasis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesJEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Psoriasis is a chronic immune‐mediated inflammatory disease with a global prevalence of 2%–3% and 1.3% in Brazil. It is associated with comorbidities such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, all of which contribute to increased cardiovascular risk due to systemic inflammation and endothelial dysfunction.
Tiago A. S. Costa   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Proteomics‐Based Identification of the Pyroptosis‐Related Biomarker PCSK9 and Its Association With the Pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis

open access: yesThe Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common autoimmune disease, and early diagnosis is critical for effective treatment. This study aims to identify potential biomarkers related to pyroptosis through serum proteomics analysis, offering new insights for the early diagnosis of RA.
Lei Wang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnostic effectiveness of anti-citrullinated peptides antibodies of second and third generations for rheumatoid arthritis

open access: yesRevista Habanera de Ciencias Médicas, 2018
Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of antibodies against citrullinated peptides, which are one of the indicators for the diagnosis of a disease.
Goitybell Martínez Téllez   +4 more
doaj  

Impact of E‐Beam Sterilization on Bioglass Composite Shape Memory Scaffolds

open access: yesMacromolecular Materials and Engineering, EarlyView.
Electron beam (E‐beam) sterilization is an attractive alternative to conventional methods (e.g., ethylene oxide) to sterilize medical devices such as scaffolds used to heal bone defects. Herein, the impact of E‐beam sterilization on the properties of “self‐fitting” shape memory polymer (SMP) scaffolds prepared from resorbable polyesters and a bioglass ...
Brandon M. Nitschke   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Hyperuricemia and Rheumatoid Factor Positivity Among Patients Aged 35 and Above in Huye District, Southern Province of Rwanda

open access: yesOpen Access Rheumatology: Research and Reviews
Ruth Umukundwa,1,* Elyse Akimana,1,* Vedaste Nsanzimana,1,2 Herbert Tendayi Mapira,1 Cuthbert Musarurwa1 1Department of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda ...
Umukundwa R   +4 more
doaj  

A Literature Review of the Health Effects of a Plant Based Diet versus an Animal Based Diet [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Health and nutrition can mean a myriad of things to many people in today’s culture. The majority of the time people are unaware of the proper nutrients their body needs and how to get them from food.
Cote, James
core   +1 more source

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