ABSTRACT Objective To assess the association and discriminative performance of serum biomarkers with clinical disease progression and survival in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Methods This retrospective study, conducted at Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, used longitudinal serum samples collected between January 2018 and ...
David R. Beers +7 more
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Intra-Islet Paracrine Regulation of Glucagon Secretion During Hypoglycemia, Euglycemia, and Hyperglycemia. [PDF]
Fatehi S, Rocheleau JV, Riddell MC.
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ABSTRACT Objectives Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common but often underrecognized complication in ischemic stroke patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy, particularly among those with pre‐existing renal impairment. This study evaluated the incidence, risk factors, and clinical impact of AKI in this high‐risk population.
Michał Borończyk +10 more
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Effect of insulin sensitivity and secretion defects at mid-pregnancy on early postpartum glucose intolerance in women with gestational diabetes mellitus. [PDF]
Kim KS, Choi A, Park H, Kim SK, Cho YW.
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ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to investigate the immunological response to influenza vaccination, the incidence and severity of influenza infection, and the side effects of the vaccination in patients with ischemic stroke. Methods This prospective observational study was conducted between 2023 and 2024 at Ramathibodi Hospital.
Achiraya Pakngao +5 more
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Pancreatic nerves across species: Anatomical and functional disparities and their metabolic ramifications. [PDF]
Zhuang SY +8 more
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Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Inebilizumab Versus Rituximab in AQP4‐IgG‐Positive NMOSD
ABSTRACT Objective Rituximab (anti‐CD20, RTX) and inebilizumab (anti‐CD19, INE) represent B‐cell‐depleting therapies used for aquaporin‐4 antibody‐positive (AQP4‐IgG+) neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD); however, direct comparative evidence remains limited.
Jie Lin +11 more
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Outer membrane proteins mediate unconventional secretion of Pseudomonas peroxidase through crosstalk between the Sec pathway and outer membrane vesicles. [PDF]
Liang C, Zhu W, Lin L.
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Peripheral Neutrophil Activation and Extracellular Trap Formation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Markers of neutrophil activation are increased in plasma during ALS, and markers of NET formation associate with ALS survival. ABSTRACT Objectives Peripheral neutrophil levels in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) inversely correlate with survival, suggesting a role for neutrophils in disease progression.
Lillia A. Baird +9 more
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Immunoglobulin Secretion in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Objectives: Immunoglobulins (Ig) are secreted by activated B cells in response to invading pathogens. The subclasses or isotypes of immunoglobulins are IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG and IgM each of which possesses a specific effector function.
Staines, Don +8 more
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