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Discordance between systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index domain weights and their association with organ damage accrual

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective Studies of damage accrual in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) show associations with disease activity measured by the SLE Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI‐2K), but these associations are imperfect. SLEDAI scores are powerfully influenced by weightings (1‐8) assigned to each domain.
Kevin Zhang, Eric F. Morand, Sarah E. Boyd, François Petitjean, Alberta Hoi, Rachel Koelmeyer, Iolanda Miceli, Julie A. Monk, Hieu T. Nim   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

In-depth exploration and initial clinical practice of the ratio of endoscope-sheath diameter theory: smaller flexible ureteroscope with smaller ureteral access sheath

BMC Urology
Objectives To assess the outcomes of combining a 7.5Fr flexible ureteroscope (fURS) with a 10/12F ureteral access sheath (UAS) through a comprehensive in vitro and in vivo evalu-ation. Methods We conducted a comparative analysis, evaluating the impact of
Haowen Gu, Pengfei Qin, Jian Shan, Guohai Xie, Jiasheng Hu, Qiang Li, Ting Huang, Jingyu Shi, Yue Cheng, Zejun Yan, Li Fang   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ultrasmall Platinum Nanoparticles for Radiation‐Enhanced Cancer Therapy

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This work proposes a nanomedicine‐based strategy to enhance X‐ray radiotherapy for cancer treatment. Ultrasmall Pt‐NPs exhibit catalase‐like activity that may contribute to modulation of the tumor microenvironment and amplify interactions between radiation and biological matter, leading to increased DNA damage.
Miguel Encinas‐Gimenez, Jose I. Garcia‐Peiro, Jose L. Hueso, Eduardo Caleiras, Laura Notario, Felipe Hornos, Pilar Martin‐Duque, Antonio De la Vieja, Jesus Santamaria   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Macrophage Phenotypic Reprogramming and Renal Fibrosis: From Mechanistic Insights to Targeted Therapy

Xiehe Yixue Zazhi
Renal fibrosis represents the core pathway through which chronic kidney disease progresses to end-stage renal failure. Therapeutic strategies targeting renal fibrosis provide an important approach for clinically mitigating the transition from acute ...
ZHU Jiahao, XU Lubin, CHEN Limeng
doaj   +1 more source

Translational Considerations for Injectable Biomaterials and Bioscaffolds to Repair and Regenerate Brain Tissue

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
The repair and regeneration of brain tissue faces both biological and technical challenges. Injectable bioscaffolds offer new opportunities to stimulate tissue regrowth in the brain by recruiting neural stem cells. Here, the translational issues are reviewed that need to be address to advance this promising new therapeutic approach from the bench to ...
Michel Modo, Alena Kisel
wiley   +1 more source

Current Medical Research: Summer/Fall 2017 [PDF]

, 2018
This issue of Current Medical Research (CMR) includes studies that provide evidence that use of natural family planning (NFP) can be helpful for subfertile couples wishing to achieve a pregnancy, the effectiveness of a method of NFP during breastfeeding,
Barron, Mary Lee, Fehring, Richard
core   +1 more source

Opinion: Gavage Administration of MXene as a Route‐Specific Alternative to Intravenous Injection into the Bloodstream of Laboratory Animals for Reducing Systemic Nanotoxicity Risks in Immunosuppression and Post‐Transplantation Models with Bile Acid Modification

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Recent studies reported immunosuppressive properties of specific MXene nanomaterials. Their intravenous injection into the bloodstream of laboratory animals has been a common delivery method to suppress systemic inflammation and prevent transplant rejection.
Alireza Rafieerad, M. Akif Rahman, Ahmad Amiri   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association between folate and glutamine metabolism and prognosis of kidney cancer

Frontiers in Nutrition
BackgroundRecent studies have shown that folate metabolism might influence cancer progression by regulating mitochondrial metabolism and glutamine is involved in the development and progression of several malignancies.
Jiaxuan Qin, Jiaxuan Qin, Jiaxuan Qin, Jiaxuan Qin, Chaoyue Ouyang, Chaoyue Ouyang, Chaoyue Ouyang, Chaoyue Ouyang, Xuan Zhuang, Xuan Zhuang, Xuan Zhuang, Xuan Zhuang   +11 more
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Epidermal Patch Technologies for Integrated Healthcare and Infection Management

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Epidermal patches have evolved from simple wound coverings into multifunctional, skin‐conformable platforms integrating drug delivery, biosensing, and therapeutic functionalities. This review highlights their material innovations, fabrication strategies, and intelligent designs, including hydrogels, microneedles, and flexible electronics, while ...
Yuqi Wang, Atakan Tevlek, Pawel L. Urban, Boaz Mizrahi, Onome Ejeromedoghene, Roshan Deen, Yuanjing Lin, Jagan Mohan Dodda   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Obinutuzumab in Refractory Membranous Nephropathy: A Case Series

Kidney Medicine
Rationale & Objective: Membranous nephropathy (MN), recognized as an autoimmune kidney disease, responds well to anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies. Obinutuzumab, a type Ⅱ humanized anti-CD20 and immunoglobulin G1 Fc-optimized monoclonal antibody, when ...
Yuxin Lin, Quan Han, Liangliang Chen, Yaomin Wang, Pingping Ren, Guangjun Liu, Lan Lan, Xin Lei, Jianghua Chen, Fei Han   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source