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Urinary porphyrin excretion in hepatitis C infection [PDF]

, 1999
A high prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in porphyria cutanea tarda in some populations suggests a close link between viral hepatitis and alteration of porphyrin metabolism.
Jacob, Karl, Vogeser, Michael, Zachoval, Reinhart   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Perceived Impacts and Predictors of Cannabis Products Used by Patients with Rheumatologic Conditions in Alberta, Canada: A Multivariable Analysis of Cross‐Sectional Survey Data

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aimed to characterize cannabis product choices (cannabinoid content and formulation) among patients with rheumatologic conditions and their associations with patient factors, patient‐reported perceived side effects, and positive impacts.
Susan Zhang, Samuel A.J. Lowe, Frank Sun, Allyson Jones, Tarek Turk, Joanne Olson, Pauline Paul, Shelby Yamamoto, Linda Kolewaski, Elaine Yacyshyn, Cheryl A. Sadowski   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

PA-MSHA improves prognosis of patients undergoing radical cystectomy: a retrospective cohort study using inverse probability of treatment weighting

Frontiers in Immunology
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Pseudomonas aeruginosa mannose-sensitive hemagglutinin (PA-MSHA) on the prognosis and the incidence of lymphatic leakage in patients undergoing radical cystectomy (RC).MethodA total of 129 patients who underwent RC in ...
Xiaohua Zhang, Zixu Pei, Jinglei Ren, Jing Shi, Wenjun Lu, Yuan Shui, Wentao Ma, Luyang Zhang, Hui Ding, Yunxin Zhang, Junqiang Tian, Zhiping Wang   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Discordance Between Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index Domain Weights and Their Association With Organ Damage Accrual

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
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

TRIM28 drives immune evasion via PARP1 SUMOylation and NAD+ depletion in clear cell renal cell carcinoma

Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer
Background Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy has demonstrated significant clinical potential in a variety of cancers; however, its efficacy in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) remains suboptimal.
Yang Liu, Jing Xiong, Xiangpeng Zhan, Hongji Hu, Hao Wan, Fuchun Zheng, Luyao Chen, Xiaoqiang Liu, Xingang Cui, Songhui Xu, Bin Fu   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Artificial Intelligence–Based Online Symptom Assessment Tools for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Diagnosis: Patient Perspectives

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The objective of this article is to identify perceptions of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) regarding artificial intelligence (AI)–based online symptom assessment tools, and the potential of these tools to address diagnostic barriers.
Olivia A. Stein, Jennifer L. F. Lee, Evelyne Vinet, Arielle Mendel, Christian A. Pineau, Fares Kalache, Louis‐Pierre Grenier, Sasha Bernatsky   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Urinary tract infections in the community [PDF]

, 2014
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are defined as significant bacteriuria in the setting of symptoms of cystitis/pyelonephritis. Urine dipstick is diagnostic in most cases.
Bonnici, Jason J.
core  

LncRNA MALAT1 facilitates BM-MSCs differentiation into endothelial cells and ameliorates erectile dysfunction via the miR-206/CDC42/PAK1/paxillin signalling axis

Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common male sexual dysfunction, with an increasing incidence, and the current treatment is often ineffective. Methods Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGFA) was used to treat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal ...
Longhua Luo, Zixin Wang, Xuxian Tong, Tenxian Xiong, Minggen Chen, Xiang Liu, Cong Peng, Xiang Sun   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Employment Trajectories of Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Factors Driving Transitions Between States

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) significantly impacts employment capacity. This study aimed to investigate the impact of burden of disease activity, damage, and treatment on employment outcomes and transitions in patients with SLE. Methods Using data from a single center, we analyzed employment transitions, adjusted mean disease activity ...
Javier Mencia‐Ledo, Zahi Touma, Laura Whittall Garcia, Dafna D. Gladman, Behdin Nowrouzi‐Kia   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synbiotics as a novel therapeutic approach for hyperphosphatemia and hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease rats

Scientific Reports
Hyperphosphatemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) are the common complications found in CKD that lead to severe complications including mineral bone disease (MBD), vascular calcification (VC), and cardiovascular mortality.
Weerapat Anegkamol, Wirin Bowonsomsarit, Mana Taweevisit, Somying Tumwasorn, Thana Thongsricome, Maroot Kaewwongse, Rath Pitchyangkura, Piyaratana Tosukhowong, Natthaya Chuaypen, Thasinas Dissayabutra   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source