Importance of site of infection and antibiotic selection in the treatment of carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis [PDF]
In a retrospective analysis of 215 patients with carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis, we observed a significantly higher risk of mortality associated with respiratory tract infection (risk ratio [RR], 1.20; 95 ...
Britt, Nicholas S +6 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ofatumumab in patients with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody–associated disease (MOGAD), and compare it with rituximab. Methods We conducted a single–center, observational study including 22 MOGAD patients treated with ofatumumab and 21 treated with rituximab.
Yuxin Fan +5 more
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Obesity promotes urinary tract infection by disrupting bladder focal adhesion kinase signaling
Summary: Obesity is a significant public health concern associated with numerous health risks. Infections are a major complication of obesity, but the mechanisms driving increased infection risk remain unclear. Using a diet-induced obesity mouse model in
Laura Schwartz +10 more
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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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ALGORITHM FOR THE EVALUATION OF CHILDREN WITH SUSPECTED URINARY TRACT ANOMALIES
In the present review article “Algorithm for the evaluation of children with suspected urinary tract anomalies”, an updated algorithm for evaluation of children in whom urinary tract anomalies are suspected is presented.
Tanja Kersnik Levart, Robert Kordič
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Inpatient urine cultures are frequently performed without urinalysis or microscopy: Findings from a large academic medical center [PDF]
OBJECTIVETo describe the frequency of urine cultures performed in inpatients without additional testing for pyuriaDESIGNRetrospective cohort studySETTINGA 1,250-bed academic tertiary referral centerPATIENTSHospitalized adultsMETHODSThis study included ...
Carson, Abigail L +6 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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Ribonucleases of Mice and Men: Unveiling the Roles of the RNase A Superfamily in Host Defence
Antimicrobial peptides and proteins (AMPs) constitute ancient host defence mechanisms to preserve tissue sterility and protect the host from infectious diseases.
Raúl Anguita +3 more
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Objective: To identify the profile of patients with urinary tract stones at the Urology Department of Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya in January 2016-December 2016.
Reza Kurniawan +2 more
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Expanding congenital abnormalities of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) genetics: basonuclin 2 (BNC2) and lower urinary tract obstruction [PDF]
his work was supported by FIS PI16/02057, PI19/00588, PI19/00815, DTS18/00032, REDinREN RD016/0009 Fondos FEDER, ERA-PerMed-JTC2018 (KIDNEY ATTACK AC18/00064 and PERSTIGAN AC18/00071), Sociedad Española de Nefrología, FRIAT, and Comunidad de Madrid B2017/
Fernández Prado, Raúl +3 more
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