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Intrapleural Fibrinolysis with Urokinase versus Alteplase in Complicated Pleural Effusions and Empyema: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Tuberculosis and Respiratory DiseasesBackground Intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy (IPFT) has been used as an effective agent since 1949 for managing complicated pleural effusion and empyema. Several agents, such as streptokinase, urokinase (UK), and recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (
Sudipt Adhikari +8 more
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Frontiers in Neurology, 2021 Background: Intravenous thrombolysis with alteplase benefits eligible patients with acute ischemic stroke. However, in some countries such as China, alteplase may be too expensive for low-income patients, and also for regions with low economic ...
Rongrong Zhang +11 more
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The role of the host—Neutrophil biology
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) are myeloid cells packed with lysosomal granules (hence also called granulocytes) that contain a formidable antimicrobial arsenal. They are terminally differentiated cells that play a critical role in acute and chronic inflammation, as well as in the resolution of inflammation and wound ...
Iain L. C. Chapple +4 more
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Urokinase and urokinase receptor in the urinary tract of the dog [PDF]
, 2005 Urokinase (uPA) and urokinase receptor (uPAR) are present in the urinary tract of people, mice, rats and cows. The presence of urokinase and urokinase receptor in the urinary tract of dogs has not been documented. Documenting the presence of uPA and uPAR
Bailey, Trina Racquel +2 more
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Open Medicine, 2023 Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is a significant complication among patients on haemodialysis (HD) who are dependent on a central venous catheter (CVC) for an extended period. Catheter removal as first-line treatment can induce accelerated
Xia Cong +6 more
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Intrapleural urokinase directly under medical thoracoscopy for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy
Respirology Case Reports, 2020 Medical thoracoscopy, also called “local anesthetic thoracoscopy” and “pleuroscopy,” is a minimally invasive single‐port endoscopic technique that provides direct visualization of the pleural surfaces and channels to conduct diagnostic and therapeutic ...
Satoshi Terashita +5 more
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Frontiers in Neurology, 2021 Background: Current clinical guidelines recommend systemic anticoagulation as the initial treatment for severe cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST).
Jiansheng Yang +5 more
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Minimally Invasive Technique for Spontaneous Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
Indian Journal of NeurosurgeryObjective The aim of this study was to introduce a cost-effective and less invasive method for the evacuation of intraparenchymal hemorrhage (IPH).
Himanshu Raval, Kalpesh Shah, Mona Bhatt
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Prognostic relevance of MMP-2 (72-kD collagenase IV) in gastric cancer [PDF]
, 1998 The association of MMP-2 (matrix metalloproteinase 2, 72-kD collagenase IV) with invasive and metastatic capacity of tumor cells has implicated a potential role in the prognosis for cancer patients.
Beyer, Bianca C. M. +6 more
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BiomoleculesEmerging evidence suggests the serine protease, urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA), may play an important role in the modulation of mood and cognitive functions. Also, preliminary evidence indicates that uPA modulates BDNF activity that is known to be
Amine Bahi, Jean-Luc Dreyer
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