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Vitamin D3 concentration correlates with the severity of multiple sclerosis

International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2013
Background: To investigate the possible association between serum 25(OH) vitamin D 3 concentration and the severity of disease in Iranian patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and to compare this concentration with a matched control group. Methods: This
Saeed Shahbeigi, Hossein Pakdaman, Seyed-Mohammad Fereshtehnejad, Elham Nikravesh, Nazanin Mirabi, Ghazal Jalilzadeh   +5 more
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ROS‐induced modifications of fibrin clots connect immune responses to atherothrombosis in systemic lupus erythematosus

Arthritis &Rheumatology, Accepted Article.
Objective Cardiovascular events are major determinants of morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), particularly in patients with renal involvement. While oxidative stress has been implicated in driving vascular and renal damage in SLE, the specific mechanisms remain unclear.
Matteo Becatti, Giacomo Emmi, Alessandra Bettiol, Amanda Mannucci, Flavia Rita Argento, Eleonora Fini, Serena Borghi, Francesca Nencini, Maria Nicastro, Irene Mattioli, Elena Silvestri, Augusto Vaglio, Domenico Prisco, Claudia Fiorillo   +13 more
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Association between vitamin D status and cognitive impairment in acute ischemic stroke patients: a prospective cohort study

Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2018
Huijun Chen,1,* Yuntao Liu,1,* Guiqian Huang,1,* Jie Zhu,2 Wenqian Feng,2 Jincai He1 1Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China; 2Department of Mental Health, Mental Health School ...
Chen H, Liu Y, Huang G, Zhu J, Feng W, He J   +5 more
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Plasma 25(OH)D Level is Associated with the Nucleic Acid Negative Conversion Time of COVID-19 Patients: An Exploratory Study

Infection and Drug Resistance, 2023
Changqiang Chen,1,* Pu Li,1,* Jiuming Chen,1,* Chunxiao Liu,2 Xiaodan Wang,3 Jialin Cai,4 Enfei Xiang,4 Zhidong Gu,1,5 Peizhan Chen4 1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine ...
Chen C, Li P, Chen J, Liu C, Wang X, Cai J, Xiang E, Gu Z, Chen P   +8 more
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Wellness and Multiple Sclerosis: The National MS Society Establishes a Wellness Research Working Group and Research Priorities [PDF]

, 2017
Background: People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have identified “wellness” and associated behaviors as a high priority based on “social media listening” undertaken by the National MS Society (i.e. the Society). Objective: The Society recently convened a
Bishop, Malachy, Casaccia, Patrizia, Chiaravalloti, Nancy D., Costello, Kathleen, Ehde, Dawn M., Fernhall, Bo, Geisser, Barbara, LaRocca, Nicholas G., McCully, Kevin K., Motl, Robert W., Mowry, Ellen M., Ng, Alex V., Plow, Matthew, Shinto, Lynne, Smith, Kathy E., Sullivan, Amy B.   +15 more
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Mendelian randomization shows a causal effect of low vitamin D on multiple sclerosis risk. [PDF]

, 2016
ObjectiveWe sought to estimate the causal effect of low serum 25(OH)D on multiple sclerosis (MS) susceptibility that is not confounded by environmental or lifestyle factors or subject to reverse causality.MethodsWe conducted mendelian randomization (MR ...
Alfredsson, Lars, Barcellos, Lisa F, Bäärnhielm, Maria, Gianfrancesco, Milena, Glymour, M Maria, Gyllenberg, Alexandra, Hedström, Anna Karin, Hillert, Jan, Kockum, Ingrid, Link, Jenny, Mok, Amanda, Olsson, Tomas, Quach, Hong, Rhead, Brooke, Schaefer, Catherine, Shao, Xiaorong, Shen, Ling   +16 more
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Efficacy and safety of a selective partial agonist for nociception/orphanin‐FQ peptide (NOP) receptors in patients with insomnia disorder

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims Insomnia is a common sleep disorder, affecting up to 20% of the world population and adversely impacting productivity, health, and overall well‐being. Although pharmacologic options exist to treat insomnia, the health‐related quality of life for patients who are prescribed hypnotics is no higher than for those who are not, revealing a significant ...
Garth T. Whiteside, Ellie He, Manjunath S. Shet, Mingyan Zhou, Maha Ahmad, Stephen C. Harris   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effects of Vitamin D on Sexual Function and Hormones in Women with Multiple Sclerosis [PDF]

Journal of Client-centered Nursing Care
Background: Sexual dysfunction (SD) is the most common and challenging complication among women with multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite investigations into the impact of taking vitamin D on sexual function (SF), findings have not definitively recommended ...
Simin Zarabadi-pour, Mohammad Eghbali, Leila Amini, Seyed Massood Nabavi, Hamid Haghani, Homa Sadeghi Avval Shahr   +5 more
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Early‐stage health technology assessment of a curative gene therapy for multiple sclerosis

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims Multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with significant early morbidity, reduced life expectancy and substantial healthcare and societal costs. The primary objective of this study is to assess the early cost‐effectiveness potential of a novel gene therapy, IMMUTOL, for MS compared with current high‐efficacy treatment sequences.
Attila Imre, Balázs Nagy, Rok Hren
wiley   +1 more source

User fees impact access to healthcare for female children in rural Zambia [PDF]

, 2002
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund favor healthcare user fees. User fees offer revenue and may decrease inappropriate care. However, user fees may deter needed care, especially in vulnerable populations.
Birbeck, GL, Chen, Q, De Vogli, R, Malama, C   +3 more
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