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The Neuroprotective Role Of Vitamin D On Neurons In A Central Nervous System Autoimmune Disease [PDF]

, 2015
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Childhood vitamin D insufficiency is a known risk factor of MS.
Selhorst, Amanda
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Gut Health in Ostriches (Struthio camelus): Insights Into Intestinal Structure, Functions, Microbiome, and Improvement Strategies

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Our paper systematically reviews the intestinal structure, function, and microbiota of ostriches, along with strategies for improving their gut health. We analyze how these factors collectively influence intestinal homeostasis and ostrich welfare, emphasizing probiotics as a promising intervention to enhance gut health, boost population well‐being, and
Zi‐Qun Zhang, Fang‐Fang Guo, Wen‐Juan Du, Meng Li, Aftab Shaukat, Zhu‐Qing Jia, Shu‐Cheng Huang   +6 more
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Vitamin D Serum Status and Associated Factors Among Women with Cervical Lesions

Epidemiologia
Background/Objectives: Vitamin D plays a role in cellular regulation and immune processes relevant to cervical carcinogenesis, yet data on vitamin D status and its determinants in high-burden settings such as South Africa remain scarce.
Zinhle Simelane, Likhona S. Masika, Charles B. Businge, Zizipho Z. A. Mbulawa   +3 more
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Is Vitamin D Insufficiency Associated with Mortality of Critically Ill Patients?

Critical Care Research and Practice, 2013
Objective. To evaluate the vitamin D status of our critically ill patients and its relevance to mortality. Patients and Methods. We performed a prospective observational study in the medical intensive care unit of a university hospital between October ...
Gulbin Aygencel, Melda Turkoglu, Ayse Fitnat Tuncel, Burcu Arslan Candır, Yelda Deligoz Bildacı, Hatice Pasaoglu   +5 more
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Comprehensive Characterization of Acer truncatum Leaf Extract: Identification of Systemic Metabolites and Effects on Performance, Antioxidant Status, and Intestinal Microbiota in Laying Hens

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Dietary A. truncatum leaf extract is absorbed and improves laying performance in aged hens by enhancing systemic antioxidant capacity and modulating the gut microbiota. ABSTRACT The demand for natural feed additives is considerably increasing in the antibiotic‐free feed era.
Kailong Qin, Jiantao Yang, Minglu Gao, Xiaozhao Tao, Xin Yang, Yanli Liu, Xiaojun Yang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vitamin D as a predictor of clinical response among patients with cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)

Journal of Arrhythmia
Introduction Cardiovascular and noncardiovascular comorbidities have been recognized as predictors of clinical response in patients receiving cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).
Phuuwadith Wattanachayakul, Thitiphan Srikulmontri, Vitchapong Prasitsumrit, Thanathip Suenghataiphorn, Pojsakorn Danpanichkul, Natchaya Polpichai, Sakditad Saowapa, Abiodun Idowu, Aman Amanullah   +8 more
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Interleukin‐5, Eosinophils, and Interleukin‐5 Pathway Inhibitors in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Interlukin‐5 (IL‐5) plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) by promoting eosinophil differentiation, activation, and survival. We present here a typical case of EGPA in which treatment with IL‐5 pathway inhibitors is prescribed, showing to be beneficial for the patient.
Alvise Berti, Christian Pagnoux
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Biologic and Targeted Synthetic Disease‐Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs Do Not Arrest Bone Loss in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Long‐Term Multicenter Observational Study

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Objective Osteoporosis causes fractures that further increase the disease burden of rheumatoid arthritis (RA); however, osteoporosis treatment rates remain low. Although several studies have reported that biologic or targeted synthetic disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs (b/tsDMARDs) can prevent or improve osteoporosis in RA, our large‐scale, real ...
Takafumi Aritomi, Koshiro Sonomoto, Shingo Nakayamada, Hiroaki Tanaka, Atsushi Nagayasu, Satoshi Kubo, Ippei Miyagawa, Ayako Yamaguchi, Naoaki Ohkubo, Yasuyuki Todoroki, Yurie Satoh‐Kanda, Masanobu Ueno, Ryuichiro Kanda, Yuya Fujita, Masashi Funada, Hidenori Sakai, Satsuki Matsunaga, Hiroaki Tanaka, Masayuki Shinojima, Hiroki Kawamura, Kazuki Takahashi, Miyabi Ando, Kazuki Haru, Yusuke Miyazaki, Kentaro Hanami, Masao Nawata, Shunsuke Fukuyo, Keisuke Nakatsuka, Mikiko Tokunaga, Kazuyoshi Saito, Yoshiya Tanaka   +30 more
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The 3‐Hit Metabolic Signaling Model for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Summary

Autism Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly heritable yet environmentally sensitive neurodevelopmental condition whose biological heterogeneity has resisted a unifying causal explanation for over 100 years. The 3‐hit metabolic signaling model proposes that ASD arises from abnormal persistence of an evolutionarily conserved stress‐response ...
Robert K. Naviaux
wiley   +1 more source

Pancreas Cancer-Associated Weight Loss. [PDF]

, 2019
Unintentional weight loss in patients with pancreatic cancer is highly prevalent and contributes to low therapeutic tolerance, reduced quality of life, and overall mortality.
Denlinger, Crystal S, Hendifar, Andrew E, Matrisian, Lynn M, Petzel, Maria QB, Picozzi, Vincent J, Precision Promise Consortium, Rahib, Lola, Zimmers, Teresa A   +7 more
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