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The Roles of Various Immune Cell Populations in Immune Response against Helminths

Janina Lekki-Jóźwiak,

Janina Lekki-Jóźwiak

Institution: Division of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases, Department of Preclinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland

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Piotr Bąska

Piotr Bąska

Institution: Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Preclinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-786 Warsaw, Poland

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Helminths are multicellular parasites that are a substantial problem for both human and veterinary medicine. According to estimates, 1.5 billion people suffer from their infection, resulting in decreased life quality and burdens for healthcare systems. On the other hand, these infections may alleviate autoimmune diseases and allergy symptoms. The immune system is programmed to combat infec...
3 weeks ago

Biomedical

Prevalence of Leishmaniasis among Blood Donors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Maria Kantzanou,

Maria Kantzanou

Institution: Department of Microbiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece

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Evangelos Kostares,

Evangelos Kostares

Institution: Department of Microbiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece

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Georgia Kostare,

Georgia Kostare

Institution: Department of Microbiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece

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Evangelia Papagiannopoulou,

Evangelia Papagiannopoulou

Institution: Department of Microbiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece

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Michael Kostares,

Michael Kostares

Institution: Department of Anatomy, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece

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Athanasios Tsakris

Athanasios Tsakris

Institution: Department of Anatomy, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27 Athens, Greece

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Our study seeks to provide a comprehensive assessment of leishmaniasis prevalence among blood donors, employing rigorous methodologies to inform public health initiatives and transfusion safety measures. A thorough literature search was conducted using electronic databases (Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) to identify the relevant studies reporting the prevalence of lei...
3 weeks ago

Biomedical

Hydrogel Use in Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head

Zeynep Bal,

Zeynep Bal

Institution: Laboratory of Signal Transduction, WPI Immunology Frontier Research Center (WPI-IFReC), Osaka University, 3-1 Yamada-oka, Suita 565-0871, Osaka, Japan

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Nobuyuki Takakura

Nobuyuki Takakura

Institution: Laboratory of Signal Transduction, WPI Immunology Frontier Research Center (WPI-IFReC), Osaka University, 3-1 Yamada-oka, Suita 565-0871, Osaka, Japan

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Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a vascular disease of unknown etiology and can be categorized mainly into two types: non-traumatic and traumatic ONFH. Understanding osteogenic–angiogenic coupling is crucial for developing solutions for ONFH treatment. Hydrogels, due to their extracellular matrix (ECM)-like properties, have gained popularity for their ability to retain water,...
1 month ago

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Case cancellations and associated factors on the day of surgery in hospitals of Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia

Tadele Lankrew Ayalew

Tadele Lankrew Ayalew

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Cancellations of elective surgery cases are frequent and have significant negative consequences. It causes wasting of valuable resources, patient unhappiness, and psychological stress of patients. Despite this, little is known about the case cancellation and associated factors on the d...
1 month ago

Biomedical

The learning curve in endoscopic transsphenoidal skull-base surgery: a systematic review

Abdulraheem Alomari,

Abdulraheem Alomari

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Mazin Alsarraj,

Mazin Alsarraj

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Sarah Alqarni

Sarah Alqarni

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The endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach (EETA) has revolutionized skull-base surgery; however, it is associated with a steep learning curve (LC), necessitating additional attention from surgeons to ensure patient safety and surgical efficacy. The current literature is c...
1 month ago

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Time-to-surgery paradigms: wait time and surgical outcomes in critically Ill patients who underwent emergency surgery for gastrointestinal perforation

Junghyun Lee,

Junghyun Lee

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Chami Im

Chami Im

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Background

Waiting time for emergency abdominal surgery has been known to be linked to mortality. However, there is no clear consensus on the appropriate timing of surgery for gastrointestinal perforation. We investigated the association between wait time and surgical outcomes in emergency abdominal surgery.

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Surgical mortality in patients in extremis: futility in emergency abdominal surgery

Camilo Ramírez-Giraldo,

Camilo Ramírez-Giraldo

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Andrés Isaza-Restrepo,

Andrés Isaza-Restrepo

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Juan Camilo García-Peralta,

Juan Camilo García-Peralta

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Juliana González-Tamayo,

Juliana González-Tamayo

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Milcíades Ibáñez-Pinilla

Milcíades Ibáñez-Pinilla

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This scoping review evaluates the prognostic impact and describes suturing tools for mesenteric closure after laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (LRH). A systematic search of medical databases identified 7 relevant publications. The evidence does not support routine closure of mesenteric defects after LRH. Use of polymer ligation clips showed promising results in a small trial, but further research ...
1 month ago

Biomedical

The value of mesenteric closure after laparoscopic right hemicolectomy: a scoping review

Weimin Xu,

Weimin Xu

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Jianping Zhou

Jianping Zhou

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To evaluate the prognostic impact and describe suturing tools of mesenteric closure after laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (LRH), a scoping review was conducted. PubMed, Embase, Cochrane library, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched for publications relating to mesenteric closure data and tools. A total of 7 publications were identified, with 5 focused on prognostic impact and 4 refe...
1 month ago

Biomedical

Clinical results with a multifocal intraocular lens with a novel optical design

Gustavo Goldman

Gustavo Goldman

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Background

To evaluate the optical performance and safety of a new multifocal lens with a novel optical design featuring two additional foci (or intensifiers) in patients with cataract and presbyopia.

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In this single-center, non-randomized prospective observat...
1 month ago

Biomedical

Preoperative investigation practices for elective surgical patients: clinical audit

Meseret Firde,

Meseret Firde

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Tikuneh Yetneberk

Tikuneh Yetneberk

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Background

The findings of pre-operative investigations help to identify risk factors that may affect the course of surgery or post-operative recovery by contributing to informed consent conversations between the surgical team and the patient, as well as guiding surgical and anesthetic planning. Certainly, preoperative tests are valuable...
1 month ago

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