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Helios + Regulatory T cell frequencies are correlated with control of viral r...
Abstract Background The acute phase of HIV infection is characterized by massive depletion of CD4 T cells, high viral plasma levels and pronounced systemic immune activation.... -
How effective are digital interventions in increasing flu vaccination amongst...
Abstract Background Pregnant women and their unborn babies are at increased risk of complications as a result of flu, yet uptake of the flu vaccination in the UK remains low.... -
Sublingual microcirculation does not reflect red blood cell transfusion thres...
Abstract Purpose Hemoglobin (Hb) transfusion thresholds are established in intensive care units. A restrictive transfusion threshold (Hb 70–75 g/l) is recommended in septic... -
Detection of lipoarabinomannan (LAM) in urine is an independent predictor of ...
Abstract Background Simple immune capture assays that detect mycobacterial lipoarabinomannan (LAM) antigen in urine are promising new tools for the diagnosis of HIV-associated... -
Relation of multi-marker panel to incident chronic kidney disease and rapid k...
Abstract Background Few investigations have evaluated the incremental usefulness of multiple biomarkers representing varying physiological pathways for predicting risk of renal... -
Use of biologically-based complementary medicine in breast and gynecological ...
Abstract Background Biologically-based complementary medicines (BB-CAM) including herbs and nutritional supplements are frequently taken by breast- and gynecological cancer... -
Varicella zoster virus-associated morbidity and mortality in Africa â a sys...
Abstract Background Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes varicella and herpes zoster. These vaccine preventable diseases are common globally. Most available data on VZV... -
Utilization of dual contraception method among reproductive age women on anti...
Abstract Background Sexually transmitted infections are highly prevalent among pregnant women in Africa. Among the incidence of HIV infection in children, 90% of the infection... -
Serum bicarbonate concentration and the risk of cardiovascular disease and de...
Abstract Background Serum bicarbonate is associated with mortality, heart failure (HF) and progression of renal failure in studies of healthy people and patients with chronic... -
A randomized, 29-day, dose-ranging, efficacy and safety study of daprodustat,...
Abstract Background Daprodustat is a hypoxia-inducible factor-prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor currently being investigated as a treatment for anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD)... -
Comparison of pars plana with anterior chamber glaucoma drainage device impla...
Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of pars plana glaucoma drainage device (PP GDD) with anterior chamber glaucoma drainage... -
Acute kidney injury in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection
Abstract Background Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a frequent complication of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection. Multiple mechanisms are involved in COVID-19-associated AKI, from direct... -
Does the EVA valuation model explain the market value of equity better under ...
Abstract Through the Economic-Value-Added (EVA) valuation model, the expected market value of equity can be determined by adding the book value of equity with the present value... -
Using record linkage to validate notification and laboratory data for a more ...
Abstract Background Infectious disease burden is commonly assessed using notification data. Using retrospective record linkage in Western Australia, we described how well... -
Epidemiologic analysis of respiratory viral infections among Singapore milita...
Abstract Background Respiratory illnesses have been identified as a significant factor leading to lost training time and morbidity among Singapore military recruits. A... -
Increased expression of dedicator-cytokinesis-10, caspase-2 and Synaptotagmin...
Abstract Background We aim to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and its pathways associated with clinical activity of relapsing–remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS).... -
Tuberculosis and its association with CD4+ T cell count among adult HIV posit...
Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) and HV have been intertwined and makeup a deadly human syndemic worldwide, especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. Previous... -
Schistosoma japonicum infection causes a reprogramming of glycolipid metaboli...
Abstract Background Recent investigations indicate that schistosome infection is closely associated with aberrant glycolipid metabolism. However, the actual glycolipid... -
High expression of IDO1 and TGF-β1 during recurrence and post infection clear...
Abstract Background Chlamydia trachomatis infections in women continue to be a major public health concern due to their high prevalence and consequent reproductive morbidities.... -
Manual acupuncture for the infertile female with polycystic ovary syndrome (P...
Abstract Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine diseases for women. Acupuncture is widely used for the infertile female because of it is...
