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Anxiety disorders and CRP in a population cohort study with 54326 participant...
Objectives – Growing evidence indicates that inflammatory processes may play a role in the pathogenesis of anxiety disorders. Nevertheless, much remains to be learned about the... -
Patients' preferences for involvement in the decision-making process for trea...
Abstract Background To assess factors associated with the preferred role of the attending ophthalmologist in the decision-making processes before treating diabetic retinopathy... -
The impairment of small nerve fibers in severe sepsis and septic shock
Abstract Background A decrease of small nerve fibers in skin biopsies during the course of critical illness has been demonstrated recently. However, the diagnostic use of skin... -
Local measles vaccination gaps in Germany and the role of vaccination providers
Abstract Background Measles elimination in Europe is an urgent public health goal, yet despite the efforts of its member states, vaccination gaps and outbreaks occur. This study... -
Inflammatory profile in LRRK2-associated prodromal and clinical PD
Abstract Background There is evidence for a relevant role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of Parkinsonâ s disease (PD). Mutations in the LRRK2 gene represent the most... -
Genome-Wide Association Study of Late-Onset Myasthenia Gravis: Confirmation o...
Abstract To investigate the genetics of late-onset myasthenia gravis (LOMG), we conducted a genome-wide association study imputation of >6 million single nucleotide... -
CHI3L1 polymorphisms, cord blood YKL-40 levels and later asthma development
Abstract Background Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in chitinase 3-like 1 (CHI3L1), the gene encoding YKL-40, and increased serum YKL-40 levels are associated with severe... -
Long-term safety and efficacy of vismodegib in patients with advanced basal c...
Abstract Background In the primary analysis of the ERIVANCE BCC trial, vismodegib, the first US Food and Drug Administration–approved Hedgehog pathway inhibitor, showed... -
A randomised, double-blind clinical phase II trial of the efficacy, safety, t...
Abstract Background The clinical development of a single encounter treatment for uncomplicated malaria has the potential to significantly improve the effectiveness of...
