Publications by authors named "C Nishi"

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, the pathophysiology and genetic basis of which are incompletely understood. Using a forward genetic screen in multiplex families with SLE, we identified an association between SLE and compound heterozygous deleterious variants in the non-receptor tyrosine kinases (NRTKs) and . Experimental blockade of ACK1 or BRK increased circulating autoantibodies in vivo in mice and exacerbated glomerular IgG deposits in an SLE mouse model.

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, the pathophysiology and genetic basis of which are incompletely understood. Using a forward genetic screen in multiplex families with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) we identified an association between SLE and compound heterozygous deleterious variants in the non-receptor tyrosine kinases (NRTKs) ACK1 and BRK. Experimental blockade of ACK1 or BRK increased circulating autoantibodies in mice and exacerbated glomerular IgG deposits in an SLE mouse model.

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Candida krusei disseminated infection is a rare complication of protracted neutropenia. Herein, we report a case of a 31-year-old male with relapsed acute myeloid leukemia who developed Candida krusei fungemia with cutaneous, ocular, splenic, renal, bone marrow and osseous involvement leading to severe hypercalcemia, treated with parenteral antifungals followed by oral ibrexafungerp.

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Background: Acyclovir has an important role in the treatment of viral central nervous system (CNS) infection, especially herpes simplex virus (HSV)-1 encephalitis. It is therefore used broadly as empiric therapy for many patients who present to the hospital with symptoms of a possible neurologic infection. We sought to review our practices in acyclovir prescribing, deprescribing, and associated investigations for the clinical syndromes it treats.

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  • Benzodiazepines, a type of medication, are often used during surgeries but might cause problems for older people, like confusion or delirium.
  • Researchers looked at many studies (43 in total) to see if using benzodiazepines during surgery really makes patients more likely to have delirium or be aware of what’s happening while they’re under anesthesia.
  • The results showed that benzodiazepines didn't significantly increase delirium risk but did help prevent patients from being aware during the surgery, meaning they worked well for reducing awareness without causing other major problems.
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