Publications by authors named "Carty S"

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with oxidative stress playing a pivotal role in its progression. Free radicals produced via oxidative stress contribute to lipid peroxidation, leading to subsequent inflammatory responses, which then result in atherosclerosis. Antioxidants inhibit these harmful effects through their reducing ability, thereby preventing oxidative damage.

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CD8 T cell exhaustion hampers control of cancer and chronic infections and limits chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell efficacy. Targeting in CAR T cells provides therapeutic benefit; however, TET2's role in exhausted T cell (T) development is unclear. In chronic lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) infection, TET2 drove conversion from stem cell-like T progenitors toward terminally differentiated and effector (T)-like T.

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Introduction: The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons drafted Entrustable Professional Activities for Comprehensive Endocrine Surgery to assess trainees in core topics.

Methods: Fourteen Entrustable Professional Activities were defined. There were 10 "core" Entrustable Professional Activities, with 6 having 3 phases (pre-, intra-, and postoperative) and 4 having a single phase.

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  • Major lower limb amputation (MLLA) is a critical surgery that can lead to significant psychological distress, especially in the early recovery phase, yet there’s limited guidance for emotional support post-surgery.
  • A project was initiated to improve emotional support for patients post-MLLA on a vascular surgical ward, incorporating an 'emotionally supportive conversation' (ESC) model and staff training led by a Clinical Psychologist.
  • Results showed a substantial increase in patient satisfaction regarding information and support from staff after implementing these interventions, highlighting a cost-effective approach to enhancing psychological care for these patients.
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  • The study evaluates how molecular testing can help determine the need for surgery in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) sizes ranging from 1 to 4 cm and its association with disease recurrence.
  • Among the analyzed patients, only 3.8% experienced recurrence, with no significant association found between recurrence and preoperative variables like tumor size, age, or sex.
  • Molecular risk groups showed that intermediate risk tumors between 2.1-4 cm had a higher recurrence rate (11.3%) compared to smaller tumors (5.8%), indicating that size and molecular testing are important considerations for treatment decisions.
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  • Kürsteiner canals (KC) are embryological remnants linked to parathyroid and thymic development, with ongoing research aimed at understanding their role in various parathyroid lesions and cysts.
  • A study evaluated 62 cystic and 22 non-cystic parathyroid lesions over a 12-year period, identifying distinct KC phenotypes in relation to the presence of parathyroid hormone (PTH).
  • The findings reveal that KC commonly appear in parathyroids, particularly in non-PTH cysts, and suggest that these manifestations may originate from KC, while PTH-positive cysts are associated with different characteristics.
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The lymphatic system consists of a vessel network lined by specialized lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) that are responsible for tissue fluid homeostasis and immune cell trafficking. The mechanisms for organ-specific LEC responses to environmental cues are not well understood. We found robust lymphangiogenesis during influenza A virus infection in the adult mouse lung.

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Introduction: Thyroid cytopathology cases with suspicious for malignancy (SFM) diagnosis often result in resection. However, molecular testing offers details that may provide additional insights. In this study, the molecular profiles of SFM cases from two institutions that routinely used ThyroSeq v3 (TSV3) were examined.

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Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is caused by the overproduction of parathyroid hormone by 1 or more parathyroid glands resulting in hypercalcemia and its downstream clinical consequences. The definitive management of PHPT is surgery. Approaches to successful surgery include bilateral exploration or focused parathyroidectomy with intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring, which in experienced hands are both associated with a low risk of complications.

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Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a disorder characterized by the autonomous overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) that leads to hypercalcemia, multiple clinical sequelae, and heterogenous presentation. Whether PHPT is caused by a single benign adenoma (85%), multiglandular disease (15%), or parathyroid carcinoma (1%), surgery is the definitive treatment.

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Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a significant complication of many systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs), although the clinical presentation, severity and outlook may vary widely between individuals. Despite the prevalence, there are no specific guidelines addressing the issue of screening, diagnosis and management of ILD across this diverse group. Guidelines from the ACR and EULAR are expected, but there is a need for UK-specific guidelines that consider the framework of the UK National Health Service, local licensing and funding strategies.

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The maintenance of antigen-specific CD8 T cells underlies the efficacy of vaccines and immunotherapies. Pathways contributing to CD8 T cell loss are not completely understood. Uncovering the pathways underlying the limited persistence of CD8 T cells would be of significant benefit for developing novel strategies of promoting T cell persistence.

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Sjögren disease (SD) is a chronic, autoimmune disease of unknown aetiology with significant impact on quality of life. Although dryness (sicca) of the eyes and mouth are the classically described features, dryness of other mucosal surfaces and systemic manifestations are common. The key management aim should be to empower the individual to manage their condition-conserving, replacing and stimulating secretions; and preventing damage and suppressing systemic disease activity.

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The lymphatic system consists of a vessel network lined by specialized lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) that are responsible for tissue fluid homeostasis and immune cell trafficking. The mechanisms for organ-specific LEC responses to environmental cues are not well understood. We found robust lymphangiogenesis during influenza A virus infection in the adult mouse lung.

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