Publications by authors named "E J Antal"
Immune checkpoint blockade, particularly targeting the programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) receptor, is a promising strategy in cancer immunotherapy. The interaction between PD-1 and its ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2, is crucial in immune evasion by tumors. Blocking this interaction with monoclonal antibodies like Nivolumab can restore anti-tumor immunity.
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- - Pediatric forearm fractures are common and are often treated with casting or surgery; this study compares two surgical methods: elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) and a newer bioabsorbable method using PLGA implants.
- - A retrospective review of 86 patients aged 4 to 17 showed that both groups (41 with PLGA and 45 with ESIN) had similar injury patterns, with a ratio of boys more prevalent in both groups, although those treated with PLGA were younger on average.
- - Most fractures involved both the radius and ulna, with left-sided injuries being slightly more common; statistical analysis indicated no significant differences in gender distribution or injury side between the two surgical methods. *
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- Community- and school-based lifestyle interventions are effective in preventing type 2 diabetes but many participants drop out of follow-ups, prompting an investigation into what influences ongoing participation in a European study.
- The study analyzed the impact of socioeconomic, sociodemographic, and clinical factors on 2,702 participants from six different countries, identifying significant differences related to gender, education, employment, BMI, and blood pressure.
- Findings indicated that higher education and employment levels were linked to lower drop-out rates, particularly in high-income countries, while female participants in low-to-middle-income countries showed better retention; overall, demographics and BMI were crucial for understanding participant engagement in these programs.
The objective of this study was to investigate how the availability of food in the household environment is associated with a daily intake of regular and diet soft drinks in European children, considering BMI status. This cross-sectional study utilised baseline data from 12 211 schoolchildren participating in the Feel4Diabetes European lifestyle modification intervention. Sociodemographics, soft drink intake and household food availability data were collected using parent-completed questionnaires.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF1,1,6-Trimethyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene (TDN) is known to give a petrol note when smelling and tasting wine, which is most pronounced in Riesling varieties. Its increasing concentration has been linked to climate change. In the present work, a gas chromatographic method was used to quantify free TDN in "Italian Riesling", "Rhine Riesling", and "Kéknyelű" wines from Hungary.
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