Publications by authors named "Hanna R"

Background: Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is a rare, life-threatening disorder characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and end-organ damage. Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is even less common, comprising less than 10% of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) cases. aHUS in postpartum is associated with poor maternal outcomes, with the majority of cases resulting in end-stage renal disease.

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: Female infertility due to unexpected causes exhibits a great challenge for both clinicians and women who are trying to conceive. The present clinical case series study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of multiple wavelengths of red and near-infrared (NIR) laser photobiomodulation (PBM) for increasing the potential of fertility in women and improving reproductive health in unexplained infertility issues. The objectives were to assess the following: (1) any adverse effects; (2) the possibility of producing an effective PBM protocol; (3) and healthy live birth.

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  • * Researchers created retinal sheets (RSs) using induced pluripotent stem cells, which contained precursors capable of developing into mature cone cells, mimicking the development of the human retina.
  • * In a test on pigs with retinal degeneration, these grafted RSs integrated into the retina and demonstrated some function, indicating potential for future therapeutic applications despite ongoing challenges.
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May-Hegglin anomaly (MHA) is a rare autosomal dominant disease associated with a mutation in the MYH-9 gene. It is characterized by macrothrombocytopenia and neutrophils with abnormal cytoplasmic inclusions. Clinical features of this disease include hearing loss, early cataracts, and renal failure.

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  • * The study utilizes a generative AI model called Orion to analyze blood samples from 1,050 individuals with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and matched controls, focusing on orphan non-coding RNAs.
  • * Orion significantly outperforms traditional methods, achieving 94% sensitivity and 87% specificity in cancer detection, and shows over 30% higher sensitivity on validation datasets compared to other approaches.
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  • - Non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) is crucial for protecting the photosynthesis process in many plants and algae, helping combat photoinhibition, especially in harsh environments.
  • - Chlorella ohadii, a green micro-alga that thrives in intense desert sunlight, does not rely on NPQ; instead, it reduces light absorption by cutting down its photosystem II antenna.
  • - This micro-alga also accumulates antioxidants to combat reactive oxygen species (ROS) and enhances cyclic electron flow, effectively preventing oxidative damage in high-light conditions.
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  • - The study assessed the effectiveness of six fungal isolates from Cameroon, specifically Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana, in controlling the banana aphid, a key vector of the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV).
  • - Four of the fungal isolates demonstrated high pathogenicity, resulting in over 75% mortality of the aphids across different populations, while also significantly reducing aphid reproduction.
  • - The findings advocate for the use of these fungal biopesticides as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy to combat banana aphids and lower BBTV transmission in agricultural settings.
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The study aimed to assess the impact of experienced emotional states on the risk of the development of occupational burnout in midwives who experienced the death of a patient while on duty. The study was conducted on 54 midwives in Warsaw, Poland. We used the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) and the author's questionnaire.

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Paclitaxel is a chemotherapy drug widely used for the treatment of various cancers based on its ability to potently stabilize cellular microtubules and block division in cancer cells. Paclitaxel-based treatment, however, accumulates in peripheral system sensory neurons and leads to a high incidence rate (over 50%) of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy in patients. Using an established preclinical model of paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy (PIPN), we examined proteomic changes in dorsal root ganglia (DRG) of adult male mice that were treated with paclitaxel (8 mg/kg, at 4 injections every other day) relative to vehicle-treated mice.

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  • Rheumatologic disease-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare and serious condition that may arise from underlying autoimmune diseases; real-world data on the use of the monoclonal antibody emapalumab for treatment is limited.
  • A study called REAL-HLH reviewed medical records from 33 hospitals to evaluate the use and outcomes of emapalumab in patients with rheumatologic disease-associated HLH, finding that 14.3% of 105 patients studied had this subtype.
  • Results showed that emapalumab treatment led to improvements in key laboratory parameters, significantly reduced glucocorticoid use, and had a high survival rate, indicating its potential effectiveness in managing
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Background And Objectives: Artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT and Bard, has gained popularity as a tool in medical education. The use of AI in family medicine has not yet been assessed. The objective of this study is to compare the performance of three large language models (LLMs; ChatGPT 3.

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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a debilitating adverse effect of bisphosphates, antiresorptive therapy or antiangiogenic agents that can potentially increase oxidative stress, leading to progressive osteonecrosis of the jaws. Despite the large number of published systematic reviews, there is a lack of potential MRONJ treatment protocols utilising photobiomodulation (PBM) as a single or adjunct therapy for preventive or therapeutic oncology or non-oncology cohort. Hence, this systematic review aimed to evaluate PBM laser efficacy and its dosimetry as a monotherapy or combined with the standard treatments for preventive or therapeutic approach in MRONJ management.

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Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRF) is a rare condition characterized by fibrous tissue proliferation in the retroperitoneal space, commonly affecting the ureters and other abdominal structures. This case report describes a previously undocumented presentation of IRF in a 52-year-old female, who presented with recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding and severe anemia over six months. Diagnostic workup included endoscopy, colonoscopy, abdominal computed tomography (CT), and biopsy, revealing fibrous encasement of the mesenteric vessels leading to ischemic damage and gastrointestinal bleeding.

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  • Managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) can improve life quality for patients and reduce caregiver stress and healthcare costs.
  • The review analyzes how light, noise, temperature, and humidity affect BPSD and identifies areas needing more research in this field.
  • Out of over 5,000 studies reviewed, only 38 were included, with most focusing on light; findings are mixed on the effects of light therapy, and the links between BPSD and other environmental factors remain largely observational.
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Various aphid species, including Aphis gossypii Glover (Hemiptera: Aphididae), are considered important pests of okra and other vegetables. Previous studies under 1 environment in Cameroon, Central Africa, had found multiple okra genotypes with resistance to A. gossypii.

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Fungi are among the most diverse and ecologically important kingdoms in life. However, the distributional ranges of fungi remain largely unknown as do the ecological mechanisms that shape their distributions. To provide an integrated view of the spatial and seasonal dynamics of fungi, we implemented a globally distributed standardized aerial sampling of fungal spores.

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Paclitaxel is a chemotherapy drug widely used for the treatment of various cancers based on its ability to potently stabilize cellular microtubules and block division in cancer cells. Paclitaxel-based treatment, however, accumulates in peripheral system sensory neurons and leads to a high incidence rate (over 60%) of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy. Using an established preclinical model of paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy (PIPN), we examined proteomic changes in dorsal root ganglia (DRG) of adult male mice that were treated with paclitaxel (8 mg/kg, at 4 injections every other day) relative to vehicle-treated mice.

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Application of 'omics' technology, and advances in in vitro methods for studying the growth of Fasciola hepatica, have highlighted the central role of migrating neoblasts in driving forward development and differentiation towards the adult-like form. Neoblast populations present molecular heterogeneity, morphological variation and changes associated with recruitment of these stem cells into their final tissue locations. However, terminal differentiation towards function, has received much less attention than has been the case for the free-living Platyhelminths.

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Purpose:  We performed an exploratory evaluation of gender-specific differences in speakers and their introductions at internal medicine grand rounds.

Method:  Internal medicine grand rounds video archives from three sites between December 2013 and September 2020 were manually transcribed and analyzed using natural language processing techniques. Differences in word usage by gender were compared.

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Disparities in access to hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) are well established. Prior studies have identified barriers, such as referral and travel to an HCT center, that occur before consultation. Whether differences in access persist after evaluation at an HCT center remains unknown.

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Objectives: Despite phototherapy (in the form of photodynamic therapy (PDT)-mediated oxidative stress) being utilized in the management of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs), the evidence of certainty remains unclear. Hence, this systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO # CRD42021218748) is aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of PDT-induced oxidative stress in OPMDs METHODS: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases were searched without restriction of language or year of publication. In addition, gray literature was searched and a manual search was performed.

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Novel methods for sampling and characterizing biodiversity hold great promise for re-evaluating patterns of life across the planet. The sampling of airborne spores with a cyclone sampler, and the sequencing of their DNA, have been suggested as an efficient and well-calibrated tool for surveying fungal diversity across various environments. Here we present data originating from the Global Spore Sampling Project, comprising 2,768 samples collected during two years at 47 outdoor locations across the world.

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  • Large-scale superconducting quantum processors face challenges due to the complex microscopic features in solid-state devices, primarily using aluminium oxide (AlO) tunnel Josephson junctions for nonlinearity in quantum operations.
  • Traditional analyses often rely on an ideal sinusoidal current-phase relation, which only applies in very low-transparency conditions, but new findings reveal this doesn’t accurately represent the energy spectra of transmon artificial atoms.
  • A mesoscopic model shows significant contributions from higher Josephson harmonics, improving predictions of energy spectra and suggesting that engineered harmonics could minimize charge-related errors in transmon qubits, enhancing their performance for quantum technologies.
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