Publications by authors named "J F Small"

Introduction: Hypoalgesic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may provide critical insights into human abdominal pain. This condition was previously associated with homozygosity for a polymorphism (rs6795970, A1073V; 1073 val/val ) related to Na v 1.8, a voltage-gated sodium channel preferentially expressed on nociceptors.

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Despite the significant advances in antibiotic treatments and therapeutics, () remains a formidable pathogen, primarily due to its rapid acquisition of antibiotic resistance. Known for its array of virulence factors, including surface proteins that promote adhesion to host tissues, enzymes that break down host barriers, and toxins that contribute to immune evasion and tissue destruction, poses a serious health threat. Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) classify as an ESKAPE pathogen, recognizing it as a critical threat to global health.

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Introduction: Hypoalgesic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may provide critical insights into human abdominal pain. This condition was previously associated with homozygosity for a polymorphism (rs6795970,A1073V;1073val/val) related to Nav1.8, a voltage-gated sodium channel preferentially expressed on nociceptors.

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  • - Arterial fenestrations are harmless structures resulting from a failure of fetal fusion, which need to be distinguished from carotid webs and dissections for appropriate clinical management.
  • - A study analyzed 1,800 head and neck CTA scans over 18 months, finding a small percentage of intraluminal abnormalities: 0.4% were fenestrations, 0.9% were carotid webs, and 2.6% were dissections.
  • - The findings emphasize that while arterial fenestrations are rare, recognizing their distinct imaging characteristics on CTAs is crucial for correct diagnosis and treatment decisions.
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