Publications by authors named "J J Kocsis"
The touristification of Old Havana is resulting in unique patterns of gentrification that rely on a new spatial imaginary, the enforcement of which is resulting in the loss of places for residents to be young. The Cuban state's preservation of significant proportions of social housing as part of its investments in the heritage tourism industry is disrupting common housing-led displacement in the city. The neighbourhood's economic transition is concentrated instead in public spaces, as squares and streets are taken over by new tourist-serving businesses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSpinal cord injury (SCI) disrupts the blood-spinal cord barrier (BSCB) exacerbating damage by allowing harmful substances and immune cells to infiltrate spinal neural tissues from the vasculature. This leads to inflammation, oxidative stress, and impaired axonal regeneration. The BSCB, essential for maintaining spinal cord homeostasis, is structurally similar to the blood-brain barrier.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUrinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition that significantly impacts the quality of life. This study aimed to validate the Hungarian version of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (ICIQ-FLUTS) and assess its psychometric properties in the context of the Hungarian population. A cross-sectional study involved 215 Hungarian-speaking women with a mean age of 67.
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- * Seven patients received autologous MSCs without any serious side effects, showing no tumors or neurological decline throughout the process.
- * Notable functional improvements and enhanced quality of life were reported 90 and 180 days after the infusion, indicating that this treatment could be beneficial for chronic SCI, though further large-scale studies are required for conclusive results.
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- Recent trials showed limited recovery from stroke with a single MSC infusion, but animal studies suggest multiple infusions could improve outcomes by promoting neural plasticity.
- This study tested various MSC infusion regimes in rats after inducing a stroke to assess their impact on functional recovery and brain structure.
- Results indicated that multiple MSC infusions significantly enhanced motor recovery and increased the thickness and area of the corpus callosum, correlating with improved behavioral outcomes.