Publications by authors named "M I Gurevich"

Article Synopsis
  • - Cholangiopathies are complex disorders with limited understanding and no effective treatments, prompting a study on the extrahepatic biliary tree (EHBD) in Mdr2 mice, a cholestatic mouse model, across different ages (2 to 40 weeks).
  • - The study assessed the effects of N-acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC), an antioxidant and glutathione precursor, on EHBD injury both ex vivo (using bile duct samples) and in vivo (through oral administration for three weeks).
  • - Results showed that NAC treatment improved bile duct morphology and reduced liver fibrosis along with lower liver enzyme levels, suggesting a shift in cellular state from apoptosis to proliferation, indicating NAC's potential as a therapeutic
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Background: Survival after pediatric liver transplantation has increased dramatically over the years, revealing extra-hepatic complications including impaired kidney function. We conducted a large single-center retrospective study to evaluate kidney outcomes after pediatric liver transplantation.

Methods: From electronic charts of 121 children who underwent liver transplantation during 2007-2020, we collected pre- and post-transplant data.

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Background: Eccentric muscle contractions elicit distinct physiological responses, including modulation of the cytokine profile. Although relevant for rehabilitation, the effect of eccentric muscle training on the immune system has never been investigated in multiple sclerosis (MS).

Objectives: Examine the immediate cytokine response of interleukin-4 (IL-4), IL-6, IL-10, IL-17a, interferon-gamma, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha after a moderate eccentric training session in individuals with MS.

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Background: The central vein sign (CVS) has been proposed as a novel MRI biomarker to improve diagnosis of pediatric-onset MS (POMS). However, the role of CVS in POMS progression has yet to be discovered.

Objectives: To investigate the appearance of CVS and its correlation with POMS disease progression.

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Background: Biliary strictures are a significant cause of morbidity and graft loss in pediatric liver transplant recipients. Risk factors for the development of biliary strictures are not fully established. We aimed to evaluate the incidence of biliary strictures and treatment modalities outcomes and to identify potential risk factors for occurrence.

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