Background: SARS CoV-2, neurotrophic virus in response to neuroinflammation causing varying cognitive deficits in post pandemic period. New onset rapidly progressive cognitive decline and deterioration in degenerative dementia has been seen in clinics in recent times. The paradigm shift of presentation of dementia needs detailed evaluation to facilitate further management.
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Background: Genomic variations associated with dystonia in Asian Indians remain largely unknown.
Objectives: To identify genomic alterations associated with dystonia in the Asian Indian population using next generation sequencing approaches.
Methods: From September 2018 to December 2023, we enrolled 745 individuals including probands with dystonia and family members, in the Indian Movement Disorder Registry and Biobank.
B0AT1 (SLC6A19) is a major sodium-coupled neutral amino acid transporter that relies on angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) or collectrin for membrane trafficking. Despite its significant role in disorders associated with amino acid metabolism, there is a deficit of comprehensive structure-function understanding of B0AT1 in lipid environment. Herein, we have employed molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to explore the architectural characteristics of B0AT1 in two distinct environments: a simplified POPC bilayer and a complex lipid system replicating the native membrane composition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Renal artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare yet serious complication following percutaneous nephrolithotomy, especially in patients with solitary kidneys. Effective management is crucial to prevent further renal damage.
Case Presentation: We report a case of a 41-year-old male with a solitary kidney who experienced gross hematuria and renal insufficiency 3 months after percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Background: Health technology assessment (HTA) is a valuable tool for informing the efficient allocation of resources in healthcare. However, the resource-intensive nature of HTA can limit its application, especially in low-resource settings. Adapting HTA processes by assessing the available international evidence offers a pragmatic approach to provide evidence for decision-making where resources are constrained.
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