Publications by authors named "N K de Vries"
Data about metabolic syndrome (MS) in people who use drugs (PWUD) undergoing treatment for recovery are limited. We aimed to explore the extent of the MS and its predominant components and determinants in a sample of PWUD undergoing treatment for recovery through rehabilitation or opioid substitution treatment (OST) in Lebanon. Furthermore, we investigated the effect of each treatment modality on the MS; This was a cross-sectional study, in which demographics and treatment-related, nutritional, and biochemical data of the participants were collected.
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- CD21 B cells are a type of immune cell that show increased numbers in patients with rheumatic diseases, including common autoimmune conditions and autoinflammatory diseases like axial spondyloarthritis.
- Researchers studied the B-cell receptor repertoire using next-generation sequencing to understand the origins and relationships of these CD21 B cells and their development into more mutated forms (like plasmablasts) in patients compared to healthy individuals.
- The findings suggest that expanded CD27CD21 B cells in autoimmune and autoinflammatory patients may play a significant role in contributing to harmful immune responses associated with these diseases.
Background: The postpartum period is a critical phase in a woman's life, marked by various physical, psychological, and social challenges. In light of the rapid proliferation and uptake of digital technologies, particularly in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), mothers increasingly seek informational and emotional support from digital resources. No previous study has thoroughly explored the usage of various digital resources beyond telehealth services in the UAE.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[This corrects the article DOI: 10.2196/55452.].
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) helps select patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for surgery by identifying upper airway collapse patterns. This study aimed to predict the probability of complete concentric collapse at the palatal level (CCCp) during DISE based on patient characteristics, specifically body mass index (BMI).
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed records of OSA patients who underwent DISE from January 2018 to July 2023.