Publications by authors named "R P Kruger"

Loss-of-function mutations in PARK7, encoding for DJ-1, can lead to early onset Parkinson's disease (PD). In mice, Park7 deletion leads to dopaminergic deficits during aging, and increased sensitivity to oxidative stress. However, the severity of the reported phenotypes varies.

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Introduction: Ultrasound is important in heart diagnostics, yet implementing effective cardiac ultrasound requires training. While current strategies incorporate digital learning and ultrasound simulators, the effectiveness of these simulators for learning remains uncertain. This study evaluates the effectiveness of simulator-based versus human-based training in Focused Assessed with Transthoracic Echocardiography (FATE).

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  • SNPs linked to chronic kidney disease (CKD) show different impacts on urinary uromodulin levels in Black and White populations, with unknown factors in African groups.
  • Clinical studies involving young and middle-aged adults reveal that Black individuals have lower uromodulin levels and higher prevalence of CKD-risk SNPs compared to Whites.
  • Findings highlight significant ethnic variations in genetic and clinical factors affecting uromodulin, suggesting the need for tailored approaches in kidney function research and medicine.
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Molossus molossus is a widely distributed neotropical bat species in the Americas, often found in urban areas. This study evaluated climate change effects on the potential geographic distribution of M. molossus, a natural host of zoonotic pathogens such as Orthohantavirus, in the Neotropical region.

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