Publications by authors named "Rong-Rong Luo"
Article Synopsis
- Vaccines for COVID-19, particularly those approved for emergency use, have been widely administered to curb the pandemic, but their impact on thyroid function, especially in patients with Graves' disease (GD), has not been well studied.
- This paper discusses two cases where patients with GD in remission experienced thyrotoxicosis and a thyroid storm after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, highlighting a potential link between COVID-19 vaccination and thyroid dysfunction.
- The conclusion emphasizes that while COVID-19 vaccines may be safe for those with effective treatment, there is a need for further research to understand predisposing factors for thyroid issues and to enhance awareness of possible complications post-vaccination.
Background: It is widely accepted that tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of emphysema. This study aimed at investigating the protective effects of anti-TNF-α antibody, infliximab, in the development of emphysema induced by passive smoking in rats.
Methods: Thirty-nine rats were randomly divided into a normal control group (group 1), an emphysema group (group 2), and an infliximab-intervention group (group 3).