Publications by authors named "S Nasr"
Background: Enhancing family readiness for the healthcare transition (HCT) to adult-focused care can help adolescents and young adults (AYA) thrive in adulthood. We aimed to explore modifiable and non-modifiable individual, family, and healthcare factors associated with HCT readiness of AYA among families of AYA with cystic fibrosis (CF) during COVID-19.
Methods: A multi-site, cross-sectional design was used and an online survey was deployed among families and their AYA from three US pediatric CF centers.
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- * Quick diagnosis and treatment of kidney problems in these patients are crucial, with therapies focusing on hydration, correcting contributing factors, and administering effective anti-myeloma drugs while considering the patient's kidney function and overall health.
- * Advanced treatments like plasma exchange may improve kidney recovery in severe cases, and newer combinations of medications show promise, with the possibility of kidney transplantation for some patients in the future.
Kidney disease is a common complication of monoclonal immunoglobulin (MIg)-secreting B-cell disorders and predominantly occurs in patients who do not meet the criteria for an overt hematological disease. To distinguish this situation from monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, which lacks organ damage, the term monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS) was introduced to depict the association of a small, otherwise indolent B-cell clone, with renal disease induced by the secreted MIg. The spectrum of renal disorders in MGRS is wide, encompassing both tubular and glomerular disorders, classified according to the composition of deposits and their ultrastructural pattern of organization.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe global plasticizer market is projected to increase from $17 billion in 2022 to $22.5 billion in 2027. Various emerging/alternative plasticizers entered the market following the ban on several phthalate plasticizers because of their harmful effects.
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- Amyloidosis derived from apolipoprotein C-II (AApoCII) is a rare condition that primarily affects the kidneys, presenting with symptoms like proteinuria and reduced kidney function, particularly in older patients.
- A study conducted with 25 cases from the Mayo Clinic revealed common histological characteristics, such as nodular amyloid deposits in glomeruli, and proteomic analysis identified specific Apo C-II variants in many patients.
- Despite significant kidney issues, including end-stage kidney disease in about half of the patients, the overall survival rate was more favorable, indicating potential for better outcomes in this condition.