Publications by authors named "S S Kung"

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  • Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease that causes blood vessel problems and can lead to serious kidney damage known as nephropathy.
  • Researchers tested a Tyk2 inhibitor, BMS-986202, on mice with APS nephropathy to assess its effects on the disease.
  • The study found that Tyk2 inhibition not only improved kidney function and reversed harmful changes in the kidneys, but also reduced the type I interferon (IFN) signature associated with the disease, indicating a potential new treatment approach for APS nephropathy.
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Background: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) are non-invasive treatments for major depressive disorder (MDD). While effective, variability in outcomes necessitates identifying predictors of therapeutic response. This study examined whether motor threshold (MT), percentage of motor threshold (%MT), and treatment intensity could predict clinical outcomes in MDD patients undergoing rTMS and iTBS.

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Background: Giant coronary artery aneurysms and myocardial fibrosis after Kawasaki disease may lead to devastating cardiovascular outcomes. We characterised the vascular and myocardial outcomes in five selected Kawasaki disease patients with a history of giant coronary artery aneurysms that completely regressed.

Methods: Five patients were selected who had giant coronary artery aneurysm in early childhood that regressed when studied 12-33 years after Kawasaki disease onset.

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Objectives: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is considered to be the most effective treatment for severe depression. This study investigated recent ECT outcomes for depression at a large tertiary center, which also provides community care.

Methods: Data were obtained from Mayo Clinic Rochester patients ages 18 and older who received an acute course of ECT between August 1, 2017 and April 30, 2024.

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