Eosinophils were previously reported to play a role in intestinal inflammation and fibrosis. Whether this is as a bystander or as an active participant is still up for debate. Moreover, data describing a causal relationship between eosinophils and intestinal fibrosis are scarce.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAccess to and use of glycemic data are central to optimal management of diabetes. Use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data to guide the management of diabetes has increased dramatically thanks to improved ease of use, accuracy, and availability. Retrospective CGM data collected throughout the day and night allow clinicians to visualize glycemic patterns, and single-page summary views like the Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP) Report make rapid interpretation both feasible and intuitive.
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September 2024
The use of chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cells is a significant therapeutic improvement increasing the prognosis for patients with a variety of hematological malignancies. However, this therapy has also sometimes life-threatening, complications. Therefore, knowledge of the treatment and management of these complications, especially in treatment centers and intensive care units, respectively, is of outstanding importance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The use of ventricular assist devices (VADs) in children is increasing. However, absolute numbers in individual centres and countries remain small. Collaborative efforts such as the Paedi-European Registry for Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support (EUROMACS) are therefore essential for combining international experience with paediatric VADs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this case report, we describe the surgical treatment of a right coronary sinus aneurysm. A 69-year-old male patient was screened because of palpitations. He was finally diagnosed with an aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva of the right coronary cusp.
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