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Atherosclerosis, a slowly progressing inflammatory disease, is characterized by the presence of monocyte-derived macrophages. Interventions targeting the inflammatory characteristics of atherosclerosis hold promising potential. Although interleukin (IL)-10 is widely acknowledged for its anti-inflammatory effects, systemic administration of IL-10 has limitations due to its short half-life and significant systemic side effects.
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January 2025
Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Senior Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
Aim: There is limited data on the PICU outcomes of children with acute severe asthma (ASA) in South Africa. This study aims to describe the profiles and treatment of all children admitted to our PICU with ASA.
Methods: A retrospective audit of all children admitted with ASA to the PICU at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital between 01 January 2009 and 31 December 2019.
Smart Learn Environ
December 2024
Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1901 Vine St., Beadle N133, Lincoln, NE 68588 USA.
Unlabelled: Concept-heavy courses such as Biochemistry in life and physical science curricula are challenging for many college-aged students. It is easy for students to disengage in a lecture and not learn the subject matter while in class. To improve student learning participation, we employed a flipped format for the first half of the course and compared learning outcomes and attitudes with the traditional lecture in the second half of the course.
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October 2024
Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Indonesia.
Background And Aims: Inhalation anesthetics is basic knowledge that must be mastered by an anesthesiologist. Lack of competencies can result in higher morbidity and mortality in anesthesiology practice. Various learning methods were developed to improve understanding and retention.
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November 2024
Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Purpose: There is increased interest in regenerative therapies (RTs) to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). However, the need for society's guidelines has led to varied practices. This study aims to investigate current global practices, address the heterogeneity in treatment protocols and evaluations, and establish expert recommendations in clinical practice.
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