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Morbilliform eruptions, which are a clinical reaction pattern characterized by erythematous macules and papules coalescing into patches that cover most of the skin surface, are one of the most common cutaneous findings in the inpatient setting. In the hospital setting, most causes are benign and due to low-risk drug exanthems; however, morbilliform eruptions may also be a sign of high-risk diseases, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms/drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, and graft-versus-host disease. Proper identification of the etiology and risk stratification of a morbilliform eruption is critical to ensure proper management and optimize patient outcomes.

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Aim: To determine the utility of anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA antibodies (tTG-IgA) and anti-deaminated gliadin peptide IgG antibodies (DGP-IgG) in detecting coeliac disease (CD) and whether DGP-IgG can replace anti-endomysial IgA antibody in the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition no-biopsy approach in diagnosing CD.

Methods: Children aged < 19 years who had paired tTG-IgA and DGP-IgG performed and had a gastroscopy with biopsies between 1 March 2016 and 31 October 2020 were retrospectively reviewed.

Results: Of 1206 patients who fulfilled the study criteria, 298 (24.

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Purpose: Following the initial reports demonstrating the feasibility of immunoPET imaging of simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) using gp120-targeting monoclonal antibodies in non-human primates, replication efforts of the imaging system in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals have yielded conflicting results. Herein, we used two anti-gp120 antibodies, 7D3 and ITS103.01LS-F(ab'), to interrogate the reproducibility of gp120-targeting probes for immunoPET imaging of SIV in rhesus macaques.

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Dichotomous STAT5 and STAT6 Activation in T Cells Reflects Cytokine Shifts Between Blood and Skin in Atopic Dermatitis.

Allergy

January 2025

Department of Dermatology, Allergology and Venereology, Leipzig University Medical Center, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.

We assessed STAT activation in T cells in blood and skin of AD patients versus HC. pSTAT5 T cells were increased in AD blood, correlated with disease activity, and were induced by common γc cytokines. Skin T cells exhibited a STAT6 signature, whereas only a subset was positive for STAT5.

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Background: Although patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) may benefit from endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), some patients will experience polyp recurrence, adding to the overall disease burden of CRSwNP. We aimed to investigate predictors of revision ESS in patients with CRSwNP.

Methods: A nationwide population-based study including all adults diagnosed with CRSwNP who had surgical procedure codes for ESS (N = 3506), followed up between January 2012 and December 2019.

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Defective Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator Accelerates Skeletal Muscle Aging by Impairing Autophagy/Myogenesis.

J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle

February 2025

Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

Background: Regenerative capacity of skeletal muscles decreases with age. Deficiency in cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) is associated with skeletal muscle weakness as well as epithelial cell senescence. However, whether and how CFTR plays a role in skeletal muscle regeneration and aging were unclear.

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Background: Data on type 2 (T2)-low severe asthma (SA) frequency is scarce, resulting in an undefined unmet therapeutic need in this patient population. Our objective was to assess the frequency and characterize the profile and burden of T2-low SA in Greece.

Methods: PHOLLOW was a cross-sectional study of adult SA patients.

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Background: Among peanut-allergic individuals, there is high variability in the amount of peanut that triggers reactions (i.e., reaction threshold) that is not predictable or well-understood.

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Sepsis-induced immunosuppression is related to increased susceptibility to secondary infections and death. Lung is the most vulnerable target organ in sepsis, but the understanding of the pulmonary immunosuppression state is still limited. Here, single-cell RNA sequencing of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) is performed to map the landscape of immune cells, revealing a neutrophil-driven immunosuppressive program in the lungs of patients with immunosuppressive sepsis.

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The Complex World of Toothpaste Diversity, Meeting Patient Clinical Needs. An Umbrella Review.

Int J Dent Hyg

January 2025

Unit of Periodontology, Endodontology, and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.

Background: Amidst numerous recent advancements in toothpaste formulations and active ingredients, some clinicians may believe all toothpastes are similar despite differences in their active ingredients and corresponding clinical application.

Aim: This umbrella review aims to provide clinicians with an overview of toothpaste ingredients and evidence of efficacy for a variety of oral conditions, including gum health issues, caries, dentine hypersensitivity, tooth surface loss, oral malodour and tooth whitening (staining).

Methods: The focused question for the review was 'What is the efficacy of common toothpaste active ingredients in preventing or treating oral conditions including gum health issues, caries, dentine hypersensitivity, tooth surface loss, oral malodour and tooth whitening (stain removal)?'.

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Glucocorticoids (GCs) are synthesised de novo by peripheral tissues and the adrenal cortex of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Skin expresses an enzyme called 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1), which reduces cortisone to the active hormone cortisol which activates GC receptors. 11β-HSD1 plays a significant role in alleviating atopic inflammation through the elevation of the concentrations of active GC in the skin.

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Solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs) suffer more frequent and more severe infections due to their compromised immune responses resulting from immunosuppressive treatments designed to prevent organ rejection. Pharmacological immunosuppression can adversely affect immune responses to vaccination. A cohort of kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) received their third dose of ancestral, monovalent COVID-19 vaccine in the context of a clinical trial and antibody responses to the vaccine strain, as well as two Omicron variants BA.

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The investigation of the perspectives for the application of alternative protein sources in food production has allowed us to identify two main directions requiring comprehensive scientific support: firstly, the development of production and processing of food protein technologies to obtain food hydrolysates with a given composition and properties, and secondly, the assessment of the such product safety, including evaluation of their allergenic potential. Currently, within the second direction, research is being conducted to improve approaches to assessing the allergenic potential of innovative food, search for new in vitro and in vivo models and biomarkers to guarantee the safety of these products for consumers. of the study was to research the allergenic potential of the methanotrophic bacteria protein hydrolysates on the model of systemic anaphylaxis in rats and to formulate approaches to assessing the novel foods' safety.

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Rosacea is a chronic skin disease in which a violation of its barrier function can lead to the penetration of various allergens that normally do not penetrate, and as a result, the development of sensitization. The study of the spectrum of sensitization to food allergens in patients with rosacea is especially relevant, since it can contribute to the discovery of new disease triggers and determine a personalized approach to therapy. of the research was to study the features of the spectrum of sensitization to food and pollen (cross-reacting) allergens in patients with rosacea.

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Objectives: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation during immunosuppressive therapy poses a risk of severe infections. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors of CMV reactivation in patients with microscopic polyangiitis and granulomatosis with polyangiitis using a nationwide cohort in Japan.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study used data from the Japan Collaborative Registry of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis.

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Food allergy poses substantial social, economic, and quality of life burdens which are even heavier for families that are struggling with food insecurity. In the United States (US), food insecurity disproportionately affects vulnerable and historically marginalized communities, such as Latino/a/x and Black households. Targeting these disparities via our recent Food Equality Initiative (FEI) research intervention was challenging due to the barriers faced by the target underserved populations, which included poor digital literacy, language barriers, and limited access to necessary resources.

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Influenza vaccine effectiveness against influenza-associated hospitalizations in children, Hong Kong, November 2023 to June 2024.

Vaccine X

October 2024

WHO Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Control, School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

We conducted a test negative study from November 2023 to June 2024, enrolling 4,367 children hospitalized with acute respiratory illness in Hong Kong. Among the children who tested negative for influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2, 56.8 % had received influenza vaccination.

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Unravelling the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on hemostatic and complement systems: a systems immunology perspective.

Front Immunol

January 2025

School of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Sciences (SINES), Department of Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan.

The hemostatic system prevents and stops bleeding, maintaining circulatory integrity after injury. It directly interacts with the complement system, which is key to innate immunity. In coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), dysregulation of the hemostatic and complement systems has been associated with several complications.

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Unlabelled: Some double-blind, placebo-controlled trials have shown that Azelastine (Aze) high dose (0.15%) was effective in seasonal (SAR) and perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR). However, there was no long-term comparison between Aze 0.

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