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Clinical presentation, management, and pathophysiology of neuropathic itch
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Lancet Publishing Group
, 2018 , Article Review)
Unlike conventional itch, neuropathic itch develops in normal skin from excess peripheral firing or dampened central inhibition of itch pathway neurons. Neuropathic itch is a symptom of the same central and peripheral ...
Cytokine responses in campylobacteriosis: Linking pathogenesis to immunity
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article Review)
Campylobacter jejuni is an important enteric pathogen that causes diarrheas of different degrees of severity and several extra-intestinal manifestations, including Guillain-Barre syndrome. The variability of disease outcomes ...
Lichen planus: a comprehensive evidence-based analysis of medical treatment
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2019 , Article Review)
Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic-relapsing inflammatory skin disease. Although many drugs have been used for the management of LP, some of them lack the backup by strong therapeutic evidence, while others are not suitable ...
Meta-analysis of intracavitary electrocardiogram guidance for peripherally inserted central catheter placement
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SAGE Publications Ltd
, 2019 , Article Review)
Background:
Recently, intracavitary electrocardiogram technology has been applied to peripherally inserted central catheter placement and demonstrates many potential advantages. However, the tip positioning accuracy of ...
Follicular dendritic cells
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Wiley
, 2021 , Article Review)
Follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) are unique accessory immune cells that contribute to the regulation of humoral immunity. They are multitasker cells essential for the organization and maintenance of the lymphoid architecture, ...
Resveratrol-mediated regulation of mitochondria biogenesis-associated pathways in neurodegenerative diseases: molecular insights and potential therapeutic applications.
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Bentham Science Publisher
, 2022 , Article Review)
Neurodegenerative disorders include neurological conditions that affect nerve cells, causing the progressive loss of their functions and ultimately leading to loss of mobility, coordination, and mental functioning. The ...
Metformin in pregnancy to avert gestational diabetes in women at high risk: Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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Wiley
, 2019 , Article Review)
Previous randomized and observational studies on the efficacy of metformin in pregnancy to reduce incident gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in women at high risk (obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS], or pregestational ...
The role and mechanism of action of sperm PLC-zeta in mammalian fertilisation
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Portland Press Ltd
, 2017 , Article Review)
At mammalian fertilisation, the fundamental stimulus that triggers oocyte (egg) activation and initiation of early embryonic development is an acute rise of the intracellular-free calcium (Ca2+) concentration inside the ...
Nano-targeting vascular remodeling in cancer: Recent developments and future directions
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article Review)
Tumor growth and progression are strictly dependent on the adequate blood supply of oxygen and nutrients. The formation of new blood vessels and vascular networks is essential to ensure this demand. Blood vessels also ...
Evolution of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms after bariatric surgery: A dose–response meta-analysis
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article Review)
BackgroundObesity is associated with increased prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease, with recent reports suggesting improvement in gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms and weight loss following bariatric ...