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Showing 1 to 20 of 46 for “"Systemic disease"”.
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Computer aided analysis of human iris topography and its relationship to systemic disease
… namely iridologists, that the majority of systemic diseases are accompanied by changes in the colour and/or structure of discrete regions of the anterior surface of the iris. Colour photographic slides of the left and right irides of between 22 and 30 patients' clinically diagnosed as …
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Elucidating the role of small heterodimer partner (SHP) in metabolism, injury and systemic disease
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2026-12-01
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Analysis of the streptococcal cpsa protein in dna-binding and regulation of capsule and cell wall maintenance
<p>The systemic pathogens Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS) and Streptococcus pneumoniae remain a significant threat to human health worldwide. The ability of these organisms to cause systemic disease is compounded by the production of a polysaccharide capsule that provides immune evasion function. …
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Tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome : case report and review of the literature
… women with autoimmune conditions, infections, systemic disease, and previous use of medications. We report the case of a 62-year-old woman with relapsing polychondritis and a 2-year history of acute, recurrent, asymmetric, bilateral, anterior, non-granulomatous uveitis accompanied by …
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Microvascular endothelial response to cocaethylene exposure: morphological and molecular observations
… in cocaine abusers is typically chronic and systemic, and CE persists in the body three to five times longer than cocaine, a link between CE and systemic disease in cocaine abusers was proposed. Consequently, this dissertation contains the studies that were used to test the hypothesis that …
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Interaction of Salmonella typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes with the murine host
Food borne pathogens that cause systemic disease must cross the intestinal barrier. Many of these pathogens, eg Salmonella typhimurium and Shigella flexneri, use M cells, found only within the follicle associated epithelium (FAE) that overlies Peyer’s patches and other lymphoid follicles, to enter …
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Visual functioning and quality of life after pars plana vitrectomy for diabetic eye disease at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
… of complications, age, gender, the presence systemic disease and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA).
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Role of vascular remodeling in the accumulation, clearance, and biodistribution of biomolecular factors in melanoma
… the tumor microenvironment is implicated in the systemic effects of disease progression, such as immune suppression and metastasis. Soluble factors (SF) produced within the tumor, including cytokines, exosomes, proteases, and microvesicles, mediate pathological signaling and have emerged as …
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Association of <i>glpQ</i> with serum-resistance in <i>salmonella typhimurium</i>
… cause of infectious human gastroenteritis and systemic disease when it escapes into the bloodstream. The human serum complement system is central in fighting systemic bacterial infections. <em>S. typhimurium</em> exhibits resistance to killing by complement (serum-resistance), a trait conferred …
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Design of a bead holder for thermal atherosclerosis sensor
Atherosclerosis is a systemic disease that causes plaque accumulation in arteries and diminished endothelial function. Because it is rarely identified until serious symptoms appear, there is value in a noninvasive technique for detecting atherosclerosis using characterization of endothelial …
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Interleukin-6 Levels in Generalized and Localized Aggressive Periodontitis Patients
… of Periodontics Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease involving the supporting structures of the dentition. Many studies have shown that there is a relationship between periodontal disease, the presence of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and systemic disease such as cardiovascular disease and …
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Lipid Regulation as a Critical Factor in the Development of Alzheimer's Disease
<p>Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia in the United States, representing around eighty percent of all cases. For more than two decades, researchers have been led by the amyloid cascade hypothesis, which assumes that accumulation of the amyloid peptide Aβ, derived by …
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Quantitative Analysis of Retinal Vascular Morphology and Dynamics Using Optical Coherence Tomography
… microvasculature and may reveal early signs of systemic and retinal diseases. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides depth-resolved, high-resolution imaging, making it suitable for detailed analysis of retinal vasculature. However, challenges remain in accurately characterizing vessel …
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Trends in Receipt and Timing of Multimodality Therapy in Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancer
Introduction Pancreatic cancer is considered a systemic disease at presentation. Therefore, multimodality therapy with surgical resection and chemotherapy is the standard of care for locoregional disease. We described treatment patterns and time trends with regard to age and treatment center in the …
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Burnos kandidozės rizikos veiksnių paplitimas tarp socialinės globos namuose gyvenančių senjorų /
… homes. They are prone to oral candidiasis due to systemic illnesses or prescribed medications. Understanding prevalence and risk factors of oral candidiasis in this population remains limited. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of oral candidiasis and risk factors among seniors in …
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Trends in Receipt and Timing of Multimodality Therapy in Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancer
Introduction Pancreatic cancer is considered a systemic disease at presentation. Therefore, multimodality therapy with surgical resection and chemotherapy is the standard of care for locoregional disease. We described treatment patterns and time trends with regard to age and treatment center in the …
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Clinical and epidemiologic aspects of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Special emphasis on cardiovascular outcome and risk factors
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic disease, with an increased risk of co-morbidity from cardiovascular disease (CVD), in particular among those with severe disease. Environmental risk factors are of potential interest for both prevention and treatment of RA. Our aim was to examine changes in …
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The identification of bovine tuberculosis in zooarchaeological assemblages. Working towards differential diagnostic criteria.
… This has impeded the understanding of animal disease in past society and, in particular, has restricted the study of systemic disease. This research tackles this by combining the disciplines of human palaeopathology and zoopalaeopathology and focusing on zoonotic disease. The primary aim of …
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Detection of apoptotic cells in horses with and without gastrointestinal disease
… of apoptosis is affected by gastrointestinal disease and tissue layer of intestine. Samples of intestine were collected from 38 horses that underwent surgery or were humanely destroyed for small or large bowel obstruction, strangulation or distension. Samples were also taken from 9 horses …
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Surgical Outcomes Following Pulmonary Metastasectomy in Iceland
… metastases usually indicate an advanced systemic disease and are generally associated with a poor prognosis. A small, carefully selected proportion of patients with pulmonary metastases undergo surgery. Aim: To evaluate the outcomes and trends of pulmonary metastasectomies performed in …
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