The Essentials of Cell-Mediated Immunity Assays for the Management of CMV Infection after Solid Organ Transplantation
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The Essentials of Cell-Mediated Immunity Assays for the Management of CMV Infection after Solid Organ Transplantationby
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Provided that cell-mediated immunity (CMI) is known to be vital in managing CMV infection post-transplant along with improving methods to predict the development of cytomegalovirus (CMV) following transplant, CMV-specific-cell-mediated immunoassays have been developed, commercially and research based, to be used in conjunction with pre-transplant CMV serological testing and prophylaxis to help tailor an individual care plan post-transplant. In this review, we assess the status of CMV CMI assays, and their potential [...] 838 4225 |
Book Review: Small Supernumerary Marker Chromosomes. BasicsAbstract
This review provides a critical assessment of the content and structure of the recently published book by Dr. Thomas Liehr, 'Small Supernumerary Marker Chromosomes: Basics.' 934 4214 |
The Identification and Classification of Novel Genetic Variants in the MCPH1 Gene Suggest Association with Non-Syndromic Hearing ImpairmentAbstract
Human mouse orthologous hearing impairment genes were investigated in African patients for causal variants. A homozygous mutation in exon 13 of the microcephalin1 (MCPH1) gene, which encodes the BRCA1-carboxyl terminal 2 domain (BRCT2), was reported in non-syndromic hearing impairment (NSHI). The present study aims to investigate further the emerging roles of MCPH1 in the genetics of NSHI in African patients in the new and larger cohorts. This study screened multiplex families and isolated cases, including 90 patie [...] 867 4179 |
Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Catalysis Research in 2024Abstract
The editors of Catalysis Research would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2024. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up to the Web [...] 1165 4134 |
Nursing Care for a Patient with a Risk of Suicide Due to Depression Using the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Approach: Case StudyAbstract
Adolescent depression is linked to suicidal ideation and attempts. Nurses are well-positioned to deliver brief, supportive interventions. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) emphasizes solutions and the activation of personal resources. To describe the feasibility and clinical utility of SFBT, delivered alongside pharmacotherapy, for reducing suicide risk in an adolescent with depression. Single-case report using a nursing process approach in a 17-year-old female inpatient with a major depressive episode and high [...] 725 4133 |
Oral Features in Children with X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets: An 8-Year Follow-Up Case ReportAbstract
X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets (XLHR) is a hereditary metabolic disease caused by the loss of phosphate through the renal tubules into the urine and an associated decrease in serum calcium and potassium phosphate, resulting in bone and dental abnormalities. We report this case, aiming to describe, through an 8-year follow-up case report, the clinical approach adopted in managing dental features in both primary and permanent dentition in a child diagnosed with XLHR. The oral manifestations were mainly premature e [...] 843 4130 |
Bioremediation of Organic Compounds and Trace Metals from Landfill Leachate Using Lactobacillus kefiri Strains: A Sustainable Approach Based on Facultative Treatmentby
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The sustainable management of water resources is increasingly recognized as a critical component of environmental conservation and socio-economic development. Among the most challenging aspects of wastewater treatment is the effective remediation of landfill leachate, a complex and highly polluted effluent characterized by high levels of organic matter, ammonia, turbidity, and heavy metals. This study investigates an integrated treatment approach that combines chemical coagulation using aluminum sulfate with a subs [...] 851 4124 |
Versatility of the Axillary Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Adult Cardiac SurgeryAbstract
The axillary intra-aortic balloon pump (ax-IABP) has been proposed as an alternative to the femoral IABP, particularly for patients with comorbidities rendering them unsuitable for fem-IABP insertion. Patient mobilisation with the ax-IABP in situ is deemed an additional potential benefit. We reviewed our experience with the ax-IABP. A single-centre retrospective review of all adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery (including heart transplantation) in a UK quaternary cardiac surgery centre between 2017 and 2021 w [...] 765 4121 |
Cytogenetic and ISSR-Markers Polymorphism in the Population of Local Ukrainian Lebedyn CowsAbstract
The preservation of the fund of local breeds of agricultural animals, which are breeding materials for the creation of new ones and the improvement of existing ones, meets the FAO requirements, which are the protection of biological diversity. The study of the genetic structure of cows of the local Lebedyn breed, which was bred in Ukraine, using cytogenetic and molecular genetic methods, is aimed at establishing information about the structure of the gene pool of these animals and the uniqueness of their genotype. [...] 782 4120 |
A Pilot Double-Blind Randomised Sham-Controlled Trial of Paraesthesia-Free Burst Waveform Spinal Cord Stimulation in a Small Case Series of Patients with Chronic Spinal or Limb Painby
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The aim of this study was to identify methodological issues that might influence comparison of burst versus sham spinal cord stimulation for treating chronic pain. Six patients with an implanted BurstDR spinal cord stimulator were assessed double-blind during eight 3-to-4-day ON or OFF cycles over a 28-day period. The stimulator was switched off during two randomly selected cycles. Pain intensity was the primary outcome, and secondary outcomes included analgesic consumption, activity estimation and sleep quality. T [...] 750 4110 |
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