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Filter by:The goal of this observational study is to learn about the relationship between serum Galectin-3 levels and subclinical inflammation in patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF). The main questions it aims to answer are: - Are serum Galectin-3 levels higher in FMF patients compared to healthy controls? - Is there a positive correlation between serum Galectin-3 levels and Serum Amyloid A (SAA) protein levels in FMF patients? Participants will: - Provide blood samples to measure serum Galectin-3 and SAA levels. - Complete a sociodemographic and clinical data form. - Fill out the FMF Quality of Life (QoL) scale. Researchers will compare FMF patients and healthy controls to see if there are significant differences in serum Galectin-3 levels and to determine the correlation between Galectin-3 and SAA protein levels in FMF patients.
The involvement of the kidneys in patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus at the outset of the pandemic was associated with high mortality rates worldwide. This was in part due to the generation of an inflammatory process and exacerbated oxidative stress. The present study was initiated to investigate the relationship between morphofunctional changes and gene expression in the kidney tissue of deceased Mexican patients prior to the initiation of vaccination. The investigator designed a single-center, prospective, cohort study, to analyze and relate the morphofunctional changes and gene expression of inflammatory and oxidative stress molecules in the kidney tissue of men who died from severe COVID-19. A total of 40 percutaneous renal biopsies from deceased patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection were included in the study and divided into two a groups. One group was preserved in trizol to obtain RNA and total protein, while the remaining sample was fixed in formalin to be examined by staining with hematoxylin and eosin. The histopathological analysis was conducted by an experienced nephropathologist. The expression of molecules was evaluated by real-time PCR (nphs2, slc9a1, cx3cl1, havcr1, slc22a17, sod2, egf, timp2, hmox1, fabp1, and so forth). The following biomarkers were analyzed: IL-6, Arg-1, DPP4, GSTT1, GGT1, OCL, CYP3A4, and CL-8. Additionally, Western blot analysis was conducted on claudins-5, occludin, HSP70, NRF-2, SOD2, NQO1, γ-GCL, and RAGE. The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated using the CKD-EPI (2021) equation, with the subjects divided into two groups based on their eGFR: >60 or <60 ml/min/1.73 m². The statistical analysis was conducted using the Stata program and GraphPad Prism software.
Reports of long-lasting symptoms of COVID-19 are increasing, but little is known about the prevalence of risk factors or whether it is possible to predict a prolonged course at disease onset. Prolonged COVID is characterized on the basis of symptoms such as fatigue, headache, dyspnea, and anosmia present for weeks, with older age, high body mass index, and female sex being more susceptible. Accordingly, and in the absence of specific treatments, the present study seeks to establish a treatment protocol for Post-COVID syndrome through the application of the dietary supplement VIUSID, due to its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effect, thus helping to reduce and/or control the symptoms of the syndrome.
This is a phase III, prospective, randomised, double-masked, placebo-controlled, parallel-design, multicenter study of the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics of 9% dexamethasone intraocular injection for the treatment of inflammation associated with cataract surgery.
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the inflammatory saliva biomarkers in depression and gingivitis. The main question will be ; Will there be an increase at salivary biomarkers with depression patients and is it associated with gingivitis?
Routine non surgical periodontal thearpy often fails to achieve complete elimination of pathogenic microorganism. This could be attiributable to deep periodontal pockets, root concavities, furcation involvement etc. Systemic and local antimicrobials have been used adjunctively with scaling and root planning to optimize the results. They have their own draw backs namely antibiotic resistance and narrow spectrum of action over periodontal pathogens. In the last decade lasers applications have diversified occupying greater part of the periodontal treatment strategies. Photodynamic thearpy has shown conflicting results as a adjunctive thearpy. The routinely used dyes are Methyelene blue, indocyanine green and rose bengal .These dyes are difficult to procure and may not be economical . Hydrogen peroxide due to its super radicals has a local antimicrobial effect. Since hydrogen peroxide can be easily available in a clinical setting and is cost effective. It could be used for photodisinfection . From the near-infrared spectrum lasers, the Nd-YAG laser can remove periodontal pathogens because of its thermal effect. However, changes in the neighboring tissues can be attributed to these unwanted thermal effects. The diode lasers that belong to the 655-980 nm spectrum could represent a safer alternative.Because of the transmission or scattering effect on hydroxyapatite, diode lasers have no effect on calculus. Anaerobic bacterial species intermedia produce black pigments in Brucella media from blood agar. Hemoglobin in the soft periodontal tissues behaves like a chromophore, being absorbed by the diode laser. Photoactivated procedure use photolysis of hydrogen peroxide with 810nm laser. It acts as an endogenous dye, which can increase the laser effect at this level and also generate ROS stopped immediately after the laser irridation. Therefore, the diode laser stimulation of 3%hydrogen peroxide has been utilized adjuvantive to SRP to optimize clinical outcome.
Otitis media with effusion (OME) is thought to be associated with comorbidities such as allergic rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, asthma, and more. Many of these comorbidities can be caused by type 2 inflammation (T2I). This study aims to characterize the risk of undergoing OME surgery. This retrospective, matched-cohort study involved the retrospective recruitment of patients from 2009 to 2020, using the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD)
This is a small intervention study which is aimed at characterizing what is known as the adaptive stress response (also know as "hormesis") in women aged 30-45 years. Participants will perform Bikram Yoga in a room heated to 104°F (40°C) which is often referred to as "Hot Yoga". The hypothesis of this study is that a protective and health-promoting adaptive stress response can be induced in living humans by performing exercise in a hot environment. The primary question is:How does the body physiologically adapt to performing moderately vigorous exercise in a hot environment?
The purpose of this research is to test the hypothesis that the consumption of meat products without additives, in comparison with their analogues with additives, could be beneficial in terms of modifying health markers. A 5-week clinical trial with two parallel arms will be performed with two parallel arms. Changes in different serum biomarkers of lipid metabolism, glucose, oxidative stress and inflammation will be analysed. Biomarkers related to digestive health, such as short chain fatty acid (SCFA) production and impact on the gut microbiota, will also be evaluated. Finally, factors such as body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage and markers of exposure to additives will be measured.
The primary aim of this study is to assess whether the design of the bleaching tray used in at-home bleaching treatment is directly correlated with the risk of gingival irritation. Additionally, it aims to investigate whether the design influences the likelihood of dental sensitivity and its impact on the degree of tooth whitening.