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Role of IL-17 in asthma pathogenesis and its implications for the clinic
(2019)Introduction: Asthma is a respiratory disorder typically characterized by T-helper type 2 (Th2) inflammation that is mediated by cytokines, including IL-4, IL-5 and IL-13. Pathophysiologically, airway inflammation involving ... -
The Role of Selected Natural Biomolecules in Sperm Production and Functionality
(2021)Abstract: Emerging evidence from in vivo as well as in vitro studies indicates that natural biomolecules may play important roles in the prevention or management of a wide array of chronic diseases. Furthermore, the use ... -
The Role of Systems Biology in Deciphering Asthma Heterogeneity
(2022)Abstract: Asthma is one of the most common and lifelong and chronic inflammatory diseases characterized by inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and airway obstruction episodes. It is a heterogeneous disease of ... -
Rustrela Virus-Associated Encephalomyelitis (‘Staggering Disease’) in Cats from Eastern Austria, 1994–2016
(2023)Abstract: Clinical cases of ‘staggering disease’, a nonsuppurative encephalomyelitis associated with gait abnormalities in cats, have been documented for decades in Sweden. In Austria, an increased incidence was observed ... -
Saliva as an Alternative Specimen for Molecular COVID-19 Testing in Community Settings and Population-Based Screening
(2020)Purpose: With the easing of restriction measures, repeated community-based sampling for tracking new COVID-19 infections is anticipated for the next 6 to 12 months. A non-invasive, self-collected specimen like saliva ... -
Saliva for molecular detection of SARS-CoV-2 in school-age children
(2021)Objectives: The high diagnostic accuracy indices for saliva severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reverse transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) reported in adults has not been demonstrated in children, and ... -
Salivary microRNA 155, 146a/b and 203: A pilot study for potentially non-invasive diagnostic biomarkers of periodontitis and diabetes mellitus
(2020)Abstract: Dysregulated expression of MicroRNAs (miRNAs) plays substantial role in the initiation and progression of both diabetes and periodontitis. The aim of the present study was to validate four miRNAs in saliva as ... -
SARS-COV-2 (Covid-19) and male fertility: Where are we?
(2020)Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS COV-2), a single-stranded RNA virus, was found to be the causal agent of the disease called coronavirus disease. During December 2019, China informed the ... -
SARS-CoV-2 and the testis: similarity with other viruses and routes of infection
(2020)Abstract: Since the start of the latest coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak, the number of infected individuals and cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been increasing exponentially worldwide. Of interest is existing ... -
SARS-CoV-2 may hijack GPCR signaling pathways to dysregulate lung ion and fluid transport
(2021)Abstract: The tropism of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a virus responsible for the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, toward the host cells is determined, at least in ... -
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Effects on Semen Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2022-12)Objective: Vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) epitomizes the best preventative SARS-CoV-2 infection strategy to counteract the severe consequences of infection. However, ... -
SARS-CoV-2 Whole Genome Amplification and Sequencing for Effective Population-Based Surveillance and Control of Viral Transmission
(2020)BACKGROUND: With the gradual reopening of economies and resumption of social life, robust surveillance mechanisms should be implemented to control the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike RT-qPCR, SARSCoV- 2 whole genome ... -
SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19: Viral Genomics, Epidemiology, Vaccines, and Therapeutic Interventions
(2020)Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic is due to infection caused by the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus that impacts the lower respiratory tract. The spectrum of symptoms ranges from asymptomatic infections to mild respiratory symptoms ... -
SARS-CoV-2–related MIS-C: A key to the viral and genetic causes of Kawasaki disease?
(2021)Abstract: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) emerged in April 2020 in communities with high COVID-19 rates. This new condition is heterogenous but resembles Kawasaki disease (KD), a well-known but poorly ... -
The scope of metaverse in enhancing telepsychiatry training and digital literacy among psychiatrists
(2023)Introduction: The uptake of telemedicine in healthcare continues to gain popularity and widespread acceptance, particularly in the field of psychiatry. In the wake of robust evidence showing that telepsychiatry practices ... -
The scope of metaverse in enhancing telepsychiatry training and digital literacy among psychiatrists
(2023)Introduction: The uptake of telemedicine in healthcare continues to gain popularity and widespread acceptance, particularly in the field of psychiatry. In the wake of robust evidence showing that telepsychiatry practices ... -
A scoping review of the literature on the impact of the COVID-19 quarantine on the psychological wellbeing of medical students
(2022)Background: The goal of this study was to identify the nature and extent of the available published research on the impact of social isolation, on the psychological wellbeing of medical students, who had to quarantine ... -
Screening for atrial fibrillation to prevent stroke in elderly individuals with or without preexisting cardiovascular disease: A post hoc analysis of the randomized LOOP Study
(2022)Background: An evidence-based approach for risk stratification of subclinical atrial fibrillation (AF) and hereby AF screening is lacking. This study aimed to investigate whether established cardiovascular diseases (CVD) ... -
SEAHIR: A Specialized Compartmental Model for COVID-19
(2021)Abstract: The SEIR (Susceptible-Exposed-Infected-Removed) model is widely used in epidemiology to mathematically model the spread of infectious diseases with incubation periods. However, the SEIR model prototype is generic ... -
Search for Venous Endothelial Biomarkers Heralding Venous Thromboembolism in Space: A Qualitative Systematic Review of Terrestrial Studies
(2022)Background: The recent discovery of a venous thrombosis in the internal jugular vein of an astronaut has highlighted the need to predict the risk of venous thromboembolism in otherwise healthy individuals (VTE) in space. ...