Human Brain Microvascular Endothelial Cells and Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells Differentially Facilitate Leukocyte Recruitment and Utilize Chemokines for T Cell Migration by Shumei Man, Eroboghene E. Ubogu, Katherine A. Williams, Barbara Tucky, Melissa K. Callahan, Richard M. Ransohoff

“…Endothelial cells that functionally express blood brain barrier (BBB) properties are useful surrogates for studying leukocyte-endothelial cell interactions at the BBB. …”
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Comparative Value of Simple Inflammatory Markers in the Prediction of Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in Postacute Coronary Syndrome Patients by Panagiotis Aggelopoulos, Christina Chrysohoou, Christos Pitsavos, Lambros Papadimitriou, Catherine Liontou, Demosthenes Panagiotakos, Eleftherios Tsiamis, Christodoulos Stefanadis

“…C-reactive protein (CRP) and white blood cell (WBC) count were measured during the first 12 hours of hospital admission. …”
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Biphasic Chromatin Structure and FISH Signals Reflect Intranuclear Order by Jyoti P. Chaudhuri, Eva Kasprzycki, Mathew Battaglia, John R. McGill, Anton Brøgger, Joachim-U. Walther, Albrecht Reith

“…Materials and Methods: Slides from short term cultures or direct smears of blood, bone marrow and amniotic fluids were hybridized with FISH probes singly, combined or sequentially. …”
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Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Poria by Jie Lu, Jing Tian, Li Zhou, Lijun Meng, Sitan Chen, Changyang Ma, Jinmei Wang, Zhenhua Liu, Changqin Li, Wenyi Kang

“…In this paper, we reviewed the literature, summarized the main compound types, and reviewed in detail their pharmacological effects in antitumor, immunomodulatory, effects on kidney, hepatoprotective activity, effects on blood sugar, antioxidant effects, anti-inflammatory effects, effects on the gut, antidepressant, and so on, and also categorized the compounds with the same or similar pharmacological effects to provide a reference for the in-depth study of the material basis of the pharmacological effect, quality standards, and pharmacological activity of Poria.…”
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FEATURES OF THE CLINICAL COURSE OF PSORIASIS IN PATIENTS WITH OBESITY by Ya.O. Yemchenko, K.Ye. Ischeikin

“…In this research, we studied the clinical presentation of the disease, measured anthropometric parameters, determined the grade of obesity by BMI, analyzed the history of life and disease, and conducted clinical and biochemical blood tests. The results of the study revealed that alimentary obesity in patients with psoriasis leads to metabolic disorders, complicating the course of dermatosis, which leads to a worsening of the DLQI of patients, the inefficiency of standard methods of therapy and frequent exacerbations of psoriatic disease. …”
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Delay in Diagnosis of Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 2 as a Consequence of Misinterpretation of Gastrointestinal Symptoms by Maciej Gonciarz, Michał Krogulecki, Dorota Brodowska-Kania, Szczepan Cierniak, Grzegorz Kamiński

“…On physical examination, the patient appeared cachectic. Blood pressure was 90/60 mmHg. Laboratory results were significant for severe hyponatremia and mild hyperkalemia. …”
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DNA Methyltransferase 3B Gene Promoter and Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Polymorphisms in Childhood Immune Thrombocytopenia by Margarita Pesmatzoglou, Marilena Lourou, George N. Goulielmos, Eftichia Stiakaki

“…Primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is one of the most common blood diseases as well as the commonest acquired bleeding disorder in childhood. …”
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Comparison of postoperative analgesia by preemptive use of intravenous paracetamol and intravenous ketorolac in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic surgeries by Syed Najeebullah Khadri, R Shankar Anand, K Soundarya Priyadharsini, T. Krishna Prasad

“…The pulse rate, VAS, mean systolic blood pressure (SBP), Mean arterial pressure (MAP), and sedation score among the paracetamol group were insignificant compared to the ketorolac group at different time intervals. …”
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The Histopathological Spectrum of Pyogenic Granuloma: A Case Series by Vinay Marla, Ashish Shrestha, Khushboo Goel, Sajeev Shrestha

“…Among the capillary phase, the LCH type shows numerous blood vessels organized into lobular aggregates whereas the non-LCH type does not show any such organization and resembles granulation tissue. …”
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Detection of OqxAB Efflux Pumps, a Multidrug-Resistant Agent in Bacterial Infection in Patients Referring to Teaching Hospitals in Ahvaz, Southwest of Iran by Mojtaba Moosavian, Mahtab Khoshkholgh Sima, Nazanin Ahmad Khosravi, Effat Abbasi Montazeri

“…In this study, 100 Enterobacteriaceae isolates collected from different clinical specimens of infectious patients, such as wounds, urine, blood, discharge, and abscesses except stool, were examined. …”
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Accumulation of Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein in Psoriatic Skin and Changes of Plasma Lipid Levels in Psoriatic Patients by Nilgun Solak Tekin, Ishak Ozel Tekin, Figen Barut, Emine Yilmaz Sipahi

“…The study group included 84 patients with psoriasis, and 40 sex- and age-matched healthy volunteers. Blood lipid profile was determined. Psoriatic and nonlesional skin samples of psoriatic patients were evaluated for the presence of oxidized low-density lipoprotein by using an immune-fluorescent staining method. …”
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Mediterranean Diet and Metabolic Syndrome by Josipa Radić, Marijana Vučković, Andrej Belančić, Hana Đogaš, Mislav Radić

“…Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major health issue defined by central obesity and at least two more of the following factors: high triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high fasting glucose. Managing MetS involves lifestyle changes, with the adherence to a Mediterranean diet (MeDi) playing a crucial role. …”
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Mobile Application Intervention Effectiveness in Improving Hypertensive Patients Medication Adherence: A Systematic Review by Nur Hannan Najihah Mohamad Tawpik, Hussam Abdeljabar Ahmad Mizher, Syahrir Zaini

“…Major limitations in hypertensive patients’ treatment include suboptimal blood pressure control and nonadherence to medication. …”
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Concurrence of Crossed Cerebellar Diaschisis and Parakinesia Brachialis Oscitans in a Patient with Hemorrhagic Stroke by Yung-Tsan Wu, Shin-Tsu Chang, Liang-Cheng Chen, Tsung-Ying Li

“…Crossed cerebellar diaschisis (CCD) is defined as a reduction in blood flow in the cerebellar hemisphere contralateral to the supratentorial focal lesion. …”
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New-Onset Diabetes in Children during COVID-19: Clinical Case Report by M. Aabdi, A. Aarab, O. Es-Saad, K. Malki, H. Bkiyar, B. Housni

“…COVID-19 might be revealed with atypical symptoms including new-onset diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis; therefore, clinicians must suspect it in children with blood glucose and HbA1c at the time of admission. …”
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A novel RFE-GRU model for diabetes classification using PIMA Indian dataset by Mahmoud Y. Shams, Zahraa Tarek, Ahmed M. Elshewey

“…Abstract Diabetes is a long-term condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. It can lead to a variety of complex disorders such as stroke, renal failure, and heart attack. …”
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Nutritional cardiomyopathy in a young camel (c. dromedarius) by Özgür Özdemir, Mustafa Kemal Çiftçi, Fatih Hatipoğlu, Mustafa Ortatatlı, Orhan Yavuz, Özgür Kanat

“…It was concluded from these findings that inadequate nutrition probably caused white muscle disease, resulting in blood circulation disorder in lungs, in the young camel. …”
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Danhong Huayu Koufuye Prevents Diabetic Retinopathy in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats via Antioxidation and Anti-Inflammation by Wenpei Chen, Xiaolan Yao, Chenghao Zhou, Ziyang Zhang, Gang Gui, Baoqin Lin

“…DHK significantly blocked the breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier (BRB) and increased the thickness of the inner nuclear layer (INL), as well as suppressed the swelling of the ganglion cell layer (GCL) in diabetic retinas. …”
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Remission Achieved in Refractory Advanced Takayasu Arteritis Using Rituximab by D. Ernst, M. Greer, M. Stoll, D. Meyer-Olson, R. E. Schmidt, T. Witte

“…Examination demonstrated an absent right ulnar pulse and asymmetrical brachial blood pressure. Bruits were evident over both common carotid arteries. …”
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Hyalomma aegyptium: Observed global distribution, imported specimens, preferred hosts and vector competence by Franz Rubel

“…Although numerous tick-borne pathogens have been detected in H. aegyptium, vector competence, i.e. the experimentally proved transmission of pathogens from the vector to the host, could only be demonstrated for three pathogens. These are the two blood parasites Hemolivia mauritanica and Hepatozoon kisrae as well as Coxiella burnetii, the causative agent of Q fever.…”
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