Revisiting the Link Between HLA‐DRB1 Alleles and Autoantibodies in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Association of non‐Shared Epitope Alleles *09 and *15 With High Levels of Anti–Citrullinate... by Denis Lagutkin, Luis Panaifo, Ahmad‐Fauzi Nurul‐Aain, Lena Israelsson, Monika Hansson, Karin Lundberg, Lars Alfredsson, Johan Askling, RACI consortium, Lars Klareskog, Chun‐Lai Too, Leonid Padyukov

“…Objective Autoantibodies serve as essential clinical biomarkers and may indicate etiological mechanisms in rheumatic diseases. In light of the increasing knowledge concerning the diversity and biologic implications of anti–citrullinated peptide/protein antibodies (ACPAs), we have re‐evaluated the association between the ACPA response and the HLA‐DRB1 allelic groups, known to represent a major genetic risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). …”
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Association between JAK2 rs4495487 Polymorphism and Risk of Budd-Chiari Syndrome in China by Peijin Zhang, Yanyan Zhang, Jing Zhang, Hui Wang, He Ma, Wei Wang, Xiuyin Gao, Hao Xu, Zhaojun Lu

“…In the present study, we examined the role of JAK2 rs4495487 in the etiology and clinical presentation of Chinese BCS patients. 300 primary BCS patients and 311 healthy controls were enrolled to evaluate the association between JAK2 rs4495487 polymorphism and risk of BCS. …”
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Global visualization of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treatment: a bibliometric analysis by Xiaodong Zheng, Xiaodong Zheng, Wenjin Han, Shan Gao, MengLong Jia, LiJun Liu, LiJun Liu, Longtan Yu

“…Given the limited understanding of its etiology, the relationship between curvature and prognosis, as well as the exploration of its underlying causes, could emerge as new research directions in the future.…”
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Evaluating the in vitro activity of cefoperazone-sulbactam against Gram negative pathogens in blood stream infections using automated systems by Uksim Qadri, Sofiya Zaffar, Saleem Javaid Wani, Shugufta Roohi, Munazah Aman, Sabah Bhat, Umaya Majid

“… Background and Objectives: The incidence of multidrug-resistant, Gram-negative organisms, isolated as the etiological agents of infections is ascending. The advent of novel antibiotics poses significant challenges, necessitating the optimization and utilization of extant antimicrobial agents. …”
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Real impact of liver cirrhosis on the development of hepatocellular carcinoma in various liver diseases—meta‐analytic assessment by Kazuo Tarao, Akito Nozaki, Takaaki Ikeda, Akira Sato, Hirokazu Komatsu, Tatsuji Komatsu, Masataka Taguri, Katsuaki Tanaka

“…Abstract Background It is well known that the incidence of developing hepatocelluler carcinoma (HCC) is increased in liver cirrhosis of different etiologies. However, comparison of HCC incidence in various liver diseases has not yet been estimated. …”
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Study on external treatment of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (中医外治法在阿片类药物相关性便秘中的研究) by LI Guomin (李国敏), GONG Yang (龚杨), FU Yanli (付艳丽), ZHONG Yinqin (钟印芹), DENG Jinfeng (邓金凤), LIU Ying (刘莹), CHEN Jie (陈洁)

“…This study summarized advances in the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) etiology of cancer pain OIC and recent developments in external TCM treatment, and anticipations to assist as a reference for optimizing TCM interventions, as well as the cancerous pathogenesis provided by OIC, conduct a scientific investigation of pain. …”
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Serum Albumin Is Independently Associated with Persistent Organ Failure in Acute Pancreatitis by Wandong Hong, Suhan Lin, Maddalena Zippi, Wujun Geng, Simon Stock, Zarrin Basharat, Bicheng Cheng, Jingye Pan, Mengtao Zhou

“…Multivariate analysis suggested that biliary etiology, chronic concomitant diseases, hematocrit, blood urea nitrogen, and the serum albumin level were independently associated with persistent organ failure. …”
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Profile of intestinal fungal microbiota in acute pancreatitis patients and healthy individuals by Meng-Qi Zhao, Miao-Yan Fan, Meng-Yan Cui, Su-Min Chen, Jing-Jing Wang, Ying-Ying Lu, Qiao-Li Jiang

“…Conclusion Our study provides the first empirical evidence that AP patients have different fecal fungal microbiota, which raises the possibility that mycobiota contribute to the etiology and progression of AP.…”
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Emergence of Highly Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Patients with Infections Admitted to Public Hospitals in Southwest Iran by Sepide Namdari, Ali Farhadi, Aida Khademalhoseini, Abbas Behzad-Behbahani, Afsaneh Moaddeb

“…Overall, 1778 bacterial etiologies were isolated from 1533 patients diagnosed with infection. …”
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Traumatic Dental Injuries: Clinical Case Presentation and a 10-Year Epidemiological Investigation in an Italian Dental Emergency Service by Alberto Murri Dello Diago, Luigi Generali, Roberto Apponi, Vittorio Colombini, Vittorio Checchi

“…The aim of this study is to present two clinical cases of TDI and to investigate epidemiological and etiological aspects of TDIs in patients treated in Modena, Italy, between January 2010 and December 2020. …”
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Acute Febrile Illness Accompanied by 7th and 12th Cranial Nerve Palsy Due to Lyme Disease Following Travel to Rural Ecuador: A Case Report and Mini-Review by Teslin S. Sandstrom, Kumudhavalli Kavanoor Sridhar, Judith Joshi, Ali Aunas, Sheliza Halani, Andrea K. Boggild

“…Additionally, cranial nerve XII involvement is an uncommon feature of Lyme neuroborreliosis, and therefore warranted consideration of an alternative, non-infectious etiology such as stroke or a mass lesion, both of which were excluded in this patient through neuroimaging.…”
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The multifaceted anti-atherosclerotic properties of herbal flavonoids: A comprehensive review by Meiwen Huang, Xuena Xie, Rong Yuan, Qiqi Xin, Shudong Ma, Hongai Guo, Yu Miao, Chunyu Hu, Yizhun Zhu, Weihong Cong

“…Atherosclerosis (AS) is a major etiological factor underpinning a spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, leading to cerebral infarction, coronary artery disease, and peripheral vascular disease. …”
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Case Report: Combined Autoimmune Pancreatitis, Ulcerative Colitis and Sclerosing Cholangitis in 28-y.o. Patient by A. R. Khurmatullina, A. V. Okhlobystin, L. N. Androsova, R. T. Rzayev, A. S. Tertychnyy, A. P. Kiryukhin, O. Z. Okhlobystina, M. S. Zharkova, O. S. Shifrin, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Subsequent examination revealed focal pancreatitis and total colitis with histological pattern, consistent with ulcerative colitis (UC). To determine the etiology of pancreatitis IgG4 serum level was examined, that showed over 2-fold elevation. …”
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Retrotrans-genomics identifies aberrant THE1B endogenous retrovirus fusion transcripts in the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis by Shunsuke Funaguma, Aritoshi Iida, Yoshihiko Saito, Jantima Tanboon, Francia Victoria De Los Reyes, Kyuto Sonehara, Yu-ichi Goto, Yukinori Okada, Shinichiro Hayashi, Ichizo Nishino

“…Our retrotrans-genomics approach has not only identified the genomic landscape of sarcoidosis but also provided new insights into its etiology.…”
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Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Dromedary Camels and Small Ruminants in Mandera and Wajir Counties of Kenya by R. N. Omani, G. C. Gitao, J. Gachohi, P. K. Gathumbi, B. A. Bwihangane, K. Abbey, V. J. Chemweno

“…This was done in the wake of a disease with unknown etiology “Camel Sudden Death Syndrome” camels in the horn of Africa. …”
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Changes in the Fluorescence Tracking of NaV1.6 Protein Expression in a BTBR T+Itpr3tf/J Autistic Mouse Model by Musaad A. Alshammari, Mohammad R. Khan, Fawaz Alasmari, Abdulaziz O. Alshehri, Rizwan Ali, Mohamed Boudjelal, Khalid A. Alhosaini, Abdurahman A. Niazy, Tahani K. Alshammari

“…However, disruption of the AIS structure is linked to the etiology of multiple disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a condition characterized by deficits in social communication, stereotyped behaviors, and very limited interests. …”
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Imbalance of oral microbiome homeostasis: the relationship between microbiota and the occurrence of dental caries by Rui Liu, Yingshuang Liu, Jialong Yi, Yanke Fang, Qiang Guo, Lei Cheng, Jinzhi He, Mingyun Li

“…Lays the foundation for further research into the etiology of dental caries.…”
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Elucidation of the Inhibitory Effect of Phytochemicals with Kir6.2 Wild-Type and Mutant Models Associated in Type-1 Diabetes through Molecular Docking Approach by Manaswini Jagadeb, V Badireenath Konkimalla, Surya Narayan Rath, Rohit Pritam Das

“…Several target proteins have been identified, and the etiology causing diabetes has been reasonably well studied. …”
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Early Maladaptive Schemas in the Patients with Somatoform Disorders by Ýsmet Kýrpýnar, Erdem Deveci, Demet Zihni Çamur, Alperen Kýlýç

“…The role of not a specific one but a total of maladaptive schemas in etiology may reflect the unspecific general sources of the tendency to somatoform disorders. …”
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Anatomical alterations: biparietal thinning in antiquity. Review of published cases and a new case by Nicol Rossetti, Roberta Fusco, Arianna Vanni, Francesca Garanzini, Alessandra Mazzucchi, Marta Licata

“…This review aims to synthesize existing bioarchaeological literature on biparietal thinning, addressing its historical prevalence, geographical distribution, and potential etiologies. This study integrates data from previous bioarchaeological research supplemented with a new case from skeletal remains excavated at the hypogeal cemetery of Santa Maria Maggiore in Vercelli, Northern Italy. …”
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