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Lupus cystitis is an uncommon, yet serious complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) marked by inflammation of the bladder and associated with significant urinary tract manifestations. The diagnosis of lupus cystitis can be very challenging as it often appears before the diagnosis of lupus has been established. This report presents the case of a 36-year-old male patient with a history of SLE admitted with gastrointestinal (GI) and urinary symptoms who was subsequently diagnosed with...

We review the status of the QED calculations for the muonium 2 S 1 / 2 - 2 P 3 / 2 energy interval and provide the updated theoretical value of 9874.357(1) MHz . Additionally, we present a model for probing Lorentz-violating coefficients within the Standard Model Extension framework using the fine structure measurement in the presence and absence of a weak external magnetic field, enabling novel tests of CPT and Lorentz symmetry. Using Monte Carlo simulations, we estimate that a precision...

The four dengue virus serotypes (DENV1-4) and the related Zika flavivirus (ZIKV) are major public health concerns worldwide. Primary immunity against ZIKV increases the risk of a subsequent severe DENV2 infection, presenting a significant challenge for developing safe and effective ZIKV vaccines. However, the mechanisms driving this phenomenon remain unclear. Leveraging our long-standing Pediatric Dengue Cohort Study in Nicaragua, we show that serum anti-NS1 IgA antibodies elicited after a...

Communities of people living with or impacted by HIV have been at the forefront of HIV research, from identifying the health priorities to advocating for the development and implementation of interventions that benefit affected populations and individuals. Community engagement is considered fundamental for successful implementation of science projects. However, researchers have acknowledged the limited guidance on community engagement for implementation science research. Some recommendations...

HIV continues to affect populations made socially vulnerable, including Latinx groups. For Spanish-speaking people, there are additional social factors that increase their vulnerability. How we communicate, mainly language, is fundamental to achieving expected outcomes when implementing health interventions. In this article, we address the issue of language justice and how it has been applied to meet the needs of Spanish-speaking Latinx populations in different locations in the United States...

CONCLUSION: Both types of households experienced food insecurity during the pandemic. No relationship between food insecurity, disability, and health status was observed in the study sample. All the participants reported low physical and mental health.

CONCLUSION: Breast and colorectal cancer patients experienced heightened psychological distress due to exposure to various hurricane-related stressors. It is crucial to prioritize an action plan that addresses disaster preparedness, response, and the mental well-being of vulnerable populations like cancer patients to enhance their overall health and resilience.

CONCLUSION: Understanding the specific characteristics of our pediatric patient population can help us guide treatment and elucidate these patients' needs to improve their outcomes.

CONCLUSION: These findings emphasize the importance of considering the effectiveness of coping styles within specific contexts and to developing interventions that promote adaptive coping strategies, especially for patients facing prolonged hospitalization.

CONCLUSION: The survey findings highlight the need to provide mental health services to schoolteachers in the aftermath of a natural disaster in Puerto Rico.

This study aimed to evaluate implant outcomes, including success or survival, complications, and marginal bone loss (MBL), in randomized controlled trials (RCTs), comparing short versus long implants with sinus augmentation (SA) after 5 or more years of loading. The objective was to update the qualitative and quantitative evidence on this topic and provide a comprehensive analysis of the previously identified implant outcomes. Electronic searches were conducted in 4 scientific databases from...

CONCLUSION: The PR Country Card is a tool to raise awareness and identify surveillance, research, and policy gaps. Recommendations include establishing a dedicated PR health monitoring system, integrating PA into PR national public health plans, and establishing an interinstitutional coalition for PA research (in PR). Multi-sector efforts from policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders are essential for meaningful progress in improving PA levels and public health in PR.

CONCLUSION: Hispanic White patients with neuroblastoma had lower OS than did non-Hispanic White patients, partly due to the former having a higher proportion of diploid tumors. These findings highlight the importance of considering ethnicity and tumor ploidy in risk stratification and treatment strategies.

The concept of mature specialized cells and the stability of the differentiated state was fundamentally challenged by Elizabeth Hay's groundbreaking observations on amphibian limb regeneration, published in 1959. Building on previous work by C.S. Thornton, she discovered that muscle cells could dedifferentiate and transform into progenitor cells within the regeneration blastema reshaping our understanding of cell differentiation. This pivotal finding reshaped our understanding of cell...

n/a: Max Planck Institute for Medical Research: DIRECTOR POSITIONS AT MPI FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH DIRECTOR(S) (M/F/D) The Max Planck Institute of Medical Research in Heidelberg, Germany, is due to ... Heidelberg (DE)

Competitive: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research,... Houston, Texas

Competitive: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center: Position Title: Coordinator, Clinical Research Program Department: Investigational Cancer Therapeutics Division: Cancer Medicine Reports to: Admin.... Houston, Texas

Competitive: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research,... Houston, Texas

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