Review
Urology & Nephrology
Toby Humphrey, Mogamat Razeen Davids, Mogamat-Yazied Chothia, Roberto Pecoits-Filho, Carol Pollock, Glen James
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology of hyperkalaemia, including its prevalence and incidence in different populations, healthcare settings, and continents. The prevalence of hyperkalaemia in adults is 6.3%, with an incidence of 2.8 cases per 100 person years. In the general population, the prevalence is 1.3%, with an incidence of 0.4 cases per 100 person years. Prevalence varies by sex and the definition/threshold used. Patients with end-stage kidney disease, kidney transplant patients, and patients with acute kidney injury have the highest prevalence of hyperkalaemia.
CLINICAL KIDNEY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Serdar Nepesov, Yontem Yaman, Murat Elli, Nihan Bayram, Kursat Ozdilli, Akif Ayaz, Sema Anak
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the clinical characteristics of 36 patients with chronic neutropenia and found differences in neutrophil counts among patients. It was observed that a majority of patients showed normalization of neutrophil counts.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Daniele Massera, Mark Sherrid, Martin S. Maron, Ethan J. Rowin, Barry J. Maron
Summary: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a prevalent cardiac disease that affects approximately 15 million people worldwide. It can be diagnosed and treated through imaging techniques and clinical assessment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Inga Koneczny, Vuslat Yilmaz, Konstantinos Lazaridis, John Tzartos, Tobias L. Lenz, Socrates Tzartos, Erdem Tuzun, Frank Leypoldt
Summary: IgG4 autoimmune diseases are a group of emerging autoimmune diseases characterized by pathogenic autoantibodies of the IgG4 subclass. Patients in this group respond well to rituximab and share a genetic predisposition, with studies suggesting an association with HLA class II genes.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Amedeo Balbi, Manasvi Lingam
Summary: The probability of abiogenesis, the spontaneous emergence of life in a suitable environment, remains unknown in astrobiology. The lack of a widely accepted theory for the origin of life and the presence of selection biases make it difficult to assess this probability. Asserting the typicality of Earth's history uncritically is problematic. In this paper, a Bayesian statistical approach is applied to establish lower bounds on the probability of abiogenesis based on current and future evidence. It is found that the prior probability assigned to the appearance of life on Earth strongly influences the final result. The existence of numerous habitable worlds does not necessarily imply a high probability of common life in the universe.
MONTHLY NOTICES OF THE ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Therese Weider, Angelo Genoni, Francesco Broccolo, Trond H. Paulsen, Knut Dahl-Jorgensen, Antonio Toniolo, Sara Salehi Hammerstad
Summary: This study found a high prevalence of common viruses in thyroid tissue, with enteroviruses, human herpesvirus 6, and parvovirus B19 being the most common. The significance of these detected viruses as causal agents, possible cofactors, or bystanders remains to be determined.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Mira Siiskonen, Iida Hirn, Roosa Pesala, Timo Hautala, Pasi Ohtonen, Nina Hautala
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of pediatric uveitis has increased over the past decade in both genders, with girls being more susceptible and diagnosed at a younger age than boys. Idiopathic cases and juvenile idiopathic arthritis are the most common etiological features.
ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA
(2021)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Tej I. Mehta, Simcha Weissman, Brian M. Fung, John Sotiriadis, Keith D. Lindor, James H. Tabibian
Summary: Despite significant variations in global incidence of PSC, characteristics such as male predilection, bimodal distribution in age of diagnosis, and high concurrence of PSC-IBD remain consistent. Further studies are needed to better understand the geoepidemiology of PSC.
LIVER INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Rheumatology
Ali Duarte-Garcia, Mehmet Hocaoglu, Maria Valenzuela-Almada, Shirley-Ann Osei-Onomah, Jesse Y. Dabit, Alain Sanchez-Rodriguez, Stephanie Q. Duong, Rachel E. Giblon, Hannah E. Langenfeld, Graciela S. Alarcon, Charles G. Helmick, Cynthia S. Crowson
Summary: The incidence and prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are increasing in the US population, potentially due to the rising ethnic diversity. However, the severity of SLE and the survival gap between SLE and the general population have remained unchanged over time.
ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Qian Zhou, Ran Zhou, Haojun Yang, Huan Yang
Summary: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease characterized by muscle weakness, with vaccination being a key prophylaxis strategy. However, growing vaccine hesitancy in recent years has raised concerns about safety and efficacy. More research is needed to address the safety and effectiveness of vaccination in MG patients.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Shafi Balal, Abdus Samad Ansari, Peng Yong Sim, Harun Juwale, Mohammed Aamir Ismailjee, Rohan Hussain, Sajjad Ahmad, Anant Sharma
Summary: This study aimed to determine the incidence and prevalence of recurrent corneal erosion syndrome (RCES) within the London population over a 5-year period. The results showed an annual incidence rate of 25.4 per 100,000 and a prevalence rate of 0.96%. There was no significant change in the annual incidence over the study period.
Article
Geography
Jessica Quinton, Lorien Nesbitt, James J. T. Connolly, Elvin Wyly
Summary: Green gentrification refers to the phenomenon where urban greening and sustainability measures lead to neighborhood upgrading and displacement of existing residents. A study found that green interventions frequently occur during and after gentrification in various cities in Canada. This implies the need for a broader understanding of the relationship between urban greening and gentrification.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rashmi Verma, Gil I. Wolfe, Mark J. Kupersmith
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of long-term use of low-dose prednisone in patients with ocular myasthenia gravis (OMG). The results showed that chronic low-dose prednisone can maintain optimal binocular single vision in OMG patients who do not convert to generalized myasthenia gravis (GMG) within three years, although additional immunomodulatory therapy (OIT) is commonly required.
JOURNAL OF THE NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Rheumatology
Zachary S. Wallace, Gandarvaka Miles, Ekaterina Smolkina, Natalia Petruski-Ivleva, Duane Madziva, Claire Cook, Xiaoqing Fu, Yuqing Zhang, John H. Stone, Hyon K. Choi
Summary: This study describes the epidemiology of IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) in the USA, finding that the incidence and prevalence of IgG4-RD are increasing, and patients with IgG4-RD have a higher risk of death.
ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Nader Salari, Behnaz Fatahi, Yalda Bartina, Mohsen Kazeminia, Reza Fatahian, Payam Mohammadi, Shamarina Shohaimi, Masoud Mohammadi
Summary: The study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the global epidemiology of myasthenia gravis and the effectiveness of common drugs in its treatment. The results showed that Mycophenolate and Immunoglobulin or plasma exchange drugs have positive effects in the treatment of MG patients.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2021)