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The report by Messiah et al in this issue of Pediatrics provides useful data on the duration of the nucleocapsid antibody response in children after SARS-CoV-2 infection.1 As our current SARS-CoV-2 vaccines elicit antibodies to...

The aim of this study is to demonstrate the prevalence of self-reported mask-associated dry eye (MADE) in health-care professionals and the possible risk factors that give rise to MADE.A self-administered questionnaire...

This study describes clinical profiles including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease history and seizure etiology among children living with HIV presenting with new onset seizure during the era of antiretroviral therapy...

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) or tacrolimus (TAC) compared with azathioprine (AZA) as maintenance therapy for active lupus nephritis (ALN). Patients with ALN who responded to...

Zika virus infection can result in devastating pregnancy outcomes when it crosses the placental barrier. For human pregnancies, the mechanisms of vertical transmission remain enigmatic. Utilizing a human placenta-cotyledon...

Rapid spread of the omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant despite extensive vaccination suggests immune escape. The neutralising ability of different vaccines alone or with natural SARS-CoV-2 infection against omicron is not well-known.In...

In 2015, the Republic of Georgia initiated a National Hepatitis C Elimination Program, with a goal of 90% reduction in prevalence of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections by 2020. In this article, we explore the impact of...

As an important component of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, liposomes play a key role in the efficient protection and delivery of mRNA to cells. Herein, due to the controllable release amplification strategy of liposomes, a...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignant tumors and the fourth leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Constitutive activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway is a hallmark of colon tumor growth. CATSPER1...

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) are commonly used for cardiovascular diseases. The evidence supporting the use of ACEI in dermatology is limited.This review article was divided into three parts. The first part...

To characterize continuous video electroencephalogram (VEEG) findings of hospitalized COVID-19 patients.We performed a retrospective chart review of patients admitted at three New York City hospitals who underwent VEEG at the...

Individuals who suffer from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia may experience pulmonary dysfunction during the chronic period due to pulmonary parenchymal damage after acute disease.The aim of the present study was to...

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the most frequent cause of cardiovascular death in industrialized nations. Patients with cardiomyopathy are at increased risk for SCD and may benefit from an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator...

Sympathetic hyperactivity and poor sleep quality have been reported in patients with myocardial infarction (MI). Sleep is an important modulator of cardiovascular function. We aimed to evaluate the effects of renal denervation...

To study the association between prolonged emergency department length of stay (EDLOS) and in-hospital adverse events in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS).In this retrospective cohort...

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a common subtype of stroke and places a great burden on the family and society with a high mortality and disability rate and a poor prognosis. Many findings from imaging and pathologic studies...

Interest in epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is growing rapidly, and research in this area appeals to a broad, multidisciplinary audience. EAT is unique in its anatomy and unobstructed proximity to the heart and has a...