Surveying haemoperfusion impact on COVID-19 from machine learning using Shapley values
Inflammopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(4), P. 2285 - 2294
Published: May 19, 2024
Language: Английский
Evaluation of the effect of therapeutic plasma exchange on serum cytokine levels in pediatric intensive care unit
Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
Abstract
Introduction
Therapeutic
plasma
exchange
(TPE)
is
crucial
for
saving
lives
when
used
appropriately.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
TPE's
impact
on
tumor
necrosis
factor‐like
weak
inducer
of
apoptosis
(TWEAK)
protein
and
IL‐6
levels
in
critically
ill
pediatric
patients.
Methods
Conducted
between
May
2022
December
2022,
the
observed
intensive
care
unit
(PICU)
patients
undergoing
TPE,
recording
demographics,
lab
results,
TWEAK,
pre‐
post‐procedure.
Results
Of
41
patients,
53.7%
were
male,
51.2%
had
underlying
conditions,
39%
showed
sepsis
symptoms.
significantly
rose
post‐TPE
(
p
:
0.006),
while
TWEAK
dropped
0.030).
Positive
correlations
found
interleukin‐6
(IL‐6)
pre‐TPE
ventilation
duration,
ferritin
<0.05),
organ
failure
indicators,
D‐Dimer
<0.05).
Prognosis
no
significant
difference
IL‐6/TWEAK
>0.05).
Conclusion
Serum
can
indicate
disease
severity
inflammation
level,
but
may
not
predict
prognosis
accurately.
Clinical
Trial
Registration
Our
has
clinical
registration
number
B.10.1.TKH.4.34.H.GP.0.01/154
University
Health
Sciences
Ümraniye
Training
Research
Hospital.
Language: Английский
Macrophage Activation Syndrome in Viral Sepsis
Despoina Papageorgiou,
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Charalambos Gogos,
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Karolina Akinosoglou
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et al.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(7), P. 1004 - 1004
Published: June 22, 2024
Macrophage
activation
syndrome
(MAS)
is
a
life-threatening
systemic
hyperinflammatory
triggered
by
various
infections,
particularly
viral
autoimmune
disorders,
and
malignancy.
The
condition
characterized
an
increased
production
of
proinflammatory
cytokines
resulting
in
cytokine
storm
has
been
associated
with
poor
clinical
outcomes.
During
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
patients
severe
manifestations
developed
features
similar
to
those
MAS,
although
these
characteristics
remained
well
defined
within
lung.
Additionally,
other
infections
including
EBV,
herpes
family
viruses,
hepatitis
influenza,
HIV,
hemorrhagic
fevers
can
be
complicated
MAS.
diagnosis
management
remain
challenging
due
lack
consensus
on
specific
guidelines,
especially
among
adult
population.
Currently,
therapeutic
options
primarily
rely
medications
that
are
typically
used
treat
primary
hemophagocytic
lymphohistiocytosis,
such
as
corticosteroids
etoposide.
In
addition,
cytokine-targeted
therapies
present
promising
treatment
options.
objective
this
review
discuss
emergence
MAS
context
including,
but
not
limited
to,
its
occurrence
COVID-19.
Language: Английский
Tim-3 pathway dysregulation and targeting in sepsis-induced immunosuppression
European journal of medical research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(1)
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
Sepsis
is
a
major
medical
problem
which
causes
millions
of
deaths
worldwide
every
year.
The
host
immune
response
in
sepsis
characterized
by
acute
inflammation
and
simultaneous
state
immunosuppression.
In
the
later
stage
sepsis,
immunosuppression
crucial
factor
that
increases
susceptibility
septic
patients
to
secondary
infection
mortality.
It
T
cell
exhaustion,
excessive
production
anti-inflammatory
cytokines,
hyperproliferation
suppressor
cells
aberrant
expression
checkpoint
molecules.
immunoglobulin
mucin
domain
3
(Tim-3),
an
molecule,
found
on
surface
various
cells,
including
macrophages,
NK
NKT
cells.
There
are
four
different
ligands
for
Tim-3,
accumulating
evidence
indicates
Tim-3
its
play
role
regulating
dysfunction
during
sepsis.
Anti-Tim-3
antibodies
have
been
applied
field
cancer
immunotherapy
achieved
positive
therapeutic
effects
some
clinical
trials.
However,
efficacy
blockade
still
controversial
animal
models
These
challenges
highlight
need
deeper
understanding
signaling
This
review
examines
comprehensive
effect
development
sepsis-induced
blockade.
Language: Английский
Clinical features of macrophage activation syndrome in adult dermatomyositis: A single‐center retrospective case‐control study
Immunity Inflammation and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Little
is
known
about
the
features
of
macrophage
activation
syndrome
(MAS)
in
dermatomyositis,
especially
association
between
rapidly
progressive
interstitial
lung
disease
(RP-ILD)
and
MAS.
Language: Английский
Macrophage activation syndrome in Sepsis: from pathogenesis to clinical management
Shunyao Chen,
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Cong Zhang,
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Jialiu Luo
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et al.
Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
73(12), P. 2179 - 2197
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Language: Английский
The sharp edge of immunosuppressive treatments: infections
TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
54(4), P. 752 - 760
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Different
side
effects,
including
infections,
are
encountered
in
patients
receiving
anticytokines
used
for
the
treatment
of
severe
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19).
The
aim
this
study
was
to
evaluate
infections
and
effects
these
that
develop
patient
group.
Language: Английский