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T helper type 9 cell response and its role in the neurological clinic of patients with Human T-lymphotropic virus 1
This study aimed to evaluate the expression profiles of PU.1, interferon regulatory factor 4 (IRF-4), and cytokine interleukin-9 (IL-9) during the induction of peripheral immune response and their role in the HTLV-1-infected patients' neurological symptoms. This analytical cross-sectional study was carried out at the Laboratory of Clinical and Epidemiology of Endemic Diseases and the Laboratory of Immunopathology, both from the Tropical Medicine Center at the Federal University of Pará. Assessment of neurological parameters was performed (gait, Expanded Kurtzke Disability State Scale (EDSS) score, upper and lower limb ref...
Source: Immunobiology - September 1, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Roberto de Sena Rodrigues J únior J éssica Antonia Nunes Gomes George Alberto da Silva Dias Satomi Fujihara Gilberto Toshimitsu Yoshikawa Roberta Vilela Lopes Koyama Rita Catarina Medeiros Sousa Juarez Antonio Sim ões Quaresma Hellen Thais Fuzii Source Type: research
Disability assessment among persons with epilepsy in Mahenge, an onchocerciasis-endemic area in Tanzania: A cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: PWE in Mahenge experience variable degrees of disability. The affected domains indicate the need for societal rehabilitation of PWE in various community and/or social activities. Peer-support groups were instituted at the study sites to address these needs.PMID:37523798 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109367
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - July 31, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Dan Bhwana Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo Lu ís-Jorge Amaral Lauren Vandevenne Filbert Francis Daniel P Challe Bruno P Mmbando Robert Colebunders Source Type: research
Quality of life of persons with epilepsy in Mahenge, an onchocerciasis-endemic area in Tanzania: A cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: In order to improve the QoL of PWE in Mahenge, it is vital to optimize anti-seizure medication regimens to decrease the frequency of seizures and to increase the schooling of PWE.PMID:37336132 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109302
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - June 19, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Lu ís-Jorge Amaral Dan Bhwana Messaline F Fomo Bruno P Mmbando Carmen-Nabintu Chigoho Robert Colebunders Source Type: research
