Inflammatory bowel disease treatments and predictive biomarkers of therapeutic response

DA Elhag, M Kumar, M Saadaoui, AK Akobeng… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammation of the
gastrointestinal tract with a highly heterogeneous presentation. It has a relapsing and …

Vaginal microbiome: considerations for reproductive health

C Chopra, I Bhushan, M Mehta, T Koushal… - Future …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The microbial communities are an indispensable part of the human defense system and
coexist with humans as symbionts, contributing to the metabolic functions and immune …

Effects of hepatitis B virus infection and strategies for preventing mother-to-child transmission on maternal and fetal T-cell immunity

H Lu, W Cao, L Zhang, L Yang, X Bi, Y Lin… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
One of the most common routes of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is mother-to-child
transmission (MTCT). Approximately 6.4 million children under the age of five have chronic …

Predictive biomarkers for anti-TNF alpha therapy in IBD patients

M Kumar, S Murugesan, N Ibrahim, M Elawad… - Journal of Translational …, 2024 - Springer
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal condition characterized by
severe gut inflammation, commonly presenting as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or …

Beyond the acute phase: a comprehensive literature review of long-term sequelae resulting from infectious diseases

JS Izquierdo-Condoy, J Vasconez-Gonzales… - Frontiers in Cellular …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Infectious diseases have consistently served as pivotal influences on numerous civilizations,
inducing morbidity, mortality, and consequently redirecting the course of history. Their …

Infective endocarditis during pregnancy—keep it safe and simple!

VA Onofrei, CA Adam, DTM Marcu, R Crisan Dabija… - Medicina, 2023 - mdpi.com
The diagnosis of infective endocarditis (IE) during pregnancy is accompanied by a poor
prognosis for both mother and fetus in the absence of prompt management by …

[HTML][HTML] Global Prevalence of Antibiotic Consumption During Pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

SA Orwa, U Gudnadottir, A Boven, I Pauwels… - Journal of Infection, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Antibiotic use during pregnancy is widespread with notable variations across
regions. Methods This systematic review and meta-analysis (Prospero protocol …

The trophoblast surface becomes refractory to adhesion by congenitally transmitted Toxoplasma gondii and Listeria monocytogenes during cytotrophoblast to …

RJ da Silva, LF Cabo, JL George, LA Cahoon, L Yang… - Msphere, 2024 - Am Soc Microbiol
The placenta is a critical barrier against viral, bacterial, and eukaryotic pathogens. For most
teratogenic pathogens, the precise molecular mechanisms of placental resistance are still …

Fusobacterium nucleatum: An Overview of Evidence, Demi-Decadal Trends, and Its Role in Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Various Gynecological Diseases …

A Ghosh, K Jaaback, A Boulton, M Wong-Brown… - Cells, 2024 - mdpi.com
Gynecological and obstetric infectious diseases are crucial to women's health. There is
growing evidence that links the presence of Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum), an …

The antioxidant N‐acetyl cysteine inhibits cytokine and prostaglandin release in human fetal membranes stimulated ex vivo with lipoteichoic acid or live group B …

HR Park, SM Harris, E Boldenow… - American Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Backgrounds Infection during pregnancy is a significant public health concern due to the
increased risk of adverse birth outcomes. Group B Streptococcus or Streptococcus …