THE HONG KONG SOCIETY OF RHEUMATOLOGY CONSENSUS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION IN ADULT PATIENTS WITH AUTOIMMUNE RHEUMATIC DISEASES

The Hong Kong Society of Rheumatology Consensus Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccination in Adult Patients with Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases

Patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases are potentially at risk of more serious Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and increased mortality due to immunosuppressive therapies and disease-related medical comorbidities.Uncertainty about 2000 dodge durango catalytic converter the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines is a major de

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Cecal Microbiome Analyses on Wild Japanese Rock Ptarmigans (Lagopus muta japonica) Reveals High Level of Coexistence of Lactic Acid Bacteria and Lactate-Utilizing Bacteria

Preservation of indigenous gastrointestinal microbiota is critical for successful captive breeding of endangered wild animals, yet its biology is poorly understood.Here, we compared the cecal microbial composition of wild living Japanese rock ptarmigans (Lagopus muta japonica) in different locations of Japanese mountains, and the dominant cecal mic

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Eccentric Cycling Training Improves Erythrocyte Antioxidant and Oxygen Releasing Capacity Associated with Enhanced Anaerobic Glycolysis and Intracellular Acidosis

The antioxidant capacity of erythrocytes protects individuals against the harmful effects of oxidative stress.Despite improved hemodynamic efficiency, the effect of eccentric cycling training (ECT) on erythrocyte antioxidative capacity remains unclear.This study investigates how ECT affects erythrocyte antioxidative capacity and metabolism in seden

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Limiting spread of COVID-19 in Ghana: Compliance audit of selected transportation stations in the Greater Accra region of Ghana.

Globally, little evidence exists on transmission patterns of COVID-19.Recommendations to prevent infection include appropriate and frequent handwashing plus physical and social distancing.We conducted an exploratory observational study to assess compliance with these recommendations in selected transportation stations in Ghana.A one-hour audit of 4

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The inhibition of PINK1/Drp1-mediated mitophagy by hyperglycemia leads to impaired osteoblastogenesis in diabetes

Summary: Impaired bone quality and increased fracture risk are cardinal features of the skeleton in diabetes mellitus.Hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress is proposed as a potential underlying mechanism, but the precise pathogenic mechanism remains incompletely understood.In this investigation, osteoblasts under high glucose exhibited heightened

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