Annals of medicine
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We hypothesized that patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) face a dilemma between motivation to live and difficulty in living, and brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) can reduce this dilemma. This study aimed to investigate the present situation of patients with ALS and their expectations from BMIs. ⋯ These results clearly revealed a serious dilemma among patients with ALS between motivation to live and their anxiety about TLS and caregiver burden. Patients expected BMI to reduce this dilemma. Thus, the development of better BMIs may meet these expectations.
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Haemodialysis (HD) patients are predisposed to physical ailments, and their occurrence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could potentially lead to a more unfavourable prognosis. However, the impact of SARS-CoV-2 (Omicron variant) infection on the prognosis of HD patients remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the impact of Omicron variant infection on the prognosis of HD patients. ⋯ Omicron variant infection was associated with increased mortality risk in HD patients, and Omicron infection worsen the prognosis of HD patients. Enhancing immune protection against SARS-CoV-2 is crucial for HD patients during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Observational Study
Maintenance therapy promotes profound organ and haematologic response in light-chain amyloidosis patients not undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation.
Evidence on maintenance therapy following frontline induction is sparse in primary light-chain amyloidosis (AL), especially for those who do not undergo autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ASCT). ⋯ This study identified the clinical benefits of maintenance therapy in patients with AL who did not undergo ASCT in real-world practice.
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The influence of pregnancy on tuberculosis (TB) has not been well studied. This study aimed to investigate the demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomes of pregnant-related TB compared with the general population with TB. ⋯ Manifestations of TB in pregnant women differ from those in the general population with TB. Pregnancy complicated with active TB greatly harms the mother and foetus and requires special attention in the future.
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Norovirus is the leading cause of sporadic viral gastroenteritis cases and outbreaks. Gut microbiota plays a key role in maintaining immune homeostasis. We aimed to investigate the composition and functional effects of gut microbiota in children infected with norovirus. ⋯ Norovirus infection may lead to dysregulation of the gut microbiome in children.