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Pediatric Nephrology in Europe: Achievements and Needs

Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany 2024 n=48 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Ehrich Jochen, Tasic Velibor, Edvardsson Vidar O., Preka Evgenia, Prikhodina Larisa, Stefanidis Constantinos J., Topaloglu Rezan, Shtiza Diamant, Sarkissian Ashot, Mueller-Sacherer Thomas, Fataliyeva Rena, Kazyra Ina, Levtchenko Elena, Pokrajac Danka, Roussinov Dimitar, Milošević Danko, Elia Avraam, Seeman Tomas, Faerch Mia, Vainumae Inga, Kataja Janne, Tsimaratos Michel, Rtskhiladze Irakli, Hoyer Peter F., Reusz George, Awan Atif, Lotan Danny, Peruzzi Licia, Nigmatullina Nazym, Beishebaeva Nasira, Jeruma Edite, Jankauskiene Augustina, Niel Olivier, Said-Conti Valerie, Ciuntu Angela, Pavićević Snežana, Oosterveld Michiel, Bjerre Anna, Tkaczyk Marcin, Teixeira Ana, Lungu Adrian C., Tsygin Alexey, Stojanović Vesna, Podracka Ludmila, Levart Tanja Kersnik, Espino-Hernández Mar, Brandström Per, Sparta Giuseppina, Alpay Harika, Ivanov Dmytro, Dudley Jan, Khamzaev Komiljon, Haffner Dieter

Title

Pediatric Nephrology in Europe: Achievements and Needs

Hypothesis

What are the different national approaches to the organization and delivery of pediatric nephrology services within Europe?

Conclusion

There are significant differences in pediatric healthcare systems across Europe, highlighting the need for improved services for children with kidney disease.

Dietary Iodine Deficiency and Thyroid Gland in Mice

Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine 2011 n=31 publication Evidence: moderate

Iwata Tomoyuki, Yoshida Tadao, Teranishi Masaaki, Murata Yoshiharu, Hayashi Yoshitaka, Kanou Yasuhiko, Griffith Andrew J, Nakashima Tsutomu

Title

Dietary Iodine Deficiency and Thyroid Gland in Mice

Hypothesis

The absence of goiter and hypothyroidism in Slc26a4-/- mice is due to sufficient iodine intake, and goiter and hypothyroidism might be induced by iodine deficiency.

Conclusion

An iodine-deficient diet did not induce goiter in Slc26a4-null mice, suggesting that other factors are involved in goiter development in Pendred syndrome.

MUC1* and Its Role in Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Growth

University of California Santa Barbara 2008 publication 10 minutes Evidence: high

Hikita Sherry T., Kosik Kenneth S., Clegg Dennis O., Bamdad Cynthia

Title

MUC1* and Its Role in Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Growth

Hypothesis

Does MUC1* mediate the growth of human embryonic stem cells?

Conclusion

MUC1* acts as a growth factor receptor on undifferentiated human embryonic stem cells and can enhance their growth without the need for additional growth factors.

Differentiating Liver Tumors in Children Using Ultrasound

West China Hospital of Sichuan University 2011 n=42 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Zhuang Hua, Peng Yu-lan, Chen Tian-wu, Jiang Yong, Luo Yan, Zhang Qiong, Yang Zhi-gang

Title

Differentiating Liver Tumors in Children Using Ultrasound

Hypothesis

Can ultrasound and clinical features effectively differentiate between hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma in children?

Conclusion

Ultrasonic features combined with clinical manifestations are valuable for differentiating hepatoblastoma from hepatocellular carcinoma in children.

Regulation of Multiple Myeloma by Homeostatic Control Mechanisms

Institute of Cancer Research, Royal Marsden Hospital 1990 n=37 publication Evidence: moderate

J.A. Maitland, B.C. Millar, J.B.G. Bell, A. Montes, J. Treleaven, M.E. Gore, T.J. McElwain

Title

Regulation of Multiple Myeloma by Homeostatic Control Mechanisms

Hypothesis

Can in vitro changes in clonogenic myeloma cells predict clinical response to treatment?

Conclusion

The study suggests that myeloma may be regulated by homeostatic control mechanisms, as indicated by the correlation between changes in clonogenic myeloma cells and clinical responses.

How Maternal Overweight Affects the Umbilical Vein

Federal University of Mato Grosso 2024 n=35 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Souza Kamilla Batista da Silva, Hochberger Luana Caroline, Castrignano Camargo Felippe Egon, Silva Gabriely Santos, Camargo Giovanna Castrignano, Mello João Pedro Lourenço, Alcantara Dos Santos Fernanda Cristina, Giachini Fernanda Regina, Lobato Núbia de Souza, Souto Paula Cristina de Souza

Title

How Maternal Overweight Affects the Umbilical Vein

Hypothesis

Does pregestational maternal overweight alter the structural characteristics of the umbilical vein?

Conclusion

Maternal overweight leads to structural changes in the umbilical vein, including increased thickness and collagen deposition.

Role of Enabled in Neurodegeneration in Drosophila

Laboratorio de Genética del Comportamiento, Fundación Instituto Leloir, Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas-Buenos Aires (IIB-BA, CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina 2008 n=70 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Carolina Rezával, Jimena Gorostiza, Ezequiel Axel Werbajh, Santiago Fagilde, María Marta Fernández, María Paz Beckwith, Esteban J. Aranovich, Ezequiel J. Sabio y García, Carmen A. Ceriani, María Fernanda

Title

Role of Enabled in Neurodegeneration in Drosophila

Hypothesis

A progressive loss of rhythmic activity could reveal novel genes involved in neurodegenerative mechanisms.

Conclusion

Reduced levels of the ena gene lead to progressive neurodegeneration and behavioral abnormalities in Drosophila.

Bone Marrow Cell Transplantation Improves Liver Function in Wilson Disease Mice

The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University 2011 n=240 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Chen Xi, Xing Shihui, Feng Yanqing, Chen Songlin, Pei Zhong, Wang Chuhuai, Liang Xiuling

Title

Bone Marrow Cell Transplantation Improves Liver Function in Wilson Disease Mice

Hypothesis

The study investigates the impact of normal bone marrow cell transplantation at different stages of Wilson disease on liver injury correction.

Conclusion

Early stage transplantation of normal bone marrow cells is more effective than late stage transplantation in improving liver function and copper metabolism in a mouse model of Wilson disease.

Mortality Measures in Prostate Cancer

University Department of SurgerylUrology, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh 1990 n=438 publication Evidence: moderate

C.M. Goodman, A.W.S. Ritchie, G.D. Chisholm

Title

Mortality Measures in Prostate Cancer

Hypothesis

Different expressions of mortality in prostate cancer can lead to difficulty in comparing reported data.

Conclusion

The study shows that using expected and relative survival rates provides a valuable and objective assessment of disease-specific mortality in prostate cancer.

Genetic Factors Linked to Esophageal Cancer Risk

The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education and Chinese Ministry of Health, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University 2011 n=1004 publication 10 minutes Evidence: high

Li Qing Da, Li Hao, Wang Mei Shu, Diao Tao Yu, Zhou Zhi Ying, Fang Qiang Xue, Yang Fang Yan, Li Qing Hui

Title

Genetic Factors Linked to Esophageal Cancer Risk

Hypothesis

The study aims to evaluate the association of multi-genotype polymorphisms with the stepwise progression of esophageal squamous cell cancer (ESCC) and the possibility of predicting those at higher risk.

Conclusion

The study found that specific genetic variants significantly increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer.

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