Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA
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Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory state associated with acute kidney injury (AKI) and high mortality. However, sepsis-induced AKI cannot be effectively prevented or treated using current antimicrobial therapies and supportive measures. We explored the therapeutic effect of newly developed fructose esters on sepsis-induced AKI (S-AKI). ⋯ Our data suggest that FDL, with its antioxidant activity against H2O2, can neutralize LPS toxicity using a high binding affinity, and attenuate S-AKI by inhibiting caspase 1 mediated pyroptosis, thereby ameliorating renal oxidative stress and dysfunction.
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This study evaluated the long-term acoustic and subjective outcomes of Bonebridge bone conduction implant (BCI) 601 implantation in Taiwanese patients with microtia and aural atresia (AA). ⋯ Bonebridge BCI 601 implantation provided long-term acoustic and subjective benefits for patients with microtia and AA, particularly those with bilateral AA.