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for phytoremediation applications, offering a sustainable solution to address the growing problem of antibiotic contamination in soils.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 2m

The findings revealed that while high ciprofloxacin levels caused phytotoxicity, the plant still demonstrated a notable 65.71% remediation potential at 100 mg/kg. This underscores the suitability of Brassica juncea L.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 2m

In a controlled greenhouse experiment, the researchers sowed mustard seeds in soil with ciprofloxacin concentrations ranging from 50 to 300 mg/kg. They evaluated the plant's growth, biochemical responses, and remediation rates.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 2m

This study explored the ability of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) to remediate soil contaminated with the antibiotic ciprofloxacin.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 2m

Discover how Indian mustard can clean up ciprofloxacin-contaminated soil! This hardy plant showcases remarkable phytoremediation potential, removing up to 65.71% of the antibiotic at mode...

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 22m

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The findings suggest that this combination therapy offers improved clinical efficacy for dnMNPC, particularly in patients with favorable prognostic factors. Limitations include the retrospective design and small sample size.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 22m

The observed response rate was 88.1%, with 47.6% of patients receiving additional locoregional radiotherapy. Patients with oligometastasis and undetectable EBV-DNA after chemoimmunotherapy exhibited superior progression-free and overall survival.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 22m

This retrospective study evaluated real-world treatment practices and survival outcomes of 42 patients with de novo metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (dnMNPC) treated with a combination of chemotherapy and PD-1 inhibitors.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 22m

Chemoimmunotherapy transforms metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer, offering hope for patients with oligometastasis and undetectable EBV-DNA.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 42m

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 42m

These findings provide insights into the heterogeneous follicular and germinal center immune dynamics during acute viral infections, highlighting potential targets for therapeutic interventions.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 42m

Spatial transcriptomic analysis revealed that the RF-Bcl6no/low tissues were associated with upregulated TH1-related genes/pathways, while the RF-Bcl6high tissues showed increased expression of germinal center-promoting genes/pathways.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 42m

Three groups were identified based on Bcl6 prevalence in reactive follicles: RF-Bcl6no/low, RF-Bcl6int, and RF-Bcl6high. The RF-Bcl6high group exhibited a distinct B/TFH immune landscape with increased proliferating B-cell and TFH-cell subsets.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 42m

This study analyzed lung-draining lymph nodes from COVID-19 autopsies using multiplex imaging and spatial transcriptomics to examine the immune landscape and follicular immune reactivity.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 42m

Uncover the distinct immune landscape and spatial transcriptome associated with Bcl6 reactivity in COVID-19 lung-draining lymph nodes, revealing potential targets for regulating follicula...

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 1h

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The study highlights the need for further research to identify the most dynamic and modifiable frailty measures to develop targeted interventions and improve outcomes for this patient population.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 1h

Factors like anemia, electrolyte abnormalities, and malnutrition contributed to this rapid progression. Patients with higher frailty scores at metastatic diagnosis had worse 2-year survival outcomes.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 1h

This retrospective study evaluated frailty in 465 metastatic spine disease patients at multiple time points using a modified Metastatic Spinal Tumor Frailty Index. The findings showed that frailty changed dynamically, with a significant decline early in the disease process.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 1h

Frailty in metastatic spine disease patients is a dynamic condition, with a rapid decline early in the disease. Identifying and addressing factors like anemia, electrolyte imbalances, and...

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 1h

The findings suggest that the use of propofol-based sedation may improve outcomes for ARDS patients on neuromuscular blockade. Limitations include the observational nature of the study and potential confounding factors.

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The Helix Brief @helixbrief.bsky.social · 1h

It found that the use of propofol and opioids, compared to benzodiazepines and opioids, was associated with increased ventilator-free days, higher 28-day survival, and greater odds of discharge home.

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