Gradual Maturation of the B-Cell Receptor Repertoire After Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Insights into Early Immune Reconstitution
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Gradual Maturation of the B-Cell Receptor Repertoire After Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Insights into Early Immune Reconstitution

This study reveals early establishment of a diverse naïve B-cell receptor repertoire within 3 months post-pediatric HSCT, followed by gradual antigen-experienced maturation over 24 months, reflecting physiological B-cell development and supporting immune recovery strategies.
Teplizumab Preserves Beta Cell Function in Youth with Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes: Insights from the PROTECT Trial Per-Protocol Analysis
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Teplizumab Preserves Beta Cell Function in Youth with Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes: Insights from the PROTECT Trial Per-Protocol Analysis

The PROTECT trial's per-protocol analysis confirms teplizumab's efficacy in preserving beta cell function, reducing insulin needs, and improving glycemic control in children and adolescents newly diagnosed with stage 3 type 1 diabetes, regardless of HLA subtype or autoantibody profile.
Hospitalization Burden and Outcomes in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Across the Lifespan: Insights from a Swiss Population-Based Cohort Study
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Hospitalization Burden and Outcomes in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Across the Lifespan: Insights from a Swiss Population-Based Cohort Study

This study reveals that individuals with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) experience early, frequent, and complex hospitalizations with higher risk of severe outcomes, especially in infancy, compared to non-CAH patients, emphasizing the need for age-specific care strategies.
Autoantibody Screening in Sibling-Dominant Pediatric Relatives of Type 1 Diabetes Patients: Prevalence, Determinants, and Psychological Impact
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Autoantibody Screening in Sibling-Dominant Pediatric Relatives of Type 1 Diabetes Patients: Prevalence, Determinants, and Psychological Impact

This multicentre Turkish study identifies ZnT8 autoantibodies as predominant in young siblings at risk for type 1 diabetes and highlights gestational age as a protective factor, while revealing significant anxiety changes in children and parents post-screening, underscoring the need for integrated immunological and psychological care.