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The usage and safety of the Boost and Ease-off features in the CamAPS FX hybrid closed-loop system was analysed in a retrospective analysis of real-world data from 7,464 users over a 12-month period. Boost was used more frequently than Ease-off, but for a shorter duration per use. Mean starting glucose was above range for Boost (229±51 mg/dL), and within range for Ease-off (114±29 mg/dL). Time spent below 70 mg/dL was low during Boost periods [median (IQR) 0.0% (0.0, 0.5%)], and lower than during no Boost periods [2.1% (1.2, 3.4%)], while time spent above 180 mg/dL was lower during Ease-off periods (15±14%) compared to no Ease-off periods (25±12%). There were no episodes of severe hypoglycaemia or DKA attributed to Boost or Ease-off use. Boost and Ease-off allow users to engage safely with CamAPS FX to manage their glucose levels during periods of more-than-usual and less-than-usual insulin needs.
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Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a subepidermal blistering skin disease with a complex pathogenesis involving various immune cells. However, the transcriptional features of these cells remain poorly defined. In this study, we constructed a comprehensive and single-cell resolution atlas of various immune cells within BP skin lesions through integrative single-cell analysis, flow cytometry, and multiplex immunohistochemistry. We observed prominent expansion and transcriptional changes in mast cells, macrophages, basophils, and neutrophils within BP lesions. Mast cells within the lesions adopted an active state and exhibited an elevated capacity for producing proinflammatory mediators. We observed an imbalance of macrophages/dendritic cells within BP lesions. Two macrophage subpopulations (NLRP3+ and C1q+) with distinct transcriptional profiles were identified and upregulated effector programs. T-peripheral helper-like T helper 2 cells were expanded in skin lesions and peripheral blood of patients with BP and were capable of promoting B-cell responses. In addition, we observed clonally expanded granzyme B-positive CD8+ T cells within BP lesions. Chemokine receptor mapping revealed the potential roles of macrophages and mast cells in recruiting pathogenic immune cells and underlying mechanisms within BP lesions. Thus, this study reveals key immune pathogenic features of BP lesions, thereby providing valuable insights for potential therapeutic interventions in this disease.