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Significant number of POPH patients discontinued PA-targeted therapy after LT. Higher PVR before LT was associated with worse survival, as was monotherapy use. Despite effective PA-targeted therapies, POPH survival outcomes after LT in our cohort were modest and may reflect the need for more aggressive therapy.
Significant number of POPH patients discontinued PA-targeted therapy after LT. Higher PVR before LT was associated with worse survival, as was monotherapy use. Despite effective PA-targeted therapies, POPH survival outcomes after LT in our cohort were modest and may reflect the need for more aggressive therapy.
Chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in transplant patients. We have previously shown that 3 doses of an anti-ICOS mAb transiently ameliorated symptoms and extended survival of dogs affected by chronic GVHD over that of control dogs. #link# The purpose of this study was to specifically correlate changes in T-cell populations in the peripheral blood with anti-ICOS treatment and chronic GVHD progression and regression in order to reach a better understanding of the mechanism of the disease and prioritize future studies.

Peripheral blood cells from canines transplanted with DLA-mismatched bone marrow and PBMC to generate chronic GVHD were analyzed by flow cytometry using a panel of antibodies specific to helper and cytolytic T cells.

Chronic GVHD was specifically associated with an increase in CD4ICOS cells, ICOS cells expressing IL-17A, and CD8 cells generating granzyme B. Treatment with anti-ICOS mAb at onset of chronic GVHD symptoms specifically targeted IL-17A-expressing cells, transiently relieved symptoms, and lengthened survival but was unable to reduce the percentage of CD8 T-cells expressing granzyme B.

These studies suggested a role for both CD4 and CD8 T cells in pathogenesis of chronic GVHD in the canine model. Galicaftor propose that future studies should focus on further extending survival by developing a treatment that would control both CD4 and CD8 T cells.
These studies suggested a role for both CD4 and CD8 T cells in pathogenesis of chronic GVHD in the canine model. We propose that future studies should focus on further extending survival by developing a treatment that would control both CD4 and CD8 T cells.
A major discrepancy between clinical and most experimental settings of liver ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is the allogenicity.

In the current study, we first established a murine model of allogeneic orthotopic liver transplantation (allo-OLT) with extended cold ischemia time (18h). Roles of CD4 T cells in the pathogenesis of ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) in liver allografts was determined using a depleting anti-CD4 Ab. The clinical relevance of CD4 as a marker of liver IRI was analyzed retrospectively in 55 liver transplant patients.

CD4 depletion in both donors and recipients resulted in the most effective protection of liver allografts from IRI, as measured by serum transaminase levels and liver histology. link2 CD4 depletion inhibited IR-induced intra-graft neutrophil/macrophage infiltration and pro-inflammatory gene expressions. Quantitative RT-PCR analysis of human liver biopsies (2h postreperfusion) revealed that post-, rather than pre-, transplant CD4 transcript levels correlated positively with pro-inflammatory gene expression profile. When we divided patients into sub-groups according to intra-graft CD4 levels, the high-CD4 cohort developed a more severe hepatocellular damage than that with low-CD4 levels.

CD4 T cells play a key pathogenic role in IRI of allogeneic liver transplants and intra-graft CD4 levels in the early postreperfusion phase may serve as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target to ameliorate liver IRI and improve OLT outcomes.
CD4 T cells play a key pathogenic role in IRI of allogeneic liver transplants and intra-graft CD4 levels in the early postreperfusion phase may serve as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target to ameliorate liver IRI and improve OLT outcomes.
Emotional adverse effects due to antidepressant use may cause difficulties for the clinician in the treatment of depression. In this prospective study, the emotional adverse effects of antidepressants were evaluated in various aspects.

Ninety eight patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder were included in the study. At 2nd, 4th, 8th, 12th, and 16th weeks, patients were assessed with Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), and the antidepressant dose was increased in patients with less than a 50% reduction at each visit compared with the initial MADRS score. The Oxford Questionnaire on the Emotional Side-effects of Antidepressants (OQESA) was used at the 8th-week and 16th-week visits.

A significant difference is found in the OQESA score at the 8th-week visit compared with the 16th-week assessment (P < 0.001, t = 5.73). There were significant correlations between MADRS scores and OQESA scores both at the 8th (r = 0.346, P = 0.05) and the 16th (r = 0.490, P < 0.001) weeks. link3 In regr and 16th-week visits. Oxford Questionnaire on the Emotional Side-effects of Antidepressants and MADRS scores are significantly correlated in all assessments. These results suggest that the score obtained from OQESA may be related not only to the emotional adverse effects of antidepressants but also to the residual symptoms of depression.Sepsis-induced immunosuppression involves both innate and adaptive immunity and is associated with the increased expression of checkpoint inhibitors, such as programmed cell-death protein 1 (PD-1). The expression of PD-1 is associated with poor outcomes in septic patients, and in models of sepsis, blocking PD-1 or its ligands with antibodies increased survival and alleviated immune suppression. While inhibitory antibodies are effective, they can lead to immune-related adverse events (irAEs), in part due to continual blockade of the PD-1 pathway, resulting in hyperactivation of the immune response. Peptide-based therapeutics are an alternative drug modality that provide a rapid pharmacokinetic profile, reducing the incidence of precipitating irAEs. We recently reported that the potent, peptide-based PD-1 checkpoint antagonist, LD01, improves T-cell responses. The goal of the current study was to determine whether LD01 treatment improved survival, bacterial clearance, and host immunity in the cecal-ligation and puncture (CLP)-induced murine polymicrobial sepsis model. LD01 treatment of CLP-induced sepsis significantly enhanced survival and decreased bacterial burden. Altered survival was associated with improved macrophage phagocytic activity and T-cell production of interferon-γ. Further, myeloperoxidase levels and esterase-positive cells were significantly reduced in LD01-treated mice. Taken together, these data establish that LD01 modulates host immunity and is a viable therapeutic candidate for alleviating immunosuppression that characterizes sepsis and other infectious diseases.
To present a case series of Urrets-Zavalia syndrome (UZS) that developed after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK).

A retrospective chart review was performed to identify patients who underwent DMEK by a single surgeon at the Duke Eye Center from 2017 to 2019 and subsequently developed UZS. Demographic data, preoperative history, operative notes, and postoperative course were reviewed.

We describe 5 cases of UZS after DMEK (ages 19-74 years; 3 men and 2 women). Onset of UZS was noted at postoperative week 1 (n = 1), 2 (n =3), or 4 (n = 1). Four patients had an underlying diagnosis of Fuchs endothelial dystrophy and 1 had posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy. Sixty percent (n = 3) of patients had an elevated intraocular pressure on postoperative day 0 or 1, and 40% (n = 2) of patients also had a pupillary block. One patient developed UZS after a rebubbling procedure for partial graft detachment and another developed UZS after repeat DMEK transplantation. Of the 3 patients who underwent bilateral combined DMEK and cataract surgery, 1 developed UZS in the second eye, whereas 2 developed UZS in the first eye. Most patients experienced monocular diplopia or had cosmetic concerns because of their mydriatic pupils. Two patients had spontaneous improvement in mydriasis.

UZS after DMEK is rare, with only 2 cases in the literature Holtmann et al and Isac et al. We present the largest case series of UZS after DMEK to date. Postoperative elevation in intraocular pressure is a common contributing factor. Evaluation of more patients may elucidate additional risk factors for this condition.
UZS after DMEK is rare, with only 2 cases in the literature Holtmann et al and Isac et al. We present the largest case series of UZS after DMEK to date. Postoperative elevation in intraocular pressure is a common contributing factor. Evaluation of more patients may elucidate additional risk factors for this condition.
To report an observation made while performing Scheimpflug densitometry analysis on the corneal region affected in keratoconus (KC) that seems to delineate the base of the cone.

Scheimpflug densitometries of 20 healthy subjects and 90 patients with KC were examined. Corneal densitometry was analyzed using both "1-layer" and "2-layer" approaches. The first considers the corneal transparency layer by layer at different depths, whereas the second averages densitometry between 2 corneal layers selected by the examiner. Fixed layers, 120 μm depth, and endothelium were selected. Repeated same-day scans and longitudinal series of scans were also evaluated to see whether the findings evolved over time.

Eighty-eight of 90 KC cases displayed a bright area on the densitometry map that corresponded to the cone location. The area's characteristics, such as its brightness, contrast, and the presence of a delimiting arc correlated with KC severity and was more noticeable in advanced cases. No similar marks were found in any of the normal subjects. The shape, location, and extent of the mark were consistent over consecutive measures taken on the same day. Changes over time were also seen in eyes with known clinical progression but was also seen in eyes considered clinically stable.

The densitometry mark seems to correspond with the zone most affected by KC and could be a supplementary tool for documenting KC stage, alongside conventional parameters. Further studies are required to ascertain whether it could prove useful in KC detection, to determine progression, and to relate it to corneal biomechanical behavior.
The densitometry mark seems to correspond with the zone most affected by KC and could be a supplementary tool for documenting KC stage, alongside conventional parameters. Further studies are required to ascertain whether it could prove useful in KC detection, to determine progression, and to relate it to corneal biomechanical behavior.Adequate bone marrow recovery is a discharge requirement after admission for febrile neutropenia in oncology patients, without specific threshold in consensus guidelines. In January 2016, our institution implemented count recovery criteria of absolute neutrophil count ≥100 cells/μL and absolute phagocyte count ≥300 cells/μL compared with prior criteria of absolute neutrophil count ≥500 cells/μL. Retrospective analysis comparing pre (July 2013 to December 2015, N=68) and post (January 2016 to June 2018, N=30) groups showed no difference in readmissions (P>0.9), no patient deaths, and decreased average length of stay in the post group (P less then 0.0001). Updated count recovery criteria seem feasible and safe.
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