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Bacteriophages must rapidly deploy anti-CRISPR proteins (Acrs) to inactivate the RNA-guided nucleases that enforce CRISPR-Cas adaptive immunity in their bacterial hosts. Listeria monocytogenes temperate phages encode up to three anti-Cas9 proteins, with acrIIA1 always present. AcrIIA1 binds and inhibits Cas9 with its C-terminal domain; however, the function of its highly conserved N-terminal domain (NTD) is unknown. Fasudil Here, we report that the AcrIIA1NTD is a critical transcriptional repressor of the strong anti-CRISPR promoter. A rapid burst of anti-CRISPR transcription occurs during phage infection and the subsequent negative feedback by AcrIIA1NTD is required for optimal phage replication, even in the absence of CRISPR-Cas immunity. In the presence of CRISPR-Cas immunity, full-length AcrIIA1 uses its two-domain architecture to act as a "Cas9 sensor," tuning acr expression according to Cas9 levels. Finally, we identify AcrIIA1NTD homologs in other Firmicutes and demonstrate that they have been co-opted by hosts as "anti-anti-CRISPRs," repressing phage anti-CRISPR deployment. Bacterial CRISPR-Cas systems employ RNA-guided nucleases to destroy phage (viral) DNA. Phages, in turn, have evolved diverse "anti-CRISPR" proteins (Acrs) to counteract acquired immunity. In Listeria monocytogenes, prophages encode two to three distinct anti-Cas9 proteins, with acrIIA1 always present. However, the significance of AcrIIA1's pervasiveness and its mechanism are unknown. Here, we report that AcrIIA1 binds with high affinity to Cas9 via the catalytic HNH domain. During lysogeny in Listeria, AcrIIA1 triggers Cas9 degradation. During lytic infection, however, AcrIIA1 fails to block Cas9 due to its multi-step inactivation mechanism. Thus, phages encode an additional Acr that rapidly binds and inactivates Cas9. AcrIIA1 also uniquely inhibits a highly diverged Cas9 found in Listeria (similar to SauCas9) and Type II-C Cas9s, likely due to Cas9 HNH domain conservation. In summary, Listeria phages inactivate Cas9 in lytic growth using variable, narrow-spectrum inhibitors, while the broad-spectrum AcrIIA1 stimulates Cas9 degradation for protection of the lysogenic genome. Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne zoonosis that severely impacts livelihoods, national and international economies, and human health. Few studies have investigated the prevalence of this infection in Tunisian livestock. The present report aimed to update the epidemiological status and identify the risk factors associated with this RVF virus infection in the one-humped dromedary camel from arid areas. A total of 470 sera of apparently healthy camels (Camelus dromedarius) were collected from six governorates from southern and central Tunisia. Samples were tested by a competitive Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). An overall, 162 camels (34%, 95%CI 0.1-0.4) were seropositive to RVF virus antigen. Logistic regression model revealed three potential risk factors associated with the infection. A meaningful high seropositivity was observed among aged camels (>10 years-old) (40%) (P=0.001; OR=3.367). Besides, camels raised in small flocks particularly intended for meat production showed a high level of seropositivity (37%) (P=0.013; OR=13.173). Animals having close contact with other ruminants showed high seroprevalence (37%) (P=0.022; OR=10.919). This report indicated that Tunisian one-humped dromedaries were exposed to this virus and may contribute to its dissemination among farmers and other livestock. Furthers studies are urgently required to isolate and characterize this virus, evaluate the potential risk of human infection particularly in farmers, veterinarians and slaughterhouse workers and finally to program a serious strategy for RVF control. Tobacco consumption (predominantly cigarettes) is the leading preventable cause of mortality worldwide. While the major focus of strategies to reduce mortality from tobacco must include prevention of future generations from initially gaining access, some smokers are unwilling/ unable to quit. Can the higher risk chronic smoker be identified and can their risk be reduced? The risk of adverse events in cigarette smokers is influenced by the intensity/duration of cigarette smoking or second hand exposure, associated conventional risk factors, environmental stressors and certain genetic variants and epigenetic modifiers. Recent data suggest that inflammatory markers such as hs C-RP and targeted imaging can identify some smokers at higher risk. As smoking is prothrombotic, aspirin initiation and expanded statin use might reduce cardiovascular risk in those who don`t presently meet criteria for these therapies but further study is required. Thus, while advocacy for smoking cessation should always be the primary approach, increased efforts are needed to identify and potentially treat those who are unable/unwilling to quit. BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of mortality and potentially modifiable factors related to arrhythmias in patients that undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Patients that undergo TAVR are at risk for complete heart block requiring pacemaker implant. Additionally, other arrhythmias, specifically atrial fibrillation, are common in this population. It is unclear how arrhythmias and their management contribute to mortality risk. METHODS The study analyzed 176 patients who underwent TAVR at a single center. Factors associated with pacemaker implantation within 30 days were analyzed by logistic regression. Factors associated with mortality were analyzed by Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analyses. RESULTS Mean age was 80 ± 8.5 years. Atrial fibrillation was present in 69 patients, and 39 received anticoagulation. Post TAVR, a pacemaker was implanted within 30 days in 25 patients. Over a follow up of 566 ± 496 days, 49 patients died. In multivariable analysis, right bundle branch block remained significant (odds ratio 4.212, p=0.012) for pacemaker implant within 30 days. The presence of atrial fibrillation (hazard ratio (HR) 3.905, p= 0.001), albumin level (HR 0.316, p=0.034), and diabetes (HR 2.323, p = 0.027) were predictors of death in a multivariate analysis while pacemaker implant within 30 days was not. Atrial fibrillation patients who were anticoagulated had improved survival in a stratified Kaplan-Meier analysis compared to those who were not anticoagulated (p=0.0001). CONCLUSION AF, diabetes, and low albumin levels are independently associated with mortality after TAVR. In particular, patients with AF who are not anticoagulated are at highest risk for death. Efforts to identify AF and consider anticoagulation should be emphasized. Artificial intelligence is a fast-growing field and its applications to diabetes, a global pandemic, can reform the approach to diagnosis and management of this chronic condition.. Principles of machine learning have been utilized to build algorithms to support predictive models for the risk of developing diabetes or its consequent complications.. Digital therapeutics has proven to be an established intervention for lifestyle therapy in the management of diabetes. Patients are increasingly being empowered for self-management of diabetes and both patients and healthcare professionals are benefitting from clinical decision support. Artificial intelligence allows a continuous and burden-free remote monitoring of the patient's symptoms and biomarkers. Further, social media and online communities enhance patient engagement in diabetes care. Technical advances have helped to optimize resource utilization in diabetes. Together, these intelligent technical reforms have produced better glycemic control with reductions in fasting and postprandial glucose levels, glucose excursions, and glycosylated hemoglobin. Artificial intelligence will introduce a paradigm shift in diabetes care from conventional management strategies to building targeted data-driven precision care. BACKGROUND Cancer and cardiovascular disease are the two leading causes of death in most developed countries, making up the majority of national healthcare expenditures. In this study we aim to investigate nationwide trends of cardiovascular disease and cancer drug expenditure in relation to concomitant trends in cardiovascular disease and cancer death rates. METHODS We obtained cardiovascular and cancer drug expenditure data in Denmark through the Danish Register of Medical Product Statistics. Trends in cancer deaths and cardiovascular disease deaths were observed by linkage to the Cancer statistics for the Nordic Countries and Danish Heart Foundation databases. RESULTS Our data show that introduction and rapid uptake of generic versions of most cardiovascular disease drugs have resulted in a remarkable cost-neutral development in cardiovascular disease drug expenditure from 1995 to 2018 despite increased drug utilization. This development is contrasted to cancer drug expenditure which has increased more than 15-fold in the same period. Since 2006, expenditure for cancer drugs has exceeded the expenditure for cardiovascular disease drugs and is now more than triple as high. However, death rates for cancer have dropped a fraction as much as for cardiovascular disease. CONCLUSION Our results points to a disproportionate high mortality-adjusted expenditure for cancer drugs compared to cardiovascular disease drugs, and demonstrate an enormous potential for national health care savings when cheaper versions like biosimilars of many cancer drugs are introduced. BACKGROUND The safety and efficacy of nonvitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) for the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) have been established in randomized controlled trials, but limited data are available on their use in clinical practice across geographical regions. METHODS In the international RE-COVERY DVT/PE™ observational study (enrollment January 2016 to May 2017), we sought to characterize the patient population and describe the prescribed anticoagulant. Patient characteristics and anticoagulants administered after objective diagnosis of venous thromboembolism were recorded at the baseline visit and again at hospital discharge or at 14 days after the diagnosis, whichever was later. RESULTS A total of 6095 patients were included, 50.2% were male, and the mean age was 61.5 years. The most common comorbidities were hypertension (35%), diabetes mellitus (11%), cancer (11%), prior venous thromboembolism (11%), and trauma/surgery (7%). Overall, 77% of patients received oral anticoagulants, with 54% on NOACs and 23% on vitamin K antagonists (VKAs); 20% received parenteral anticoagulation only. NOACs comprised about 60% of anticoagulant treatment in Europe and Asia but substantially less in Latin America (29%) and the Middle East (21%). For NOAC therapies, the distribution (as a percentage of the total cohort) was rivaroxaban 25.6%, dabigatran 15.5%, apixaban 11.3%, and edoxaban 1.7%. Treatment with NOACs was less frequent in patients who had cancer, chronic renal disease, heart failure, or stroke. CONCLUSIONS These findings enhance our understanding of venous thromboembolism patient baseline characteristics and the initial management of venous thromboembolism patients in routine practice. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02596230 (ClinicalTrials.gov).
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