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The possible function regarding mutated endothelial cellular material within myeloproliferative neoplasms.
A lack of standardisation of documentation accompanying older people when transferring from residential to acute care is common and this may result in gaps in information and in care for older people. In Ireland, this lack of standardisation prompted the development of an evidence based national transfer document.

To pilot a new national transfer document for use when transferring older people from residential to acute care and obtain the perceptions of its use from staff in residential and acute care settings.

This was a pre- and post-study design using purposive sampling following the STROBE guidelines. The pilot was conducted in 26 sites providing residential care and three university hospitals providing acute care. Pre-pilot questionnaires focused on current documentation and were distributed to staff in residential care (n=875). A pilot of the new paper-based transfer document was then conducted over three months and post-pilot questionnaires distributed to staff from both residential and acute carare important determining factors in the provision of relevant up to date information on the resident being transferred.
The HFA-PEFF score is a part of the stepwise diagnostic algorithm of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). We aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of the HFA-PEFF score on the clinical outcomes in patients with HFpEF.

The Prospective mUlticenteR obServational stUdy of patIenTs with Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (PURSUIT-HFpEF) study is a prospective, multicentre, observational study in which collaborating hospitals in Osaka record clinical, echocardiographic, and outcome data of patients with acute decompensated heart failure with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (≥50%) [UMIN-CTR ID UMIN000021831]. Acute decompensated heart failure was diagnosed on the basis of the following criteria (i) clinical symptoms and signs according to the Framingham Heart Study criteria; and (ii) serum N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide level of ≥400pg/mL or brain natriuretic peptide level of ≥100pg/mL. The HFA-PEFF score has functional, morphological, and biomarker g-rank test P<0.001). Cox proportional hazard model showed that the HFA-PEFF score was significantly associated with the primary endpoint (high score with reference to low score, adjusted hazard ratio 1.446, 95% confidence interval [1.099-1.902], P=0.008).

The HFA-PEFF score at discharge was significantly associated with the post-discharge clinical outcomes in acute decompensated heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction. This study suggested clinical usefulness of the HFA-PEFF score not only as a diagnostic tool but also a practical prognostic tool.
The HFA-PEFF score at discharge was significantly associated with the post-discharge clinical outcomes in acute decompensated heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction. This study suggested clinical usefulness of the HFA-PEFF score not only as a diagnostic tool but also a practical prognostic tool.
Genetic characteristics and genetic carrier diagnosis in Japanese hemophilia female carriers have not been evaluated.

To provide genetic information on Japanese hemophilia female carriers and demonstrate the advantages of genetic testing in carrier diagnosis.

DNA sequencing combined with long polymerase chain reaction for inversion and multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification for large mutations.

Genetic analysis was performed in 69 male hemophiliac patients (48 hemophilia A [HA] and 21 hemophilia B [HB]) and 112 female family members (FFM) (80 from 50 families with HA and 32 from 22 families with HB). In 72 hemophiliac families, the identified F8 mutations were inversion (42%), missense (26%), and other variations (32%), while 74% of F9 mutations were point mutations. Among the 112 FFM, 53/80 (66%) with HA and 21/32 (66%) with HB were diagnosed genetically as carriers based on detection of heterozygous mutations. Low factor VIII activity (FVIIIC) levels (<50IU/dL) were detected in only 10% of gene-confirmed carriers, suggesting that FVIIIC is not suitable for HA carrier prediction. Low FVIII/von Willebrand factor ratio (<0.9) was observed in 67% of gene-confirmed carriers. Half of the gene-confirmed HB carriers had low FIXC (<60IU/dL). Importantly, 32 mothers of 37 sporadic cases (86%) (24/27 [89%] HA and 8/10 [80%] HB) showed the relevant mutations, suggesting low incidence of de novo mutations in males.

This study is the first to provide genetic information on Japanese hemophilia female carriers. Gene analysis is the gold standard for carrier diagnosis as it well identifies undetected female carriers based on pedigree information and hemostatic measurements.
This study is the first to provide genetic information on Japanese hemophilia female carriers. Gene analysis is the gold standard for carrier diagnosis as it well identifies undetected female carriers based on pedigree information and hemostatic measurements.Ouabain is a steroid described as a compound extracted from plants that is capable of binding to Na+ , K+ -ATPase, inhibiting ion transport and triggering cell signaling pathways. Due to its positive ionotropic effect, ouabain was used for more than 200 years for the treatment of cardiac dysfunctions. GsMTx4 in vivo Numerous antitumor effects of ouabain have been described so far; however, its role on thyroid cancer is still poorly understood. Therefore, the aim of the present work was to evaluate the effect of ouabain on the biology of human papillary thyroid cancer cells. For this, three human thyroid cell lines were used NTHY-ori, a non-tumor lineage, BCPAP and TPC-1, both derived from papillary carcinomas. Cells were cultured in the presence or absence of ouabain. Subsequently, we evaluated its effects on the viability, cell death, cell cycle, and migratory ability of these cell lines. We also investigated the impact of ouabain in IL-6/IL-6R and epithelial to mesenchymal transition markers expression. Our results indicate that ouabain (10-7 M), decreased the number of NTHY-ori, TPC-1 and BCPAP viable cells and induced cell cycle arrest after in vitro culture, but did not appear to promote cell death. In TPC-1 cells ouabain also inhibited cell migration; increased IL-6/IL-6R expression and IL-6 secretion; and diminished vimentin and SNAIL-1 expression. Collectively, our results indicate that ouabain has an antitumoral role on human papillary thyroid carcinomas in vitro. Even though additional studies are necessary, our work contributes to the discussion of the possibility of new clinical trials of ouabain.
This study examined the effects of multimodal strategies on knowledge and practices in preventing multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) transmission among healthcare personnel (HCP), and to investigate MDRO transmission in two surgical intensive care units (SICUs).

A quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design.

We recruited 62 HCP. Data were collected during 2017-2019. Multimodal strategies, including training, educational and reminder posters, an educational YouTube channel, champions and feedback, were used to enhance knowledge and practices. Data were analysed using Wilcoxon signed-rank test and chi-square test.

After the intervention, median knowledge scores increased from 16.0 to 17.0 (p=.001), and overall correct MDRO prevention practices increased from 76.6% to 94.0% (p<.001). The MDRO transmission rate decreased from 25% to 0% (p<.001).

The findings indicate that multimodal strategies could enhance knowledge and practices for preventing MDRO transmission among HCP and could reduce the MDRO transmission rate in SICUs.
The findings indicate that multimodal strategies could enhance knowledge and practices for preventing MDRO transmission among HCP and could reduce the MDRO transmission rate in SICUs.Organophosphorus flame retardants are a class of widely used plasticizers and flame retardants. link2 In this study, an analytical methodology for the simultaneous determination of 13 organophosphorus flame retardants in milk was developed by using high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry in combination with a modified quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe technique and solid-phase extraction. The experimental parameters of the sample purification procedure and high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry were optimized. The developed method was validated in terms of linearity, limits of detection, recovery, and precision. The method showed a linear response in the 1-100 ng/mL concentration range and the limits of detection ranged from 0.001 to 0.3 ng/mL. The mean recoveries for most organophosphorus flame retardants were in the ranges of 75.0-115.8% (spiked at 2.5 ng/mL) and 76.7-124.8% (spiked at 25 ng/mL), with relative standard deviations of less then 13.09%. The developed methodology was successfully applied to the analysis of nine human milk samples and nine commercial cow milk samples. Eleven organophosphorus flame retardants were detected in the human milk samples, with median concentrations that ranged from lower than the limit of detection to 1.47 ng/mL, and only nine organophosphorus flame retardants were detected in cow milk samples, with median levels of less then 0.32 ng/mL.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is an age-related disease characterised by articular cartilage degeneration. It has a large heritability and genetic screens have identified single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) marking genomic risk loci. One such locus is marked by G>A SNP rs75621460, downstream of TGFB1. This gene encodes TGF-β1, the correct expression of which is essential for cartilage maintenance. We have used a combination of human patient samples (n=319) and a chondrocyte model to characterise the impact of rs75621460 in multiple articular joint tissues.

Patient samples were genotyped and DNA methylation (DNAm) levels quantified by pyrosequencing. Gene reporter and electrophoretic mobility shift assays were used to determine differential nuclear protein binding to the region. The functional impact of DNAm upon TGFB1 expression was tested using targeted epigenome editing.

We identified that rs75621460 is located within a TGFB1 enhancer, and that the OA risk A-allele alters transcription factor binding, dec therapies.
Liver dysfunction is important for prognosis in heart failure (HF). Shear wave elastography (SWE), which is a novel ultrasound technique for charactering tissues, has been used in liver diseases. However, clinical implication of SWE, including dispersion slope, remains unknown in heart diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of SWE assessing liver function in the severity of HF.

We enrolled 316 consecutive patients with or suspected heart diseases, who were classified according to the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association stage of HF, including 37 with Stage A, 139 with Stage B, 114 with Stage C, and 26 with Stage D, and 45 normal subjects. link3 Elasticity and dispersion slope of shear wave were assessed according to the HF stage. Elasticity and dispersion slope were not elevated in normal subjects and patients with Stage A. Elasticity was slightly increased from Stage A to Stage C and was remarkably elevated in Stage D (normal 5.2±1.1kPa, Stage A 5.4±1.2kPa, Stage B 6.
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