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16S rRNA sequencing showed that HEP ameliorated the dysbacteriosis induced by 5-Fu, as it inhibited certain aerobic and microaerobic bacteria including Parabacteroides, Flavobacteriaceae, Christensenellaceae, Anoxybacillus, Aggregatibacter, Comamonadaceae, Planococcaceae, Desulfovibrionaceae, Sporosarcina, Staphylococcus, Aerococcaceae, and Bilophila in the xenografted mice, and increase some probiotic bacteria such as Bifidobacterium, Gemellales, Blautia, Sutterella, Anaerostipes, Roseburia, Lachnobacterium, Lactobacillus, and Desulfovibrio. This demonstrates that HEP could promote the antitumor efficacy of 5-Fu by improving the microbiota composition, the immune inflammatory response, and homeostasis.Objectives To examine survival endpoints in patients with tumor (T)4b oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) with pathologically proven masticator space invasion treated with primary surgery followed by adjuvant therapy. Study design Retrospective review at an academic cancer center. Methods Twenty-five patients with T4b OCSCC with pathologic masticator space invasion were treated with primary surgery from May 2012 to December 2016. Only patients with ≥ 2 years follow-up from date of surgery were included. Sixteen patients received adjuvant chemoradiation. Results Median follow-up time was 39 months from date of surgery. Overall survival (OS), disease-specific survival (DSS), and recurrence-free survival at 24 months were 44.0%, 63.2%, and 52.6%, respectively. On univariate analyses, adjuvant chemoradiation was associated with improved OS. Advanced age and prolonged length of hospital stay was associated with worse OS. Conclusion For pT4b OCSCCA involving the masticator space, primary surgical resection followed by adjuvant chemoradiation demonstrates 24-month DSS of > 50% and OS of 44%. Level of evidence 4 Laryngoscope, 2020.Background Since there is still no definitive conclusion regarding which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are most effective and safe in viral respiratory infections, we decided to evaluate the efficacy and safety of various NSAIDs in viral respiratory infections so that we can reach a conclusion on which NSAID is best choice for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods A search was performed in Medline (via PubMed), Embase and CENTRAL databases until 23 March 2020. Clinical trials on application of NSAIDs in viral respiratory infections were included. Results Six clinical trials were included. No clinical trial has been performed on COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome infections. Studies show that ibuprofen and naproxen not only have positive effects in controlling cold symptoms, but also do not cause serious side effects in rhinovirus infections. In addition, it was found that clarithromycin, naproxen and oseltamivir combination leads to decrease in mortality rate and duration of hospitalisation in patients with pneumonia caused by influenza. Conclusion Although based on existing evidence, NSAIDs have been effective in treating respiratory infections caused by influenza and rhinovirus, since there is no clinical trial on COVID-19 and case-reports and clinical experiences are indicative of elongation of treatment duration and exacerbation of the clinical course of patients with COVID-19, it is recommended to use substitutes such as acetaminophen for controlling fever and inflammation and be cautious about using NSAIDs in management of COVID-19 patients until there are enough evidence. Naproxen may be a good choice for future clinical trials.Epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors (EGFRIs) frequently cause cutaneous adverse effects such as papulo-pustular eruptions. However, the mechanism of the reactions remains unclear. We investigated whether EGFRIs have an influence on innate immune response in patients' skin to reveal the pathological mechanism of cutaneous adverse reactions caused by EGFRIs. The levels of human β-defensins (hBDs), which serve as the first line of defense against infection by pathogenic microorganisms, in the stratum corneum samples of patients treated with EGFR monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) were measured before and after starting therapy. In contrast to the findings in patients without eruptions who showed no obvious trends in hBD production, a significant decrease in hBD1 and hBD3 production was observed in patients who developed papulo-pustular eruptions. Doramapimod p38 MAPK inhibitor Similar changes were observed in hBD2 production. Our results may suggest that a reduction in hBD contributes to the increased incidence of papulo-pustular eruptions.Background Cardiac sympathetic denervation (CSD) is being used in the management of refractory ventricular tachycardia (VT) and electrical storm. However, data on the role of CSD in the management of ventricular arrhythmia is limited. Methods We performed a meta-analysis of retrospective studies to calculate the pooled rate of freedom from VT and the standard mean difference of ICD shocks before and after CSD. Results 14 nonrandomized studies with a total of 311 patients with refractory VT or electrical storm were included. At a mean follow up of 15 ± 10.7 months, the pooled rate of freedom from VT (VT nonrecurrence rate) after CSD in all causes of arrhythmia was 60% (range 48.8% to 70%, I2 = 43%). When analysis was restricted to only arrhythmias caused by conditions other than catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) and long QT syndrome (LQTS), the pooled VT non-recurrence rate was 50% (range 41% to 58%, I2 = 5%). After CSD, mean total number of ICD shocks per person diminished by 3.01 (95% CI 1.09-4.94, P = .002, I2 = 96%) in overall analysis and by 0.97(95% CI 0.41-1.5, P = .001, I2 = 45%) when CPVT and LQTS were excluded. Conclusion In patients with refractory VT or electrical storm, CSD is associated with pooled VT nonrecurrence rate of 60% at a mean follow-up of 15 ± 10.7 months. CSD was also associated with significantly lower mean number ICD shocks per person. Further studies are needed to validate this finding in a prospective setting.Aim To compare neonatal outcomes of Small for Gestational Age (SGA) infants born to South Asian (SA)-born women, and Australia New Zealand (ANZ)-born women. Methods Retrospective cohort study at a hospital network in Australia. Maternal and neonatal data was collected for infants born SGA between 2013-2017 to SA or ANZ-born women. Rates of perinatal mortality and neonatal morbidities were analysed between groups. Results 1018 SA and 959 ANZ SGA infants were included. SA SGA babies were older (median (IQR) 39 (38-40) weeks) and heavier (2590 (2310-2780) grams) compared to ANZ SGA babies (38 (37-40) weeks, and 2480 (2059-2740) grams; p less then 0.001 for both). After adjustment for differences in demographics, SA SGA babies were 1.5 times more likely to develop hypothermia (CI 1.16 to 1.88, p=0.001); but 60% less likely to be born with a major congenital malformation (CI 0.24 to 0.67, p=0.001) and 36% less likely to need gavage feeding (CI 0.43 to 0.93, p=0.02) compared to ANZ SGA babies. Conclusion SGA babies of SA-born women have different neonatal outcomes as compared to those born to ANZ-born women.
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