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It also exhibits renal safety. However, the increase of BMI was significant. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings in larger patient series and over longer follow-up periods.Background Covid-19 is defined by an association of multiple symptoms, including frequently reported olfactory and gustatory disorders. Objective The main purpose of this study was to analyze the prevalence of these neurosensory impairments in patients with Covid-19, and to assess short-term recovery. Methods We performed a multicenter case series study during the Covid-19 epidemic. All patients presenting a RT-PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection were included, whether hospitalized or treated at home. To analyze the prevalence and features of olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions, a phone interview was conducted 5 days after the positive PCR result. The questionnaire was submitted again 10 days later to patients having reported olfactory and gustatory disorders, in order to assess their recovery. Results 115 patients were included in our study. 81 patients (70%) reported olfactory and gustatory disorders without nasal obstruction or rhinorrhea. These impairments were more frequently reported in the female population, young people, and house-bound patients with mild symptomatic forms. Short-term recovery assessed at Day 15 was complete for 64% of the patients, and incomplete in 33%. Median recovery time was 15 days (4-27 days) after olfactory or gustatory symptom onset. Conclusion Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions related to Covid-19 are frequently reported and prevalent in mild symptomatic forms of the disease. Recovery in most cases seems rapid and complete.Objectives To explore long-term patient reported outcome (PRO) measures of pediatric paradoxical vocal cord motion (PVCM) including ease of diagnosis, management, symptom duration and effect on quality of life. Methods All children >8 years of age diagnosed with PVCM at a tertiary pediatric hospital between 2006 and 2017 were invited to complete a survey addressing study objectives. Results 21/47 eligible participants could be contacted and 18/21 (86%) participated. 78% were female with a mean age at diagnosis of 11.6 and 15.0 years at survey completion. Common PVCM symptoms reported were dyspnea (89%), globus sensation (56%), and stridor (50%). The median time to diagnosis was 3 months (IQR 2-5 months). Nearly all reported being misdiagnosed with another condition, usually asthma, until being correctly diagnosed usually by an otolaryngologist. Participants reported undergoing 3.7 diagnostic studies (range 0-8); pulmonary function testing was most common. Of numerous treatments acknowledged, breathing exercises were common (89%) but only reported helpful by 56%. Use of biofeedback was recalled in 1/3 of subjects but reported helpful in only 14% of them. Anti-reflux, allergy, anticholinergics, inhalers and steroids were each used in >50%, but rarely reported effective. PVCM was reportedly a significant stressor when initially diagnosed but despite 2/3 of participants still reporting ongoing PVCM symptoms, the perceived stress significantly decreased over time (Z = 3.26, P = 0.001). Conclusions This first PVCM PRO study endorses that diagnosis is often delayed and prescribed treatments often viewed as ineffective. While biofeedback and breathing exercises may be critical for short-term control of PVCM episodes, lifestyle changes and stress reduction are likely necessary for long-term management. Increased awareness and improvements in management are needed for this condition.Carotid artery stenosis (CAS), mainly caused by carotid atherosclerosis, is related to ischemic stroke. We investigated whether C-reactive protein (CRP) to albumin ratio (CAR) was associated with increased severity of carotid stenosis in patients undergoing carotid angiography. A total of 269 patients who were undergoing carotid angiography were included in this study. The patients were divided into 2 groups with respect to the severe CAS group 1 (stenosis less then 70%, n = 189) or group II (stenosis ≥ 70%, n = 80). C-reactive protein to albumin ratio was higher in group II compared to group I (0.56 ± 0.25 vs 0.14 ± 0.01, P less then .001). The CAR (odds ratio [OR] 1.051, 95%CI 1.027-1.076, P less then .001), neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and total cholesterol levels were independent predictors of severe CAS. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (area under the curve) for the CAR to predict severe CAS was 0.798 (95% CI 0.741-0.854, P less then .001). C-reactive to protein albumin ratio was an independent risk factor of severe CAS. Therefore, CAR might be considered a potential index in the severity of carotid artery disease.Background Cigarette smoking is one of the main predisposing factors for atherosclerosis, which can lead to vascular inflammation. Emerging research has demonstrated that the rate of restenosis is increased following angioplasty in smokers. Sophocarpine, one of the Sophora alkaloids, can play the antiinflammatory role in cells. This study aimed to assess whether sophocarpine can alleviate the restenosis induced by cigarette smoke in rats post-angioplasty. Methods Fifteen male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into three groups (control group, smoking group, smoking and injected with sophocarpine group). An established balloon-induced carotid artery injury was performed to all the groups. For the balloon-injured carotid arteries, Verhoeff-Van Gieson stain was used to detect the area of neointima and media. Then the ratio of neointima to media (I/M ratio) was calculated. For the contralateral carotid arteries, the level of MAP kinase kinase 3 (MKK3), MAP kinase kinase 6 (MKK6), Phospho-MKK3/6, p38, Phospho-p38, interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured. Results The I/M ratio of smoking group is larger than that of control group. However, sophocarpine could dramatically reduce the I/M ratio compared to smoking group. selleck chemicals Cigarette smoke could induce the expression of Phospho-MKK3/6, Phospho-p38, IL-1β and TNF-α, and treatment with sophocarpine could inhibit such effects. The levels of MKK3, MKK6 and p38 were not under the influence of cigarette smoke or sophocarpine. Conclusions Sophocarpine could alleviate the cigarette smoke-induced restenosis in rat carotid arteries after balloon injury and the mechanism of its protective effect might be the inhibition of the inflammatory reaction. This also implies sophocarpine has the potential therapeutic applicability in preventing restenosis after angioplasty in smokers.
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