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26-50 percentile, 1.248, 95% CI, 1.178-1.323; OR for 51-75 percentile, 1.370, 95% CI, 1.245-1.507).
Our findings suggest that the combined effect of heat wave and PM
exposure during the 2nd trimester on the risk of preterm birth was greater than that of each exposure alone. In other words, exposure to PM
increases the impact of heat waves on the risk of preterm birth. These results indicate that control of prenatal exposure to fine particular matter and extreme temperatures is important for the prevention of preterm birth.
Our findings suggest that the combined effect of heat wave and PM2.5 exposure during the 2nd trimester on the risk of preterm birth was greater than that of each exposure alone. In other words, exposure to PM2.5 increases the impact of heat waves on the risk of preterm birth. These results indicate that control of prenatal exposure to fine particular matter and extreme temperatures is important for the prevention of preterm birth.To understand how the marine copepod Tigriopus japonicus responds to the toxic marine dinoflagellate Gymnodinium catenatum, we assessed acute toxicity and investigated swimming behavior parameters (e.g., swimming speed, swimming path trajectory, and swimming distance) in response to G. catenatum exposure. In addition, the mRNA expression levels of detoxification-related genes (e.g., phase I cytochrome P450 [CYP] and phase II glutathione-S transferase [GST]) were measured in G. catenatum-exposed copepods. No significant change in survival was observed in response to G. catenatum, but swimming speed was significantly decreased (P less then 0.05) at a high concentration of G. catenatum (600 cells/mL). Furthermore, the swimming distance was significantly decreased (P less then 0.05) compared to that of the control at 600 cells/mL G. catenatum, while no significant change in swimming path trajectory was observed, suggesting that G. catenatum potentially has adverse effects on the swimming behavior of T. japonicus. In addition, the transcriptional regulation of T. japonicus CYPs and -GSTs were significantly upregulated and downregulated (P less then 0.05), respectively, in response to G. catenatum. In particular, certain genes (e.g., CYPs [CYP307E1, CYP3041A1, and CYP3024A2] and GSTs [GST-kappa, GST-mu5, and GST-omega]) were significantly induced (P less then 0.05) by G. catenatum, suggesting that these genes likely play a critical role in detoxification mechanisms and might be useful as potential molecular biomarkers in response to G. catenatum exposure. Overall, these results elucidate the potential impacts of the dinoflagellate G. catenatum on the swimming behavior and detoxification system of the marine copepod T. japonicus.
Tai Ji Quan (TJQ) practice has been recommended for reducing falls in older adults, but a gap exists in our understanding of the neuromuscular mechanisms underlying TJQ practice benefits. This study aims to quantify and validate neuromuscular mechanisms underlying TJQ practice benefits in older adults.
This review and analysis followed the PRISMA framework. All meta-analyses were performed in R.
For healthy older adults, TJQ practice was found to decrease muscle onset latency. Higher leg muscle activations were found during TJQ gait in comparison to normal gait. A significant interaction between TJQ practice time and age of the cohort was observed in muscle onset latency. For adults with pre-existing health conditions, TJQ practice has similar neuromuscular benefits as conventional rehabilitation methods.
Neuromuscular function improvements associated with TJQ practice provide a mechanism for reducing falls in older adults with and without pre-existing health conditions.
Neuromuscular function improvements associated with TJQ practice provide a mechanism for reducing falls in older adults with and without pre-existing health conditions.
To study etiological, clinical and radiological profile and treatment outcomes in patients of longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM).
This was a prospective study conducted at Dr. Selleck Avapritinib S.N. medical college, Jodhpur, India, of patients presenting with LETM between March 2018 to March 2020.
Our study included 32 patients (median age 32years, female to male ratio of 2.5 1). Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOsd) was the most common diagnosis affecting 14 patients followed by 5 patients of idiopathic myelitis, 4 patients of para-infectious myelitis, 3 patients of multiple sclerosis (MS), 3 patients of acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis (ADEM) and 1 patient each of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody disease, sarcoidosis and mixed connective tissue disorder (MCTD). All the patients of NMOsd were positive for aquaporin 4 (AQP4) antibody. Spinal MRI showed central pattern of involvement in NMOsd and eccentric pattern of involvement in MS. All the patients of para-infectious myelitis were varicella myelitis. Twenty-eight (87.5%) patients had good clinical recovery at 6months.
Although, LETM is classically associated with NMOsd, it can have multiple etiologies. Identifying the etiology is important for long term treatment and prognosis which varies according to the disease. Patients in our study presented with relapses and severe disease but had good clinical recovery with treatment.
Although, LETM is classically associated with NMOsd, it can have multiple etiologies. Identifying the etiology is important for long term treatment and prognosis which varies according to the disease. Patients in our study presented with relapses and severe disease but had good clinical recovery with treatment.In this work, we designed tetragonal nanogravel structured dysprosium vanadate Dy(VO4) nanoparticles unified with oxidized carbon nanofiber (f-CNF) denoted as Dy(VO4)/f-CNF nanocomposite for the low potential determination of antiprotozoal drug metronidazole (MEZ). The physicochemical properties of novel Dy(VO4)/f-CNF nanocomposite were analyzed through microscopic and spectroscopic techniques and obtained results express nanocomposite formed with desired surface morphology, crystalline phase, atomic vibrational modes, and preferred elemental compositions. The electrocatalytic activity of Dy(VO4)/f-CNF nanocomposite was examined with a disposable screen-printed electrode (SPCE) via cyclic voltammetry (CV) and linear sweep voltammetry technique (LSV) with a conventional three-electrode system. Dy(VO4)/f-CNF/SPCE delivers a higher active surface area recommends superior electrocatalytic activity which is favorable for the MEZ sensor. Electrocatalytic reduction of MEZ occurred with lower reduction potential (-0.
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