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The purpose of this study was to assess the anatomy of antroliths and its influence on the thickness of the maxillary sinus membrane. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was performed on 239 patients (478 sinuses). The prevalence of antroliths per sinus was 8.4%. Regarding their distribution, antroliths were predominantly unilateral (82.5%), single (67.5%), and in a dentate area (60.0%). The antroliths were mainly located in the molar region (95.0%) and in the sinus floor (77.5%). The measured dimensions of the antroliths were as follows length 5.6±4.4mm, width 4.1±2.9mm, height 3.5±2.1mm. The relationships between the antroliths and the sinus membrane (type 1, 34.1%; type 2, 52.3%; type 3, 13.6%) indicated that sinus membranes tended to encircle antroliths, which resulted in a gradual increase in membrane thickness. The sinus membrane was found to be significantly thicker in the presence of antrolith(s) (P less then 0.001). Antroliths which are sufficiently large or are located adjacent to the sinus floor or lateral wall increase the risk of sinus membrane perforation during sinus augmentation procedures. Therefore, a thorough CBCT evaluation is needed to minimize the risk of complications prior to sinus augmentation procedures.
We sought to examine the associations between diabetes self-management, HbA1c, and psychosocial outcomes with the frequency of depressive symptoms.

We surveyed 301 teens (50% male, 22% non-white), mean age of 15.0±1.3 years, diabetes duration of 6.5±3.7 years. Biomedical variables daily frequency of blood glucose monitoring of 4.5±1.9, 63% insulin pump use, mean HbA1c 8.5±1.1% (69±12 mmol/mol); 15% of the sample achieved the target HbA1c of <7.5% (<58 mmol/mol).

Nearly 1 in 5 (18%, n=54) adolescents reported significant depressive symptoms and, of those participants, slightly under half reported moderate/severe depressive symptoms. JAK cancer Teens with moderate/severe depressive symptoms (CES-D scores ≥24) were more likely to be female, have parents without a college education, and not utilize insulin pumps. Teens with more depressive symptoms reported higher diabetes family conflict, higher diabetes burden, and lower quality of life. In the group reporting no depressive symptoms (10%), scores on psychosocial variables and diabetes treatment variables were the most favorable.

In our sample, the presence of depressive symptoms appears to relate to both diabetes treatment and quality of life. In addition, studying teens without depressive symptoms can help us learn more about protective factors that potentially buffer against depressive symptoms and that are associated with better outcomes.
In our sample, the presence of depressive symptoms appears to relate to both diabetes treatment and quality of life. In addition, studying teens without depressive symptoms can help us learn more about protective factors that potentially buffer against depressive symptoms and that are associated with better outcomes.The circumsporozoite protein (CSP) is the main surface antigen of malaria sporozoites, a prime vaccine target, and is known to have polymorphisms in the C-terminal region. Vaccines using a single allele may have lower efficacy against genotypic variants. Recent studies have found evidence suggesting the efficacy of the CSP-based RTS,S malaria vaccine may be limited against P. falciparum CSP alleles that diverge from the 3D7 vaccine allele, particularly in this polymorphic C-terminal region. In order to assess the breadth of the RTS,S-induced antibody responses against CSP C-terminal antigenic variants, we used a novel multiplex assay to measure reactivity of serum samples from a recent RTS,S study against C-terminal peptides from 3D7 and seven additional CSP alleles that broadly represent the genetic diversity found in circulating P. falciparum field isolates. We found that responses to the variants showed, on average, a ~ 30-fold reduction in reactivity relative to the vaccine-matched 3D7 allele. The extent of this reduction, ranging from 21 to 69-fold, correlated with the number of polymorphisms between the variants and 3D7. We calculated antibody breadth of each sample as the median relative reactivity to the seven CSP variants compared to 3D7. Surprisingly, protection from 3D7 challenge in the RTS,S study was associated with higher C-terminal antibody breadth. These findings suggest CSP C-terminal-specific avidity or fine-specificity may play a role in RTS,S-mediated protection and that breadth of C-terminal CSP-specific antibody responses may be a marker of protection.
Overall, infant immunisation coverage is currently >90% in Australia, but there are pockets of under-immunised children including children from migrant backgrounds. This study aimed to examine whether on-time vaccination coverage of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis dose 3 (DTP3) for children born in Australia differed by mother's region of birth and if so, what factors were associated with these differences.

We conducted a population-based cohort study using linked data on perinatal, immunisation and birth records for 2 million children born in Western Australia and New South Wales between 1996 and 2012. We assessed on-time coverage of DTP3 (vaccination from 2weeks prior to, and up until 30days after, the due date) in children with mothers born overseas. Logistic regression models were developed to determine factors associated with on-time coverage for each maternal region of birth and all regions combined, adjusting for a range of demographic factors. Adjusted estimates of coverage were calculated for thelicy and practice.
On-time vaccination rates differed by mother's region of birth. More research is needed to determine the main reasons for these remaining differences to improve vaccine uptake and also help guide policy and practice.Neonatal passive immunity, derived from transplacental transfer of IgG antibodies from mother to fetus during pregnancy, can mitigate the risk for severe infections in the early postnatal period. Understanding the placenta as the gateway organ in this process, we aimed to evaluate the influence of specific factors modulating the transplacental IgG transfer rate (TPTR) in 141 mother/neonate pairs. We further evaluated the potential health advantage elicited by maternal IgG with regard to respiratory tract infections during infancy and early childhood. Data and biological samples collected within the prospective longitudinal pregnancy cohort study PRINCE (Prenatal Identification of Children's Health) were used for these analyses. We tested IgG antibody levels against seven pathogens (measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and influenza A) by ELISA and detected seropositivity in 72.6-100% of pregnant women and in 76.3-100% of their neonates, respectively. Cord blood IgG levels reached 137-160% of levels detected in maternal blood.
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