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The central complex (CX) in the insect brain is a higher order integration center that controls a number of behaviors, most prominently goal directed locomotion. The CX comprises the protocerebral bridge (PB), the upper division of the central body (CBU), the lower division of the central body (CBL), and the paired noduli (NO). Although spatial orientation has been extensively studied in honeybees at the behavioral level, most electrophysiological and anatomical analyses have been carried out in other insect species, leaving the morphology and physiology of neurons that constitute the CX in the honeybee mostly enigmatic. The goal of this study was to morphologically identify neuronal cell types of the CX in the honeybee Apis mellifera. By performing iontophoretic dye injections into the CX, we traced 16 subtypes of neuron that connect a subdivision of the CX with other regions in the bee`s central brain, and eight subtypes that mainly interconnect different subdivisions of the CX. They establish extensive connections between the CX and the lateral complex, the superior protocerebrum and the posterior protocerebrum. Characterized neuron classes and subtypes are morphologically similar to those described in other insects, suggesting considerable conservation in the neural network relevant for orientation. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.During the COVID-19 pandemic, chilblains-like lesions have been reported in mildly symptomatic children and adolescents. We present four children investigated for suspected COVID-19 infection with who presented with acral skin findings and mild systemic symptoms. Histology from one case showed signs of vasculitis with evident fibrin thrombus. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.We read with interest the article by Taxonera et al outlining a high incidence of diarrhoea in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) diagnosed with coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19).[1] The relationship between these symptoms and faecal calprotectin would be interesting to note. In patients without IBD and COVID-19, faecal calprotectin was noted to be higher in patients with continuing than resolved diarrhoea, suggesting intestinal inflammation due to COVID-19.[2]. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.AIMS To demonstrate the bioequivalence of macitentan/tadalafil fixed-dose combination (FDC) tablets with single-component tablets of macitentan and tadalafil in healthy subjects. METHODS Studies AC-077-101 and AC-077-103 were single-center, open-label, single-dose, 2-period, randomized, crossover Phase 1 studies conducted in healthy subjects. Two FDCs were investigated FDC-1 and FDC-2 in Study AC-077-101 and FDC-2 in Study AC-077-103. 2,4Thiazolidinedione Both FDCs contained 10 mg/40 mg of macitentan/tadalafil and differed in excipients and coating materials used. In both studies, pharmacokinetic (PK) sampling over 216 h was conducted, and PK parameters were derived using non-compartmental methods. RESULTS Bioequivalence of macitentan, its active metabolite ACT-132577, and tadalafil was established for FDC-2 in both studies AC-077-101 and AC-077-103 in which tadalafil as a single-component was sourced from the United States (US) and European Union (EU), respectively, to fulfil regional regulatory requirements. The area under the plasma concentration-time curve, and maximum plasma concentration with 90% confidence intervals of all components were entirely within the bioequivalence limits (0.8000 to 1.2500). No subject died and no serious adverse events were reported in either studies. CONCLUSIONS The FDC-2 tablet containing 10 mg/40 mg of macitentan/tadalafil was bioequivalent to the free combination of 10 mg macitentan and 40 mg tadalafil (both US and EU-sourced). Macitentan and tadalafil were well tolerated when administered as FDC or as a free combination. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.We present a case series of three patients with COVID-19 who developed arterial vascular complications, one who developed an acute CVA, one who developed popliteal artery occlusion and one who developed both during their hospital course. We present a case series of three patients admitted to Northwell Plainview Hospital in Plainview, New York with COVID-19 as confirmed by PCR. The clinical disease course of COVID-19 has been well documented in China and Europe and most recently, the United States. Publications highlighting the non-respiratory complications of COVID-19 have been limited.[1, 2] Acute cardiac injury and arrhythmia in the ICU have been described as major complications of COVID-19.[3] A few publications have highlighted the incidence of venous thromboembolic complications in COVID-19.[4, 5]. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.AIMS The classical Weber effect describes an increase in adverse reaction (AR) reports after medicinal product authorisation, with a peak in AR reporting at the end of the second year followed by a decline, despite increasing patient exposure. The present study aimed to evaluate the validity of the Weber effect in the context of authorised medicines in a specialty care setting. METHODS Using six-monthly sales data as a proxy for exposure, the exposure adjusted reporting rates for AR reports for ten selected specialty care medicines were plotted against time. These data were also evaluated based on the source of report (solicited or unsolicited) and the nature of the AR contained within the reports (listed or unlisted). Unsolicited reports were analysed against sales volumes. Goodness of fit (R2 ) was calculated and the trend representing the highest R2 was selected. RESULTS Study data comprised a total of 1,222,852 AR reports for t ten specialty care medicines. Amongst all of the products evaluated, none of the associated data represented reporting patterns entirely consistent with the classical Weber effect (see Figure 1). The results, however, showed a systemic direct correlation between AR reporting and sales volumes, especially throughout the first five years post-authorisation. CONCLUSIONS The study not only presents evidence of the absence of the Weber effect with specialty care medicines but also provides a substantial evidence of linear AR reporting correlating with sales volumes, especially during the first five years after marketing. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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