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Background Immune checkpoint blockade therapies including cytotoxic-T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4) and programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1) inhibitors have become indispensable tools for treating melanoma and other cancers. An increasing number of diverse cutaneous adverse reactions to immunotherapy have been documented in the literature and have been reported to affect up to 40% of patients treated with targeted therapies. Method & results Herein, we report a case of a patient with metastatic melanoma treated with checkpoint inhibitor therapy who developed vitiligo, gastritis and hepatitis, all identified as adverse immune events and attributable to his immunotherapy regimen. He subsequently developed acquired idiopathic generalized hypohidrosis with biopsy of lesional skin demonstrating a peri-eccrine lymphocytic infiltrate. Conclusion These findings suggest this acquired generalized hypohidrosis represents a lymphocyte-mediated adverse immune event related to this patient's checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
Calcium-binding proteins are heterogeneous proteins that act binding this ion in specific domains, performing numerous functions.

In the present review, we aim to gather principal information about S100B protein in the Central Nervous System (CNS), highlighting its particularities, mapping, functionalities, and consequences on CNS dysfunction.

The research was carried out by searching Pubmed, Medline, Science Direct, Lilacs, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases using the following descriptors S100 protein; Central Nervous System; Nervous Lesions, as well as their corresponding terms in Portuguese and Spanish. The terms were first searched separately, then together.

Due to its ability to bind with calcium, S100B is involved in the regulation of several intra- and extracellular physiological processes. As well as being multifunctional, this protein can be considered both a "marker" and "signaling" since it is capable of triggering functions of detection of and protection in situations of injury to the CNS.

In-depth studies are necessary to discover the innumerable actions of this protein which are still unknown. It is expected that these can bring varied benefits by elucidating its therapeutic potential in preclinical and clinical situations.
In-depth studies are necessary to discover the innumerable actions of this protein which are still unknown. It is expected that these can bring varied benefits by elucidating its therapeutic potential in preclinical and clinical situations.
Home treatment (HT) has been proposed as a patient-centred alternative to acute mental inpatient care although evidence of patient-reported outcomes has remained limited.

The aim of this study was to examine patient experiences and satisfaction with HT.

This retrospective mixed-methods study included telephone interviews of 159 patients receiving HT between 2016 and 2019. BLU-667 cell line Associations between patients' characteristics and global satisfaction (ZUF-8 scale) were assessed. Differences between HT patients and inpatients were tested on a propensity score -matched inpatient sample. Qualitative analyses were conducted using thematic analysis.

Global satisfaction with HT was slightly higher than in the inpatient sample (
 = 0.019). There was no relationship between satisfaction and patients' characteristics, such as gender, age, main psychiatric diagnosis, and treatment duration, but satisfaction was higher for patients who perceived HT as their only treatment option. Participants particularly appreciated the person-centred care and practical support whereas staff continuity and medical treatment were main sources of dissatisfaction.

The results indicate that HT seems to be a more patient-centred alternative to inpatient treatment and might close a gap in the psychiatric care of patients who preferred not to use inpatient services but needed higher treatment intensity than outpatient treatment.
The results indicate that HT seems to be a more patient-centred alternative to inpatient treatment and might close a gap in the psychiatric care of patients who preferred not to use inpatient services but needed higher treatment intensity than outpatient treatment.
To describe early experience of replacing PSA with Stockholm3 for detection of prostate cancer in primary care.

Longitudinal observations, comparing outcome measures before and after the implementation of Stockholm3.

Stavanger region in Norway with about 370,000 inhabitants, 304 general practitioners (GPs) in 97 primary care clinics, and one hospital.

GPs were instructed to use Stockholm3 instead of PSA as standard procedure for diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Proportion of GP clinics that had ordered a Stockholm3 test. Number of men referred to needle biopsy. Distribution of
(csPC) (Gleason Score ≥7) and
(cnsPC) (Gleason Score 6), in needle biopsies. Estimation of direct healthcare costs.

Stockholm3 was rapidly implemented as 91% (88/97) of the clinics started to use the test within 14 weeks. After including 4784 tested men, the percentage who would have been referred for prostate needle biopsy was 29.0% (1387/4784) if based on PSA level ≥3ng/ml, and 20.8% (995/4784) if based on Stockholm3 Riduction in number of men referred for urological prostate cancer work-up -an increase in the proportion of clinically significant cancer in performed prostate biopsies from 42 to 65% -an estimated reduction in direct health care costs between 23 and 28%.The objective of this study was to compare implementation of a psychotropic medication reduction project across two types of residential long-term care settings nursing homes (NH) and assisted living (AL) facilities. Fifteen NHs and 14 AL facilities from within a single corporate chain participated in the psychotropic medication reduction project. Using a comparative case study approach, we conducted in-person and telephone interviews with 62 staff members from participating NH and AL facilities to investigate the experience of project implementation. Project implementation within the more institutional NH model produced dramatic changes in residents' lives and medication use. Conversely, changes made in the AL environment appeared to have less impact on resident medication use and resident-centric narratives, and AL staff identified numerous barriers to implementation. Identifying methods to monitor processes and outcomes of care without increasing the regulatory burden of AL facilities may increase transferability of quality improvement efforts across settings.
Only a few studies have described the impacts, strengths and needs for further development of national licensing exams (NLE). To gain such insights regarding the Swiss NLE, which includes a multiple-choice and a standardised clinical skills exam, we explored the perceptions of involved experts and stakeholders.

We explored participants' perceptions in four focus group discussions. The interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and qualitatively analysed using a thematic analysis approach.

The analysis resulted in five perceived impacts, two strengths and two needs for further developments of the NLE. Perceived impacts were (1) steering students' learning behaviour, (2) supporting teachers and assessors to align teaching to competencies, (3) elevating the importance of the Swiss Catalogue of Learning Objectives, (4) setting incentives for the further development of curricula, and (5) fostering the collaboration between the faculties of medicine. Perceived strengths were the blend of assessment formats, including their competency-based orientation, and the collaborative development approach. Perceived needs lay in the NLE's further development to sustain its fit for purpose and in incentives for people involved.

According to our study, this NLE had, and has, notable impacts on medical education in Switzerland. link2 Our insights can be useful for others planning a similar undertaking.
According to our study, this NLE had, and has, notable impacts on medical education in Switzerland. Our insights can be useful for others planning a similar undertaking.
Oesophageal perforations and post-oesophagectomy anastomotic leaks are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) is a novel treatment strategy with the potential to promote healing and ameliorate sepsis. Only two cases of its use have been reported in the UK in the management of oesophageal wall defects, representing a limited aetiological and demographic spectrum.

From May to December 2019, 7 patients aged 27-85 years underwent EVT for disparate oesophageal wall defects. Data regarding technical success and feasibility were analysed.

Complete defect resolution was achieved in six cases (86%), requiring median of 13 days of treatment (range 6-23), and necessitating three replacement procedures (range 1-4). link3 Significant improvement in C-reactive protein was achieved in all patients undergoing treatment (
 = .015). No severe complications occurred that resulted directly from sponge placement, however two individuals (33%) developed oesophageal stricture necessitating endoscopic balloon dilatation, and one died whilst undergoing treatment.

In selected patients EVT is a safe, valuable tool for the management of a spectrum of oesophageal wall defects, with the potential to reduce associated morbidity and mortality. While this work significantly expands upon the UK reported experience of EVT, we outline the requirement for a national, prospective registry of EVT use in oesophageal leaks and perforations.

AL anastomotic leak; CRP C-reactive protein; CT computed tomography; EVT endoscopic vacuum therapy; HES hospital episode statistics; OGD oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy; SEMS oesophageal stenting with self-expanding stents; UK United Kingdom.
AL anastomotic leak; CRP C-reactive protein; CT computed tomography; EVT endoscopic vacuum therapy; HES hospital episode statistics; OGD oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy; SEMS oesophageal stenting with self-expanding stents; UK United Kingdom.
Reduction of blood flow below a threshold value in brain regions locally or globally is called cerebral ischemia and proper treatment requires either the restoration of normal blood flow and/or the administration of neuroprotective therapies. Human trophoblast progenitor cells (hTPCs) give rise to the placenta and are responsible for the invasion and vascular remodeling of the maternal vessels within the uterus. Here, we tested whether hTPCs promoted to differentiate along neural lineages may exhibit therapeutic properties in the setting of cerebral ischemia
.

Cerebral ischemia was generated in rats
middle cerebral artery occlusion and, after 24 h, hTPCs were injected systemically
tail vein. Animals were sacrified at Day 3 or 11.

TTC staining indicated that infarct volumes were smaller in hTPC treated animals. Visible myelin recovery was observed in the hTPC injected group with Luxol Fast Blue staining. On Day 11 after hTPC transplantation, DLX5 and VEGF expression, as well as 2 and 10d after hTPC transplantation, NKX2.2 were significantly increased; while LHX6, Olig1, PDGFRα, VEGFR1 and VEGFR2 showed trends toward improved expression in brain tissue
immunoblot analysis. Neuron-like differentiated cells were positive for both NeuN and Cresyl Violet staining.

Here, we demonstrate for the first time that hTPCs enhance the expression of angiogenic and neurogenic factors in rat brain after stroke. Transplantation of hTPCs could form the basis of novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of stroke in the clinical setting.
Here, we demonstrate for the first time that hTPCs enhance the expression of angiogenic and neurogenic factors in rat brain after stroke. Transplantation of hTPCs could form the basis of novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of stroke in the clinical setting.
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