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87, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.81-0.93), a higher score indicating a lower risk, with an area under the receiver operating characteristics curve of 0.68 (95% CI 0.61-0.76). Negative predictive value for a low-risk group (CPAx score >18) was 0.88, and positive predictive value for a high-risk group (CPAx score ≤18) was 0.32. CONCLUSION The ICU discharge assessment described in this study had a moderate AUC but may be useful to rule out patients unlikely to need physical interventions post-ICU. For high-risk patients, research to determine post-ICU risk factors for an incomplete rehabilitation is mandated. © 2020 The Authors. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica Foundation.BACKGROUND The in vitro gas production (GP) technique has been useful for evaluating the potential degradability of feedstuffs in ruminal environments; GP is related to the components of feedstuff ingredients. RESULTS Linear models were generated and validated as alternatives of quantifying neutral detergent-soluble fiber, starch (St)/hemicellulose (Hem) and cellulose (Cel) through GP. Residuals of models obtained from the peaks of GP [0-8 h (GP-8), > 8-24 h (GP-24), > 24-48 h (GP-48) and > 24-81 h (GP-81)] of 0.02, 0.04, 0.08, 0.12 and 0.20 g of glucose (Glu), St and Cel respectively. The incubations were analyzed in mixtures of Glu, St and Cel. The best fitting models (r2 from 0.709 to 0.935) were tested on corn stover (CS) to quantify rapid fermentation fractions (RF; equivalent to Glu), medium fermentation fractions (MF; equivalent to St) and low fermentation fractions (LF48; equivalent to Cel); in CS, RF, MF and LF models had standardized residuals  less then  0.09. The analysis with Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala Lam. de Wit) and star grass (Cynodon nlemfuensis Vanderyst) consider high-protein ingredients. CONCLUSION The in vitro GP of RF, MF and LF48 fractions equivalent to Glu, St and Cel are affected by maturity and harvest time even when the chemical composition remains similar, and so RF, MF and LF48 should be considered during the design of ruminant diets. In vitro GP could be used to quantify the components of some forages, although further studies are necessary. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.BACKGROUND Subfertility is a condition found in up to 15% of couples of reproductive age. see more Gamete micromanipulation, such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), is very useful for treating couples with compromised sperm parameters. An alternative method of sperm selection has been described; the spermatozoa are selected under high magnification (over 6000x) and used for ICSI. This technique, named intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection (IMSI), has a theoretical potential to improve reproductive outcomes among couples undergoing assisted reproduction techniques (ART). However, our previous version of this Cochrane Review was unable to find evidence that supported this possible beneficial effect. This is an update of Teixeira 2013. OBJECTIVES To identify, appraise, and summarise the available evidence regarding efficacy and safety of IMSI compared to ICSI in couples undergoing ART. SEARCH METHODS We searched for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in these electronic databases the Cochrand a strong indication of publication bias. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The current evidence from randomised controlled trials does not support or refute the clinical use of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection (IMSI). We are very uncertain of the chances of having a live birth and of the risk of having a miscarriage. We found very low-quality evidence that IMSI may increase chances of a clinical pregnancy, which means that we are still very uncertain about any real difference. We did not find any trials reporting on the risk of congenital abnormalities. Well-designed and sufficiently powered trials are still required. Copyright © 2020 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.Social support promotes resilience to adverse childhood events, but little is known about the role of natural mentors-caring, nonparental adults-in the lives of childhood abuse survivors. The current study draws from a large, longitudinal, nationally representative sample (Add Health) to examine the prevalence and characteristics of natural mentoring relationships for adolescents with a history of caregiver childhood abuse, and the extent to which these relationships are associated with psychological and health outcomes in adulthood. Among the sample (n = 12,270), 28.82% and 4.86% reported caregiver childhood physical and sexual abuse, respectively. Youth who reported caregiver childhood physical abuse were more likely than those who did not endorse abuse to report having a natural mentor, but their mentoring relationships were characterized by lower interpersonal closeness, shorter duration, and less frequent contact. Exposure to caregiver childhood abuse was associated with adverse outcomes during adulthood, including antisocial behavior, physical health limitations, and suicidality; the presence of a natural mentor did not buffer the negative impact of trauma on adult outcomes. However, longer mentoring relationships during adolescence buffered the strength of the association between both caregiver physical and sexual abuse during childhood and suicidality during early adulthood. © 2020 New York Academy of Sciences.OBJECTIVES To determine for each basic, instrumental, and mobility activity after hospitalization for acute medical illness (1) disability prevalence immediately before and monthly for 6 months after hospitalization; (2) disability incidence 1 month after hospitalization; and (3) recovery time from incident disability during months 2 to 6 after hospitalization. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTING New Haven, Connecticut. PARTICIPANTS A total of 515 community-living persons, mean age 82.7 years, hospitalized for acute noncritical medical illness and alive within 1 month of hospital discharge. MEASUREMENTS Disability was defined monthly for each basic (bathing, dressing, walking, transferring), instrumental (shopping, housework, meal preparation, taking medications, managing finances), and mobility activity (walking a quarter mile, climbing flight of stairs, lifting/carrying 10 pounds, driving) if help was needed to perform the activity or if a car was not driven in the prior month. RESULTS Disability was ccare should support patients through extended periods of vulnerability beyond the immediate transitional period. J Am Geriatr Soc 68486-495, 2020. © 2020 The American Geriatrics Society.Increased iron levels and/or dysregulated iron homeostasis occurs in several lung diseases. Here, the effects of iron accumulation on the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis and associated lung function decline was investigated using a combination of murine models of iron overload and bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis, primary human lung fibroblasts treated with iron and histological samples from patients with or without idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Iron levels are significantly increased in iron overloaded transferrin receptor 2 (Tfr2) mutant mice and homeostatic iron regulator (Hfe) gene-deficient mice and this is associated with increases in airways fibrosis and reduced lung function. Furthermore, fibrosis and lung function decline are associated with pulmonary iron accumulation in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis. We also show that iron accumulation is increased in lung sections from IPF patients and that human lung fibroblasts show greater proliferation, and cytokine and extracellular matrix responses when exposed to increased iron levels. Significantly, we show that intranasal treatment with the iron chelator, deferoxamine (DFO), from the time when pulmonary iron levels accumulate, prevents airway fibrosis and decline in lung function in experimental pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary fibrosis is associated with an increase in Tfr1+ macrophages that display altered phenotype in disease and DFO treatment modified the abundance of these cells. These experimental and clinical data demonstrate that increased accumulation of pulmonary iron plays a key role in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis and lung function decline. Furthermore, these data highlight the potential for the therapeutic targeting of increased pulmonary iron in the treatment of fibrotic lung diseases such as IPF. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.BACKGROUND Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is an uncommon but known complication of pelvic surgery. Post-operative urine leakage should generate a high index of clinical suspicion for early diagnosis of VVF. AIMS This study aims to identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for timely and accurate diagnosis of VVF to minimise patient morbidity. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective observational study of all patients who underwent VVF repairs unrelated to malignancies in a ten-year period at two primary referral centres in Brisbane was performed to review the aetiology, performance of investigative tests and management of these cases. RESULTS A total of 56 patients were studied with the identification of significant delays to diagnosis and referral, the performance of multiple unnecessary tests and low rates of primary surgeon referral. CONCLUSIONS Early recognition of VVF and assessment by outpatient methylene blue dye test can provide quick same-day diagnosis and minimise patient suffering. We hope this will alert gynaecologists and provide guidelines for diagnosis and improved management to allow for prompt referral and repair of genitourinary fistula. © 2020 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.We read with interest the article by Jabbar-Lopez et al.,1 showing a significant interaction between filaggrin gene (FLG) loss-of-function mutations and exposure to domestic water hardness (≤256 mg/L versus >256 mg/L calcium carbonate (CaCO3 ) on the risk of atopic dermatitis (AD) at 36 months of age. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.Oxidative stress is a major pathogenesis of some ocular surface diseases. Our previous study demonstrated that epidermal growth factor (EGF)-activated reactive oxygen species (ROS) could protect against human corneal epithelial cell (HCE) injury. In the present study, we aimed to explore the role and mechanisms of oxidative stress and mitochondrial autophagy in HCE cells subjected to scratch injury. CCK-8 assays, EdU assays, Western blot analysis, wound-healing assays, and flow cytometry were conducted to determine cell viability, proliferation, protein expression, cell apoptosis, and intracellular ROS levels, respectively. The results showed that EGF could promote damage repair and inhibit cell apoptosis in scratch injured HCE cells by upregulating ROS (**p  less then  .01, ***p  less then  .001). EGF also induced mitochondrial autophagy and alleviated mitochondrial damage. Interestingly, the combination of the mitochondrial autophagy inhibitor and mitochondrial division inhibitor 1 (MDIVI-1) with EGF could reduce cell proliferation, viability, and the ROS level (*p  less then  .
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