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Several techniques for the stabilization and the reanimation of the paralyzed lower lip have been proposed, sometimes combined but the authors are rather vague. Thanks to our cases and a literature review, we suggest an algorithm. Sixty-six patients haven been reviewed. The static and dynamic clinical evaluation have been done thanks to the study of the medical files, photographs and videos samples. The different techniques we have used were (a) botulinum toxin in the contralateral depressor labii inferioris (DLI) (n=66), contralateral DLI myectomy (n=1); (b) a strip of fascia lata (n=16) either combined with a lengthening temporalis myoplasty (MAT) (n=10) or only realizing a passive suspension thanks to one vector (n=4), or a passive suspension with two strips (n=2); (c) digastric muscle transfer (n=4). When the elevator muscles are sounds, botulin toxin (± myectomy) is proposed if the lower lip is not inverted. Otherwise, a suspension thanks to a digastric muscle transfer or a passive suspension with a horizontal and a vertical strips are recommended. If the elevator muscles are no more operational, a MAT with a passive suspension with one vector is considerated and if the lower lip is inverted, a digastric muscle transfer with a fascia lata strip or a MAT with two strips is proposed. This algorithm submission allows to refine the treatment of the stabilization and the reanimation of the lower lip.
Evaluation of a quality improvement project designed to improve HPV vaccine uptake in a pediatric primary care setting for young adolescents.

Three strategies were implemented in one private pediatric practice to promote HPV vaccine uptake for 11- and 12-year-old adolescents. 1) a standardized vaccine policy change was made to include HPV vaccine with other adolescent vaccines, 2) a pre-visit email was sent to parents of teens to provide factual vaccine information in preparation for the visit, and 3) a provider communication initiative was implemented to ensure all providers communicated consistent messages and delivered an effective cancer prevention recommendation for HPV vaccination. NVP-DKY709 inhibitor A pre/post design was used to compare vaccine rates. Data was obtained via the electronic health records.

The post-intervention group demonstrated HPV vaccine rates increased substantially from 17.8% to 63.6%.

Strategically implementing standardized clinical vaccine policies and presumprive provider communication practices has implications for significantly increasing HPV vaccine uptake among teens and may be key to preventing cancer among future generations.
Strategically implementing standardized clinical vaccine policies and presumprive provider communication practices has implications for significantly increasing HPV vaccine uptake among teens and may be key to preventing cancer among future generations.
Chronic diseases afflict more than 25% of America's children, and it has been reported that some children with chronic illness are underimmunized, compounding their risks of complications from vaccine-preventable infections.

To better assess vaccination rates in this population, we systematically reviewed PubMed and CINAHL. Publications were included if specific to immunization rates in U.S. children aged < 18 years and were published between 2010 and 2020. A total of 18 studies were reviewed.

Compared with healthy children, children with chronic illnesses have significantly lower vaccination rates, and they face higher risks if they contract a preventable disease.

Barriers to on-time vaccinations included inadequate education for both parents and providers and misconceptions from nonmedical sources. In addition, lack of provider comfort serves to lower vaccination rates of children with chronic illness. This topic requires further research and discussion until all children are protected from preventable illness.
Barriers to on-time vaccinations included inadequate education for both parents and providers and misconceptions from nonmedical sources. In addition, lack of provider comfort serves to lower vaccination rates of children with chronic illness. This topic requires further research and discussion until all children are protected from preventable illness.
To assess the effects of inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) on right ventricle dimension and function and systolic pulmonary arterial pressures in severe Acute Respiratory Distress (ARDS) due to Sars-Cov2 (COVID) infection.

We assessed the effects of iNO on right ventricle dimension and function and systolic pulmonary arterial pressures in 12 consecutive COVID-related ARDS patients by means of serial echocardiographic exams (baseline, 12 and 24 h since iNO start).

Inhaled NO administration did not influence systolic pulmonary arterial pressures nor RV dimension and function. No changes were detectable in ventilatory data with iNO administration. Considering the negligible effect on oxygenation, iNO use was discontinued in all cases.

In COVID-related severe ARDS iNO administrated as rescue therapy is not able to ameliorate oxygenation nor pulmonary hypertension, as assessed by serial echocardiograms. This finding may be explained by the diffuse loss of hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction with increased perfusion around alveolar consolidations which characterizes COVID-related severe ARDS.
In COVID-related severe ARDS iNO administrated as rescue therapy is not able to ameliorate oxygenation nor pulmonary hypertension, as assessed by serial echocardiograms. This finding may be explained by the diffuse loss of hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction with increased perfusion around alveolar consolidations which characterizes COVID-related severe ARDS.
Adequate nutrition during infectious outbreaks require a personal management strategy, especially when there are emotional factors involved. To evaluate the association between lifestyle and emotional aspects of food consumption during the pandemic COVID-19.

Cross-sectional study using online self-applied questionnaire with 15,372 active schoolteachers who worked in primary education (kindergarten, elementary and high school) from Minas Gerais, Brazil. Poisson Regression model with robust variance was used to determine the association between lifestyle and emotional aspects and food consumption. Greater adherence to the healthy consumption profile showed a statistically significant association with decreased weight (PR=1.58; p=0.000), decreased physical activity (PR=1.27; p=0.000), reduced income, (PR=1.26; p=0.000), reduced alcohol consumption (PR=1.22; p=0.000), and changes in mental health (PR=1.19; p=0.000). Unhealthy consumption profile was significantly correlated with weight gain (PR=1.54; p=0.000), consuming more alcohol, or started drinking during the pandemic (PR=1.44; p=0.000), increased physical activity (PR=1.43; p=0.000); increased cigarette consumption (PR=1.17; p=0.000), and being a younger adult (PR=1.17; p=0.000).

The COVID-19 pandemic influenced the food profiles of basic education teachers in the Minas Gerais state education system in a bidirectional manner, favoring the practice of consuming healthy or unhealthy foods.
The COVID-19 pandemic influenced the food profiles of basic education teachers in the Minas Gerais state education system in a bidirectional manner, favoring the practice of consuming healthy or unhealthy foods.Orally administered enzymes can have profound effects on the composition of the gut microbiota and may serve as an appealing alternative modulating agent. We summarize the three ways through which enzymes can influence the gut microbiota and discuss the challenges in choosing the right enzyme to modulate the gut microbiota.
Studies have suggested associations between greater age, increased risk of prostate cancer (PC), and higher Gleason score.

The present study aimed at investigating these associations within the Göteborg-1 randomized, population-based PC screening trial.

The screening arm of the Göteborg-1 screening trial comprises 10000 randomly selected men (aged 50-64 yr at randomization) from the Göteborg region of Sweden. Between 1995 and 2014, they were biennially invited to prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing to an upper age limit of 70 yr (range 67-71 yr). PSA ≥3 ng/ml triggered a prostate biopsy (sextant biopsy 1995-2009, thereafter a ten-core biopsy).

The impact of age on Gleason score, given a screen-detected PC, was investigated with multinomial logistic regression analyses adjusted for year of testing and screening round.

Overall, 7625 men had at least one PSA test and 1022 men were diagnosed with PC. For men with screen-detected PC, age was associated with the risk of clinically significant PC above and beyond screening round and year of testing (p < 0.001). For each 1-yr increase in age, the risk of being diagnosed with a Gleason score ≥3 + 4 cancer (vs <7) increased by 11% (95% confidence interval [CI] 4.7-17), whereas the risk of being diagnosed with a Gleason score ≥4 + 3 cancer (vs <7) increased by 8.5% (95% CI -1.6 to 20).

The increased risk of a higher Gleason score in older men should be considered when counseling men regarding early diagnosis and treatment for PC.

We found that older age increased both the risk of prostate cancer and the risk of more aggressive prostate cancer.
We found that older age increased both the risk of prostate cancer and the risk of more aggressive prostate cancer.
We aimed to evaluate choice and efficacy of intravenous antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) for status epilepticus (SE) in Dravet syndrome and to find predictable clinical features demonstrating the effectiveness of benzodiazepine (BZD) for SE.

We retrospectively investigated the medical records in patients with Dravet syndrome and evaluated the effectiveness rate of intravenous AEDs and the rate of adverse effects. To find the clinical features of BZD-effective SE, we divided the SE episodes into the following two groups BZD effective group and BZD non-effective group. The choice of treatment was dependent on physicians' discretion according to the protocol for SE in our institution.

Sixty-eight SE episodes in 10 patients were assessed. The median age at SE was 31months. Of 68 episodes, 42 episodes (61.8%) were in the BZD effective group and 26 (38.2%) in the BZD non-effective group. There were no significant differences in clinical features. In the BZD non-effective group, the effective rates of continuous midazolam, phenobarbital, phenytoin/fosphenytoin were 9/9 episodes (100%), 14/17 (82.4%), and 2/5 (40.0%), respectively. Adverse effects were identified in 19/68 episodes (27.9%), including 11/42 episodes in the BZD effective group and 8/26 in the BZD non-effective group, which was no statistical difference between the two groups. Respiratory suppression was found in all 19 episodes and the incidence of endotracheal intubation in the BZD non-effective group (15.4%) was higher than that in the BZD effective group (2.4%) (p=0.046).

BZD may be used as first choice, and phenobarbital prior to continuous midazolam as second choice for SE with Dravet syndrome. There might be no predictable clinical features showing that BZD will be effective.
BZD may be used as first choice, and phenobarbital prior to continuous midazolam as second choice for SE with Dravet syndrome. There might be no predictable clinical features showing that BZD will be effective.
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