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7% event rate) showed no significant results, although in coronary artery disease, percutaneous coronary intervention, and acute coronary syndrome subgroups, mutations in SCOS5P1, CDC42BPA and CTRAC1 showed genome-wide significance (lowest p-values 1.07e-09, 4.53e-08 and 2.60e-10, respectively). CYP2C19*2 is the strongest genetic determinant of on-clopidogrel platelet reactivity. We identified three novel associations in clinical outcome subgroups, suggestive for each of these outcomes.Previously, our lab developed high molecular weight (MW) tense (T) quaternary state glutaraldehyde polymerized bovine hemoglobins (PolybHbs) that exhibited reduced vasoactivity in several small animal models. In this study, we prepared PolybHb in the T and relaxed (R) quaternary state with ultrahigh MW (>500 kDa) with varying cross-link densities, and investigated the effect of MW on key biophysical properties (i.e., O2 affinity, cooperativity (Hill) coefficient, hydrodynamic diameter, polydispersity, polymer composition, viscosity, gaseous ligand-binding kinetics, auto-oxidation, and haptoglobin [Hp]-binding kinetics). To further optimize current PolybHb synthesis and purification protocols, we performed a comprehensive meta-data analysis to evaluate correlations between procedural parameters (i.e., cross-linkerbovine hemoglobin (bHb) molar ratio, gas-liquid exchange time, temperature during sodium dithionite addition, and number of diafiltration cycles) and the biophysical properties of both T- and R-state PolybHbs. Our results showed that, the duration of the fast-step auto-oxidation phase of R-state PolybHb increased with decreasing glutaraldehydebHb molar ratio. Additionally, T-state PolybHbs exhibited significantly higher bimolecular rate constants for binding to Hp and unimolecular O2 offloading rate constants compared to R-state PolybHbs. The methemoglobin (metHb) level in the final product was insensitive to the molar ratio of glutaraldehyde to bHb for all PolybHbs. Akt inhibitor During tangential flow filtration processing of the final product, 14 diafiltration cycles was found to yield the lowest metHb level.Human adenoviruses (HAdVs) cause widespread acute and persistent infections. Infections are usually mild and controlled by humoral and cell-based immunity. Reactivation of persistently infected immune cells can lead to a life-threatening disease in immunocompromised individuals, especially children and transplant recipients. To date, no effective therapy or vaccine against HAdV disease is available to the public. HAdV-C2 and C5 are the best-studied of more than 100 HAdV types. They persist in infected cells and release their progeny by host cell lysis to neighbouring cells and fluids, a process facilitated by the adenovirus death protein (ADP). ADP consists of about 100 amino acids and harbours a single membrane-spanning domain. It undergoes post-translational processing in endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi compartments, before localizing to the inner nuclear membrane. Here, we discuss the current knowledge on how ADP induces membrane rupture. Membrane rupture is essential for both progression of disease and efficacy of therapeutic viruses in clinical applications, in particular oncolytic therapy.Background and purpose There is an urgent but unmet need for mitigating radiation-induced intestinal toxicity while radio sensitising tumours for abdominal radiotherapy. We aimed to investigate the effects of metformin on radiation-induced intestinal toxicity and radiosensitivity of colorectal tumours. Experimental approach Acute and chronic histological injuries of the intestine from mice were used to assess radioprotection, and IEC-6 cell line was used to investigate the mechanisms in vitro. link2 The fractionated abdominal radiation model of HCT116 and HT29 tumour grafts was used to determine the effects on colorectal cancer. Key results Metformin alleviated radiation-induced acute and chronic intestinal toxicity by optimising mitophagy which was AMPK-dependent. In addition, our data indicated that metformin increased the radiosensitivity of colorectal tumours with P53 mutation both in vitro and in vivo. Conclusion and implications Metformin may be a radiotherapy adjuvant agent for colorectal cancers especially those carrying P53 mutation. Our findings provide a new strategy for further precise clinical trials for metformin on radiotherapy.This article comments on Tsogtbaatar E, Cocuron J-C, Alonso AP. 2020. Non-conventional pathways enable pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) embryos to achieve high biosynthetic efficiency. Journal of Experimental Botany 71, 3037–3051.Objective Chronic inflammatory back pain (IBP) is frequently reported in axial SpA (axSpA) but also in the general population. We evaluated a recently proposed two-step referral system for early recognition of axSpA in primary care and compare it with other combinations of symptoms and SpA-related items. Methods Consecutive chronic back pain patients ≤45 years of age answered a questionnaire and were seen by a primary care physician who decided whether HLA-B27 needed to be determined. They were then referred to a rheumatologist who made the diagnosis. Generally sticking to the two-step system with HLA-B27 as an additional option, combinations with a sensitivity ≥90% and a likelihood ratio >4 were compared. Results A total of 326 patients were included, 46 of whom were diagnosed with axSpA (14.1%). The sensitivity of the strategy was 87%, the specificity was 56.8% and the positive and negative predictive values were 24.8% and 96.4%, respectively. A 'good response to NSAIDs', 'morning stiffness >30 min' and 'elevated C-reactive protein' performed best, with a sensitivity of 91%, specificity of 67%, positive predictive value of 31% and negative predictive value of 98%. On that basis, only three patients had to be seen by a rheumatologist to diagnose one. Conclusion The earlier proposed referral system worked well but was outperformed by other combinations with high sensitivity and better specificity, which deserve to be prospectively studied.We found a low prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 (2.7% [5/188]) among pregnant and postpartum patients after initiating universal testing. Prevalence among symptomatic patients (22.2% [4/18]) was similar to initial targeted screening approaches (19.1% [8/42]). Among 170 asymptomatic patients, two were positive or inconclusive, respectively; repeat testing at 24 hours was negative.Background COVID-19 was introduced in Korea early and experienced a large outbreak in mid-February. We aimed to review the public health interventions used during the COVID-19 outbreak and describe the impact on seasonal influenza activity in Korea. Methods National response strategies and public health interventions, along with daily COVID-19 confirmed cases in Korea were reviewed during the pandemic. National influenza surveillance data were compared between seven sequential seasons. Characteristics of each season, including the rate of influenza-like illness (ILI), duration of epidemic, date of termination of epidemic, distribution of influenza virus strain and hospitalization were analyzed. Results After various public health interventions including enforced public education on hand hygiene, cough etiquette and staying at home with respiratory symptoms, universal mask use in public places, refrain from non-essential social activities and school closure, the duration of the influenza epidemic in 2019/2020 decreased by 6-12 weeks and the influenza activity peak rated 49.8 ILI/1,000 visits compared to 71.9-86.2 ILI/1,000 visits of previous seasons. During the period of enforced social distancing from week 9 to 17 of 2020, influenza hospitalization cases were 11.9-26.9-fold lower compared with previous seasons. During the 2019/2020 season, influenza B accounted for only 4%, in contrast with previous seasons in which influenza B accounted for 26.6% to 54.9% of all cases. Conclusions Efforts to activate high level national response not only led to a decrease in COVID-19, but also substantial decrease in seasonal influenza activity. Interventions applied to control COVID-19 may serve as useful strategies for prevention and control of influenza in upcoming seasons.Objective To determine the effect of social accountability strategies on pediatric quality of care. Design and setting A non-randomized quasi experimental study was conducted in four districts in Cambodia and all operational public health facilities were included. Participants Five patients under five years and their caretakers were randomly selected in each facility. Interventions To determine the effect of maternal and child health interventions integrating citizen voice and action (CVA) using community scorecards (CSC) on quality of pediatric care. Outcome measures Patient observations were conducted to determine quality of screening and counseling, followed by exit interviews with caretakers. Results Results indicated significant differences between intervention and comparison facilities; screening by IMCI trained providers (100% vs 67%,p less then 0.019), screening for danger signs; ability to drink/breastfeed (100% vs 86.7%, p less then 0.041), lethargy (86.7% vs 40%, p less then 0.004) and convulsions (83.3 vs 46.7%, p less then 0.023). Screening was significantly higher for patients in the intervention facilities for edema (56.7% vs 6.7%, P less then 0.000), immunization card (90% vs 40%, p less then 0.002), child weight (100 vs 86.7, p less then 0.041) and checking growth chart (96.7% vs 66.7%, p less then 0.035). The IMCI index, constructed from key performance indicators, was significantly higher for patients in the intervention facilities than comparison facilities (Screening Index 8.8 vs 7.0, p less then 0.018, Counseling Index 2.7 vs 1.5, p less then 0.001). Predictors of screening quality were child age, screening by IMCI trained provider, wealthier quintiles, and intervention facilities. link3 Conclusion The institution of social accountability mechanisms to engage communities and facility providers showed some improvements in quality of care for common pediatric conditions, but socioeconomic disparities were evident.Background COVID-19 poses a risk to the endoscopic skull base surgeon. Significant efforts to improving safety have been employed, including the use of personal protective equipment, preoperative COVID-19 testing, and recently the use of a modified surgical mask barrier. Objective To reduce the risks of pathogen transmission during endoscopic skull base surgery. Methods This study was exempt from Institutional Review Board approval. Our study utilizes a 3-dimensional (3D)-printed mask with an anterior aperture fitted with a surgical glove with ports designed to allow for surgical instrumentation and side ports to accommodate suction ventilation and an endotracheal tube. As an alternative, a modified laparoscopic surgery trocar served as a port for instruments, and, on the contralateral side, rubber tubing was used over the endoscrub endosheath to create an airtight seal. Surgical freedom and aerosolization were tested in both modalities. Results The ventilated mask allowed for excellent surgical maneuverability and freedom. The trocar system was effective for posterior surgical procedures, allowing access to critical paramedian structures, and afforded a superior surgical seal, but was limited in terms of visualization and maneuverability during anterior approaches. Aerosolization was reduced using both the mask and nasal trocar. Conclusion The ventilated upper airway endoscopic procedure mask allows for a sealed surgical barrier during endoscopic skull base surgery and may play a critical role in advancing skull base surgery in the COVID-19 era. The nasal trocar may be a useful alternative in instances where 3D printing is not available. Additional studies are needed to validate these preliminary findings.
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