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Unanticipated difficult laryngoscopy is associated with serious airway-related complications. We aimed to develop and test a convolutional neural network-based deep-learning model that uses lateral cervical spine radiographs to predict Cormack-Lehane grade 3 or 4 direct laryngoscopy views of the glottis. We analysed the radiographs of 5939 thyroid surgery patients at our hospital, 253 (4%) of whom had grade 3 or 4 glottic views. We used 10 randomly sampled datasets to train a model. We compared the new model with six similar models (VGG, ResNet, Xception, ResNext, DenseNet and SENet). The Brier score (95%CI) of the new model, 0.023 (0.021-0.025), was lower ('better') than the other models: VGG, 0.034 (0.034-0.035); ResNet, 0.033 (0.033-0.035); Xception, 0.032 (0.031-0.033); ResNext, 0.033 (0.032-0.033); DenseNet, 0.030 (0.029-0.032); SENet, 0.031 (0.029-0.032), all p < 0.001. We calculated mean (95%CI) of the new model for: R2 , 0.428 (0.388-0.468); mean squared error, 0.023 (0.021-0.025); mean absolute error, 0.048 (0.046-0.049); balanced accuracy, 0.713 (0.684-0.742); and area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, 0.965 (0.962-0.969). Radiographic features around the hyoid bone, pharynx and cervical spine were associated with grade 3 and 4 glottic views.
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Aprendizado Profundo , HumanosRESUMO
Modern industrial lubricants are often blended with an assortment of chemical additives to improve the performance of the base stock. Machine learning-based predictive models allow fast and veracious derivation of material properties and facilitate novel and innovative material designs. In this study, we outline the design and training process of a general feed-forward artificial neural network that accurately predicts the dynamic viscosity of oil-based lubricant formulations. The network hyperparameters are systematically optimized by Bayesian optimization, and strongly correlated/collinear features are trimmed from the model. By harnessing domain knowledge in the selection of features, the quantitative structure-property relationship model is built with a relatively simple feature set and is versatile in predicting the dynamic viscosity of lubricant oils with and without enhancement by viscosity modifiers (VMs). Moreover, partial dependency, local-interpretable model-agnostic explanations, and Shapley values consistently show that the eccentricity index, Crippen MR, and Petitjean number are important predictors of viscosity. All in all, the neural model is reasonably accurate in predicting the dynamic viscosity of lubricant solvents and VM-enhanced lubricants with an R2 of 0.980 and 0.963, respectively.
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Lubrificantes , Redes Neurais de Computação , Teorema de Bayes , ViscosidadeRESUMO
PURPOSE: For people with metabolic syndrome (MetS), altering the macronutrient composition of their diets might ameliorate metabolic abnormalities. The common method of clinical assessment only measures total lipid concentrations but ignores the individual species that contribute to these total concentrations. Thus, to predict the amelioration of MetS following caloric restriction (CR) and the intake of fish oil, we used lipidomics to investigate changes in plasma lipids and identify potential lipid metabolites. METHODS: Lipidomics was performed using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry on plasma samples from a clinical trial conducted over 12 weeks. Subjects were randomized into two groups: CR (n = 12) and CR with fish oil (CRF, n = 9). Anthropometric and clinical parameters were measured and correlated with plasma lipidomics data. RESULTS: Compared with baseline, significant differences were observed in body weight, waist circumference, blood pressure and interleukin-6 in both groups, but triglyceride (TG) levels significantly decreased in only the CRF group (all p < 0.05). A total of 138 lipid species were identified. Levels of species containing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids were significantly elevated-greater than twofold-following fish oil intake, these included TG (60:9) and phosphatidylcholine (p40:6) (all q < 0.05). TG (60:9) tended to correlate negatively with body weight, body mass index, blood pressure, and HbA1c following fish oil intake. CONCLUSION: CR and fish oil can ameliorate MetS features, including anthropometric parameters, blood pressure, and blood lipid concentrations. The levels of particular lipid species such as TG-containing docosapentaenoic acid were elevated post-intervention and negatively associated with MetS features. TG (60:9) may be proposed as a lipid metabolite to predict amelioration in MetS following the intake of CR and fish oil.
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Restrição Calórica , Dieta , Ácidos Graxos Ômega-3 , Lipidômica , Síndrome Metabólica/complicações , Síndrome Metabólica/dietoterapia , Obesidade/complicações , Obesidade/dietoterapia , Adulto , Ácidos Graxos Ômega-3/farmacologia , Ácidos Graxos Ômega-3/uso terapêutico , Óleos de Peixe/farmacologia , Óleos de Peixe/uso terapêutico , Humanos , Masculino , Síndrome Metabólica/sangue , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Obesidade/sangueRESUMO
1. This experiment investigated the influence of chicken PRDX3 on cell proliferation in chick embryo fibroblast cells using PRDX3 knockdown technology.2. A methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay was performed to assess the effect of chPRDX3 knockdown on fibroblast proliferation. The antioxidant effect was investigated to determine if it directly mediated fibroblast cell proliferation.3. To determine the role of chPRDX3 on cell proliferation, an siRNA mediated knockdown was performed in chick fibroblast cells using an in vitro assay. The proliferation of fibroblast cells transfected with siPRDX3 #3 and siPRDX3 Mix was significantly decreased after 48 h (P < 0.01). In addition, the knockdown of chicken PRDX3 suppressed cell proliferation through an increase in oxidative stress.4. The results demonstrated that chPRDX3 is required for cell proliferation in chicken fibroblast cells. Such findings have important implications for the maintenance of chicken fibroblast cells.
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Galinhas , Peroxirredoxina III , Animais , Proliferação de Células , Embrião de Galinha , Fibroblastos , RNA Interferente PequenoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: There is little information about clinical outcomes after intraoperative cardiac arrest (IOCA). We determined the incidence and characteristics of 3-month mortality after IOCA. METHODS: The electronic medical records of 238,648 adult surgical patients from January 2005 to December 2014 were reviewed retrospectively. Characteristics of IOCA were documented using the Utstein reporting template. RESULTS: IOCA occurred in 50 patients (21/100,000 surgeries). Nineteen patients died in the operating room, and further 12 patients died within 3 months post-arrest (total mortality: 62%). Three survivors at 3 months post-arrest had unfavourable neurological outcome. Finally, 34 patients showed unfavourable clinical outcomes at 3 months post-arrest. The incidences of non-cardiac surgery, emergency, pre-operative intubation state, non-shockable initial cardiac rhythm, hypovolaemic shock, pre-operative complications-induced cardiac arrest, non-anaesthetic cause of cardiac arrest, intra- and post-arrest transfusion, and continuous infusion of inotrope or vasopressor in intensive care unit (ICU) were significantly higher in non-survivors at 3 months post-arrest. Total epinephrine dose administrated during arrest was higher, and the duration of cardiac compressions was longer in non-survivors at 3 months post-arrest. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, the incidence of IOCA was 21/100,000 surgeries and the 3-month mortality rate after IOCA was 62%. Several factors including surgical emergency, non-shockable initial cardiac rhythm, pre-operative complications, surgical complications, long duration of cardiac compressions, high total epinephrine dose, transfusion, and continuous infusion of inotropes or vasopressors in ICU seemed to be risk factors for 3-month mortality after IOCA. These risk factors should be considered in the light of relatively small sample size of this study.
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Parada Cardíaca/mortalidade , Complicações Intraoperatórias/mortalidade , Adulto , Idoso , Anestesia , Cuidados Críticos , Feminino , Humanos , Incidência , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Doenças do Sistema Nervoso/epidemiologia , Doenças do Sistema Nervoso/etiologia , Doenças do Sistema Nervoso/mortalidade , República da Coreia/epidemiologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Chronic systemic lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation can cause obesity. In animal experiments, lactobacilli have been shown to inhibit obesity by modifying the gut microbiota, controlling inflammation and influencing the associated gene expression. A previous study found that high-fat-diet-induced (HFD) obesity was suppressed by lactobacilli ingestion in rats via the inhibition of parasympathetic nerve activity. This study explored the combined use of lactobacilli ingestion and ultrasound (US) to control body weight and body fat deposition in HFD mice over an 8-week experimental period. Male C57BL/6J mice received an HFD during treatment and were randomly divided into four groups: (i) control group (H), (ii) lactobacilli alone (HB), (iii) US alone (HU) and (iv) lactobacilli combined with US (HUB). The US was targeted at the inguinal portion of the epididymal fat pad on the right side. At the 8th week, body weight had decreased significantly in the HUB group (15.56 ± 1.18%, mean ± SD) group compared with the HU (26.63 ± 0.96%) and H (32.62 ± 5.03%) groups (p < 0.05). High-resolution microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) scans revealed that the reduction in total body fat volume was significantly greater in the HUB group (69%) than in the other two experimental groups (HB, 52%; HU, 37%; p < 0.05). The reductions in the thickness of the subcutaneous epididymal fat pads were significantly greater in the HUB group (final thickness: 340 ± 7 µm) than in the H (final thickness: 1150 ± 21 µm), HB (final thickness: 1060 ± 18 µm) and HU (final thickness: 370 ± 5 µm) groups (all p < 0.05). Combination therapy with lactobacilli and US appears to enhance the reduction in body weight, total and local body fat deposition, adipocyte size and plasma lipid levels over an 8-week period over that achieved with lactobacilli or US alone in HFD mice. These results indicate that US treatment alone can reduce hyperlipidemia in HFD mice.
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Dieta Hiperlipídica/efeitos adversos , Gorduras na Dieta/administração & dosagem , Lactobacillus/fisiologia , Obesidade/induzido quimicamente , Probióticos/farmacologia , Ultrassom , Tecido Adiposo , Animais , Composição Corporal , Gorduras na Dieta/efeitos adversos , Fígado , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Masculino , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Probióticos/administração & dosagem , Distribuição Aleatória , Microtomografia por Raio-XRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Reports of sexual harassment are becoming more frequent in Republic of Korea (ROK) Armed Forces. This study aimed to analyse the impact of sexual harassment on mental health among female military personnel of the ROK Armed Forces. METHODS: Data from the 2014 Military Health Survey were used. Instances of sexual harassment were recorded as 'yes' or 'no'. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was carried out to compare Kessler Psychological Distress Scale 10 (K-10) scores. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to identify associations between sexual harassment and K-10 scores. RESULTS: Among 228 female military personnel, 13 (5.7%) individuals experienced sexual harassment. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that sexual harassment had a significantly negative impact on K-10 scores (3.486, p<0.04). Higher K-10 scores among individuals experiencing sexual harassment were identified in the unmarried (including never-married) group (6.761, p<0.04), the short-term military service group (12.014, p<0.03) and the group whose length of service was <2â years (11.067, p<0.02). CONCLUSIONS: Sexual harassment has a negative impact on mental health. Factors associated with worse mental health scores included service classification and length of service. The results provide helpful information with which to develop measures for minimising the negative psychological effects from sexual harassment and promoting sexual harassment prevention policy.
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Saúde Mental , Militares/estatística & dados numéricos , Assédio Sexual/estatística & dados numéricos , Estresse Psicológico/epidemiologia , Mulheres/psicologia , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Modelos Lineares , Modelos Logísticos , Militares/psicologia , Análise Multivariada , República da Coreia/epidemiologia , Assédio Sexual/psicologia , Estresse Psicológico/psicologia , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto JovemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Altered immune function after appendicectomy has been associated with autoimmune disease, even though the mechanisms are not clearly elucidated. This study aimed to investigate whether the frequency of new-onset type II diabetes was increased after appendicectomy in a case-control study. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study from the Taiwan Longitudinal Health Insurance Database 2000. The relative risk was compared with that in the general population using population-based data. Each patient was tracked for a 3-year interval to identify those who developed type II diabetes. Cox proportional hazard regression analysis was used to assess the risk of type II diabetes during follow-up. RESULTS: A total of 31,512 patients were included in the study, of whom 5252 had an appendicectomy (study cohort) and 26,260 were matched for comparison. Some 714 patients (2.3 per cent) developed type II diabetes during the 3-year follow-up, 161 in the study cohort (3.1 per cent) and 553 in the comparison cohort (2.1 per cent). The adjusted hazard ratio (HR) for type II diabetes in the study cohort was 1.45 (95 per cent c.i. 1.22 to 1.74). This increased risk was most pronounced in men (adjusted HR 1.47, 1.16 to 1.88) and in those with a perforated appendix (adjusted HR 2.28, 1.71 to 3.03), and applied only to patients younger than 65 years of age. CONCLUSION: An increased risk of new-onset type II diabetes within 3 years after appendicectomy was found in patients aged less than 65 years. The risk was highest in men and in those with complicated appendicitis.
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Apendicectomia/efeitos adversos , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/epidemiologia , Medição de Risco/métodos , Adulto , Idoso , Apendicite/cirurgia , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/etiologia , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Incidência , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Taiwan/epidemiologia , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
Neurological decompression sickness (DCS) is a rare condition that commonly leads to spinal cord injury. We report the case of a 30-year-old man who developed left-sided weakness and numbness after diving to a maximum depth of 15 m with a total dive time of 205min (10 repetitive dives). To the best of our knowledge, only six cases diagnosed as Brown-Séquard syndrome caused by DCS have been reported in the literature. Divers should be aware of the risk factors of DCS before diving and clinicians should make the diagnosis of spinal cord DCS based primarily on clinical symptoms, not on magnetic resonance imaging findings.
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Síndrome de Brown-Séquard/diagnóstico , Indústria da Construção , Doença da Descompressão/diagnóstico , Mergulho/efeitos adversos , Oxigenoterapia Hiperbárica/métodos , Doenças Profissionais/diagnóstico , Exposição Ocupacional/efeitos adversos , Adulto , Síndrome de Brown-Séquard/etiologia , Síndrome de Brown-Séquard/fisiopatologia , Síndrome de Brown-Séquard/terapia , Doença da Descompressão/complicações , Doença da Descompressão/fisiopatologia , Doença da Descompressão/terapia , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Masculino , Doenças Profissionais/fisiopatologia , Doenças Profissionais/terapia , Prognóstico , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Palonosetron is a recently introduced 5-HT3 receptor antagonist for postoperative nausea and vomiting. Detailed standardized evaluation of corrected QT (QTc) interval change by palonosetron under sevoflurane anaesthesia is lacking. We evaluated QTc intervals in patients who are undergoing surgery with sevoflurane anaesthesia and receive palonosetron. METHODS: Our study included 100 patients who were undergoing elective surgery under sevoflurane anaesthesia. The patients were randomly assigned to two groups: those who received an i.v. injection of palonosetron 0.075 mg immediately before induction of anaesthesia (pre-surgery group, n=50) and those who received it after surgery in the recovery room (post-surgery group, n=50). QTc intervals were measured before operation, intraoperatively (baseline, immediately after tracheal intubation, and at 2, 10, 15, 30, 60, and 90 min after administration of palonosetron or placebo), and after operation (before and at 3, and 10 min after administration of palonosetron or placebo). QTc intervals were calculated using Fridericia's, Bazett's, or Hodges formulas. RESULTS: The perioperative QTc intervals were significantly increased from the baseline values, but were not affected by the pre- or post-surgical timing of palonosetron administration. CONCLUSIONS: There was no significant difference in the QTc intervals during the perioperative period, whether 0.075 mg of palonosetron is administered before or after sevoflurane anaesthesia. Palonosetron may be safe in terms of QTc intervals during sevoflurane anaesthesia. Clinical trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01650961.
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Anestesia por Inalação , Anestésicos Inalatórios , Antieméticos/efeitos adversos , Isoquinolinas/efeitos adversos , Síndrome do QT Longo/induzido quimicamente , Éteres Metílicos , Quinuclidinas/efeitos adversos , Adulto , Idoso , Antieméticos/uso terapêutico , Pressão Sanguínea/efeitos dos fármacos , Método Duplo-Cego , Eletrocardiografia , Eletrólitos/sangue , Feminino , Frequência Cardíaca/efeitos dos fármacos , Humanos , Isoquinolinas/uso terapêutico , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Monitorização Intraoperatória , Palonossetrom , Náusea e Vômito Pós-Operatórios/epidemiologia , Náusea e Vômito Pós-Operatórios/prevenção & controle , Quinuclidinas/uso terapêutico , Sevoflurano , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto JovemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The present study was conducted to investigate the influence of different operating table heights on the quality of laryngeal view and the discomfort of the anaesthetist during enodotracheal intubation. METHODS: Eight anaesthetists participated, to each of whom 20 patients were allocated. Before induction of anaesthesia, the height of the operating table was adjusted to place the patient's forehead at one of four landmarks on the anaesthetist's body (the order being determined by block randomization with eight blocks): umbilicus (Group U), lowest rib margin (Group R), xiphoid process (Group X), and nipple (Group N). Next, the anaesthetist began the laryngoscopy and evaluated the grade of laryngeal view. For this 'initial posture', the anaesthetist was not allowed to adjust his or her posture (flexion or extension of the neck, lower back, knee, and ankle). This laryngeal view was then re-graded after these constraints were relaxed. At each posture, the anaesthetist's joint movements and discomfort during mask ventilation or intubation were evaluated. RESULTS: The laryngeal view before postural changes was better in Group N than in Group U (P=0.003). The objective and subjective measurements of neck or lower back flexion during intubation were higher in Group U than in Groups X and N (P<0.01 for each). The improvement of laryngeal view resulting from postural changes correlated with the anaesthetist's discomfort score before the postural change (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Higher operating tables (at the xiphoid process and nipple level of the anaesthetist) can provide better laryngeal views with less discomfort during tracheal intubation. TRIAL REGISTRY NUMBER: NCT01649973 (clinicaltrials.gov).
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Ergonomia/métodos , Intubação Intratraqueal/métodos , Laringe , Mesas Cirúrgicas , Adulto , Idoso , Desenho de Equipamento , Feminino , Humanos , Laringoscopia/métodos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Saúde Ocupacional , Posicionamento do Paciente/métodos , PosturaRESUMO
UNLABELLED: A rapid identification of Salmonella, one of the most common foodborne pathogens worldwide, in clinical patients can enable better rational managements and prevent further outbreaks. The traditional immunochromatography using antibody-gold nanoparticles (Ab-AuNPs), such as the home pregnancy test, has been used for the Salmonella detection. In this study, we developed a new and rapid method using DNA probe-AuNPs for the detection of 16s ribosomal DNA of Salmonella. To evaluate the proposed method in clinical specimens, we performed a clinical test by identifying 159 stool samples on Hektoen agar containing black or crystalloid colonies using the method and the VITEK 2 system for confirmation. Eighty of the isolates were correctly identified as Salmonella to achieve 100% sensitivity. Seventy-five samples were correctly identified as non-Salmonella spp., but four were incorrectly identified as Salmonella. The specificity was 94·93%. The assay time is about 30 min after the DNA purification. The time-consuming and labour-intense biochemical tests can be replaced. We demonstrated that this assay is a rapid, convenient and cost-effective tool for Salmonella identification of clinical faecal samples, which is worth for further promotion and clinical use. This is the first application of using 16s ribosomal DNA probe-Au-NPs and immunochromatography on clinical samples. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: This is the first application of using 16s ribosomal DNA probe-gold nanoparticles and immunochromatography method on clinical samples with sensitivity 100% and specificity 94·93%. The assay time is about 30 min after the DNA purification. We find this assay a rapid, convenient, sensitive and inexpensive tool for Salmonella identification of clinical faecal samples, which is worth further promotion and clinical use and can replace the traditional time-consuming and labour-intense biochemical tests. The potential benefit of this approach is to develop a rapid point-of-care test that provides results while the patient is still at the doctors' office.
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Cromatografia de Afinidade/métodos , Fezes/microbiologia , Salmonella/isolamento & purificação , Ágar , Sequência de Bases , Sondas de DNA , DNA Ribossômico , Ouro/química , Humanos , Nanopartículas Metálicas , Dados de Sequência Molecular , RNA Ribossômico 16S/genética , Salmonella/classificação , Salmonella/genética , Sensibilidade e EspecificidadeRESUMO
UNLABELLED: Experts reviewed the literature to determine whether partially whey hydrolysed formulas (HF) offer benefits in the dietary management of frequent gastrointestinal symptoms and allergy prevention. Compared with standard cow's milk-based formulas, partially whey HF confer a limited protective effect against allergic disease in high-risk infants, particularly atopic dermatitis, but not respiratory allergies. No randomised clinical trials have been published on partially whey HF in infants with colicky symptoms. The group did not find sufficient evidence to support the use of partially whey HF in regurgitation, although recent data suggest that a thickened partially whey HF may be more effective. Partially whey HF, fortified with prebiotics and/or probiotics, with high levels of sn-2 palmitate in the fat blend or without palm oil, provide some benefit in functional constipation. CONCLUSION: Overall, partially whey HF may offer a useful alternative to intact protein in the dietary management of common functional gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Gastroenteropatias/prevenção & controle , Hipersensibilidade/prevenção & controle , Fórmulas Infantis , Hidrolisados de Proteína , Humanos , Lactente , Proteínas do Leite , Proteínas do Soro do LeiteRESUMO
In this study, we investigated the effects of 8-weeks of swimming exercise on neurogenesis in the subventricular zone (SVZ) and on the levels of nerve growth factor (NGF) and synapsin I protein in the olfactory bulb (OB) of adult rats at a series of relevant time points (2 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months). Ninety-six male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into 2 groups: (1) a control group (COG; n = 48, n = 8 for each time point) and (2) a swimming exercise group (SEG; total n = 48; n = 8 for each time point). SEG performed swimming exercise for 5 days per week over a period of 8 weeks. We found that the number of 5-bromo-2'-deoxyuridine-5'-monophosphate (BrdU)- and doublecortin (DCX)-positive cells was significantly higher in SEG than in COG at all time points (Day 2, Week 1, Week 2, Week 4, Month 3, and Month 6; p < 0.001). Furthermore, NGF and synapsin I protein levels were significantly higher in SEG on Day 2, and Weeks 1, 2, and 4 than in COG (p < 0.05 for each time point). Our findings suggest that regular swimming exercise in adult rats increases neurogenesis, neuronal survival, and neuronal maintenance in the SVZ; furthermore, swimming exercise increases the levels of NGF and synapsin I in the OB.
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BACKGROUND: There has been no study on antibiotic-resistant Propionibacterium acnes in Hong Kong. OBJECTIVE: We investigated the prevalence and pattern of antibiotic-resistant P. acnes and to identify any associated factors for harbouring the resistant strains. METHODS: Culture and sensitivity testing of P. acnes to commonly used antibiotics were performed. Resistance to tetracycline was defined at a minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 2 µg/mL or more; erythromycin at an MIC of 0.5 µg/mL or more; clindamycin at an MIC of 0.25 µg/mL or more according to EUCAST. For breakpoints of doxycycline and minocycline, those with an MIC of 1 µg/mL or more were defined as resistant strains. RESULTS: Among the 111 specimens collected from 111 patients, 86 strains of P. acnes were recovered, one from each specimen. Twenty-five specimens had no growth. Forty-seven (54.8%) strains were found to be resistant to one or more antibiotics. Forty-six (53.5%), 18 (20.9%), 14 (16.3%), 14(16.3%) and 14 (16.3%) strains were resistant to clindamycin (CL), erythromycin (EM), tetracycline (TET), doxycycline (DOX) and minocycline (MR) respectively. Ten strains (11.6%) had cross resistance between the MLS antibiotics (erythromycin or clindamycin), one strain (1.2%) had cross resistance among the cyclines and 14 strains (16.4%) had cross resistance between the MLS and cycline antibiotics. Binary logistic regression showed an association between MLS antibiotic resistance with an increased age whereas cycline resistance was associated with the duration of treatment. CONCLUSION: Antibiotic-resistant P. acnes is prevalent in Hong Kong. Dermatologists should be more vigilant in prescribing antibiotics for acne patients.
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Acne Vulgar/tratamento farmacológico , Acne Vulgar/microbiologia , Farmacorresistência Bacteriana , Propionibacterium acnes/efeitos dos fármacos , Acne Vulgar/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Fatores Etários , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Distribuição de Qui-Quadrado , Farmacorresistência Bacteriana Múltipla , Feminino , Hong Kong/epidemiologia , Humanos , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Testes de Sensibilidade Microbiana , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Propionibacterium acnes/isolamento & purificação , Medição de Risco , Estudos de Amostragem , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto JovemRESUMO
In regions that are hyperendemic for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, prevalence of and risk factors associated with isolated anti-hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) in HIV-positive patients are less well described. HIV-positive patients who were tested for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) and anti-HBc at designated hospitals for HIV care in Taiwan were included for analysis. HBV DNA was detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction in patients with and without isolated anti-HBc. Of 2351 HIV-positive patients, 450 (19.1%) were HBsAg positive, 411 (17.5%) were anti-HBc positive alone and 963 (41.0%) for both anti-HBs and anti-HBc. Compared with patients who were positive for both anti-HBs and anti-HBc, patients with isolated anti-HBc were older, less likely to have anti-hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV), had lower CD4 lymphocyte counts and higher plasma HIV RNA loads. Older age (adjusted odds ratio, 1.029; 95% confidence interval, 1.015-1.043) and CD4 <100 cells/microL (adjusted odds ratio, 1.524; 95% confidence interval, 1.025-2.265) were independently associated with isolated anti-HBc by logistic regression, while presence of anti-HCV and injecting drug use were not. HBV DNA was detectable in 8.3% of 277 patients with isolated anti-HBc and 14.3% of 56 patients with both anti-HBs and anti-HBc (P = 0.160). In a country hyperendemic for HBV infection, HIV-positive patients at older age and with CD4 <100 cells/microL were more likely to have isolated anti-HBc, suggesting that compromised immunity plays a role in the presence of this marker.
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Infecções por HIV/complicações , HIV/imunologia , Anticorpos Anti-Hepatite B/imunologia , Vírus da Hepatite B/imunologia , Hepatite B Crônica/complicações , Adolescente , Adulto , Infecções por HIV/epidemiologia , Infecções por HIV/imunologia , Infecções por HIV/virologia , Anticorpos Anti-Hepatite B/sangue , Hepatite B Crônica/epidemiologia , Hepatite B Crônica/imunologia , Hepatite B Crônica/virologia , Humanos , Modelos Logísticos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Estudos Soroepidemiológicos , Taiwan/epidemiologia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
The aim of this study was to investigate the contribution of mitochondrial dysfunction to chemoresistance and migration of hepatoma cells. We found that inhibition of mitochondrial respiration and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) depletion resulted in induction of amphiregulin (AR) expression in HepG2 cells. Upon oligomycin treatment of HepG2 cells, the cytosolic Ca(2+) was significantly raised after 30 min, and the intracellular level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was elevated 2.2-fold after 4 h. Moreover, the condition medium of oligomycin-treated HepG2 cells was found to stimulate the migration of SK-Hep-1 cells. On the other hand, oligomycin-induced cisplatin-resistance and cell migration of HepG2 cells were attenuated by AR-specific RNA interference (#L-017435, Dharmacon) and a neutralizing antibody (MAB262, R&D Systems), respectively. Together, these findings suggest that mitochondrial dysfunction induced Ca(2+) mobilization, and ROS overproduction, which modulated the chemo-resistance and migration of hepatoma cells through the induction and activation of AR.
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Carcinoma Hepatocelular/genética , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/metabolismo , Movimento Celular , Glicoproteínas/genética , Peptídeos e Proteínas de Sinalização Intercelular/genética , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/patologia , Regulação para Cima , Anfirregulina , Cálcio/metabolismo , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Movimento Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Resistencia a Medicamentos Antineoplásicos , Família de Proteínas EGF , Receptores ErbB/metabolismo , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica , Glicoproteínas/metabolismo , Humanos , Peptídeos e Proteínas de Sinalização Intercelular/metabolismo , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/efeitos dos fármacos , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/genética , Oligomicinas/farmacologia , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo , Desacopladores/farmacologiaRESUMO
We report three-dimensional (3D) endoscopic microscopy findings in Barrett's esophagus, using an endoscopic optical coherence tomography (OCT) system in one patient before and in one patient after radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Findings were compared with those in a normal patient without Barrett's esophagus. In the normal patient,findings were of regular flat squamous mucosa with small subepithelial vessels and glands. In the Barrett's esophagus patient, findings were of large, densely packed glands with distortion of mucosal architecture. In the post-RFA case, findings were of a small number of isolated glands buried beneath 300-500 microm of neosquamous epithelium and lamina propria. Neosquamous epithelium is a marker of successful ablative therapy, while buried glands may have potential for dysplastic progression and are difficult to detect using conventional methods. These results indicate a potential role of 3D-OCT endoscopic microscopy for follow-up, including subsurface assessment, of ablative treatments for Barrett's esophagus.
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Esôfago de Barrett/patologia , Esôfago de Barrett/cirurgia , Endoscopia Gastrointestinal/métodos , Tomografia de Coerência Óptica/métodos , Idoso , Ablação por Cateter/métodos , Junção Esofagogástrica/patologia , Humanos , Imageamento Tridimensional , Masculino , Mucosa/patologiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Melioidosis has been well known to be endemic in Thailand and Northern Australia, and was reported sporadically in Taiwan before 2005. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 58 patients with melioidosis in southern Taiwan from 2000 to 2005, including 40 clustered and 18 sporadic cases, for clinical characteristics and antimicrobial susceptibility. RESULTS: Fifty-one (88%) cases were found during the rainy season, and there was a significant correlation between the average monthly rainfalls and the case number (r = 0.37; p = 0.001). Diabetes mellitus was the most common underlying disease (35 cases, 60%). The majority (52 cases, 90%) had never traveled abroad before illness, indicating indigenous acquisition of Burkholderia pseudomallei. In comparison, clustered cases were older, less often had underlying diabetes mellitus and had a shorter duration of clinical symptoms before admission than sporadic cases. Acute form of melioidosis predominated, and shock at admission was independently associated with a grave prognosis. Overall, 22% of 58 patients died in hospitals. Ceftazidime, imipenem, meropenem, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, co-trimoxazole, and doxycycline, as previously recommended, were the potentially therapeutic choices. The role of piperacillin/ tazobactam for melioidosis remains undefined. CONCLUSIONS: Melioidosis can occur sporadically or in a cluster in diabetic patients during rainy seasons in Taiwan.
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Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Burkholderia pseudomallei/efeitos dos fármacos , Surtos de Doenças , Melioidose/epidemiologia , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Burkholderia pseudomallei/isolamento & purificação , Clima , Complicações do Diabetes , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Melioidose/patologia , Melioidose/fisiopatologia , Testes de Sensibilidade Microbiana , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Estações do Ano , Taiwan/epidemiologia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
The choice of antimicrobial agents for the treatment of gonorrhoea is critical in areas where the prevalence of drug resistance is high. This study aimed to evaluate the antibiotic treatment of gonorrhoea in endemic areas. During 1999-2004, all Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections (n = 90) were evaluated. Patients' medical records and antibiotic treatment regimens were retrospectively reviewed if their isolates were viable (n = 65). In vitro antimicrobial susceptibility of N. gonorrhoeae isolates was performed. Urethritis (89%) and pelvic inflammatory disease (42%) were the most common presentations among men (n = 53) and women (n = 12), respectively. Of 54 patients with uncomplicated N. gonorrhoeae infection, 32 of them received appropriate antibiotics, including cefuroxime (n = 20), ceftriaxone (n = 10), ciprofloxacin (n = 1) and azithromycin (n = 1) during follow-ups. Among 65 patients, 53.8% were notified to the health authority. Check-ups of other sexually transmitted diseases were carried out in only 46% of patients. Not all isolates were susceptible to penicillin, 96.9% were resistant to tetracycline and 86% were resistant to ciprofloxacin. Ceftriaxone, cefixime, spectinomycin and azithromycin were active in vitro against all isolates. In conclusion, It is crucial to develop treatment guidelines according to regional antimicrobial resistances and educational programmes to improve clinical care for genital gonococcal diseases.