Discordance Therapeutic Protocol of Cystic Echinococcosis With WHO Guideline: A Descriptive Study Based on Liver Ultra-Sonographic Data in North Khorasan Province, Northeastern of Iran.

BACKGROUND: Cystic echinococcosis (CE), a helminth-associated zoonosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus, poses a significant public health problem, particularly in pastoral-rearing regions. The lack of uniform guidelines led to variations in CE management. Based on ultrasound data, the World Health Organization Informal Working Group on Echinococcosis (WHO-IWGE) classification system categorizes cysts into active, transitional, and inactive groups. This study assesses whether the therapeutic approach from liver human operation cases in North Khorasan province aligns with the WHO-IWGE reference based on ultrasound data. METHODS: The research is based on ultrasound data from liver CE human operation cases collected between 2018 and 2022. This retrospective study investigates the therapeutic protocol for (CE) in North Khorasan Province, Iran, comparing it with the WHO-IWGE guidelines. We collect data from previously registered patients' medical information from our studied area's main CE surgical hospital. Moreover, as the first hospitalized survey in Iran, this study reveals insights into patient demographics, cyst stage prevalence, and treatment modalities. RESULTS: Notably, more than half of the patients were treated for CE1 stage cysts, and CE4 cases, which generally do not require surgery, underwent open surgery. The results suggest a need for adherence to the "watch-and-wait" approach in specific cases. All patients underwent successful surgeries, but we do not have access to follow-up data from patients after discharge. CONCLUSIONS: This descriptive study contributes to understanding the implementation of WHO guidelines in a regional context, shedding light on the challenges and variations in CE management. It seems, retraining courses for surgeons are required to update their knowledge of standard CE diagnostic and treatment methods.

Experimental Models, Induction Protocols, and Measured Parameters in Dry Eye Disease: Focusing on Practical Implications for Experimental Research.

Dry eye disease (DED) is one of the major ophthalmological healthcare challenges worldwide. DED is a multifactorial disease characterized by a loss of homeostasis of the tear film, and its main pathogenesis is chronic ocular surface inflammation related with various cellular and molecular signaling cascades. The animal model is a reliable and effective tool for understanding the various pathological mechanisms and molecular cascades in DED. Considerable experimental research has focused on developing new strategies for the prevention and treatment of DED. Several experimental models of DED have been developed, and different animal species such as rats, mice, rabbits, dogs, and primates have been used for these models. Although the basic mechanisms of DED in animals are nearly identical to those in humans, proper knowledge about the induction of animal models is necessary to obtain better and more reliable results. Various experimental models (in vitro and in vivo DED models) were briefly discussed in this review, along with pathologic features, analytical approaches, and common measurements, which will help investigators to use the appropriate cell lines, animal, methods, and evaluation parameters depending on their study design.

["Crown protection" or protective tendencies of the Corona Covid-19 and its improbable encounters]. / « Crown protection ¼ ou velléités protectrices du Corona Covid-19 et ses rencontres improbables.

The title of our paper could be receipted (intellectually receipted) like a paradox or like choking item. In real life of our hospital activity is not at all true because in both clinical situations the symptomatology of infectious disease was protected about a long psychotic or pseudo psychotic episode. The most important for the psychiatric stabilization was strictly observance and repetition of consultations who created a secure feel, necessarily for construction after psychodramatic real story Covid-19. Our clinical case shows the possibility of our patients to relativize the gravity of the pandemic and his impact. The modalities of psychotropic treatment are very important in this specific pathologic case and our presentation could give us new ideas in psychiatry and immunology about protection by ay antibiotherapy in pre- and post-operatory. Unlikely encounter with a disease that leads to an episode of madness and psychological care after a severe episode of Covid-19. Psychological support is upset by this disease, like the rest. The clinic returns to its original meaning: at the patient's bed to understand this new disease and its protective and/or revealing effects. Clinical presentation of an unlikely encounter in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic. Encounter with both a severe form of this new disease and psychopathological expression in intensive care and post-reanimation units. Psychological support in a patient suffering from a delusional episode and identity disorders related to Covid-19. Psychological support is disrupted by this disease, as is the rest. The clinic returns to its original meaning: in the patient's bed to understand this new disease and its protective and/or revealing effects. The singular and psychoanalytic listening allows the patient to understand the process of constructing his episode of delusional appearance, like dreamlike construction. Adaptation and creation of a clinic requiring to be as close as possible to the patient to allow the psychological restructuring having been disorganized in connection with the disease but also with the hospital and family environment, strongly impacted by anxiety.

Critically appraised topic for the most effective and safe treatment for canine generalised demodicosis.

BACKGROUND: Canine generalised demodicosis is an inflammatory parasitic skin disease caused by an excessive proliferation of Demodex spp. Generalized demodicosis is a severe skin disease, that can be life threatening if not treated properly. Many of the current treatment options are not licensed for the treatment of generalised demodicosis, it have a low safety margin and may be poorly efficacious and time-consuming for the owner; there is a need for a safe, efficacious treatment for canine demodicosis. Our objective was to systematically review the literature to determine the most effective and safe topical or systemic therapy for canine generalised demodicosis. Single case reports and case series with fewer than five patients were not reviewed as they were considered to be poor quality evidence. A detailed literature search identified 21 relevant clinical trials and these were critically assessed. RESULTS: The analysis of the best available evidence on March 5, 2018, suggests that six are the most effective and safe treatments for generalised canine demodicosis including (in alphabetical order): doramectin (oral or parenteral); fluralaner (oral); imidacloprid/moxidectin (topical); ivermectin (oral, not as first choice treatment); milbemycin oxime (oral); and sarolaner (oral). There was insufficient evidence to allow comment on the appropriateness of other treatment protocols for canine generalised demodicosis in this CAT. CONCLUSIONS: In our critical appraisal of the best scientific literature, there is evidence for recommending the use of 6 therapeutic options against demodectic mange. Further, in vivo, controlled, randomized and blinded clinical trials are required, to evaluate new therapies.

[Assessment of a therapeutic protocol for the management of snakebite envenomations in Benin]. / Évaluation d'un protocole de traitement des envenimations ophidiennes au Bénin.

Introduction: Snakebite envenomation is a major public health issue in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Antivenoms are the only etiological treatment. However, the dose recommended by the manufacturer (2 vials renewed every 2 hours in case of persistent bleeding) is usually not applied due to the high cost which is borne only by the patient. Based on clinical presentation, we evaluated the administration of a single vial on admission (instead of 2 vials), which corresponds to the therapeutic protocol used in current practice in most health centers in Benin and beyond in SSA. Renewal of antivenom followed manufacturer's recommendation. Material and method: The study took place in a first referral hospital in Tanguiéta, North Benin. All envenomed patients received a slow intravenous vial of Inoserp® Pan-Africa (IPA) upon arrival. A clinical assessment identical to that of inclusion was carried out 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours later to assess the tolerance and efficacy of the IPA, as well as the need to readminister the antivenom. The occurrence, persistence or worsening of clinical hemorrhages or neurological disorders, the latter reflecting envenomation by elapids, systematically led to the injection of 2 or 4 vials of IPA, respectively. Signs of intolerance were sought before and after each administration of antivenom, then 2 weeks to 1 month after treatment, in order to estimate the incidence of adverse effects attributable to the antivenom. Efficacy of IPA was assessed by cessation of bleeding and/or normalization of whole blood coagulation test (WBCT) within 24 hours of initial administration. Results: The study took place from July 31 to October 31, 2019. We received 53 cases of snakebites of which 43 were included. The median age was 21 [IQR: 18-31] years and the sex ratio (M/F) was 1.5. Farmers were the majority (48%). The median time to admission was 1 [IQR: 0-2] day. On admission, 32 patients (74%) presented hemostasis disorders marked by bleeding and/or abnormal WBCT. None of the patients showed neurological symptoms. The median time to normalization of WBCT was 24 [IQR: 4-72] hours. The median time to stop bleeding was 6 [IQR: 4-12] hours. In 3 of the 11 patients whose bleeding had stopped at H2, a recurrence occurred within the following 24 hours. In addition, 3 patients presented with late bleeding 24 hours after admission. Two patients (5%) died as a result of envenomation. Discussion/conclusion: The simplified protocol represents a significant saving in the number of vials used, i.e. 1.8±0.4 vials per patient instead of the 2.4±0.2 which would have been necessary in these same patients treated according to the standard protocol (p = 2.6·10-4). However, in comparison with the results obtained during the previous clinical study, the cessation of bleeding is delayed, as is the normalization of the WBCT at the different follow-up times. In addition, the number of re-administrations of antivenom after H2 is higher in the light protocol than in the standard one, respectively 13 patients out of 43 treated versus 4 patients out of 59 (p = 0.006). There was no significant difference between the incidence of signs of early antivenom intolerance in this study compared to the previous one (16% and 11%, respectively; p = 0.79). This delay can put up to a third of patients at risk of complications. Despite its effectiveness and the antivenom savings made, it does not seem reasonable to recommend it.

A randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial on the efficacy of local lidocaine injections and oral citalopram for the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome.

BACKGROUND: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a neuropathic pain condition with no universally recognised treatment. The study evaluates the efficacy of a therapeutic protocol consisting of oral citalopram and lidocaine injections in patients affected by CRPS. METHODS: Between January 2010 and December 2014, 150 consecutive patients with CRPS were enrolled in the study and randomly assigned into three groups: group one - lidocaine injection and oral citalopram; group two - lidocaine injection and oral placebo; and group three - injective and oral placebo. The Impairment Sum Score (ISS) was used to assess the severity of CRPS before, as well as at regular intervals after treatment commenced. Statistical significance (p < 0.05) was determined by paired t-tests. RESULTS: The combined treatment proved to be more effective (ISS 47.6 to 12.6) than local anaesthetic alone (ISS 47.5 to 21.5) and to placebo (ISS 47.2 to 29.9). CONCLUSION: This study indicates that CRPS may be managed with well-tolerated association of oral citalopram and lidocaine injections.

New therapeutic protocol for improvement of endometrial receptivity (PRIMER) for patients with recurrent implantation failure (RIF) - A pilot study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether or not one should use a new Protocol for Endometrial Receptivity Improvement (PRIMER) based on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and granulocyte colony-stimulation factor (G-CSF) to enhance ongoing pregnancy rates in patients with recurrent implantation failure (RIF). METHODS: Women undergoing IVF/ICSI were prospectively divided into two groups: - PRIMER/RIF group (n:33): patients with RIF (defined as ≥2embryo transfers (ETs) and at least 5 morphologically good embryos transferred) in which intrauterine PRP injection and subcutaneous G-CSF-injection were performed. - Control group (n:33): patients in their first IVF/ICSI attempt/cycle (without PRP or G-CSF injection). The PRP was prepared using autologous fresh-whole blood processed to increase platelet-concentration in 2 to 4 fold. All patients undergoing the PRP-treatment received 0.7ml of it through intrauterine-injection 48 hours before the ET. G-CSF (300mg/0.5ml) started simultaneously to PRP and was administered subcutaneously every week. RESULTS: Regarding implantation, clinical pregnancy and miscarriage rates, we found no statistically significant difference (18.2% versus 17.6%, p=0.90; 36.4% versus 30.3%, p=0.61 and 25.0% versus 9.0%, p=0.43, respectively). The use of PRIMER enabled RIF patients (previous ET µ: 4.0±1.5) to reach similar ongoing pregnancy and live birth rates like those patients who had their first IVF/ICSI cycle attempt (27.3% versus 27.3%, p=0.99). CONCLUSIONS: Our results showed, for the first time, evidence that this therapeutic protocol (PRIMER) could be used as a feasible treatment based on biological rationale for patients with RIF, considering its promising outcomes, it is a simple procedure and not associated with patient complications.

APPLY: A prospective observational study of clinical practice patterns of darbepoetin alfa use in patients with chemotherapy-induced anemia in Romania.

PURPOSE: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the compliance of Romanian physicians with the national therapeutic protocol and international guidelines on treatment with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in anemic cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The secondary objective was to assess the hemoglobin (Hb) level change due to anemia treatment and safety of darbepoetin alfa. METHODS: This was a single-arm, prospective, longitudinal, multicenter, observational study in patients with nonmyeloid malignancies and symptomatic chemotherapy-induced anemia treated concomitantly with darbepoetin alfa. Patients were followed for the duration of chemotherapy, but no shorter than three and no longer than eight cycles, irrespective of their exposure to darbepoetin alfa. RESULTS: In this study, 497 patients with a mean age of 60.6 years were analyzed. Most patients (80.7%) were initiated on darbepoetin alfa at a Hb of 9-11 g/dL, congruent with recommendations. The median Hb increased by 0.9 g/dL between baseline and week 12. Hb target achievement was higher among patients treated according to guidelines than those initiated at Hb < 9 g/dL. A similar trend was observed for red blood cell transfusion requirements. No new safety signals were reported for darbepoetin alfa. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of patients were treated according to national and international recommendations. Guideline adherence was associated with more frequent achievement of Hb targets and lower red blood cell transfusion requirements compared with patients starting anemia treatment with darbepoetin alfa at lower-than-recommended Hb levels.

Modified Low-Dose Triiodo-L-thyronine Therapy Safely Improves Function Following Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury.

Background: We have shown that thyroid hormones (THs) are cardioprotective and can be potentially used as safe therapeutic agents for diabetic cardiomyopathy and permanent infarction. However, no reliable, clinically translatable protocol exists for TH treatment of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury. We hypothesized that modified low-dose triiodo-L-thyronine (T3) therapy would confer safe therapeutic benefits against IR injury. Methods: Adult female rats underwent left coronary artery ligation for 60 min or sham surgeries. At 2 months following surgery and T3 treatment (described below), the rats were subjected to functional, morphological, and molecular examination. Results: Following surgery, the rats were treated with T3 (8 µg/kg/day) or vehicle in drinking water ad libitum following IR for 2 months. Oral T3 significantly improved left ventricular (LV) contractility, relaxation, and relaxation time constant, and decreased beta-myosin heavy chain gene expression. As it takes rats ~6 h post-surgery to begin drinking water, we then investigated whether modified T3 dosing initiated immediately upon reperfusion confers additional improvement. We injected an intraperitoneal bolus of T3 (12 µg/kg) upon reperfusion, along with low-dose oral T3 (4.5 µg/kg/day) in drinking water for 2 months. Continuous T3 therapy (bolus + low-dose oral) enhanced LV contractility compared with oral T3 alone. Relaxation parameters were also improved compared to vehicle. Importantly, these were accomplished without significant increases in hypertrophy, serum free T3 levels, or blood pressure. Conclusions: This is the first study to provide a safe cardiac therapeutic window and optimized, clinically translatable treatment-monitoring protocol for myocardial IR using commercially available and inexpensive T3. Low-dose oral T3 therapy supplemented with bolus treatment initiated upon reperfusion is safer and more efficacious.

Protocolisation, Use and Development of Anti-Cancer Drugs in the Context of T2A (Case-Mix Based Payment System) Set-Up.

Drugs used in oncology represent more than half of the innovative and costly drugs which are not covered by a Group Homogène de Soins (DRG type classification) within the context of the case-mix based payment system (termed T2A). For these drugs, good practice reference guidelines have been drawn up by scientific societies and registration agencies. Recognised indications, relevant indications and situations where the treatment should not be prescribed are defined by the National Institute of Cancer. The reference guidelines should lead towards the good use of these drugs and allow the sick funds to control prescriptions. They should evolve with time, which means that bibliographic monitoring and independent expert opinion is necessary to update them as science provides new data. Manufacturers are involved in this process which in no case should undermine developmental efforts leading to registration. The objective of this protocolisation is to allow all patients early and legitimate access to drugs representing real therapeutic progress. These reference guidelines should be integrated into the life-cycle of a drug and should give rise to new developments allowing the good use of cancer products in situations which have been properly validated.

Medical management of snake bite in a dog caused by Bothrops asper: case report¤ / Manejo médico de un accidente ofídico en un perro causado por Bothrops asper: reporte de caso / Manejo medico de um acidente ofídico em um cachorro causado por Bothrops asper: relato de caso

In Colombia the incidence of ophidic accidents and its treatment in animals is rarely documentes which negatively affects its prognosis. A case is described of a German Sheperd with antecedent of a snake bite by Bothrops asper in the right infra-orbitary region which ocurred approximately 12 hours before consultation. To physical examination bilateral inflammation of the facial soft tissues and bleeding through the bite site were evidenced. After evaluating the anamnesic and the results of clinical and paraclinical exams the final diagnosis was moderate bothropic accident. Medical management consisted in administration of antiophidic serum, after which the patient showed favorable clinical evolution aproximately eight hours after treatment was established, being released two days after coming into the clinic. In this report the medical management established and the clinical evolution of the pacient are described.

En Colombia la incidencia del accidente ofídico y su tratamiento en animales está escasamente documentado lo que afecta negativamente su pronóstico. Se describe el caso de un Pastor alemán con antecedente de mordedura por Bothrops asper en la región infraorbital derecha ocurrida aproximadamente 12 horas antes de la consulta. Al examen físico se evidenció una inflamación bilateral de tejidos blandos faciales, y un sangrado a través del sitio de la mordedura. Después de evaluar los anamnésicos y los resultados de los exámenes clínico y paraclínicos el diagnóstico final fue accidente Bothrópico moderado. El manejo médico consistió en la administración de suero antiofídico ante lo cual el paciente mostro evolución clínica favorable, aproximadamente ocho horas después de instaurado el tratamiento, siendo dado de alta dos días después de ingresado a la clínica. En este reporte se describe el manejo médico instaurado y la evolución clínica del paciente.

Na Colômbia, a incidência de picadas de cobra e o tratamento dos animais domésticos é pouco conhecida, o que afeta negativamente o prognóstico desse tipo de acidente. Descreve-se o caso de um pastor alemão com uma história de mordida de cobra venenosa (Bothrops asper) na região infraorbitária direita ocorrida cerca de 12 horas antes da consulta medica. Ao exame físico, evidenciou-se inflamação bilateral do tecido mole facial e sangramento evidenciado através do lugar da mordida. Depois de avaliar os anamnésicos e os resultados dos exames clínicos e paraclínicos, o diagnóstico final foi mordida botrópica moderada. O manejo médico consistiu na administração de soro antiofídico, depois disto, o paciente apresentou evolução clínica favorável após oito horas de começado o tratamento. O cachorro recebeu a alta medica dois dias depois. Neste relatório, descreve-se o manejo medico instaurado e a evolução clínica do paciente

Estudo referencial de um protocolo quimioterápico para leucemia linfocítica aguda infantil / Referential study of a chemotherapy protocol for acute lymphocytic leukemia in childhood

O objetivo deste estudo foi o de avaliar o protocolo do Grupo Brasileiro de Tratamento da Leucemia na Infância (GBTLI-99), um dos protocolos para leucemia linfocítica aguda (LLA) utilizados atualmente no Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre fazendo sua comparação com a bibliografia existente, procurando também encontrar indicações sobre uma ordem específica de administração de medicamentos. A metodologia empregada foi a de revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema “Protocolo de Leucemia Linfocítica Aguda Infantil” fundamentando-se em pesquisas na base de dados PubMed, Science Direct, Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe (LILACS) e Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), através das seguintes palavras chaves: leucemia linfocítica aguda, protocolos quimioterápicos, ordem de infusão de antineoplásicos, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, oncology, drug scheduling. Além dos dados bibliográficos houve a comparação ao protocolo atual utilizado. Na revisão realizada não foram encontradas instruções específicas quanto à ordem ou horário para infusão dos medicamentos. No protocolo avaliado, as mesmas instruções não foram identificadas havendo apenas um cronograma dos antineoplásicos administrados a cada dia. Podemos concluir que através da comparação do protocolo GBTLI-99 com a literatura científica atual, foi possível verificar que os medicamentos utilizados e as fases da terapia são similares aos recomendados por outros protocolos terapêuticos, obtendo taxas adequadas de remissões. Quanto à ordem preferencial de administração de medicamentos, não foram encontrados estudos que mostrem evidências de uma terapêutica otimizada.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the protocol of the Brazilian Treatment Group for Leukemias in Childhood (GBTLI-99), one of the protocols for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) currently used in the Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre making its comparison with the existing literature, searching also for information about a specific order of drug administration. The methodology was to review the literature on the topic "Protocol of Childhood Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia” based on research in PubMed, Science Direct, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) by the following key words: acute lymphocytic leukemia, chemotherapy protocols, order of infusion of anticancer drugs, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, oncology, drug scheduling. In addition to bibliographic data, we made a comparison with the current protocol used. In the review conducted there were no specific instructions regarding the order or schedule infusion of drugs. In the evaluated protocol the same instructions were not identified, with only a timeline of antineoplasics administered every day. We can conclude that protocol GBTLI-99 compares to current scientific literature, regarding the drugs used and the stages of therapy, obtaining adequate rates of remissions. As for the preferred order of administration of medications, there are no studies that show evidence of an optimized scheme.