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Omil-Lima D, Drozd A, Muncey W, Jesse E, Thirumavalavan N, Spirnak JP, Lengu I. Patient Perception, Rather Than Magnitude of Objective Improvement, Predicts Desire for Treatment Amongst Men Undergoing Penile Shockwave Therapy. J Sex Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2022.01.387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Szczuko M, Palma J, Drozd A, Stachowska E, Marlicz W, Malgorzewicz S, Debska-Slizien A, Rutkowski P, Kaczkan M. Lipoxin (LTX A4 5S, 6R, 15R) levels drastically decrease after 5 years of hemodialysis treatment. J Physiol Pharmacol 2020; 71. [PMID: 33077691 DOI: 10.26402/jpp.2020.3.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The increased risk of atherosclerosis in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with the increased concentration of fatty acids from the omega-6 family. Products of arachidonic acid oxidation, including prostaglandins, thromboxanes, hydroxyleicosa-tetraenoic acids (HETES) and hydroxyoctadecadienoic acids (HODES) are involved in the pathogenesis of cancer and cardiovascular diseases due to increased oxidative stress. The aim of our study was to determine the relations resulting from the duration of CKD treatment. One of our main concerns is, whether and when the cascade of synthesis of inflammatory mediators may be insufficient in patients with CKD during many years of treatment. The study involved 121 patients with CKD and 87 healthy volunteers. Eicosanoid profiles 9(S)-HODE, 13(S)-HODE, 5(S)-HETE, 12(S)-HETE, 15(S)-HETE, 5(S)-oxoETE, 16(RS)-HETE, and 5(S),6(R)-lipoxinA4, 5(S),6(R),15(R)-lipoxinA4 were extracted in plasma. The HPLC separations were performed by means of 1260 liquid chromatography. Patients with CKD have a significantly higher concentration of the following inflammatory mediators: 13(S)-HODE, 5(S)-HETE, 12(S)-HETE, 15(S)-HETE, 5(S)-oxoETE, 16(RS)-HETE, and 5(S),6(R), 15(R)-lipoxinA4 relative to the control group. However, the concentrations of 9(S)-HODE were lower in the CKD group. The comparison of sexes did not show significant differences in terms of CKD. A tendency for lower concentrations of HETE and HODE were observed in the group of men. 15LOX, 12LOX and 5LOX pathways in chronic kidney disease are increased, while COX are suppressed (9-HODE). The analysis of the treatment time of patients with CKD shows that incorrect levels of 5(S), 6(R) and 15(R)-lipoxinA4 are developed. We present a new evidence of possible concepts and future clinical interventions in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease for many years. These data for the first time demonstrate that lipoxin levels drastically decrease in the course of CKD. Therefore, synthetic LXA4 analogues may be used as an antioxidant therapy in CKD, which requires further research.
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- M Szczuko
- Department of Human Nutrition and Metabolomics, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland.
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Metabolomics, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Metabolomics, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Metabolomics, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- General Nursery Department Medical University of Gdansk and Diaverum Hemodialysis Unit, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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Szczuko M, Zapałowska-Chwyć M, Maciejewska D, Drozd A, Starczewski A, Stachowska E. High glycemic index diet in PCOS patients. The analysis of IGF I and TNF-α pathways in metabolic disorders. Med Hypotheses 2016; 96:42-47. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2016.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2016] [Revised: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 09/23/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Szczuko M, Zapałowska-Chwyć M, Drozd A, Maciejewska D, Starczewski A, Stachowska E. Effect of IGF-I and TNF-α on intensification of steroid pathways in women with PCOS phenotypes are not identical. Enhancement of progesterone pathway in women with PCOS increases the concentration of TNF-α. Gynecol Endocrinol 2016; 32:714-717. [PMID: 26979943 DOI: 10.3109/09513590.2016.1159672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the correlations between the concentration of tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) in each woman with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) phenotypes based on the levels of androgen. METHODS Two groups of women with PCOS differing in their levels of androgens. The test group composed of 39 women with PCOS according to the Rotterdam criteria in their reproductive age. The hormonal levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), prolactin (PRL), androstenedione, testosterone (T), estradiol (E2) and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) were measured. Correlations analysis were performed calculating Spearman's rank correlation coefficient of hormones with relation to TNF-α and IGF-I. RESULTS There was a medium positive correlation of IGF-1 with LH levels (p < 0.05) and negative medium correlation of TNF-α with of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)-SO4 levels (p < 0.05) only in group of PCOS women with elevated androgens. CONCLUSION Analysis of TNF-α showed that women with high testosterone negative correlation between level of TNF-α and the concentration of DHEA-SO4. Inflammatory state involving TNF-α in women with PCOS and high concentration of androgens is caused by intensified Δ4 (progesterone) pathway and omitted or limited Δ5 (dehydroepiandrosterone) pathway of testosterone biosynthesis.
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- M Szczuko
- a Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition , Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin , Szczecin , Poland and
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- b Clinic of Gynecology and Urogynecology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin , Szczecin , Poland
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- a Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition , Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin , Szczecin , Poland and
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- a Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition , Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin , Szczecin , Poland and
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- b Clinic of Gynecology and Urogynecology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin , Szczecin , Poland
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- a Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition , Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin , Szczecin , Poland and
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Kłoda K, Domański L, Kwiatkowska E, Safranow K, Drozd A, Ciechanowicz A, Ciechanowski K. BICD1 and Chromosome 18 Polymorphisms Associated With Recipients' Telomere Length Affect Kidney Allograft Function After Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2016; 48:1451-5. [PMID: 27496426 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.10.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2015] [Accepted: 10/03/2015] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Reports regarding recipient's nonmodifiable genetic factors affecting telomerase activity and thus allograft function are lacking. Therefore the aim of this study was to analyze the associations between recipients' rs2735940 hTERT, rs2630578 BICD1, and rs7235755 chromosome 18 polymorphisms and kidney function after transplantation. METHODS The study enrolled 119 white Polish kidney allograft recipients (64 men, 55 women; overall mean age, 47.3 ± 14.0 y). To identify genotypes of the studied polymorphisms, real-time polymerase chain reaction was performed. RESULTS There were statistically significant differences in distribution of rs7235755 chromosome 18 polymorphism genotypes and alleles between recipients with delayed graft function (DGF) and without DGF (P = .03). The presence of A allele was significantly associated with higher risk of DGF occurrence (AA + GA vs GG: OR, 3.25 [95% CI, 1.16-9.14]; P = .02; GA vs GG: OR, 4.00 [1.35-11.82]; P = .01). Analysis of the rs2630578 BICD1 gene polymorphism genotypes revealed statistically significant differences in long-term creatinine concentrations. The presence of C allele of this polymorphism was significantly associated with higher creatinine concentrations 24, 36, and 18-48 months after transplantation (GC + CC vs GG: P = .008, P = .008, and P = .01, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Recipients' polymorphisms of genes associated with telomere length, BICD1 and chromosome 18, but not hTERT, affect kidney allograft early and long-term function after transplantation. There is an urgent need for explanation of these observations in genome-wide association studies.
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- K Kłoda
- Clinical Department of Nephrology, Transplantology, and Internal Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Nephrology, Transplantology, and Internal Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland.
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- Clinical Department of Nephrology, Transplantology, and Internal Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Laboratory Diagnostics and Molecular Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Nephrology, Transplantology, and Internal Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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Szeląg S, Zabłocka A, Trzeciak K, Drozd A, Baranowska-Bosiacka I, Kolasa A, Goschorska M, Chlubek D, Gutowska I. Propylparaben-induced disruption of energy metabolism in human HepG2 cell line leads to increased synthesis of superoxide anions and apoptosis. Toxicol In Vitro 2015; 31:30-4. [PMID: 26616278 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2015.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2015] [Revised: 11/12/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The effect of propylparaben (in final concentrations 0.4 ng/ml, 2.3 ng/ml and 4.6 ng/ml) on the energy metabolism of HepG2 hepatocytes, superoxide anion synthesis, apoptosis and necrosis is described. Propylparaben can be toxic to liver cells due to the increased production of superoxide anions, which can contribute to a reduced concentration of superoxide dismutase in vivo and impairment of the body's antioxidant mechanisms. Finally, a further reduction in the mitochondrial membrane potential and uncoupling of the respiratory chain resulting in a reduction in ATP concentration as a result of mitochondrial damage may lead to cell death by apoptosis.
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- S Szeląg
- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University, Broniewskiego 24 Str., Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University, Broniewskiego 24 Str., Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University, Broniewskiego 24 Str., Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University, Broniewskiego 24 Str., Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Pomeranian Medical University, Powstańców Wlkp 72 Str., Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Pomeranian Medical University, Powstańców Wlkp 72 Str., Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Pomeranian Medical University, Powstańców Wlkp 72 Str., Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Pomeranian Medical University, Powstańców Wlkp 72 Str., Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University, Broniewskiego 24 Str., Szczecin, Poland.
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A recurrent aphthous ulcer (RAU) is a common inflammatory ulcerative lesion affecting oral mucosa. We studied the eventual apoptosis of epithelial cells from the point of view of ulcer and inflammation. RAU lesions and healthy mucosa samples were immunostained for caspase-3 and high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1). DNA nicks were identified using TUNEL staining. We studied the effects of tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) and interferon γ (IFNγ) on the toll-like receptor 2 and 4 (TLR2 and TLR4) expression of human oral SCC-25 keratinocytes. We also studied the effects of self-DNA, all-thiol-HMGB1, and disulfide-HMGB1 on epithelial cells, with or without IFNγ. At the edge of RAU lesions, all epithelial cell layers were caspase-3+, TUNEL+, and HMGB-1+ and had widened intercellular spaces. In contrast, healthy epithelial cells were negative for caspase-3 and TUNEL staining. HMGB1 was seen in only the basal cell layers, and the cells retained close cell-to-cell contacts. Self-DNA increased TNF-α mRNA ( P = 0.02) in SCC-25 cells. Both TNFα and IFNγ ( P = 0.01) increased TLR2. Upon TNFα stimulation, SCC-25 cells lost their nuclear HMGB1 staining. HMGB1 did not increase IL-8, IL-6, or TNF-α mRNA in SCC-25 cells, which was unaffected by the presence of IFNγ. We conclude that in healthy epithelium, the most superficial cells at the end of their life cycle are simply desquamated. In contrast, RAU is characterized by top-to-bottom apoptosis such that dead cells may slough off, leading to an ulcer. Because of a lack of scavenging anti-inflammatory macrophages, apoptotic cells probably undergo secondary necrosis releasing proinflammatory danger signals, which may contribute to the peripheral inflammatory halo. This is supported by self-DNA-induced TNFα synthesis. In contrast to TLR4- and TLR2-binding lipopolysaccharide used as a positive control, disulfide-HMGB1 did not stimulate proinflammatory cytokines.
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- A. Al-Samadi
- Department of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Biomedicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Biomedicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- HUSLAB, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Medicine, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- ORTON Orthopedic Hospital of the Invalid Foundation, Helsinki, Finland
- Deceased
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Stachowska E, Maciejewska D, Ossowski P, Drozd A, Ryterska K, Banaszczak M, Milkiewicz M, Raszeja-Wyszomirska J, Slebioda M, Milkiewicz P, Jelen H. Apolipoprotein E4 allele is associated with substantial changes in the plasma lipids and hyaluronic acid content in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. J Physiol Pharmacol 2013; 64:711-717. [PMID: 24388885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2013] [Accepted: 10/30/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Fat may affect progression of liver damage in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In this study we characterize the state of lipid metabolism in 22 patients with NAFLD and different Apo-E variants. Total concentration of plasma total fatty acids was quantified by gas chromatography, while their derivatives by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC ESI MS/MS). The ratio of plasma saturated fatty acid to monounsaturated fatty acid increased, whereas the ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids was reduced in Apo-E4 carriers. Simultaneously, the levels of individual plasma linoleic, arachidonic, and alpha linolenic acids significantly increased in subjects with the Apo-E4 allele. The 15-lipoxygenase metabolite, 13-hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid, was significantly higher in Apo-E3 carriers (p<0.006). 5-oxo-6,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoic acid was significantly elevated in Apo-E4 carriers (p<0.009). A significant difference in hyaluronic acid concentration (p<0.0016) as well as predicted advanced fibrosis (using the BARD scoring system) was found in Apo-E4 carriers (p<0.01). We suggest that a distinct mechanism of fibrosis between Apo E alleles. In Apo-E4 carriers, an elevation in 5-oxo-6,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoic acid synthesis and fatty acid dysfunction may induce fibrosis, while an inflammatory process may be the main cause of fibrosis in Apo-E3 carriers.
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- E Stachowska
- Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland.
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Belyshev SI, Levit A, Leĭderman I, Baĭbikov V, Batakov L, Bashkirova A, Besedina E, Boltaev P, Bulgakova I, Burtsev M, Gazenkampf A, Gapoian L, Gladkov N, Davydov A, Danchenko S, Dianov A, Drozd A, Dubina O, Zaryvnykh I, Zverev A, Zigmantovich E, Ivan'kov K, Il'in V, Kadnikov M, Kokarev E, Kolegova Z, Kondrashkin M, Kotkova E, Kul'minskaia N, Leshkova V, Litiaĭkin A, Makhmutov I, Medvedeva G, Napol'skikh V, Orekhov A, Orlov A, Piontek A, Reshetnikova S, Samatov I, Samsonova M, Semen'kova G, Smirnov M, Sobetova G, Strel'tsova E, Tiul'pin A, Khanov D, Khardin E, Khlebnikova I, Cherniak A, Chipinskaia E, Shvedova M, Shevelev M, Shevchuk D, Shen' N, Shleĭkher V, Shliapnikova L. [Are we controlling the sedation in ICU? A multicenter study results]. Anesteziol Reanimatol 2012:72-77. [PMID: 22834294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the issues of sedation and analgesia in all-purpose ICUs in Russia. To obtain that, a single-day observational survey was performed in 55 ICUs of Ural and Siberia regions. This work enabled to describe the targets, instruments of control and patterns of sedative and analgetics and sedatives prescription, as well as to make conclusions about issues in this area and possibilities of creation and necessity of analgesia and sedation standards. The study has shown a decent percentage of use of standardized scales evaluating pain in ICU and predominance of effectivae drugs and analgesia patterns, which leads to "formalization" of analgesia and decrease of it's effectiveness. Sedation indications do not satisfy the modern concept, sedation level evaluation scores are used only in 13%, schemes and drugs are traditional. The results of this study may serve as a reason for discussion of necessity of introducing of sedative and analgetic therapy in ICU standarts.
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Becher R, Kloke K, Füger A, Bremer K, Drozd A, Kleeberg U, Fritze D, Rieche K, Sindermann H. Phase II Trial of Orally Administered Miltefosine in Advanced Colorectal Cancer. Oncol Res Treat 2009. [DOI: 10.1159/000218217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Berdel W, Becher R, Edler L, Bremer K, Essers U, Drozd A, Zafferani M, Klee M, Bachmann P, Korfel A, Westerhausen M. Daily Oral Miltefosine (Hexadecyl-Phosphocholine) in Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. A Phase II Study. Oncol Res Treat 2009. [DOI: 10.1159/000217364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Danhauser-Riedl S, Drozd A, Zafferani M, Bruntsch U, Peukert M, Sindermann H, Präuer H, Siewert J. Phase I Study of Weekly Oral Miltefosine (Hexadecyl-Phosphocholine) in Cancer Patients. Oncol Res Treat 2009. [DOI: 10.1159/000217014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- J M Pell
- Babraham Institute, Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, CB2 4AT, UK
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Bruntsch U, de Mulder PH, ten Bokkel Huinink WW, Clavel M, Drozd A, Kaye SB, Renard J, van Glabbeke M. Phase II study of recombinant human interferon-gamma in metastatic renal cell carcinoma. J Biol Response Mod 1990; 9:335-8. [PMID: 2116500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The efficacy of a low-dose regimen of human recombinant interferon-gamma was studied in 40 patients with metastatic or locally advanced renal cell carcinoma. Patients received 100 micrograms/m2/day as an infusion over 4 h. The intention was to find an active but tolerable regimen as a basis for future combination treatments with other cytokines or cytotoxic drugs. Activity of this low-dose schedule had been reported. In the absence of rapid progression, treatment was given for at least 3 months, and in case of stable disease it was continued for prolonged periods in order not to miss late remissions. Toxicity was generally mild, with fever and constitutional symptoms predominating. Therapeutic efficacy was low with only one partial remission. Three patients had stable disease over 6, 9, and 15 months. This low-dose schedule cannot be recommended for the treatment of renal cell cancer.
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Dodion PF, Wagener T, Stoter G, Drozd A, Lev LM, Skovsgaard T, Renard J, Cavalli F. Phase II trial with Brequinar (DUP-785, NSC 368390) in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer: a study of the Early Clinical Trials Group of the EORTC. Ann Oncol 1990; 1:79-80. [PMID: 2078489 DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.annonc.a057680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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- P F Dodion
- Institut Jules Bordet, Brussels, Belgium
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