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Alves L, Saraiva H, Santos G, Bridi A, Alves M, Silveira J, Perecin F. 215 Fetal calf serum-derived extracellular vesicles’ effects on oocyte lipid accumulation during. Reprod Fertil Dev 2022. [DOI: 10.1071/rdv35n2ab215] [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: 12/11/2022] Open
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Hamilton T, Mendes C, Silveira J, Goissis M, Assumpcao M. 59 Delivery of exogenous sperm microRNAs increases cleavage rates and changes gene expression in embryos, leading to an increment on blastocyst and development rates in low. Reprod Fertil Dev 2022. [DOI: 10.1071/rdv35n2ab59] [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: 12/12/2022] Open
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Oliveira Campinas A, Braga M, Alexandre A, Costa R, Dias De Frias A, Calvao J, Brandao M, Passos Silva M, Pires De Morais G, Carlos Silva J, Brochado B, Luz A, Silveira J, Gomes C, Torres S. Mechanical circulatory support devices in left main occlusion: a multicenter study from 2008 to 2020. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.1481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction
Evidence of benefit in the use of mechanical circulatory support devices (MCS) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is scarce. We aimed to evaluate the clinicalcharacteristics, prognosis and factors associated with the use of MCS in patients with AMI due to left main (LM) occlusion.
Methods
We performed a retrospective multicenter study of 128 consecutive patients with AMI with ≤12h of presentation with LM occlusion submitted to immediate reperfusion between January 1, 2008, until December 31, 2020 in three terciary hospitals of Portugal. Among this cohort, we divided patients into two groups according to the use of MCS devices.
Results
Regarding the baseline characteristics no statistically significant differences were found, except for the presence of cerebrovascular disease (2.9% in group with vs 16.9% in group without MCS, p=0.007) and peripheral artery disease (8.8% in group with vs 22% in group without MCS, p=0.037). We observed that the use of MCS devices was statistically different between the three centers (47.8%, 42%, 8.7%, p<0.001). No differences were found at presentation for ST-segment elevation vs non-ST segment elevation AMI (p=NS). The presence of cardiogenic shock (72.4% vs 45.8%, p=0.002), cardiac arrest (27.5% vs 23.7%, p=0.034) and more severe thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) flow at presentation (55.1% vs 35.6%, p=0.015) were more frequent in group with MCS. The rate of 1-year cumulative mortality was high in both groups (31/59=52.5% in the group without vs 47/69=68.1%, p=NS). Also, no statistically significant differences were found in terms of survival, but we observed a trend to higher mortality in those who received MCS as Kaplan-Meier survival curves show (log rank=0.062). Finally, in multivariable analysis, older age [odds ratio (OR), 0.935; 95% CI, 0.87–0.99], the presence of diabetes (OR, 0.223; 95% CI, 0.056–0.88), peripheral artery disease (OR, 0.070; 95% CI, 0.009–0.566) and extra-hospitalar cardiac arrest (OR, 0.06; 95% CI, 0.007–0.543) were characteristics associated with lower odds of receiving MCS. Contrarily, male sex (OR, 5; 95% CI, 1–20.4) and the presence of cardiogenic shock (OR, 5.7; 95% CI, 1.42–23) were factors associated with higher use of MCS.
Conclusion
The use of MCS does not seem to modify prognosis in patients admitted withAMI due to left main occlusion. Only cardiogenic shock and male gender were predictors of MCS use.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitario Sao Joao , Porto , Portugal
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- Hospital Center of Porto , Porto , Portugal
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitario Sao Joao , Porto , Portugal
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- Hospital Center Vila Nova Gaia , Porto , Portugal
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitario Sao Joao , Porto , Portugal
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- Hospital Center of Porto , Porto , Portugal
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- Hospital Center of Porto , Porto , Portugal
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- Hospital Center of Porto , Porto , Portugal
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- Hospital Center of Porto , Porto , Portugal
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- Hospital Center of Porto , Porto , Portugal
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Alexandre A, Campinas A, Schmidt C, Magalhaes S, Preza-Fernandes J, Silveira J, Gomes C, Santos M, Torres S. Clinical determinants and barriers to cardiac rehabilitation enrolment of patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Introduction
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a recommended treatment for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Despite the robust evidence supporting its safety and benefits, there is an incomplete understanding of the reasons of the underutilization of CR programs in HFrEF. These reasons are complex and probably encompass healthcare system- and patient-level barriers.
Purpose
To study the clinical determinants and barriers to enrolment in a CR program for HFrEF patients.
Methods
We conducted a study of consecutive heart failure patients followed at a dedicated HFrEF cardiology clinic from January 2019 to April 2021. Patients were divided according to previous enrolment in CR program. Data were collected from electronic health records, and in case of missing data patients were asked by telephone about the reason for not participating in CR using a structured and validated questionnaire for this purpose.
Results
Of 228 patients with HFrEF, 60% had not been enrolled in a CR program; they were older (63 vs 58 years; p<0.01) and more likely to have comorbidities such as hypertension (56% vs 41%; p=0.03) or concomitant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (20% vs 8%; p=0.01). Conversely, patients enrolled in CR programs were more likely to have a previous history of acute myocardial infarction (34% vs 20%; p=0.02). Regarding heart failure-related clinical features (NYHA functional class, LVEF, ICD/CRT), we did not find any significant differences between groups. The main reasons for not being enrolled in CR programs were: no medical referral (31%), concomitant medical problems (27%) such as musculoskeletal problems, patient refusal (11%) and geographical distance to the hospital (9%).
Conclusion
Despite the high proportion (40%) of HFrEF patients who underwent CR program compared to previous studies, the enrolment to CR can be further improved. The main barriers are related to health professionals (no referral), healthcare system (geographical distance to the hospital) and patients (concomitant noncardiac problems). Innovative strategies should target these factors to increase the delivery of CR program in HFrEF.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- A Alexandre
- Hospital University Center of Porto, Cardiology , Porto , Portugal
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- Hospital University Center of Porto, Cardiology , Porto , Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine University of Porto, Department of Surgery and Physiology , Porto , Portugal
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- Hospital University Center of Porto , Porto , Portugal
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- Hospital University Center of Porto, Cardiology , Porto , Portugal
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- Hospital University Center of Porto, Cardiology , Porto , Portugal
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- Hospital University Center of Porto, Cardiology , Porto , Portugal
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- Hospital University Center of Porto, Cardiology , Porto , Portugal
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Calvao J, Braga M, Silva JC, Campinas A, Alexandre A, Brochado B, Amador AF, Costa C, Pinto RJ, Proenca T, Carvalho M, Marques C, Cabrita A, Silveira J, Macedo F. The role of coronary collateral circulation in patients presenting with acute left main coronary artery occlusion. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.1352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Introduction
Acute occlusion of the unprotected left main coronary artery (LMCA) is an uncommon occurrence associated with a dismal prognosis. Whereas the role of early recruited coronary collateral circulation (CC) in prognosis of ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients is still controversial, it seems to be important in patients with acute LMCA occlusion. This study aimed to evaluate the coronary CC in patients with acute LMCA occlusion and its impact in short and long-term outcomes.
Methods
In a retrospective two-center study, we identified 7630 patients with STEMI or high-risk non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction who underwent emergent coronary angiography between January 2008 and December 2020. Among this cohort, we analyzed 83 patients who presented with unprotected LMCA acute occlusion (Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction – TIMI ≤2) and classified them in 2 groups based on the degree of CC through the right coronary artery as seen in the emergent angiography: patients with no filling of collateral vessels or filling of collateral vessels without any epicardial filling of the occluded vessel [Rentrop class 0–1 (71 patients)]; and patients with partial or complete epicardial filling by collateral vessels [CC Rentrop class 2–3 (12 patients)].
Results
Compared to patients with CC Rentrop 0–1, patients with CC Rentrop 2–3 presented significantly later to medical attention (symptom to coronary angiography time 8.7 vs 4.3 hours, p=0.02). Despite that, patients with CC Rentrop 2–3 had a significantly lower prevalence of cardiogenic shock at admission (16.7 vs 57.7%, p=0.01). During hospitalization, Killip class III-IV presentation (33.3 vs 88.7%, p<0.001) and inotropic/vasopressor therapy use (25.0 vs 69.0%, p=0.01) were less frequent in CC Rentrop 2–3 patients. The CC Rentrop 2–3 group had a significantly lower in-hospital (16.7 vs 53.5%, p=0.02) and 30-day mortality (9.1 vs 52.2%, p=0.01). In patients surviving hospitalization there was no significant difference in 1-year (30.0 vs 19.4%, p=0.48) and 5-year mortality (70.0 vs 77.4%, p=0.68).
Conclusion
A well-developed coronary CC was associated to lower short-term mortality in patients presenting with acute occlusion of the unprotected LMCA. Nevertheless, in patients surviving index-event, there was no difference in the long-term outcomes. Further studies are needed to clarify if clinical approach (eg. early short-term mechanical circulatory support) of patients with CC Rentrop 0–1 should be different from those with CC Rentrop 2–3 in order to improve the outcomes of the former patients.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- J Calvao
- Sao Joao Hospital, Porto, Portugal
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- Sao Joao Hospital, Porto, Portugal
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- Hospital Center of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Hospital Center of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Sao Joao Hospital, Porto, Portugal
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- Hospital Center of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Sao Joao Hospital, Porto, Portugal
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Braga M, Calvao J, Silva JC, Campinas A, Alexandre A, Brochado B, Silveira J, Macedo F. Cardiogenic shock in patients presenting with acute left main coronary artery occlusion. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.1538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background and purpose
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) due to left main coronary artery (LMCA) occlusion is a rare event, often catastrophic. Limited data are available about management and outcomes of patients with acute LMCA occlusion, including those presenting with cardiogenic shock (CS) at hospital admission. This study sought to describe patients with AMI due unprotected LMCA occlusion presenting with CS and to evaluate their in-hospital outcomes and 1-year mortality.
Methods
In this retrospective 2-center study, we identified 7630 patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) or hight risk non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction who underwent to emergent coronary angiography between January 2008 and December 2020. Among this cohort, we analysed 94 patients who presented with unprotected LMCA occlusion (Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction – TIMI ≤2) and divided them in 2 groups according to presence of signs of cardiogenic shock at admission: CS and no-CS.
Results
Of 94 patients with AMI due LMCA occlusion, 52 patients presented with CS (53.3%). Mean age was 62.8±11.5 years in CS and 62.0±15.9 years in no-CS patients, p=0.766. In both groups, most patients were male. STEMI presentation was more frequent in CS group (80.4% vs. 52.4%, p=0.004). Severe systolic dysfunction of left ventricle was more frequent in CS patients (81.1% vs. 33.3%, p<0.001). Compared to no-CS patients, CS group shown more often TIMI=0 (67.3% vs. 26.2%, p<0.001), collateral coronary circulation Rentrop 0–1 (95.3% vs. 75.0%, p=0.008), and slow-reflow/no-reflow phenomena (30.6% vs 3.8%, p=0.019) in emergent coronary angiography. The need of invasive mechanical ventilation (68.9% vs. 21.4%, p<0.001), and haemodialysis (20.5% vs. 2.4%, p=0.010) were more prevalent in CS patients. Likewise, mechanical circulatory support (MCS) was more frequently used in patients presented with CS (52.9% vs. 26.2%, p=0.009). In subgroup analysis, MCS implantation was not a survival predictor in CS patients (Odds ratio: 3.9 [95% confidence interval: 0.4 to 36.3], p=0.229). Ultimately, in-hospital mortality (78.8% vs. 16.7%, p<0.001) was higher in CS patients. On the other hand, in hospital survivors, there was no significant differences in 1-year mortality (11.1% vs. 23.5%, p=0.42) between both groups.
Conclusions
Nearly half of patients with AMI due LMCA occlusion presented with CS signs at first medical evaluation. This subgroup of patients had higher in-hospital mortality compared to those without CS, despite MCS implantation. Whether the use of a specific MCS device or whether early use of MCS can change the outcome remains to be elucidated. CS patients who survive to index-hospitalization, had similar long-term outcomes compared to no-CS patients. Further studies are imperative in this population to refine initial medical treatment in order to improve their prognosis.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- M Braga
- Sao Joao Hospital, Porto, Portugal
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- Sao Joao Hospital, Porto, Portugal
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- Hospital University Center of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Hospital University Center of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Hospital University Center of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Hospital University Center of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Sao Joao Hospital, Porto, Portugal
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Bridi A, Motta I, Andrade G, Del Collado M, Ávila A, Silva L, Pugliesi G, Meirelles F, Silveira J, Perecin F. 91 Invivo- and invitro-produced bovine embryos have different microRNA profiles after invitro individual culture. Reprod Fertil Dev 2020. [DOI: 10.1071/rdv32n2ab91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Invivo- and invitro-produced bovine embryos have different metabolic characteristics, embryonic development, and gene transcription. Additionally, pregnancy rates at 30 days (on average 51% and 34% when using fixed-time AI and invitro production, respectively) are different in beef cattle. Between Days 8 and 17 of the oestrous cycle, concurrent with embryo-maternal recognition, is when 40% of embryonic losses occur. These losses may occur due to altered embryo-maternal cross-talk. MicroRNA (miRNA) can be involved in this communication; however, its potentially regulated pathways in invivo and invitro embryos on Day 9 are unknown. Our hypothesis is that bovine embryos produced invivo and invitro contain different miRNA profiles, even after invivo bovine embryo were invitro cultured. Cows had the follicular wave synchronized and were superovulated to produce invivo or invitro bovine embryos. For the invitro group, on Day −8 of the protocol, the dominant follicles were recovered by ovum pickup, and invitro embryo production was performed to obtain embryos. For the invivo group, on Day −8, the cows were inseminated 12 and 24h after GnRH analogue application and on Day 7 after expected oestrus, uterine flushing was performed to obtain the embryos. Embryos from both groups were individually cultured for 48h. Three pools (of 5 embryos each) per group were used for reverse transcription of miRNAs from total RNA using miScript II RT Kit (Qiagen). Relative levels of 383 bovine miRNAs were determined using the geometric mean of miR-99b, RNU43 snoRNA, and Hm/Ms/Rt U1 snRNA by RT-qPCR. Differences in relative levels of miRNAs were determined by Student's t-test. A total of 210 miRNAs were detected in invivo and invitro embryos, and 13 out of 210 were differently identified between the groups. In invivo embryos, 6 miRNAs were up-regulated, whereas 7 miRNAs were up-regulated in invitro embryos. TARGETSCAN software was used to identify genes predicted as modulated by each miRNA. The top 100 genes predicted were used to identify enriched pathways according to DAVID Bioinformatics Resources. The miRNAs (miR-129, miR-132, miR-155, miR-192, miR-215, and miR-377) up-regulated in invivo embryos modulated pathways that include signaling pathways regulating pluripotency of stem cells (16 genes), TGF-β (11), hippo (10), oestrogen (8), and cell cycle (7). Moreover, miR-23a, miR-338, miR-34a, miR-491, miR-92b, miR-940, and miR-1271, which were increased in invitro embryos, regulate PI3K-Akt (17 genes), signaling pathways regulating pluripotency of stem cells (10), oestrogen (9), toll-like receptor (9), Wnt (9), and HIF-1 (7). The results demonstrate that even after 48h of invitro culture, bovine embryos produced invivo and invitro have different miRNA profiles that modulate pathways associated with embryonic development on Day 9. Furthermore, these results suggest that bioactive molecules, such as miRNAs, can modify embryo-maternal cross-talk, depending on the environment where the embryos are produced.
Funding was provided by FAPESP 2017/19681-9, 2014/22887-0, and 2018/13155-6.
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Silveira J, Klajn A, Santos M, Bellinaso F, Rossi A. Persistent headache in a patient with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome: A case report. J Neurol Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.10.1830] [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: 11/30/2022]
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Silveira J, Klajn A, Jauris P, Oliveira F. Carbamazepine skin reaction and systemic lupus erythematosus in rett syndrome - Challenging approach of comorbidities in adult patients. J Neurol Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.10.1800] [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: 10/25/2022]
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Silveira T, Ribeiro K, Garcia R, Silveira J, Paula R, Pimentel F, Silva V, Pereira O. PSVIII-39 Silage of elephant grass harvested at different times and regrowth ages. J Anim Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/jas/sky404.477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- T Silveira
- Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil
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Marinho R, Lopes M, Pessoa A, Rosinhas J, Pinho J, Silveira J, Amado A, Silva S, Oliveira B, Marinho A, Jager-Wittenaar H. Correlates of malnutrition in patients admitted to internal medicine wards: A Portuguese multi-center study. Clin Nutr 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2018.06.1850] [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: 11/29/2022]
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Marinho R, Lopes M, Pessoa A, Rosinhas J, Pinho J, Silveira J, Amado A, Silva S, Oliveira B, Marinho A, Jager-Wittenaar H. Agreement between malnutrition risk subjectively evaluated by physicians and malnutrition (risk) by validated instruments. Clin Nutr 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2018.06.1849] [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: 10/28/2022]
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Marinho R, Lopes M, Pessoa A, Rosinhas J, Pinho J, Silveira J, Amado A, Silva S, Oliveira B, Marinho A, Jager-Wittenaar H. Prediction of mortality in patients admitted to the internal medicine ward: PG-SGA vs. NRS 2002. Clin Nutr 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2018.06.1851] [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: 10/28/2022]
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Domingues I, Silveira J, Pinheiro J. Psychosocial Impact of powered wheelchairs on participation profile of their users. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.1151] [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: 11/26/2022]
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Júnior GAO, Perez BC, Cole JB, Santana MHA, Silveira J, Mazzoni G, Ventura RV, Júnior MLS, Kadarmideen HN, Garrick DJ, Ferraz JBS. Genomic study and Medical Subject Headings enrichment analysis of early pregnancy rate and antral follicle numbers in Nelore heifers. J Anim Sci 2017; 95:4796-4812. [PMID: 29293733 PMCID: PMC6292327 DOI: 10.2527/jas2017.1752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2017] [Accepted: 08/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Zebu animals () are known to take longer to reach puberty compared with taurine animals (), limiting the supply of animals for harvest or breeding and impacting profitability. Genomic information can be a helpful tool to better understand complex traits and improve genetic gains. In this study, we performed a genomewide association study (GWAS) to identify genetic variants associated with reproductive traits in Nelore beef cattle. Heifer pregnancy (HP) was recorded for 1,267 genotyped animals distributed in 12 contemporary groups (CG) with an average pregnancy rate of 0.35 (±0.01). Disregarding one of these CG, the number of antral follicles (NF) was also collected for 937 of these animals, with an average of 11.53 (±4.43). The animals were organized in CG: 12 and 11 for HP and NF, respectively. Genes in linkage disequilibrium (LD) with the associated variants can be considered in a functional enrichment analysis to identify biological mechanisms involved in fertility. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) were detected using the MESHR package, allowing the extraction of broad meanings from the gene lists provided by the GWAS. The estimated heritability for HP was 0.28 ± 0.07 and for NF was 0.49 ± 0.09, with the genomic correlation being -0.21 ± 0.29. The average LD between adjacent markers was 0.23 ± 0.01, and GWAS identified genomic windows that accounted for >1% of total genetic variance on chromosomes 5, 14, and 18 for HP and on chromosomes 2, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, and 22 for NF. The MeSH enrichment analyses revealed significant ( < 0.05) terms associated with HP-"Munc18 Proteins," "Fucose," and "Hemoglobins"-and with NF-"Cathepsin B," "Receptors, Neuropeptide," and "Palmitic Acid." This is the first study in Nelore cattle introducing the concept of MeSH analysis. The genomic analyses contributed to a better understanding of the genetic control of the reproductive traits HP and NF and provide new selection strategies to improve beef production.
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- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Pirassununga, SP, Brazil
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- Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, USDA, Beltsville, MD 20705-2350
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- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Pirassununga, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
- Section of Systems Genomics, Department of Bio and Health Informatics, Technical University of Denmark, Kemitorvet, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Beef Improvement Opportunities, Guelph, ON N1K1E5, Canada
- Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G2W1, Canada
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- Section of Systems Genomics, Department of Bio and Health Informatics, Technical University of Denmark, Kemitorvet, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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Pinho J, Azevedo R, Silveira J, Rocha P, Nijholt W, Jager-Wittenaar H. MON-LB319: Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability of Assessment of Biceps Muscle Size by Ultrasound in Elderly. Clin Nutr 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(17)31107-x] [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: 11/16/2022]
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Zaghloul M, Ahmed S, Eldebaway E, Mousa A, Amin A, Elkhateeb N, Sabry M, Ogiwara H, Morota N, Sufit A, Donson A, Birks D, Patel P, Foreman N, Handler M, Massimino M, Biassoni V, Gandola L, Schiavello E, Pecori E, Potepan P, Bach F, Janssens GO, Jansen MH, Lauwers SJ, Nowak PJ, Oldenburger FR, Bouffet E, Saran F, van Ulzen KK, van Lindert EJ, Schieving JH, Boterberg T, Kaspers GJ, Span PN, Kaanders JH, Gidding CE, Hargrave D, Bailey S, Howman A, Pizer B, Harris D, Jones D, Kearns P, Picton S, Saran F, Wheatley K, Gibson M, Glaser A, Connolly D, Hargrave D, Kawamura A, Nagashima T, Yamamoto K, Sakata J, Lober R, Freret M, Fisher P, Edwards M, Yeom K, Monje M, Jansen M, Aliaga ES, Van Der Hoeven E, Van Vuurden D, Heymans M, Gidding C, De Bont E, Reddingius R, Peeters-Scholte C, van Meeteren AS, Gooskens R, Granzen B, Paardekoper G, Janssens G, Noske D, Barkhof F, Vandertop WP, Kaspers G, Saratsis A, Yadavilli S, Nazarian J, Monje M, Freret M, Mitra S, Mallick S, Kim J, Beachy P, Nobre L, Vasconcelos F, Lima F, Mattos D, Kuiven N, Lima G, Silveira J, Sevilha M, Lima MA, Ferman S, Leblond P, Lansiaux A, Rialland X, Gentet JC, Geoerger B, Frappaz D, Aerts I, Bernier-Chastagner V, Shah R, Zaky W, Grimm J, Bluml S, Wong K, Dhall G, Caretti V, Schellen P, Lagerweij T, Bugiani M, Navis A, Wesseling P, Vandertop WP, Noske DP, Kaspers G, Wurdinger T, Lee H, Ziegler D, Schroeder K, Huang E, Berlow N, Patel R, Becher O, Taylor I, Mao XG, Hutt M, Weingart M, Kahlert U, Maciacyk J, Nikkhah G, Eberhart C, Raabe E, Barton K, Misuraca K, Misuraca K, Becher O, Zhou Z, Rotman L, Ho S, Souweidane M, Hutt M, Lim KJ, Warren K, Chang H, Eberhart C, Raabe E, Lightner D, Haque S, Souweidane M, Khakoo Y, Dunkel I, Gilheeney S, Kramer K, Lyden D, Wolden S, Greenfield J, De Braganca K, Ting-Rong H, Muh-Li L, Kai-Ping C, Tai-Tong W, Hsin-Hung C, Kebudi R, Cakir FB, Agaoglu FY, Gorgun O, Dizdar Y, Ayan I, Darendeliler E, Zapotocky M, Churackova M, Malinova B, Kodet R, Kyncl M, Tichy M, Stary J, Sumerauer D, Minturn J, Shu HK, Fisher M, Patti R, Janss A, Allen J, Phillips P, Belasco J, Taylor K, Baudis M, von Beuren A, Fouladi M, Jones C. DIFFUSE INTRINSIC PONTINE GLIOMA (DIPG). Neuro Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nos098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Michelon T, Schroeder R, Fagundes I, Canabarro R, Sporleder H, Rodrigues H, Silveira J, Montagner J, Garcia V, Neumann J, Graudenz M. Clinical Relevance of Low Levels of Preformed Alloantibodies Detected by Flow Cytometry in the First Year Post–Kidney Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2005; 37:2750-2. [PMID: 16182800 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.05.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of transplants performed with a false-negative cytotoxicity cross-match and to analyze the clinical relevance of alloantibodies (Ab) detected only by flow cytometry (flow). METHODS We studied 66 patients undergoing kidney transplantation from a cadaveric donor. All patients had a simultaneous negative T+AHG+DTT and B+DTT. Pretransplant sera were retrospectively analyzed by flow cytometry according to an Emory University protocol: (1) T+ and B-: Ab anti-class I; (2) T- and B+: anti-class II; (3) T+B+: anti-class I + II. Chi-square, Fisher exact, Student t test, and Kaplan Meier analyses were employed with significance assigned at P < or = .05. RESULTS The overall incidence of false-negative cytotoxicity was 33.3% (22/66), namely, 6.1% (n = 4) anti-class I; 9.1% (n = 6) anti-class II; and 18.2% (n = 12) anti-class I + II. Primary nonfunctioning grafts occurred in 6.8% (3/44) and 13.6% (3/22) negative and positive flow patients (two anti-class I + II and one class II; P = .39). The incidence of graft loss in the first year was respectively, 13.6% (6/44) and 18.2% (4/22; two anti-class II and two anti-class I + II; P = .72). Compared to flow-negative grafts, creatinine levels were significantly higher among flow-positive patients at 8 and 12 weeks. One-year graft survivals were 86.4% among negative versus 81.8% for the positive group (P = .67). CONCLUSIONS We observed that 33% of kidney transplant recipients had low levels of alloantibodies detected only by flow. This single factor was associated with the worst graft function in the first trimester with a suggestion of a higher risk for non-functioning graft.
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- Pathology Department Graduate Studies, FFFCMPA and Transplant Immunology Laboratory, Santa Casa Hospital, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Fagundes I, Michelon T, Schoroeder R, Fernandes S, Sporleder H, Canabarro R, Rodrigues H, Petry M, Zanenga D, Silveira J, Montagner J, Bortolotto A, Keitel E, Santos A, Garcia V, Neumann J. Immunoglobulin G–Positive in B-Cell Cross-Match Decreases Kidney Allograft Survival. Transplant Proc 2005; 37:2753-4. [PMID: 16182801 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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We retrospectively studied all 1149 transplants performed at our center between 1993 and 2003 to determine the incidence and clinical effect of pretransplant B-positive cross-match on kidney graft survival. The patients were divided in two groups: B-negative (n = 1102) and B-positive in current sera (n = 47; 4.1%). AB-positive test was more frequent among regrafted patients (14% vs 3%; P = .00). Demographic data were not different between the groups. The overall rate of graft loss was similar (26% vs 24%, respectively; P = .86). However, early nonsurgical graft losses were more frequent among B-positive patients (46% vs 20%, respectively; P = .04). IgM was the most frequent immunoglobulin in the B-positive group (76% IgM and 24% IgG). There was no significant difference between B-negative and B-positive groups in the 1-, 5-, and 10-year graft survival rates (87% vs 83%, 73% vs 78%, 64% vs 66%, respectively; P = .87). The graft survival was significantly reduced comparing an IgG anti-B cell to the B-negative group (P = .03) as well as IgG compared to IgM (P = .004). In conclusion, only B-positive cross-match due to IgG decreased graft survival. Even though it is an uncommon situation (0.9%), this study stressed the clinical value of the B-cell cross-match as a tool to identify patients with a higher immunological risk.
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- I Fagundes
- Transplant Immunology Laboratory, Santa Casa Hospital, Porto Alegre, Brasil.
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Michelon T, Canabarro R, Sporleder H, Schroeder R, Rodrigues H, Silveira J, Montagner J, Fagundes I, Garcia VD, Neumann J, Graundenz M. LOW LEVELS OF ALOANTIBODIES DETECTED BY FLOW CYTOMETRY BEFORE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT ARE CLINICALLY IMPORTANT AT SHORT TERM FOLLOW-UP. Transplantation 2004. [DOI: 10.1097/00007890-200407271-01734] [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: 11/25/2022]
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Sandor P, Silveira J, Mikulis D, Crawley A. S17.03 Functional imaging in neurodevelopmental disorders. Eur Psychiatry 2000. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(00)94056-2] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Contreras A, Isasi C, Silveira J, Barbadillo C, Mulero J, Andreu JL. Intraarticular osteoid osteoma. J Rheumatol 2000; 27:1560-1. [PMID: 10852292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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- A Contreras
- Department of Rheumatology, Clínica Puerta de Hierro, Madrid, Spain
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Grunberg SM, Boutin N, Ireland A, Miner S, Silveira J, Ashikaga T. Impact of nausea/vomiting on quality of life as a visual analogue scale-derived utility score. Support Care Cancer 1996; 4:435-9. [PMID: 8961474 DOI: 10.1007/bf01880641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Pharmacoeconomic analysis is often based upon incremental cost per increase in survival (cost-effectiveness). Using this definition supportive care measures, which increase quality but not quantity of life, generate a zero denominator and cannot be directly compared with other components of health care cost. Cost-utility analysis, which measures incremental cost per increase in quality-adjusted life-years (QALY), where QALY = utility score x time at risk, addresses this problem, since successful supportive intervention increases the utility score and thus provides a finite denominator in QALY even when absolute survival is unchanged. However, utility scores for various supportive care modalities have not been well defined. As a pilot study to generate a first approximation of a utility score for nausea/vomiting, we used a rating scale technique and administered two visual analogue scale questions to 30 patients completing a cycle of chemotherapy. Patients rated their global quality of life during their previous cycle of chemotherapy with hypothetical absence or presence of nausea/vomiting as the only variable. The study population included 8 male and 22 female patients, with a median age of 56 years. The most common malignancies were breast cancer (8 patients), lung cancer (7 patients), and hematologic malignancies (7 patients). On a 100 mm visual analogue scale, the mean score for overall quality of life during chemotherapy was 79 mm without nausea/vomiting and 27 mm with nausea/vomiting (P < 0.001, paired t-test). The implied marked increase in utility with relief of nausea/vomiting suggests a significant impact on cost-utility analysis. Similar methodology could be used to estimate utility scores in other areas of supportive care.
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- S M Grunberg
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, USA
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Silveira J. Reader suggests family's role should be considered in PAD. Oncol Nurs Forum 1993; 20:1155. [PMID: 8415145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Silveira J. Re: Attentional fatigue. Res Nurs Health 1993; 16:157. [PMID: 8502768 DOI: 10.1002/nur.4770160211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Maleev A, Mendizova A, Popov P, Vlahov V, Dimitrov B, Mihova A, Crowe J, Silveira J, Thomson A, Routhier G. Cisapride and cimetidine in the treatment of erosive esophagitis. Hepatogastroenterology 1990; 37:403-7. [PMID: 2210608] [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 cisapride, as compared with cimetidine, in the treatment of erosive esophagitis was studied in a double-blind trial. One hundred and twenty-nine patients were assigned to one of four dosage schedules: cisapride 10 mg b.i.d. (20 mg group) or q.i.d. (40 mg group), or cimetidine 400 mg b.i.d. (800 mg group) or q.i.d. (1600 mg group). Treatment lasted 8 to 12 weeks. The degree of esophagitis and the severity of diurnal and nocturnal heartburn and regurgitation were significantly (p less than 0.01) reduced in the four treatment groups. Endoscopy did not show any significant differences among the four groups, although cisapride tended to be more effective in moderate to severe esophagitis, in which cases mucosal healing (i.e. absence of erosions and ulcers) was observed in 69%, 64%, 55% and 55% of the patients treated with cisapride 40 mg, cisapride 20 mg, cimetidine 1600 mg and cimetidine 800 mg. Improvement in reflux symptoms in the two cisapride groups was not significantly different from that in the cimetidine 1600 mg group, but was better (p less than 0.05) than that in the cimetidine 800 mg patients. The severity score for all reflux symptoms had decreased by 79%, 74% (cisapride 40 mg and 20 mg), 69% and 57% (cimetidine 1600 mg and 800 mg) by the end of treatment. These results show that cisapride is at least as effective as acid-suppressing therapy in patients with reflux esophagitis, and is therefore a valuable alternative to it.
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- A Maleev
- Bulgarian Medical Academy, Sofia
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Recent findings indicate that glucose administration enhances memory processes in rodents. This study examined the effects of glucose on memory in humans. After drinking glucose- or saccharin-flavored beverages, college-aged and elderly humans were tested with modified versions of the Wechsler Memory Scale. Beverages and tests were administered in a counter-balanced, crossover design, enabling within subject comparisons. The major findings were: (1) glucose enhanced memory in elderly and, to a lesser extent, in young subjects; and (2) glucose tolerance in individual subjects predicted memory in elderly, but not in young subjects on both glucose and saccharin test days.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville 22903
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Female musk shrews (Suncus murinus) were tested daily to examine patterns of sexual receptivity. When only mounting was used as a criterion (to avoid pregnancy), nonpregnant females remained sexually receptive to males every day for 14 consecutive days. When insemination was allowed, most females continued to copulate for the first 5 days of pregnancy. Receptivity declined markedly around Day 10 of gestation, but a few females were receptive even into late pregnancy. Lactating females copulated with males 5 and 10 days after parturition. In general, unlike most mammals studied in the laboratory, the nonpregnant female musk shrew has no behavioral estrous cycle. Musk shrews are ready to mate anytime except in mild to late pregnancy, and even then occasionally mating is found.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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In a randomized controlled trial, the effect of continuous intravenous administration of vasopressin was compared with Sengstaken-Blakemore balloon tamponade in 37 episodes of bleeding esophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis. The majority were Group A and B of Child's classification. Bleeding was controlled in 11 of 17 (65%) patients on vasopressin and in 14 of 20 (70%) patients on tamponade. The patients who failed to respond initially (6 episodes on vasopressin and 5 on tamponade) were treated successfully with the alternative method. Overall mortality was similar in both groups: 3 patients in the vasopressin group and 4 in the tamponade group died. Only one patient died of uncontrolled bleeding; 4 patients probably died of complications of treatment, 2 of cardiac ischemia after vasopressin and 2 of pulmonary infection after tamponade. The vasopressin group required significantly fewer blood transfusions than did the tamponade group.
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Correia JP, Carvalhinhos A, Silveira J, Esteves AV, Grima N, Batista MR. Hémorragie gastro-intestinale dans la cirrhose hépatique. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1983. [DOI: 10.1007/bf02973723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Correia JP, Cruz AG, Batista MR, Grima N, Carvalhinhos A, Cardoso A, Areias E, Camilo EA, Galvão HS, Fernandes JP, Alexandrino P, Peixe GR, Sanguino JA, Silveira J. Endoscopy in the upper G.I. bleedings. Arq Gastroenterol 1979; 16:119-23. [PMID: 317642] [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: 12/14/2022]
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From 388 patients with upper G.I. bleeding investigated by endoscopy, radiology or emergent surgery, one third bled from duodenal ulcer, one third oesophageal varices, and from the remain the most frequent were gastric ulcer (14%) and gastric cancer (9%). From a sample of 53 patients with liver cirrhosis, 66% bled from varices and 34% from other lesions. The proportion of patients who bled from oesophageal varices is higher under 60 yrs. The mortality was higher after 60 yrs, except when there was associated chronic liver disease or renal or cardio-respiratory failure. In this group of patients, near half in our series, the mortality is the same under and above 60 years.
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Silveira J. [Tuberculosis in Brazil]. MMW Munch Med Wochenschr 1976; 118:1109-10. [PMID: 822315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Silveira J, Medeiros S. [Primary resistance in childhood. Correlation of infectious source with those exposed to infection]. Torax 1971; 20:113-6. [PMID: 5003925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Silveira J, Ferreira O. The virulence of M. tuberculosis isolated from tuberculosis patients in Bahia. Pneumonologie 1970; 142:308-11. [PMID: 4993275 DOI: 10.1007/bf02095232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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