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Plachy L, Deodati A, Tornese G. Editorial: Short stature: beyond growth hormone. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1403112. [PMID: 38606084 PMCID: PMC11007203 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1403112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Lukas Plachy
- Department of Pediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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- Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit, “Bambino Gesù” Children’s Hospital, Rome, Italy
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
- Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS “Burlo Garofolo”, Trieste, Italy
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Plachy L, Neuman V, Velichova K, Slavenko MG, Santova A, Anne Amaratunga S, Obermannova B, Kolouskova S, Pruhova S, Sumnik Z, Petruzelkova L. Telemedicine maintains good glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes but is not time saving for healthcare professionals: KITES randomized study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2024; 209:111602. [PMID: 38437986 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2024.111602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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AIMS To evaluate glucose control non-inferiority and time benefits of telemedicine follow-up in children with type 1 diabetes (CwD). METHODS In a single-center 9-month-long randomized controlled study (clinicaltrials.gov NCT05484427), 50 children were randomized to either telemedicine group (TG) followed-up distantly by e-mail, or to face-to-face group (FFG) attending standard personal visits. The primary endpoint was non-inferiority of HbA1c at final visit (level of non-inferiority was set at 5 mmol/mol). The secondary endpoints were subcutaneous glucose monitoring parameters and time consumption from both study subjects' and the physicians' point of view. RESULTS Non-inferiority of HbA1c in the TG was proven (mean HbA1C 45.8 ± 7.3 [TG] vs. 50.0 ± 12.6 [FFG] mmol/mol, 6.3 vs. 6.7 % DCCT, p = 0.17; between groups HbA1C difference 95 % CI -10.2 to 1.9 mmol/mol). Telemedicine saved time for participants (mean visit duration [MVD] 50 [TG] vs. 247 min [FFG], p < 0.001). There were no other differences between groups neither in CGM parameters nor physician's time consumption (MVD 19 [TG] vs. 20 min [FFG], p = 0.58). CONCLUSIONS Nine-month telemedicine follow-up of the children with well-controlled T1D is not inferior to standard face-to-face visits. Telemedicine visits saved time for the participants but not for their diabetologists.
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- Lukas Plachy
- Department of Pediatrics of Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, V Uvalu 84, Prague, 15000, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Pediatrics of Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, V Uvalu 84, Prague, 15000, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Pediatrics of Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, V Uvalu 84, Prague, 15000, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Pediatrics of Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, V Uvalu 84, Prague, 15000, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Pediatrics of Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, V Uvalu 84, Prague, 15000, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Pediatrics of Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, V Uvalu 84, Prague, 15000, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Pediatrics of Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, V Uvalu 84, Prague, 15000, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Pediatrics of Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, V Uvalu 84, Prague, 15000, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Pediatrics of Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, V Uvalu 84, Prague, 15000, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Pediatrics of Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, V Uvalu 84, Prague, 15000, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Pediatrics of Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, V Uvalu 84, Prague, 15000, Czech Republic
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Gregorova K, Plachy L, Dusatkova P, Maratova K, Neuman V, Kolouskova S, Snajderova M, Obermannova B, Drnkova L, Soucek O, Lebl J, Sumnik Z, Pruhova S. Genetic testing of children with familial tall stature: is it worth doing? J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2024:dgae067. [PMID: 38307035 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgae067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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CONTEXT Familial tall stature (FTS) is considered to be a benign variant of growth with a presumed polygenic etiology. However, monogenic disorders with possible associated pathological features could also be hidden under the FTS phenotype. OBJECTIVES To elucidate the genetic etiology in families with FTS and to describe their phenotype in detail. DESIGN, SETTINGS AND PATIENTS Children with FTS (height in both the child and his/her taller parent >2 SD) referred to the Endocrinology center of Motol University Hospital were enrolled to the study. Their DNA was examined cytogenetically and via next-generation sequencing panel of 786 genes associated with growth. The genetic results were evaluated by the American College of Molecular Genetics and Genomics guidelines. All of the participants underwent standard endocrinological examination followed by specialized anthropometric evaluation. RESULTS In total, 34 children (19 girls) with FTS were enrolled in the study. Their median height and their taller parent's height were 3.1 SD and 2.5 SD, respectively. The genetic cause of FTS was elucidated in 11/34 (32.4%) children (47, XXX and 47, XYY karyotypes, SHOX duplication, and causative variants in NSD1 [in 2], SUZ12 [in 2], FGFR3, CHD8, GPC3, and PPP2R5D genes). Ten children had absent syndromic sings and 24 had dysmorphic features. CONCLUSION Monogenic (and cytogenetic) etiology of FTS can be found among children with FTS. Genetic examination should be considered in all children with FTS regardless of the presence of dysmorphic features.
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- Katerina Gregorova
- Department of Pediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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Neuman V, Vavra D, Drnkova L, Pruhova S, Plachy L, Kolouskova S, Obermannova B, Amaratunga SA, Konecna P, Vyzralkova J, Venhacova P, Pomahacova R, Paterova P, Stichova L, Skvor J, Kocourkova K, Romanova M, Vosahlo J, Strnadel J, Polockova K, Neumann D, Slavenko M, Sumnik Z. Introduction of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a key factor in decreasing HbA1c in war refugee children with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2024; 208:111118. [PMID: 38309536 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2024.111118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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AIMS Our aim was to describe the changes in therapy and diabetes control in Ukrainian war refugee children with diabetes (CwD) during the first year of their stay in Czechia. METHODS A total of 124 CwD (62 male, 62 female) were enrolled into this observational study. Anthropometric, laboratory and diabetes management data were acquired at baseline and at 3 months intervals for 12 months. All CwD were offered a CGM device during their first visit. Generalized Estimating Equation models were fitted in order to estimate the dynamics of studied characteristics. RESULTS Median baseline HbA1c was 58 mmol/mol (IQR [48; 73]mmol/mol) (7.5 %, IQR[6.5;8.8]%). The HbA1c decreased significantly throughout the course of the study at a pace of - 2.2 mmol/mol (-0.2 %pt.) per visit (P = 0.01, CI[-3.2;-1.1]). The pace of the decrease in the average HbA1c was significantly higher in the group of CwD who received CGM in Czechia than in those who already had it from Ukraine by 2.9 mmol/mol (0.27 %pt.) per visit (P < 0.001, CI [-4.4; -1.3]). CONCLUSIONS The steepest decrease in HbA1c was observed in CwD with newly initiated CGM underlining its vital role in improving the glucose control of CwD regardless of their background.
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- V Neuman
- Department of Pediatrics, 2(nd) Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- 3(rd) Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2(nd) Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2(nd) Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2(nd) Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2(nd) Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2(nd) Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2(nd) Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Pilsen, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Pilsen, Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Masaryk Hospital, Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Masaryk Hospital, Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ceske Budejovice Hospital, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 3(rd) Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 3(rd) Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2(nd) Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2(nd) Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Santova A, Plachy L, Neuman V, Pavlikova M, Petruzelkova L, Konecna P, Venhacova P, Skvor J, Pomahacova R, Neumann D, Vosahlo J, Strnadel J, Kocourkova K, Obermannova B, Pruhova S, Cinek O, Sumnik Z. Are all HCL systems the same? long term outcomes of three HCL systems in children with type 1 diabetes: real-life registry-based study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1283181. [PMID: 37908748 PMCID: PMC10613700 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1283181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Objective To compare parameters of glycemic control among three types of hybrid closed loop (HCL) systems in children with T1D (CwD) using population-wide data from the national pediatric diabetes registry ČENDA. Methods CwD aged <19 years treated with Medtronic MiniMed 780G (780G), Tandem t:slim X2 (Control-IQ) or do-it-yourself AndroidAPS (AAPS) systems for >12 months and monitored by CGM >70% of the time were included. HbA1c, times in glycemic ranges, and Glycemia Risk Index (GRI) were used for cross-sectional comparison between the HCL systems. Results Data from 512 CwD were analyzed. 780G, Control-IQ and AAPS were used by 217 (42.4%), 211 (41.2%), and 84 (16.4%) CwD, respectively. The lowest HbA1c value was observed in the AAPS group (44 mmol/mol; IQR 8.0, p<0.0001 vs any other group), followed by Control-IQ and 780G groups (48 (IQR 11) and 52 (IQR 10) mmol/mol, respectively). All of the systems met the recommended criteria for time in range (78% in AAPS, 76% in 780G, and 75% in Control-IQ users). CwD using AAPS spent significantly more time in hypoglycemia (5% vs 2% in 780G and 3% in Control-IQ) and scored the highest GRI (32, IQR 17). The lowest GRI (27, IQR 15) was seen in 780G users. Conclusion Although all HCL systems proved effective in maintaining recommended long-term glycemic control, we observed differences that illustrate strengths and weaknesses of particular systems. Our findings could help in individualizing the choice of HCL systems.
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- Alzbeta Santova
- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2 Faculty of Medicine, Prague, Czechia
- 1 Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2 Faculty of Medicine, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2 Faculty of Medicine, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Probability and Mathematical Statistics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2 Faculty of Medicine, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czechia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Olomouc, Olomouc, Czechia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Masaryk Hospital, Usti nad Labem, Czechia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czechia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Ostrava, Ostrava, Czechia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Ceske Budejovice, Ceske Budejovice, Czechia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2 Faculty of Medicine, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2 Faculty of Medicine, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2 Faculty of Medicine, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2 Faculty of Medicine, Prague, Czechia
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Plachy L, Petruzelkova L, Dusatkova P, Maratova K, Zemkova D, Elblova L, Neuman V, Kolouskova S, Obermannova B, Snajderova M, Sumnik Z, Lebl J, Pruhova S. Analysis of children with familial short stature: who should be indicated for genetic testing? Endocr Connect 2023; 12:e230238. [PMID: 37561071 PMCID: PMC10563636 DOI: 10.1530/ec-23-0238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Familial short stature (FSS) describes vertically transmitted growth disorders. Traditionally, polygenic inheritance is presumed, but monogenic inheritance seems to occur more frequently than expected. Clinical predictors of monogenic FSS have not been elucidated. The aim of the study was to identify the monogenic etiology and its clinical predictors in FSS children. Of 747 patients treated with growth hormone (GH) in our center, 95 with FSS met the inclusion criteria (pretreatment height ≤-2 SD in child and his/her shorter parent); secondary short stature and Turner/Prader-Willi syndrome were excluded criteria. Genetic etiology was known in 11/95 children before the study, remaining 84 were examined by next-generation sequencing. The results were evaluated by American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) guidelines. Nonparametric tests evaluated differences between monogenic and non-monogenic FSS, an ROC curve estimated quantitative cutoffs for the predictors. Monogenic FSS was confirmed in 36/95 (38%) children. Of these, 29 (81%) carried a causative genetic variant affecting the growth plate, 4 (11%) a variant affecting GH-insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) axis and 3 (8%) a variant in miscellaneous genes. Lower shorter parent's height (P = 0.015) and less delayed bone age (BA) before GH treatment (P = 0.026) predicted monogenic FSS. In children with BA delayed less than 0.4 years and with shorter parent's heights ≤-2.4 SD, monogenic FSS was revealed in 13/16 (81%) cases. To conclude, in FSS children treated with GH, a monogenic etiology is frequent, and gene variants affecting the growth plate are the most common. Shorter parent's height and BA are clinical predictors of monogenic FSS.
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- Lukas Plachy
- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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Toni L, Plachy L, Dusatkova P, Amaratunga SA, Elblova L, Sumnik Z, Kolouskova S, Snajderova M, Obermannova B, Pruhova S, Lebl J. The Genetic Landscape of Children Born Small for Gestational Age with Persistent Short Stature. Horm Res Paediatr 2023; 97:40-52. [PMID: 37019085 DOI: 10.1159/000530521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Among children born small for gestational age, 10-15% fail to catch up and remain short (SGA-SS). The underlying mechanisms are mostly unknown. We aimed to decipher genetic aetiologies of SGA-SS within a large single-centre cohort. METHODS Out of 820 patients treated with growth hormone (GH), 256 were classified as SGA-SS (birth length and/or birth weight <-2 SD for gestational age and life-minimum height <-2.5 SD). Those with the DNA triplet available (child and both parents) were included in the study (176/256). Targeted testing (karyotype/FISH/MLPA/specific Sanger sequencing) was performed if a specific genetic disorder was clinically suggestive. All remaining patients underwent MS-MLPA to identify Silver-Russell syndrome, and those with unknown genetic aetiology were subsequently examined using whole-exome sequencing or targeted panel of 398 growth-related genes. Genetic variants were classified using ACMG guidelines. RESULTS The genetic aetiology was elucidated in 74/176 (42%) children. Of these, 12/74 (16%) had pathogenic or likely pathogenic (P/LP) gene variants affecting pituitary development (LHX4, OTX2, PROKR2, PTCH1, POU1F1), the GH-IGF-1 or IGF-2 axis (GHSR, IGFALS, IGF1R, STAT3, HMGA2), 2/74 (3%) the thyroid axis (TRHR, THRA), 17/74 (23%) the cartilaginous matrix (ACAN, various collagens, FLNB, MATN3), and 7/74 (9%) the paracrine chondrocyte regulation (FGFR3, FGFR2, NPR2). In 12/74 (16%), we revealed P/LP affecting fundamental intracellular/intranuclear processes (CDC42, KMT2D, LMNA, NSD1, PTPN11, SRCAP, SON, SOS1, SOX9, TLK2). SHOX deficiency was found in 7/74 (9%), Silver-Russell syndrome in 12/74 (16%) (11p15, UPD7), and miscellaneous chromosomal aberrations in 5/74 (7%) children. CONCLUSIONS The high diagnostic yield sheds a new light on the genetic landscape of SGA-SS, with a central role for the growth plate with substantial contributions from the GH-IGF-1 and thyroid axes and intracellular regulation and signalling.
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- Ledjona Toni
- Department of Paediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Paediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Paediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Paediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Paediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Paediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Paediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Paediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Paediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Paediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Paediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czechia
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Petruzelkova L, Neuman V, Plachy L, Kozak M, Obermannova B, Kolouskova S, Pruhova S, Sumnik Z. First Use of Open-Source Automated Insulin Delivery AndroidAPS in Full Closed-Loop Scenario; Pancreas4ALL Randomized Pilot Study. Diabetes Technol Ther 2023; 25:315-323. [PMID: 36826996 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2022.0562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Objective: We evaluated the safety and feasibility of open-source automated insulin delivery AndroidAPS in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and compared its efficacy in three different scenarios: hybrid closed loop (HCL) with meal boluses, meal announcement only (MA), and full closed loop (FCL). Research Design and Methods: In an open-label, prospective, randomized crossover trial (clinicaltrials.gov NCT04835350), 16 adolescents with T1D (10 females) with mean age of 17 years (range 15-20), glycated hemoglobin 56 mmol/mol (range 43-75), and mean duration of diabetes 5.9 years (9-15) underwent three distinct 3-day periods of camp living, comparing the above-mentioned scenarios of AndroidAPS. We used modified and locked version of AndroidAPS 3.1.03, which was called Pancreas4ALL for study purposes. The order of MA and FCL periods was assigned randomly. The primary endpoints were feasibility and safety of the system represented by percentage of time of glucose control by the system and time in hypoglycemia below 3 mmol/L. Results: The glycemia was controlled by the system 95% time of the study and the proportion of time below 3 mmol/L did not exceed 1% over the whole study period (0.72%). The HCL scenario reached significantly higher percentage of time below 3 mmol/L (HCL 1.05% vs. MA 0.0% vs. FCL 0.0%; P = 0.05) compared to other scenarios. No difference was observed among the scenarios in the percentage of time between 3.9 and 10 mmol/L (HCL 83.3% vs. MA 79.85% vs. FCL 81.03%, P = 0.58) corresponding to mean glycemia (HCL 6.65 mmol/L vs. MA 7.34 mmol/L vs. FCL 7.05 mmol/L, P = 0.28). No difference was observed in the mean daily dose of insulin or in the daily carbohydrate intake. No serious adverse event occurred during the study period. Conclusions: Our pilot study showed that FCL might be a realistic mode of treatment for people with T1D.
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- Lenka Petruzelkova
- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- IT Department, CLOSED LOOP Systems and Sysop, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Placha I, Bacova K, Plachy L. Current Knowledge on the Bioavailability of Thymol as a Feed Additive in Humans and Animals with a Focus on Rabbit Metabolic Processes. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12091131. [PMID: 35565557 PMCID: PMC9104011 DOI: 10.3390/ani12091131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Simple Summary This review provides general information on the possible health benefits in animals and humans of herbal additives, particularly thymol, whose phenolic group is responsible for the neutralisation of free radicals, and information concerning its detection through body action, bioavailability and mechanisms in rabbits. Plants containing thymol have been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes. Although a great number of in vitro studies of cardiovascular and cancer diseases are available, in vivo studies that confirm these findings have not been sufficiently reported. To determine the beneficial dose, further clinical studies are necessary, with preclinical comprehensive research on animal models. Abstract The aim of this review is to describe the therapeutic effect of thymol on various human diseases, followed by its bioavailability in humans and animals. Based on our knowledge from the current literature, after thymol addition, thymol metabolites—mostly thymol sulphate and glucuronide—are detected in the plasma and urine of humans and in the plasma, intestinal content, faeces and tissues in rats, pigs, chickens, horses and rabbits after enzymatic cleavage. In rabbits, thymol absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, its distribution within the organism, its accumulation in tissues and its excretion from the organism have been described in detail. It is necessary and important for these studies to suggest the appropriate dose needed to achieve the required health benefits not only for animals but also for humans. Information from this review concerning the mode of action of thymol in animal organisms could also be applied to human medicine and may help in the utilisation of herbal medicine in humans and in veterinary healthcare. This review summarises the important aspects of thymol’s effects on health and its bioavailability in organisms, particularly in rabbits. In future, herbal-based drugs must be extensively investigated in terms of their mode of action, efficiency of administration and clinical effect.
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- Iveta Placha
- Centre of Biosciences of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Animal Physiology, Soltesovej 4-6, 040 01 Kosice, Slovakia;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +421-55-792-2969
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- Centre of Biosciences of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Animal Physiology, Soltesovej 4-6, 040 01 Kosice, Slovakia;
- University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenskeho 73, 041 81 Kosice, Slovakia
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- 1st Department of Cardiology, East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Ondavska 8, 040 11 Kosice, Slovakia;
- Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice, Trieda SNP 457/1, 040 11 Kosice, Slovakia
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Plachy L, Dusatkova P, Elblova L, Petruzelkova L, Sumnik Z, Lebl J, Pruhova S. Response to Letter to the Editor from Youn Hee Jee: "Familial Short Stature - A Novel Phenotype of Growth Plate Collagenopathies". J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022; 107:e445-e446. [PMID: 34505140 PMCID: PMC8684534 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgab665] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Lukas Plachy
- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, 150 06, Czech Republic
- Correspondence: Stepanka Pruhova, MD, PhD, Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic.
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Plachy L, Amaratunga SA, Dusatkova P, Maratova K, Neuman V, Petruzelkova L, Zemkova D, Obermannova B, Snajderova M, Kolouskova S, Sumnik Z, Lebl J, Pruhova S. Isolated growth hormone deficiency in children with vertically transmitted short stature: What do the genes tell us? Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1102968. [PMID: 36714562 PMCID: PMC9880029 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1102968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The growth hormone deficiency (GHD) diagnosis is controversial especially due to low specificity of growth hormone (GH) stimulation tests. It is therefore believed that children diagnosed with GHD form a heterogeneous group with growth disorder frequently independent on GH function. No study evaluating the complex etiology of growth failure in children with diagnosed GHD has been performed thus far. AIMS To discover genetic etiology of short stature in children with diagnosed GHD from families with short stature. METHODS Fifty-two children diagnosed with primary GHD and vertically transmitted short stature (height SDS in the child and his/her shorter parent <-2 SD) were included to our study. The GHD diagnosis was based on growth data suggestive of GHD, absence of substantial disproportionality (sitting height to total height ratio <-2 SD or >+2 SD), IGF-1 levels <0 for age and sex specific SD and peak GH concentration <10 ug/L in two stimulation tests. All children were examined using next-generation sequencing methods, and the genetic variants were subsequently evaluated by American College of Medical Genetics standards and guidelines. RESULTS The age of children at enrollment into the study was 11 years (median, IQR 9-14 years), their height prior to GH treatment was -3.0 SD (-3.6 to -2.8 SD), IGF-1 concentration -1.4 SD (-2.0 to -1.1 SD), and maximal stimulated GH 6.3 ug/L (4.8-7.6 ug/L). No child had multiple pituitary hormone deficiency or a midbrain region pathology. Causative variant in a gene that affects growth was discovered in 15/52 (29%) children. Of them, only 2 (13%) had a genetic variant affecting GH secretion or function (GHSR and OTX2). Interestingly, in 10 (67%) children we discovered a primary growth plate disorder (ACAN, COL1A2, COL11A1, COL2A1, EXT2, FGFR3, NF1, NPR2, PTPN11 [2x]), in one (7%) a genetic variant impairing IGF-1 action (IGFALS) and in two (12%) a variant in miscellaneous genes (SALL4, MBTPS2). CONCLUSIONS In children with vertically transmitted short stature, genetic results frequently did not correspond with the clinical diagnosis of GH deficiency. These results underline the doubtful reliability of methods standardly used to diagnose GH deficiency.
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Pella D, Toth S, Paralic J, Gonsorcik J, Fedacko J, Jarcuska P, Pella D, Pella Z, Sabol F, Jankajova M, Valocik G, Putrya A, Kirschová A, Plachy L, Rabajdova M, Hunavy M, Kafkova B, Doci I, Timkova S, Dvorožňáková M, Babic F, Butka P, Dimunova L, Marekova M, Paralicova Z, Majernik J, Luczy J, Janosik J, Kmec M. The possible role of machine learning in detection of increased cardiovascular risk patients - KSC MR Study (design). Arch Med Sci 2022; 18:991-997. [PMID: 35832722 PMCID: PMC9266729 DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2020.99156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Currently, just a few major parameters are used for cardiovascular (CV) risk quantification to identify many of the high-risk subjects; however, they leave a lot of them with an underestimated level of CV risk which does not reflect the reality. MATERIAL AND METHODS The submitted study design of the Kosice Selective Coronarography Multiple Risk (KSC MR) Study will use computer analysis of coronary angiography results of admitted patients along with broad patients' characteristics based on questionnaires, physical findings, laboratory and many other examinations. RESULTS Obtained data will undergo machine learning protocols with the aim of developing algorithms which will include all available parameters and accurately calculate the probability of coronary artery disease. CONCLUSIONS The KSC MR study results, if positive, could establisha base for development of proper software for revealing high-risk patients, as well as patients with suggested positive coronary angiography findings, based on the principles of personalised medicine.
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- Daniel Pella
- 2 Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- SLOVACRIN & Medical Science Park, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Technical University of Kosice, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- 2 Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- SLOVACRIN & Medical Science Park, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- 2 Department of Internal Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and Louis Pasteur University Hospital, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- 1 Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Technical University of Kosice, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Cardiosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- 1 Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Cardiosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- 2 Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- 1 Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- 2 Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Medical and Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- 1 Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- 1 Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- 2 Department of Psychiatry, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and Louis Pasteur University Hospital, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- 1 Dental Clinic, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and Louis Pasteur University Hospital, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- 2 Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Technical University of Kosice, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Technical University of Kosice, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Medical and Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Infectology and Travel Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and Louis Pasteur University Hospital, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Cardiosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Academy Dental Centre and Department of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and Louis Pasteur University Hospital, Kosice, Slovak Republic
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- Cardiovascular Disease Centre, J.A. Reiman Faculty Hospital Presov, Presov, Slovak Republic
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Neuman V, Plachy L, Pruhova S, Kolouskova S, Petruzelkova L, Obermannova B, Vyzralkova J, Konecna P, Vosahlo J, Romanova M, Pavlikova M, Sumnik Z. Low-Carbohydrate Diet among Children with Type 1 Diabetes: A Multi-Center Study. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13113903. [PMID: 34836158 PMCID: PMC8622801 DOI: 10.3390/nu13113903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS The proportion of children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who have experience with low-carbohydrate diet (LCD) is unknown. Our goal was to map the frequency of LCD among children with T1D and to describe their clinical and laboratory data. METHODS Caregivers of 1040 children with T1D from three centers were addressed with a structured questionnaire regarding the children's carbohydrate intake and experience with LCD (daily energy intake from carbohydrates below 26% of age-recommended values). The subjects currently on LCD were compared to a group of non-LCD respondents matched to age, T1D duration, sex, type and center of treatment. RESULTS A total of 624/1040 (60%) of the subjects completed the survey. A total of 242/624 (39%) subjects reported experience with voluntary carbohydrate restriction with 36/624 (5.8%) subjects currently following the LCD. The LCD group had similar HbA1c (45 vs. 49.5, p = 0.11), lower average glycemia (7.0 vs. 7.9, p = 0.02), higher time in range (74 vs. 67%, p = 0.02), lower time in hyperglycemia >10 mmol/L (17 vs. 20%, p = 0.04), tendency to more time in hypoglycemia <3.9 mmol/L(8 vs. 5%, p = 0.05) and lower systolic blood pressure percentile (43 vs. 74, p = 0.03). The groups did not differ in their lipid profile nor in current body height, weight or BMI. The LCD was mostly initiated by the parents or the subjects themselves and only 39% of the families consulted their decision with the diabetologist. CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION Low carbohydrate diet is not scarce in children with T1D and is associated with modestly better disease control. At the same time, caution should be applied as it showed a tendency toward more frequent hypoglycemia.
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- Vit Neuman
- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, CZ-15006 Prague, Czech Republic; (L.P.); (S.P.); (S.K.); (L.P.); (B.O.); (Z.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +420-2-2443-2090; Fax: +420-2-2443-2020
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, CZ-15006 Prague, Czech Republic; (L.P.); (S.P.); (S.K.); (L.P.); (B.O.); (Z.S.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, CZ-15006 Prague, Czech Republic; (L.P.); (S.P.); (S.K.); (L.P.); (B.O.); (Z.S.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, CZ-15006 Prague, Czech Republic; (L.P.); (S.P.); (S.K.); (L.P.); (B.O.); (Z.S.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, CZ-15006 Prague, Czech Republic; (L.P.); (S.P.); (S.K.); (L.P.); (B.O.); (Z.S.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, CZ-15006 Prague, Czech Republic; (L.P.); (S.P.); (S.K.); (L.P.); (B.O.); (Z.S.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Brno, CZ-62500 Brno, Czech Republic; (J.V.); (P.K.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Brno, CZ-62500 Brno, Czech Republic; (J.V.); (P.K.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, CZ-10034 Prague, Czech Republic; (J.V.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Kralovske Vinohrady University Hospital, CZ-10034 Prague, Czech Republic; (J.V.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Probability and Mathematical Statistics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, CZ-18675 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, CZ-15006 Prague, Czech Republic; (L.P.); (S.P.); (S.K.); (L.P.); (B.O.); (Z.S.)
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Petruzelkova L, Jiranova P, Soupal J, Kozak M, Plachy L, Neuman V, Pruhova S, Obermannova B, Kolouskova S, Sumnik Z. Pre-school and school-aged children benefit from the switch from a sensor-augmented pump to an AndroidAPS hybrid closed loop: A retrospective analysis. Pediatr Diabetes 2021; 22:594-604. [PMID: 33576551 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Data on closed loop systems in young children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are limited. We tested the efficacy and safety of an open-source, do-it-yourself automated insulin delivery system AndroidAPS in preschool and school-aged children. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This retrospective study analyzed diabetes control in 18 preschool (3-7 years) and 18 school-aged children (8-14 years) with T1D who switched from a sensor-augmented pump (SAP) to AndroidAPS. We compared the CGM parameters and HbA1c levels 3 months before and 6 months after the initiation of AndroidAPS therapy and evaluated frequency of severe adverse events during AndroidAPS use, the most frequent reasons for its interruption, and the experience and psychosocial benefits of AndroidAPS use. RESULTS General glycemic control was significantly improved after the switch from SAP to AndroidAPS. Time in range (TIR) increased in both preschool (70.8%-78.6%, p = 0.004) and school-aged children (77.2%-82.9%, p < 0.001), whereas HbA1c levels decreased (preschool children 53.8-48.5 mmol/mol, p < 0.001; school-aged children 52.6-45.1 mmol/mol, p = 0.001). Time spent in range of 3.0-3.8 mmol/L increased slightly in school children (2.6%-3.8%, p = 0.040), but not in preschool children (3.0%-3.0%, p = 0.913). Time spent at <3 mmol/L remained unchanged in both preschool (0.95%-0.67%, p = 0.432) and school-aged children (0.8%-0.8%, p = 1.000). No episodes of severe hypoglycemia or DKA and significant improvement of quality of life were reported by AndroidAPS users. CONCLUSIONS AndroidAPS seems effective for T1D control both in preschool and school-age children but further validation by prospective studies is necessary.
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- Lenka Petruzelkova
- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- IT division, CLOSED LOOP Systems, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, Motol University Hospital and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Plachy L, Dusatkova P, Maratova K, Petruzelkova L, Elblova L, Kolouskova S, Snajderova M, Obermannova B, Zemkova D, Sumnik Z, Lebl J, Pruhova S. Familial Short Stature-A Novel Phenotype of Growth Plate Collagenopathies. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2021; 106:1742-1749. [PMID: 33570564 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgab084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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CONTEXT Collagens are the most abundant proteins in the human body. In a growth plate, collagen types II, IX, X, and XI are present. Defects in collagen genes cause heterogeneous syndromic disorders frequently associated with short stature. Less is known about oligosymptomatic collagenopathies. OBJECTIVE This work aims to evaluate the frequency of collagenopathies in familial short stature (FSS) children and to describe their phenotype, including growth hormone (GH) treatment response. METHODS Eighty-seven FSS children (pretreatment height ≤ -2 SD both in the patient and his or her shorter parent) treated with GH were included in the study. Next-generation sequencing was performed to search for variants in the COL2A1, COL9A1, COL9A2, COL9A3, COL10A1, COL11A1, and COL11A2 genes. The results were evaluated using American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics guidelines. The GH treatment response of affected children was retrospectively evaluated. RESULTS A likely pathogenic variant in the collagen gene was found in 10 of 87 (11.5%) children. Detailed examination described mild asymmetry with shorter limbs and mild bone dysplasia signs in 2 of 10 and 4 of 10 affected children, respectively. Their growth velocity improved from a median of 5.3 cm/year to 8.7 cm/year after 1 year of treatment. Their height improved from a median of -3.1 SD to -2.6 SD and to -2.2 SD after 1 and 3 years of therapy, respectively. The final height reached by 4 of 10 children differed by -0.67 to +1.0 SD and -0.45 to +0.5 SD compared to their pretreatment height and their affected untreated parent's height, respectively. CONCLUSION Oligosymptomatic collagenopathies are a frequent cause of FSS. The short-term response to GH treatment is promising.
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- Lukas Plachy
- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, 150 06 Prague 5, Czech Republic
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Toni L, Plachy L, Dusatkova P, Elblova L, Amaratunga SA, Kolouskova S, Obermannova B, Snajderova M, Sumnik Z, Pruhova S, Lebl J. Stratifying the Genetic Aetiology in Children Born Small for Gestational Age With Persistent Short Stature (SGA-SS). J Endocr Soc 2021. [PMCID: PMC8090705 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvab048.1397] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background: Ten percent of children born small for gestational age with a birth weight and/or length of below -2 SD for their gestational age fail to catch-up and remain short during childhood (SGA-SS). The etiology of SGA-SS is heterogeneous: some children have specific phenotypic features that allow targeted genetic testing; in others, elucidating genetic or environmental background is more challenging. Aim: To decipher genetic etiologies among a large single-center cohort of SGA-SS children and to stratify them according to molecular mechanisms leading to pre- and postnatal growth failure. Patients/Methods: In our center 447 children (223 females) fulfilled the criteria of SGA-SS. Of these 182 families agreed to take part and offered the child’s and both parents’ DNA for genetic testing by a panel of 399 growth-related genes, or by Whole Exome Sequencing (WES). The results were processed by a bioinformatic pipeline and detected variants were filtered using variant analysis software. Pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants (according to ACMG standards and guidelines) were confirmed by Sanger sequencing. Results: The genetic etiology was elucidated in 73/182 (40%) children so far. We confirmed (likely) pathogenic gene variants affecting pituitary development and/or the GH-IGF-1 axis in 10/73 (14%) patients (PTCH1, HGMA2 [in two], OTX2, LHX4, GHSR, STAT3, IGFALS, IGF1R [in two]), abnormal components of cartilaginous matrix in 17/73 (23%) (ACAN [in two], FLNB [in three], FBLN5, COL11A1[in four], COL1A2, COL2A1[in five], MATN3), impaired paracrine regulation of chondrocytes in 4/73 (6%) (NPR2 [in three], FGFR3), SHOX gene defects in 12/73 (16%), gene variants affecting other components of intracellular regulation and signaling in 9/73 (12%) (CDC42, KMT2A, KMT2D, NSD1, SRCAP, PRG4, PTPN11, SON, LMNA), Silver-Russell syndrome (11p15 [in seven] or UPD7) in 11/73 (15%), and miscellaneous single-gene or chromosomal conditions (TRPS1, TRHR, RAI1, chromosomal microdeletions and/or translocations) in an additional ten (14%) children. Conclusions: In our study we showed that by using current genetic techniques we were able to elucidate the genetic cause in a significant number of patients born SGA-SS. The genetic etiology spectrum of SGA-SS reflects the complex system of growth regulation, with a significant role of growth plate genes that are causative in 33/73 (45%) cases clarified thus far. Acknowledgements: The study was co-funded by grants AZV NV18-07-00283 and GAUK 408120.
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- Ledjona Toni
- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- University Hospital, Charles University - 2nd Medical Faculty, Prague 5 - Motol, Czech Republic
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- Charles University, Prague 5, Czech Republic
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Plachy L, Dusatkova P, Maratova K, Petruzelkova L, Kolouskova S, Snajderova M, Obermannova B, Zemkova D, Sumnik Z, Lebl J, Pruhova S. Familial Short Stature - a Novel Phenotype of Growth Plate Collagenopathies. J Endocr Soc 2021. [PMCID: PMC8090452 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvab048.1472] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Backround: Collagens are the most abundant proteins in the human body. In a growth plate, collagen types II, IX, X and XI are present. Defects in collagen genes cause heterogeneous syndromic disorders frequently associated with asymmetric short stature (e.g. Kniest dysplasia, spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia). Less is known about nonsyndromic collagenopathies - data about their frequency and subtle phenotypic signs are sparse, the information about their response to growth hormone (GH) treatment is lacking completely. Aim: To evaluate the frequency of collagenopathies in familial short stature (FSS) children and to describe their phenotype, including growth hormone (GH) treatment response. Methods: Out of 522 individuals treated in our center with GH from the indication of primary GH deficiency (GHD) or small for gestational age short stature (SGA-SS), 87 children with FSS fulfilled the inclusion criteria (pre-treatment height ≤-2 SD in both patient/their shorter parent, signed written informed consent) and were enrolled to the study. Next-generation sequencing was performed to search for variants in COL2A1, COL9A1, COL9A2, COL9A3, COL10A1, COL11A1 and COL11A2 genes. The results were evaluated using ACMG guidelines. The phenotype of children with (likely) pathogenic variants was described including the short-term GH treatment response (growth velocity and body-height SDS increase over three years of treatment). For statistical evaluation, parametric tests were used, p-values <0.05 were considered significant. Results: A (likely) pathogenic variant in one of the collagen genes was found in 10/87 (11.5%) children. Their age was 12.5 years (median, range 6-17 years), their pre-treatment height was -3.1 SD (-2.4 to -4.3 SD). Their birth length (median -2.8 SD; range -0.7 to -4.1 SD) was more severely affected than birth weight (median -2.1 SD; range -1.0 to -2.7 SD). Eight children were treated with GH from SGA-SS indication, the remaining 2 were classified as mild GHD (maximal stimulated GH concentration 8.0 and 9.7 ug/l, normal brain MRI and examination of other pituitary hormones). Detailed anthropometric examination described mild asymmetry with shorter limbs and mild bone dysplasia signs (scoliosis, more pronounced lumbar lordosis, genua valga, limited elbow extension) in 2/10 and 4/10 affected children, respectively. Growth velocity improved from a median of 5.3 cm/year to 8.7 cm/year after one year of treatment (p<0.001, paired-sample T-test), height improved from a median of -3.1 SD to -2.2 SD after three years of therapy (p=0.001, ANOVA repeated measures analysis of variants). Conclusion: Nonsyndromic collagenopathies are a frequent cause of FSS. The short-term response to GH treatment is promising. Supported by the Ministry of Health, Czech Republic, grant number NV18- 07-00283 and by the research project of the Grant Agency of Charles University of Prague, GAUK 976718.
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- Lukas Plachy
- Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Plachy L, Dusatkova P, Maratova K, Petruzelkova L, Zemkova D, Elblova L, Kucerova P, Toni L, Kolouskova S, Snajderova M, Sumnik Z, Lebl J, Pruhova S. NPR2 Variants Are Frequent among Children with Familiar Short Stature and Respond Well to Growth Hormone Therapy. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2020; 105:5716766. [PMID: 31990356 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [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] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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CONTEXT The C-type natriuretic peptide receptor encoded by the NPR2 gene is a paracrine regulator of the growth plate; heterozygous NPR2 variants cause short stature with possible presence of different signs of bone dysplasia. To date, the effect of growth hormone (GH) treatment has been described in a few individuals with NPR2 gene variants with inconsistent results. OBJECTIVES To identify NPR2 gene variants among children with familial short stature (FSS) and to describe their phenotype, including GH treatment response. DESIGN, SETTINGS AND PATIENTS Out of 747 patients with short stature treated with GH in a single center, 87 with FSS met the inclusion criteria (pretreatment height ≤ -2 standard deviation in both the patient and the shorter parent, unknown genetic etiology). Next-generation sequencing methods were performed to search for NPR2 gene variants. The results were evaluated using the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics guidelines. The GH treatment response (growth velocity improvement and height standard deviation score development over the first 5 years of treatment) was evaluated. RESULTS In 5/87 children (5.7%), a (likely) pathogenic variant in the NPR2 gene was identified (p.Ile558Thr [in 2], p.Arg205*, p.Arg557His, p.Ser603Thr). Two children had disproportionate short-limbed short stature, 1 a dysplastic 5th finger phalanx. The growth velocity in the first year of GH treatment accelerated by 3.6 to 4.2 cm/year; the height improved by 1.2 to 1.8 SD over 5 years of treatment. CONCLUSIONS NPR2 gene variants cause FSS in a significant proportion of children. Their GH treatment response is promising. Studies including final height data are necessary to assess the long-term efficacy of this therapy.
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- Lukas Plachy
- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, 150 06, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and University Hospital Motol, Prague, 150 06, Czech Republic
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Plachy L, Strakova V, Elblova L, Obermannova B, Kolouskova S, Snajderova M, Zemkova D, Dusatkova P, Sumnik Z, Lebl J, Pruhova S. High Prevalence of Growth Plate Gene Variants in Children With Familial Short Stature Treated With GH. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2019; 104:4273-4281. [PMID: 30753492 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2018-02288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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CONTEXT Familial short stature (FSS) is a term describing a growth disorder that is vertically transmitted. Milder forms may result from the combined effect of multiple genes; more severe short stature is suggestive of a monogenic condition. The etiology of most FSS cases has not been thoroughly elucidated to date. OBJECTIVES To identify the genetic etiology of severe FSS in children treated with GH because of the diagnosis of small for gestational age or GH deficiency (SGA/GHD). DESIGN, SETTINGS, AND PATIENTS Of 736 children treated with GH because of GHD/SGA, 33 with severe FSS (life-minimum height -2.5 SD or less in both the patient and shorter parent) were included in the study. The genetic etiology was known in 5 of 33 children prior to the study [ACAN (in 2], NF1, PTPN11, and SOS1). In the remaining 28 of 33, whole-exome sequencing was performed. The results were evaluated using American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics standards and guidelines. RESULTS In 30 of 33 children (90%), we found at least one variant with potential clinical significance in genes known to affect growth. A genetic cause was elucidated in 17 of 33 (52%). Of these children, variants in growth plate-related genes were found in 9 of 17 [COL2A1, COL11A1, and ACAN (all in 2), FLNB, FGFR3, and IGF1R], and IGF-associated proteins were affected in 2 of 17 (IGFALS and HMGA2). In the remaining 6 of 17, the discovered genetic mechanisms were miscellaneous (TRHR, MBTPS2, GHSR, NF1, PTPN11, and SOS1). CONCLUSIONS Single-gene variants are frequent among families with severe FSS, with variants affecting the growth plate being the most prevalent.
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- Lukas Plachy
- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatrics, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- University Hospital Motol, Prague 5, Czech Republic
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Studencan M, Alusik D, Plachy L, Bajerovska L, Ilavsky M, Karas J, Kilianova A, Sykora J, Hosa V, Kmec J, Slanina M, Boguska D. Significant benefits of new communication technology for time delay management in STEMI patients. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0205832. [PMID: 30388116 PMCID: PMC6214513 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0205832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In the acute phase of STEMI, the length of the total ischemic interval is the principal factor affecting both short- and long-term mortality. The length of the interval remains a global problem, and in EU countries these figures vary between 160 and 325 min. METHODS AND RESULTS The aim of our research was to assess the benefit of the systematic implementation of the new smartphone-based communication technology "STEMI" enabling immediate ECG picture and voice consultation between an EMS crew in the field and a cardiologist in the PCI-center. The transfer of ECG was associated with 92% technical success. 5 Monthly data from 2016 were compared from the reference2 monthly data set in 2015 when the data in the same area was collected in the SLOVAKS registry. The 5-months data from 2016 were compared to the reference group from 2015, when similar 2-months data in the same area in SLOVAKS registry was collected but communication technology "STEMI" technology was not used. In the monitored period in 2016 we recorded a significant decrease in unwanted secondary STEMI transportations (34.32% vs. 12.9%, p<0.001) and a significant reduction in the total ischemic interval (241 min vs. 181 min, p = 0.03). There was no significant decrease in the subinterval of "admission-pPCI" (28min vs. 23 min, p = 0.144). CONCLUSION The systematic use of smartphone-based communication technology "STEMI" enabling remote ECG picture consultation between an EMS crew and a cardiologist in PCI-center had a positive impact on the quality of care for patients with acute STEMI and brought clinical practice closer to the current ESC Guidelines. It significantly decreased the ratio of unwanted secondary transportations and led to a significant reduction in the total ischemic interval.
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- Martin Studencan
- Cardiocenter, Cardiology Clinic of the Teaching Hospital of J.A. Reiman and Prešov University, Faculty of Health Care, Prešov, Slovakia
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- Cardiocenter, Cardiology Clinic of the Teaching Hospital of J.A. Reiman and Prešov University, Faculty of Health Care, Prešov, Slovakia
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- Cardiocenter, Cardiology Clinic of the Teaching Hospital of J.A. Reiman and Prešov University, Faculty of Health Care, Prešov, Slovakia
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- Cardiocenter, Cardiology Clinic of the Teaching Hospital of J.A. Reiman and Prešov University, Faculty of Health Care, Prešov, Slovakia
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- Cardiocenter, Cardiology Clinic of the Teaching Hospital of J.A. Reiman and Prešov University, Faculty of Health Care, Prešov, Slovakia
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Petruzelkova L, Soupal J, Plasova V, Jiranova P, Neuman V, Plachy L, Pruhova S, Sumnik Z, Obermannova B. Excellent Glycemic Control Maintained by Open-Source Hybrid Closed-Loop AndroidAPS During and After Sustained Physical Activity. Diabetes Technol Ther 2018; 20:744-750. [PMID: 30285476 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2018.0214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [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]
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OBJECTIVE Officially licensed hybrid closed-loop systems are not currently available worldwide; therefore, open-source systems have become increasingly popular. Our aim was to assess the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of an open-source hybrid closed-loop system (AndroidAPS) versus SmartGuard® technology for day-and-night glucose control in children under extreme sports conditions. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Twenty-two children (16 girls, 6-15 years of age, median HbA1c 56 ± 9 mmol/mol) were enrolled in this pivotal winter sports camp study. The participants were divided into two groups using either the AndroidAPS or SmartGuard technology. Physical exertion was represented by all-day alpine skiing. The primary endpoints were mean glucose level, time below the threshold of 3.9 mmol/L, and time within the target range of 3.9 to 10 mmol/L. RESULTS The children using the AndroidAPS had significantly lower mean glycemia levels (7.2 ± 2.7 vs. 7.7 ± 2.8 mmol/L; 129.6 ± 49 vs. 138.6 ± 50 mg/dL, P < 0.042) than the children using the SmartGuard. The proportion of time below the target (median 5.0% ± 2.5% vs. 3.0% ± 2.3%, P = 0.6) and in the target zone (63% ± 9.5% vs. 63% ± 18%, P = 0.5) did not significantly differ. The AndroidAPS group experienced more frequent malfunctions of the cannula set (median 0.8 ± 0.4 vs. 0.2 ± 0.4, P = 0.02), which could have affected the results. No significant difference was found in the amount of carbohydrates consumed for the prevention and treatment of hypoglycemia [median 40 ± 23 vs. 25 ± 29 g/(patient ·3 days)]. No episodes of severe hypoglycemia or other serious adverse events were noted. CONCLUSIONS This pilot study showed that the AndroidAPS system was a safe and feasible alternative to the SmartGuard Technology.
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- Lenka Petruzelkova
- 1 Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Motol and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague , Prague, Czech Republic
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- 2 3rd Department of Internal Medicine, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague , Prague, Czech Republic
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Motol and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague , Prague, Czech Republic
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Motol and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague , Prague, Czech Republic
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Motol and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague , Prague, Czech Republic
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Motol and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague , Prague, Czech Republic
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Motol and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague , Prague, Czech Republic
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Motol and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague , Prague, Czech Republic
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Motol and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague , Prague, Czech Republic
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