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Rom H, Snir Y, Schwartz N, Hodak E, Leshem YA. The association between atopic dermatitis and inflammatory bowel disease in adults: A cross-sectional study in a specialized atopic dermatitis clinic. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023. [PMID: 38126614 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Atopic dermatitis (AD) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) share genetic susceptibility loci with immune regulation functions. Atopic dermatitis was associated with IBD mostly in database studies. OBJECTIVE To assess whether AD is associated with an increased prevalence of IBD in a tertiary dermatology clinic. METHODS A retrospective cross-sectional analysis using medical records of adults with verified AD followed up at an AD clinic, compared with age- and sex-matched (1:2) controls from the general dermatology clinic in the same hospital. RESULTS Overall, 9/364 (2.47%) of patients with AD had verified IBD, compared with 7/725 (0.97%) of controls (p = 0.0512). In multivariable logistic regression adjusting for age, gender and smoking, the association became significant (adjusted OR = 3.89, 95% CI: 1.28-11.85). Stratified for AD severity, only moderate-to-severe AD was associated with IBD (p = 0.035), with an adjusted OR of 4.45 (95% CI: 1.43-13.90). Mild AD was not associated with IBD, but the study was not powered for this sub-analysis. In the AD group, older age was associated with IBD (p = 0.0172). CONCLUSION This study, in a robustly verified cohort of patients, supports an association between AD, especially the moderate-to-severe forms, and IBD. A multidisciplinary approach for patients with moderate-to-severe AD should extend to consider IBD.
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- Department of Dermatology, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- School of Public Health University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Division of Dermatology, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Division of Dermatology, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
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Schwartz N, Rothman L, Howard A, To T, Macarthur C. Trends in child pedestrian motor vehicle collision injury rates by neighborhood deprivation score in Toronto, Canada. Prev Med Rep 2022; 30:102050. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2022.102050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Hwuang E, Wu PH, Rodriguez-Soto A, Langham M, Wehrli FW, Vidorreta M, Moon B, Kochar K, Parameshwaran S, Koelper N, Tisdall MD, Detre JA, Witschey W, Schwartz N. Cross-modality and in-vivo validation of 4D flow MRI evaluation of uterine artery blood flow in human pregnancy. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2021; 58:722-731. [PMID: 32898295 PMCID: PMC8072518 DOI: 10.1002/uog.23112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Clinical assessment of uterine artery (UtA) hemodynamics is currently limited to Doppler ultrasound (US) velocimetry. We have demonstrated previously the feasibility of applying four-dimensional (4D) flow magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate UtA hemodynamics during pregnancy, allowing flow quantification of the entire course of the vessel. In this study, we sought to further validate the physiological relevance of 4D flow MRI measurement of UtA blood flow by exploring its association with pregnancy outcome relative to US-based metrics. METHODS Recruited into this prospective, cross-sectional study were 87 women with a singleton pregnancy who underwent 4D flow MRI between May 2016 and April 2019 to measure the UtA pulsatility index (MRI-PI) and blood flow rate (MRI-flow, in mL/min). UtA-PI was also measured using US (US-PI). The primary outcome was a composite (COMP) of pre-eclampsia (PE) and/or small-for-gestational-age (SGA) neonate, and secondary outcomes were PE and SGA neonate individually. We assessed the ability of MRI-flow, MRI-PI and US-PI to distinguish between outcomes, and evaluated whether MRI-flow changed as gestation progressed. RESULTS Following 4D flow postprocessing and exclusions from the analysis, 74 women had 4D flow MRI data analyzed for both UtAs. Of these, 18 developed a COMP outcome: three developed PE only, 11 had a SGA neonate only and four had both. A comparison of the COMP group vs the no-COMP group found no differences in maternal age, body mass index, nulliparity, gravidity or race. For 66 of the 74 subjects, US data were also available. In these subjects, both median MRI-PI (0.95 vs 0.70; P < 0.01) and median US-PI (0.95 vs 0.73; P < 0.01) were significantly increased in subjects in the COMP group compared with those in the no-COMP group. The UtA blood-flow rate, as measured by MRI, did not increase significantly from the second to the third trimester (median flow (interquartile range (IQR)), 543 (419-698) vs 575 (440-746) mL/min; P = 0.77), but it was significantly lower overall in the COMP compared with the no-COMP group (median flow (IQR), 486 (366-598) vs 624 (457-749) mL/min; P = 0.04). The areas under the receiver-operating-characteristics curves for MRI-flow, MRI-PI and US-PI in predicting COMP were not significantly different (0.694, 0.737 and 0.731, respectively; P = 0.87). CONCLUSIONS 4D flow MRI can yield physiological measures of UtA blood-flow rate and PI that are associated with adverse pregnancy outcome. This may open up new avenues in the future to expand the potential of this technique as a robust tool with which to evaluate UtA hemodynamics in pregnancy. © 2020 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Drexel School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Maternal and Child Health Research Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Research on Reproduction and Women's Health, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Maternal and Child Health Research Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Cameron E, Haque M, Schwartz N, Khan S, Rana S, Truscott R, Evans W. OA09.07 Implementing an Opt-Out Approach to Smoking Cessation Referrals for Cancer Patients in Ontario, Canada. J Thorac Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.08.458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Elias A, Hamoudi R, Schwartz N, Ron G, Elias M. P038: Calibrated automated thrombogram during pregnancy in unexplained recurrent miscarriages: a pilot study. Thromb Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0049-3848(19)30133-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Cameron E, Haque M, Schwartz N, Khan S, Truscott R, Evans W. OA09.01 5As to 3As: Evolution of the Systematic Approach to Smoking Cessation in Ontario’s Regional Cancer Centres. J Thorac Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Schwartz N, Haque M, Cameron E, Khan S, Truscott R, Peter A, Evans W. P2.10-02 Variations in Smoking Cessation Activities at Ontario’s Regional Cancer Centres. J Thorac Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.1331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Evans W, Cameron E, Haque M, Schwartz N, Khan S, Truscott R. A systematic approach to smoking cessation in regional cancer centres in Ontario, Canada. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy300.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Mader R, Novofastovski I, Schwartz N, Rosner E. Serum adiponectin levels in patients with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH). Clin Rheumatol 2018; 37:2839-2845. [DOI: 10.1007/s10067-018-4258-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 07/27/2018] [Accepted: 08/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Yefet E, Schwartz N, Chazan B, Salim R, Romano S, Nachum Z. The safety of quinolones and fluoroquinolones in pregnancy: a meta-analysis. BJOG 2018; 125:1069-1076. [DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.15119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Emek Medical Center; Afula Israel
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- Research Authority and Biostatistics; Emek Medical Center; Afula Israel
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- Infectious Disease Unit; Emek Medical Center; Afula Israel
- Rappaport Faculty of Medicine; Technion; Haifa Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Emek Medical Center; Afula Israel
- Rappaport Faculty of Medicine; Technion; Haifa Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Emek Medical Center; Afula Israel
- Rappaport Faculty of Medicine; Technion; Haifa Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Emek Medical Center; Afula Israel
- Rappaport Faculty of Medicine; Technion; Haifa Israel
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Evans W, Peter A, Truscott R, Cameron E, Schwartz N, Haque M, Bassier-Paltoo M, Khan S, Giuliani M. MA 18.01 Driving Improvements in Cancer Care Ontario's Smoking Cessation Initiative for Cancer Patients in Ontario, Canada. J Thorac Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2017.09.621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Cohen L, Schwartz N, Guth A, Kiss A, Warner E. User survey of Nanny Angel Network, a free childcare service for mothers with cancer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 24:220-227. [PMID: 28874889 DOI: 10.3747/co.24.3512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the present study was to determine user satisfaction with Nanny Angel Network (nan), a free childcare service for mothers undergoing cancer treatment. METHODS All 243 living mothers who had used the nan service were invited by telephone to participate in an online research survey; 197 mothers (81%) consented to participate. The survey, sent by e-mail, consisted of 39 items divided into these categories: demographics, supports, use, satisfaction, and general comments. RESULTS Of the 197 mothers who consented to receive the e-mailed survey, 104 (53%) completed it. More than 90% of the mothers were very satisfied with the help and support from their Nanny Angel. Many mothers mentioned that the Nanny Angel was most helpful during treatment and medical appointments, with 75% also mentioning that their Nanny Angel helped them to adhere to their scheduled medical appointments. However, 64% felt that they had not received enough visits from their Nanny Angel. CONCLUSIONS Satisfaction with the nan childcare provider was high, but mothers wished the service had been available to them more often. Our study highlights the importance of providing childcare to mothers with inadequate support systems, so as to allow for greater adherence to treatment and medical appointments, and for more time to recover.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and.,Division of Medical Oncology, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON
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- Technion American Medical School, Haifa, Israel
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- Nanny Angel Network, Toronto, ON
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- Department of Research Design and Biostatistics, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON
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Yefet E, Taha H, Salim R, Hasanein J, Carmeli Y, Schwartz N, Nachum Z. Fixed time interval compared with on-demand oral analgesia protocols for post-caesarean pain: a randomised controlled trial. BJOG 2017; 124:1063-1070. [PMID: 28236348 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.14546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the efficacy, safety and satisfaction from two modes of oral analgesia administration for the treatment of post-caesarean pain in the first 48 h following surgery: on-demand versus fixed time interval administration. DESIGN Open label parallel-group, randomised-controlled trial from February to December 2013. SETTING University-affiliated hospital in Israel. POPULATION Two-hundred women who underwent caesarean delivery with regional anaesthesia. METHODS Patients were randomly assigned to receive predetermined combinations of tramadol, paracetamol and diclofenac either following patient demand or at predetermined 6-h intervals for the first 48 h. If the patient requested additional analgesia, Percocet (oxycodone and paracetamol) was given as a rescue treatment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Pain intensity and satisfaction were self-evaluated with visual analogue scale of 0 (no pain/least satisfaction) to 10 (worst pain/highest satisfaction). Breastfeeding, need for supplemental formula, and maternal and neonatal adverse effects were also evaluated. RESULTS The 'fixed time interval' group, compared with the 'on-demand' group, had lower mean pain score (2.8 ± 0.84 versus 4.1 ± 0.48, respectively; P < 0.0001), higher satisfaction rate (9.1 ± 1.2 versus 8.3 ± 1.5, respectively; P < 0.0001), more breastfeeds (23.7 ± 6.5 versus 19.2 ± 6.2, respectively; P < 0.0001) and less use of supplemental formulas (8.2 ± 5.2 versus 11.9 ± 6.5, respectively; P < 0.0001). The number of times that drugs were given was slightly higher in the 'fixed time interval' group without an increase in maternal adverse effects, which were mild. No adverse effects were reported for the neonates. CONCLUSION Administration of oral analgesia in fixed time intervals is superior to drug administration following patient demand without increasing maternal or neonatal adverse outcomes. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT Oral analgesia in fixed time intervals is superior to analgesia following demand.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel.,Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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- Neonatology Department, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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- Obstetrical Anesthesiology Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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- Research Authority, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel.,Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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Goldstein L, Gabin A, Fawaz A, Freedberg N, Schwartz N, Elias M, Saliba W. Azithromycin Is not Associated With Qt Prolongation In Patients Hospitalized With Community Acquired Pneumonia. Clin Ther 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2015.05.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION We sought to determine if early placental size, as measured by 3-dimensional ultrasonography, is associated with an increased risk of delivering a macrosomic or large-for-gestational age (LGA) infant. METHODS We prospectively collected 3-dimensional ultrasound volume sets of singleton pregnancies at 11-14 weeks and 18-24 weeks. Birth weights were collected from the medical records. After delivery, the ultrasound volume set were used to measure the placental volume (PV) and placental quotient (PQ = PV/gestational age), as well as the mean placental and chorionic diameters (MPD and MCD, respectively). Placental measures were analyzed as predictors of macrosomia (birth weight ≥4000 g) and LGA (birth weight ≥90th percentile). RESULTS The 578 pregnancies with first trimester volumes included 44 (7.6%) macrosomic and 43 (7.4%) LGA infants. 373 subjects also had second trimester volumes available. A higher PV and PQ were both significantly associated with macrosomia and LGA in both the first and second trimesters. Second trimester MPD was significantly associated with both outcomes as well, while second trimester MCD was only associated with LGA. The above associations remained significant after adjusting for maternal demographic variables such as race, ethnicity, age and diabetes. Adjusted models yielded moderate prediction of macrosomia and LGA (AUC: 0.71-0.77). CONCLUSIONS Sonographic measurement of the early placenta can identify pregnancies at greater risk of macrosomia and LGA. Macrosomia and LGA are already determined in part by early placental growth and development.
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- Maternal and Child Health Research Program, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
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- Maternal and Child Health Research Program, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Maternal and Child Health Research Program, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Adams S, Polser G, Katona C, Daniels P, Plott A, Schwartz N. High Autism Spectrum Individuals Use Configural Information More than Neurotypical Individuals When Recognizing Faces. J Vis 2013. [DOI: 10.1167/13.9.840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Byrd A, Schwartz N. Multiracial experience leads to increased discriminability of facial features but not configural dimensions. J Vis 2013. [DOI: 10.1167/13.9.863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Rabbitt L, McDonald C, Savage S, Walter M, Rubis C, Schwartz N. High-performing face recognizers use eye-eye distance and eye-nose distance more than low-performing face recognizers. J Vis 2013. [DOI: 10.1167/13.9.978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Schwartz N, Shpitzer T, Feinmesser R, Robenshtok E, Bachar G. Thyroid surgery in the elderly. Gerontology 2013; 59:401-7. [PMID: 23988591 DOI: 10.1159/000351197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2013] [Accepted: 04/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The increase in life expectancy combined with the relatively high incidence of thyroid disease requiring surgery in the elderly has raised questions concerning the appropriate management of the older patient. AIM Evaluation of the surgical management and outcome of thyroid disease requiring surgery in elderly patients. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study, in which the medical charts of 2,239 patients who underwent total thyroidectomy or hemithyroidectomy between 1995 and 2011 in a tertiary medical center were reviewed for clinical, disease-related, operative and outcome measures. Findings were analyzed between the patients aged more than 75 years for whom complete information was available (n = 255) and a control group of 100 patients aged 40-60 years matched for sex and extent of surgery. RESULTS The prevalence of comorbidities was significantly higher in the elderly. Presenting symptoms were similar in the two groups; in approximately 25% of both groups thyroid cancer was an incidental finding. There were no between-group differences in surgery duration, time to anesthesia induction, recovery time from anesthesia, or rate of postoperative complications. Hospitalization was 3 days longer on average in the older group. Malignancy rates and distribution of histologic subtypes were similar in the two groups, although the older group presented with significantly higher rates of advanced disease stage and larger tumors. There were no differences in recurrence rate both locoregional and distant metastases. However, a higher proportion of older patients failed to achieve cure. CONCLUSION Although older patients with thyroid disease have more comorbidities and advanced disease, there is no practical difference in their operative management and surgical outcome compared to younger patients. Surgery should not be deferred solely on the basis of age in the presence of compelling indications; rather, the decision should be based on individual risk-benefit analysis.
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Petach Tikva, Israel
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Schwartz N, Wang E, Parry S. Two-dimensional sonographic placental measurements in the prediction of small-for-gestational-age infants. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012; 40:674-679. [PMID: 22331557 DOI: 10.1002/uog.11136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/30/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the utility of two-dimensional (2D) sonographic placental measurements in the prediction of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants. METHODS The maximal diameter along the fetal surface of the placenta and the maximal placental thickness were measured at 18-24 weeks' gestation, and the measurements repeated in the orthogonal plane. 'Biometric lags' were calculated as the difference between sonographic gestational age, estimated using each of a number of fetal biometric measurements, and actual gestational age. These variables were analyzed individually and in combination as predictors of birth weight<10(th) percentile (SGA<10) and <5(th) percentile (SGA<5). RESULTS 1909 singleton pregnancies were included. Mean placental diameter (SGA<10, P<0.001; SGA<5, P=0.002) and thickness (SGA<10, P<0.006; SGA<5, P=0.065) were significantly smaller in SGA pregnancies. The biometric lags were greater in SGA pregnancies, the lag in abdominal circumference (AC) being the most predictive of SGA (P<0.0001). Multivariable models were significantly predictive of both SGA<10(th) percentile (area under the receiver-operating characteristics curve (AUC) =0.7404) and <5(th) percentile (AUC=0.7204), the best fitting models including AC lag and mean placental diameter and thickness. CONCLUSIONS 2D placental measurements taken in mid-gestation are significantly associated with the incidence of SGA. Biometric lags can improve the predictive ability further. These easily obtained variables should be considered in future efforts to develop a clinically useful predictive model for adverse outcome of pregnancy.
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology; Maternal and Child Health Research Program, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104, PA, USA. )
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Schwartz N, Furman A. Spectral induced polarization signature of soil contaminated by organic pollutant: Experiment and modeling. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1029/2012jb009543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Salafia C, Yampolsky M, Shlakhter A, Mandel D, Schwartz N. Variety in placental shape: When does it originate? Placenta 2012; 33:164-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2011.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2011] [Revised: 12/01/2011] [Accepted: 12/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Singh P, Dodd R, Do H, Albers G, Lansberg M, Schwartz N, Marks M. P-002 Carotid stenting in acute stroke. J Neurointerv Surg 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2011-010097.36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Jiménez-Cruz A, Wojcicki JM, Bacardí-Gascón M, Castellón-Zaragoza A, García-Gallardo JL, Schwartz N, Heyman MB. Maternal BMI and migration status as predictors of childhood obesity in Mexico. NUTR HOSP 2011; 26:187-193. [PMID: 21519746 PMCID: PMC3139543] [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] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2009] [Accepted: 09/22/2009] [Indexed: 05/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the association of maternal migration to Baja California, body mass index (BMI) status, children's perceived food insecurity, and childhood lifestyle behaviors with overweight (BMI > 85% ile), obesity (BMI > 95% ile) and abdominal obesity (Waist Circumference > 90% ile). METHODS Convenience sampling methods were used to recruit a cross-sectional sample of 4th, 5th and 6th grade children and their parents at Tijuana and Tecate Public Schools. Children's and parents' weights and heights were measured. Children were considered to have migrant parents if parents were not born in Baja California. RESULTS One hundred and twenty-two children and their parents were recruited. The mean age of the children was 10.1 ± 1.0 years. Forty nine per cent of children were overweight or obese. Children with obese parents (BMI > 30) had greater odds of being obese, Odds Ratio (OR) 4.9 (95% Confidence Interval (CI), 1.2-19, p = 0.03). Children with migrant parents had greater odds of being obese, OR= 3.7 (95% CI, 1.6-8.3), p = 0.01) and of having abdominal obesity, OR = 3.2 (95% CI, 1.4-7.1, p = 0.01). Children from migrant parents have greater risk of higher consumption of potato chips, OR = 8.0 (95% CI, 2.1-29.1, p = 0.01). Children from non-migrant parents had greater odds of being at risk of hunger. CONCLUSIONS Parental obesity and migration are associated with increased risk of obesity among Mexican children. Children whose parents were born in Baja California have greater odds of being at risk of hunger. Further studies should evaluate the role of migration on risk for childhood obesity.
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- A Jiménez-Cruz
- Department of Nutrition, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
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Schwartz N. Face perception enhances the detection of spatial frequencies between 2-4 cycles per degree (16-32 cycles per face). J Vis 2010. [DOI: 10.1167/9.8.537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Olivot JM, Mlynash M, Zaharchuk G, Straka M, Bammer R, Schwartz N, Lansberg MG, Moseley ME, Albers GW. Perfusion MRI (Tmax and MTT) correlation with xenon CT cerebral blood flow in stroke patients. Neurology 2009; 72:1140-5. [PMID: 19332690 DOI: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000345372.49233.e3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND While stable xenon CT (Xe-CT) cerebral blood flow (CBF) is an accepted standard for quantitative assessment of cerebral hemodynamics, the accuracy of magnetic resonance perfusion-weighted imaging (PWI-MRI) is unclear. The Improved PWI Methodology in Acute Clinical Stroke Study compares PWI findings with Xe-CT CBF values in patients experiencing symptomatic severe cerebral hypoperfusion. METHODS We compared mean transit time (MTT) and Tmax PWI-MRI with the corresponding Xe-CT CBF values in 25 coregistered regions of interest (ROIs) of multiple sizes and locations in nine subacute stroke patients. Comparisons were performed with Pearson correlation coefficients (R). We performed receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses to define the threshold of Tmax and absolute MTT that could best predict a Xe-CT CBF <20 mL/100 g/minute. RESULTS The subjects' mean (SD) age was 50 (15) years, the median (interquartile range [IQR]) NIH Stroke Scale score was 2 (2-6), and the median (IQR) time between MRI and Xe-CT was 12 (-7-19) hours. The total number of ROIs was 225, and the median (IQR) ROI size was 550 (360-960) pixels. Tmax correlation with Xe-CT CBF (R = 0.63, p < 0.001) was stronger than absolute MTT (R = 0.55, p < 0.001), p = 0.049. ROC curve analysis found that Tmax >4 seconds had 68% sensitivity, 80% specificity, and 77% accuracy and MTT >10 seconds had 68% sensitivity, 77% specificity, and 75% accuracy for predicting ROIs with Xe-CT CBF <20 mL/100 g/minute. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that in subacute ischemic stroke patients, Tmax correlates better than absolute mean transit time (MTT) with xenon CT cerebral blood flow (Xe-CT CBF) and that both Tmax >4 seconds and MTT >10 seconds are strongly associated with Xe-CT CBF <20 mL/100 g/minute. CBF = cerebral blood flow; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; DEFUSE = Diffusion and Perfusion Imaging Evaluation for Understanding Stroke Evolution; DWI = diffusion-weighted imaging; EPITHET = Echoplanar Imaging Thrombolytic Evaluation Trial; FOV = field of view; ICA = internal carotid artery; IQR = interquartile range; MCA = middle cerebral artery; MTT = mean transit time; NIHSS = NIH Stroke Scale; PWI = perfusion-weighted imaging; PWI-MRI = magnetic resonance perfusion-weighted imaging; ROC = receiver operating characteristic; ROI = region of interest; SBP = systolic blood pressure; SVD = singular value decomposition; Xe-CT = xenon CT.
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- J-M Olivot
- Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences and the Stanford Stroke Center, Stanford University Medical Center, 701 Welch Rd., Suite 325, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA.
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Schwartz N, Shoenfeld Y, Barzilai O, Cervera R, Font J, Blank M, Yacobi S, Patlas N, Cohen A, Mevorach D, Ornoy A. Reduced placental growth and hCG secretion in vitro induced by antiphospholipid antibodies but not by anti-Ro or anti-La: studies on sera from women with SLE/PAPS. Lupus 2007; 16:110-20. [PMID: 17402367 DOI: 10.1177/0961203306075741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and primary anti-phospholipid syndrome (PAPS) are autoimmune diseases causing recurrent pregnancy loss. We hypothesized that anti-phospholipid antibodies (aPL), but not anti-Ro and anti-La antibodies, might have a role through direct placental damage. We cultured human placental explants in sera from women with SLE/PAPS with different antibodies. These sera were found to reduce placental growth and increase trophoblastic apoptosis. No effect was found on estradiol or progesterone secretion, but inhibition in betahCG secretion was detected. BetahCG was reduced in women with a history of recurrent pregnancy loss or thromboembolic events, and was also the most sensitive marker when examining the effects of specific antibodies. High titers of aPL were found to cause the largest reduction in betahCG. Anti-Ro and anti-La did not induce placental damage. A strong correlation was found between the rise in the number of different antibodies in the sera and the incidence of recurrent pregnancy loss, which was also accompanied by a decline in the betahCG levels. In conclusion, aPL, but not anti-Ro or anti-La, may cause placental damage in vitro. Thus betahCG levels might constitute a predictive marker for the risk of placental damage and pregnancy loss in women with SLE/PAPS.
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- N Schwartz
- Laboratory of Teratology, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel
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Vered Y, Schwartz N, Babayoff I. [Quality assurance in dentistry--past, present and future]. Refuat Hapeh Vehashinayim (1993) 2003; 20:35-43, 79. [PMID: 12674922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
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Quality assurance involves the cycle of quality assessment, formal identification of problems, developing a strategy for resolving problems and implementation of changes. Historically, the term "first do not harm" can be considered as the first step in quality assurance. Patients' high expectations from the outcomes of dental treatment, new technology and cost containment changed the perspectives completely. We are facing a new era of an increasing demand for patients' involvement as well as an increasing demand for accountability of the members of the profession. The article describes the development of the issue of quality assurance during the last thirty years and highlights the difficulties encountered by the profession in adjusting the changes due to lack of education, experience, knowledge and absence of a definition for accepted criteria for action. Developing criteria for appropriateness of dental treatment, developing mechanisms for assessing the art of care, development of large data bases and development of consumers' surveys are some of the leading suggestions for future action. The responsibility for quality and quality assurance lies in the hands of the dental profession. Organized dentistry possesses a social and ethical commitment for the society, as well as professional obligation for the members of the profession. Although cost containment gave rise to the issue of quality, quality assurance should not be measured in financial terms, but in terms of accepting responsibility and working for continuous improvement. Steps in the right direction will, hopefully, lead to a better and more efficient utilization of the available resources and will increase the trust of the public in the profession of dentistry. Therefore, organized dentistry should not leave this important issue to be dealt by non-dental professions or commercial organizations.
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- Y Vered
- Dept. of Community Dentistry, Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem
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Elad D, Brenner J, Markovitcs A, Shlomovitz S, Basan J, Schwartz N. Influence of diet on the shedding of Candida glabrata by experimentally infected preweaned calves. Vet J 2002; 164:275-9. [PMID: 12505403 DOI: 10.1053/tvjl.2002.0731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The influence of three diets, comprising dam's milk (DM) from the same farm, commercial milk replacer with (CMRL) or without 3.2% lactose (CMR), on the duration and intensity of Candida glabrata shedding in the faeces of preweaned calves following experimental oral infection was examined. Shedding of other potential enteric pathogens was also monitored. The duration and intensity of C. glabrata shedding in DM-fed calves were reduced significantly compared with the calves fed the two diets based on milk replacers. Consequently, feeding calves with DM might disrupt the infective cycle, resulting in the yeast's elimination from a farm. In the CMR and CMRL groups, the periods of intensive shedding of C. glabrata and rotavirus overlapped but no diarrhoea was associated with the shedding of either microorganism. There was no evidence that lactose diminished colonization in vivo.
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- D Elad
- Department of Clinical Bateriology and Mycology, The Kimron Veterinary Institute, PO Box 12, Bet Dagan, 50250 Israel.
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Schwartz N, Brook A. Additions and Corrections-The Reaction of Triphenylsilylmetallics with Benzophenone. II. Triphenylsiloxydiphenylmethylpotassium. J Am Chem Soc 2002. [DOI: 10.1021/ja01485a612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Schwartz N, Cohen R, Ben-Avraham D, Barabási AL, Havlin S. Percolation in directed scale-free networks. Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys 2002; 66:015104. [PMID: 12241410 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.66.015104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2002] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Many complex networks in nature have directed links, a property that affects the network's navigability and large-scale topology. Here we study the percolation properties of such directed scale-free networks with correlated in and out degree distributions. We derive a phase diagram that indicates the existence of three regimes, determined by the values of the degree exponents. In the first regime we regain the known directed percolation mean field exponents. In contrast, the second and third regimes are characterized by anomalous exponents, which we calculate analytically. In the third regime the network is resilient to random dilution, i.e., the percolation threshold is p(c)-->1.
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- N Schwartz
- Minerva Center and Department of Physics, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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Proteoglycans are a family of complex macromolecules characterized by the presence of one or more glycosaminoglycan chains covalently linked to a polypeptide backbone. Although originally named and categorized on the basis of the glycosaminoglycan substituent, increasingly they are being identified as members of gene families that encode their different core proteins. Proteoglycans are found predominantly in the extracellular matrix (ECM) or associated with the cell surface of most eucaryotic cells where they bind to other matrix- and cell-associated components. Their ability to be so interactive stems in large part from their structural diversity, which arises from variations in polysaccharide type, size and composition as well as core protein primary sequence, domain arrangement, degree of substitution and distribution of polysaccharide chains. Considering the complexity of proteoglycan molecules, often having modular core protein domains and posttranslational modifications that vary with developmental setting, the various steps of synthesis and processing are most likely highly regulated. Furthermore, regulation of proteoglycan expression is even more complex as they frequently are expressed transiently by multiple cell types and in different developmental time frames. Elucidation of cell- and developmental-specific control elements which regulate the expression of these complex macromolecular families are only beginning.
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- N Schwartz
- Departments of Pediatrics and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
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Porto M, Schwartz N, Havlin S, Bunde A. Optimal paths in disordered media: scaling of the crossover from self-similar to self-affine behavior. Phys Rev E Stat Phys Plasmas Fluids Relat Interdiscip Topics 1999; 60:R2448-51. [PMID: 11970173 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.60.r2448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/1999] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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We study optimal paths in disordered energy landscapes using energy distributions of the type P(log(10) E)=const that lead to the strong disorder limit. If we truncate the distribution, so that P(log(10) E)=const only for E(min) < or =E < or =E(max), and P(log(10) E)=0 otherwise, we obtain a crossover from self-similar (strong disorder) to self-affine (moderate disorder) behavior at a path length l(x). We find that l(x) proportional, variant[log(10)(E(max)/E(min))](kappa), where the exponent kappa has the value kappa=1.60 +/- 0.03 both in d=2 and d=3. We show how the crossover can be understood from the distribution of local energies on the optimal paths.
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- M Porto
- Institut für Theoretische Physik III, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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Schwartz N, Hosford M, Sandoval RM, Wagner MC, Atkinson SJ, Bamburg J, Molitoris BA. Ischemia activates actin depolymerizing factor: role in proximal tubule microvillar actin alterations. Am J Physiol 1999; 276:F544-51. [PMID: 10198413 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.1999.276.4.f544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Apical membrane of renal proximal tubule cells is extremely sensitive to ischemia, with structural alterations occurring within 5 min. These changes are felt secondary to actin cytoskeletal disruption, yet the mechanism responsible is unknown. Actin depolymerizing factor (ADF), a 19-kDa actin-binding protein, has recently been shown to play an important role in regulation of actin filament dynamics. Because ADF is known to mediate pH-dependent F-actin binding, depolymerization, and severing, and because ADF activation occurs by dephosphorylation, we questioned whether ADF played a role in microvilli microfilament disruption during ischemia. To test our hypothesis, we induced renal ischemia in the rat with the clamp model. Initial immunofluorescence and Western blot studies on cortical tissue documented the presence of ADF in proximal tubule cells. Under physiological conditions, ADF was distributed homogeneously throughout the cytoplasm, primarily in the Triton X-100-soluble fraction, and both phosphorylated (pADF) and nonphosphorylated forms were identified. During ischemia, marked alterations occurred. Intraluminal vesicle/bleb structures contained extremely high concentrations of ADF along with G-actin, but not F-actin. Western blot showed a rapidly occurring duration-dependent dephosphorylation of ADF. At 0-30 min of ischemia, total ADF levels were unchanged, whereas pADF decreased significantly to 72% and 19% of control levels, at 5 and 15 min, respectively. Urine collected under physiological conditions did not contain ADF or actin, whereas urine collected after 30 min of ischemia contained both ADF and actin. Reperfusion was associated with normalization of cellular pADF levels, pADF intracellular distribution, and repair of apical microvilli. These data suggest that activation of ADF during ischemia via dephosphorylation is, in part, responsible for apical actin disruption resulting in microvillar destruction and formation of intraluminal vesicles.
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- N Schwartz
- Renal Epithelial Biology Experimental Laboratories, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA
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Porter D, Kris-Etherton P, Borra S, Christ-Erwin M, Novelli P, Foreyt J, Goldberg J, Nabors LO, Schwartz N, Lewis C, Layden W, Economos C. Educating consumers regarding choices for fat reduction. Nutr Rev 1998; 56:S75-92; discussion S92-100. [PMID: 9624881 DOI: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.1998.tb01734.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- D Porter
- Library of Congress, Washington DC, USA
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Ziegel ER, Lyberg L, Biemer P, Collins M, de Leeuw E, Dippo C, Schwartz N, Trewin D. Survey Measurement and Process Quality. Technometrics 1998. [DOI: 10.2307/1271416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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A community-based household survey was utilized to assess the relationship between thermometer use, home treatment and utilization of health care services. Using a cross-sectional design, the study surveyed 688 low income Mexican origin mothers of children between the ages of 8 and 16 months in San Diego County. Mothers were asked how they determine that their child has fever and how often they use a thermometer. Nearly 40% of low income Mexican mothers interviewed in San Diego county never used a thermometer for determining childhood fever. Approximately two-thirds (64.7%) relied either primarily or exclusively on embodied methods such as visual observation or touch to determine fever in their child. A multivariate logistic regression analysis determined that low education and a separated or divorced marital status decreased the odds of thermometer use, whereas regular contact with the health care system doubled the likelihood of thermometer use. Mothers who relied on embodied methods were more likely to use over-the-counter medications than those who relied on thermometers; however, no significant differences were found between groups using other methods of home treatment. Fever determination modalities can be used to screen for lack of access to care and to provide for other health care needs in a culturally appropriate manner. While clinicians' expectations may include parental experience with temperature taking, current pediatric literature questions the need for home-based thermometer use. Possible alternatives to the traditional rectal thermometer might include digital thermometers and color coded thermometer strips.
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- N Schwartz
- Medical Anthropology Program, University of California, San Francisco 94143, USA
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Schwartz N. Regnauld procedure in the surgical treatment of metatarsalgia: interpretation of follow-up X-ray imaging. J Foot Ankle Surg 1997; 36:465. [PMID: 9430005 DOI: 10.1016/s1067-2516(97)80103-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The article presents initial experience with a novel technique for reduction of severely subluxed fifth metatarsophalangeal joints. This involves soft tissue realignments, and may be used for other lesser metatarsophalangeal joints. Twelve-month success is noted on the longest follow-up of 10 procedures performed.
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Cirone N, Schwartz N. Diabetes in the elderly, Part II. Finding the balance for drug therapy. Nursing 1996; 26:40-5; quiz 46-7. [PMID: 8700471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Schwartz N, Eisenkraft JB. Probable venous air embolism during epidural placement in an infant. Anesth Analg 1993; 76:1136-8. [PMID: 8484518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- N Schwartz
- Department of Anesthesiology, Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19128
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Schwartz N. Monitoring bilateral breath sounds. Anesth Analg 1991; 73:828. [PMID: 1952191 DOI: 10.1213/00000539-199112000-00034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Aliphatic diamines when used as single ion pairing reagents were capable of resolving 3'-,5'- and 2'-,5'- nucleotidyl diphosphates from one another while conventional ion pairing reagents did not separate these positional isomers. The use of 1,2-diamines resulted in the greatest resolution while increasing spacing between the amino groups progressively reduced the resolution while increasing the retention volume. A competitive ion pairing system was also developed using triethylamine as an additional ion pairing reagent. Using this system ethylenediamine, 1,2- and 1,3-diaminopropane were nearly equivalent in their ability to resolve adenosine 3'-phosphate 5'-phosphate, from adenosine 2'-phosphate 5'-phosphate, and adenosine 3'-phosphate 5'-beta-methylenephosphosulfate (3'-mePAPS) from adenosine 2'-phosphate 5'-beta-methylenephosphosulfate (2'-mePAPS), respectively. The ability to easily resolve these positional isomers allows the use of a more simplified synthetic procedure that does not involve the use selective protecting groups to specifically phosphorylate the 2' or 3' hydroxyl group. We have used this procedure on a semipreparative scale to obtain small quantities of both mePAPS and 2'-mePAPS for use in enzymatic studies.
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- Division of Cytokine Biology, Food and Drug Administration, Bethesda, Maryland 20892
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Schwartz N, Eisenkraft JB. Malignant hyperthermia in a child with sleep apnea. Mt Sinai J Med 1989; 56:123-5. [PMID: 2747669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Malignant hyperthermia is a syndrome characterized by a hypermetabolic state of skeletal muscle (1, 2). It is transmitted by genetic inheritance. The syndrome has frequently been associated with certain neuromuscular and other disorders (1, 3). A case of the syndrome occurring in a child with sleep apnea syndrome, an association not previously reported, is discussed here.
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Horton A, Fiscella R, Schwartz N, Anilane J. Diagnosis of attention deficit disorder in DSM-III-R adult alcoholics. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 1989. [DOI: 10.1093/arclin/4.2.123a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Schwartz N, Eisenkraft JB, Dolgin S. Spinal anesthesia for the high-risk infant. Mt Sinai J Med 1988; 55:399-403. [PMID: 3265181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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