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Weber S. Modeling key intermediates during anaerobic digestion of lipid rich kitchen waste with an extended ADM1. Biodegradation 2024:10.1007/s10532-024-10072-7. [PMID: 38523174 DOI: 10.1007/s10532-024-10072-7] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Quantitative dynamics of the key intermediates, gases and carbohydrates during anaerobic digestion of different lipid rich kitchen waste and lipid rich model kitchen waste were modeled. Six batch reactors loaded with 25 gVS l- 1 ( ∼ 39 g O 2 l- 1 ) kitchen waste and model kitchen waste during a batch experiment were considered in simulation. Observed dynamics of carbohydrates, volatile organic acids and gases were described by an extended benchmark simulation model no. 2 (BSM2). In this study the extended BSM2 included a more detailed β -oxidation for prediction of caproic acid. Furthermore, the extensions included carbohydrate digestion with an additional intermediate before propionic acid was released. In addition, a novel simplification approach for initial pH estimation was successfully applied. For parameter estimation a Markov Chain Monte Carlo method was used to obtain parameter distributions. With the presented model it was possible even with no calibrated data to predict point of times of intermediates maxima and propionic acid with relative stable concentration over several days for kitchen waste.
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- Simon Weber
- Biofactory Competence Center, Passage du Cardinal 13b, 1700, Fribourg, Switzerland.
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Weber S, Christophel T, Görgen K, Soch J, Haynes J. Working memory signals in early visual cortex are present in weak and strong imagers. Hum Brain Mapp 2024; 45:e26590. [PMID: 38401134 PMCID: PMC10893972 DOI: 10.1002/hbm.26590] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2024] Open
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It has been suggested that visual images are memorized across brief periods of time by vividly imagining them as if they were still there. In line with this, the contents of both working memory and visual imagery are known to be encoded already in early visual cortex. If these signals in early visual areas were indeed to reflect a combined imagery and memory code, one would predict them to be weaker for individuals with reduced visual imagery vividness. Here, we systematically investigated this question in two groups of participants. Strong and weak imagers were asked to remember images across brief delay periods. We were able to reliably reconstruct the memorized stimuli from early visual cortex during the delay. Importantly, in contrast to the prediction, the quality of reconstruction was equally accurate for both strong and weak imagers. The decodable information also closely reflected behavioral precision in both groups, suggesting it could contribute to behavioral performance, even in the extreme case of completely aphantasic individuals. Our data thus suggest that working memory signals in early visual cortex can be present even in the (near) absence of phenomenal imagery.
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- Simon Weber
- Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin and Berlin Center for Advanced NeuroimagingCharité ‐ Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of the Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt‐Universität zu BerlinBerlinGermany
- Research Training Group “Extrospection” and Berlin School of Mind and Brain, Humboldt‐Universität zu BerlinBerlinGermany
- Research Cluster of Excellence “Science of Intelligence”Technische Universität BerlinBerlinGermany
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- Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin and Berlin Center for Advanced NeuroimagingCharité ‐ Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of the Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt‐Universität zu BerlinBerlinGermany
- Department of PsychologyHumboldt‐Universität zu BerlinBerlinGermany
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- Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin and Berlin Center for Advanced NeuroimagingCharité ‐ Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of the Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt‐Universität zu BerlinBerlinGermany
- Research Cluster of Excellence “Science of Intelligence”Technische Universität BerlinBerlinGermany
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- Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin and Berlin Center for Advanced NeuroimagingCharité ‐ Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of the Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt‐Universität zu BerlinBerlinGermany
- Institute of Psychology, Otto von Guericke University MagdeburgMagdeburgGermany
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- Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin and Berlin Center for Advanced NeuroimagingCharité ‐ Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of the Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt‐Universität zu BerlinBerlinGermany
- Research Training Group “Extrospection” and Berlin School of Mind and Brain, Humboldt‐Universität zu BerlinBerlinGermany
- Research Cluster of Excellence “Science of Intelligence”Technische Universität BerlinBerlinGermany
- Department of PsychologyHumboldt‐Universität zu BerlinBerlinGermany
- Collaborative Research Center “Volition and Cognitive Control”Technische Universität DresdenDresdenGermany
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Christophel T, Weber S, Yan C, Stopak L, Hetzer S, Haynes JD. Nonfrontal Control of Working Memory. J Cogn Neurosci 2024:1-11. [PMID: 38319895 DOI: 10.1162/jocn_a_02127] [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] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Items held in visual working memory can be quickly updated, replaced, removed, and even manipulated in accordance with current behavioral goals. Here, we use multivariate pattern analyses to identify the patterns of neuronal activity that realize the executive control processes supervising these flexible stores. We find that portions of the middle temporal gyrus and the intraparietal sulcus represent what item is cued for continued memorization independently of representations of the item itself. Importantly, this selection-specific activity could not be explained by sensory representations of the cue and is only present when control is exerted. Our results suggest that the selection of memorized items might be controlled in a distributed and decentralized fashion. This evidence provides an alternative perspective to the notion of "domain general" central executive control over memory function.
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- Berlin Institute of Health
- Humboldt Universität, Berlin, Germany
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- Berlin Institute of Health
- Humboldt Universität, Berlin, Germany
- Technische Universität Dresden
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Healey R, Goldsworthy M, Salomoni S, Weber S, Kemp S, Hinder MR, St George RJ. Impaired motor inhibition during perceptual inhibition in older, but not younger adults: a psychophysiological study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:2023. [PMID: 38263414 PMCID: PMC10805883 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52269-z] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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The prefrontal cortex (PFC) governs the ability to rapidly cancel planned movements when no longer appropriate (motor inhibition) and ignore distracting stimuli (perceptual inhibition). It is unclear to what extent these processes interact, and how they are impacted by age. The interplay between perceptual and motor inhibition was investigated using a Flanker Task, a Stop Signal Task and a combined Stop Signal Flanker Task in healthy young (n = 33, Mean = 24 years) and older adults (n = 32, Mean = 71 years). PFC activity was measured with functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), while electromyography (EMG) measured muscle activity in the fingers used to respond to the visual cues. Perceptual inhibition (the degree to which incongruent flankers slowed response time to a central cue) and motor inhibition (the speed of cancellation of EMG activation following stop cues) independently declined with age. When both processes were engaged together, PFC activity increased for both age groups, however only older adults exhibited slower motor inhibition. The results indicate that cortical upregulation was sufficient to compensate for the increased task demands in younger but not older adults, suggesting potential resource sharing and neural limitations particularly in older adults.
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- Rebecca Healey
- Sensorimotor Neuroscience and Ageing Research Laboratory, School of Psychological Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Sensorimotor Neuroscience and Ageing Research Laboratory, School of Psychological Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Sensorimotor Neuroscience and Ageing Research Laboratory, School of Psychological Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Sensorimotor Neuroscience and Ageing Research Laboratory, School of Psychological Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Sensorimotor Neuroscience and Ageing Research Laboratory, School of Psychological Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
- Integrative Model-Based Cognitive Neuroscience Research Unit, Department of Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Sensorimotor Neuroscience and Ageing Research Laboratory, School of Psychological Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Sensorimotor Neuroscience and Ageing Research Laboratory, School of Psychological Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.
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Weber S, Salomoni SE, Kilpatrick C, Hinder MR. Dissociating attentional capture from action cancellation during the inhibition of bimanual movement. Psychophysiology 2023; 60:e14372. [PMID: 37366262 DOI: 10.1111/psyp.14372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Inhibiting ongoing responses when environmental demands change is a critical component of motor control. Experimentally, the stop signal task (SST) represents the gold standard response inhibition paradigm. However, an emerging body of evidence suggests that the SST conflates two dissociable sources of inhibition, namely an involuntarily pause associated with attentional capture and the (subsequent) voluntary cancellation of action. The extent to which these processes also occur in other response tasks is unknown. Younger n = 24 (20-35 years) and older n = 23 (60-85 years) adults completed tasks involving rapid unimanual or bimanual responses to visual stimuli. A subset of trials required cancellation of one component of an initial bimanual response (i.e., selective stop task; stop left response, continue right response) or enacting an additional response (e.g., press left button as well as right button). Critically, both tasks involved some infrequent stimuli baring no behavioral imperative (i.e., they had to be ignored). EMG recordings of voluntary responses during stopping tasks revealed bimanual covert responses (muscle activation, which was suppressed before a button press ensued), consistent with a pause process, following both stop and ignore stimuli, before the required response was subsequently enacted. Critically, we also observed the behavioral consequences of a similar involuntary pause in trials where action cancellation was not part of the response set. Notably, the period over which movements were susceptible to response delays from additional stimuli was longer for older adults than younger adults. The findings demonstrate that an involuntary attentional component of inhibition significantly contributes to action cancellation processes.
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- Simon Weber
- Sensorimotor Neuroscience and Aging Research Lab, The University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Sensorimotor Neuroscience and Aging Research Lab, The University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Sensorimotor Neuroscience and Aging Research Lab, The University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Sensorimotor Neuroscience and Aging Research Lab, The University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Peng H, Huang TW, Jiang K, Li R, Wu CN, Yu MY, Riconda C, Weber S, Zhou CT, Ruan SC. Coherent Subcycle Optical Shock from a Superluminal Plasma Wake. Phys Rev Lett 2023; 131:145003. [PMID: 37862653 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.131.145003] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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We propose exploiting the superluminal plasma wake for coherent Cherenkov radiation by injecting a relativistic electron beam (REB) into a plasma with a slowly varying density up-ramp. Using three-dimensional particle-in-cell and far-field time-domain radiation simulations, we show that an isolated subcycle pulse is coherently emitted towards the Cherenkov angle by bubble-sheath electrons successively at the rear of the REB-induced superluminal plasma wake. A theoretical model based on a superluminal current dipole has been developed to interpret such coherent radiation, and agrees well with the simulation results. This radiation has ultrashort attosecond-scale duration and high intensity, and exhibits excellent directionality with ultralow angular divergence and stable carrier envelope phase. Its intensity increases with the square of the propagation length and its central frequency can be easily tuned over a wide range, from the far infrared to the ultraviolet.
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- H Peng
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultraintense Laser and Advanced Material Technology, Center for Advanced Material Diagnostic Technology, and College of Engineering Physics, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultraintense Laser and Advanced Material Technology, Center for Advanced Material Diagnostic Technology, and College of Engineering Physics, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultraintense Laser and Advanced Material Technology, Center for Advanced Material Diagnostic Technology, and College of Engineering Physics, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultraintense Laser and Advanced Material Technology, Center for Advanced Material Diagnostic Technology, and College of Engineering Physics, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultraintense Laser and Advanced Material Technology, Center for Advanced Material Diagnostic Technology, and College of Engineering Physics, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultraintense Laser and Advanced Material Technology, Center for Advanced Material Diagnostic Technology, and College of Engineering Physics, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- LULI, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, École Polytechnique, CEA, F-75252 Paris, France
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- Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC, ELI Beamlines Facility, 25241 Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultraintense Laser and Advanced Material Technology, Center for Advanced Material Diagnostic Technology, and College of Engineering Physics, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultraintense Laser and Advanced Material Technology, Center for Advanced Material Diagnostic Technology, and College of Engineering Physics, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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Eckelmann BJ, Blitzer GC, Smilowitz JB, Trask D, Weiss M, Weber S, Abbott D, Varley P, Neuman H, Maloney JD, Hinshaw JL, Morris BA, Merfeld E, Howard SP, Bradley KA, Baschnagel AM, Bassetti MF, Hennessey DW, Morris Z. Initial Results of a Phase II Trial of Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Inoperable Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2023; 117:S147-S148. [PMID: 37784374 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.06.564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE(S) For patients with soft tissue sarcoma (STS) who cannot or choose not to have surgery, radiation can provide local tumor control in both palliative and definitive settings. Conventionally fractionated radiation provides modest (< 50%) rates of local control (LC) for STS at 2 years. To our knowledge, no prospective studies to date have evaluated the safety and efficacy of dose-escalated hypofractionated radiation therapy as treatment of inoperable STS. We hypothesized that dose-escalated, hypofractionated radiation therapy (RT) for inoperable STS could achieve higher rates of LC than reported in trials of conventionally fractionated RT. MATERIALS/METHODS An IRB-approved single institution prospective phase II clinical trial of dose-escalated, hypofractionated RT as local control for STS was designed and completed planned accrual. Exclusion criteria included anti-cancer systemic therapy within the preceding two weeks. Patients underwent hypofractionated RT utilizing either CT-guided radiation (24, 50%) or MRI-guided radiation treatments (24, 50%). Data on patient characteristics, RT dose and fractionation, LC, toxicity, and overall survival (OS) was collected. The primary endpoint was local tumor control (stable, partial, or complete response according to RECIST) at 2-years after completion of radiation. Secondary endpoints were acute and late toxicity, rates of complete response, 5-year local tumor control, and progression-free and overall survival. Acute toxicity was graded on the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.0 scale during treatment and at 3 months following RT. RESULTS Forty-eight patients were enrolled, 17 with non-metastatic localized disease and 31 with metastatic disease. Median patient age was 64. Twenty-five men and 23 women were treated. Ninety-six total lesions were treated (36 lung, 7 extremity, 37 abdominopelvic, 16 other). Radiation dose per fraction ranged from 6-12 Gy for a total of 1-12 fractions (median dose was 52.5 Gy in 6 fractions. Median patient follow-up is 8.6 months (range 1 - 36 months). Six patients (13%) did not complete initial 3-month follow-up imaging. Of the 40 patients who have undergone 3-month follow up imaging, 32 (80%) had stable disease, 5 (12.5%) had partial response, 0 had complete response, and 3 (7.5%) had disease progression. Median PFS was 17.2 months at time of last follow up. Median OS was 12.9 months at time of last follow up. Twenty-five patients (52%) experienced an acute toxicity likely or possibly related to radiation. Three (6%) patients experienced CTACE grade 3 or greater treatment-related toxicity (pain, weakness, decreased range of motion, dermatitis). CONCLUSION In this initial report of a prospective, single-institution clinical trial of hypofractionated RT for STS not undergoing resection, we report low rates of acute grade 3 or greater toxicity and high rates of tumor response. We will continue to follow these patients to assess late toxicity and durability of tumor control.
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- B J Eckelmann
- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
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- University of Wisconsin, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Madison, WI
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- Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, WI
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Orthopedic and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
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- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI
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Menon H, Morris BA, Eckelmann BJ, Weber S, Ronnekleiv-Kelly SM, Varley P, Abbott D, Zafar NN, Kelly KJ, Vidri RJ, Minter R, Patel MA, Lubner S, Uboha N, Loconte N, Deming DA, Kratz JD, Bassetti MF. Neoadjuvant Stereotactic MR-Guided Ablative Radiation Therapy (SMART) and Surgical Outcomes in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2023; 117:e325. [PMID: 37785155 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.06.2370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE(S) The benefit of neoadjuvant radiation therapy for patients undergoing surgery for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains unclear. Stereotactic MR-guided adaptive radiation therapy (SMART) treatment to ablative doses is a newer technique that is well tolerated and has increased local control in unresectable pancreatic cancer. For resectable pancreatic cancer, neoadjuvant SMART has the potential to decrease local recurrence risk and positive margin rates. However, there is concern for perioperative risks associated with ablative dose treatments. We report the efficacy and safety of surgical resection in patients who have received neoadjuvant SMART at our institution. MATERIALS/METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of all consecutive patients diagnosed with PDAC who had noted vascular involvement of the celiac axis, superior mesenteric, and/or portal vessels between January 2016 and December 2022 at a single, high-volume, academic institution. Perioperative events were defined according to the Clavien-Dindo classification. The Kaplan Meier method was applied to estimate disease free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS). RESULTS Seventeen patients with PDAC and vessel involvement at time of diagnosis who received SMART were included. Median follow-up time was 14.3 months; all patients underwent surgery, at a median time after radiation of 28 days (range: 15 - 90). Median length of postoperative stay was 7 days (range: 3 - 15). Five patients (29%) underwent vascular resection. Fifteen patients (88%) achieved R0 resection, with two R1 resections noted at the SMA and pancreatic neck respectively. Seven patients (41%) had adverse events attributable to surgery, with the majority being defined as abscess or infection (n = 5; 29%). One (6%) Clavien-Dindo grade III or higher toxicity was observed - a cortical cerebrovascular event following surgery. No major bleeding events requiring surgical intervention were noted. At time of event censorship, there were no observable locoregional failures. The median DFS and OS were not reached; however, 1-year DFS and OS were 62% and 87%, respectively. CONCLUSION Neoadjuvant SMART appears to be safe, with low rates of surgical complications and promising outcomes. Further identification of patients for this approach requires additional investigation.
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- H Menon
- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, WI
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, WI
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, WI
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, WI
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, WI
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, WI
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, WI
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, WI
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Wasser F, Zähter Ş, Sokol M, Rivers M, Atzeni S, Condamine FP, Cristoforetti G, Fauvel G, Fischer N, Gizzi LA, Hannasch A, Hesse M, Laštovička T, Lutz P, Rubovič P, Schaumann G, Schott N, Singh RL, Theobald W, Weber S, Ditmire T, Forner T, Roth M. Full aperture backscatter diagnostics for characterization of laser plasma instabilities at the extreme light infrastructure (ELI) beamlines. Rev Sci Instrum 2023; 94:093503. [PMID: 37737696 DOI: 10.1063/5.0153874] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
Abstract
We report on the commissioning of a full aperture backscatter diagnostics station for the kilojoule, nanosecond high repetition rate L4n laser operating at a wavelength of 527 nm at the Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) - Beamlines, Dolni Brezany, Czech Republic. Light scattered back from laser-plasma interaction into the cone of the final focusing lens is captured and split into different channels to measure the signatures of laser plasma instabilities from stimulated Brillouin scattering, stimulated Raman scattering, and two plasmon decay with respect to back scattered energy, its spectrum, and its temporal profile. The performance was confirmed in a commissioning experiment with more than 800 shots at laser intensities ranging from 0.5 × 1013 to 1.1 × 1015 W cm-2. These diagnostics are permanently installed at ELI Beamlines, and can be used to understand the details of laser-plasma interactions in experiments with kJ and 527 nm light. The large number of shots that can be collected in an experimental campaign will allow us to study the details of the laser-plasma interaction with a high level of confidence.
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- F Wasser
- Focused Energy GmbH, Im Tiefen See 45, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
- IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH, Darmstädter Landstrasse 110, 60598 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Focused Energy GmbH, Im Tiefen See 45, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Focused Energy GmbH, Im Tiefen See 45, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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- University of Texas, 110 Inner Campus Dr., Austin, Texas 78712, USA
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- Focused Energy GmbH, Im Tiefen See 45, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC, ELI-Beamlines Facility, 25241 Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic
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- Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC, ELI-Beamlines Facility, 25241 Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic
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- Focused Energy GmbH, Im Tiefen See 45, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Intense Laser Irradiation Laboratory, INO-CNR, Pisa, Italy
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- Focused Energy GmbH, Im Tiefen See 45, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Focused Energy GmbH, Im Tiefen See 45, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC, ELI-Beamlines Facility, 25241 Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic
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- Focused Energy GmbH, Im Tiefen See 45, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC, ELI-Beamlines Facility, 25241 Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic
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- Focused Energy GmbH, Im Tiefen See 45, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Focused Energy GmbH, Im Tiefen See 45, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
- Technische Universität Darmstadt, Schlossgartenstrasse 9, 64289 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC, ELI-Beamlines Facility, 25241 Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic
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- Focused Energy GmbH, Im Tiefen See 45, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC, ELI-Beamlines Facility, 25241 Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic
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- University of Texas, 110 Inner Campus Dr., Austin, Texas 78712, USA
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- Focused Energy GmbH, Im Tiefen See 45, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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- Focused Energy GmbH, Im Tiefen See 45, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
- Technische Universität Darmstadt, Schlossgartenstrasse 9, 64289 Darmstadt, Germany
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Kant IMJ, de Bresser J, van Montfort SJT, Witkamp TD, Walraad B, Spies CD, Hendrikse J, van Dellen E, Slooter AJC, Winterer G, Pischon T, Boraschi D, Schneider R, N#x00FC;rnberg P, Norman Zacharias MP, Morgeli R, Olbert M, Lachmann G, Borchers F, Ofosu K, Yurek F, Wolf A, Gallinat J, Hendrikse J, Slooter A, van Dellen E, Stamatakis E, Preller J, Menon D, Moreno-Lopez L, Winzeck S, Feinkohl I, Italiani P, Melillo D, Camera GD, Krause R, Heidtke K, Kuhn S, Kronabel M, Dscietzig TB, Armbruster FP, Hafen B, Ruppert J, Bocher A, Helmschrodt A, Weyer M, Hartmann K, Diehl I, Weber S, Fillmer A, Ittermann B. Postoperative delirium is associated with grey matter brain volume loss. Brain Commun 2023; 5:fcad013. [PMID: 36819940 PMCID: PMC9933897 DOI: 10.1093/braincomms/fcad013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Delirium is associated with long-term cognitive dysfunction and with increased brain atrophy. However, it is unclear whether these problems result from or predisposes to delirium. We aimed to investigate preoperative to postoperative brain changes, as well as the role of delirium in these changes over time. We investigated the effects of surgery and postoperative delirium with brain MRIs made before and 3 months after major elective surgery in 299 elderly patients, and an MRI with a 3 months follow-up MRI in 48 non-surgical control participants. To study the effects of surgery and delirium, we compared brain volumes, white matter hyperintensities and brain infarcts between baseline and follow-up MRIs, using multiple regression analyses adjusting for possible confounders. Within the patients group, 37 persons (12%) developed postoperative delirium. Surgical patients showed a greater decrease in grey matter volume than non-surgical control participants [linear regression: B (95% confidence interval) = -0.65% of intracranial volume (-1.01 to -0.29, P < 0.005)]. Within the surgery group, delirium was associated with a greater decrease in grey matter volume [B (95% confidence interval): -0.44% of intracranial volume (-0.82 to -0.06, P = 0.02)]. Furthermore, within the patients, delirium was associated with a non-significantly increased risk of a new postoperative brain infarct [logistic regression: odds ratio (95% confidence interval): 2.8 (0.7-11.1), P = 0.14]. Our study was the first to investigate the association between delirium and preoperative to postoperative brain volume changes, suggesting that delirium is associated with increased progression of grey matter volume loss.
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- Ilse M J Kant
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine and University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht 3584 CX, The Netherlands,Department of Information Technology and Digital Innovation, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden 2333 ZA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden 2333 ZA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine and University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine and University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Operative Intensive Care Medicine (CCM, CVK), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin 10117, Germany
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- Department of Radiology and University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine and University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht 3584 CX, The Netherlands,Department of Psychiatry and University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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- Correspondence to: Arjen Slooter Department of Intensive Care Medicine University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100 Utrecht 3584 CX, The Netherlands E-mail:
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Mand N, Donath C, Leonhardt A, Weber S, Kömhoff M. Case report: Rhabdomyolysis in children in acute and chronic disease-a challenging condition in pediatric emergency medicine. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1070465. [PMID: 36969298 PMCID: PMC10034202 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1070465] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Rhabdomyolysis is a challenging condition in pediatric emergency departments (PED): It ranges from asymptomatic illness with isolated elevation of creatine kinase (CK) levels to a life-threatening condition associated with extreme elevations in CK, electrolyte imbalances, circulatory failure (CF), acute kidney injury (AKI), and multi-organ disease. Most common causes of rhabdomyolysis are viral myositis and trauma, hereditary metabolic myopathies must be considered when facing rhabdomyolysis in early childhood. We report two cases of severe rhabdomyolysis with CF in our PED, thereby summarizing first-line management of rhabdomyolysis.
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- N. Mand
- Pediatric Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
- Correspondence: N. Mand
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- Pediatric Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Pediatric Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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Banger A, Pasch P, Blawitzki L, Weber S, Otten M, Monzel C, Schmidt S, Voskuhl J, Hartmann L. Detection of Lectin Clustering in Self‐Assembled, Glycan‐Functionalized Amphiphiles by Aggregation‐Induced Emission Luminophores. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.202200314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Alexander Banger
- Department for Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf Universitätsstraße 1 40225 Düsseldorf Germany
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- Department for Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf Universitätsstraße 1 40225 Düsseldorf Germany
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- Department for Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf Universitätsstraße 1 40225 Düsseldorf Germany
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- Department for Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf Universitätsstraße 1 40225 Düsseldorf Germany
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- Department for Physical Chemistry Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf Universitätsstraße 1 40225 Düsseldorf Germany
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- Department for Experimental Medical Physics Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf Universitätsstraße 1 40225 Düsseldorf Germany
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- Department for Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf Universitätsstraße 1 40225 Düsseldorf Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry University of Duisburg‐Essen Universitätsstrasse 2 45141 Essen Germany
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- Department for Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf Universitätsstraße 1 40225 Düsseldorf Germany
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Lauder L, Bergmann M, Paitazoglou C, Ozdemir R, Iliadis C, Bartunek J, Lauten A, Keller T, Weber S, Sievert H, Anker SD, Mahfoud F. Impact of atrial flow regulator implantation on survival in patients with heart failure with reduced and preserved ejection fraction: a post-hoc analysis of the PRELIEVE study. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose
This analysis aims to assess the theoretical impact of atrial flow regulator implantation on mortality by comparing the observed survival rate with the median predicted probability for one-year survival.
Methods
The prospective, multicentre, open-label, non-randomised PRELIEVE study assessed the safety and efficacy of the atrial flow regulator in patients with symptomatic HFrEF (left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥15% and <40%) or HFpEF (LVEF ≥40% and <70%) and elevated PCWP (≥15mmHg at rest or ≥25mmHg during exercise). In this analysis, after the first 60 patients completed twelve months of follow-up, the theoretical impact of atrial flow regulator implantation on survival was assessed by comparing the observed mortality rate with the median predicted probability for one-year mortality. Each subject's risk of mortality was predicted from individual baseline data using the Meta-Analysis Global Group in Chronic HF (MAGGIC) prognostic model.
Results
A total of 87 patients had undergone successful device implantation for the treatment of HFrEF (53%) and HFpEF (47%). Sixty patients had a complete twelve-month follow-up. The median follow-up was 351 days (interquartile range [IQR] 202–370). A total of six (7%) patients died during follow-up (8.6 deaths per 100 patient-years; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.7 to 15.5), all of which had HFrEF. The median predicted mortality rate for the overall study population was 12.2 deaths per 100 patient-years (95% CI 10.2 to 14.7). While the observed mortality rate (0 deaths per 100 patient-years) was significantly lower than the median predicted mortality rate (9.3 deaths per 100 patient-years; 95% CI 8.4 to 11.1) in patients with HFpEF (−9.3 deaths per 100 patient-years; 95% CI −11.1 to −8.4), there was no difference in patients with HFrEF (−3.6 deaths per 100 patient-years; 95% CI −9.5 to 3.0) (Figure 1). Four deaths were HF-related deaths (5.7 HF-related deaths per 100 patient-years; 95% CI 1.4 to 11.9; 10.8 HF-related deaths per 100 patient-years; 95% CI 2.5 to 23.1 in the HFrEF subgroup).
Conclusion
In patients with HFpEF, the mortality rate following atrial flow regulator implantation was lower than the predicted mortality rate. These findings need to be confirmed by larger randomised, controlled trials.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Private company. Main funding source(s): Occlutech International AB
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- L Lauder
- University hospital of Saarland (UKS) , Homburg , Germany
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- Cardiologicum Hamburg , Hamburg , Germany
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- Schleswig-Holstein University Clinic, Lubeck Campus, University Heart Center Lübeck , Luebeck , Germany
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- Bezmialem University, Department of Cardiology , Istanbul , Turkey
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- Heart Center at the University of Cologne, Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology, Angiology and Intensive Care Medicine , Cologne , Germany
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- Olv Hospital Aalst, Cardiovascular Center , Aalst , Belgium
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- HELIOS Clinic Erfurt, Department of General and Interventional Cardiology , Erfurt , Germany
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- ACOMED statistik , Leipzig , Germany
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- ACOMED statistik , Leipzig , Germany
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- CardioVascular Center Frankfurt , Frankfurt , Germany
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- Berlin Institute of Health Center for Regenerative Therapies , Berlin , Germany
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- University hospital of Saarland (UKS) , Homburg , Germany
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Eser P, Gonzalez-Jaramillo N, Weber S, Femiano R, Werner C, Casanova F, Bano A, Franco OH, Wilhelm M. Comparison of the 2010 and 2020 World Health Organization guidelines on physical activity in patients with percutaneous coronary interventions early after hospital discharge. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwac056.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Abstract
Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: Foundation. Main funding source(s): Swiss heart foundation
Background
Physical activity (PA) is inversely associated with mortality and adverse outcome in patients with cardiovascular disease, and can be objectively measured by accelerometry. In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) has updated their recommendations on PA for adults including those with chronic conditions, omitting the 10 min bout criterion.[1] The aim of this study was to determine the proportions of cardiac patients immediately after hospital discharge from percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) who fulfil the old [2] and updated WHO PA criteria, and compare the results with established step-based cut-off values.
Methods
Patients after PCI for acute or chronic coronary syndrome with a maximal age of 80 and eligible for ambulatory cardiac rehabilitation were recruited for this observational single centre study. They were provided with a wrist-worn tri-axial accelerometer without display that recorded movement data starting from the day following hospital discharge for the subsequent 18 days. Acceleration data was analysed with the widely used free GGIR package. The proportions of patients fulfilling recommendations for moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) were determined according to the 2010 and 2020 WHO guidelines as well as 7,500 [3] and 10,000 steps.[4]
Results
159 patients (41%) participated in this study. Data from 135 patients (85%), who had at least 7 days of ≥12 h wear-time were included in the analyses. Their median age was 62 (1st quartile 56, 3rd quartile 68), 22 (16%) were women, and 15 and 120 patients had a CCS and ACS, respectively. Their median wear time was 18 (16, 18) days. 102 (75.6%) had at least 30 min of MVPA on an average day and hence fulfilled the 2020 WHO guidelines. When MVPA was determined using the 2010 WHO guidelines, which only counted MVPA of bouts of at least 10 min, only 23 patients (17.8%) achieved at least 30 min of MVPA on an average day (Figure 1). 67.4% of our patients achieved ≥7,500 steps/d and 71 patients (52.6%) performed ≥10,000 steps/d.
Conclusion
In cardiac patients early after PCI most of the MVPA was accumulated in bouts shorter than 10 min. Applying the 2010 and 2020 WHO PA criteria to objectively measured PA led to a fourfold discrepancy. The 7,500 step cut-off corresponded with the 2020 WHO recommendations. Since achievement of intensity- or step-based cut-offs is greatly dependent on device type, wearing location, data sampling and analysis, it is currently poorly defined and not suited for patient classification and counselling. The clinical implication of this observation will be assessed in a cardiovascular outcome analysis.
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- P Eser
- Preventive Cardiology & Sports Medicine, University Clinic for Cardiology, University Hospital Berne, Berne, Switzerland
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- University of Bern, Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine, Bern, Switzerland
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- University of Bern, Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine, Bern, Switzerland
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- University of Bern, Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine, Bern, Switzerland
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- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich), Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Preventive Cardiology & Sports Medicine, University Clinic for Cardiology, University Hospital Berne, Berne, Switzerland
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- University of Bern, Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine, Bern, Switzerland
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- University of Bern, Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine, Bern, Switzerland
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- Preventive Cardiology & Sports Medicine, University Clinic for Cardiology, University Hospital Berne, Berne, Switzerland
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Blitzer G, Yadav P, Bayouth J, Smilowitz J, Trask D, Weiss M, Weber S, Abbott D, Varley P, Neuman H, Maloney J, Hinshaw J, Morris B, Merfeld E, Howard S, Bradley K, Baschnagel A, Bassetti M, Parkes A, Hennessey D, Morris Z. Interim Results of a Phase II Trial on Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Inoperable Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.07.973] [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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Chmielak L, Mujica Roncery L, Niederhofer P, Weber S, Theisen W. CrMnFeCoNi high entropy alloys with carbon and nitrogen: mechanical properties, wear and corrosion resistance. SN Appl Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-021-04814-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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AbstractThe use of interstitial elements has been a key factor for the development of different kinds of steels. However, this aspect has been little explored in the field of high entropy alloys (HEAs). In this investigation, the effect of carbon and nitrogen in a near-equiatomic CrMnFeCoNi HEA is studied, analyzing their impact on the microstructure, and mechanical properties from 77K to 673K, as well as wear, and corrosion resistance. Carbon and nitrogen are part of the FCC solid solution and contribute to the formation of precipitates. An increase in the yield and ultimate tensile strength accompanied with a decrease in the ductility are the main effects of C and N. The impact toughness of the interstitial-free material is higher than that of C and C+N alloyed systems. Compared to CrNi and CrMn austenitic steels, the wear resistance of the alloys at room temperature is rather low. The surface corrosion resistance of HEAs is comparable to austenitic steels; nevertheless HEAs are more susceptible to pitting in chloride containing solutions.
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Fontbonne A, Teme B, Callejon S, Weber S, Guyoux A, Trompezinski S. 314 Complementary photoprotective antioxidant effect of sun filters and a combination of active molecules in a model of irradiated human keratinocytes. J Invest Dermatol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2021.08.321] [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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Pellay F, Fontbonne A, Tisserand J, Lecland N, Weber S, Benoit I, Perrier E, Trompezinski S, Guyoux A. 150 Skin proteom protection through the chaperone-like activity of an A. agilis extract. J Invest Dermatol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2021.08.153] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Condamine FP, Jourdain N, Hernandez JC, Taylor M, Bohlin H, Fajstavr A, Jeong TM, Kumar D, Laštovička T, Renner O, Weber S. High-repetition rate solid target delivery system for PW-class laser-matter interaction at ELI Beamlines. Rev Sci Instrum 2021; 92:063504. [PMID: 34243562 DOI: 10.1063/5.0053281] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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L3-HAPLS (High-repetition-rate Advanced Petawatt Laser System) at ELI (Extreme Light Infrastructure) Beamlines currently delivers 0.45 PW pulses (12 J in 27 fs) at 3.3 Hz repetition rate. A fresh target surface for every shot was placed at the laser focus using an in-house tape target system designed to withstand large laser intensities and energies. It has been tested for different material thicknesses (25 and 7.6 µm), while L3-HAPLS delivered laser shots for energies ranging from 1 to 12 J. A technical description of the tape target system is given. The device can be used in diverse geometries needed for laser-matter interaction studies by providing an ≈300° free angle of view on the target in the equatorial plane. We show experimental data demonstrating the shot-to-shot stability of the device. An x-ray crystal spherical spectrometer was set up to measure the Kα yield stability, while a GHz H-field probe was used to check the shot-to-shot electromagnetic pulse generation. Finally, we discuss short and mid-term future improvements of the tape target system for efficient user operation.
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- F P Condamine
- ELI-Beamlines Center, Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences, 25241 Dolní Brežany, Czech Republic
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- ELI-Beamlines Center, Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences, 25241 Dolní Brežany, Czech Republic
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- ELI-Beamlines Center, Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences, 25241 Dolní Brežany, Czech Republic
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- ELI-Beamlines Center, Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences, 25241 Dolní Brežany, Czech Republic
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- ELI-Beamlines Center, Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences, 25241 Dolní Brežany, Czech Republic
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- ELI-Beamlines Center, Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences, 25241 Dolní Brežany, Czech Republic
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- ELI-Beamlines Center, Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences, 25241 Dolní Brežany, Czech Republic
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- Department of Radiation and Chemical Physics, Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 18200 Prague, Czech Republic
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- ELI-Beamlines Center, Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences, 25241 Dolní Brežany, Czech Republic
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- ELI-Beamlines Center, Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences, 25241 Dolní Brežany, Czech Republic
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- ELI-Beamlines Center, Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences, 25241 Dolní Brežany, Czech Republic
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Eberhart L, Geldner G, Kowark A, Zucker TP, Kreuer S, Przemeck M, Huljic S, Koch T, Keller T, Weber S, Kranke P. Treatment of intraoperative hypotension with cafedrine/theodrenaline versus ephedrine : A prospective, national, multicenter, non-interventional study-the HYPOTENS trial. Anaesthesist 2021; 70:298-307. [PMID: 33170310 PMCID: PMC8026467 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-020-00877-5] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sympathomimetic drugs are a therapeutic cornerstone for the management of hypotensive states like intraoperative hypotension (IOH). While cafedrine/theodrenaline (C/T) is widely used in Germany to restore blood pressure in patients with IOH, more research is required to compare its effectiveness with alternatives such as ephedrine (E) that are more commonly available internationally. METHODS HYPOTENS (NCT02893241, DRKS00010740) was a prospective, national, multicenter, open-label, two-armed, non-interventional study that compared C/T with E for treatment of IOH. We describe a prospectively defined cohort of patients ≥50 years old with comorbidities undergoing general anesthesia induced with propofol and fentanyl. Primary objectives were to examine treatment precision, rapidity of onset and the ability to restore blood pressure without relevant increases in heart rate. Secondary endpoints were treatment satisfaction and the number of required additional boluses or other accompanying measures. RESULTS A total of 1496 patients were included in the per protocol analysis. Overall, effective stabilization of blood pressure was achieved with both C/T and E. Post-hoc analysis showed that blood pressure increase from baseline was more pronounced with C/T. Fewer additional boluses or other accompanying measures were required in the C/T arm. The incidence of tachycardia was comparable between groups. Post-hoc analysis showed that E produced dose-dependent elevated heart rate values. By contrast, heart rate remained stable in patients treated with C/T. Physicians reported a higher level of treatment satisfaction with C/T, with a higher proportion of anesthetists rating treatment precision and rapidity of onset as good or very good when compared with E. CONCLUSION Neither drug was superior in restoring blood pressure levels; however, post-hoc analyses suggested that treatment is more goal-orientated and easier to control with C/T. Heart rate was shown to be more stable with C/T and fewer additional interventions were required to restore blood pressure, which could have contributed to the increased treatment satisfaction reported by anesthetists using C/T.
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- L Eberhart
- Department of Anesthesiology & Intensive Care, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35033, Marburg, Germany.
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- Clinic for Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine and Pain Therapy, Hospital Ludwigsburg, Ludwigsburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Academic Teaching Hospital Traunstein, Traunstein, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Saarland, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, DIAKOVERE Annastift, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Intensive Care, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35033, Marburg, Germany
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- ACOMED Statistik, Leipzig, Germany
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- ACOMED Statistik, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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Die medizinische Versorgung von Patienten, die im Zusammenhang mit der pandemischen Coronaviruserkrankung 2019 („coronavirus disease 2019“, COVID-19) erkrankt sind, stellt für die staatlichen Gesundheitssysteme weltweit eine große Herausforderung dar. Das Virus mit dem Namen „severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2“ (SARS-CoV-2) zeigt eine hohe Organspezifität zu den unteren Atemwegen. Da bislang weder eine wirksame Therapie noch Impfung gegen das Virus existieren, kommt der diagnostischen Früherkennung eine große Bedeutung zu. Durch den spezifischen Aspekt der überwiegend im peripheren Lungenparenchym beginnenden Infektion ist die Lungensonographie als bildgebende Diagnostikmethode geeignet, Verdachtsfälle bereits im Frühstadium der Erkrankung als solche zu identifizieren. Serielle Ultraschalluntersuchungen an Patienten mit bestätigter Infektion können bettseitig und zeitnah Veränderungen im betroffenen Lungengewebe nachweisen. Dieser Artikel fasst das diagnostische Potenzial der Lungensonographie im Hinblick auf Screening und therapeutische Entscheidungsfindung bei Patienten mit vermuteter oder bestätigter SARS-CoV-2-Pneumonie zusammen.
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- A Seibel
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensiv- und Notfallmedizin, Diakonie Klinikum Jung-Stilling, 57074, Siegen, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin II, Helios Klinik Rottweil, Rottweil, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensiv- und Notfallmedizin, Klinikum Fulda, Fulda, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Heilig Geist-Krankenhaus, Köln, Deutschland
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Weber S, Gavaghan K, Wimmer W, Williamson T, Gerber N, Anso J, Bell B, Feldmann A, Rathgeb C, Matulic M, Stebinger M, Schneider D, Mantokoudis G, Scheidegger O, Wagner F, Kompis M, Caversaccio M. Instrument flight to the inner ear. Sci Robot 2021; 2. [PMID: 30246168 DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.aal4916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Surgical robot systems can work beyond the limits of human perception, dexterity and scale making them inherently suitable for use in microsurgical procedures. However, despite extensive research, image-guided robotics applications for microsurgery have seen limited introduction into clinical care to date. Among others, challenges are geometric scale and haptic resolution at which the surgeon cannot sufficiently control a device outside the range of human faculties. Mechanisms are required to ascertain redundant control on process variables that ensure safety of the device, much like instrument-flight in avionics. Cochlear implantation surgery is a microsurgical procedure, in which specific tasks are at sub-millimetric scale and exceed reliable visuo-tactile feedback. Cochlear implantation is subject to intra- and inter-operative variations, leading to potentially inconsistent clinical and audiological outcomes for patients. The concept of robotic cochlear implantation aims to increase consistency of surgical outcomes such as preservation of residual hearing and reduce invasiveness of the procedure. We report successful image-guided, robotic CI in human. The robotic treatment model encompasses: computer-assisted surgery planning, precision stereotactic image-guidance, in-situ assessment of tissue properties and multipolar neuromonitoring (NM), all based on in vitro, in vivo and pilot data. The model is expandable to integrate additional robotic functionalities such as cochlear access and electrode insertion. Our results demonstrate the feasibility and possibilities of using robotic technology for microsurgery on the lateral skull base. It has the potential for benefit in other microsurgical domains for which there is no task-oriented, robotic technology available at present.
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- S Weber
- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, lnselspital, Bern University Hospital
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern
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- Institute for Surgical Technologies and Biomechanics, University of Bern
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, lnselspital, Bern University Hospital
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- Department Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, lnselspital, Bern University Hospital
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, lnselspital, Bern University Hospital
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Klapproth E, Kuenzel S, Guenscht M, Lorenz K, Weber S, Guan K, El-Armouche A. ADAM10 inhibition improves survival and augments cardiac function after myocardial infarction. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.3640] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background and purpose
Following myocardial infarction (MI), adverse fibrotic remodeling with extensive deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) components has substantial consequences for the contractility of the ventricle finally leading to terminal heart failure (HF). Recently, inhibition of ECM-remodeling enzymes is discussed as potential treatment option for HF, especially following MI. The metalloprotease ADAM10 plays a crucial role in the development of the cardiovascular system and HF patients show elevated serum levels of the ADAM10 substrates CXCL16 and FasL. However, the causal role of ADAM10 in cardiovascular diseases has not been investigated. Here we evaluate the so far unknown role of ADAM10 in heart failure and after MI.
Methods and results
Our study capitalized from human atrial tissue biopsies, a cardiomyocyte-specific ADAM10 knockout (ADAM10 KO) mouse model as well as pharmacological ADAM10 inhibition following MI. ADAM10 expression analysis revealed elevated protein levels in HF patients compared to non-failing hearts. Upon MI, ADAM10 KO and pharmacological ADAM10 inhibition (GI254023X) significantly improved overall survival, significantly enhanced cardiac function (fractional area shortening - FAS, ejection fraction - EF) and significantly reduced infarct sizes. Compared to the high potential angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNi) LCZ696, ADAM10 inhibition and combined ADAM10i/LCZ696 treatment resulted in preservation of cardiac function that was superior to sole LCZ696 treatment. Mechanistically, this functional improvement was due to reduced shedding of the ADAM10 substrate Notch1, induction of angiogenesis and an ADAM10-dependend inactivation of the NLRP3 inflammasome
Conclusion
Our data suggest that ADAM10 targeting is highly efficient for improving post-infarction cardiac function. Due to its overexpression in heart tissue of HF patients, ADAM10 could be a potential molecular target to improve therapy after MI. In terms of overall survival and pathophysiological remodeling following MI, our data suggest a greater potential of the ADAM10i/LCZ696 combinatorial therapy than sole LCZ696 treatment.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): German Heart Foundation/ German Foundation of Heart Research
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- E Klapproth
- Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dresden, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dresden, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dresden, Germany
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- University of Wuerzburg, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dresden, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dresden, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dresden, Germany
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Kuenzel S, Klapproth E, Kuenzel K, Piorkowski C, Mayr M, Wagner M, Dobrev D, Rausch J, Ravens U, Weber S, El-Armouche A. PLK2 is a novel regulator of osteopontin-driven fibrosis and diastolic dysfunction in permanent atrial fibrillation. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.3671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background and aim
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is frequently accompanied by cardiac fibrosis and diastolic heart failure. Due to the heterogeneous nature and complexity of fibrosis, the knowledge of the underlying pathomechanisms is limited. Thus, effective antifibrotic pharmacotherapy is missing. The objective of this study was to decipher the role of polo-like kinase 2 (PLK2) in the pathogenesis of cardiac fibrosis and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. We put particular emphasis on the identification of profibrotic downstream targets of PLK2, which can serve as therapeutic targets.
Methods and results
This study was based on human atrial tissue biopsies and peripheral blood samples, a PLK2 knockout mouse model, a canine tachy-pacing model and specific pharmacological interventions on cardiac fibroblasts. In human atrial AF tissue samples, PLK2 was 50% downregulated by hypoxia-induced promoter methylation compared to sinus rhythm (SR) control. Confirmatory analysis of a canine tachy-pacing model showed PLK2 downregulation exclusively in the atria but not in the ventricles. Specific pharmacological inhibition as well as genetic deletion of PLK2 led to a striking myofibroblast phenotype. Discovery proteomics revealed that the global knockout of PLK2 resulted in de novo secretion of the inflammatory cytokine osteopontin (OPN) in cardiac fibroblasts and concomitant ventricular fibrosis in the PLK2 knockout mouse model. An ELISA analysis of peripheral blood samples of AF patients with electrophysiologically proven fibrosis, confirmed significantly increased OPN plasma concentrations compared to SR and non-fibrosis AF controls. Consequently, echocardiography on PLK2 KO mice revealed left ventricular diastolic dysfunction, tachycardia and fibrosis-typical surface ECG anomalies (PQ and QRS prolongation). Mechanistically, we identified the ERK1/2 signaling pathway as the molecular link between reduced expression of PLK2 and elevated osteopontin transcription. In a reverse translational attempt, we successfully tested the capability of 5-amino-salicylic acid (5-ASA) to inhibit osteopontin transcription and to reverse a TGF-β-induced myofibroblast phenotype in vitro. Currently the long-term administration of 5-ASA is tested in PLK2 knockout mice to evaluate the therapeutic potential to prevent cardiac fibrosis and diastolic heart failure development.
Conclusion and clinical impact
We identified PLK2 as an epigenetically regulated kinase involved in the pathophysiology of fibrosis in AF. PLK2 knockout mice can serve as a model of diastolic heart failure wherein OPN is a promising therapeutic target. Our results strengthen the current hypothesis that atrial fibrillation is not only an ion channel disease but a complex systemic disorder. Restoration of physiological PLK2 expression and blockade of osteopontin release with 5-ASA may constitute valuable new drug targets for the prevention and treatment of fibrosis and diastolic heart failure in AF.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Faculty of Medicine, Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, “MeDDrive Start” Grant
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- S Kuenzel
- Dresden University of Technology, Insitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dresden, Germany
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- Dresden University of Technology, Insitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dresden, Germany
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- Dresden University of Technology, Insitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dresden, Germany
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- Heart Center - University Hospital Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- King's College London, The James Black Centre, London, United Kingdom
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- Heart Center - University Hospital Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology, Essen, Germany
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- Dresden University of Technology, Insitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dresden, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Institut für Experimentelle Kardiovaskuläre Medizin, Freiburg, Germany
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- Dresden University of Technology, Insitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dresden, Germany
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- Dresden University of Technology, Insitute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Dresden, Germany
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Hamzic S, Braun T, Butz M, Khilan H, Weber S, Yeniguen M, Gerriets T, Schramm P, Juenemann M. Transesophageal Echocardiography - Dysphagia Risk in Acute Stroke (TEDRAS): a prospective, blind, randomized and controlled clinical trial. Eur J Neurol 2020; 28:172-181. [PMID: 32897605 DOI: 10.1111/ene.14516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Dysphagia is common in acute stroke and leads to worse overall outcome. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is used in the diagnostic evaluation of stroke with regard to its etiology and is a known cause of postoperative dysphagia in cardiac surgery. The prevalence of dysphagia in acute stroke patients undergoing TEE remains unknown. The aim of the Transesophageal Echocardiography - Dysphagia Risk in Acute Stroke (TEDRAS) study was to assess the influence of TEE on swallowing among patients who have experienced acute stroke. METHODS The TEDRAS study was a prospective, blind, randomized, controlled trial that included two groups of patients with acute stroke. Simple unrestricted randomization was performed, and examiners were blinded to each other's results. Swallowing was tested using flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) at three different time points in the intervention group (24 h before, immediately after and 24 h after TEE) and in the control group (FEES on three consecutive days and TEE earliest after the third FEES). Validated scales were used to assess dysphagia severity for all time points as primary outcome measures. RESULTS A total of 34 patients were randomized: 19 to the intervention group and 15 to the control group. The key findings of the repeated-measures between-group comparisons were significant increases in the intervention group for the following dysphagia measures: (1) secretion severity score (immediately after TEE: P < 0.001; 24 h after TEE: P < 0.001) and (2) Penetration-Aspiration Scale score for saliva (immediately after TEE: P < 0.001; 24 h after TEE: P = 0.007), for small (immediately after TEE: P = 0.009) and large liquid boli (immediately after TEE: P = 0.009; 24 h after TEE: P = 0.025). CONCLUSION The results indicate a negative influence of TEE on swallowing in acute stroke patients for at least 24 hours.
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- S Hamzic
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.,Heart and Brain Research Group, Heart-, Lung-, Vascular- and Rheumatic Centre Bad Nauheim, Kerckhoff Clinic GmbH, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.,Heart and Brain Research Group, Heart-, Lung-, Vascular- and Rheumatic Centre Bad Nauheim, Kerckhoff Clinic GmbH, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.,Heart and Brain Research Group, Heart-, Lung-, Vascular- and Rheumatic Centre Bad Nauheim, Kerckhoff Clinic GmbH, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.,Department of Neurology/Stroke Unit, Gesundheitszentrum Wetterau, Friedberg, Hesse, Germany
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- Department of Neurology/Stroke Unit, Gesundheitszentrum Wetterau, Friedberg, Hesse, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.,Heart and Brain Research Group, Heart-, Lung-, Vascular- and Rheumatic Centre Bad Nauheim, Kerckhoff Clinic GmbH, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.,Heart and Brain Research Group, Heart-, Lung-, Vascular- and Rheumatic Centre Bad Nauheim, Kerckhoff Clinic GmbH, Bad Nauheim, Germany.,Department of Neurology/Stroke Unit, Gesundheitszentrum Wetterau, Friedberg, Hesse, Germany
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- Heart and Brain Research Group, Heart-, Lung-, Vascular- and Rheumatic Centre Bad Nauheim, Kerckhoff Clinic GmbH, Bad Nauheim, Germany.,Department of Anaesthesiology, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.,Heart and Brain Research Group, Heart-, Lung-, Vascular- and Rheumatic Centre Bad Nauheim, Kerckhoff Clinic GmbH, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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Fichot F, Carénini L, Bakouta N, Esmaili H, Humphries L, Laato T, Le Tellier R, Saas L, Melnikov I, Pandazis P, Weber S, Park R, Filippov A, Strizhov V. Elaboration of a Phenomena Identification Ranking Table (PIRT) for the modelling of In-Vessel Retention. ANN NUCL ENERGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2020.107617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Steinfeldt T, Kessler P, Vicent O, Schwemmer U, Döffert J, Lang P, Mathioudakis D, Hüttemann E, Armbruster W, Sujatta S, Lange M, Weber S, Reisig F, Hillmann R, Volk T, Wiesmann T. [Peripheral truncal blocks-Overview and assessment]. Anaesthesist 2020; 69:860-877. [PMID: 32620990 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-020-00809-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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By implementation of sonography for regional anesthesia, truncal blocks became more relevant in the daily practice of anesthesia and pain therapy. Due to visualized needle guidance ultrasound supports more safety and helps to avoid complications during needle placement. Additionally, complex punctures are possible that were associated with higher risk using landmarks alone. Next to the blocking of specific nerve structures, interfascial and compartment blocks have also become established, whereby the visualization of individual nerves and plexus structures is not of relevance. The present review article describes published and clinically established puncture techniques with respect to the indications and procedures. The clinical value is reported according to the scientific evidence and the analgesic profile. Moreover, the authors explain potential risks, complications and dosing of local anesthetic agents.
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- T Steinfeldt
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, operative Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Diakoneo DIAK Klinikum, Diakoniestr. 10, 74523, Schwäbisch Hall, Deutschland.
- Klinik für Anästhesie und Intensivtherapie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Baldingerstr., 35033, Marburg, Deutschland.
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- Abteilung für Anästhesiologie, Intensiv- und Schmerzmedizin, Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Friedrichsheim, Marienburgstraße 2, 60528, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivtherapie, Universitätsklinikum Karl-Gustav Carus, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Kliniken des Landkreises Neumarkt i.d.OPf., Nürnberger Str. 12, 92318, Neumarkt i.d.OPf., Deutschland
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- , Leipzigerstraße 18, 76356, Weingarten, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, operative Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Klinikum am Bruderwald, Sozialstiftung Bamberg, Burger Str. 80, 96049, Bamberg, Deutschland
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- Centre Hospitalier Bienne, Chante-Merle 84, Case postale, 2501, Bienne, Schweiz
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Worms gGmbH, Gabriel-von-Seidl-Straße 81, 67550, Worms, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Schmerztherapie, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Unna, Holbeinstraße 10, 59423, Unna., Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Bayreuth GmbH, Preuschwitzer Straße 101, 95445, Bayreuth, Deutschland
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- Abteilung Anästhesie und Intensivtherapie, Waldkrankenhaus "Rudolf Elle" GmbH, Klosterlausnitzer Straße 81, 07607, Eisenberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Heilig Geist Krankenhaus Köln, Graseggerstr. 105, 50737, Köln, Deutschland
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- Standort Burgdorf, Schweiz. Abteilung für Anästhesiologie, Spital Emmental, Oberburgstraße 54, 3400, Burgdorf, Schweiz
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- , Goethestr. 35, 73614, Schorndorf, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Gebäude 57, 66421, Homburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesie und Intensivtherapie, UKGM Gießen-Marburg, Standort Marburg, Baldingerstr., 35033, Marburg, Deutschland
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Soare A, Weber S, Schett G, Distler J, Ramming A. SAT0342 INNATE LYMPHOID CELLS ARE PREDICTORS OF DISEASE PROGRESSION IN SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS: A 3-YEARS FOLLOW-UP STUDY. Ann Rheum Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.6322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background:Activation of the immune system is a characteristic feature of SSc. Numerous studies have suggested that type 2 are key drivers of progressive fibrosis. Recently, innate lymphoid cells (ILC) are emerging as an important cellular source of type 2 cytokines triggering fibrotic tissue remodeling independently of the adaptive immune system. Increased levels of ILC2 were found in patients with SSc. However, the contributive role of ILC2 in pathogenesis of SSc is not completely understood.Objectives:We aim in our 3 years observational study to evaluate the predictive role of ILC2 in SSc patients.Methods:We conducted an observational retrospective study on 52 patients with SSc fulfilling the 2013 ACR/EULAR classification criteria. Yearly clinical, laboratory and investigational data according to EUSTAR recommendations were collected. Blood samples collected between 15.09.2014 and 15.01.2015 were analyzed by flow cytometry and ILC2 counts were measured. The predictive value of ILC2 during a 3-year follow-up was analyzed using SPSS 21.0.Results:52 patients were included in the study, 78% female, 63% limited cutaneous SSc with a mean follow-up time of 2.85 ± 1.28 years. At baseline we have shown that circulating ILC2s are significantly increased compared to gender and age-matched healthy controls. Increased numbers of ILC2s significantly correlated with worsening of mRSS calculated by five point increase in mRSS or 25% increase from baseline (p < 0.001; 95% CI 1.39 – 3.26). ILC2 counts also correlated with 5% decrease of diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide (DLCO) during the follow-up time (p < 0.0001; 95% CI 1.83 – 3.49). Worsening of forced vital capacity (FVC) assessed as 5% decrease over 2 years was also significantly correlated with an increased number of ILC2s (p < 0.0001; 95% CI 1.27 – 3.04). In contrast, we did not find any correlation regarding increase in pulmonary arterial pressure assessed by echocardiography. Although new appearance of digital ulcers could not be predicted by ILC2 counts, increased numbers of ILC2s were correlated with digital ulcers at follow-up.Conclusion:Here, we provide first evidence for a role of ILC2s as potential prognostic marker of disease progression in SSc.Disclosure of Interests:Alina Soare: None declared, Stefanie Weber: None declared, Georg Schett Speakers bureau: AbbVie, BMS, Celgene, Janssen, Eli Lilly, Novartis, Roche and UCB, Jörg Distler Grant/research support from: Boehringer Ingelheim, Consultant of: Boehringer Ingelheim, Paid instructor for: Boehringer Ingelheim, Speakers bureau: Boehringer Ingelheim, Andreas Ramming Grant/research support from: Pfizer, Novartis, Consultant of: Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, Gilead, Pfizer, Speakers bureau: Boehringer Ingelheim, Roche, Janssen
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Anchang CG, Matalobos Lawaree B, Weber S, Rauber S, Wohlfahrt T, Luber M, Kreuter A, Schett G, Distler J, Ramming A. OP0141 HIGH DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS REVEAL A NETWORK OF CERTAIN TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS THAT LINK VASCULOPATHY AND ORGAN FIBROSIS IN SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS. Ann Rheum Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.5745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Background:Since vascular manifestations such as Raynaud’s phenomenon often precede the onset of other clinical manifestations of systemic sclerosis (SSc), the identification of pathways linking vasculopathy to organ fibrosis might thus provide important insights into early disease mechanisms and allow early targeted intervention for both fibrotic and vascular events.Objectives:In this study we performed high dimensional (HD) analyses to identify mediators that link vasculopathy to organ fibrosis.Methods:HD techniques including RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq and FISH-seq have been performed to identify mediators in vessels and fibrotic lesions of human skin samples of SSc patients and healthy volunteers. In addition, murine skin and lung tissue samples were analyzed by multi-channel immunofluorescence (IF) and confocal laser scanning microscopy. Microvascular endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts have been further processed to address their functional attributes with regard to their proliferative, migratory and chemotactic capacity. In vivo models and ex vivomouse fetal metatarsal assays were performed to study fibrotic and angiogenic processes.Results:Bioinformatic HD analyses revealed the ETS transcription factor PU.1 as molecular checkpoint of a network of factors that drive matrix production and fibrotic imprinting in SSc. Within this network ATF3 was significantly upregulated in fibroblasts of skin biopsies of SSc patients and of various organs of fibrosis models. ATF3 deficiency ameliorated fibrosis in various mouse models. Notably, ATF3 was significantly upregulated in vascular cells of fibrotic tissues of SSc patients. Multi-channel IF and confocal laser scanning microscopy of skin and lung biopsies of SSc patients revealed an increased expression of ATF3 especially in microvascular endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells. ATF3 overexpression in smooth muscle cells led to an extensively enhanced proliferation and increased migratory capacity whereas endothelial cells showed a SSc-like phenotype with reduced proliferation and migration. After ATF3 overexpression, tube formation capacity was completely altered as assessed by cumulative tube length, tube numbers and capillary sprouting. To investigate vessel outgrowth from a different perspective, we used theex vivofetal mouse metatarsal assay. ATF3 knockout mice showed a completely altered angiogenic response as assessed by tube length, number of branches and number junctions compared to wildtype controls.Conclusion:We identified PU.1 and ATF3 as key factors in disturbed vasculature and endogenous activated fibroblasts suggesting this axis as a potential therapeutic target intervening both fibrotic and vascular manifestations.Disclosure of Interests:Charles Gwellem Anchang: None declared, Bettina Matalobos Lawaree: None declared, Stefanie Weber: None declared, Simon Rauber: None declared, Thomas Wohlfahrt: None declared, Markus Luber: None declared, Alexander Kreuter: None declared, Georg Schett Speakers bureau: AbbVie, BMS, Celgene, Janssen, Eli Lilly, Novartis, Roche and UCB, Jörg Distler Grant/research support from: Boehringer Ingelheim, Consultant of: Boehringer Ingelheim, Paid instructor for: Boehringer Ingelheim, Speakers bureau: Boehringer Ingelheim, Andreas Ramming Grant/research support from: Pfizer, Novartis, Consultant of: Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, Gilead, Pfizer, Speakers bureau: Boehringer Ingelheim, Roche, Janssen
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Raimondo MG, Rauber S, Luber M, Rius Rigau A, Weber S, Anchang CG, Agarwal R, Soare A, Sticherling M, Rech J, Kleyer A, Distler J, Schett G, Ramming A. SAT0354 TYPE 3 INNATE LYMPHOID CELLS ARE KEY DRIVERS OF PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS. Ann Rheum Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.5570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background:Psoriasis (PsO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are two types of chronic inflammatory diseases that share a similar cytokines profile. About 30% of PsO patients also develop a joint involvement, but the underlying mechanism is still unclear. Innate lymphoid cells (ILC) and specifically the type 3 ILCs (ILC3s) have raised increasing interest as possible player in the pathogenesis of both diseases, as they produce the pathological key cytokine IL-17A.Objectives:We addressed the contribution of ILC3s to the pathogenesis of PsO and PsA in patients as well as murinein vivomodels.Methods:130 patients satisfying the Classification Criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis (CASPAR), 40 patients with PsO and 35 healthy volunteers were enrolled in the study. Information regarding clinical features, laboratory parameters were collected and psoriasis area severity index (PASI), disease activity score 28 (DAS28), disease activity in psoriatic arthritis (DAPSA), minimal disease activity score (MDA) were calculated. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and high-resolution peripheral CT (HR-pQCT) were taken and PsA MRI score (PsAMRIS) was assessed. Flow cytometric analysis was performed and IFNγ-producing ILC1s, IL-4/IL-5-producing ILC2s and IL-17/IL-22-producing ILC3s were identified among ILCs. Multivariate linear regression and Receiver-Operating Characteristic (ROC) Curve analysis was performed using the IBM SPSS Statistics software. Different in vivo models were used to assess functional implications of ILCs at different time points of the disease. Joint inflammation was assessed through MRI and H&E staining of ankle areas. Peripheral blood was obtained from mice of each group and flow cytometry analysis was performed. High dimensional analyses including RNA-seq was performed to identify phenotypic characteristics of ILCs implemented into the pathogenesis of the disease.Results:Total number of circulating ILCs were increased in PsA patients compared to PsO and healthy controls (p<0,001). Linear regression analyses of the relationship between disease activity and circulating ILCs counts showed strongest correlation between ILC3s counts and DAPSA score. ILC3s counts also correlated with imaging signs of inflammation such as enthesitis, synovitis, erosions and/or ostoeproliferation as assessed by MRI and HR-pQCT. Musculoskeletal inflammation in mice was predominantly associated with p19 expression and IL-23R-signaling as assessed by RNA-seq. These effects were also accompanied by a strong upregulation of IL-17-producing lymphocytes within the inflamed joint niche with a dominant presence of ILC3s. Multi-channel immunofluorescence and confocal laser scanning microscopy revealed not only upregulation of ILC3 induced IL-17 production within the synovial membrane but also in peri-articular areas of the inflamed joints.Conclusion:ILC3s not only correlate with various facets of PsA manifestations but also functionally contribute to synovitis and enthesitis suggesting them as interesting target for upcoming treatment strategies in the near future.Disclosure of Interests:Maria Gabriella Raimondo Grant/research support from: Celgene, Partner Fellowship, Simon Rauber: None declared, Markus Luber: None declared, Aleix Rius Rigau: None declared, Stefanie Weber: None declared, Charles Gwellem Anchang: None declared, Rahul Agarwal: None declared, Alina Soare: None declared, Michael Sticherling Grant/research support from: Novartis, Consultant of: Advisory boards Abbvie, Celgene, Janssen Cilag, Lilly, Pfizer, MSD, Novartis, Amgen, Leo, Sanofi, UCB, Speakers bureau: Abbvie, Celgene, Janssen Cilag, Leo, MSD, Novartis, Pfizer, Jürgen Rech Consultant of: BMS, Celgene, Novartis, Roche, Chugai, Speakers bureau: AbbVie, Biogen, BMS, Celgene, MSD, Novartis, Roche, Chugai, Pfizer, Lilly, Arnd Kleyer Consultant of: Lilly, Gilead, Novartis,Abbvie, Speakers bureau: Novartis, Lilly, Jörg Distler Grant/research support from: Boehringer Ingelheim, Consultant of: Boehringer Ingelheim, Paid instructor for: Boehringer Ingelheim, Speakers bureau: Boehringer Ingelheim, Georg Schett Speakers bureau: AbbVie, BMS, Celgene, Janssen, Eli Lilly, Novartis, Roche and UCB, Andreas Ramming Grant/research support from: Pfizer, Novartis, Consultant of: Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, Gilead, Pfizer, Speakers bureau: Boehringer Ingelheim, Roche, Janssen
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Weber S, Anchang CG, Rauber S, Luber M, Raimondo MG, Ariza Y, Rius Rigau A, Kreuter A, Schett G, Distler J, Ramming A. SAT0302 INNATE LYMPHOID CELLS INDUCE A FIBROTIC PHENOTYPE OF FIBROBLASTS. Ann Rheum Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.5804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background:Fibrotic diseases are characterized by excessive extracellular matrix production as a result of immune-mediated permanent fibroblast activation. Innate lymphoid cells type II (ILC2) are an only recently discovered cell type involved in barrier integrity and tissue homeostasis. There is upcoming evidence that ILC2s play a central role in mediating fibrotic diseases.Objectives:The aim of the study was to further elucidate the role of ILC2s in fibrotic tissue remodeling and fibroblast activation.Methods:Skin biopsies of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) or sclerodermatous chronic graft versus host disease (scGvHD) as well as lung biopsies of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) were analyzed by immunofluorescence (IF) staining. Single cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) was performed on ILCs from fibrotic skin and lung of bleomycin-challenged mice. Further characterization of ILC2 phenotypes in fibrosis models was done by flow cytometry.In vitroculture of fibroblasts and ILC2s was used to study cellular interaction and fibrotic activation. Quantitative realtime-PCR, western blot, IF staining and ELISA were used as readouts.Results:Two different subtypes of ILC2s were found in skin of SSc and scGvHD patients as well as in lungs of IPF patients with one subpopulation being particularly increased in fibrotic tissue. Single cell RNA-sequencing confirmed the existence of two major populations of ILC2s in experimental fibrosis. One subtype showed features of immature ILC2 progenitors and was actively recruited from the bone marrow during fibrotic tissue remodeling. The other ILC2 subset was highly activated and expressed pro-fibrotic cytokines. These profibrotic ILC2s directly interacted with fibroblasts in a cell contact dependent manner. Semaphorin 4A (SEMA4A) expressed by ILC2s bound to Plexin D1 (PLXND1) on fibroblasts. This interaction resulted into fibrotic imprinting with high expression levels of the transcription factor PU.1 which was recently described as central regulator of the pro-fibrotic gene expression program (Wohlfahrt et al. 2019). Signaling through Jagged 1 (JAG1) and Notch receptor 2 (NOTCH2) was identified as a second mechanism of interaction between fibroblasts and ILC2s. JAG1 expressed by fibroblasts activated NOTCH2 signaling in ILC2s which emphazised the secretion of pro-fibrotic cytokines.Conclusion:We identified a bidirectional interaction between ILCs and fibroblasts incorporating a vicious circle of fibrotic tissue remodelling. As ILCs are still not accessible as therapeutic targets these results might contribute to the development of new strategies for anti-fibrotic therapies.References:[1]Wohlfahrt, Thomas, Simon Rauber, Steffen Uebe, Markus Luber, Alina Soare, Arif Ekici, Stefanie Weber, Alexandru-Emil Matei, Chih-Wei Chen, Christiane Maier, Emmanuel Karouzakis, Hans P. Kiener, Elena Pachera, Clara Dees, Christian Beyer, Christoph Daniel, Kolja Gelse, Andreas E. Kremer, Elisabeth Naschberger, Michael Stürzl, Falk Butter, Michael Sticherling, Susetta Finotto, Alexander Kreuter, Mark H. Kaplan, Astrid Jüngel, Steffen Gay, Stephen L. Nutt, David W. Boykin, Gregory M. K. Poon, Oliver Distler, Georg Schett, Jörg H. W. Distler, and Andreas Ramming. 2019. ‘PU.1 controls fibroblast polarization and tissue fibrosis’,Nature, 566: 344-49.Disclosure of Interests:Stefanie Weber: None declared, Charles Gwellem Anchang: None declared, Simon Rauber: None declared, Markus Luber: None declared, Maria Gabriella Raimondo Grant/research support from: Celgene, Partner Fellowship, Yuko Ariza Employee of: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Aleix Rius Rigau: None declared, Alexander Kreuter: None declared, Georg Schett Speakers bureau: AbbVie, BMS, Celgene, Janssen, Eli Lilly, Novartis, Roche and UCB, Jörg Distler Grant/research support from: Boehringer Ingelheim, Consultant of: Boehringer Ingelheim, Paid instructor for: Boehringer Ingelheim, Speakers bureau: Boehringer Ingelheim, Andreas Ramming Grant/research support from: Pfizer, Novartis, Consultant of: Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, Gilead, Pfizer, Speakers bureau: Boehringer Ingelheim, Roche, Janssen
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Ariza Y, Weber S, Neise N, Kreuter A, Schett G, Distler J, Ramming A. AB0150 ADAPTOR PROTEINS ACTIVATE FIBROBLASTS IN SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS. Ann Rheum Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.1481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background:Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by microangiopathy and fibrosis. In physiological wound healing, fibroblasts are transiently activated for tissue repair. In contrast, fibroblasts are persistently activated during fibrosis and thus resulted in progressive matrix deposition and tissue remodeling. However, the pathogenesis of the fibrotic process is not fully understood.Objectives:We aimed to identify molecules that play a role in chronically activated fibroblasts.Methods:To identify molecules specifically upregulated in human fibrotic fibroblasts, RNA-sequencing was performed. Identified adaptor proteins were further validated in skin biopsy samples of patients with limited cutaneous SSc (lcSSc) and diffuse cutaneous SSc (dcSSc), and evaluated correlation between expression levels and clinical parameters. Respective overexpression and siRNA knockdown were further addressedin vitro. Functional effects were assessed by qPCR, hydroxyproline, proliferation and migration assays. Mouse models of systemic sclerosis were used to functionally validate adaptor proteinsin vivo.Results:We identified adaptor proteins as significantly upregulated molecules in chronically active fibroblasts of skin biopsy samples from SSc patients compared to fibroblasts from healthy controls. Expression levels were correlated with the modified Rodnan skin score in the skin of SSc patients. We observed higher expression levels also in the mouse model of topoisomerase I induced skin fibrosis. This result was also observed in bleomycin induced lung fibrosis model suggesting important functions of adaptor proteins during fibrotic tissue remodeling across different organs. Fibroblast-specific knockout resulted into significantly attenuated bleomycin-induced fibrosis. Upon bleomycin challenge, hydroxyproline content was diminished in mice with genetic deficiency of adaptor proteins. In addition, COL1A1, COL1A2 and Lum mRNAs and also the number of myofibroblasts were significantly lower in knockout mice compared to wild type mice.In vitro, knockdown of adaptor proteins resulted into a significant alteration of the migratory potential of fibroblasts.Conclusion:Our results demonstrate that adaptor proteins play an essential role in the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis. Understanding the molecular mechanism of adaptor proteins may lead to a novel therapeutic intervention in human SSc and related disorders.Disclosure of Interests:Yuko Ariza Employee of: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Stefanie Weber: None declared, Nils Neise: None declared, Alexander Kreuter: None declared, Georg Schett Speakers bureau: AbbVie, BMS, Celgene, Janssen, Eli Lilly, Novartis, Roche and UCB, Jörg Distler Grant/research support from: Boehringer Ingelheim, Consultant of: Boehringer Ingelheim, Paid instructor for: Boehringer Ingelheim, Speakers bureau: Boehringer Ingelheim, Andreas Ramming Grant/research support from: Pfizer, Novartis, Consultant of: Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, Gilead, Pfizer, Speakers bureau: Boehringer Ingelheim, Roche, Janssen
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Gelfer EG, Fedotov AM, Klimo O, Weber S. Absorption and opacity threshold for a thin foil in a strong circularly polarized laser field. Phys Rev E 2020; 101:033204. [PMID: 32289987 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.101.033204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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We show that a commonly accepted transparency threshold for a thin foil in a strong circularly polarized normally incident laser pulse needs a refinement. We present an analytical model that correctly accounts for laser absorption. The refined threshold is determined not solely by the laser amplitude, but by other parameters that are equally or even more important. Our predictions are in perfect agreement with particle-in-cell simulations. The refined criterion is crucial for configuring laser plasma experiments in the high-field domain. In addition, an opaque foil steepens the pulse front, which can be important for numerous applications.
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- E G Gelfer
- ELI Beamlines, Institute of Physics of the ASCR, v.v.i., Dolni Brezany, Czech Republic.,National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Moscow, Russia
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- National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Moscow, Russia
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- ELI Beamlines, Institute of Physics of the ASCR, v.v.i., Dolni Brezany, Czech Republic.,FNSPE, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- ELI Beamlines, Institute of Physics of the ASCR, v.v.i., Dolni Brezany, Czech Republic.,School of Science, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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Fourmaux S, Hallin E, Chaulagain U, Weber S, Kieffer JC. Laser-based synchrotron X-ray radiation experimental scaling. Opt Express 2020; 28:3147-3158. [PMID: 32121988 DOI: 10.1364/oe.383818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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We review the results obtained in several experimental campaigns with the INRS high-power laser system and determine the X-ray emission scaling from synchrotron radiation produced during laser wakefield acceleration (LWFA) of electrons. The physical processes affecting the generation of intense and stable X-ray beams during the propagation phase of the high-intensity ultrashort pulse in the gas jet target are discussed. We successfully produced stable propagation in the gas jet target of a relativistic laser pulse through self-guiding on length larger than the dephasing and depletion lengths, generating very intense beams of hard X-rays with up to 200 TW on target. The experimental scaling law obtained for the photon yield in the 10-40 keV range is presented and the level of X-ray emission at the 1 PW laser peak power level, now available at several laser facilities, is estimated.
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Dantas LO, Weber S, Osani MC, Bannuru RR, McAlindon TE, Kasturi S. Mobile health technologies for the management of systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review. Lupus 2020; 29:144-156. [PMID: 31924145 DOI: 10.1177/0961203319897139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to perform a standardized review of available mobile health (mHealth) applications (apps) for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to conduct a systematic review of the literature on mHealth technologies in SLE. METHODS Google Play and AppStore in the United States of America were queried and the quality of eligible mHealth apps was assessed using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS). Web of Science, EMBASE, Medline, and Cochrane databases were systematically searched from inception through June 2019. RESULTS Of 324 mHealth apps found, 20 were eligible for inclusion; 10 focused on education, 7 offered tools to track patient-reported symptoms, 5 included interactive online communities, and 1 enabled emoji sharing. The reviewed apps scored poorly on the MARS quality scale with a mean score 2.3 (0.6) out of 5. Of 1147 studies identified in the literature review, 21 were eligible for inclusion; 11 studies (52.4%) focused on the development and use of mHealth for providing patient information, while only 2 (9.5%) were randomized trials of mHealth interventions. CONCLUSIONS Although there is growing interest in the development of mHealth technologies to support SLE patients, currently available tools are of poor quality and limited functionality, and the literature examining this area is sparse.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Treatment Comparison and Integrative Analysis, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Treatment Comparison and Integrative Analysis, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Denkel LA, Maechler F, Schwab F, Kola A, Weber A, Gastmeier P, Pfäfflin F, Weber S, Werner G, Pfeifer Y, Pietsch M, Leistner R. Infections caused by extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales after rectal colonization with ESBL-producing Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. Clin Microbiol Infect 2019; 26:1046-1051. [PMID: 31809805 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2019.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Infections as a result of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) are considered infections with a high public health burden. In this study, we aimed to identify incidences of and risk factors for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) after rectal colonization with ESBL-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC) or Klebsiella pneumoniae (ESBL-KP). METHODS This prospective cohort study was performed in 2014 and 2015. Patients colonized with ESBL-EC or ESBL-KP were monitored for subsequent HAI with ESBL-E and other pathogens. In the case of an ESBL-E infection, rectal and clinical isolates were compared using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), and whole-genome sequencing (WGS) for ESBL-KP isolates. Proportional hazard models were applied to identify risk factors for HAIs, and to analyse competing risks. RESULTS Among all patients admitted to the hospital during the study period, 13.6% were rectally screened for third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacterales (3GCREB). A total of 2386 rectal carriers of ESBL-EC and 585 of ESBL-KP were included in the study. Incidence density (ID) for HAI with ESBL-E was 2.74 per 1000 patient days at risk (95% confidence interval (CI) 2.16-3.43) among carriers of ESBL-EC, while it was 4.44 per 1000 patient days at risk (95% CI 3.17-6.04) among carriers of ESBL-KP. In contrast, ID for HAI with other pathogens was 4.36 per 1000 patient days at risk (95% CI 3.62-5.21) among carriers of ESBL-EC, and 5.00 per 1000 patient days at risk (95% CI 3.64-6.69) among carriers of ESBL-KP. Cox proportional hazard regression analyses identified colonization with ESBL-KP (HR = 1.58, 95% CI 1.068-2.325) compared with ESBL-EC as independent risk factor for HAI with ESBL-E. The results were consistent over all competing risk analyses. CONCLUSIONS Clinicians should be aware of the increased risk of ESBL-E infections among patients colonized with ESBL-KP compared with ESBL-EC that might be caused by underlying diseases, higher pathogenicity of ESBL-KP and other factors.
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- Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany; National Reference Centre for the Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany; National Reference Centre for the Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany; National Reference Centre for the Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany; National Reference Centre for the Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany; National Reference Centre for the Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany; National Reference Centre for the Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics (IMBI), Faculty of Medicine and Medical Centre University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Unit of Nosocomial Pathogens and Antibiotic Resistances, Department of Infectious Diseases, Robert Koch Institute, Wernigerode Branch, Wernigerode, Germany
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- Unit of Nosocomial Pathogens and Antibiotic Resistances, Department of Infectious Diseases, Robert Koch Institute, Wernigerode Branch, Wernigerode, Germany
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- Unit of Enteropathogenic Bacteria and Legionella, Department of Infectious Diseases, Robert Koch Institute, Wernigerode Branch, Wernigerode, Germany
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- Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany; National Reference Centre for the Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany.
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Peng H, Riconda C, Grech M, Su JQ, Weber S. Nonlinear dynamics of laser-generated ion-plasma gratings: A unified description. Phys Rev E 2019; 100:061201. [PMID: 31962450 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.100.061201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Laser-generated plasma gratings are dynamic optical elements for the manipulation of coherent light at high intensities, beyond the damage threshold of solid-state-based materials. Their formation, evolution, and final collapse require a detailed understanding. In this paper, we present a model to explain the nonlinear dynamics of high-amplitude plasma gratings in the spatially periodic ponderomotive potential generated by two identical counterpropagating lasers. Both fluid and kinetic aspects of the grating dynamics are analyzed. It is shown that the adiabatic electron compression plays a crucial role as the electron pressure may reflect the ions from the grating and induce the grating to break in an X-type manner. A single parameter is found to determine the behavior of the grating and distinguish three fundamentally different regimes for the ion dynamics: completely reflecting, partially reflecting or passing, and crossing. Criteria for saturation and lifetime of the grating as well as the effect of finite ion temperature are presented.
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- Science and Technology on Plasma Physics Laboratory, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621900, China
- Department of Optical Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
- LULI, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, École Polytechnique, CEA, 75252 Paris, France
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- LULI, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, École Polytechnique, CEA, 75252 Paris, France
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- LULI, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, École Polytechnique, CEA, 75252 Paris, France
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- Science and Technology on Plasma Physics Laboratory, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621900, China
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- ELI-Beamlines, Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Science, 18221 Prague, Czech Republic
- School of Science, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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Scalia J, Fitoussi J, Callejon S, Weber S, Collet E, Chavagnac M, Virassamynaik S, Trompezinski S, Sayag M. 353 Efficacy of a novel complex of active ingredients on Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin production and on the improvement of pruritus and daily life of infants with atopic dermatitis. J Invest Dermatol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2019.07.355] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Fontbonne A, Thach S, Weber S, Moga A, Meriaux P, Chavagnac M, Alfonsi F, Trompezinski S, Guyoux A. 221 Protective effect of active ingredients against squalene oxidation induced by pollution. J Invest Dermatol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2019.07.222] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Callejon S, TEME B, Weber S, Cadars B, Chavagnac M, Alfonsi F, Trompezinski S, Guyoux A. 547 Photoprotective effect of ectoine and mannitol to preserve the skin according to ecobiology approach. J Invest Dermatol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2019.07.462] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Rosay S, Weber S, Mulas M. Modeling grid fields instead of modeling grid cells : An effective model at the macroscopic level and its relationship with the underlying microscopic neural system. J Comput Neurosci 2019; 47:43-60. [PMID: 31286380 DOI: 10.1007/s10827-019-00722-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A neuron's firing correlates are defined as the features of the external world to which its activity is correlated. In many parts of the brain, neurons have quite simple such firing correlates. A striking example are grid cells in the rodent medial entorhinal cortex: their activity correlates with the animal's position in space, defining 'grid fields' arranged with a remarkable periodicity. Here, we show that the organization and evolution of grid fields relate very simply to physical space. To do so, we use an effective model and consider grid fields as point objects (particles) moving around in space under the influence of forces. We reproduce several observations on the geometry of grid patterns. This particle-like behavior is particularly salient in a recent experiment in which two separate grid patterns merge. We discuss pattern formation in the light of known results from physics of two-dimensional colloidal systems. Notably, we study the limitations of the widely used 'gridness score' and show how physics of 2d systems could be a source of inspiration, both for data analysis and computational modeling. Finally, we draw the relationship between our 'macroscopic' model for grid fields and existing 'microscopic' models of grid cell activity and discuss how a description at the level of grid fields allows to put constraints on the underlying grid cell network.
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- Sophie Rosay
- Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati, Trieste, Italy.
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Oldhafer KJ, Peterhans M, Kantas A, Schenk A, Makridis G, Pelzl S, Wagner KC, Weber S, Stavrou GA, Donati M. [Navigated liver surgery : Current state and importance in the future]. Chirurg 2019; 89:769-776. [PMID: 30225532 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-018-0713-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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: 02/08/2023]
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The preoperative computer-assisted resection planning is the basis for every navigation. Thanks to modern algorithms, the prerequisites have been created to carry out a virtual resection planning and a risk analysis. Thus, individual segment resections can be precisely planned in any conceivable combination. The transfer of planning information and resection suggestions to the operating theater is still problematic. The so-called stereotactic liver navigation supports the exact intraoperative implementation of the planned resection strategy and provides the surgeon with real-time three-dimensional information on resection margins and critical structures during the resection. This is made possible by a surgical navigation system that measures the position of surgical instruments and then presents them together with the preoperative surgical planning data. Although surgical navigation systems have been indispensable in neurosurgery and spinal surgery for many years, these procedures have not yet become established as standard in liver surgery. This is mainly due to the technical challenge of navigating a moving organ. As the liver is constantly moving and deforming during surgery due to respiration and surgical manipulation, the surgical navigation system must be able to measure these alterations in order to adapt the preoperative navigation data to the current situation. Despite these advances, further developments are required until navigated liver resection enters clinical routine; however, it is already clear that laparoscopic liver surgery and robotic surgery will benefit most from navigation technology.
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- K J Oldhafer
- Klinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Hamburg, Deutschland. .,Semmelweis Universität Budapest, Campus Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Hamburg, Deutschland.,Semmelweis Universität Budapest, Campus Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Fraunhofer-Institut für Bildgestützte Medizin MEVIS, Bremen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Hamburg, Deutschland.,Semmelweis Universität Budapest, Campus Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- apoQlar, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Hamburg, Deutschland.,Semmelweis Universität Budapest, Campus Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- University of Bern, ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, Bern, Schweiz
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeralchirurgie, Thorax- und Kinderchirurgie, Klinikum Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken, Deutschland
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- Semmelweis Universität Budapest, Campus Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland.,Department of Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italien
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Weber S, Ohlerth S, Mosing M, Torgerson PR, Fürst A, Bischofberger AS. Ex vivo evaluation of the distribution of a mixture of mepivacaine 2% and iopromide following local infiltration of the infraorbital nerve via the infraorbital foramen. EQUINE VET EDUC 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/eve.13108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- S. Weber
- Vetsuisse Faculty Equine Hospital University of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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- Department of Diagnostics and Clinical Services Vetsuisse Faculty Clinic of Diagnostic Imaging University of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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- College of Veterinary Medicine Murdoch University Perth Australia
- Section of Anaesthesiology Vetsuisse Faculty University of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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- Section of Veterinary Epidemiology Vetsuisse Faculty University of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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- Vetsuisse Faculty Equine Hospital University of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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Houdellier F, Caruso GM, Weber S, Hÿtch MJ, Gatel C, Arbouet A. Optimization of off-axis electron holography performed with femtosecond electron pulses. Ultramicroscopy 2019; 202:26-32. [PMID: 30933740 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultramic.2019.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2019] [Revised: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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We report on electron holography experiments performed with femtosecond electron pulses in an ultrafast coherent Transmission Electron Microscope based on a laser-driven cold field emission gun. We first discuss the experimental requirements related to the long acquisition times imposed by the low emission/probe current available in these instruments. The experimental parameters are first optimized and electron holograms are then acquired in vacuum and on a nano-object showing that useful physical properties can nevertheless be extracted from the hologram phase in pulsed condition. Finally, we show that the acquisition of short exposure time holograms assembled in a stack, combined with a computer-assisted shift compensation of usual instabilities encountered in holography, such as beam and biprism wire instabilities, can yield electron holograms acquired with a much better contrast paving the way to ultrafast time-resolved electron holography.
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- F Houdellier
- CEMES-CNRS, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France.
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- CEMES-CNRS, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- CEMES-CNRS, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- CEMES-CNRS, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- CEMES-CNRS, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- CEMES-CNRS, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France.
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Schaefer A, Lubos E, Pietzsch JB, Pietzsch M, Weber S, Blankenberg S, Reichenspurner H, Schäfer U, Conradi L. Insights from eight years of adoption experience of transcatheter mitral valve repair in Germany: observed utilisation patterns and impact on overall mitral valve procedure volumes. EUROINTERVENTION 2018; 14:e981-e987. [PMID: 30111523 DOI: 10.4244/eij-d-18-00403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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AIMS The German healthcare system was among the first to introduce transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) into routine care. The objective of this study was to analyse adoption and utilisation patterns and to estimate the impact of TMVR availability on mitral valve (MV) procedure volumes in the first eight years after commercialisation. METHODS AND RESULTS Procedure volumes were collected from German Federal Statistics Office databases for TMVR and mitral valve surgery (MVS) from 2008-2015. Procedure volumes were stratified by age group (<65, 65-74, 75-84, ≥85 years). Overall procedure volumes grew from 14,525 to 24,898 (+71%). MVS procedures grew from 14,477 to 20,402 (+41%) (p=0.008). The proportion of TMVR procedures grew from 0.3% (48 procedures) to 18.1% (4,496 procedures) (p=0.008). In 2015, TMVR use reached 5%, 15%, 31%, and 68% of overall MV procedures in the studied age groups (<65, 65-74, 75-84, ≥85 years). MVS volumes grew in all age groups, with the highest increase in the age group <65 (+2,945). CONCLUSIONS The availability of TMVR has contributed to a pronounced increase in MV procedure volumes in Germany. Simultaneously, MVS procedure volumes continued to grow substantially. The highest increase of TMVR was observed in elderly populations, suggesting referral of patients with MV disease previously left untreated.
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Weber S, Schaepe S, Kopf MH, Freyer S, Dietzsch C. Jet aeration as alternative to overcome mass transfer limitation of stirred bioreactors. CHEM-ING-TECH 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201855260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- S. Weber
- BASF SE; Chemical and Process Engineering; Carl-Bosch-Straße 38 67056 Ludwigshafen Germany
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- BASF SE; Chemical and Process Engineering; Carl-Bosch-Straße 38 67056 Ludwigshafen Germany
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- BASF SE; Chemical and Process Engineering; Carl-Bosch-Straße 38 67056 Ludwigshafen Germany
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- BASF SE; Chemical and Process Engineering; Carl-Bosch-Straße 38 67056 Ludwigshafen Germany
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- BASF SE; Chemical and Process Engineering; Carl-Bosch-Straße 38 67056 Ludwigshafen Germany
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Redondo MJ, Geyer S, Steck AK, Sharp S, Wentworth JM, Weedon MN, Antinozzi P, Sosenko J, Atkinson M, Pugliese A, Oram RA, Antinozzi P, Atkinson M, Battaglia M, Becker D, Bingley P, Bosi E, Buckner J, Colman P, Gottlieb P, Herold K, Insel R, Kay T, Knip M, Marks J, Moran A, Palmer J, Peakman M, Philipson L, Pugliese A, Raskin P, Rodriguez H, Roep B, Russell W, Schatz D, Wherrett D, Wilson D, Winter W, Ziegler A, Benoist C, Blum J, Chase P, Clare-Salzler M, Clynes R, Eisenbarth G, Fathman C, Grave G, Hering B, Kaufman F, Leschek E, Mahon J, Nanto-Salonen K, Nepom G, Orban T, Parkman R, Pescovitz M, Peyman J, Roncarolo M, Simell O, Sherwin R, Siegelman M, Steck A, Thomas J, Trucco M, Wagner J, Greenbaum ,CJ, Bourcier K, Insel R, Krischer JP, Leschek E, Rafkin L, Spain L, Cowie C, Foulkes M, Krause-Steinrauf H, Lachin JM, Malozowski S, Peyman J, Ridge J, Savage P, Skyler JS, Zafonte SJ, Kenyon NS, Santiago I, Sosenko JM, Bundy B, Abbondondolo M, Adams T, Amado D, Asif I, Boonstra M, Bundy B, Burroughs C, Cuthbertson D, Deemer M, Eberhard C, Fiske S, Ford J, Garmeson J, Guillette H, Browning G, Coughenour T, Sulk M, Tsalikan E, Tansey M, Cabbage J, Dixit N, Pasha S, King M, Adcock K, Geyer S, Atterberry H, Fox L, Englert K, Mauras N, Permuy J, Sikes K, Berhe T, Guendling B, McLennan L, Paganessi L, Hays B, Murphy C, Draznin M, Kamboj M, Sheppard S, Lewis V, Coates L, Moore W, Babar G, Bedard J, Brenson-Hughes D, Henderson C, Cernich J, Clements M, Duprau R, Goodman S, Hester L, Huerta-Saenz L, Karmazin A, Letjen T, Raman S, Morin D, Henry M, Bestermann W, Morawski E, White J, Brockmyer A, Bays R, Campbell S, Stapleton A, Stone N, Donoho A, Everett H, Heyman K, Hensley H, Johnson M, Marshall C, Skirvin N, Taylor P, Williams R, Ray L, Wolverton C, Nickels D, Dothard C, Hsiao B, Speiser P, Pellizzari M, Bokor L, Izuora K, Abdelnour S, Cummings P, Paynor S, Leahy M, Riedl M, Shockley S, Karges C, Saad R, Briones T, Casella S, Herz C, Walsh K, Greening J, Hay F, Hunt S, Sikotra N, Simons L, Keaton N, Karounos D, Oremus R, Dye L, Myers L, Ballard D, Miers W, Sparks R, Thraikill K, Edwards K, Fowlkes J, Kinderman A, Kemp S, Morales A, Holland L, Johnson L, Paul P, Ghatak A, Phelen K, Leyland H, Henderson T, Brenner D, Law P, Oppenheimer E, Mamkin I, Moniz C, Clarson C, Lovell M, Peters A, Ruelas V, Borut D, Burt D, Jordan M, Leinbach A, Castilla S, Flores P, Ruiz M, Hanson L, Green-Blair J, Sheridan R, Wintergerst K, Pierce G, Omoruyi A, Foster M, Linton C, Kingery S, Lunsford A, Cervantes I, Parker T, Price P, Urben J, Doughty I, Haydock H, Parker V, Bergman P, Liu S, Duncum S, Rodda C, Thomas A, Ferry R, McCommon D, Cockroft J, Perelman A, Calendo R, Barrera C, Arce-Nunez E, Lloyd J, Martinez Y, De la Portilla M, Cardenas I, Garrido L, Villar M, Lorini R, Calandra E, D’Annuzio G, Perri K, Minuto N, Malloy J, Rebora C, Callegari R, Ali O, Kramer J, Auble B, Cabrera S, Donohoue P, Fiallo-Scharer R, Hessner M, Wolfgram P, Maddox K, Kansra A, Bettin N, McCuller R, Miller A, Accacha S, Corrigan J, Fiore E, Levine R, Mahoney T, Polychronakos C, Martin J, Gagne V, Starkman H, Fox M, Chin D, Melchionne F, Silverman L, Marshall I, Cerracchio L, Cruz J, Viswanathan A, Miller J, Wilson J, Chalew S, Valley S, Layburn S, Lala A, Clesi P, Genet M, Uwaifo G, Charron A, Allerton T, Milliot E, Cefalu W, Melendez-Ramirez L, Richards R, Alleyn C, Gustafson E, Lizanna M, Wahlen J, Aleiwe S, Hansen M, Wahlen H, Moore M, Levy C, Bonaccorso A, Rapaport R, Tomer Y, Chia D, Goldis M, Iazzetti L, Klein M, Levister C, Waldman L, Muller S, Wallach E, Regelmann M, Antal Z, Aranda M, Reynholds C, Leech N, Wake D, Owens C, Burns M, Wotherspoon J, Nguyen T, Murray A, Short K, Curry G, Kelsey S, Lawson J, Porter J, Stevens S, Thomson E, Winship S, Wynn L, O’Donnell R, Wiltshire E, Krebs J, Cresswell P, Faherty H, Ross C, Vinik A, Barlow P, Bourcier M, Nevoret M, Couper J, Oduah V, Beresford S, Thalagne N, Roper H, Gibbons J, Hill J, Balleaut S, Brennan C, Ellis-Gage J, Fear L, Gray T, Pilger J, Jones L, McNerney C, Pointer L, Price N, Few K, Tomlinson D, Denvir L, Drew J, Randell T, Mansell P, Roberts A, Bell S, Butler S, Hooton Y, Navarra H, Roper A, Babington G, Crate L, Cripps H, Ledlie A, Moulds C, Sadler K, Norton R, Petrova B, Silkstone O, Smith C, Ghai K, Murray M, Viswanathan V, Henegan M, Kawadry O, Olson J, Stavros T, Patterson L, Ahmad T, Flores B, Domek D, Domek S, Copeland K, George M, Less J, Davis T, Short M, Tamura R, Dwarakanathan A, O’Donnell P, Boerner B, Larson L, Phillips M, Rendell M, Larson K, Smith C, Zebrowski K, Kuechenmeister L, Wood K, Thevarayapillai M, Daniels M, Speer H, Forghani N, Quintana R, Reh C, Bhangoo A, Desrosiers P, Ireland L, Misla T, Xu P, Torres C, Wells S, Villar J, Yu M, Berry D, Cook D, Soder J, Powell A, Ng M, Morrison M, Young K, Haslam Z, Lawson M, Bradley B, Courtney J, Richardson C, Watson C, Keely E, DeCurtis D, Vaccarcello-Cruz M, Torres Z, Alies P, Sandberg K, Hsiang H, Joy B, McCormick D, Powell A, Jones H, Bell J, Hargadon S, Hudson S, Kummer M, Badias F, Sauder S, Sutton E, Gensel K, Aguirre-Castaneda R, Benavides Lopez V, Hemp D, Allen S, Stear J, Davis E, Jones T, Baker A, Roberts A, Dart J, Paramalingam N, Levitt Katz L, Chaudhary N, Murphy K, Willi S, Schwartzman B, Kapadia C, Larson D, Bassi M, McClellan D, Shaibai G, Kelley L, Villa G, Kelley C, Diamond R, Kabbani M, Dajani T, Hoekstra F, Magorno M, Beam C, Holst J, Chauhan V, Wilson N, Bononi P, Sperl M, Millward A, Eaton M, Dean L, Olshan J, Renna H, Boulware D, Milliard C, Snyder D, Beaman S, Burch K, Chester J, Ahmann A, Wollam B, DeFrang D, Fitch R, Jahnke K, Bounmananh L, Hanavan K, Klopfenstein B, Nicol L, Bergstrom R, Noland T, Brodksy J, Bacon L, Quintos J, Topor L, Bialo S, Bream S, Bancroft B, Soto A, Lagarde W, Lockemer H, Vanderploeg T, Ibrahim M, Huie M, Sanchez V, Edelen R, Marchiando R, Freeman D, Palmer J, Repas T, Wasson M, Auker P, Culbertson J, Kieffer T, Voorhees D, Borgwardt T, DeRaad L, Eckert K, Gough J, Isaacson E, Kuhn H, Carroll A, Schubert M, Francis G, Hagan S, Le T, Penn M, Wickham E, Leyva C, Ginem J, Rivera K, Padilla J, Rodriguez I, Jospe N, Czyzyk J, Johnson B, Nadgir U, Marlen N, Prakasam G, Rieger C, Granger M, Glaser N, Heiser E, Harris B, Foster C, Slater H, Wheeler K, Donaldson D, Murray M, Hale D, Tragus R, Holloway M, Word D, Lynch J, Pankratz L, Rogers W, Newfield R, Holland S, Hashiguchi M, Gottschalk M, Philis-Tsimikas A, Rosal R, Kieffer M, Franklin S, Guardado S, Bohannon N, Garcia M, Aguinaldo T, Phan J, Barraza V, Cohen D, Pinsker J, Khan U, Lane P, Wiley J, Jovanovic L, Misra P, Wright M, Cohen D, Huang K, Skiles M, Maxcy S, Pihoker C, Cochrane K, Nallamshetty L, Fosse J, Kearns S, Klingsheim M, Wright N, Viles L, Smith H, Heller S, Cunningham M, Daniels A, Zeiden L, Parrimon Y, Field J, Walker R, Griffin K, Bartholow L, Erickson C, Howard J, Krabbenhoft B, Sandman C, Vanveldhuizen A, Wurlger J, Paulus K, Zimmerman A, Hanisch K, Davis-Keppen L, Cotterill A, Kirby J, Harris M, Schmidt A, Kishiyama C, Flores C, Milton J, Ramiro J, Martin W, Whysham C, Yerka A, Freels T, Hassing J, Webster J, Green R, Carter P, Galloway J, Hoelzer D, Ritzie AQL, Roberts S, Said S, Sullivan P, Allen H, Reiter E, Feinberg E, Johnson C, Newhook L, Hagerty D, White N, Sharma A, Levandoski L, Kyllo J, Johnson M, Benoit C, Iyer P, Diamond F, Hosono H, Jackman S, Barette L, Jones P, Shor A, Sills I, Bzdick S, Bulger J, Weinstock R, Douek I, Andrews R, Modgill G, Gyorffy G, Robin L, Vaidya N, Song X, Crouch S, O’Brien K, Thompson C, Thorne N, Blumer J, Kalic J, Klepek L, Paulett J, Rosolowski B, Horner J, Terry A, Watkins M, Casey J, Carpenter K, Burns C, Horton J, Pritchard C, Soetaert D, Wynne A, Kaiserman K, Halvorson M, Weinberger J, Chin C, Molina O, Patel C, Senguttuvan R, Wheeler M, Furet O, Steuhm C, Jelley D, Goudeau S, Chalmers L, Wootten M, Greer D, Panagiotopoulos C, Metzger D, Nguyen D, Horowitz M, Christiansen M, Glades E, Morimoto C, Macarewich M, Norman R, Harding P, Patin K, Vargas C, Barbanica A, Yu A, Vaidyanathan P, Osborne W, Mehra R, Kaster S, Neace S, Horner J, McDonough S, Reeves G, Cordrey C, Marrs L, Miller T, Dowshen S, Doyle D, Walker S, Catte D, Dean H, Drury-Brown M, McGee PF, Hackman B, Lee M, Malkani S, Cullen K, Johnson K, Hampton P, McCarrell M, Curtis C, Paul E, Zambrano Y, Hess KO, Phoebus D, Quinlan S, Raiden E, Batts E, Buddy C, Kirpatrick K, Ramey M, Shultz A, Webb C, Romesco M, Fradkin J, Blumberg E, Beck G, Brillon D, Gubitosi-Klug R, Laffel L, Veatch R, Wallace D, Braun J, Lernmark A, Lo B, Mitchell H, Naji A, Nerup J, Orchard T, Steffes M, Tsiatis A, Zinman B, Loechelt B, Baden L, Green M, Weinberg A, Marcovina S, Palmer JP, Weinberg A, Yu L, Babu S, Winter W, Eisenbarth GS, Bingley P, Clynes R, DiMeglio L, Eisenbarth G, Hays B, Marks J, Matheson D, Rodriguez H, Wilson D, Redondo MJ, Gomez D, Zheng X, Pena S, Pietropaolo M, Batts E, Brown T, Buckner J, Dove A, Hammond M, Hefty D, Klein J, Kuhns K, Letlau M, Lord S, McCulloch-Olson M, Miller L, Nepom G, Odegard J, Ramey M, Sachter E, St. Marie M, Stickney K, VanBuecken D, Vellek B, Webber C, Allen L, Bollyk J, Hilderman N, Ismail H, Lamola S, Sanda S, Vendettuoli H, Tridgell D, Monzavi R, Bock M, Fisher L, Halvorson M, Jeandron D, Kim M, Wood J, Geffner M, Kaufman F, Parkman R, Salazar C, Goland R, Clynes R, Cook S, Freeby M, Gallagher MP, Gandica R, Greenberg E, Kurland A, Pollak S, Wolk A, Chan M, Koplimae L, Levine E, Smith K, Trast J, DiMeglio L, Blum J, Evans-Molina C, Hufferd R, Jagielo B, Kruse C, Patrick V, Rigby M, Spall M, Swinney K, Terrell J, Christner L, Ford L, Lynch S, Menendez M, Merrill P, Pescovitz M, Rodriguez H, Alleyn C, Baidal D, Fay S, Gaglia J, Resnick B, Szubowicz S, Weir G, Benjamin R, Conboy D, deManbey A, Jackson R, Jalahej H, Orban T, Ricker A, Wolfsdorf J, Zhang HH, Wilson D, Aye T, Baker B, Barahona K, Buckingham B, Esrey K, Esrey T, Fathman G, Snyder R, Aneja B, Chatav M, Espinoza O, Frank E, Liu J, Perry J, Pyle R, Rigby A, Riley K, Soto A, Gitelman S, Adi S, Anderson M, Berhel A, Breen K, Fraser K, Gerard-Gonzalez A, Jossan P, Lustig R, Moassesfar S, Mugg A, Ng D, Prahalod P, Rangel-Lugo M, Sanda S, Tarkoff J, Torok C, Wesch R, Aslan I, Buchanan J, Cordier J, Hamilton C, Hawkins L, Ho T, Jain A, Ko K, Lee T, Phelps S, Rosenthal S, Sahakitrungruang T, Stehl L, Taylor L, Wertz M, Wong J, Philipson L, Briars R, Devine N, Littlejohn E, Grant T, Gottlieb P, Klingensmith G, Steck A, Alkanani A, Bautista K, Bedoy R, Blau A, Burke B, Cory L, Dang M, Fitzgerald-Miller L, Fouts A, Gage V, Garg S, Gesauldo P, Gutin R, Hayes C, Hoffman M, Ketchum K, Logsden-Sackett N, Maahs D, Messer L, Meyers L, Michels A, Peacock S, Rewers M, Rodriguez P, Sepulbeda F, Sippl R, Steck A, Taki I, Tran BK, Tran T, Wadwa RP, Zeitler P, Barker J, Barry S, Birks L, Bomsburger L, Bookert T, Briggs L, Burdick P, Cabrera R, Chase P, Cobry E, Conley A, Cook G, Daniels J, DiDomenico D, Eckert J, Ehler A, Eisenbarth G, Fain P, Fiallo-Scharer R, Frank N, Goettle H, Haarhues M, Harris S, Horton L, Hutton J, Jeffrrey J, Jenison R, Jones K, Kastelic W, King MA, Lehr D, Lungaro J, Mason K, Maurer H, Nguyen L, Proto A, Realsen J, Schmitt K, Schwartz M, Skovgaard S, Smith J, Vanderwel B, Voelmle M, Wagner R, Wallace A, Walravens P, Weiner L, Westerhoff B, Westfall E, Widmer K, Wright H, Schatz D, Abraham A, Atkinson M, Cintron M, Clare-Salzler M, Ferguson J, Haller M, Hosford J, Mancini D, Rohrs H, Silverstein J, Thomas J, Winter W, Cole G, Cook R, Coy R, Hicks E, Lewis N, Marks J, Pugliese A, Blaschke C, Matheson D, Sanders-Branca N, Sosenko J, Arazo L, Arce R, Cisneros M, Sabbag S, Moran A, Gibson C, Fife B, Hering B, Kwong C, Leschyshyn J, Nathan B, Pappenfus B, Street A, Boes MA, Eck SP, Finney L, Fischer TA, Martin A, Muzamhindo CJ, Rhodes M, Smith J, Wagner J, Wood B, Becker D, Delallo K, Diaz A, Elnyczky B, Libman I, Pasek B, Riley K, Trucco M, Copemen B, Gwynn D, 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P, Dinning L, Rahman S, Ray S, Dimicri C, Guppy S, Nielsen H, Vogel C, Ariza C, Morales L, Chang Y, Gabbay R, Ambrocio L, Manley L, Nemery R, Charlton W, Smith P, Kerr L, Steindel-Kopp B, Alamaguer M, Tabisola-Nuesca E, Pendersen A, Larson N, Cooper-Olviver H, Chan D, Fitz-Patrick D, Carreira T, Park Y, Ruhaak R, Liljenquist D. A Type 1 Diabetes Genetic Risk Score Predicts Progression of Islet Autoimmunity and Development of Type 1 Diabetes in Individuals at Risk. Diabetes Care 2018; 41:1887-1894. [PMID: 30002199 PMCID: PMC6105323 DOI: 10.2337/dc18-0087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE We tested the ability of a type 1 diabetes (T1D) genetic risk score (GRS) to predict progression of islet autoimmunity and T1D in at-risk individuals. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We studied the 1,244 TrialNet Pathway to Prevention study participants (T1D patients' relatives without diabetes and with one or more positive autoantibodies) who were genotyped with Illumina ImmunoChip (median [range] age at initial autoantibody determination 11.1 years [1.2-51.8], 48% male, 80.5% non-Hispanic white, median follow-up 5.4 years). Of 291 participants with a single positive autoantibody at screening, 157 converted to multiple autoantibody positivity and 55 developed diabetes. Of 953 participants with multiple positive autoantibodies at screening, 419 developed diabetes. We calculated the T1D GRS from 30 T1D-associated single nucleotide polymorphisms. We used multivariable Cox regression models, time-dependent receiver operating characteristic curves, and area under the curve (AUC) measures to evaluate prognostic utility of T1D GRS, age, sex, Diabetes Prevention Trial-Type 1 (DPT-1) Risk Score, positive autoantibody number or type, HLA DR3/DR4-DQ8 status, and race/ethnicity. We used recursive partitioning analyses to identify cut points in continuous variables. RESULTS Higher T1D GRS significantly increased the rate of progression to T1D adjusting for DPT-1 Risk Score, age, number of positive autoantibodies, sex, and ethnicity (hazard ratio [HR] 1.29 for a 0.05 increase, 95% CI 1.06-1.6; P = 0.011). Progression to T1D was best predicted by a combined model with GRS, number of positive autoantibodies, DPT-1 Risk Score, and age (7-year time-integrated AUC = 0.79, 5-year AUC = 0.73). Higher GRS was significantly associated with increased progression rate from single to multiple positive autoantibodies after adjusting for age, autoantibody type, ethnicity, and sex (HR 2.27 for GRS >0.295, 95% CI 1.47-3.51; P = 0.0002). CONCLUSIONS The T1D GRS independently predicts progression to T1D and improves prediction along T1D stages in autoantibody-positive relatives.
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- Maria J. Redondo
- Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Exeter, Exeter, U.K
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- Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research and Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Exeter, Exeter, U.K
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- Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Exeter, Exeter, U.K
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Eiringhaus J, Fischer TH, Dybkova N, Saadatmand A, Pabel S, Weber S, Wang Y, Koehn M, El-Armouche A, Maier LS, Hasenfuss G, Sossalla S. P5703Selective activation of cardiac protein phosphatase 1 is of antiarrhythmic potential in human diseased myocardium. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy566.p5703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- J Eiringhaus
- University clinic, Dept. of Cardiology & Pneumology, Goettingen, Germany
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- Hospital Coburg, Dept. of Cardiology, Angiology & Pneumology, Coburg, Germany
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- University clinic, Dept. of Cardiology & Pneumology, Goettingen, Germany
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- University Hospital of Heidelberg, Dept. of Molecular Cardiology & Epigenetics, Heidelberg, Germany
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- University Hospital Regensburg, Dept. of Cardiology & Pneumology, Regensburg, Germany
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- Dresden University of Technology, Dept. of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Dresden, Germany
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- European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Cell Biology and Biophysics Unit, Heidelberg, Germany
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- University of Freiburg, Centre for Biological Signalling Studies (BIOSS) and Faculty of Biology, Freiburg, Germany
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- Dresden University of Technology, Dept. of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Dresden, Germany
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- University Hospital Regensburg, Dept. of Cardiology & Pneumology, Regensburg, Germany
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- University clinic, Dept. of Cardiology & Pneumology, Goettingen, Germany
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- University Hospital Regensburg, Dept. of Cardiology & Pneumology, Regensburg, Germany
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Herrmann E, Terribilini D, Manser P, Fix MK, Toporek G, Candinas D, Weber S, Aebersold DM, Loessl K. Accuracy assessment of a potential clinical use of navigation-guided intra-operative liver metastasis brachytherapy-a planning study. Strahlenther Onkol 2018; 194:1030-1038. [PMID: 30022277 PMCID: PMC6208950 DOI: 10.1007/s00066-018-1334-y] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
For patients with inoperable liver metastases, intra-operative liver high dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT) is a promising technology enabling delivery of a high radiation dose to the tumor, while sparing healthy tissue. Liver brachytherapy has been described in the literature as safe and effective for the treatment of primary or secondary hepatic malignancies. It is preferred over other ablative techniques for lesions that are either larger than 4 cm or located in close proximity to large vessels or the common bile duct. In contrast to external beam radiation techniques, organ movements do not affect the size of the irradiated volume in intra-operative HDR-BT and new technical solutions exist to support image guidance for intra-operative HDR-BT. We have retrospectively analyzed anonymized CT datasets of 5 patients who underwent open liver surgery (resection and/or ablation) in order to test whether the accuracy of a new image-guidance method specifically adapted for intra-operative HDR-BT is high enough to use it in similar situations and whether patients could potentially benefit from navigation-guided intra-operative needle placement for liver HDR-BT.
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- E Herrmann
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Freiburgstr., 3010, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Radiation Physics and Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital, Berne University Hospital, University of Berne, Bern, Switzerland
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Freiburgstr., 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Freiburgstr., 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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Paden CR, Yusof MFBM, Al Hammadi ZM, Queen K, Tao Y, Eltahir YM, Elsayed EA, Marzoug BA, Bensalah OKA, Khalafalla AI, Al Mulla M, Khudhair A, Elkheir KA, Issa ZB, Pradeep K, Elsaleh FN, Imambaccus H, Sasse J, Weber S, Shi M, Zhang J, Li Y, Pham H, Kim L, Hall AJ, Gerber SI, Al Hosani FI, Tong S, Al Muhairi SSM. Zoonotic origin and transmission of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in the UAE. Zoonoses Public Health 2018; 65:322-333. [PMID: 29239118 PMCID: PMC5893383 DOI: 10.1111/zph.12435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/12/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
Since the emergence of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in 2012, there have been a number of clusters of human-to-human transmission. These cases of human-to-human transmission involve close contact and have occurred primarily in healthcare settings, and they are suspected to result from repeated zoonotic introductions. In this study, we sequenced whole MERS-CoV genomes directly from respiratory samples collected from 23 confirmed MERS cases in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These samples included cases from three nosocomial and three household clusters. The sequences were analysed for changes and relatedness with regard to the collected epidemiological data and other available MERS-CoV genomic data. Sequence analysis supports the epidemiological data within the clusters, and further, suggests that these clusters emerged independently. To understand how and when these clusters emerged, respiratory samples were taken from dromedary camels, a known host of MERS-CoV, in the same geographic regions as the human clusters. Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus genomes from six virus-positive animals were sequenced, and these genomes were nearly identical to those found in human patients from corresponding regions. These data demonstrate a genetic link for each of these clusters to a camel and support the hypothesis that human MERS-CoV diversity results from multiple zoonotic introductions.
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- C. R. Paden
- Division of Viral DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlantaGAUSA
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science EducationOak RidgeTNUSA
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- Division of Viral DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlantaGAUSA
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science EducationOak RidgeTNUSA
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- Division of Viral DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlantaGAUSA
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- Abu Dhabi Food Control AuthorityAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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- Abu Dhabi Food Control AuthorityAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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- Abu Dhabi Food Control AuthorityAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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- Health Authority Abu DhabiAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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- Health Authority Abu DhabiAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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- Health Authority Abu DhabiAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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- Health Authority Abu DhabiAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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- Health Authority Abu DhabiAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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- Health Authority Abu DhabiAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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- Sheikh Khalifa Medical CityAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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- Sheikh Khalifa Medical CityAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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- Sheikh Khalifa Medical CityAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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- The University of SydneySydneyNSWAustralia
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- Division of Viral DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlantaGAUSA
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- Division of Viral DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlantaGAUSA
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- Division of Viral DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlantaGAUSA
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- Division of Viral DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlantaGAUSA
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- Division of Viral DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlantaGAUSA
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- Division of Viral DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlantaGAUSA
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- Division of Viral DiseasesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAtlantaGAUSA
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