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79); SV and aortic VTI (



= 0.82), and SV and carotid VTI (



= 0.95).The coefficient of variation of the VTI measured by the Doppler patch was roughly 60% less than that of the duplex system.

The pattern of SV change induced by a sEIOT/sEEOT in nonmechanically ventilated volunteers is reflected in the common carotid artery and descending aorta. The VTI variability of the Doppler patch was less than that of the traditional, duplex Doppler.

The pattern of SV change induced by a sEIOT/sEEOT in nonmechanically ventilated volunteers is reflected in the common carotid artery and descending aorta. The VTI variability of the Doppler patch was less than that of the traditional, duplex Doppler.

Understanding the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE) and the influence of work-post (working distance to main dust source-crusher) in stone quarries is vital for designing tailored interventions in minimizing workers' exposure to silica dust. Nonetheless, studies on silica dust and disease symptoms in Ghana are nascent. This study assessed how work-post and use of required PPE jointly influence exposure to silica dust and disease symptoms in Ghana.

Generalized linear models (complementary log-log regression) were fitted to cross-sectional survey data of 524 stone quarry workers in Ghana to assess the joint effect of work-post and PPE usage on self-reported disease symptoms while controlling for relevant compositional and contextual factors.

Stone quarry workers who work between 1-100 m and beyond 100 m from the crusher with the required PPE were 90% and 87% respectively less likely to report eye irritation compared with their counterparts who work between 1 and 100 m from the crusher without the required PPE. Individuals who work between 1-100 m and beyond 100 m from the crusher with the required PPE were 94% and 95% respectively less likely to report breathing difficulty compared with the reference group. Workers who work between 1-100 m and beyond 100 m from the crusher with the required PPE were 97% and 99% respectively less likely to report coughing compared with the reference group. Workers who work between 1-100 m and beyond 100 m from the crusher with the required PPE were 93% and 97% respectively less likely to report common cold compared with their counterparts who work between 1 and 100 m from the crusher without the required PPE.

There are adverse health implications for people who work in silica dust polluted environments, suggesting the need for a national safety and health policy to target them.

There are adverse health implications for people who work in silica dust polluted environments, suggesting the need for a national safety and health policy to target them.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) results in cardiac fibrosis and dysfunction. These patients frequently have poor image quality. Mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE) is a reproducible and reliable method for determining function and can be a valuable tool in patients with poor images. Our study was performed to evaluate the feasibility of MAPSE and compare it to shortening fraction (SF) in patients with DMD.

Lateral M-mode MAPSE was obtained on all echocardiograms performed on DMD patients aged 0 to 21 years between October 2013 and April 2015. Retrospectively, interobserver and intraobserver variability was determined for these measurements and each measurement was compared to patient characteristics and measured values of SF.

There was good interobserver (



= .66,

= .0081) correlation. Seventeen of 59 echocardiograms (29%) had abnormal SF while 32 (54%) echocardiograms had an abnormal M-mode lateral MAPSE

-score. There was no significant association between lateral MAPSE

-score and SF. Age at the time of echocardiogram and time from diagnosis to echocardiogram both had a significant negative correlation with lateral MAPSE.

Lateral M-mode MAPSE measurements are reproducible in young patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. M-mode lateral MAPSE may worsen over length of time with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Further studies are necessary to provide absolute conclusions, but this study shows that lateral M-mode MAPSE may be a valuable additional tool at routine echocardiogram in these patients.

Lateral M-mode MAPSE measurements are reproducible in young patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. M-mode lateral MAPSE may worsen over length of time with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Further studies are necessary to provide absolute conclusions, but this study shows that lateral M-mode MAPSE may be a valuable additional tool at routine echocardiogram in these patients.

For residential aged care facility (RACF) residents with dementia, lack of prognostic guidance presents a significant challenge for end of life care planning. In an attempt to address this issue, models have been developed to assess mortality risk for people with advanced dementia, predominantly using long-term care minimum data set (MDS) information from the USA. HSP inhibitor review A limitation of these models is that the information contained within the MDS used for model development was not collected for the purpose of identifying prognostic factors. The models developed using MDS data have had relatively modest ability to discriminate mortality risk and are difficult to apply outside the MDS setting. This study will aim to develop a model to estimate 6- and 12-month mortality risk for people with dementia from prognostic indicators recorded during usual clinical care provided in RACFs in Australia.

A secondary analysis will be conducted for a cohort of people with dementia from RACFs participating in a cluster-randomizertality risk for people with dementia living in RACFs in Australia. Further external validation in different populations will be required before the model could be developed into a tool to assist with clinical decision-making in the future.

The model developed in this study aims to improve clinical assessment of mortality risk for people with dementia living in RACFs in Australia. link2 Further external validation in different populations will be required before the model could be developed into a tool to assist with clinical decision-making in the future.Synthetic biology encompasses some of the greatest advancements in biology. With improvements in molecular methods and techniques that allow targeted and highly efficient genome manipulation, the capabilities of engineering biology have significantly increased. These enhancements in biotechnology represent significant potential benefits and risks to the global population. It is important that future leaders are trained and understand the incredible benefits, opportunities and risks associated with synthetic biology. The US Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a technical assessment on the future opportunities of synthetic biology and has encouraged the military institutions to expand and encourage bioengineering research programs. At the US Air Force Academy (USAFA), opportunities are provided for future Air Force officers to recognize the potential and risks associated with synthetic biology by participating in the USAFA Synthetic Biology Education Program (USBEP). Cadets can enroll in synthetic biology courses to learn and master molecular biology techniques and work on independent undergraduate research projects. In addition, cadets have the opportunity to join the USAFA's International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team and compete in the international synthetic biology competition. This report includes details on how USAFA has recruited, enrolled and encouraged synthetic biology research and education among future leaders in the US Air Force.

Biallelic mutations in

were identified as the cause of Kufor-Rakeb disease, a pallido-pyramidal syndrome characterized by young-onset dystonia-parkinsonism with vertical supranuclear gaze palsy, spasticity, and cognitive decline. The phenotypic spectrum has broadened since, but predominantly psychiatric or behavioral manifestations have not been highlighted.

Here we report the clinical, radiological, and genetic findings in 2 unrelated patients with

mutations. One patient had a prominent behavioral (autistic spectrum) presentation and the other a psychiatric (paranoid psychosis) presentation. Both had additional features, such as delayed milestones, ataxia, pyramidal signs, upgaze restriction, or impaired cognition to varying extent, but these were partly subtle or developed later in the disease course.

Prominent behavioral or psychiatric features can be the first or most prominent manifestation of

-related disease. They may be a diagnostic clue in patients with ataxia, spasticity, or parkinsonism and may require an interdisciplinary neurological and psychiatric treatment approach.

Prominent behavioral or psychiatric features can be the first or most prominent manifestation of ATP13A2-related disease. They may be a diagnostic clue in patients with ataxia, spasticity, or parkinsonism and may require an interdisciplinary neurological and psychiatric treatment approach.

Electromyogram (EMG) burst duration can provide additional diagnostic information when investigating hyperkinetic movement disorders, particularly when a functional movement disorder is suspected. It is generally accepted that EMG bursts <50 milliseconds are pathological.

To reassess minimum physiological EMG burst duration.

Surface EMG was recorded from face, trunk, and limb muscles in controls (n = 60; ages 19-85). Participants were instructed to generate the briefest possible ballistic movements involving each muscle (40 repetitions) or, in muscles spanning joints, to generate rapid rhythmic alternating movements (20-30 seconds), or both.

We found no effect of age on EMG burst duration. However, EMG burst duration varied significantly between body regions. link3 Rhythmic EMG bursts were shorter than ballistic bursts but only significantly so for lower limbs (

< 0.001). EMG bursts of duration <50 milliseconds were frequently observed, particularly in appendicular muscles.

We present normal reference data for minimum EMG burst duration, which may assist clinical interpretation when investigating hyperkinetic movement disorders.

We present normal reference data for minimum EMG burst duration, which may assist clinical interpretation when investigating hyperkinetic movement disorders.

Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) is well established and the most effective treatment for advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). However, little is known of the long-term effects.

The aim of this study was to examine the long-term effects of STN-DBS in PD and evaluate the effect of reprogramming after more than 8 years of treatment.

A total of 82 patients underwent surgery in Copenhagen between 2001 and 2008. Before surgery and at 8 to 15 years follow-up, the patients were rated with the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) with and without stimulation and medicine. Furthermore, at long-term follow-up, the patients were offered a systemic reprogramming of the stimulation settings. Data from patients' medical records were collected. The mean (range) age at surgery was 60 (42-78) years, and the duration of disease was 13 (5-25) years. A total of 30 patients completed the long-term follow-up.

The mean reduction of the motor UPDRS by medication before surgery was 52%. The improvement of motor UPDRS with stimulation alone compared with motor UPDRS with neither stimulation nor medication was 61% at 1 year and 39% at 8 to 15 years after surgery (before reprogramming).