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When attempting to answer questions of interest, scientists often encounter hurdles that may stem from limited access to existing adequate datasets as a consequence of poor data sharing practices, constraining administrative practices. Further, when attempting to integrate data, differences in existing datasets also impose challenges that limit opportunities for data integration. As a result, the pace of scientific advancements is suboptimal. Synthetic data and virtual cohorts generated using innovative computational techniques represent an opportunity to overcome some of these limitations and consequently, to advance scientific developments. In this paper, we demonstrate the use of virtual cohorts techniques to generate a synthetic dataset that mirrors a deeply phenotyped sample of preclinical dementia research participants.Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are subpopulations of tumor cells that possess abilities for self-renewal, differentiation, and tumor initiation. These rare but therapy-recalcitrant cells are assumed to repopulate tumors following administration of systemic chemotherapy driving therapy failure, tumor recurrence, and disease progression. In early clinical trials, anti-CSC therapies have found limited success to-date possibly due to the inherent heterogeneity and plasticity of CSCs and the incomplete characterization of essential CSC targets. Here, we review the role of 3-phosphoinositide dependent protein kinase-1 (PDPK1) as an emerging CSC target. While most previous studies have relied on CSC models which are based on lineage and tissue-specific marker profiles to define the relationships between putative target and CSC traits, this review discusses PDPK1 and its role in CSC biology with an emphasis on CSC systems which are based on proposed function like label-retaining cancer cells (LRCCs).Polysensitizations to tree, grass, and weed pollen are found in ~ 20% of pollen-allergic individuals. They are often based on broad IgE cross-reactivities to pollen panallergens belonging to highly conserved protein families 1. profilins, 2. polcalcins (calcium-binding proteins in pollen), 3. cyclophilins. They represent highly conserved cross-reactive minor allergens present in all pollen species, but also in plant foods and other organisms. Despite being rarely clinically relevant they can hamper allergy diagnostic tests with extracts. In this situation, molecular allergy diagnosis is able to distinguish broad cross-reactivity due to allergen-specific IgE to pollen panallergens (i.e. profilins Bet v 2 or Phl p 12; polcalcins Bet v 4 or Phl p 7; and, in the future, cyclophilins Bet v 7 or Ole e 15) from primary IgE sensitizations to so-called marker allergens represented by important pollen major allergens Bet v 1 for the birch and beech family (Fagales), Ole e 1 for olive and ash (Oleaceae), Phl p 1 for temperate climate grasses (Poaceae), Art v 1 for mugwort (Artemisia), Amb a 1 for Ambrosia species (Ambrosia). Five typical cases (A - E) with positive skin prick test results to tree, grass, and weed pollen extracts demonstrate typical patterns of IgE sensitization with a variable impact of pollen panallergens A - profilins, B - polcalcins, C - profilins and polcalcins, D - presumably cyclophilins, E - primary polysensitization to tree, grass, and weed pollen without interference from profilins or polcalcins. Differences between pollen extract-based skin prick test diagnosis and molecular allergen-specific IgE testing are explained using the presented concept. This approach allows to reduce the number of allergen extracts - presuming they are also clinically relevant - for allergen immunotherapy (i.e., only tree and/or grass pollen extracts), particularly in pollen-polysensitized patients.An expert workshop in collaboration of the German Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (DGAKI) and the Japanese Society of Allergy (JSA) provided a platform for key opinion leaders of both countries aimed to join expertise and to highlight current developments and achievements in allergy research. Key domains of the meeting included the following seven main sections and related subchapters 1) basic immunology, 2) bronchial asthma, 3) prevention of allergic diseases, 4) food allergy and anaphylaxis, 5) atopic dermatitis, 6) venom allergy, and 7) upper airway diseases. This report provides a summary of panel discussions of all seven domains and highlights unmet needs and project possibilities of enhanced collaborations of scientific projects.In the workup of a 55-year-old atopic patient with cough and viscous secretions, we diagnosed an allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) on the basis of common diagnostic criteria for adult asthma patients (Rosenberg-Patterson and ISHAM), supported by the use of IgE antibodies against the Aspergillus components Asp f 2, f 4, and f 6. Initial treatment with prednisolone and itraconazole led to remission. In the long-term follow-up, there were few relapses until 2015, which responded well to standard treatment with oral steroids, and since 2016 the patient is in stable remission. The case highlights the valuable contribution of Aspergillus IgE measurements, including the specific IgEs against the components Asp f 1, f 2, f 4, and f 6 in the diagnosis of ABPA.
The associated risk factors, co-morbid conditions and biological differences varying with gender and age might be the cause of higher COVID-19 infection and deaths among males and older persons. The objective of this study was to predict and specify the biological attributes of variation in age and gender-based on COVID-19 status (deceased/recovered).
In this retrospective study, the data was extracted from a recognised web-based portal. A total of 112,860 patients' record was filtered out and an additional 9131 records were separately analysed to examine age and gender relationship with patient's COVID-19 status (recovered/deceased). Chi-square,
-test, binary logistic regression, and longitudinal regression analysis were conducted.
The male COVID-19 cases (65.39%) were more than females (34.61%) and mean age of infected and recovered patients was 39.47±17.59 years and 36.85±18.51 years respectively. The odds for infection was significantly higher among females for lower age categories, which declines with age. The age-adjusted odds for recovery were significantly higher among females (O.R.=1.779) and odds for recovery was highest in 5-17 years age category (O.R.=88.286) independent of gender.
The chances of being COVID-19 infected was higher for females of lower age categories (<35 years) which decreases with age. The odds for recovery among females was significantly higher than males. The chances of recovery declines with increasing age and the variation could be attributed to the biological differences between age categories and gender.
The chances of being COVID-19 infected was higher for females of lower age categories ( less then 35 years) which decreases with age. The odds for recovery among females was significantly higher than males. The chances of recovery declines with increasing age and the variation could be attributed to the biological differences between age categories and gender.
To understand how a child with a stable chronic disease and his/her parents shape his/her daily life participation, we assessed (1) the parents' goals regarding the child's daily life participation, (2) parental strategies regarding the child's participation and () how children and their parents interrelate when their goals regarding participation are not aligned.
This was a qualitative study design using a general inductive approach. Families of children 8-19 years with a stable chronic disease (cystic fibrosis, autoimmune disease or postcancer treatment) were recruited from the PROactive study. Simultaneous in-depth interviews were conducted separately with the child and parent(s). Analyses included constant comparison, coding and categorisation.
Thirty-one of the 57 invited families (54%) participated. We found that parents predominantly focus on securing their child's well-being, using participation as a means to achieve well-being. Moreover, parents used different strategies to either support partiticipation and establish mutual goals. This may help parents and children find ways to interrelate while allowing the child to develop his/her autonomy.
In the UK setting, where neonatal jaundice treatment is required, it is largely carried out in hospitals. However, it is possible to safely administer home phototherapy (HPT).
To report on our centre's experience of HPT and its potential benefits.
Retrospective observational study performed as a service evaluation.
Infants ≥35 weeks corrected gestational age with a weight of 2 kg and serum bilirubin ≤50 µmol/L above treatment thresholds. Controls were a matched group of infants who received inpatient phototherapy (IPT).
The catchment area of two neonatal intensive care units, one special care unit and a birth centre at four different hospitals that is covered by a single neonatal community outreach nursing team in Birmingham, UK.
HPT was started either in the community or as a continuation of IPT. Controls received IPT.
The rate of bilirubin reduction, hospital readmission rates and parental satisfaction.
100 infants received HPT while 50 received IPT. No infant showed a progressive rise of serum bilirubin level while receiving HPT. The rate of bilirubin reduction was similar in both HPT and IPT groups (2.4±1.9 and 2.5±1.6 µmol/L/hour, respectively, MD=-0.1, 95% CI -0.74 to 0.53, p=0.74). Tanespimycin purchase Readmission rate was 3% in the HPT group. 97% of parents stated that the overall experience was good and 98% would choose HPT if they had their time all over again.
Our programme suggests that HPT for neonatal jaundice can be carried out in a select group of infants. It helps in providing holistic family-centred care and is viewed positively by families.
Our programme suggests that HPT for neonatal jaundice can be carried out in a select group of infants. It helps in providing holistic family-centred care and is viewed positively by families.
To evaluate the best timing for ECG screening in order to diagnose long QT syndrome and lower, at the same time, the false positives.
We retrospectively evaluated the corrected QT (QTc) interval in the clinical reports of the ECG screening performed, as per internal protocol.
An outpatient setting in our Unit of Neonatology and Pediatrics, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital in Latina, Italy.
We enrolled 3467 healthy neonates between 14 and 30 days of life.
The newborns with abnormal QTc interval were invited to subsequent revaluation every 21 days, until normalisation or necessity to refer to a tertiary paediatric cardiology centre.
Difference in QTc according to patients' characteristics and number of false positives at second ECG evaluation.
At first evaluation, 249 (7.2%) newborns had prolonged QTc. We did not find any significant difference in the QTc length according to gestational age (p=0.40) and birth weight (p=0.81). As expected, girls had longer QTc than boys (p=0.01). Only 11 out of 240 (4.6%) and 1 out of 238 infants (0.4%) had persistently prolonged QTc at second and third ECG evaluation, respectively. The QTc decreased significantly at second (p<0.0001) and third evaluation (p=0.0035).
In our study, we showed that a single screening performed in healthy infants after 60 days of life could reduce the risk of false positives, with a beneficial impact on public national health system and the chance to start early therapy in case of long QT syndrome.
In our study, we showed that a single screening performed in healthy infants after 60 days of life could reduce the risk of false positives, with a beneficial impact on public national health system and the chance to start early therapy in case of long QT syndrome.
