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Childhood maltreatment is a robust risk factor for psychosis, but it remains unclear whether different measurement methods provide equivalent validity in predicting psychotic symptoms. This study compared the predictive validity of two common indices of maltreatment at age 12-children's self-report and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports-on the development of psychotic symptoms at age 18 using data from a large, multisite longitudinal study (N = 629). Consistent with prior research, agreement was low between indices, with the prevalence of self-reported maltreatment being 2-3 times higher. A quarter of the sample endorsed at least one psychotic symptom at age 18, most commonly delusions. While CPS-indicated maltreatment was generally not associated with later psychotic symptoms, all forms of self-reported maltreatment were. Sexual abuse demonstrated a particularly strong relationship with psychosis, especially hallucinations. These results suggest that self-reports may provide stronger predictive validity than CPS indications of maltreatment in the assessment of psychosis risk, indicating that a child's interpretation of trauma matters more than the traumatic event itself in this regard.Shock is an acute condition of circulatory failure resulting in life-threatening organ dysfunction, high morbidity and high mortality. Current management includes fluid and catecholamine therapy to maintain adequate mean arterial pressure and organ perfusion. Norepinephrine is recommended as first-line vasopressor, but other agents are available. Angiotensin II is an alternative potent vasoconstrictor without chronotropic or inotropic properties. Several studies, including a large randomized controlled trial have demonstrated its ability to increase blood pressure with catecholamine-sparing effects. Angiotensin II was consequently approved by the US FDA in 2017 and the EU in 2019 as an add-on vasopressor in vasodilatory shock. This review aims to discuss its basic pharmacology, clinical efficacy, safety and future perspectives.Objectives We aimed to evaluate the possible role of dietray TAC against different types of cancers in a systematic review and meta-analyses of observational studies. Methods A literature search of authentic electronic resources had been performed to obtain the relevant studies up to February 2020. Results Twenty-one studies including nine prospective and twelve case-control studies were included in the current systematic review and meta-analysis. These studies have included 1404297 individuals. Higher TAC categories were associated with 21% reduced risk of colorectal cancer, 27% reduced risk of endometrial cancer, 42% reduced risk of gastric cancer, and 32% reduced risk of pancreatic cancer. In meta-analysis of prospective studies also highest category of TAC was associated with reduced incidence of breast cancer (RR= 0.68; CI 0.54, 0.86; P = 0.025), colon cancer (RR= 0.92; CI 0.74, 1.16; P = 0.01), hepatocellular carcinoma (RR= 0.49; CI 0.35, 0.69; P less then 0.001), gastric cancer (RR= 0.65; CI 0.50, 0.84; P = 0.001), lung cancer (RR= 0.90; CI 0.85, 0.95; P = 0.001) while increased risk of rectal cancer (RR= 1.02; CI 0.69, 1.52; P = 0.005). Conclusion Higher intake of dietary TAC was in association with reduced risk of different types of cancers in meta-analysis of observational studies.Aim This mixed-method study aimed to establish preliminary evidence for spatial and design features that can improve the experience and participation of Indigenous inpatients in healthcare. Background Disadvantaged across a range of health measures, a disproportionately high number of Indigenous people leave hospital without receiving appropriate medical care. Australian government policies to improve cultural safety of Indigenous patients have largely ignored physical settings and their potential to improve health outcomes. Despite increasing evidence on the potential of design to reduce patient stress, there is minimal research on cross-cultural design in health facilities, including for Indigenous Australians. Methods A cross-sectional, area-based survey elicited design preferences of four healthcare settings from Indigenous participants (n = 602). On the screen-based survey, participants selected from paired images that indicated their preferences for room layout and features of inpatient rooms. Semistructured in-depth interviews (n = 55) explored meanings behind preferences. Results Participants showed majority preferences for the two-bed patient room, for a balcony rather than a window only, Indigenous art, and view of a park over an urban environment. Analysis of qualitative data shifted the focus from Ulrich's three supportive design components to cultural recognition, the desire for company of family members, and connection to life outdoors. Conclusions Social and cultural factors were highly significant to patients for sense of control, family support, and positive distraction. In response, inpatient room size and type, views, access to outdoors and Indigenous art need to be considered in hospital design for Indigenous patients and families.Recent studies suggest that speech, solid feeding, and sleep difficulties may be linked to restricted tongue function. Children with tongue restrictions and speech, feeding, and sleep issues underwent lingual frenectomies with a CO2 laser, paired with myofunctional exercises. Questionnaires were completed before, 1 week after, and 1 month following treatment. Thirty-seven patients participated in the study (mean age 4.2 years [range 13 months to 12 years]). Overall, speech improved in 89%, solid feeding improved in 83%, and sleep improved in 83% of patients as reported by parents. Fifty percent (8/16) of speech-delayed children said new words after the procedure (P = .008), 76% (16/21) of slow eaters ate more rapidly (P less then .001), and 72% (23/32) of restless sleepers slept less restlessly (P less then .001). After tongue-tie releases paired with exercises, most children experience functional improvements in speech, feeding, and sleep. Providers should screen for oral restrictions in children and refer for treatment when functions are impaired.Older patients now form between 30 and 40% of breast cancer (BC) patients. Managing older patients with BC is particularly challenging due to the limited availability of high-quality evidence. In this review we discuss the available evidence on the efficacy and safety of anti-HER2 agents in older patients with HER2-positive BC is presented, with a particular look at the latest results of promising new agents such trastuzumab-deruxtecan. The data suggest that older patients can expect similar efficacy when using standard regimens, with higher toxicity, particular cardiac toxicity and diarrhea. Anti-HER2 agents should thus be used in most older patients most as per standard of care as long as adequate follow-up is available to manage toxicities.Melanoma is the most lethal form of skin cancer. New technologies have resulted in major advances in the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and other cancer types. Recently, some studies have investigated the role of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in different cancers. CircRNAs are a member of long noncoding RNA family mainly formed through back-splicing and have a closed-loop structure. These molecules affect several biological and oncogenic cascades in diverse ways via acting as microRNA sponge, interacting with RNA-binding proteins and acting as a transcription regulator. In this review, we made an insight into the impact of circRNA dysregulation in the melanoma tumorigenesis based on the presented evidences.Aim To assess the potential of biomarker triage testing (BM-TT) in the Dutch colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program. Materials & methods Using the Adenoma and Serrated pathway to Colorectal CAncer model, we simulated fecal immunochemical test (FIT)47-screening and various FIT plus BM-TT screening scenarios in which only individuals with both a positive FIT and BM-TT are referred to colonoscopy. Selleckchem Genipin Results Adding a low polyp sensitivity BM-TT to FIT-screening reduced colonoscopy burden (89-100%) while increasing CRC mortality (27-41%) compared with FIT47-screening only. The FIT plus high polyp sensitivity BM-TT scenarios also decreased colonoscopy burden (71-89%) while hardly affecting CRC mortality (FIT47 0-4% increase, FIT15 2-7% decrease). Conclusion Adding a BM-TT to FIT-screening considerably reduces colonoscopy burden, but could also decrease screening effectiveness. Combining FIT15 with a high polyp sensitivity BM-TT seems most promising.Background Finding a new target or a new drug to overcome chemoresistance is difficult due to the heterogenous nature of cancer. Meta-analysis was performed to combine the analysis of different microarray studies to get a robust discovery. Materials & methods Herein, we analyzed three microarray datasets on combination of folinic acid, fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin drugs (FOLFOX) resistance that fit our inclusion/exclusion criteria and performed a meta-analysis using the OmiCC system. Results We identified several deregulated genes and we discovered HNF4A as a hub gene. We performed functional validation and observed that by targeting HNF4A, HCT116 cells were more sensitive toward both oxaliplatin and 5-fluorouracil significantly. Conclusion Our findings show that HNF4A could be a potential target in overcoming FOLFOX chemoresistance in colorectal cancer.Background In patients with suspected myocardial infarction (MI), we sought to validate a machine learning-driven, multibiomarker panel for prediction of incident major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Methodology/results A previously described prognostic panel for MACE consisting of four biomarkers was measured in 748 patients with suspected MI. The investigated end point was incident MACE within 1 year. The prognostic value of a continuous score and an optimal cutoff was investigated. The area under the curve was 0.86 for the overall model. Using the optimal cutoff resulted in a negative predictive value of 99.4% for incident MACE. Patients with an elevated prognostic score were at high risk for MACE. Conclusion Among patients with suspected MI, we validated a multibiomarker panel for predicting 1-year MACE. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT02355457.Aim The diagnostic and prognostic role of procalcitonin (PCT) and mid-regional-pro-adrenomedullin (MR-proADM) were investigated in patients with pneumonia. Material & methods A total of 168 and 77 patients with pneumonia enrolled in two different hospital settings, an internal medicine unit and an emergency unit were included in the study. PCT and MR-proADM plasma concentrations and pneumonia severity index score were measured. Median values were compared by Mann-Whitney's test. Receiver operating characteristic analysis and rank correlation were used to define the diagnostic and prognostic accuracy. Results PCT confirmed the diagnostic role at values 0.08-0.10 ng/ml and MR-proADM the prognostic role for severe pneumonia. Significant correlation (p less then 0.0001) between MR-proADM and pneumonia severity index score indicated expression of pneumonia severity. Conclusion This combination of biomarkers presents a high positive predictive value in pneumonia diagnosis and prognosis.