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To investigate the results of real-world application of non-myeloablative autologous HSCT for multiple sclerosis (MS).

Between July 2003 and October 2019 at a single center (Northwestern University), 414 patients with relapsing remitting MS (RRMS) and 93 patients with newly diagnosed secondary progressive MS (SPMS) underwent non-myeloablative HSCT.

There was one treatment-related death (0.19%) due to hospital-acquired legionella pneumonia, and one patient developed neutropenic bacteremia (Klebsiella pneumonia) without sepsis. Overall 5-year survival was 98.8%. Post HSCT secondary autoimmune diseases (2nd ADs) were idiopathic thrombocytopenia (ITP) and hypo or hyperthyroidism. ITP was highest with alemtuzumab (14%) and 0 to 2.8% for the non-alemtuzumab regimens. After HSCT, 16 patients developed hypothyroidism (3.5%) and 15 developed hyperthyroidism / Grave's disease (3.3%).Relapse free survival (RFS) at 5years for RRMS and SPMS was 80.1% and 98.1%, respectively, while progression free survival (PFS) at 4years for RRMS and SPMS was 95% versus 66%, respectively. For patients with RRMS, the EDSS significantly improved (p < 0.0001) at each follow-up from a pre-HSCT mean of 3.87 to 2.51, 2.50, 2.41, 2.33, and 2.19 at 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5years, respectively. For SPMS, the EDSS improved significantly only at 1year but not thereafter. For SPMS, the mean baseline EDSS of 5.09 changed post-HSCT to 4.85 (p = 0.04), 4.88 (p = 0.2), 4.92 (p = .27), 4.72 (p = 0.07), and 4.2 (p = 0.21) at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5years, respectively.

In patients with RRMS, autologous non-myeloablative HSCT is an effective one-time therapy, while HSCT appears of less benefit for newly diagnosed SPMS.

In patients with RRMS, autologous non-myeloablative HSCT is an effective one-time therapy, while HSCT appears of less benefit for newly diagnosed SPMS.Global warming and connected acidification of the world ocean attract a substantial amount of research efforts, in particular in a context of their impact on behaviour and metabolism of marine organisms, such as Cnidaria. Nevertheless, mechanisms underlying Cnidarians' neural signalling and behaviour and their (possible) alterations due to the world ocean acidification remain poorly understood. Here we researched for the first time modulation of GABAA receptors (GABAARs) in Actinia equina (Cnidaria Anthozoa) by pH fluctuations within a range predicted by the world ocean acidification scenarios for the next 80-100 years and by selective pharmacological activation. We found that in line with earlier studies on vertebrates, both changes of pH and activation of GABAARs with a selective allosteric agonist (diazepam) modulate electrical charge transfer through GABAAR and the whole-cell excitability. On top of that, diazepam modifies the animal behavioural reaction on startle response. However, despite behavioural reactions displayed by living animals are controlled by GABAARs, changes of pH do not alter them significantly. Possible mechanisms underlying the species resistance to acidification impact are discussed.The ability of desert plants to adapt to future climate changes and maximize their water-use efficiency will determine their survival. This study uses wood anatomy and δ13C and δ18O isotope analyses to investigate how Moringa peregrina trees in the Egyptian desert have responded to the environment over the last 10 years. Our results show that M. peregrina tree-ring widths (TRWs) have generally declined over the last decade, although individual series are characterized by high variability and low Rbars. Vessel lumen area percentages (VLA%) are low in wet years but increase significantly in dry years, such as the period 2017-2020. Stable δ13C isotope values decrease between 2010 (- 23.4‰) and 2020 (- 24.9‰), reflecting an unexpected response to an increase in drought conditions. The mean δ18O value (± standard error, SE) for the first ten rings of each tree from bark to pith (2020-2010) is 33.0 ‰ ± 0.85 with a range of 29.2-36.3‰, which indicates a common drought signal. The intrinsic water-use efficiency (iWUE) declines gradually with time, from 130.0 µmol mol-1 in 2010 to 119.4 µmol mol-1 in 2020. The intercellular carbon concentration (Ci) and Ci/Ca ratio increase over the same period, likely as a result of decreasing iWUE. The results show that M. peregrina trees seem to cool their leaves and the boundary air at the cost of saving water.

Neurotrophic keratopathy (NK) is a degenerative corneal disease caused by damage of trigeminal innervation. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes and patient-reported satisfaction of treatment with amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) or cenegermin eye drops in patients with NK.

Clinical charts of patients with NK treated with AMT (group A) or cenegermin eye drops (group B), with at least 12months of follow-up, were reviewed for demographics, medical history, corneal healing, and disease recurrence. Patient satisfaction was evaluated by a newly developed questionnaire investigating patient's appreciation of treatment of NK (2 items) and satisfaction with NK treatment outcomes (5 items).

At the end of treatment, complete corneal healing was observed in 13/15 (86%) patients in group A and in 23/24 (96%) in group B. At 12months follow-up, 6/13 patients (46%) in group A and 3/23 patients (13%) in group B showed recurrence of NK (p = 0.037). Survival analysis showed that group B remained recurrence free for a significantly longer period of time than the group A (p = 0.028). Patients in group B showed a significantly higher satisfaction when compared with patients in group A (total score 65.7 ± 15.7 vs 47.4 ± 12.8, p = 0.003), both in terms of patients' appreciation of treatment (78.3 ± 15.9 vs 52.2 ± 30, p = 0.020) and satisfaction with treatment outcomes (60.7 ± 21 vs 45.4 ± 13.3, p = 0.037).

Treatment of NK with cenegermin was associated with long-term maintenance of corneal integrity and a higher degree of patient satisfaction.

Treatment of NK with cenegermin was associated with long-term maintenance of corneal integrity and a higher degree of patient satisfaction.

Functional visual symptoms are relatively common symptoms seen by ophthalmologists. However, there are no consensus guidelines on ophthalmological management of this condition, and there is a paucity of knowledge about the collective challenges experienced in treating patients with functional visual symptoms. In order to establish an ophthalmological perspective on this condition, we undertook the first national survey of experience, knowledge and management of functional visual symptoms amongst ophthalmologists.

An online survey was disseminated to ophthalmologists in the UK via all Royal College of Ophthalmology college tutors.

One hundred nineteen ophthalmologists completed the survey. Functional visual symptoms accounted for 3% of all new referrals. Forty per cent of respondents felt they had a good understanding of functional visual symptoms. Two-thirds reported a need for further training in this area. Respondents estimated two-thirds of patients' symptoms improved, but a third experienced severe n ophthalmology and existing services with expertise in functional disorders could improve patient care and clinician education and ultimately encourage research in this area.

To assess the influence of fellow eye information on diagnosis and classification of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) using multimodal imaging-based classification.

This was a retrospective, observational study including patients with CSCR with unilateral or bilateral involvement. Multimodal images of both eyes of each patient were compiled and presented to two masked retina specialists subdivided into three groups (1) both eye data, (2) right eye data and (3) left eye data. The masked observers graded the CSCR as per the new CSCR classification into simple and complex CSCR in three different scenarios as subdivided above. Interobserver and intraobserver agreement was assessed using Cohen's kappa (95% confidence intervals).

A total of 206 eyes of 103 patients with unilateral or bilateral CSCR were graded. We found a "strong" intraobserver and interobserver agreement when one eye versus both eye data was provided in terms of "simple CSCR" or "complex CSCR" (kappa value = 0.77 and 0.87, p < 0.00s objective approach to diagnose and classify CSCR.The rate of early misdiagnosis in patients with nodular fasciitis of the ear is high. T-5224 ic50 To provide a basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment, we aimed to summarise the clinical manifestations, imaging results, pathological findings, treatment strategies, and postoperative follow-up results for three cases of paediatric nodular fasciitis (two girls, one boy) treated in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, at Beijing Children's Hospital of Capital Medical University from 2018 to 2020. The average age at diagnosis was 24 months. Lesions occurred in the left ear in two cases and right ear in one case. All patients had a history of biopsy before surgery. Rapid growth was observed following biopsy in two patients, and anti-inflammatory treatment was ineffective in all three cases. Fluorescence in situ hybridisation analysis of ubiquitin-specific peptidase 6 (USP6) was performed in two of the three cases, with positive results. The lesions exhibited hypo-intensity or iso-intensity on T1-weifinal diagnosis should be based on comprehensive assessment. • The present paper is significant in that it represents the only report of three cases of ear NF in children with a complete medical history and prognosis.

Ideally, after operative intervention, a child born with Hirschsprung disease (HD) should thrive, achieve fecal continence, and avoid recurrent episodes of abdominal distention and enterocolitis. However, a significant number of patients continue to struggle following their pull-through procedure. The purpose of this review is to present an organized and practical approach to the evaluation and management of the symptomatic patient post pull-through operation for HD.

Children diagnosed with HD who are not doing well after their initial operation can be categorized in three distinct groups (1) those that have fecal incontinence, (2) those with obstructive symptoms, and (3) those with recurrent episodes of enterocolitis. It is important to have a systematic diagnostic approach for these patients based on a comprehensive protocol. All three of these patient groups can be treated with a combination of either medical management, reoperation when a specific anatomic or pathologic etiology is identified, or botuent enterocolitis. For patients not doing well after their initial pull-through, a systematic workup should be employed to determine the etiology. Once identified, a multidisciplinary and organized approach to management of the symptomatic patients can alleviate most post pull-through symptoms.

Aim of the review is to discuss the results of major clinical trials and how they can have impact on clinical practice.

Pericardial diseases have been the Cinderella of cardiovascular diseases for many years, but improvements in the knowledge of etiology and the pathophysiology especially of recurrent pericarditis have led to first clinical trials that have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of colchicine on top of standard anti-inflammatory therapies and of anti-IL-1 agents (anakinra and rilonacept) in corticosteroid-dependent and colchicine-resistant pericarditis. Current pooled data suggest that anti-IL-1 agents should be a first option for corticosteroid-dependent and colchicine-resistant recurrent pericarditis with evidence of systemic inflammation by means of elevated C-reactive protein. This could translate into an upgraded recommendation for these agents in future guidelines. Treatment of pericardial diseases is improving moving towards a more personalized therapy according to the presentation and etiology, and new or old drugs could be important to expand the therapeutic spectrum.