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Chemo-morphological and cell compatibility analyses confirmed the synthesis of cytocompatible antibiotic-laden fibers with antimicrobial action. Importantly, the 13 MET/TCH defect-specific scaffolds led to increased new bone formation, lower bone loss, and reduced inflammatory response when compared to antibiotic-free scaffolds. Altogether, our results suggest that the fabrication of defect-specific antibiotic-laden scaffolds holds great potential toward the development of personalized (i.e., patient-specific medication) scaffolds to ablate infection while affording regenerative properties.The peri-implant soft tissue with inferior adhesion takes a long healing period to form, which is undesirable for the reaction around the peri-implant soft tissues. The aim of this study is to improve the physicochemical properties of titanium (Ti) and zirconia (ZrO2) implant abutments and shorten the formation period of periabutment epithelium tissue. A nonthermal atmospheric plasma brush (NTAPB, N) was employed for Ti and ZrO2 activation. The surface topographies, roughness, crystallinity, wettability, and chemical elements of the abutment materials were examined. The epithelial cell behavior analysis and tissue remodeling of the periabutment epithelial tissue were performed in vitro and in vivo. N-Ti and N-ZrO2 had a similar good surface wettability, with a 65 and 70% increase in oxygen content and a 70 and 75% decrease in carbon content, respectively. Both N-Ti and N-ZrO2 showed excellent adhesion, spread, and proliferation of epithelial cells in vitro, with improved adhesion molecule expression levels compared to untreated samples. N-Ti and N-ZrO2 abutments were placed in the implantation sites of rats. From week 2 to week 6 after implantation, N-Ti and N-ZrO2 had similar periabutment epithelium tissue formation, and both had increased plectin-positive and laminin γ2-positive cell numbers compared to Ti and ZrO2. The NTAPB shows promising abutment modification abilities. It promotes the expression levels of adhesion molecules and the epithelial cell performance, which later leads to a quicker formation and remodeling of the important periabutment epithelial tissue.
To discuss the current literature on novel agents for the treatment of carbapenem-resistant nonfermenting Gram-negative bacteria (NF-GNB) infections.
Some novel agents have recently become available that are expected to replace classical polymyxins as the first-line options for the treatment of carbapenem-resistant NF-GNB infections.
In this narrative review, we provide a brief overview of the differential activity of various recently approved agents against NF-GNB most encountered in the daily clinical practice, as well as the results from phase-3 randomized clinical trials and large postapproval observational studies, with special focus on NF-GNB. Since resistance to novel agents has already been reported, the use of novel agents needs to be optimized, based on their differential activity (not only in terms of targeted bacteria, but also of resistance determinants), the local microbiological epidemiology, and the most updated pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic data. Large real-life experiences remain of crucial importance for further refining the optimal treatment of NF-GNB infections in the daily clinical practice.
In this narrative review, we provide a brief overview of the differential activity of various recently approved agents against NF-GNB most encountered in the daily clinical practice, as well as the results from phase-3 randomized clinical trials and large postapproval observational studies, with special focus on NF-GNB. Since resistance to novel agents has already been reported, the use of novel agents needs to be optimized, based on their differential activity (not only in terms of targeted bacteria, but also of resistance determinants), the local microbiological epidemiology, and the most updated pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic data. Large real-life experiences remain of crucial importance for further refining the optimal treatment of NF-GNB infections in the daily clinical practice.
The present work was designed to investigate whether fenofibrate could ameliorate olanzapine deleterious effect on insulin resistance via its effect on fibroblast growth factor-21 (FGF-21)-adiponectin axis without affecting olanzapine antipsychotic effect in postweaning socially isolated reared female rats.
Treatment with olanzapine (6 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) or fenofibrate (100 mg/kg, orally) have been started 5 weeks after isolation, then behavioral tests, hippocampal content of neurotransmitters, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) were assessed. Moreover, insulin resistance, lipid profile, FGF-21, adiponectin, inflammatory, and oxidative stress markers of adipose tissue were assessed.
Treatment of isolated-reared animals with olanzapine, or fenofibrate significantly ameliorated the behavioral and biochemical changes induced by postweaning social isolation. Co-treatment showed additive effects in improving hippocampal BDNF level. Besides, fenofibrate reduced the elevation in weight gain, adiposity index, insulin resistance, lipid profile, and FGF-21 level induced by olanzapine treatment. Also, fenofibrate increased adiponectin level which was reduced upon olanzapine treatment. Moreover, fenofibrate improved both adipose tissue oxidative stress and inflammatory markers elevation as a result of olanzapine treatment.
Fenofibrate could ameliorate olanzapine-induced insulin resistance without affecting its central effect in isolated reared rats via its action on FGF-21-adiponectin axis.
Fenofibrate could ameliorate olanzapine-induced insulin resistance without affecting its central effect in isolated reared rats via its action on FGF-21-adiponectin axis.
Oxidative stress and infections by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) are prominent in lungs of patients suffering from cystic fibrosis (CF).
The present study examines effects of P. aeruginosa on lipid peroxidation in human and mouse lungs, and cell death induced by P. aeruginosa in human airway epithelial cells. The role of the Ca
activated Cl
channel TMEM16A, the phospholipid scramblase TMEM16F, and the CFTR Cl
channel for ferroptotic cell death is examined.
Lipid peroxidation was detected in human CF lungs, which correlated with bacterial infection. In vivo inoculation with P. aeruginosa or Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) induced lipid peroxidation in lungs of mice lacking expression of CFTR, and in lungs of wild type animals. Incubation of CFBE human airway epithelial cells with P. aeruginosa induced an increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS), causing lipid peroxidation and cell death independent of expression of wt-CFTR or F508del-CFTR. Knockdown of TMEM16A attenuated P. aeruginosa ictivate fluid secretion in response to infection with P. aeruginosa. The use of antioxidants and inhibitors of ferroptosis is proposed as a treatment of pneumonia caused by infection with P. aeruginosa.
Road traffic accidents are a significant public health problem and a major cause of economic loss globally.
The aim of the study was to describe the epidemiological profile of child victims of traffic accidents and the prevalence of craniofacial trauma in a municipality in the northeastern region of Brazil.
A documentary study was carried out through the analysis of the medical records of the traffic accident victims hospitalized in emergency wards in the municipality of Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil, from January to December 2016. A total of 1,884 medical records were evaluated, among which 85 (4.5%) referred to children aged 0-12 years. The information related to the sociodemographic profile of the victims, traffic accidents and clinical variables was collected. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, and a 5% level of significance was adopted.
The victims were predominantly males (64.7%) and 9-12-year-old children (43.5%). Most accidents were recorded in the evening (48.2%) and on the weekend (32.9%). Among the victims, 37.6% were involved in motorcycle accidents. Craniofacial injuries were found in 44.7% of the children. Most victims were not admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) (80.0%). Craniofacial trauma was significantly associated with motorcycle (p = 0.043) and automobile accidents (p = 0.013).
Our findings suggest that motorcycles are the vehicles most frequently involved in traffic accidents, which predominantly affect males and children aged 9-12 years, and result in a high prevalence of craniofacial trauma.
Our findings suggest that motorcycles are the vehicles most frequently involved in traffic accidents, which predominantly affect males and children aged 9-12 years, and result in a high prevalence of craniofacial trauma.Multiple myeloma (MM) is one of the most commonly diagnosed blood cancers. One criterion for the diagnosis of MM is serum and/or urine monoclonal protein produced by clonal plasmocytes. However, about 1-2% of MM cases do not have monoclonal protein. If other diagnostic criteria are present, the possibility of a diagnosis of non-secretory MM should be considered. As the different types of non-secretory MM depend on the underlying cause, the current definition is considered insufficient. Currently, both the diagnosis and treatment of non-secretory MM are the same as those of secretory MM. Due to the rarity of non-secretory MM, most findings are from retrospective studies on small groups of patients and case reports. The method of monitoring the effectiveness of MM treatment remains a problem, as it is usually based on the assessment of the percentage of clonal plasma cells in the bone marrow and imaging studies.
In Europe, the rate of 25(OH)D deficiency is considered high. Thus, it seems necessary to conduct population-based studies to fully assess vitamin D deficiency in various groups of patients.
To evaluate serum 25(OH)D levels and the frequency of deficiency in women in Poland with endocrine and osteoporotic disorders. The influences of diet, use of vitamin/mineral supplementation and exposure to ultraviolet (UVB) radiation on vitamin D status in women with metabolic disorders were also examined.
The patient group consisted of 223 women aged 19-81 years diagnosed with endocrine and/or osteoporotic disorders. The control group consisted of 108 clinically healthy women aged 26-72 years. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/sodium-2-1h-indol-3-ylacetate.html Serum 25(OH)D concentration was assessed using a chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA). An ad hoc questionnaire was used to assess the participants' exposure to UVB radiation. Food intake was assessed using a three-day 24-hour questionnaire interview.
The following groups showed significantly higher 25(OH)D levels women takinatus in the studied women were regular fish consumption, spending holidays in sunny destinations and regular intake of vitamin D preparations.
The most crucial factors influencing vitamin D status in the studied women were regular fish consumption, spending holidays in sunny destinations and regular intake of vitamin D preparations.
Biomarkers for predicting treatment response to thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke are currently lacking. Both, animal models and clinical studies have provided evidence that the kynurenine (KYN) pathway is activated in ischemic stroke.
In our pilot study, we aimed to investigate whether KYN pathway enzymes and metabolites could serve as potential biomarkers for treatment response in the hyperacute phase of ischemic stroke.
We included 48 acute ischemic stroke patients who received thrombolysis. Blood samples were taken both before and 12 h after treatment. Concentrations of 11 KYN metabolites were determined using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. To assess the treatment response, we used early neurological improvement (ENI), calculated as the difference between the admission and discharge National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores. We performed receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis for KYN pathway metabolites and enzymes that showed a correlation with ENI.
