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Additionally, the functional groups attached to the FO membrane were identified through Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopic study.

In vivo measures of myeloid activity are promising biomarkers in multiple sclerosis. We previously demonstrated that cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) myeloid microvesicles are markers of microglial/macrophage activity and neuroinflammation in multiple sclerosis. Here, we aimed at investigating the diagnostic and prognostic value of myeloid microvesicles in a clinical setting.

Six hundred one patients discharged with a diagnosis of neuroinflammatory, neurodegenerative, or no neurological disease were enrolled. Myeloid microvesicles were measured with flow cytometry as isolectin B4-positive events in fresh CSF. Clinical, demographical, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data were collected at diagnosis (all patients) and during follow-up (n=176).

CSF myeloid microvesicles were elevated in neuroinflammatory patients compared to the neurodegenerative and control groups. In multiple sclerosis, microvesicles were higher in patients with MRI disease activity and their concentration increased along with the number oker of neuroinflammation and microglial/macrophage activity in vivo. These findings may support a possible use in clinical practice during diagnostic workup and prognostic assessment. ANN NEUROL 2021;90253-265.

Our results confirm that CSF myeloid microvesicles are a clinically meaningful biomarker of neuroinflammation and microglial/macrophage activity in vivo. These findings may support a possible use in clinical practice during diagnostic workup and prognostic assessment. ANN NEUROL 2021;90253-265.

Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is not recommended for acute stroke with large vessel occlusion (LVO) and a large volume of irreversibly injured tissue ("core"). Perfusion imaging may identify a subset of patients with large core who benefit from MT.

We compared two cohorts of LVO-related patients with large core (>50 ml on diffusion-weighted-imaging or CT-perfusion using RAPID), available perfusion imaging, and treated within 6 hours from onset by either MT + Best Medical Management (BMM) in one prospective study, or BMM alone in the pre-MT era from a prospective registry. Primary outcome was 90-day modified Rankin Scale ≤2. We searched for an interaction between treatment group and amount of penumbra as estimated by the mismatch ratio (MMRatio=critical hypoperfusion/core volume).

Overall, 107 patients were included (56 MT + BMM and 51 BMM) Mean age was 68 ± 15 years, median core volume 99 ml (IQR 72-131) and MMRatio 1.4 (IQR 1.0-1.9). Baseline clinical and radiological variables were similar between the two groups, except for a higher intravenous thrombolysis rate in the BMM group. The MMRatio strongly modified the clinical outcome following MT (p

 < 0.001 for continuous MMRatio); MT was associated with a higher rate of good outcome in patients with, but not in those without, MMRatio>1.2 (adjusted OR [95% CI]=6.8 [1.7-27.0] vs 0.7 [0.1-6.2], respectively). Similar findings were present for MMRatio ≥1.8 in the subgroup with core ≥70 ml. Parenchymal hemorrhage on follow-up imaging was more frequent in the MT + BMM group regardless of the MMRatio.

Perfusion imaging may help select which patients with large core should be considered for MT. Proteasomal inhibitor Randomized studies are warranted. ANN NEUROL 2021.

Perfusion imaging may help select which patients with large core should be considered for MT. Randomized studies are warranted. ANN NEUROL 2021.We analyzed the efficacy and safety of an everolimus with reduced-exposure calcineurin inhibitor (EVR+rCNI) versus mycophenolic acid with standard-exposure CNI (MPA+sCNI) regimen in Asian patients from the TRANSFORM study. In this 24-month, open-label study, de novo kidney transplant recipients (KTxRs) were randomized (11) to receive EVR+rCNI or MPA+sCNI, along with induction therapy and corticosteroids. Of the 2037 patients randomized in the TRANSFORM study, 293 were Asian (EVR+rCNI, N = 136; MPA+sCNI, N = 157). At Month 24, EVR+rCNI was noninferior to MPA+sCNI for the binary endpoint of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) less then 50 mL/min/1.73 m2 or treated biopsy-proven acute rejection (27.0% vs 29.2%, P = 0.011 for a noninferiority margin of 10%). Graft loss and death were reported for one patient each in both arms. Mean eGFR was higher in EVR+rCNI versus MPA+sCNI (72.2 vs 66.3 mL/min/1.73 m2 , P = 0.0414) even after adjusting for donor type and donor age (64.3 vs 59.3 mL/min/1.73 m2 , P = 0.0582). Overall incidence of adverse events was comparable. BK virus (4.4% vs 12.1%) and cytomegalovirus (4.4% vs 13.4%) infections were significantly lower in the EVR+rCNI arm This subgroup analysis in Asian de novo KTxRs demonstrated that the EVR+rCNI versus MPA+sCNI regimen provides comparable antirejection efficacy, better renal function and reduced viral infections. (NCT01950819) This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Paternal depression and inadequate attachment experienced in the postpartum period may be associated with future emotional and behavioural problems of children. This study aimed to investigate the paternal depression and attachment levels of first-time fathers.

The sample of this descriptive study consisted of 175 fathers with 3-6 months old babies whose wives applied to the polyclinic for check-up.

When the cut-off point of the scale was evaluated at 13 and above in this study, the risk of depression was found to be 14.2%. The level of attachment decreases as fathers' risk of depression increases (p < 0.05).

There is a risk of depression in fathers in the postpartum period. The level of attachment decreases as fathers' risk of depression increases.

There is a risk of depression in fathers in the postpartum period. The level of attachment decreases as fathers' risk of depression increases.We present here a case of a symptomatic chest injury with a nail gun causing a delayed occurrence of coronary artery fistula to the left pulmonary artery presenting with unstable angina 4 years after the initial injury, three of which were symptom-free. The patient underwent successful surgical closure of the fistula and removal of the foreign body.