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The mycobacterial membrane protein Large 3 (MmpL3) is an inner membrane protein that transports trehalose-monomycolates, precursors for trehalose-dimycolates and mycolic acids that make up essential components of the mycobacterial outer membrane. Inhibition of MmpL3 weakens the mycobacterial cell wall and ultimately results in cell death in both in vitro and in vivo infection models. This highlights the therapeutic potential of MmpL3 as a drug target. High-throughput whole-cell screening along with whole genome sequencing of resistant mutants has identified numerous classes of compounds that can be classified as MmpL3 inhibitors. In this review, we provide insights into the current development of various MmpL3 inhibitors and discuss the potential challenges in this area.Circular Economy (CE) turned into one of the most popular topics worldwide for presenting itself as the solution to problems linked to the traditional "take-make-consume-dispose" system. But, how can CE be addressed as public policies worldwide? While there are ambitious and committed strategies in the European Union and Asia, the path that emerging economies are taking is poorly researched. Therefore, we selected Colombia, a Latin American country which is beginning to implement new public policies that are on par with global concerns. Furthermore, its waste management panorama has been transformed in recent decades due to its legal framework restructuring, differently than others in the region. This article aimed to elucidate which drivers have influenced the waste management policies in Colombia based on its historical context and how these drivers impacted Municipal Waste Management (MWM) systems. Amongst the principal drivers identified, we highlight "financial sustainability" and "inclusive recycling", which have allowed improvements towards a more sustainable waste management in the country. selleck inhibitor Moreover, it was possible to understand how the current legal framework was structured and its future challenges. This study constitutes a knowledge base for scholars and policymakers from other emerging economies, creating a potential to verify the relationship and antagonisms between waste management drivers and how they affect public policy implementation.Objective To describe clinical diagnoses from telepsychiatrist consultation in safety net primary care settings for adult patients screening positive for bipolar disorder, PTSD, or both. Methods Patients were administered the PTSD Checklist (PCL-6) and the Composite International Diagnostic Interview 3.0 (CIDI) for bipolar disorder. Positive screening result definitions were PCL-6 score of ≥14 and CIDI positive stem question responses and score of ≥8. Patient characteristics were assessed by survey. Psychiatrists consulted in primary care via telehealth and recorded clinical diagnoses. Results Among 767 patients attending consultation with a telepsychiatrist, 495 (65%) screened PCL-6 positive only, 249 (32%) screened both PCL-6 and CIDI positive, and 23 (3%) screened CIDI positive. Approximately two-thirds screening PCL-6 positive were diagnosed with PTSD, and most had comorbid mood disorder diagnoses, with bipolar disorder diagnosis occurring more often in those screening CIDI positive compared to negative (42% vs. 15%). Positive predictive values were 64.9% for PCL-6 and 43.8% for CIDI. Conclusion Most individuals screening positive for PTSD and/or bipolar disorder had two or more psychiatric diagnoses; misclassification exists for both instruments but was greater for CIDI. Psychiatrist consultation early in treatment for individuals screening positive on the PCL-6 and/or CIDI could help clarify diagnoses and improve treatment planning.Objective To investigate the incidence and spectrum of neuroimaging findings and their prognostic role in hospitalized COVID-19 patients in New York City. Methods This is a retrospective cohort study of 3218 COVID-19 confirmed patients admitted to a major healthcare system (three hospitals) in New York City between March 1, 2020 and April 13, 2020. Clinical data were extracted from electronic medical records, and particularly data of all neurological symptoms were extracted from the imaging reports. Four neuroradiologists evaluated all neuroimaging studies for acute neuroimaging findings related to COVID-19. Results 14.1% of admitted COVID-19 patients had neuroimaging and this accounted for only 5.5% of the total imaging studies. Acute stroke was the most common finding on neuro-imaging, seen in 92.5% of patients with positive neuro-imaging studies, and present in 1.1% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Patients with acute large ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke had much higher mortality risk adjusted for age, BMI and hypertension compared to those COVID-19 patients without neuroimaging. (Odds Ratio 6.02 by LR; Hazard Ratio 2.28 by CRR). Conclusions Our study demonstrates acute stroke is the most common neuroimaging finding among hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Detection of an acute stroke is a strong prognostic marker of poor outcome. Our study also highlights the fact there is limited use of neuroimaging in these patients due to multiple logistical constraints.Bioluminescence is a spectacular feature of some prokaryotes. In the present work, we address the distribution of bioluminescence among bacteria isolated from the White Sea finfishes. Luminous bacteria are widely distributed throughout the World Ocean. Many strains have been isolated and described for tropical latitudes, while Nordic seas still remain quite a white spot in studying bioluminescence of bacteria. We describe the strains related to the two main genera of luminous bacteria, Photobacterium and Aliivibrio, as well as Shewanella and Vibrio. They are related to families Vibrionaceae and Shewanellaceae of the Gammaproteobacteria class. Here, we at the first time, report the bioluminescence of the Enterobacteriaceae Kosakonia cowanii. Moreover, we applied the polyphasic approach to identify and describe the isolated microorganisms. The data on sequencing, diversity of cell fine structure, and light emission spectra at room temperature on the solid medium are discussed. The bacteria are characterized by features in their light emission spectra.