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People with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) present attentional and emotional deficits and show paradoxical qualities such as hyperfocus. Previous studies have reported errors, slowness, and reaction time (RT) variability using eye movements. This study aimed to explore the underlying mechanisms of ADHD further.

Thirty French children and teenagers, 15 with ADHD and 15 neurotypical (NT), underwent a saccadic eye movement task. We conducted conventional analysis (movement duration, precision, velocity, RT) and Bayesian analysis.

Saccade duration and velocity failed to differentiate the two groups, whereas amplitude was higher in ADHD than in NT participants. Saccade RT and variability were higher in ADHD than in NT participants. In the Bayesian analysis, ADHD altered the main distribution of saccades and of early saccades but did not influence the express saccade triggering.

ADHD disrupts two mechanisms of action it reduces the gain of the decision signal, thus explaining slowness and variability; it quickens the decision process of early responses at the origin of short-latency but controlled movements.

These premises and their interconnections explain previous observations and support the striatal-frontal wiring of ADHD, thus explaining ADHD complexity in its negative and positive manifestations.

These premises and their interconnections explain previous observations and support the striatal-frontal wiring of ADHD, thus explaining ADHD complexity in its negative and positive manifestations.In this retrospective study, we collected 282 bladder cancer patients diagnosed from 2011 to 2018. Two mechanisms, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and immunohistochemistry (IHC), were used to detect programmed death molecule ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression, and these analyses were performed on different platforms using different antibodies (22C3, 28-8, and SP263). The results were compared, and related clinical parameters were analysed to explore the consistencies and correlations between different detection methods, clonal antibodies and platforms for the detection of PD-L1 in bladder cancer patients to more effectively identify patients who are suitable for immunotherapy. The rate of PD-L1 positivity with 28-8 (42.3 %) was higher than that with 22C3 (22.1 %) or SP263 (22.1 %). The rate of PD-L1 positivity with SP263 was consistent with that of 22C3, and patients with positive PD-L1 expression detected by SP263 had longer overall survival in clinical parameter analysis. However, the rate of PD-L1 positivity with FISH was only 2.10 %, and the rate of agreement between FISH and IHC was only 1.06 %. In conclusion, the detection of PD-L1 with SP263 and IHC was more consistent and had a higher prognostic value, providing guidance for clinical diagnosis and treatment. Gedatolisib The clinical application of FISH for PD-L1 detection needs to be further explored.

The aim of this study was to explore the expression and prognostic significance of PIK3CB in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and to analyse the possible molecular mechanism that promotes LUAD development.

Differences of PIK3CB expression at transcriptional level between LUAD and normal tissues were analysed with the Timer and UALCAN databases. Then, immunohistochemical staining was performed to investigate PIK3CB expression at the protein level, and relationships between PIK3CB and clinical characteristics were accessed. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression were performed to identify the independent prognostic risk factors for LUAD. Genetic alterations were analysed using the cBioPortal database. The main coexpressed genes and enrichment pathways of PIK3CB were estimated with the LinkedOmics database.

Compared with normal tissues, PIK3CB was higherly expressed in LUAD at the transcriptional level and protein level, respectively. PIK3CB expression was closely related to prognosis of LUAD patients, and Pference for the prognostic assessment and targeted therapy for LUAD patients.

High PIK3CB expression was associated with the development of LUAD and worse prognosis. PIK3CB was an independent risk factor for LUAD patients. Therefore, this study provides a reliable reference for the prognostic assessment and targeted therapy for LUAD patients.

Hip adductors and abductors are weak in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). However, most studies have not investigated selective adductor strengthening.

To compare the effects of adding selective hip abductors versus adductors strengthening to lower limb multimodal exercise program for pain, self-reported function, knee-related quality of life, medication ingested and performance-based tests in patients with symptomatic KOA.

Randomized controlled trial.

Sixty-six patients with KOA were randomly assigned to two treatment groups hip abductor group (HABG) or hip adductor group (HADG). Both groups performed a lower limb multimodal exercise program. HABG and HADG groups added three hip abduction and three hip adduction exercises, respectively. Intensity of pain through numeric pain scale, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) subscales, Lequesne questionnaire, global perceived effect scale, medication ingested, performance-based tests were assessed at baseline, after 6 weeks, and 6 months.

No significant between-group differences were found in primary outcomes pain intensity (mean difference=-1.15, 95%CI -2.44 - 0.12, P=0.07), KOOS-pain (mean difference=1.64, 95%CI -6.79 - 10.07, P=0.70) and KOOS-function in daily living (mean difference=-0.12, 95%CI, -8.78 - 8.54, P=0.97) in 6 weeks. Groups did not differ in any secondary outcome after 6 weeks or after 6 months (P>0.05).

There is no difference between adding hip abductors or adductors strengthening to lower limb multimodal exercise program in improving pain, self-reported function, quality of life, medication ingested and performance-based tests in patients with KOA.

There is no difference between adding hip abductors or adductors strengthening to lower limb multimodal exercise program in improving pain, self-reported function, quality of life, medication ingested and performance-based tests in patients with KOA.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) reverse transcriptase (RT)-associated ribonuclease H (RNase H) remains as the only enzyme encoded within the viral genome not clinically validated as an antiviral target. We have previously reported that the galloyl derivative II-25 had RNase H inhibitory activity in enzymatic assays but showed weak antiviral activity in phenotypic assays due its large polarity and poor membrane permeability. In this report, we report on a series of II-25 derivatives, obtained by addition of different hydrophobic moieties ("the wings") at the C-2 and C-3 positions of the piperazine ring that showed improved RNase H inhibitory activity. Six compounds showed strong inhibitory activity and were found to be more potent than β-thujaplicinol in enzymatic assays. The most potent compound was IA-6 and exhibited the best inhibitory activity (IC50 = 0.067 ± 0.02 μM). IA-6 was around 11 and 30 times more potent than II-25 and β-thujaplicinol, respectively. Molecular modeling studies predict a strong hydrophobic interaction between the furylmethylaminyl group of IA-6 and the side chain of His539, explaining the potent HIV-1 RNase H inhibition. Unfortunately, none of the derivatives showed significant antiviral activity in cell culture. It is worth emphasizing that most of the obtained compounds show low cytotoxicity (CC50 > 20 μM), which confirms the significance of identifying galloyl derivatives as valuable leads for further optimization.Bursting behavior of brainstem premotor burst neurons (BNs) is essential for initiation of saccades and calibrating their metrics. Several ion channel families such as voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channels, low-voltage-activated calcium (Cav3) channels and hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channels are major regulators of the bursting in neurons. Therefore, it was speculated that ion channels with rapid kinematics are essential for characteristic firing patterns of the BNs and rapid saccade velocities. However, the expression patterns of ion channels are yet to be confirmed. Confirmation would not only support the neuromimetic model predictions for saccade generation in brainstem, but also contemporary views that channelopathies can cause saccade disorders in humans. As proof of concept, we examined excitatory BNs in the rostral interstitial nucleus of medial longitudinal fasciculus (RIMLF, vertical saccades) and inhibitory BNs in nucleus paragigantocellularis dorsalis (PGD, horizontal saccades) histochemically in macaque monkeys. We found strong expression of Kv channels, which enable rapid-firing, as well as HCN1&2 and Cav3.2&3.3, which enable post-inhibitory rebound bursting, in both BN populations. Moreover, PGD was found to host multiple neuron groups in terms of calretinin immunoreactivity. Our results provide histochemical evidence that supports models proposing post-inhibitory rebound facilitates bursting in BNs. Furthermore, our findings support the notion that deductions can be made about electrophysiological firing properties by histochemical examination of functional groups within the brainstem saccadic circuitry. This development is an important building block supporting the concept of channelopathies in saccadic disorders. Future histological studies in humans will confirm this approach for saccadic disorders.The Blue Zones (BZs) are areas of the globe inhabited by exceptionally long-lived populations. They include the island of Okinawa in Japan, the island of Ikaria in Greece, the mountain area of the island of Sardinia in Italy, and the peninsula of Nicoya in Costa Rica. Their longevity is a relatively recent phenomenon that has been progressively investigated since the dawn of this century. Research efforts over the past two decades have sought to shed light on the factors associated with this longevity, as well as explore the possibility of lessons transferable to the general population. Among the features of BZ inhabitants, described in the literature, their eating habits hold a prominent place, as these have the advantage of being easily quantifiable and applicable on a larger scale. However, it is too often taken for granted that the mere fact of being documented in a long-lived population makes the diet a causal factor of that population's longevity; this is a claim which should be proven. Furthermore, it is implicitly assumed that a specific BZ diet is homogeneous and remains stable over time, whereas some evidence suggests the opposite. Therefore, this review summarizes our current knowledge of the BZ diets and discusses whether they can be considered as a paradigmatic example of healthy nutrition valid for anyone or, rather, a set of evolving food patterns that has offered benefits to a few specific communities in recent decades.There is growing interest in interventions that delay, slow, and even reverse frailty. In this narrative review, we explore the evidence on exercise, nutrition, medication optimisation and social support interventions for frailty and consider how these relate to underlying frailty pathophysiology. We also consider pathophysiological mechanisms underpinning sex differences in frailty before evaluating the limited evidence for sex-specific frailty interventions that is currently available. Through this review of the literature, we generate a list of potential sex-specific interventions for frailty. While individual-level recommendations are certainly important, future work should turn the focus towards population-level interventions that take into account sex differences in frailty, including changes to healthcare and socioeconomic systems, as well as changes to the built environment to promote healthy behaviours.