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Subsequent fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis of the metaphase cells of an affected sibling revealed a disruption of the NF1 gene confirming the underlying basis of the clinical NF1 presentation in this family. The utilization of traditional cytogenetic as well as evolving molecular methods was not only pivotal in the diagnosis of NF1 and management for this family, but is also pertinent to other patients with a family history of NF1.2,3-Diarylbenzo[b]arsoles were synthesized from zirconacycles and diiodophenylarsine. The structural modification to the luminophore was attained through diarylacetylene precursors, Suzuki-Miyaura coupling, and oxidation of the arsenic atom. AZD1390 supplier The emission properties were controlled according to these modifications. The 2,3-diarylbenzo[b]arsoles showed aggregation-induced emission enhancement; the stronger emission was observed in the solid states than in solutions. In addition, Suzuki-Miyaura polycondensation and olefin metathesis polymerization produced main- and side-chain polymers, respectively. The resultant polymers showed different emission behaviors such as aggregation caused quenching and aggregation induced emission enhancement.
High-power short-duration (HPSD) ablation is a novel strategy using contact force-sensing catheters optimized for power-controlled radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). This study investigates the outcomes of HPSD (50 W delivered for up to 15 s, Lesion Size Index of 5-6) compared to standard-power standard-duration (SPSD) (20-25 W until 400-500 gram seconds, up to 60 s) and temperature-controlled noncontact (TCNC) (20-40 W up to 60 s of ablation) settings.
We studied consecutive cases of patients with AF undergoing pulmonary vein isolation with TCNC, SPSD, and HPSD between January 7th, 2013 and January 11th, 2019. Procedural data collected include time to isolate the left (LPVT) and right pulmonary veins (RPVT), total ablation time (TAT), and radiofrequency ablation delivery time (RADT). Clinical data collected include sinus rhythm maintenance postprocedure.
One hundred and seventy-one patients were studied (44 TCNC, 51 SPSD, 76 HPSD). RADT was shorter when comparing HPSD to SPSD (25 vs. 41 min; p < .01), HPSD to TCNC (25 vs. 76 min; p < .01), and SPSD to TCNC groups (41 vs. 76 min; p < .01). TAT, LPVT, and RPVT were reduced between HPSD versus SPSD, HPSD versus TCNC, and SPSD versus TCNC groups, respectively (p < .01). There was no difference in sinus rhythm maintenance by Kaplan-Meier survival analysis (log rank test p = .12), after 3 or 12 months between groups overall, and when stratified by AF type, left atrial volume, CHA
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AF ablation with HPSD reduced procedure times with similar sinus rhythm maintenance compared to SPSD and TCNC.
AF ablation with HPSD reduced procedure times with similar sinus rhythm maintenance compared to SPSD and TCNC.The aim of this descriptive study was to monitor the changes in uterine arteries during pregnancy, postpartum period and pyometra in bitches using angiography. Fifteen uteri of mixed breed bitches on days 24, 30, 33, 40, 43, 47, 50 and 56 of pregnancy and weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7-8 of postpartum and two CEH/pyometra bitches were examined after ovariohysterectomy. The results showed that with the onset of normal pregnancy and in about 30 ± 1 days of gestation, anastomoses begin to form between the left and right middle uterine arteries, developing during the next days and continuing until 4 weeks postpartum. On 4th week after parturition, when physiologic changes occur and the uterus returns to non-pregnant conditions, these anastomoses begin to degenerate, and they completely disappear approximately on the 7th-8th week after parturition. Similarly, in CEH/pyometra bitches, anastomoses were formed between left and right median uterine arteries. These findings can be considered as a part of the physiological changes of the uterus and its vessels during pregnancy and postpartum periods and could affect the results and interpretation of relevant findings.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) is associated with an increased risk of a second malignancy.
We conducted a retrospective clinicopathologic review of 12 patients with CLL/SLL who developed a second lymphoma in the skin. Demographic data, clinical information, and histopathology from 31 biopsies were recorded. Cases of secondary cutaneous involvement by CLL/SLL (leukemia cutis) and non-primary cutaneous lymphomas were excluded.
A wide variety of primary cutaneous lymphomas was identified, including classic mycosis fungoides (3), cutaneous marginal zone lymphoma (2), primary cutaneous peripheral T-cell lymphoma unspecified (2), folliculotropic mycosis fungoides (1), Sézary syndrome (1), cutaneous gamma-delta T-cell lymphoma (1), cutaneous CD8+ aggressive epidermotropic cytotoxic T-cell lymphoma (1), and cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (1). A male predominance was observed, and the average age was 74.1 years. In all patients, CLL/SLL predated the development of the second lymphoma, which was aggressive in the majority of cases (58%). Aggressive cytotoxic T-cell lymphomas, generally rare neoplasms, were relatively common (30%).
CLL/SLL patients may develop a second lymphoma in the skin, which may be aggressive. Atypical cutaneous lymphoid infiltrates in this patient population should not be assumed to represent secondary CLL/SLL involvement and require thorough immunohistochemical analysis.
CLL/SLL patients may develop a second lymphoma in the skin, which may be aggressive. Atypical cutaneous lymphoid infiltrates in this patient population should not be assumed to represent secondary CLL/SLL involvement and require thorough immunohistochemical analysis.
An in vitro study to compare the adaptation of denture bases fabricated with 4 different techniques using volumetric 3-dimentional (3D) analysis.
Edentulous maxillary and mandibular casts were scanned, and standardized denture bases were designed using CAD design software. The same standard tessellation language (STL) data were used to produce the denture bases with 4 different fabrication methods compression molding (CM), injection molding (IM), PMMA milling (PM), and 3D printing (3D) (n = 11/group). Milled wax denture bases were used to fabricate CM and IM groups. Denture bases placed on edentulous casts were scanned using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Volumetric gap between denture base and cast was calculated from 6 locations for maxilla (anterior ridge crest, posterior ridge crest, labial vestibule, buccal vestibule, palate, and posterior palatal seal) and 3 locations for mandible (intermolar, molar, and retromolar) in addition to overall gap measurements for edentulous arches. The data were us about the palatal gap when the compression molding technique is used. Micro-CT is a valid technique for evaluating the denture base adaptation.
Denture bases milled from PMMA blocks showed better adaptation than 3D printed, or wax milled and conventionally fabricated denture bases for both maxillary and mandibular arches. PMMA milling is a reproducible technique that enables the construction of accurate dentures. Clinicians should be cautious about the palatal gap when the compression molding technique is used. Micro-CT is a valid technique for evaluating the denture base adaptation.
Intrafractional motion during radiotherapy delivery can deteriorate the delivered dose. Dynamic rotational motion of up to 38 degrees has been reported during prostate cancer radiotherapy, but methods to determine the dosimetric consequences of such rotations are lacking. Here, we create and experimentally validate a dose reconstruction method that accounts for dynamic rotations and translations in a commercial treatment planning system (TPS). Interplay effects are quantified by comparing dose reconstructions with dynamic and constant rotations.
The dose reconstruction accumulates the dose in points of interest while the points are moved in six degrees of freedom (6DoF) in a precalculated time-resolved four-dimensional (4D) dose matrix to emulate dynamic motion in a patient. The required 4D dose matrix was generated by splitting the original treatment plan into multiple sub-beams, each representing 0.4s dose delivery, and recalculating the dose of the split plan in the TPS (Eclipse). The dose accumulation
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A method to perform dose reconstructions for dynamic 6DoF motion in a TPS was developed and experimentally validated. It revealed large differences in dose distribution between dynamic and constant rotations not identifiable through dose reconstructions with constant rotation.
A method to perform dose reconstructions for dynamic 6DoF motion in a TPS was developed and experimentally validated. It revealed large differences in dose distribution between dynamic and constant rotations not identifiable through dose reconstructions with constant rotation.
Understanding barriers and facilitators for limiting occupational sitting and what impact it has on health on those with type 2 diabetes is essential for future trials and intervention development in primary healthcare settings. This study aimed to explore the feasibility and acceptability of an intervention using mobile health (mHealth) technology, together with counselling by a diabetes specialist nurse, to reduce occupational sitting in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted in 15 participants with type 2 diabetes who completed a 3-month intervention including mHealth; activity tracker (Garmin Vivofit3) and SMS reminders, one initial face-to-face patient-centred counselling session and three telephone follow-up calls by a diabetes specialist nurse within the primary healthcare system in Sweden. The interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using qualitative content analysis.
Two themes were identified (1) 'From baby steps to milestones' refized in individual type 2 diabetes programmes aiming to reduce workplace sitting.Protein palmitoylation (S-acylation) has emerged as an important player in a range of cellular processes, and as a result, the palmitoyl-acyltransferase (PAT) enzymes which mediate this modification have entered into the spotlight. Palmitoyltransferase ZDHHC5 (ZDHHC5) is among the more unique members of the PAT family as it is mainly localised to the plasma membrane and contains an extended cytoplasmic domain with several regulatory features. ZDHHC5 plays a vital role in a wide range of processes in different cell types. In this review, we offer a summary of the functions of ZDHHC5 in synaptic plasticity, cardiac function, cell adhesion and fatty acid uptake, among other processes. We also explore recent work has revealed several mechanisms to control the activity, localisation and function of ZDHHC5.
