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Nickel (Ni) is a known human carcinogen that has an adverse effect on various human organs in occupational workers during Ni refinement and smelting. CPI-613 cell line In the present study, we used real-time polymerase chain reactions, Western blot analysis, and a lactate production assay to investigate whether an increase in the NLRP3 inflammasome induced by Ni-refining fumes was associated with the Warburg effect in BEAS-2B cells, a nonmalignant pulmonary epithelial line. Exposure to Ni-refining fumes suppressed cell proliferation and increased lactate production compared with those in an untreated control group in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Ni-refining fumes induced the Warburg effect, which was observed based on increases in the levels of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α, hexokinase 2, pyruvate kinase isozyme type M2, and lactate dehydrogenase A. In addition, Ni-refining fumes promoted increased expression of NLRP3 at both the gene and protein levels. Furthermore, inhibition of the Warburg effect by 2-Deoxy-d-glucose reversed the increased expression of NLRP3 induced by Ni-refining fumes. Collectively, our data demonstrated that the Warburg effect can promote the expression of the NLRP3 inflammasome induced by the Ni-refining fumes in BEAS-2B cells. This indicates a new phenomenon in which alterations in energy production in human cells induced by Ni-refining fumes regulate the inflammatory response.This study explored biochemical parameters of blood in workers operating in the main workshops at the Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium and Magnesium Plant magnesium (Mg) workshop (furnace operator, chlorinator operator, and electrolyzer operator), titanium tetrachloride workshop (mill operator and titanium (Ti) production operator), and Ti sponge workshop (reduction furnace operator, knockout operator, and crushing machine operator). The control group consisted of 112 male workers, whose duties were not related to similar occupational hazards (plumbers, electricians, janitors cleaning the administrative building, security guards, and carpenters). The activity of gamma-glutamyl transferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, creatine phosphokinase, lactate dehydrogenase, cholinesterase, alkaline phosphate, and α-amylase and the concentration of serum calcium, Mg, phosphorus, and chloride ion were measured. To clarify the nature of pathological changes that occur in the body of mammals under the influence of toxic gases and dust, this study also included 130 sexually mature, white female rats. Animals and workers were exposed to examination of the same indicators. Changes in test results of enzymes and minerals indicated a negative impact that harmful production factors may have had on the bodies of workers. Findings showed significant fluctuations in enzyme and mineral blood profiles of workers as compared to controls. In the test animals, changes in the enzyme activity and mineral blood composition were as diverse as in the workers. These findings will be useful when identifying markers of a negative impact of harmful substances in an industrial workplace and when developing measures to prevent employees from developing an occupational disease.Grief is a culturally-situated praxis, where cultural phenomena convey norms and expectations for grief expression and reconciliation. Music is one example of a cultural phenomenon that can inform grief and mourning. Utilizing narrative thematic analysis, the author examined cultural messages within music lyrics of 36 songs performed at the One Love Manchester 2017 benefit concert. Four themes-emotional expression, active mourning, expectations, and meaning-making-are presented as a poem to reflect the creative form and delivery of music. Findings indicated conflicting emotional and behavioral grief expressions, and time was an influential factor in expectations and meaning-making processes conveyed throughout lyrics.The paper "Combating COVID-19 and Building Immune Resilience A Potential Role for Magnesium Nutrition?" by TC Wallace, which was published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition highlights the importance of adequate magnesium (Mg) supply in relation to COVID-19. Wallace notes that Mg deficiency is associated with low-grade chronic inflammation. Furthermore, hypokalemia and a lack of active Vitamin D are consequences of a Mg deficit. In this way, Mg deficiency may exacerbate the course of COVID-19. Therefore, in patients with Covid-19 permanent monitoring of the Mg status and, if necessary, supplementation should be carried out. The possible importance of Mg in COVID-19 was only recently discussed also by Iotti et al. and the German Society for Magnesium Research e.V. Considering the meaningful connections between Mg and COVID-19 there are relevant research topics that should be addressed Does Mg deficiency increase the risk of infection with COVID-19 or the risk of a severe course of the disease? Is there an increased prevalence of Mg deficiency in COVID-19 patients? Could Mg supplementation alleviate the course of the disease in COVID-19 or reduce complications? Does pharmacological induction of hypermagnesemia via intravenous Mg provide clinical benefits for COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit (for example with regard to lung function or thromboembolism)?Background Previous studies have identified risk factors for relapse in patients with alcohol use disorders in deaddiction or community settings. There are limited studies comparing the stressful life events, social support, and risk of relapse in relapsed harmful alcohol users between psychiatry and gastroenterology departments.Objective To compare the stressful life events, social support, and risk of relapse in relapsed harmful alcohol users between psychiatry and gastroenterology departments.Methods Comparative, cross-sectional study design was used in males with harmful alcohol use as defined by AUDIT and with at least one relapse. Presumptive Stressful Life Events Scale, Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale, and Alcohol Relapse Risk Scale were used.Results Severity of alcohol harmful use was significantly higher in psychiatry patients than gastroenterology. Increased number of gastroenterology patients reported "change in their sleeping habits" as an important factor for relapse than psychiatry, which was not significant. Only stimulus-induced vulnerability was significantly increased in psychiatry patients compared to gastroenterology. Social support significantly correlated with the alcohol relapse risk scores in the psychiatry group, while in the gastroenterology, the severity of alcohol harmful use scores significantly correlated with total alcohol relapse risk scores.Conclusions The individual stressors and the risk for relapse were different between the two groups. There was no difference in social support between the two groups. These findings can have implications for using these factors in relapse prevention strategies by focusing on the factors specifically found in each group. However, these findings have to be studied in a larger community sample.

For patients with cancer who are older than 65 years, the 2018 ASCO Guideline recommends geriatric assessment (GA) be performed. However, there are limited data on providers' practices using GA. Therefore, ASCO's Geriatric Oncology Task Force conducted a survey of providers to assess practice patterns and barriers to GA.

Cancer providers treating adult patients including those ≥ 65 years completed an online survey. Questions included those asking about awareness of ASCO's Geriatric Oncology Guideline (2018), use of validated GA tools, and perceived barriers to using GA. Descriptive statistics and statistical comparisons between those aware of the Guideline and those who were not were conducted. Statistical significance was set at

< .05.

Participants (N = 1,277) responded between April 5 and June 5, 2019. Approximately half (53%) reported awareness of the Guideline. The most frequently used GA tools, among those aware of the Guideline and those who were not, assessed functional status (69%

50%; ting Guideline-consistent implementation will require various strategies to change behavior.

Among providers caring for older adults, 52% were aware of the ASCO Guideline. Some domains were assessed frequently (eg, function, falls), whereas other domains were assessed rarely (eg, mood, cognition). Guideline awareness was associated with two to four times increased use of GA and differing perceived barriers. Interventions facilitating Guideline-consistent implementation will require various strategies to change behavior.

To explore the optimal treatment for cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMVR) in patients status-post Allogeneic bone marrow hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (Allo-HSCT), based on aqueous humor indicators.

A randomized controlled study with 35 eyes. Eyes were randomized with a 11 ratio to standard treatment group (Group 1, with treatment endpoint as aqueous CMV-DNA load＜10

copy/ml), and interleukin (IL)-8 group (Group 2, with treatment endpoint as aqueous IL-8 level ＜30 pg/ml or CMV-DNA load＜10

copy/ml) to receive antiviral intravitreal injections. Number of injections, CMVR recurrence rate, complication rate, and vision changes were analyzed and compared.

The mean number of injections in group 2 was less than in group 1 (6 vs 8 respectively,

<0.05). There were no significant differences in CMVR recurrence, complication and vision recovery rate.

Incorporating aqueous humor IL-8 level into the criteria of CMVR treatment decision can safely and effectively reduce the number of intravitreal injections needed and can be used as important indicators to assess treatment endpoint.

Incorporating aqueous humor IL-8 level into the criteria of CMVR treatment decision can safely and effectively reduce the number of intravitreal injections needed and can be used as important indicators to assess treatment endpoint.

The aim of this study was to make a volumetric comparison of some medial temporal lobe structures and neuropeptides between the patients of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and healthy individuals.

The study comprised of a group of patients diagnosed with mild AD (n15) and a Control group (n15) (16 females, 14 males, mean age72.90 ± 4.50). Voxel-based morphometry and MRICloud analyses were performed on the MR images taken in 3D measurements of gray matter volumes of all subjects. Following a 10-minute hug test, blood samples were taken from all participants for oxytocin (OT) and arginine vasopressin (AVP) analyses.

The patient group had a statistically lower right hippocampus volume (

 = 0.004) and OT values (

 = 0.028) than the Control group. OT signal values increased with a volume increase in the right parahippocampal gyrus (PHG_R), and OT conc. and AVP conc. values increased with increasing volume of the PHG_R.

It is suggested that the right hippocampus, right fusiform gyrus, left amygdala, left parahippocampal gyrus, and left entorhinal cortex atrophies can be used as predictors in the early diagnosis of AD. The positive correlation between PHG_R and neuropeptides showed the need to investigate the PHG and OT function more deeply.

It is suggested that the right hippocampus, right fusiform gyrus, left amygdala, left parahippocampal gyrus, and left entorhinal cortex atrophies can be used as predictors in the early diagnosis of AD. The positive correlation between PHG_R and neuropeptides showed the need to investigate the PHG and OT function more deeply.