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CT scans were the most sensitive in identifying trauma in all regions of the body, detecting 73% of fractures and 79% of impacts. X-ray and Lodox scans were less sensitive in detecting both fractures (50% and 42% respectively) and impacts (59% and 54% respectively). An assessment of the directionality of trauma was possible using dry bone and CT scans, but not when using X-rays or Lodox scans. CT scans can be used to assess skeletal trauma in suspected victims of child abuse, but the use of X-ray and Lodox scans is not recommended other than for initial screening procedures. Tipifarnib price Osteological analysis, however, is still considered the gold standard and should be performed whenever possible.The association of Zika virus (ZIKV) infection with a congenital malformation in fetuses, neurological, and other systemic complications in adults have brought significant global health emergency. ZIKV targets nerve cells in the brain and causes cell death, such as pyroptosis, leading to neuroinflammation. Here we described a novel mechanism of pyroptosis caused by ZIKV protease. We found that ZIKV protease directly cleaved the GSDMD into N-terminal fragment (1-249) leading to pyroptosis in a caspase-independent manner, suggesting a direct mechanism of ZIKV-induced cell death and subsequent inflammation. Our findings might shed new light to explore the pathogenesis of ZIKV infections where ZIKV protease might be a suitable target for the development of antiviral agents.Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease caused by destruction of insulin-producing β cells. The response of autoreactive T cells to β cell antigens plays a central role in the development of T1D. Recently, fusion peptides composed by insulin C-peptide fragments and other proteins were reported as β cell target antigens for diabetogenic CD4+ T cells in non-obese diabetic (NOD) mice. In this study, we generated a T cell-receptor (TCR)-like monoclonal antibody (mAb) against a fusion peptide bound to major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II component to elucidate the function of the fusion peptides in T1D. In addition, we developed a novel NFAT-GFP TCR reporter system to evaluate the TCR-like mAb. The NFAT-GFP reporter T cells expressing the diabetogenic TCR were specifically activated by the fusion peptide presented on the MHC class II molecules. By using the NFAT-GFP reporter T cells, we showed that the TCR-like mAb blocks the diabetogenic T cell response against the fusion peptide presented on the MHC class II molecules. Furthermore, the development of T1D was ameliorated when pre-diabetic NOD mice were treated with this mAb. These findings suggest that NFAT-GFP reporter T cells are useful to assess the function of specific TCR and the recognition of fusion peptides by T cells is crucial for the pathogenesis of T1D.The accumulation and aggregation of amyloid-β (Aβ) are critical factors in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Several studies have indicated that metal ions such as Cu2+and Zn2+ play a key role in the formation and stabilization of neurotoxic Aβ aggregates, however the molecular mechanisms underlying Aβ cytotoxicity have not yet been fully elucidated. Previously, we showed that the Aβ-derived fragment peptide (Aβ-FrP), Aβ1-19, altered conformation in the presence of Cu2+, inhibiting its digestion by metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7). In this study we demonstrated that Aβ1-19 did not form aggregates in the presence of Cu2+. Therefore, we synthesized a new Aβ-FrP, Aβ1-29, which displayed Cu2+-dependent conformational conversion and aggregate formation. Aβ1-29 was cleaved by MMP-7, however this reaction was inhibited in the presence of Cu2+ in a similar way to Aβ1-19. Interestingly, Aβ1-29 showed conformational conversion and aggregate formation in the presence of Zn2+, however this did not confer resistance against MMP-7 cleavage. Moreover, Aβ1-29 induced the apoptotic cell death of neural SH-SY5Y cells in the presence of Cu2+ but not Zn2+. These results suggest that Cu2+, unlike Zn2+, may play an important role in the aggregation mechanism of Aβ and thus in the pathology of AD.

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been widely reported to cause symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Neurologic complications have not been widely reported without associated respiratory symptoms. These neurologic manifestations have been found mostly in the elderly. There has been no report of ataxia or COVID-19 cerebellitis in the young adult population without associated respiratory symptoms.

Here we report the case of a 30-year-old patient who presented with isolated cerebellar symptoms and was diagnosed with COVID-19 cerebellitis. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS? It is important for emergency physicians to know that COVID-19 can have many clinical manifestations and to have a high level of suspicion with acute neurologic symptoms.

Here we report the case of a 30-year-old patient who presented with isolated cerebellar symptoms and was diagnosed with COVID-19 cerebellitis. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS? It is important for emergency physicians to know that COVID-19 can have many clinical manifestations and to have a high level of suspicion with acute neurologic symptoms.

This study compared transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) to laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (laTME) for the treatment of low rectal cancer. Adequacy of oncologic resection as well as postoperative outcomes were analyzed.

We retrospectively reviewed all proctectomy for low rectal cancer by a single surgeon at our institution from January 2014 to September 2019.

There were 20 taTME and 30 laTME patients. TaTME patients had more distal tumors with no difference in pathologic resection margins or frequency of positive distal margin. Operative times were longer for taTME, but there were no differences in short-term outcomes or complications. TaTME patients had a higher rate of postoperative fecal incontinence.

TaTME may be a good option for the most distal tumors, when distal margins may be compromised. TaTME provides equivalent oncologic resection, but there is a higher incidence of postoperative fecal incontinence.

TaTME may be a good option for the most distal tumors, when distal margins may be compromised.