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This information establishes the need for a priority follow-up in this population beyond 24 months of corrected age.

Our results support prior studies that show that a combination of perinatal risk factors constitutes the largest determinant for developmental issues at 36 months of age. This information establishes the need for a priority follow-up in this population beyond 24 months of corrected age.The use of antimicrobial (AM) in animal production is an important contributor to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) worldwide. Animal health professionals should play a key role in ensuring judicious use of AM. However, they are subjected to influence from clinical and non-clinical factors. The present study evaluates the perceptions and concerns of animal health practitioners regarding antimicrobial use (AMU) and prescription practices. A cross-sectional online questionnaire survey was conducted among animal health practitioners, predominantly veterinary doctors (88 %) in 20 African countries. Results showed that the most prescribed and administered AM were tetracycline (66 %) followed by β-lactams (32 %) and macrolides (25 %). Most respondents were very confident in deciding on the right dose of AM (77 %) and treatment plans (76 %) as compared to choosing the correct AM (52 %) and making an accurate diagnosis (46 %). Self-reported confidence in the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship was significantly influenced by the respondents' work environment, gender and access to information on AM. Lack of diagnostic facilities and susceptibility tests were major hindrances to adequate prescriptions and use of AM. Perceived drivers of AMR identified were excessive prescription by animal health professionals and the use of AM without proper diagnosis. Almost two thirds (62 %) of the respondents had sufficient information on AM when needed while the main source of information was professional training and drug labels. Thus, reinforcement of regional and country-level guidelines and tailored continuing education programs for veterinarians as well as the development of field-friendly disease diagnosis and management tools are essential to considerably improve AMU.The developmental plasticity of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) is mainly controlled by well-characterized transcription factors, but additional factors, especially those related to metabolism that modulate this intrinsic program remain elusive. Here, using whole transcriptome analysis, we identified branched-chain amino acid aminotransferase-1(Bcat1) as highly-expressed in mouse ESCs and dramatically down-regulated upon differentiation. Bcat1 deletion impaired pluripotency and self-renewal in mouse ESCs, while Bcat1 overexpression resulted in robust ESC self-renewal and inhibition of differentiation. Whole genome bisulfite sequencing (WGBS) analysis showed that Bcat1 deletion altered whole genome methylation levels and hence gene expression in multiple pathways. Specifically, Bcat1 deletion increased expression of RAS protein activator like 1(Rasal1), leading to inactivation of Ras-Erk/MAPK signaling, while Rasal1 inhibition rescued defects seen in Bcat1 deleted cells. In summary, we demonstrate that Bcat1 is essential for mouse ESC self-renewal and pluripotency and that this effect is mediated by DNA methylation and the Ras signaling pathway.

Our aim was to evaluate changes in attitudes of pulmonologists in Turkey towards COPD guidelines and their choice of first-line treatments for COPD patients.

333 physicians who completed the questionnaire were included in this cross-sectional questionnaire study. The questionnaire contained demographic data, professional information, extent of guideline use, rationales behind using or not using a guideline. The data was compared with the same survey conducted previously in 2011 and was analyzed by appropriate statistical methods.

80 physicians were resident pulmonologists (24%), 250 physicians were specialists (75.1%). 298 (89.5%) physicians reported that they follow at least one guideline for selection of the appropriate treatment in COPD. The current application of guidelines when compared with the first survey in 2011, was found to be decreased, 91.2% and 89.5%, respectively (p=0.07). 46.8% (n=156) of participants thought that guidelines provided the physicians more legal protection (p<0.001). The COPD is still common.

Gestational diabetes has serious short and long-term consequences for both mother and child. Designing a standard data set and implementing a recall registry system provides opportunities for early interventions in women with a history of gestational diabetes. The present study aims to draft a data set for the gestational diabetes recall registry and its establishment in urban health centers.

To design a data set for gestational diabetes postpartum recall registry a qualitative study has been done from April to June of 2019. In this stage, Information need assessment, Identification of data elements, development of registry software, and field-testing were done. Web-based software was designed in NET language and using a Visual Studio programming environment. Implementation of the postpartum recall registry was started in 6 health centers of Ahvaz city from August 2019.

During six months 163 women with gestational diabetes in current pregnancy were registered. The final data set for the postpartum recall registry included six main groups, 23 subclasses, and 188 data elements. Reverse Transcriptase inhibitor Mandatory data were included 115 elements.

A data set was finalized using a standard method and implemented in urban health centers for six months. Implementing a postpartum registry with standard elements can help manage data and plan for future interventions to reduce modifiable risk factors in this population.

A data set was finalized using a standard method and implemented in urban health centers for six months. Implementing a postpartum registry with standard elements can help manage data and plan for future interventions to reduce modifiable risk factors in this population.

To evaluate comparative outcomes of breast-conserving surgery (BCS) of breast cancer with and without cavity shaving.

A systematic search of multiple electronic data sources was conducted, and all randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing BCS with or without cavity shaving for breast cancer were included. Positive margin rate, second operation rate, operative time, post-operative haematoma, cosmetic appearance and budget cost were the evaluated outcome parameters for the meta-analysis.

Six RCTs reporting a total number of 971 patients; 495 of these underwent BCS plus shaving (BCS+S), and 473 underwent BCS alone were included. BCS+S showed significantly lower positive margin rate (Risk Ratio [RR] 0.40, P=0.00001) and second operation rate (RR 0.38, P=0.00001). BCS+S demonstrated longer operative time than BCS (79±4min vs 67±3min, Mean Difference 12.14, P=0.002), and there was no significant difference in the risk of post-operative haematoma (RR 0.33, P=0.20).

BCS+S is superior to BCS in terms of positive margins rate and second operation rate. Operative time is longer when cavity shaving is performed.

BCS + S is superior to BCS in terms of positive margins rate and second operation rate. Operative time is longer when cavity shaving is performed.

To investigate the relationship between shear wave elastography (SWE) elasticity indices of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and central lymph node metastasis (CLNM) and to evaluate the value of SWE combined with gray-scale ultrasound (US) for predicting preoperative CLNM.

This study included 172 patients with a pathology diagnosis of PTC who underwent preoperative gray-scale US and SWE evaluation. Patients were divided into CLNM-positive and CLNM-negative groups. We analyzed the association between SWE elasticity indices (Emax, Emean and Emin) and CLNM, compared the diagnostic efficacy of gray-scale US alone versus SWE combined with gray-scale US for predicting CLNM, and analyzed the influence of Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) on the diagnostic efficacy of CLNM.

SWE elasticity values Emax, Emean and Emin were significantly higher in CLNM-positive patients (P=0.000, 0.000 and 0.003, respectively). The AUC of Emax was higher than that of other SWE indices for predicting CLNM (AUC=0.749; 95% CI=0.676-0.822). In multivariate analysis, microcalcification (OR=5.254; 95% CI=2.496-11.061), extrathyroidal extension (OR=4.210; 95% CI=1.423-12.456), multifocality (OR=3.084; 95% CI=1.190-7.991) and Emax >59.0 kpa (OR=4.934; 95% CI=2.318-10.500) were independent risk factors for predicting CLNM. The AUC of SWE combined with gray-scale US for predicting CLNM (AUC=0.825; 95% CI=0.760-0.879) was significantly higher (P=0.011) than that for gray-scale US alone (AUC=0.774; 95% CI=0.704-0.834). There was no significant difference in AUC between the HT and non-HT subgroups in predicting CLNM (0.798 vs. 0.833, P=0.640).

SWE can be used to predict CLNM in PTC patients. SWE combined with gray-scale US can improve the prediction of CLNM.

SWE can be used to predict CLNM in PTC patients. link2 SWE combined with gray-scale US can improve the prediction of CLNM.

Cervical dystonia is the most common of the adult-onset focal dystonias. Most cases are idiopathic. The current view is that cervical dystonia may be caused by some combination of genetic and environmental factors. link3 Genetic contributions have been studied extensively, but there are few studies of other factors. We conducted an exploratory metabolomics analysis of cervical dystonia to identify potentially abnormal metabolites or altered biological pathways.

Plasma samples from 100 cases with idiopathic cervical dystonia and 100 controls were compared using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry-based metabolomics.

A total of 7346 metabolic features remained after quality control, and up to 289 demonstrated significant differences between cases and controls, depending on statistical criteria chosen. Pathway analysis revealed 9 biological processes to be significantly associated at p<0.05, 5 pathways were related to carbohydrate metabolism, 3 pathways were related to lipid metabolism.

This is the first large scale metabolomics study for any type of dystonia. The results may provide potential novel insights into the biology of cervical dystonia.

This is the first large scale metabolomics study for any type of dystonia. The results may provide potential novel insights into the biology of cervical dystonia.

Retinal abnormalities measured by optical coherence tomography (OCT) have been detected in both Parkinson's disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Cognitive impairment is not only found in AD, but 75-90% of PD patients will also develop dementia in the late stage of disease. We assessed whether baseline retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness predicted worsening of cognitive status over time and the correlation between RNFL thickness and the detailed impaired cognitive domains in PD.

RNFL thickness was measured using high-definition OCT in 78 non-dementia PD patients. Clinical and cognitive assessments were performed at baseline and at 3.61±0.65 years follow-up. Linear mixed-effects models were used to examine associations between RNFL thickness and the changes in cognitive test scores, after adjusting for age, sex, disease duration and education.

Analysis of outcomes according to baseline RNFL tertiles showed worse performance in global cognitive tests, delayed memory, and executive functions in patients with a thin RNFL.