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Guinea pigs exposed to multiple infestations with Ixodes scapularis ticks develop acquired resistance to ticks, which is also known as tick immunity. The I. scapularis salivary components that contribute to tick immunity are likely multifactorial. An anticoagulant that inhibits factor Xa, named Salp14, is present in tick saliva and is associated with partial tick immunity. A tick bite naturally releases tick saliva proteins into the vertebrate host for several days, which suggests that the mode of antigen delivery may influence the genesis of tick immunity. We therefore utilized Salp14 as a model antigen to examine tick immunity using mRNA lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), plasmid DNA, or recombinant protein platforms. salp14 containing mRNA-LNPs vaccination elicited erythema at the tick bite site after tick challenge that occurred earlier, and that was more pronounced, compared with DNA or protein immunizations. Humoral and cellular responses associated with tick immunity were directed towards a 25 amino acid region of Salp14 at the carboxy terminus of the protein, as determined by antibody responses and skin-testing assays. This study demonstrates that the model of antigen delivery, also known as the vaccine platform, can influence the genesis of tick immunity in guinea pigs. mRNA-LNPs may be useful in helping to elicit erythema at the tick bite site, one of the most important early hallmarks of acquired tick resistance. mRNA-LNPs containing tick genes is a useful platform for the development of vaccines that can potentially prevent selected tick-borne diseases.

To investigate the utility of Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) as a measure of comorbidity burden to predict procedural outcomes after de novo cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation.

All de novo CIED implantations in the United States National Inpatient Sample between 2015 and 2018 were retrospectively analyzed, stratified by CCI score (0=no comorbidity burden, 1=mild, 2=moderate, ≥3=severe). Multivariable logistic regression models were performed to examine the association between unit CCI score (scale) and in-hospital outcomes (major adverse cerebrovascular and cardiovascular events [MACCE] composite of all-cause mortality, acute ischemic stroke, thoracic and cardiac complications, and device-related complications; and MACCE individual components).

Of 474,475 CIED procedures, the distribution of CCI score was as follows CCI=0 (17.7%), CCI=1 (21.8%), CCI=2 (18.7%), and CCI=3+ (41.8%). Charlson comorbidity index score was associated with increased odds ratios of MACCE (1.10; 95% CI, 1roke, but not procedure-related (thoracic and cardiac) or device-related complications. Objective assessment of comorbidity burden is important to risk-stratify patients undergoing CIED implantation for better prognostication of their in-hospital survival.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, guidelines recommended that breast cancer centers delay estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer surgeries with neoadjuvant endocrine therapy. We aimed to evaluate pathologic upstaging of breast cancer patients affected by these guidelines.

Female patients with stage I/II breast cancer receiving neoadjuvant endocrine therapy were prospectively identified and were matched to a historical cohort of stage I/II estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer patients treated with upfront surgery ≤35 days. Primary outcomes were pathologic T and N upstaging versus clinical staging.

After matching, 28 neoadjuvant endocrine therapy and 48 control patients remained. Median age in each group was 65 (P= .68). Most patients (78.6% and 79.2%) had invasive ductal carcinoma with a clinical tumor size of 0.9 cm vs 1.7 cm (P= .056). Time to surgery was 68 days in the neoadjuvant endocrine therapy group and 26.5 days in the control (P < .001). A total of 23 neoadjuvant endocrine therapy patients (82.1%) had the same or lower pT-stage compared with 31 (64.5%) control patients (P= .115). Only 3 (10.7%) neoadjuvant endocrine therapy patients had increased pN-stage vs 14 (29.2%) control patients (P= .063).

Despite 2.5-times longer delays, patients with early-stage estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer receiving neoadjuvant endocrine therapy did not experience pathologic upstaging during the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings may support the use of neoadjuvant endocrine therapy in similar patients if delays to surgery are projected.

Despite 2.5-times longer delays, patients with early-stage estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer receiving neoadjuvant endocrine therapy did not experience pathologic upstaging during the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings may support the use of neoadjuvant endocrine therapy in similar patients if delays to surgery are projected.

Adjuvant systemic therapy is selectively considered for high-risk stage II colon cancer, but which patients benefit most from adjuvant systemic therapy is unclear.

Patients who underwent resection of stage II colon cancer were identified from the National Cancer Database (2010-2016). Risk-factors for decreased overall survival on multivariable analysis were used to establish a predictive risk-score model for all-cause mortality. After propensity matching within each risk group, 5-year overall survival was estimated based on receipt of adjuvant systemic therapy.

Of the 15,241 patients evaluated, 2,857 (18.8%) received adjuvant systemic therapy. Risk factors for decreased overall survival included age >75 (hazard ratio 3.3, P < .001), male sex (hazard ratio 1.2, P < .001), White/Black race (hazard ratio 1.4, P= .020), preoperative carcinoembryonic antigen >3.5 ng/mL (hazard ratio 1.6, P < .001), T4a T-stage (hazard ratio 2.0, P < .001), T4b T-stage (hazard ratio 2.4, P < .001), lymphont and tumor factors identifies a high-risk cohort of stage II colon cancer patients who may benefit from adjuvant systemic therapy, although the minority of these patients appear to be receiving treatment.Treatment for extremely preterm infants born at less than 25 weeks of gestation in Japan was initiated mainly due to the amendment of the Maternal Health Act lowering the upper limit of abortion from 24 weeks to 22 weeks in 1990. Five years after the amendment, the Japanese national government started a nationwide project to improve the perinatal care system. Once selected perinatal centers reported improvements in survival rates, more centers have adopted aggressive treatments. They have accumulated their knowledge by experiencing the treatment of infants with a limit of viability. As a result, more than 50% of infants born even at 22 weeks of gestation can survive to discharge currently. Selleck JAK inhibitor This progress has resulted from the accumulation of experience at each perinatal center rather than the results from clinical trials. Furthermore, these experiences have been standardized to some extent through sharing information.This paper presents the results of a retrospective case-controlled cohort study to investigate the effectiveness of a donor-site local anaesthetic infusion protocol to reduce opioid requirements, length of intensive therapy unit (ITU) stay, and incidence of postoperative delirium. Adult free flap head and neck patients were identified from a prospective database (n = 86). There was a significant reduction in mean opioid requirements (p less then 0.001). Postoperative delirium was observed in 12 of 35 patients before introduction of the protocol, and in 10 of 51 patients after its introduction (p = 0.139). Donor-site local anaesthetic infusion reduces opioid requirements for patients undergoing head and neck free flap reconstruction, and is a valuable adjunct to an enhanced recovery protocol.The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate the reliability of two-plate fixations applied to the anterior region of the maxilla after Le Fort I osteotomy in terms of stability. Twenty polyurethane-based skull models were used to evaluate two fixation techniques. Two groups consisting of four and two L-shaped titanium miniplates were tested. Each group was tested with the application of vertical forces in the anteroposterior direction using a servohydraulic testing unit. The displacement values in each group at each stage (from 10 N - 120 N) were compared using the Mann-Whitney U test. The displacement values for the two groups were not statistically significant up to 20 N, but differed significantly between 20 N and 120 N (p less then 0.05). The results showed that the biomechanical behaviour of fixation with four miniplates was better than that of two after a load of 20 N. It can be concluded that when the amount of maxillary advancement is increased to 10 mm or more, fixation with only two plates does not provide sufficient stability experimentally.

BRCA 1 or 2 mutation carriers have increased risk of developing breast cancer (BC) and serous epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). The incidence of BC over time after EOC is unknown. Optimal BC surveillance for BRCA mutation carriers following EOC has not been defined.

A multi-institutional retrospective chart review was performed. Patients with BRCA -associated EOC diagnosed between 1996 and 2016 were followed for an average of 80months. Women with previous bilateral mastectomy were excluded; women with prior BC and an intact breast were included. Descriptive statistics, Chi Square, and univariate survival analysis were performed.

184 patients with BRCA -associated EOC were identified. Eighteen (10%) were diagnosed with BC a median of 48months following EOC. Two (1%) with prior BC developed contralateral BC and 16 (9%) developed primary BC. The majority of BC (55%) was diagnosed 3years following EOC. The 3-, 5- and 10-year incidence of BC was 5.6%, 9.5% and 33.3%. Annual mammography was performed in 43% and MRI in 34%. Twenty-eight (15%) women underwent risk-reducing mastectomy (RRM). There was no statistically significant difference in BC screening between women with, and without, a prior BC. BC was most commonly detected on mammogram. Three (17%) women had occult BC at the time of RRM. Nine (50%) had DCIS, and 8 (44%) had stage I/II BC. Median 5- and 10-year survival was 68% and 43% and was comparable between groups.

Ten percent of women developed BC after EOC. The incidence of BC following EOC in BRCA carriers increases over time, and surveillance is recommended given their enhanced survival of EOC. Timely genetic testing for women with EOC is imperative to better triage BC screening resources and treatment.

Ten percent of women developed BC after EOC. The incidence of BC following EOC in BRCA carriers increases over time, and surveillance is recommended given their enhanced survival of EOC. Timely genetic testing for women with EOC is imperative to better triage BC screening resources and treatment.

Care delay may allow for cancer progression prior to treatment initiation. However, in endometrial cancer, quantitative data to support this hypothesis is mixed. Factors that cuase delay prior to clinical presentation are present among Black women, however the whether and how they present among White women, and thus how they may drive racial disparity is unknown.

In this qualitative study, from June 2019 to March 2020, we conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews among 17 White women with EC (34-73years), living in the Northwest (11), West (2), Midwest (1), Southwest (1), and Northeast (2) U.S. regions, including six with high-risk and/or advanced stage endometrial cancer. An exploratory and descriptive content analysis was performed using iterative rounds of inductive coding, case summaries, and additional interviews to confirm emergent themes, followed by synthetic analysis of themes from a prior qualitative study conducted among Black women, which we analyzed for overlap and distinctions.

There were critical points of overlap and distinction between Black and White women in four delay factors identified menopause and endometrial cancer knowledge, prior negative healthcare experiences, prior/concurrent reproductive conditions, and healthcare provider response.