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Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate Injection for Hallux Sesamoid Disorders

J Foot Ankle Surg. 2021 Oct 29:S1067-2516(21)00410-5. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.10.027. Online ahead of print.

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Concentrated bone marrow aspirate (CBMA) offers an alternative to sesamoid resection in end stage sesamoid pathology. CBMA potentiates the anti-inflammatory effect, stimulates local tissue regeneration and osteogenesis, when injected into bone. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the functional outcomes in a cohort of athletes following CBMA injection for the treatment of hallux sesamoid disorders. A retrospective case series of consecutive patients treated with CBMA injection for hallux sesamoid disorders were identified. Radiographs, Foot and Ankle Outcome Scores (FAOS), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score were collected pre- and postinjections. Descriptive statistics were presented as the mean and standard deviation for continuous variables and frequency as percentages for categorical variables. Fifteen consecutive patients with were included with a mean follow-up time of 20.1 (range 12-34) months. Significant improvement in all scoring subscales of the FAOS and VAS score was noted preinjection compared to final follow-up postinjection (p < .001). Eight of 11 patients that were involved in sports prior to the CBMA injection returned to play, with 7 successfully returning to preinjury level status. Three patients required further treatment (20%). The case series suggests that CBMA injection is a safe and effective treatment option for hallux sesamoid disorders with a high rate of return to play.

PMID:34844856 | DOI:10.1053/j.jfas.2021.10.027

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Study of the pharmacokinetics of various drugs under conditions of antiorthostatic hypokinesia and the pharmacokinetics of acetaminophen under long-term spaceflight conditions

Drug Metab Pers Ther. 2021 Nov 29. doi: 10.1515/dmdi-2021-0159. Online ahead of print.

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OBJECTIVES: To study the pharmacokinetics and relative bioavailability of drugs of different chemical structure and pharmacological action under conditions simulating the effects of some factors of spaceflight, as well as the peculiarities of the pharmacokinetics of acetaminophen under long-term spaceflight conditions.

METHODS: The pharmacokinetics of verapamil (n=8), propranolol (n=8), etacizine (n=9), furosemide (n=6), and acetaminophen (n=7) in healthy volunteers after a single oral administration under normal conditions (background) and under antiorthostatic hypokinesia (ANOH), the pharmacokinetics of acetaminophen in spaceflight members under normal ground conditions (background) (n=8) and under prolonged spaceflight conditions (SF) (n=5) were studied.

RESULTS: The stay of volunteers under antiorthostatic hypokinesia had different effects on the pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of drugs: Compared to background, there was a decreasing trend in Vz for verapamil (-54 Δ%), furosemide (-20 Δ%), propranolol (-8 Δ%), and acetaminophen (-9 Δ%), but a statistically significant increase in Vz was found for etacizine (+39 Δ%); there was an increasing trend in Clt for propranolol (+13 Δ%) and acetaminophen (+16 Δ%), and a decreasing trend in Clt for etacizine, verapamil, and furosemide (-22, -23 and -9 Δ% respectively) in ANOH. The relative bioavailability of etacizine, verapamil, and furosemide in ANOH increased compared to background (+40, +23 and +13 Δ%, respectively), propranolol and acetaminophen decreased (-5 and -12 Δ% accordingly). The relative rate of absorption of etacizine and furosemide in ANOH decreased (-19 and -20 Δ%, respectively) while that of verapamil, propranolol, and acetaminophen increased (+42, +58 and +26 Δ%, respectively). A statistically significant decrease in AUC0-∞ (-57 Δ%), Cmax (-53 Δ%), relative bioavailability of acetaminophen (-52 Δ%) and a sharp increase in Clt (+147 Δ%), Tmax (+131 Δ%) as well as a trend towards a significant decrease in T1/2 (-53 Δ%), MRT (-36 Δ%) and a moderate increase in Vz (+24 Δ%) were found under control compared to background. Unidirectional changes in AUC0-∞, Clt, T1/2, MRT and relative bioavailability of acetaminophen, which are more pronounced in SF and opposite dynamics for Cmax, Tmax, Vz were found in ANOH and SP compared to background studies.

CONCLUSIONS: The data obtained allow recommending the studied drugs for rational pharmacotherapy in the possible development of cardiovascular disease in manned spaceflight.

PMID:34844290 | DOI:10.1515/dmdi-2021-0159

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Orthopaedic Urgent Care Versus the Emergency Department: Cost Implications for Low-energy Fracture Care

J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Nov 18. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-21-00638. Online ahead of print.

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INTRODUCTION: This study compared costs, length of visit, and utilization trends for patients with fractures seen in an immediate care orthopaedic center (I-Care) versus the emergency department (ED) in a major metropolitan area.

METHODS: A retrospective chart review of consecutive patients seen on an outpatient basis in the ED and I-Care over a 6-month period was conducted. Patient demographics, procedures done, care category, estimated costs, and disposition information were included for statistical analysis. Within the low-acuity fracture care group, a cost-comparison analysis was conducted.

RESULTS: A total of 610 patients met inclusion criteria with 311 seen in I-Care and 299 in the ER. I-Care patients were more likely to have low-acuity injuries compared with ED patients (60.1% versus 18.1%, P < 0.001). The length of visit was longer for patients seen in the ED compared with I-Care (6.1 versus 1.43 hours, P value < 0.001). A cost analysis of low-acuity patients revealed that an estimated $62,150 USD could have been saved in healthcare costs by the initial diversion of low-acuity patients seen in the ER to I-Care during the study period.

DISCUSSION: These results suggest that the I-Care orthopaedic urgent care model is a more cost-effective and more efficient alternative to the ED for patients with fractures requiring procedural treatment and low-acuity patients managed on an outpatient basis.

PMID:34844258 | DOI:10.5435/JAAOS-D-21-00638

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Glucose on Admission: Unfavourable Effects on Hospitalisation and Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia

Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2021 Nov 29. doi: 10.1055/a-1686-8738. Online ahead of print.

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PMID:34844280 | DOI:10.1055/a-1686-8738

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Structural and vascular changes of the choroid in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy after intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy

Ophthalmologica. 2021 Nov 29. doi: 10.1159/000521071. Online ahead of print.

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INTRODUCTION: To identify the changes in vessel density (VD) of choriocapillaris (CC) and in subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) and to evaluate their correlation with functional response after three monthly intravitreal injections of Ranibizumab (loading phase) in patients affected by Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (PCV).

METHODS: A total of 30 eyes of 30 PCV patients and 30 eyes of 30 healthy subjects as control group were enrolled in this prospective study. The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was measured at baseline and after one month from third intravitreal injections in each patient. The VD of CC was evaluated in macular area by means of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA). Central macular thickness (CMT) and SFCT were analyzed by Enhanced Depth Imaging (EDI)-OCT.

RESULTS: The VD of CC showed statistically lower values in PCV patients at baseline respect to after loading phase (LP) and normal eyes (p<0.001). CMT and SFCT revealed a statistically significant reduction after LP (p<0.001). Multiple regression analysis revealed a significant negative correlation between the reduced SFCT, CMT at baseline and the improvement of BCVA after LP (p<0.05).

CONCLUSION: The close relationship between the thinner SFCT and better visual outcome after LP reveals the role of the EDI-OCT assessment of choroid as predictive biomarker of functional response to anti-VEGF therapy. This tool could provide a quantitative evaluation of structural features of choroid avoiding mistakes of evaluation at OCTA.

PMID:34844252 | DOI:10.1159/000521071

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Developing a Stroke Risk Prediction Model Using Cardiovascular Risk Factors: The Suita Study

Cerebrovasc Dis. 2021 Nov 29:1-8. doi: 10.1159/000520100. Online ahead of print.

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INTRODUCTION: Stroke remains a major cause of death and disability in Japan and worldwide. Detecting individuals at high risk for stroke to apply preventive approaches is recommended. This study aimed to develop a stroke risk prediction model among urban Japanese using cardiovascular risk factors.

METHODS: We followed 6,641 participants aged 30-79 years with neither a history of stroke nor coronary heart disease. The Cox proportional hazard model estimated the risk of stroke incidence adjusted for potential confounders at the baseline survey. The model’s performance was assessed using the receiver operating characteristic curve and the Hosmer-Lemeshow statistics. The internal validity of the risk model was tested using derivation and validation samples. Regression coefficients were used for score calculation.

RESULTS: During a median follow-up duration of 17.1 years, 372 participants developed stroke. A risk model including older age, current smoking, increased blood pressure, impaired fasting blood glucose and diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and atrial fibrillation predicted stroke incidence with an area under the curve = 0.76 and p value of the goodness of fit = 0.21. This risk model was shown to be internally valid (p value of the goodness of fit in the validation sample = 0.64). On a risk score from 0 to 26, the incidence of stroke for the categories 0-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, and 16-26 was 1.1%, 2.1%, 5.4%, 8.2%, 9.0%, 13.5%, and 18.6%, respectively.

CONCLUSION: We developed a new stroke risk model for the urban general population in Japan. Further research to determine the clinical practicality of this model is required.

PMID:34844243 | DOI:10.1159/000520100

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Reply to the Letter to the Editor “Underestimation of Trisomy 18 and 13 Syndromes in Vital Statistics from Inadequate Death Certificates”

Neonatology. 2021 Nov 29:1-2. doi: 10.1159/000520243. Online ahead of print.

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PMID:34844246 | DOI:10.1159/000520243

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A multi-herd study shows that saliva is more than a reflection of serum biomarkers in pigs

Animal. 2021 Nov 26;15(12):100413. doi: 10.1016/j.animal.2021.100413. Online ahead of print.

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This study evaluates if biomarkers of porcine health status in saliva samples is a mere reflection of serum to detect disease in pigs under field conditions. Four farms from the same commercial company were included to obtain samples from animals with different pathological conditions. A total of 10 healthy animals and 10-15 animals from each farm with clinical symptoms of the disease were sampled for paired saliva and blood during a veterinary clinical visit. The biomarker panel included acute-phase proteins (APPs), C-reactive protein (CRP), haptoglobin (Hp), an inflammatory marker, adenosine deaminase (ADA), the total antioxidant capacity (TAC), the levels of essential trace elements, copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn), and the measurement of the total protein content (TP). After detailed statistical analysis, the results showed that saliva could replace serum for APP measurements since a good agreement has been observed between the concentrations of APPs in both body fluids. For any other biomarker, no agreement between the concentrations quantified in serum and saliva samples was observed visually. However, salivary ADA and TP concentrations were statistically significantly higher in the diseased, whereas the statistical tests with serum concentrations were inconclusive. Furthermore, greater differentiation between healthy and diseased animals could be observed when the distribution of biomarkers was analysed in saliva than in other serum samples. The diagnostic power to discriminate between healthy and diseased pigs is similar in saliva and in serum samples. Preliminary regression models may offer an optimal combination of biomarkers for disease detection in saliva (Hp, CRP, and TAC) and serum (Hp, CRP, and Cu), which demands less labour, sample, and financial cost for saliva determinations. The contradictory results observed for TAC, Cu, and Zn levels between body fluids indicate a need for further studies. To sum up, saliva-based biomarkers instead of serum-based biomarkers could contribute to more efficient detection of diseased animals.

PMID:34844190 | DOI:10.1016/j.animal.2021.100413

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Sex Differences in the Association between Different Obesity Parameters and Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Rural China

Gerontology. 2021 Nov 29:1-9. doi: 10.1159/000520081. Online ahead of print.

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BACKGROUND: Early identification of risk factors for cognition decline may contribute to the interventions for Alzheimer’s disease. Obesity is a common modifiable risk factor for chronic diseases. The association between obesity and cognition in older adults is limited, and sex differences in this area have not been well recognized.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to observe the sex differences in the relationship between obesity and cognition in a rural community-dwelling older population of Guizhou, China.

METHODS: Data were gathered from the baseline survey of a cohort study of older people in rural areas of Guizhou, China. Demographic and behavioral data (sex, age, education, household income, smoking history, drinking history, history of head injury, diet, and level of physical exercise time) were collected. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used to assess cognitive function. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HC), and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) were used as different measures of obesity. Comparisons between the groups were made by the Wilcoxon rank-sum test or Kruskal-Wallis H test. Restricted cubic spline regression was used to examine a dose-response relationship between obesity indicators and cognitive function. Linear relationships were performed by the multivariable linear regression model.

RESULTS: A total of 1,654 participants including 964 women and 690 men were enrolled in this study. After adjustment, BMI showed a nonlinear relationship with MMSE scores in women. There was a significant trend toward increasing MMSE scores at the low end of BMI (13.52-20.10 kg/m2, p = 0.014). The multivariable linear regression model showed that MMSE increased by 0.631 (p < 0.001) for every one standard deviation increase in HC in women. No association was found between obesity parameters and cognitive function in men.

CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that there are significant sex differences in some obesity parameters and cognition in an older Chinese population. BMI and HC are positively associated with cognitive function in women. No association was found between obesity measures and cognitive function in men.

PMID:34844240 | DOI:10.1159/000520081

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Pharmacometabolomics-guided clozapine therapy in treatment resistant schizophrenia: Preliminary exploration of future too near

Asian J Psychiatr. 2021 Nov 24;67:102939. doi: 10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102939. Online ahead of print.

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AIM: To study the association of clozapine pharmacometabolomics and clozapine response in Asian patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS).

METHOD: A cross-sectional study was performed on 50 consecutive TRS patients following up in psychiatry department of the tertiary care hospital. Demographic details, response assessment, were collected on the case record form. A blood sample was also collected for trough concentration assessment of drug and its metabolites. Clozapine (CLZ) the parent drug and its two major metabolites – Clozapine N oxide (CNO) and N-Desmethyl clozapine (N-DSMC) levels were assessed using a high-performance liquid chromatography method. Clozapine responders and nonresponders patients were classified based upon Andreasen criteria.

RESULTS: The average trough concentration of CNO, N-DSMC, and CLZ were 123 ± 76.04, 171.93 ± 93.24, 229.27 ± 124.25 ng/ml, respectively. The two patient subgroups did not differ for CLZ, CNO, and N-DSMC concentrations statistically. However, clozapine nonresponse was associated with a higher CLZ/N-DSMC ratio (p = 0.03) and clozapine dose (p = 0.01). The receiver operator characteristic curve showed that the cut-off CLZ/N-DSMC ratio of 1.54 with a sensitivity of 85% and a positive predictive value of 84% for identifying nonresponders.

CONCLUSION: CLZ/N-DSMC ratio and clozapine dose were identified as significant variables for future dose optimization algorithms. Pharmacometabolomics-guided clozapine therapy has the potential to revolutionize TRS management.

PMID:34844176 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102939