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Benazzo A, Jaksch P, Cho A, Wekerle T, Worel N, Hoetzenecker K, Muraközy G, Knobler R. Prophylactic Use of Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ecp) - A Prospective Randomized Single Center Trial. J Heart Lung Transplant 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2023.02.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Gaze MN, Smeulders N, Ackwerh R, Allen C, Bal N, Boutros M, Cho A, Eminowicz G, Gill E, Fittall MW, Humphries PD, Lim P, Mushtaq I, Nguyen T, Peet C, Pendse D, Polhill S, Rees H, Sands G, Shankar A, Slater O, Sullivan T, Hoskin PJ. A National Referral Service for Paediatric Brachytherapy: An Evolving Practice and Outcomes Over 13 Years. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2023; 35:237-244. [PMID: 36588012 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2022.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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AIMS Most children requiring radiotherapy receive external beam treatment and few have tumours suitable for brachytherapy. No paediatric radiotherapy centre will treat enough patients from its own normal catchment population for expertise in brachytherapy to be developed and sustained. Following discussion and agreement in the national paediatric radiotherapy group, a service for paediatric brachytherapy in the UK has been developed. We report the process that has evolved over more than 10 years, with survival and functional outcome results. MATERIALS AND METHODS Since 2009, potential patients have been referred to the central paediatric oncology multidisciplinary team meeting, where imaging, pathology and treatment options are discussed. Since 2013, the National Soft Tissue Sarcoma Advisory Panel has also reviewed most patients, with the principal aim of advising on the most suitable primary tumour management for complex patients. Clinical assessment and examination under anaesthetic with biopsies may be undertaken to confirm the appropriateness of brachytherapy, either alone or following conservative surgery. Fractionated high dose rate brachytherapy was delivered to a computed tomography planned volume after implantation of catheters under ultrasound imaging guidance. Since 2019, follow-up has been in a dedicated multidisciplinary clinic. RESULTS From 2009 to 2021 inclusive, 35 patients (16 female, 19 male, aged 8 months to 17 years 6 months) have been treated. Histology was soft-tissue sarcoma in 33 patients and carcinoma in two. The treated site was pelvic in 31 patients and head and neck in four. With a median follow-up of 5 years, the local control and overall survival rates are 100%. Complications have been few, and functional outcome is good. CONCLUSION Brachytherapy is effective for selected paediatric patients, resulting in excellent tumour control and good functional results. It is feasible to deliver paediatric brachytherapy at a single centre within a national referral service.
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- M N Gaze
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Kim YJ, Bae H, Shin SW, Cho AR, Jeon Y, Hwang TS, Jung DI, Kim DY, Kang JG, Yu D. Two Clinical Cases of Feline Hemoplasmosis in Korea. Korean J Parasitol 2022; 60:127-131. [PMID: 35500894 PMCID: PMC9058274 DOI: 10.3347/kjp.2022.60.2.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Feline hemotropic mycoplasmosis (hemoplasmosis) is an infection of the red blood cells caused by the Mycoplasma haemofelis (Mhf), Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum (CMhm), and Candidatus Mycoplasma turicensis (CMt). The existence of Mhf, CMhm, and CMt has been demonstrated in feral cats in Korea using molecular methods, but no clinical cases have yet been reported. This study reports 2 clinical cases of hemotropic mycoplasmosis caused by CMhm and CMt in 2 anemic cats. The first case was a client-owned intact female domestic shorthair cat that presented with fever, pale mucous membranes, and normocytic normochromic non-regenerative anemia. Prior to referral, an immunosuppressive prednisolone dose was administered at the local veterinary clinic for 1 month. The cat was diagnosed with high-grade alimentary lymphoma. Organisms were found on the surface of the red blood cells on blood smear examination. The second case was of a rescued cat that presented with dehydration and fever. The cat had normocytic normochromic non-regenerative anemia. Necropsy revealed concurrent feline infectious peritonitis. Polymerase chain reaction assay targeting 16S rRNA revealed CMhm infection in case 1 and dual infection of CMhm and CMt in case 2. Normocytic normochromic non-regenerative anemia was observed in both cats before and during the management of the systemic inflammation. This is the first clinical case report in Korea to demonstrate CMhm and CMt infections in symptomatic cats.
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- Young Ju Kim
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828,
Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828,
Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828,
Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828,
Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828,
Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828,
Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828,
Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211,
USA
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- Korea Zoonosis Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54531,
Korea
- Corresponding authors (; )
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828,
Korea
- Corresponding authors (; )
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Auner S, Cho A, Berezhinskiy H, Murakozy G, Lang G, Taghavi S, Klepetko W, Wekerle T, Hoetzenecker K, Jaksch P, Benazzo A. Short-Time Effect of Alemtuzumab Induction Therapy on B- and T-cell Subsets After Lung Transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2022.01.759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Cho AR, Bae H, Shin S, Kim Y, Jeon Y, Hyun JE, Cho KW, Jung DI, Kim DY, Yu D. Sterile Neutrophilic Dermatosis (Sweet's Syndrome) Associated With Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome in a Maltese Dog: A Case Report. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:837942. [PMID: 35387148 PMCID: PMC8978542 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.837942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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We report a rare case of sterile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweet's syndrome) accompanied by systemic inflammatory response syndrome. A 5-year-old, neutered male Maltese dog presented with extensive crusts on the whole-body surface and multifocal erosions and plaques on the four limbs. The lesions had been present for two months and did not respond to antibiotics before the presentation. In addition, the dog was lethargic, anorexic, and febrile, with joint swelling. A clinicopathologic analysis revealed neutrophilic leukocytosis with left shift and increased C-reactive protein level. Furthermore, a histopathological examination showed moderate to severe inflammatory infiltrates consisting predominantly of neutrophils from the superficial to the deep dermis. There was no evidence of bacterial or fungal infections, and autoimmune diseases, such as pemphigus, systemic lupus erythematosus, and erythema multiforme, were excluded. Sweet's syndrome, a rare skin disorder, associated with systemic inflammation was diagnosed, and the cutaneous lesions and systemic inflammation disappeared after prolonged steroid administration.
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- ARom Cho
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
- *Correspondence: DoHyeon Yu
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Kim J, Bae H, Ahn S, Shin S, Cho AR, Cho KW, Jung DI, Yu D. Cell-Free DNA as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Dogs With Tumors. Front Vet Sci 2021; 8:735682. [PMID: 34604371 PMCID: PMC8481682 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.735682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) is derived from apoptosis/necrosis, active cellular secretion, and lysis of circulating cancer cells or micrometastases. In humans, cfDNA is widely used in cancer diagnosis, but veterinary research has yet to be actively conducted to establish it as a cancer biomarker. This retrospective study analyzed cfDNA levels in samples collected from dogs with neoplastic disease (n = 38), clinically ill dogs without neoplasia (n = 47), and healthy dogs (n = 35). cfDNA levels and clinical data were compared among groups, and prognostic analyses were performed within the neoplastic group. Furthermore, continual cfDNA measurements were performed during the chemotherapy of six dogs with lymphoma. Dogs with neoplasia showed significantly higher cfDNA concentrations than dogs without neoplasm, and the cfDNA oncentration in the lymphoid neoplasia group was significantly elevated among all neoplastic groups. Dogs with neoplasia and a plasma cfDNA concentration above 1,247.5 μg/L had shorter survival rates than those with levels below this threshold (26.5 vs. 86.1%, respectively, P < 0.05). In cases with complete remission in response to chemotherapy, the cfDNA concentration was significantly decreased compared with the first visit, whereas the cfDNA concentration was increased in cases with disease progression or death. Interestingly, a significant correlation was found between lymph node diameter and cfDNA concentration in dogs with multicentric lymphoma (R2 = 0.26, P < 0.01). These data suggest that changes in cfDNA concentration could be used as a diagnostic biomarker for canine neoplasia. Furthermore, increased plasma DNA levels might be associated with shorter survival time, and cfDNA concentrations may reflect the response to chemotherapy.
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- Jihu Kim
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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Cho A, Tomihama R, Chen R, Cooper K, Malit A, Jin D, Fujimoto S, Kassir M, Smith J. Abstract No. 135 Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) versus conventional ultrasound imaging quality. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2021.03.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Knobler R, Arenberger P, Arun A, Assaf C, Bagot M, Berlin G, Bohbot A, Calzavara-Pinton P, Child F, Cho A, French LE, Gennery AR, Gniadecki R, Gollnick HPM, Guenova E, Jaksch P, Jantschitsch C, Klemke C, Ludvigsson J, Papadavid E, Scarisbrick J, Schwarz T, Stadler R, Wolf P, Zic J, Zouboulis C, Zuckermann A, Greinix H. European dermatology forum - updated guidelines on the use of extracorporeal photopheresis 2020 - part 1. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 34:2693-2716. [PMID: 33025659 PMCID: PMC7820969 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
Background Following the first investigational study on the use of extracorporeal photopheresis for the treatment of cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma published in 1983, this technology has received continued use and further recognition for additional earlier as well as refractory forms. After the publication of the first guidelines for this technology in the JEADV in 2014, this technology has maintained additional promise in the treatment of other severe and refractory conditions in a multi‐disciplinary setting. It has confirmed recognition in well‐known documented conditions such as graft‐versus‐host disease after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, systemic sclerosis, solid organ transplant rejection including lung, heart and liver and to a lesser extent inflammatory bowel disease. Materials and methods In order to further provide recognized expert practical guidelines for the use of this technology for all indications, the European Dermatology Forum (EDF) again proceeded to address these questions in the hands of the recognized experts within and outside the field of dermatology. This was done using the recognized and approved guidelines of EDF for this task. All authors had the opportunity to review each contribution as it was added. Results and conclusion These updated 2020 guidelines provide at present the most comprehensive available expert recommendations for the use of extracorporeal photopheresis based on the available published literature and expert consensus opinion. The guidelines are divided in two parts: PART I covers cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma, chronic graft‐versus‐host disease and acute graft‐versus‐host disease while PART II will cover scleroderma, solid organ transplantation, Crohn's disease, use of ECP in paediatrics practice, atopic dermatitis, type 1 diabetes, pemphigus, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita and erosive oral lichen planus.
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- R Knobler
- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- FRCPath, The Rotherham NHA Foundation Trust, Rotherham, UK
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- Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Helios Klinikum Krefeld, Krefeld, Germany
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- Hospital Saint Louis, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.,Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Onco-Hematology Department, Hautepierre Hospital, Strasbourg, France
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- FRCP, St John's Institution of Dermatology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, München, Germany
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University Great North Children's Hospital Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Division of Dermatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Dept. Dermatology & Venereology, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Department of Dermatology, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Hautklinik Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Crown Princess Victoria Children's Hospital and Division of Pediatrics, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University Hospital, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Dermatology, University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- University Clinic for Dermatology Johannes Wesling Medical Centre, UKRUB, University of Bochum, Minden, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Departments of Dermatology, Venereology, Allergology and Immunology, Dessau Medical Center, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Dessau, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Haematology, LKH-Univ. Klinikum Graz, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Kim Y, Cho A, Park J, Kim D, Suh D, Kim J, Kim Y. Effectiveness and safety of continuing medical treatment for persistent early endometrial cancer in young women. Gynecol Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.05.401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Knobler R, Arenberger P, Arun A, Assaf C, Bagot M, Berlin G, Bohbot A, Calzavara-Pinton P, Child F, Cho A, French LE, Gennery AR, Gniadecki R, Gollnick HPM, Guenova E, Jaksch P, Jantschitsch C, Klemke C, Ludvigsson J, Papadavid E, Scarisbrick J, Schwarz T, Stadler R, Wolf P, Zic J, Zouboulis C, Zuckermann A, Greinix H. European dermatology forum: Updated guidelines on the use of extracorporeal photopheresis 2020 - Part 2. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2020; 35:27-49. [PMID: 32964529 PMCID: PMC7821314 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Background Following the first investigational study on the use of extracorporeal photopheresis for the treatment of cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma published in 1983, this technology has received continued use and further recognition for additional earlier as well as refractory forms. After the publication of the first guidelines for this technology in the JEADV in 2014, this technology has maintained additional promise in the treatment of other severe and refractory conditions in a multidisciplinary setting. It has confirmed recognition in well‐known documented conditions such as graft‐vs.‐host disease after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, systemic sclerosis, solid organ transplant rejection including lung, heart and liver and to a lesser extent inflammatory bowel disease. Materials and methods In order to further provide recognized expert practical guidelines for the use of this technology for all indications, the European Dermatology Forum (EDF) again proceeded to address these questions in the hands of the recognized experts within and outside the field of dermatology. This was done using the recognized and approved guidelines of EDF for this task. All authors had the opportunity to review each contribution as it was added. Results and conclusion These updated 2020 guidelines provide at present the most comprehensive available expert recommendations for the use of extracorporeal photopheresis based on the available published literature and expert consensus opinion. The guidelines were divided into two parts: PART I covers Cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma, chronic graft‐vs.‐host disease and acute graft‐vs.‐host disease, while PART II will cover scleroderma, solid organ transplantation, Crohn’s disease, use of ECP in paediatric patients, atopic dermatitis, type 1 diabetes, pemphigus, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita and erosive oral lichen planus.
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- R Knobler
- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- FRCPath, The Rotherham NHA Foundation Trust, Rotherham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Helios Klinikum Krefeld, Krefeld, Germany
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- Hospital Saint Louis, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Onco-Hematology Department, Hautepierre Hospital, Strasbourg, France
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- FRCP, St John's Institution of Dermatology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, München, Germany
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute Newcastle University Great North Children's Hospital Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Division of Dermatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department Dermatology & Venereology Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne and Department of Dermatology, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Hautklinik Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Crown Princess Victoria Children's Hospital and Division of Pediatrics, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University Hospital, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Dermatology, University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- University Clinic for Dermatology Johannes Wesling Medical Centre, UKRUB, University of Bochum, Minden, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Dermatology, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Departments of Dermatology, Venereology, Allergology and Immunology, Dessau Medical Center, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Dessau, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- LKH-Univ. Klinikum Graz, Division of Haematology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Cho A, Mraz J, Weijler A, Guth S, Muraközy G, Just U, Knobler R, Spittler A, Hoetzenecker K, Jaksch P, Wekerle T. Comprehensive Immunophenotypic Monitoring in a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of Prophylactic Use of Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) in Lung Transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2020.01.730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Abstract
Radiotherapy using protons and heavier ions is emerging as an alternative to traditional photon radiotherapy for cancer treatment. Ions have a depth-dose profile that results in high energy deposition at the end of the particle’s path, with a relatively low dosage elsewhere. However, the specifics of ion interactions with cellular biology are not yet fully understood. To study the induced biological effects of the ions on cell cultures, an external beam is required as biological specimens cannot be placed in vacuum. The Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) at the Australian National University hosts accelerators for a wide variety of ion-beam research applications. However, HIAF does not currently have an external beam capability. Here, we present an initial design for a radiobiological research capability at HIAF. A systems engineering approach was used to develop the architecture of the apparatus and determine the feasibility of adapting the current facilities to external beam applications. This effort included ion optics calculations, coupled to a Geant4 simulation, to characterise ion beam transitions through a thin window into the air. The beam spread, intensity distributions, and energy of proton and carbon ions were studied as a function of distance travelled from the window, as well as the effects of alternative window materials and thicknesses. It was determined that the proposed line at the HIAF would be suitable for the desired applications. Overall, this feasibility study lays the foundations of an external beam design, a simulation test framework, and the basis for a grant application for an external beam at the HIAF.
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Arfsten H, Cho A, Prausmueller S, Spinka G, Novak J, Goliasch G, Bartko PE, Pavo N, Huelsmann M. P1634Comparison of inflammation based prognostic scores in patients with stable heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz748.0393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Elevated inflammatory markers and malnutrition are characteristic for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) correlating with disease severity and prognosis. Nutritional decline is closely linked to inflammation. Evidence emerges that heart failure can be triggered by inflammation directly, meaning that progression of HF is a function of individual inflammatory host response. We aimed to investigate and compare the impact of well-established inflammation based scores and inflammation-related nutritional scores on survival in HFrEF.
Methods
Stable HFrEF-patients undergoing routine ambulatory care between 2011 and 2017 have been identified from a prospective registry. Comorbidities and laboratory data at baseline were assessed. All-cause mortality was defined the primary endpoint. The modified Glasgow Prognostic Score (mGPS: 0/1/2 based on CRP and albumin), the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), the monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) as well as the Nutritional Risk Index (NRI = (1.519 × serum albumin, g/dL) + (41.7 × present weight (kg)/ideal body weight (kg)) and the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI = albumin (g l–1) × total lymphocyte count × 109 l–1) were calculated. The association of the scores with HF severity and impact on overall survival were determined.
Results
Data of 443 patients receiving well titrated guideline directed HF therapy have been analyzed. Median age was 64 years (IQR 53–72), 73% were male. Median body mass index (BMI) was 26.6kg/m2 (IQR 23.8–30.2), median NT-proBNP was 2053pg/ml (IQR 842–4345) with most patients presenting in NYHA class II (178, 40%) and III (173, 39%). The mGPS was 0 for 352 (80%), 1 for 76 (17%) and 2 for 14 (3%) patients, respectively. All scores correlated with HF severity reflected by NT-proBNP [p<0.001 for mGPS, r=−0.48; p<0.001 for PNI] and NYHA class [p<0.001 for mGPS and PNI]. All scores were associated with all-cause mortality in univariate analysis. After adjustment for age, gender and kidney function only mGPS, PLR, NRI and PNI remained significantly associated with outcome. Out of these the ROC were highest for PNI and mGPS [0.674 and 0.652 respectively] and solely these scores remained significantly associated with mortality after including NT-proBNP in the multivariate model [adj.HR 1.87 (95% CI: 1.20–2.91), p=0.006 for mGPS; 0.62 (95% CI: 0.40–0.96), p=0.032 for PNI]. Kaplan Meier analysis confirmed the discriminatory power of mGPS and PNI (Figure 1).
Conclusions
Enhanced inflammation and malnutrition are more common in advanced heart failure. Among established inflammation and nutritional scores merely mGPS and PNI are associated with survival in HFrEF patients independently of NT-proBNP. This relationship emphasizes the significance of the individual proinflammatory response on prognosis.This easily available score may help clinicians to identify HFrEF patients with worse prognosis with urgent need for intensified therapy and/or alternate treatment options.
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- H Arfsten
- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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Arfsten H, Novak J, Cho A, Goliasch G, Bartko PE, Strunk G, Huelsmann M, Pavo N. P1620Association of granulocyte neprilysin (CD10) expression with prognosis in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz748.0379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
The exact mechanism of action of neprilysin inhibition (NEPi) is still a subject of debate. The soluble form of the enzyme (sNEP), detectable in plasma, is discussed controversially as a potential biomarker in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). NEP is present on solid tissues but identically to CD10, expressed on the surface of leukocytes under physiological conditions. The possible impact of NEP expression on peripheral leukocytes on prognosis and its association with sNEP levels have not been investigated yet.
Methods
99 stable HFrEF patients were prospectively enrolled and clinically followed-up. Laboratory markers including NT-proBNP were assessed. NEP (CD10) expression on peripheral blood cells were measured by flow cytometry using a combination of six antibodies with fluorescence minus one samples as control [CD3 (#555339), CD19 (#555413), CD56 (#335826), CD16 (#561306), CD14 (#562692), +/−CD10 (#332777); BD Biosciences,USA]. sNEP levels were determined by a specific ELISA [SEB785Hu, USCN, China].Associations between NEP expression and heart failure severity, sNEP levels and all-cause mortality were determined.
Results
Median age was 65 years (IQR: 55–73), 75% were male. Median NT-proBNP level was 1700pg/ml (IQR: 794–4009).NEP was expressed on granulocytes with 94.8% (IQR: 90.5–97.4) of CD10+ cells and measurable on B-cells and monocytes with 8.5% (IQR: 5.3–13.5) and 0.8% (IQR: 0.4–1.5) of CD10+ cells of the respective leukocyte subtype. NEP expression on T-cells was not detectable. The mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of CD10+ cells was 5461 (IQR: 4028–6904) for granulocytes, 640 (IQR: 535–740) for B-cells and 1589 (IQR: 1395–1975) for monocytes. Granulocyte NEP expression, but not NEP expression on B-cells or monocytes, correlated inversely with heart failure severity reflected by NT-proBNP level (r=−0.46, p<0.001) and NYHA class (p=0.013) (Figure A). sNEP concentrations correlated weakly with NEP expression on granulocytes (r=0.22, p=0.030) as well as the MFI of CD10+ granulocytes (r=0.31, p=0.003). 15% of the patients died during a median FUP of 24 (IQR: 23–28) months. Increased NEP expression on granulocytes was indicative for better overall survival even after adjustment for age and kidney function [adj. HR per 1-IQR increase of MFI 0.41 (95% CI: 0.18–0.94), p=0.035]. Kaplan-Meier analysis illustrates the impact of granulocyte NEP expression on outcome graphically (Figure B).
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Conclusions
Albeit beneficial effects of NEPi by ARNI therapy, NEP expression on granulocytes is inversely correlated with heart failure severity and mortality. The results support the inverse relationship between BNP and plasma NEP activity reported for a mixed population of heart failure patients. The positive correlation of granulocyte NEP expression and sNEP indicates a possible contribution of shed membrane NEP molecules to plasma NEP levels as a surrogate marker. The utility of granulocyte NEP expression or sNEP as biomarkers in HFrEF have to be further evaluated.
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- H Arfsten
- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Complexity Research, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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Prausmueller S, Arfsten H, Spinka G, Novak JF, Cho A, Goliasch G, Bartko PE, Huelsmann M. P5449Neurohumoral regulation of the low-, medium- and high-renin HFrEF phenotypes. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Previous investigations of plasma Renin-Angiotensin-System (RAS) fingerprints of patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) revealed the existence of low, medium and high renin phenotypes independently of disease severity. Plasma renin serves as an excellent surrogate for angiotensin levels. The different renin phenotypes could not only hypothetically respond differently to RAS blockade but associated alterations of other vasoactive peptide systems could elucidate disease mechanisms and novel targets for heart failure therapy. The study aimed to investigate the relation between RAS regulation and pathophysiologically relevant vasoactive peptide systems based on different renin phenotypes.
Methods
We prospectively enrolled 369 patients with stable HFrEF. Laboratory markers including NT-proBNP and active renin concentration (ARC) were assessed. Plasma NEP levels (sNEP), bioactive adrenomedullin (bio-ADM) and big-endothelin1 (bigET-1) were measured by ELISA (R&D systems, UK; Sphingotec GmbH, Germany and Eagle Biosciences, Austria). NEP activity was determined by a fluorimetric peptide cleavage assay. The correlation between biomarkers and association with all-cause mortality was assessed. sNEP, bio-ADM and bigET-1 levels as well as NEP activity between the different renin phenotypes (i.e. <15. percentile, 15.-85. percentile and >85. percentile of ARC) was compared.
Results
Median age was 65 (IQR 53–73) years, 75% of patients were male. Median NT-proBNP levels were 1936 (IQR 855–4126) pg/mL. Median ARC was 155 (29–569) μIE/mL, the low, medium and high renin HFrEF phenotypes showed median ARC levels of 4.2μIE/mL (IQR 2.0–7.8), 155.1μIE/mL (IQR 43.3–353.5) and 2360μIE/mL (IQR 1483–3250) μIE/mL. Median bigET-1 was 0.62pmol/L (IQR 0.42–1.10), bio-ADM 26.0pg/mL (IQR 16.1–46.7), sNEP 413pg/mL (IQR 0–4111) and NEP activity 2.36nmol/mL/min (IQR 1.16–4.59). There was no correlation between sNEP and NEP activity [r=0.09, p=0.088]. ARC did not show a meaningful correlation with any of the four biomarkers [p=ns for sNEP, NEP activity and bigET-1; r=0.13, p=0.018 for bio-ADM]. In the univariate analysis ARC, bigET-1, bio-ADM but not sNEP and NEP activity, were associated with outcome. This association remained significant after adjustment for age, gender and kidney function for all three markers and for ARC after adding NT-proBNP [adj. HR per 1-IQR increase of ARC 1.27 (95% CI 1.04–1.22), p=0.003]. There were no differences in bigET-1, bio-ADM and sNEP or NEP activity stratified by the different renin phenotypes (Figure1).
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Conclusions
ARC is a risk factor for mortality in HFrEF patients, independently of NT-proBNP. Plasma NEP levels and activity neither correlated with each other nor were associated with outcome. Bio-ADM and bigET-1 were strong risk factors for all-cause mortality. Interestingly, neither NEP nor bio-ADM or bigET-1 were related to RAS-activation, suggesting that there is no direct relationship with RAS regulation.
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- S Prausmueller
- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
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Retroperitoneoscopic surgery is used for a variety of renal and adrenal procedures in the paediatric population. This can be a challenging procedure but has advantages over open and transperitoneal laparoscopic approaches. This VideoBank article aims to aid the surgeon in gaining safe and efficient access for retroperitoneal surgery by demonstrating key steps including patient positioning and optimal trocar placement.
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- A Cho
- Department of Paediatric Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK.
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- Department of Paediatric Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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BACKGROUND Graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) is a complex multiorgan disease, which can occur as a complication following allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Involvement of the skin represents the most common appearance of GvHD. The role of the dermatologist is critical for diagnosis and initiation of treatment. OBJECTIVES The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the cutaneous types of GvHD and to present the most recent data on diverse therapy options for its acute and chronic form allowing the clinician to establish a definite diagnosis and to initiate proper therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Possible clinical appearances and recommended criteria to assist in making the right diagnosis are presented by means of expert recommendations. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION GvHD is still a complex entity whose diagnosis is often associated with challenges due to its variable presentation. Proper diagnosis and subsequent therapy is paramount for the optimal clinical outcome.
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- A Cho
- Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie, Medizinische Universität Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Wien, Österreich
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- Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie, Medizinische Universität Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Wien, Österreich
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- Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie, Medizinische Universität Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Wien, Österreich.
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Limaye A, Hall BE, Zhang L, Cho A, Prochazkova M, Zheng C, Walker M, Adewusi F, Burbelo PD, Sun ZJ, Ambudkar IS, Dolan JC, Schmidt BL, Kulkarni AB. Targeted TNF-α Overexpression Drives Salivary Gland Inflammation. J Dent Res 2019; 98:713-719. [PMID: 30958728 DOI: 10.1177/0022034519837240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Chronic inflammation of the salivary glands from pathologic conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome can result in glandular destruction and hyposalivation. To understand which molecular factors may play a role in clinical cases of salivary gland hypofunction, we developed an aquaporin 5 (AQP5) Cre mouse line to produce genetic recombination predominantly within the acinar cells of the glands. We then bred these mice with the TNF-αglo transgenic line to develop a mouse model with salivary gland-specific overexpression of TNF-α; which replicates conditions seen in sialadenitis, an inflammation of the salivary glands resulting from infection or autoimmune disorders such as Sjögren's syndrome. The resulting AQP5-Cre/TNF-αglo mice display severe inflammation in the salivary glands with acinar cell atrophy, fibrosis, and dilation of the ducts. AQP5 expression was reduced in the salivary glands, while tight junction integrity appeared to be disrupted. The immune dysregulation in the salivary gland of these mice led to hyposalivation and masticatory dysfunction.
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- A Limaye
- 1 National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- 1 National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- 2 Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- 1 National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- 1 National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- 1 National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- 3 School of Dentistry, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, USA
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- 4 School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA
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- 1 National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- 2 Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- 1 National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- 5 School of Dentistry, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- 5 School of Dentistry, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- 1 National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Joukhadar C, Knobler R, Cho A, Just U, Muraközy G, Jaksch P. Extracorporeal Photopheresis Improves Survival Probability and Lowers Hospital-Related Expenses In Lung Transplant Recipients With Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome. J Heart Lung Transplant 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.01.287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Retroperitoneoscopic heminephrectomy is a challenging procedure but with advantages over open and transperitoneal laparoscopic approaches. Lower pole heminephrectomy is less commonly undertaken compared with the upper pole.s OBJECTIVE: This VideoBank article aims to aid the surgeon in reducing the associated risks by demonstrating key steps including patient positioning, access and demonstrating key critical views. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a video article with audio commentary of a pediatric patient undergoing a retroperitoneoscopic lower pole heminephrectomy. CONCLUSION Lower pole heminephrectomy can be safely undertaken via a retroperitoneoscopic approach.
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- A Cho
- Department of Paediatric Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK.
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- Department of Paediatric Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
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Chae Y, Kim W, Simon N, Rhee K, Song J, Cho A, Oh M, Iams W, Davis A, Anker J, Park L. P1.04-12 Mass Spectrometry-Based Serum Proteomic Signature as a Potential Biomarker for Survival in NSCLC Patients with Immunotherapy. J Thorac Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cho A, Hudson AL, Colvin EK, Hayes SA, Wheeler HR, Howell VM. P04.42 Utilising whole transcriptome profiling to increase understanding of mechanisms driving IDH-mutant glioma progression and recurrence. Neuro Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noy139.276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- A Cho
- Kolling Institute, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Kolling Institute, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Kolling Institute, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Kolling Institute, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Kolling Institute, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Kwiecinski J, Dey D, Lee SE, Otaki Y, Doris MK, Eisenberg E, Yun M, Cho A, Jansen MA, Dweck MR, Slomka PJ, Newby DE, Chang HJ, Berman DS. P6207Pericoronary adipose tissue density and low attenuation plaque are associated with 18F-sodium fluoride coronary uptake in vulnerable plaque patients. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy566.p6207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- J Kwiecinski
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, United States of America
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, United States of America
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Seoul, Korea Republic of
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, United States of America
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- University of Edinburgh, Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, United States of America
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Seoul, Korea Republic of
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Seoul, Korea Republic of
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- University of Edinburgh, Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Edinburgh, Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, United States of America
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- University of Edinburgh, Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Seoul, Korea Republic of
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, United States of America
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Extra-renal calyces are a rare anomaly of the renal collecting system, characterised by the presence of calyces and pelvis outside the renal parenchyma. It may also be associated with other anomalies, such as renal ectopia, fusion and malrotation. We describe an unusual case of extra-renal calyces with six long calyces arising from a suspected multicystic dysplastic kidney that was successfully managed laparoscopically.
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- S Rajendran
- Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital , London UK
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- Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital , London UK
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- Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital , London UK
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- Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital , London UK
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Choi S, Cho A, Kim S, Lim B, Kim H, Hwang H, Kim K, Chae J. Clinical and molecular spectrum of early onset LMNA -related muscular dystrophy in Korea. Neuromuscul Disord 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2017.06.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Cho A, Pavo N, Wurm R, Strunk G, Krauth M, Agis H, Huelsmann M. P5254Cardiac remote organ response in multiple myeloma. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx493.p5254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Dore FJ, Cho A, Domingues CC, Ahmadi N, Kundu N, Kropotova Y, Yang M, Hunley A, Younes N, Sen S, Jain V. 0615 CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE IMPROVES ARTERIAL STIFFNESS AND ENDOTHELIAL PROGENITOR CELLS (CD34+ CELLS). Sleep 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/sleepj/zsx050.614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Cho A, Noh JW, Kim JK, Yoon JW, Koo JR, Lee HR, Hong EG, Lee YK. Prevalence and prognosis of hypoglycaemia in patients receiving maintenance dialysis. Intern Med J 2016; 46:1380-1385. [DOI: 10.1111/imj.13230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2016] [Revised: 08/07/2016] [Accepted: 08/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- A. Cho
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym Kidney Research Institute; Hallym University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym Kidney Research Institute; Hallym University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym Kidney Research Institute; Hallym University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym Kidney Research Institute; Hallym University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym Kidney Research Institute; Hallym University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym Kidney Research Institute; Hallym University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym Kidney Research Institute; Hallym University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym Kidney Research Institute; Hallym University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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Cho A, Lim B, Kim M, Kim K, Chae J. Clinical and mutational spectrum of congenital muscular dystrophy with defective alpha-dystroglycan glycosylation in Korea. Neuromuscul Disord 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2016.06.281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Park J, Lee N, Kim J, Park H, Heo S, Beom S, Kim H, Rha S, Chung H, Yun M, Cho A, Jung M. The prognostic role and association of 18F-FDG PET CT and HER2 expression in gastric cancer. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw371.65] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Distelmaier K, Schrutka L, Wurm R, Seidl V, Arfsten H, Cho A, Manjunatha S, Perkmann T, Strunk G, Lang IM, Adlbrecht C. Gender-related impact on outcomes of high density lipoprotein in acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Atherosclerosis 2016; 251:460-466. [PMID: 27381657 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2016.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2016] [Revised: 06/08/2016] [Accepted: 06/22/2016] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS There is rising evidence that cardioprotective functions of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) have significant impact on clinical outcomes. ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) represents a high-risk vascular condition. Whether higher HDL-cholesterol concentrations in women correspond to protective anti-oxidant properties in the setting of STEMI is unknown. METHODS We prospectively assessed gender related differences in the anti-oxidant function of HDL, and the impact of HDL properties on mortality in 242 women and men with STEMI. Blood samples to determine HDL function and sex hormone levels were collected during primary percutaneous coronary intervention. RESULTS Patients were stratified according to preserved anti-oxidant HDL function (HDL oxidant index (HOI) < 1) and pro-oxidant HDL (HOI≥1). Despite higher serum levels of HDL-cholesterol in postmenopausal women (48 mg/dl, IQR 42-54, versus 39 mg/dl, IQR33-47, p < 0.001 in men), the proportion of patients with pro-oxidant HDL was not different between women (35%) and men (46%, p = 0.132). Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed higher cardiovascular mortality in both women (p = 0.021) and men (p = 0.045) with pro-oxidant HDL. We identified pro-oxidant HDL as strong and independent predictor of cardiovascular mortality with an adjusted HR of 8.33 (95% CI, 1.55-44.63; p = 0.013) in women and with an adjusted HR of 5.14 (95% CI, 1.61-16.42; p = 0.006) in men. Higher levels of free sex hormones (estradiol and testosterone) were associated with pro-oxidant HDL. HDL-cholesterol levels showed no association with mortality (HR in women 1.03, 95% CI 0.96-1.11, p = 0.45 and HR in men 0.99, 95% CI 0.94-1.05, p = 0.72). CONCLUSIONS Total HDL-cholesterol serum levels were not associated with mortality in STEMI patients. Pro-oxidant HDL was a strong and independent predictor of mortality in women and men with STEMI. The present study provides a link between sex hormones, HDL function and clinical events in STEMI patients. In clinical practice and future clinical trials, anti-oxidant properties of HDL rather than total HDL serum levels should be used for risk stratification.
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- K Distelmaier
- Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Medical and Chemical Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Complexity-Research, Research Institute for Complex Systems, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria; 4th Medical Department, Hietzing Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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Lee SH, VanBik D, Kim HY, Cho A, Kim JW, Byun JW, Oem JK, Oh SI, Kwak D. Prevalence and molecular characterisation of Giardia duodenalis in calves with diarrhoea. Vet Rec 2016; 178:633. [PMID: 27162285 DOI: 10.1136/vr.103534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Giardia duodenalis in diarrhoeal faeces from calves that were reared in Korea using PCR and ELISA. Diarrhoeal faecal samples were collected from 590 calves (<3 months old) throughout the country from November 2013 through March 2015. Data were analysed according to the region of collection, season, and type of diarrhoea. Of the 590 collected faecal samples, 77 (13.1 per cent) and 78 (13.2 per cent; true prevalence 9.1 per cent) tested positive by PCR and ELISA, respectively. The results from both testing methods were in agreement in 501 (84.9 per cent) samples, with a κ value of 0.34, which suggests fair agreement. The PCR results showed a higher prevalence in summer and in cases of haemorrhagic diarrhoea (P<0.05), while the ELISA results showed a lower prevalence in cases of pasty diarrhoea (P<0.05). Phylogenetic analysis of the β-giardin gene sequences of G duodenalis showed that the sequences detected in this study belonged to assemblage E, which is specific to cattle and livestock. The higher prevalence of giardiasis in calves with haemorrhagic diarrhoea found in this study differed from previous studies. Therefore, researchers and veterinarians should be aware of the possible involvement of giardiasis in haemorrhagic diarrhoea.
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- S H Lee
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Korea
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- Animal Disease Diagnostic Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Gyeongbuk 39660, Korea
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- Animal Disease Diagnostic Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Gyeongbuk 39660, Korea
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- Animal Disease Diagnostic Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Gyeongbuk 39660, Korea
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- Animal Disease Diagnostic Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Gyeongbuk 39660, Korea
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- Animal Disease Diagnostic Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Gyeongbuk 39660, Korea
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- Animal Disease Diagnostic Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Gyeongbuk 39660, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Korea
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Cho A. Controversial test finds no sign of a holographic universe. Science 2015; 350:1303. [DOI: 10.1126/science.350.6266.1303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Hall BE, Zhang L, Sun ZJ, Utreras E, Prochazkova M, Cho A, Terse A, Arany P, Dolan JC, Schmidt BL, Kulkarni AB. Conditional TNF-α Overexpression in the Tooth and Alveolar Bone Results in Painful Pulpitis and Osteitis. J Dent Res 2015; 95:188-95. [PMID: 26503912 DOI: 10.1177/0022034515612022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) is a proalgesic cytokine that is commonly expressed following tissue injury. TNF-α expression not only promotes inflammation but can also lead to pain hypersensitivity in nociceptors. With the established link between TNF-α and inflammatory pain, we identified its increased expression in the teeth of patients affected with caries and pulpitis. We generated a transgenic mouse model (TNF-α(glo)) that could be used to conditionally overexpress TNF-α. These mice were bred with a dentin matrix protein 1 (DMP1)-Cre line for overexpression of TNF-α in both the tooth pulp and bone to study oral pain that would result from subsequent development of pulpitis and bone loss. The resulting DMP1/TNF-α(glo) mice show inflammation in the tooth pulp that resembles pulpitis while also displaying periodontal bone loss. Inflammatory infiltrates and enlarged blood vessels were observed in the tooth pulp. Pulpitis and osteitis affected the nociceptive neurons innervating the orofacial region by causing increased expression of inflammatory cytokines within the trigeminal ganglia. With this new mouse model morphologically mimicking pulpitis and osteitis, we tested it for signs of oral pain with an oral function assay (dolognawmeter). This assay/device records the time required by a mouse to complete a discrete gnawing task. The duration of gnawing required by the DMP1/TNF-α(glo) mice to complete the task was greater than that for the controls; extended gnaw time in a dolognawmeter indicates reduced orofacial function. With the DMP1/TNF-α(glo) mice, we have shown that TNF-α expression alone can produce inflammation similar to pulpitis and osteitis and that this mouse model can be used to study dental inflammatory pain.
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- B E Hall
- Functional Genomics Section, Laboratory of Cell and Developmental Biology, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Pain, Faculty of Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Functional Genomics Section, Laboratory of Cell and Developmental Biology, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Functional Genomics Section, Laboratory of Cell and Developmental Biology, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Functional Genomics Section, Laboratory of Cell and Developmental Biology, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Functional Genomics Section, Laboratory of Cell and Developmental Biology, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical Research, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA
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- NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical Research, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA
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- Functional Genomics Section, Laboratory of Cell and Developmental Biology, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Lee J, Lee K, Oh Y, Kim W, Cho A. Extensive cerebral venous sinus thrombosis originated from internal jugular vein catheter for chemoport. J Neurol Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2015.08.1322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ryu H, Cho A, Seong M, Park S, Lee J, Lim B, Kim K, Hwang Y, Chae J. Mutation spectrum of the dystrophin gene in 507 Korean Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy patients. Neuromuscul Disord 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2015.06.254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Cho A, Lim B, Kim K, Hwang Y, Chae J. Relative prevalence of congenital muscular dystrophy subtypes in Korea. Neuromuscul Disord 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2015.06.304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Imbesi SG, Green DA, Cho A, Pakbaz RS. MR Angiographic-Guided Percutaneous Sclerotherapy for Venous Vascular Malformations: A Radiation Dose-Reduction Strategy. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2015; 37:205-9. [PMID: 26338922 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a4518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2015] [Accepted: 06/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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We present a new technique using MRA instead of the usual DSA to provide guidance in the treatment of venous vascular malformations. When one performs this embolization procedure, appropriate needle positioning within the malformation must be confirmed before injection of the sclerosing agent to prevent untoward complications. Time-resolved imaging of contrast kinetics-MRA can accurately depict the angioarchitecture of the lesion, which substantially reduces the total radiation dose in these patients who are commonly in the pediatric age group and usually require numerous treatment episodes.
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- S G Imbesi
- From the Department of Radiology (S.G.I., D.A.G., A.C.), University of California, San Diego Health System, San Diego, California
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- From the Department of Radiology (S.G.I., D.A.G., A.C.), University of California, San Diego Health System, San Diego, California
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- From the Department of Radiology (S.G.I., D.A.G., A.C.), University of California, San Diego Health System, San Diego, California
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- Department of Radiology (R.S.P.), VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, California
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Seong MW, Cho A, Park HW, Seo SH, Lim BC, Seol D, Cho SI, Park SS, Chae JH. Clinical applications of next-generation sequencing-based gene panel in patients with muscular dystrophy: Korean experience. Clin Genet 2015; 89:484-488. [PMID: 26060040 DOI: 10.1111/cge.12621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2015] [Revised: 06/01/2015] [Accepted: 06/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetically and clinically heterogeneous group of disorders. Here, we performed targeted sequencing of 18 limb-girdle MD (LGMD)-related genes in 35 patients who were highly suspected of having MD. We identified one or more pathogenic variants in 23 of 35 patients (65.7%), and a genetic diagnosis was performed in 20 patients (57.1%). LGMD2B was the most common LGMD type, followed by LGMD1B, LGMD2A, and LGMD2G. Among the three major LGMD types in this group, LGMD1B was correlated with the lowest creatine kinase (CK) levels and the earliest onset, whereas LGMD2B was correlated with the highest CK levels and the latest onset. Thus, next-generation sequencing-based gene panels can be a helpful tool for the diagnosis of MDs, particularly in young children and those displaying atypical symptoms.
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- M-W Seong
- Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Park M, Choi Y, Cho A, Hwang S, Cha J, Lee N, Yun M. SU-D-201-02: Prediction of Delivered Dose Based On a Joint Histogram of CT and FDG PET Images. Med Phys 2015. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4923910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Cho A, Lee JE, Jang HR, Huh W, Kim DJ, Oh HY, Kim YG. Association between pre-donation serum uric acid concentration and change in renal function after living kidney donation in women. Intern Med J 2014; 44:1217-22. [DOI: 10.1111/imj.12591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2014] [Accepted: 09/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- A. Cho
- Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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Cho A. Out with the WIMPs, in with the SIMPs? Science 2014. [DOI: 10.1126/science.346.6210.713-f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Cho A, Vasta V, Lim B, Lee J, Eun S, Kim K, Hwang Y, Hahn S, Chae J. G.P.23. Neuromuscul Disord 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2014.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Cho A. Universe inflation or dust emissions? Science 2014. [DOI: 10.1126/science.344.6191.1477-e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Xu H, Huang X, Riserus U, Cederholm T, Lindholm B, Arnlov J, Carrero JJ, Leiba A, Vivante A, Bulednikov Y, Golan E, Skorecki K, Shohat T, Mjoen G, Zannad F, Jardine A, Schmieder R, Fellstrom B, Holdaas H, Zager P, Miskulin D, Gassman J, Kendrick C, Ploth D, Jhamb M, Jankowski V, Schulz A, Mischak H, Zidek W, Jankowski J, Lee YK, Cho A, Kim JK, Choi MJ, Kim SJ, Yoon JW, Koo JR, Kim HJ, Noh JW, Itano S, Satoh M, Kidokoro K, Sasaki T, Kashihara N, Koutroumpas G, Sarafidis P, Georgianos P, Karpetas A, Protogerou A, Syrganis C, Malindretos P, Raptopoulou K, Panagoutsos S, Pasadakis P, Zager P, Miskulin D, Gassman J, Kendrick C, Jhamb M, Ploth D, Vink EE, De Boer A, Verloop WL, Spiering W, Voskuil M, Vonken EJ, Hoogduin JM, Leiner T, Bots ML, Blankestijn PJ, Sarafidis PA, Karpetas AV, Georgianos PI, Bikos A, Sklavenitis-Pistofidis R, Tzimou R, Raptis V, Vakianis P, Tersi M, Liakopoulos V, Lasaridis AN, Protogerou A, Ribeiro S, Fernandes J, Garrido P, Sereno J, Vala H, Bronze Da Rocha E, Belo L, Costa E, Reis F, Santos-Silva A, Kalaitzidis R, Skapinakis P, Karathanos V, Karasavvidou D, Katatsis G, Pappas K, Hatzidakis S, Siamopoulos K, Margulis F, Sabbatiello R, Castro C, Ramallo S, Martinez M, Schiavelli R, Ganem D, Nakhoul F, Roth A, Farber E, Kim CS, Kim HY, Kang YU, Choi JS, Bae EH, Ma SK, Kim SW, Koutroumpas G, Sarafidis P, Georgianos P, Karpetas A, Protogerou A, Malindretos P, Syrganis C, Tzanis G, Panagoutsos S, Pasadakis P, Jankowski M, Kasztan M, Kowalski R, Piwkowska A, Rogacka D, Szczepa Ska-Konkel M, Angielski S, Evangelou D, Naka K, Kalaitzidis R, Lakkas L, Bechlioulis A, Gkirdis I, Nakas G, Zarzoulas F, Kotsia A, Balafa O, Tzeltzes G, Pappas K, Katsouras C, Dounousi E, Michalis L, Siamopoulos K, Maciorkowska D, Zbroch E, Koc-Zorawska E, Malyszko J, Karabay Bayazit A, Yuksekkaya I, Aynaci S, Anarat A, Nakai K, Fujii H, Ishida R, Utaka C, Awata R, Goto S, Ito J, Nishi S, Elsurer R, Afsar B, Lepar Z, Radulescu D, David C, Peride I, Niculae A, Checherita IA, Ciocalteu A, Sungur CI, Kanbay M, Siriopol D, Nistor I, Elcioglu OC, Telci O, Johnson R, Covic A, Vettoretti S, Gallazzi E, Meazza R, Gagliardi V, Villarini A, Alfieri CM, Floreani R, Messa P, Vettoretti S, Alfieri CM, Gallazzi E, Gagliardi V, Villarini A, Meazza R, Floreani R, Messa P, Kotovskaya Y, Villevalde S, Kobalava Z, Circiumaru A, Rusu E, Zilisteanu D, Atasie T, Cirstea F, Ecobici M, Voiculescu M, Rosca M, Tanase C, Baoti I, Vidjak V, Prka in I, Bulum T, Arslan E, Sarlak H, Cakar M, Demirbas S, Akhan M, Kurt O, Balta S, Yesilkaya S, Bulucu F, Chan CK, Lin YH, Wu VC, Wu KD, De Beus E, Bots ML, Van Zuilen AD, Wetzels JF, Blankestijn PJ, Mohaupt M, Straessle K, Baumann M, Raio L, Sirbek D, Nascimento MA, Mouro MG, Punaro GR, Mello MT, Tufik S, Higa EMS. HYPERTENSION. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfu142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Yang A, Low JJ, Leon A, Rasmussen HS, Therwani SA, Bruschi M, Santucci L, Bonsano M, Candiano G, Ghiggeri GM, Verrina E, Nagaraju SP, Kirpalani DA, Daga G, Shah H, Bhabhe AS, Kirpalani AL, Sarlak H, Bulucu F, Akhan M, Demirbas S, Cakar M, Yamanel L, Lee YK, Lee SM, Cho A, Kim JK, Choi MJ, Shin DH, Yoon JW, Koo JR, Kim HJ, Noh JW, Lee YG, Onuigbo M, Agbasi N, Minako K, Saeko K, Ryosuke U, Shinzo K, Sirou O, Jensen J, Mose FH, Kulik AEO, Bech JN, Pedersen EB. CELL PHYSIOLOGY AND ELECTROLYTES. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfu140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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