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Choi JY, Check B, Fang X, Blum S, Pham HTB, Tayman K, Park J. Photocatalytic Hydrogen Peroxide Production through Functionalized Semiconductive Metal-Organic Frameworks. J Am Chem Soc 2024. [PMID: 38602882 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c00681] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) holds significance as a vital chemical with the potential to serve as an energy carrier. Compared with the conventional anthraquinone process, photocatalytic H2O2 production has emerged as an appealing alternative because of its energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. However, the existing photocatalysts suffer from low catalytic efficiency, limited tunability of optical properties, and reliance on sacrificial agents due to high energy loss caused by inefficient charge separation. Therefore, developing catalysts with tunable optical properties and efficient charge separation is desirable. In this work, we introduce postsynthetic functionalization into an electrically conductive metal-organic framework, namely, DPT-MOF. Leveraging DPT (3,6-di(4-pyridyl)-1,2,4,5-tetrazine) as a pillar ligand, we exploited click-type chemistry to manipulate band position and charge separation efficiency, allowing for photocatalytic nonsacrificial H2O2 production. Notably, the fluorine-functionalized MOF exhibited the highest H2O2 production rate of 1676 μmol g-1 h-1 under visible light in O2-saturated water among our other samples. This high production rate is attributed to the tuned electronic structure and prolonged charge lifetime facilitated by the fluorine groups. This work highlights the effectiveness of postsynthetic methodology in tuning optical properties, opening a promising avenue for advancing the field of semiconductive MOF-based photocatalysis.
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- Ji Yong Choi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
- Materials Science & Engineering Program, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80303, United States
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Jin D, Yong Choi J, Nam J, Yuk H, Kim S. Innovative building materials by upcycling clothing waste into thermal energy storage matrix with phase change materials. Waste Manag 2024; 175:328-338. [PMID: 38237408 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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The current volume of clothing waste reached 115 million tons in 2021 and is projected to increase to approximately 150 million tons by 2030. This significant surge in clothing waste has prompted heightened discussions regarding environmentally friendly recycling methods. Clothing presents complex properties, posing substantial challenges to recycling and usually resulting in environmental pollution when disposed. In this study, our recycling approach capitalizes on the differing melting points of textiles. This transformation was achieved through a physical process that included an opening procedure and high temperature heat compression. Textile materials exhibit exceptional thermal properties. Through experimentation on 50 g fiber specimens, thermal conductivities similar to commercial insulation materials were observed, registering an average of 0.0592 W/m·K at 20 °C and 0.06053 W/m·K at 40 °C. This study explores the impregnation of phase change materials (PCMs) into clothing waste-based specimens, equipping them with heat storage capabilities. During the experimental phase, we employed three distinct types of PCMs to evaluate their thermal properties and heat storage capacities in relation to their respective melting temperatures. Through thermal properties analysis, we determined the latent heat capacity of each specimen, ranging from a minimum of 6.63 J/g to a maximum of 75.81 J/g. Our observations indicated a reduction in peak temperature and time-leg effects attributable to the use of PCMs for surface heat flow. This research underscores the superior thermal performance of construction and building materials derived from clothing waste, enhanced by the integration of PCMs, when compared to traditional materials and other waste-derived alternatives.
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- Dongchan Jin
- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Pham HTB, Choi JY, Stodolka M, Park J. Maximizing the Potential of Electrically Conductive MOFs. Acc Chem Res 2024. [PMID: 38294773 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.3c00718] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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ConspectusElectrically conductive metal-organic frameworks (EC-MOFs) have emerged as a compelling class of materials, drawing increasing attention due to their unique properties facilitating charge transport within porous structures. The synergy between electrical conductivity and porosity has opened a wide range of applications, including electrocatalysis, energy storage, chemiresistive sensing, and electronic devices that have been underexplored for their insulating counterparts. Despite these promising prospects, a prevalent challenge arises from the predominant adoption of two-dimensional (2D) structures by most EC-MOFs. These 2D frameworks often show modest surface areas and short interlayer distances, hindering molecular accessibility, which deviates from the inherent characteristics of conventional MOFs. Furthermore, the quest for efficient charge transport imposes design constraints, leading to a restricted selection of functional building blocks. Additionally, there is a lack of established functionalization methods within EC-MOFs, limiting their functional diversity. Thus, these challenges have impeded EC-MOFs from reaching their full potential.In this Account, we summarize and discuss our group's efforts aimed at enhancing molecular accessibility and deploying the functional diversity of EC-MOFs. Our focus on enhancing molecular accessibility involves several strategies. First, we employed macrocyclic ligands with intrinsic pockets as the building blocks for EC-MOFs. The integrated intrinsic pockets in the frameworks supplement surface areas and additional pores to enhance molecular accessibility. The resulting macrocyclic ligand-based EC-MOFs exhibit exceptionally high surface areas and confer advantages in electrochemical performances. Second, our efforts extend to addressing the structural limitations, frequently associated with EC-MOFs' 2D structures. Through the pillar insertion strategy, we transformed a 2D EC-MOF platform into a three-dimensional (3D) structure, thereby achieving higher porosity and enhanced molecular accessibility. In pursuing functional diversity, we have delved into molecular-level tuning of EC-MOF building blocks. We demonstrated that electron-rich alkyne-based pockets in the macrocyclic ligands can host transition metals and alkali ions, enabling ion selectivity and showcasing diverse use of EC-MOFs. We utilized a postsynthetic approach to further functionalize metal nodes on the molecular level within an EC-MOF framework, introducing a proton-conducting pathway while preserving its electrical conductivity.We aspire for this Account to provide practical insights and strategies to surmount structural and functional diversity limitations in the realm of EC-MOFs. By integrating enhanced molecular accessibility and diverse functionality, our endeavor to propel the utility of these materials will inspire further rational development for future EC-MOFs and unlock their full potential.
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- Hoai T B Pham
- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
- Materials Science & Engineering Program, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80303, United States
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Atinafu DG, Choi JY, Yun BY, Nam J, Kim HB, Kim S. Energy storage and key derives of octadecane thermal stability during phase change assembly with animal manure-derived biochar. Environ Res 2024; 240:117405. [PMID: 37838193 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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The design of eco-friendly and renewable energy infrastructure is highly desirable to advance the global energy landscape. Phase-change materials (PCMs) are used to mitigate intermittency issues and reversibly store high densities of thermal energy in the form of heat during the phase transition process and provide ample potential for the advancement of renewable energy infrastructure. However, the leakage and low thermal stability of pristine PCMs along with the complicated synthesis strategies and environmental issues of the supporting materials cause significant drawbacks, thereby requiring a sustainable confining agent. In this study, a green phase change composite was developed using biowaste-derived biochar and octadecane via a vacuum impregnation strategy. The structural, morphological, thermal, and shape stabilities, as well as the chemical compatibilities of both the composite components and the octadecane-biochar composite, were investigated. The supporting biochar provides sufficient physical and thermal support besides high encapsulating capacity due to high specific surface area (135.2 m2 g-1) and predominant mesoporous proportion (86%). The results displayed that the composite material revealed a high leakage-proof capability (above the melting point of pure octadecane) with a low leakage rate (<12.5%) for a long heating time, excellent thermal stability, and high latent heat retention (89.5%) after 1000 heating-cooling cycles. The fabricated composite attained satisfactory phase change enthalpy storage, which was 130% and 168.9% higher than that of rice-husk-paraffin and garlic peel-derived carbon-paraffin, respectively, indicating promising thermal management performance. This study opens avenues for the development of green composite materials and renewable energy storage and conversion, which will play a significant role in various sectors such as building energy-saving and heat recovery systems.
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- Dimberu G Atinafu
- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Kim JA, Kim MJ, Choi JY, Park YS, Kim JH, Choi CY. Exposure to bisphenol A and fiber-type microplastics induce oxidative stress and cell damage in disk abalone Haliotis discus hannai: Bioaccumulation and toxicity. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2024; 144:109277. [PMID: 38072138 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Along with environmental pollution caused by rapid economic development and industrialization, plastic waste is emerging as a global concern in relation to marine ecosystems and human health. Among the microplastics, fiber-type microfibers (MF) and bisphenol A (BPA), which are widely used as plasticizers, do not decompose well in the ocean, and tend to accumulate in organisms, generating an increased oxidative stress response. This study investigated the abalones' antioxidant and cell death responses following exposure to the environmental pollutants MF and BPA. Levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and DNA damage increased over time, demonstrating the degree of lipid peroxidation and DNA damage in abalones exposed to individual and combined environmental conditions of MF and BPA. Compared to the single MF and BPA exposure groups, the combined exposure group showed a higher expression of antioxidant enzymes. A similar pattern was seen in the expression of the apoptosis enzyme caspase-3. Both MF and BPA caused oxidative stress and antioxidant enzymes were expressed to alleviate it, but it is believed that cell damage occurred because the stress level exceeded the allowed range.
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- Jin A Kim
- Division of Marine BioScience, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, 49112, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Marine BioScience, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, 49112, Republic of Korea
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- Subtropical Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Jeju, 63068, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Catholic University of Pusan, Busan, 46252, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Marine BioScience, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, 49112, Republic of Korea; Division of Marine BioScience, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, 49112, Republic of Korea.
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Chahine Z, Abel S, Hollin T, Chung JH, Barnes GL, Daub ME, Renard I, Choi JY, Pratap V, Pal A, Alba-Argomaniz M, Banks CAS, Kirkwood J, Saraf A, Camino I, Castaneda P, Cuevas MC, De Mercado-Arnanz J, Fernandez-Alvaro E, Garcia-Perez A, Ibarz N, Viera-Morilla S, Prudhomme J, Joyner CJ, Bei AK, Florens L, Ben Mamoun C, Vanderwal CD, Le Roch KG. A Potent Kalihinol Analogue Disrupts Apicoplast Function and Vesicular Trafficking in P. falciparum Malaria. bioRxiv 2023:2023.11.21.568162. [PMID: 38045341 PMCID: PMC10690269 DOI: 10.1101/2023.11.21.568162] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Here we report the discovery of MED6-189, a new analogue of the kalihinol family of isocyanoterpene (ICT) natural products. MED6-189 is effective against drug-sensitive and -resistant P. falciparum strains blocking both intraerythrocytic asexual replication and sexual differentiation. This compound was also effective against P. knowlesi and P. cynomolgi. In vivo efficacy studies using a humanized mouse model of malaria confirms strong efficacy of the compound in animals with no apparent hemolytic activity or apparent toxicity. Complementary chemical biology, molecular biology, genomics and cell biological analyses revealed that MED6-189 primarily targets the parasite apicoplast and acts by inhibiting lipid biogenesis and cellular trafficking. Genetic analyses in P. falciparum revealed that a mutation in PfSec13, which encodes a component of the parasite secretory machinery, reduced susceptibility to the drug. The high potency of MED6-189 in vitro and in vivo, its broad range of efficacy, excellent therapeutic profile, and unique mode of action make it an excellent addition to the antimalarial drug pipeline.
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- Z Chahine
- Department of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, University of California Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, University of California Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, University of California Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, California, 92617, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, California, 92617, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, California, 92617, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
- Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
- Center for Vaccines and Immunology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
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- Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E. 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110, USA
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- Metabolomics Core Facility, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA
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- Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E. 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110, USA
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- GSK, C/ Severo Ochoa, 2 PTM, 28760 Tres Cantos (Madrid), Spain
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- GSK, C/ Severo Ochoa, 2 PTM, 28760 Tres Cantos (Madrid), Spain
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- GSK, C/ Severo Ochoa, 2 PTM, 28760 Tres Cantos (Madrid), Spain
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- GSK, C/ Severo Ochoa, 2 PTM, 28760 Tres Cantos (Madrid), Spain
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- GSK, C/ Severo Ochoa, 2 PTM, 28760 Tres Cantos (Madrid), Spain
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- GSK, C/ Severo Ochoa, 2 PTM, 28760 Tres Cantos (Madrid), Spain
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- Department of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, University of California Riverside, CA, USA
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
- Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
- Center for Vaccines and Immunology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E. 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, California, 92617, USA
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- Department of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, University of California Riverside, CA, USA
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Lee EH, Lee JA, Ahn JY, Jeong SJ, Ku NS, Choi JY, Yeom JS, Song YG, Park SH, Kim JH. Association of body mass index and bloodstream infections in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a single-centre, retrospective, cohort study. J Hosp Infect 2023; 140:117-123. [PMID: 37562593 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2023.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Obesity is associated with poor clinical outcomes in critically ill patients. However, under some clinical conditions, obesity has protective effects. Bloodstream infections (BSI) are among the most common nosocomial infections associated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). BSI during ECMO is associated with higher mortality rates and poorer clinical outcomes. AIM To analyse whether body mass index (BMI) is associated with BSI during ECMO or with in-hospital mortality. METHODS All adult patients who had received ECMO support for >48 h were included in the analysis. The analysis of total duration of ECMO support, in-hospital mortality and BSI was stratified by BMI category. The Cox proportional hazards model was used to compare the risk of BSI among BMI categories. FINDINGS In total, 473 patients were enrolled in the study. The average age was 56.5 years and 65.3% were men. The total duration of ECMO was approximately 11.8 days, with a mortality rate of 47.1%. The incidence rates of BSI and candidaemia were 20.5% and 5.5%, respectively. The underweight group required ECMO for respiratory support, whereas the overweight and obese groups required ECMO for cardiogenic support (P<0.0001). No significant difference in BSI rate was found (P=0.784). However, after adjusting for clinical factors, patients in Group 4 (BMI 25.0-<30.0 kg/m2) exhibited lower mortality compared with patients in Group 2 (normal BMI) (P=0.004). CONCLUSION BMI was not associated with risk of BSI, but patients with higher BMI showed lower in-hospital mortality associated with ECMO support.
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- E H Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Chaum Life Centre, CHA University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
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Jung HW, Kim C, Hong S, Bae H, Choi JY, Ryu JK, Lee J, Lee K, Han K, Yang D, Park C, Yu G, Rhee M, Park S, Hyon M, Shin J, Hong B, Jin H, Lee S, Seol S, Lee S, Kim S, Lee K, Cho E, Nam C, Park T, Kim U, Kim K. Randomized, multicenter, parallel, open, phase 4 study to compare the efficacy and safety of rosuvastatin/amlodipine polypill versus atorvastatin/amlodipine polypill in hypertension patient with dyslipidemia. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2023; 25:828-844. [PMID: 37584254 PMCID: PMC10497028 DOI: 10.1111/jch.14715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
Abstract
The authors performed this study to investigate the efficacy and safety of a rosuvastatin (RSV)/amlodipine (AML) polypill compared with those of atorvastatin (ATV)/AML polypill. We included 259 patients from 21 institutions in Korea. Patients were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 treatment groups: RSV 10 mg/AML 5 mg, RSV 20 mg/AML 5 mg, or ATV 20 mg /AML 5 mg. The primary endpoint was the efficacy of the RSV 10.20 mg/AML 5 mg via percentage changes in LDL-C after 8 weeks of treatment, compared with the ATV 20 mg /AML 5 mg. There was a significant difference in the mean percentage change of LDL-C at 8 weeks between the RSV 10 mg/AML 5 mg and the ATV 20 mg/AML 5 mg (full analysis set [FAS]: -7.08%, 95% CI: -11.79 to -2.38, p = .0034, per-protocol analysis set [PPS]: -6.97%, 95% CI: -11.76 to -2.19, p = .0046). Also, there was a significant difference in the mean percentage change of LDL-C at 8 weeks between the RSV 20 mg/AML 5 mg and the ATV 20 mg/AML 5 mg (FAS: -10.13%, 95% CI: -15.41 to -4.84, p = .0002, PPS: -10.96%, 95% CI: -15.98 to -5.93, p < .0001). There was no significant difference in the adverse events rates between RSV 10 mg/AML 5 mg, RSV 20 mg/AML 5 mg, and ATV 20 mg/AML 5 mg. In conclusion, while maintaining safety, RSV 10 mg/AML 5 mg and the RSV 20 mg/AML 5 mg more effectively reduced LDL-C compared with the ATV 20 mg /AML 5 mg (Clinical trial: NCT03951207).
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- Hae Won Jung
- Department of CardiologyDaegu Catholic University Medical CenterDaeguRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyDaegu Catholic University Medical CenterDaeguRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyDaegu Catholic University Medical CenterDaeguRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyDaegu Catholic University Medical CenterDaeguRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyDaegu Catholic University Medical CenterDaeguRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyDaegu Catholic University Medical CenterDaeguRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyDaegu Catholic University Medical CenterDaeguRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyGachon University Gil Medical CenterIncheonRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyKangdong Sacred Heart HospitalGangdong‐guRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyKyungpook National University HospitalDaeguRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyKorea University Guro HospitalSeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyKorea University Anam HospitalSeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyDongguk University Ilsan Medical CenterGoyangRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologySamsung Medical CenterGangnam‐guRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologySoonchunhyang University Seoul HospitalSeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyAjou University HospitalSuwonRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyGangnam Severance HospitalRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyInje University Busan Paik HospitalSeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyInje University Ilsan Paik HospitalGoyangRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyInje University Haeundae Paik HospitalBusanRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyJeonbuk National University HospitalJeonjuRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyJeju National University HospitalJejuRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyChung‐Ang University HospitalSeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyCatholic University of Korea Yeouido St. Mary's HospitalYeongdeungpo‐guRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyKeimyung University Dongsan HospitalDaeguRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyDong‐a University HospitalBusanRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyYeungnam University Medical CenterDaeguRepublic of Korea
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- Department of CardiologyDaegu Catholic University Medical CenterDaeguRepublic of Korea
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Kim MW, Jin MH, Choi JY, Kwak MY. Potential overestimation of cognitive impairment because of hearing loss: impact of test modalities on cognitive test scores. J Laryngol Otol 2023; 137:845-850. [PMID: 36751924 DOI: 10.1017/s0022215123000154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Hearing impairment in older adults may affect cognitive function and increase the risk of dementia. Most cognitive tests are delivered auditorily, and individuals with hearing loss may fail to hear verbal instructions. Greater listening difficulty and fatigue in acoustic conditions may impact test performance. This study aimed to examine the effect of decreased audibility on cognitive screening test performance in older adults. METHOD Older adults (n = 63) with different levels of hearing loss completed a standard auditory Mini-Mental State Examination test and a written version of the test. RESULTS Individuals with moderate to moderately severe hearing loss (41-70 dB) performed significantly better on the written (24.34 ± 4.90) than on the standard test (22.55 ± 6.25), whereas scores were not impacted for mild hearing loss (less than 40 dB). CONCLUSION Hearing evaluations should be included in cognitive assessment, and test performance should be carefully interpreted in individuals with hearing loss to avoid overestimating cognitive decline.
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- M W Kim
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Daejeon Eulji Medical Centre, Eulji University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Daejeon Eulji Medical Centre, Eulji University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Daejeon Eulji Medical Centre, Eulji University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Daejeon Eulji Medical Centre, Eulji University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Jo HH, Nam J, Choi JY, Kim T, Kim S. Particulate matter in school buildings: Influence of influx control of outdoor PM particles and building renovation in summer. Environ Pollut 2023; 329:121582. [PMID: 37062407 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The hazardous effects of air pollution on the human body are of grave concern, particularly the rising levels of 2.5 μm-particulate matter. Children are more susceptible to the lethal effects of particulate matter (PM) than adults. In this study, a case study of architectural renovation (ARCH-R) and facility renovation (FAC-R) was conducted in a school by focusing on the exit and entrance gates. In addition, the PM influx rate was evaluated. To evaluate the influx rate of PM, opening/closing recognition equipment and particle sensors were utilized. Following the renovation, the result was evaluated. During the daytime, the air curtain led to a reduction in the influx rate of PM of approximately 8% when the door was open. During the nighttime, it was confirmed that the fine dust influx rate was reduced through reinforcement of the door. However, regarding using these two measures in combination, it was confirmed that the concentration of PM increased in the corridor when the air curtain was operated while the door was closed. It was confirmed that both ARCH-R and FAC-R are necessary for controlling the influx of fine dust from the outdoor air. Appropriate operating guidelines should be provided for school operators.
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- Ho Hyeon Jo
- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Park B, Park WW, Choi JY, Choi W, Sung YM, Sul S, Kwon OH, Song H. Pt cocatalyst morphology on semiconductor nanorod photocatalysts enhances charge trapping and water reduction. Chem Sci 2023; 14:7553-7558. [PMID: 37449064 PMCID: PMC10337723 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc01429k] [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: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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In photocatalysis, metal-semiconductor hybrid structures have been proposed for ideal photocatalytic systems. In this study, we investigate the effect of morphology and surface nature of Pt cocatalysts on photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity in Pt-tipped CdSe nanorods. Three distinct morphologies of Pt cocatalysts were synthesized and employed as visible light photocatalysts. The rough tips exhibit the highest activity, followed by the round and cubic tips. Kinetic investigations using transient absorption spectroscopy reveal that the cubic tips exhibit lower charge-separated states feasible for reacting with water and water reduction rates due to their defectless surface facets. In contrast, the rough tips show a similar charge-separation value but a two-fold higher surface reaction rate than the round tips, resulting in a significant enhancement of hydrogen evolution. These findings highlight the importance of rational design on metal cocatalysts in addition to the main semiconductor bodies for maximizing photocatalytic activities.
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- Bumjin Park
- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology Ulsan 44919 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Analytical Engineering Group, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Suwon 16678 Republic of Korea
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- Analytical Engineering Group, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Suwon 16678 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology Ulsan 44919 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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Huang S, Choi JY, Xu Q, Jin Y, Park J, Zhang W. Carbazolylene-Ethynylene Macrocycle based Conductive Covalent Organic Frameworks. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202303538. [PMID: 36997343 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202303538] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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Two covalent organic frameworks consisting of carbazolylene-ethynylene shape-persistent macrocycles with azine (MC-COF-1) or imine (MC-COF-2) linkages were synthesized via imine condensation. The obtained 2D frameworks are fully conjugated which imparts semiconducting properties. In addition, the frameworks showed high porosity with aligned accessible porous channels along the z axis, serving as an ideal platform for post-synthetic incorporation of I2 into the channels to enable electrical conductivity. The resulting MC-COF-1 showed an electrical conductivity up to 7.8 × 10-4 S/cm at room temperature upon I2 doping with the activation energy as low as 0.09 eV. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the electrical properties of both MC-COFs are switchable between electron-conducting and insulating states by simply implementing doping-regenerating cycles. The knowledge gained in this study opens new possibilities for the future development of tunable conductive 2D organic materials.
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- Shaofeng Huang
- University of Colorado Boulder, Chemistry, UNITED STATES
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- University of Colorado Boulder, Chemistry, UNITED STATES
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- University of Colorado Boulder, Chemistry, UNITED STATES
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- University of Colorado Boulder, Chemistry, UNITED STATES
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- University of Colorado Boulder, Chemistry, UNITED STATES
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- University of Colorado Boulder, Chemistry and Biochemistry, 215 UCB, 80309, Boulder, UNITED STATES
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Huang S, Choi JY, Xu Q, Jin Y, Park J, Zhang W. Carbazolylene‐Ethynylene Macrocycle based Conductive Covalent Organic Frameworks. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202303538] [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: 04/03/2023]
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Park SH, Yoon SR, Nam JY, Ahn JY, Jeong SJ, Ku NS, Choi JY, Yeom JS, Kim JH. Impact of tuberculosis on the incidence of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures: a nationwide population-based cohort study. Public Health 2023; 216:13-20. [PMID: 36758345 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2022.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Despite the high prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) and the disease burden of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures, there is still a lack of well-designed, large-scale studies demonstrating associations among them. We aimed to investigate the effect of TB on the incidence of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures. STUDY DESIGN This was a nationwide population-based cohort study. METHODS This study was conducted using the National Health Insurance Service Database of South Korea. We included patients with newly diagnosed TB aged >40 years from January 2006 to December 2017. An uninfected control for each TB patient was randomly extracted by frequency matching for sex, age, income level, residence, and registration date at a 2:1 ratio. The primary outcome was the incidence of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures between the two groups, adjusted for sex, age, income level, residence, comorbidities, body mass index, blood pressure, laboratory tests, alcohol drinking, and smoking. The risk factors associated with osteoporosis or osteoporotic fractures were also investigated. RESULTS A total of 164,389 patients with TB and 328,778 matched controls were included (71.9% males). The mean duration of follow-up was 7.00 ± 3.49 years. The incidence of osteoporosis in patients with TB was 6.1 cases per 1000 person-years, which was significantly higher than that in matched controls (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 1.349, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.302-1.398, P < 0.001). The incidence of osteoporotic fractures was also higher in patients with TB than in controls (aHR 1.392, 95% CI 1.357-1.428, P < 0.001). Among fractures, the risk of hip fracture was the highest (aHR 1.703, 95% CI 1.612-1.798, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS TB independently contributes to the incidence of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures, particularly hip fractures.
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- S H Park
- Chaum Life Center, CHA University, Seoul 06062, South Korea; Department of Internal Medicine, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 10444, South Korea
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- Institute of Health Insurance and Clinical Research, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 10444, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 10444, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, South Korea.
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Choi JY, Wang M, Check B, Stodolka M, Tayman K, Sharma S, Park J. Linker-Based Bandgap Tuning in Conductive MOF Solid Solutions. Small 2023; 19:e2206988. [PMID: 36642807 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Herein, the synthesis of Cu3 (HAB)x (TATHB)2-x (HAB: hexaaminobenzene, TATHB: triaminotrihydroxybenzene) is reported. Synthetic improvement of Cu3 (TATHB)2 leads to a more crystalline framework with higher electrical conductivity value than previously reported. The improved crystallinity and analogous structure between TATHB and HAB enable the synthesis of Cu3 (HAB)x (TATHB)2-x with ligand compositions precisely controlled by precursor ratios. The electrical conductivity is tuned from 4.2 × 10-8 to 2.9 × 10-5 S cm-1 by simply increasing the nitrogen content in the crystal lattice. Furthermore, computational calculation supports that the solid solution facilitates the band structure tuning. It is envisioned that the findings not only shed light on the ligand-dependent structure-property relationship but create new prospects in synthesizing multicomponent electrically conductive metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for tailoring optoelectronic device applications.
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- Ji Yong Choi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, 80309, USA
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- Materials Science & Engineering Program, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, 80303, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, 80309, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, 80309, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, 80309, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, 80309, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, 80309, USA
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Lee EH, Lee SK, Cheon JH, Koh H, Lee JA, Kim CH, Kim JN, Lee KH, Lee SJ, Kim JH, Ahn JY, Jeong SJ, Ku NS, Yong DE, Yoon SS, Yeom JS, Choi JY. Comparing the efficacy of different methods of faecal microbiota transplantation via oral capsule, oesophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, or gastric tube. J Hosp Infect 2023; 131:234-243. [PMID: 36414164 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2022.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND The increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) carriage poses major challenges to medicine as healthcare costs increase. Recently, faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has been discussed as a novel and effective method for decolonizing MDRO. AIM To compare the efficacy of different FMT methods to optimize the success rate of decolonization in patients with MDRO carriage. METHODS This prospective cohort study enrolled patients with MDRO carriages from 2018 to 2021. Patients underwent FMT via one of the following methods: oral capsule, oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, or gastric tube. FINDINGS A total of 57 patients underwent FMT for MDRO decolonization. The colonoscopy group required the shortest time for decolonization, whereas the EGD group required the longest (24.9 vs 190.4 days, P = 0.022). The decolonization rate in the oral capsule group was comparable to that in the EGD group (84.6% vs 85.7%, P = 0.730). An important clinical factor associated with decolonization failure was antibiotic use after FMT (odds ratio = 6.810, P = 0.008). All four groups showed reduced proportions of MDRO species in microbiome analysis after FMT. CONCLUSION Compared to other conventional methods, the oral capsule is an effective FMT method for patients who can tolerate an oral diet. The discontinuation of antibiotics after FMT is a key factor in the success of decolonization.
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- E H Lee
- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Severance Children's Hospital, Severance Pediatric Liver Disease Research Group, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Laboratory Medicine and Research Institute of Bacterial Resistance, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
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Sellaththurai S, Ganeshalingam S, Jung S, Choi JY, Kim DJ, Lee J. Insight into the molecular structure and function of peptidoglycan recognition protein SC2 (PGRP-SC2) from Amphiprion clarkii: Investigating the role in innate immunity. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2022; 131:559-569. [PMID: 36241004 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.10.014] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Peptidoglycan recognition proteins (PGRPs) belong to the pattern recognition receptor (PRR) family and are conserved from insects to mammals. PGRPs show specific binding abilities to peptidoglycans (PGNs) in various microbes. In this study, molecular and functional analyses of PGRP-SC2 from Amphiprion clarkii (AcPGRP-SC2) were conducted. The 492 bp ORF of AcPGRP-SC2 encoded a protein of 164 amino acids with a molecular weight of 17.58 kDa and pI of 8.9. The PGRP superfamily domain was identified from the protein sequence of AcPGRP-SC2 and sequence similarities were observed with homologous proteins. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) analysis revealed that AcPGRP-SC2 transcripts were ubiquitously expressed in all tested tissues, with high levels in the skin, and transcript expression was significantly modulated by immune stimulation with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), Polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid (poly I:C), and Vibrio harveyi post-immune challenge. Recombinant AcPGRP-SC2 with the maltose-binding protein fusion (rAcPGRP-SC2) was used to evaluate LPS-, PGN-, and bacterial-binding activities and to conduct bacterial agglutination assays, and the results demonstrated that AcPGRP-SC2 exhibited bacterial recognition, binding, and colonization abilities to a range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. Moreover, rAcPGRP-SC2-pre-treated Fat Head Minnow (FHM) cells exhibited significant upregulation in NF-ĸB1, NF-ĸB2, and stat3 expression upon treatment with killed bacteria. Taken together, our findings suggest that AcPGRP-SC2 plays an important role in the immune response against microbial pathogens in A. clarkii.
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- Sarithaa Sellaththurai
- Department of Marine Life Sciences & Fish Vaccine Research Center, Jeju National University, Jeju Self-Governing Province, 63243, Republic of Korea; Marine Science Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju Self-Governing Province, 63333, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Life Sciences & Fish Vaccine Research Center, Jeju National University, Jeju Self-Governing Province, 63243, Republic of Korea; Marine Science Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju Self-Governing Province, 63333, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Life Sciences & Fish Vaccine Research Center, Jeju National University, Jeju Self-Governing Province, 63243, Republic of Korea; Marine Science Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju Self-Governing Province, 63333, Republic of Korea
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- Jeju Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute Fisheries Science, Jeju, 63068, South Korea
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- Jeju Fisheries Research Institute, National Institute Fisheries Science, Jeju, 63068, South Korea
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- Department of Marine Life Sciences & Fish Vaccine Research Center, Jeju National University, Jeju Self-Governing Province, 63243, Republic of Korea; Marine Science Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju Self-Governing Province, 63333, Republic of Korea.
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Pham HTB, Choi JY, Huang S, Wang X, Claman A, Stodolka M, Yazdi S, Sharma S, Zhang W, Park J. Imparting Functionality and Enhanced Surface Area to a 2D Electrically Conductive MOF via Macrocyclic Linker. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:10615-10621. [PMID: 35653721 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c03793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The development of 2D electrically conductive metal-organic frameworks (EC-MOFs) has significantly expanded the scope of MOFs' applications into energy storage, electrocatalysis, and sensors. Despite growing interest in EC-MOFs, they often show low surface area and lack functionality due to the limited ligand motifs available. Herein we present a new EC-MOF using 2,3,8,9,14,15-hexahydroxyltribenzocyclyne (HHTC) linker and Cu nodes, featuring a large surface area. The MOF exhibits an electrical conductivity up to 3.02 × 10-3 S/cm and a surface area up to 1196 m2/g, unprecedentedly high for 2D EC-MOFs. We also demonstrate the utilization of alkyne functionality in the framework by postsynthetically hosting heterometal ions (e.g., Ni2+, Co2+). Additionally, we investigated particle size tunability, facilitating the study of size-property relationships. We believe that these results not only contribute to expanding the library of EC-MOFs but shed light on the new opportunities to explore electronic applications.
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- Hoai T B Pham
- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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Lee JY, Kang MH, Jang JE, Lee JE, Yang Y, Choi JY, Kang HS, Lee U, Choung JW, Jung H, Yoon YC, Jung KH, Hong SS, Yi EC, Park SG. Comparative analysis of mesenchymal stem cells cultivated in serum free media. Sci Rep 2022; 12:8620. [PMID: 35597800 PMCID: PMC9124186 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-12467-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Stem cells are attractive candidates for the regeneration of tissue and organ. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been extensively investigated for their potential applications in regenerative medicine and cell therapy. For developing effective stem cell therapy, the mass production of consistent quality cells is required. The cell culture medium is the most critical aspect of the mass production of qualified stem cells. Classically, fetal bovine serum (FBS) has been used as a culture supplement for MSCs. Due to the undefined and heterologous composition of animal origin components in FBS, efforts to replace animal-derived components with non-animal-derived substances led to safe serum free media (SFM). Adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) cultivated in SFM provided a more stable population doubling time (PDT) to later passage and more cells in a shorter time compared to FBS containing media. ADSCs cultivated in SFM had lower cellular senescence, lower immunogenicity, and higher genetic stability than ADSCs cultivated in FBS containing media. Differential expression analysis of mRNAs and proteins showed that the expression of genes related with apoptosis, immune response, and inflammatory response were significantly up-regulated in ADSCs cultivated in FBS containing media. ADSCs cultivated in SFM showed similar therapeutic efficacy in an acute pancreatitis mouse model to ADSCs cultivated in FBS containing media. Consideration of clinical trials, not only pre-clinical trial, suggests that cultivation of MSCs using SFM might offer more safe cell therapeutics as well as repeated administration due to low immunogenicity.
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- Joo Youn Lee
- Xcell Therapeutics, Dongwon Bldg. 6F, 333, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06188, Korea.,Department of Molecular Medicine and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology and College of Medicine Or College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, Korea
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- Xcell Therapeutics, Dongwon Bldg. 6F, 333, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06188, Korea
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- Xcell Therapeutics, Dongwon Bldg. 6F, 333, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06188, Korea
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- Xcell Therapeutics, Dongwon Bldg. 6F, 333, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06188, Korea
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- Xcell Therapeutics, Dongwon Bldg. 6F, 333, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06188, Korea
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- Xcell Therapeutics, Dongwon Bldg. 6F, 333, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06188, Korea
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- Xcell Therapeutics, Dongwon Bldg. 6F, 333, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06188, Korea
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- Xcell Therapeutics, Dongwon Bldg. 6F, 333, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06188, Korea
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- Dacapo Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic, Jeongin Building, 559 Gangnamdae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06531, Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology and College of Medicine Or College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, 27 Inhang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, 22332, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, 27 Inhang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, 22332, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, 27 Inhang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, 22332, Korea
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology and College of Medicine Or College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Ajou University, Worldcup-ro, 206, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, 16499, Korea.
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The emergence of 2D electrically conductive metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) has significantly expanded the scope of metal-organic framework applications from electrochemical energy storage to electronic devices. However, their potentials are not fully exploited due to limited accessibility to internal pores in stacked 2D structures. Herein we transform a 2D conjugated MOF into a 3D framework via postsynthetic pillar-ligand insertion. Cu-THQ was chosen due to its ability to adopt additional ligands at the axial positions at the copper nodes. Cu-THQ demonstrates that structural augmentation increases ion accessibility into internal pores, resulting in an increased gravimetric capacitance up to double that of the pristine counterpart. Beyond this, we believe that our findings can further be used to functionalize the existing 2D conductive MOFs to offer more opportunities in sensing, electronic, and energy-related applications by utilizing additional functions and increased accessibility from the pillars.
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- Ji Yong Choi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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Choi JY, Yun BY, Kim YU, Kang Y, Lee SC, Kim S. Evaluation of thermal/acoustic performance to confirm the possibility of coffee waste in building materials in using bio-based microencapsulated PCM. Environ Pollut 2022; 294:118616. [PMID: 34883143 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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As the demand for coffee has increased, by-product disposal has become a challenge to solve. Many studies are being conducted on how to use coffee waste as building materials to recycle it. In this study, the thermal performance and acoustic performance of a composite developed using bio-based microencapsulated phase change material (MPCM) and coffee waste were evaluated, and the composite was applied as building material. The coffee waste was successfully degreased with ethanol to produce composites, and removal of contaminants and oils was confirmed via scanning electron microscopy. In the phase change process of MPCM, an appropriate amount of thermal energy is absorbed and stored, and the temperature is maintained. MPCM was used in the mixture and the improved thermal performance was evaluated via differential scanning calorimetry analysis, revealing a latent heat of 3.8 J/g for MPCM content of 10%. Further, thermal imaging cameras revealed that an increase in the proportion of MPCM leads to a slower decrease in temperature because of the heat preserved by MPCM over time. In an acoustic performance evaluation, impedance tube test results showed different aspects depending on low, mid, and high-frequency bands. Specifically, at medium frequencies, which correspond to the range of noise generated in cafes, specimens fabricated using MPCM were confirmed to exhibit a higher sound absorption coefficient and an improved acoustic performance. Hence, the composite can be considered an eco-friendly building material with promising thermal and acoustic performance.
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- Ji Yong Choi
- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Major in Architectural Engineering, School of Smart City Engineering, Youngsan University, Yangsan, 50510, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Ji Yong Choi
- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Analytical Engineering Group, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon 16678, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Lee JW, Choi JY, Hyun YJ, Han SK. Solar background noise mitigation using the orbital angular momentum mode in vertical FSO downlink transmissions. Opt Express 2021; 29:33312-33321. [PMID: 34809145 DOI: 10.1364/oe.438550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Free-space optical communication (FSO) is used to provide network configuration flexibility. A network-flying platform-based vertical FSO connection can be employed to enhance mobile network coverage and capacity. Solar background noise can be a potential risk that disrupts the seamless connection in the vertical FSO downlink channel. In this paper, we propose signal transmission using an orbital angular momentum (OAM) beam. The OAM demodulation process can filter sunlight out of the optical receiver except for the signal corresponding to the azimuthal state. We experimentally verified that most of the solar background noise could be reduced. To verify the feasibility of the proposed scheme in a vertical FSO channel, we modeled a FSO vertical downlink with an OAM modulation/demodulation process.
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Choi JY, Owusu-Ayim M, Dawe R, Ibbotson S, Fleming C, Foerster J. Narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy is associated with a reduction in topical corticosteroid and clinical improvement in atopic dermatitis: a historical inception cohort study. Clin Exp Dermatol 2021; 46:1067-1074. [PMID: 33837558 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite decades of use, the magnitude of efficacy of narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy for atopic dermatitis (AD) beyond industry-sponsored trials remains unclear. AIM To evaluate the clinical efficacy of NB-UVB in AD under real-world conditions. METHODS We conducted a historical inception cohort study using automated recording of dispensed drugs to provide an objective treatment outcome in a large population catchment of 420 000 people over 15 years. We analysed clinical treatment outcomes, recorded multicentre and prospectively over 15 years, of a large AD treatment cohort (n = 844), along with the drugs dispensed to this cohort. RESULTS The majority (70%) of patients with AD received significantly fewer topical corticosteroids (TCS) during the 12-month window after finishing NB-UVB compared with the 12-month window before starting the treatment (median reduction from 37.5 to 19.7 g/month). The number of patients dispensed with oral corticosteroids and antihistamines also dropped significantly (from 20% to 10% and from 69% to 31%, respectively), while all AD-unrelated drugs dispensed remained unchanged. Clinically, NB-UVB treatment achieved a 'clear' or 'almost clear' status in 48.7% of patients, while 20.4% achieved 'moderate clearance'. Treatment outcomes scores were validated by a strong correlation with reduction in AD-specific drug treatment. CONCLUSION Our data confirm the significant efficacy of NB-UVB for AD under conditions of routine care.
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- J Y Choi
- University of Dundee, Medical School, Dundee, UK
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- University of Dundee, Medical School, Dundee, UK
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- University of Dundee, Medical School, Dundee, UK.,National Managed Clinical Network for Phototherapy (Photonet), NHS Tayside, UK
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- University of Dundee, Medical School, Dundee, UK
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- University of Dundee, Medical School, Dundee, UK
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- University of Dundee, Medical School, Dundee, UK
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Lim CH, Hyun SH, Cho YS, Choi JY, Lee KH. Prognostic significance of bone marrow 2-[ 18F]-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose uptake in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: relation to iliac crest biopsy results. Clin Radiol 2021; 76:550.e19-550.e28. [PMID: 33762136 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2021.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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AIM To investigate the prognostic significance of bone marrow (BM) 2-[18F]-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose (FDG) uptake in relation to posterior iliac crest BM biopsy (BMB) results in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). MATERIALS AND METHODS Pretreatment integrated positron-emission tomography(PET)/computed tomography (CT) images of 512 DLBCL patients who underwent BMB and received rituximab combined with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP) chemotherapy were analysed retrospectively. BM uptake was assessed visually and by maximum standard uptake value (SUVmax). Associations with lymphoma-specific survival (LSS) were assessed using Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analyses. RESULTS FDG(+) BM was observed in 64 cases (41 focal, 12 heterogeneous, 11 diffuse). This finding distinguished iliac crest involvement (positive in 59 and negative in 453) with 89.6% accuracy (459/512) and 93.6% specificity (424/453). In BMB(+) patients, BM-to-liver SUVmax ratio >1.8 concurred perfectly with FDG(+) BM. During 52 months of follow-up, there were 156 lymphoma-related deaths. In the entire population, multivariate analysis revealed high International Prognostic Index (IPI; p<0.001), old age (p=0.003), bulky disease (p=0.011), BMB(+) (p=0.028), and FDG(+) BM (p=0.019) as independent predictors of worse LSS. In the BMB(+) subgroup, high National Comprehensive Cancer Network-revised IPI (NCCN-IPI; p=0.029) and FDG(+) BM (p=0.008) were significant independent predictors. Among BMB(+) patients with low to low-intermediate NCCN-IPI, FDG(+) BM was associated with significantly worse 2-year LSS (33.3% versus 100%; p=0.017). The same was true among those with high-intermediate NCCN-IPI (34.7% versus 76.9%.; p=0.026). CONCLUSION Increased BM FDG in DLBCL is a predictor of worse LSS independent of BMB results and other prognostic variables including IPI/NCCN-IPI.
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- C H Lim
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, South Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, South Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, South Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, South Korea.
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Han WM, Jiamsakul A, Jantarapakde J, Yunihastuti E, Choi JY, Ditangco R, Chaiwarith R, Sun LP, Khusuwan S, Merati TP, Do CD, Azwa I, Lee MP, Van Nguyen K, Chan YJ, Kiertiburanakul S, Ng OT, Tanuma J, Pujari S, Zhang F, Gani YM, Sangle S, Ross J, Kumarasamy N. Association of body mass index with immune recovery, virological failure and cardiovascular disease risk among people living with HIV. HIV Med 2020; 22:294-306. [PMID: 33200864 DOI: 10.1111/hiv.13017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We conducted a longitudinal cohort analysis to evaluate the association of pre-treatment body mass index (BMI) with CD4 recovery, virological failure (VF) and cardiovascular risk disease (CVD) markers among people living with HIV (PLHIV). METHODS Participants who were enrolled between January 2003 and March 2019 in a regional Asia HIV cohort with weight and height measurements prior to antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation were included. Factors associated with mean CD4 increase were analysed using repeated-measures linear regression. Time to first VF after 6 months on ART and time to first development of CVD risk markers were analysed using Cox regression models. Sensitivity analyses were done adjusting for Asian BMI thresholds. RESULTS Of 4993 PLHIV (66% male), 62% had pre-treatment BMI in the normal range (18.5-25.0 kg/m2 ), while 26%, 10% and 2% were underweight (< 18.5 kg/m2 ), overweight (25-30 kg/m2) and obese (> 30 kg/m2 ), respectively. Both higher baseline and time-updated BMI were associated with larger CD4 gains compared with normal BMI. After adjusting for Asian BMI thresholds, higher baseline BMIs of 23-27.5 and > 27.5 kg/m2 were associated with larger CD4 increases of 15.6 cells/µL [95% confidence interval (CI): 2.9-28.3] and 28.8 cells/µL (95% CI: 6.6-50.9), respectively, compared with normal BMI (18.5-23 kg/m2 ). PLHIV with BMIs of 25-30 and > 30 kg/m2 were 1.27 times (95% CI: 1.10-1.47) and 1.61 times (95% CI: 1.13-2.24) more likely to develop CVD risk factors. No relationship between pre-treatment BMI and VF was observed. CONCLUSIONS High pre-treatment BMI was associated with better immune reconstitution and CVD risk factor development in an Asian PLHIV cohort.
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- W M Han
- The Kirby Institute, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,HIV-NAT, Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
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- The Kirby Institute, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- HIV-NAT, Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Muntinlupa City, Philippines
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology & STDs, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital, Chiang Rai, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University & Sanglah Hospital, Bali, Indonesia
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- Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, India
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- National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute of Infectious Diseases, Pune, India
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- Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Hospital Sungai Buloh, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia
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- BJ Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, India
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- TREAT Asia, amfAR - The Foundation for AIDS Research, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Chennai Antiviral Research and Treatment Clinical Research Site (CART CRS), VHS-Infectious Diseases Medical Centre, VHS, Chennai, India
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Ross J, Jiamsakul A, Kumarasamy N, Azwa I, Merati TP, Do CD, Lee MP, Ly PS, Yunihastuti E, Nguyen KV, Ditangco R, Ng OT, Choi JY, Oka S, Sohn AH, Law M. Virological failure and HIV drug resistance among adults living with HIV on second-line antiretroviral therapy in the Asia-Pacific. HIV Med 2020; 22:201-211. [PMID: 33151020 DOI: 10.1111/hiv.13006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess second-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) virological failure and HIV drug resistance-associated mutations (RAMs), in support of third-line regimen planning in Asia. METHODS Adults > 18 years of age on second-line ART for ≥ 6 months were eligible. Cross-sectional data on HIV viral load (VL) and genotypic resistance testing were collected or testing was conducted between July 2015 and May 2017 at 12 Asia-Pacific sites. Virological failure (VF) was defined as VL > 1000 copies/mL with a second VL > 1000 copies/mL within 3-6 months. FASTA files were submitted to Stanford University HIV Drug Resistance Database and RAMs were compared against the IAS-USA 2019 mutations list. VF risk factors were analysed using logistic regression. RESULTS Of 1378 patients, 74% were male and 70% acquired HIV through heterosexual exposure. At second-line switch, median [interquartile range (IQR)] age was 37 (32-42) years and median (IQR) CD4 count was 103 (43.5-229.5) cells/µL; 93% received regimens with boosted protease inhibitors (PIs). Median duration on second line was 3 years. Among 101 patients (7%) with VF, CD4 count > 200 cells/µL at switch [odds ratio (OR) = 0.36, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.17-0.77 vs. CD4 ≤ 50) and HIV exposure through male-male sex (OR = 0.32, 95% CI: 0.17-0.64 vs. heterosexual) or injecting drug use (OR = 0.24, 95% CI: 0.12-0.49) were associated with reduced VF. Of 41 (41%) patients with resistance data, 80% had at least one RAM to nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), 63% to NRTIs, and 35% to PIs. Of those with PI RAMs, 71% had two or more. CONCLUSIONS There were low proportions with VF and significant RAMs in our cohort, reflecting the durability of current second-line regimens.
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- J Ross
- TREAT Asia/amfAR -The Foundation for AIDS Research, Bangkok, Thailand
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- The Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, NSW, Australia
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- Chennai Antiviral Research and Treatment Clinical Research Site (CART CRS), VHS-Infectious Diseases Medical Centre, VHS, Chennai, India
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine Udayana University & Sanglah Hospital, Bali, Indonesia
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- Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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- National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology & STDs, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Muntinlupa City, Philippines
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- Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- TREAT Asia/amfAR -The Foundation for AIDS Research, Bangkok, Thailand
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- The Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, NSW, Australia
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Choi JY, Choi CY. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone-independent effects of recombinant vertebrate ancient long opsin in the goldfish Carassius auratus reveal alternative reproduction pathways. Fish Physiol Biochem 2020; 46:1219-1227. [PMID: 32146552 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-020-00784-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Vertebrate ancient long (VAL)-opsin is a green-sensitive photoreceptor that shows high sequence similarity to vertebrate ancient opsin, which is considered to play a role in sexual maturation via gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH); however, the role of VAL-opsin in vertebrate sexual maturity remains unclear. Therefore, we investigated the possible role of VAL-opsin in reproduction in the goldfish Carassius auratus under a state of GnRH inhibition. Goldfish were injected with recombinant VAL-opsin protein (0.5 μg/g body mass) and/or the GnRH antagonist cetrorelix (0.5 μg/fish), and changes in the mRNA expression levels of genes associated with goldfish reproduction were measured by quantitative polymerase chain reaction, including those involved in the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad (HPG) axis, VAL-opsin, GnRH, the gonadotropins (GTHs) luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, and estrogen receptor (ER). Moreover, the fish were irradiated with a green light-emitting diode (520 nm) to observe the synergistic effect on the HPG axis with VAL-opsin. Green LED exposure significantly and slightly increased the VAL-opsin and GnRH levels, respectively; however, these effects were blocked in groups injected with cetrorelix at all time points. Cetrorelix significantly decreased the mRNA levels of GTHs and ER, whereas these hormones recovered by co-treatment with VAL-opsin. These results indicate that green LED is an effective light source to promote the expression of sex hormones in fish. Moreover, VAL-opsin not only affects activity of the HPG axis but also appears to act on the pituitary gland directly to stimulate a new sexual maturation pathway that promotes the secretion of GTHs independent of GnRH.
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- Ji Yong Choi
- Division of Marine BioScience, National Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, 49112, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Marine BioScience, National Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan, 49112, Republic of Korea.
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- J Lee
- Department of Surgery, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul, South Korea
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Boettiger DC, Law MG, Ross J, Huy BV, Heng BSL, Ditangco R, Kiertiburanakul S, Avihingsanon A, Cuong DD, Kumarasamy N, Kamarulzaman A, Ly PS, Yunihastuti E, Parwati Merati T, Zhang F, Khusuwan S, Chaiwarith R, Lee MP, Sangle S, Choi JY, Ku WW, Tanuma J, Ng OT, Sohn AH, Wester CW, Nash D, Mugglin C, Pujari S. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease screening and management protocols among adult HIV clinics in Asia. J Virus Erad 2020; 6:11-18. [PMID: 32175086 PMCID: PMC7043905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Integration of HIV and non-communicable disease services improves the quality and efficiency of care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We aimed to describe current practices for the screening and management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) among adult HIV clinics in Asia. METHODS Sixteen LMIC sites included in the International Epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS - Asia-Pacific network were surveyed. RESULTS Sites were mostly (81%) based in urban public referral hospitals. Half had protocols to assess tobacco and alcohol use. Protocols for assessing physical inactivity and obesity were in place at 31% and 38% of sites, respectively. Most sites provided educational material on ASCVD risk factors (between 56% and 75% depending on risk factors). A total of 94% reported performing routine screening for hypertension, 100% for hyperlipidaemia and 88% for diabetes. Routine ASCVD risk assessment was reported by 94% of sites. Protocols for the management of hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, diabetes, high ASCVD risk and chronic ischaemic stroke were in place at 50%, 69%, 56%, 19% and 38% of sites, respectively. Blood pressure monitoring was free for patients at 69% of sites; however, most required patients to pay some or all the costs for other ASCVD-related procedures. Medications available in the clinic or within the same facility included angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (81%), statins (94%) and sulphonylureas (94%). CONCLUSION The consistent availability of clinical screening, diagnostic testing and procedures and the availability of ASCVD medications in the Asian LMIC clinics surveyed are strengths that should be leveraged to improve the implementation of cardiovascular care protocols.
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- DC Boettiger
- Kirby Institute,
UNSW Sydney,
Australia,Institute for Health Policy Studies,
University of California, San Francisco,
USA,Corresponding author: David C Boettiger
Institute for Health Policy Studies,
University of California, San Francisco,
3333 California Street,
94118,
USA
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- Kirby Institute,
UNSW Sydney,
Australia
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- TREAT Asia/amfAR,
The Foundation for AIDS Research,
Bangkok,
Thailand
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- National Hospital for Tropical Disease,
Hanoi,
Vietnam
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- Hospital Sungai Buloh,
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
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- Research Institute for Tropical Medicine,
Manila,
Philippines
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- HIV-NAT,
Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre,
Bangkok,
Thailand
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- Bach Mai Hospital,
Hanoi,
Vietnam
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- CART Clinical Research Site, Infectious Diseases Medical Centre, Voluntary Health Services,
Chennai,
India
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- University Malaya Medical Centre,
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
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- Social Health Clinic,
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and STDs,
Phnom Penh,
Cambodia
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- Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia,
Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital,
Jakarta,
Indonesia
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- Beijing Ditan Hospital,
Capital Medical University,
Beijing,
China
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- Chiangrai Prachanukhor Hospital,
Chiangrai,
Thailand
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences,
Chiangmai,
Thailand
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital,
Hong Kong
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- BJ Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospitals,
Pune,
India
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- Severance Hospital,
Seoul,
South Korea
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- Taipei Veterans General Hospital,
Taipei,
Taiwan
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- National Center for Global Health and Medicine,
Tokyo,
Japan
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- Tan Tock Seng Hospital,
Singapore
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- TREAT Asia/amfAR,
The Foundation for AIDS Research,
Bangkok,
Thailand
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center,
Institute for Global Health,
Nashville,
USA
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- Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health,
City University of New York,
New York,
USA,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics,
City University of New York,
New York,
USA
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- Institute of Social and Preventative Medicine,
University of Bern,
Switzerland
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- Institute for Infectious Diseases,
Pune,
India
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Choi JY, Choi W, Park JW, Lim CK, Song H. Strategies for Designing Nanoparticles for Electro‐ and Photocatalytic CO
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- Ji Yong Choi
- Department of ChemistryKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistryKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistryKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistryKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistryKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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Rupasinghe D, Kiertiburanakul S, Kamarulzaman A, Zhang F, Kumarasamy N, Chaiwarith R, Merati TP, Do CD, Khusuwan S, Avihingsanon A, Lee MP, Ly PS, Yunihastuti E, Nguyen KV, Ditangco R, Chan YJ, Pujari S, Ng OT, Choi JY, Sim B, Tanuma J, Sangle S, Ross J, Law M. Early mortality after late initiation of antiretroviral therapy in the TREAT Asia HIV Observational Database (TAHOD) of the International Epidemiologic Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) Asia-Pacific. HIV Med 2019; 21:397-402. [PMID: 31852025 DOI: 10.1111/hiv.12836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Early mortality among those still initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) with advanced stages of HIV infection in resource-limited settings remains high despite recommendations for universal HIV treatment. We investigated risk factors associated with early mortality in people living with HIV (PLHIV) starting ART at low CD4 levels in the Asia-Pacific. METHODS PLHIV enrolled in the Therapeutics, Research, Education and AIDS Training in Asia (TREAT Asia) HIV Observational Database (TAHOD) who initiated ART with a CD4 count < 100 cells/μL between 2003 and 2018 were included in the study. Early mortality was defined as death within 1 year of ART initiation. PLHIV in follow-up for > 1 year were censored at 12 months. Competing risk regression was used to analyse risk factors with loss to follow-up as a competing risk. RESULTS A total of 1813 PLHIV were included in the study, of whom 74% were male. With 73 (4%) deaths, the overall first-year mortality rate was 4.27 per 100 person-years (PY). Thirty-eight deaths (52%) were AIDS-related, 10 (14%) were immune reconstituted inflammatory syndrome (IRIS)-related, 13 (18%) were non-AIDS-related and 12 (16%) had an unknown cause. Risk factors included having a body mass index (BMI) < 18.5 [sub-hazard ratio (SHR) 2.91; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.60-5.32] compared to BMI 18.5-24.9, and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≥ 5 times its upper limit of normal (ULN) (SHR 6.14; 95% CI 1.62-23.20) compared to ALT < 5 times its ULN. A higher CD4 count (51-100 cells/μL: SHR 0.28; 95% CI 0.14-0.55; and > 100 cells/μL: SHR 0.12; 95% CI 0.05-0.26) was associated with reduced hazard for mortality compared to CD4 count ≤ 25 cells/μL. CONCLUSIONS Fifty-two per cent of early deaths were AIDS-related. Efforts to initiate ART at CD4 counts > 50 cell/μL are associated with improved short-term survival rates, even in those with late stages of HIV disease.
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- D Rupasinghe
- The Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- CART CRS, Voluntary Health Services, Chennai, India
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine Udayana University & Sanglah Hospital, Bali, Indonesia
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- Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital, Chiang Rai, Thailand
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- HIV-NAT/Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology & STDs, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Muntinlupa City, Philippines
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- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Infectious Diseases, Pune, India
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- Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Hospital Sungai Buloh, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia
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- National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- BJ Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospitals, Pune, India
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- TREAT Asia, amfAR-The Foundation for AIDS Research, Bangkok, Thailand
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- The Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Chang Yeon Kim
- Division of Cardiology, Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea.
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Ko JH, Lim JU, Choi JY, Oh HS, Yoo H, Jhun BW, Huh K, Peck KR. Early cidofovir administration might be associated with a lower probability of respiratory failure in treating human adenovirus pneumonia: a retrospective cohort study. Clin Microbiol Infect 2019; 26:646.e9-646.e14. [PMID: 31648000 PMCID: PMC7129699 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2019.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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: 06/27/2019] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Objective To compare outcomes of early and delayed treatment with cidofovir for human adenovirus (HAdV) pneumonia. Methods A retrospective cohort study in Korean military hospitals was conducted between January 2012 and December 2018. Patients with potentially severe HAdV pneumonia with risk factors for respiratory failure were included and divided into early (within 7 days from symptom onset) and delayed (after 7 days from symptom onset) treatment groups. The primary outcome was respiratory failure development within 21 days after symptom onset. Results A total of 89 patients with potentially severe HAdV pneumonia were enrolled in the cohort; they included 62 early and 27 delayed treatment patients. All patients were males in their early 20s. Significantly fewer patients in the early treatment group progressed to respiratory failure (8/62, 12.9%), compared to the delayed group (18/27, 66.7%, p < 0.001). Early treatment was associated with a lower 21-day probability of respiratory failure by the Kaplan–Meier method (p < 0.001). On multivariate analysis, monocyte count, hypoxaemia, confusion, whole lung involvement, and early cidofovir treatment within 7 days from symptom onset were included, and monocyte count (HR 0.995, 95%CI 0.991–1.000, p 0.042), confusion (HR 4.964, 95%CI 1.189–20.721, p = 0.028), and early cidofovir treatment (HR 0.319, 95%CI 0.115–0.883, p = 0.028) were significantly associated with respiratory failure. Conclusions Early administration of cidofovir was associated with a lower hazard for respiratory failure development. It is suggested that cidofovir be administered within 7 days from symptom onset to prevent respiratory failure in patients with potentially severe HAdV pneumonia.
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- J-H Ko
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, St Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Armed Forces Capital Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Song T, Cheong JY, Choi JY, Park C, Lee C, Lee C, Lee HM, Choi SY, Song H, Kim ID, Jeon DY. A feasible strategy to prepare quantum dot-incorporated carbon nanofibers as free-standing platforms. Nanoscale Adv 2019; 1:3948-3956. [PMID: 36132117 PMCID: PMC9417346 DOI: 10.1039/c9na00423h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/24/2019] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Recently, quantum dots (QDs) have often garnered significant attention and have been employed for various applications. Nevertheless, most conventional devices utilize a glass substrate and/or brittle substrate, which is not compatible with next-generation wearable electronics. A suitable method for devising conductive and flexible free-standing platforms that can be combined with various kinds of QDs is thus in great need for next-generation wearable electronics. In this work, we introduce a universal and simple method to coat QDs on carbon nanofibers (CNFs) by a dip-coating process, where many kinds of QDs can be well decorated on the surface of CNFs. As one potential application among many, QD-coated CNFs were examined for their photocatalytic applications and characterization. As a result, it was found that the best performance of CdSe QD-coated CNFs for hydrogen production was 3.8 times higher than that of only QDs with the same 1 mg of QDs. This is an early report on fabricating various kinds of QD-coated CNFs, which can be extended to a myriad set of applications.
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- Taeyoung Song
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Center for Advanced Materials Discovery towards 3D Display, Graphene/2D Materials Research Center, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Center for Advanced Materials Discovery towards 3D Display, Graphene/2D Materials Research Center, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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Kang DO, Kim CK, Park Y, Jang WY, Kim W, Choi JY, Choi CU, Na JO. P3715Impact of sleep-disordered breathing on short-term functional outcomes in ischemic stroke patients: a cardiopulmonary coupling analysis using holter-monitoring. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz745.0569] [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
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) assessed by conventional polysomnography is reported to have close association with worsened clinical outcomes in patients with ischemic stroke. The cardiopulmonary coupling (CPC) analysis using Holter-monitoring is an easily assessable method to evaluate SDB. However, its prognostic impact needs to be investigated.
Purpose
The present study investigated the prognostic impact of SDB defined by CPC analysis using Holter-monitoring at early stage of ischemic stroke on the functional disability at 3-month follow-up.
Methods
Total 692 patients with acute ischemic stroke who underwent Holter-monitoring were enrolled. The CPC analysis was conducted and SDB was defined as the presence of narrow-band (NB) coupling during sleep time. We investigated the association between SDB and functional disability at 3-month measured by modified Rankin scale (mRS).
Result
The NB coupling was present in 216 (31.2%) of 692 patients with mean age of 64.2±12.8 years. The NB group showed significantly higher proportion of severe functional disability (mRS ≥3; 45.3% vs. 12.3%, p<0.001) and persistent disability (ΔmRS≤0; 42.6% vs. 56.4%, p<0.001) after 3-month. In multivariate analysis, the presence of NB coupling was an independent predictor of higher risk of both severe and persistent functional disability (HR: 3.97; 95% CI: 2.37–6.64; p<0.001; and HR 1.92; 95% CI: 1.34–2.77; p<0.001, respectively). The results were consistent after propensity-score matched analysis with 175 patient pairs (C-statistics=0.759).
Parameters of functional disability Overall population (n=692) PSM population (n=350) no NB (n=476) NB (n=216) OR (95% CI) p-value no NB (n=175) NB (n=175) OR (95% CI) p-value Initial NIHSS ≥5 89 (18.6) 81 (37.5) <0.001 52 (29.7) 52 (29.7) >0.999 Discharge mRS ≥3 146 (30.6) 126 (58.3) <0.001 90 (51.4) 89 (50.8) 0.915 3-month mRS ≥3 59 (12.3) 98 (45.3) 5.86 (4.00–8.60) <0.001 38 (21.7) 72 (41.1) 2.52 (1.57–4.02) <0.001 3-month ΔmRS ≤0 (persisent disability) 203 (42.6) 122 (56.4) 1.74 (1.26–2.41) 0.001 77 (44.0) 100 (57.1) 1.69 (1.11–2.58) 0.014 Data are expressed as n (%). mRS = modified Rankin's scale; NB = narrow-band; NIHSS = National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale; OR = odds ratio; PSM = propensity-score matched.
Functional disabilities after 3-month
Conclusion
SDB assessed by CPC analysis at early phase of ischemic stroke was able to predict both greater and persistent functional disability at 3-month. The CPC analysis using Holter-monitoring is a useful modality for predicting functional disabilities in acute ischemic stroke.
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- D O Kang
- Korea University Guro Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Department of Neurology, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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Kang DO, Kim CK, Park Y, Jang WY, Kim W, Choi JY, Choi CU, Na JO. P5744Sleep-disordered breathing assessed by holter-monitoring is associated to worsened one-year clinical outcomes in ischemic stroke patients: a cardiopulmonary coupling analysis. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0684] [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
Sleep-disorder breathing (SDB) using polysomnography is closely associated to poor functional and clinical outcomes in ischemic stroke patients. The cardiopulmonary coupling analysis using Holter-monitoring (CPC-Holter analysis) is an emerging feasible modality to investigate SDB.
Purpose
We investigated the association between SDB defined by CPC-Holter analysis and one-year clinical outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
Methods
Total 666 patients with acute ischemic stroke who underwent Holter-monitoring were enrolled. The CPC-Holter analysis was conducted and SDB was defined as the presence of narrow-band (NB) coupling during sleep time. Primary outcome was recurrent ischemic stroke, and secondary outcome was major adverse cerebrovascular event (MACE), a composite of recurrent ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, and all-cause mortality within one year since discharge.
Result
The NB coupling was present in 205 (30.8%) of 666 patients with mean age of 64.1±12.8 years. The NB group showed significantly higher incidence of both recurrent ischemic stroke (8.3% vs. 1.4%, p<0.001) and MACE (14.9% vs. 3.0%, p<0.001) within one-year. In multivariate analysis, presence of NB coupling remained as an independent predictor of both recurrent ischemic stroke and MACE (HR: 4.81; 95% CI: 1.73–13.4; p=0.003; and HR 4.17; 95% CI: 1.74–10.0; p<0.001, respectively). The results were consistent after propensity-score matched analysis with 164 patient pairs (C-statistics=0.757).
One-year clinical outcomes Overall population (n=666) PSM population (n=328) no NB (=461) NB (n=205) Log-rank p-value OR (95% CI) no NB (n=164) NB (n=164) Log-rank p-value OR (95% CI) Recurrent ischemic stroke 6 (1.4) 14 (8.3) <0.001 5.73 (2.20–14.9) 3 (2.0) 11 (8.1) 0.026 3.85 (1.07–13.8) Transient ischemic attack 3 (0.7) 3 (1.7) 0.275 2 (1.3) 3 (2.1) 0.633 Hemorrhagic stroke 0 (0.0) 2 (1.2) 0.027 0 (0.0) 2 (1.5) 0.148 Total death 3 (0.7) 9 (4.8) 0.001 2 (1.3) 3 (1.9) 0.641 MACEs 12 (3.0) 25 (14.9) <0.001 4.63 (2.06–10.4) 7 (5.2) 17 (13.1) 0.030 2.95 (1.06–8.21) Data are expressed as n (%). CI = confidence interval; MACE = major adverse cardiovascular event; NB = narrow-band; OR = odds ratio.
One-year clinical outcomes
Conclusion
SDB assessed by CPC-Holter analysis at early phase of ischemic stroke is a powerful prognostic marker for predicting one-year adverse clinical outcomes. The CPC analysis using Holter-monitoring is a useful modality and could be easily applied to predict clinical outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients.
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- D O Kang
- Korea University Guro Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Department of Neurology, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Korea University Guro Hospital, Cardiovascular Center, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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Choi SY, Kim MH, Lee KM, Jang CH, Choi JY. P4791Performance of the HAS-BLED, ATRIA, and PRECISE-DAPT Bleeding Risk Scores in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Using Antiplatelet Agents or Oral Anticoagulants. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz745.1167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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
Various bleeding risk scores have been proposed to assess the risk of bleeding in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients undergoing anticoagulation. PRECISE DAPT score has been developed to assess the out-of hospital bleeding risk in patients receiving dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). Our objective was to compare the predictive performance between the HAS-BLED (Hypertension, Abnormal Renal/Liver Function, Stroke, Bleeding History or Predisposition, Labile International Normalized Ratio, Elderly, Drugs/Alcohol), ATRIA (Anticoagulation and Risk Factors in Atrial Fibrillation), and PRECISE-DAPT (Predicting Bleeding Complication in Patients Undergoing Stent Implantation and Subsequent Dual Antiplatelet therapy) score in AF patients using antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants
Methods
We recruited 1,114 consecutive AF patients (51% male; median age, 71 years) receiving antiplatelet agents or oral anticoagulants from January 2014 through December 2018. Major bleeding was defined as according to the Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) criteria (type 3 or 5: hemodynamic instability, need for transfusion, drop in hemoglobin ≥3 g, and intracranial, intraocular or fatal bleeding). The performance of risk scores were assessed by C-statistic.
Results
Bleeding events occurred in 135 patients (12.1%) during 30 days, and 72 patients (6.5%) from 30 days till 1-year follow-up. Based on the C-statistic, PRECISE-DAPT score (AUC: 0.72, 95% CI: 0.69–0.75) had a good performance, significantly better than HAS-BLED (AUC: 0.64, 95% CI: 0.61–0.67) (p=0.008) or ATRIA scores (AUC: 0.57, 95% CI: 0.54–0.60) (p<0.001) for 30-days bleeding prediction. Also, PRECISE-DAPT score had a good C-statistic (AUC: 0.72, 95% CI: 0.69–0.75) for 1-year bleeding events compared with HAS-BLED (AUC: 0.64, 95% CI: 0.60–0.67) (p=0.02) or ATRIA (AUC: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.58–0.65) (p=0.01).
ROC curve for bleeding
Conclusions
The PRECISE-DAPT score has been used for assessing bleeding events during DAPT. Also, the PRECISE-DAPT score predicted bleedings better than HAS-BLED or ATRIA scores in AF patients. So, the PRECISE-DAPT score may be considered as bleeding risk score during DAPT or oral anticoagulation in clinical practice.
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- S Y Choi
- Daeu Health College, Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Daegu, Korea (Republic of)
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- Dong-A University, Department of Cardiology, College of Medicine, Busan, Korea (Republic of)
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- Dong-A University, Department of Cardiology, College of Medicine, Busan, Korea (Republic of)
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- Dong-A University, Department of Cardiology, College of Medicine, Busan, Korea (Republic of)
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- Dong-A University, Department of Cardiology, College of Medicine, Busan, Korea (Republic of)
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Seo JW, Choi KU, Choi JY, Lkhagvasuren PJ, Shim CY, Hong GR, Ha JW. P1248Characteristics and clinical significance of right ventricular involvement in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz748.0206] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background
A few studies have demonstrated bi-ventricular hypertrophy in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). However, clinical significance of HCM with right ventricular (RV) involvement has not been fully established. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the structural characteristics and clinical significance of RV hypertrophy in patients with HCM.
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In a single center, large HCM registry, 256 patients with HCM who underwent both cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and transthoracic echocardiography within 6 months were retrospectively analyzed. RV involvement was defined as increased RV wall thickness >7 mm on CMR in any segments of RV free wall and apex. Patients who had evidence of significant RV pressure overload (RV systolic pressure >50mmHg) or had undergone septal myectomy were excluded. Cardiovascular outcomes were defined as the composite of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for cardiovascular disease.
Results
Among 256 patients, 41 (16%) showed RV involvement. During follow-up period (median 1099 days), 32 cardiovascular outcomes (3 cardiovascular death and 29 cardiovascular hospitalization) were occurred. Patients with RV involvement showed a significantly higher left ventricular (LV) thickness (23.8±5.8 vs. 21.2±5.0 mm, p=0.004), more advanced diastolic dysfunction, and larger left atrial volume index (LAVI, 48.5±20.3 vs. 40.2±14.9 mm/m2, p=0.016) compared to those without RV involvement. In multivariate cox regression analysis, presence of RV involvement (HR: 4.21, 95% CI: 1.99–8.90, p<0.001) and LV ejection fraction <50% (HR: 4.29, 95% CI: 1.37–13.43, p=0.012) were independently associated with cardiovascular outcomes. The Kapan-Meier curve showed that there was a significant decrease in probability of cardiovascular outcomes-free survival in patients with RV involvement (p=0.007) after using 1:1 propensity score matching (n=82) to adjust for age, sex, LV ejection fraction, LV maximal wall thickness, LAVI, and RV systolic pressure than patients without RV involvement (Figure 1).
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Conclusion
RV involvement in patients with HCM were not rare (16%). Patients with RV involvement showed more advanced LV structure and dysfunction, suggesting an indicator of severe HCM. RV involvement in HCM has clinical significance related to cardiovascular outcomes.
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- J W Seo
- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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Lee EH, Kim SJ, Ha EJ, Park ES, Choi JY, Leem AY, Kim SY, Park MS, Kim YS, Kang YA. Treatment of latent tuberculous infection among health care workers at a tertiary hospital in Korea. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2019; 22:1336-1343. [PMID: 30355414 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.18.0280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the acceptance of, adherence to, and outcomes of latent tuberculous infection (LTBI) treatment among health care workers (HCWs). DESIGN This was a retrospective study in a tertiary hospital in Korea. From May to August 2017, 2190 HCWs simultaneously underwent a tuberculin skin test (TST) and interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA). LTBI was diagnosed if the TST induration was 10 mm or IGRA results were positive. RESULTS Of 2190 HCWs tested, 1006 (45.9%) were diagnosed with LTBI. Of these, 655 (65.1%) HCWs visited out-patient clinics, 234 (35.7%) of whom were advised treatment by physicians. Among these, 120 (51.3%) accepted the physicians' recommendations. In general, HCWs who were older, male and smoked were less likely to visit out-patient clinics. Sixty (50%) HCWs received 3 months of isoniazid plus rifampicin (3HR) and 57 (47.5%) HCWs received 4 months of rifampicin (4R). The proportion of HCWs with 2 side effects (3HR 20% vs. 4R 7.0%, P = 0.041) and drug stoppage rate (3HR 20% vs. 4R 5.3%, P = 0.017) were higher in the 3HR group than in the 4R group. Of the 120 HCWs, 78 (65%) completed LTBI treatment. CONCLUSION Overall, the acceptance and completion rate for LTBI treatment was not adequate. For effective LTBI management in HCWs, further programmatic strategies are needed.
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- E H Lee
- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Chest Diseases, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Infection Control Office, Severance Hospital, Seoul
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- Infection Control Office, Severance Hospital, Seoul
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- Infection Control Office, Severance Hospital, Seoul
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- Infection Control Office, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Chest Diseases, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Chest Diseases, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Chest Diseases, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Chest Diseases, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Chest Diseases, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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Choi JY, Dawe R, Ibbotson S, Fleming C, Doney A, Foerster J. Quantitative analysis of topical treatments in atopic dermatitis: unexpectedly low use of emollients and strong correlation of topical corticosteroid use both with depression and concurrent asthma. Br J Dermatol 2019; 182:1017-1025. [PMID: 31257575 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.18265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite decades of use, the actual amounts of topical corticosteroids (TCS) and emollients used in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) under real-world conditions are unknown. Thus, it remains unclear whether inadequate use is widespread. OBJECTIVES To quantify the use of TCS and emollients in moderate-to-severe AD. METHODS Double-blinded drug prescribing was recorded prospectively at the point of drug dispensing within a catchment area of approximately 450 000 people over a 31-year period in a population-based cohort marked by failure of disease control in primary care (n = 844). For each patient, prescribing was recorded over a 12-month period in order to minimize fluctuations. RESULTS This approach resulted in a near-complete dataset, which was essentially free of reporting bias and recording bias. Atopic comorbidities matched expected frequencies. Median use of TCS was statistically significantly higher in juvenile patients (age < 16 years) compared with adult patients (49·2 vs. 38·1 g per month), in male vs. female patients (46·8 vs. 29·7 g per month) and in patients receiving concurrent asthma treatment (40·4 vs. 26·7 g per month). TCS use was strongly associated with antidepressant treatment. Emollient use was unexpectedly low with a median of 9·6 g per day (range 1·4-30·1). Results were replicated in an independent validation cohort. CONCLUSIONS Deficient use of emollients may be a factor contributing to AD severity. Our analysis showed that the use of TCS does not exceed current guidelines. Accurate quantification of topical treatments provides a widely accessible strategy to measure the real-world impact of novel AD treatments. What's already known about this topic? Both emollient and topical corticosteroid (TCS) use have been a mainstay of atopic dermatitis (AD) treatment for over 60 years. The actual quantities used by patients under real-world conditions are unknown. What does this study add? The real-world use of emollients is fourfold lower than the amount recommended in current guidelines. Underuse of emollients may be a significant factor in disease exacerbation. The use of TCS is significantly higher in male patients and is higher in patients with AD who also have asthma. The use of TCS is strongly associated with concurrent antidepressant treatment.
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- J Y Choi
- School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, U.K
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- School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, U.K
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- School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, U.K
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- School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, U.K
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- School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, U.K
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- School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, U.K
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Bijker R, Kumarasamy N, Kiertiburanakul S, Pujari S, Sun LP, Ng OT, Lee MP, Choi JY, Nguyen KV, Chan YJ, Merati TP, Do CD, Ross J, Law M. Diabetes, mortality and glucose monitoring rates in the TREAT Asia HIV Observational Database Low Intensity Transfer (TAHOD-LITE) study. HIV Med 2019; 20:615-623. [PMID: 31338975 DOI: 10.1111/hiv.12779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Diabetes is a growing cause of morbidity and mortality in people living with HIV (PLHIV) receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). We investigated the association between fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels and mortality, and factors associated with FPG monitoring rates in Asia. METHODS Patients from the Therapeutics Research, Education, and AIDS Training in Asia (TREAT Asia) HIV Observational Database Low Intensity Transfer (TAHOD-LITE) cohort were included in the present study if they had initiated ART. Competing risk and Poisson regression were used to analyse the association between FPG and mortality, and assess risk factors for FPG monitoring rates, respectively. FPG was categorized as diabetes (FPG ≥ 7.0 mmol/L), prediabetes (FPG 5.6-6.9 mmol/L) and normal FPG (FPG < 5.6 mmol/L). RESULTS In total, 33 232 patients were included in the analysis. Throughout follow-up, 59% had no FPG test available. The incidence rate for diabetes was 13.7 per 1000 person-years in the 4649 patients with normal FPG at ART initiation. Prediabetes [sub-hazard ratio (sHR) 1.32; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.07-1.64] and diabetes (sHR 1.90; 95% CI 1.52-2.38) were associated with mortality compared to those with normal FPG. FPG monitoring increased from 0.34 to 0.78 tests per person-year from 2012 to 2016 (P < 0.001). Male sex [incidence rate ratio (IRR) 1.08; 95% CI 1.03-1.12], age > 50 years (IRR 1.14; 95% CI 1.09-1.19) compared to ≤ 40 years, and CD4 count ≥ 500 cells/μL (IRR 1.04; 95% CI 1.00-1.09) compared to < 200 cells/μL were associated with increased FPG monitoring. CONCLUSIONS Diabetes and prediabetes were associated with mortality. FPG monitoring increased over time; however, less than half of our cohort had been tested. Greater resources should be allocated to FPG monitoring for early diabetic treatment and intervention and to optimize survival.
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- R Bijker
- The Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Chennai Antiviral Research and Treatment Clinical Research Site (CART CRS), Voluntary Health Services-Infectious Diseases Medical Centre, Voluntary Health Services, Chennai, India
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute of Infectious Diseases, Pune, India
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- National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology & STDs, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Medicine Udayana University & Sanglah Hospital, Bali, Indonesia
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- Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- TREAT Asia, amfAR - The Foundation for AIDS Research, Bangkok, Thailand
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- The Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Jiamsakul A, Kiertiburanakul S, Ng OT, Chaiwarith R, Wong W, Ditangco R, Nguyen KV, Avihingsanon A, Pujari S, Do CD, Lee MP, Ly PS, Yunihastuti E, Kumarasamy N, Kamarulzaman A, Tanuma J, Zhang F, Choi JY, Kantipong P, Sim B, Ross J, Law M, Merati TP. Long-term loss to follow-up in the TREAT Asia HIV Observational Database (TAHOD). HIV Med 2019; 20:439-449. [PMID: 30980495 DOI: 10.1111/hiv.12734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES With earlier antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, time spent in HIV care is expected to increase. We aimed to investigate loss to follow-up (LTFU) in Asian patients who remained in care 5 years after ART initiation. METHODS Long-term LTFU was defined as LTFU occurring after 5 years on ART. LTFU was defined as (1) patients not seen in the previous 12 months; and (2) patients not seen in the previous 6 months. Factors associated with LTFU were analysed using competing risk regression. RESULTS Under the 12-month definition, the LTFU rate was 2.0 per 100 person-years (PY) [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.8-2.2 among 4889 patients included in the study. LTFU was associated with age > 50 years [sub-hazard ratio (SHR) 1.64; 95% CI 1.17-2.31] compared with 31-40 years, viral load ≥ 1000 copies/mL (SHR 1.86; 95% CI 1.16-2.97) compared with viral load < 1000 copies/mL, and hepatitis C coinfection (SHR 1.48; 95% CI 1.06-2.05). LTFU was less likely to occur in females, in individuals with higher CD4 counts, in those with self-reported adherence ≥ 95%, and in those living in high-income countries. The 6-month LTFU definition produced an incidence rate of 3.2 per 100 PY (95% CI 2.9-3.4 and had similar associations but with greater risks of LTFU for ART initiation in later years (2006-2009: SHR 2.38; 95% CI 1.93-2.94; and 2010-2011: SHR 4.26; 95% CI 3.17-5.73) compared with 2003-2005. CONCLUSIONS The long-term LTFU rate in our cohort was low, with older age being associated with LTFU. The increased risk of LTFU with later years of ART initiation in the 6-month analysis, but not the 12-month analysis, implies that there was a possible move towards longer HIV clinic scheduling in Asia.
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- A Jiamsakul
- The Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Manila, Philippines
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- National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- HIV-NAT, The Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre and Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute of Infectious Diseases, Pune, India
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- Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology & STDs, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Working Group on AIDS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Chennai Antiviral Research and Treatment Clinical Research Site (CART CRS), The Voluntary Health Services (VHS), Chennai, India
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- University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital, Chiang Rai, Thailand
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- Hospital Sungai Buloh, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia
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- TREAT Asia, amfAR - The Foundation for AIDS Research, Bangkok, Thailand
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- The Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University & Sanglah Hospital, Bali, Indonesia
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Lee JS, Im CH, Lee SJ, Choi JY, Han JM, Kim S, Kim DJ, Park T, Lee EY, Song YW. Glycoprotein 96 polymorphisms are associated with the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus: A case-control study. Int J Rheum Dis 2019; 22:905-912. [PMID: 30860673 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.13515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 07/04/2018] [Revised: 12/22/2018] [Accepted: 01/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM To investigate the clinical implications of a genetic polymorphism in glycoprotein 96 (GP96), by analyzing the association between the genotype and haplotype of GP96 with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHOD We analyzed cell-surface expression of GP96 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and serum titer of anti-GP96 antibody of SLE patients. Single nucleotide polymorphisms and deletion mutants of GP96 were detected by two-dimensional gene scanning (TDGS). Odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were determined for each genotype and haplotype through the chi-square test. RESULTS In total, 216 Korean SLE patients and 215 age- and sex-matched healthy controls were enrolled. In SLE patients, as opposed to healthy controls, cell-surface expression of GP96 among human leukocyte antigen-DR+ PBMCs (76.4% vs 45.5%, respectively, P < 0.001) and serum anti-GP96 antibody titers (0.98 vs 0.50, respectively, P = 0.012) increased. TDGS revealed six polymorphic sites in GP96, two of which were significantly associated with SLE (exon 1, g.-7C>G, odds ratio [OR] 1.78, 95% CI 1.16-2.75, P = 0.009; exon 17, g.17009_17011del, OR 1.76, 95% CI 1.18-2.64, P = 0.006). Two haplotypes (121111, 211212) were strongly associated with SLE (OR 8.92, 95% CI 1.10-72.6, P = 0.041; OR 3.03, 95% CI 1.22-7.50, P = 0.017, respectively) and specific clinical manifestations (discoid rash, arthritis, renal disorder, neurologic disorder, and hematologic disorder). Haplotype-based analysis revealed a stronger association between GP96 and SLE than did genotype-based analysis. CONCLUSION The two polymorphisms, each in exons 1 and 17 of GP96 are potential genetic risk factors of SLE. Two haplotypes 121111 and 211212 are related to not only SLE but also specific clinical manifestations.
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- Jeong Seok Lee
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon, Korea
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- Medicinal Bioconvergence Research Center, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Biotechnology 2 Institute, Celltrion Inc., Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Statistics, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lee KH, Han SH, Yong D, Paik HC, Lee JG, Kim MS, Joo DJ, Choi JS, Kim SI, Kim YS, Park MS, Kim SY, Yoon YN, Kang S, Jeong SJ, Choi JY, Song YG, Kim JM. Acquisition of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in Solid Organ Transplantation Recipients. Transplant Proc 2019; 50:3748-3755. [PMID: 30577266 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.01.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) can lead to life-threatening outcomes with rapid spread of the carbapenemase gene in solid organ transplantation (SOT) recipients because of limitations of available antibiotics. We examined the characteristics and importance of CPE acquisition in SOT recipients with large numbers of CPE isolates. METHODS Between November 2015 and October 2016, 584 CPE isolates were found in 37 recipients and verified by carbapenemase gene multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR). One hundred recipients with at least 2 negative results in carbapenemase PCR for stool surveillance and no CPE isolates in clinical samples were retrospectively included. RESULTS Most CPE isolates were Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing K. pneumoniae (546, 93.5%). The most frequent transplantation organ was lung (43.3%), and the most common sample with CPE isolates other than stool was respiratory tract (22.6%). The median time between SOT and first CPE acquisition was 7 days. All-cause mortality was significantly higher in recipients with CPE than in those without CPE (24.3% vs 10.0%; P = .03). In multivariate regression analysis, stool colonization of vancomycin-resistant Enterococci and/or Clostridium difficile during 30 days before SOT (odds ratio [OR], 3.28; 95% CI, 1.24-8.68; P = .02), lung transplantation (OR, 4.50; 95% CI, 1.19-17.03; P = .03), and intensive care unit stay ≥2 weeks (OR, 6.21; 95% CI, 1.72-22.45; P = .005) were associated with acquisition of CPE. CONCLUSIONS Early posttransplantation CPE acquisition may affect the clinical outcome of SOT recipients. Careful screening for CPE during the early posttransplantation period would be meaningful in recipients with risk factors.
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- K H Lee
- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Research Institute of Bacterial Resistance, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Transplantation Surgery and Research Institute for Transplantation, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Transplantation Surgery and Research Institute for Transplantation, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Transplantation Surgery and Research Institute for Transplantation, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Transplantation Surgery and Research Institute for Transplantation, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Transplantation Surgery and Research Institute for Transplantation, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Chest Diseases, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Chest Diseases, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Center, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Jung IY, Choi W, Kim J, Wang E, Park SW, Lee WJ, Choi JY, Kim HY, Uh Y, Kim YK. Nosocomial person-to-person transmission of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome. Clin Microbiol Infect 2019; 25:633.e1-633.e4. [PMID: 30677496 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2019.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [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: 09/27/2018] [Revised: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/12/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study is an epidemiologic investigation of nosocomial severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) transmission among healthcare workers (HCWs) after contact with an index patient. The aim of this study was to determine whether exposure to blood or bloody respiratory secretion is associated with human-to-human transmission of SFTSV. METHODS Eleven days after the index patient died, two HCWs who had close exposure to the patient presented with typical symptoms of SFTS. An epidemiological investigation was conducted on all 25 HCWs who had been in close contact with the index patient. Clinical and laboratory data were collected, and transmission rate before and after the index patient had haemorrhagic manifestations was analysed. RESULTS Among 25 HCWs who had direct contact with the index patient, five HCWs were confirmed to have SFTS. All five HCWs had contact to blood or bloody respiratory secretions of the index patient without adequate use of personal protective equipment (PPE). No HCW with contact before haemorrhagic manifestations of the index patient contracted SFTS. Overall, the transmission rate was higher for HCWs who had contact after the index patient had haemorrhagic manifestations (33.3%, five of 15 HCWs, vs. 0%, zero of ten HCWs, p 0.041). CONCLUSIONS In HCWs who are inadequately protected, person-to-person transmission of SFTSV may be associated with contact with blood or bloody respiratory secretions. Therefore, universal precaution and full PPE is highly recommended for protection against SFTSV when there are signs of bleeding.
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- I Y Jung
- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea
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- Division of Arboviruses, National Institute of Health, Korea Center for Disease Control & Prevention, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea
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- Division of Arboviruses, National Institute of Health, Korea Center for Disease Control & Prevention, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
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- Division of Arboviruses, National Institute of Health, Korea Center for Disease Control & Prevention, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
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- Division of Arboviruses, National Institute of Health, Korea Center for Disease Control & Prevention, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea.
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Bijker R, Jiamsakul A, Uy E, Kumarasamy N, Ditango R, Chaiwarith R, Wong WW, Avihingsanon A, Sun LP, Yunihastuti E, Pujari S, Do CD, Merati TP, Kantipong P, Nguyen KV, Kamarulzaman A, Zhang F, Lee MP, Choi JY, Tanuma J, Ng OT, Sim B, Ross J, Kiertiburanakul S. Cardiovascular disease-related mortality and factors associated with cardiovascular events in the TREAT Asia HIV Observational Database (TAHOD). HIV Med 2019; 20:183-191. [PMID: 30620108 DOI: 10.1111/hiv.12687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES With aging of the HIV-positive population, cardiovascular disease (CVD) increasingly contributes to morbidity and mortality. We investigated CVD-related and other causes of death (CODs) and factors associated with CVD in a multi-country Asian HIV-positive cohort. METHODS Patient data from 2003-2017 were obtained from the Therapeutics, Research, Education and AIDS Training in Asia (TREAT Asia) HIV Observational Database (TAHOD). We included patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) with > 1 day of follow-up. Cumulative incidences were plotted for CVD-related, AIDS-related, non-AIDS-related, and unknown CODs, and any CVD (i.e. fatal and nonfatal). Competing risk regression was used to assess risk factors of any CVD. RESULTS Of 8069 patients with a median follow-up of 7.3 years [interquartile range (IQR) 4.4-10.7 years], 378 patients died [incidence rate (IR) 6.2 per 1000 person-years (PY)], and this total included 22 CVD-related deaths (IR 0.36 per 1000 PY). Factors significantly associated with any CVD event (IR 2.2 per 1000 PY) were older age [sub-hazard ratio (sHR) 2.21; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.36-3.58 for age 41-50 years; sHR 5.52; 95% CI 3.43-8.91 for ≥ 51 years, compared with < 40 years], high blood pressure (sHR 1.62; 95% CI 1.04-2.52), high total cholesterol (sHR 1.89; 95% CI 1.27-2.82), high triglycerides (sHR 1.55; 95% CI 1.02-2.37) and high body mass index (BMI) (sHR 1.66; 95% CI 1.12-2.46). CVD crude IRs were lower in the later ART initiation period and in lower middle- and upper middle-income countries. CONCLUSIONS The development of fatal and nonfatal CVD events in our cohort was associated with older age, and treatable risk factors such as high blood pressure, triglycerides, total cholesterol and BMI. Lower CVD event rates in middle-income countries may indicate under-diagnosis of CVD in Asian-Pacific resource-limited settings.
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- R Bijker
- The Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Manila, Philippines
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- Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Manila, Philippines
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- HIV-NAT/The Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
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- National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology & STDs, University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Working Group on AIDS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia/CiptoMangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Institute of Infectious Diseases, Pune, India
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- Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Medicine, Sanglah Hospital, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia
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- Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital, Chiang Rai, Thailand
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- National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Bejing, China
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Hospital Sungai Buloh, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia
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- TREAT Asia, amfAR - The Foundation for AIDS Research, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Yoo SH, Kwon JH, Nam SW, Kim HY, Kim CW, You CR, Choi SW, Cho SH, Han JY, Song DS, Chang UI, Yang JM, Lee HL, Lee SW, Han NI, Kim SH, Song MJ, Hwang S, Sung PS, Jang JW, Bae SH, Choi JY, Yoon SK. Early development of de novo hepatocellular carcinoma after direct-acting agent therapy: Comparison with pegylated interferon-based therapy in chronic hepatitis C patients. J Viral Hepat 2018; 25:1189-1196. [PMID: 29660199 DOI: 10.1111/jvh.12918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 01/03/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Patients with chronic hepatitis C who achieve a sustained viral response after pegylated interferon therapy have a reduced risk of hepatocellular carcinoma, but the risk after treatment with direct-acting antivirals is unclear. We compared the rates of early development of hepatocellular carcinoma after direct-acting antivirals and after pegylated interferon therapy. We retrospectively analysed 785 patients with chronic hepatitis C who had no history of hepatocellular carcinoma (211 treated with pegylated interferon, 574 with direct-acting antivirals) and were followed up for at least 24 weeks after antiviral treatment. De novo hepatocellular carcinoma developed in 6 of 574 patients receiving direct-acting antivirals and in 1 of 211 patients receiving pegylated interferon. The cumulative incidence of early hepatocellular carcinoma development did not differ between the treatment groups either for the whole cohort (1.05% vs 0.47%, P = .298) or for those patients with Child-Pugh Class A cirrhosis (3.73% vs 2.94%, P = .827). Multivariate analysis indicated that alpha-fetoprotein level >9.5 ng/mL at the time of end-of-treatment response was the only independent risk factor for early development of hepatocellular carcinoma in all patients (P < .0001, hazard ratio 176.174, 95% confidence interval 10.768-2882.473) and in patients treated with direct-acting agents (P < .0001, hazard ratio 128.402, 95% confidence interval 8.417-1958.680). In conclusion, the rate of early development of hepatocellular carcinoma did not differ between patients treated with pegylated interferon and those treated with direct-acting antivirals and was associated with the serum alpha-fetoprotein level at the time of end-of-treatment response.
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- S H Yoo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Incehon, Korea.,Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Incehon, Korea.,Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Incehon, Korea.,Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, St. Paul's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, St. Paul's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Catholic University Liver Research Center, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Choi CY, Choi JY, Choi YJ, Yoo JH. Physiological effects of various light spectra on oxidative stress by starvation in olive flounder, Paralichthys olivaceus. Mol Cell Toxicol 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s13273-018-0044-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Kim YJ, Yoon JH, Kim SI, Choi HJ, Choi JY, Yoon SK, You YK, Kim DG. Impact of Pretransplant Infections on Clinical Course in Liver Transplant Recipients. Transplant Proc 2018; 50:1153-1156. [PMID: 29731084 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.01.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Uncontrolled infections are known to be an absolute contraindication for liver transplantation; however, the posttransplant prognosis of recipients treated for pretransplant infection is unclear. The aim of this study was to analyze pretransplant infections among liver transplant recipients and to determine their impact on posttransplant clinical outcomes. METHODS This study retrospectively analyzed 357 subjects who had undergone living-donor liver transplantation between January 2008 and May 2014. RESULTS Among 357 recipients, 71 patients (19.8%) had 74 episodes of infectious complications before liver transplantation. These complications consisted of pneumonia (n = 13), spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (n = 12), catheter-related infection (n = 10), urinary tract infection (n = 12), biliary tract infection (n = 6), and skin and soft-tissue infection (n = 3). Twenty-six patients experienced 29 episodes of bacteremia, and the most common pathogens were coagulase-negative staphylococci (n = 8), followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (n = 7), Staphylococcus aureus (n = 4), and Streptococcus species (n = 3). Twenty-one bacteremic episodes (70%) occurred within 1 month before transplantation (n = 4). Recipients with pretransplant infections had significantly more frequent posttransplant infections (71.8% [51 of 71] vs 47.2% [35 of 286]; P = .0001), posttransplant bacteremia (33.8% [24 of 71] vs 20.3% [58 of 286]; P = .015), and longer posttransplant intensive care unit stays (11.2 ± 10.7 days vs 7.3 ± 4.2 days; P = .0004) than those without pretransplant infections. However, episodes of rejection (P = .36), length of hospitalization (P = .10), 28-day mortality (P = .31), and 1-year mortality (P = .61) after transplantation were not significantly different between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS Pretransplant infection had an impact on posttransplant morbidity, although not on rejection and mortality. Alertness for posttransplant infection and proper management (including effective antimicrobial coverage) would improve patient morbidity.
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- Y J Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Seongae Hospital, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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