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Antunes L, Mazagatos C, Martínez-Baz I, Gomez V, Borg ML, Petrović G, Duffy R, Dufrasne FE, Dürrwald R, Lazar M, Jancoriene L, Oroszi B, Husa P, Howard J, Melo A, Pozo F, Pérez-Gimeno G, Castilla J, Machado A, Džiugytė A, Karabuva S, Fitzgerald M, Fierens S, Tolksdorf K, Popovici SO, Mickienė A, Túri G, Součková L, Nicolay N, Rose AM. Effectiveness of the adapted bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines against hospitalisation in individuals aged ≥ 60 years during the Omicron XBB lineage-predominant period: VEBIS SARI VE network, Europe, February to August, 2023. Euro Surveill 2024; 29:2300708. [PMID: 38240061 PMCID: PMC10797659 DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es.2024.29.3.2300708] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
Abstract
We conducted a multicentre hospital-based test-negative case-control study to measure the effectiveness of adapted bivalent COVID-19 mRNA vaccines against PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection during the Omicron XBB lineage-predominant period in patients aged ≥ 60 years with severe acute respiratory infection from five countries in Europe. Bivalent vaccines provided short-term additional protection compared with those vaccinated > 6 months before the campaign: from 80% (95% CI: 50 to 94) for 14-89 days post-vaccination, 15% (95% CI: -12 to 35) at 90-179 days, and lower to no effect thereafter.
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- National Centre for Epidemiology, Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Salud Pública de Navarra - IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
- CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública, Madrid, Spain
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- Epidemiology Department, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit (IDCU), Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Msida, Malta
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- Health Service Executive-Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC), Dublin, Ireland
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- National Influenza Centre Laboratory of Viral Diseases, Sciensano, Brussels, Belgium
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- National Reference Centre for Influenza, Robert Koch Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Cantacuzino National Military-Medical Institute for Research and Development, Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinic of Infectious Diseases and Dermatovenerology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Medical Faculty, Vilnius University, Lithuania
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- National Laboratory for Health Security, Epidemiology and Surveillance Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- University Hospital Brno, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- Infectious Diseases Department, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Centre for Microbiology, Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- National Centre for Epidemiology, Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Salud Pública de Navarra - IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
- CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública, Madrid, Spain
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- Epidemiology Department, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit (IDCU), Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Msida, Malta
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- Health Service Executive-Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC), Dublin, Ireland
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- Service Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, Sciensano, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department for Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Robert Koch Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- National Institute of Public Health, National Centre for Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Control, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- National Laboratory for Health Security, Epidemiology and Surveillance Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- University Hospital Brno, Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
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- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), Stockholm, Sweden
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Guerreiro T, Forjaz G, Antunes L, Bastos J, Mayer A, Aguiar P, Araújo A, Nunes C. Lung cancer survival and sex-specific patterns in Portugal: A population-based analysis. Pulmonology 2023; 29 Suppl 4:S70-S79. [PMID: 34642125 DOI: 10.1016/j.pulmoe.2021.09.001] [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: 05/08/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In Portugal, lung cancer (LC) is the first cause of cancer-related death and of death and disability combined. This study aims to analyze the overall survival (OS) and relative survival (RS) of patients diagnosed with LC in 2009-2011 by socio-demographic and tumor characteristics, and analyze sex-specific patterns. METHODS We estimated 5-year OS using the Kaplan-Meier method and 5-year net survival through the RS framework. Cox regression modeling was used to determine the hazard ratio (HR) of death associated with each independent variable. FINDINGS For the 11,523 cases analyzed, median 5-year OS was 264 days (95% confidence interval [CI]: 254.8-273.2), the cumulative OS was 13.6% and RS was 15.1%. Males had a lower median survival (237 days; 95% CI: 228.2-245.7) compared to females (416 days; 95% CI: 384.4-447.6) (p < 0.0001) and lower 5-year RS proportions (12.1% vs. 24.9%). RS progressively decreased with age (41.7% for age-group <40 to 7.2% for ≥80) and stage (66.6% for stage I to 2.4% for stage IV). As predictors of decreased survival, we identified male gender, increasing age >50, histologic types (squamous cell carcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer not otherwise specified, other unspecified and small cell lung cancer), and increasing stage. Compared to women, the risk of death in men was 37.7% higher (HR = 1.386; 95% CI: 1.295-1.484). CONCLUSIONS The differences between OS and RS were small, reflecting the high lethality of LC. Male gender and older age are factors related to poor prognosis. Histology also plays a role in survival prognosis and varies with gender, but the factor related to the worst survival is stage. Although the study reflects data from a decade ago, and major changes occurred in diagnosis, staging and treatment, particularly for advanced disease, as LC mortality is strongly correlated with late stage diagnosis, all efforts should be made to secure early diagnosis and improve survival prospects.
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- T Guerreiro
- NOVA National School of Public Health, NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD, USA; Azores Oncological Centre, Azores, Portugal
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- Cancer Epidemiology Group, IPO Porto Research (CI-IPOP), Portuguese Institute of Oncology Francisco Gentil, Porto, Portugal
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- Portuguese Institute of Oncology Francisco Gentil, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Portuguese Institute of Oncology Francisco Gentil, Lisbon, Portugal
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- NOVA National School of Public Health, NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal; Public Health Research Center, NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal
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- University Hospital Center of Porto, Porto, Portugal; Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- NOVA National School of Public Health, NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal; Public Health Research Center, NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal
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Barbosa B, Oliveira C, Bravo I, Couto JG, Antunes L, McFadden S, Hughes C, McClure P, Dias AG. Assessment of educational needs and factors influencing the level of digital skills of TR/RTTs - a stakeholder perception. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2022.10.097] [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: 12/03/2022]
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Lyshol H, Gil AP, Tolonen H, Namorado S, Kislaya I, Barreto M, Antunes L, Gaio V, Santos AJ, Rodrigues AP, Dias CM. Local problem solving in the Portuguese health examination survey: a mixed method study. Arch Public Health 2022; 80:198. [PMID: 36002860 PMCID: PMC9400230 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-022-00939-7] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Participation rates in health surveys, recognized as an important quality dimension, have been declining over the years, which may affect representativeness and confidence in results. The Portuguese national health examination survey INSEF (2015) achieved a participation rate of 43.9%, which is in line with participation rates from other similar health examination surveys. The objective of this article is to describe how local teams of survey personnel conducted the survey, describing strategies used to solve practical survey problems and to try to increase the participation rate.
Methods
After a literature search, informal interviews were conducted with 14 public health officials from local health examination teams, regional and central authorities. Forty-one of the local staff members (survey personnel) also filled in a short questionnaire anonymously. The interviews and self-administered questionnaires were analysed using mixed methods, informed by thematic analysis.
Results
The local teams believed that the detailed manual, described as a “cookbook for making a health examination survey”, made it possible to maintain high scientific standards while allowing for improvising solutions to problems in the local context. The quality of the manual, supported by a series of training workshops with the central research and support team, gave the teams the confidence and knowledge to implement local solutions. Motivation and cohesion within the local teams were among the goals of the training process.
Local teams felt empowered by being given large responsibilities and worked hard to incite people to attend the examination through a close and persuasive approach.
Local teams praised their INSA contacts for being available for assistance throughout the survey, and said they were inspired to try harder to reach participants to please their contacts for interpersonal reasons.
Conclusions
The theory of organizational improvisation or bricolage, which means using limited resources to solve problems, was useful to discuss and understand what took place during INSEF.
A detailed manual covering standard procedures, continuous monitoring of the data collection and face-to-face workshops, including role-play, were vital to assure high scientific standards and high participation rates in this health examination survey. Close contacts between the central team and local focal points in all regions and all survey sites were key to accommodating unexpected challenges and innovative solutions.
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Barbosa B, Bravo I, Oliveira C, Antunes L, Couto JG, McFadden S, Hughes C, McClure P, Dias AG. Digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists - Document analysis for a European educational curriculum. Radiography (Lond) 2022; 28:955-963. [PMID: 35842952 DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2022.06.017] [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: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION It is estimated that around 50% of cancer patients require Radiotherapy (RT) at some point during their treatment, hence Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiation Therapists (TR/RTTs) have a key role to play in patient management. It is essential for TR/RTTs to keep abreast with new technologies and continuously develop the digital skills necessary for safe RT practice. The RT profession and education is not regulated at European Union level, which leads to heterogeneity in the skills developed and practised among countries. This study aimed to explore the white and grey literature to collate data on the relevant digital skills required for TR/RTTs practice. METHODS An exhaustive systematic search was conducted to identify literature discussing digital skills of TR/RTTs; relevant grey literature was also identified. A thematic analysis was performed to identify and organise these skills into themes and sub-themes. RESULTS 195 digital skills were identified, organised in 35 sub-themes and grouped into six main themes: (i) Transversal Digital Skills, (ii) RT Planning Image, (iii) RT Treatment Planning, (iv) RT Treatment Administration, (v) Quality, Safety and Risk Management, and (vi) Management, Education and Research. CONCLUSION This list can be used as a reference to close current gaps in knowledge or skills of TR/RTTs while anticipating future needs regarding the rapid development of new technologies (such as Artificial Intelligence or Big Data). IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE It is imperative to align education with current and future RT practice to ensure that all RT patients receive the best care. Filling the gaps in TR/RTTs skill sets will improve current practice and provide TR/RTTs with the support needed to develop more advanced skills.
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- B Barbosa
- Radiotherapy Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO Porto), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 865, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; Escola Internacional de Doutoramento, Universidad de Vigo, Circunvalación ao Campus Universitario, 36310 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain; Medical Physics, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection Group, IPO Porto Research Center (CI-IPOP), Porto Comprehensive Cancer Center (Porto.CCC) & Rise@CI-IPOP (Health Research Network), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 865, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal.
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- Medical Physics, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection Group, IPO Porto Research Center (CI-IPOP), Porto Comprehensive Cancer Center (Porto.CCC) & Rise@CI-IPOP (Health Research Network), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 865, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal.
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- Radiotherapy Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO Porto), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 865, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; Escola Internacional de Doutoramento, Universidad de Vigo, Circunvalación ao Campus Universitario, 36310 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain.
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- School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal.
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- Radiography Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta, Msida MSD2080, Malta.
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Research, School of Health Sciences, Ulster University, Jordanstown, United Kingdom.
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Research, School of Health Sciences, Ulster University, Jordanstown, United Kingdom.
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Research, School of Health Sciences, Ulster University, Jordanstown, United Kingdom.
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- Medical Physics, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection Group, IPO Porto Research Center (CI-IPOP), Porto Comprehensive Cancer Center (Porto.CCC) & Rise@CI-IPOP (Health Research Network), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 865, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; Medical Physics Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO Porto), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 865, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal.
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Torres AR, Rodrigues AP, Sousa-Uva M, Kislaya I, Silva S, Antunes L, Dias C, Nunes B. Impact of stringent non-pharmaceutical interventions applied during the second and third COVID-19 epidemic waves in Portugal, 9 November 2020 to 10 February 2021: an ecological study. Euro Surveill 2022; 27. [PMID: 35686568 PMCID: PMC9198658 DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es.2022.27.23.2100497] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) were implemented worldwide to control the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Aim To evaluate the impact of tiered NPIs and a nationwide lockdown on reduction of COVID-19 incidence during the second and third epidemic waves in Portugal. Methods Surveillance data on laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases were used to conduct an interrupted time series analysis to estimate changes in daily incidence during a second wave tiered NPI period (9 November–18 December 2020), and a third wave lockdown period without (15–21 January 2021) and with school closure (22 January–10 February 2021). Results Significant changes in trends were observed for the overall incidence rate; declining trends were observed for tiered NPIs (−1.9% per day; incidence rate ratio (IRR): 0.981; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.973–0.989) and a lockdown period without (−3.4% per day; IRR: 0.966; 95% CI: 0.935–0.998) and with school closure (−10.3% per day, IRR: 0.897; 95% CI: 0.846–0.951). Absolute effects associated with tiered NPIs and a lockdown on a subsequent 14-day period yielded 137 cases and 437 cases per 100,000 population potentially averted, respectively. Conclusion Our results indicate that tiered NPIs implemented during the second wave caused a decline in COVID-19 incidence, although modest. Moreover, a third wave lockdown without school closure was effective in reducing COVID-19 incidence, but the addition of school closure provided the strongest effect. These findings emphasise the importance of early and assertive decision-making to control the pandemic.
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- Ana Rita Torres
- Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), Lisbon, Portugal.,Public Health Research Center, NOVA National School of Public Health, Lisbon, Portugal.,Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), Lisbon, Portugal.,Public Health Research Center, NOVA National School of Public Health, Lisbon, Portugal.,Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Centre of Statistics and its Applications, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, Portugal.,Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), Lisbon, Portugal.,Public Health Research Center, NOVA National School of Public Health, Lisbon, Portugal.,Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC), Lisbon, Portugal.,Public Health Research Center, NOVA National School of Public Health, Lisbon, Portugal.,Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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Yamada AK, Ferretti R, Matsumura CY, Antunes L, Silva CAD, Pertille A. Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate associated with low-intensity exercise training improves skeletal muscle regeneration through the IGF-Akt pathway. Braz J Med Biol Res 2022; 55:e11597. [PMID: 35019034 PMCID: PMC8851911 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x2021e11597] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The effect of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation associated with exercise training at different intensities and frequencies on skeletal muscle regeneration of muscle-injured rats was investigated. Male Wistar rats were divided into sedentary and trained groups. The sedentary groups were subdivided into non-injured (SED-Ct), non-injured supplemented with HMB (SED-Ct-HMB), injured (SED), and injured with HMB (SED-HMB), and the trained groups were injured, supplemented with HMB, and then divided into training three times a week without load (HT3) or with load (HT3L) and training five times a week without load (HT5) and with load (HT5L). The rats received a daily dose of HMB associated with 60 min of swimming with or without 5% body mass load for 14 days. On the 15th day, cryoinjury was performed in the right tibialis anterior muscle (TA), and 48 h later, supplementation and training continued for 15 days. After the last session, the TA was dissected and a cross-sectional area (CSA) of muscle fibers was used to determine the percentage of CSA fibers and connective tissue (%CT), as well as the total and phosphorylated protein contents. SED-HMB showed increased CSA and decreased %CT and TGF-β when compared to SED. HT3 showed increased CSA and reduced %CT accompanied by increased IGF-1/Akt, myogenin, and MuRF1, and decreased TGF-β. The CSA of HT5L also increased, but at the cost of a higher %CT compared to the other groups. Our results demonstrated that HMB associated with training without load and with lower frequency per week may be a valuable strategy for skeletal muscle regeneration.
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- A K Yamada
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Movimento Humano, Laboratório de Plasticidade Neuromuscular, Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Biologia Estrutural e Funcional, Instituto de Biociências de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Biologia Estrutural e Funcional, Instituto de Biociências de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Movimento Humano, Laboratório de Plasticidade Neuromuscular, Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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- Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Paulista - Swift, Campinas, SP, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Movimento Humano, Laboratório de Plasticidade Neuromuscular, Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil
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Machado B, Antunes L, Caetano C, Pereira JF, Nunes B, Patrício P, Morgado ML. The impact of vaccination on the evolution of COVID-19 in Portugal. Math Biosci Eng 2022; 19:936-952. [PMID: 34903020 DOI: 10.3934/mbe.2022043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this work we use simple mathematical models to study the impact of vaccination against COVID-19 in Portugal. First, we fit a SEIR type model without vaccination to the Portuguese data on confirmed cases of COVID-19 by the date of symptom onset, from the beginning of the epidemic until the 23rd January of 2021, to estimate changes in the transmission intensity. Then, by including vaccination in the model we develop different scenarios for the fade-out of the non pharmacological intervention (NPIs) as vaccine coverage increases in the population according to Portuguese vaccination goals. We include a feedback function to mimic the implementation and relaxation of NPIs, according to some disease incidence thresholds defined by the Portuguese health authorities.
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- Beatriz Machado
- School of Science and Technology, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, Vila Real 5001-801, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Lisbon 1649-016, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Lisbon 1649-016, Portugal
- Center for Computational and Stochastic Mathematics, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal
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- School of Science and Technology, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, Vila Real 5001-801, Portugal
- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Lisbon 1649-016, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Lisbon 1649-016, Portugal
- Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
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- Center for Mathematics and Applications (CMA) and Department of Mathematics, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Quinta da Torre, Caparica 2829-516, Portugal
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- School of Science and Technology, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, Vila Real 5001-801, Portugal
- Center for Computational and Stochastic Mathematics, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal
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Soares M, Gonçalves-Monteiro S, Antunes L, Bernardo F, Figueiredo S, Borges M, Bento M, Redondo P. P48.15 EGFR Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Pathway – What Is the Best Way? J Thorac Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2021.08.526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Soares M, Gonçalves-Monteiro S, Antunes L, Bernardo F, Figueiredo S, Borges M, Bento M, Redondo P. 75P Locally advanced, stage III non-small cell lung cancer: A highly heterogenous patient population. J Thorac Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1556-0864(21)01917-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Soares M, Antunes L, Oliveira-Gomes J, Paupério G, Cardia J, Redondo P, Borges M, Chaib C, Lacoin L, Grimson F, Ralphs E, Munro R, Daumont M, Penrod J, O'Donnell J, Bento M, Gonçalves FR. P09.42 Second-Line Immunotherapy Treatment Patterns in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Portugal: An I-O Optimise Cohort Study. J Thorac Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2021.01.470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Kislaya I, Santos A, Lyshol H, Antunes L, Barreto M, Gaio V, Gil A, Namorado S, Dias C, Tolonen H, Nunes B. Collecting Valid and Reliable Data: Fieldwork Monitoring Strategies in a Health Examination Survey. Port J Public Health 2020. [DOI: 10.1159/000511576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Health surveys constitute a relevant information source to access the population’s health status. Given that survey errors can significantly influence estimates and invalidate study findings, it is crucial that the fieldwork progress is closely monitored to ensure data quality. The objective of this study was to describe the fieldwork monitoring conducted during the first Portuguese National Health Examination Survey (INSEF) regarding protocol deviations and key performance indicators (KPI). <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Data derived from interviewer observation and from the statistical quality control of selected KPI were used to monitor the four components of the INSEF survey (recruitment, physical examination, blood collection and health questionnaire). Survey KPI included response rate, average time distribution for procedures, distribution of the last digit in a specific measure, proportion of haemolysed blood samples and missing values. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Interviewer observation identified deviations from the established protocols, which were promptly corrected. During fieldwork monitoring through KPI, upon implementation of corrective measures, the participation rate increased 2.5-fold, and a 4.4-fold decrease in non-adherence to standardized survey procedures was observed in the average time distribution for blood pressure measurement. The proportion of measurements with the terminal digit of 0 or 5 decreased to 19.6 and 16.5%, respectively, after the pilot study. The proportion of haemolysed samples was at baseline level, below 2.5%. Missing data issues were minimized by promptly communicating them to the interviewer, who could recontact the participant and fill in the missing information. <b><i>Discussion/Conclusion:</i></b> Although the majority of the deviations from the established protocol occurred during the first weeks of the fieldwork, our results emphasize the importance of continuous monitoring of survey KPI to ensure data quality throughout the survey.
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Patrocínio de Jesus R, Silva R, Aliyeva E, Lopes L, Portugalyan M, Antunes L, Diaz P, Costa C, Araújo AC, Coelho S, Mendes JJ, Gomes S, Serra I, Freitas P. Reactivation of SARS-CoV-2 after Asymptomatic Infection while on High-Dose Corticosteroids. Case Report. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 2:2402-2405. [PMID: 33043249 PMCID: PMC7531809 DOI: 10.1007/s42399-020-00548-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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As SARS-CoV-2 and its related clinical syndrome (COVID-19) became a pandemic worldwide, questions regarding its clinical presentation, infectivity, and immune response have been the subject of investigation. We present a case of a patient previously considered recovered from nosocomially transmitted asymptomatic COVID-19 illness, who presented with new respiratory, radiological, and RT-PCR findings consistent with COVID-19, while on high-dose prednisolone due to a suspected secondary demyelinating disease. Importantly, it led to three subsequent cases within patient’s household after discharge from the hospital. After reviewing this case in light of current evidence and debates surrounding SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR results, we hypothesize that patients on corticosteroids may have particular viral shedding dynamics and should prompt a more conservative approach in regard to isolation discontinuation and monitoring.
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- Rita Patrocínio de Jesus
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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Nunes B, Barreto M, Gil AP, Kislaya I, Namorado S, Antunes L, Gaio V, Santos AJ, Rodrigues AP, Santos J, Roquette R, Alves-Alves C, Castilho E, Cordeiro E, Dinis A, Prokopenko T, Silva AC, Vargas P, Lyshol H, Dias CM. The first Portuguese National Health Examination Survey (2015): design, planning and implementation. J Public Health (Oxf) 2020; 41:511-517. [PMID: 30239797 DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdy150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [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: 04/10/2018] [Revised: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In Health Examination Surveys interview information is complemented with objective information, providing more accurate indicators than self-reported data. We report the study design, planning and implementation of the first Portuguese Health Examination Survey (INSEF). METHODS INSEF was a cross-sectional population-based study representative at regional and national level. Individuals aged between 25 and 74 years old, residing in Portugal were selected from the national health users' registry through multi-stage stratified probabilistic sampling. Sample size was set at 4200 individuals. Data was collected in primary care units and included blood pressure, height, weight, hip and waist measurements, blood collection for lipid profile, HbA1c and blood count and a general health questionnaire. European HES procedures were followed. RESULTS A total of 4911 individuals agreed to participate (43.9% participation rate). Participation rate varied by region, sex and age group, being lower in Lisbon and Tagus Valley (32.8%), for men (41.8%) and for those aged 25-34 years old (36%). CONCLUSIONS INSEF has set up an experienced national and regional structure for HES implementation. Nationally representative quality epidemiological data is now available for public health monitoring, planning and research.
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- Baltazar Nunes
- Department of Epidemiology, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal.,Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal.,Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- CICS.NOVA - Centro Interdisciplinar de Ciências Sociais, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal.,Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal.,Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal.,Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Public Health, Norte Regional Health Administration, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Public Health, Algarve Regional Health Administration, Faro, Portugal
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- Department of Public Health, Centro Regional Health Administration, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Public Health, Lisbon and Tagus Valley Regional Health Administration, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Public Health, Alentejo Regional Health Administration, Évora, Portugal
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- Autonomous Region of Madeira, Regional Government, Vice.Presidency, Funchal, Portugal
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- Regional Directorate for Health, Regional Secretariat for Health, Autonomous Region of Azores, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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- Department of Health and Inequality, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Epidemiology, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal.,Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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Rodrigues AP, Gaio V, Kislaya I, Graff-Iversen S, Cordeiro E, Silva AC, Namorado S, Barreto M, Gil AP, Antunes L, Santos A, Miguel JP, Nunes B, Dias CM. Sociodemographic disparities in hypertension prevalence: Results from the first Portuguese National Health Examination Survey. Rev Port Cardiol 2019; 38:547-555. [PMID: 31708247 DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2018.10.012] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2018] [Revised: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/28/2018] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cardiovascular disease is an important cause of death and disability worldwide, and hypertension is responsible for at least 45% of all deaths due to heart disease and 51% of deaths due to stroke. This study aimed to estimate and describe the distribution of prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension in the Portuguese population in 2015. METHODS A national survey using a representative sample of 4911 individuals residing in Portugal and aged between 25 and 74 years was implemented. Trained nurses performed a health interview and a physical examination, including blood pressure measurement (right arm, three measurements at 1-min intervals). The prevalence of hypertension was stratified by gender, age group, marital status, education, occupation and type of residential area. Associations between hypertension prevalence and sociodemographic factors were assessed using bivariate and multivariate Poisson regression. RESULTS The overall hypertension prevalence was 36.0%. The highest rates were observed in males (39.6%), in individuals aged between 65 and 74 years (71.3%), and in those with low levels of education (62.6%) and with no formal occupation (64.5%). Among hypertensive individuals, 69.8% were aware of their condition and 69.4% were under treatment, of whom 71.3% were controlled. Rates of awareness and medical treatment were significantly higher among women and older individuals. CONCLUSIONS A large majority of the adult Portuguese population are likely to reach blood pressure levels defined as hypertension in adulthood. Significant differences in hypertension prevalence were found according to gender, age and socioeconomic status, which highlights the importance of population strategies in public health policies.
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- Ana Paula Rodrigues
- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisboa, Portugal.
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Saúde Pública, Administração Regional de Saúde do Centro, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Instituto de Administração da Saúde e Assuntos Sociais, Secretaria Regional de Saúde da Região Autónoma da Madeira, Funchal, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisboa, Portugal; Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública (ENSP), Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública (CISP/NOVA), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisboa, Portugal; Centro Interdisciplinar de Ciências Sociais, Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Instituto de Medicina Preventiva, Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisboa, Portugal; Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública (ENSP), Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública (CISP/NOVA), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisboa, Portugal; Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública (ENSP), Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública (CISP/NOVA), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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Rodrigues AP, Gaio V, Kislaya I, Graff-Iversen S, Cordeiro E, Silva AC, Namorado S, Barreto M, Gil AP, Antunes L, Santos A, Miguel JP, Nunes B, Dias CM. Sociodemographic disparities in hypertension prevalence: Results from the first Portuguese National Health Examination Survey. Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition) 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2019.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Santos J, Antunes L, Namorado S, Kislaya I, João Santos A, Rodrigues AP, Braz P, Gaio V, Barreto M, Lyshol H, Nunes B, Matias Dias CM. Oral hygiene habits in Portugal: results from the first Health Examination Survey (INSEF 2015). Acta Odontol Scand 2019; 77:334-339. [PMID: 30712422 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2018.1564839] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Oral health is a determinant for quality of life and preventive behaviours such as regular tooth brushing can reduce the risk of a wide spectrum of oral diseases. Adopting preventive behaviours increases the likelihood of being healthy and can be conditioned by demographic and socio-economic factors. OBJECTIVE This study aims to describe preventive oral hygiene behaviours in the Portuguese population and assess their association with sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS A cross-sectional epidemiologic study was developed using data from the first Portuguese National Health Examination Survey. The target population comprised Portuguese community-dwelling residents aged between 25 and 74 years old. The percentage of individuals who brushed their teeth at least twice a day, provided that once was before sleeping, was considered the indicator showing a preventive behaviour, as this is recommended by the General Directorate of Health in Portugal. Poisson regression was used to identify factors independently associated with this behaviour. RESULTS Sixty-five per cent of the participants reported tooth brushing as recommended. The prevalence of adoption of this preventive behaviour was higher among those living in urban areas and those who have higher educational level. Results show an association between being male and having low educational level with lesser adoption of preventive oral health behaviours. CONCLUSION These findings suggest a need for integrated approaches, from measures tackling social inequalities to actions focused on improving health literacy. It is also important to expand dental healthcare services and improve effective coverage to increase access for rural population.
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- Joana Santos
- Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
- School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
- Public Health Research Center, National School of Public Health, NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
- Public Health Research Center, National School of Public Health, NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
- Public Health Research Center, National School of Public Health, NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
- Public Health Research Center, National School of Public Health, NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
- Public Health Research Center, National School of Public Health, NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
- Public Health Research Center, National School of Public Health, NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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Gao X, Nowak-Imialek M, Chen X, Chen D, Herrmann D, Ruan D, Chen ACH, Eckersley-Maslin MA, Ahmad S, Lee YL, Kobayashi T, Ryan D, Zhong J, Zhu J, Wu J, Lan G, Petkov S, Yang J, Antunes L, Campos LS, Fu B, Wang S, Yong Y, Wang X, Xue SG, Ge L, Liu Z, Huang Y, Nie T, Li P, Wu D, Pei D, Zhang Y, Lu L, Yang F, Kimber SJ, Reik W, Zou X, Shang Z, Lai L, Surani A, Tam PPL, Ahmed A, Yeung WSB, Teichmann SA, Niemann H, Liu P. Establishment of porcine and human expanded potential stem cells. Nat Cell Biol 2019; 21:687-699. [PMID: 31160711 PMCID: PMC7035105 DOI: 10.1038/s41556-019-0333-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 217] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
We recently derived mouse expanded potential stem cells (EPSCs) from individual blastomeres by inhibiting the critical molecular pathways that predispose their differentiation. EPSCs had enriched molecular signatures of blastomeres and possessed developmental potency for all embryonic and extra-embryonic cell lineages. Here, we report the derivation of porcine EPSCs, which express key pluripotency genes, are genetically stable, permit genome editing, differentiate to derivatives of the three germ layers in chimeras and produce primordial germ cell-like cells in vitro. Under similar conditions, human embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells can be converted, or somatic cells directly reprogrammed, to EPSCs that display the molecular and functional attributes reminiscent of porcine EPSCs. Importantly, trophoblast stem-cell-like cells can be generated from both human and porcine EPSCs. Our pathway-inhibition paradigm thus opens an avenue for generating mammalian pluripotent stem cells, and EPSCs present a unique cellular platform for translational research in biotechnology and regenerative medicine.
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- Xuefei Gao
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Consortium, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
- The Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
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- Institute of Farm Animal Genetics, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), Mariensee, Neustadt, Germany
- REBIRTH Centre of Excellence, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- The Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
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- BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
- China National GeneBank, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- Institute of Farm Animal Genetics, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), Mariensee, Neustadt, Germany
- REBIRTH Centre of Excellence, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Consortium, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Aston Medical Research Institute, Aston Medical School, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Wellcome Trust and Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- The Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
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- BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
- China National GeneBank, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
- China National GeneBank, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Consortium, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Institute of Farm Animal Genetics, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), Mariensee, Neustadt, Germany
- REBIRTH Centre of Excellence, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- German Primate Center, Platform Degenerative Diseases, Gottingen, Germany
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- The Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
- Key Laboratory of Arrhythmias, Ministry of Education, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
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- The Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
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- The Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
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- BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
- China National GeneBank, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- The Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tong Ji University, Shanghai, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences and Key Laboratory of Pig Industry Sciences, Department of Agriculture, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences and Key Laboratory of Pig Industry Sciences, Department of Agriculture, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences and Key Laboratory of Pig Industry Sciences, Department of Agriculture, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory, Guangzhou, China
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- Biotherapy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan, China
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- Institute of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- The Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
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- Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Epigenetics Programme, Babraham Institute, Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
- China National GeneBank, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Wellcome Trust and Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Embryology Unit, Children's Medical Research Institute and School of Medical Sciences, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Aston Medical Research Institute, Aston Medical School, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- The Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
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- Institute of Farm Animal Genetics, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), Mariensee, Neustadt, Germany.
- REBIRTH Centre of Excellence, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
- Hannover Medical School (MHH), TwinCore, Hannover, Germany.
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Consortium, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
- The Wellcome Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK.
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Guerreiro I, Barros-Silva D, Lopes P, Cunha A, Lobo J, Rodrigues A, Soares M, Antunes L, Henrique R, Jerónimo C. Correlative analysis of gene expression changes and PD-L1 immunoexpression in non-small cell lung cancer. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy493.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Martin H, Mariano-Bourin M, Antunes L, Bonhomme A, Cuny JF, Dubouis L, Truchetet F, Schoeffler A. [Cutaneous metastases on the extremities]. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2018; 146:115-120. [PMID: 30314638 DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2018.07.025] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2018] [Revised: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cutaneous metastases (CM) on the extremities are rare complication of cancer with poor prognosis. In general, lesions simulate an infection. Herein, we report two new cases with atypical presentation. PATIENTS AND METHODS Case no 1: a 71-year-old man consulted for suspicion of left hand pyogenic granuloma present for 3 months. His history revealed two treated squamous-cell carcinomas (tongue and lung). On physical examination, he presented three budding and foul-smelling lesions on his left hand. Histopathology showed metastasis of squamous-cell carcinoma. Radiographic examination revealed spread of pulmonary nodules with suspicion of metastasis. Case no 2: a 68-year-old man was hospitalized for indurated edema of the right leg present for several months. Six months earlier, he had undergone surgery for left pulmonary adenocarcinoma without metastasis. Physical examination revealed an indurated edema on the right foot. Histopathology showed metastasis from adenocarcinoma. A scan revealed several osteolytic lesions in the right foot as well as lymphadenopathy. DISCUSSION Herein, we report two original cases of CM of the extremities diagnosed as tumor progression. This is a rare complication of variable clinical presentation and impacts both cancer management and prognosis. It is important to consider the diagnosis when distal cutaneous lesions persist, particularly where there is a history of cancer.
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- Service de dermatologie, CHRU Nancy, 54500 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France.
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- Service de dermatologie, CHRU Nancy, 54500 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Laboratoire national de santé, L-3555 Dudelange, Luxembourg
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- Service de dermatologie, CHR Metz-Thionville, 57000 Metz, France
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- Service de dermatologie, CHR Metz-Thionville, 57000 Metz, France
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- Service d'anatomo-pathologie, CHRU Nancy, 54500 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Service de dermatologie, CHR Metz-Thionville, 57000 Metz, France
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- Service de dermatologie, CHR Metz-Thionville, 57000 Metz, France
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Letellier E, Schmitz M, Ginolhac A, Koncina E, Marchese M, Antunes L, Rauh S, Haan S. Novel genomic classifier for early stage colorectal cancer patients. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy269.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Machado A, Kislaya I, Santos AJ, Gaio V, Gil AP, Barreto M, Namorado S, Antunes L, Matias Dias C, Nunes B. Factors associated to repeated influenza vaccination in the Portuguese adults with chronic conditions. Vaccine 2018; 36:5265-5272. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.07.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Revised: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Barreto M, Kislaya I, Gaio V, Rodrigues AP, Santos AJ, Namorado S, Antunes L, Gil AP, Boavida JM, Ribeiro RT, Silva AC, Vargas P, Prokopenko T, Nunes B, Matias Dias C. Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of diabetes in Portugal: Results from the first National Health examination Survey (INSEF 2015). Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2018; 140:271-278. [PMID: 29626582 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2018.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2017] [Revised: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 03/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIMS Diabetes Mellitus is a major public health threat worldwide and continues to increase in numbers and significance. Estimates of diabetes prevalence, awareness, treatment and control are essential to effectively monitor its trends, plan and evaluate interventions. METHODS We conducted a nationwide health examination survey in the population residing in Portugal aged between 25 and 74 years old in 2015. It consisted in a cross sectional prevalence study which included the measurement of HbA1c, a physical examination and a general health interview of a probabilistic sample of 4911 individuals (Authorization n°9348/2010 of the National Committee for Data Protection). RESULTS The overall prevalence of diabetes was 9.9% (95%CI: 8.4; 11.5). It was higher in males than in females (12.1% vs 7.8%). Diabetes was more prevalent among individuals of lower education and without any professional activity. The majority of persons with diabetes was aware of their condition (87.1%) and was taking antidiabetic medication (79.7%). Of these, 63.2% had glycated hemoglobin levels lower than 7.0% (53 mmol/mol), but the majority failed to comply with the LDL and blood pressure recommended clinical targets (71.9% and 59.0%). Similarly, the prevalence of prediabetes was 16%, higher among women than men (17.5% vs 14.4%). CONCLUSION The prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes remains higher than the global and European estimates, although there is increasing awareness of this disorder.
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- Marta Barreto
- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal; Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-560 Lisboa, Portugal.
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Associação Protetora dos Diabéticos de Portugal, Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca n°1, 1250-189 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Associação Protetora dos Diabéticos de Portugal, Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca n°1, 1250-189 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Instituto de Administração da Saúde e Assuntos Sociais, IP-RAM, Secretaria Regional da Saúde da Região Autónoma da Madeira, Rua das Pretas n°1, 9050-000 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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- Direção de Serviços de Cuidados de Saúde, Secretaria Regional da Saúde da Região Autónoma dos Açores, Solar dos Remédios, 9701-855 Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal
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- Unidade de Saúde Pública Alentejo Litoral, Núcleo de Alcácer do Sal, Avenida José Saramago n°14, 7580-206 Alcácer do Sal, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal; Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-560 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal; Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-560 Lisboa, Portugal
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Antunes L, Duarte de Souza A, de Araújo P, Pinto L, Jones M, Stein R, Pitrez P. iNKT cells are increased in children with severe therapy-resistant asthma. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2018; 46:175-180. [PMID: 29279262 DOI: 10.1016/j.aller.2017.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2017] [Accepted: 05/19/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells play complex functions in the immune system, releasing both Th1 and Th2 cytokines. The role of iNKT cells in human asthma is still controversial and never described in severe therapy-resistant asthma in children. The objective of this work was to analyse iNKT frequency in peripheral blood of children with severe therapy-resistant asthma (STRA), compared to children with milder asthma and healthy controls. METHODS Children with asthma (n=136) (non-severe and STRA) from a referral centre and healthy controls (n=40) were recruited. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated, stained with anti-CD3 and anti-iNKT (Vα24Jα18), and analysed through flow cytometry. Atopic status was defined by measuring specific IgE in serum. Airway inflammation was assessed by induced sputum. RESULTS Children with asthma presented an increased frequency of CD3+iNKT+ cells (median 0.38% IQR 0.18-1.9), compared to healthy controls (median 0.26% IQR 0.10-0.43) (p=0.025). Children with STRA also showed an increased frequency of iNKT cells (1.5% IQR 1.05-2.73) compared to healthy controls and non-severe asthmatic children (0.35% IQR 0.15-1.6; p=0.002). The frequency of iNKT cells was not different between atopic and non-atopic children. In addition, iNKT cells were not associated with any inflammatory pattern of induced sputum studied. CONCLUSION Our data suggests that iNKT cells play a role in paediatric asthma, which is also associated with the severity of disease, but independent of the atopic status.
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Matz M, Coleman MP, Sant M, Chirlaque MD, Visser O, Gore M, Allemani C, Bouzbid S, Hamdi-Chérif M, Zaidi Z, Bah E, Swaminathan R, Nortje S, El Mistiri M, Bayo S, Malle B, Manraj S, Sewpaul-Sungkur R, Fabowale A, Ogunbiyi O, Bradshaw D, Somdyala N, Stefan D, Abdel-Rahman M, Jaidane L, Mokni M, Kumcher I, Moreno F, González M, Laura E, Espinola S, Calabrano G, Carballo Quintero B, Fita R, Garcilazo D, Giacciani P, Diumenjo M, Laspada W, Green M, Lanza M, Ibañez S, Lima C, Lobo de Oliveira E, Daniel C, Scandiuzzi C, De Souza P, Melo C, Del Pino K, Laporte C, Curado M, de Oliveira J, Veneziano C, Veneziano D, Latorre M, Tanaka L, Azevedo e Silva G, Galaz J, Moya J, Herrmann D, Vargas S, Herrera V, Uribe C, Bravo L, Arias-Ortiz N, Jurado D, Yépez M, Galán Y, Torres P, Martínez-Reyes F, Pérez-Meza M, Jaramillo L, Quinto R, Cueva P, Yépez J, Torres-Cintrón C, Tortolero-Luna G, Alonso R, Barrios E, Nikiforuk C, Shack L, Coldman A, Woods R, Noonan G, Turner D, Kumar E, Zhang B, McCrate F, Ryan S, Hannah H, Dewar R, MacIntyre M, Lalany A, Ruta M, Marrett L, Nishri D, McClure C, Vriends K, Bertrand C, Louchini R, Robb K, Stuart-Panko H, Demers S, Wright S, George J, Shen X, Brockhouse J, O'Brien D, Ward K, Almon L, Bates J, Rycroft R, Mueller L, Phillips C, Brown H, Cromartie B, Schwartz A, Vigneau F, MacKinnon J, Wohler B, Bayakly A, Clarke C, Glaser S, West D, Green M, Hernandez B, Johnson C, Jozwik D, Charlton M, Lynch C, Huang B, Tucker T, Deapen D, Liu L, Hsieh M, Wu X, Stern K, Gershman S, Knowlton R, Alverson J, Copeland G, Rogers D, Lemons D, Williamson L, Hood M, Hosain G, Rees J, Pawlish K, Stroup A, Key C, Wiggins C, Kahn A, Schymura M, Leung G, Rao C, Giljahn L, Warther B, Pate A, Patil M, Schubert S, Rubertone J, Slack S, Fulton J, Rousseau D, Janes T, Schwartz S, Bolick S, Hurley D, Richards J, Whiteside M, Nogueira L, Herget K, Sweeney C, Martin J, Wang S, Harrelson D, Keitheri Cheteri M, Farley S, Hudson A, Borchers R, Stephenson L, Espinoza J, Weir H, Edwards B, Wang N, Yang L, Chen J, Song G, Gu X, Zhang P, Ge H, Zhao D, Zhang J, Zhu F, Tang J, Shen Y, Wang J, Li Q, Yang X, Dong J, Li W, Cheng L, Chen J, Huang Q, Huang S, Guo G, Wei K, Chen W, Zeng H, Demetriou A, Pavlou P, Mang W, Ngan K, Swaminathan R, Kataki A, Krishnatreya M, Jayalekshmi P, Sebastian P, Sapkota S, Verma Y, Nandakumar A, Suzanna E, Keinan-Boker L, Silverman B, Ito H, Nakagawa H, Hattori M, Kaizaki Y, Sugiyama H, Utada M, Katayama K, Narimatsu H, Kanemura S, Koike T, Miyashiro I, Yoshii M, Oki I, Shibata A, Matsuda T, Nimri O, Ab Manan A, Bhoo-Pathy N, Tuvshingerel S, Chimedsuren O, Al Khater A, El Mistiri M, Al-Eid H, Jung K, Won Y, Chiang C, Lai M, Suwanrungruang K, Wiangnon S, Daoprasert K, Pongnikorn D, Geater S, Sriplung H, Eser S, Yakut C, Hackl M, Mühlböck H, Oberaigner W, Zborovskaya A, Aleinikova O, Henau K, Van Eycken L, Dimitrova N, Valerianova Z, Šekerija M, Zvolský M, Engholm G, Storm H, Innos K, Mägi M, Malila N, Seppä K, Jégu J, Velten M, Cornet E, Troussard X, Bouvier A, Faivre J, Guizard A, Bouvier V, Launoy G, Arveux P, Maynadié M, Mounier M, Fournier E, Woronoff A, Daoulas M, Clavel J, Le Guyader-Peyrou S, Monnereau A, Trétarre B, Colonna M, Cowppli-Bony A, Molinié F, Bara S, Degré D, Ganry O, Lapôtre-Ledoux B, Grosclaude P, Estève J, Bray F, Piñeros M, Sassi F, Stabenow R, Eberle A, Erb C, Nennecke A, Kieschke J, Sirri E, Kajueter H, Emrich K, Zeissig S, Holleczek B, Eisemann N, Katalinic A, Brenner H, Asquez R, Kumar V, Ólafsdóttir E, Tryggvadóttir L, Comber H, Walsh P, Sundseth H, Devigili E, Mazzoleni G, Giacomin A, Bella F, Castaing M, Sutera A, Gola G, Ferretti S, Serraino D, Zucchetto A, Lillini R, Vercelli M, Busco S, Pannozzo F, Vitarelli S, Ricci P, Pascucci C, Autelitano M, Cirilli C, Federico M, Fusco M, Vitale M, Usala M, Cusimano R, Mazzucco W, Michiara M, Sgargi P, Maule M, Sacerdote C, Tumino R, Di Felice E, Vicentini M, Falcini F, Cremone L, Budroni M, Cesaraccio R, Contrino M, Tisano F, Fanetti A, Maspero S, Candela G, Scuderi T, Gentilini M, Piffer S, Rosso S, Sacchetto L, Caldarella A, La Rosa F, Stracci F, Contiero P, Tagliabue G, Dei Tos A, Zorzi M, Zanetti R, Baili P, Berrino F, Gatta G, Sant M, Capocaccia R, De Angelis R, Liepina E, Maurina A, Smailyte G, Agius D, Calleja N, Siesling S, Visser O, Larønningen S, Møller B, Dyzmann-Sroka A, Trojanowski M, Góźdż S, Mężyk R, Grądalska-Lampart M, Radziszewska A, Didkowska J, Wojciechowska U, Błaszczyk J, Kępska K, Bielska-Lasota M, Kwiatkowska K, Forjaz G, Rego R, Bastos J, Silva M, Antunes L, Bento M, Mayer-da-Silva A, Miranda A, Coza D, Todescu A, Valkov M, Adamcik J, Safaei Diba C, Primic-Žakelj M, Žagar T, Stare J, Almar E, Mateos A, Quirós J, Bidaurrazaga J, Larrañaga N, Díaz García J, Marcos A, Marcos-Gragera R, Vilardell Gil M, Molina E, Sánchez M, Franch Sureda P, Ramos Montserrat M, Chirlaque M, Navarro C, Ardanaz E, Moreno-Iribas C, Fernández-Delgado R, Peris-Bonet R, Galceran J, Khan S, Lambe M, Camey B, Bouchardy C, Usel M, Ess S, Herrmann C, Bulliard J, Maspoli-Conconi M, Frick H, Kuehni C, Schindler M, Bordoni A, Spitale A, Chiolero A, Konzelmann I, Dehler S, Matthes K, Rashbass J, Stiller C, Fitzpatrick D, Gavin A, Bannon F, Black R, Brewster D, Huws D, White C, Finan P, Allemani C, Bonaventure A, Carreira H, Coleman M, Di Carlo V, Harewood R, Liu K, Matz M, Montel L, Nikšić M, Rachet B, Sanz N, Spika D, Stephens R, Peake M, Chalker E, Newman L, Baker D, Soeberg M, Aitken J, Scott C, Stokes B, Venn A, Farrugia H, Giles G, Threlfall T, Currow D, You H, Hendrix J, Lewis C. Erratum to “The histology of ovarian cancer: Worldwide distribution and implications for international survival comparisons (CONCORD-2)” [Gynecol. Oncol. 144 (2017) 405–413]. Gynecol Oncol 2017; 147:726. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2017.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Yang J, Ryan DJ, Wang W, Tsang JCH, Lan G, Masaki H, Gao X, Antunes L, Yu Y, Zhu Z, Wang J, Kolodziejczyk AA, Campos LS, Wang C, Yang F, Zhong Z, Fu B, Eckersley-Maslin MA, Woods M, Tanaka Y, Chen X, Wilkinson AC, Bussell J, White J, Ramirez-Solis R, Reik W, Göttgens B, Teichmann SA, Tam PPL, Nakauchi H, Zou X, Lu L, Liu P. Establishment of mouse expanded potential stem cells. Nature 2017; 550:393-397. [PMID: 29019987 PMCID: PMC5890884 DOI: 10.1038/nature24052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 192] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2016] [Accepted: 08/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Mouse embryonic stem cells derived from the epiblast contribute to the somatic lineages and the germline but are excluded from the extra-embryonic tissues that are derived from the trophectoderm and the primitive endoderm upon reintroduction to the blastocyst. Here we report that cultures of expanded potential stem cells can be established from individual eight-cell blastomeres, and by direct conversion of mouse embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells. Remarkably, a single expanded potential stem cell can contribute both to the embryo proper and to the trophectoderm lineages in a chimaera assay. Bona fide trophoblast stem cell lines and extra-embryonic endoderm stem cells can be directly derived from expanded potential stem cells in vitro. Molecular analyses of the epigenome and single-cell transcriptome reveal enrichment for blastomere-specific signature and a dynamic DNA methylome in expanded potential stem cells. The generation of mouse expanded potential stem cells highlights the feasibility of establishing expanded potential stem cells for other mammalian species.
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- Jian Yang
- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge, Li Ka Shing Centre, Cambridge CB2 0RE, UK
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- Division of Stem Cell Therapy, Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 108-8639, Japan
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
- European Molecular Biology Laboratory, European Bioinformatics Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1SD, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge CB2 0QH, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0XY, UK
- Wellcome Trust-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0XY, UK
- Division of Cellular Therapy, Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 108-8639, Japan
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0XY, UK
- Wellcome Trust-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0XY, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
- Epigenetics Programme, The Babraham Institute, Cambridge CB22 3AT, UK
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- Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0XY, UK
- Wellcome Trust-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0XY, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
- European Molecular Biology Laboratory, European Bioinformatics Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1SD, UK
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- Embryology Unit, Children's Medical Research Institute, University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales 2145, Australia
- School of Medical Sciences, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales 2145, Australia
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- Division of Stem Cell Therapy, Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 108-8639, Japan
- Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California 94305-5461, USA
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- Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge, Li Ka Shing Centre, Cambridge CB2 0RE, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
- Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1HH, UK
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Minicozzi P, Innos K, Sánchez MJ, Trama A, Walsh PM, Marcos-Gragera R, Dimitrova N, Botta L, Visser O, Rossi S, Tavilla A, Sant M, Hackl M, Zielonke N, Van Eycken E, Henau K, Valerianova Z, Dimitrova N, Sekerija M, Dušek L, Zvolský M, Mägi M, Aareleid T, Malila N, Seppä K, Bouvier A, Faivre J, Bossard N, Uhry Z, Colonna M, Stabenow R, Luttmann S, Eberle A, Brenner H, Nennecke A, Engel J, Schubert-Fritschle G, Heidrich J, Holleczek B, Katalinic A, Clough-Gorr K, Mazzoleni G, Bulatko A, Buzzoni C, Giacomin A, Ferretti S, Barchielli A, Caldarella A, Gatta G, Sant M, Amash H, Amati C, Baili P, Berrino F, Bonfarnuzzo S, Botta L, Capocaccia R, Di Salvo F, Foschi R, Margutti C, Meneghini E, Minicozzi P, Trama A, Serraino D, Maso LD, De Angelis R, Caldora M, Carrani E, Francisci S, Knijn A, Mallone S, Pierannunzio D, Roazzi P, Rossi S, Santaquilani M, Tavilla A, Pannozzo F, Natali M, Filiberti R, Marani E, Autelitano M, Spagnoli G, Cirilli C, Fusco M, Vitale M, Traina A, Staiti R, Vitale F, Cusimano R, Michiara M, Tumino R, Falcini F, Caiazzo A, Maspero S, Fanetti A, Zanetti R, Rosso S, Rugge M, Tognazzo S, Pildava S, Smailyte G, Johannesen T, Rachtan J, Góźdź S, Mężyk R, Błaszczyk J, Kępska K, Bielska-Lasota M, Forjaz de Lacerda G, Bento M, Antunes L, Miranda A, Mayer-da-Silva A, Safaei Diba C, Primic-Zakelj M, Almar E, Mateos A, Lopez de Munain A, Larrañaga N, Torrella-Ramos A, Díaz García J, Jimenez-Chillaron R, Marcos-Gragera R, Vilardell L, Moreno-Iribas C, Ardanaz E, Lambe M, Mousavi M, Bouchardy C, Usel M, Ess S, Frick H, Lorez M, Ess S, Herrmann C, Bordoni A, Spitale A, Konzelmann I, Visser O, Damhuis R, Otter R, Coleman M, Allemani C, Rachet B, Rashbass J, Broggio J, Verne J, Gavin A, Fitzpatrick D, Huws D, White C. Quality analysis of population-based information on cancer stage at diagnosis across Europe, with presentation of stage-specific cancer survival estimates: A EUROCARE-5 study. Eur J Cancer 2017; 84:335-353. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2017.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2017] [Revised: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gaio V, Antunes L, Namorado S, Barreto M, Gil A, Kyslaya I, Rodrigues AP, Santos A, Bøhler L, Castilho E, Vargas P, do Carmo I, Nunes B, Dias CM. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Portugal: Results from the First Portuguese Health Examination Survey (INSEF 2015). Obes Res Clin Pract 2017; 12:40-50. [PMID: 28916268 DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2017.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Revised: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Obesity is recognised as a serious public health issue, due to its associated morbidity and mortality. This study aimed at estimating the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the Portuguese population through direct measurements obtained by the 1st National Health Examination Survey (INSEF 2015) and to identify its associated sociodemographic factors. INSEF was a nationally representative cross-sectional prevalence study conducted on 4911 Portuguese adults aged 25-74 years, in 2015. Height and weight were measured according to the European Health Examination Survey procedures. Poisson regression was used to estimate the adjusted prevalence ratios of overweight and obesity according to age, marital status, occupational activity, education, urbanization of living area and smoking status. Overall prevalences of overweight and obesity were 39.1% and 28.6%, respectively. The prevalence of overweight was higher among men (45.5% vs 33.2%) while the prevalence of obesity was higher among women (32% vs 25%). The sociodemographic factors associated with overweight and obesity were age, marital status and education. Smoking status was associated with overweight and obesity but only in women. INSEF suggests that a high prevalences of overweight and obesity are found in older individuals, married, with lower education levels and non-smoking women. Public health interventions are urgently required for obesity prevention, namely throughout health literacy strategies.
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- Vânia Gaio
- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge IP (INSA, IP), Lisboa, Portugal.
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge IP (INSA, IP), Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge IP (INSA, IP), Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge IP (INSA, IP), Lisboa, Portugal; Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública (CISP), Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge IP (INSA, IP), Lisboa, Portugal; Centro Interdisciplinar de Ciências Sociais (CICS.NOVA), Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (FCSH/NOVA), Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge IP (INSA, IP), Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge IP (INSA, IP), Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge IP (INSA, IP), Lisboa, Portugal
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- Instituto Norueguês de Saúde Pública, Oslo, Norway
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- Departamento de Saúde Pública e Planeamento, Administração Regional de Saúde (ARS) do Algarve, Faro, Portugal
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- Divisão de Planeamento e Qualidade, Direção de Serviços de Cuidados de Saúde, Direção Regional da Saúde, Secretaria Regional da Saúde da Região Autónoma dos Açores, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge IP (INSA, IP), Lisboa, Portugal; Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública (CISP), Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge IP (INSA, IP), Lisboa, Portugal; Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública (CISP), Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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Santos J, Kislaya I, Antunes L, Santos AJ, Rodrigues APP, Neto M, Dias CM. [Diabetes: Socioeconomic Inequalities in the Portuguese Population in 2014]. ACTA MEDICA PORT 2017; 30:561-567. [PMID: 28926330 DOI: 10.20344/amp.8235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 04/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Diabetes is a major public health problem and it is related to socioeconomic factors. The aim of this study is to describe socioeconomic inequalities in the distribution of diabetes in the population with 25 years or more, resident in Portugal in 2014. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data from the Health National Survey 2014 was analysed, n = 16 786. We estimated the prevalence of diabetes in the population and stratified by socioeconomic variables namely educational level and income. The extent of socioeconomic inequalities was assessed using concentration index and the relative index of inequality. RESULTS Diabetes was found to be concentrated among the people with lower educational levels (concentration index = -0.26) and lower income quintiles (concentration index = -0.14). Relative index of inequality also showed a lower degree of inequality among the most educated (0,20; CI 95% = [0,12; 0,32]) and with higher income (0,59; CI 95% = [0,48; 0,74]). DISCUSSION Distribution of diabetes is associated with education and income. Previous studies have shown that although income might reflect lifestyle patterns, education reflects better social factors that are important for establishing healthier behaviours. Also, the National Health Service, of universal coverage and free of charge, might have contributed to reduce inequalities in the access to health by those with the lowest income. CONCLUSION Supporting 'Health in All Policies' might reduce inequalities, namely by improving population educational level and actions that promote health literacy.
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- Joana Santos
- Departamento de Epidemiologia. Instituto Nacional de Saúde Dr. Ricardo Jorge. Lisboa. Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia. Instituto Nacional de Saúde Dr. Ricardo Jorge. Lisboa. Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia. Instituto Nacional de Saúde Dr. Ricardo Jorge. Lisboa. Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia. Instituto Nacional de Saúde Dr. Ricardo Jorge. Lisboa. Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia. Instituto Nacional de Saúde Dr. Ricardo Jorge. Lisboa. Portugal
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- Departamento de Epidemiologia. Instituto Nacional de Saúde Dr. Ricardo Jorge. Lisboa. Portugal
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David S, Correia V, Antunes L, Faria R, Ferrão J, Faustino P, Nunes B, Maltez F, Lavinha J, Rebelo de Andrade H. Population genetics of IFITM3 in Portugal and Central Africa reveals a potential modifier of influenza severity. Immunogenetics 2017; 70:169-177. [DOI: 10.1007/s00251-017-1026-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2017] [Accepted: 08/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Almeida CM, Manso JA, Figueiredo AC, Antunes L, Cruz R, Manadas B, Bur D, Pereira PJB, Faro C, Simões I. Functional and structural characterization of synthetic cardosin B-derived rennet. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2017; 101:6951-6968. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-017-8445-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2017] [Revised: 07/14/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Pocinho RM, Antunes L, Pires P, Baptista I. Multifocal septic arthritis, gluteal abscess and spondylodiscitis by Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis after an intramuscular injection. BMJ Case Rep 2017; 2017:bcr-2017-220336. [PMID: 28724597 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-220336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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We present the case of a 63-year-old man, admitted for hand cellulitis and acute kidney injury. A Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp equisimilis (SDSE) was isolated in blood cultures and despite directed intravenous antibiotherapy, the patient evolved unfavourably, with dorsolumbar spondylodiscitis, multifocal septic arthritis and abscesses. CT also showed densification of the gluteal muscles, multiple air bubbles in the psoas, paraspinal muscles and spinal canal that were associated with an intramuscular injection administered 1 week earlier for a backache. After escalation of the antibiotherapy and intensive supportive measures, the patient showed improvement and was discharged after 8 weeks of antibiotherapy.The incidence of invasive SDSE infections has been growing, especially in immunosupressed patients. In this case, despite no predisposing factor identified, it evolved to severe sepsis. The intramuscular injection, a trivialised but not harmless procedure, was the assumed port of entry, as previously described in another case report.
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- Rita Marques Pocinho
- Department of Medicina 1.2, Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Medicina 1.2, Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Medicina 1.2, Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Medicina 1.2, Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Central, Lisboa, Portugal
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David S, Aguiar P, Antunes L, Dias A, Morais A, Sakuntabhai A, Lavinha J. Variants in the non-coding region of the TLR2 gene associated with infectious subphenotypes in pediatric sickle cell anemia. Immunogenetics 2017; 70:37-51. [DOI: 10.1007/s00251-017-1013-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2017] [Accepted: 06/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Metzakopian E, Strong A, Iyer V, Hodgkins A, Tzelepis K, Antunes L, Friedrich MJ, Kang Q, Davidson T, Lamberth J, Hoffmann C, Davis GD, Vassiliou GS, Skarnes WC, Bradley A. Enhancing the genome editing toolbox: genome wide CRISPR arrayed libraries. Sci Rep 2017; 7:2244. [PMID: 28533524 PMCID: PMC5440395 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-01766-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2016] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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CRISPR-Cas9 technology has accelerated biological research becoming routine for many laboratories. It is rapidly replacing conventional gene editing techniques and has high utility for both genome-wide and gene-focussed applications. Here we present the first individually cloned CRISPR-Cas9 genome wide arrayed sgRNA libraries covering 17,166 human and 20,430 mouse genes at a complexity of 34,332 sgRNAs for human and 40,860 sgRNAs for the mouse genome. For flexibility in generating stable cell lines the sgRNAs have been cloned in a lentivirus backbone containing PiggyBac transposase recognition elements together with fluorescent and drug selection markers. Over 95% of tested sgRNA induced specific DNA cleavage as measured by CEL-1 assays. Furthermore, sgRNA targeting GPI anchor protein pathway genes induced loss of function mutations in human and mouse cell lines measured by FLAER labelling. These arrayed libraries offer the prospect for performing screens on individual genes, combinations as well as larger gene sets. They also facilitate rapid deconvolution of signals from genome-wide screens. This set of vectors provide an organized comprehensive gene editing toolbox of considerable scientific value.
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- Emmanouil Metzakopian
- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1SA, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1SA, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1SA, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1SA, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1SA, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1SA, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1SA, UK
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- MilliporeSigma St. Louis, Missouri, 2909 Laclede Ave, USA
- A Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, 64293, Germany
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- MilliporeSigma St. Louis, Missouri, 2909 Laclede Ave, USA
- A Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, 64293, Germany
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- MilliporeSigma St. Louis, Missouri, 2909 Laclede Ave, USA
- A Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, 64293, Germany
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- MilliporeSigma St. Louis, Missouri, 2909 Laclede Ave, USA
- A Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, 64293, Germany
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- MilliporeSigma St. Louis, Missouri, 2909 Laclede Ave, USA
- A Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, 64293, Germany
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1SA, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1SA, UK
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1SA, UK.
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Brault F, Antunes L, Valois A, Brouillard C, Assie C, Waton J, Cuny JF. [CD30 lymphocytic infiltrate and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis]. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2017; 144:634-636. [PMID: 28454728 DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2017.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2016] [Revised: 01/01/2017] [Accepted: 03/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- F Brault
- Service de dermatologie, HIA Legouest, 27, avenue de Plantières, 57000 Metz, France; Département de dermatologie et allergologie, CHRU de Nancy, rue du Morvan, 54511 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France.
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- Cabinet de pathologie, 8, place Turenne, 57100 Thionville, France
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- Service de dermatologie, HIA Legouest, 27, avenue de Plantières, 57000 Metz, France
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- Service de dermatologie, HIA Legouest, 27, avenue de Plantières, 57000 Metz, France
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- Service de dermatologie, HIA Legouest, 27, avenue de Plantières, 57000 Metz, France
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- Département de dermatologie et allergologie, CHRU de Nancy, rue du Morvan, 54511 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Service de dermatologie, HIA Legouest, 27, avenue de Plantières, 57000 Metz, France
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Antunes L, Silva SP, Marques J, Nunes B, Antunes S. The effect of extreme cold temperatures on the risk of death in the two major Portuguese cities. Int J Biometeorol 2017; 61:127-135. [PMID: 27318999 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-016-1196-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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: 08/26/2015] [Revised: 06/03/2016] [Accepted: 06/05/2016] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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It is well known that meteorological conditions influence the comfort and human health. Southern European countries, including Portugal, show the highest mortality rates during winter, but the effects of extreme cold temperatures in Portugal have never been estimated. The objective of this study was the estimation of the effect of extreme cold temperatures on the risk of death in Lisbon and Oporto, aiming the production of scientific evidence for the development of a real-time health warning system. Poisson regression models combined with distributed lag non-linear models were applied to assess the exposure-response relation and lag patterns of the association between minimum temperature and all-causes mortality and between minimum temperature and circulatory and respiratory system diseases mortality from 1992 to 2012, stratified by age, for the period from November to March. The analysis was adjusted for over dispersion and population size, for the confounding effect of influenza epidemics and controlled for long-term trend, seasonality and day of the week. Results showed that the effect of cold temperatures in mortality was not immediate, presenting a 1-2-day delay, reaching maximum increased risk of death after 6-7 days and lasting up to 20-28 days. The overall effect was generally higher and more persistent in Lisbon than in Oporto, particularly for circulatory and respiratory mortality and for the elderly. Exposure to cold temperatures is an important public health problem for a relevant part of the Portuguese population, in particular in Lisbon.
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- Liliana Antunes
- Department of Climate and Climatic Changes, Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, Lisbon, Portugal.
- Department of Epidemiology, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, Lisbon, 1649-016, Portugal.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, Lisbon, 1649-016, Portugal
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- Department of Climate and Climatic Changes, Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Epidemiology, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, Lisbon, 1649-016, Portugal
- Centro de Investigação em Saúde Pública, Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Climate and Climatic Changes, Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, Lisbon, Portugal
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Organisms use circadian clocks to generate 24‐h rhythms in gene expression. However, the clock can interact with other pathways to generate shorter period oscillations. It remains unclear how these different frequencies are generated. Here, we examine this problem by studying the coupling of the clock to the alternative sigma factor sigC in the cyanobacterium Synechococcus elongatus. Using single‐cell microscopy, we find that psbAI, a key photosynthesis gene regulated by both sigC and the clock, is activated with two peaks of gene expression every circadian cycle under constant low light. This two‐peak oscillation is dependent on sigC, without which psbAI rhythms revert to one oscillatory peak per day. We also observe two circadian peaks of elongation rate, which are dependent on sigC, suggesting a role for the frequency doubling in modulating growth. We propose that the two‐peak rhythm in psbAI expression is generated by an incoherent feedforward loop between the clock, sigC and psbAI. Modelling and experiments suggest that this could be a general network motif to allow frequency doubling of outputs.
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- Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.,Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton Cambridge, UK
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- Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK .,Department of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.,Microsoft Research, Cambridge, UK
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Frumholtz L, Laurent-Roussel S, Aumaître O, Maurier F, Carlotti A, Dallot A, Le Guenno G, Kemeny JL, Antunes L, Froment N, Fraitag S, London J, Mouthon L, Terris B, Le Jeunne C, Aractingi S, Guillevin L, Dupin N, Terrier B. Manifestations cutanées au cours des vascularites associées aux ANCA dans une cohorte de 1553 patients. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2016.09.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Nunes B, Barreto M, Gil AP, Kislaya I, Namorado S, Antunes L, Gaio V, Santos AJ, Rodrigues AP, Santos J, Alves-Alves C, Castilho E, Cordeiro E, Dinis A, Prokopenko T, Silva AC, Vargas P, Lyshol H, Dias CM. The first Portuguese National Health Examination Survey (2015): design, planning and implementation. Eur J Public Health 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckw175.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Rodrigues AP, Kislaya I, Antunes L, Gaio V, Barreto M, Santos AJ, Gil AP, Namorado S, Lyshol H, Nunes B, Dias CM. Prevalence of Elevated Cholesterol in Portugal: National Health Examination Survey Results (2015). Eur J Public Health 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckw174.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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de Sousa-Uva M, Antunes L, Nunes B, Rodrigues AP, Simões JA, Ribeiro RT, Boavida JM, Matias-Dias C. Trends in diabetes incidence from 1992 to 2015 and projections for 2024: A Portuguese General Practitioner's Network study. Prim Care Diabetes 2016; 10:329-333. [PMID: 27363730 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2016.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2016] [Revised: 04/26/2016] [Accepted: 05/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes is known as a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Portugal is known as the European country with the highest prevalence of this disease. While diabetes prevalence data is updated annually in Portugal, the General Practitioner's (GP) Sentinel Network represents the only data source on diabetes incidence. This study describes the trends in Diabetes incidence, between 1992 and 2015, and estimate projections for the future incidence rates in Portugal until 2024. METHODS An ecological time-series study was conducted using data from GP Sentinel Network between 1992 and 2015. Family doctors reported all new cases of Diabetes in their patients' lists. Annual trends were estimated through Poisson regression models as well as the future incidence rates (until 2024), sex and age group stratified. Incidence rate projections were adjusted to the distribution of the resident Portuguese population given Statistics Portugal projections. RESULTS The average increase in Diabetes incidence rate was in total 4.29% (CI95% 3.80-4.80) per year under study. Until 1998-2000, the annual incidence rate was higher in women, and from 1998-2000 to 2013-2015 turn out to be higher in men. The incidence rate projected for 2022-2024 was 972.77/10(5) inhabitants in total, and 846.74/10(5) and 1114.42/10(5), respectively, in women and men. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study in Portugal to estimate diabetes incidence rate projections. The disturbing reported projections seem realistic if things continue as in the past. Actually, effective public health policies will need to be undertaken to minimize this alarming future scenario.
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- National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal; National School of Public Health, New University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Unidade de Saúde Familiar Marquês de Marialva, Cantanhede, Portugal; Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- APDP Diabetes Portugal, Education and Research Center (APDP-ERC), Lisbon, Portugal; CEDOC, Chronic Diseases Research Center, NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Portuguese Diabetes Programme, Directorate General of Health, Lisbon, Portugal
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- National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal; National School of Public Health, New University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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Baumuratov AS, Antony PMA, Ostaszewski M, He F, Salamanca L, Antunes L, Weber J, Longhino L, Derkinderen P, Koopman WJH, Diederich NJ. Enteric neurons from Parkinson's disease patients display ex vivo aberrations in mitochondrial structure. Sci Rep 2016; 6:33117. [PMID: 27624977 PMCID: PMC5021970 DOI: 10.1038/srep33117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2016] [Accepted: 08/08/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Based on autopsy material mitochondrial dysfunction has been proposed being part of the pathophysiological cascade of Parkinson's disease (PD). However, in living patients, evidence for such dysfunction is scarce. As the disease presumably starts at the enteric level, we studied ganglionic and mitochondrial morphometrics of enteric neurons. We compared 65 ganglia from 11 PD patients without intestinal symptoms and 41 ganglia from 4 age-matched control subjects. We found that colon ganglia from PD patients had smaller volume, contained significantly more mitochondria per ganglion volume, and displayed a higher total mitochondrial mass relative to controls. This suggests involvement of mitochondrial dysfunction in PD at the enteric level. Moreover, in PD patients the mean mitochondrial volume declined in parallel with motor performance. Ganglionic shrinking was evident in the right but not in the left colon. In contrast, mitochondrial changes prevailed in the left colon suggesting that a compensatory increase in mitochondrial mass might counterbalance mitochondrial dysfunction in the left colon but not in the right colon. Reduction in ganglia volume and combined mitochondrial morphometrics had both predictive power to discriminate between PD patients and control subjects, suggesting that both parameters could be used for early discrimination between PD patients and healthy individuals.
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- A. S. Baumuratov
- Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine, University of Luxembourg, Campus Belval, 7, avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine, University of Luxembourg, Campus Belval, 7, avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine, University of Luxembourg, Campus Belval, 7, avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine, University of Luxembourg, Campus Belval, 7, avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- Department of Infection and Immunity, Luxembourg Institute of Health, 29, rue Henri Koch, L-4354 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine, University of Luxembourg, Campus Belval, 7, avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Integrated Biobank of Luxembourg, 6, rue Nicolas Ernest Barblé, L-1210, Luxembourg
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, 4, rue Barblé, L-1210, Luxembourg
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- Department of Neurosciences, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, 4, rue Barblé, L-1210, Luxembourg
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- Department of Biochemistry (286), Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (RIMLS), Nijmegen Center for Mitochondrial Medicine (RCMM), Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine, University of Luxembourg, Campus Belval, 7, avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- Department of Neurosciences, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, 4, rue Barblé, L-1210, Luxembourg
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Marcos-Gragera R, Mallone S, Kiemeney LA, Vilardell L, Malats N, Allory Y, Sant M, Hackl M, Zielonke N, Oberaigner W, Van Eycken E, Henau K, Valerianova Z, Dimitrova N, Sekerija M, Zvolský M, Dušek L, Storm H, Engholm G, Mägi M, Aareleid T, Malila N, Seppä K, Velten M, Troussard X, Bouvier V, Launoy G, Guizard A, Faivre J, M. Bouvier A, Arveux P, Maynadié M, Woronoff A, Robaszkiewicz M, Baldi I, Monnereau A, Tretarre B, Bossard N, Belot A, Colonna M, Molinié F, Bara S, Schvartz C, Lapôtre-Ledoux B, Grosclaude P, Meyer M, Stabenow R, Luttmann S, Eberle A, Brenner H, Nennecke A, Engel J, Schubert-Fritschle G, Kieschke J, Heidrich J, Holleczek B, Katalinic A, Jónasson J, Tryggvadóttir L, Comber H, Mazzoleni G, Bulatko A, Buzzoni C, Giacomin A, Sutera Sardo A, Mazzei A, Ferretti S, Crocetti E, Manneschi G, Gatta G, Sant M, Amash H, Amati C, Baili P, Berrino F, Bonfarnuzzo S, Botta L, Di Salvo F, Foschi R, Margutti C, Meneghini E, Minicozzi P, Trama A, Serraino D, Zucchetto A, De Angelis R, Caldora M, Capocaccia R, Carrani E, Francisci S, Mallone S, Pierannunzio D, Roazzi P, Rossi S, Santaquilani M, Tavilla A, Pannozzo F, Busco S, Bonelli L, Vercelli M, Gennaro V, Ricci P, Autelitano M, Randi G, Ponz De Leon M, Marchesi C, Cirilli C, Fusco M, Vitale M, Usala M, Traina A, Zarcone M, Vitale F, Cusimano R, Michiara M, Tumino R, Giorgi Rossi P, Vicentini M, Falcini F, Iannelli A, Sechi O, Cesaraccio R, Piffer S, Madeddu A, Tisano F, Maspero S, Fanetti A, Zanetti R, Rosso S, Candela P, Scuderi T, Stracci F, Rocca A, Tagliabue G, Contiero P, Dei Tos A, Tognazzo S, Pildava S, Smailyte G, Calleja N, Micallef R, Johannesen T, Rachtan J, Gózdz S, Mezyk R, Blaszczyk J, Kepska K, Bielska-Lasota M, Forjaz de Lacerda G, Bento M, Antunes L, Miranda A, Mayer-da-Silva A, Nicula F, Coza D, Safaei Diba C, Primic-Zakelj M, Almar E, Mateos A, Errezola M, Larrañaga N, Torrella-Ramos A, Díaz García J, Marcos-Navarro A, Marcos-Gragera R, Vilardell L, Sanchez M, Molina E, Navarro C, Chirlaque M, Moreno-Iribas C, Ardanaz E, Galceran J, Carulla M, Lambe M, Khan S, Mousavi M, Bouchardy C, Usel M, Ess S, Frick H, Lorez M, Ess S, Herrmann C, Bordoni A, Spitale A, Konzelmann I, Visser O, Aben K, Coleman M, Allemani C, Rachet B, Verne J, Easey N, Lawrence G, Moran T, Rashbass J, Roche M, Wilkinson J, Gavin A, Fitzpatrick D, Brewster D, Huws D, White C, Otter R. Urinary tract cancer survival in Europe 1999–2007: Results of the population-based study EUROCARE-5. Eur J Cancer 2015; 51:2217-2230. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2015.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2015] [Revised: 07/02/2015] [Accepted: 07/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Santos C, Félix L, Neves M, Coimbra A, Valentim AM, Antunes L, Gonçalves C, Carmo A, Pinto ML. Refinement Techniques in Zebrafish Anaesthesia - Results from a Pilot Study. Microsc Microanal 2015; 21 Suppl 5:93-94. [PMID: 26227727 DOI: 10.1017/s1431927615014270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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- Carla Santos
- 1Department of Veterinary Medicine,Escola Universitária Vasco da Gama,Coimbra,Portugal
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- 2Life Sciences and Environment School,University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro,Vila Real,Portugal
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- 3Faculty of Science and Technology,University of Coimbra,Coimbra,Portugal
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- 2Life Sciences and Environment School,University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro,Vila Real,Portugal
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- 4IBMC, Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology,University of Porto,Porto,Portugal
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- 4IBMC, Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology,University of Porto,Porto,Portugal
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- 6Institute of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine,University of Coimbra,Coimbra,Portugal
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- 1Department of Veterinary Medicine,Escola Universitária Vasco da Gama,Coimbra,Portugal
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- 8CECAV,Animal and Veterinary Research Centre,University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro,Vila Real,Portugal
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Brás S, Georgakis A, Ribeiro L, Ferreira D, Silva A, Antunes L, Nunes C. Electroencephalogram-based indices applied to dogs' depth of anaesthesia monitoring. Res Vet Sci 2014; 97:597-604. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2014.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2013] [Revised: 09/19/2014] [Accepted: 09/25/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Dias I, Patrão A, Savva-Bordalo J, Simas A, Carneiro A, Teixeira A, Antunes L, Ferreira M, Pereira D, Afonso N. Breast Carcinoma with Distant Metastasis at Initial Presentation: Impact of Breast Surgery in Real-Life Clinical Practice. Ann Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdu329.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Joao I, Cristovao P, Antunes L, Nunes B, Jordao L. Identification of nontuberculous mycobacteria by partial gene sequencing and public databases. Int J Mycobacteriol 2014; 3:144-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmyco.2014.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2014] [Accepted: 04/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Silva-Santos RM, Costa-Pinheiro P, Luis A, Antunes L, Lobo F, Oliveira J, Henrique R, Jerónimo C. MicroRNA profile: a promising ancillary tool for accurate renal cell tumour diagnosis. Br J Cancer 2013; 109:2646-53. [PMID: 24129247 PMCID: PMC3833202 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2013.552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [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: 07/11/2013] [Revised: 08/13/2013] [Accepted: 08/19/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: Renal cell tumours (RCTs) are clinically, morphologically and genetically heterogeneous. Accurate identification of renal cell carcinomas (RCCs) and its discrimination from normal tissue and benign tumours is mandatory. We, thus, aimed to define a panel of microRNAs that might aid in the diagnostic workup of RCTs. Methods: Fresh-frozen tissues from 120 RCTs (clear-cell RCC, papillary RCC, chromophobe RCC (chRCC) and oncocytomas: 30 cases each), 10 normal renal tissues and 60 cases of ex-vivo fine-needle aspiration biopsies from RCTs (15 of each subtype validation set) were collected. Expression levels of miR-21, miR-141, miR-155, miR-183 and miR-200b were assessed by quantitative reverse transcription–PCR. Receiver operator characteristic curves were constructed and the areas under the curve were calculated to assess diagnostic performance. Disease-specific survival curves and a Cox regression model comprising all significant variables were computed. Results: Renal cell tumours displayed significantly lower expression levels of miR-21, miR-141 and miR-200b compared with that of normal tissues, and expression levels of all miRs differed significantly between malignant and benign RCTs. Expression analysis of miR-141 or miR-200b accurately distinguished RCTs from normal renal tissues, oncocytoma from RCC and chRCC from oncocytoma. The diagnostic performance was confirmed in the validation set. Interestingly, miR-21, miR-141 and miR-155 expression levels showed prognostic significance in a univariate analysis. Conclusion: The miR-141 or miR-200b panel accurately distinguishes RCC from normal kidney and oncocytoma in tissue samples, discriminating from normal kidney and oncocytoma, whereas miR-21, miR-141 and miR-155 convey prognostic information. This approach is feasible in fine-needle aspiration biopsies and might provide an ancillary tool for routine diagnosis.
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- R M Silva-Santos
- 1] Cancer Epigenetics Group, Research Center of the Portuguese Oncology Institute, Rua Doutor António Bernardino Almeida, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal [2] Department of Genetics, Portuguese Oncology Institute, Porto, Portugal
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Correia JC, Antunes L, Hightower JD, Syed SB. P333: Understanding patient safety in Angola: a situational analysis at hospital Américo Boavida. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2013. [PMCID: PMC3688226 DOI: 10.1186/2047-2994-2-s1-p333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Venâncio C, Magalhães A, Antunes L, Summavielle T. Impaired spatial memory after ketamine administration in chronic low doses. Curr Neuropharmacol 2011; 9:251-5. [PMID: 21886600 PMCID: PMC3137193 DOI: 10.2174/157015911795016912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2009] [Revised: 04/17/2010] [Accepted: 05/26/2010] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Ketamine is a noncompetitive antagonist of the NMDA-receptors, used as a dissociative anesthetic, presently included in the category of the psychoactive substances known as "club drugs". Ketamine administration was associated with impaired working memory and increased psychopathological symptoms, but there is a lack of information regarding the effects of chronic sub-anesthetic doses. Adult Wistar rats were administered ketamine, 5 and 10 mg/kg twice daily, subcutaneously for 14 days. One week later, rats were tested in an object recognition/object location task and in the open field arena. There was altered performance in both the object recognition/location and in the open field tests by the group chronically exposed to the lower dose of ketamine. These animals displayed a decreased discrimination index (p<0.05) in the object recognition task, were unable to recognize the displacement of a familiar object and displayed decreased activity across open filed sessions. Importantly, these alterations were not observed in animals administered a higher dose of ketamine. Collectively, these results consistently show that chronic administration of ketamine in sub-anesthetic doses may lead to decreased habituation and inability to update spatial representations.
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- C Venâncio
- Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular (IBMC), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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