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Mallack EJ, Askin G, van de Stadt S, Caruso PA, Musolino PL, Engelen M, Niogi SN, Eichler FS. A Longitudinal Analysis of Early Lesion Growth in Presymptomatic Patients with Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2021; 42:1904-1911. [PMID: 34503945 PMCID: PMC8562733 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy is a devastating neurological disorder caused by mutations in the ABCD1 gene. Our aim was to model and compare the growth of early cerebral lesions from longitudinal MRIs obtained in presymptomatic patients with progressive and arrested cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy using quantitative MR imaging-based lesion volumetry. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively quantified and modeled the longitudinal growth of early cerebral lesions from 174 MRIs obtained from 36 presymptomatic male patients with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy. Lesions were manually segmented using subject-specific lesion-intensity thresholding. Volumes were calculated and plotted across time. Lesion velocity and acceleration were calculated between sequentially paired and triplet MRIs, respectively. Linear mixed-effects models were used to assess differences in growth parameters between progressive and arrested phenotypes. RESULTS The median patient age was 7.4 years (range, 3.9-37.0 years). Early-stage cerebral disease progression was inversely correlated with age (ρ = -0.6631, P < .001), early lesions can grow while appearing radiographically stable, lesions undergo sustained acceleration in progressive cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (β = 0.10 mL/month2 [95% CI, 0.05-0.14 mL/month2], P < .001), and growth trajectories diverge between phenotypes in the presymptomatic time period. CONCLUSIONS Measuring the volumetric changes in newly developing cerebral lesions across time can distinguish cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy phenotypes before symptom onset. When factored into the overall clinical presentation of a patient with a new brain lesion, quantitative MR imaging-based lesion volumetry may aid in the accurate prediction of patients eligible for therapy.
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- E J Mallack
- From the Department of Neurology (E.J.M., P.L.M, F.S.E.), Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Pediatrics (E.J.M.), Division of Child Neurology, Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Population Health Sciences (G.A.), Division of Biostatistics
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- Amsterdam Leukodystrophy Center (S.v.d.S, M.E.), Department of Pediatric Neurology, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology (P.A.C.), Division of Neuroradiology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- From the Department of Neurology (E.J.M., P.L.M, F.S.E.), Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Amsterdam Leukodystrophy Center (S.v.d.S, M.E.), Department of Pediatric Neurology, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology (S.N.N.), Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
- Department of Radiology (S.N.N.), Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
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- From the Department of Neurology (E.J.M., P.L.M, F.S.E.), Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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Vandenbriele C, Balthazar T, Engelen M, Adriaenssens T, Verhamme P, Peerlinck K, Janssens S, Jacquemin M. Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in left Impella supported cardiogenic shock patients. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.1538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Bleeding is a main cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill cardiogenic shock patients, supported by short-term percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (pMCS) devices. Bleeding not only occurs because of obligatory heparin and antiplatelet therapy (both required in the prevention of pump and stent thrombosis) but possibly also results from device-related coagulopathy. Similar to long-term ventricular assist devices, mechanical shear-induced acquired von Willebrand syndrome (AVWS) might further increase the bleeding risk. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the effect of left Impella percutaneous continuous flow pumps on the development of AVWS due to shear-induced excessive cleavage of large vWF multimers by the metalloproteinase ADAMTS-13, resulting in loss of high-molecular-weight vWF multimers.
Methods
Between March 2019 and January 2020, all cardiogenic shock patients supported by a left Impella and referred to a single tertiary ICU were studied. Both vWF Antigen (vWF:Ag) and vWF:GPIbR (ristocetin-induced binding of vWF to a recombinant wildtype Glycoprotein Ib fragment) levels were measured by chemiluminescent immunoassays using an AcuStar (Werfen) assay to determine the vWF:GPIbR /vWF:Ag ratio (normal range ≥1.0). VWF multimer analysis was performed by electrophoresis. On-pump analyses were performed 12h after implantation and off-pump analyses 12h after Impella explantation. Patients who died on-pump were excluded because of lack of paired data after explantation.
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Eight left Impella patients (four Impella CP, four Impella 5.0) were analyzed for AVWS. The vWF:GPIbR /vWF:Ag ratio was <1.0 in all patients on-pump (mean±SD 0.68±0.1 versus 1.1±0.15 off-pump (panel A; p=0.0018)) and thus AVWS was detected in all Impella-supported patients. The presence of AVSW was also confirmed by loss of large vWF multimers on-pump (panel B). Four patients (50%) had mucosal bleeds (epistaxis or gastrointestinal), none of them requiring transfusion. The mean rise in ratio 12h after pump removal was 0.35 which was also reflected by recovery of large multimers by electrophoresis (panel B).
Conclusions
Our data highlight the rapid onset and reversal of AVWS in all studied cardiogenic shock patients, supported by a left Impella pump. The determination of the GPIbR /vWF:Ag ratio with the AcuStar appears a reliable and faster test to detect AVWS as compared to vWF multimers electrophoresis. Further research into innovative pharmacological interventions (e.g. ADAMTS-13 inhibitors) should target pMCS-induced AVWS in an effort to reduce hemostatic complications in this critically ill ICU population.
AVWS in Impella supported patients
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: None
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- University Hospitals (UZ) Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- University Hospitals (UZ) Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- University Hospitals (UZ) Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- University Hospitals (UZ) Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- University Hospitals (UZ) Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- University Hospitals (UZ) Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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de Mol CL, Wong YYM, van Pelt ED, Ketelslegers IA, Bakker DP, Boon M, Braun KPJ, van Dijk KGJ, Eikelenboom MJ, Engelen M, Geleijns K, Haaxma CA, Niermeijer JMF, Niks EH, Peeters EAJ, Peeters-Scholte CMPCD, Poll-The BT, Portier RP, de Rijk-van Andel JF, Samijn JPA, Schippers HM, Snoeck IN, Stroink H, Vermeulen RJ, Verrips A, Visscher F, Vles JSH, Willemsen MAAP, Catsman-Berrevoets CE, Hintzen RQ, Neuteboom RF. Incidence and outcome of acquired demyelinating syndromes in Dutch children: update of a nationwide and prospective study. J Neurol 2018; 265:1310-1319. [PMID: 29569176 PMCID: PMC5990581 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-018-8835-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2017] [Revised: 03/14/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Acquired demyelinating syndromes (ADS) are immune-mediated demyelinating disorders of the central nervous system in children. A nationwide, multicentre and prospective cohort study was initiated in the Netherlands in 2006, with a reported ADS incidence of 0.66/100,000 per year and MS incidence of 0.15/100,000 per year in the period between 2007 and 2010. In this study, we provide an update on the incidence and the long-term follow-up of ADS in the Netherlands. METHODS Children < 18 years with a first attack of demyelination were included consecutively from January 2006 to December 2016. Diagnoses were based on the International Paediatric MS study group consensus criteria. Outcome data were collected by neurological and neuropsychological assessments, and telephone call assessments. RESULTS Between 2011 and 2016, 55/165 of the ADS patients were diagnosed with MS (33%). This resulted in an increased ADS and MS incidence of 0.80/100,000 per year and 0.26/100,000 per year, respectively. Since 2006 a total of 243 ADS patients have been included. During follow-up (median 55 months, IQR 28-84), 137 patients were diagnosed with monophasic disease (56%), 89 with MS (37%) and 17 with multiphasic disease other than MS (7%). At least one form of residual deficit including cognitive impairment was observed in 69% of all ADS patients, even in monophasic ADS. An Expanded Disability Status Scale score of ≥ 5.5 was reached in 3/89 MS patients (3%). CONCLUSION The reported incidence of ADS in Dutch children has increased since 2010. Residual deficits are common in this group, even in monophasic patients. Therefore, long-term follow-up in ADS patients is warranted.
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- C L de Mol
- Department of Neurology, MS Centre ErasMS, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, MS Centre ErasMS, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, MS Centre ErasMS, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, MS Centre ErasMS, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, VU Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, UMCG, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatrics, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Westfriesgasthuis, Hoorn, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Academic Medical Centre Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Radboud UMC, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Juliana Children Hospital/Haga Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Academic Medical Centre Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Juliana Children Hospital/Haga Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Maastricht UMC, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Admiraal de Ruyter Hospital, Goes, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Maastricht UMC, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Radboud UMC, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Paediatric Neurology, Erasmus MC-Sophia, P.O. Box 2060, 3000 CB, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, MS Centre ErasMS, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Paediatric Neurology, Erasmus MC-Sophia, P.O. Box 2060, 3000 CB, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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BACKGROUND Neuralgia after inguinal hernia repair is a known but potential invalidating complication with a reported incidence of 10-12%. Diagnosis and treatment can be challenging. Based on a case report and literature review, disease aspects and treatment options including laparoscopic (triple) neurectomy are discussed. METHODS A case of laparoscopic treated neuralgia after hernia inguinalis repair is reported. After an extensive MeSH-term based literature search, 26 articles were included for in-depth analysis and literature review. RESULTS Pharmacotherapy encounters high numbers needed to treat and technical procedures often require re-intervention. Surgery should only be considered after one year of unsuccessful conventional treatment. Laparoscopic (triple) neurectomy is a minimal invasive procedure, providing optimal visualisation of the inguinal nerves. It is reported to be a safe and effective treatment option for refractory inguinal neuralgia. CONCLUSIONS Chronic neuralgia can be a severe complication after inguinal hernia repair. When pharmacotherapy and technical interventions are not sufficient, a laparoscopic (triple) neurectomy can be a promising, safe and effective treatment option.
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- M. Engelen
- Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Kliniek voor Urologie, Sint-Franciscusziekenhuis, Heusden-Zolder, Belgium
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- Kliniek voor Urologie, Sint-Franciscusziekenhuis, Heusden-Zolder, Belgium
- Jessa Ziekenhuis, Hasselt, Belgium
- Department of Urology, UZ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Rotovnik Kozjek N, Lieben C, Deutz N, Engelen M. MON-P178: Low Bioimpedance Phase Angle Indicates Muscle Catabolism and Loss of Muscle and Cognitive Function in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Clin Nutr 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(17)30909-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Cruthirds C, Deutz N, Veley E, Harrykissoon R, Engelen M. PT03.2: High Intensity Resistance Exercise Induces Whole Body Protein Catabolism in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Clin Nutr 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(17)30705-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mattioli F, Schaefer E, Magee A, Mark P, Mancini GM, Dieterich K, Von Allmen G, Alders M, Coutton C, van Slegtenhorst M, Vieville G, Engelen M, Cobben JM, Juusola J, Pujol A, Mandel JL, Piton A. Mutations in Histone Acetylase Modifier BRPF1 Cause an Autosomal-Dominant Form of Intellectual Disability with Associated Ptosis. Am J Hum Genet 2017; 100:105-116. [PMID: 27939639 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2016.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2016] [Accepted: 11/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Intellectual disability (ID) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder exhibiting extreme genetic heterogeneity, and more than 500 genes have been implicated in Mendelian forms of ID. We performed exome sequencing in a large family affected by an autosomal-dominant form of mild syndromic ID with ptosis, growth retardation, and hypotonia, and we identified an inherited 2 bp deletion causing a frameshift in BRPF1 (c.1052_1053del) in five affected family members. BRPF1 encodes a protein modifier of two histone acetyltransferases associated with ID: KAT6A (also known as MOZ or MYST3) and KAT6B (MORF or MYST4). The mRNA transcript was not significantly reduced in affected fibroblasts and most likely produces a truncated protein (p.Val351Glyfs∗8). The protein variant shows an aberrant cellular location, loss of certain protein interactions, and decreased histone H3K23 acetylation. We identified BRPF1 deletions or point mutations in six additional individuals with a similar phenotype. Deletions of the 3p25 region, containing BRPF1 and SETD5, cause a defined ID syndrome where most of the clinical features are attributed to SETD5 deficiency. We compared the clinical symptoms of individuals carrying mutations or small deletions of BRPF1 alone or SETD5 alone with those of individuals with deletions encompassing both BRPF1 and SETD5. We conclude that both genes contribute to the phenotypic severity of 3p25 deletion syndrome but that some specific features, such as ptosis and blepharophimosis, are mostly driven by BRPF1 haploinsufficiency.
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- Francesca Mattioli
- Institut de Genetique et de Biologie Moleculaire et Cellulaire, 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France; INSERM U964, 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France; CNRS UMR 7104, 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France; Université de Strasbourg, 67400 Illkirch, France; Chaire de Génétique Humaine, Collège de France, 67400 Illkirch, France
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- Service de Génétique Médicale, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Institut de Génétique Médicale d'Alsace, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Genetic Medicine, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast BT9 7AB, Ireland
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- Spectrum Health Medical Group, Grand Rapids, MI 49544, USA
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam 3015, the Netherlands
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- Service de Génétique Clinique, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Grenoble site Nord, Hôpital Couple-Enfant, 38700 Grenoble, France
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas in Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Clinical Genetic, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam 1100, the Netherlands
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- INSERM 1209, CNRS UMR 5309, Laboratoire de Génétique Chromosomique, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes, Institut Albert Bonniot, Université Grenoble Alpes, 38706 Grenoble, France
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- INSERM 1209, CNRS UMR 5309, Laboratoire de Génétique Chromosomique, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes, Institut Albert Bonniot, Université Grenoble Alpes, 38706 Grenoble, France
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- Department of Clinical Genetic, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam 1100, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Genetic, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam 1100, the Netherlands
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- Neurometabolic Diseases Laboratory, Institute of Neuropathology, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge, 08908 Barcelona, Spain; Center for Biomedical Research on Rare Diseases U759, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, 08908 Barcelona, Spain; Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut de Genetique et de Biologie Moleculaire et Cellulaire, 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France; INSERM U964, 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France; CNRS UMR 7104, 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France; Université de Strasbourg, 67400 Illkirch, France; Chaire de Génétique Humaine, Collège de France, 67400 Illkirch, France; Laboratoire de diagnostic génétique, Institut de Génétique Médicale d'Alsace, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France; University of Strasbourg Institute for Advanced studies, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
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- Institut de Genetique et de Biologie Moleculaire et Cellulaire, 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France; INSERM U964, 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France; CNRS UMR 7104, 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France; Université de Strasbourg, 67400 Illkirch, France; Laboratoire de diagnostic génétique, Institut de Génétique Médicale d'Alsace, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
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Koens LH, Kuiper A, Coenen MA, Elting JWJ, de Vries JJ, Engelen M, Koelman JHTM, van Spronsen FJ, Spikman JM, de Koning TJ, Tijssen MAJ. Ataxia, dystonia and myoclonus in adult patients with Niemann-Pick type C. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2016; 11:121. [PMID: 27581084 PMCID: PMC5007743 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-016-0502-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 08/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Niemann-Pick type C (NP-C) is a rare autosomal recessive progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by mutations in the NP-C 1 or 2 gene. Besides visceral symptoms, presentation in adolescent and adult onset variants is often with neurological symptoms. The most frequently reported presenting symptoms of NP-C in adulthood are psychiatric symptoms (38 %), cognitive decline (23 %) and ataxia (20 %). Myoclonus can be present, but its value in early diagnosis and the evolving clinical phenotype in NP-C is unclear. In this paper we present eight Dutch cases of NP-C of whom five with myoclonus. Methods Eight patients with genetically confirmed NP-C were recruited from two Dutch University Medical Centers. A structured interview and neuropsychological tests (for working and verbal memory, attention and emotion recognition) were performed. Movement disorders were assessed using a standardized video protocol. Quality of life was evaluated by questionnaires (Rand-36, SIP-68, HAQ). In four of the five patients with myoclonic jerks simultaneous EEG with EMG was performed. Results A movement disorder was the initial neurological symptom in six patients: three with myoclonus and three with ataxia. Two others presented with psychosis. Four experienced cognitive deficits early in the course of the disease. Patients showed cognitive deficits in all investigated domains. Five patients showed myoclonic jerks, including negative myoclonus. In all registered patients EEG-EMG coherence analysis and/or back-averaging proved a cortical origin of myoclonus. Patients with more severe movement disorders experienced significantly more physical disabilities. Conclusions Presenting neurological symptoms of NP-C include movement disorders, psychosis and cognitive deficits. At current neurological examination movement disorders were seen in all patients. The incidence of myoclonus in our cohort was considerably higher (63 %) than in previous publications and it was the presenting symptom in 38 %. A cortical origin of myoclonus was demonstrated. Our data suggest that myoclonus may be overlooked in patients with NP-C. All patients scored significantly lower on physical domains of HRQoL. Symptomatic treatment of movement disorders may improve physical functioning and subsequently HRQoL.
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- L H Koens
- Department of Neurology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, University of Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, University of Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Metabolic Diseases, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Beatrix Children's Hospital, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Grote Kruisstraat 2/1, 9712 TS, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Division of Metabolic Diseases, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Beatrix Children's Hospital, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Genetics, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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De Sain-Van der Velden MGM, Jans JJ, Figee M, Engelen M, Prinsen HCMT, Verhoeven-Duif NM, van Kuilenburg ABP, Visser G, Vinkers CH. [Metabolic diseases in psychiatry]. Tijdschr Psychiatr 2016; 58:402-406. [PMID: 27213640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Metabolic diseases can be associated with psychiatric symptoms. We present two case histories that demonstrate the importance of correctly diagnosing a metabolic disease as being the cause of psychiatric symptoms. We also discuss which symptoms or signals may indicate a metabolic disease.
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Westerhof RJM, Oudenhoven SRG, Marathe PS, Engelen M, Garcia-Perez M, Wang Z, Kersten SRA. The interplay between chemistry and heat/mass transfer during the fast pyrolysis of cellulose. REACT CHEM ENG 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6re00100a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The interplay of chemistry, heat and mass transfer at particle and reactor levels was studied for the fast pyrolysis of cellulose.
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- R. J. M. Westerhof
- Sustainable Process Technology Group
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- University of Twente
- 7500AE Enschede
- The Netherlands
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- Sustainable Process Technology Group
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- University of Twente
- 7500AE Enschede
- The Netherlands
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- Sustainable Process Technology Group
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- University of Twente
- 7500AE Enschede
- The Netherlands
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- Sustainable Process Technology Group
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- University of Twente
- 7500AE Enschede
- The Netherlands
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering
- Washington State University
- Pullman
- USA
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering
- Washington State University
- Pullman
- USA
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- Sustainable Process Technology Group
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- University of Twente
- 7500AE Enschede
- The Netherlands
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Walker D, Wierzchowska A, Engelen M, Deutz N. MON-PP217: Whole Body Production of 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylbutyrate (HMB) in Obese Subjects with Chronic Disease. Clin Nutr 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(15)30649-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Stypmann J, Fobker M, Rosing K, Engelen M, Gunia S, Dell’Aquila A, Nofer J. Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) in Heart Transplant Recipients After Conversion to Everolimus Therapy. J Heart Lung Transplant 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2015.01.347] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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Jonker R, Deutz N, Erbland M, Anderson P, Engelen M. OP013 WHOLE BODY DE NOVO ARGININE PRODUCTION AND NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHESIS ARE REDUCED IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. Clin Nutr 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(13)60015-1] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Cobben JM, Engelen M, Polstra A. Array CGH on unstimulated blood does not detect all cases of Pallister-Killian syndrome: buccal smear analysis should remain the diagnostic procedure of first choice. Am J Med Genet A 2013; 161A:1517-9. [PMID: 23613446 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.35866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2012] [Accepted: 12/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Nonnemaker J, Engelen M, Shive D. Are methamphetamine precursor control laws effective tools to fight the methamphetamine epidemic? Health Econ 2011; 20:519-531. [PMID: 21433216 DOI: 10.1002/hec.1610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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One of the most notable trends in illegal substance use among Americans over the past decade is the dramatic growth and spread of methamphetamine use. In response to the dramatic rise in methamphetamine use and its associated burden, a broad range of legislations has been passed to combat the problem. In this paper, we assess the impact of retail-level laws intended to restrict chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine (methamphetamine precursor laws) in reducing indicators of domestic production, methamphetamine availability, and the consequences of methamphetamine use. Specifically, we examine trends in these indicators of methamphetamine supply and use over a period spanning the implementation of the federal Methamphetamine Anti-Proliferation Act (MAPA) (October 2000) and a more stringent state-level restriction enacted in California (January 2000). The results are mixed in terms of the effectiveness of legislative efforts to control methamphetamine production and use, depending on the strength of the legislation (California Uniform Controlled Substances Act versus federal MAPA), the specification of the comparison group, and the particular outcome of interest. Some evidence suggests that domestic production was impacted by these legislative efforts, but there is also evidence that prices fell, purities rose, and treatment episodes increased.
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This paper uses supermarket scanner data to estimate brand- and packaging-specific own- and cross-price elasticities for beer. We find that brand- and packaging-specific beer sales are highly price elastic. Cross-price elasticity estimates suggest that individuals are more likely to buy a higher-volume package of the same brand of beer than they are to switch brands. Policy simulations suggest that regulation of volume-based price discounts is potentially more effective than a tax increase at reducing beer consumption. Our results suggest that volume-based price discounting induces people to buy larger-volume packages of beer and may lead to an increased overall beer consumption.
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- Jeremy W Bray
- RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA.
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Bunck AC, Engelen M, Furkert J, Schnackenburg B, Stypmann J, Maintz D. Ist die kardiale MR-Bildgebung bei Mäusen mittels eines klinischen 3 Tesla MR-Scanners machbar? Vergleichsstudie zwischen CMR und Echokardiographie. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1221575] [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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Evrard P, Evrard AS, Gouzou M, Brisbois D, Quatresooz P, Engelen M. [Cardiac sarcoidosis: a case report]. Rev Med Liege 2008; 63:707-709. [PMID: 19180828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease of unknown aetiology characterised by the formation of non caseating epithelioid cell granuloma, which can occur in virtually any organ. The involvement of the heart is an important prognostic factor in sarcoidosis. Early treatment prevents irreversible damage of the heart and seems to be associated with better prognosis.
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- Ph Evrard
- Service de Cardiologie, CHC Saint-Joseph, Liège
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Engelen M, Kemp S, van Geel BM. [From gene to disease; X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2008; 152:804-808. [PMID: 18491823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is the most common peroxisomal disorder, characterized by impaired peroxisomal beta-oxidation, subsequent accumulation of very long-chain fatty acids (> 22 carbon atoms), and mutations in the ABCD1 gene. Clinical manifestations, diagnostic procedures and treatment options are discussed.
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- M Engelen
- Academisch Medisch Centrum/Universiteit van Amsterdam, Afd. Neurologie, Amsterdam
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Engelen M, Ofman R, Mooijer PAW, Poll-The BT, Wanders RJA, Kemp S. Cholesterol-deprivation increases mono-unsaturated very long-chain fatty acids in skin fibroblasts from patients with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Biol Lipids 2007; 1781:105-11. [PMID: 18206987 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2007.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2007] [Revised: 11/23/2007] [Accepted: 12/17/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is the most common peroxisomal disorder and is characterized by a striking and unpredictable variation in phenotypic expression. It ranges from a rapidly progressive and fatal cerebral demyelinating disease in childhood (CCALD), to the milder slowly progressive form in adulthood (AMN). X-ALD is caused by mutations in the ABCD1 gene that encodes a peroxisomal membrane located ABC half-transporter named ALDP. Mutations in ALDP result in reduced beta-oxidation of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFA, >22 carbon atoms) in peroxisomes and elevated levels of VLCFA in plasma and tissues. Previously, it has been shown that culturing skin fibroblasts from X-ALD patients in lipoprotein-deficient medium results in reduced VLCFA levels and increased expression of the functionally redundant ALD-related protein (ALDRP). The aim of this study was to further resolve the interaction between cholesterol and VLCFA metabolism in X-ALD. Our data show that the reduction in 26:0 in X-ALD fibroblasts grown in lipoprotein-deficient culture medium (free of cholesterol) is offset by a significant increase in both the level and synthesis of 26:1. We also demonstrate that cholesterol-deprivation results in increased expression of stearoyl-CoA-desaturase (SCD) and increased desaturation of 18:0 to 18:1. Finally, there was no increase in [1-(14)C]-26:0 beta-oxidation. Taken together, we conclude that cholesterol-deprivation reduces saturated VLCFA, but increases mono-unsaturated VLCFA. These data may have implications for treatment of X-ALD patients with lovastatin.
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- M Engelen
- Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Laboratory Genetic Metabolic Diseases, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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OBJECTIVE We estimated the strength and direction of the association between product characteristics (beer type, package size, and brand name) and market-area socioeconomic characteristics, and promoted sales of beer in grocery stores. METHOD Supermarket scanner data from 64 market areas across the United States over 5 years were used to estimate regression models of the share of beer sales that are promoted, controlling for beer price, packaging, and type; and for market-level age, race/ethnicity, income, unemployment rate, and percentage of the population living in an alcohol control state. RESULTS Large-volume units, such as 144-oz and 288-oz packages, are more likely to be promoted than smaller package sizes. Malt-liquor beverages are less likely to be promoted than non-malt-liquor beverages. Age, race/ethnicity, income, and geographic location of the market area are not significantly related to promoted beer sales. CONCLUSIONS Marketing research has shown that in-store merchandising and promotions can substantially increase beer sales and that purchasing large package sizes may increase total consumption. Our results suggest that high levels of promoted sales for large-volume beer packages may result in increased beer consumption.
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- Jeremy W Bray
- RTI International, 3040 Cornwallis Road, P.O. Box 12194, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, USA.
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Primary cardiac tumours are quite rare and most of these tumours are benign. In this report, a patient presented with heart failure symptoms attributable to severe mitral valve stenosis. Echocardiography showed a dense left atrial mass causing functional mitral valve obstruction. The morphological and intraoperative presentation was highly suggestive of a myxoma but histopathological examination found a primary pedunculated cardiac angiosarcoma. The role of two dimensional and transoesophageal echocardiography in the assessment of cardiac masses and tumours is discussed.
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- M Engelen
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Hospital of the University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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A limited number of antifungal agents is licensed for use in animals, however, many of those available for the treatment of mycoses in humans are used by veterinary practitioners. This review includes chemical aspects, spectra of activity, mechanisms of action and resistance, adverse reactions and drug interactions of the antifungals in current use.
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The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of antifungal agents currently in use in veterinary medicine. The practical applications and the therapeutic regimens that have proved successful in the treatment and prevention of fungal infections in dogs and cats, cattle and sheep, horse, pig, poultry and other birds, rodents, rabbits and fur animals are summarized.
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- F Rochette
- Janssen Animal Health B.V.B.A., Turnhoutsebaan, Beerse, Belgium
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Docherty CC, Kalmar-Nagy J, Engelen M, Koenen SV, Nijland M, Kuc RE, Davenport AP, Nathanielsz PW. Effect of in vivo fetal infusion of dexamethasone at 0.75 GA on fetal ovine resistance artery responses to ET-1. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2001; 281:R261-8. [PMID: 11404302 DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.2001.281.1.r261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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At 110-111 days gestation, instrumented fetal sheep were administered saline or dexamethasone (2.2 microgram. kg(-1). h(-1) iv) for 48 h. Measurement of fetal blood pressure showed a greater increase in dexamethasone-treated (n = 6) compared with control (n = 5) fetuses (7.3 +/- 2.3 vs. 0.6 +/- 2.3 mmHg, P < 0.05). Fetuses were delivered by cesarean section, and the femoral muscle and brain were obtained under halothane anesthesia. Femoral and middle cerebral arteries (approximately 320-micrometer internal diameter) were evaluated using wire myography. Sensitivity to KCl (2.5-125 mM) and the magnitude of the maximal vasoconstriction to 125 mM K(+) were similar in femoral and middle cerebral arteries from dexamethasone-treated vs. control fetuses. Acetylcholine-induced vasorelaxation was similar in femoral arteries from control and dexamethasone-treated fetuses. Middle cerebral arteries did not relax to acetylcholine. Sensitivity to endothelin-1 (ET-1; 0.1 pM-0.1 microM) and magnitude of the ET-1-induced vasoconstriction were greater in femoral arteries from dexamethasone-treated vs. control fetuses (P < 0.05). Autoradiographical studies with receptor-specific ligands demonstrated increased ET(A)-receptor binding, the principal receptor subtype, in femoral muscle vessels (P < 0.001) but decreased ET(A)-receptor binding in middle cerebral arteries (P < 0.01) from dexamethasone-treated compared with control fetuses. Relatively little ET(B)-receptor binding was evident in all tissues examined. We conclude that hyperreactivity to ET-1, due to increased ET(A)-receptor binding, may be involved in the dexamethasone-induced increase in peripheral vascular resistance in fetal sheep in vivo.
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- C C Docherty
- Laboratory for Pregnancy and Newborn Research, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA
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Docherty CC, Kalmar-Nagy J, Engelen M, Nathanielsz PW. Development of fetal vascular responses to endothelin-1 and acetylcholine in the sheep. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2001; 280:R554-62. [PMID: 11208587 DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.2001.280.2.r554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Responses to K(+), endothelin-1 (ET-1), and acetylcholine (ACh) of isolated adrenal, femoral, middle cerebral, and renal arteries from fetal [110--145 days gestational age (dGA, term approximately 148 dGA)] and 0- to 24-h newborn (NB) lambs were evaluated using the technique of wire myography. Responses at distinct developmental ages for each vascular bed were compared. In all arteries sensitivity to K(+)-induced vasoconstriction was similar at all fetal age points examined. In contrast, sensitivity to ET-1 increased with increasing fetal age in arteries from all vascular beds. The magnitude of the maximal vasoconstriction was positively correlated with GA for K(+) in adrenal, femoral, and cerebral arteries and for ET-1 in femoral, cerebral, and renal arteries. Cerebral arteries showed a greater sensitivity when compared with the other systemic arteries to K(+) and ET-1 at all fetal ages and to K(+) in NB. ACh evoked relaxatory responses in fetal and NB femoral and adrenal arteries. However, renal arteries relaxed comparatively less in response to ACh, and no vasodilation was noted in middle cerebral arteries at any age points examined. For femoral arteries ACh-induced vasorelaxation decreased with increasing GA but was restored in arteries from NB lambs. In summary, the responsiveness of isolated resistance arteries varies with developmental age in the fetal and perinatal sheep and these effects are both agonist and vascular bed specific. The augmented sensitivity in response to ET-1 of middle cerebral compared with other systemic arteries may reflect the importance of cerebral blood flow control during this critical developmental period.
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- C C Docherty
- Laboratory for Pregnancy and Newborn Research, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA
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Engelen M, Porszasz J, Riley M, Wasserman K, Maehara K, Barstow TJ. Effects of hypoxic hypoxia on O2 uptake and heart rate kinetics during heavy exercise. J Appl Physiol (1985) 1996; 81:2500-8. [PMID: 9018498 DOI: 10.1152/jappl.1996.81.6.2500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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It is unclear whether hypoxia alters the kinetics of O2 uptake (VO2) during heavy exercise [above the lactic acidosis threshold (LAT)] and how these alterations might be linked to the rise in blood lactate. Eight healthy volunteers performed transitions from unloaded cycling to the same absolute heavy work rate for 8 min while breathing one of three inspired O2 concentrations: 21% (room air), 15% (mild hypoxia), and 12% (moderate hypoxia). Breathing 12% O2 slowed the time constant but did not affect the amplitude of the primary rise in VO2 (period of first 2-3 min of exercise) and had no significant effect on either the time constant or the amplitude of the slow VO2 component (beginning 2-3 min into exercise). Baseline heart rate was elevated in proportion to the severity of the hypoxia, but the amplitude and kinetics of increase during exercise and in recovery were unaffected by level of inspired O2. We conclude that the predominant effect of hypoxia during heavy exercise is on the early energetics as a slowed time constant for VO2 and an additional anaerobic contribution. However, the sum total of the processes representing the slow component of VO2 is unaffected.
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- M Engelen
- Department of Medicine, Harbor-University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, Torrance 90509, USA
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