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Ketterer MC, Shiraliyev K, Arndt S, Aschendorff A, Beck R. Implantation and reimplantation: epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis over the last 30 years. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024:10.1007/s00405-024-08568-2. [PMID: 38507077 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-024-08568-2] [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: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Due to the increasing number of cochlear implant (CI) recipients, growing indications, and the aging population, the reimplantation of CI recipients has become a focus of attention. The aim of this study is to examine the causes, timing, and postoperative speech understanding in a large cohort over the past 30 years. METHODS A retrospective data analysis was conducted on over 4000 CI recipients and 214 reimplanted children and adults from 1993 to 2020. This involved collecting and comparing data on causes, manufacturer information, and demographic data. In addition, a comparison of speech understanding in Freiburg monosyllables and numbers before and after reimplantation was carried out. RESULTS Children did not exhibit elevated rates of reimplantation. The overall reimplantation rate in the entire cohort was 5%. The CI overall survival rate after 10 years in the entire cohort was 95.2%. Device failure was the most common reason for reimplantation, with 48% occurring within the first 5 years after implantation. The second most common reason was medical complications, with the risk of reimplantation decreasing as more time passed since the initial implantation. There were no significant differences in Freiburg numbers and monosyllable comprehension before and after reimplantation, both in the overall cohort and in the subcohorts based on indications. Even a technical upgrade did not result in a significant improvement in speech understanding. DISCUSSION There was no significant difference in the frequency of reimplantation based on patient age, especially when comparing children and adults. Device failure is by far the most common indication for reimplantation, with no significant difference in implant survival between manufacturers. Patients most often choose the same manufacturer for reimplantation. The likelihood of reimplantation decreases with increasing time since the initial implantation. The indication for reimplantation should be carefully considered, as on average, no improved speech understanding is achieved, regardless of the cause, even with a technical upgrade.
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- M C Ketterer
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Killianstrasse 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Killianstrasse 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Vivantes, Klinikum Im Friedrichshain, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Killianstrasse 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Killianstrasse 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Killianstrasse 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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Beck R, Aschendorff A, Arndt S, Hildenbrand T, Rauch AK, Ketterer MC. Evaluation of insertion quality of a slim perimodiolar electrode array. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 281:1215-1220. [PMID: 37773530 PMCID: PMC10858093 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-08212-5] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The influence of cochlear morphology and electrode array design on scalar position and dislocation rates is of great interest in CI surgery. The aim of this study is to evaluate scalar position and specific points of dislocation in relation to cochlear morphology in patients implanted with a new slim perimodiolar electrode array. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients were implanted using the slim modiolar electrode array (= SMA) (= 532/632 electrode array of Cochlear™). Postoperative imaging was performed via cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and the scans were analyzed regarding cochlear morphology (distances A and B and cochlear height), scalar location of the electrode array, basal insertion depth and apical insertion angle. Furthermore, electrode array design and surgical protocols were evaluated. RESULTS 81 ears implanted with the SMA were retrospectively included. We evaluated 3 electrode array tip fold over intraoperatively via X-ray imaging and performed revision during the same surgery. The CBCT scans showed 76 initial scala tympani (ST) insertions without dislocation. Two ears showed a dislocated array, one at 77° and the other at 163°. Three arrays were inserted into scala vestibuli (SV) via cochleostomy. These patients showed no signs of obliteration. Cochlear morphology showed no influence on angular insertion depth and scalar position. CONCLUSIONS The SMA showed a very low rate of scalar dislocations due to its slim electrode array design (2.7%). We could find a learning curve regarding the handling and the risk of dislocation and tip fold over with this electrode array. The rate of intraoperative tip fold over detection via X-ray imaging was 3.7%. Therefore, we highly recommend X-ray imaging and transimpedance matrix measurements within the surgery protocol. Scala vestibuli insertions happened in patients with cochleostomy only. We could identify two specific points of dislocation depending on electrode array design.
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- R Beck
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Freiburg, Killianstrasse 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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Ketterer MC, Brückerhoff K, Arndt S, Beck R, Aschendorff A. [Insertion of a second electrode array-a rare complication of CI reimplantation. German version]. HNO 2024; 72:113-117. [PMID: 37845537 PMCID: PMC10827957 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-023-01363-1] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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Due to a technical defect or a medical indication, it may be necessary to explant a cochlear implant. This case report shows that there is the risk of encountering a nonremovable electrode array-as described here from the scala tympani-during cochlear reimplantation. In the present case, insertion of a second electrode array into the free and nonobstructed scala vestibuli was successful. Nonetheless, the indication for reimplantation must be carefully considered, especially in patients with tolerable limitations with little or no loss of speech understanding. Furthermore, surgery should not be performed solely because an implant upgrade is desired.
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- M C Ketterer
- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Ketterer MC, Brückerhoff K, Arndt S, Beck R, Aschendorff A. Insertion of a second electrode array-a rare complication of CI reimplantation. HNO 2024; 72:63-65. [PMID: 37943372 PMCID: PMC10798908 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-023-01364-0] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
Abstract
Due to a technical defect or a medical indication, it may be necessary to explant a cochlear implant. This case report shows that there is the risk of encountering a nonremovable electrode array-as described here from the scala tympani-during cochlear reimplantation. In the present case, insertion of a second electrode array into the free and nonobstructed scala vestibuli was successful. Nonetheless, the indication for reimplantation must be carefully considered, especially in patients with tolerable limitations with little or no loss of speech understanding. Furthermore, surgery should not be performed solely because an implant upgrade is desired.
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- M C Ketterer
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
- Klinik für Hals- Nasen- Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Miesner F, Overduin PP, Grosse G, Strauss J, Langer M, Westermann S, Schneider von Deimling T, Brovkin V, Arndt S. Subsea permafrost organic carbon stocks are large and of dominantly low reactivity. Sci Rep 2023; 13:9425. [PMID: 37296305 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-36471-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Subsea permafrost carbon pools below the Arctic shelf seas are a major unknown in the global carbon cycle. We combine a numerical model of sedimentation and permafrost evolution with simplified carbon turnover to estimate accumulation and microbial decomposition of organic matter on the pan-Arctic shelf over the past four glacial cycles. We find that Arctic shelf permafrost is a globally important long-term carbon sink storing 2822 (1518-4982) Pg OC, double the amount stored in lowland permafrost. Although currently thawing, prior microbial decomposition and organic matter aging limit decomposition rates to less than 48 Tg OC/yr (25-85) constraining emissions due to thaw and suggesting that the large permafrost shelf carbon pool is largely insensitive to thaw. We identify an urgent need to reduce uncertainty in rates of microbial decomposition of organic matter in cold and saline subaquatic environments. Large emissions of methane more likely derive from older and deeper sources than from organic matter in thawing permafrost.
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- F Miesner
- Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Potsdam, Germany.
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- Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Potsdam, Germany
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- Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Potsdam, Germany
- Institute of Geosciences, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
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- Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Potsdam, Germany
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- Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Potsdam, Germany
- Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Center for Biogeochemistry in the Anthropocene, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Hamburg, Germany
- CEN, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- BGeoSys, Department of Geosciences, Environment and Society, Université libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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Zimmermann T, Staebler S, Taudte RV, Ünüvar S, Grösch S, Arndt S, Karrer S, Fromm MF, Bosserhoff AK. Cold Atmospheric Plasma Triggers Apoptosis via the Unfolded Protein Response in Melanoma Cells. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15041064. [PMID: 36831408 PMCID: PMC9954601 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15041064] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) describes a partially ionized gas carrying large amounts of reactive oxygen (ROS) and nitrogen species (RNS). Numerous studies reported strong antitumor activity of CAP, thus rendering it a promising approach for tumor therapy. Although several cellular mechanisms of its cytotoxicity were identified in recent years, the exact molecular effects and contributing signaling pathways are yet to be discovered. We discovered a strong activation of unfolded protein response (UPR) after CAP treatment with increased C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP) expression, which was mainly caused by protein misfolding and calcium loss in the endoplasmic reticulum. In addition, both ceramide level and ceramide metabolism were reduced after CAP treatment, which was then linked to the UPR activation. Pharmacological inhibition of ceramide metabolism resulted in sensitization of melanoma cells for CAP both in vitro and ex vivo. This study identified a novel mechanism of CAP-induced apoptosis in melanoma cells and thereby contributes to its potential application in tumor therapy.
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- Tom Zimmermann
- Institute of Biochemistry, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- Core Facility Metabolomics/Mass Spectrometry, Philipps University Marburg, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) Erlangen-EMN, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- Correspondence:
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Hoppe CF, Arndt S, Stenner P. Electrifying Organic Synthesis. CHEM-ING-TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.202255021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- C.-F. Hoppe
- Evonik Operations GmbH Rodenbacher Chaussee 4 63457 Hanau Germany
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- Evonik Operations GmbH Rodenbacher Chaussee 4 63457 Hanau Germany
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- Evonik Operations GmbH Rodenbacher Chaussee 4 63457 Hanau Germany
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Kurz B, Arndt S, Unger P, Ivanova I, Berneburg M, Hellerbrand C, Karrer S. Association of polymorphous light eruption with NOD-2 and TLR-5 gene polymorphisms. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022; 36:2172-2180. [PMID: 35748133 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18364] [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: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Polymorphous light eruption (PLE) is a common, immunologically mediated, photosensitive skin disease. After ultraviolet-B (UV-B) irradiation, patients with PLE show reduced Langerhans cell (LC) depletion in the epidermis, which results in a non-suppressive microenvironment in the skin. Interestingly, severe acute graft-versus-host-disease (aGvHD) occurred in stem cell transplanted patients that showed no or incomplete depletion of LCs after UVB-irradiation. Genetic variation in nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain 2 (NOD-2) and toll-like receptor 5 (TLR-5) genes also confers susceptibility to aGvHD. OBJECTIVES We hypothesized that PLE is associated with genetic variation in the NOD-2 and TLR-5 genes. METHODS We investigated single nucleotid polymorphisms (SNPs) of NOD-2 (R702W, G908R, 3020Cins) and TLR-5 (A592S, P616L, N392STOP) in skin biopsies of PLE-patients (n=143) and in healthy controls (n=104) using restriction fragment-length polymorphism analysis. RESULTS The frequency of NOD-2 alleles with the SNP R702W was significantly higher in PLE than in controls (31.8% vs 6.3%; p<0.0001), and homozygous carriers of this mutation were more common in PLE (27.9% vs 0%; p<0.0001). For SNP 3020Cins, the allele frequency (7.3% vs 0.7%; p=0.0025) and the number of heterozygotes (14.7% vs 1.3%; p=0.0019) were higher in PLE. The frequency of alleles with the N392STOP SNP of the TLR5 gene, which is associated with a truncated, non-functional receptor, was significantly higher in PLE (21% vs 5%; 7% vs 1% homozygotes, 28% vs 8% heterozygotes; p<0.0001). The other SNPs did not differ significantly. CONCLUSIONS This study yielded a high frequency of functional SNPs in the NOD-2 and TLR-5 genes in PLE. The same SNPs are associated with aGvHD and there are similarities in the reaction of LCs after UVB-irradiation between aGvHD and PLE. This leads to the hypothesis that PLE-patients may be more susceptible to developing GvHD after stem-cell transplantation, an assumption that needs to be investigated further.
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- B Kurz
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, D-93042, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, D-93042, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, D-93042, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, D-93042, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, D-93042, Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, D-91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, D-93042, Regensburg, Germany
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Tihanyi A, Speck I, Wolff K, Arnold P, Aschendorff A, Arndt S. Hearing outcome after tympanoplasty type III. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 279:4353-4362. [PMID: 35072768 PMCID: PMC9363308 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-021-07190-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Purpose
We assessed overall hearing outcome after tympanoplasty type III in chronically infected ears with cholesteatoma (CH) and without cholesteatoma: otitis media chronica mesotympanalis, tympanosclerosis, and adhesive process (COM_T_AP).
Methods
303 surgeries were evaluated: 229 CH-group and 74 COM_T_AP-group. Air-bone gaps (PTA-ABG) with pure-tone averages (PTA-4) at four frequencies (0.5, 1, 2 and 4 kHz) were compared preoperatively, early postoperatively (< 40 days) and late postoperatively (40–400 days). Hearing outcome was compared in various types of middle-ear reconstruction and in smokers and non-smokers. Correlations between hearing outcome and predictive staging indices were evaluated: Middle Ear Risk-Index (MER-I) and Ossiculoplasty Outcome Parameter Staging-Index (OOPS-I).
Results
Mean PTA-ABG in the CH-group increased from 20.9 ± 11.3 dB to 22.3 ± 10.4 dB early postoperatively and decreased significantly to 19.2 ± 10.1 dB late postoperatively. Mean PTA-ABG in the COM_T_AP-group decreased significantly from 27.3 ± 10.9 dB to 20.6 ± 10.9 dB early postoperatively and decreased to 20.0 ± 12.2 dB late postoperatively. No significant difference was seen between PTA-ABG-closures of partial or total ossicular replacement prosthesis (PORP/TORP) and cartilage ossiculoplasty in the CH-group. Patients receiving TORP showed a significantly higher preoperative PTA-ABG. All reconstruction types exhibited postoperative PTA-ABG around 20 dB. In the COM_T_AP-group, smokers had a significantly higher mean PTA-ABG early postoperatively; this equalized with that of non-smokers late postoperatively. PTA-ABG-closures and MER-I or OOPS-I were not significantly correlated.
Conclusion
Tympanoplasty type III maintains hearing in patients with cholesteatoma and significantly improves hearing in chronically inflamed ears without cholesteatoma. All investigated ossicular replacement prostheses are equally beneficial. Healing postoperatively takes longer in smokers, but they eventually catch up with non-smokers.
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Arndt S, Unger P, Bosserhoff AK, Berneburg M, Karrer S. The Anti-Fibrotic Effect of Cold Atmospheric Plasma on Localized Scleroderma In Vitro and In Vivo. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9111545. [PMID: 34829774 PMCID: PMC8615017 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9111545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) has shown promising results in the treatment of various skin diseases. The therapeutic effect of CAP on localized scleroderma (LS), however, has not yet been evaluated. We investigated the effects of CAP on LS by comparing human normal fibroblasts (hNF), human TGF-β-activated fibroblasts (hAF), and human localized scleroderma-derived fibroblasts (hLSF) after direct CAP treatment, co-cultured with plasma-treated human epidermal keratinocytes (hEK) and with an experimental murine model of scleroderma. In hAF and hLSF, 2 min CAP treatment with the MicroPlaSterβ® plasma torch did not affect pro-fibrotic gene expression of alpha smooth muscle actin, fibroblast activating protein, and collagen type I, however, it promoted re-expression of matrix metalloproteinase 1. Functionally, CAP treatment reduced cell migration and stress fiber formation in hAF and hLSF. The relevance of CAP treatment was confirmed in an in vivo model of bleomycin-induced dermal fibrosis. In this model, CAP-treated mice showed significantly reduced dermal thickness and collagen deposition as well as a decrease in both alpha smooth muscle actin-positive myofibroblasts and CD68-positive macrophages in the affected skin in comparison to untreated fibrotic tissue. In conclusion, this study provides the first evidence for the successful use of CAP for treating LS and may be the basis for clinical trials including patients with LS.
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- Stephanie Arndt
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (P.U.); (M.B.); (S.K.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-941-944-9650
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (P.U.); (M.B.); (S.K.)
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- Institute of Biochemistry, University of Erlangen-Nuernberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany;
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN (CCC ER-EMN), 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (P.U.); (M.B.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (P.U.); (M.B.); (S.K.)
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BACKGROUND The Cochlear™ Osia® System leaves a retroauricular bump that can cause discomfort and poor aesthetic outcome. METHOD To reduce the retroauricular bump, we introduced an implant well in the bone behind the ear for the transducer. We used cutting and diamond drills to create the implant well with an average depth of 4-5 mm. The surgical time including the implant well (40 min) was within the range of reported average surgical time (52 min). CONCLUSION Introduction of an implant well resulted in a better aesthetic outcome and improved patients' comfort. The reduced distance between BI300 and ear canal might improve audiological outcome.
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- S Arndt
- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79105, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79105, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79105, Freiburg, Germany.
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Kupke LS, Arndt S, Lenzer S, Metz S, Unger P, Zimmermann JL, Bosserhoff AK, Gruber M, Karrer S. Cold Atmospheric Plasma Promotes the Immunoreactivity of Granulocytes In Vitro. Biomolecules 2021; 11:902. [PMID: 34204360 PMCID: PMC8235417 DOI: 10.3390/biom11060902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) reduces bacteria and interacts with tissues and cells, thus improving wound healing. The CAP-related induction of neutrophils was recently described in stained sections of wound tissue in mice. Consequently, this study aimed to examine the functionality of human polymorphonuclear cells (PMN)/granulocytes through either a plasma-treated solution (PTS) or the direct CAP treatment with different plasma modes and treatment durations. PTS analysis yielded mode-dependent differences in the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) after CAP treatment. Live-cell imaging did not show any chemo-attractive or NETosis-inducing effect on PMNs treated with PTS. The time to maximum ROS production (TmaxROS) in PMNs was reduced by PTS and direct CAP treatment. PMNs directly treated with CAP showed an altered cell migration dependent on the treatment duration as well as decreased TmaxROS without inducing apoptosis. Additionally, flow cytometry showed enhanced integrin and selectin expression, as a marker of activation, on PMN surfaces. In conclusion, the modification of PMN immunoreactivity may be a main supporting mechanism for CAP-induced improvement in wound healing.
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- Laura S. Kupke
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.S.K.); (S.L.); (S.M.); (M.G.)
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (P.U.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (P.U.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.S.K.); (S.L.); (S.M.); (M.G.)
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (P.U.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.S.K.); (S.L.); (S.M.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (P.U.); (S.K.)
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- Emil-Fischer-Center, Institute of Biochemistry, University of Erlangen-Nuernberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany;
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (L.S.K.); (S.L.); (S.M.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (P.U.); (S.K.)
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This article presents a case of sudden bilateral deafness in the context of a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) infection and resultant coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). After treatment in the intensive care unit for acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute kidney failure, hearing ability had drastically changed. While hearing had been subjectively normal before the infection, deafness was now measured on the left and profound hearing loss on the right ear. The patient was treated with cochlea implants on the left and a hearing aid in the right ear. The hearing loss is most likely a complication of COVID-19.
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- K Gerstacker
- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Zimmermann T, Gebhardt LA, Kreiss L, Schneider C, Arndt S, Karrer S, Friedrich O, Fischer MJM, Bosserhoff AK. Acidified Nitrite Contributes to the Antitumor Effect of Cold Atmospheric Plasma on Melanoma Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22073757. [PMID: 33916572 PMCID: PMC8038463 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is partially ionized gas near room temperature with previously reported antitumor effects. Despite extensive research and growing interest in this technology, active components and molecular mechanisms of CAP are not fully understood to date. We used Raman spectroscopy and colorimetric assays to determine elevated nitrite and nitrate levels after treatment with a MiniFlatPlaster CAP device. Previously, we demonstrated CAP-induced acidification. Cellular effects of nitrite and strong extracellular acidification were assessed using live-cell imaging of intracellular Ca2+ levels, cell viability analysis as well as quantification of p21 and DNA damage. We further characterized these observations by analyzing established molecular effects of CAP treatment. A synergistic effect of nitrite and acidification was found, leading to strong cytotoxicity in melanoma cells. Interestingly, protein nitration and membrane damage were absent after treatment with acidified nitrite, thereby challenging their contribution to CAP-induced cytotoxicity. Further, phosphorylation of ERK1/2 was increased after treatment with both acidified nitrite and indirect CAP. This study characterizes the impact of acidified nitrite on melanoma cells and supports the importance of RNS during CAP treatment. Further, it defines and evaluates important molecular mechanisms that are involved in the cancer cell response to CAP.
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- Tom Zimmermann
- Emil-Fischer-Center, Institute of Biochemistry, University of Erlangen-Nuernberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (T.Z.); (C.S.)
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- Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Erlangen-Nuernberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (L.A.G.); (M.J.M.F.)
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- Department of Medicine I, University Clinics Erlangen, 91054 Erlangen, Germany;
- Institute of Medical Biotechnology, University of Erlangen-Nuernberg, 91052 Erlangen, Germany;
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- Emil-Fischer-Center, Institute of Biochemistry, University of Erlangen-Nuernberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (T.Z.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (S.A.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany; (S.A.); (S.K.)
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- Institute of Medical Biotechnology, University of Erlangen-Nuernberg, 91052 Erlangen, Germany;
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- Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Erlangen-Nuernberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (L.A.G.); (M.J.M.F.)
- Institute of Physiology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Emil-Fischer-Center, Institute of Biochemistry, University of Erlangen-Nuernberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (T.Z.); (C.S.)
- Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) Erlangen-EMN, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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Background The rehabilitation process following cochlear implant (CI) surgery is carried out in a multimodal therapy according to German national guidelines and includes technical and medical aftercare. In times of the corona pandemic surgery and rehabilitation appointments were cancelled or delayed leading to a more difficult access to auditory rehabilitation. Newly implemented hygiene modalities due to the SARS-CoV‑2 pandemic have changed medical aftercare and the rehabilitation process. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of rehabilitation under corona conditions. Material and methods An anonymous survey of adult cochlear implant patients was carried out by a non-standardized questionnaire. Demographics were analyzed and the quality of medical aftercare, speech therapy, technical aftercare, psychological support and the hygiene modalities were compared to previous rehabilitation stays. Results In total 109 patients completed the questionnaire. The quality of rehabilitation and individual therapy were rated as qualitatively similar or improved. The threat of the pandemic and fear of corona were rated unexpectedly high with 68% and 50%, respectively. The hygiene measures during the rehabilitation stay eased subjective fears at the same time. The majority of patients were annoyed by wearing face masks but visors, protection shields and social distancing were more tolerated. Conclusion The implementation of the new hygiene modalities within the therapeutic rehabilitation setting was well-accepted by patients allowing access to auditory rehabilitation. A successful rehabilitation should ensure a fear-free environment by adhering to the necessary hygiene modalities. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s00106-020-00923-z) includes the study questionnaire. Article and supplementary material are available at www.springermedizin.de. Please enter the title of the article in the search field, the supplementary material can be found under “Ergänzende Inhalte”. ![]()
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- A Aschendorff
- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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Leader G, Forde J, Naughton K, Maher L, Arndt S, Mannion A. Relationships among gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep problems, challenging behaviour, comorbid psychopathology and autism spectrum disorder symptoms in children and adolescents with 15q duplication syndrome. J Intellect Disabil Res 2021; 65:32-46. [PMID: 33073413 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Comorbidity is the presence of at least two disorders in one person at one time. This study examined the frequency of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, sleep problems, comorbid psychopathology, challenging behaviour and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms in children and adolescents with duplication 15q syndrome (Dup15q), aged 3-17 years. This study also examined whether challenging behaviour in Dup15q is predicted by age, gender, presence of an intellectual disability, sleep problems, GI symptoms and comorbid psychopathology. METHOD Parental measures were completed by 101 parents of children and adolescents with Dup15q. Questionnaires were composed of the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire, Behavior Problems Inventory - Short Form, GI Symptom Inventory, Social Communication Questionnaire and the Child Behavior Checklist. RESULTS Sleep problems (94%), GI symptoms (87%) and challenging behaviour (100%) were common comorbidities represented in the sample in this study. Significant relationships were found between challenging behaviour and the presence of co-occurring sleep problems, GI symptoms, comorbid psychopathology and ASD symptoms. Further analysis revealed that these comorbidities also predicted challenging behaviour. CONCLUSION This research demonstrated the importance of studying the relationships between GI symptoms, sleep problems, comorbid psychopathology, ASD symptoms and challenging behaviour in Dup15q and how these conditions can shape the Dup15q phenotype.
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- Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research (ICAN), School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research (ICAN), School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research (ICAN), School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research (ICAN), School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research (ICAN), School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research (ICAN), School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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Ketterer MC, Arndt S, Knopf A, Jakob TF, Beck R, Aschendorff A. [Navigated endoscopically controlled transtympanic resection of an infracochlear cholesteatoma recurrence. German version]. HNO 2020; 69:589-592. [PMID: 33346853 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-020-00977-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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An infracochlear cholesteatoma of the petrous apex with direct contact to the internal carotid artery (ICA) is rare. Due to the risk of cochlear injury with consecutive deafness or injury of the ICA, precise preoperative planning of the approach and strategy is recommended, as well as thorough preoperative counseling of the patient for their informed consent. This case report presents navigated endoscopically controlled transtympanic resection of such a cholesteatoma recurrence. Hearing capacity was not impaired and the patient shows no signs of recurrence.
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- M C Ketterer
- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Speck I, Müller T, Jakob TF, Wiebe K, Aschendorff A, Arndt S, Wesarg T, Hassepass F. Speech Recognition in Noise in Single-Sided Deaf Cochlear Implant Children on Using Adaptive Digital Microphone Technology. J Am Acad Audiol 2020; 32:99-106. [PMID: 33321539 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1718932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous research demonstrated benefits of adaptive digital microphone technologies (ADMTs) in adults with single-sided deafness (SSD) having a cochlear implant (CI). Children with SSD are especially affected by background noise because of their noise exposure in kindergarten and school. PURPOSE This article aims to evaluate possible effects of ADMT on speech recognition in background noise in children with SSD who use a CI. STUDY SAMPLE Ten children between 5 and 11 years of age were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Speech recognition in noise was assessed for one frontal distant and two lateral speakers. The speech stimulus was presented at a speech level of 65 dB(A) and noise at a level of 55 dB(A). For the presentation condition with one frontal speaker, four listening conditions were assessed: (1) normal-hearing (NH) ear and CI turned off; (2) NH ear and CI; (3) NH ear and CI with ADMT; and (4) NH ear with ADMT and CI. Listening conditions (2) to (4) were also tested for each lateral speaker. The frontal speaker was positioned directly in front of the participant, whereas the lateral speakers were positioned at angles of 90 degrees and -90 degrees to the participant's head. RESULTS Children with SSD who use a CI significantly benefit from the application of ADMT in speech recognition in noise for frontal distant and for lateral speakers. Speech recognition improved significantly with ADMT at the CI and the NH ears. CONCLUSION Application of ADMT significantly improves speech recognition in noise in children with SSD who use a CI and can therefore be highly recommended. The decision of whether to apply ADMT at the CI NH ear or bilaterally should be made for each child individually.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Aschendorff A, Arndt S, Kröger S, Wesarg T, Ketterer MC, Kirchem P, Pixner S, Hassepaß F, Beck R. [Quality of cochlear implant rehabilitation under COVID-19 conditions. German version]. HNO 2020; 68:847-853. [PMID: 32876719 PMCID: PMC7466923 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-020-00922-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Hintergrund Die Rehabilitation nach CI(Cochleaimplantat)-Operation erfolgt leitliniengerecht durch eine multimodale Therapie, technische Anpassungen des Sprachprozessors und medizinische Nachsorge. Zu Zeiten der Corona-Pandemie wurde für die Patienten der Zugang zur auditorischen Rehabilitation verzögert oder erschwert. Die neuen Hygienemaßnahmen durch die SARS-Cov-2-Pandemie verändern auch die medizinische Nachsorge und Rehabilitation nach CI. Ziel der Untersuchung war es, die Qualität der Rehabilitation unter Corona-Bedingungen zu evaluieren. Material und Methoden Wir führten eine anonyme Befragung erwachsener Rehabilitanden mittels nichtstandardisiertem Fragebogen durch. Beurteilt wurden im Vergleich zu den Voraufenthalten die Qualität der ärztlichen Betreuung, der Sprach- und Musiktherapie, der technischen Anpassung und der psychologischen Betreuung sowie der Einsatz der Hygienemaßnahmen. Ergebnisse Insgesamt 109 Rehabilitanden beantworteten den Fragebogen. Die Qualität der Rehabilitation und der Therapien wurde als qualitativ unverändert oder besser eingeschätzt. Die Gefährlichkeit der Pandemie, aber auch die Angst in der derzeitigen Situation gaben die Rehabilitanden zu einem unerwartet hohen Prozentsatz mit 68 bzw. 50 % an. Gleichzeitig konnten die getroffenen Hygienemaßnahmen die Patienten subjektiv während des Aufenthalts entlasten. Der Mund-Nasen-Schutz war für die Mehrheit sehr störend, Visiere, Spuckschutz bzw. Abstandsgebot wurden eher toleriert. Schlussfolgerungen Die Umsetzung der Hygienemaßnahmen im therapeutischen Setting der CI-Rehabilitation wird von den Rehabilitanden akzeptiert und erlaubt den Zugang zur auditorischen Rehabilitation. Ziel einer erfolgreichen CI-Rehabilitation sollte eine möglichst angstfreie Behandlung unter Wahrung der Hygieneregeln sein. Zusatzmaterial online Die Online-Version dieses Beitrags (10.1007/s00106-020-00922-0) enthält den Studienfragebogen. Beitrag und Zusatzmaterial stehen Ihnen auf www.springermedizin.de zur Verfügung. Bitte geben Sie dort den Beitragstitel in die Suche ein, das Zusatzmaterial finden Sie beim Beitrag unter „Ergänzende Inhalte“. ![]()
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- A Aschendorff
- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Bradley JA, Arndt S, Amend JP, Burwicz E, Dale AW, Egger M, LaRowe DE. Widespread energy limitation to life in global subseafloor sediments. Sci Adv 2020; 6:eaba0697. [PMID: 32821818 PMCID: PMC7406382 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aba0697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Microbial cells buried in subseafloor sediments comprise a substantial portion of Earth's biosphere and control global biogeochemical cycles; however, the rate at which they use energy (i.e., power) is virtually unknown. Here, we quantify organic matter degradation and calculate the power utilization of microbial cells throughout Earth's Quaternary-age subseafloor sediments. Aerobic respiration, sulfate reduction, and methanogenesis mediate 6.9, 64.5, and 28.6% of global subseafloor organic matter degradation, respectively. The total power utilization of the subseafloor sediment biosphere is 37.3 gigawatts, less than 0.1% of the power produced in the marine photic zone. Aerobic heterotrophs use the largest share of global power (54.5%) with a median power utilization of 2.23 × 10-18 watts per cell, while sulfate reducers and methanogens use 1.08 × 10-19 and 1.50 × 10-20 watts per cell, respectively. Most subseafloor cells subsist at energy fluxes lower than have previously been shown to support life, calling into question the power limit to life.
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- School of Geography, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- Department of Geochemistry, GFZ, German Research Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Geosciences, Environment and Society, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- GEOMAR, Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research, Kiel, Germany
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- GEOMAR, Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research, Kiel, Germany
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- The Ocean Cleanup Foundation, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Arndt S, Lissner C, Unger P, Bäumler W, Berneburg M, Karrer S. Biological effects of a new ultraviolet A 1 prototype based on light-emitting diodes on the treatment of localized scleroderma. Exp Dermatol 2020; 29:1199-1208. [PMID: 32592187 DOI: 10.1111/exd.14135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Ultraviolet A1 (UVA1 ) phototherapy (spectral range 340-400 nm) is a well-established treatment option for various skin diseases such as localized scleroderma. Recent improvements of conventional UVA1 light sources (metal-halide or fluorescent lamps) have brought attention to a new light-emitting diode (LED) technology with remarkable advantages in handling and clinical routine. This study provides a preclinical histological and molecular evaluation of an LED-based UVA1 prototype with a narrower spectral range (360-400 nm) for treating localized scleroderma. Scleroderma mouse models and fibroblasts in vitro were exposed to LED-based UVA1 phototherapy or to irradiation with a commercially available metal-halide lamp emitting low-dose (20, 40 J/cm2 ), medium-dose (60 J/cm2 ) and high-dose (80, 100 J/cm2 ) UVA1 light. Both UVA1 light sources affected inflammatory genes (IL-1α and IL-6) and growth factors (TGFß-1 and TGFß-2). Increased collagen type 1 was reduced after UVA1 phototherapy. Matrix metalloproteinase-1 was more enhanced after a medium dose of LED-based UVA1 phototherapy than after conventional treatment. In vivo, dermal thickness and the amount of collagen were reduced after both treatment methods. Remarkably, myofibroblasts were more effectively reduced by a medium dose of LED-based UVA1 phototherapy. The study indicates that LED-based UVA1 phototherapy yields similar or even better results than conventional treatment. In terms of biosafety and patient comfort, LED-based UVA1 phototherapy offers clear advantages over conventional treatment because of the use of a narrower and less harmful UVA1 spectrum, less heat generation and shorter treatment times at the same irradiation intensity. Clinical studies are required to confirm these results in patients with localized scleroderma.
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- Stephanie Arndt
- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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Arndt S, Wesarg T, Stelzig Y, Jacob R, Illg A, Lesinski-Schiedat A, Ketterer MC, Aschendorff A, Speck I. Influence of single-sided deafness on the auditory capacity of the better ear. HNO 2019; 68:17-24. [PMID: 31705300 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-019-00739-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with single-sided deafness (SSD) are limited by their asymmetric hearing in various areas of everyday life. OBJECTIVE The aim of this investigation was to perform an age-correlated comparison of the hearing threshold of the better ear of SSD patients with a normal-hearing (NH) reference cohort. In addition, the potential influence of etiology, duration of deafness, and cochlear implantation (CI) of the poorer ear on the peripheral hearing ability of the better ear was investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a multicenter study, the mean bone conduction hearing threshold of the better ear of 413 adult SSD patients was compared with that of an NH cohort drawn from ISO 7029:2017 for the frequencies 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 kHz. RESULTS SSD patients showed significantly poorer hearing in the better ear compared to the age-correlated group of NH subjects. CI, duration of deafness, and etiology had no significant effect on the hearing ability of the better ear. CONCLUSION The origin of the poorer hearing of the better-hearing ear of SSD patients compared to an age-correlated NH cohort is still unclear. It is most likely a combination of different anatomical, immunological, etiological, and microcirculatory causes, which lead to poorer hearing of the better-hearing ear in SSD patients.
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- S Arndt
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79110, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79110, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Central Army Hospital Koblenz, Ruebenacher Str. 170, 56072, Koblenz, Germany
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Central Army Hospital Koblenz, Ruebenacher Str. 170, 56072, Koblenz, Germany
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- Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79110, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79110, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79110, Freiburg, Germany
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BACKGROUND Dichotic speech recognition of side-separated speech stimuli requires their central nervous processing and has been used since the 1950s in a variety of clinical settings. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the dichotic speech recognition of normal-hearing (NH) subjects, cochlear implant (CI) recipients with single-sided deafness (SSD), and bilateral CI (BilCI) recipients with the dichotic discrimination test according to Feldmann. MATERIALS AND METHODS The speech recognition of ten adult NH subjects, ten SSD CI recipients, and ten BilCI recipients was determined at 65 dB SPL or 65 dB SPL equivalent for monotic presentation of trisyllabic nouns of the Feldmann test (NH subjects: better ear, poorer ear; SSD CI recipients: NH ear, CI; BilCI recipients: better CI, poorer CI) and for dichotic, i.e., simultaneous side-separated, presentation. RESULTS The NH subjects showed significantly poorer speech recognition for dichotic presentation than for monotic presentation. Speech recognition of SSD CI recipients was significantly worse with the CI than with the NH ear for both monotic and dichotic presentation. For both presentation conditions, BilCI recipients obtained significantly lower speech recognition with the poorer CI compared to the better CI. With each of the two CI, BilCI recipients had significantly worse speech recognition for dichotic presentation than for monotic presentation. CONCLUSION All three study groups-NH subjects, SSD CI recipients, and BilCI recipients-were able to recognize dichotically presented speech with both ears. For SSD CI recipients, there was no negative effect of the CI on speech recognition with the NH ear for dichotic presentation.
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- T Wesarg
- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.,Department of Otolaryngology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center (KAESC), College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi-Arabien
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Alballaa A, Aschendorff A, Arndt S, Hildenbrand T, Becker C, Hassepass F, Laszig R, Beck R, Speck I, Wesarg T, Ketterer MC. [Incomplete partition type III revisited-long-term results following cochlear implant. German version]. HNO 2019; 67:760-768. [PMID: 31485697 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-019-00733-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Incomplete partition type III (IP III) is defined by a missing lamina cribrosa between the cochlea and the internal auditory canal (IAC). Cochlear implantation (CI) may result in an insertion of the electrode array into the IAC. The aim of this study is to evaluate CI surgery protocols, long-term audiological outcome, mapping and electrophysiological data after CI in IP III patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nine IP III patients were implanted with perimodiolar electrode arrays between 1999 and 2014; eight of them were included in this study. We evaluated mapping data, stapedius reflexes, electrode impedances and ECAP thresholds. We matched them with 3 CI patients each with normal cochlear morphology regarding sex, age, side, implant type and surgical date. Speech discrimination was evaluated with the Oldenburger sentence test for adults, Göttingen audiometric speech test for children and the Freiburger monosyllabic word test. RESULTS 3 years after CI IP III patients showed a significant increase in pulse width, calculated electric load and electrode impedances in basal electrodes. Intraoperative electrically-evoked stapedius reflexes could be measured in all patients. Speech recognition scores were lower than average scores for matched patients, but without statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS The significant increase of pulse width, electric load and electrode impedances of basal electrodes over time seem to be characteristic for IP III patients probably occurring due to fibrosis and neurodegeneration of the cochlear nerve. The long term audiological results are stable. Intraoperative imaging and stapedius reflexes are highly recommended to control the right position of the electrode array.
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- A Alballaa
- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
- Department of Otolaryngology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center (KAESC), College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.
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Rijova N, Saraeva V, Gantchev K, Bakalov I, Wolff H, Arndt S. Analysis of the melt spreading and MCCI during the ex-vessel phase of a severe accident in WWER-1000. KERNTECHNIK 2019. [DOI: 10.3139/124.190010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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AbstractThe paper presents analysis results of melt spreading and core-concrete interactions in the containment of a WWER-1000 plant during the ex-vessel phase of a severe accident. The failure of the vessel takes place 8 h 35 min after the initiation of the accident. It has been assumed that the whole area of the containment floor is available for spreading, i.e. the door between the reactor cavity and the main part of the containment is not locked. The melt flow rate from the reactor pressure vessel was used as a boundary condition. The simulation of the melt spreading was performed with the LAVA code. The calculated spreading area varies from 60 to 100 m2 depending on the assumed values of the melt properties. The results from the LAVA calculations were used in parallel for COCOSYS and MELCOR calculations to study the core-concrete interactions. From the analyses it turned out: a larger spreading area leads to a faster cooling of the melt in the initial period of the accident, but in the long term the temperatures are the same. 60 h after start of the ex-vessel phase, the melt is not stabilised.
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- 1ENPRO Consult, 107 Cherni Vrah blvd. Sofia, 1407 Bulgaria
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- 1ENPRO Consult, 107 Cherni Vrah blvd. Sofia, 1407 Bulgaria
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- 1ENPRO Consult, 107 Cherni Vrah blvd. Sofia, 1407 Bulgaria
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- 2Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH, 200 Kurfürstendamm, 10719 Berlin, Germany
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- 2Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH, 200 Kurfürstendamm, 10719 Berlin, Germany
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- 2Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH, 200 Kurfürstendamm, 10719 Berlin, Germany
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Reinke N, Arndt S, Bakalov I, Band S, Beck S, Nowack H, Iliev D, Spengler C, Klein-Hessling W, Sonnenkalb M. Validation and Application of the AC2 Code COCOSYS. KERNTECHNIK 2019. [DOI: 10.3139/124.190066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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AbstractThe GRS program package AC2 with its codes ATHLET/ATHLET-CD and COCOSYS aims for the reliable computational simulation of significant phenomena occurring during normal operation, design basis accidents, and severe accidents in the cooling circuit and containment of a nuclear power plant. To keep the modelling at the state-of-the-art, continuous development and validation is required. This is accomplished through participation in several national and international experimental research programs, where AC2 or one of its codes are assessed against both separate effect tests and integral tests. This paper exemplifies the status of validation and application of COCOSYS by means of calculations of iodine chemistry and molten corium/concrete interaction after reactor pressure vessel rupture. Further, calculations using the external 3D module CoPool coupled to COCOSYS on thermal stratification in large water pools are discussed. The examples given demonstrate the progress of the COCOSYS development and the capability to simulate phenomena in the containment during incidents and accidents with good results. Future applications comprise the entire spectrum of incidents and accidents for Generation III/III+ systems with just one program package.
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- N. Reinke
- 1Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH, Safety Research Division, Schwertnergasse 1, 60677 Köln
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- 1Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH, Safety Research Division, Schwertnergasse 1, 60677 Köln
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- 1Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH, Safety Research Division, Schwertnergasse 1, 60677 Köln
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- 1Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH, Safety Research Division, Schwertnergasse 1, 60677 Köln
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- 1Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH, Safety Research Division, Schwertnergasse 1, 60677 Köln
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- 1Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH, Safety Research Division, Schwertnergasse 1, 60677 Köln
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- 1Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH, Safety Research Division, Schwertnergasse 1, 60677 Köln
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- 1Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH, Safety Research Division, Schwertnergasse 1, 60677 Köln
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- 1Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH, Safety Research Division, Schwertnergasse 1, 60677 Köln
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- 1Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH, Safety Research Division, Schwertnergasse 1, 60677 Köln
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Rauch AK, Metzner T, Aschendorff A, Arndt S, Speck I, Laszig R, Beck RL. [Speech processor upgrade increases speech comprehension in patients with cochlear implants]. HNO 2019; 67:778-785. [PMID: 31468082 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-019-00734-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hearing rehabilitation of patients with severe hearing loss by cochlear implant (CI) enhances their opportunities for communication immensely with regard to their normal-hearing social environment. The degree of participation depends decisively on speech discrimination. This study examines whether speech discrimination can be improved by equipping patients with next-generation speech processors (SP). METHODS The changes in speech discrimination of 420 CI patients upon receiving a newer SP from 2003-2012 were retrospectively analyzed. Audiometry comprised the Freiburg number and monosyllable tests and the Oldenburg sentence test in quiet and noise, with a presentation volume of 70 dB. RESULTS In all audiometric tests, the newer SP showed a significant improvement compared to the preceding SP. This improvement was attainable for the majority of patients and was independent of age. CONCLUSION Upgrade of the SP results in improved speech discrimination. This holds true for several test settings. We therefore recommend earlier upgrades and that the costs for new SP be met.
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- A-K Rauch
- Universitätsklinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Schneider C, Arndt S, Zimmermann JL, Li Y, Karrer S, Bosserhoff AK. Cold atmospheric plasma treatment inhibits growth in colorectal cancer cells. Biol Chem 2019; 400:111-122. [PMID: 29908123 DOI: 10.1515/hsz-2018-0193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Plasma oncology is a relatively new field of research. Recent developments have indicated that cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) technology is an interesting new therapeutic approach to cancer treatment. In this study, p53 wildtype (LoVo) and human p53 mutated (HT29 and SW480) colorectal cancer cells were treated with the miniFlatPlaSter - a device particularly developed for the treatment of tumor cells - that uses the Surface Micro Discharge (SMD) technology for plasma production in air. The present study analyzed the effects of plasma on colorectal cancer cells in vitro and on normal colon tissue ex vivo. Plasma treatment had strong effects on colon cancer cells, such as inhibition of cell proliferation, induction of cell death and modulation of p21 expression. In contrast, CAP treatment of murine colon tissue ex vivo for up to 2 min did not show any toxic effect on normal colon cells compared to H2O2 positive control. In summary, these results suggest that the miniFlatPlaSter plasma device is able to kill colorectal cancer cells independent of their p53 mutation status. Thus, this device presents a promising new approach in colon cancer therapy.
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- Christin Schneider
- Institute of Biochemistry (Emil-Fischer-Center), University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Fahrstrasse 17, D-91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, D-93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Terraplasma GmbH, Lichtenbergstrasse 8, D-85748 Garching, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss Allee 11, D-93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry (Emil-Fischer-Center), University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Fahrstrasse 17, D-91054 Erlangen, Germany
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Schneider C, Gebhardt L, Arndt S, Karrer S, Zimmermann JL, Fischer MJM, Bosserhoff AK. Acidification is an Essential Process of Cold Atmospheric Plasma and Promotes the Anti-Cancer Effect on Malignant Melanoma Cells. Cancers (Basel) 2019; 11:cancers11050671. [PMID: 31091795 PMCID: PMC6562457 DOI: 10.3390/cancers11050671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Revised: 05/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is ionized gas near room temperature. The anti-cancer effects of CAP were confirmed for several cancer types and were attributed to CAP-induced reactive species. However, the mode of action of CAP is still not well understood. (2) Methods: Changes in cytoplasmic Ca2+ level after CAP treatment of malignant melanoma cells were analyzed via the intracellular Ca2+ indicator fura-2 AM. CAP-produced reactive species were determined by fluorescence spectroscopic and protein nitration by Western Blot analysis. (3) Results: CAP caused a strong acidification of water and solutions that were buffered with the so-called Good buffers, while phosphate-buffered solutions with higher buffer capacity showed minor pH reductions. The CAP-induced Ca2+ influx in melanoma cells was stronger in acidic pH than in physiological conditions. NO formation that is induced by CAP was dose- and pH-dependent and CAP-treated solutions only caused protein nitration in cells under acidic conditions. (4) Conclusions: We describe the impact of CAP-induced acidification on the anti-cancer effects of CAP. A synergistic effect of CAP-induced ROS, RNS, and acidic conditions affected the intracellular Ca2+ level of melanoma cells. As the microenvironment of tumors is often acidic, further acidification might be one reason for the specific anti-cancer effects of CAP.
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- Christin Schneider
- Institute of Biochemistry, Emil-Fischer-Center, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany.
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- Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany.
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany.
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany.
- Institute of Physiology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Emil-Fischer-Center, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany.
- Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) Erlangen-EMN, 91054 Erlangen, Germany.
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Arndt S, Karrer S, Hellerbrand C, Bosserhoff AK. Bone Morphogenetic Protein-6 Inhibits Fibrogenesis in Scleroderma Offering Treatment Options for Fibrotic Skin Disease. J Invest Dermatol 2019; 139:1914-1924.e6. [PMID: 30878675 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2019.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2018] [Revised: 02/23/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BMP6 is known to be crucial for regulating embryonic skin development. This study assessed the role of BMP6 in dermal fibrosis. We detected that BMP6 is significantly increased in skin-derived fibroblasts of patients with localized scleroderma. Moreover, it was shown that BMP6 significantly impacts proliferation, migration, cytoskeletal organization, and collagen expression, as well as activity of the major pro-fibrogenic transcription factor AP-1 in dermal fibroblasts. The importance of BMP6 in dermal fibrosis was further confirmed in an in vivo model of dermal fibrosis in which BMP6-deficient mice showed significantly enhanced fibrosis compared with wild-type mice. Conversely, application of recombinant BMP6 significantly ameliorated dermal fibrosis in this preclinical bleomycin-induced sclerosis model, and herewith provided proof of concept for the successful treatment of this fibrotic skin disease.
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- Stephanie Arndt
- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Emil-Fischer-Center, Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany; Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Emil-Fischer-Center, Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany; Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany.
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Arndt S, Sandow T, Gimenez J, Ramalingam V, Gilbert P, Gulotta P. 03:36 PM Abstract No. 106 Final results of a prospective study of lung shunt fraction as related to chemoembolization outcomes and predictors of lung shunt fraction. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.12.152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Offergeld C, Shiraliyev K, Arndt S, Aschendorff A. Vorbereitung zur Facharztprüfung HNO. HNO 2019; 67:129-134. [DOI: 10.1007/s00106-018-0604-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Stieglitz D, Lamm S, Braig S, Feuerer L, Kuphal S, Dietrich P, Arndt S, Echtenacher B, Hellerbrand C, Karrer S, Bosserhoff AK. BMP6-induced modulation of the tumor micro-milieu. Oncogene 2018; 38:609-621. [PMID: 30171260 DOI: 10.1038/s41388-018-0475-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Revised: 06/22/2018] [Accepted: 07/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer with rising incidence, creating a significant health problem. We discovered increased expression of bone morphogenetic protein 6 (BMP6) in melanoma cells and tissues, and observed that BMP6 deficiency caused significantly delayed tumor onset and decelerated tumor progression in a melanoma mouse model. Moreover, we determined that BMP6 inhibits dermal mast cell recruitment and found that mast cell-derived mediators significantly reduced melanoma growth in vitro. In line with this, mast cell deficiency accelerated tumor onset and progression in a melanoma mouse model. Analysis of human melanoma tissues revealed a strong negative correlation between melanoma proliferation and mast cell infiltration. This study elucidates a novel role of BMP6-induced modulation of the tumor microenvironment.
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- David Stieglitz
- Institute of Biochemistry, Emil Fischer Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Emil Fischer Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Biology, University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Emil Fischer Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Emil Fischer Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Emil Fischer Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Regensburg Center for Interventional Immunology (RCI) and University Medical Center of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Emil Fischer Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.,Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Emil Fischer Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany. .,Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany.
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Schneider C, Gebhardt L, Arndt S, Karrer S, Zimmermann JL, Fischer MJM, Bosserhoff AK. Cold atmospheric plasma causes a calcium influx in melanoma cells triggering CAP-induced senescence. Sci Rep 2018; 8:10048. [PMID: 29968804 PMCID: PMC6030087 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-28443-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [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: 02/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is a promising approach in anti-cancer therapy, eliminating cancer cells with high selectivity. However, the molecular mechanisms of CAP action are poorly understood. In this study, we investigated CAP effects on calcium homeostasis in melanoma cells. We observed increased cytoplasmic calcium after CAP treatment, which also occurred in the absence of extracellular calcium, indicating the majority of the calcium increase originates from intracellular stores. Application of previously CAP-exposed extracellular solutions also induced cytoplasmic calcium elevations. A substantial fraction of this effect remained when the application was delayed for one hour, indicating the chemical stability of the activating agent(s). Addition of ryanodine and cyclosporin A indicate the involvement of the endoplasmatic reticulum and the mitochondria. Inhibition of the cytoplasmic calcium elevation by the intracellular chelator BAPTA blocked CAP-induced senescence. This finding helps to understand the molecular influence and the mode of action of CAP on tumor cells.
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- Christin Schneider
- Institute of Biochemistry, Emil-Fischer-Center, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
- Institute of Physiology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Emil-Fischer-Center, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.
- Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany.
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Sandow T, Thevenot P, Gimenez J, Arndt S, Nunez K, DeVun D, Gulotta P, Ramalingam V, Gilbert P, Kirsch D, Bohorquez H, Kay D, Cohen A. 3:18 PM Abstract No. 35 ■ DISTINGUISHED ABSTRACT Lymphopenia selects poor DEB-TACE response in transplant waitlist patients: prospective, single-center, observational study. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.01.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Arndt S, Gilbert P, Sandow T, Kay D, DeVun D, Goldman D, Gimenez J, Ramalingam V. Abstract No. 488 Overall survival and survival after second primary in thermal ablation, resection, and transplantation in patients with cured primary and subsequent second primary hepatocellular carcinoma, a SEER study. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.01.533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Arndt S, Sandow T, Gimenez J, Kay D, Gulotta P, DeVun D, Gilbert P, Ramalingam V. Abstract No. 504 Drug-eluting bead TACE response predicts post liver transplant recurrence in a 6-year cohort. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.01.549] [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] Open
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Goldman D, Sandow T, Gimenez J, Arndt S, Thevenot P, Nunez K, DeVun D, Gulotta P, Ramalingam V, Gilbert P, Kirsch D, Bohorquez H, Galliano G, Cohen A, Kay D. 3:00 PM Abstract No. 33 Pre-TACE immune status correlates with treatment response and necrosis rates in HCC as a bridge to liver transplant. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.01.041] [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: 12/01/2022] Open
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Arndt S, Sandow T, Milburn J, Nguyen T, Goldman D, Gimenez J, Ramalingam V. 3:00 PM Abstract No. 181 Machine learning and machine vision image analysis can predict treatment response from preprocedural imaging alone for Y90 radioembolization and DEB-TACE in hepatocellular carcinoma. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.01.204] [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: 11/28/2022] Open
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Arndt S, Sandow T, Kay D, DeVun D, Gulotta P, Kirsch D, Ramalingam V, Nunez K, Bohorquez H, Cohen A, Thevenot P, Gimenez J. 3:27 PM Abstract No. 274 A prospective study of lung shunt fraction as a determinant of DEB-TACE response and metastasis and determinants of lung shunt fraction. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.01.306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Arndt S, Unger P, Berneburg M, Bosserhoff AK, Karrer S. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) activates angiogenesis-related molecules in skin keratinocytes, fibroblasts and endothelial cells and improves wound angiogenesis in an autocrine and paracrine mode. J Dermatol Sci 2017; 89:181-190. [PMID: 29191392 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2017.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Revised: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 11/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) emerged as a novel therapeutic field with applications developed for bacterial sterilization, wound healing and cancer treatment. For clinical implementation it is important to know how CAP works and which molecular changes occur after the CAP treatment. Vascularization is an important step during wound healing, however, the effects of CAP on wound angiogenesis are not well examined so far. Furthermore, it has not been investigated, whether CAP primarily affects endothelial cells directly or via paracrine mechanisms to modulate the vasculature. OBJECTIVE This study concentrates on the influence of CAP on angiogenesis-related molecules in human epidermal keratinocytes, dermal fibroblasts and endothelial cells. METHODS CAP was generated by the MicroPlaSter ß® plasma torch system and CAP effects on angiogenesis were determined in vitro and in vivo. RESULTS We observed that CAP significantly induces the expression of Artemin, EGF, EG-VEGF (PK1), Endothelin-1 (ET-1), FGF-2 (FGF basic), IL-8 (CXCL8) and uPA in keratinocytes and Angiogenin (ANG), Endostatin (Col18A1), MCP-1 (CCL2), MMP-9, TIMP-1, uPA and VEGF in fibroblasts. In addition, CAP activates the expression of Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2), Angiostatin (PLG), Amphiregulin (AR), Endostatin, FGF-2 and angiogenic-involved receptor expression of FGF R1 and VEGF R1 in HUVEC endothelial cells. It was also demonstrated that supernatants collected from CAP activated fibroblasts and keratinocytes elevate tube formation by endothelial cells and FGF-2 appears to be an important pro-angiogenic factor that controls vascularization via paracrine mechanisms. Mouse experiments supplement that CAP promotes angiogenesis during wound healing in vivo. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, these results suggest that CAP modulates angiogenesis-involved factors via autocrine and paracrine mechanisms and may be used to affect angiogenesis during wound healing.
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- Stephanie Arndt
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, D-93053 Regensburg, Germany.
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, D-93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, D-93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Regensburg, D-93053 Regensburg, Germany
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Aschendorff A, Arndt S, Laszig R, Wesarg T, Hassepaß F, Beck R. [Treatment and auditory rehabilitation of intralabyrinthine schwannoma by means of cochlear implants - German Version]. HNO 2017; 65:321-327. [PMID: 27573449 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-016-0216-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND To date, the therapy of intralabyrinthine schwannoma consists mainly of a wait-and-see approach, completely ignoring auditory rehabilitation. Only a few single-case reports are as yet available on treatment with cochlear implants (CI). AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to assess the results of auditory rehabilitation after treatment with CI in a series of cases. MATERIALS AND METHODS The demographic findings, symptoms, and results of surgical therapy in 8 patients were evaluated in a retrospective analysis. RESULTS Prior to surgery, all patients presented with profound hearing loss and tinnitus. Episodic dizziness was reported by 3 patients. Among the patients, 4 had an intracochlear and 3 an intravestibular schwannoma, and a transmodiolar schwannoma was found in 1 patient. A total of 6 patients underwent treatment with CI. The results of auditory rehabilitation are favorable with open-set speech comprehension. DISCUSSION CI treatment following resection of an intralabyrinthine schwannoma is a promising option for auditory rehabilitation, even in single-sided deafness. This is a new treatment concept in contrast to the wait-and-scan policy. Expectant management appears justified only if the patient still has usable hearing.
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- A Aschendorff
- Universitätsklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Implant Centrum Freiburg, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Implant Centrum Freiburg, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Implant Centrum Freiburg, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Implant Centrum Freiburg, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Implant Centrum Freiburg, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde und Poliklinik, Implant Centrum Freiburg, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstr. 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Nordheim J, O’Sullivan J, Gellert P, Arndt S, Kuhlmey A, Antons J. TABLET-BASED INTERVENTION FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS WITH DEMENTIA: A CLUSTER RCT. Innov Aging 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.5041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- J. Nordheim
- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institute of Medical Sociology, Berlin, Germany,
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institute of Medical Sociology, Berlin, Germany,
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institute of Medical Sociology, Berlin, Germany,
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- Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway,
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institute of Medical Sociology, Berlin, Germany,
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Quality and Usability Lab, Berlin, Germany
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Colmenares M, Simon U, Yildiz M, Arndt S, Schomaecker R, Thomas A, Rosowski F, Gurlo A, Goerke O. Oxidative coupling of methane on the Na2WO4-MnxOy catalyst: COK-12 as an inexpensive alternative to SBA-15. CATAL COMMUN 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2016.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Aschendorff A, Arndt S, Laszig R, Wesarg T, Hassepaß F, Beck R. Treatment and auditory rehabilitation of intralabyrinthine schwannoma by means of cochlear implants. HNO 2016; 65:46-51. [DOI: 10.1007/s00106-016-0217-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Plasma medicine has developed into an innovative field of research showing high potential. Since the establishment of cold atmospheric plasma, new, multifaceted medical treatment opportunities have become available. Within a short time a multidisciplinary special interest group of medical scientists, physicists, and biologists was created, aiming to understand plasma medicine and answer clinical as well as scientific questions. In dermatology, new horizons are being opened for wound healing, tissue regeneration, treatment of skin infections, and tumor therapy. A major task will be the introduction of plasma into clinical medicine and, simultaneously, the further investigation of the mechanisms of action of plasma at the cellular level. Only then can the safety of plasma treatment in patients be assured.
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- S Karrer
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93042, Regensburg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93042, Regensburg, Deutschland
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Barnett GA, Schofield CJ, Al-Lamee K, Casaretto M, Arndt S, Egginton S, Gershlick AH. 3 Angiogenesis as a therapeutic option for untreatable CTO. Heart 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2016-309588.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Zirn S, Arndt S, Aschendorff A, Wesarg T. Interaural stimulation timing in single sided deaf cochlear implant users. Hear Res 2015; 328:148-56. [PMID: 26302945 DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2015.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2015] [Revised: 08/13/2015] [Accepted: 08/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The interaural time difference (ITD) is an important cue for the localization of sounds. ITD changes as little as 10 μs can be detected by the human auditory system. By provision of one ear with a cochlear implant (CI) ITD are altered due to the partial replacement of the peripheral auditory system. A hearing aid (HA), in contrast, does not replace but adds a processing delay component to the peripheral auditory system extending ITD. The aim of the present study was to quantify interaural stimulation timing between these different modalities to estimate the need for central auditory temporal compensation in single sided deaf CI users or bimodal CI/HA users. For this purpose, wave V latencies of auditory brainstem responses evoked either acoustically (ABR) or electrically via the CI (EABR) have been measured. The sum of delays consisting of CI signal processing measured in the MED-EL OPUS2 audio processor and EABR wave V latencies evoked on different intracochlear sites allowed an estimation of the entire CI channel-specific delay for MED-EL MAESTRO CI systems. We compared these values with ABR wave V latencies measured in the contralateral normal hearing or HA provided ear in different frequency bands. The results showed that EABR wave V latencies were consistently shorter than those evoked acoustically in the unaided normal hearing ear. Thus, artificial delays within the audio processor can be implemented to adjust interaural stimulation timing. The currently implemented group delays in the MED-EL CI system turned out to be reasonably similar to those of the unaided ear. For adjustment of CI and contralateral HA, in contrast, an adjustable additional across-frequency delay in the range of 1-11 ms implemented in the CI would be required. Especially for bimodal CI/HA users the adjustment of interaural stimulation timing may induce improved binaural hearing, reduced need for central auditory temporal compensation and increased acceptance of the CI/HA provision.
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology of the Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology of the Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology of the Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology of the Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
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Schmitz-Bortz E, Baraliakos X, Braun J, Arndt S, Christoph J, Dybowski F, Hein L, Hübner G, Igelmann M, Kalthoff L, Klinik C, Menne J, Mintrop B, Schmid A, Schoo U, Krause D. AB0450 Outpatients' Biologic Agent Therapy in Private Practices in Western Germany – a Survey and a Retrospective Study. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.2360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Arndt S, Wacker E, Dorn C, Koch A, Saugspier M, Thasler WE, Hartmann A, Bosserhoff AK, Hellerbrand C. Enhanced expression of BMP6 inhibits hepatic fibrosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Gut 2015; 64:973-81. [PMID: 25011936 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2014-306968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2014] [Accepted: 06/23/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Bone morphogenetic protein 6 (BMP6) has been identified as crucial regulator of iron homeostasis. However, its further role in liver pathology including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its advanced form non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is elusive. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression and function of BMP6 in chronic liver disease. DESIGN BMP6 was analysed in hepatic samples from murine models of chronic liver injury and patients with chronic liver diseases. Furthermore, a tissue microarray comprising 110 human liver tissues with different degree of steatosis and inflammation was assessed. BMP6-deficient (BMP6(-/-)) and wild-type mice were compared in two dietary NASH-models, that is, methionine choline-deficient (MCD) and high-fat (HF) diets. RESULTS BMP6 was solely upregulated in NAFLD but not in other murine liver injury models or diseased human livers. In NAFLD, BMP6 expression correlated with hepatic steatosis but not with inflammation or hepatocellular damage. Also, in vitro cellular lipid accumulation in primary human hepatocytes induced increased BMP6 expression. MCD and HF diets caused more hepatic inflammation and fibrosis in BMP6(-/-) compared with wild-type mice. However, only in the MCD and not in the HF diet model BMP6(-/-) mice developed marked hepatic iron overload, suggesting that further mechanisms are responsible for protective BMP6 effect. In vitro analysis revealed that recombinant BMP6 inhibited the activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and reduced proinflammatory and profibrogenic gene expression in already activated HSCs. CONCLUSIONS Steatosis-induced upregulation of BMP6 in NAFLD is hepatoprotective. Induction of BMP6-signalling may be a promising antifibrogenic strategy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Stephanie Arndt
- Institute of Pathology, University Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
| | - Eva Wacker
- Institute of Pathology, University Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
| | - Christoph Dorn
- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
| | - Andreas Koch
- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
| | - Michael Saugspier
- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
| | - Wolfgang E Thasler
- Grosshadern Tissue Bank and Center for Liver Cell Research, Department of Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
| | - Arndt Hartmann
- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
| | | | - Claus Hellerbrand
- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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