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Sampaio Rocha-Filho PA. Headache Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019. Neurol Clin 2024; 42:507-520. [PMID: 38575263 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncl.2023.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Headache affects around half of patients in the acute phase of COVID-19 and generally occurs at the beginning of the symptomatic phase, has an insidious onset, and is bilateral, and of moderate to severe intensity. COVID-19 may also present complications that cause acute and persistent headaches, such as cerebrovascular diseases, rhinosinusitis, meningitis, and intracranial hypertension. In 10% to 20% of patients with COVID-19, headache may persist beyond the acute phase. In general, the headache improves over time. To date, there are no clinical trials that have assessed the treatment of persistent post-COVID-19 headache.
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- Pedro Augusto Sampaio Rocha-Filho
- Division of Neuropsychiatry, Centro de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), Recife, Brazil; Headache Clinic, Hospital Universitario Oswaldo Cruz, Universidade de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil.
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Ho TH, Tran HTQ, Liu CH, Lee MC, Wangkahart E, Wu YC, Lin YL, Lee PT. Establishment of a cobia (Rachycentron canadum) gill cell line: A valuable tool for immune response studies. Fish & Shellfish Immunology 2024; 148:109514. [PMID: 38493986 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2024.109514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Cobia (Rachycentron canadum), a commercially important marine fish, has been used to develop a novel gill cell line, designated CG, for the first time. The CG cell line was cultured in Leibovitz's-15 medium with 5% fetal bovine serum (FBS) and successfully sub-cultured more than 110 passages. It underwent verification through sequencing of the mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase subunit I (COI) gene. Optimal growth rate was achieved when the CG cell line was cultured in a medium supplemented with 5% FBS, 1% Penicillin-Streptomycin (P/S), and 5 parts per thousand (ppt) of coral sea salt water, maintained at a temperature of 27 °C. The addition of 5 ppt of salt in the growth medium suggests that this cell line could be a viable in vitro tool for marine ecosystem toxicological studies or for culturing marine parasitic microorganisms. The CG cell line was also successfully transfected using the pTurbo-GFP plasmids, showing an 18% efficiency, with observable GFP expression. Furthermore, the cell line has been effectively cryopreserved. Gene expression analysis indicated that the CG cell line exhibits responsive regulation of immune gene expression when exposured to various stimulants, highlighting its potential as an in vitro platform for immune response studies. This makes it suitable for exploring dynamic immune signaling pathways and host-pathogen interactions, thereby offering valuable insights for therapeutic development.
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- Thi Hang Ho
- Department of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Aquaculture, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Department of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City, Taiwan
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- Laboratory of Fish Immunology and Nutrigenomics, Applied Animal and Aquatic Sciences Research Unit, Division of Fisheries, Faculty of Technology Mahasarakham University, Khamriang Sub-District, Kantarawichai, Mahasarakham, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Research, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City, Taiwan.
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Buckholz AP, Brown RS. Future Therapies of Hepatic Encephalopathy. Clin Liver Dis 2024; 28:331-344. [PMID: 38548443 PMCID: PMC10987054 DOI: 10.1016/j.cld.2024.02.002] [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] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Hepatic encephalopathy, either covert or overt, affects more than half of patients with cirrhosis and has lasting effects even after portal hypertension is corrected. Unfortunately, the current therapeutic options still result in high rates of relapse and progression, in part owing to cost barriers and side effects, leading to poor adherence. This review summarizes emerging treatment options, which could take advantage of alternative disease pathways to improve future care of those with hepatic encephalopathy.
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- Adam P Buckholz
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, New York/Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical College, 1305 York Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, New York/Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical College, 1305 York Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10021, USA.
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Voigt I, Fischer S, Proschmann U, Konofalska U, Richter P, Schlieter H, Berger T, Meuth SG, Hartung HP, Akgün K, Ziemssen T. Consensus quality indicators for monitoring multiple sclerosis. Lancet Reg Health Eur 2024; 40:100891. [PMID: 38585674 PMCID: PMC10998202 DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.100891] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) as a chronic, degenerative autoimmune disease of the central nervous system has a longitudinal and heterogeneous course with increasing treatment options and risk profiles requiring constant monitoring of a growing number of parameters. Despite treatment guidelines, there is a lack of strategic and individualised monitoring pathways, including respective quality indicators (QIs). To address this, we systematically developed transparent, traceable, and measurable QIs for MS monitoring. Through literature review, expert discussions, and consensus-building, existing QIs were identified and refined. In a two-stage online Delphi process involving MS specialists (on average 53 years old and with 25 years of professional experience), the QIs were evaluated for content, clarity, and intelligibility, resulting in a set of 24 QIs and checklists to assess the quality of care. The final QIs provide a structured approach to document, monitor, and enhance the quality of care for people with MS across their treatment journey.
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- Isabel Voigt
- Center of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TUD Dresden University of Technology, Fetscherstraße 74, Dresden 01307, Germany
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- Center of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TUD Dresden University of Technology, Fetscherstraße 74, Dresden 01307, Germany
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- Center of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TUD Dresden University of Technology, Fetscherstraße 74, Dresden 01307, Germany
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- Center of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TUD Dresden University of Technology, Fetscherstraße 74, Dresden 01307, Germany
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- Research Group Digital Health, Faculty of Business and Economics, TUD Dresden University of Technology, Dresden 01062, Germany
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- Research Group Digital Health, Faculty of Business and Economics, TUD Dresden University of Technology, Dresden 01062, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, Vienna 1090, Austria
- Comprehensive Center for Clinical Neurosciences & Mental Health, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, Düsseldorf 40225, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, Düsseldorf 40225, Germany
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- Center of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TUD Dresden University of Technology, Fetscherstraße 74, Dresden 01307, Germany
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- Center of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TUD Dresden University of Technology, Fetscherstraße 74, Dresden 01307, Germany
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Windeck S, Allgoewer K, von Stillfried S, Triefenbach L, Nienaber U, Bülow RD, Röhrig R, Ondruschka B, Boor P. [Development and progress of the National Autopsy Network (NATON)]. Pathologie (Heidelb) 2024; 45:203-210. [PMID: 38427066 DOI: 10.1007/s00292-024-01307-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Autopsies have long been considered the gold standard for quality assurance in medicine, yet their significance in basic research has been relatively overlooked. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the potential of autopsies in understanding pathophysiology, therapy, and disease management. In response, the German Registry for COVID-19 Autopsies (DeRegCOVID) was established in April 2020, followed by the DEFEAT PANDEMIcs consortium (2020-2021), which evolved into the National Autopsy Network (NATON). DEREGCOVID DeRegCOVID collected and analyzed autopsy data from COVID-19 deceased in Germany over three years, serving as the largest national multicenter autopsy study. Results identified crucial factors in severe/fatal cases, such as pulmonary vascular thromboemboli and the intricate virus-immune interplay. DeRegCOVID served as a central hub for data analysis, research inquiries, and public communication, playing a vital role in informing policy changes and responding to health authorities. NATON Initiated by the Network University Medicine (NUM), NATON emerged as a sustainable infrastructure for autopsy-based research. NATON aims to provide a data and method platform, fostering collaboration across pathology, neuropathology, and legal medicine. Its structure supports a swift feedback loop between research, patient care, and pandemic management. CONCLUSION DeRegCOVID has significantly contributed to understanding COVID-19 pathophysiology, leading to the establishment of NATON. The National Autopsy Registry (NAREG), as its successor, embodies a modular and adaptable approach, aiming to enhance autopsy-based research collaboration nationally and, potentially, internationally.
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- Svenja Windeck
- Institut für Pathologie, Universitätsklinikum RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, Aachen, Deutschland
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- Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Institut für Pathologie, Universitätsklinikum RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, Aachen, Deutschland
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- Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Universitätsklinikum RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, Aachen, Deutschland
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- Institut für Pathologie, Universitätsklinikum RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, Aachen, Deutschland
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- Institut für Pathologie, Universitätsklinikum RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, Aachen, Deutschland
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- Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Universitätsklinikum RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, Aachen, Deutschland
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- Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Institut für Pathologie, Universitätsklinikum RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, Aachen, Deutschland.
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Rostami S, Alavi SM, Daghagheleh R, Maraghi E, Hosseini SA. A randomized clinical trial investigating the impact of magnesium supplementation on clinical and biochemical measures in COVID-19 patients. Virol J 2024; 21:91. [PMID: 38654355 DOI: 10.1186/s12985-024-02362-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study sought to examine the impact of magnesium supplementation on clinical outcomes and biochemical factors among hospitalized patients with COVID-19. METHODS This double-blind, randomized clinical trial was conducted at Razi Hospital, Ahvaz, Iran, between September 2021 and March 2022. Participants aged 18-70 years with moderate disease severity were enrolled. Magnesium supplementation (300 mg daily) was administered to the intervention group, while the control group received a placebo. Clinical outcomes, including the need for oxygen therapy, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, fever, hs-CRP and TNF-α levels, as well as quality of life and mental health, were assessed. Blood samples were collected to measure biochemical variables. RESULTS The main result was the count of individuals requiring oxygen therapy. Additional outcomes comprised of oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, fever, hs-CRP and TNF-α levels, as well as quality of life and mental health. Out of 64 participants, 60 completed the study. The results showed that magnesium supplementation significantly reduced the number of patients requiring oxygen therapy (9 vs. 14; P < 0.001). Moreover, the magnesium group demonstrated improved oxygen saturation compared to the control group (4.55 ± 2.35 vs. 1.8 ± 1.67; P < 0.001). Furthermore, we observed a noteworthy enhancement in the quality of life and depression score in the magnesium group. No significant differences were observed in respiratory rate, fever, hs-CRP, and TNF-α levels (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION The findings suggest that magnesium supplementation may have beneficial effects on clinical outcomes and arterial oxygen saturation in COVID-19 patients. More investigation is necessary to delve into its potential mechanisms and long-term effects on patient outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study is registered on Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) under identifier IRCT20210413050957N1. (The registration date: May 1, 2021).
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- Sepideh Rostami
- Department of Nutrition, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Jundishapur Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Public Health Faculty, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Nutrition and Metabolic Disease Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Zhu 朱 M墨, Zhang W, Duan X, Yan S, Cai Y, Gong S, Fahad S, Qiu Z. Biocontrol potential of Cladosporium sphaerospermum against the wheat powdery mildew fungus Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38654537 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-02-24-0433-sc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Cladosporium spp. are known to be mycoparasites and inhibit phytopathogenic fungi. However, so far, little information is available on the impacts of Cladosporium spp. on powdery mildews. Based on the morphological characteristics and molecular analysis, C. sphaerospermum was identified as a mycoparasite on the wheat powdery mildew fungus (Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici, Bgt, recently named as B. graminis s. str.). C. sphaerospermum was capable of preventing colony formation and conidial distribution of Bgt. The biomasses of Bgt notably decreased by 1.3, 2.2, 3.6 and 3.8 times at 2 dpi, 4 dpi, 6 dpi and 8 dpi, respectively. In addition, biomasses of C. sphaerospermum at 2 dpi, 4 dpi, 6 dpi and 8 dpi significantly increased to 5.6, 13.9, 18.2 and 67.3 times, respectively. In vitro, C. sphaerospermum exudates significantly impaired appressorial formation of Bgt. Thus, C. sphaerospermum acts as a potential biological control agent by suppressing the formation, distribution and development of Bgt conidia and is a viable alternative for managing the wheat powdery mildew. These results suggest that C. sphaerospermum is an antagonistic parasite of the wheat powdery mildew fungus, and hence, provide new knowledge about the biological control of phytopathogenic fungi.
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- Mo 墨 Zhu 朱
- Henan Normal University, 66519, College of Life Sciences, Xinxiang, Xinxiang, Henan, China, 453007
- Henan Normal University, 66519, Henan International Joint Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Ecology and Technology, Xinxiang, Xinxiang, Henan, China, 453007;
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- Henan Normal University, 66519, College of Life Sciences, Xinxiang, Henan, China;
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- Henan Normal University, 66519, College of Life Sciences, Xinxiang, Henan, China;
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- Henan Normal University, 66519, College of Life Sciences, Xinxiang, Henan, China;
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- Henan Normal University, 66519, College of Life Sciences, Xinxiang, Henan, China;
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- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops in Central China, Wuhan, China;
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- Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, 230180, Department of Agronomy, Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan;
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- Henan Normal University, 66519, College of Life Sciences, Xinxiang, China;
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Primiano IV, Barbosa Junior JT, Bassanezi RB. Comparison of insecticide sprays in alternate rows and in all rows on Asian citrus psyllid control and Huanglongbing progress in sweet orange orchards. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38654535 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-03-24-0646-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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One strategy to reduce Huanglongbing (HLB) is controlling its insect vector, the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) Diaphorina citri, by preventive insecticide sprays. The recommendation is to spray insecticide in all rows (conventional spray - CONV), but some growers empirically spray in alternate rows (ALT) to increase the spray frequency without increasing the operating cost. Therefore, this work compared the effect of ALT with CONV on the ACP population and HLB incidence. The spray deposition (amount of metallic copper per leaf area), coverage (percentage of water-sensitive paper area covered by spray), and efficacy (ACP mortality) of each treatment were also evaluated on both sides of the trees. Two field trials were performed: Trial #1 compared ALT every 7 days (ALT7) with CONV every 14 days (CONV14), and trial #2 compared different spray frequencies of ALT with CONV every 7 days (CONV7). In trial #1, no differences were observed in the ACP population or HLB progress between ALT7 and CONV14 after 5 years. In trial #2, ALT7 presented the highest percentage of ACP and cumulative HLB incidence than CONV7 and ALT every 3 to 4 days, after 2 years. Hence, when the frequency of ALT was half the frequency of CONV, similar results were observed. Spray deposition, coverage, and efficacy were similar between tree sides in CONV, but they were uneven in ALT, resulting in higher values on the tree side that directly received the spray. Insecticide spray should be performed with the frequency enough to keep new shoot protected during their growth.
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- Isabela V Primiano
- Fundo de Defesa da Citricultura, 316572, Department of Research and Development, Av. Dr. Adhemar Pereira de Barros, 201, Vila Melhado, Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil, 14807-000;
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- Fundo de Defesa da Citricultura, 316572, Department of Research and Development, Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil;
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- FUNDECITRUS, Epidemiology, Av. Dr. Adhemar Pereira de Barros 201, Araraquara, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 14807-040;
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Bhuiyan SA, Sherring K, Eglinton J. Parasitic nematodes of sugarcane - a major productivity impediment and grand challenges in management. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38654531 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-11-23-2479-fe] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Sugarcane is an important cash crop grown in 137 countries, accounting for 80% of global sugar production. It supports the livelihood of over 100 million people and up to 25% of the rural population in some countries. Plant parasitic nematodes are one significant constraint in sugarcane production and can lead to a loss of up to 30% in productivity. Over 300 species of parasitic nematodes have been discovered in sugarcane soil. Due to limited data, potential damage to sugarcane crops caused by parasitic nematodes is often underestimated. The main nematodes present in sugarcane fields are root-lesion (Pratylenchus spp), spiral (Helicotylenchus spp), root-knot (Meloidogyne spp), dagger (Xiphenema spp), stunt (Tylenchorhynchus spp.), ring (Criconemella spp.) and stubby (Paratichodorus spp). Among these, Meloidogyne javanica and Pratylenchus zeae are the most damaging nematode species. Management of nematodes is a challenging task as there are no clear symptoms of their presence, and they often come in multiple species with varying levels of pathogenicity. Moreover, the management options available are not always effective. Integrated nematode management (IMN) is a sustainable strategy for controlling nematode infestations. It involves utilizing all possible methods to suppress the parasitic nematode population in a compatible manner and reduce it below economic threshold levels. This article focuses on the challenges of managing nematodes in sugarcane and highlights the opportunity for implementing a sustainable nematode management strategy.
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- Shamsul A Bhuiyan
- Sugar Research Australia, Biosecurity, 90 Old Cove Road, Woodford, Queensland, Australia, 4514;
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- Sugar Research Australia Ltd, 459765, Woodford, Queensland, Australia;
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Rafi N, Dominguez M, Okello PN, Mathew FM. No Common Candidate Genes for Resistance to Fusarium graminearum, F. proliferatum, F. sporotrichioides, and F. subglutanins in Soybean ( Glycine max L.) Accessions from Maturity Groups 0 and I: Findings from Genome-Wide Association Mapping. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38640427 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-02-24-0477-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Seedling diseases and root rot, caused by species of Fusarium, can limit soybean (Glycine max L.) production in the United States. Currently, there are few commercially available cultivars resistant to Fusarium. This study was conducted to assess the resistance of soybean maturity group (MG) accessions from 0 and I to Fusarium proliferatum, F. sporotrichioides, and F. subglutinans, as well as to identify common quantitative trait loci (QTL) for resistance to these pathogens, in addition to F. graminearum, using a genome-wide association study (GWAS). A total of 155, 91, and 48 accessions from the USDA soybean germplasm collection from maturity groups 0 and I were screened with a single isolate each of F. proliferatum, F. sporotrichioides, and F. subglutinans, respectively, using the inoculum layer inoculation method in the greenhouse. The disease severity was assessed 21 days post-inoculation and analyzed using non-parametric statistics to determine the relative treatment effects (RTE). Eleven and seven accessions showed significantly lower RTEs when inoculated with F. proliferatum and F. subglutinans, respectively, compared to the susceptible cultivar 'Williams 82'. One accession was significantly less susceptible to both F. proliferatum and F. subglutinans. The GWAS conducted with 41,985 single-nucleotide markers identified one QTL associated with resistance to both F. proliferatum and F. sporotrichioides, as well as another QTL for resistance to both F. subglutinans and F. graminearum. However, no common QTLs were identified for the four pathogens. The USDA accessions and QTLs identified in this study can be utilized to selectively breed resistance to multiple species of Fusarium.
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- Nitha Rafi
- North Dakota State University, 3323, Plant Pathology, 1770 10th Street N, Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58102;
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- South Dakota State University, Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science, SPSB 111, Box 2108, Brookings, South Dakota, United States, 57007;
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- North Dakota State University, Plant Pathology, NDSU Dept: 7660. P.O. Box 6050, Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58108;
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Xin Y, Lin FC, Huang C, He B, Yan YL, Wang S, Zhang GM, Li R. Nurse anesthetists' perceptions and experiences of managing emergence delirium: A qualitative study. World J Psychiatry 2024; 14:553-562. [PMID: 38659604 PMCID: PMC11036462 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i4.553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study employs a descriptive phenomenological approach to investigate the challenges anesthesia nurses face in managing emergence delirium (ED), a common and complex postoperative complication in the post-anesthesia care unit. The role of nurses in managing ED is critical, yet research on their understanding and management strategies for ED is lacking. AIM To investigate anesthetic nurses' cognition and management experiences of ED in hopes of developing a standardized management protocol. METHODS This study employed a descriptive phenomenological approach from qualitative research methodologies. Purposeful sampling was utilized to select 12 anesthetic nurses from a tertiary hospital in Shanghai as research subjects. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and the data were organized and analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step analysis method, from which the final themes were extracted. RESULTS After analyzing the interview content, four main themes and eight subthemes were distilled: Inefficient cognition hinders the identification of ED (conceptual ambiguity, empirical identification), managing diversity and challenges (patient-centered safe care, low level of medical-nursing collaboration), work responsibilities and pressure coexist (heavy work responsibilities, occupational risks and stress), demand for high-quality management (expecting the construction of predictive assessment tools and prevention strategies, and pursuing standardized management processes to enhance management effectiveness). CONCLUSION Nursing managers should prioritize the needs and suggestions of nurses in order to enhance their nursing capabilities and provide guidance for standardized management processes.
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- Yi Xin
- Wuxi Medical College, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Wuxi Medical College, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200335, China
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- Wuxi Medical College, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Wuxi Medical College, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200335, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200335, China
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- Department of Nursing, Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200335, China
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马 会, 李 军, 王 永. [Clinical characteristics of pregnancy complicated with inflammatory bowel disease]. Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2024; 56:260-266. [PMID: 38595242 PMCID: PMC11004958] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the clinical characteristics of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) in pre-pregnancy, pregancy and loctation. METHODS The clinical data of pregnancy complicated with IBD in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Peking University Third Hospital and deli-very from September 2011 to June 2022 were collected. The clinical characteristics of the patients were analyzed retrospectively. According to the state of diseases during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and lactation, the patients were divided into active and remission group, and the two groups were compared interms of pre-pregnancy counseling, nutritional status, pregnancy and delivery complications, gestational week, mode of delivery, and neonatal outcome. RESULTS A total of 33 pregnant women with IBD were included in this study, of which 7 delivered a second child, for a total of 40 deliveries, with 36 natural pregnancies (90.0%) and 4 assisted reproductions (10.0%). Among the 40 cases, 21 cases (52.5%) were sustained in remission in pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and lactation, and 19 cases (47.5%) in disease activity, of which 8 cases (42.1%) were due to self-withdrawal of drugs or failure to take medicine regularly. Compared with the activity group, the disease remission group had a higher rate of pre-pregnancy counseling (57.1% vs. 15.8%, P=0.010), and higher levels of hemoglobin [(112.67±8.53) g/L vs. (102.84±5.23) g/L, P < 0.001], serum total protein [(66.58±6.34) g/L vs. (60.83±6.25) g/L, P=0.006], serum albumin [36.4 (35.1, 38.3) g/L vs. 34.3 (31.1, 35.6) g/L, P=0.006], serum calcium [(2.25±0.10) μmol/L vs. (2.13±0.15) μmol/L, P=0.004], but a lower incidence of gestational hypertensive disorders (0 vs. 31.6%, P=0.007). In 40 deliveries, there were 27 cases of vaginal delivery (67.5%), 13 cases of cesarean section (32.5%). The analysis of neonatal outcomes showed 38 full-term deliveries and 2 preterm deliveries; 1 case of macrosomia, 1 case of small-for-gestational-age, 1 case of low birth weight and 3 cases of birth defects. There were 10 newborns admitted to neonatal intensive care unit, including 4 cases of neonatal infections and 2 cases of neonatal jaundice. CONCLUSION Pre-pregnancy counseling and evaluation of IBD patients are very important, and good pregnancy outcomes can be obtained through careful management during pregnancy in the most of the patients.
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- 会超 马
- 北京大学第三医院妇产科,国家妇产疾病临床医学研究中心,辅助生殖教育部重点实验室,生殖内分泌与辅助生殖技术北京市重点实验室,北京 100191Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology; Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Ministry of Education; Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinolgy and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing 100191, China
- 河北省宁晋县医院妇产科,河北邢台 055550Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ningjin County Hospital of Hebei, Xingtai 055550, Hebei, China
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- 北京大学第三医院消化科,北京 100191Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- 北京大学第三医院妇产科,国家妇产疾病临床医学研究中心,辅助生殖教育部重点实验室,生殖内分泌与辅助生殖技术北京市重点实验室,北京 100191Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital; National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology; Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Ministry of Education; Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinolgy and Assisted Reproductive Technology, Beijing 100191, China
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Hui L. Changes in threats from chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder and lung cancer with environmental improvements in China: Quantitative evaluation and prediction based on a model with age as a probe. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28977. [PMID: 38601596 PMCID: PMC11004806 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28977] [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: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Various indicators can be used to assess threats from chronic diseases. This study presented new indicators of quantitative evaluation and prediction of threats from chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and lung cancer and assessed relevant changes in these indicators occurring with environmental improvements. Age at zero mortality (AM0) and age at average mortality (AMa) values were calculated based on the regression of the linear relationship of age with mortality for COPD or lung cancer. The lower the AM0 or AMa of a chronic disease, the greater the threats from the disease to a population were considered to be. AM0 values of both diseases were higher in 2019 than in 2004. Moreover, AM0 was lower for lung cancer than for COPD (0.365 vs. 41.643); however, lung cancer and COPD demonstrated almost identical values for age-standardized mortality. AMa values of both the diseases in 2004 and 2019 were within the range of the median age group (70-74 years). In recent years, the overall mortality risk for lung cancer and COPD has decreased with environmental improvement, and aging has played a major role in lung cancer and COPD development. AM0 and AMa values may be used as a theoretical basis for further research on chronic diseases, particularly lung cancer and COPD.
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- Liu Hui
- College of Medical Laboratory, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
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Seress D, Molnár O, Matolcsi F, Pintye A, Kovács GM, Németh MZ. Development and implementation of a novel CAPS assay reveals high prevalence of a boscalid resistance marker and its co-occurrence with an azole resistance marker in Erysiphe necator. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38616393 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-06-23-1114-sr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors (SDHIs), are frequently used against powdery mildew (PM) fungi, such as Erysiphe necator, the causal agent of grapevine PM. Fungicide resistance, however, hinders effective control. DNA-based monitoring facilitates the recognition of resistance. We aimed (i) to adapt an effective method to detect a widespread genetic marker of resistance to boscalid, a commonly used SDHI, and (ii) to study the co-occurrence of the marker with a marker of resistance to demethylase inhibitor (DMI) fungicides. Sequencing of the sdhB gene identified a non-synonymous substitution, denoted as sdhB-A794G, leading to an amino acid change (H242R) in the sdhB protein. In vitro fungicide resistance tests showed that E. necator isolates carrying sdhB-A794G were resistant to boscalid. We adopted a cleaved amplified polymorphic sequence-based method and screened more than 500 field samples collected from five Hungarian wine regions in two consecutive years. The sdhB-A794G marker was detected in all wine regions and in both years, altogether in 61.7% of samples, including 20.5% in which both sdhB-A794G and the wild-type were present. The frequency of sdhB-A794G was higher in SDHI-treated vineyards than in vineyards without any SDHI application. A significant difference in the presence of the marker was detected among wine regions; its prevalence ranged from none to 100%. We identified significant co-occurrence of sdhB-A794G with the CYP51-A495T (Y136F) mutation of the CYP51 gene, a known marker of resistance to DMIs. The monitoring of fungicide resistance is fundamental for the successful control of E. necator. Our rapid, cost-effective diagnostic method will support decision-making and fungicide resistance monitoring and management.
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- Diána Seress
- HUN-REN Centre for Agricultural Research, Plant Protection Institute, Budapest, Hungary;
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- HUN-REN Centre for Agricultural Research, Plant Protection Institute, Budapest, Hungary;
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- HUN-REN Centre for Agricultural Research, Plant Protection Institute, Budapest, Hungary
- Eötvös Loránd University, 54616, Institute of Biology, Department of Plant Anatomy, Budapest, Hungary;
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- HUN-REN Centre for Agricultural Research, Plant Protection Institute, Budapest, Hungary
- Eötvös Loránd University, 54616, Institute of Biology, Department of Plant Anatomy, Budapest, Hungary;
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- HUN-REN Centre for Agricultural Research, Plant Protection Institute, Budapest, Hungary
- Eötvös Loránd University, 54616, Institute of Biology, Department of Plant Anatomy, Budapest, Hungary;
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- HUN-REN Centre for Agricultural Research, Plant Protection Institute, Budapest, Hungary;
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Paredes JA, Cazón LI, Conforto EC, Rago AM. Peanut smut in Argentina: an analysis of the disease, advances and challenges. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38616392 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-03-24-0521-fe] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is a globally high-value food crop, with Argentina ranking the third position in global peanut exports. However, Argentine peanut production faces a severe threat from a fungal disease: peanut smut caused by Thecaphora frezzii. This disease is particularly prevalent in Córdoba Province, where recent surveys have documented a gradual increase in prevalence and incidence of peanut smut, becoming a significant challenge to peanut production. First identified in Brazil in the 1960s in wild peanut and later in Argentina in 1995 in commercial peanut field, the disease has rapidly spread due to distinctive pathogen characteristics, including lack of visible symptoms on aerial plant parts, spore spread and survival, and a lack of proactive efforts to develop and apply management strategies. This results in gradually accumulating teliospores of T. frezzii in soil, further intensifying the problem in subsequent growing seasons, increasing the intensity of the disease and resulting in reduced yield and quality. This review summarizes recent research on peanut smut, focusing on disease assessment, molecular characterization, diagnosis and detection, epidemiology, host range and environmental conditions, and the latest advancements in management approaches, including fungicide spraying, breeding programs, cultural management and biological control, aimed to enhance understanding and support effective disease management strategies in peanut production systems.
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- Juan Andrés Paredes
- Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia Agropecuaria, 42651, Instituto de Patología Vegetal, Córdoba, Vórdoba, Argentina
- Unidad de Fitopatologia y Modelizacion Agricola, CONICET, Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina;
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- Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia Agropecuaria, 42651, Instituto de Patología Vegetal, Córdoba , Córdoba, Argentina;
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- Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia Agropecuaria, 42651, Instituto de Patología Vegetal, Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
- Unidad de Fitopatologia y Modelizacion Agricola, CONICET, Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina;
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- Centro de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (CIAP), INTA, Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina
- Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto Facultad de Agronomía y Veterinaria, 172460, Rio Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina;
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Castellon-Lopez Y, Carson SL, Ward KT, Ramirez KD, Vo LP, Kuo T, Seeman T, Vassar SD, Trejo L, Eidem E, Aranda MP, Brown AF. Understanding the implementation and sustainability needs of evidence-based programs for racial and ethnic minoritized older adults in under-resourced communities with limited aging services. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:466. [PMID: 38614988 PMCID: PMC11015605 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-10925-0] [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] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based programs (EBPs) for older adults effectively improve health outcomes. However, there is a limited understanding of the unique needs of service providers as they consider adopting, implementing, and maintaining programs for older minority adults in low-income communities with limited aging services. METHODS We conducted semi-structured interviews with key informants of community-based organizations (CBOs) to understand implementation and sustainability needs of CBOs within four racial and ethnically diverse Los Angeles County geographic areas. We performed thematic analysis of interview transcripts. RESULTS Interviews were conducted with representatives from 25 senior-serving agencies providing aging-related EBPs. CBO representatives reported implementing EBPs in 8 domains: Falls Prevention (68%), Mental Health (64%), Caregiver Health (48%), Chronic Disease Management (48%), Diabetes Management (36%), Arthritis Management (28%), Physical Activity (24%), and Multiple Conditions Management (8%). Themes are presented using the six domains of the Bass and Judge framework for factors impacting successful and sustained EBP implementation. CBOs in low-income and diverse communities described unique challenges with tailoring interventions based on local community context (literacy, language), cultural context, and locally available resources (technology, safe community spaces, transportation) and faced resource-intensive administrative burdens through staff turnover, data collection, sustainable funding, and networking. CONCLUSIONS Serving racial and ethnic communities has unique challenges that require tailored approaches and additional resources to ensure equitable access to EBPs for all communities. We describe suggestions for enhancing the effective adoption of EBPs among service agencies in under-resourced and diverse aging communities serving populations with aging-related health disparities.
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- Yelba Castellon-Lopez
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cancer Research Center for Health Equity, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine-Health Services Research, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Geriatrics, LAC/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine-Health Services Research, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Geriatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine-Health Services Research, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine-Health Services Research, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Stewart S, Patel SK, Lancefield TF, Rodrigues TS, Doumtsis N, Jess A, Vaughan-Fowler ER, Chan YK, Ramchand J, Yates PA, Kwong JC, McDonald CF, Burrell LM. Vulnerability to environmental and climatic health provocations among women and men hospitalized with chronic heart disease: insights from the RESILIENCE TRIAL cohort. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024; 23:278-286. [PMID: 37625011 DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad076] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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AIMS We aimed to recruit a representative cohort of women and men with multi-morbid chronic heart disease as part of a trial testing an innovative, nurse-co-ordinated, multi-faceted intervention to lower rehospitalization and death by addressing areas of vulnerability to external challenges to their health. METHODS AND RESULTS The prospective, randomized open, blinded end-point RESILIENCE Trial recruited 203 hospital inpatients (mean age 75.7 ± 10.2 years) of whom 51% were women and 94% had combined coronary artery disease, heart failure, and/or atrial fibrillation. Levels of concurrent multi-morbidity were high (mean Charlson Index of Comorbidity Score 6.5 ± 2.7), and 8.9% had at least mild frailty according to the Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale. Including the index admission, 19-20% of women and men had a pre-existing pattern of seasonally linked hospitalization (seasonality). Detailed phenotyping revealed that 48% of women and 40% of men had ≥3 physiological factors, and 15% of women and 16% of men had ≥3 behavioural factors likely to increase their vulnerability to external provocations to their health. Overall, 61-62% of women and men had ≥4 combined factors indicative of such vulnerability. Additional factors such as reliance on the public health system (63 vs. 49%), lower education (30 vs. 14%), and living alone (48 vs. 29%) were more prevalent in women. CONCLUSION We successfully recruited women and men with multi-morbid chronic heart disease and bio-behavioural indicators of vulnerability to external provocations to their health. Once completed, the RESILIENCE TRIAL will provide important insights on the impact of addressing such vulnerability (promoting resilience) on subsequent health outcomes. REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.org: NCT04614428.
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- Simon Stewart
- Institute for Health Research, University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
- Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
- Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
- Department of Aged Care, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, University of Melbourne at the Doherty Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Melbourne at the Doherty Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- The Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, 145 Studley Road Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
- The Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Austin Health, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
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Flurie M, Converse M, Wassman ER, LaMoreaux B, Edwards NL, Flowers C, Hernandez D, Hernandez HW, Ho G, Parker C, DeFelice C, Picone M. Social Listening in Gout: Impact of Proactive vs. Reactive Management on Self-Reported Emotional States. Rheumatol Ther 2024; 11:301-311. [PMID: 38253955 PMCID: PMC10920499 DOI: 10.1007/s40744-023-00637-y] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to characterize patient-reported outcomes from social media conversations in the gout community. The impact of management strategy differences on the community's emotional states was explored. METHODS We analyzed two social media sources using a variety of natural language processing techniques. We isolated conversations with a high probability of discussing disease management (score > 0.99). These conversations were stratified by management type: proactive or reactive. The polarity (positivity/negativity) of language and emotions conveyed in statements shared by community members was assessed by management type. RESULTS Among the statements related to management, reactive management (e.g., urgent care) was mentioned in 0.5% of statements, and proactive management (e.g., primary care) was mentioned in 0.6% of statements. Reactive management statements had a significantly larger proportion of negative words (59%) than did proactive management statements (44%); "fear" occurred more frequently with reactive statements, whereas "trust" predominated in proactive statements. Allopurinol was the most common medication in proactive management statements, whereas reactive management had significantly higher counts of prednisone/steroid mentions. CONCLUSIONS A unique aspect of examining gout-related social media conversations is the ability to better understand the intersection of clinical management and emotional impacts in the gout community. The effect of social media statements was significantly stratified by management type for gout community members, where proactive management statements were characterized by more positive language than reactive management statements. These results suggest that proactive disease management may result in more positive mental and emotional experiences in patients with gout.
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- TREND Community, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Gout Support Group of America, Austin, TX, USA
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Lanhers C, Grolier M, Dutheil F, Gay C, Goldstein A, Mourgues C, Levyckyj C, Pereira B, Coudeyre E. Comparison of self-management and spa therapy for upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders: A randomized controlled trial. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2024; 67:101813. [PMID: 38479114 DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2023.101813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common in the workplace and are a public health issue. Persistent pain despite conservative treatment or surgery may lead to poor long-term outcomes. OBJECTIVE To compare the effect of a combined 6-day program of exercise, self-management workshops and spa therapy with self-management on functional capacity in personal and professional daily life at 3 months in people with musculoskeletal disorders. METHODS We conducted a prospective, randomized controlled trial. Participants were employed (any type of work) and aged between 18 and 65 years, with latent or symptomatic upper extremity MSDs, with or without a history of sick leave. They were randomized to participate in 6 days (2 h per day) of spa therapy, exercise, and self-management workshops immediately (intervention) or at 3 months (control). The control group performed self-management until 3 months. The primary outcome was the score on the self-reported Quick Disability of Arm-Shoulder-Hand (QuickDASH) at 3 months. The primary analysis was conducted using analysis of covariance with baseline QuickDASH score as the covariate. RESULTS In total, 150 participants were randomized (85 % women): 78 to the control group and 72 to the intervention group. At 3 months, the QuickDASH total and work scores did not differ between groups (effect-size [ES] = -0.15, 95 %CI, -0.38 to 0.09, p = 0.215, and ES = -0.11, 95 % CI, -0.35 to 0.12, p = 0.343). However, QuickDASH sport/performing arts score was significantly different between randomization groups at 3 months (ES =-0.25, 95 % CI, -0.48 to -0.02, p = 0.035). CONCLUSIONS This study provided no evidence in favor of a short-course, personalized self-management, intensive spa therapy intervention over self-management alone for the management of upper-extremity MSDs. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02702466) retrospectively registered.
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- Charlotte Lanhers
- Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Service de santé au travail, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, LaPSCo, F-63 000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut Pascal, F-63 000, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Direction de la Recherche Clinique et de l'Innovation, Unité de Biostatistiques CHU Clermont-Ferrand, F-63 000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Direction de la Recherche Clinique et de l'Innovation, Unité de Biostatistiques CHU Clermont-Ferrand, F-63 000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Direction de la Recherche Clinique et de l'Innovation, Unité de Biostatistiques CHU Clermont-Ferrand, F-63 000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Vañó-Galván S, Egeberg A, Piraccini BM, Marwaha S, Reed C, Johansson E, Durand F, Bewley A. Characteristics and Management of Patients with Alopecia Areata and Selected Comorbid Conditions: Results from a Survey in Five European Countries. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2024:10.1007/s13555-024-01133-z. [PMID: 38509379 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-024-01133-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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition that causes non-scarring hair loss and can impose a high psychosocial burden on patients. The presence of comorbid conditions may impact the management of AA in clinical practice. This analysis aims to describe disease characteristics and management of AA in patients with concomitant atopic, autoimmune, and psychiatric comorbid conditions. METHODS Data were collected from the Adelphi Disease Specific Programme™, a cross-sectional survey of physicians and their adult patients with AA conducted in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK between October 2021 and June 2022. Patients' disease severity was based on physician's definition. Physician-reported data on demographics, AA clinical characteristics, comorbid conditions, and information related to AA therapies were analyzed. Analyses were descriptive. RESULTS Overall, 239 dermatologists provided data for 2083 patients, of which 558 patients (27%) had at least one atopic, autoimmune, or psychiatric comorbid conditions. The most common comorbid conditions were atopic dermatitis, autoimmune thyroid disease, and anxiety. The mean (standard deviation) patient age for the three comorbidity groups was 37.6 years (12.1) and 56% of the patients were women (n = 313). In the three comorbidity groups, 51%, 50%, and 55% of patients with atopic, autoimmune, and psychiatric comorbidities had severe AA with disease progression reported as worsening in 30%, 28%, and 30%, respectively, whereas in the group with no comorbidities, 37% were described as having severe AA and 21% getting worse. Scalp hair loss was the primary sign reported across the three groups of comorbid conditions (atopic, 91%; autoimmune, 91%; psychiatric, 88%). Patients with preselected comorbidities presented more frequently AA-related signs and symptoms beyond scalp hair loss than patients without comorbid conditions. These patients were also more likely to receive topical calcineurin inhibitors, topical immunotherapy, conventional systemic immunosuppressants, and oral Janus kinase inhibitors for the treatment of their AA. CONCLUSION This analysis provided insights into the burden and management of AA in patients presenting with atopic, autoimmune, and psychiatric comorbid conditions in five European countries.
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- Sergio Vañó-Galván
- Department of Dermatology, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, IRYCIS, University of Alcala, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Dermatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Bispebjerg, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine Alma Mater, Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University, London, UK
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Nkurikiyimfura O, Waheed A, Fang H, Yuan X, Chen L, Wang YP, Lu G, Zhan J, Yang L. Fitness difference between two synonymous mutations of Phytophthora infestans ATP6 gene. BMC Ecol Evol 2024; 24:36. [PMID: 38494489 PMCID: PMC10946160 DOI: 10.1186/s12862-024-02223-4] [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: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sequence variation produced by mutation provides the ultimate source of natural selection for species adaptation. Unlike nonsynonymous mutation, synonymous mutations are generally considered to be selectively neutral but accumulating evidence suggests they also contribute to species adaptation by regulating the flow of genetic information and the development of functional traits. In this study, we analysed sequence characteristics of ATP6, a housekeeping gene from 139 Phytophthora infestans isolates, and compared the fitness components including metabolic rate, temperature sensitivity, aggressiveness, and fungicide tolerance among synonymous mutations. RESULTS We found that the housekeeping gene exhibited low genetic variation and was represented by two major synonymous mutants at similar frequency (0.496 and 0.468, respectively). The two synonymous mutants were generated by a single nucleotide substitution but differed significantly in fitness as well as temperature-mediated spatial distribution and expression. The synonymous mutant ending in AT was more common in cold regions and was more expressed at lower experimental temperature than the synonymous mutant ending in GC and vice versa. CONCLUSION Our results are consistent with the argument that synonymous mutations can modulate the adaptive evolution of species including pathogens and have important implications for sustainable disease management, especially under climate change.
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- Oswald Nkurikiyimfura
- Institute of Plant Virology, Ministry of Education, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- Institute of Plant Virology, Ministry of Education, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- Institute of Plant Virology, Ministry of Education, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- Institute of Plant Virology, Ministry of Education, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory on Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Marine Biodiversity, Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography, Minjiang University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Development and Utilization of Characteristic Horticultural Biological Resources, Chengdu Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, 75007, Sweden.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory on Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Marine Biodiversity, Fuzhou Institute of Oceanography, Minjiang University, Fuzhou, 350108, China.
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Cheng SQ. [Management of transition growth hormone deficiency]. Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi 2024; 26:224-229. [PMID: 38557372 PMCID: PMC10986377 DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2309173] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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With an increasing understanding of growth hormone deficiency, there has been a growing emphasis on the management of transition growth hormone deficiency (TGHD) in clinical practice. The inadequate diagnosis and treatment of TGHD have been a major clinical concern, leading to the development of relevant guidelines and consensus internationally. This article summarizes the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical challenges of TGHD based on these guidelines, consensus, and existing clinical studies, aiming to optimize and further improve the clinical diagnosis, treatment, and management of TGHD.
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- Sheng-Quan Cheng
- Department of Pediatrics, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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Ozturk IK, Buchholz E, Bentley A, Halterman DA, Rioux R. Spongospora subterranea f. sp. subterranea (Sss) affects plant susceptibility to subsequent pathogen infections under controlled environment conditions. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38468137 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-02-24-0276-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Spongospora subterranea f. sp. subterranea (Sss) is a soilborne potato pathogen responsible for causing powdery scab on tubers and galls on roots, reducing root water uptake through colonizing root hairs, and vectoring of Potato mop-top virus (PMTV). However, effects of Sss on overall plant susceptibilities against subsequent infections of potato pathogens above ground have not been previously reported. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Sss on root and tuber disease expression, yield, and susceptibilities to subsequent late blight and white mold infections across six potato varieties. Sss-infected Silverton plants had 28.3% less total tuber yield and 29% fewer tubers compared to non-infected Silverton plants. We did not find a correlation across the varieties between root colonization and root gall formation. Sss-infected Silverton plants were more susceptible to hemibiotrophic late blight and less susceptible to necrotrophic white mold. Sss infection also increased susceptibilities of Goldrush and Atlantic plants to white mold. We also evaluated prevalence of asymptomatic Sss infections across the six varieties. Between 50% to 92% of the asymptomatic tubers tested positive for Sss DNA, depending on the variety. Further research is required to understand the possibility and extent of these asymptomatic infections to the spread of Sss in the field. These findings highlight the complexity of Sss-host interactions and gives precedence that the lack of disease expression does not necessarily indicate resistance of a variety to Sss.
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- Ibrahim Kutay Ozturk
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Plant Pathology, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- University of Maine System, 6251, Cooperative Extension, Presque Isle, Maine, United States;
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Plant Pathology, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States;
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Plant Pathology, Madison, Wisconsin, United States;
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Plant Pathology, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- US Department of Agriculture, 1097, Vegetable Crops Research Unit, Madison, Wisconsin, United States;
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Plant Pathology, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- BASF Corp Research Triangle Park, 57631, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States;
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Weiland JE, Scagel CF, Benedict C, Wasko-DeVetter L, Beck BR. Fungicide sensitivity of Phytophthora isolates from the Washington red raspberry industry. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38468135 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-12-23-2641-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Phytophthora rubi is an important pathogen causing Phytophthora root rot of red raspberries worldwide. Management of this disease is partially achieved with fungicides, but efficacy has been low and growers are concerned about fungicide resistance. To determine whether fungicide resistance is developing, Phytophthora species were isolated from 26 raspberry fields with root rot, identified, and evaluated for sensitivity to four fungicides: mefenoxam, phosphorous acid, oxathiapiprolin, and dimethomorph. The majority of the recovered 152 Phytophthora isolates were P. rubi (143 isolates, 25 fields), with P. megasperma (8 isolates, 2 fields) and P. gonapodyides (1 isolate, 1 field) being found much less frequently. These results confirm P. rubi as the dominant species affecting the Washington red raspberry industry. Almost all tested isolates were sensitive to all four fungicide chemistries, although three isolates were less sensitive to mefenoxam with EC50 values ranging from 3.53 to 100 µg ai/ml. No resistance was detected against current fungicide label rates. However, other reasons were identified for why fungicides have been ineffective. Label rates vary widely by brand and most fungicides are applied in the fall when P. rubi is inactive. In addition, some phosphorous acid products are only labeled for foliar applications, which have been shown to be less effective than soil applications in other agricultural systems. Efficacy trials are needed to compare foliar and soil fungicide applications at different times of the year for their ability to control Phytophthora root rot in red raspberry production fields.
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- Jerry E Weiland
- USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Research Unit, 57752, Horticultural Crops Disease and Pest Management Research Unit, Corvallis, Oregon, United States;
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- USDA-ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository, 57753, Corvallis, Oregon, United States;
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- Washington State University Whatcom County Extension, Bellingham, Washington, United States;
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- Washington State University, Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center, Mount Vernon, Washington, United States;
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- USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Disease and Pest Management Research Unit, Corvallis, Oregon, United States;
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Li G, Cheng J, Luo T, Zhang J, Wu M, Yang L, Chen W. Biological Control of Rapeseed Clubroot ( Plasmodiophora brassicae) using the Endophytic Fungus Didymella macrostoma P2. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38457633 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-09-23-1921-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Didymella macrostoma P2 was isolated from rapeseed (Brassica napus), and it is an endophyte of rapeseed and an antagonist of three rapeseed pathogens, Botrytis cinerea, Leptosphaeria biglobosa and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. However, whether or not P2 has a suppressive effect on infection of rapeseed by the clubroot pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae remains unknown. This study was conducted to detect production of antimicrobials by P2 and to determine efficacy of the antimicrobials and P2 pycnidiospores in suppression of rapeseed clubroot. Results showed that cultural filtrates (CF) of P2 in potato dextrose broth and the substances in pycnidiospore mucilages exuded from P2 pycnidia were inhibitory to P. brassicae. In the indoor experiment, seeds of the susceptible rapeseed cultivar Zhongshuang No.9 treated with P2 CF and the P2 spore suspension (P2 SS, 1 × 107 spores/ml) reduced clubroot severity by 31% to 70% on the 30-day-old seedlings compared to the control (seeds treated with water). P2 was re-isolated from the roots of the seedlings in the treatment of P2 SS, the average isolation frequency in the healthy roots (26%) was much higher than that (5%) in the diseased roots. In the field experiment, seeds of another susceptible rapeseed cultivar Huayouza 50 (HYZ50) treated with P2 CF, P2 CE (chloroform extract of P2 CF, 30 µg/ml) and P2 SS reduced clubroot severity by 29% to 48% on 60-day-old seedlings and by 28% to 59% on adult plants (220 days old) compared to the control treatment. The three P2 treatments on HYZ50 produced significantly (P < 0.05) higher seed yield than the control treatment on this rapeseed cultivar, and they even generated seed yield similar to that produced by the resistant rapeseed cultivar Shengguang 165R in one of the two seasons. These results suggest that D. macrostoma P2 is an effective biocontrol agent against rapeseed clubroot.
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- Guoqing Li
- Huazhong Agricultural University, Plant Protection, Hongshan District, Lion Mountain Street, No. 1, Wuhan, China, Wuhan, HuBei, China, 430070
- China;
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- Huazhong Agricultural University, Plant Protection No.1,Shizishan Street, Hongshan District Wuhan Hubei Province Wuhan, HuBei, CN 430070, Wuhan, Hubei , China;
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- Huazhong Agricultural University College of Plant Science and Technology, 467852, Plant Protection, Wuhan, Hubei , China;
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- Huazhong Agricultural University, Plant Pathology, Hongshan, Wuhan, HuBei, China, 430070;
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- Huazhong Agricultural University, Plant Pathology, No.1,Shizishan Street, Wuhan, Hubei Province, Wuhan, HuBei, China, 430070;
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- Huazhong Agricultural University, Plant Pathology, Wuhan, China, Wuhan, HuBei, China, 430070;
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- USDA ARS, 17123, 303 Johnson Hall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 99164;
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Spawton KA, du Toit LJ. Prevalence of FRAC group 11 fungicide resistance in Stemphylium vesicarium isolates, but not S. beticola isolates, causing Stemphylium leaf spot of spinach ( Spinacia oleracea). Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38457632 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-11-23-2328-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Stemphylium leaf spot of spinach, caused by Stemphylium beticola and S. vesicarium, is a disease of economic importance in fresh market, processing, and seed production. There have been increasing reports of difficulty managing the disease in the southern United States using fungicides in Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC) group 11. Isolates of S. beticola and S. vesicarium from spinach leaves and seed from 2001 to 2020 were screened for resistance to azoxystrobin and pyraclostrobin in vitro, in vivo, and using PCR assays to detect mutations in cytochrome b associated with resistance in other fungi (F129L, G137R, and G143A). EC50 values for mycelial growth and conidial germination of S. beticola isolates in vitro were significantly lower (mean of 0.35 μg/ml) than that of S. vesicarium (mean of 14.17 μg/ml) with both fungicides. All isolates were slightly more sensitive to pyraclostrobin than azoxystrobin in both assays. In vivo assays of plants inoculated with the isolates of S. vesicarium demonstrated poor efficacy of fungicides with each of the two active ingredients. Only the G143A mutation was detected of the three mutations. The mutation was detected in all spinach isolates of S. vesicarium, including an isolate of S. vesicarium collected in 2003, and 82.9% of isolates from spinach seed lots harvested from crops grown in or after 2017 in Europe, New Zealand, and the United States. The in vitro, in vivo, and DNA mutation assays suggest FRAC group 11 fungicide resistance is widespread in spinach isolates of S. vesicarium, but not S. beticola.
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- Kayla A Spawton
- Washington State University, 6760, Department of Plant Pathology, 16650 WA-536, Mount Vernon, Washington, United States, 98273;
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- Washington State University, Mount Vernon NWREC, 16650 State Route 536, Mount Vernon, Washington, United States, 98273-4768;
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Badiola LB, Milagro NL, Lavín DC, Peraita SL, Ibarbia MA, Kareaga MM, Fernández Del Rivero TDP, Otero DSDP, López VA, Fernández CÁ, Emborujo AL, Arnaiz IG, Rodríguez RF, Sagastibeltza N, Duran I. RENO Study: Clinical characteristics, treatment patterns and survival results in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma in Northern Spain. Semin Oncol 2024:S0093-7754(24)00005-8. [PMID: 38604897 DOI: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2024.02.002] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND The current available evidence on the management of metastatic renal cell cancer (mRCC) in real life is scarce in our environment. We present a summary of the existing real-world data and the results of an analysis describing the clinical characteristics, treatments, and health outcomes of patients with mRCC in northern Spain. METHODS Retrospective observational study. Adult patients diagnosed with mRCC between Jan 2007 and Dec 2019 were included. Epidemiological, efficacy and toxicity data were collected. Median overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were determined using the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS A total of 829 patients were included (median age at diagnosis:63 years;73% men). Median follow-up was 180 months. The preponderant histology was clear cell (85%). In 50% the initial diagnosis was advanced disease. The distribution according to IMDC prognosis was good (24%), intermediate (50%) and poor (26%). The most frequent metastatic locations were lung (68.3%) and lymph node (41.0%). Most patients (95%) received a first line (1L) systemic treatment, 60% were treated with a second line (2L) of therapy and 37% received third line (3L). A VEGFR-TKIs was the most common treatment (1L: 90%, n = 507; 2L: 49%, n = 233; 3L: 54%, n = 156) followed by mTOR inhibitors (1L: 2%, n = 4; 2L: 27%, n = 126; 3L: 23%, n = 68) and immunotherapy (1L: 3.7%, n = 25; 2L: 27%, n = 126). Median OS was 24.5 months in the general population. According to IMDC prognostic groups, OS was 52.5, 25.7 and 9 months respectively. From the start of the 1L, 2L, and 3L treatment, median PFS was: 1L: 7.8 (6.8-9.0); 2L: 4.9 (4.3-5.5); 3L: 4.3 (3.8-4.8) months. No unexpected toxicity was reported. CONCLUSIONS The Real-World Data on the management of mRCC in Northern Spain are comparable in epidemiology, efficacy, and safety to studies conducted in other areas of the world. The significant reduction in the number of patients receiving second and subsequent lines of therapy hampers the access to new therapies developed in this context.
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- Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla-IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario de Cruces e Instituto Oncológico IMQ Bilbao, Bilbao, Spain - Clínica IMQ Zorrotzaurre, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Departments: Hospital Universitario Donostia-OSI Donostialdea, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla-IDIVAL, Santander, Spain.
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Chauhan S, Rajam MV. Host RNAi-mediated silencing of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici specific-fasciclin-like protein genes provides improved resistance to Fusarium wilt in Solanum lycopersicum. Planta 2024; 259:79. [PMID: 38431538 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-024-04360-y] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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MAIN CONCLUSION Tomato transgenics expressing dsRNA against FoFLPs act as biofungicides and result in enhanced disease resistance upon Fol infection, by downregulating the endogenous gene expression levels of FoFLPs within Fol. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (Fol) hijacks plant immunity by colonizing within the host and further instigating secondary infection causing vascular wilt disease in tomato that leads to significant yield loss. Here, RNA interference (RNAi) technology was used to determine its potential in enduring resistance against Fusarium wilt in tomato. To gain resistance against Fol infection, host-induced gene silencing (HIGS) of Fol-specific genes encoding for fasciclin-like proteins (FoFLPs) was done by generating tomato transgenics harbouring FoFLP1, FoFLP4 and FoFLP5 RNAi constructs confirmed by southern hybridizations. These tomato transgenics were screened for stable siRNA production in T0 and T1 lines using northern hybridizations. This confirmed stable dsRNAhp expression in tomato transgenics and suggested durable trait heritability in the subsequent progenies. FoFLP-specific siRNAs producing T1 tomato progenies were further selected to ascertain its disease resistance ability using seedling infection assays. We observed a significant reduction in FoFLP1, FoFLP4 and FoFLP5 transcript levels in Fol, upon infecting their respective RNAi tomato transgenic lines. Moreover, tomato transgenic lines, expressing intended siRNA molecules in the T1 generation, exhibit delayed disease onset with improved resistance. Furthermore, reduced fungal colonization was observed in the roots of Fol-infected T1 tomato progenies, without altering the plant photosynthetic efficiency of transgenic plants. These results substantiate the cross-kingdom dsRNA or siRNA delivery from transgenic tomato to Fol, leading to enhanced resistance against Fusarium wilt disease. The results also demonstrated that HIGS is a successful approach in rendering resistance to Fol infection in tomato plants.
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- Sambhavana Chauhan
- Department of Genetics, University of Delhi South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi, 110021, India
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- Department of Genetics, University of Delhi South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi, 110021, India.
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Pfeiffer C, Sunderkötter C. [Differential diagnosis of sclerosing skin diseases: scleredema adultorum of Buschke]. Dermatologie (Heidelb) 2024; 75:232-236. [PMID: 38347238 DOI: 10.1007/s00105-024-05305-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Scleredema adultorum of Buschke is an important differential diagnosis in sclerosing diseases. Diagnosis is based on the typical histology with mucin deposits and grossly increased dermal width and a clinical presentation of diffuse non-pitting induration of the skin starting at the nape of the neck and interscapular region extending to shoulders and upper thorax, causing dysmobility due to dermal stiffness. Even though the pathogenesis remains unclear, three subtypes can be distinguished: association with infections, paraproteins, or most frequently with diabetes mellitus. Management of the disease includes physiotherapy, physical therapies such as ultraviolet (UV) or ionizing irradiation, intravenous immunoglobulins and interdisciplinary treatment directed at associated diseases. Optimizing diabetes therapy and thereby decreasing insulin use may confer significant improvement.
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- Christiane Pfeiffer
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, LMU Klinikum - Campus Innenstadt, Frauenlobstr. 9-11, 80337, München, Deutschland.
- Klinik für Dermatologie, München Klinik, Thalkirchner Str. 48, 80337, München, Deutschland.
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- Abteilung für translationale Dermatoinfektiologie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Röntgenstr. 21, 48149, Münster, Deutschland
- Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale), Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Deutschland
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Black PC, Eigl BJ. The Evolving Role of PD-(L)1 Inhibition in Optimizing Outcomes for High-Risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC): A Podcast. Adv Ther 2024; 41:915-927. [PMID: 38302847 PMCID: PMC10879400 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-023-02763-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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- Peter C Black
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Level 6, 2775 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada.
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Level 6, 2775 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
- Department of Medical Oncology, University of British Columbia, 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4E6, Canada
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Rao A, Moussa AA, Erickson J, Briskey D. Efficacy of Topical Palmitoylethanolamide (Levagen+) for the Management of Eczema Symptoms: A Double-Blind, Comparator-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial. Skin Pharmacol Physiol 2024; 36:288-295. [PMID: 38408443 PMCID: PMC10997259 DOI: 10.1159/000536670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Eczema is a debilitating skin disorder clinically characterised by the development of itchy, dry, rough, and scaling skin caused by a series of rudimentary clinical phenotypes. METHODS This double-blind, randomised, comparator-controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of topical application of a novel palmitoylethanolamide formulation (Levagen+) compared with a standard moisturiser (comparator) to reduce eczema severity and improve patient outcomes. Seventy-two participants aged over 18 years old with atopic eczema (symptoms including redness, dry skin, scaling, and/or itchiness) on their hands or arm were recruited. Participants were randomly allocated to one of two treatment groups (Levagen + or comparator). Treatment was applied to the affected area twice daily for 4 weeks. Outcome measures included Self-Assessed Eczema Area Severity Index (SA-EASI) scoring and Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM) from baseline to week 4. RESULTS Levagen+ was effective at alleviating symptom severity of eczema over 4 weeks. Levagen+ significantly reduced redness, dryness, and total POEM score compared to a comparator cream. CONCLUSION Levagen+ can significantly reduce eczema symptom severity compared to a comparator product, supporting its use as a potential treatment for eczema. TRIAL REGISTRATION clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT05003453.
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- Amanda Rao
- RDC Global, RDC Clinical, Newstead, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Science, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- RDC Global, RDC Clinical, Newstead, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- RDC Global, RDC Clinical, Newstead, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- RDC Global, RDC Clinical, Newstead, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Science, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Benderska-Söder N, Ecke T, Kleinlein L, Roghmann F, Bismarck E, van Rhijn BWG, Stenzl A, Witjes JA, Todenhöfer T, Hakenberg OW, Grimm MO, Goebell PJ, Burger M, Jensen JB, Schmitz-Dräger BJ. Simulation of the effects of molecular urine markers in follow-up of patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Urol Oncol 2024:S1078-1439(24)00041-3. [PMID: 38403529 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2024.01.025] [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: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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A plethora of urine markers for the management of patients with bladder cancer has been developed and studied in the past. However, the clinical impact of urine testing on patient management remains obscure. The goal of this manuscript is to identify scenarios for the potential use of molecular urine markers in the follow-up of patients with high-risk non-muscle-invasive BC (NMIBC) and estimate potential risks and benefits. Information on the course of disease of patients with high-risk NMIBC and performance data of a point-of-care test (UBC rapid™), an MCM-5 directed ELISA (ADXBLADDER™), and 2 additional novel assays targeting alterations of mRNA expression and DNA methylation (Xpert bladder cancer monitor™, Epicheck™) were retrieved from high-quality trials and/or meta-analyses. In addition, the sensitivity of white light cystoscopy (WLC) and the impact of a urine marker result on the performance of WLC were estimated based on fluorescence cystoscopy data and information from the CeFub trial. This information was applied to different scenarios in patient follow-up and sensitivity, estimated number of cystoscopies, and the numbers needed to diagnose were calculated. The sensitivity of guideline-based regular follow-up (SOC) at 1 year was calculated at 96%. For different marker-supported strategies sensitivities ranging from 77% to 97.9% were estimated. Calculations suggest that several strategies are effective for the SOC. While for the SOC 24.6 WLCs were required to diagnose 1 tumor recurrence (NND), this NND dropped below 5 in some marker-supported strategies. Based on the results of this simulation, a marker-supported follow-up of patients with HR NMIBC is safe and offers the option to significantly reduce the number of WLCs. Further research focusing on prospective randomized trials is needed to finally find a way to implement urine markers into clinical decision-making.
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- Department of Urology, Helios Klinikum, Bad Saarow, Germany; Department of Urology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Urologie 24, St. Theresienkrankenhaus, Nürnberg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
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- Department Surgical Oncology (Urology), Netherlands Cancer Institute, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Urology, University of Regensburg, Caritas-Hospital St. Josef, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Eberhard-Karls-University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University of Regensburg, Caritas-Hospital St. Josef, Regensburg, Germany
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- Urologie 24, St. Theresienkrankenhaus, Nürnberg, Germany; Studienpraxis Urologie, Nürtingen, Germany.
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Chibuogwu M, Groves C, Mueller B, Smith DL. Effects of fungicide application and corn hybrid class on the presence of Fusarium graminearum and the concentration of deoxynivalenol in ear and stalk parts of corn ( Zea mays) used for silage. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38393756 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-12-23-2662-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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In Wisconsin, the use of brown midrib (BMR) corn (Zea mays) hybrids for ensiling and subsequent feeding to dairy cows is quite common. The overall milk production from cows fed silage from BMR hybrids is typically higher than those fed silage made from dual-purpose hybrids. Gibberella diseases (ear and stalk rot) caused by Gibberella zeae (anamorph; Fusarium graminearum) and the accompanying accumulation of the mycotoxin deoxynivalenol (DON) can be significant issues during field production of BMR hybrids. The work presented here aimed to understand the role of hybrid class on the distribution of F. graminearum DNA and DON in ear and stalk parts of corn for silage. An ear and stalk partitioned sample experiment was conducted on silage corn from field trials in Arlington, Wisconsin, in 2020 and 2021. The trials were arranged in a randomized complete block design in both years, including one BMR hybrid, one dual-purpose hybrid, and seven fungicide application regimes. Paired ear and stalk samples were physically separated, dried, and ground at harvest before determining the concentration of F. graminearum DNA and DON in each sample. Across both years, main effects of hybrid, treatment, and plant part were not significant (P > 0.1) on DON concentration. However, the hybrid-by-plant part interaction effect was significant (P < 0.01). Ears of the BMR hybrid accumulated the most DON, while the dual-purpose hybrid ears had the lowest DON concentration. The concentrations of DON and F. graminearum DNA were significantly (P < 0.01) and highly correlated in the ear (r = 0.73) but not in the stalk (r = 0.09, P = 0.33). These findings suggest that DON accumulation in the corn ear is a major contributor in the difference observed in total DON between the hybrid classes. Therefore, growers and researchers are encouraged to focus production and breeding on hybrids in both classes that accumulate less DON in ears, resulting in lower total DON in corn chopped for silage.
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- Maxwell Chibuogwu
- University of Wisconsin, Plant Pathology, Madison, Wisconsin, United States;
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- University of Wisconsin, Plant Pathology, 1630 Linden DR, 489 Russell Labs, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53706
- University of Wisconsin-Madison;
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- University of Wisconsin Madison, 5228, Plant Pathology, Madison, Wisconsin, United States;
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- University of Wisconsin, Plant Pathology, 1630 Linden Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53706;
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Hou F, Chen H, Zhang T, Jin Y, Kong L, Liu X, Xing L, Cao A, Zhang R. Introgression of an all-stage and broad-spectrum powdery mildew resistance gene Pm3VS from Dasypyrum villosum chromosome 3V into wheat. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38389384 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-11-23-2495-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Powdery mildew, caused by Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici (Bgt), is a serious disease tothat threatens wheat production globally. It is imperative to explore novel resistance genes in order to control this disease throughby developing and planting resistant varieties. Here, we identified a wheat-Dasypyrum villosum 3V (3D) disomic substitution line, NAU3815 (2n=42), with a high level of powdery mildew resistance at both the seedling and adult-plant stages. Subsequently, NAU3815 was used to generate recombination between chromosomes 3V and 3D. Through genomic in situ hybridization (GISH), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)GISH/FISH and 3VS, 3VL-specific markers analysis, four introgression lines were developed from the selfing progenies of 3V and 3D double monosomic line NAU3816, which was derived from the F1 hybrids of NAU3815/NAU0686. There were t3VS (3D) ditelosomic substitution line NAU3817, t3VL (3D) ditelosomic substitution line NAU3818, homozygous T3DL·3VS translocation line NAU3819, and homozygous T3DS·3VL translocation line NAU3820. Powdery mildew tests of these lines confirmed the presence of an all-stage and broad-spectrum powdery mildew resistance gene, Pm3VS, located on chromosome arm 3VS. When compared with the recurrent parent NAU0686 plants, the T3DL·3VS translocation line NAU3819 showed no obvious negative effect on yield-related traits. However, the introduction of the T3DL·3VS translocated chromosome had a strong effect on reducing the flag-leaf length. Consequently, the T3DL·3VS translocation line NAU3819 provides a new germplasm in breeding for both resistance and plant architecture.
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- Fu Hou
- Nanjing Agricultural University, 70578, College of Agronomy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China;
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- Nanjing Agricultural University, 70578, College of Agronomy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China;
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- Nanjing Agricultural University, 70578, College of Agronomy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China;
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- Nanjing Agricultural University, 70578, College of Agronomy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China;
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- Nanjing Agricultural University, 70578, College of Agronomy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China;
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- Nanjing Agricultural University, 70578, College of Agronomy, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China;
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- Nanjing Agricultural University, 70578, A318,the Science Building, Weigang No.1#, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, China, 210095;
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- Nanjing Agricultural University, 70578, Nanjing, China;
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- Nanjing Agricultural University, 70578, College of Agronomy, Tongwei 6# road, Nanjing City, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210095;
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Cornall G, Zhao E, Luckett T, Erciyas E, Monck D, Glare P, Wang A, Lee YC. Management of pain in cancer patients- lessons from practices during the COVID-19: a qualitative study of cancer care providers' perspectives. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:232. [PMID: 38388905 PMCID: PMC10885360 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-10710-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] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted health systems globally and affected managing many chronic conditions, including cancer. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of multi-disciplinary cancer care providers on how cancer pain management was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Participants were eligible if they were cancer care providers of any specialty and discipline from two tertiary hospitals in Australia. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews to explore cancer care providers' perspectives on cancer pain management within COVID-19. Thematic analysis of interview transcripts used an integrated approach that started with inductive coding before coding deductively against a behaviour framework called the COM-B Model, which proposes that 'capability', 'motivation' and 'opportunity' are requisites for any behaviour. RESULTS Twenty-three providers participated. Five themes were developed and interpreted from the analysis of data, namely: "Telehealth enables remote access to cancer pain management but also created a digital divide", "Access to cancer pain management in the community is compromised due to the pandemic", "COVID-19 negatively impacts hospital resource allocation", "Patients were required to trade off cancer pain management against other health priorities" and "Hospital restrictions result in decreased social and psychological support for patients with cancer pain". CONCLUSIONS The landscape of cancer pain management in the Australian health system underwent substantial shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic, with lasting impacts. Cancer care providers perceived the pandemic to have significant adverse effects on pain management across multiple levels, with repercussions for patients experiencing cancer-related pain. A more adaptive health system model needs to be established in the future to accommodate vulnerable cancer patients.
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- Georgina Cornall
- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney Nursing School, Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
- Department of Anaesthetics and Pain Management Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Service, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, Australia.
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- IMPACCT (Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation), Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthetics and Pain Management Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Department of Anaesthetics and Pain Management Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Service, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Department of Anaesthetics and Pain Management Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Service, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, Australia
- IMPACCT (Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation), Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney, Australia
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Wu D, Zhao X, Xie Y, Li L, Li Y, Zhu W, Xu L, Wang Y, Zeng J, Cheng Y, Sha L, Fan X, Zhang H, Zhou Y, Kang H. Cytogenetic and genomic characterization of a novel wheat-tetraploid Thinopyrum elongatum 1BS·1EL translocation line with stripe rust resistance. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38381966 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-12-23-2799-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp tritici (Pst), is a destructive wheat disease pathogen. Thinopyrum elongatum is a valuable germplasm including diploid, tetraploid, and decaploid with plenty of biotic and abiotic resistance. In a previous study, we generated a stripe rust resistance wheat-tetraploid Th. elongatum 1E/1D substitution line K17-841-1. To further apply the wild germplasm for wheat breeding, we selected and obtained a new homozygous wheat-tetraploid Th. elongatum translocation line T1BS·1EL using genomic in situ hybridization (GISH), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), oligo-FISH-Painting, and the wheat 55K single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) genotyping array. The T1BS·1EL is highly resistant to stripe rust at the seedling and adult stage. Pedigree and molecular marker analyses revealed that the resistance gene was located on chromosome arm 1EL of tetraploid Th. elongatum, tentatively named Yr1EL. Besides, we developed and validated 32 Simple Sequence Repeats (SSR) markers and two kompititive allele specific PCR (KASP) assays which were specific to tetraploid Th. elongatum chromosome arm 1EL to facilitate marker-assisted selection for alien 1EL stripe rust resistance breeding. This will help us explore and locate the stripe rust resistance gene mapping on the 1E chromosome and deploy it in the wheat breeding program.
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- Dandan Wu
- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China, Chengdu, China
- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, Triticeae Research Institute, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, Triticeae Research Institute, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, Triticeae Research Institute, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, Triticeae Research Institute, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, Triticeae Research Institute, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, Triticeae Research Institute, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, Triticeae Research Institute, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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- Chengdu, State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China, China
- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, Triticeae Research Institute, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, College of Resources, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, Triticeae Research Institute, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, College of Resources, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, Triticeae Research Institute, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Agricultural University - Chengdu Campus, 506176, Triticeae Research Institute, Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
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Zhou H, Shen Y, Zhang N, Liu Z, Bao L, Xia Y. Wood fiber biomass pyrolysis solution as a potential tool for plant disease management: A review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25509. [PMID: 38333782 PMCID: PMC10850972 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Wood vinegar is a high-value acidic byproduct of biomass pyrolysis used for charcoal production. It is widely used in agriculture and forestry. The adverse effects of synthetic fungicides on the environment and human health have prompted the increasing use of biofungicides as alternatives to traditional products in integrated plant disease management programs. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the potential of wood vinegar as a disease management tool in agriculture and forestry. In this paper, the composition and preparation process of wood vinegar and its application in agriculture and forestry were introduced, and the effect and mechanism of wood vinegar against fungi, viruses and bacteria were summarized. The potential of wood vinegar as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional chemical fungicides is also discussed. Finally, some suggestions on the application and development of wood vinegar were put forward.
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- Hongyin Zhou
- College of Plant Protection, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
- College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
- Yunnan Soil Fertility and Pollution Remediation Engineering Research Center, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
- Yunnan Soil Fertility and Pollution Remediation Engineering Research Center, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
- Yunnan Soil Fertility and Pollution Remediation Engineering Research Center, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
- Yunnan Soil Fertility and Pollution Remediation Engineering Research Center, Kunming, 650201, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
- Yunnan Soil Fertility and Pollution Remediation Engineering Research Center, Kunming, 650201, China
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Yan L, Li L, Shi Y, Chai AL, Fan T, Li B, Xie X. First Report of Root Rot Caused by Fusarium incarnatum on Mongolian Snake gourd in China. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38356278 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-07-23-1424-pdn] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Mongolian snake gourd (Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim) is a precious traditional Chinese herbal medicine and perennial liana plant in the family Cucurbitaceae, and the root, fruit, seed and peel all possess the medicinal value (Zhang et al. 2016). During 2021-2022, the root rot was observed in a 20-ha commercial farm and became a major disease limiting Mongolian snake gourd production in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China (119°27'E, 32°12'N). Field investigations showed that disease incidence was estimated at approximately 70% and resulted in up to a 50% decrease in total production. Symptoms on snake gourd initially appeared as yellow mottling produced on the surface of the infected new leaves and systemic wilting on the upper leaves. With the development of the infection, the base of the stem began to brown and die, and has lots of filamentous hyphae attached to it. As the lesions coalesced, the whole plant gradually wilted and died. In order to explore the cause of the disease, six infected plants were randomly collected from the commercial farm. The roots of the plants were rinsed in sterile water to remove soil debris, and symptomatic roots were surface sterilized using 75% ethanol for 60s, rinsed three times in sterile water, then plated onto the potato dextrose agar (PDA), and incubated at 25°C for 3 days in the dark. White fungal colonies grew from the tissue pieces, then hyphal tips were transferred to PDA to obtain pure cultures. A total of six isolates with similar morphological characteristics were obtained from six of the infected plants. One representative isolate GL21091501 was chosen for further analysis. At 5 days after inoculation, the colonies on PDA began to grow as white, and with the incubated time was extended, the hyphae turned yellowish-brown with a yellowish-brown center on the reverse side. Observations under a light microscope showed conidia that were falculate, slender and slightly curved, and the cells at both ends were sharp. Macroconidia had four to five septa, measuring 22.4 ~ 33.5 μm. Microconidia without septa, elliptical, measuring 4.36 ~ 9.88 μm. On the tip of aerial hyphae can form conidiophore, and produce macroconidia (Wonglom et al. 2020; Lin et al 2018). The pathogen was typical Fusarium spp. by morphological characteristics. To identify the species level, the mycelia of the representative isolate GL21091501 was used for genomic DNA extraction (Tiangen, China). The internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region and partial translational elongation factor subunit 1-α (TEF-1α) of the cultures were amplified and sequenced using the primer pairs EF1/EF2 and ITS1/ITS4 respectively (White et al. 1990; O'Donnell et al. 1998). The obtained sequences were deposited in GenBank under the accesion numbers OP311409 and OP311410. BLAST searches of the deposited sequences showed 100% identity with the existing TEF sequences (MT563420.1) and ITS sequences (MN539094.1) of Fusarium incarnatum isolates in GenBank. In addition, BLASTn analysis of these in FUSARIUM-ID database showed 99.62% and 100% similarity with F. incarnatum-equiseti species complex (FIESC) NRRL13379 [ITS] and NRRL34004 [TEF-1α]), respectively. Phylogenetic analysis was conducted with the neighbor-joining (NJ) method using MEGA6.0 (Tamura et al. 2007). Combined phylogenetic analysis revealed that the isolate shared a common clade with the reference sequence of F. incarnatum in the F. incarnatum-equiseti species complex. Therefore, according to morphological and molecular characteristics confirming the identity of the isolated pathogen as F. incarnatum. In order to fulfill Koch's postulates, fresh isolate GL21091501 hyphae were cut into 3 × 3 mm agar plugs from a 7 cm PDA plate and inoculated in 200 mL the Potato Dextrose (PD) liquid medium on a shaker at 170 rpm, 25°C for 5 days. Spores were filtered through four layers of gauze, adjusted to 1 × 106 spores/ml with sterilized water. Then Mongolian snake gourd seedlings at the two true leaves stage were transplanted in (15-cm-diameter) pots (1 plants/pot) filled with mixture of sterilized soil: vermiculite: pearlite (2:1:1, v/v). The pathogenicity test was conducted on seedlings plants by root irrigation method (50 ml/plant, 1×106 conidia/mL), control plants were irrigation with sterilized water (50 ml/plant). Each treatment was repeated three times. After 15 days, all inoculated plants showed the same symptoms observed on the original diseased plants in the field, whereas, the control plants remained symptomless. The same pathogen was successfully re-isolated from the inoculated plants, and identical to those of the originals based on morphological and sequence data. To our knowledge, this is the first report of F. incarnatum causing root rot on Mongolian snake gourd in China. F. incarnatum has been reported to cause root and stem rot in many plants worldwide, including muskmelon (Wonglom et al. 2020), Cucurbita pepo (Thomas et al. 2019) and Bambusa multiplex (Lin et al. 2018). This discovery is of great importance for Mongolian snake gourd planters because the fungus is accurately identified in a certain geographic area and effective field management strategies are necessary to control this disease.
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- Lixia Yan
- Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, 471462, Beijing, Beijing, China;
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- Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, 471462, No. 12 Zhongguancun South St., Haidian District, Beijing, China, 100081;
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, 12 Zhongguancun South st, Haidian District, Beijing, Beijing, Beijing, China, 100081
- Beijing, Beijing, China, 100081;
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- 12 Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081Beijing, China, 100081;
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- Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, 471462, Beijing, Beijing, China;
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, No. 12, Zhongguancun Nandajie, Beijing, 100081, China, Beijing, China, 100081;
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Beijing, Beijing, China;
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Blomqvist A, Bäck M, Klompstra L, Strömberg A, Jaarsma T. Usability and feasibility analysis of an mHealth-tool for supporting physical activity in people with heart failure. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2024; 24:44. [PMID: 38347499 PMCID: PMC10860324 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-024-02452-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] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle are common among people with heart failure (HF), which may lead to worse prognosis. On an already existing mHealth platform, we developed a novel tool called the Activity coach, aimed at increasing physical activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usability of the Activity coach and assess feasibility of outcome measures for a future efficacy trial. METHODS A mixed-methods design was used to collect data. People with a HF diagnosis were recruited to use the Activity coach for four weeks. The Activity coach educates the user about physical activity, provides means of registering daily physical activity and helps the user to set goals for the next week. The usability was assessed by analysing system user logs for adherence, reported technical issues and by interviews about user experiences. Outcome measures assessed for feasibility were objective physical activity as measured by an accelerometer, and subjective goal attainment. Progression criteria for the usability assessment and for the proposed outcomes, were described prospectively. RESULTS Ten people with HF were recruited, aged 56 to 78 with median age 72. Data from nine of the ten study participants were included in the analyses. Usability: The Activity coach was used 61% of the time and during the first week two study participants called to seek technical support. The Activity coach was found to be intuitive and easy to use by all study participants. An increased motivation to be more physically active was reported by six of the nine study participants. However, in spite of feeling motivated, four reported that their habits or behaviours had not been affected by the Activity coach. FEASIBILITY Data was successfully stored in the deployed hardware as intended and the accelerometers were used enough, for the data to be analysable. One finding was that the subjective outcome goal attainment, was challenging to collect. A proposed mitigator for this is to use pre-defined goals in future studies, as opposed to having the study participants be completely free to formulate the goals themselves. CONCLUSIONS It was confirmed that the Activity coach was easy to use. Furthermore, it might stimulate increased physical activity in a population of people with HF, who are physically inactive. The outcomes investigated seem feasible to include in a future efficacy trial. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT05235763. Date of first registration: 11/02/2022.
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- Andreas Blomqvist
- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Sayan M, Langoe A, Aynaci O, Eren AA, Eren MF, Kazaz IO, Ibrahim Z, Al-Akelie OT, Al-Mansouri L, Abu-Hijlih R, Moningi S, Abou Chawareb E, El Hajj A, Orio PF, Mula-Hussain L. Prostate cancer presentation and management in the Middle East. BMC Urol 2024; 24:35. [PMID: 38336732 PMCID: PMC10858578 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-024-01427-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Although prostate cancer is a prevalent malignancy worldwide, its clinical presentation and management in the Middle East are not well-documented. This study aims to provide insights into the initial clinical presentation and management of prostate cancer in this region. METHODS A retrospective review was conducted on seven institutional databases from six Middle Eastern countries, including Türkiye, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Bahrain, and Jordan, to identify patients diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021. Descriptive analysis was performed on the collected data to provide an overview of the demographic, clinical, and treatment variables. RESULTS A total of 1,136 patients were identified with a median age of 70 (range, 50-84). Most patients (78%) received their prostate cancer diagnosis after presenting with symptoms, as opposed to routine PSA screening. At the time of diagnosis, 35% of men had clinical T3 or T4 disease, 54% with Stage IV disease and 50% with Gleason score ≥ 8. Regarding treatment, 20% of non-metastatic and 22% of metastatic patients received no treatment. CONCLUSION Most men in this study sought prostate cancer evaluation due to symptoms and were subsequently diagnosed with advanced-stage disease, providing a foundation for future research aimed at understanding the underlying factors behind the observed trends and enabling informed interventions.
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- Mutlay Sayan
- Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Türkiye, Turkey
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- Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Istanbul Pendik Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye, Turkey
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
- College of Medicine, Ninevah University, Mosul, Ninevah, Iraq
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Rawale KS, Gutierrez-Zamora GR, Venditto NA, Gill KS. Identification of pathogen-specific novel sources of genetic resistance against ascochyta blight and their underlying genetic control. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38332491 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-10-23-2176-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Global chickpea production is restricted by ascochyta blight caused by the necrotrophic fungi ascochyta rabiei. Developing locally adapted disease-resistant cultivars is an economically and environmentally sustainable approach to combat this disease. However, the lack of genetic variability in cultivated chickpeas and breeder-friendly markers poses a significant challenge to ascochyta blight-resistant breeding efforts in chickpeas. In this study, we screened the mini-core germplasm of Cicer reticulatum against a local pathotype of ascochyta rabiei. A modified mini-dome screening approach resulted in the identification of five accessions showing a high level of resistance. The mean disease score of resistant accessions ranged between 1.75±0.3 and 2.88±0.4 compared to susceptible accessions, where the mean disease score ranged between 3.59±0.62 and 8.86±0.14. Genome-wide association analysis revealed a strong association on chromosome 5, explaining ~58% of the phenotypic variance. The underlying region contained two candidate genes (Cr_14190.1_v2 and Cr_14189.1_v2), characterization of which showed the presence of a DNA binding domain (cl28899 & cd18793) in Cr_14190.1_v2 and its orthologs in C. arietinum, whereas Cr_14190.1_v2 carried an additional N-terminal domain (cl31759). qPCR expression analysis in resistant and susceptible accessions revealed ~3 and ~110-fold higher transcript abundance for Cr_14189.1 and Cr_14190.1, respectively.
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Gharebaghi R, Heidary F, Pourezzat AA. Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Pandemic Management in Iran; a Commentary. Arch Acad Emerg Med 2024; 12:e24. [PMID: 38572222 PMCID: PMC10988177 DOI: 10.22037/aaem.v12i1.2241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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- Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Faculty of Governance, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Garnica V, Shah D, Esker P, Ojiambo PS. MSE FINDR: A Shiny R Application to Estimate Mean Square Error Using Treatment Means and Post-hoc Test Results. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38319624 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-11-23-2519-sr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Research synthesis methods such as meta-analysis rely primarily on appropriate summary statistics (i.e., means and variance) of a response of interest for implementation to draw general conclusions from a body of research. A commonly encountered problem arises when a measure of variability of a response across a study is not explicitly provided in the summary statistics of primary studies. Typically, these otherwise credible studies, are omitted in research synthesis leading to potential small-study effects and loss of statistical power. We present MSE FINDR, a user-friendly Shiny R application for estimating the mean square error (i.e., within-study residual variance, σ2) for continuous outcomes from ANOVA-type studies, with specific experimental designs and treatment structures (Latin square, completely randomized, randomized complete block, two-way factorial, and split-plot designs). MSE FINDR accomplishes this by using commonly reported information on treatment means, significance level (α), number of replicates and post-hoc mean separation tests (Fisher's LSD, Tukey's HSD, Bonferroni, Šidák and Scheffé). Users upload a CSV file containing the relevant information reported in the study, then specify the experimental design and post-hoc test that was applied in the analysis of the underlying data. MSE FINDR then proceeds to recover σ2, based on user-provided study information. The recovered within-study variance can be downloaded and exported as a CSV file. Simulations of trials with variable number of treatments and treatment effects showed that the MSE FINDR-recovered σ2 was an accurate predictor of the actual ANOVA σ2 for one-way experimental designs when summary statistics (i.e., means, variance and post-hoc results) were available for the single factor. Similarly, σ2 recovered by application accurately predicted the actual σ2 for two-way experimental designs when summary statistics were available for both factors and the sub-plot factor in split-plot designs, irrespective of the post-hoc mean separation test. The MSE FINDR Shiny application, documentation and an accompanying tutorial are hosted at https://garnica.shinyapps.io/MSE_FindR/ and https://github.com/vcgarnica/MSE_FindR/. With this tool, researchers can now easily estimate the within-study variance absent in published reports that nonetheless provide appropriate summary statistics, thus enabling the inclusion of such studies that would have otherwise been excluded in meta-analyses involving estimates of effect sizes based on a continuous response.
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- Vinicius Garnica
- North Carolina State University, Department of Plant Pathology, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States;
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- Kansas State University, 5308, Plant Pathology, 4024 Throckmorton PSC, 1712 Claflin Road, Manhattan, Kansas, United States, 66506-0100;
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- The Pennsylvania State University, 8082, Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology, 219 Buckhout Lab, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, 16802-1503;
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- North Carolina State University, Department of Plant Pathology, 239 Partners III Campus Box 7567, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27695;
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Koontalay A, Botti M, Hutchinson A. Narrative synthesis of the effectiveness and characteristics of heart failure disease self-management support programmes. ESC Heart Fail 2024. [PMID: 38311880 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.14701] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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A deeper understanding of the key elements that should be included in heart failure (HF) disease self-management support (DSMS) programmes is crucial to enhance programme effectiveness and applicability to diverse settings. We investigated the characteristics and effectiveness of DSMS programmes designed to improve survival and decrease acute care readmissions for people with HF and determine the generalizability and applicability of the evidence to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). A narrative meta-synthesis approach was used, and systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of DSMS programmes were included. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, MEDLINE, and Embase were searched without language restriction and guided by the adapted Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Eight high-quality systematic reviews were identified representing 250 studies, of which 138 were unique RCTs measuring the outcomes of interest. The findings revealed statistically significant reductions in HF readmissions [relative risk (RR) range 0.64-0.85, P < 0.5, five out of six reviews], all-cause readmissions (RR range 0.85-0.95, P < 0.5, five out of six reviews), and all-cause mortality (RR range 0.67-0.87, P < 0.5, five out of five reviews). Overall, 44.2% (n = 61) of RCTs reduced acute care readmission and improved survival. Studies were categorized according to intensity (low, moderate, moderate+, and high) based on the opportunity for immediate treatment of HF instability; 29.2% (14/48) of low-intensity, 63.6% (21/33) of moderate-intensity, 40% (6/15) of moderate+-intensity, and 47.6% (20/42) of high-intensity interventions were effective. Most effective programmes used moderate-intensity (39.4%, 48%, or 50%, respectively) or high-intensity (33.3%, 36%, and 43.7%, respectively) interventions. The majority of studies (90.6%) were conducted in high-income countries. Programmes that provided opportunities for early recognition and response to HF instability were more likely to reduce acute care readmission and enhance survival. Generalizability and applicability to LMICs are clearly limited. Tailoring HF DSMS programmes to accommodate cultural, resource, and environmental challenges requires careful consideration of intervention intensity, duration of follow-up, and feasibility in low-resource settings.
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- Apinya Koontalay
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research-Epworth HealthCare Partnership, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Guo F, Wang R, Yao H, Wang N, Cai Q, Zha Y, Hu Z, Wu BM. Effects of Protection Time on Infection of Rice Panicle Blast. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38311793 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-11-23-2390-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Panicle blast, caused by Magnaporthe oryzae, is a destructive disease of rice worldwide. Clarifying the susceptibility of rice panicles at different stages is of great significance for effective disease management. Field experiments were conducted in two paddy fields at Wuyuan County in 2016 and 2017 to determine the effects of head covering and its timing on the infection of rice panicle blast. Results revealed that panicle blast was reduced significantly by covering rice heads with sulfuric bags, regardless of the covering time - ranging from initial heading to 15 days afterward, suggesting that rice panicles could be infected by blast pathogen even 15 days after initial heading. Panicle blast incidence was also found to be significantly influenced by plant dates, with higher panicle blast incidence observed in plots planted on early dates, suggesting adjusting plant dates could help rice panicles escape the infection by blast pathogens. The results from this study also highlighted the importance of cultivars and environmental conditions to panicle blast. In conclusion, besides planting blast-resistant cultivars, it is important to protect rice heads from the initial heading to the early dough stages, and fungicides should be applied according to infection warnings based on host, inoculum, and weather conditions.
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- Fangfang Guo
- China Agricultrual University, Plant Pathology, Beijing, China;
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- County Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuyuan, Jiangxi, China;
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- Sikou Comprehensive Government Affairs Service Center, Wuyuan, Jiangxi, China;
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- China Agricultural University, 34752, Plant Patholgy, Beijing, China;
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- Sikou Comprehensive Government Affairs Service Center , Wuyuan, Jiangxi, China;
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- County Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuyuan, Jiangxi, China;
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- County Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuyuan, Jiangxi, China;
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- China Agricultrual University, Plant Pathology, 2 West Yuanmingyuan Road, Beijing, China, 100193;
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Almalki WH. NEAT1 in inflammatory infectious diseases: An integrated perspective on molecular modulation. Pathol Res Pract 2024; 254:154956. [PMID: 38218038 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.154956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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The long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), NEAT1, has emerged as a central figure in the intricate network of molecular regulators in inflammatory infectious diseases (IIDs). The review initiates a comprehensive exploration of NEAT1's multifaceted roles and molecular interactions in the context of these complex diseases. The study begins by acknowledging the global health burden of IIDs, underscoring the urgency for innovative insights into their pathogenesis and therapeutic avenues. NEAT1 is introduced as a pivotal lncRNA with growing relevance in immune responses and inflammatory processes. The core of this review unravels the NEAT1 landscape, elucidating its involvement in the modulation of immune signalling pathways, regulation of inflammatory cytokines, and interactions with various immune cells during infection. It explores NEAT1's role in orchestrating immune responses and balancing host defence mechanisms with the risk of immunopathology. Furthermore, the review underscores the clinical significance of NEAT1 in infectious diseases, discussing its associations with disease severity, prognosis, and potential as a diagnostic and therapeutic target. It provides insights into ongoing research endeavours aimed at harnessing NEAT1 for innovative disease management strategies, including developing RNA-based therapeutics. Concluding on a forward-looking note, the review highlights the broader implications of NEAT1 in the context of emerging infectious diseases and the possibility for precision medicine approaches that leverage NEAT1's regulatory capacities. In summary, this review illuminates the pivotal role of NEAT1 in IIDs by navigating its complex landscape, offering profound insights into its implications for disease pathogenesis and the development of targeted therapies.
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- Waleed Hassan Almalki
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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Siddiqui ZA, Khan MR, Aziz S, Aqib. Use of manganese oxide nanoparticle (MnO 2 NPs) and Pseudomonas putida for the management of wilt disease complex of carrot. Exp Parasitol 2024; 257:108698. [PMID: 38184178 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2024.108698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Wilt disease complex of carrot is caused by Ralstonia solancearum and Meloidogyne incognita and is responsible for considerable yield loss. Manganese oxide nanoparticle (MnO2 NPs) and Pseudomonas putida were used alone and in combination for the management of wilt disease complex. In vitro, MnO2 NPs 0.10 g.L-l caused 49.36% reduction in hatching and 14.23% mortality of second stage juveniles (J2) of M. incognita while paper disc dipped in MnO2 NPs suspension caused 0.51 mm inhibition zone around R. solanacearum in nutrient agar medium. Inoculation of P. putida to plants with pathogens caused a similar increase in plant growth, chlorophyll and carotenoid contents as caused by foliar spray with 0.10 g.L-1 MnO2 NPs. Use of P. putida with NPs foliar spray to plants with pathogens caused a greater increase in plant growth, chlorophyll and carotenoid contents than with P. putida or NPs foliar spray. Inoculation of M. incognita/R. solanacearum/M. incognita plus R. solanacearum/P. putida/MnO2 NPs and MnO2 NPs plus P. putida caused increase in proline contents. Root colonization by P. putida was reduced in plants with test pathogens. Foliar application of MnO2 NPs and P. putida reduce wilt disease indices. Galling and populations of M. incognita was also reduced in plants co-inoculated with R. solanacearum. The greatest reduction in nematode populations and galling was observed in plants with NPs spray together with P. putida. Principal component analysis demonstrated a clear influence of NPS and P. putida and their combination on various studied parameters in diseased plants.
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- Zaki A Siddiqui
- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India.
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- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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Peyrin-Biroulet L, Ylänne K, Sipes A, Segovia M, Gardiner S, Cappelleri JC, Mulvey A, Panaccione R. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients with Ulcerative Colitis: Results from a Global Ulcerative Colitis Narrative Patient Survey. Adv Ther 2024; 41:598-617. [PMID: 38048018 PMCID: PMC10838856 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-023-02673-0] [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] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic created challenges related to disease management of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). METHODS The UC Narrative COVID-19 survey was conducted from August to December 2021 among adults with UC from the United States, Canada, Japan, France, and Finland. Patients were questioned on disease management, health care access and experience, and preferences for interactions with their doctor. Data were analyzed descriptively. RESULTS In total, 584 patients qualified for and completed the survey. Compared with 2019, 25% experienced more flares during the pandemic (from early 2020). Most patients (88%) taking prescription medication were very/somewhat satisfied with their current treatment plan; 53% were hesitant to make changes during the pandemic. Factors that patients agreed helped control UC symptoms during the pandemic included fewer social outings (37%), working from home (29%), and less busy schedules (28%). Greater anxiety/stress (43%) and hesitancy to visit a hospital/office (34%) made the control of UC symptoms more difficult. Compared with 2019, more patients relied on certain alternative support systems during the pandemic. Patients who used in-person and virtual appointments were equally very satisfied/satisfied with the quality of care (both 81%). In-person appointments were preferred by 68% of patients when meeting a new doctor, 55% when experiencing a flare, and 52% for regular check-ups; 41% preferred virtual appointments for UC prescription refills. CONCLUSION During the pandemic, most patients were satisfied with their current UC treatment plan and access to care; more patients relied on certain alternative UC management support systems, and many were impacted by anxiety/stress.
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- Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nancy University Hospital, 54500, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
- INSERM, NGERE, University of Lorraine, 54000, Nancy, France
- INFINY Institute, Nancy University Hospital, 54500, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
- FHU-CURE, Nancy University Hospital, 54500, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
- Groupe Hospitalier privé Ambroise Paré, Hartmann, Paris IBD Center, 92200, Neuilly sur Seine, France
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Hansen B, Gilley MA, Berghuis BG, Halvorson J, Friskop AJ, Schatz BG, Kandel H, Fitterer S, Carruth D, Mathew FM, Markell SG. Effect of fungicide and timing of application on management of Phoma black stem of cultivated sunflowers in the United States. Plant Dis 2024. [PMID: 38301222 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-04-23-0770-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Phoma black stem (PBS), caused by Phoma macdonaldii Boerema (teleomorph Leptosphaeria lindquistii Frezzi), is the most common stem disease of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in the Northern Great Plains (NGP) region of the United States (US). However, the impact of PBS on sunflower yield in the US is unclear, and a near complete absence of information on the impact of fungicides on disease management exists. The objectives of this study were to determine the impact of PBS on sunflower yield, the efficacy of available fungicides, the optimal fungicide application timing, and the economic viability of fungicides as a management tool. Fungicide timing efficacy was evaluated by applying single and/or sequential applications of pyraclostrobin fungicide at three sunflower growth stages in ten field experiments between 2017 and 2019. Efficacy of ten fungicides from FRAC groups 3, 7, and 11 were evaluated in four field experiments between 2018 and 2019. The impact of treatments on PBS were evaluated by determination of incidence, severity, maximum lesion height (MLH), disease severity index (DSI) and harvested yield. Nine of the ten fungicides evaluated, and all fungicide timings that included an early bud application, resulted in disease reductions when compared to the non-treated controls. The DSI was negatively correlated to sunflower yield in high-yield environments (p=0.0004; R2 = 0.3425), but not in low- or moderate- yield environments. Although FRAC 7 fungicides were generally most efficacious, the sufficient efficacy and lower cost of FRAC 11 fungicides make them more economically viable in high-yielding environments at current market conditions.
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- Bryan Hansen
- North Dakota State University, 3323, Plant Pathology, 1402 Albrecht Blvd., Walster Hall 306, Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58108-6050;
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- North Dakota State Universtiy, Plant Pathology, PO Box 6050, Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58108-6050;
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- University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 14755, Department of Plant and Earth Science, River Falls, Wisconsin, United States;
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- North Dakota State University College of Agriculture Food Systems and Natural Resources, 138199, Plant Pathology, NDSU Dept. 7660, PO Box 6050, Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58108-6050;
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- NDSU, Plant Pathology, Dept 7660, PO Box 6050, Plant Pathology, Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58108;
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- North Dakota State University, Carrington Research Extension Center, Carrington, North Dakota, United States;
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- North Dakota State University College of Agriculture Food Systems and Natural Resources, 138199, Plant Science, Fargo, North Dakota, United States;
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- BASF SE, 5184, North Dakota Research Farm, Davenport, North Dakota, United States;
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- BASF SE, 5184, North Dakota Research Farm, Ludwigshafen, North Dakota, United States;
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- North Dakota State University, Plant Pathology, NDSU Dept: 7660. P.O. Box 6050, Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58108;
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- North Dakota State Universtiy, Plant Pathology, NDSU Dept 7660, Box 6050, Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58108-6050;
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Gulyani P, Rawat P, Elmi Y, Gupta S, Wan CS. Barriers and facilitators of lifestyle management among adult South Asian migrants living with chronic diseases: A mixed-methods systematic review. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2024; 18:102944. [PMID: 38281447 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2024.102944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIM South Asian migrants have a higher prevalence of chronic diseases than Caucasians. Despite much literature that has explored challenges in chronic disease management amongst the South Asian population in the past decades, their chronic disease management is still suboptimal. Understanding their determinants of disease management behaviour using the Theoretical Domains Framework will inform the development of a culturally sensitive intervention relevant to consumer-end-users. This study aimed to synthesise qualitative and quantitative studies on chronic disease management among adult South Asian immigrants. METHODS A mixed-methods systematic review was conducted using electronic databases. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool assessed the quality of the included studies. Quantitative data were transformed into qualitative data and analysed thematically. Subthemes were mapped in the Theoretical Domains Framework presenting barriers and facilitators under each theme. RESULTS 18293 studies were identified, of which 37 studies were included. The barriers and facilitators identified were categorised into four overarching themes: patient-provider interaction and relationship (e.g., complex language use by health professionals), the impact of migration (e.g., weather conditions had an impact on engagement with physical activity), heritage-based practices (e.g., an obligation to consume energy-dense food in social gatherings), and chronic disease management strategies (e.g., lack understanding of appropriate disease management strategies). CONCLUSION This review provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of chronic disease management among South Asian migrants and insights into developing multifaceted interventions to address barriers to chronic disease management, guiding the healthcare professionals in helping overcome South Asians perceived barriers to managing chronic disease in the host countries.
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Affiliation(s)
- Purva Gulyani
- Department of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia; Diet Yumm, Craigieburn, Victoria, Australia.
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- Diet Yumm, Craigieburn, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Public Health, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne & Australian Catholic University, Australia; National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia
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