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Schmidt T, Langheim E, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Predel H, Reiss N, Glatz J. Functional Performance in Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems at Discharge from Exercise-Based Inpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2020.01.380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Präger M, Kiechle M, Stollenwerk B, Hinzen C, Glatz J, Vogl M, Leidl R. Costs and effects of intra-operative fluorescence molecular imaging - A model-based, early assessment. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0198137. [PMID: 29856875 PMCID: PMC5983425 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0198137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction Successful breast conserving cancer surgeries come along with tumor free resection margins and account for cosmetic outcome. Positive margins increase the likelihood of tumor recurrence. Intra-operative fluorescence molecular imaging (IFMI) aims to focus surgery on malignant tissue thus substantially lowering the presence of positive margins as compared with standard techniques of breast conservation (ST). A goal of this paper is to assess the incremental number of surgeries and costs of IFMI vs. ST. Methods We developed a decision analytical model and applied it for an early evaluation approach. Given uncertainty we considered that IFMI might reduce the proportion of positive margins found by ST from all to none and this proportion is assumed to be reduced to 10% for the base case. Inputs included data from the literature and a range of effect estimates. For the costs of IFMI, respective cost components were added to those of ST. Results The base case reduction lowered number of surgeries (mean [95% confidence interval]) by 0.22 [0.15; 0.30] and changed costs (mean [95% confidence interval]) by €-663 [€-1,584; €50]. A tornado diagram identified the Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) costs, the proportion of positive margins of ST, the staff time saving factor and the duration of frozen section analysis (FSA) as important determinants of this cost. Conclusions These early results indicate that IFMI may be more effective than ST and through the reduction of positive margins it is possible to save follow-up surgeries–indicating further health risk–and to save costs through this margin reduction and the avoidance of FSA.
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- Maximilian Präger
- Institute of Health Economics and Health Care Management, Helmholtz Zentrum München (GmbH)—German Research Center for Environmental Health, Neuherberg, Germany
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- Center for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer, Department of Gynecology, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich (TUM), Munich, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Munich (CCCM), Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Health Economics and Health Care Management, Helmholtz Zentrum München (GmbH)—German Research Center for Environmental Health, Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging, Helmholtz Zentrum München (GmbH)—German Research Center for Environmental Health, Neuherberg, Germany
- Chair for Biological Imaging, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging, Helmholtz Zentrum München (GmbH)—German Research Center for Environmental Health, Neuherberg, Germany
- Chair for Biological Imaging, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Health Economics and Health Care Management, Helmholtz Zentrum München (GmbH)—German Research Center for Environmental Health, Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute of Health Economics and Health Care Management, Helmholtz Zentrum München (GmbH)—German Research Center for Environmental Health, Neuherberg, Germany
- Munich Center of Health Sciences, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
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Glatz J, du Plessis H, Van den Berg J. The effect of temperature on the development and reproduction of Busseola fusca (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Bull Entomol Res 2017; 107:39-48. [PMID: 27809937 DOI: 10.1017/s0007485316000572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
Abstract
The effect of temperature on the reproduction and development of Busseola fusca was studied under laboratory conditions. Single male-female pairs were confined to oviposition chambers kept at 15, 20, 26 and 30 ± 1°C and a 14L:10D photoperiod. Data on reproduction parameters were captured daily. Oviposition occurred at all the mentioned temperatures but no fertility was recorded at 30°C. The total number of eggs laid per female moth was between 300 and 400 and the optimum temperature for oviposition and fertility was between 20 and 26°C. Larval development was studied at five different temperature regimes, i.e. 15, 18, 20, 26 and 30 ± 1°C and a 14L:10D photoperiod. The most favourable temperature as well as the upper threshold temperature for larval development was between 26 and 30°C. Total development period was 152.6-52.6 days, respectively, at 15°C, and 26-30°C. The thermal constants for B. fusca was 99.50, 536.48, 246.25 and 893.66°D and lower temperature thresholds were 10.36, 8.14, 8.99 and 8.84°C, for completion of the egg, larval, pupal and egg-to-adult stages, respectively. Results on the thermal constants and lower and upper threshold temperatures of B. fusca can be used to predict the impact of climate change on the distribution and population growth of this pest.
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- J Glatz
- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management,North-West University,Private Bag X6001,Potchefstroom 2520,South Africa
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- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management,North-West University,Private Bag X6001,Potchefstroom 2520,South Africa
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- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management,North-West University,Private Bag X6001,Potchefstroom 2520,South Africa
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Koch M, de Jong JS, Glatz J, Symvoulidis P, Lamberts LE, Adams ALL, Kranendonk MEG, Terwisscha van Scheltinga AGT, Aichler M, Jansen L, de Vries J, Lub-de Hooge MN, Schröder CP, Jorritsma-Smit A, Linssen MD, de Boer E, van der Vegt B, Nagengast WB, Elias SG, Oliveira S, Witkamp AJ, Mali WPTM, Van der Wall E, Garcia-Allende PB, van Diest PJ, de Vries EGE, Walch A, van Dam GM, Ntziachristos V. Threshold Analysis and Biodistribution of Fluorescently Labeled Bevacizumab in Human Breast Cancer. Cancer Res 2016; 77:623-631. [PMID: 27879266 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-16-1773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2016] [Revised: 10/06/2016] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
In vivo tumor labeling with fluorescent agents may assist endoscopic and surgical guidance for cancer therapy as well as create opportunities to directly observe cancer biology in patients. However, malignant and nonmalignant tissues are usually distinguished on fluorescence images by applying empirically determined fluorescence intensity thresholds. Here, we report the development of fSTREAM, a set of analytic methods designed to streamline the analysis of surgically excised breast tissues by collecting and statistically processing hybrid multiscale fluorescence, color, and histology readouts toward precision fluorescence imaging. fSTREAM addresses core questions of how to relate fluorescence intensity to tumor tissue and how to quantitatively assign a normalized threshold that sufficiently differentiates tumor tissue from healthy tissue. Using fSTREAM we assessed human breast tumors stained in vivo with fluorescent bevacizumab at microdose levels. Showing that detection of such levels is achievable, we validated fSTREAM for high-resolution mapping of the spatial pattern of labeled antibody and its relation to the underlying cancer pathophysiology and tumor border on a per patient basis. We demonstrated a 98% sensitivity and 79% specificity when using labeled bevacizumab to outline the tumor mass. Overall, our results illustrate a quantitative approach to relate fluorescence signals to malignant tissues and improve the theranostic application of fluorescence molecular imaging. Cancer Res; 77(3); 623-31. ©2016 AACR.
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- Maximilian Koch
- Chair for Biological Imaging, Technical University of Munich, München, Germany.,Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Helmholtz Zentrum München, München, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Chair for Biological Imaging, Technical University of Munich, München, Germany.,Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Helmholtz Zentrum München, München, Germany
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- Chair for Biological Imaging, Technical University of Munich, München, Germany.,Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Helmholtz Zentrum München, München, Germany
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.,Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Research Unit Analytical Pathology, Helmholtz Zentrum München, München, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Cell Biology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Utrecht University, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Chair for Biological Imaging, Technical University of Munich, München, Germany.,Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Helmholtz Zentrum München, München, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Research Unit Analytical Pathology, Helmholtz Zentrum München, München, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands.,Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging and Intensive Care, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Chair for Biological Imaging, Technical University of Munich, München, Germany. .,Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Helmholtz Zentrum München, München, Germany
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Lamberts LE, Koch M, de Jong JS, Adams ALL, Glatz J, Kranendonk MEG, Terwisscha van Scheltinga AGT, Jansen L, de Vries J, Lub-de Hooge MN, Schröder CP, Jorritsma-Smit A, Linssen MD, de Boer E, van der Vegt B, Nagengast WB, Elias SG, Oliveira S, Witkamp AJ, Mali WPTM, Van der Wall E, van Diest PJ, de Vries EGE, Ntziachristos V, van Dam GM. Tumor-Specific Uptake of Fluorescent Bevacizumab-IRDye800CW Microdosing in Patients with Primary Breast Cancer: A Phase I Feasibility Study. Clin Cancer Res 2016; 23:2730-2741. [PMID: 28119364 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-16-0437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 183] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2016] [Revised: 10/21/2016] [Accepted: 10/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Purpose: To provide proof of principle of safety, breast tumor-specific uptake, and positive tumor margin assessment of the systemically administered near-infrared fluorescent tracer bevacizumab-IRDye800CW targeting VEGF-A in patients with breast cancer.Experimental Design: Twenty patients with primary invasive breast cancer eligible for primary surgery received 4.5 mg bevacizumab-IRDye800CW as intravenous bolus injection. Safety aspects were assessed as well as tracer uptake and tumor delineation during surgery and ex vivo in surgical specimens using an optical imaging system. Ex vivo multiplexed histopathology analyses were performed for evaluation of biodistribution of tracer uptake and coregistration of tumor tissue and healthy tissue.Results: None of the patients experienced adverse events. Tracer levels in primary tumor tissue were higher compared with those in the tumor margin (P < 0.05) and healthy tissue (P < 0.0001). VEGF-A tumor levels also correlated with tracer levels (r = 0.63, P < 0.0002). All but one tumor showed specific tracer uptake. Two of 20 surgically excised lumps contained microscopic positive margins detected ex vivo by fluorescent macro- and microscopy and confirmed at the cellular level.Conclusions: Our study shows that systemic administration of the bevacizumab-IRDye800CW tracer is safe for breast cancer guidance and confirms tumor and tumor margin uptake as evaluated by a systematic validation methodology. The findings are a step toward a phase II dose-finding study aimed at in vivo margin assessment and point to a novel drug assessment tool that provides a detailed picture of drug distribution in the tumor tissue. Clin Cancer Res; 23(11); 2730-41. ©2016 AACR.
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- Laetitia E Lamberts
- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Technische Universität München & Helmholtz Zentrum, München, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Technische Universität München & Helmholtz Zentrum, München, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
- Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Division of Cell Biology of the Department of Biology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
- Department of Intensive Care, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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Garcia-Allende PB, Radrich K, Symvoulidis P, Glatz J, Koch M, Jentoft KM, Ripoll J, Ntziachristos V. Uniqueness in multispectral constant-wave epi-illumination imaging. Opt Lett 2016; 41:3098-3101. [PMID: 27367111 DOI: 10.1364/ol.41.003098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
Abstract
Multispectral tissue imaging based on optical cameras and continuous-wave tissue illumination is commonly used in medicine and biology. Surprisingly, there is a characteristic absence of a critical look at the quantities that can be uniquely characterized from optically diffuse matter by multispectral imaging. Here, we investigate the fundamental question of uniqueness in epi-illumination measurements from turbid media obtained at multiple wavelengths. By utilizing an analytical model, tissue-mimicking phantoms, and an in vivo imaging experiment we show that independent of the bands employed, spectral measurements cannot uniquely retrieve absorption and scattering coefficients. We also establish that it is, nevertheless, possible to uniquely quantify oxygen saturation and the Mie scattering power-a previously undocumented uniqueness condition.
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Reibis RK, Schlitt A, Glatz J, Langheim EH, Guha M, Halle M, Boscheri A, Hegeler-Molkewehrum C, Völler H. [Rehabilitation in Heart Failure]. REHABILITATION 2016; 55:115-27; quiz 128-9. [PMID: 27070986 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-103302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- R K Reibis
- Kardiologische Gemeinschaftspraxis Am Park Sanssouci Potsdam
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- Rehabilitationsklinik Seehof der BfA, Teltow
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- Reha-Klinik am Sendesaal, Bremen
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- Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Medizinische Fakultät, Präventive und Rehabilitative Sportmedizin, München
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- Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Medizinische Fakultät, Präventive und Rehabilitative Sportmedizin, München
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- Universität Potsdam, Professur für Rehabilitationswissenschaften, Potsdam
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Willemsen D, Cordes C, Bjarnason-Wehrens B, Knoglinger E, Langheim E, Marx R, Reiss N, Schmidt T, Workowski A, Bartsch P, Baumbach C, Bongarth C, Phillips H, Radke R, Riedel M, Schmidt S, Skobel E, Toussaint C, Glatz J. [Rehabilitation standards for follow-up treatment and rehabilitation of patients with ventricular assist device (VAD)]. Clin Res Cardiol Suppl 2016; 11 Suppl 1:2-49. [PMID: 26882905 DOI: 10.1007/s11789-015-0077-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
The increasing use of ventricular assist devices (VADs) in terminal heart failure patients provides new challenges to cardiac rehabilitation physicians. Structured cardiac rehabilitation strategies are still poorly implemented for this special patient group. Clear guidance and more evidence for optimal modalities are needed. Thereby, attention has to be paid to specific aspects, such as psychological and social support and education (e.g., device management, INR self-management, drive-line care, and medication).In Germany, the post-implant treatment and rehabilitation of VAD Patients working group was founded in 2012. This working group has developed clear recommendations for the rehabilitation of VAD patients according to the available literature. All facets of VAD patients' rehabilitation are covered. The present paper is unique in Europe and represents a milestone to overcome the heterogeneity of VAD patient rehabilitation.
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- Detlev Willemsen
- Schüchtermann-Klinik, Ulmenalle 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Deutschland.
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- Gollwitzer-Meier-Klinik, Bad Oeynhausen, Deutschland
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- Institut für Kreislaufforschung und Sportmedizin, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Köln, Deutschland
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- Reha-Zentrum Seehof der DRV-Bund, Teltow, Deutschland
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- MediClin Fachklinik Rhein/Ruhr, Essen, Deutschland
- Universität Witten/Herdecke, Witten, Deutschland
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- Schüchtermann-Klinik, Ulmenalle 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Deutschland
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- Schüchtermann-Klinik, Ulmenalle 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Deutschland
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- Schüchtermann-Klinik, Ulmenalle 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Deutschland
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- Schüchtermann-Klinik, Ulmenalle 5-11, 49214, Bad Rothenfelde, Deutschland
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- Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Bad Bevensen, Bad Bevensen, Deutschland
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- Klinik Höhenried, Bernried am Starnberger See, Deutschland
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- Reha Parcs Steinhof, Erkrath, Deutschland
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- Christiaan-Barnard-Klinik, Dahlen-Schmannewitz, Dahlen, Deutschland
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- Klinik Fallingbostel, Bad Fallingbostel, Deutschland
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- Gollwitzer-Meier-Klinik, Bad Oeynhausen, Deutschland
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- Rehaklinik "An der Rosenquelle", Aachen, Deutschland
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- m&i Fachklinik Herzogenaurach, Herzogenaurach, Deutschland
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- Reha-Zentrum Seehof der DRV-Bund, Teltow, Deutschland
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Tjalma JJ, Garcia-Allende PB, Hartmans E, Terwisscha van Scheltinga AG, Boersma-van Ek W, Glatz J, Koch M, van Herwaarden YJ, Bisseling TM, Nagtegaal ID, Timmer-Bosscha H, Koornstra JJ, Karrenbeld A, Kleibeuker JH, van Dam GM, Ntziachristos V, Nagengast WB. Molecular Fluorescence Endoscopy Targeting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A for Improved Colorectal Polyp Detection. J Nucl Med 2015; 57:480-5. [PMID: 26678613 DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.115.166975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
UNLABELLED Small and flat adenomas are known to carry a high miss-rate during standard white-light endoscopy. Increased detection rate may be achieved by molecular fluorescence endoscopy with targeted near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent tracers. The aim of this study was to validate vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-targeted fluorescent tracers during ex vivo colonoscopy with an NIR endoscopy platform. METHODS VEGF-A and EGFR expression was determined by immunohistochemistry on a large subset of human colorectal tissue samples--48 sessile serrated adenomas/polyps, 70 sporadic high-grade dysplastic adenomas, and 19 hyperplastic polyps--and tissue derived from patients with Lynch syndrome--78 low-grade dysplastic adenomas, 57 high-grade dysplastic adenomas, and 31 colon cancer samples. To perform an ex vivo colonoscopy procedure, 14 mice with small intraperitoneal EGFR-positive HCT116(luc) tumors received intravenous bevacizumab-800CW (anti-VEGF-A), cetuximab-800CW (anti-EGFR), control tracer IgG-800CW, or sodium chloride. Three days later, 8 resected HCT116(luc) tumors (2-5 mm) were stitched into 1 freshly resected human colon specimen and followed by an ex vivo molecular fluorescence colonoscopy procedure. RESULTS Immunohistochemistry showed high VEGF-A expression in 79%-96% and high EGFR expression in 51%-69% of the colorectal lesions. Both targets were significantly overexpressed in the colorectal lesions, compared with the adjacent normal colon crypts. During ex vivo molecular fluorescence endoscopy, all tumors could clearly be delineated for both bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CW tracers. Specific tumor uptake was confirmed with fluorescent microscopy showing, respectively, stromal and cell membrane fluorescence. CONCLUSION VEGF-A is a promising target for molecular fluorescence endoscopy because it showed a high protein expression, especially in sessile serrated adenomas/polyps and Lynch syndrome. We demonstrated the feasibility to visualize small tumors in real time during colonoscopy using a NIR fluorescence endoscopy platform, providing the endoscopist a wide-field red-flag technique for adenoma detection. Clinical studies are currently being performed in order to provide in-human evaluation of our approach.
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- Jolien J Tjalma
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Chair for Biological Imaging & Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Technical University of Munich and Helmholtz Center Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Chair for Biological Imaging & Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Technical University of Munich and Helmholtz Center Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Chair for Biological Imaging & Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Technical University of Munich and Helmholtz Center Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands; and
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Chair for Biological Imaging & Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Technical University of Munich and Helmholtz Center Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Fialho MS, Mansor LM, Yea G, Evans RD, Coumans WA, Luiken JJ, Glatz J, Tyler DJ, Heather LC. 2 Pharmacological inhibition of sarcolemmal fatty acid uptake provides a novel mechanism to improve metabolism and function in the type 2 diabetic heart. Heart 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2015-308734.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Symvoulidis P, Jentoft KM, Garcia-Allende PB, Glatz J, Ripoll J, Ntziachristos V. Steady-state total diffuse reflectance with an exponential decaying source. Opt Lett 2014; 39:3919-3922. [PMID: 24978771 DOI: 10.1364/ol.39.003919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The increasing preclinical and clinical utilization of digital cameras for photographic measurements of tissue conditions motivates the study of reflectance measurements obtained with planar illumination. We examine herein a formula that models the total diffuse reflectance measured from a semi-infinite medium using an exponentially decaying source, assuming continuous plane wave epi-illumination. The model is validated with experimental reflectance measurements from tissue mimicking phantoms. The need for adjusting the blood absorption spectrum due to pigment packaging is discussed along with the potential applications of the proposed formulation.
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Koch M, Glatz J, Ermolayev V, de Vries EGE, van Dam GM, Englmeier KH, Ntziachristos V. Video-rate optical flow corrected intraoperative functional fluorescence imaging. J Biomed Opt 2014; 19:046012. [PMID: 24752380 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.19.4.046012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2013] [Accepted: 03/17/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Intraoperative fluorescence molecular imaging based on targeted fluorescence agents is an emerging approach to improve surgical and endoscopic imaging and guidance. Short exposure times per frame and implementation at video rates are necessary to provide continuous feedback to the physician and avoid motion artifacts. However, fast imaging implementations also limit the sensitivity of fluorescence detection. To improve on detection sensitivity in video rate fluorescence imaging, we considered herein an optical flow technique applied to texture-rich color images. This allows the effective accumulation of fluorescence signals over longer, virtual exposure times. The proposed correction scheme is shown to improve signal-to-noise ratios both in phantom experiments and in vivo tissue imaging.
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- Maximilian Koch
- Technische Universität München, Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, & Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environment and Health (GmbH), Ingolstädter Landstrasse 1, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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- Technische Universität München, Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, & Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environment and Health (GmbH), Ingolstädter Landstrasse 1, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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- Technische Universität München, Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, & Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environment and Health (GmbH), Ingolstädter Landstrasse 1, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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- University Medical Centre Groningen, Medical Oncology , 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Centre Groningen, Department of Surgery, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Technische Universität München, Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, & Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environment and Health (GmbH), Ingolstädter Landstrasse 1, 85764 Neuherberg, GermanybHelmholtz Zentrum München, German Re
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- Technische Universität München, Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, & Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environment and Health (GmbH), Ingolstädter Landstrasse 1, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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Glatz J, Symvoulidis P, Garcia-Allende PB, Ntziachristos V. Robust overlay schemes for the fusion of fluorescence and color channels in biological imaging. J Biomed Opt 2014; 19:040501. [PMID: 24695844 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.19.4.040501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2014] [Accepted: 02/27/2014] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Molecular fluorescence imaging is a commonly used method in various biomedical fields and is undergoing rapid translation toward clinical applications. Color images are commonly superimposed with fluorescence measurements to provide orientation, anatomical information, and molecular tissue properties in a single image. New adaptive methods that produce a more robust composite image than conventional lime green alpha blending are presented and demonstrated herein. Moreover, visualization through temporal changes is showcased as an alternative for real-time imaging systems.
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- Jürgen Glatz
- Technische Universität München, Chair for Biological Imaging, Trogerstr. 9, D-81675 Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Ingolstädter Landstr. 1, D-85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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- Technische Universität München, Chair for Biological Imaging, Trogerstr. 9, D-81675 Munich, Germany
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- Technische Universität München, Chair for Biological Imaging, Trogerstr. 9, D-81675 Munich, GermanybInstitute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Ingolstädter Landstr. 1, D-85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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Garcia-Allende PB, Glatz J, Koch M, Tjalma JJ, Hartmans E, Terwisscha van Scheltinga AG, Symvoulidis P, van Dam GM, Nagengast WB, Ntziachristos V. Towards clinically translatable NIR fluorescence molecular guidance for colonoscopy. Biomed Opt Express 2013; 5:78-92. [PMID: 24466478 PMCID: PMC3891347 DOI: 10.1364/boe.5.000078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2013] [Revised: 09/19/2013] [Accepted: 10/11/2013] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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White-light surveillance colonoscopy is the standard of care for the detection and removal of premalignant lesions to prevent colorectal cancer, and the main screening recommendation following treatment for recurrence detection. However, it lacks sufficient diagnostic yield, exhibits unacceptable adenoma miss-rates and is not capable of revealing functional and morphological information of the detected lesions. Fluorescence molecular guidance in the near-infrared (NIR) is expected to have outstanding relevance regarding early lesion detection and heterogeneity characterization within and among lesions in these interventional procedures. Thereby, superficial and sub-surface tissue biomarkers can be optimally visualized due to a minimization of tissue attenuation and autofluorescence by comparison with the visible, which simultaneously enhance tissue penetration and assure minimal background. At present, this potential is challenged by the difficulty associated with the clinical propagation of disease-specific contrast agents and the absence of a commercially available endoscope that is capable of acquiring wide-field, NIR fluorescence at video-rates. We propose two alternative flexible endoscopic fluorescence imaging methods, each based on a CE certified commercial, clinical grade endoscope, and the employment of an approved monoclonal antibody labeled with a clinically applicable NIR fluorophore. Pre-clinical validation of these two strategies that aim at bridging NIR fluorescence molecular guidance to clinical translation is demonstrated in this study.
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- P. Beatriz Garcia-Allende
- Chair for Biological Imaging & Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Technische Universität München and Helmholtz Zentrum München, Trogerstr. 9 D-81675, München, Germany
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- Chair for Biological Imaging & Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Technische Universität München and Helmholtz Zentrum München, Trogerstr. 9 D-81675, München, Germany
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- Chair for Biological Imaging & Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Technische Universität München and Helmholtz Zentrum München, Trogerstr. 9 D-81675, München, Germany
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- Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, UMCG, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, UMCG, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Chair for Biological Imaging & Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Technische Universität München and Helmholtz Zentrum München, Trogerstr. 9 D-81675, München, Germany
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- Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, UMCG, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, UMCG, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Chair for Biological Imaging & Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Technische Universität München and Helmholtz Zentrum München, Trogerstr. 9 D-81675, München, Germany
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Glatz J, Varga J, Garcia-Allende PB, Koch M, Greten FR, Ntziachristos V. Concurrent video-rate color and near-infrared fluorescence laparoscopy. J Biomed Opt 2013; 18:101302. [PMID: 23797876 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.18.10.101302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The visual identification and demarcation of tumors and tumor margins remains challenging due to the low optical contrast of cancer cells over surrounding tissues. Fluorescence molecular imaging was recently considered clinically for improving cancer detection during open surgery. We present herein a next step in the development of fluorescence molecular guidance by describing a novel video-rate imaging laparoscope capable of concurrently recording color and near-infrared fluorescence images and video. Video-rate operation is based on graphics processing unit-based image processing. We examine the optical characteristics of the system developed and provide performance metrics related to intra-operative endoscopic guidance, showcased on phantoms and endoscopic color and fluorescence molecular imaging of tumors in a mouse model of the human disease.
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- Jürgen Glatz
- Technical University Munich, Chair for Biological Imaging, Munich, Germany.
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Among several techniques considered for surgical and endoscopic imaging, novel optical methods are evolving as a promising approach for interventional guidance. Pilot clinical applications of fluorescence molecular imaging have demonstrated the benefits of using targeted fluorescent agents in cancer surgery. This premise can be extended broadly to interventional guidance through an increasing number of targeted agents and detection techniques. Beyond epi-illumination fluorescence imaging, optoacoustic (photoacoustic) methods are emerging to offer high-resolution cross-sectional optical imaging through several millimeters to centimeters of depth. We present an overview of key recent developments in optical interventional imaging and outline the potential for a paradigm shift in surgical and endoscopic visualization.
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- P Beatriz Garcia-Allende
- Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Technische Universität München and Helmholtz Zentrum München, Munich, Germany
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Muschalla B, Glatz J, Karger G. [Cardiac rehabilitation with a structured education programme for patients with chronic heart failure--illness-related knowledge, mental wellbeing and acceptance in participants]. REHABILITATION 2011; 50:103-10. [PMID: 21503863 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1265182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic heart failure is a severe disease with increasing importance and difficult prognosis. Patient education is an essential component of medical rehabilitation, which is aimed at increasing self-management abilities and reducing mental symptom load in these patients. A newly developed patient education programme for heart failure was implemented as part of a three-week cardiac rehabilitation programme. The present study dealt with patients' acceptance of this programme, changes in disease-related knowledge, perceived health- and illness-related quality of life, and mental symptoms over the treatment course. METHOD During inpatient cardiac rehabilitation, 64 patients (79.7% male) participated in this competence-focused programme for patients with chronic heart failure. Before, directly after and 6 months after participation in the programme, they filled in self-rating questionnaires on their mental wellbeing (HADS anxiety and depression), quality of life (SF-36, KCCQ), and a test of their knowledge on heart-related disease behavior. Additionally they were given an evaluation-questionnaire of the programme. RESULTS Evaluation of the programme given by the patients was very good. Knowledge and perceived quality of life had increased significantly at the end and 6 months after rehabilitation. Mental symptoms of anxiety and depressivity were reduced directly and also 6 months after rehabilitation. CONCLUSION Over the course of a multidimensional cardiac rehabilitation programme focusing on training of disease-directed competences, patients felt better and were better informed. However, special attention needs to be given to possible deterioration effects education programmes can have in patients with increased trait-anxiety or hypochondriac tendencies.
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- B Muschalla
- Forschungsgruppe Psychosomatische Rehabilitation an der Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
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Glatz J, Deliolanis NC, Buehler A, Razansky D, Ntziachristos V. Blind source unmixing in multi-spectral optoacoustic tomography. Opt Express 2011; 19:3175-84. [PMID: 21369139 DOI: 10.1364/oe.19.003175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Multispectral optoacoustic (photoacoustic) tomography (MSOT) is a hybrid modality that can image through several millimeters to centimeters of diffuse tissues, attaining resolutions typical of ultrasound imaging. The method can further identify tissue biomarkers by decomposing the spectral contributions of different photo-absorbing molecules of interest. In this work we investigate the performance of blind source unmixing methods and spectral fitting approaches in decomposing the contributions of fluorescent dyes from the tissue background, based on MSOT measurements in mice. We find blind unmixing as a promising method for accurate MSOT decomposition, suitable also for spectral unmixing in fluorescence imaging. We further demonstrate its capacity with temporal unmixing on real-time MSOT data obtained in-vivo for enhancing the visualization of absorber agent flow in the mouse vascular system.
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- Jürgen Glatz
- Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging, Technische Universität München & Helmholtz Zentrum München, Munich, Germany
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Völler H, Glatz J, Taborski U, Bernardo A, Dovifat C, Heidinger K. Self-management of oral anticoagulation in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (SMAAF study). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 94:182-6. [PMID: 15747040 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-005-0199-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2004] [Accepted: 11/02/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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UNLABELLED Most patients with atrial fibrillation are at risk of suffering thromboembolic events. This risk can be reduced by twothirds by efficient anticoagulation. This prospective multi-center trial investigated whether the quality of treatment can be improved by self-management in patients with atrial fibrillations (SMAAF Study) compared to conventional patient management by the family doctor. METHODS Two thousand patients suitable for self-management were to be randomized into the two arms of the study. In the period of investigation from December 1999 to July 2001, only 202 patients (64.3+/-9.2 years, 69.3% men) consented to participate. The study was discontinued prematurely since the number of patients was too low. As a consequence, the group comparison is confined to the evaluation of the INR values measured using the two-tailed t test. RESULTS Of the 202 patients included, 101 were assigned to the self-management group (64.6+/-9.6 years, 71.4% men) and 101 (64.1+/-8.9 years, 61.4% men, n.s.) were assigned to the group managed by the family doctor. The total number of INR measurements was 2 865. This comprised 2 072 measurements in patients under self-management and 793 in the family doctor group. The values were within the target range significantly more frequently (p=0.0061) in patients under self-management (67.8%) as compared to the family doctor group (58.5%). There was a trend with regard to the time within target range, but the difference was not significant (178.8+/-126 days as compared to 155.9+/-118.4 days). In the self-management group, there were two severe hemorrhages, and there was one thromboembolic event in the family doctor group. CONCLUSION Management of oral anticoagulation by INR self-management in patients with atrial fibrillation is not inferior to conventional care.
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- H Völler
- Klinik am See, Fachklinik für Innere Medizin, Kardiologie, Seebad 84, 15562 Rüdersdorf/Berlin, Germany.
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This is the report of a patient, that had without using any assisted reproduction technology (ART) the rare event of a heterotopic pregnancy. After verifying the intrauterine pregnancy by ultrasound, the ectopic tubal pregnancy (EP) was detected at an emergency abdominal surgery as the cause of an intraabdominal hemorrhage. After removal the further pregnancy was uncomplicated.
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- C Franke
- Department of General and Trauma Surgery, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Völler H, Glatz J, Taborski U, Bernardo A, Dovifat C, Burkard G, Heidinger K. [Background and evaluation plan of a study on self-management of anticoagulation in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (SMAAF Study)]. Z Kardiol 2000; 89:284-8. [PMID: 10868001 DOI: 10.1007/s003920050486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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The objective of this open, randomized, multicenter study is to investigate the benefits and economic efficiency of self-management of oral anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation (SMAAF study) in comparison with a group of patients given conventional care by a general practitioner or specialist. Two thousand patients suitable for self-management will be assigned at random to either the self-management group or the control group. The numbers of thromboembolic and hemorrhagic complications requiring treatment during the 2-year follow-up period will be recorded as the primary end point. The secondary endpoint variables will be maintenance of the INR value in the individual target range, INR variance, the course of complications over time, and the cost efficiency of self-management compared with the routine procedures. The last of these parameters will include the diagnostic and/or therapeutic measures carried out, the duration of inpatient hospital treatment, and the social consequences (subsequent rehabilitation treatment, inability to work, forced retirement). The estimate of the required number of patients was based on the assumption that during long-term anticoagulant therapy within the framework of primary and secondary prevention 4% of patients with chronic non-valvular atrial fibrillation would have severe thromboembolic of hemorrhagic complications each year. Since this rate can be halved by self-management, a one-tailed chi 2-test of 80% power and a 5% significance threshold would require n = 997 patients per group. The results of the SMAAF study will establish the socioeconomic benefits of self-management in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
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- H Völler
- Klinik am See Fachklinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Rüdersdorf
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Smit JW, De Bruin TW, Eekhoff EM, Glatz J, Erkelens DW. Combined hyperlipidemia is associated with increased exercise-induced muscle protein release which is improved by triglyceride-lowering intervention. Metabolism 1999; 48:1518-23. [PMID: 10599982 DOI: 10.1016/s0026-0495(99)90239-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Although myopathy is considered an adverse effect of treatment with 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors and fibrates in combined hyperlipidemia, the present study was performed to investigate whether combined hyperlipidemia itself is associated with skeletal muscle pathology and whether lipid-lowering intervention has beneficial effects. To investigate whether combined hyperlipidemia is associated with skeletal muscle pathology, 10 male patients and 15 normolipidemic controls underwent a 45-minute standardized bicycle ergometer test at a load of 2 W/kg lean body mass (parallel study). One- and 8-hour postexercise increments in the plasma level of the muscle proteins creatine kinase (CK), myoglobin (Mb), and fatty acid-binding protein (FABP) were assessed as parameters for (subclinical) skeletal muscle pathology. The 8-hour postexercise increments in CK and Mb and 1-hour postexercise increment in Mb were significantly higher in patients than in controls, thus indicating increased exercise-induced muscle membrane permeability in combined hyperlipidemia. To investigate the effects of lipid-lowering intervention on skeletal muscle in combined hyperlipidemia, 21 subjects with combined hyperlipidemia were randomized double-blindly to receive 6 weeks of treatment with fluvastatin 40 mg/d, gemfibrozil 600 mg twice daily, or combination therapy. All subjects underwent an ergometer test before and after treatment. Gemfibrozil treatment alone reduced the CK increments 8 hours postexercise by 47% and the FABP increments 1 and 8 hours postexercise by 83% and 101%, respectively (all P < .05). Combined treatment reduced Mb increments 1 hour postexercise by 54% and FABP increments 8 hours postexercise by 44% (all P < .05). A highly significant correlation existed between therapy-induced changes in plasma triglycerides and changes in postexercise increments of FABP and Mb. In conclusion, combined hyperlipidemia is associated with an increased exercise-induced release of muscle proteins, which is ameliorated by triglyceride-lowering intervention. As FABP is an indicator for ischemia-induced skeletal muscle pathology, a possible explanation is the impaired muscle blood flow during hypertriglyceridemia, which may be reversed by triglyceride-lowering intervention. The mechanism and clinical relevance of these findings remain to be investigated.
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- J W Smit
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Dyck DJ, Peters SJ, Glatz J, Gorski J, Keizer H, Kiens B, Liu S, Richter EA, Spriet LL, van der Vusse GJ, Bonen A. Functional differences in lipid metabolism in resting skeletal muscle of various fiber types. Am J Physiol 1997; 272:E340-51. [PMID: 9124537 DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.1997.272.3.e340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Intramuscular lipid pool turnover [triacylglycerols (TG), phospholipids (PL), mono- and diacylglycerols (MG, DG)] and the oxidation of endogenous and exogenous lipids were determined with pulse-chase studies in incubated muscles of varied oxidative potential [soleus strips (SOL)--> epitrochlearis --> flexor digitorum brevis]. Incorporation of palmitate into TG and PL pools and its oxidation were linearly related to time and exogenous palmitate concentration in all muscles. Total palmitate incorporation (deposition and oxidation) was greatest in SOL. However, palmitate incorporation into TG was similar in all muscles when expressed as a percentage of the total incorporation. In contrast, palmitate incorporation into PL was greatest in the least oxidative muscle. Palmitate oxidation, incorporation into TG, and citrate synthase activity were all strongly correlated with muscle cytosolic fatty acid-binding protein content (r = 0.96, 1.0, and 0.98, respectively). During the chase, reducing exogenous palmitate from 1.0 mM to 0.5 or 0 mM resulted in a significant (approximately 30%) loss of [(14)C]palmitate from the TG pool in SOL and a significant increase in (14)CO(2) production from endogenous stores. No significant loss of (14)C label from lipid pools occurred in the less oxidative muscles, suggesting a closely regulated interaction between energy provision from exogenous and endogenous lipid pools in oxidative muscle. Glucose oxidation increased significantly in all muscles in the absence of palmitate. The loss of (14)C label from TG in SOL during the chase without palmitate was not accompanied by a significant change in TG content. This suggests that, during rest, there is a small subpool of TG with a relatively rapid turnover.
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- D J Dyck
- Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Hammonds RG, McKay P, Winslow GA, Diefenbach-Jagger H, Grill V, Glatz J, Rodda CP, Moseley JM, Wood WI, Martin TJ. Purification and characterization of recombinant human parathyroid hormone-related protein. J Biol Chem 1989; 264:14806-11. [PMID: 2549037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Full-length human parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP-(1-141] as well as a carboxyl-terminal shortened form (PTHrP-(1-108] have been expressed from recombinant DNA-derived clones. These proteins were expressed in Escherichia coli as fusion proteins so that cyanogen bromide cleavage yields the desired product. Both proteins were purified and then characterized by sodium dodecyl sulfate gel electrophoresis, amino-terminal amino acid sequencing, peptide mapping, and mass spectral analysis. Recombinant PTHrP-(1-141), PTHrP-(1-108), synthetic PTHrP-(1-34), and naturally derived PTHrP are all equipotent in the stimulation of cyclic AMP levels in the osteoblast-like cell line UMR 106-01. However, PTHrP-(1-141) and -(1-108) are two to four times more active than PTHrP-(1-34) in the stimulation of plasminogen activator activity from this cell line. PTHrP-(1-141) reacts equipotently with PTHrP-(1-34) in a radioimmunoassay using an antiserum prepared against PTHrP-(1-34). PTHrP-(1-141), -(1-108), and -(1-84) were used as PTHrP-specific mobility standards on sodium dodecyl sulfate gel electrophoresis to determine the approximate length of two forms of naturally derived PTHrP. The data show that PTHrP purified from the lung tumor cell line BEN contains a major form of about 108 amino acids and another form of about 141 amino acids.
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- R G Hammonds
- Department of Developmental Biology, Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, California 94080
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Hammonds RG, McKay P, Winslow GA, Diefenbach-Jagger H, Grill V, Glatz J, Rodda CP, Moseley JM, Wood WI, Martin TJ. Purification and Characterization of Recombinant Human Parathyroid Hormone-related Protein. J Biol Chem 1989. [DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(18)63771-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Abstract
Although thyroglobulin is generally recognized as a useful marker for metastases in cases of differentiated thyroid carcinoma, there have been few reports of the use of thyroglobulin determination for long-term follow-up. This report presents the results of long-term follow-up studies carried out for periods of up to 4 years in 18 patients, including 4 patients with local and 14 with distant metastases. After successful treatment, thyroglobulin fell to unmeasurable levels in the four patients with local metastases and in four of six patients with distant metastases. In some patients treated successfully with 131I, the thyroglobulin level remained elevated for several months before falling to within the normal range. Thyroglobulin levels correlated with tumor growth in six of eight patients with tumor progression, remained high with a slight downward trend in one patient, and declined to unmeasurable levels in another case. Only one patient in this group showed radioiodine uptake in the metastases at the end of the observation period. The lack of 131I uptake in the other patients probably reflects the low degree of differentiation of the metastases. The following conclusions regarding the use of thyroglobulin measurement for the long-term follow-up of thyroid carcinoma can be made: (1) Following 131I therapy for metastatic thyroid carcinoma, return of thyroglobulin levels to within the normal range may take several months. The trend observed in serial thyroglobulin determinations is more meaningful than the absolute values for evaluating the success of therapy. (2) Thyroglobulin levels correlate with tumor growth in most cases of tumor progression, even when changes in differentiation may have led to a loss of radioiodine uptake by the metastases. It may be concluded that serial thyroglobulin determinations are therefore useful for the detection of metastases that do not accumulate radioiodine.
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