Sofosbuvir-velpatasvir en pacientes mexicanos con hepatitis C: una revisión retrospectiva

IntroductionThe sofosbuvir-velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) combination is a direct-acting antiviral therapy that is authorized and available in Mexico, making the performance of a real-world multicenter study that evaluates the sustained virologic response at 12 weeks post-treatment a relevant undertaking.MethodsA retrospective review of the case records of 241 patients seen at 20 hospitals in Mexico was conducted to assess hepatitis C treatment with the SOF/VEL combination (n = 231) and the sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/ribavirin (SOF/VEL/RBV) combination (n = 10). The primary efficacy endpoint was the percentage of patients that achieved SVR at 12 weeks after the end of treatment.ResultsOverall SVR was 98.8% (95% CI 97.35-100%). Only three patients did not achieve SVR, two of whom had cirrhosis and a history of previous treatment with peg-IFN. Of the subgroups analyzed, all the patients with HIV coinfection, three patients with genotype 3, and the patients treated with the SOF/VEL/RBV combination achieved SVR. The subgroups with the lower success rates were patients that were treatment-experienced (96.8%) and patients with F1 fibrosis (95.5%). The most frequent adverse events were fatigue, headache, and insomnia. No serious adverse events were reported.ConclusionTreatments with SOF/VEL and SOF/VEL/RBV were highly safe and effective, results coinciding with those of other international real-world studies.     

奥美拉唑三联疗法治疗小儿消化性溃疡的临床研究

目的 探讨奥美拉唑三联疗法治疗小儿消化性溃疡的临床疗效.方法 选择2020年1月—2021年1月在新郑市中医院就诊治疗的90例消化性溃疡患儿,按照入院先后顺序将所有患儿分为对照组和治疗组,每组各45例.对照组采用雷尼替丁三联疗法进行治疗:口服盐酸雷尼替丁胶囊,3～5 mg/(kg·d),2次/d;口服克拉霉素缓释片,15～20 mg/(kg·d),2次/d;口服阿莫西林胶囊,30～50 mg/(kg·d),2次/d.治疗组采用奥美拉唑三联疗法进行治疗:口服奥美拉唑肠溶胶囊,0.6～0.8 mg/(kg·d),1次/d;克拉霉素缓释片、阿莫西林胶囊用法用量均与对照组相同.两组患儿治疗6周.观察两组患儿的临床疗效,比较两组患儿治疗前后的炎性因子水平、胃肠道激素水平.结果 治疗后,治疗组患儿的总有效率(93.33％)高于对照组(77.78％),组间比较有显著差异(P<0.05).治疗后,两组患儿血清白细胞介素-25(IL-25)、C反应蛋白(CRP)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平均明显降低,有统计学差异(P<0.05);治疗后治疗组患儿血清IL-25、CRP、TNF-α水平均低于对照组,组间比较有显著差异(P<0.05).治疗后,两组患儿血清胃动素(MTL)、胃泌素(GAS)水平均明显降低,生长抑素(SS)水平明显升高,有统计学差异(P<0.05);治疗后治疗组患儿血清MTL、GAS水平低于对照组,SS水平高于对照组,组间比较差异有显著差异(P<0.05).治疗后,治疗组患儿的幽门螺杆菌根除率为91.11％,高于对照组的幽门螺杆菌根除率77.77％;治疗组患儿溃疡愈合率为80.00％,高于对照组的溃疡愈合率62.22％,组间比有显著差异(P<0.05).结论 奥美拉唑肠溶胶囊三联疗法治疗患儿消化性溃疡具有较好的临床效果,可减轻患儿的炎性反应、调节胃肠道激素,安全性较高,值得临床上借鉴.     

Association of vitamin D levels and risk of latent tuberculosis in the hemodialysis population

BackgroundVitamin D is essential in the host defense against tuberculosis (TB). Suboptimal vitamin D status is common in the hemodialysis population. Hemodialysis patients have an increased risk compared to the general population latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). However, the association between vitamin D deficiency and LTBI in this population remains unclear.Materials and methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study between March and May 2017. Interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) through QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube was used to assess LTBI. Plasma 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OHD) levels were measured by Elecsys Vitamin D Total assay. Suboptimal vitamin D levels included vitamin D insufficiency 20–29 ng/mg and vitamin D deficiency <20 ng/mL. Predictors for LTBI were analyzed.ResultsA total of 287 participants were enrolled. The suboptimal vitamin D level was 31.4% (90/287), which including the vitamin D deficiency was 13.9% (40/287). A total of 49.1% (141/287) people received nutritional vitamin D supplementation. The prevalence of IGRA positivity in this study was 25.1% (72/287). There was no significant difference in vitamin D concentrations or the proportion of vitamin D supplementation among the IGRA-positive and IGRA-negative groups (p = 0.789 and 0.496, respectively). In multivariate analysis, age >65 years old (odds ratio (OR), 1.89; 95% CI, 1.08–3.31; p = 0.026) and TB history (OR, 3.51; 95% CI, 1.38–8.91; p = 0.008) were independent predictors of IGRA positivity.ConclusionThis is the first study to report that vitamin D deficiency was not associated with IGRA positivity in a hemodialysis population. Aging and TB history were both independent predictors for LTBI.     

Method to examine how geometry affects the release and retention of alpine touring boot-binding systems

ObjectivesDevelop a method to examine the effects of component geometry and force-deflection on the release process of Tech/Pin alpine touring (AT) ski boots and bindings.Design and methodsFor seven AT boots, we measured the critical geometric dimensions of the metal inserts at the toe region of the boots. Binding geometry (including the pins and rocker arms) and the force-angular deflection curves of typical AT bindings were measured. A kinematic model was derived to predict the contact force between the metal inserts of the AT boots and the pins of the AT bindings, dependent on angular displacement of the binding rocker arms. By combining the kinematic model, the force-angular deflection curves, and moment equilibrium, we determined the force and binding rotation angle needed to release the AT boot in a direction normal to the ski.ResultsThe metal AT boot insert geometry and AT binding pin geometry and dimensions can affect significantly the contact states and kinematics of release. Two load-deflection curves of similar peak loads can result in significantly different maximal forces and angles to release the binding, even when the geometry and dimensions of the binding pins and boot inserts remain unchanged.ConclusionsThe geometry and dimensions of the binding (pins and rocker arm) and the boot inserts define the kinematics of the binding release. The model can be used to test the effects of varying parameters on the release and retention characteristics of Tech/Pin boot-binding systems to optimize the release and retention characteristics.     

Erythema induratum of Bazin in a 10‐year‐old boy

Erythema induratum of Bazin (EIB) is a form of tuberculid resulting from hypersensitivity to tuberculosis antigen. EIB occurs most commonly in middle‐aged women and is not typically seen in children. Here, we present a rare case of EIB, presenting as a chronic nodular panniculitis, in a 10‐year‐old Korean boy.     

Synapsin III gene silencing redeems alpha-synuclein transgenic mice from Parkinson's disease-like phenotype

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Does Recession of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament Influence Outcome in Total Knee Arthroplasty?

BackgroundFor a PCL-retaining (posterior cruciate ligament) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to function suitably, proper soft tissue balancing, including PCL recession, is required. Yet, when the recession of the PCL is needed, there is still a debate as to whether a cruciate-retaining (CR) TKA should be converted to a posterior-stabilized TKA due to the concern of instability and poorer clinical outcomes. The purpose of this study is to determine whether recession of the PCL adversely affects clinical outcomes in patients who undergo CR TKA.MethodsCR TKAs of the same design performed by the senior author (J.M.) were identified between December 2006 and July 2015. Clinical outcome measurements were collected and included the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index score, the Knee Society Clinical Rating System, Short Form-12 Physical Composite Score/Mental Health Composite Score, and revision rates.ResultsThere were no significant differences in clinical outcome when the PCL was retained, partially recessed, or completely released during PCL-retaining TKA (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index: P = .54, Knee Society Clinical Rating System: P = .42, Short Form-12 Mental Health Composite Score: P = .89, Short Form-12 Physical Composite Score: P = .527).ConclusionThis study presents evidence of similar clinical outcomes when the PCL is retained or released during PCL-retaining TKA, provided attention is paid to appropriate soft tissue balancing. CR TKA undergoing partial or complete release of the PCL should not routinely be converted to a posterior-stabilized knee design.Level of EvidenceLevel II, Prognostic study.