BACKGROUND: Boys and young men with hemophilia treated with factor infusions before 1985 had a substantial risk of acquiring the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. This study was designed to assess the effects of HIV and hemophilia per se on neurological function in a large cohort of subjects with hemophilia, and to investigate the relationships between neurological disease and death during follow-up. METHODS: Three hundred thirty-three boys and young men (207 HIV seropositive and 126 HIV seronegative) were evaluated longitudinally in a multicenter, multidisciplinary study. Neurological history and examination were conducted at baseline and annually for 4 years. The relationship between neurological variables, HIV serostatus, CD4+ cell counts, and vital status at the conclusion of the study was examined using logistic regression models. RESULTS: The risks of nonhemophilia-associated muscle atrophy, behavior change, and gait disturbance increased with time in immune compromised HIV-seropositive subjects compared with HIV seronegative or immunologically stable HIV-seropositive subjects. The risk of behavior change in immune compromised HIV-seropositive hemophiliacs, for example, rose to 60% by year 4 versus 10% to 17% for the other study groups. Forty-five subjects (13.5%), all of whom were HIV seropositive, died by year 4. Subjects who died had had increased risks of hyperreflexia, nonhemophilia-associated muscle atrophy, and behavior change. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that immune compromised, HIV-seropositive hemophiliacs have high rates of neurological abnormalities over time and that neurological abnormalities were common among subjects who later died. By contrast, immunologically stable HIV-seropositive subjects did not differ from the HIV-seronegative participants. Hemophilia per se was associated with progressive abnormalities of gait, coordination, and motor function. 相似文献
BACKGROUND: There are many advantages of breast milk for infants. Many factors can affect the volume and composition of breast milk. One of them is the maternal diet. The objective of this study is to determine the effect of Ramadan fasting on maternal nutrition and breast milk composition. METHODS: A total of 21 breast-feeding mothers aged between 17 and 38 years who fasted during Ramadan month and volunteered to give milk samples were surveyed. The ages of the infants were between 2 and 5 months. The study was performed during Ramadan and 2 weeks after the end of Ramadan. RESULTS: The results showed that during Ramadan, zinc, magnesium and potassium levels in breast milk decreased significantly (P<0.05). The mother's weight increased approximately 1 kg after Ramadan. Changes in body mass index of the mother were not statistically significant. A significant decrease in vitamin A intake was observed after Ramadan (P < 0.05). During Ramadan, energy and most nutrient intakes except protein and vitamins A and C were found below daily recommended dietary allowances necessary for lactating women. CONCLUSIONS: Ramadan fasting had no significant effect on the macronutrient composition of the breast milk and consequently the growth of the infants. There were significant differences in some of the micronutrients such as zinc, magnesium and potassium. The nutritional status of lactating women was affected by Ramadan fasting. All of the nutrient intakes (except vitamins A, E and C) decreased during Ramadan. For these reasons, it would seem prudent to excuse lactating women from fasting during Ramadan. 相似文献
OBJECTIVE: To examine whether promoter polymorphisms associated with
variation in interleukin-10 (IL-10) production are relevant to the
development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or Felty's syndrome (FS). METHODS:
DNA was obtained from 44 FS patients, 117 RA patients and 295 controls. The
promoter region between -533 and - 1120 was amplified by polymerase chain
reaction, and polymorphisms detected by restriction enzyme digest or
sequence-specific oligonucleotide probing. RESULTS: We found no significant
difference in allele or haplotype frequencies between the groups.
CONCLUSION: There is no association between FS or RA and these recently
identified IL-10 promoter polymorphisms. Other genetic or environmental
factors could explain the alterations in IL-10 levels seen in these
conditions.
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Bronchial asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease with high prevalence and morbidity, particularly in school-aged children. Decoy receptor 3 (DcR3) is a soluble decoy receptor that belongs to the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily and has been reported to be elevated in several allergic and inflammatory diseases. This study was designed to determine the role of DcR3 in pediatric asthma. The serum DcR3 levels were analyzed in 85 subjects (60 pediatric patients with bronchial asthma and 25 age- and sex-matched healthy control children) using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique. Patients with asthma had higher serum DcR3 levels than healthy control subjects (p = 0.007). In the atopic group of patients with asthma, the serum DcR3 levels were inversely correlated with the asthma control test score (R = − 0.392, p = 0.039). Overall, DcR3 could be a promising biomarker of atopic asthma, specifically in pediatric patients.
ObjectivesCandida albicanscolonizes biomaterial surfaces and are highly resistant to therapeutics. Graphene nanocoating on titanium compromises initial biofilm formation. However, its sustained antibiofilm potential is unknown. The objective of this study was to investigate the potential of graphene nanocoating to decrease long-term fungal biofilm development and hyphae growth on titanium.MethodsGraphene nanocoating was deposited twice (TiGD) or five times (TiGV) on grade 4 titanium with vacuum assisted technique and characterized with Raman spectroscopy and atomic force microscope. The biofilm formation and hyphae growth of C. albicans was monitored for seven days by CFU, XTT, confocal, mean cell density and scanning electronic microscopy (SEM). Uncoated titanium was the Control. All tests had three independent biological samples and were performed in independent triplicates. Data was analyzed with one- or two-way ANOVA and Tukey's HSD (α = 0.05).ResultsBoth TiGD and TiGV presented less biofilms at all times points compared with Control. The confocal and SEM images revealed few adhered cells on graphene coated samples, absence of hyphae and no features of a mature biofilm architecture. The increase in number of layers of graphene nanocoating did not improve its antibiofilm potential.SignificanceThe graphene nanocoating exerted a long-term persistent inhibitory effect on the biofilm formation on titanium. The fewer cells that were able to attach on graphene coated titanium were scattered and unable to form a mature biofilm with hyphae elements. The findings open opportunities to prevent microbial attachment and proliferation on implantable materials without the use of antibiotics. 相似文献
The endovenous revolution has accelerated the development of new techniques and devices for the treatment of varicose veins. The ClariVein® mechanochemical ablation device offers tumescentless treatment with a rotating ablation tip that can theoretically become stuck in tissue. We present the first report of retrograde stripping of the small saphenous vein without anaesthesia following attempted use of the ClariVein® device, without adverse sequelae. 相似文献
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to assess the possible role of physical
activities, calcium consumption and lifestyle factors in both bone mineral density and
bone metabolism indices in 350 young adult volunteers. [Subjects and Methods] All
volunteers were recruited for the assessment of lifestyle behaviors and physical activity
traits using validated questioners, and bone mineral density (BMD), serum osteocalcin
(s-OC), bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BAP), and calcium were estimated using
dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry analysis, and immunoassay techniques. [Results] Male
participants showed a significant increase in BMD along with an increase in bone
metabolism markers compared with females in all groups. However, younger subjects showed a
significant increase in BMD, OC, BAP, and calcium compared with older subjects.
Osteoporosis was more common in older subjects linked with abnormal body mass index and
waist circumference. Bone metabolism markers correlated positively with BMD, physically
activity and negatively with osteoporosis in all stages. Also, moderate to higher calcium
and milk intake correlated positively with higher BMD. However, low calcium and milk
intake along with higher caffeine, and carbonated beverage consumption, and heavy
cigarette smoking showed a negative effect on the status of bone mineral density. Stepwise
regression analysis showed that life style factors including physical activity and
demographic parameters explained around 58–69.8% of the bone mineral density variation in
young adults especially females. [Conclusion] body mass index, physical activity, low
calcium consumption, and abnormal lifestyle have role in bone mineral density and
prognosis of osteoporosis in young adults.Key words: Bone mineral density (BMD), Lifestyle, Physical activity相似文献