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Serum Triglycerides Fasting Glycemic Product Index Predict No-Reflow Phenomenon in Patients with Actue Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Coronary Intervention
Authors: Liao LiPing , Yang Yang , Ye Zi Xuan , Du Zheng , Li Weizhen , Shi Xiajun 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Objective: To investigate the value of serum triglyceride and fasting glycemic index in predicting no reflow in patients with acute myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention. Methods: A total of 1037 patients with acute myocardial infarction who received PCI in the Department of Cardiology of Shanghai General Hospital and Jiading Branch of Shanghai General Hospital from January 2016 to May 2021 were retrospectively selected. According to postoperative TIMI blood flow classification, all patients were divided into no reflow group (TIMI blood flow≤grade 2) (309 cases) and reflow group (TIMI blood flow = grade 3) (728 cases). Clinical data, laboratory indicators and surgical information were collected from the two groups of patients. Logistic univariate and multivariate regression were used to analyze the independent risk factors of no reflow in actue myocardial infarction patients after PCI. ROC curve was used to analyze the best cut-off point for TyG index to predict the occurrence of no reflow. Results: The TyG index of no reflow group was significantly higher than of reflow group (7.16±0.64 vs 6.63±0.38, P=0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that TyG index(OR=1.484,95%Cl 1.203-1.831,P< 0.001);WMSI(OR=2.640,95%Cl1.036-4.722,P=0.039);CSI (OR=2.299,95%Cl1.117-4.767,P=0.022) was independent predictors of no reflow phenomenon in patients with acute myocardial infarction after PCI .The area under the ROC curve predicted by TyG index after PCI without reflow was 0.809,95%Cl(0.740-0.879),higher than CSI and WMSI.When the TyG index was 6.995, the sensitivity and specificity of Youden index were 82.4% and 70.3% respectively at the maximum.Conclusion: TyG index can be used as an indicator to predict the occurrence of no-reflow in patients with acute myocardial infarction after PCI, which is helpful for clinicians to select high-risk patients and take interventions timely, so as to reduce the risk of no-reflow in patients after PCI.
Design considerations for overdose education and Naloxone distribution: Results of a multi-stakeholder workshop
Authors: Sellen Katherine , Markowitz Benjamin , Goso Nick , Mulvale Alison , Hunt Richard , Handford Curtis , Klaiman Michelle , Wright Amy , Charles Mercy , Sniderman Ruby , Jüni Peter , Morrison Laurie , Campbell Douglas , Leece Pamela , Strike Carol , Parsons Janet , Orkin Aaron 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Background

Opioid overdose epidemic is a public health crisis that is impacting communities around the world. Overdose education and naloxone distribution programs equip and train lay people to respond in the event of an overdose. We aimed to design an open-access naloxone kit and ultra-brief education session for use in point-of-care settings.
Methods

We hosted a multi-stakeholder co-design workshop to elicit suggestions for the kit and education session. We recruited people with lived experience of opioid overdose, community representatives, and other stakeholders from family practice, emergency medicine, addictions medicine, and public health to participate in a one-day facilitated co-design discussion wherein large and small group discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic approaches.
Results

A total of twenty four participants participated in the multi-stakeholder workshop from five stakeholder groups including geographic and setting diversity. Collaborative dialogue and shared storytelling which revealed seven design considerations: recognizing overdose, how much naloxone, impact of stigma, legal risk of responding, position as conventional first aid, friends and family as responders, support to call 911.
Conclusion

To create an open access kit and ultra-brief education session for distribution in emergency departments, family practice and substance use treatment services, stigma is a central design consideration. Design choices that reference the iconography, type, and form of materials associated with first aid have the potential to satisfy the need to de-stigmatize overdose response.
Double Posteromedial Portals for Excision of a Symptomatic Os Trigonum With Ankle Arthroscopy in Supine Position
Authors: Su Songchuan , Hao Qi , Ding Qi 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Background: The existence of abnormal os trigonum often causes posterior ankle impingement syndrome, the commonly used method for excision of symptomatic os trigonum is standard arthroscopic approach when posterior and anterior abnormalities appear in one patient. However, the arthroscopy of posterior and anterior compartement of the ankle joint must be undertaken in one surgical position. In most cases, when adopting the standard arthroscopic approach, the patient has to be firstly positioned supine to perform the anterior procedure, and then re-positioned prone to operate on the posterior compartment. Material and Methods: To simplify this process and shorten operation time, we describe a double posteromedial ankle portals procedure, which provides access to reach both the posterior and anterior compartment without changing position, to exam both symptomatic compartement. Standard operation are conducted by changing position to reach both compartement. Standard operation and double posteromedial ankle portals procedure were conducted to 46 patients (standard approach 23, 2 posteromedial portals 23). Operation time, AOFAS score, KAF score and VAS score were analyzed.Results: It shows operation time reduced from 69.78±5.24 min to 36.61±3.63 min (P<0.05) and postoperative recovery index of novel method including AOFAS score, KAF score and VAS score were better than that in standard way one month after operation, but there was no significance difference after one month. Conclusion: The figures strongly suggest that the double posteromedial portals approach is better than the standard procedures in operation time, short-term postoperative recovery.
Prevalence of Sarcopenia Was Higher in Women Than in Men: A Cross-Sectional Study From a Rural Area in Eastern China
Authors: Yang Yichen , Zhang Qin , Chen Jing , He Caihong , Deng Danfeng , Lu Wenwen , Wang Yuming 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Purpose

There were limited studies specifically evaluating whether the difference of the prevalence of sarcopenia exists in men and women in older adults from rural areas in China. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of sarcopenia between men and women in a rural area in eastern China and to explore the underlying causes.
Methods

This study included 1,105 participants aged 60~89 years. Muscle mass was measured by bio-electrical impedance analysis. Hand grip strength was measured by Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer. Sarcopenia was diagnosed according to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia-2019 Consensus. Data were analyzed using a log-binomial and linear regression.
Findings:

The prevalence of sarcopenia was 21.7% in women and 12.9% in men among the study cohort. After adjusting for age, education level, number of diseases, smoking, drinking, and eating habits, the prevalence of sarcopenia was 151% times higher in women than in men (PR=1.51, 95% CI = 1.01-2.26, P<0.05).
Conclusions

The prevalence of sarcopenia in elderly women in this rural area of eastern China is higher than in men, suggesting that women in rural areas in China seems more vulnerable for sarcopenia, thus early screening and prevention need to be provided for them to eliminate such gender disparity in health.
Eco-Friendly Preparation and Characterization of Bioplastic Films from Marine Fish Wastes
Authors: Surya Parthasarathy , Arumugam Sundaramanickam , Nithin Ajith , Iswarya Parthasarathy 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Synthetic plastics are highly hazardous contaminants; hence they must be replaced with alternatives. This study aimed to prepare corn starch-based bioplastics using fish scale through film casting technique as an alternative to synthetic plastics. In this work, four types of bioplastic films containing different percentages of fish-scale powder and corn starch were prepared. Physical and chemical properties such as texture, color, solubility in hot water, tensile strength, organic content, and morphology of all the four types of the synthesized biopolymer were analyzed. The mixture of fish-scale powder and corn-flour powder in the ratio of 1: 3 yielded the best results. In the biodegradability test, degradation was noticed after 7 days of treatment with organic waste. The degradation was confirmed by surface changes in the morphology and the development of Aspergillus sp. The produced bioplastics were synthesized from eco-friendly, inexpensive, and natural materials. Thus, the present research has provided a viable alternative to synthetic plastics.
The Correlation Between The COVID-19 Infection Severity and ABO Blood Groups in Sulaimaniyah City, Iraq
Authors: Omer Nazaneen , Ismael Sarwer , Rahman Heshu Sulaiman , Mohammed Maryam 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Background

ABO blood group types are among the risk factors of COVID-19 infection in many recent studies. Thus, the objective of this study is to find the relations between ABO types and COVID-19 infection as well as to find out the riskier group that is associated with hospitalization and the need for O2 support.
Methods

This observational cross-sectional study was done to identify the risk and relations between ABO blood groups and Rh factor of 530 Iraqi-Kurdish patients affected with COVID-19 infection. Among them, 184 patients were severe cases that needed hospitalization while 346 patients were mild to moderate cases that were treated at home. The diagnosis of COVID-19 infection was based on Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test, high-resolution Chest CT scan, strong clinical suspicion plus history of the close home or job contact with COVID-19 confirmed patient.
Results

There were no significant differences in the distribution of ABO blood grouping in the total COVID-19 cases, however, the severity in form of hospitalization and O2 demand was higher in blood group A whereas the lowest in group B. Male patient were significantly older than females with more prolonged illness duration. The duration of COVID-19 illness, the need for plasma, and the rate of mortality were very significantly higher among hospitalized COVID-19 patients than non-hospitalized. In 37.2% of the patient, the initial presentation was a combination of more than one symptom. In 28% of cases, myalgia was the 1st mono-symptomatic presentation.
Conclusions

Blood group A is associated with the highest rate of hospitalization and O2 demand, besides, the duration of illness and rate of mortality in males were more than females.
Impact of Photobiomodulation for Oral Mucositis on Body Weight and Bmi of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Authors: Melo Amanda de Sousa , Andrade Camila Lima , Dantas Juliana Borges de Lima , Medrado Alena Ribeiro Alves Peixoto , Martins Gabriela Botelho , Lima Hayana Ramos , Carrera Manoela 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Purpose

To evaluate the impact of photobiomodulation for oral mucositis on body weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) of patients with head and neck cancer.
Methods

Patients were divided into two distinct groups: Photobiomodulation - PBM (n = 17) and SHAM (n = 19). Participants in the PBM group received the low-power aluminum gallium arsenide (AsGaAl) laser device with maximum output power of 86.7 mW, wavelength of 660 nm (red) and laser applications at 33 different points of the oral mucosa, on alternate days. Patients in the SHAM group were found to be using the same procedure but with the device turned off. During the first and twenty-fourth session of radiotherapy, participants from both groups underwent an intraoral examination to assess the presence or absence of mucositis and its respective degree according to WHO scale, and were assessed by measuring weight and height and for BMI calculation.
Results

All patients presented significant differences on weight and BMI throughout the study. Patients in the PBM group had less weight loss (p<0.01) and reduced BMI loss (p<0.01) when compared to patients in the SHAM group. PBM did not prevent oral mucositis, however, it decreased its severity (p<0.01).
Conclusion

Photobiomodulation for oral mucositis reduces weight loss and prevented the reduction of BMI in patients who underwent radiochemotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer. Although it did not avoid the appearance of oral mucositis, PBM was able to reduce its degrees, preventing the progress of this condition. Retrospectively registered: https://data.mendeley.com//datasets/4kd7s49wk4/1
Health Behaviors in Austrian Apprentices and School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: O´Rourke Teresa , Dale Rachel , Humer Elke , Probst Thomas , Plener Paul , Pieh Christoph 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our daily lives, which in turn has impacted health behaviors. Young people have been particularly affected. This study aimed to assess health behaviors in Austrian apprentices and high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic and whether vaccination willingness is affected by health behaviors. Methods: Two online surveys were conducted via REDCap with 1442 apprentices (female: 53.5%, male: 45.4%) from March 29th to May 18th, 2021 and 563 school students (female: 79.6%, male: 18.6%) from June 19th to July 2nd, 2021. The two samples were matched to account for sociodemographic differences and analyses were run on the matched sample. Besides the health behaviors smoking, alcohol consumption, cannabis consumption and exercise, health status and vaccination willingness were also assessed. Results: Health behaviors were affected by both education group and gender. Apprentices reported significantly more smoking than high school students and this difference was more pronounced in women (all p<0.01). Alcohol consumption was higher in apprentices than school students, but only in women (p<0.01). There was a trend for the two education groups to differ in their cannabis use as well (p=0.05). Apprentices took part in more weekly exercise (p<0.0001), but high school students reported better average health status (p<0.001). When included in the same model, health behaviors did not affect vaccine willingness, but education group did, with high school students showing a higher willingness to receive the COVD-19 vaccine than apprentices. Conclusions: These findings support the argument that education type is an important factor for health behaviors, but this is also mediated by gender. Appropriate interventions for adolescents are needed to prevent adverse health behavior changes following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peripheral inflammatory biomarkers of methamphetamine withdrawal based on the neuro-inflammation hypothesis: the possible improvement effect of exercise
Authors: Wang Jingsong , Lu Chunxia , Zheng Lan , Zhang Jun 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Background
Investigate how exercise affects the desire for methamphetamine (MA) withdrawal and to explore the mechanisms of peripheral inflammation.
Methods
Ninety methamphetamine withdrawal patients participated enrolled in the study. The subjects were grouped according to the degree of craving induced by the clues: non craving control group (NCC group), craving control group (CC group) and craving exercise group (CE group). The CE group performed aerobic combined resistance training. The ELISA method was then used to detect plasma IL-6, TNF-α and IL-1β concentrations, Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) measurement of cue-induced cravings under Virtual Reality(VR) exposure (VR-VAS) and the Desires for Drug Questionnaire (DDQ) were used to assess cravings.
Results
Plasma IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β, levels as well as the VR-VAS and DDQ scores of methamphetamine withdrawal patients were significantly reduced after exercise; The scores of VR-VAS were positively correlated with the plasma concentrations of IL-6, TNF-α and IL-1β.
Conclusions
This study confirmed that plasma IL-6, TNF-α and IL-1β can be used as biomarkers of peripheral inflammation in methamphetamine withdrawal patients to predict the degree of craving. At the same time,eight weeks of incremental load aerobic combined with resistance training reduces peripheral inflammation, significantly reduces the level of craving for MA extraction.
Mobile Phone App Use Among Pregnant Women in China and Associations Between App Use and Perinatal Outcomes: Retrospective Study
Authors: Zhang Puhong , Chen Huan , Shang Jie , Ge Jun , Zhang Huichen , Xu Mingjun , Bian Cui , Zhao Yang , Chen Minyuan , Hirst Jane Elizabeth 
Published: November 2021

Background
Maternal and child health (MCH)–related mobile apps are becoming increasingly popular among pregnant women; however, few apps have demonstrated that they lead to improvements in pregnancy outcomes.

Objective
This study aims to investigate the use of MCH apps among pregnant women in China and explore associations with pregnancy outcomes.

Methods
A retrospective study was conducted at 6 MCH hospitals in northern China. Women who delivered a singleton baby at >28 weeks’ gestation at the study hospitals were sequentially recruited from postnatal wards from October 2017 to January 2018. Information was collected on the women’s self-reported MCH app use during their pregnancy, along with clinical outcomes. Women were categorized as nonusers of MCH apps and users (further divided into intermittent users and continuous users). The primary outcome was a composite adverse pregnancy outcome (CAPO) comprising preterm birth, birth weight <2500 g, birth defects, stillbirth, and neonatal asphyxia. The association between app use and CAPO was explored using multivariable logistic analysis.

Results
The 1850 participants reported using 127 different MCH apps during pregnancy. App use frequency was reported as never, 24.7% (457/1850); intermittent, 47.4% (876/1850); and continuous, 27.9% (517/1850). Among app users, the most common reasons for app use were health education (1393/1393, 100%), self-monitoring (755/1393, 54.2%), and antenatal appointment reminders (602/1393, 43.2%). Nonusers were older, with fewer years of education, lower incomes, and higher parity (P<.01). No association was found between any app use and CAPO (6.8% in nonusers compared with 6.3% in any app users; odds ratio 0.77, 95% CI 0.48-1.25).

Conclusions
Women in China access a large number of different MCH apps, with social disparities in access and frequency of use. Any app use was not found to be associated with improved pregnancy outcomes, highlighting the need for rigorous development and testing of apps before recommendation for use in clinical settings.
Electron and Positron Scattering by Non-Central Potentials: Matrix Elements and Symmetry Properties in the First Born Approximation
Authors: Barp Marcos , Arretche Felipe 
Published: November 2021

The Fourier transform of Cartesian Gaussian functions product is presented in the light of positron scattering. The calculation of this class of integrals is crucial in order to obtain the scattering amplitude in the first Born approximation framework for an ab initio method recently proposed. A general solution to the scattering amplitude is given to a molecular target with no restriction due to symmetry. Moreover, symmetry relations are presented with the purpose of identifying terms that do not contribute to the calculation for the molecules in the D∞h point group optimizing the computational effort.
Keywords — Positron and electron scattering, Fourier transform of the Gaussian product theorem, McMurchie-Davidson procedure, Obara-Saika procedure, linear molecules .
Bilateral renal descensus and intravesicular ureteroneocystostomy for treatment of bilateral ureteral ligation and transection that occurred during ovariohysterectomy in two cats
Authors: Rosenblum Shira T. , Aronson Lillian R. 
Published: November 2021

Abstract

CASE DESCRIPTION
6-month-old and 7-month-old spayed female domestic shorthair cats were referred because of complications associated with inadvertent bilateral ureteral ligation and transection during ovariohysterectomy.

CLINICAL FINDINGS
Both cats had a 1- to 2-day history of lethargy, inappetence, and vomiting. Initial exam findings included lethargy, signs of abdominal pain, anuria, and dehydration. Clinicopathologic testing revealed azotemia and hyperkalemia. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed peritoneal effusion and bilateral pyelectasia in both cats and retroperitoneal effusion in one. Fluid analysis in both cats supported a diagnosis of uroabdomen.

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME
Exploratory celiotomy was performed in both cats, and bilateral ureteral ligation and transection was confirmed. Bilateral renal descensus and ureteroneocystostomy with an intravesicular mucosal apposition technique was successfully performed in both cats. Clinicopathologic evaluation performed 1 day after surgery in one cat and 5 days after surgery in the other revealed complete resolution of azotemia. Ultrasonographic examination of the urogenital tract performed approximately 4 months after surgery in the first cat and 1 month after surgery in the second cat revealed complete resolution of renal pelvic dilation bilaterally.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Bilateral intravesicular ureteroneocystostomy in conjunction with bilateral renal descensus was used successfully to treat bilateral ureteral transection that occurred in 2 cats during routine ovariohysterectomy. Limited treatment options currently exist for this serious complication, and euthanasia is often considered. This technique, which relies on the use of the natural surrounding tissues for successful treatment, can offer a potential treatment option to correct this uncommon but devastating complication.