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Effects of (music-based) rhythmic auditory cueing training on gait and posture post-stroke: A systematic review & dose-response meta-analysis
Authors: Ghai Shashank , Ghai Ishan 
Published: February 2019

AbstractGait dysfunctions are common post-stroke. Rhythmic auditory cueing has been widely used in gait rehabilitation for movement disorders. However, a consensus regarding its influence on gait and postural recovery post-stroke is still warranted. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to analyze the effects of auditory cueing on gait and postural stability post-stroke. Nine academic databases were searched according to PRISMA guidelines. The eligibility criteria for the studies were a) studies were randomized controlled trials or controlled clinical trials published in English, German, Hindi, Punjabi or Korean languages b) studies evaluated the effects of auditory cueing on spatiotemporal gait and/or postural stability parameters post-stroke c) studies scored ≥4 points on the PEDro scale. Out of 1,471 records, 38 studies involving 968 patients were included in this present review. The review and meta-analyses revealed beneficial effects of training with auditory cueing on gait and postural stability. A training dosage of 20–45 minutes session, for 3–5 times a week enhanced gait performance, dynamic postural stability i.e. velocity (Hedge’s g: 0.73), stride length (0.58), cadence (0.75) and timed-up and go test (−0.76). This review strongly recommends the incorporation of rhythmic auditory cueing based training in gait and postural rehabilitation, post-stroke.
Mimicry in viceroy butterflies is dependent on abundance of the model queen butterfly
Authors: Prudic Kathleen L. , Timmermann Barbara N. , Papaj Daniel R. , Ritland David B. , Oliver Jeffrey C. 
Published: February 2019

AbstractMimics should not exist without their models, yet often they do. In the system involving queen and viceroy butterflies, the viceroy is both mimic and co-model depending on the local abundance of the model, the queen. Here, we integrate population surveys, chemical analyses, and predator behavior assays to demonstrate how mimics may persist in locations with low-model abundance. As the queen becomes less locally abundant, the viceroy becomes more chemically defended and unpalatable to predators. However, the observed changes in viceroy chemical defense and palatability are not attributable to differing host plant chemical defense profiles. Our results suggest that mimetic viceroy populations are maintained at localities of low-model abundance through an increase in their toxicity. Sharing the burden of predator education in some places but not others may also lower the fitness cost of warning signals thereby supporting the origin and maintenance of aposematism.
Single hole spin relaxation probed by fast single-shot latched charge sensing
Authors: Bogan Alex , Studenikin Sergei , Korkusinski Marek , Gaudreau Louis , Zawadzki Piotr , Sachrajda Andy , Tracy Lisa , Reno John , Hargett Terry 
Published: February 2019

AbstractHole spins have recently emerged as attractive candidates for solid-state qubits for quantum computing. Their state can be manipulated electrically by taking advantage of the strong spin-orbit interaction (SOI). Crucially, these systems promise longer spin coherence lifetimes owing to their weak interactions with nuclear spins as compared to electron spin qubits. Here we measure the spin relaxation time T1 of a single hole in a GaAs gated lateral double quantum dot device. We propose a protocol converting the spin state into long-lived charge configurations by the SOI-assisted spin-flip tunneling between dots. By interrogating the system with a charge detector we extract the magnetic-field dependence of T1 ∝ B−5 for fields larger than B = 0.5 T, suggesting the phonon-assisted Dresselhaus SOI as the relaxation channel. This coupling limits the measured values of T1 from ~400 ns at B = 1.5 T up to ~60 μs at B = 0.5 T.
Biomaterial Control of Therapeutic Stem Cells
Authors: Higuchi Akon 
Published: February 2019

Human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs), which cover both human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), show promise for drug discovery and regenerative medicine applications. These stem cells cannot be cultured on conventional tissue culture dishes but on biomaterials that have specific interactions with the hPSCs. Differentiation is regulated by the biological and physical cues conferred by the biomaterial. This book provides a systematic treatment of these topics bridging the gap between fundamental biomaterials research of stem cells and their use in clinical trials.
The author looks at hPSC culture on a range of biomaterial substrates. Differentiation and control of hESCs and iPSCs into cardiomyocytes, osteoblasts, neural lineages and hepatocytes are covered. The author then considers their translation into stem cell therapies and looks at clinical trials across spinal cord injury, macular degeneration, bone disease and myocardial infarction. Finally, a chapter on future directions closes the book. By using this book, the reader will gain a robust overview of current research and a clearer understanding of the status of clinical trials for stem cell therapies.
The Terminalia laxiflora modulates the neurotoxicity induced by fipronil in male albino rats
Authors: Khalaf A.A. , Galal Mona K. , Ibrahim Marwa A. , Allah A.A. Abd , Afify Mostafa M. , Refaat Rasha 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
The extensive use of fipronil (FPN) may trigger hazards to more than insects. The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the abrogating role of Terminalia laxiflora (TL) methanol extract (TLE) against the neurotoxic effects provoked by FPN. Fourty male albino rats were assigned into four equal groups. The first group served as control, the second one was orally administered FPN (10.5 mg/kg BW), the third group was given combination of FPN and TLE) (100 mg/kg BW), and the fourth one was orally given TLE. Our findings highlighted the efficacy of TLE as a neuroprotectant through a significant reduction in malondialdehyde (MDA) content by 25.8%, elevations of the reduced glutathione (GSH) level, catalase (CAT,) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities by 30.9, 41.2, and 48.2% respectively. Consequently, the relative mRNA levels of both Bax and caspase-3 were down-regulated by 40.54% and caspase-3 by 30.35% compared with the control group. Moreover, restoration of the pathological tissue injuries were detected. In conclusion, TLE proved to be a potent neuroprotective agent against the FPN-induced toxicity.
MiR-20a-5p regulates gemcitabine chemosensitivity by targeting RRM2 in pancreatic cancer cells and serves as a predictor for gemcitabine-based chemotherapy
Authors: Lu Huimin , Lu Shan , Yang Dujiang , Zhang Ling , Ye Jun , Li Mao , Hu Weiming 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
Ribonucleotide reductase subunit M2 (RRM2) acts as an important gemcitabine resistance-related gene in pancreatic cancer (PC). Here, we aimed to investigate the potential microRNA that regulates gemcitabine chemosensitivity by targeting RRM2 and explores the clinical significance of candidate miRNA in PC. MTT assay and Western blot analysis revealed that long-time gemcitabine treatment in PC cells induced drug resistance and RRM2 increase, and silence of RRM2 blocked gemcitabine resistance. Among the predicted eight RRM2-related microRNAs, the expression of miR-20a-5p showed the most significant discrepancy between gemcitabine-resistant cells and parental cells. Furthermore, the Dual-Luciferase reporter gene assay indicated that miR-20a-5p directly targeted RRM2 3′UTR, thus inhibited expression of RRM2 and overcame gemcitabine resistance of PC cells. Retrospective study suggested that plasma miR-20a-5p level was correlated with gemcitabine resistance in PC patient. ROC curve showed that miR-20a-5p abundant level might predict gemcitabine resistance with an AUC of 89% (P&lt;0.0001). Additionally, the PFS of patients with high and low expression levels miR-20a-5p was 2.8 and 4.5 months (P&lt;0.001), respectively. Taken together, our results suggests that miR-20a-5p regulated gemcitabine chemosensitivity by targeting RRM2 in PC cells and could serve as a predictor for predicting the efficacy of gemcitabine-based chemotherapy in first-line treatment of PC patients.
Akirin1 promotes myoblast differentiation by modulating multiple myoblast differentiation factors
Authors: Sun Wenqiang , Hu Shenqiang , Hu Jiwei , Qiu Jiamin , Yang Shuang , Hu Bo , Gan Xiang , Liu Hehe , Li Liang , Wang Jiwen 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
Akirin1 is found to be involved in myoblast differentiation. However, the mechanism by which the Akirin1 gene regulates myoblast differentiation still remains unclear. In the present study, we found that ectopic expression of Akirin1 promoted myoblast differentiation by increasing the expression of myogenic regulatory factor (MRF) 4 (MRF4) and myocyte enhancer factor 2B (MEF2B) mRNA. Additionally, we showed that ectopic Akirin1 induced cell cycle arrest by up-regulating p21 mRNA. To further uncover the mechanism by which Akirin1 promotes myoblast differentiation, we showed that the enhanced Akirin1 increased the mRNA expression of P38α. Importantly, the enhanced MRF4 expression by Akirin1 can be abrogated by treatment of SB203580, a p38 inhibitor. Similarly, we found that enhanced MEF2B expression by Akirin1 can be abrogated by treatment with LY294002, a PI3K inhibitor. Together, our results indicate that Akirin1 promotes myoblast differentiation by acting on the p38 and PI3K pathways and subsequently inducing the expression of myoblast differentiation factors.
“Atlas” of numerical solutions for star-disk magnetospheric interaction
Authors: Čemeljić M. 
Published: February 2019

Aims. I report results in numerical simulations of star-disk magnetospheric interaction. A thin accretion disk with a corona above a rotating stellar surface is simulated, and a parameter study is performed to find trends in the angular momentum flux. The results are presented for young stellar objects, but they can be rescaled to other objects with similar geometry.
Methods. I performed resistive and viscous magnetohydrodynamic simulations that reached a quasi-stationary state for cases with different parameters. I computed angular momentum fluxes in the different components of the flow to compare the results.
Results. I present the simulation results with the matter density distribution and a sample of the magnetic field lines, gathered in an “Atlas” of solutions. The torque exerted on the star is computed, together with the angular momentum flux that is expelled from the system in the cases with a conical outflow. I find trends in the components of the flow in the part of parameter space with a slowly rotating star.
Near-infrared spectroscopy of the massive stellar population of W51: evidence for multi-seeded star formation
Authors: Bik A. , Henning Th. , Wu S.-W. , Zhang M. , Brandner W. , Pasquali A. , Stolte A. 
Published: February 2019

Context. The interplay between the formation of stars, stellar feedback and cloud properties strongly influences the star formation history of giant molecular clouds. The formation of massive stars leads to a variety of stellar clusters, ranging from low stellar density OB associations to dense, gravitationally bound starburst clusters.
Aims. We aimed at identifying the massive stellar content and reconstructing the star formation history of the W51 giant molecular cloud.
Methods. We performed near-infrared imaging and K-band spectroscopy of the massive stars in W51. We analysed the stellar populations using colour-magnitude and colour-colour diagrams and compared the properties of the spectroscopically identified stars with stellar evolution models.
Results. We derive the ages of the different sub-clusters in W51 and, based on our spectroscopy derive an age for W51 of 3 Myr or less. The age of the P Cygni star LS1 and the presence of two still forming proto-clusters suggests that the star formation history of W51 is more complex than a single burst.
Conclusions. We did not find evidence for triggered star formation and we concluded that the star formation in W51 is multi seeded. We finally concluded that W51 is an OB association where different sub-clusters form over a time span of at least 3–5 Myr.
Prédisposition héréditaire au cancer du sein (1)
Authors: Cohen-Haguenauer Odile 
Published: February 2019

L’oncogénétique a pour objectif principal de caractériser une sous-population à haut risque de développement de cancers à un âge précoce afin de préconiser les recommandations pour un parcours optimisé de suivi et de soins. La consultation d’oncogénétique contribue à évaluer un risque individuel à partir d’une histoire familiale. Par une approche familiale de génétique formelle, il s’agit de repérer les familles avec une forte agrégation de cancers, éventuellement évocatrice d’un syndrome de prédisposition héréditaire. Cette démarche peut conduire à la proposition d’un test génétique constitutionnel à la recherche de mutations causales. Jusqu’à une période récente, la recherche de mutation constitutionnelle sur les gènesBRCAa abouti à l’identification d’une mutation délétère chez moins de 10 % des cas-index analysés. Il est donc important d’évaluer l’impact de nouveaux gènes dans le panorama actuel de la prédisposition héréditaire au cancer du sein et de l’ovaire.
Leitlinie der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Pneumologie und Beatmungsmedizin zur Diagnostik und Therapie von erwachsenen Patienten mit Husten
Authors: Kardos P. , Dinh Q. , Fuchs K.-H. , Gillissen A. , Klimek L. , Koehler M. , Sitter H. , Worth H. 
Published: February 2019

ZusammenfassungDie vorliegende 2019 S2k-Leitlinie der DGP wurde im Gegensatz zu den S3-Vorgänger-Leitlinien aus dem Jahre 2004 und 2010 für Pneumologen verfasst, für Allgemeinärzte liegt eine Leitlinie der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Allgemeinmedizin aus dem Jahre 2014 vor. Die Leitlinie enthält 48 im Konsensusverfahren abgestimmte Empfehlungen und 16 Statements, die im Hintergrundtext in den folgenden neun Kapiteln erläutert werden: Epidemiologie, Physiologie, Klassifizierung, akuter, subakuter bzw. chronischer Husten, Diagnostik und Therapie; dem chronischen idiopathischen Husten wurde ein Extra-Kapitel gewidmet. Weitere Schwerpunkte der Leitlinie sind die Physiologie des Hustens in Erwartung der Einführung neuer Medikamente sowie ausführliche Abhandlungen des Hustens, der durch Affektionen im Bereich der oberen Atemwege oder durch gastroösophagealen Reflux getriggert wird. Hier sollte die Leitlinie dem Pneumologen die zur Diagnostik und Therapie erforderlichen neuesten Kenntnisse aus den Nachbardisziplinen vermitteln. Die klinischen Kapiteln enthalten auch eine kurze Zusammenfassung, praktische Empfehlungen und jeweils ein eigenes Literaturverzeichnis. Drei neue, vereinfachte Algorithmen für den akuten, subakuten und chronischen Husten runden das Kapitel Diagnostik ab.
Prevention of Cervical Cancer
Authors: Hillemanns Peter , Friese Klaus , Dannecker Christian , Klug Stefanie , Seifert Ulrike , Iftner Thomas , Hädicke Juliane , Löning Thomas , Horn Lars , Schmidt Dietmar , Ikenberg Hans , Steiner Manfred , Freitag Ulrich , Siebert Uwe , Sroczynski Gaby , Sauerbrei Willi , Beckmann Matthias , Gebhardt Marion , Friedrich Michael , Münstedt Karsten , Schneider Achim , Kaufmann Andreas , Petry K. , Schäfer Axel , Pawlita Michael , Weis Joachim , Mehnert Anja , Fehr Mathias , Grimm Christoph , Reich Olaf , Arbyn Marc , Kleijnen Jos , Wesselmann Simone , Nothacker Monika , Follmann Markus , Langer Thomas , Jentschke Matthias 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
Aims Annual opportunistic screening for cervical carcinoma has been carried out in Germany since 1971. The creation of this S3 guideline meets an important need, outlined in the National Cancer Plan, with regard to screening for cervical cancer, as the guideline aims to provide important information and support for planned organized screening for cervical cancer in Germany.
Methods With the financial support of German Cancer Aid, 21 professional societies developed evidence-based statements and recommendations (classified using the GRADE system) for the screening, management and treatment of precancerous conditions of the cervix. Two independent scientific institutes compiled systematic reviews for this guideline.
Recommendations The first part of this short summary presents the pathological basis and considers various questions related to screening for cervical cancer. As also reported in earlier reviews, the meta-analysis by Kleijnen Systematic Reviews showed that HPV-based screening offers better protection against invasive cervical cancer compared to cytology-based screening. The authors of this guideline therefore recommend – in accordance with the guideline of the Joint National Committee of Germany (Gemeinsamer Bundesauschuss, G-BA) – that women aged 35 and above should be examined at regular intervals (at least every 3 years) and undergo HPV-based screening. Co-testing can also be carried out. Women between the ages of 20 and 35 should have cytological screening every 2 years.
Updated Opinion of the Uterus Commission of the Gynecological Oncology Working Group (AGO) and the Gynecological Endoscopy Working Group (AGE) of the German Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGGG) on the Randomized Study Comparing Minimally Invasive with Abdominal Radical Hysterectomy for Early-stage Cervical Cancer (LACC)
Authors: Hillemanns Peter , Brucker Sara , Holthaus Bernd , Kimmig Rainer , Lampe Björn , Runnebaum Ingo , Ulrich Uwe , Wallwiener Markus , Fehm Tanja , Tempfer Clemens ,   for the AGO Uterus and the AGE of the DGGG
Published: February 2019

AbstractIn this opinion on the randomized study comparing minimally invasive with abdominal radical hysterectomy for early-stage cervical cancer (LACC), the Uterus Commission of the Gynecological Oncology Working Group (AGO) and the Gynecological Endoscopy Working Group (AGE) of the Germany Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGGG) state that, based on their examination of the published data, patients with FIGO stage IA1 (with LVSI), IA2 or IB1 cervical cancer must be informed about the results of this LACC study prior to making a decision on the route for radical hysterectomy.
Treatment of Cervical Dysplasia by Clinicians Who Perform Colposcopy in German-speaking Countries – a Questionnaire-based Study
Authors: Hilal Ziad , Tempfer Clemens , Rezniczek Günther 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
Introduction In connection with the reorganisation of cervical carcinoma screening, the importance of colposcopy as an integral part of the planned series of clarification testing will greatly increase. Quality standards for performing the colposcopic examination should therefore be defined in detail. A precondition for this is surveying the current standard in clinical practice. The objective of this study was to evaluate the current practice of colposcopy and conisation in Germany by means of a questionnaire aimed at gynaecologists who perform colposcopies in order to document the actual therapeutic standard of treatment of cervical dysplasia.
Materials and Methods Gynaecologists were invited via e-mail or during events to participate in a web-based survey. The questionnaire contained 38 questions on management before, during and after the examination as well as questions on the technical implementation of colposcopy and conisation.
Results From February 2018 to April 2018, 961 e-mails were sent. A response was received in 197 cases (response rate 20.5%). Responses were received for another 40 questionnaires during events (response rate approx. 80%). After taking the inclusion criteria into account, 160 questionnaires were evaluated. The majority of those surveyed take an average of 2 cervical biopsies (67.3%) and nearly all of those surveyed (94.5%) do not use any local anaesthetic. As a standard method for removing cervical precancerous cells, most of the physicians surveyed perform a loop excision with the electrosurgical loop (91.2%) under colposcopic visualisation (61.2%) under general anaesthesia (92.5%). Postoperative bleeding prophylaxis by means of tamponade is performed only in 27.6% of all cases.
Conclusion A differential colposcopy with two colposcopically targeted biopsies and treatment with the electrosurgical loop are the methods most frequently used by clinicians who perform colposcopy in Germany. A uniform procedure should be defined in detail within the scope of directives or guidelines.
Heterogeneous Copper(I)-Catalyzed Cascade Addition–Oxidative Cyclization of Nitriles with 2-Aminopyridines or Amidines: Efficient and Practical Synthesis of 1,2,4-Triazoles
Authors: Xia Jianhui , Huang Xue , Cai Mingzhong 
Published: February 2019

The heterogeneous cascade addition-oxidative cyclization of nitriles with 2-aminopyridines or amidines was achieved in 1,2-dichlorobenzene or DMSO at 120–130 °C by using a 1,10-phenanthroline-functionalized MCM-41-supported copper(I) complex [Phen-MCM-41-CuBr] as the catalyst and air as the oxidant. The approach was used to generate a wide variety of 1,2,4-triazole derivatives in mostly high yields. This heterogeneous copper(I) catalyst could be easily prepared in a two-step procedure from commercially or readily available and inexpensive reagents and it exhibited higher catalytic activity than the CuBr/1,10-Phen system. Phen-MCM-41-CuBr was also easy to recover and was recyclable up to eight times with almost consistent activity.
MYH9-Related Thrombocytopenia: Four Novel Variants Affecting the Tail Domain of the Non-Muscle Myosin Heavy Chain IIA Associated with a Mild Clinical Evolution of the Disorder
Authors: Zaninetti Carlo , De Rocco Daniela , Giangregorio Tania , Bozzi Valeria , Demeter Judit , Leoni Pietro , Noris Patrizia , Ryhänen Samppa , Barozzi Serena , Savoia Anna , Pecci Alessandro 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
MYH9-related disease (MYH9-RD) is an autosomal-dominant thrombocytopenia caused by mutations in the gene for non-muscle myosin heavy chain IIA (NMMHC-IIA). Patients present congenital macrothrombocytopenia and inclusions of NMMHC-IIA in leukocytes, and have a variable risk of developing kidney damage, sensorineural deafness, presenile cataracts and/or liver enzymes abnormalities. The spectrum of mutations found in MYH9-RD patients is limited and the incidence and severity of the non-congenital features are predicted by the causative MYH9 variant. In particular, different alterations of the C-terminal tail domain of NMMHC-IIA associate with remarkably different disease evolution. We report four novel MYH9 mutations affecting the tail domain of NMMHC-IIA and responsible for MYH9-RD in four families. Two variants cause amino acid substitutions in the coiled-coil region of NMMHC-IIA, while the other two are a splicing variant and a single nucleotide deletion both resulting in frameshift alterations of the short non-helical tailpiece. Characterization of phenotypes of affected individuals shows that all of these novel variants are associated with a mild clinical evolution of the disease.
Acquired Haemophilia A Associated with Subsequent Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: Bazan-Socha Stanisława , Zdziarska Joanna , Iwaniec Teresa , Walocha Jerzy , Musiał Jacek , Dropiński Jerzy , Pacholczak Renata 
Published: February 2019

AbstractAcquired haemophilia A (AHA) is a rare autoimmune disease caused by antibodies directed against clotting factor VIII. About half of cases are idiopathic, but AHA may also be secondary to autoimmune, dermatologic, or oncologic diseases. In approximately 10% of non-idiopathic cases, the disease occurs after or with the diagnosis of cancer as an extremely rare paraneoplastic syndrome. We describe the case of a 73-year-old male patient diagnosed with AHA and successfully treated with recombinant human activated factor VIIa and immunosuppression. Two and a half years later, however, the disease relapsed and a routine ultrasound revealed a liver tumour that was then diagnosed as hepatocellular carcinoma. We present this case to increase awareness that this life-threatening condition may develop years prior to the diagnosis of cancer.