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Type 2 Autoimmune Hepatitis Triggered by Hepatitis A Virus: A Case Report
Authors: Hachim Ghita , Ourrai Abdelhakim , Radi Abdelilah , Lamalmi Najat , Abilkassem Rachid , Mohtarim Rihane El , Hassani Amal , Agadr Aomar 
Published: August 2022

Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) pathogenesis is still unknown. However, among patients who have a genetic susceptibility, some viral infections appear to be triggers for AIH.
We report a case of a child who developed type 2 autoimmune hepatitis as a result of HEPATITIS A Virus (HAV) infection.
An 8-year-old female who was diagnosed with hepatitis A three years ago and was cured after three months. She developed jaundice and epistaxis a few years later.
Complementary tests revealed polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia, antinuclear and anti-LC1 antibodies, and hepatocyte necrotico-inflammatory lesions in a liver biopsy. The diagnosis of type 2 autoimmune hepatitis was kept.
A remission was obtained under corticosteroid and azathioprine treatment.
In cases of persistent HAV infection, AIH should be investigated so that therapy can start earlier. To prevent more serious complications, AIH patients should also receive the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and HAV vaccines.
Sexual Behavior and Risky Practices among Adults Living with HIV/AIDS in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: Ofurum Ifeoma C. , Mba Onyinye G. 
Published: August 2022

Background: HIV/AIDS remains a public health challenge with an estimated 37.9 million persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) globally. Risky sexual behaviours/practices among PLWHA increase the likelihood of co-infection and further spread of infection. Understanding the pattern of these behaviours will aid in the modelling of campaigns to control further spread of infection.
Aim: To examine sexual behaviour and risky practices among adults living with HIV in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
Methodology: Six hundred (600) participants were recruited for this cross-sectional study from the HIV/AIDS clinics at Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, and Otuasega Cottage Hospital, Ogbia in Bayelsa State, after obtaining informed consent. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data comprising socio-demographic characteristics and the sexual activities/behaviour of the respondents in this study. The data obtained from the study were analyzed and presented as frequencies and percentages.
Results: Most of the respondents reported sexual intercourse 532(88.7%) 3 months to study. Sexual intercourse with casual partners 20(3.8%), multiple sexual partners 72(12%), and sex workers 2(0.4%) were observed among the respondents. Regular use of condoms during sex was reported by 63(11.8%), while 200(37.6%) sometimes, 96(18.0%) rarely, and 173(32.5%) never. A recent treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) was reported by 115(19.2%). Alcohol use before sex was reported by 218(36.3%). Overall, 253(42.2%) of the respondents engaged in at least one form of risky sexual behaviour.
Conclusion: There is a preponderance of risky sexual behaviour/practices among PLWHA in Bayelsa State that may account for coinfection with STI as well as increase HIV/AIDS transmission.
RACIONALIZAÇÃO E MONETARIZAÇÃO: categorias da globalização
Authors: Do Valle Ulisses 
Published: August 2022

Este artigo procura analisar alguns aspectos de uma dimensão central do fenômeno frequentemente conhecido como globalização. Trata-se de entender a economia monetária global à luz de duas categorias fundamentais da sociologia: racionalização (Max Weber) e monetarização (Georg Simmel). A partir disso, apresentaremos algumas ideias do sociólogo franco-suíço Aldo Haesler, no que toca às consequências da eletronização dos fluxos monetários que está na base da globalização. Entre outros aspectos, Haesler nos chama a atenção ao correlacionar, de maneira sistemática, três aspectos fundamentais associados à economia monetária global: a invisibilização do dinheiro, a indolorização do sacrifício efetuado nas trocas econômicas, e a dissolução do esquema reciprocitário da ação.Palavras-Chave: Racionalização; Monetarização; Dinheiro; Globalização; Aldo HaeslerRATIONALIZATION AND MONETIZATION: categories of globalizationABSTRACTThis article aims to analyze some aspects of central dimension in the phenomenon often known as globalization. The main objective is to understand the global monetary economy according to two fundamental categories of sociology: rationalization (Max Weber) and monetization (Georg Simmel). Based on this, we will present some ideas of the French-Swiss sociologist Aldo Haesler regarding the consequences of the electronization of monetary flow that is in the bases of globalization. Among other aspects, Haesler draws attention to the systematic correlation of three fundamental aspects associated with the global monetary economy: the invisibility of money, the painlessness of the sacrifice made in economic exchanges, and the dissolution of the reciprocal scheme of action.Key words: Rationalization; Monetization; Money; globalization; Aldo HaeslerRATIONALISATION ET MONÉTARISATION: catégories de la mondialisationABSTRACTCet article se veut d’analyser certains aspects de la dimension centrale du phénomène souvent connu sous le nom de mondialisation. Il s’agit de comprendre l’économie monétaire mondiale à la lumière de deux catégories fondamentales de la sociologie: la rationalisation (Max Weber) et la monétarisation (Georg Simmel). Sur cette base, nous présenterons quelques idées du sociologue franco-suisse Aldo Haesler, concernant les conséquences de la digitalisation des flux monétaires qui est à la base de la mondialisation. Haesler attire l’attention, entre autres, sur la corrélation systématique de trois aspects fondamentaux associés à l’économie monétaire mondiale: l’argent invisible, le sacrifice indolore dans les échanges économiques et la dissolution du schéma d’action réciproque.Key words: Rationalisation; Monétarisation; Argent; Mondialisation; Aldo Haesler
Asymmetric Coupled Dual‐Atom Sites for Selective Photoreduction of Carbon Dioxide to Acetic Acid
Authors: Jia Guangri , Sun Mingzi , Wang Ying , Shi Yanbiao , Zhang Lizhi , Cui Xiaoqiang , Huang Bolong , Yu Jimmy C. 
Published: August 2022

AbstractPhotocatalytic reduction of CO2 to value‐added liquid fuels is a promising approach to alleviate the global energy and environmental problems. However, highly selective production of C2+ products from CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) is very difficult because of the sluggish CC coupling reaction. An asymmetric coupled heteronuclear photocatalyst is designed to overcome this limitation. The new catalyst contains single atoms of nickel and cobalt loaded on titanium dioxide. It exhibits an impressive 71% selectivity for acetic acid. The experimental data and theoretical calculations reveal that the Ni and Co single atom sites not only significantly lower the energy barrier of electron transfer in photocatalysis but also efficiently promote the CC coupling toward CH3COOH. The high activity of such a heteronuclear catalyst system will shed light on the future development of effective materials for CO2RR.
Functional MXene‐Based Materials for Next‐Generation Rechargeable Batteries
Authors: Zheng Chao , Yao Yu , Rui Xianhong , Feng Yuezhan , Yang Dan , Pan Hongge , Yu Yan 
Published: August 2022

AbstractMXenes are seen as an exceptional candidate to reshape the future of energy with their viable surface chemistry, ultrathin 2D structure, and excellent electronic conductivity. The extensive research efforts bring about rapid expansion of the MXene families with enriched functionalities, which significantly boost performance of the existing energy‐storage devices. In this review, the strategies that are developed to functionalize the MXene‐based materials, including tailoring their microstructure by ions/molecules/polymers‐initiated interaction or self‐assembly, surface/interface engineering with dopants or functional groups, constructing heterostructures from MXenes with various materials, and transforming them into a series of derivatives inheriting the merits of the MXene precursors are highlighted. Their applications in emerging battery technologies are demonstrated and discussed. With delicate functionalization and structural engineering, MXene‐based electrode materials exhibit improved specific capacity and rate capability, and their presence further suppresses and even eliminates dendrite formation on the metal anodes, which lengthens the lifespan of the rechargeable batteries. Meanwhile, MXenes serve as additives for electrolytes, separators, and current collectors. Finally, some future directions worth of exploration to address the remaining challenging issues of MXene‐based materials and achieve the next‐generation high‐power and low‐cost rechargeable batteries are proposed.
Probing deep to express root‐zone enrichment of soil‐test biological activity on southeastern U.S. farms
Authors: Franzluebbers Alan J. 
Published: August 2022

AbstractSoil organic carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) accumulation contributes to improved soil health condition, particularly after a history of tillage‐intensive land use. Soil‐test biological activity (STBA) is an active fraction of organic matter that is responsive to conservation management. This essay summarizes the need, concept, and method of calculating root‐zone enrichment of STBA and other organic C and N fractions on private farms. Calculation of root‐zone enrichment separates the pedogenic influence on organic matter content from that of contemporary management. This separation is particularly important when attempting to determine STBA or soil organic C stock change in response to management across variable landscapes. Reasonable farm‐level estimates of STBA and stocks of soil organic C and N can be obtained from one to two dozen sampling sites on farms with differences in land use, a process that could help propel in‐depth assessments of soil health condition and C stock change.
Impact of cobalt catalyst carburization on Fischer‐Tropsch micro‐kinetics
Authors: Hazemann Paul , Schweitzer Jean‐Marc , Decottignies Dominique , Maury Sylvie , Humbert Séverine , Schuurman Yves 
Published: August 2022

AbstractRecent models of the Fischer‐Tropsch synthesis are able to predict quite accurately the catalyst's initial activity and selectivity. However, these micro‐kinetic models rarely consider the performance loss with time on stream and in particular the heavy product selectivity loss. In this study, a deactivation model at the micro‐kinetic scale is proposed to represent the effect of carburization on Fischer‐Tropsch catalysts performances. Comparison of different mechanisms revealed that termination reactions were the most affected by cobalt carbide formation, before reactants adsorption or chain growth. Both activity and selectivity decline could be accurately described using linear and second‐order power laws expressions of active sites concentration and termination kinetic rate constants. The obtained model predicts a monotonous evolution of activity and selectivities from 10% to 80% carburization, above which an important increase of olefin selectivity is observed. The model did not indicate any change of the surface coverages after carburization.
Parasites as tags for stock identification of a highly exploited vulnerable skate Dipturus brevicaudatus (Chondrichthyes: Rajidae) in the south‐western Atlantic Ocean, a complementary tool for its conservation
Authors: Irigoitia Manuel M. , Levy Eugenia , Canel Delfina , Timi Juan T. 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Populations of chondrichthyans are particularly sensitive to elevated fishing mortality due to their low reproductive potential and very low population growth.
Dipturus brevicaudatus is a common and endemic skate from waters of Argentina and is frequently caught as by‐catch and is therefore extremely vulnerable to commercial fishing. There are signs of overfishing in both the northern and southern Argentine Sea and the species has been classified as ‘Vulnerable’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
A parasitological examination of 96 skates revealed 1,913 individual macroparasites belonging to 18 species and one myxozoan. Three parasite species were long‐lived and were suitable biological tags, resulting in statistically significant differences between North Patagonic and both Buenos Aires and South Patagonic regions and therefore can be used to identify stocks of D. brevicaudatus. The inclusion of short‐lived parasites in the analyses suggested the existence of three stocks.
Parasite assemblages from the northern Argentine Sea (Buenos Aires, Argentine biogeographical province) and from Patagonian waters (North and South Patagonic, Magellanic biogeographical province) varied in terms of parasite infracommunity species richness and the relative abundance of parasite guilds.
Using parasites to infer the existence of three stocks of D. brevicaudatus provides the basis to help establishing management and recovery strategies to preserve the diversity of this vulnerable skate in the south‐west Atlantic Ocean.
Due to the low host specificity of the long‐lived parasite tags, there is potential to extend this methodology to other skate species that are commercially exploited in the region, whose population structures remain unknown.
Constructing Low‐Solvation Electrolytes for Next‐Generation Lithium‐Ion Batteries
Authors: Liu Jipeng , Yuan Botao , Dong Liwei , Zhong Shijie , Ji Yuanpeng , Liu Yuanpeng , Han Jiecai , Yang Chunhui , He Weidong 
Published: August 2022

AbstractThe realization of high‐concentration electrolytes (HCEs) is a benchmark breakthrough attributed to the modification of cation aggregation, which owns technical advantages over the widely used conventional electrolytes. Due to the high cost brought by the large amount of lithium (Li) salts, high viscosity, low Li+ conductivity, and wettability of the HCE system, the concept of localized HCEs (LHCEs) is proposed to improve the aforementioned shortcomings without affecting the performances of high‐energy‐density batteries. Nevertheless, the effect factors of the weakly solvated structure of LHCEs have not been summarized, so it is urgent to conclude this direction to further survey the low‐solvation structure and properties. Hence, for the first time we offer a comprehensive and distinct overview on the electrolyte development, strategies for constructing low‐solvation structure, and scientific perspectives for lithium‐ion batteries, especially by focusing on the binding energies between cation and solvents, solvation and de‐solvation process, structure of novel solvents, and selection of Li salts. Emphasis is placed on the relevance of constructing low‐solvation structure and forming electrode/electrolyte interphases, and new insights into weakly solvated electrolytes associated with efficient solid electrolyte interphase and cathode electrolyte interphase layers are presented for developing next‐generation lithium‐ion batteries.
Association between diabetes duration and 1‐year prognosis of stroke: A national registry study
Authors: Zhang Yanli , Jin Aoming , Meng Xia , Wang Mengxing , Li Hao , Pan Yuesong , Wang Yongjun 
Published: August 2022

AbstractBackground and purposeDiabetes mellitus is a strong independent risk factor for stroke recurrence. However, the association between diabetes duration and the prognosis of stroke remains uncertain. We aimed to characterize whether an association exists between diabetes duration and stroke outcomes in patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).MethodsBetween 2015 and 2018, 14,674 patients with ischemic stroke or TIA within 7 days and older than 18 years from the Third China National Stroke Registry (CNSR‐III) were included in this analysis. Diabetes duration at baseline was collected by face‐to‐face interviews and further categorized into groups of without diabetes, diabetes < 4, 4 to <8 and ≥8 years. The association between diabetes duration and clinical outcomes, including stroke recurrence, poor function outcome (modified Rankin Scale score of 3–6), and all‐cause mortality at the 1‐year follow‐up after stroke onset, was evaluated by a multivariable Cox proportional hazard regression model, competing risk model and logistic regression model with adjustment for demographic and clinical features.ResultsAmong the 14,674 patients included, the average age was 62.0 years, and 68.5% were male. There were 1419 (9.7%) patients who had stroke recurrence, 1912 (13.0%) who had poor function outcome, and 478 (3.3%) who had all‐cause mortality at the 1‐year follow‐up. After adjusting for potential covariates, a diabetes duration ≥8 years was associated with an increased risk of 1‐year stroke recurrence (adjusted hazards ratio [HR], 1.31; 95% CI, 1.05–1.64; p = .02) in comparison to those without Diabetes mellitus. Using a competing risk regression model, a diabetes duration ≥8 years was a significant risk factor for stroke recurrence (HR, 1.31; 95% CI, 1.12–1.53). In contrast, there was no significant association between diabetes duration < 4, 4 to <8 years and clinical outcomes.ConclusionsLong‐term diabetes duration (≥8 years), but not short‐term diabetes duration, was associated with an increased risk of 1‐year stroke recurrence in patients with ischemic stroke or TIA.
TACE versus TARE for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: Overall and individual patient level meta analysis
Authors: Brown Andrew M. , Kassab Ihab , Massani Marco , Townsend Whitney , Singal Amit G. , Soydal Cigdem , Moreno‐Luna Laura , Roberts Lewis R. , Chen Vincent L. , Parikh Neehar D. 
Published: August 2022

AbstractBackgroundTransarterial radioembolization (TARE) is increasingly used as an alternative to transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We aimed to perform an overall and individual patient data (IPD) meta‐analysis of studies comparing TACE and TARE.MethodsWe performed a systematic literature search using pre‐specified keywords with the aid of an informationist for articles from inception to 3/2020. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS), and the secondary endpoint was time to progression (TTP).ResultsSeventeen studies met inclusion criteria with 2465 unique patients, with one randomized trial, 4 prospective studies and 12 retrospective studies. Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage B (42.8%) was the most common stage followed by BCLC A (30.3%) and BCLC C (29.0%). There was no difference in OS between the two modalities (−0.55 months, 95% CI −1.95 to 3.05). In three studies with available TTP data, TARE resulted in a longer TTP than TACE (mean TTP 17.5 vs. 9.8 months; mean TTP difference 4.8 months, 95% CI 1.3–8.3 months). IPD‐level meta‐analysis of 311 patients from three studies showed no difference in overall OS between the two modalities including among subgroups stratified by tumor stage and liver function. Limitations of the current literature include inconsistent length of follow‐up, inconsistency in response criteria, and safety reporting.ConclusionsCurrent data suggest TARE provides significantly longer TTP than TACE, although the two treatments do not significantly differ in terms of OS. Given limitations of the current data, there is rationale for prospective studies comparing these modalities.
Improved heart failure after closure of arteriovenous fistula
Authors: Samsone Vilte Gabriele , Rimsevicius Laurynas , Kantauskaite Marta , Sukackiene Diana , Janusaite Marta Monika , Vaisnyte Birute , Miglinas Marius 
Published: August 2022

AbstractThe population of patients with end‐stage renal disease is rapidly growing and hemodialysis remains the most common treatment option. We present a case of a young patient with arteriovenous fistula (AVF)‐related heart failure, and a review of the main hemodynamic changes after AVF formation and ligation procedures.
Severe pulmonary hemorrhage in a 3‐week‐old neonate with COVID‐19 infection: A case report
Authors: Alassaf Anood , Ellithy Khaled , Mehta Tejas , Aljbawi Walid , Ali Hossamaldein , Soliman Ashraf , Al Amri Mohammed , Nashwan Abdulqadir J. 
Published: August 2022

AbstractOur patient is a 3‐week‐old female neonate, presented with complaints of low‐grade fever and a congested nose for one day. Eventually, she developed progressive desaturation, hypotension, and poor perfusion due to severe pulmonary hemorrhage. Then, she developed cardiac arrest and was declared dead.
First report of novel mutation (c.790del) on SQSTM1 gene on a family with childhood onset of progressive cerebellar ataxia with vertical gaze palsy
Authors: Jalali Hossein , Khoshaeen Atefeh , Mahdavi Mohammad Reza , Mahdavi Mahan 
Published: August 2022

AbstractSQSTM1 gene encodes a protein called p62 that acts as an autophagy receptor in the degradation of protein molecules. A homozygous deletion variant that changes the frame shift in the SQSTM1 gene named c.790 Del A .T was detected in case childhood onset and progressive neurodegeneration with ataxia, and gaze palsy.
Under‐deployed TAVI with occluded left‐main and severe aortic regurgitation; bailout chimney‐in‐chimney stenting and aggressive postdilatation saves the day
Authors: Athauda‐arachchi Pandula 
Published: August 2022

AbstractNarrow calcific aortic roots with low coronary heights present challenges for a successful trans‐catheter aortic valve replacement. We describe a case where pre‐emptive coronary protection and chimney stent‐in‐stent procedure was successfully performed during a cardiac arrest secondary to coronary occlusion and restricted TAVI valve deployment in such an anatomy.
Simultaneous testicle and epididymis vasculitis revealing granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Authors: Kechida Melek , Ktari Kamel , Jellazi Mohamed , Mesfar Rym , Khochtali Ines , Saad Hammadi , Njim Leila 
Published: August 2022

AbstractGranulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a systemic necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis, which predominantly affects small‐sized blood vessels. We aimed to report a case of GPA involving testicles and epididymis taken for malignancy. A 75‐year‐old patient was admitted for a painful left testicular mass. There was no extra urogenital manifestations on examination and the workup was unremarkable. Histological findings after orchidectomy revealed granulomatous inflammation of the testis and epididymis with fibrinoid necrosis and necrotic vasculitis consisting with the diagnosis of GPA. Further investigations regarding ear, nose, throat, pulmonary, and renal involvement were negative. Proteinase 3 antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (PR3‐ANCA) test was negative. Furthermore, infectious diseases especially tuberculosis were ruled out. Based on histopathological findings, limited GPA was diagnosed. The patient was treated with methotrexate and prednisone with good outcome. There was no relapse after 1 year of follow‐up. Isolated urogenital involvement may occur at the onset of GPA and can be taken for malignancy. Histopathological findings are the gold standard for the diagnosis. Treatment is based on steroids and immunosuppressive drugs.
Broad ligament pregnancy case, the ectopic gestational sac was very close to the ureter
Authors: Gao Jie , Wang Yu 
Published: August 2022

AbstractA broad ligament pregnancy had been managed by laparoscopy. A 2‐cm ectopic pregnancy sac was located in the posterior lobe of the left broad ligament. We identified and separated the ipsilateral ureter during the operation because the ectopic gestational sac was very close to the ureter.