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Advocacy at the Eighth World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
- Bistra Zheleva, Amy Verstappen, David M. Overman, Farhan Ahmad, Sulafa K.M. Ali, Zohair Y. Al Halees, Joumana Ghandour Atallah, Isabella E. Badhwar, Carissa Baker-Smith, Maria Balestrini, Amy Basken, Jonah S. Bassuk, Lee Benson, Horacio Capelli, Santo Carollo, Devyani Chowdhury, M. Sertaç Çiçek, Mitchell I. Cohen, David S. Cooper, John E. Deanfield, Joseph Dearani, Blanca del Valle, Kathryn M. Dodds, Junbao Du, Frank Edwin, Ekanem Ekure, Nurun Nahar Fatema, Anu Gomanju, Babar Hasan, Lewis Henry, Christopher Hugo-Hamman, Krishna S. Iyer, Marcelo B. Jatene, Kathy J. Jenkins, Tara Karamlou, Tom R. Karl, James K. Kirklin, Christián Kreutzer, Raman Krishna Kumar, Keila N. Lopez, Alexis Palacios Macedo, Bradley S. Marino, Eva M. Marwali, Folkert J. Meijboom, Sandra S. Mattos, Hani Najm, Dan Newlin, William M. Novick, Sir Shakeel A. Qureshi, Budi Rahmat, Robert Raylman, Irfan Levent Saltik, Craig Sable, Nestor Sandoval, Anita Saxena, Emma Scanlan, Gary F. Sholler, Jodi Smith, James D. St Louis, Christo I. Tchervenkov, Koh Ghee Tiong, Vladimiro Vida, Susan Vosloo, Douglas J. “DJ” Weinstein, James L. Wilkinson, Liesl Zuhlke, Jeffrey P. Jacobs
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- Cardiology in the Young / Volume 33 / Issue 8 / August 2023
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- 24 August 2023, pp. 1277-1287
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The Eighth World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (WCPCCS) will be held in Washington DC, USA, from Saturday, 26 August, 2023 to Friday, 1 September, 2023, inclusive. The Eighth World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery will be the largest and most comprehensive scientific meeting dedicated to paediatric and congenital cardiac care ever held. At the time of the writing of this manuscript, The Eighth World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery has 5,037 registered attendees (and rising) from 117 countries, a truly diverse and international faculty of over 925 individuals from 89 countries, over 2,000 individual abstracts and poster presenters from 101 countries, and a Best Abstract Competition featuring 153 oral abstracts from 34 countries. For information about the Eighth World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, please visit the following website: [www.WCPCCS2023.org]. The purpose of this manuscript is to review the activities related to global health and advocacy that will occur at the Eighth World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery.
Acknowledging the need for urgent change, we wanted to take the opportunity to bring a common voice to the global community and issue the Washington DC WCPCCS Call to Action on Addressing the Global Burden of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Diseases. A copy of this Washington DC WCPCCS Call to Action is provided in the Appendix of this manuscript. This Washington DC WCPCCS Call to Action is an initiative aimed at increasing awareness of the global burden, promoting the development of sustainable care systems, and improving access to high quality and equitable healthcare for children with heart disease as well as adults with congenital heart disease worldwide.
Morphological and molecular characterization of Plasmodium cathemerium (lineage PADOM02) from the sparrow Passer domesticus with complete sporogony in Culex pipiens complex
- Mohamed Z. Y. Aly, Ibrahem I. I. Mohamed, Salwa I. Sebak, Ralph E. T. Vanstreels, Azza M. El gendy
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- Parasitology / Volume 147 / Issue 9 / August 2020
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- 27 April 2020, pp. 985-993
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Avian malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by Plasmodium spp. protozoa. Although these parasites have been extensively studied in North America and Eurasia, knowledge on the diversity of Plasmodium, its vectors and avian hosts in Africa is scarce. In this study, we report on natural malarial infections in free-ranging sparrows (Passer domesticus) sampled at Giza Governorate, Egypt. Parasites were morphologically characterized as Plasmodium cathemerium based on the examination of thin blood smears from the avian host. Sequencing a fragment of the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene showed that the parasite corresponded to lineage PADOM02. Phylogenetic analysis showed that this parasite is closely related to the lineages SERAU01 and PADOM09, both of which are attributed to P. cathemerium. Experimental infection of Culex pipiens complex was successful, with ookinetes first detected at 1-day post infection (dpi), oocysts at 4 dpi and sporozoites at 6 dpi. The massive infection of the salivary glands by sporozoites corroborates that Cx. pipiens complex is a competent vector of PADOM02. Our findings confirm that Plasmodium lineage PADOM02 infects sparrows in urban areas along the Nile River, Egypt, and corroborate that Cx. pipiens complex is a highly competent vector for these parasites. Furthermore, our results demonstrate that this lineage corresponds to the morphospecies P. cathemerium and not P. relictum as previously believed.
P0038 - Personality types of cluster B: Similiraties and dissimilarities in a tunisian psychiatric outpatient unit
- Y. El Kissi, M. Ayachi, S. Ben Nasr, A. Mansour, B. Ben Hadj Ali
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 23 / Issue S2 / April 2008
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- 16 April 2020, p. S92
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Background and Aims:
Cluster B personality disorders are the most common in psychiatric patients and are correlated with specific characteristics. However, dissimilarities may be noticed between different personality types.
This study aimed to compare sociodemographic and clinical features of patients with varied types of this cluster.
Methods:It's a comparative study held in the psychiatric outpatient unit. All five years first time attendances to the unit were retrospectively examined in order to identify those with diagnosis of cluster B personality disorder according to DSM-IV criteria (N=81). Statistical comparisons were performed for sociodemographic features, medical history and axis I comorbidity.
Results:Antisocial personality was the most common (n=32), followed by histrionic (n=28), then borderline personality (n=19).
Patients with antisocial personality were mainly of male gender (p<10-4) and had more antecedents of incarcerations (p<10-4) than the remainder.
Patients with borderline personality had reported less alcohol (p=0.035) and prescribed drugs (p=0.01) use than patients with antisocial personality and more alcohol use (p=0.013) than patients with histrionic personality. History of alcohol (p<10-4), cannabis (0.002) and prescribed drugs (p<10-4) use was more frequent in antisocial compared to histrionic personality. Also, patients with histrionic personality had more conversion disorder than those with antisocial personality (p=0.001).
Conclusion:Cluster B personality disorders seem to share similar family and personal past medical history, but are very different in matter of substance use and comorbid conversion disorder. These findings support the idea that adapted psychiatric care is needed for each type of cluster B personality disorder.
P03-207 Sexual dysfunction in a tunisian sample of drug free schizophrenic patients: A case-control-study
- Y. El Kissi, S. Gaabout, M. Laroussi, M. Ayachi, B. Ben Hadj Ali
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 26 / Issue S2 / March 2011
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- 16 April 2020, p. 1376
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Sexual dysfunction is reported by up to 80% of schizophrenic patients and seems to be mainly associated with antipsychotic medications.
ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare sexual functioning and sexual dysfunction, as assessed by the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale, in drug naïve or drug free schizophrenic patients and in healthy controls.
MethodA consecutive sample of 109 patients meeting DSM-IV criteria of schizophrenia was constituted in psychiatry department of Sousse Farhat Hached hospital (Tunisia), during a 24 months period. They were drug naïve or drug free for at least three months. 109 age and gender matched, consenting controls were recruited among blood donors attending Farhat Hached hospital during the same period. They were free from psychotic disorders as screened by MINI-Plus. Sexual functioning was assessed using the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) in sexually active patients (N = 84) and controls (N = 94).
ResultsThere were no statistical differences in sexual dysfunction rates between schizophrenic patients (20.6%) and healthy controls (13.1%), according to usual threshold values. Also, global ASEX score was similar in schizophrenic patients (12.93 ± 4.48) as in healthy controls (12.61 ± 2.60). Besides, different ASEX item scores including sex drive, arousal, vaginal lubrification/penile erection and orgasm have not shown any differences between patients and controls. Only sexual satisfaction score was higher in schizophrenic patients than in healthy controls (2.73 ± 0.95 vs. 2.43 ± 0.77; p = 0.02).
ConclusionOur results showed a low rate of sexual dysfunction in drug free schizophrenic patients without statistical differences with healthy controls. Only sexual satisfaction was lower in schizophrenic patients.
High prevalence of human herpesvirus 8 in a Tunisian sample of Schizophrenic patients
- Y. El Kissi, N. Hannach, S. Gaabout, S. Samoud, M. Ayachi, J. Boukadida, B. Ben Hadj Ali
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 26 / Issue S2 / March 2011
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- 16 April 2020, p. 1375
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The prevalence of Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) has never been investigated in schizophrenic patients.
ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the prevalence of HHV8 serum antibodies in schizophrenic patients and in healthy controls.
MethodsDuring a 24 months period, we consecutively enrolled 108 patients meeting DSM-IV criteria of schizophrenia, in psychiatry department of Sousse Farhat Hached hospital (Tunisia). We also enrolled 108 controls among consenting blood donors. They were age and sex matched and free from any psychotic disorder as screened by MINI-Plus.
Psychopathology and severity were measured using PANSS, BPRS, SANS, SAPS and CGI. Sera samples were obtained from patients and controls and then analyzed for the presence of anti-HHV8 antibodies (anti-HHV8) using a sensitive indirect immunofluorescence assay to latent and lytic HHV8 antigens.
ResultsA significantly higher prevalence of anti-HHV8 in schizophrenic patients than in healthy controls was found (28.7% vs. 14.8%, p = 0.01). Marital status, educational level, professional activity, poverty, promiscuity, number of children, sexual behavior or presence of risk factors of blood transmission were not associated with HHV8 prevalence (p > 0.05). However, among schizophrenic patients, HHV8 prevalence was statically associated with positive symptoms (SAPS score) (p = 0.01) and the severity of illness (CGI score) (p = 0.02).
ConclusionTo our knowledge, this would be the first report of high HHV8 prevalence in schizophrenic patients, which support the role of this virus in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia. To go on further with this hypothesis, more investigations of HHV8 in schizophrenia are needed.
Sexual Function in Untreated then Treated Schizophrenic Patients: a Prospective Study
- Y. El Kissi, J. Mannai, M. Laroussi, S. Gaabout, M. Ayachi, B. Ben Hadj Ali
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 26 / Issue S2 / March 2011
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- 16 April 2020, p. 1378
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High prevalence of impaired sexual function in patients with schizophrenia has been reported by several studies. Various factors were incriminated including the disease itself, the low level of social competence and treatmentside effects.
ObjectiveTo compare sexual function in drug free schizophrenic patients and six months after initializing antipsychotic treatment.
MethodsA consecutive sample of 109 patients meeting DSM-IV criteria of schizophrenia was constituted in psychiatry department of Farhat Hached hospital (Sousse, Tunisia), during a twenty four months period. They were drug naïve or drug free for at least three months. Assessment was performed at two time points:
T0: During an acute phase of the disease as defined by a BPRS global score ≥ 40 T1: six months after antipsychotic treatment.
Assessment of sexual function used the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX).
ResultsSexual function was impaired under antipsychotic treatment. In fact, we noticed lower global score of asex (p = 0.03) and lower subscores of drive (p = 0.015), arousal (p = 0.006), erection or vaginal lubrication (p= 0.010), orgasm (p= 0.001) and satisfaction (p= 0.005).
ConclusionSexual function was impaired in patients under antipsychotic drugs, according to global score and to diffrent sexual dimensions subscores. This results seem to, prospectively, confirm the implication of treatment in sexual dysfunction occurence among schizophrenic patients.
Personality disorders in a Tunisian psychiatric outpatient unit: A descriptive study
- Y. El Kissi, M. Ayachi, S. Ben Nasr, A. Mansour, B. Ben Hadj Ali
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 22 / Issue S1 / March 2007
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- 16 April 2020, p. S173
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Background and aims:
Personality disorders are common among patients seeking psychiatric care and often coexist with axis I disorders.
This study aimed to determine personality disorders types and their sociodemographic and clinical features in a Tunisian psychiatric population.
Methods:A descriptive study in psychiatric outpatient unit of the university hospital Farhat Hached (Sousse, Tunisia). All five years (January 2000 to December 2004) first time attendances to the unit were retrospectively examined in order to identify those with diagnosis of personality disorder (DSM-IV criteria).
148 cases were selected and assessed: sociodemographic features, medical history, personality disorder type and axis I comorbidity. Assessment was based on patients files.
Results:Cluster B types were the most frequent (54,7%), followed by cluster C (21,6%) then cluster A (9,4%). 14,1% of patients had non specified type.
Mean age was 32,84 ± 10,87 years, with predominance of female gender (52,7%)and urban residency (47,7%. 40,5% of patients were married, 60,2% had high school education level or more and 59% had a regular job.
Family history of psychotic disorders was found in 15,5% and of depressive disorder in 10,8%. Personal suicide attempts were noticed in 13,5%.
85,1% of patients had at least one current axis I disorder. The most common were depressive disorders (42,3%), substances abuse (18,5%), anxiety disorders (11,5%) and somatoform disorder (4,6%).
Conclusion:Our findings show sociodemographic and clinical profile of personality disorders in a Tunisian clinical population.
P0224 - Anxiety, depression and quality of life in patients with cutaneous factitious disorder: A case-control study
- Y. El Kissi, N. Kenani, S. Ben Nasr, M. Denguezli, R. Nouira, B. Ben Hadj Ali
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 23 / Issue S2 / April 2008
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- 16 April 2020, p. S366
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Cutaneous Factitious Disorder (CFD) is rare but often chronic and recurrent illness that impairs patients' quality of life. Few are known about its underlying mechanism which often involves emotional factors such as anxiety and depression.
This study aimed to compare depression, anxiety and quality of life scores in patients diagnosed as CFD and in control patients with chronic dermatological diseases.
Methods:It's a case-control study held in dermatology and psychiatry departments of the university hospital Farhat Hached (Sousse, Tunisia). Twenty-five female patients diagnosed as CFD according to DSM-IV criteria were prospectively recruited. The control group consisted of twenty-five female patients with chronic dermatological condition. They were age and disease duration matched. Assessment was based on family and personal history, HAD-S anxiety and depression scores and SF-36 quality of life measures. Statistical comparisons were performed with Khi 2, Student and Fisher tests.
Results:CFD patients had a mean age of 31 ± 8.62 years. They were more often celibates (p < 10–4) and had lower educational level (p=0.21) than controls. They also had more long family medical history (p=0.49), more personal psychiatric antecedents (p=0.29) and more previous suicide attempts (p = 0.10).
The level of depression and anxiety was the same between CFD patients' group and controls. However, quality of life measures were lower in CFD group (p<10–4).
Conclusion:In spite of a same level of depression and anxiety in the two groups, patients with CFD had a more impaired quality of life than those with other chronic dermatological condition.
Sexual Activity and Marital Relationships in a Sample of Tunisian Schizophrenic Patients: Comparison with Healthy Controls
- Y. El Kissi, M. Laroussi, S. Gaabout, M. Ayachi, B. Ben Hadj Ali
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 26 / Issue S2 / March 2011
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- 16 April 2020, p. 1377
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Sexual activity and marital status have received little attention as an important aspect of schizophrenic patients’ care.
ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare sexual activity, including sexual intercourses with a partner and masturbation, and marital relationships in patients with schizophrenia and in healthy controls.
Materials and methodA consecutive sample of 109 patients meeting DSM-IV criteria of schizophrenia was constituted in psychiatry department of Farhat Hached hospital (Sousse, Tunisia), during a 24 months period. They were drug naïve or drug free for at least three months. 109 age and gender matched, consenting controls were recruited among blood donors. They were free from psychotic disorders as screened by MINI-PLUS. Sexual activity assessment involved sexual intercourses with a partner and masturbation.
ResultsPatients with schizophrenia were less often married than healthy controls (18.3% vs. 54.1%; p < 10-3). Also, they had less often a sexual partner (42.2% vs. 70.8%; p < 10-3) than healthy controls. They reported similar rates of sexual activity (77.1% vs. 86.2%), but less regular sexual intercourses (11.1% vs. 48.1%; p < 10-3) than healthy controls. Also, they reported higher rate (59.6% vs. 24.8%; p < 10-3) and higher prevalence during the last month (9.7 ± 9 vs. 5.04 ± 8; p = 0.017) of masturbatory activity.
ConclusionIn spite of lower prevalence of marital relationships, schizophrenic patients reported as frequent sexual activity as healthy controls. This sexual activity seems to be related to higher prevalence of masturbatory activity, which may be explained by their difficulties to be involved in relationship with a sexual partner.
Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto, Echinococcus ortleppi; and E. intermedius (G7) are present in Bolivia
- V. Ali, E. Martinez, P. Duran, M. A. Seláez, M. Barragan, P. Nogales, A. Peña y Lillo, M. Castañares, Y. Claros, P. Deplazes, C. A. Alvarez Rojas
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- Parasitology / Volume 147 / Issue 9 / August 2020
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Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease caused by a complex of species known as Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. CE is endemic in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and the South part of Brazil. In contrast, little is known regarding the presence of CE in Bolivia. In this study, 35 cysts isolated from livestock (mostly from the Department of La Paz) and 3 from humans (La Paz, Oruro and Potosi) were genetically characterized analysing the sequence of the cox1 gene (1609 bp). In total, 30 cysts (from La Paz, Cochabamba and Beni) were characterized as E. granulosus sensu stricto (3 fertile and 4 non-fertile cysts from sheep, 8 fertile and 12 non-fertile cysts from cattle and 3 fertile cysts from humans). A detailed analysis of the cox1 haplotypes of E. granulosus s.s. is included. Echinococcus ortleppi (G5) was found in 5 fertile cysts from cattle (from La Paz and Cochabamba). Echinococcus intermedius (G7) was identified in 3 fertile cysts from pigs (from Santa Cruz). Additionally, E. granulosus s.s. was detected in 4 dog faecal samples, while E. ortleppi was present in other two dog faecal samples. The implications of these preliminary results in the future implementation of control measures are discussed.
Significance of immunohistochemical overexpression of cyclooxygenase-2 in overall and disease-free survival of oral squamous cell carcinoma patients
- S M Adnan Ali, S Naeem, Y Mirza, N Zahid, M S Awan
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- The Journal of Laryngology & Otology / Volume 132 / Issue 12 / December 2018
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- 24 January 2019, pp. 1102-1109
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- December 2018
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In Pakistan, oral cancer ranks as the most common malignancy in males and the second most common malignancy in females. Cyclooxygenase-2 has been explored as an agent of carcinogenesis in oral and other neoplasms. This study aimed to observe the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in oral squamous cell carcinoma, and to correlate the expression with patients’ clinical features and overall and disease-free survival.
MethodsImmunohistochemistry for cyclooxygenase-2 was performed on a total of 100 oral squamous cell carcinoma formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded blocks. Expression was correlated with patients’ clinicopathological variables and overall and disease-free survival.
ResultsCyclooxygenase-2 was overexpressed in 55 per cent of oral squamous cell carcinoma patients. Overexpression was correlated with overall survival (p = 0.013) and disease-free survival (p = 0.001) on univariate analysis. However, on multivariate analysis, cyclooxygenase-2 was associated with only disease-free survival (p = 0.044) and not overall survival (p = 0.208).
ConclusionExpression of cyclooxygenase-2 is associated with poorer overall survival and higher rates of recurrence in oral squamous cell carcinoma patients.
Correlation of human papillomavirus infection and clinical parameters with five-year survival in oral squamous cell carcinoma
- S M Adnan Ali, M S Awan, S Atif, N Ali, Y Mirza
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- The Journal of Laryngology & Otology / Volume 132 / Issue 7 / July 2018
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- 11 June 2018, pp. 628-635
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- July 2018
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This study associated Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection and other clinical parameters with five-year survival of oral squamous cell carcinoma patients at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.
MethodsA total of 140 patients diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma were enlisted. HPV status and subtypes were established through polymerase chain reaction performed in a previously published study. Clinical data including five-year survival were obtained through institutional medical records.
ResultsNinety-five patients (67.9 per cent) were positive for HPV. Of these, 85 patients were HPV 16 positive while 2 patients were HPV 18 positive. The mean survival time for HPV positive patients was 44.3 months, whereas survival time for HPV negative patients was 46.9 months. Univariate analysis showed that HPV status in oral squamous cell carcinoma was not a statistically significant factor in determining five-year survival rate (p = 0.386).
ConclusionThere is a high prevalence of HPV positive oral squamous cell carcinoma in Pakistan; however, there is no difference in the five-year survival rate when compared to HPV negative oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Response of antioxidant enzymes in Mythimna separata (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) exposed to thermal stress
- A. Ali, M. A. Rashid, Q. Y. Huang, C. Wong, C.-L. Lei
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- Bulletin of Entomological Research / Volume 107 / Issue 3 / June 2017
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- 04 November 2016, pp. 382-390
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The oriental army worm Mythimna separata (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a migratory pest in Eastern Asia and China. Seasonal high temperatures in Southern China and low temperatures in Northern China are pressures favouring the annual migration of this species, while cold tolerance determines the northern limit of its overwintering range. A number of physiological stress responses occur in insects as a result of variations in temperature. One reaction to thermal stress is the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can be harmful by causing oxidative damage. The time-related effects (durations of 1, 4 and 7 h) of thermal stress treatments of M. separata at comparatively low (5, 10, 15 and 20°C) and high (30, 35, 40 and 45°C) temperatures on the activities of antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POX) and glutathione S-transferases (GSTs), and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) were determined. Thermal stress resulted in significant elevation of the activities of SOD, CAT and GSTs, indicating that these enzymes contribute to defence mechanisms counteracting oxidative damage caused by an increase in ROS. However, at high-temperatures, POX and T-AOC were also found to contribute to scavenging ROS. Our results also indicate that extreme temperatures lead to elevated ROS production in M. separata. The present study confirms that thermal stress can be responsible for oxidative damage. To overcome such stress, antioxidant enzymes play key roles in diminishing oxidative damage in M. separata.
Is Heliothis viriplaca (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) a long-distance migrant?
- X.-Y. Zhao, X.-W. Fu, A. Ali, K. Wilson, K.-M. Wu
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- Bulletin of Entomological Research / Volume 106 / Issue 6 / December 2016
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Heliothis viriplaca (Hüfnagel) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is an important polyphagous pest of beans, cotton, maize, and alfalfa worldwide. H. viriplaca is a long-distance migrant, and if so, what pattern of seasonal migration this species exhibits in northern China remains unknown. In this study, in order to determine the seasonal migration of H. viriplaca in northern China, the combination of searchlight trapping and ovarian dissection was carried out on an isolated small island in the center of the Bohai Strait during 2003–2014. The results confirmed that H. viriplaca undertakes long-distance migration on the prevailing winds of the East Asian monsoon airflows. This species exhibited a regular pattern of seasonal migration across the sea from May to October, but there was considerable yearly and monthly variation in the trapped numbers, with the majority being trapped in summer (67.99 ± 6.54%). The mean period when migration was detectable at the island was 116.5 ± 5.6 days from 2003 to 2014, with the shortest time span of 74 days in 2013 and the longest of 144 days in 2005. Trapped females in May and June showed a relatively higher mating rates and some degree of ovarian development when compared with July, August and September, suggesting the migration of this species is not completely bound by the ‘oogenesis-flight syndrome’. These findings will be helpful to improve the forecasting system and managing strategies of H. viriplaca.
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Brittan, Justin Broackes, Dan W. Brock, Aaron Bronfman, Jeffrey E. Brower, Bartosz Brozek, Anthony Brueckner, Jeffrey Bub, Lara Buchak, Otavio Bueno, Ann E. Bumpus, Robert W. Burch, John Burgess, Arthur W. Burks, Panayot Butchvarov, Robert E. Butts, Marina Bykova, Patrick Byrne, David Carr, Noël Carroll, Edward S. Casey, Victor Caston, Victor Caston, Albert Casullo, Robert L. Causey, Alan K. L. Chan, Ruth Chang, Deen K. Chatterjee, Andrew Chignell, Roderick M. Chisholm, Kelly J. Clark, E. J. Coffman, Robin Collins, Brian P. Copenhaver, John Corcoran, John Cottingham, Roger Crisp, Frederick J. Crosson, Antonio S. Cua, Phillip D. Cummins, Martin Curd, Adam Cureton, Andrew Cutrofello, Stephen Darwall, Paul Sheldon Davies, Wayne A. Davis, Timothy Joseph Day, Claudio de Almeida, Mario De Caro, Mario De Caro, John Deigh, C. F. Delaney, Daniel C. Dennett, Michael R. DePaul, Michael Detlefsen, Daniel Trent Devereux, Philip E. Devine, John M. Dillon, Martin C. 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Detection of high levels of anti-α-galactosyl antibodies in sera of patients with Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis: a possible tool for diagnosis and biomarker for cure in an elimination setting
- WALEED S. AL-SALEM, DANIELA M. FERREIRA, NAOMI A. DYER, ESSAM J. ALYAMANI, SALAH M. BALGHONAIM, AHMED Y. AL-MEHNA, SALEEM AL-ZUBIANY, EL-KEIR IBRAHIM, ALI M. AL SHAHRANI, HAMED ALKHUAILED, MOHAMMED A. ALDAHAN, ABDULAZIZ M. AL JARALLH, SAMER S. ABDELHADY, MOHAMMED H. AL-ZAHRANI, IGOR C. ALMEIDA, ALVARO ACOSTA-SERRANO
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In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is mainly caused by Leishmania major and Leishmania tropica parasites. Diagnosis of CL is predominately made by clinicians, who at times fail to detect the disease and are unable to identify parasite species. Here, we report the development of a chemiluminescent enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (CL-ELISA) to measure the levels of anti-α-galactosyl antibodies in human sera. Using this assay, we have found that individuals infected with either Leishmania spp. had significantly elevated levels (up to 9-fold higher) of anti-α-Gal IgG compared to healthy control individuals. The assay sensitivity was 96% for L. major (95% CI; 94–98%) and 91% for L. tropica (95% CI; 86–98%) infections and therefore equivalent to restriction fragment length polymorphism-polymerase chain reaction analysis of parasite ITS1 gene. In addition, the assay had higher sensitivity than microscopy analysis, which only detected 68 and 45% of the L. major and L. tropica infections, respectively. Interestingly, up to 2 years following confirmed CL cure individuals had 28-fold higher levels of anti-α-Gal IgG compared to healthy volunteers. Monitoring levels of anti-α-Gal antibodies can be exploited as both a diagnostic tool and as a biomarker of cure of Old World CL in disease elimination settings.
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A stable adaptive force/position controller for a C5 parallel robot: a neural network approach
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This paper presents an adaptive force/position controller for a parallel robot executing constrained motions. This controller, based on an MLPNN (or Multi-Layer Perceptron Neural Network), does not require the inverse dynamic model of the robot to derive the control law. A neural identification of the dynamic model of the robot is proposed to determine the principal components of the MLPNN input vector. The latter is used to compensate the dynamic effects arising from the robot–environment interaction and its parameters are adjusted according to an adaptation law based on the Lyapunov-analysis methodology. The proposed controller is evaluated experimentally on the C5 parallel robot. This method is capable of tracking accurately the force/position trajectories and its stability robustness is proved.