Platelet-rich plasma for regeneration of neural feedback pathways around dental implants: a concise review and outlook on future possibilities

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USE OF HIGH SURFACE NANOFIBROUS MATERIALS IN MEDICINE

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30-day morbidity and mortality of sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and one anastomosis gastric bypass: a propensity score-matched analysis of the GENEVA data

Background: There is a paucity of data comparing 30-day morbidity and mortality of sleeve gastrectomy (SG), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), and one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB). This study aimed to compare the 30-day safety of SG, RYGB, and OAGB in propensity score-matched cohorts. Materials and methods: This analysis utilised data collected from the GENEVA study which was a multicentre observational cohort study of bariatric and metabolic surgery (BMS) in 185 centres across 42 countries between 01/05/2022 and 31/10/2020 during the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. 30-day complications were categorised according to the Clavien–Dindo classification. Patients receiving SG, RYGB, or OAGB were propensity-matched according to baseline characteristics and 30-day complications were compared between groups. Results: In total, 6770 patients (SG 3983; OAGB 702; RYGB 2085) were included in this analysis. Prior to matching, RYGB was associated with highest 30-day complication rate (SG 5.8%; OAGB 7.5%; RYGB 8.0% (p = 0.006)). On multivariate regression modelling, Insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolaemia were associated with increased 30-day complications. Being a non-smoker was associated with reduced complication rates. When compared to SG as a reference category, RYGB, but not OAGB, was associated with an increased rate of 30-day complications. A total of 702 pairs of SG and OAGB were propensity score-matched. The complication rate in the SG group was 7.3% (n = 51) as compared to 7.5% (n = 53) in the OAGB group (p = 0.68). Similarly, 2085 pairs of SG and RYGB were propensity score-matched. The complication rate in the SG group was 6.1% (n = 127) as compared to 7.9% (n = 166) in the RYGB group (p = 0.09). And, 702 pairs of OAGB and RYGB were matched. The complication rate in both groups was the same at 7.5 % (n = 53; p = 0.07). Conclusions: This global study found no significant difference in the 30-day morbidity and mortality of SG, RYGB, and OAGB in propensity score-matched cohorts

30-Day morbidity and mortality of bariatric metabolic surgery in adolescence during the COVID-19 pandemic – The GENEVA study

Background: Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is an effective treatment for adolescents with severe obesity. Objectives: This study examined the safety of MBS in adolescents during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: This was a global, multicentre and observational cohort study of MBS performed between May 01, 2020, and October 10,2020, in 68 centres from 24 countries. Data collection included in-hospital and 30-day COVID-19 and surgery-specific morbidity/mortality. Results: One hundred and seventy adolescent patients (mean age: 17.75 ± 1.30 years), mostly females (n = 122, 71.8%), underwent MBS during the study period. The mean pre-operative weight and body mass index were 122.16 ± 15.92 kg and 43.7 ± 7.11 kg/m2, respectively. Although majority of patients had pre-operative testing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (n = 146; 85.9%), only 42.4% (n = 72) of the patients were asked to self-isolate pre-operatively. Two patients developed symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection post-operatively (1.2%). The overall complication rate was 5.3% (n = 9). There was no mortality in this cohort. Conclusions: MBS in adolescents with obesity is safe during the COVID-19 pandemic when performed within the context of local precautionary procedures (such as pre-operative testing). The 30-day morbidity rates were similar to those reported pre-pandemic. These data will help facilitate the safe re-introduction of MBS services for this group of patients

Formation Of Supramolecular Structures By Negatively Charged Liposomes In The Presence Of Nucleic Acids And Divalent Cations

Cationic liposomes are being increasingly studied as delivery vehicles for bioactive agents such as DNA and other polynucleotides, The mechanism of interaction of DNA with liposomes and the organization of these interacting structures during and after the interaction are still poorly understood. Nucleic acids are known to induce aggregation and size enlargement of liposomes, In the case of phosphatidylcholine (PC) vesicles, these processes depend on the presence and concentration of divalent metal cations and the amount of cholesterol in the liposomes. In this study, anionic small unilamellar vesicles (SUV) and multilamellar vesicles (MLV) composed of dicetylphosphate (DCP):PC:cholesterol at 2:7:1 molar ratios were prepared and incubated with the DNA (from wheat) and Ca2+ (50 mM) at 25 degrees C with the aim of transferring the genetic material into the liposomes by inducing fusion of liposome-liposome aggregates created in the presence, and with the help, of DNA, The organization and the nature of the resultant liposome-DNA-Ca2+ complexes were investigated by scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and fluorescence microscopy, Observations of complexes with similar appearances with both SUV and MLV, as shown by two quite different microscopic approaches, prove that the resultant forms are real and not artifacts of the methodology used. At this stage it is not clear whether the detected complexes represent an intermediate state before fusion of liposomes which will lead to engulfing of the genomic material by the fused liposomes, or the final form. In either case the structures consisting of some adhered or semifused liposomes bearing the nucleic acid seem to be candidates as vehicles for in-vitro and in-vivo transfection.WoSScopu

Catalase adsorption onto cibacron blue F3GA and Fe(III)derivatized poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate) membranes and application to a continuous system

WOS: A1997XJ44500007Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (poly(HEMA)) membranes were prepared by W-initiated photopolymerization of HEMA in the presence of an initiator (a-a'-azobisisobutyronitrile, AIBN). An affinity dye, i.e. Cibacron Blue F3GA (CB) was incorporated covalently and then complexed with Fe(III) ions. The polyHEMA-CB and polyHEMA-CB-Fe(III) derivatized membranes were used in the adsorption of catalase (CAT). The enzyme-loading capability of the Fe(III)-containing membrane (23.6 mu g/cm(2)) was greater than that of the poly(HEMA)-CB derivatized membrane (17.1 mu g/cm(2)). The adsorption phenomena appeared to follow a typical Langmuir isotherm. The K-m values for both immobilized catalases (poly(HEMA)-CB-CAT (22.4 mM) and poly(HEMA)-CB-Fe(III)-CAT (19.3 mM)) were higher than that of free enzyme (16.5 mM). Optimum operational temperature was 5 degrees C higher than that of the free enzyme and was significantly broader. A similar observation was made for the optimum pH. Operational, thermal and storage stabilities were found to increase with immobilization, especially in the presence of Fe(III). It was observed that enzyme could be repeatedly adsorbed and desorbed without significant loss in adsorption capacity or enzyme activity

Novel dye-attached macroporous films for cadmium, zinc and lead sorption: Alkali Blue 6B-attached macroporous poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)

WOS: 000074745200010PubMed: 18967176Alkali Blue GB-attached poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (poly(HEMA)) microporous films were investigated as chelate forming sorbents for heavy metal removal. Poly(HEMA) microporous films were prepared by UV-initiated photo-polymerization of HEMA in the presence of an initiator (azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN)). Alkali Blue 6E was attached covalently. These films with a swelling ratio of 58%, and carrying 14.8 mmol Alkali Blue 6E m(-2) which were then used in the removal of Cd(II), Zn(II) and Pb(II) from aqueous media. Adsorption rates were very high, equilibrium was achieved in about 30 min. The maximum adsorption of heavy metal ions onto the Alkali Blue BE-attached films were 41.4 mmol m(-2) for Cd(II), 52.4 mmol m(-2) for Zn(II), and 64.5 mmol m(-2) for Pb(II). When the heavy metal ions competed during the adsorption from a mixture the adsorption values for Cd(II), Zn(II) and Pb(II) were quite close. Heavy metal ions were desorbed by using 0.1 M HNO3. A significant amount of the adsorbed heavy metal ions (up to 95%) could be desorbed in 30 min. Repeated adsorption/desorption cycles showed the feasibility of these novel dye-attached microporous films for heavy metal removal. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved