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About: University College Cork is a education organization based out in Cork, Ireland. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Irish. The organization has 12056 authors who have published 28452 publications receiving 958414 citations. The organization is also known as: Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh & National University of Ireland, Cork.
Topics: Population, Irish, Gut flora, Microbiome, Casein
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TL;DR: Investigations indicate that studies of gut microbes may play an important role in advancing understanding of disorders of cognitive functioning and social interaction, such as autism.
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TL;DR: Hypoxia is a general factor affecting glucose metabolism; however, some hypoxic tumors can have modest glucose metabolism, whereas some highly metabolic tumors are not hypoxic, showing discordance in tracer uptake that can be tumor type specific.
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare glucose metabolism and hypoxia in four different tumor types using positron emission tomography (PET). 18 F-labeled fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) evaluates energy metabolism, whereas the uptake of 18 F-labeled fluoromisonidazole (FMISO) is proportional to tissue hypoxia. Although acute hypoxia results in accelerated glycolysis, cellular metabolism is slowed in chronic hypoxia, prompting us to look for discordance between FMISO and FDG uptake. Experimental Design: Forty-nine patients (26 with head and neck cancer, 11 with soft tissue sarcoma, 7 with breast cancer, and 5 with glioblastoma multiforme) who had both FMISO and FDG PET scans as part of research protocols through February 2003 were included in this study. The maximum standardized uptake value was used to depict FDG uptake, and hypoxic volume and maximum tissue:blood ratio were used to quantify hypoxia. Pixel-by-pixel correlation of radiotracer uptake was performed on coregistered images for each corresponding tumor plane. Results: Hypoxia was detected in all four patient groups. The mean correlation coefficients between FMISO and FDG uptake were 0.62 for head and neck cancer, 0.47 for breast cancer, 0.38 for glioblastoma multiforme, and 0.32 for soft tissue sarcoma. The correlation between the overall tumor maximum standardized uptake value for FDG and hypoxic volume was small (Spearman r = 0.24), with highly significant differences among the different tumor types ( P Conclusions: Hypoxia is a general factor affecting glucose metabolism; however, some hypoxic tumors can have modest glucose metabolism, whereas some highly metabolic tumors are not hypoxic, showing discordance in tracer uptake that can be tumor type specific.
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Charité1, Boston Children's Hospital2, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich3, University College Cork4, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens5, University Hospital of Basel6, Sofia Medical University7, Paracelsus Private Medical University of Salzburg8, Hospital Clínico San Carlos9, Medical University of Łódź10, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai11
TL;DR: The European Anaphylaxis Registry (EAR) as mentioned in this paper is a registry for the identification and management of severe allergic reactions in children and adolescents in 10 European countries between 2007 and 2015.
Abstract: Background Anaphylaxis in children and adolescents is a potentially life-threatening condition. Its heterogeneous clinical presentation and sudden occurrence in virtually any setting without warning have impeded a comprehensive description. Objective We sought to characterize severe allergic reactions in terms of elicitors, symptoms, emergency treatment, and long-term management in European children and adolescents. Methods The European Anaphylaxis Registry recorded details of anaphylaxis after referral for in-depth diagnosis and counseling to 1 of 90 tertiary allergy centers in 10 European countries, aiming to oversample the most severe reactions. Data were retrieved from medical records by using a multilanguage online form. Results Between July 2007 and March 2015, anaphylaxis was identified in 1970 patients younger than 18 years. Most incidents occurred in private homes (46%) and outdoors (19%). One third of the patients had experienced anaphylaxis previously. Food items were the most frequent trigger (66%), followed by insect venom (19%). Cow's milk and hen's egg were prevalent elicitors in the first 2 years, hazelnut and cashew in preschool-aged children, and peanut at all ages. There was a continuous shift from food- to insect venom– and drug-induced anaphylaxis up to age 10 years, and there were few changes thereafter. Vomiting and cough were prevalent symptoms in the first decade of life, and subjective symptoms (nausea, throat tightness, and dizziness) were prevalent later in life. Thirty percent of cases were lay treated, of which 10% were treated with an epinephrine autoinjector. The fraction of intramuscular epinephrine in professional emergency treatment increased from 12% in 2011 to 25% in 2014. Twenty-six (1.3%) patients were either admitted to the intensive care unit or had grade IV/fatal reactions. Conclusions The European Anaphylaxis Registry confirmed food as the major elicitor of anaphylaxis in children, specifically hen's egg, cow's milk, and nuts. Reactions to insect venom were seen more in young adulthood. Intensive care unit admissions and grade IV/fatal reactions were rare. The registry will serve as a systematic foundation for a continuous description of this multiform condition.
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TL;DR: The European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) as mentioned in this paper recommends that the measurement of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) be standardized, for example, by the Vitamin D Standardization Program.
Abstract: Vitamin D deficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) 10% of Europeans. The European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) advises that the measurement of serum 25(OH)D be standardized, for example, by the Vitamin D Standardization Program. Risk groups include young children, adolescents, pregnant women, older people (especially the institutionalized) and non-Western immigrants. Consequences of vitamin D deficiency include mineralization defects and lower bone mineral density causing fractures. Extra-skeletal consequences may be muscle weakness, falls and acute respiratory infection, and are the subject of large ongoing clinical trials. The ECTS advises to improve vitamin D status by food fortification and the use of vitamin D supplements in risk groups. Fortification of foods by adding vitamin D to dairy products, bread and cereals can improve the vitamin D status of the whole population, but quality assurance monitoring is needed to prevent intoxication. Specific risk groups such as infants and children up to 3 years, pregnant women, older persons and non-Western immigrants should routinely receive vitamin D supplements. Future research should include genetic studies to better define individual vulnerability for vitamin D deficiency, and Mendelian randomization studies to address the effect of vitamin D deficiency on long-term non-skeletal outcomes such as cancer.
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Institute of Cancer Research1, Imperial College London2, University of Dundee3, King's College London4, University of Birmingham5, University of Southampton6, University of Manchester7, University of Sheffield8, University of Cambridge9, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust10, Newcastle University11, University of Nottingham12, University of London13, Queen Mary University of London14, University of East Anglia15, University of Glasgow16, University College Dublin17, Cardiff University18, University of Leicester19, University College London20, Brunel University London21, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland22, University of Stirling23, University of Chester24, University of Oxford25, University of Edinburgh26, National Cancer Research Institute27, Queen's University Belfast28, University College Cork29, University of Liverpool30, London Research Institute31, Brighton and Sussex Medical School32, University of Leeds33
TL;DR: With resources to conduct further high-quality targeted research focusing on the gaps identified, increased knowledge translating into improved clinical care should be achievable within five years.
Abstract: Introduction: Breast cancer remains a significant scientific, clinical and societal challenge. This gap analysis has reviewed and critically assessed enduring issues and new challenges emerging from recent research, and proposes strategies for translating solutions into practice. Methods: More than 100 internationally recognised specialist breast cancer scientists, clinicians and healthcare professionals collaborated to address nine thematic areas: genetics, epigenetics and epidemiology; molecular pathology and cell biology; hormonal influences and endocrine therapy; imaging, detection and screening; current/ novel therapies and biomarkers; drug resistance; metastasis, angiogenesis, circulating tumour cells, cancer ‘stem’ cells; risk and prevention; living with and managing breast cancer and its treatment. The groups developed summary papers through an iterative process which, following further appraisal from experts and patients, were melded into this summary account. (Continued on next page)
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Stephen J. O'Brien | 153 | 1062 | 93025 |
James J. Collins | 151 | 669 | 89476 |
J. Wouter Jukema | 124 | 785 | 61555 |
John F. Cryan | 124 | 723 | 58938 |
Fergus Shanahan | 117 | 705 | 51963 |
Timothy G. Dinan | 116 | 689 | 60561 |
John M. Starr | 116 | 695 | 48761 |
Gordon G. Wallace | 114 | 1267 | 69095 |
Colin Hill | 112 | 693 | 54484 |
Robert Clarke | 111 | 512 | 90049 |
Douglas B. Kell | 111 | 634 | 50335 |
Thomas Bein | 109 | 677 | 42800 |
Steven C. Hayes | 106 | 450 | 51556 |
Åke Borg | 105 | 444 | 53835 |
Eamonn Martin Quigley | 103 | 685 | 39585 |