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J Small Anim Pract ; 64(12): 776-780, 2023 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37559404

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate sterility in refrigerated multi-dose insulin vials through 6 months of routine aspiration. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twelve vials of insulin, six of insulin glargine U100 (Lantus®, 10 mL multi-dose vial, Sanofi, Bridgewater, NJ) containing the preservative metacresol, and six of protamine zinc insulin U40 (ProZinc®, 10 mL multi-dose vial, Boehringer Ingelheim, Duluth, GA) containing the preservative phenol, were refrigerated and aspirated twice daily for 6 months, using a new insulin syringe each time. Three vials of each insulin type were wiped with a single-use alcohol swab before sampling. Three times weekly, aspirated samples were inoculated in Tryptic Soy Broth enrichment media and incubated for evidence of microbial growth. Positive broth was cultured and speciated. Endpoints were microbial vial contamination (defined as three consecutive positive cultures of the same organism) and completion of the six-month study period. RESULTS: Microbial contamination was not identified in any vial throughout the study period. A total of 454 aspirated samples were cultured, one of which exhibited non-repeatable growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis. This vial was prematurely lost to breakage after 59 culture samples (29 after the positive growth). CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Refrigerated phenol- and metacresol-containing multi-dose insulin products carry minimal risk for iatrogenic infection through 6 months of use, regardless of alcohol swab preparation.


Subject(s)
Infertility , Insulin , Animals , Cresols , Infertility/veterinary , Drug Contamination
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Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci ; 24(2): 549-563, 2020 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32016956

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to present patients with the Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH) coming from one center and presenting all the possibilities of its treatment, at the forefront with the uterine transplantation. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The presented work is an example of different types of MRKH syndrome diagnosed in 25 women who were diagnosed in the Department of Gynecological Endocrinology due to the primary amenorrhea from 01/2001 to 06/2018. RESULTS: Patients suffering from MRKH syndrome are capable of having genetic offspring but are unable to give birth to their own child, due to an absence of the uterus, blindly terminated vagina, and normal ovaries. Patients suffering from this syndrome have the opportunity to receive treatment in accordance with their current needs. However, there are many medical, technical, and ethical limitations in achieving the most important therapeutic target: uterine transplantation and childbirth. CONCLUSIONS: Until a few years ago, patients with an absolute uterine factor of infertility, including women with MRKH syndrome, had a real choice of only two equally controversial options giving a chance for motherhood - surrogacy and adoption. However, modern transplantation has shown that a third option - a uterine transplant - exists and is available.


Subject(s)
46, XX Disorders of Sex Development/diagnosis , 46, XX Disorders of Sex Development/surgery , Congenital Abnormalities/diagnosis , Congenital Abnormalities/surgery , Mullerian Ducts/abnormalities , Uterus/transplantation , 46, XX Disorders of Sex Development/physiopathology , Adolescent , Adult , Congenital Abnormalities/physiopathology , Female , Forecasting , Humans , Mullerian Ducts/physiopathology , Mullerian Ducts/surgery , Organ Transplantation/methods , Organ Transplantation/trends , Treatment Outcome , Uterus/blood supply , Uterus/physiology , Young Adult
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Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci ; 22(21): 7379-7384, 2018 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30468484

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Scarce clinical and experimental studies suggest that hepcidin can be a protein participating in the development of metabolic disorders, while its synthesis and concentration in the circulation outside of the iron metabolism parameters can be influenced by hormones. The aim of the present study was to determine the correlation between the concentration of hepcidin in serum and the occurrence of insulin resistance and hyperandrogenemia in women with PCOS. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Five groups of women with PCOS were divided based on: correct body mass (17 without hyperandrogenemia and insulin resistance - G1; 17 with hyperandrogenemia and without insulin resistance - G2; 11 without hyperandrogenemia and with insulin resistance - G3; 10 with hyperandrogenemia and insulin resistance - G4), metabolic and hormonal parameters and selected markers of iron metabolism. RESULTS: Serum glucose levels were significantly higher in the group G3 than G1 and in the group G4 than G1 and G2. Serum insulin levels and HOMA-IR values were significantly higher in the groups G3 and G4 than G1 and G2. Serum androstenedione levels were significantly higher in the group G2 than G1 and G3 than G2. Serum transferrin levels were significantly lower in the group G1 than in the reaming study groups. CONCLUSIONS: It has been demonstrated that insulin resistance and hyperandrogenemia appear to be the factors decreasing the concentration of transferrin circulation, but not the remaining parameters of the iron metabolism in the studied women. No relationship between the concentration of hepcidin circulation and other studied parameters of the iron metabolism and the parameters of the carbohydrate metabolism was discovered. Androstenedione can stimulate hepcidin synthesis in women with PCOS with correct body mass.


Subject(s)
Hepcidins/blood , Hyperandrogenism/blood , Hyperandrogenism/epidemiology , Insulin Resistance , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/blood , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/complications , Adolescent , Adult , Blood Glucose/analysis , Body Mass Index , Female , Humans , Iron/metabolism , Transferrin/analysis , Young Adult
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Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci ; 21(21): 4755-4761, 2017 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29164590

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Polycystic ovarian syndrome and obesity contribute to the metabolic complications for women of reproductive age. The aim of present study was to analyze the effect of abdominal obesity expressed using waist/hip ratio (WHR) in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome on metabolic parameters. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study included 659 women with PCOS with WHR <0.8 and ≥0.8 aged between 17 and 44 years. Patients were tested for follicular stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, 17-beta-estradiol, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, androstenedione, sex hormone binding globulin, and total lipid profile during the follicular phase (within 3 and 5 days of their menstrual cycle). Also, fasting glucose and insulin concentrations, and after, oral-glucose glucose administration, were determinate. De Ritis and Castelli index I and II were calculated. RESULTS: Women with WHR ≥0.8 had higher concentration of glucose and  insulin (both fasting and after 120 min of oral administration of 75 g glucose), as well as HOMA-IR value, than women with WHR value < 0.8. Also, abdominal obesity disorders hormonal parameters. Higher free androgen index and lower concentration of sex hormone binding globulin and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate were found in female with WHR ≥ 0.8. Follicular stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, androstenedione, and 17-beta-estradiol, were on similar level in both groups. Elevation in triglycerides, total cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein levels, as well as decrease in high density lipoprotein level in serum of women with WHR value ≥ 0.8, were found when compared to women with WHR < 0.8. A statistically significant correlation was found between WHR value and glucose, insulin, sex hormone binding globulin, free androgen index and lipid profile parameters. CONCLUSIONS: Abdominal obesity causes additional disorders in metabolic and hormonal parameters in PCOS women, which confirmed changes in analyzed parameters between PCOS women with WHR < 0.8 and WHR ≥ 0.8 and statistically significant correlations between WHR value and analyzed parameters.


Subject(s)
Obesity, Abdominal/diagnosis , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/diagnosis , Adolescent , Adult , Blood Glucose/analysis , Body Mass Index , Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate/blood , Female , Follicle Stimulating Hormone/blood , Humans , Insulin/blood , Luteinizing Hormone/blood , Obesity, Abdominal/complications , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/complications , Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin/analysis , Waist-Hip Ratio , Young Adult
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Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci ; 21(2): 346-360, 2017 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28165551

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Thyroid disorders, especially Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT), are observed significantly more often in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than in the general population - approximately 27% and 8%, respectively. This is extremely important in young women, because both disorders are connected with fertility problems. As HT and PCOS occur together, fertility problems may become a serious clinical issue in these patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic literature review in PubMed of PCOS- and HT-related articles in English, published until December 2015 was conducted. RESULTS: The reasons for joint prevalence still remain unclear. Genetic and autoimmune backgrounds are recognized to be possible common etiological factors. Three genetic polymorphisms have been described to play a role in PCOS as well as in HT. They are polymorphism of the gene for fibrillin 3 (FBN3) regulating the activity of transforming growth factor-b (TGF-b) and regulatory T cell levels, gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor (GnRHR) polymorphism and CYP1B1 polymorphism standing for estradiol hydroxylation. High estrogen-to-progesterone ratios owing to anovulatory cycles, as well as high estrogen levels during prenatal life, disrupt development of the thymus and its function in maintaining immune tolerance, and are suspected to enhance autoimmune response in PCOS. Vitamin D deficiency could be also involved in the pathogenesis of HT and PCOS. CONCLUSIONS: The above-mentioned common etiological factors associated with fertility problems in HT and PCOS require further research.


Subject(s)
Hashimoto Disease/epidemiology , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/epidemiology , Cytochrome P-450 CYP1B1/genetics , Female , Fibrillins/genetics , Humans , Receptors, LHRH/genetics , Transforming Growth Factor beta/genetics
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AJNR Am J Neuroradiol ; 29(4): 660-2, 2008 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18184847

ABSTRACT

Imaging of the cerebral vessels with use of CT angiogram (CTA) after placement of aneurysmal clips is often limited by clip artifacts. We used a phantom to demonstrate a visible reduction in metal artifact when using the axial technique, compared with the usual CTA helical acquisition. This approach may have some advantage when used for CTA with 64-section scanners in the specific circumstance of immediate postoperative imaging after placement of cerebral aneurysmal clips.


Subject(s)
Artifacts , Cerebral Angiography , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Surgical Instruments , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Cobalt , Humans , Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery , Phantoms, Imaging , Titanium
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Pediatr Radiol ; 26(1): 15-8, 1996.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8598987

ABSTRACT

The radiologic evaluation of neonatal chest masses may be carried out with a number of different imaging modalities, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages. While it is necessary clinically to rapidly and accurately diagnose these lesions, this may be difficult when the neonate is critically ill. We report the use of spiral (helical) CT (SCT) scanning with reconstructed images to diagnose chest masses in two critically ill neonates undergoing oscillating ventilation. We describe the technique used to image the masses and compare this technique with other available imaging modalities.


Subject(s)
Bronchopulmonary Sequestration/diagnostic imaging , Hernia, Diaphragmatic/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , Aorta, Thoracic/diagnostic imaging , Female , Humans , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted , Infant, Newborn , Pulmonary Veins/diagnostic imaging , Radiography, Thoracic/methods
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Neurosurgery ; 36(2): 320-6; discussion 326-7, 1995 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-7731512

ABSTRACT

Although three-dimensional computed tomographic angiography was developed as a screening tool for use in patients with suspected cerebrovascular disease, this imaging modality has also proven to be of value in surgical planning for patients with large or unusual vascular lesions of the brain. The three-dimensional images generated by this technique yield valuable information regarding the size and configuration of intracranial aneurysms and vascular malformations, the presence and extent of intra-aneurysmal thrombus, the relationship of the vascular lesion to other cerebrovascular or skeletal structures, aneurysm wall thickness, and the presence and orientation of an aneurysm neck. The use of three-dimensional computed tomographic angiography in representative cases of patients with large or unusual cerebrovascular lesions is presented. It has been our experience that this imaging modality displays anatomical information that is not readily available from standard, intra-arterial angiography, provides better detail for surgical planning than magnetic resonance angiography, and is less expensive than either of these other imaging modalities.


Subject(s)
Cerebral Angiography/methods , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Adult , Aged , Carotid Arteries/diagnostic imaging , Cerebral Angiography/economics , Female , Health Care Costs , Humans , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted , Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery , Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations/surgery , Magnetic Resonance Angiography/economics , Male , Middle Aged , Preoperative Care , Subtraction Technique/economics , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/economics , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods
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J Neurosurg ; 76(3): 408-14, 1992 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-1738019

ABSTRACT

Computer-generated three-dimensional reconstruction of the intracranial vascular system obtained by contrast-enhanced computerized tomography (CT) has been used in the diagnosis of 20 patients with known or suspected intracranial cerebrovascular disease. This technique allows visualization of the intracranial vasculature without exposing patients to the risks associated with intra-arterial angiography. The color prints and videotape images generated have been used to diagnose the presence of intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and venous angiomas. They have also been used to rule out structural abnormalities in patients with suspected intracranial vascular pathology and to screen patients with a strong family history of intracranial aneurysm. In 11 patients who underwent both three-dimensional CT angiography and intra-arterial angiography, the diagnostic correlation was 100%. No complications from the procedures or from incorrect diagnosis have been encountered. Although this technique requires further development and clinical evaluation, the authors' early experience with three-dimensional CT angiography suggests that this may become a valuable tool in the diagnosis of patients with cerebrovascular disease.


Subject(s)
Cerebral Angiography/methods , Cerebrovascular Disorders/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Cerebrovascular Disorders/diagnosis , Child , Female , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Male , Middle Aged
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