RESUMEN
Genome sequencing has established clinical utility for rare disease diagnosis. While increasing numbers of individuals have undergone elective genome sequencing, a comprehensive study surveying genome-wide disease-associated genes in adults with deep phenotyping has not been reported. Here we report the results of a 3-y precision medicine study with a goal to integrate whole-genome sequencing with deep phenotyping. A cohort of 1,190 adult participants (402 female [33.8%]; mean age, 54 y [range 20 to 89+]; 70.6% European) had whole-genome sequencing, and were deeply phenotyped using metabolomics, advanced imaging, and clinical laboratory tests in addition to family/medical history. Of 1,190 adults, 206 (17.3%) had at least 1 genetic variant with pathogenic (P) or likely pathogenic (LP) assessment that suggests a predisposition of genetic risk. A multidisciplinary clinical team reviewed all reportable findings for the assessment of genotype and phenotype associations, and 137 (11.5%) had genotype and phenotype associations. A high percentage of genotype and phenotype associations (>75%) was observed for dyslipidemia (n = 24), cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, and other cardiac diseases (n = 42), and diabetes and endocrine diseases (n = 17). A lack of genotype and phenotype associations, a potential burden for patient care, was observed in 69 (5.8%) individuals with P/LP variants. Genomics and metabolomics associations identified 61 (5.1%) heterozygotes with phenotype manifestations affecting serum metabolite levels in amino acid, lipid and cofactor, and vitamin pathways. Our descriptive analysis provides results on the integration of whole-genome sequencing and deep phenotyping for clinical assessments in adults.
Asunto(s)
Diagnóstico por Imagen , Metabolómica , Medicina de Precisión/métodos , Secuenciación Completa del Genoma , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Estudios de Cohortes , Femenino , Predisposición Genética a la Enfermedad/genética , Genotipo , Cardiopatías/genética , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Fenotipo , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Aortoenteric fistula (AEF) is a rare but life-threatening condition in which expedient diagnosis is often difficult. It arises from erosion of a segment of aorta, usually an abdominal aortic aneurysm, into an adjacent portion of the gastrointestinal tract or between a vascular graft of the aorta and an adjacent portion of the gastrointestinal tract. It can present as life-threatening upper or lower gastrointestinal bleeding and is a surgical emergency that requires rapid assessment, emergency resuscitation, and definitive treatment. CASE REPORT: To present the case of an 87-year-old man diagnosed with AEF in the emergency department. A review of the literature follows the case report. CONCLUSIONS: Aortoenteric fistula is a rare diagnosis that can cause sudden life-threatening gastrointestinal bleeding.
Asunto(s)
Enfermedades de la Aorta/diagnóstico , Fístula/diagnóstico , Hemorragia Gastrointestinal/etiología , Fístula Intestinal/diagnóstico , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Humanos , Masculino , Recurrencia , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , Negativa del Paciente al TratamientoAsunto(s)
Defensa Civil/legislación & jurisprudencia , Control de Enfermedades Transmisibles/legislación & jurisprudencia , Planificación en Desastres/legislación & jurisprudencia , Administración en Salud Pública/legislación & jurisprudencia , Defensa Civil/organización & administración , Control de Enfermedades Transmisibles/organización & administración , Planificación en Desastres/organización & administración , Brotes de Enfermedades/prevención & control , Recursos en Salud/provisión & distribución , Humanos , Cooperación Internacional , Estados Unidos , United States Department of Homeland Security/legislación & jurisprudencia , United States Department of Homeland Security/organización & administraciónRESUMEN
There are a number of notable trends in the development of EM that have been highlighted at the regional level globally. From the establishment of formal EM training as the standard of care to practice in an ED to the influence of transnational regulatory bodies and financing mechanisms on specialty development and the broad-based issues of health security that affect EM, the specialty continues to grow around the world. As practitioners in each of these regions struggle to respond effectively to the development issues and challenges presented here, they continue to advance EM as one of the more dynamic young specialties in medicine. The regions presented here are as distinctive as the people who practice our specialty; however, in many respects the highlights and challenges are universal. This recognition is perhaps what motivates the appeal for collaboration in international EM development.
Asunto(s)
Servicios Médicos de Urgencia/organización & administración , Medicina de Emergencia/organización & administración , Salud Global , Planificación en Salud/organización & administración , Cooperación Internacional , Humanos , Modelos Organizacionales , Desarrollo de ProgramaRESUMEN
The specialty of EM is developing rapidly throughout the world. This growth is relatively lacking in the LICs, however. The lack of resources and financing capabilities in these regions may hinder specialty development. Further growth of the specialty in these countries requires an understanding of their health priorities and the global health and development agencies that often assist these countries in supporting the health sector. Identifying health priorities in these regions that intersect with EM is crucial and may form the basis for further expansion of EM. Many potential funding opportunities exist within the governmental and private sector, but all require some familiarity with application mechanisms and project cycles. Building relationships with personnel within these agencies and countries of interest is often fundamental to successful programmatic funding.
Asunto(s)
Países en Desarrollo , Servicios Médicos de Urgencia/organización & administración , Medicina de Emergencia/organización & administración , Apoyo Financiero , Cooperación Internacional , Desarrollo de Programa/economía , Servicios Médicos de Urgencia/economía , Medicina de Emergencia/economía , Humanos , Organizaciones , Naciones UnidasAsunto(s)
Neoplasias Óseas/diagnóstico por imagen , Ilion/diagnóstico por imagen , Osteosarcoma/diagnóstico por imagen , Sacro/diagnóstico por imagen , Adulto , Neoplasias Óseas/complicaciones , Humanos , Dolor de la Región Lumbar/etiología , Masculino , Osteosarcoma/complicaciones , Dolor Pélvico/etiología , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos XRESUMEN
STUDY OBJECTIVE: We determine the incidence of desaturation and pulse rate reactivity during paramedic rapid sequence intubation of patients with severe head injuries (Glasgow Coma Scale score Asunto(s)
Técnicos Medios en Salud
, Servicios Médicos de Urgencia/métodos
, Frecuencia Cardíaca
, Hipoxia Encefálica/sangre
, Hipoxia Encefálica/epidemiología
, Intubación Intratraqueal/métodos
, Intubación Intratraqueal/estadística & datos numéricos
, Adulto
, Monitoreo de Gas Sanguíneo Transcutáneo
, California/epidemiología
, Estudios de Cohortes
, Comorbilidad
, Servicios Médicos de Urgencia/estadística & datos numéricos
, Femenino
, Traumatismos Cerrados de la Cabeza/epidemiología
, Traumatismos Cerrados de la Cabeza/terapia
, Humanos
, Incidencia
, Masculino
, Bloqueantes Neuromusculares/uso terapéutico
, Evaluación de Procesos y Resultados en Atención de Salud
, Oximetría