Latissimus dorsi detrusor myoplasty for bladder acontractility: a systematic review

Forte, Antonio Jorge,Boczar, Daniel,Huayllani, Maria Tereza,Moran, Steven,Okanlami, Oluwaferanmi O.,Ninkovic, Milomir,Broer, Peter N. Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surge 2021 Archives of Plastic Surgery Vol.48 No.5

Bladder acontractility affects several thousand patients in the United States, but the available therapies are limited. Latissimus dorsi detrusor myoplasty (LDDM) is a therapeutic option that allows patients with bladder acontractility to void voluntarily. Our goal was to conduct a systematic review of the literature to determine whether LDDM is a better option than clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) (standard treatment) in patients with bladder acontractility. On January 17, 2020, we conducted a systematic review of the PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Clinical Answers, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases, without time frame limitations, to identify articles on the use of LDDM for bladder acontractility. Of 75 potential articles, 4 fulfilled the eligibility criteria. The use of LDDM to treat patients with bladder acontractility was reported in four case series by the same group in Europe. Fifty-eight patients were included, and no comparison groups were included. The most common cause of bladder acontractility was spinal cord injury (n=36). The mean (±standard deviation) operative time was 536 (±22) minutes, postoperative length of hospital stay ranged from 10 to 13 days, and follow-up ranged from 9 to 68 months. Most patients had complete response, were able to void voluntarily, and had post-void residual volume less than 100 mL. Although promising outcomes have been obtained, evidence is still weak regarding whether LDDM is better than CIC to avoid impairment of the urinary tract among patients with bladder acontractility. Further prospective studies with control groups are necessary.

Use of magnetic resonance imaging for evaluation of therapeutic response in breast cancer-related lymphedema: A systematic review

Forte, Antonio Jorge,Boczar, Daniel,Kassis, Salam,Huayllani, Maria T.,McLaughlin, Sarah A. Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surge 2020 Archives of Plastic Surgery Vol.47 No.4

Breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common comorbidity in breast cancer survivors. Although magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is widely used to evaluate therapeutic response of patients with various medical conditions, it is not routinely used to evaluate lymphedema patients. We conducted a systematic review of the literature to identify studies on the use of MRI to evaluate therapy for BCRL. We hypothesized that MRI could provide information otherwise not possible through other examinations. On October 21, 2019, we conducted a systematic review on the PubMed/MEDLINE and Scopus databases, without time frame or language limitations, to identify studies on the use of MRI to evaluate therapy for BCRL. We excluded studies that investigated other applications of MRI, such as lymphedema diagnosis and surgical planning. Of 63 potential articles identified with the search, three case series fulfilled the eligibility criteria. In total, 53 patients with BCRL were included and quantitatively evaluated with MRI before and after manual lymphatic drainage. Authors used MRI or MR lymphagiography to investigate factors such as lymphatic vessel cross-sectional area, tissue water relaxation time (T₂), and chemical exchange saturation transfer. The only study that compared MRI measurement with standard examinations reported that MRI added information to the therapy evaluation. MRI seems to be a promising tool for quantitative measurement of therapeutic response in patients with BCRL. However, the identified studies focused on only manual lymphatic drainage and were limited by the small numbers of patients. More studies are necessary to shed light on the topic.

Standardized ileal digestibility of amino acids of protein sources associated with exogenous enzymes for broilers

Fortes Bruno Duarte Alves,de Carvalho Mello Heloisa Helena,Café Marcos Barcellos,Arnhold Emmanuel,Stringhini José Henrique 아세아·태평양축산학회 2022 Animal Bioscience Vol.35 No.7

Objective: Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of enzyme complex (EC) on the standardized ileal digestibility (SID) of amino acids (AA) in corn gluten meal (60%) (CGM), soy protein concentrate (SPC), dried bovine plasma (DBP), and poultry offal meal (POM). Experiments I and II were conducted with broilers in the pre-starter (1 to 7 days of age) and starter (1 to 21 days of age) phases, respectively. Methods: The treatments consisted of a protein-free diet (PFD) containing feedstuffs either supplemented with EC (xylanase, amylase, and protease) or not. In Experiment I, a total of 360 one-day-old male Cobb-500 broiler chicks were randomly housed in 45 pens, resulting in five replicates with eight birds each, totalizing eight treatments and one PFD group. In Experiment II a total of 270 one-day-old male Cobb-500 broiler chicks were randomly housed in 45 pens, resulting in five replicates with six birds each, totalizing eight treatments and one PFD group. The PFD groups were used to assess the endogenous AA losses. The birds were slaughtered to collect the ileal content. Results: In the pre-starter phase, the SID of arginine, branched chain-aminoacids, glycine, serine, aspartate, and glutamic acid increased with EC addition. The EC improved the SID of arginine and glutamic acid of CGM; the SID of valine and cystine of SPC; the SID of leucine, glycine, and aspartate of POM and the SID of isoleucine of DBP. In the starter phase, the SID of isoleucine, phenylalanine and glycine increased in EC-supplemented diets. The EC improved the SID of isoleucine of DBP; the SID of phenylalanine of CGM and POM. The SID of AA of SPC was not influenced by the EC. Conclusion: The addition of an EC to broiler pre-starter and starter diets is efficient in increasing the SID of AA on SPC, POM, and DBP. Objective: Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of enzyme complex (EC) on the standardized ileal digestibility (SID) of amino acids (AA) in corn gluten meal (60%) (CGM), soy protein concentrate (SPC), dried bovine plasma (DBP), and poultry offal meal (POM). Experiments I and II were conducted with broilers in the pre-starter (1 to 7 days of age) and starter (1 to 21 days of age) phases, respectively.Methods: The treatments consisted of a protein-free diet (PFD) containing feedstuffs either supplemented with EC (xylanase, amylase, and protease) or not. In Experiment I, a total of 360 one-day-old male Cobb-500 broiler chicks were randomly housed in 45 pens, resulting in five replicates with eight birds each, totalizing eight treatments and one PFD group. In Experiment II a total of 270 one-day-old male Cobb-500 broiler chicks were randomly housed in 45 pens, resulting in five replicates with six birds each, totalizing eight treatments and one PFD group. The PFD groups were used to assess the endogenous AA losses. The birds were slaughtered to collect the ileal content.Results: In the pre-starter phase, the SID of arginine, branched chain-aminoacids, glycine, serine, aspartate, and glutamic acid increased with EC addition. The EC improved the SID of arginine and glutamic acid of CGM; the SID of valine and cystine of SPC; the SID of leucine, glycine, and aspartate of POM and the SID of isoleucine of DBP. In the starter phase, the SID of isoleucine, phenylalanine and glycine increased in EC-supplemented diets. The EC improved the SID of isoleucine of DBP; the SID of phenylalanine of CGM and POM. The SID of AA of SPC was not influenced by the EC.Conclusion: The addition of an EC to broiler pre-starter and starter diets is efficient in increasing the SID of AA on SPC, POM, and DBP.

Use of adipose-derived stem cells in lymphatic tissue engineering and regeneration

Forte, Antonio Jorge,Boczar, Daniel,Sarabia-Estrada, Rachel,Huayllani, Maria T.,Avila, Francisco R.,Torres, Ricardo A.,Guliyeva, Gunel,Aung, Thiha,Quinones-Hinojosa, Alfredo Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surge 2021 Archives of Plastic Surgery Vol.48 No.5

The potential to differentiate into different cell lines, added to the easy and cost-effective method of extraction, makes adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) an object of interest in lymphedema treatment. Our study's goal was to conduct a comprehensive systematic review of the use of ADSCs in lymphatic tissue engineering and regeneration. On July 23, 2019, using PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Clinical Answers, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Embase databases, we conducted a systematic review of published literature on the use of ADSCs in lymphatic tissue engineering and regeneration. There were no language or time frame limitations, and the following search strategy was applied: ((Adipose stem cell) OR Adipose-derived stem cell)) AND ((Lymphedema) OR Breast Cancer Lymphedema). Only original research manuscripts were included. Fourteen studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Eleven studies were experimental (in vitro or in vivo in animals), and only three were clinical. Publications on the topic demonstrated that ADSCs promote lymphangiogenesis, and its effect could be enhanced by modulation of vascular endothelial growth factor-C, interleukin-7, prospero homeobox protein 1, and transforming growth factor-β1. Pilot clinical studies included 11 patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema, and no significant side effects were present at 12-month follow-up. Literature on the use of ADSCs in lymphatic tissue engineering and regeneration demonstrated promising data. Clinical evidence is still in its infancy, but the scientific community agrees that ADSCs can be useful in regenerative lymphangiogenesis. Data collected in this review indicate that unprecedented advances in lymphedema treatment can be anticipated in the upcoming years.

Understanding Success: South Korean Student Transitions to the American Community College

Katherine Fort 한국상담학회 2023 Journal of Asia Pacific counseling Vol.13 No.1

This article explores the transition experiences of ten South Korean students who first studied in the United States within the community college setting and who viewed their transition experience as successful through an original grounded theory study. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed, resulting in the emergence of a grounded theory. This theory revealed five main categories: one context category and four subsequent developmental stages of challenge, reflection, action, and growth. Challenge emerged as the central category due to its pivotal role in participants’ ultimate experiences of a successful transition. In particular, the process following the point of encountering challenges set in motion a set of decisions through which participants navigated their difficulties by utilizing personal and cultural skills. Many of these skills were unique to the South Korean population. Utilizing these skills and attributes, participants reported developing the strength to manage with diligence and ultimately gain the confidence to do more on campus and in their larger communities. The process of self-reflection, self-awareness, and confidence-building plays a key role in these experiences of success. The findings identify stressors linked to critical challenges that South Korean international students face and describe how some South Korean students successfully navigate those challenges. These findings are relevant to student services personnel and college counselors who support South Korean international students in higher education.

CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS OF FEEDING AND LOCOMOTOR ACTIVITY IN SHRIMP Litopenaeus vannamei

Rodrigo Fortes da Silva,Aline dos Anjos Santos,Silvan Vianna do Valle,Jessica Cerqueira dos Santos,Alice Borba Baiao 한국수산과학회 양식분과 2015 한국수산과학회 양식분과 학술대회 Vol.2015 No.5

The Brazilian National Hymn and the Star-Spangled Banner: A Q-Study of Student Attitudes in Two Countries

( Gustavo Fortes Said ),( LW Woods Stricklin ) 한국주관성연구학회 2007 Journal of Human Subjectivity Vol.5 No.2

싸마디의 두 가지 형태에 대한 비갸나빅슈의 견해

Andrew O. Fort 원광대학교 요가학연구소 2014 요가학저널 Vol.2 No.1

Evaluation of Kinetic and Mass Transfer Parameters for Adsorption of Clavulanic Acid into Natural and Synthetic Zeolites

Marcus B. S. Forte,Marcio A. Mazutti,Francisco Maugeri Filho,Maria Isabel Rodrigues 한국생물공학회 2011 Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering Vol.16 No.6

This work investigates the adsorption of clavulanic acid using natural six cationic forms (Na^+, Ca^(+2),Ba^(+2), Sr^(2+), K^(+), and Mg^(2+)) of the X and NZ zeolites in a stirred tank reactor since the separation is an important step of the biomolecule production. A mathematical model was proposed taking into account the transport of CA molecules from the liquid phase to the surface of the adsorbent and after diffusion into the particles. The estimated kinetic and mass transfer parameters were used to evaluate adsorption rates and mass transfer resistances involved in the separation of clavulanic acid from the broth. It has been shown that mass-transfer phenomena were a limiting step in the clavulanic acid adsorption process and that the adsorption rate should be considered to evaluate the system. Amongst the materials, the synthetic zeolite NaX was selected as the most appropriate material to separate clavulanic acid because this material presented the highest values for the observed reaction rate,compensating for the external mass transfer resistance. Modeling and simulation of clavulanic acid purification using the zeolite NaX showed a satisfactory fitting of experimental data. The model was used to simulate the process and it was evaluated for its technical and economical viability by comparisons considering the influence of the solid:liquid ratio on the adsorption equilibrium time and on the hydrolysed mass of biomolecule.

Effect of 10% weight loss on simulated taekwondo match performance : a randomized trial

Leonardo de Sousa Fortes,Gustavo César de Vasconcelos,Bruna Daniella de Vasconcelos Costa,Pedro Pinheiro Paes,Emerson Franchini 한국운동재활학회 2017 JER Vol.13 No.6