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Prognostic role of genetic biomarkers in clinical progression of prostate cancer
Maria Jesus Alvarez-Cubero,Luis Javier Martinez-Gonzalez,Maria Saiz,Pedro Carmona-Saez,Juan Carlos Alvarez,Manrique Pascual-Geler,Jose Antonio Lorente,Jose Manuel Cozar 생화학분자생물학회 2015 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.47 No.-
The aim of this study was to analyze the use of 12 single-nucleotide polymorphisms in genes ELAC2, RNASEL and MSR1 as biomarkers for prostate cancer (PCa) detection and progression, as well as perform a genetic classification of high-risk patients. A cohort of 451 men (235 patients and 216 controls) was studied. We calculated means of regression analysis using clinical values (stage, prostate-specific antigen, Gleason score and progression) in patients and controls at the basal stage and after a follow-up of 72 months. Significantly different allele frequencies between patients and controls were observed for rs1904577 and rs918 (MSR1 gene) and for rs17552022 and rs5030739 (ELAC2). We found evidence of increased risk for PCa in rs486907 and rs2127565 in variants AA and CC, respectively. In addition, rs627928 (TT–GT), rs486907 (AG) and rs3747531 (CG–CC) were associated with low tumor aggressiveness. Some had a weak linkage, such as rs1904577 and rs2127565, rs4792311 and rs17552022, and rs1904577 and rs918. Our study provides the proof-of-principle that some of the genetic variants (such as rs486907, rs627928 and rs2127565) in genes RNASEL, MSR1 and ELAC2 can be used as predictors of aggressiveness and progression of PCa. In the future, clinical use of these biomarkers, in combination with current ones, could potentially reduce the rate of unnecessary biopsies and specific treatments.
( Iker Uriarte ),( Jesus Moreta ),( Javier Mosquera ),( Maria J. Legarreta ),( Urko Aguirre ),( Jose L. Martinez De Los Mozos ) 대한고관절학회 2019 Hip and Pelvis Vol.31 No.3
Purpose: Debridement, antibiotics and implant retention (DAIR) is commonly performed and widely accepted for the treatment of acute infections following hip arthroplasty. The aims of this study were to: i) determine the DAIR success rate in treating acute postoperative and hematogenous periprosthetic infections of the hip at a tertiary hospital, ii) identify possible outcome predictors, and iii) analyze clinical and radiological outcomes. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed cases of acute postoperative (≤3 months from index procedure) and hematogenous periprosthetic infections following total hip arthroplasty treated with DAIR at our hospital between 2004 and 2015. Overall, 26 hips (25 patients) were included in the study, with a mean age of 72.5 years (standard deviation [SD], 9.4). The mean follow-up was 48.5 months (SD, 43.7). Several variables (e.g., patient characteristics, infection type, surgery parameters) were examined to evaluate their influence on outcomes; functional and radiographic outcomes were assessed. Results: The overall success rate of DAIR was 26.9%. The male sex was associated with treatment failure (P=0.005) and debridement performed by a surgeon in hip unit with success (P=0.028). DAIR failure increased in patients with chronic pulmonary disease (P=0.059) and steroid therapy (P=0.062). Symptom duration of <11 days until DAIR yielded a better infection eradication rate (P=0.068). The mean postoperative Harris Hip Score was 74.2 (SD, 16.6). Conclusion: DAIR, despite being used frequently, had a high failure rate in our series. Outcomes improved if an experienced hip arthroplasty surgeon performed the surgery. Patient comorbidities and symptom duration should be considered for decision-making.
( Jorge Barriuso ),( Maria Jesus Martinez ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2015 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.25 No.5
We present here an in silico search of fungal sterol-esterase/lipase and bacterial depolymerase sequences from environmental metagenomes. Both enzyme types contain the α/β-hydrolase protein fold. Analysis of DNA conserved motifs, protein homology search, phylogenetic analysis, and protein 3D modeling have been used, and the efficiency of these screening strategies is discussed. The presence of bacterial genes in the metagenomes was higher than those from fungi, and the sequencing depth of the metagenomes seemed to be crucial to allow finding enough diversity of enzyme sequences. As a result, a novel putative PHAdepolymerase is described.
Darragh Lydon,S.E. Taylor,Myra Lydon,Jesus Martinez del Rincon,David Hester 국제구조공학회 2019 Smart Structures and Systems, An International Jou Vol.24 No.6
Globally road transport networks are subjected to continuous levels of stress from increasing loading and environmental effects. As the most popular mean of transport in the UK the condition of this civil infrastructure is a key indicator of economic growth and productivity. Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) systems can provide a valuable insight to the true condition of our aging infrastructure. In particular, monitoring of the displacement of a bridge structure under live loading can provide an accurate descriptor of bridge condition. In the past B WIM systems have been used to collect traffic data and hence provide an indicator of bridge condition, however the use of such systems can be restricted by bridge type, assess issues and cost limitations. This research provides a non contact low cost AI based solution for vehicle classification and associated bridge displacement using computer vision methods. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have been adapted to develop the QUBYOLO vehicle classification method from recorded traffic images. This vehicle classification was then accurately related to the corresponding bridge response obtained under live loading using non contact methods. The successful identification of multiple vehicle types during field testing has shown that QUBYOLO is suitable for the fine grained vehicle classification required to identify applied load to a bridge structure. The process of displacement analysis and vehicle classification for the purposes of load identification which was used in this research adds to the body of knowledge on the monitoring of existing bridge structures, particularly long span bridges, and establishes the significant potential of computer vision and Deep Learning to provide dependable results on the real response of our infrastructure to existing and potential increased loading.
Severe Weakness of Hip Flexor after Iliopsoas Tenotomy: Two Case Reports
Raul Torres-Eguia,LE Betancourt,Jesus Mas Martinez,Javier Sanz-Reig 대한고관절학회 2020 Hip and Pelvis Vol.32 No.2
Hip arthroscopies are becoming a standard surgical technique, with psoas tenotomy being a relatively common procedure during this operation. A 37-year-old male and a 42-year-old female with internal hip snapping came to our department. Arthroscopic partial psoas tenotomy of the iliopsoas portion of the conjoint tendon was performed, but its results were bad. Patients reported preoperative unilateral low-back pain and weakness when flexing the hip. Unilateral atrophy of the lumbar psoas and fatty multifidus were detected in both cases. Patients at risk of unsatisfactory outcomes after psoas tenotomy should be ideally identified prior to surgery. Warning symptoms, physical examination, and imaging studies should be considered to avoid unsatisfactory results.
A Tattooing for the Child Health Records Design that can Save Lives
Bong-Keum Jeong,Mon-Chu Chen,Jesus Ibanez Martinez 한국HCI학회 2016 한국HCI학회 학술대회 Vol.2016 No.1
The purpose of this research is to provide communication design recommendations that can help solve problems regarding children’s health record systems in Africa. Additionally, this research aims to test an ethnography method in a broad way in order to find a design solution within African culture. The broad concept of ethnography accepts situations where a researcher is not assimilated to African culture or an African social group to be also ethnographic research as long as culture elements are included. We conducted literature reviews and stakeholder interviews on the topics of children’s health and vaccination status, as well as African tattoos. The research subjects were children, parents, health workers, and surveyors, and this research tried to develop a design that satisfies all of these subjects’ needs. We also intend to include characteristics of African culture in a health service design process where tattoos as a design element are reborn as a symbol of children’s lives being saved.
Synthesis and characterization of functionalized zero-valent iron nanoparticle
( Claudio Adrian Ruiz Torres ),( Gabriel Alejandro Martinez Castanon ),( Jose Elpidio Morales Sanchez ),( Jesus Maria Guajardo Pacheco ),( Rene Fernando Araujo Martinez ),( Yuhoon Hwang ),( Facundo Ru 한국물환경학회 2017 한국물환경학회·대한상하수도학회 공동 춘계학술발표회 Vol.2017 No.-
Black, Cara K,Zolper, Elizabeth G,Walters, Elliot T,Wang, Jessica,Martinez, Jesus,Tran, Andrew,Naz, Iram,Kotha, Vikas,Kim, Paul J,Sher, Sarah R,Evans, Karen K Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surge 2019 Archives of Plastic Surgery Vol.46 No.5
Background Incisional hernia is a common complication following visceral organ transplantation. Transplant patients are at increased risk of primary and recurrent hernias due to chronic immune suppression and large incisions. We conducted a retrospective review of patients with a history of liver or kidney transplantation who underwent hernia repair to analyze outcomes and hernia recurrence. Methods This is a single center, retrospective review of 19 patients who received kidney and/or liver transplantation prior to presenting with an incisional hernia from 2011 to 2017. All hernias were repaired with open component separation technique (CST) with biologic mesh underlay. Results The mean age of patients was $61.0{\pm}8.3years\;old$, with a mean body mass index of $28.4{\pm}4.8kg/m^2$, 15 males (78.9%), and four females (21.1%). There were seven kidney, 11 liver, and one combined liver and kidney transplant patients. The most common comorbidities were hypertension (16 patients, 84.2%), diabetes (9 patients, 47.4%), and tobacco use (8 patients, 42.1%). Complications occurred in six patients (31.6%) including hematoma (1/19), abscess (1/19), seroma (2/19), and hernia recurrence (3/19) at mean follow-up of $28.7{\pm}22.8months$. With the exception of two patients with incomplete follow-up, all patients healed at a median time of 27 days. Conclusions This small, retrospective series of complex open CST in transplant patients shows acceptable rates of long-term hernia recurrence and healing. By using a multidisciplinary approach for abdominal wall reconstruction, we believe that modified open CST with biologic mesh is a safe and effective technique in the transplant population with complex abdominal hernias.