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Anisa Nutu,Michael Wilson,Erin Ross,Kunal Joshi,Robert Sutcliffe,Keith Roberts,Ravi Marudanayagam,Paolo Muiesan,Nikolaos Chatzizacharias,Darius Mirza,John Isaac,Bobby V. M. Dasari Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Su 2022 Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery Vol.26 No.3
Backgrounds/Aims: Middle hepatic vein (MHV) is usually preserved as a part of the right or left hepatectomy in order preserve the venous outflow of remnant liver. The aim of this study was to evaluate if resection of MHV could influence post-resection outcomes of standard right or left hepatectomy. Methods: Patients who underwent standard right or left hepatectomy between January 2015 and December 2019 were included. Anatomical remnant liver volumes were measured retrospectively using the Hermes workstation (Hermes Medical Solutions AB, Stockholm, Sweden). Uni- and multi-variate analyses were performed to assess the difference in outcomes of those with preservation of MHV and those without preservation. Results: A total of 144 patients were included. Right hepatectomy was performed for 114 (79.2%) and left hepatectomy was performed for 30 (20.8%) patients. MHV was resected for 13 (9.0%) in addition to the standard right or left hepatectomy. Median remnant liver volume was significantly higher in the MHV resected group (p < 0.01). There was no significant difference in serum level of bilirubin, international normalized ratio, alanine aminotransferase, creatinine on postoperative day 1, 3, 5, or 10, ≥ grade IIIa complications (p = 0.44), or 90-day mortality (p = 0.41). On multivariable analysis, resection of the MHV did not influence the incidence of post hepatectomy liver failure (p = 0.52). Conclusions: Resection of the MHV at standard right or left hepatectomy did not have a negative impact on postoperative outcomes of patients with adequate remnant liver volume.
Michelle K.Wilson,Rebecca Mercieca-Bebber,Michael Friedlander 대한부인종양학회 2018 Journal of Gynecologic Oncology Vol.29 No.5
Health related quality of life (HRQOL) is a key priority for patients with ovarian cancer as there is significant morbidity associated with the disease and the treatment. It is therefore essential to include measures of HRQOL and patient reported outcomes (PROs) in all clinical trials and ideally report them in the initial manuscript. The results of these analyses help interpret the primary trial endpoints which are typically progression free survival and overall survival from the perspective of the patients, but can also assist with regulatory approval of new drugs and inform future patients regarding the potential benefits and downsides of the treatment as well as help support clinical recommendations. Including PROs in clinical trials allows patient-defined clinical benefits to be assessed in parallel to traditional survival outcomes to provide a more holistic overview and aid in the interpretation of the trial results. Given the importance of these instruments in clinical trials, greater effort is required to improve the appropriate inclusion, quality of analyses and reporting of PROs. It is also essential that all clinicians understand the intricacies of the selection, implementation and interpretation of these measures of HRQOL and PRO's and how important their contribution is to clinical trials as well as clinical practice. This review is a practical guide for clinicians to gain a better understanding of PROs and how they can be incorporated into ovarian cancer trials.
Production of Biodiesel from Yellow Oleander (Thevetia peruvian) Oil and its Biodegradability
Yarkasuwa, Chindo Istifanus,Wilson, Danbature,Michael, Emmanuel Korean Chemical Society 2013 대한화학회지 Vol.57 No.3
Thevetia peruviana (Yellow Oleander) seed oil was extracted with n-hexane in a soxhlet extractor. The ethanolysis and methanolysis of the oil were carried out with 50% of potassium hydroxide in ethanol and methanol respectively by weight of oil, as catalyst. The biodiesel was tested for biodegradability using E. coli. The percentage yield of the FAEE and FAME were 84.8% and 91.6% respectively. The biodegradability values of 81.4% and 86.2% were obtained for FAEE and FAME respectively after a period of 28 days. Other fuel quality parameters determined are the cetane index of 47.19 (FAEE) and 58.97 (FAME), flash point of $198^{\circ}C$ (FAEE) and $175^{\circ}C$ (FAME), kinematic viscosity at $40^{\circ}C$ of 5.21 $mm^2s^{-1}$ (FAEE) and 5.10 $mm^2s^{-1}$(FAME), pour point of $4^{\circ}C$ (FAEE) and $-2^{\circ}C$ (FAME) and a cloud point of $6^{\circ}C$ (FAEE) and $3^{\circ}C$ (FAME). Thus, Thevetia peruviana oil has a high potential for use in production of environmentally friendly biodiesel.
Plant and soil responses to hydrothermally converted sewage sludge (sewchar)
Melo, Tatiane Medeiros,Bottlinger, Michael,Schulz, Elke,Leandro, Wilson Mozena,Menezes de Aguiar Filho, Adelmo,Wang, Hailong,Ok, Yong Sik,Rinklebe, Jö,rg Elsevier 2018 CHEMOSPHERE - Vol.206 No.-
<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>This study compared the effects of sewchar and mineral fertilizer on plant responses in beans (<I>Phaseolus vulgaris</I>, var. “Jalo precoce”) and soil properties in a pot experiment in a completely randomized design with two harvests. The initial treatments consisted of a control, sewchar doses of 4, 8, 16 and 32 Mg ha<SUP>−1</SUP> and mineral fertilizer (30 mg N, 90 mg P<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>5</SUB> and 60 mg K<SUB>2</SUB>O kg<SUP>−1</SUP>). The treatments (4 replications each) were fertilized with 135 mg P<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>5</SUB> kg<SUP>−1</SUP> at the second harvest. The sewchar application rates correlated positively with the CEC, the water holding capacity, the availability of Zn, Ca, Fe, Cu, and P, and the concentrations of nitrate, ammonium, total N, total organic carbon and hot water extractable carbon. They correlated negatively with the Mg availability and the soil C: N ratio. Additionally, they correlated positively with the P, Zn and Ca uptake from the soil. For both harvests, the 16 Mg ha<SUP>−1</SUP> sewchar treatment had a total dry matter equivalent to that of the mineral fertilizer. After the second harvest, the 16 Mg ha<SUP>−1</SUP> sewchar treatment revealed 96% higher plant biomass than the control and 79% higher biomass than it did during the first period. The positive effect of sewchar in addition to phosphorous on the plant response and soil properties suggests that the residual effect of sewchar could be a promising alternative as a soil amendment for partly replacing mineral fertilizers. In future, further studies are necessary to evaluate long-term residual effects of sewchar in soil.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Mineral fertilizer had higher total dry matter in the first harvest. </LI> <LI> The 16 Mg ha<SUP>−1</SUP> sewchar dose had total dry matter equivalent to mineral fertilizer. </LI> <LI> Increasing sewchar doses correlated positively with P, Zn and Ca plant uptake. </LI> <LI> Sewchar doses had higher total dry matter average in the second harvest. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>
Correction to: Effect of biosolid hydrochar on toxicity to earthworms and brine shrimp
Melo, Tatiane Medeiros,Bottlinger, Michael,Schulz, Elke,Leandro, Wilson Mozena,de Aguiar Filho, Adelmo Menezes,Ok, Yong Sik,Rinklebe, Jö,rg Springer-Verlag 2018 Environmental geochemistry and health Vol.40 No.1
Jamie R.F. Wilson,Jetan H. Badhiwala,Ali Moghaddamjou,Allan R. Martin,Michael G. Fehlings 대한척추신경외과학회 2019 Neurospine Vol.16 No.3
The assessment, diagnosis, operative and nonoperative management of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) have evolved rapidly over the last 20 years. A clearer understanding of the pathobiology of DCM has led to attempts to develop objective measurements of the severity of myelopathy, including technology such as multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging, biomarkers, and ancillary clinical testing. New pharmacological treatments have the potential to alter the course of surgical outcomes, and greater innovation in surgical techniques have made surgery safer, more effective and less invasive. Future developments for the treatment of DCM will seek to improve the diagnostic accuracy of imaging, improve the objectivity of clinical assessment, and increase the use of surgical technology to ensure the best outcome is achieved for each individual patient.
Eriks A. Lusis,Ananth K. Vellimana,Wilson Z. Ray,Michael R. Chicoine,Sarah C. Jost 대한신경과학회 2013 Journal of Clinical Neurology Vol.9 No.3
Background Acute transient obstructive hydrocephalus is rare in adults. We describe a patient with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) who experienced the delayed development of acute transient hydrocephalus. Case Report A 33-year-old man with a previously diagnosed Spetzler-Martin Grade 5 arteriovenous malformation presented with severe headache, which was found to be due to IVH. Forty hours after presentation he developed significant obstructive hydrocephalus due to the thrombus migrating to the cerebral aqueduct, and a ventriculostomy placement was planned. However,shortly thereafter his headache began to improve spontaneously. Within 4 hours after onset the headache had completely resolved, and an interval head CT scan revealed resolution of hydrocephalus. Conclusions In patients with IVH, acute obstructive hydrocephalus can develop at any time after the ictus. Though a delayed presentation of acute but transient obstructive hydrocephalus is unusual, it is important to be aware of this scenario and ensure that deterioration secondary to thrombus migration and subsequent obstructive hydrocephalus do not occur.
The Effects of Dietary Phenolic Compounds on Cytokine and Antioxidant Production by A549 Cells
Benoit Gauliard,Douglas Grieve,Rhoda Wilson,Alan Crozier,Carol Jenkins,William D. Mullen,Michael Lean 한국식품영양과학회 2008 Journal of medicinal food Vol.11 No.2
Levels of inflammatory cytokines are raised in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A diet rich inantioxidant vitamins may protect against the development of COPD. This study examined the effects of phenolic compoundsand food sources on cytokine and antioxidant production by A549 cells. The effects of the following phenolic compounds onbasal and interleukin (IL)-1-stimulated release of IL-8, IL-6, and reduced glutathione (GSH) were examined: resveratrol; Bou-vrage, a commercially available raspberry juice (Ella Drinks Ltd., Alloa, Clacksmannanshire, UK); and quercetin 3.-sulfate.Purification of the raspberry juice by high-performance liquid chromatography gave three fractions: Fraction 1 contained phe-nolic acid and vitamin C, Fraction 2 contained flavonoids and ellagic acid, and Fraction 3 contained anthocyanins and ellag-itannins. IL-8 production was increased in the presence of IL-1 (165 vs. 6,011 pg/mL, P. .0001). None of the compoundstested had any significant effect on GSH. Resveratrol at concentrations . 50 .mol/mL significantly inhibited IL-8 and IL-6production. Similar findings were made with raspberry juice at concentrations . 25 .L/mL, and Fractions 1 and 3 were bestable to inhibit IL-8 production. Quercetin 3.-sulfate, at 25 .mol/mL, inhibited IL-8 and IL-6 production. The changes ob-served in IL-8 were paralleled by changes in tumor necrosis factor-.. Thus, phenolic compounds can significantly alter cy-tokine and antioxidant production.