Working memory performance in relation to clinical symptoms in schizophrenia patients: A4-month follow-up study

Abstract Background Enlargement of the prostate is associated with prostatic diseases in dogs, and an estimation of prostatic size is a central part in the diagnostic workup. Ultrasonography is often the method of choice, but biomarkers constitute an alternative. Canine prostate specific esterase (CPSE) shares many characteristics with human prostate specific antigen (PSA) and is related to prostate size. In men with clinical symptoms of prostatic disease, PSA concentrations are related to prostate growth. The aims of the present follow-up study were to evaluate if the concentration of CPSE is associated with future growth of the prostate, and if analysis of a panel of 16 steroids gives further information on prostatic growth. Owners of dogs included in a previous study were 3 years later contacted for a follow-up study that included an interview and a clinical examination. The prostate was examined by ultrasonography. Serum concentrations of CPSE were measured, as was a panel of steroids. Results Of the 79 dogs included at baseline, owners of 77 dogs (97%) were reached for an interview, and 22 were available for a follow-up examination. Six of the 79 dogs had clinical signs of prostatic disease at baseline, and eight of the remaining 73 dogs (11%) developed clinical signs between baseline and follow-up, information was lacking for two dogs. Development of clinical signs was significantly more common in dogs with a relative prostate size of ≥2.5 at baseline (n = 20) than in dogs with smaller prostates (n = 51). Serum concentrations of CPSE at baseline were not associated with the change in prostatic size between baseline and follow-up. Serum concentrations of CPSE at baseline and at follow-up were positively associated with the relative prostatic size (Srel) at follow-up. Concentrations of corticosterone (P = 0.024), and the class corticosteroids (P = 0.0035) were positively associated with the difference in Srel between baseline and follow-up. Conclusions The results support the use of CPSE for estimating present and future prostatic size in dogs ≥4 years, and the clinical usefulness of prostatic size for predicting development of clinical signs of prostatic disease in the dog. The association between corticosteroids and prostate growth warrants further investigation.

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Human Milk Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2: A Longitudinal Follow-Up Study

Journal of Human Lactation ◽

10.1177/08903344211030171 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 089033442110301

Author(s):

Hannah G. Juncker ◽

M. Romijn ◽

Veerle N. Loth ◽

Tom G. Caniels ◽

Christianne J.M. de Groot ◽

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Keyword(s):

Human Milk ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Immunoglobulin A ◽

Spike Protein ◽

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽

Follow Up Study ◽

Lactating Mothers ◽

Milk Antibodies ◽

Over Time

Background: Human milk contains antibodies against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) following Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). These antibodies may serve as protection against COVID-19 in infants. However, the evolution of these human milk antibodies over time is unclear. Research Aim: To elucidate the evolution of immunoglobulin A (IgA) against SARS-CoV-2 in human milk after a SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods: This longitudinal follow-up study included lactating mothers ( N = 24) who had participated in the COVID MILK study. To assess the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, serum and human milk samples were collected 14–143 days after the onset of clinical symptoms related to COVID-19. Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay was used to detect antibodies against the ectodomain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. Results: SARS-CoV-2 antibodies remain present up to 5 months (143 days) in human milk after onset of COVID-19 symptoms. Overall, SARS-CoV-2 IgA in human milk seems to gradually decrease over time. Conclusion: Human milk from SARS-CoV-2 convalescent lactating mothers contains specific IgA antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein up to at least 5 months post-infection. Passive viral immunity can be transferred via human milk and may serve as protection for infants against COVID-19. Dutch Trial Register on May 1st, 2020, number: NL 8575, URL: https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/8575 .

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The Role of Phonological Working Memory and Environmental Factors in Lexical Development in Italian-Speaking Late Talkers: A One-Year Follow-Up Study

Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research ◽

10.1044/2017_jslhr-l-15-0415 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 60 (12) ◽

pp. 3462-3473 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Andrea Marini ◽

Milena Ruffino ◽

Maria Enrica Sali ◽

Massimo Molteni

Keyword(s):

Working Memory ◽

Family History ◽

Home Literacy Environment ◽

Home Literacy ◽

Semantic Fluency ◽

Literacy Environment ◽

Follow Up Study ◽

Late Talkers ◽

History Of

Purpose This follow-up study assessed (a) the influence of phonological working memory (pWM), home literacy environment, and a family history of linguistic impairments in late talkers (LTs); (b) the diagnostic accuracy of a task of nonword repetition (NWR) in identifying LTs; and (c) the persistence of lexical weaknesses after 10 months. Method Two hundred ninety-three children were assessed at approximately 32 (t1) and 41 (t2) months. At t1, they were administered the Italian adaptation of the Language Development Survey, an NWR task (used to assess pWM), and questionnaires assessing home literacy environment and family history of language impairments. Thirty-three LTs were identified. The linguistic skills of the participants were evaluated at t2 by administering tasks assessing Articulation, Naming, Semantic Fluency, and Lexical Comprehension. Results At t2, LTs performed more poorly as compared with age-matched typically developing peers in articulatory and naming skills, had reduced lexical comprehension abilities, and had limited lexical knowledge. Their performance on the NWR task at t1 correlated with the extension of their vocabularies at t2 (as estimated with a Semantic Fluency task). Conclusions The Language Development Survey recently adapted to Italian is sensitive to LTs. Former LTs still have a mild lexical delay at approximately 40 months. As an indirect measure of pWM, the task of NWR is an early indicator of future lexical deficits.

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Follow-up Study of Recurrent Parotitis in Children

Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology ◽

10.1177/000348948809700403 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 97 (4) ◽

pp. 341-346 ◽

Cited By ~ 46

Author(s):

Åke Geterud ◽

Ann-Marie Lindvall ◽

Olle Nyléan

Keyword(s):

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Follow Up Study ◽

Age Independent

Recurrent parotitis in children is a well-described but rare condition of unknown cause. In this follow-up investigation the long-term course of the disease was studied both clinically and radiographically. In 23 of 25 patients investigated, the clinical symptoms disappeared before the patients were 22 years of age, independent of a given therapy. However, sialographic changes, mostly in the form of sialectasis, were seen on follow-up in the majority of cases, in spite of the fact that the patients were clinically symptom free.

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Memory self-efficacy predicts memory performance: Results from a 6-year follow-up study.

Psychology and Aging ◽

10.1037/0882-7974.21.2.165 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 165-172 ◽

Cited By ~ 58

Author(s):

Susanne A. M. Valentijn ◽

Robert D. Hill ◽

Susan A. H. Van Hooren ◽

Hans Bosma ◽

Martin P. J. Van Boxtel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Self Efficacy ◽

Memory Performance ◽

Follow Up Study ◽

Performance Results

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Encoding dysfunctions in a dynamic-static paradigm for visuospatial working memory in first-episode psychosis patients: a 2-year follow-up study

Early Intervention in Psychiatry ◽

10.1111/j.1751-7893.2008.00101.x ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 44-51 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Luca Cocchi ◽

Martin Debbané ◽

Pascal Vianin ◽

Romaine Bircher ◽

Sacha Roulin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Working Memory ◽

First Episode Psychosis ◽

First Episode ◽

Visuospatial Working Memory ◽

Follow Up Study ◽

Episode Psychosis

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Effects of Cognitive Reserve on Cognitive Performance in a Follow-Up Study in Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Complaints. The Role of Working Memory

Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience ◽

10.3389/fnagi.2018.00189 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Cristina Lojo-Seoane ◽

David Facal ◽

Joan Guàrdia-Olmos ◽

Arturo X. Pereiro ◽

Onésimo Juncos-Rabadán

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Working Memory ◽

Cognitive Performance ◽

Cognitive Reserve ◽

Cognitive Complaints ◽

Follow Up Study ◽

Subjective Cognitive Complaints

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COVID-19 and Autoimmunity: A Single Center Prospective Follow-Up Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-853213/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Maria Cristina Sacchi ◽

Stefania Tamiazzo ◽

Ramona Bonometti ◽

Paolo Stobbione ◽

Lisa Agatea ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Autoimmune Diseases ◽

Viral Infections ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Acute Inflammatory Response ◽

Single Center ◽

Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia ◽

Follow Up Study ◽

Criteria For Diagnosis ◽

Over Time

Abstract Background: Various factors, such as viral infections, can act as triggers for the development of autoimmune diseases.In our recent study we reported the presence of autoantibodies in patients diagnosed with COVID-19. To verify whether these autoantibodies persisted over time and led to the development of chronic autoimmune diseases, we conducted a follow-up study at 3 and 6 months after admission.Methods:Thirteen of 40 patients enrolled in the previous study gave their consent to the analysis. The same autoimmunity tests performed at the time of diagnosis were carried out in these patients during follow up.Results:We showed, compatibly with an acute inflammatory response, that two patients were negative 6 months after diagnosis. In nine patients, autoantibodies were still present at follow-up. Among them, one patient had only ENA positivity. Another patient developed strong positivity for ANA and M2-β and Ku antigens. Currently, the symptoms do not meet full diagnostic criteria for diagnosis of polymyositis, but the patient is closely monitored to check its possible onset.Three patients developed: transient alopecia, autoimmune thrombocytopenia and hearing loss. Other four patients did not show any clinical symptoms.Conclusions:In conclusion, our data show that after 6 months, the autoantibodies are still present in the majority of patients. Further investigations will be necessary to check whether these patients will become negative over time or may develop clinical symptoms compatible with the onset of longer-term chronic autoimmune diseases.

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