scholarly journals The Incidence of Demodex folliculorum in the Combination of Allergic Rhinitis and Diabetes Mellitus

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cengiz ARLİ ◽  
Muge OZSAN ◽  
Eren GURKAN ◽  
Ozlem AYCAN KAYA ◽  
Umeyya KOKACYA
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Normal Skin ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Demodex Folliculorum ◽  
The Face ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Demodex Mites ◽  
Nose And Throat

Background: Demodex mites are permanent ectoparasites of human pilosebaceous unit. They mainly infect skin of the face and scalp. Many studies have shown higher density of the ectoparasites in diseased inflammatory skin than in normal skin. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of Demodex folliculorum (DF) in treatment-resistant patients with the combination of allergic rhinitis (AR) and diabetes mellitus (DM). Method: This study was conducted in 2014-2017. It included 92 patients aged 18-70 years who presented at the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Endocrinology Polyclinics of Mustafa Kemal University Medical Faculty Hospital, Turkey. An age and gender matched control group was formed of 30 healthy individuals. To determine the presence of DF, a few eyelashes were taken from eyelids in both groups. Then samples were examined under a light microscope. Results: DF positivity was determined in 44 (47.8%) of the 92 patients and in 1 (3.3%) of the 30 control group subjects. In the patient group, DF positivity was evaluated as present in 14 (43.7%) of the DM patients, in 12 (40%) of the AR patients and in 18 (60%) of the AR+DM patients. Statistically significant DF incidence was found in all three patient groups compared to the control group (P=0.001). The incidence in AR + DM group was not different from other patient groups. Conclusion: DM, AR, advanced age and obesity had prepared the environment for Demodex infestations. This issue should be considered especially in treatment of patients with AR+DM.

Electrocardiographic data of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Mehmet Türe ◽  
Alper Akın ◽  
Edip Unal ◽  
Ahmet Kan ◽  
Suat Savaş
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Sudden Death ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Qt Dispersion ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Haemoglobin A1c ◽  
Duration Of Diabetes ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Background: Adult patients diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus are at risk for ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Aim: The objective of our study is to evaluate the electrocardiographic data of children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and to determine the possibility of arrhythmia in order to prevent sudden death. Methods: Electrocardiographic data of 60 patients diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and 86 controls, who were compatible with the patient group in terms of age and gender, were compared. Results: The duration of diabetes in our patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus was 5.23 ± 1.76 years, and the haemoglobin A1c levels were 9.63% ± 1.75%. The heart rate, QRS, QT maximum, QT dispersion, QTc minimum, QTc maximum, QTc dispersion, Tp-e maximum, Tp-e maximum/QTc maximum and the JTc were significantly higher compared to the control group. There was no significant correlation between the duration of type 1 diabetes mellitus and HbA1c levels and the electrocardiographic data. Conclusion: We attributed the lack of a significant correlation between the duration of type 1 diabetes mellitus and the haemoglobin A1c levels and the electrocardiographic data to the fact that the duration of diabetes was short, since our patients were children. We believe that patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus should be followed up closely in terms of sudden death, as they have electrocardiographic changes that may cause arrhythmias compared to the control group. However, more studies with longer follow-up periods are necessary to support our data.

scholarly journals Increased monohexosylceramide levels in the serum of established rheumatoid arthritis patients

Rheumatology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (8) ◽  
pp. 2085-2089
Author(s):  
Gabriel Miltenberger-Miltenyi ◽  
Ana Rita Cruz-Machado ◽  
Jennifer Saville ◽  
Vasco A Conceição ◽  
Ângelo Calado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Early Arthritis ◽  
Classification Criteria ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Established Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Lipid Levels ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Objectives To identify serum sphingolipids that could act as candidate biomarkers in RA. Methods We performed lipidomic analyses in the serum of 82 participants: 19 established RA patients, 18 untreated early RA patients, 13 untreated early arthritis patients not fulfilling the classification criteria for RA, 12 established SpA patients and 20 controls. We compared the lipid levels from the different patient groups with the control group through multiple-regression analyses controlling for age at diagnosis, gender and medication (cDMARDs and corticoids). Results Established RA patients had significantly increased levels of sphingosine, monohexosylceramide and ceramide compared with controls, when controlling for age and gender. Monohexosylceramide levels remained significantly increased when additionally controlling for medication. On the contrary, SpA patients had significantly decreased levels of ceramide, in both analyses. Conclusion We observed a detectable increase in the levels of certain sphingolipids in the serum of established RA patients when compared with controls, in line with previous observations in the synovial fluid. Such findings provide further evidence that sphingolipids may play a key role in the pathophysiology of RA.

scholarly journals Craniofacial characteristics and cosmetic satisfaction of patients with sagittal and metopic synostosis: a case–control study using 3D photogrammetric imaging

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anja Svalina ◽  
Ville Vuollo ◽  
Willy Serlo ◽  
Juha-Jaakko Sinikumpu ◽  
Anna-Sofia Silvola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Facial Asymmetry ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Metopic Synostosis ◽  
The Face ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Metopic Suture ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Aesthetic Characteristics

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the craniofacial and aesthetic characteristics of adult metopic and sagittal craniosynostosis patients operated on in early childhood compared to controls. The goal was to find objective measurements that would correlate with the patient’s subjective self-evaluation of their own cosmetic appearance. Methods The study population consisted of 49 patients from whom 41 had premature fusion of the sagittal and in 8 of metopic suture. There were 65 age and gender matching controls from The Finish National Register. The 3D photogrammetric models were created from all patients and controls. The images were analysed using Rapidform 2006. Facial landmarks were set by the standard Farkas points. Facial symmetry parameters were calculated by using the landmarks and the mirror shell of the face. Aesthetic evaluation was done from standard photographs using panels. Subjective satisfaction with one’s own appearance was evaluated using questionnaires. Results Patients had the greatest asymmetry in the forehead area when compared to controls (symmetry percentage 59% versus 66%, p = 0.013). In the control group, the gap between the eyes was smaller than in the case group, resulting in an absolute 2 mm difference (p = 0.003). The area of the chin and the landmarks were more located on the left side in the patient group, resulting in up to a 1.1 mm difference between the groups (p = 0.003). Only a weak association was found between craniofacial symmetry and appearance evaluations. Conclusion Patients operated on because of sagittal and metopic synostoses were found to have facial asymmetry at long follow-up. However, the differences were < 3 mm and not clinically important. The long-term aesthetical outcome of the surgery performed because of sagittal or metopic craniosynostosis based on the 3D image evaluation was good.

scholarly journals Demodex spp. (Acari: Demodicidae) infection in healthy young adults in Poland – occurrence and risk factors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Dzika ◽  
Katarzyna Kubiak ◽  
Joanna Korycińska ◽  
Małgorzata Lepczyńska ◽  
Hanna Szymańska
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Normal Skin ◽  
Hair Follicles ◽  
Skin Type ◽  
Sebaceous Glands ◽  
Skin Symptom ◽  
Eyelid Skin ◽  
The Face ◽  
Demodex Mites

Introduction: Demodex mites are associated with various symptoms pertaining to facial and eyelid skin in humans. Demodicosis is often reported in elderly people, above 50 years of age. In young adults, the Demodex spp. infection is less common and is asymptomatic or the symptoms are mild. Aim: The aim was to evaluate the occurrence of Demodex spp. in healthy young adults in Poland and analyze the associations between the presence of mites, participants gender and skin type, with regards to hygienic practices and symptoms. Material and methods: The content of facial sebaceous glands and eyelash follicles was examined in a group of 94 people, aged 18–32 years. Metric data and information about face and eyelid skin symptom occurrence, skin type and hygienic practices were collected by diagnostic survey. Results and discussion: Demodex spp. was identified in 21.3% of subjects. In 45% and 30% of carriers Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis occurred, respectively. A mixed infestation in 25% of subjects was detected. Demodex infestation was slightly higher in people with oily and mixed skin (23.5%), compared to those with dry and normal skin (18.6%). No significant influence of shared hygienic accessories on the level of Demodex spp. infection were observed. The skin symptoms of the face and eyelids were reported at 75% for subjects positive for Demodex. Conclusions: Demodex mites are often prevalent in healthy young adults in Poland in both the sebaceous glands of the face and hair follicles. While diagnosing face and eyelid skin diseases in young people, Demodex spp. infection should be considered.

scholarly journals Structural variation of the APOBEC3A-APOBEC3B locus in patients with carotid atherosclerosis comorbid with acute cerebrovascular accidents and diabetes mellitus

2020 ◽  
pp. 48-49
Author(s):  
А.А. Слепцов ◽  
М.С. Назаренко ◽  
А.В. Зайцева ◽  
А.Н. Казанцев ◽  
Н.Н. Бурков ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Carotid Atherosclerosis ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Heterozygous Deletion ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Droplet Pcr ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
And Control ◽  
First Time

В наших предыдущих работах при исследовании генома пациентов с ишемической болезнью сердца и метаболическим синдромом выявлена делеция (Δ3AB), приводящая к слиянию генов APOBEC3A и APOBEC3B с образованием химерного гена APOBEC3A/3B. Белковые продукты генов APOBEC3A и APOBEC3B участвуют в регуляции липопротеидов низкой плотности (apoB), одного из ключевых факторов атерогенности. Цель исследования - оценить частоту делеции в локусе APOBEC3A-APOBEC3B в отношении риска развития атеросклероза и его осложнений. Выборку для исследования составили пациенты с каротидным атеросклерозом и с разными сочетаниями с острым нарушением мозгового кровообращения (ОНМК) и сахарным диабетом 2 типа (СД2) (n=118), и контрольная группа (n=96). Оценка производилась методом цифровой капельной ПЦР (ddPCR). Выявлено, что гетерозиготная делеция, приводящая к формированию химерного гена APOBEC3А/3B, имеет в целом низкую частоту в исследованных группах (12% в среднем). Различий по частоте аллелей и генотипов между пациентами и контрольной группой не было обнаружено. Однако у пациентов с каротидным атеросклерозом, но без ОНМК и СД2 (n=39) не было выявлено лиц носительства данной CNV. В тоже самое время, частота гетерозиготной делеции (Δ3AB) в остальных группах составила от 11% до 16%. Таким образом, впервые установлена частота делеции Δ3AB и показано, что наибольшая частота делеции Δ3AB наблюдается у больных с каротидным атеросклерозом в сочетании с ОНМК и СД2. In our previous studies, we found a deletion (Δ3AB) that led to the gene fusion of APOBEC3A and APOBEC3B in patients with coronary heart disease and metabolic syndrome. The protein products of the APOBEC3A and APOBEC3B genes are involved in the regulation of low-density lipoproteins (apoB), which is a key factor of atherogenicity. Aim. Assess the frequency of deletion at the APOBEC3A-APOBEC3B locus in relation to the risk of developing atherosclerosis with comorbidities. Materials and methods. Patients with carotid atherosclerosis and with different comorbidity of acute cerebrovascular accident (ACVA) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) (n = 118), and control group (n = 96). To assess CNV used digital droplet PCR (ddPCR). Results. It was shown that a heterozygous deletion Δ3AB has a low frequency in the studied groups (12% on average). No differences in the frequency of alleles and genotypes between patients and the control group were found. However, in patients with carotid atherosclerosis and without both ACVA and DM (n = 39), no carriers of this CNV were detected. In contrast, the frequency of heterozygous deletion (Δ3AB) in the other patient groups between 11% to 16%. Summary. For the first time, a Δ3AB deletion frequency was found to be 12%. It is suggested that this CNV may increase the risk of ACVA and DM.

scholarly journals Role of Adenosine Deaminase in Patients with Erythematotelan-giectatic Rosacea and Demodex folliculorum Positivity

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serpil SENER ◽  
Ulku KARAMAN ◽  
Tugba Raika KIRAN ◽  
Cemil COLAK ◽  
Ali ASLAN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adenosine Deaminase ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Skin Surface ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Purine Nucleotides ◽  
Demodex Folliculorum ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Gender

Background: Adenosine deaminase (ADA) is an aminohydrolase involved in the catabolism of purine nucleotides and irreversibly deaminizes adenosine and deoxyadenosine to inosine and deoxyinosine. ADA enzyme deficiency results in the loss of functional properties of B and T lymphocytes. Demodex species have been reported to be transmitted between humans through close contact and to play a role in the pathogenesis of rosacea, acne vulgaris, perioral dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, micropapillary-pruritic dermatitis and blepharitis. The present study aimed to compare serum ADA levels in D. folliculorum positive patients with the healthy control individuals. Methods: Serum ADA levels were examined for 30 patients diagnosed with erythematotelangiectatic rosacea and 40 healthy individuals in Malatya Inonu University in 2017. Standardized skin surface biopsy (SSSB) method was used to diagnose D. folliculorum. A significant decrease was found in the ADA levels of Demodex-positive rosacea patients when compared to the control group. Results: ADA levels were decreased in the Demodex-positive group. The mean ADA level in patient group was significantly lower than the mean in the control group (P<0.001). There was no significant difference between the patient and control groups in terms of age and gender. Conclusion: During and after treatment of Demodex-positive rosacea patients, determination of ADA levels may give more detailed information on the immune mechanisms.

scholarly journals The features of mucosal immunity and microbiota at different forms of allergic rhinitis

2013 ◽  
Vol 94 (5) ◽  
pp. 766-770
Author(s):  
Yu A Tyurin ◽  
E I Shapkina ◽  
I G Mustafin ◽  
R S Fassakhov
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Interleukin 10 ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Toll Like Receptors ◽  
Persistent Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Nasal Swabs ◽  
Blue Solution ◽  
And Gender

Aim. To assess the parameters of local immune response in patients with different forms of allergic rhinitis, associated with nasal bacterial infection. Methods. Nasal swabs and nasal epithelium samples obtained from 10 patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis aged 12 to 32 years and from 15 patients with persistent allergic rhinitis aged 18 to 45 years, as well as form the 20 healthy subjects aged 18 to 45 years without signs of allergy who were age and gender-comparable, were examined. Swabs were prepared from cell suspension, stained with 0.04% trypan blue solution, and a microscopy with the count of non-stained cells was performed. Epitheliocytes expressing toll-like receptors-2, were determined by flow cytometry. Interleukin-10 concentration in swabs was assessed by ELISA. Results. The number of epitheliocytes expressing toll-like receptors-2 was by 1.9 times lower in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis and by 1.7 times lower in patients with persistent allergic rhinitis compared to control group. There was a reverse correlation found between the number of epitheliocytes expressing toll-like receptors-2 and interleukin-10 level in nasal swabs of healthy controls, while in patients with allergic rhinitis a it was a direct correlation. In patients with persistent allergic rhinitis S. aureus was a part of microbiota in 100% of cases and was associated with other bacteria (Str. pyogenes - 33.3%, Neisseria spp. - 66.7%). In patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis the association of S. aureus and S. hemolyticus (70.0%) was the most frequent one. In the control group, S. epidermidis (50.0%), Str. viridians (25.0%), S. hominis (25.0%) were among the nasal microbiota. There were no differences revealed between the mean levels of interleukin-10 in patients with allergic rhinitis and healthy controls. Conclusion. The number of epitheliocytes expressing toll-like receptors-2 was significantly reduced by almost 2 times in patients with persistent allergic rhinitis compared to control group. Colonization of nasal mucosa by S. aureus in patients with allergic rhinitis leads to an increase of epithelial cells expressing toll-like receptors-2.

scholarly journals CORRELATION STUDY BETWEEN THREE DIFFERENT GENES EXPRESSION AND CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA IN IRAQ

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 611-619
Author(s):  
Aljoubory & Altaee
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Correlation Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Gender ◽  
And Control

The following study was conducted to investigate the correlation between the expression of three different genes (NOB1, DDX47, CD101 (with the occurrence and development of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in Iraq. The difference in the expression of these genes between patients and healthy controls was studied. Moreover the correlation of age and gender with CML occurrence and comparing with control was also examined. Results showed significant increases in mean of gene expression level (ΔCt) of patient groups for all genes compared to the corresponding ΔCt means in control group, also the gene expression folding (2-∆∆Ct) reflect significant differences in the expression of these genes and CD101, mRNA showed the highest level in CML patients which reached to (3.44), while NOB1 and DDX47 recorded (2.90 and 1.08) respectively. On the other hand no significant differences were recorded according to age and gender between CML patients and control, CML disease could affect any age and both male and female.

D-dimer levels for Risk Stratification in Patients with Suspected COVID-19 – A Prospective Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-203
Author(s):  
AS Jauslin ◽  
◽  
J Kellett ◽  
M Brabrand ◽  
NR Simon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prognostic Value ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Observational Cohort Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Group Methods ◽  
Observational Cohort ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
And Gender ◽  
D Dimer

Background: Elevated D-dimer levels have been observed in COVID-19 and are of prognostic value, but have not been compared to an appropriate control group. Methods: Observational cohort study including emergency patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Logistic regression defined the association of D-dimer levels, COVID-19 positivity, age, and gender with 30-day-mortality. Results: 953 consecutive patients (median age 58, 43% women) presented with suspected COVID-19: 12 (7.4%) patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2-infection died, compared with 28 (3.5%) patients without SARS-CoV-2-infection. Overall, most (56%) patients had elevated D-dimer levels (≥0.5mg/l). Age (OR 1.07, CI 1.05-1.10), D-dimer levels ≥0.5mg/l (OR 2.44, CI 0.98-7.39), and COVID-19 (OR 2.79, CI 1.28-5.80) were associated with 30-day-mortality. Conclusion: D-dimer levels are effective prognosticators in both patient groups.

scholarly journals Serum Neutrophıl Gelatınase-Assocıated Lıpocalın Levels in Patients with Non-Dipper Hypertension

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gökhan Aksan ◽  
Sinan İnci ◽  
Gökay Nar ◽  
Serhat Siğirci ◽  
Ömer Gedikli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Pressure Monitoring ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pressure Monitoring ◽  
Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Neutrophil Gelatinase ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a protein belonging to the lipocalin superfamily and plays a role in atherosclerosis, renal injury and inflammation. The present study aimed to investigate serum NGAL concentrations in groups of patients with dipper and non-dipper hypertension (HT) and to characterize the relationship between NGAL concentration and circadian blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Methods: A total of 41 (22 male, 19 female, mean age: 56.1 ±8.9 years) non-dipper HT patients, 40 (19 male, 21 female, mean age: 54.0 ±10.0 years) dipper HT patients and 42 age- and gender-matched healthy individuals were enrolled in the study. Dipper and non-dipper HT were diagnosed via ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Serum NGAL concentrations were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay from blood samples obtained from patients. Results: Serum NGAL concentrations were found to be significantly higher in the non-dipper and dipper HT patient groups in comparison with the control group (84.9 ±23.0 ng/ml and 62.1 ±17.8 vs. 46.6 ± 13.7 ng/ml, p

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