Abstract Objectives To investigate whether recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) injections during an altitude training camp impact heart function. Methods Thirty (12 women) moderately trained subjects stayed at 2320 m altitude for 4 weeks while training. Subjects were randomized to placebo (isotonic saline) or rHuEPO (20 IU/kg body weight) i.v. injections. Transthoracic echocardiography imaging was acquired 3 days after arrival to altitude and prior to the first placebo or rHuEPO injection as well as one day...

Abstract Background Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) effectively prevents the recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). Long-term engraftment of donor-specific microbial consortia may occur in the recipient, but potential further transfer to other sites, including the vertical transmission of donor-specific strains to future generations, has not been investigated. Here, we report, for the first time, the cross-generational transmission of specific bacterial strains from an FMT donor to a pregnant patient with CDI and further to her...

Mediastinal radiation is associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI) among non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) survivors. To evaluate how preexisting cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) modify the association of mediastinal radiation and MI among a national population of NHL survivors with a range of CVRFs. Using Danish registries, we identified adults diagnosed with lymphoma 2000–2010. We assessed MI from one year after diagnosis through 2016. We ascertained CVRFs (hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes), vascular disease, and intrinsic...

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Abstract Background Randomised clinical trials with a factorial design may assess the effects of multiple interventions in the same population. Factorial trials are carried out under the assumption that the trial interventions have no interactions on outcomes. Here, we present a protocol for a simulation study investigating the consequences of different levels of interactions between the trial interventions on outcomes for the future 2×2×2 factorial designed randomised clinical Sedation, TEmperature, and Pressure after Cardiac Arrest...

Abstract Background Randomised clinical trials with a factorial design may assess the effects of multiple interventions in the same population. Factorial trials are carried out under the assumption that the trial interventions have no interactions on outcomes. Here, we present a protocol for a simulation study investigating the consequences of different levels of interactions between the trial interventions on outcomes for the future 2×2×2 factorial designed randomised clinical Sedation, TEmperature, and Pressure after Cardiac Arrest...

Additional file 3: Figure S3. Analysis of processes involved in ribosomal biogenesis in MCF7 cells. A) KLF7OE does not lead to significant changes in mRNA expression of the indicated genes in export, pseudouridylation, rRNA cleavage. B) No changes in POP1 and RMRP mRNA level by KLF7OE in MCF7 cells.

Additional file 3: Figure S3. Analysis of processes involved in ribosomal biogenesis in MCF7 cells. A) KLF7OE does not lead to significant changes in mRNA expression of the indicated genes in export, pseudouridylation, rRNA cleavage. B) No changes in POP1 and RMRP mRNA level by KLF7OE in MCF7 cells.

Abstract Background Ribosomal biogenesis and ribosomal proteins have attracted attention in the context of tumor biology in recent years. Instead of being mere translational machineries, ribosomes might play an active role in tumor initiation and progression. Despite its importance, regulation of ribosomal biogenesis is still not completely understood. Methods Using Gene Set Enrichment Analysis of RNA sequencing and proteomical mass spectrometry data in breast cancer cells expressing Krüppel-like factor 7 (KLF7), we identified processes altered...

Background: Longitudinal studies examining mental health trajectories in refugees and asylum seekers are scarce. Objectives: To investigate trajectories of psychological symptoms and wellbeing in refugees and asylum seekers, and identify factors associated with these trajectories. Method: 912 asylum seekers and refugees from the control arm of three trials in Europe (n = 229), Turkey (n = 320), and Uganda (n = 363) were included. We described trajectories of psychological symptoms and wellbeing, and used trauma...

Additional file 1. Interview guides.

Benefit from their near-unity photoluminescence quantum yield (PL QY), narrow emission band, and widely tunable bandgap, metal halide perovskites have shown promising in light-emitting applications. Despite such promise, how to facile, environmental-friendly, and large-scale prepare solid metal halide perovskite with high emission and stability remains a challenge. Herein, we demonstrate a convenient and environmental-friendly method for the mass synthesis of solid CsPbBr3/Cs4PbBr6 composites using high-power ultrasonication. Adjusting key experimental parameters, bright emitting CsPbBr3/Cs4PbBr6 solids with...

Additional file 3: Figure S2. The birth weight z-scores comparing STOPPAM vs. Intergrowth (IG21) references. The dash line indicates the mean birthweight z-scores.

Additional file 2: Table S1. Description of the studies included in the analyses.

Additional file 1: Table S3. Patient and primary breast cancer characteristics per study.

Additional file 1: Table S3. Patient and primary breast cancer characteristics per study.

Abstract Background Prediction of contralateral breast cancer (CBC) risk is challenging due to moderate performances of the known risk factors. We aimed to improve our previous risk prediction model (PredictCBC) by updated follow-up and including additional risk factors. Methods We included data from 207,510 invasive breast cancer patients participating in 23 studies. In total, 8225 CBC events occurred over a median follow-up of 10.2 years. In addition to the previously included risk factors, PredictCBC-2.0 included...

Abstract Background Prediction of contralateral breast cancer (CBC) risk is challenging due to moderate performances of the known risk factors. We aimed to improve our previous risk prediction model (PredictCBC) by updated follow-up and including additional risk factors. Methods We included data from 207,510 invasive breast cancer patients participating in 23 studies. In total, 8225 CBC events occurred over a median follow-up of 10.2 years. In addition to the previously included risk factors, PredictCBC-2.0 included...

Additional file 2. CONSORT 2010 Flow Diagram.

The recurrent evolution of resistance to cardiotonic steroids (CTS) across diverse animals most frequently involves convergent amino-acid substitutions in the H1-H2 extracellular loop of Na+, K+-ATPase (NKA). Previous work revealed that hystricognath rodents (e.g. chinchilla) and pterocliform birds (sandgrouse) have convergently evolved amino-acid insertions in the H1-H2 loop, but their functional significance was not known. Using protein engineering, we show that these insertions have distinct effects on CTS resistance in homologs of each of the...

Objectives. Heart transplantation (HTx) has become an established treatment option in patients with end-stage heart failure. The aim of this study was to report on long-term outcome over the past three decades. Design. Consecutive adult patients receiving first-time and isolated HTx from October 3, 1990, to November 2, 2020, at Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark, were retrospectively evaluated. Data were obtained from the Scandinavian Transplant Registry and patient medical records. Recipients were grouped by time of transplantation...

Poor school performance is linked to higher risks of self-harm. The association might be explained through genetic liabilities for depression or educational attainment. We investigated the association between school performance and self-harm in a population-based sample while assessing the potential influence of polygenic risk scores (PRSs) for depression (PRSMDD) and for educational attainment (PRSEDU). We conducted a follow-up study of individuals born 1987–98 and followed from age 18 until 2016. The total sample consisted of...

This study analyzed time trends in the use of coronary procedures, guideline-based drugs, and 1-year all-cause and presumed cardiovascular mortality (CV) following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients with and without bipolar disorder (BD). Using Danish registries 497 patients with ACS and BD in the period 1996–2016 were matched 1:2 on age, sex and year of ACS to patients without preexisting psychiatric disease. Patients with BD and ACS received fewer coronary angiography (CAG) compared to...