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71 ± 0.86%. SALLE is an effective approach used for extraction of TEIC from human plasma without interferences using ammonium sulphate. The proposed method is highly recommended to monitor TEIC in clinical laboratory samples and therapeutic drug monitoring systems.Background and aim Antibiotic resistance is a global public health problem. Around 55% of dental antibiotic prescribing is deemed inappropriate. The aim of this multimodal interventional pilot study was to assess the effect on prescribing of education and a dentally-designed prescribing website. Methods Twenty-six dentists were recruited for the 12-week study using a pre-post design. Dentists self-recorded their prescribing of antibiotics, analgesics and anxiolytics for six weeks. After dentists were provided education and website access, they recorded their prescribing for a further six weeks. Four outcomes were measured comparing the prescribing before and after the intervention 1) the number of inappropriate indications for which antibiotics were prescribed; 2) the number of prescriptions 3) accuracy of the prescriptions according to the Australian therapeutic guidelines and 4) the confidence of practitioners towards the prescribing website. Participants were interviewed for feedback. Results There was a substantial reduction of 44.6% in the number of inappropriate indications for which antibiotics were prescribed after the intervention and a decrease of 40.5% in the total number of antibiotics. Paracetamol with codeine substantially reduced by 56.8%. For the three most commonly prescribed antibiotics (amoxicillin, phenoxymethylpenicillin and metronidazole), there was the improvement in the accuracy of the prescriptions ranging from 0-64.7% to 74.2-100%. Conclusion This pilot study showed the intervention of targeted education and the prescribing website was effective in improving dental prescribing, knowledge and confidence of practitioners, as well as providing an effective antibiotic stewardship tool. This context-specific intervention shows substantial promise for implementation into dental practice.Oral cancer causes significant global mortality and has a five-year survival rate of around 64%. Poor prognosis results from late-stage diagnosis, highlighting an important need to develop better approaches to detect oral premalignant lesions (OPLs) and identify which OPLs are at highest risk of progression to oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). An appropriate animal model that reflects the genetic, histologic, immunologic, molecular and gross visual features of human OSCC would aid in the development and evaluation of early detection and risk assessment strategies. Here, we present an experimental PIK3CA + 4NQO transgenic mouse model of oral carcinogenesis that combines the PIK3CA oncogene mutation with oral exposure to the chemical carcinogen 4NQO, an alternate experimental transgenic mouse model with PIK3CA as well as E6 and E7 mutations, and an existing wild-type mouse model based on oral exposure to 4NQO alone. We compare changes in dorsal and ventral tongue gross visual appearance, histologic features and molecular biomarker expression over a time course of carcinogenesis. Both transgenic models exhibit cytological and architectural features of dysplasia that mimic human disease and exhibit slightly increased staining for Ki-67, a cell proliferation marker. The PIK3CA + 4NQO model additionally exhibits consistent lymphocytic infiltration, presents with prominent dorsal and ventral tongue tumours, and develops cancer quickly relative to the other models. Thus, the PIK3CA + 4NQO model recapitulates the multistep genetic model of human oral carcinogenesis and host immune response in carcinogen-induced tongue cancer, making it a useful resource for future OSCC studies.Aim This paper aims to examine how existing mental health within the city of Chennai, India manages first-episode psychosis, to determine lacunae and barriers in providing effective early intervention and to make appropriate recommendations to improve the care of first-episode psychosis patients. Methods Interviews were held with 15 health professionals to capture information on current practices and facilities available for the management of first-episode psychosis. Results No specialized clinic or services were available for individuals with first-episode psychosis in Chennai, except one. Pharmacotherapy was the main treatment modality with psychological support to patients and families. Most common drugs used were Risperidone, Olanzapine, and Haloperidol in their recommended doses. General practitioners and paediatricians, due to inadequate training in mental health, referred patients with psychosis to mental health professionals. Conclusions Equipping the existing mental health services to manage FEP and training all health professionals on psychosis will improve FEP management in Chennai.Corticosteroids are potent anti-inflammatory drugs and as such are commonly administered to performance and racehorses. The objectives of the current study were to describe blood and urine concentrations and the pharmacokinetics and effects on cortisol and inflammatory mediator concentrations, following intravenous and oral administration to 12 exercised horses. Horses received an intravenous administration of 40 mg of dexamethasone sodium phosphate and 20 mg of dexamethasone tablets with a 4 week washout in between administrations. Blood and urine samples were collected prior to and for up to 96 hours post drug administration. Whole blood samples were collected at various time points and challenged with lipopolysaccharide or calcium ionophore to induce ex vivo synthesis of eicosanoids. The concentrations of dexamethasone and eicosanoids were measured using LC-MS/MS and the concentrations from both routes of administration fit simultaneously using a three-compartment pharmacokinetic model. A turnover model with inhibition of Kin gave an adequate fit to the dexamethasone-cortisol PKPD data. Serum and urine dexamethasone concentrations were at the limit of quantitation at 96 and 48 hours post administration, respectively. The volume of distribution, systemic clearance, and terminal half-life was 0.907 L/kg, 7.89 mL/h/kg, and 1.34 h, respectively. The IC50 for cortisol suppression was 0.007 ng/mL. Stimulation of dexamethasone treated blood with lipopolysaccharide and calcium ionophore resulted in an inhibition of inflammatory biomarker production for a prolonged period of time post drug administration. The results of this study suggest that dexamethasone has a prolonged anti-inflammatory effect following intravenous or oral administration to horses.To identify the free-living amoeba (FLA) and amoeba-resistant bacteria (ARB) accumulated in zebra mussels and in the water in which they are found, mussels were collected at two locations in the Ebro river basin (North East Spain). FLAs and bacteria were isolated from mussel extracts and from natural water. Epacadostat mw PCR techniques were used to identify the FLAs and endosymbiont bacteria (Legionella, Mycobacterium, Pseudomonas and cyanobacteria), and to detect Giardia and Cryptosporidium. The most frequently found FLAs were Naegleria spp. The presence of Legionella, Mycobacterium and Pseudomonas inside the FLA was demonstrated, and in some cases both Legionella and Pseudomonas were found together. Differences between FLAs and ARB identified inside the mussels and in the water were detected. In addition, Escherichia coli, Clostridium perfringens, Salmonella spp. and Enterococcus spp. were accumulated in mussels in concentrations unconnected with those found in water. The results show the ability of the zebra mussel to act as a reservoir of potentially pathogenic FLAs, which are associated with potentially pathogenic ARB, although the lack of association between microorganisms inside the mussels and in the water suggests that they are not useful for monitoring microbiological contamination at a specific time.Purpose To update the Carleton Laboratory for Radiotherapy Physics (CLRP) TG-43 dosimetry database for low-energy (≤ 50 keV) photon-emitting low-dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy sources utilizing the open-source EGSnrc application egs_brachy rather than the BrachyDose application used previously for 27 LDR sources in the 2008 CLRP version (CLRPv1). CLRPv2 covers 40 sources (103 Pd, 125 I, and 131 Cs). A comprehensive set of TG-43 parameters is calculated, including dose-rate constants, radial dose functions with functional fitting parameters, 1D and 2D anisotropy functions, along-away dose-rate tables, Primary-Scatter separation dose tables (for some sources), and mean photon energies at the surface of the sources. The database also documents the source models which will become part of the egs_brachy distribution. Acquisition and validation methods Datasets are calculated after a systematic recoding of the source geometries using the egs++ geometry package and its egs_brachy extensions. Air-kerma strength per hi well as fully-benchmarked and described source models which are distributed with egs_brachy.Background Fractional lasers have become widespread in dermatology owing to their efficacy and safety. Objective Comparative analysis of histological features after laser rejuvenation using a 1064-nm fractionated handpiece picosecond laser with different energy fluence levels (1.1 J/cm2 or 2.1 J/cm2 ). Patients and methods An open-label, study of 28 women aged 36-60 years with signs of age-related photodamage and skin changes of the face and neck was conducted using a fractional picosecond 1064 nm laser in low versus high fluence. Results The clinical assessment at three weeks showed more pronounced effect on facial skin rejuvenation with the higher fluence of 2.1 J/ cm2 compared to 1.1 J/cm2 . Conclusion The effect and safety of laser rejuvenation using a picosecond laser has been shown with more pronounced histological effects at higher fluences. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.Objective There is mounting evidence that traumatic life events play a role in auditory hallucinations (AH). Theory suggests that some AH are decontextualized trauma memory intrusions. Exposure-based trauma-focused therapies that target trauma memory intrusions may therefore be a promising new treatment. We aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a standard protocol trauma-focused imaginal exposure intervention for trauma-related AH and to provide initial proof of concept regarding potential effects on AH. Design We conducted a single-arm case series of a six session (90 min per session) imaginal exposure intervention for trauma-related AH with assessments at baseline, post-therapy, and one-month follow-up. Results Fifteen people were recruited and eligible to start the intervention. Participants reported high levels of satisfaction; however, temporary distress and symptom exacerbation were common and contributed to discontinuation. There was a large reduction in AH severity at one-month follow-u people. Temporary distress and symptom exacerbation may be common when using standard trauma-focused imaginal exposure for AH. This can impact on the acceptability of the therapy and should be considered in future development and delivery.