Therapy of acute leukemia may be improved by a more accurate assessment of the effects of treatment on tumor burden and by anticipating relapse with greater precision. The sensitivity limit of assessing residual disease by morphology is usually 5%. Several alternative approaches are available to study minimal residual disease, defined as the presence of leukemic cells not detectable by morphology. These include studies of chromosomal abnormalities by conventional karyotyping, flow cytometry, in situ hybridization and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), investigation of gene rearrangements by Southern blotting and PCR, and immunological methods. Some of these techniques enable the detection of 1 leukemic cells among 10 000 or more normal cells. In the following, the advantages and limitations of sensitive methods for detecting small numbers of leukemic cells are reviewed. The rationale for monitoring residual disease in acute leukemia and the initial results of studies correlating minimal residual disease and clinical outcome are discussed.

Concussion is a popular clinical topic that has been the subject of unprecedented recent media coverage. As concerns about the potential short- and long-term implications of repetitive head injury in sports such as football continue to mount, the proper clinical management of concussion seems to increase in importance. The days of ignoring the ''ding'' on the sideline are definitely over. A series of updated clinical evaluation and management recommendations from international experts are highlighted in this review. The clinical presentation of an acute concussion, both the typical and more subtle variations, may be evaluated with new validated sideline evaluation tools (eg, Sports Concussion Assessment Tool 2). In addition, the role of computerized neuropsychological and balance testing in the acute and ongoing evaluation are discussed, along with how they contribute to the return-to-play decision. Same-day return to play is outdated, and the relative insensitivity of current neuroimaging modalities to demonstrate structural damage is highlighted. New therapeutic interventions such as amantadine and cognitive rest may improve recovery time. The appropriate management of concussion typically results in a normal functional and neurocognitive outcome. The recommendations in this article may guide clinicians, with varying degrees of prior experience managing concussion, to increase the likelihood of an excellent outcome.

This article summarizes the significant contributions of Fred H. Bess to the early detection of hearing loss in infants and children. Based on public health and educational policy, Bess challenged audiologists to view hearing screening as a responsibility that brought with it the need to develop screening tools that are effective in identifying hearing loss - whether for use with infants, preschoolers, or school-age children - and that adhere to important screening principles. A review of his influence on pertinent guidelines, position statements, and recommendations highlights his belief that early identification of hearing loss is critical if children are to overcome the significant obstacles presented by even mild and unilateral hearing losses. This section is followed by a review of seminal papers that stimulated research in universal newborn hearing screening programs and the detection of unilateral and minimal hearing loss. We conclude with a review of selected studies that build on Bess's earlier work and strive to drive our field forward to practices that are both evidence-based and effective in detecting hearing loss in children.

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(理学) / 甲第20753号 / 理博第4329号 / 新制||理||1622(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院理学研究科数学・数理解析専攻 / (主査)教授 森脇 淳, 教授 雪江 明彦, 教授 並河 良典 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

Zusammenfassung: Fentanyl und Sufentanil sind zwei synthetisch hergestellte Opioide, die in der Anästhesiologie für die intraoperative Analgesie eingesetzt werden. Sie weisen ein unterschiedliches pharmakodynamisches Profil auf. Im Jahr 2014 wurde das Opioidregime für minimal-invasive Standardeingriffe im Klinikum Fulda von Fentanyl auf Sufentanil umgestellt. In der geplanten retrospektiven Datenerhebung sollten Daten von Patienten, die vor 2014 mit Fentanyl analgesiert wurden, verglichen werden mit Daten von Patienten, bei denen nach 2014 Sufentanil in die Narkoseführung implementiert war. Untersucht werden sollte, ob der Wechsel auf ein Opioid mit einem vermeintlich geeigneteren Profil für die Narkoseführung tatsächlich die kalkulierten Vorteile erbracht hat. Die retrospektive Datenerhebung sollte aufzeigen, ob Patienten während und nach MIC-CHE oder MIC-TEP von einer Sufentanil-Gabe gegenüber der Fentanyl-Gabe profitieren: Verkürzt sich die Ausleitungsphase, haben die Patienten bei Ankunft im Aufwachraum (AWR) eine bessere Oxygenierung und/oder eine stabilere Kreislaufsituation? Leiden die Patienten nach Sufentanil unter weniger postoperativer Übelkeit und Erbrechen (PONV), benötigen sie weniger Schmerzmittel? Die Untersuchung sollte zudem klären, ob biometrische Faktoren wie Geschlecht, Alter, Gewicht und BMI in Zusammenhang mit dem eingesetzten Opioid eine relevante Rolle für das postoperative Befinden der Patienten spielten, und ob sich aus der Umstellung von Fentanyl auf Sufentanil ökonomische Vorteile ergaben. Ergebnis: Kombination Desfluran mit Sufentanil für alle untersuchten Gruppen von klinischem Vorteil. Bevorzugter Einsatz bei MIC-Eingriffen in der Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie empfehlenswert. - Geringerer postoperativer Schmerzmittelbedarf - Bessere postoperative Oxygenierung - Kürzere postoperative Aufwachzeit - Niedrigerer intraoperativer Opioidbedarf - Wirtschaftlich/ökonomische Gleichwert Begründete Aussage, dass Sufentanil bei MIC-Eingriffen in der Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie im Vergleich zu Fentanyl das überlegene Medikament ist. (überwiegend statistisch signifikant) Steigerung dieses Effekts über die Kombination mit Desfluran möglich. / Summary: Fentanyl and sufentanil are two synthetically produced opioids that are used in anesthesiology for intraoperative analgesia. They have a different pharmacodynamic profile. In 2014, the opioid regime for minimally invasive standard interventions at the clinic in Fulda was changed from fentanyl to sufentanil. In the planned retrospective data collection, data from patients who were analgesized with fentanyl before 2014 should be compared with data from patients in whom sufentanil was implemented in anesthesia after 2014. It should be investigated whether the change to an opioid with a supposedly more suitable profile for anesthesia has actually produced the calculated benefits. The retrospective data collection should show whether patients benefit from administration of sufentanil compared to administration of fentanyl during and after MIC-CHE or MIC-TEP: Shorter elimination phase? Better oxygenation-situation on arrival in the recovery room or a more stable circulatory situation? Do the patients suffer less postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after sufentanil, do they need less pain-medication? The investigation should also clarify whether biometric factors such as gender, age, weight and BMI in connection with the opioid used to play an important role in the postoperative condition of the examined patients and whether there were any economic benefits in switching from fentanyl to sufentanil. Result: The combination of desflurane with sufentanil was of clinical advantage for all examined groups. Recommended for use in MIC- operations in visceral surgery. - Less need for post-operative pain medication - Better post-operative oxygenation - Shorter post-operative wake-up time - Lower intraoperative opioid requirement - Economic / economic equivalence Well-founded statement that sufentanil is the superior drug compared to fentanyl in MIC-procedures in visceral surgery. (mostly statistically significant) This effect can be increased by combining it with desflurane.

Hintergrund: Die vorgestellten Daten demonstrieren das klinische Ergebnis von Patienten, die sich eine Hüfttotalendoprothese (THA) unterzogen haben. Als Zugangsweg wurde der minimal-invasive, direkt anteriore Zugang in Einzelschnitttechnik gewählt (MIS-DAA). Die Patientin wurden bis zwölf Monate nach Operation beobachtet. Methoden: Es wurden die Daten von 73 Probanden mittels der folgenden Fragebogen ausgewertet: Harris Hip Score (HHS), eXtra Short Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment questionnaire (XSFMA), Short Form 36 (SF-36) health survey und Patient Health Questionaire 9 „deutsch“ (PHQ-9 D). Zur Schmerzmessung kam eine visuelle Analogskala (VAS von 0-4) zum Einsatz. Daneben wurde die Aktivität mit Hilfe des Schrittzählers Stepwatch™ Activity Monitor (SAM) und eines 25m Gehtests auf Zeit (T25-FW) erfasst. Während der gesamten Aufzeichnung wurden auch Komplikationen erfasst. Ergebnisse: Zwölf Monate nach der Operation verbesserten sich die HHS-Werte signifikant von 55,2 präoperativ auf 92,4 (Werte 0 – 100). Der FSFMA Funktionsscore fiel ebenfalls signifikant von 39,4 auf 10,3 und der Beeintrachtigungsscore von 47,0 auf 15,8. Der Score für die Physis (PCS) stieg im SF 36 signifikant von 27,5 präoperativ auf 47,5 nach zwölf Monaten. Der Score für mentale Gesundheit (MCS) fiel dagegen sogar leicht von 57,6 auf 55,0. Dagegen fiel die Prävalenz der mittels PHQ-9 D gemessenen Somatisierungsstörungen von elf auf einen Fall. Die Schmerzreduktion durch die Operation zeigte sich durch einen Rückgang auf der VAS von 2,41 auf 0,35 zwölf Monate postoperativ. Die durchschnittlich täglich absolvierten Lastwechsel nahmen laut Schrittzählermessung signifikant von 5113 präoperativ auf 6402 zu. Außerdem stieg die Gehgeschwindigkeit im T25-FW signifikant von 22,06 s (= 1,13 m/s) auf 18,14 s (= 1,38 m/s). Es wurden keine schwerwiegenden Komplikationen, wie z.B. Transplantatlockerungen, festgestellt. Zusammenfassung: In der Zusammenschau der Ergebnisse zeigt sich ein Jahr nach MIS-DAA-THA, dass die Patienten eine signifikant bessere Funktion, Aktivität und weniger Schmerzen aufweisen. Der MIS-DA-Zugang ist sicher und weist keine erhöhte Komplikationsrate auf. / Background: The presented data show the clinical outcome of patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) using a minimally invasive single-incision direct anterior approach (MIS-DAA) up to twelve months after surgery. Methods: The data of 73 arthroplasties were evaluated using the following questionaires: Harris Hip Score (HHS), extra short musculoskeletal functional assessment questionnaire (XSFMA), Short Form 36 (SF-36) health survey and the Patient Health Questionaire 9 „german“ (PHQ-9 D). A visual analogue scale (VAS from 0-4) was used zu measure pain. Additionally all patients activity was monitored utilizing a Stepwatch™ Activity Monitor (SAM), and a timed 25 m foot walk (T25-FW). Also complications were monitored for the entire 12 months. Results: Twelve months after surgery the HHS Score increased significantly from 55.2 preoperatively to 92.4 (out of 100). XSFMA functional index scores droped from 39.4 to 10.3 while the bother went down form 47.0 to a score of 15.8. Both scores showing a significant improvement. The SF-36 physical component score (PCS) was 27.5 ahead of the operation and did rise significantly up to 47.5 twelve months later, while the mental component score (MCS) dropped slightly, but significantly from 57,6 to 55.0. In opposition the PHQ-9 D showed a decline oft he prevalence of somatic disorders from elven cases pre-OP to one afterwards. Pain was significantly reduced by the operation, showing values dropping from 2.41 to 0.35 on a visual analogue scale (VAS).The mean cycles per day rose significantly up to twelve months after arthroplasty from 5113 of 6402 cycles per day. Furthermore, the obtained outcome for the T25-FW showed a significant increase in walking speed from 22.06 s (=1.13m/s) to 18.14 s (= 1.38 m/s). The were no severe complications, e.g. loosening of the implant, to be found. Conclusion: In summary the outcomes show that 1 year after MIS-DAA-THA patients show a significantly better function, activity and reduction of pain. The MIS-DAA is safe and shows no increased signs of complications.

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Let f_1, f_2 be univalent harmonic mappings of some planar domain D into the complex plane C. This thesis contains results concerning conditions under which the convolution f_1 ∗ f_2 or the convex combination tf_1 + (1 − t)f_2 is univalent. This is a long-standing problem, and I provide several partial solutions. I also include applications to minimal surfaces.

Mutacin 1140, a class 1 bacteriocin, is produced by Streptococcus mutans and belongs to the type A lantibiotic family. Experiments were done to optimize production of mutacin 1140 in minimal media enabling a more cost efficient downstream purification method. The development of a small volume fermentation method enabled a rapid screen of several variables in a standard shaking incubator. This method provided a fast approach for determining components that promote mutacin 1140 production in minimal media broth. Lactose was determined to be the optimal carbon source for mutacin 1140 production. High concentrations of CaCl2 (0.3% w/v) and MgSO4 (0.77% w/v) promoted an increase in mutacin 1140 production, while ZnCl2 and FeCl3 appeared to impair production. Optimization of mutacin 1140 production in minimal media resulted in more than a 100old increase in production compared to the base medium used to begin our optimizations. The yield has been estimated by RP-HPLC to be 10 mg/L.

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