{"title":"Myotonia congenita.","authors":"A. Chakravarti","doi":"10.32388/418095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32388/418095","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Medical Association","volume":"21 7 1","pages":"314"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44392839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lawrence C. Joseph, Musole, Phosphogen, Innervation, logy, ey
{"title":"Muscular Dystrophies","authors":"Lawrence C. Joseph, Musole, Phosphogen, Innervation, logy, ey","doi":"10.4135/9781483392271.n332","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4135/9781483392271.n332","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Medical Association","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70640735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA.","authors":"B. Chakravorty","doi":"10.1891/9780826159311.0170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/9780826159311.0170","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Medical Association","volume":"41 1","pages":"503-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47742323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tay-Sachs disease","authors":"Hongjie Chen","doi":"10.1036/1097-8542.679470","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1036/1097-8542.679470","url":null,"abstract":"A rare genetic disorder in which there is a deficiency of hexosaminidase A (a lysosomal enzyme that …","PeriodicalId":17244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Medical Association","volume":"60 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57528004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Indra J. Das, N. Sanfilippo, A. Fogliata, L. Cozzi
{"title":"Cervical cancer.","authors":"Indra J. Das, N. Sanfilippo, A. Fogliata, L. Cozzi","doi":"10.1201/9781315378381-46","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315378381-46","url":null,"abstract":"“Koilocyte” diagnostic of HPV infection. The koilocyte has a collapse of its keratins peripherally, leaving an empty space around the nucleus. The nucleus also shows increased amounts of hematoxylin staining, reflecting increased DNA content due to unscheduled DNA synthesis from the HPV . Biopsies of gross lesions are done. Colposcopy with biopsy of abnormal areas may be done as indicated. Endocervical curettage and cold knife conization (CKC) are often performed to determine depth of invasion and presence of lymphovascular space invasion in early stage cervical cancers with a normal appearing cervix by inspection and pelvic examination only. A CKC involves an excision of the transformation zone in a cone-shaped specimen with the apex of the cone pointed toward the endocervical canal beyond the transformation zone. Loop excisional electrocautery (LEEP) is typically used to treat CIN II-III. Compared to a LEEP, the CKC (in which cautery is only used after the excision to stop bleeding), preserves the morphology of the tissue to allow an accurate evaluation of the extent of disease by pathologists. The extent of the primary tumor, evident in a CKC is part of the information defined by the term “stage”, and the stage of a cervical cancer then determines the necessity for additional treatment. Cystoscopy and proctoscopy can be done to evaluate for a higher stage tumor defined by invasion of tumor into the bladder or rectum, respectfully. cervical intraepithelial neoplasia to cervical carcinoma in situ to invasive cervical cancer and human papillomavirus infection is central to the development of cervical cancer. These three facts mean that the appearance of invasive cancer can be prevented with early intervention.","PeriodicalId":17244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Medical Association","volume":"95 2 1","pages":"62-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47171169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Urinary tract infection","authors":"W. Herrington, A. Chakera, C. O'Callaghan","doi":"10.1093/med/9780199568741.003.0158","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199568741.003.0158","url":null,"abstract":"A urinary tract infection (UTI) is defined as present when urine culture results in the growth of a single organism at greater than 105 colony-forming units/ml of urine. Bowel flora are the commonest cause of UTIs. Escherichia coli accounts for 80% of infections. Klebsiella spp., Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis, and Staphylococcal saprophyticus account for most of the remaining 20%. Staphylcoccus aureus culture is usually catheter related or secondary to haematogenous spread. This chapter looks at the symptoms of a UTI, as well as its demographics, complications, diagnosis (including investigations), and treatment. It also discusses prognosis.","PeriodicalId":17244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Medical Association","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"61659006","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hongmei Fu, Eleanor Jayne Ward, Federica M Marelli-Berg
{"title":"Mechanisms of T cell organotropism.","authors":"Hongmei Fu, Eleanor Jayne Ward, Federica M Marelli-Berg","doi":"10.1007/s00018-016-2211-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00018-016-2211-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Protective immunity relies upon T cell differentiation and subsequent migration to target tissues. Similarly, immune homeostasis requires the localization of regulatory T cells (Tregs) to the sites where immunity takes place. While naïve T lymphocytes recirculate predominantly in secondary lymphoid tissue, primed T cells and activated Tregs must traffic to the antigen rich non-lymphoid tissue to exert effector and regulatory responses, respectively. Following priming in draining lymph nodes, T cells acquire the 'homing receptors' to facilitate their access to specific tissues and organs. An additional level of topographic specificity is provided by T cells receptor recognition of antigen displayed by the endothelium. Furthermore, co-stimulatory signals (such as those induced by CD28) have been shown not only to regulate T cell activation and differentiation, but also to orchestrate the anatomy of the ensuing T cell response. We here review the molecular mechanisms supporting trafficking of both effector and regulatory T cells to specific antigen-rich tissues.</p>","PeriodicalId":17244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Medical Association","volume":"1 1","pages":"3009-33"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2016-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4951510/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83693987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A futile exercise: The International Peace Monitoring Team in Solomon Islands, 2000–02","authors":"B. Breen","doi":"10.1017/CBO9781139196390.022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139196390.022","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Medical Association","volume":"1 1","pages":"342-359"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1017/CBO9781139196390.022","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"57114733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Francisco Javier Carretero, Ana Belen Del Campo, Jose Francisco Flores-Martín, Rosa Mendez, Cesar García-Lopez, Jose Manuel Cozar, Victoria Adams, Stephen Ward, Teresa Cabrera, Francisco Ruiz-Cabello, Federico Garrido, Natalia Aptsiauri
{"title":"Frequent HLA class I alterations in human prostate cancer: molecular mechanisms and clinical relevance.","authors":"Francisco Javier Carretero, Ana Belen Del Campo, Jose Francisco Flores-Martín, Rosa Mendez, Cesar García-Lopez, Jose Manuel Cozar, Victoria Adams, Stephen Ward, Teresa Cabrera, Francisco Ruiz-Cabello, Federico Garrido, Natalia Aptsiauri","doi":"10.1007/s00262-015-1774-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00262-015-1774-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Reduced expression of HLA class I is an important immune escape mechanism from cytotoxic T cells described in various types of malignancy. It often correlates with poor prognosis and resistance to therapy. However, current knowledge about the frequency, underlying molecular mechanisms, and prognostic value of HLA class I and II alterations in prostate cancer (PC) is limited. Immunohistochemical analysis demonstrated that 88 % of the 42 studied cryopreserved prostate tumors have at least one type of HLA alteration as compared to adjacent normal prostate epithelium or benign hyperplasia. Total loss of HLA-I expression found in 50 % of tumors showed an association with increased incidence of tumor relapse, perineural invasion, and high D'Amico risk. The remaining HLA-I-positive tumors demonstrated locus and allelic losses detected in 26 and 12 % of samples, respectively. Loss of heterozygosity at chromosome 6 was detected in 32 % of the studied tumors. Molecular analysis revealed a reduced expression of B2M, TAP2, tapasin and NLRC5 mRNA in microdissected HLA-I-negative tumors. Analysis of twelve previously unreported cell lines derived from neoplastic and normal epithelium of cancerous prostate revealed different types of HLA-I aberration, ranging from locus and/or allelic downregulation to a total absence of HLA-I expression. The high incidence of HLA-I loss observed in PC, caused by both regulatory and structural defects, is associated with more aggressive disease development and may pose a real threat to patient health by increasing cancer progression and resistance to T-cell-based immunotherapy. </p>","PeriodicalId":17244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Medical Association","volume":"37 1","pages":"47-59"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11029306/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72679688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Robeci Alves Macedo Filho, F. D. Verli, D. J. Sarmento, S. Carvalho, G. Agripino, M. GORDÓN-NÚÑEZ, S. A. Marinho
{"title":"HEREDITARY ectodermal dysplasia.","authors":"Robeci Alves Macedo Filho, F. D. Verli, D. J. Sarmento, S. Carvalho, G. Agripino, M. GORDÓN-NÚÑEZ, S. A. Marinho","doi":"10.1016/j.oooo.2015.02.159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oooo.2015.02.159","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17244,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Medical Association","volume":"21 11 1","pages":"485"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.oooo.2015.02.159","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"55348509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}