Publications by authors named "A M Dulac"
Background: Temporary transvenous pacing (TTP) is a common procedure, predominantly performed in the catheterization laboratory (cath lab) because of presumed lower complication rate. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TTP placement in the ICU compared to TTP placement in the cath lab.
Methods: This retrospective, real-life study included all patients requiring TTP in a tertiary care ICU between 2019 and 2022.
Surgery for Infrarenal Retroperitoneal Node Metastases from Colon Cancer.
J Gastrointest Cancer
September 2024
Purpose: Treatment of retroperitoneal lymph node metastases (RPN) from colon cancer (CC) is a therapeutic challenge. Available evidence supporting a curative approach is weak and uncertainties remain concerning the extent of the dissection, the optimal timing for surgery, and the role of adjuvant radiotherapy. We report the outcomes of a curative intent strategy in a recent monocentric series of patients.
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- A study was conducted to assess how well two wearable ECG devices, the Apple Watch and KardiaMobile 6L, can accurately measure important heart metrics in patients with congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS).* -
- Researchers compared these wearable devices' readings to a standard 12-lead ECG in 98 patients and found that both devices offered moderate to strong correlations, especially in measuring the corrected QT interval and analyzing ST-T wave patterns.* -
- While the wearable devices showed promise as additional monitoring tools, they are not a substitute for traditional 12-lead ECG tests in managing patients with LQTS.*
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- Adenine phosphoribosyltransferase (APRT) and hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRT) are key enzymes in purine recycling, and mutations in HGPRT lead to Lesch-Nyhan disease (LND), which currently has no treatment.
- The fruit fly model was used to study LND mechanisms, revealing that lack of HGPRT activity leads to various metabolic and behavioral issues in flies, including increased uric acid levels and locomotor problems.
- Feeding adenosine during development showed promise in rescuing seizure-like behavior, and the study suggests that the fruit fly could help in understanding LND better, potentially leading to therapeutic approaches.