An Indirect Resilience to Addiction.
An indirect resilience to addiction.
Nat Neurosci. 2013 May; 16(5): 521-3
Picciotto MR
1, 25 Dihydroxyvitamin D Regulation of Glucose Metabolism in Harvey-ras Transformed MCF10A Human Breast Epithelial Cells.
J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2013 Apr 22;
Zheng W, Tayyari F, Nagana Gowda GA, Raftery D, McLamore ES, Shi J, Porterfield DM, Donkin S, Bequette B, Teegarden D
This study was designed to investigate the impact of 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25(OH)2D) on glucose metabolism during early cancer progression. Untransformed and ras-oncogene transfected (ras) MCF10A human breast epithelial cells were employed to model early breast cancer progression. 1,25(OH)2D modified the response of the ras cells to glucose restriction, suggesting 1,25(OH)2D may reduce the ras cell glucose addiction noted in cancer cells. To understand the 1,25(OH)2D regulation of glucose metabolism, following four-day 1,25(OH)2D treatment, metabolite fluxes at the cell membrane were measured by a nanoprobe biosensor, [(13)C6]glucose flux by (13)C-mass isotopomer distribution analysis of media metabolites, intracellular metabolite levels by NMR, and gene expression of related enzymes assessed. Treatment with 1,25(OH)2D reduced glycolysis as flux of glucose to 3-phosphoglycerate was reduced by 15% (P=0.017) and 32% (P<0.003) in MCF10A and ras cells respectively. In the ras cells, 1,25(OH)2D reduced lactate dehydrogenase activity by 15% (P<0.05) with a concomitant 10% reduction in the flux of glucose to lactate (P=0.006), and reduction in the level of intracellular lactate by 55% (P=0.029). Treatment with 1,25(OH)2D reduced flux of glucose to acetyl-coA 24% (P=0.002) and 41% (P<0.001), and flux to oxaloacetate 34% (P=0.003) and 33% (P=0.027) in the MCF10A and ras cells, respectively, suggesting a reduction in tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle activity. The results suggest a novel mechanism involving the regulation of glucose metabolism by which 1,25(OH)2D may prevent breast cancer progression. HubMed – addiction
Mental Vitality @ Work-A Workers’ Health Surveillance Mental Module for Nurses and Allied Health Care Professionals: Process Evaluation of a Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Occup Environ Med. 2013 Apr 24;
Ketelaar SM, Gärtner FR, Bolier L, Smeets O, Nieuwenhuijsen K, Sluiter JK
OBJECTIVE:: To evaluate the process of workers’ health surveillance (WHS) targeting work functioning and mental health of health care professionals, alongside a randomized controlled trial comparing two strategies. METHODS:: Nurses and allied health care professionals working in one hospital were invited. Process indicators were assessed using methods such as questionnaires and track-and-trace data. RESULTS:: All participants (32%; N = 369) received screening and personalized feedback. In group 1, 41% went to a preventive consultation with their occupational physician. Protocol adherence of participating occupational physicians (n = 5) was high. They regarded the WHS mental module to be meaningful. In group 2, 16% logged into an e-mental health intervention. Most participants would appreciate a future offer of the WHS. CONCLUSIONS:: The WHS mental module was well received and fitted in the occupational health service activities. Nevertheless, response and compliance should be improved. HubMed – addiction
Environmental non-occupational risk factors associated with bladder cancer.
Actas Urol Esp. 2013 Apr 22;
Ferrís J, Berbel O, Alonso-López J, Garcia J, Ortega JA
CONTEXT: Bladder carcinoma (BC), due its high morbidity and relapsing course, generates significant economic and health care costs. Accordingly, review the environmental nonoccupational risk factors (RF), more or less evidence-based, in the etiology and pathogenesis of BC, because the involvement of urologists is essential for prevention. ACQUISITION OF EVIDENCE: Review of the peer-reviewed literature (1987-2012) on nonoccupational environmental RF associated with BC retrieved from Medline, Embase and Science Citation Index. The search profiles have been «Risk factors/Epidemiology/Tobacco-smoking/Diet-nutrition-water-liquids/Radiation/Infectious/Farmacological drugs» and «Bladder cancer». SYNTHESIS OF EVIDENCE: Smoking was associated with 50% of BC in both sexes. Smokers have a 2-5 times higher risk than nonsmokers, directly proportional to the amount and duration of addiction. Drinking water contaminated with arsenic and chromium chlorination byproducts increases the risk of BC. High consumption of red meat and saturated fat may increase the risk, while high intake of fruits and vegetables decreases it. Patients treated with cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide and ionizing radiation have an increased risk of BC. Frequent and prolonged use of hair dyes and Schistosoma haematobium infestation increases the risk of BC. CONCLUSIONS: The reduction or the cessation of smoking decrease BC. The contaminant-free water consumption with the increase of vegetal foods favour BC prevention. Cancer survivors treated with cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide and radiation therapy should be monitored for early diagnosis of BC. HubMed – addiction