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Thus, proteins secreted during ER stress mediated by ER calcium depletion can enhance cardiac myocyte viability. Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a stress-induced ventricular arrhythmia associated with rhythm disturbance and impaired sinoatrial node cell (SANC) automaticity (pauses). Mutations associated with dysfunction of Ca2+-related mechanisms have been shown to be present in CPVT. These dysfunctions include impaired Ca2+ release from the ryanodine receptor (i.e., RyR2R4496C mutation) or binding to calsequestrin 2 (CASQ2). In SANC, Ca2+ signaling directly and indirectly mediates pacemaker function. We address here the following research questions (i) what coupled-clock mechanisms and pathways mediate pacemaker mutations associated with CPVT in basal and in response to β-adrenergic stimulation? (ii) Can different mechanisms lead to the same CPVT-related pacemaker pauses? (iii) Can the mutation-induced deteriorations in SANC function be reversed by drug intervention or gene manipulation? We used a numerical model of mice SANC that includes membrane and intracellular mechanisms and their nges in gene expression, compensate for the impairment in SANC automaticity. These findings suggest new insights for understanding CPVT and its therapeutic approach. The research on the abnormalities of event-related oscillations in Parkinson's disease (PD) was mostly studied with cognitively normal patients. BTK inhibitor The present study aims to show the adverse effects of cognitive decline in PD patients via the EEG-Brain Oscillations approach by comparing the electrophysiological responses in two modalities, i.e. auditory, and visual in which PD group show deficit. We conducted a study in which we analyzed event-related theta power and phase-locking during auditory and visual oddball paradigm. Cognitively normal PD (PDCN) patients (N = 15), PD with mild cognitive impairment (PDMCI) patients (N = 22), PD dementia (PDD) patients (N = 11) and healthy controls (HC) (N = 17) were included in the study. Neuropsychological assessments were applied to all participants. There was a gradual decrease in scores of neuropsychological tests (HC, PDCN, PDMCI, PDD, respectively). Most of the neuropsychological test scores of the participants were highly correlated with the theta power and theta phase locking values, especially over frontal-central areas. HC had higher theta phase-locking and power in comparison to PDMCI and PDD. The differentiation between HC and PDCN was specific to frontal-central areas. Theta power and theta phase-locking were decreased overall locations in PDMCI and PDD both during visual and auditory oddball paradigms compared with PDCN. The results indicate that theta responses in PD patients decreased gradually as the cognitive decline increased. We can conclude that complex abnormalities in their neurotransmitter and neuronal signal systems that occur with the progression of the disease could be responsible for these results. OBJECTIVES To describe the feasibility and perioperative outcome of suprarenal resection of inferior vena cava (IVC) in urologic neoplasms without reconstruction. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the patients who underwent suprarenal resection of IVC without reconstruction for urologic neoplasms in our institution between September 2010 and October 2019. Patients' demographic, clinical, radiologic, and 90-day perioperative complications were recorded. RESULTS Twenty-eight (79% male) patients with a median age of 59 (25-75) years were included in the study. Twenty-five (89%) of patients had renal cell carcinoma, one had renal leiomyosarcoma, and two had metastatic testicular teratoma. Twenty-two patients had Mayo level 3 thrombus, three had level 2 and three had level 4. The mean radiologic thrombus length was 12.6 cm. Eleven patients had radiologic bland thrombosis in the infrarenal IVC. Twenty-seven patients underwent open, and one robotic surgery. The median operating time was 411 (range 240-808) minutes, median blood loss was 3750 cc, and all but one patient received perioperative transfusion (median 11 units of packed red blood cells). Median hospital stay was 5 (3-50) days. 90-day complication rate was 35% (Clavien-Dindo grade I/II and III/IV were 21% and 14%, respectively). Four patients (14%) developed transient non-disabling leg edema. The 90-day mortality rate was 7%. CONCLUSIONS Suprarenal inferior vena cava resection without reconstruction is feasible, yet high-risk operation that should be performed in experienced centers in selected patients with urologic malignancies. OBJECTIVE To provide guidance when performing bedside urologic procedures on SARS-CoV-2 positive patients and offer considerations to maximize the safety of the patients and providers, conserve supplies, and provide optimal management of urologic issues. METHODS Urologic trainees and attending physicians at our institution, who are familiar with existing safety recommendations and guidelines regarding the care of infected patients, were queried regarding their experiences to determine an expert consensus on best practices for bedside procedures for SARS-CoV-2 positive patients. RESULTS Our team developed the following general recommendations for urologic interventions on SARS-CoV-2 positive patients maximize use of telehealth (even for inpatient consults), minimize in-room time, use personal protective equipment appropriately, enlist a colleague to assist, and acquire all supplies that may be needed and maintain them outside the room. Detailed recommendations were also developed for difficult urethral catheterization, bedside cystoscopy, incision and drainage of abscesses, and gross hematuria/clot irrigations. CONCLUSIONS As patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 infection are predominantly men over 50 years old, there are significant urologic challenges common in this population that have emerged with this pandemic. While there is tremendous variation in how different regions have been affected, the demographics of SARS-CoV-2 mean that urologists will continue to have a unique role in helping to manage these patients. Here, we summarize recommendations for bedside urologic interventions specific to SARS-CoV-2 positive patients based on experiences from a large metropolitan hospital system. Regulations and requirements may differ on an institutional basis, so these guidelines are intended to augment specific local protocols.