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  1. Article ; Online: Donating blood on a regular basis reduces blood pressure (in hypertensives): appearances are not deceiving.

    Kamhieh-Milz, Julian / Tauchmann, Yvonne / Kamhieh-Milz, Sundrela / Pruss, Axel / Doerffel, Yvonne / Michalsen, Andreas

    Transfusion

    2019  Volume 59, Issue 4, Page(s) 1405–1406

    MeSH term(s) Blood Donors ; Blood Pressure ; Humans ; Hypertension
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-04-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 208417-x
    ISSN 1537-2995 ; 0041-1132
    ISSN (online) 1537-2995
    ISSN 0041-1132
    DOI 10.1111/trf.15131
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  2. Article ; Online: Efficacy and safety of erythrocytapheresis and low-dose erythropoietin for treatment of hemochromatosis.

    Brückl, Dorothea / Kamhieh-Milz, Sundrela / Kamhieh-Milz, Julian / Salama, Abdulgabar

    Journal of clinical apheresis

    2017  Volume 32, Issue 3, Page(s) 170–174

    Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to determine retrospectively the efficacy of combined therapy using erythropoietin (EPO) and erythrocytapheresis (EA) in patients with hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) who did not tolerate phlebotomy.: Patients and ...

    Abstract Background: The aim of this study was to determine retrospectively the efficacy of combined therapy using erythropoietin (EPO) and erythrocytapheresis (EA) in patients with hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) who did not tolerate phlebotomy.
    Patients and methods: Twenty patients (age range, 43-74 years) with genetically confirmed HH had received low-dose EPO (4,000 IU) in accordance to the patient's hemoglobin levels between each EA session. Laboratory parameters including hemoglobin, ferritin, transferrin, and iron were measured at regular intervals.
    Results: Anemia did not occur in a single patient and no serious side effects were observed. Combined treatment with EPO and EA was well tolerated, and all 18 patients who suffered from fatigue prior to therapy recovered. Median ferritin values were 678.5 ng/L before treatment and 145 ng/L after treatment.
    Conclusion: EA in combination with EPO is safe and effective in treating patients with HH. Prospective studies comparing this therapeutic option to phlebotomy are warranted. J. Clin. Apheresis 32:170-174, 2017. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604912-6
    ISSN 1098-1101 ; 0733-2459
    ISSN (online) 1098-1101
    ISSN 0733-2459
    DOI 10.1002/jca.21477
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  3. Article ; Online: Routine use of salivary bypass tubes in laryngectomy patients: systematic review.

    Kamhieh, Y / Fox, H / Hallett, E / Berry, S

    The Journal of laryngology and otology

    2018  Volume 132, Issue 5, Page(s) 380–384

    Abstract: Background: Pharyngocutaneous fistula is a cause of significant morbidity following laryngectomy. Routine use of salivary bypass tubes during laryngectomy has been proposed to reduce the incidence of fistulae and neopharyngeal strictures.: Method: ... ...

    Abstract Background: Pharyngocutaneous fistula is a cause of significant morbidity following laryngectomy. Routine use of salivary bypass tubes during laryngectomy has been proposed to reduce the incidence of fistulae and neopharyngeal strictures.
    Method: Following a systematic search of Embase, Medline and Cochrane databases (1946 - current), included articles were assessed for bias according to the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions.
    Results: Three case-control trials showed reduced pharyngocutaneous fistula rates with the use of salivary bypass tubes; six case series reported widely varied fistula rates. With regards to stricture rates, the largest case-control trial found no improvement with salivary bypass tube use. No fatal adverse events were observed among the 204 patients who received a salivary bypass tube.
    Conclusion: Low-level evidence suggests salivary bypass tubes may reduce the incidence of fistula in high-risk patient groups. A robust randomised controlled trial, or large, multicentre cohort studies, are needed to further examine this intervention.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Case-Control Studies ; Constriction, Pathologic/epidemiology ; Constriction, Pathologic/etiology ; Cutaneous Fistula/epidemiology ; Cutaneous Fistula/etiology ; Cutaneous Fistula/prevention & control ; Female ; Fistula/epidemiology ; Fistula/etiology ; Fistula/prevention & control ; Humans ; Laryngectomy/adverse effects ; Laryngectomy/instrumentation ; Laryngectomy/methods ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pharyngeal Diseases/epidemiology ; Pharyngeal Diseases/etiology ; Pharyngeal Diseases/prevention & control ; Postoperative Complications/epidemiology ; Postoperative Complications/etiology ; Postoperative Complications/prevention & control ; Salivary Ducts/surgery ; Stents ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 218299-3
    ISSN 1748-5460 ; 0022-2151
    ISSN (online) 1748-5460
    ISSN 0022-2151
    DOI 10.1017/S0022215118000154
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  4. Article ; Online: A 17-year analysis of pregnancies termination ≥14 weeks of gestation in a German level 1 perinatal center.

    Kiver, Verena I I / Altmann, Judith / Kamhieh-Milz, Julian / Weichert, Alexander

    Journal of perinatal medicine

    2019  Volume 47, Issue 8, Page(s) 847–856

    Abstract: ... often faced with affected women querying the frequency of their condition(s) and decisions made by women ...

    Abstract Background When discussing termination of pregnancy (TOP) after the first trimester, the main foci are the ethics and psychological reasoning/consequences. In daily clinical practice, physicians are often faced with affected women querying the frequency of their condition(s) and decisions made by women in similar situations. The present study aimed to provide an overview of a representable number of such cases. Methods Cases of TOP beyond 14 + 0 weeks of gestation were collected between January 2000 and December 2017 in the Department of Obstetrics. Fetal and/or maternal medical causes leading to TOP were extracted and presented. Results A total of 1746 TOPs ≥14 + 0 weeks were performed. Reasons leading to TOP were subcategorized into 23 groups. The main medical diagnoses were trisomy 21 (15.5%), neurological malformations (11.0%), and cardiac and major vessel malformations (7.9%). There was no statistical difference concerning maternal age or gravida/para between the groups. The average gestational age (GA) was 21.0 weeks, varying between 16.2 and 24.2 weeks in the 23 subgroups, with an average of 23.6% per year of TOPs after viability. Conclusion An overview of the various causes of TOP and their frequency within a large dataset are shown here. According to data provided by the German Federal Statistical Office, the overall number of TOPs has declined over the past two decades; however, the number and percentage of TOPs beyond viability have increased continuously in Germany. Only early detection of maternal and fetal constitution can prevent a portion of TOP after viability.
    MeSH term(s) Abortion, Induced/statistics & numerical data ; Congenital Abnormalities/epidemiology ; Female ; Germany/epidemiology ; Humans ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Trimester, Second
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-09-09
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 123512-6
    ISSN 1619-3997 ; 0300-5577 ; 0936-174X
    ISSN (online) 1619-3997
    ISSN 0300-5577 ; 0936-174X
    DOI 10.1515/jpm-2019-0072
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  5. Article ; Online: MSC Therapies for COVID-19: Importance of Patient Coagulopathy, Thromboprophylaxis, Cell Product Quality and Mode of Delivery for Treatment Safety and Efficacy.

    Moll, Guido / Drzeniek, Norman / Kamhieh-Milz, Julian / Geissler, Sven / Volk, Hans-Dieter / Reinke, Petra

    Frontiers in immunology

    2020  Volume 11, Page(s) 1091

    Abstract: Numerous clinical trials of mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) as a new treatment for coronavirus-induced disease (COVID-19) have been registered recently, most of them based on intravenous (IV) infusion. There is no approved effective therapy for ... ...

    Abstract Numerous clinical trials of mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) as a new treatment for coronavirus-induced disease (COVID-19) have been registered recently, most of them based on intravenous (IV) infusion. There is no approved effective therapy for COVID-19, but MSC therapies have shown first promise in the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) pneumonia, inflammation, and sepsis, which are among the leading causes of mortality in COVID-19 patients. Many of the critically ill COVID-19 patients are in a hypercoagulable procoagulant state and at high risk for disseminated intravascular coagulation, thromboembolism, and thrombotic multi-organ failure, another cause of high fatality. It is not yet clear whether IV infusion is a safe and effective route of MSC delivery in COVID-19, since MSC-based products express variable levels of highly procoagulant tissue factor (TF/CD142), compromising the cells' hemocompatibility and safety profile. Of concern, IV infusions of poorly characterized MSC products with unchecked (high) TF/CD142 expression could trigger blood clotting in COVID-19 and other vulnerable patient populations and further promote the risk for thromboembolism. In contrast, well-characterized products with robust manufacturing procedures and optimized modes of clinical delivery hold great promise for ameliorating COVID-19 by exerting their beneficial immunomodulatory effects, inducing tissue repair and organ protection. While the need for MSC therapy in COVID-19 is apparent, integrating both innate and adaptive immune compatibility testing into the current guidelines for cell, tissue, and organ transplantation is critical for safe and effective therapies. It is paramount to only use well-characterized, safe MSCs even in the most urgent and experimental treatments. We here propose three steps to mitigate the risk for these vulnerable patients: (1) updated clinical guidelines for cell and tissue transplantation, (2) updated minimal criteria for characterization of cellular therapeutics, and (3) updated cell therapy routines reflecting specific patient needs.
    MeSH term(s) Administration, Intravenous ; Blood Coagulation Disorders/etiology ; COVID-19 ; Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy/methods ; Coronavirus Infections/complications ; Coronavirus Infections/immunology ; Coronavirus Infections/therapy ; Guidelines as Topic ; Humans ; Injections, Intramuscular ; Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation/adverse effects ; Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation/methods ; Pandemics ; Pneumonia, Viral/complications ; Pneumonia, Viral/immunology ; Pneumonia, Viral/therapy ; Transplantation Immunology
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-19
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01091
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  6. Article ; Online: Editorial comment: variables affecting the presence of mesenchymal stromal cells in the peripheral blood and their relationship with apheresis product.

    Moll, Guido / Drzeniek, Norman / Kamhieh-Milz, Julian / Geissler, Sven / Reinke, Petra

    British journal of haematology

    2020  Volume 189, Issue 4, Page(s) 593–596

    MeSH term(s) Blood Component Removal ; Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor ; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization ; Humans ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells
    Chemical Substances Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (143011-72-7)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-02-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Editorial ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 80077-6
    ISSN 1365-2141 ; 0007-1048
    ISSN (online) 1365-2141
    ISSN 0007-1048
    DOI 10.1111/bjh.16389
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  7. Article: Borna disease virus: evidence of naturally-occurring infection in cats in Australia

    KAMHIEH, SUNDRELA

    APMIS. 2008 June., v. 116, suppl. 124

    2008  

    Language English
    Dates of publication 2008-06
    Size p. 50-52.
    Publisher Blackwell Publishing Ltd
    Publishing place Oxford, UK
    Document type Article
    ISSN 0108-0172 ; 0903-465X ; 0903-4641
    ISSN 0108-0172 ; 0903-465X ; 0903-4641
    DOI 10.1111/j.1600-0463.2008.000m7.x
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  8. Article ; Online: Storage of RBCs results in an increased susceptibility for complement-mediated degradation.

    Kamhieh-Milz, J / Bartl, B / Sterzer, V / Kamhieh-Milz, S / Salama, A

    Transfusion medicine (Oxford, England)

    2014  Volume 24, Issue 6, Page(s) 392–399

    Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to elucidate whether complement activation occurs during the storage of RBCs in newly formulated PAGGS-M storage medium.: Background: The reason for red blood cell (RBC) storage lesions is not yet fully ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to elucidate whether complement activation occurs during the storage of RBCs in newly formulated PAGGS-M storage medium.
    Background: The reason for red blood cell (RBC) storage lesions is not yet fully understood. The contribution of complement to RBC storage lesion has not been extensively characterised.
    Study design and methods: We investigated the surface expression of CD35, CD55, CD59 and CD47, as well as deposition of C3d, using flow cytometry over a storage period of up to 42 days on a weekly basis. C3d and the immunoglobulins IgG, IgM and IgA were additionally investigated via the direct antiglobulin test (DAT). The effect of contact with homologous serum for 30 min at 37 °C was also performed for C3d and CD35 and is subsequently termed as a 'transfusion simulation (TS)'.
    Results: A weak but significant increase of C3d was observed prior to TS (anova P = 0.0103), whereas a stronger increase from 74.0 ± 12.4 to 101.2 ± 9.7 was observed post-TS (anova; P < 0.0001). These findings were confirmed by the DAT. CD35, CD55 and CD47 demonstrated a decrease in their expression over storage time (anova; P < 0.0001 each). The majority of changes occurred following 14 days. There was neither a decrease of CD59 observed nor an increase of IgG, IgM and IgA.
    Conclusion: RBCs are becoming increasingly susceptible to spontaneous complement deposition following TS, which might be associated with the decrease of C35 and CD55 by proteolytic cleavage and vesiculation during storage. As the impact of storage lesions is rather controversial, institutions involved in blood collection and administration of blood products should focus on carrying out research on the prevention of storage lesions.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Antigens, CD/metabolism ; Blood Preservation ; Complement C3d/metabolism ; Erythrocytes/cytology ; Erythrocytes/metabolism ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Proteolysis ; Time Factors
    Chemical Substances Antigens, CD ; Complement C3d (80295-45-0)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1067989-3
    ISSN 1365-3148 ; 0958-7578
    ISSN (online) 1365-3148
    ISSN 0958-7578
    DOI 10.1111/tme.12166
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  9. Article ; Online: SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing camelid heavy-chain-only antibodies as powerful tools for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

    Schlör, Anja / Hirschberg, Stefan / Amor, Ghada Ben / Meister, Toni Luise / Arora, Prerna / Pöhlmann, Stefan / Hoffmann, Markus / Pfaender, Stephanie / Eddin, Omar Kamal / Kamhieh-Milz, Julian / Hanack, Katja

    Frontiers in immunology

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 930975

    Abstract: Introduction: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation caused by SARS-CoV-2 and variants of concern such as B.1.617.2 (Delta) and recently, B.1.1.529 (Omicron) is posing multiple challenges to humanity. The rapid evolution of the virus requires ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation caused by SARS-CoV-2 and variants of concern such as B.1.617.2 (Delta) and recently, B.1.1.529 (Omicron) is posing multiple challenges to humanity. The rapid evolution of the virus requires adaptation of diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
    Objectives: In this study, we describe camelid heavy-chain-only antibodies (hcAb) as useful tools for novel
    Methods: Five antibody candidates were selected out of a naïve camelid library by phage display and expressed as full length IgG2 antibodies. The antibodies were characterized by Western blot, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, surface plasmon resonance with regard to their specificity to the recombinant SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein and to SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particles. Neutralization assays were performed with authentic SARS-CoV-2 and pseudotyped viruses (wildtype and Omicron).
    Results: All antibodies efficiently detect recombinant SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein and SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particles in different ELISA setups. The best combination was shown with hcAb B10 as catcher antibody and HRP-conjugated hcAb A7.2 as the detection antibody. Further, four out of five antibodies potently neutralized authentic wildtype SARS-CoV-2 and particles pseudotyped with the SARS-CoV-2 Spike proteins of the wildtype and Omicron variant, sublineage BA.1 at concentrations between 0.1 and 0.35 ng/mL (ND50).
    Conclusion: Collectively, we report novel camelid hcAbs suitable for diagnostics and potential therapy.
    MeSH term(s) Antibodies, Viral ; COVID-19/diagnosis ; COVID-19 Testing ; Humans ; Immunoglobulin G ; Immunoglobulin Heavy Chains/genetics ; Pandemics ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus
    Chemical Substances Antibodies, Viral ; Immunoglobulin G ; Immunoglobulin Heavy Chains ; Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus ; spike protein, SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-14
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2022.930975
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  10. Article ; Online: MSC Therapies for COVID-19

    Moll, Guido / Drzeniek, Norman / Kamhieh-Milz, Julian / Geissler, Sven / Volk, Hans-Dieter / Reinke, Petra

    Frontiers in Immunology

    Importance of Patient Coagulopathy, Thromboprophylaxis, Cell Product Quality and Mode of Delivery for Treatment Safety and Efficacy

    2020  Volume 11

    Keywords covid19
    Publisher Frontiers Media SA
    Publishing country ch
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01091
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