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  1. Article ; Online: DGI recommendations for COVID-19 pharmacotherapy.

    Malin, Jakob J / Spinner, Christoph D

    Infection

    2020  Volume 49, Issue 2, Page(s) 369–370

    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/drug therapy ; Germany ; Humans ; Infectious Disease Medicine/organization & administration ; Infectious Disease Medicine/standards ; Practice Guidelines as Topic ; SARS-CoV-2
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-19
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 185104-4
    ISSN 1439-0973 ; 0300-8126 ; 0173-2129
    ISSN (online) 1439-0973
    ISSN 0300-8126 ; 0173-2129
    DOI 10.1007/s15010-020-01519-z
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  2. Article ; Online: Efficacy and safety of molnupiravir for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Malin, Jakob J / Weibel, Stephanie / Gruell, Henning / Kreuzberger, Nina / Stegemann, Miriam / Skoetz, Nicole

    The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy

    2023  Volume 78, Issue 7, Page(s) 1586–1598

    Abstract: Background: The role of molnupiravir for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treatment is unclear.: Methods: We conducted a systematic review until 1 November 2022 searching for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving COVID-19 patients ... ...

    Abstract Background: The role of molnupiravir for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treatment is unclear.
    Methods: We conducted a systematic review until 1 November 2022 searching for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving COVID-19 patients comparing molnupiravir [±standard of care (SoC)] versus SoC and/or placebo. Data were pooled in random-effects meta-analyses. Certainty of evidence was assessed according to the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations approach.
    Results: Nine RCTs were identified, eight investigated outpatients (29 254 participants) and one inpatients (304 participants). Compared with placebo/SoC, molnupiravir does not reduce mortality [risk ratio (RR) 0.27, 95% CI 0.07-1.02, high-certainty evidence] and probably does not reduce the risk for 'hospitalization or death' (RR 0.81, 95% CI 0.55-1.20, moderate-certainty evidence) by Day 28 in COVID-19 outpatients. We are uncertain whether molnupiravir increases symptom resolution by Day 14 (RR 1.20, 95% CI 1.02-1.41, very-low-certainty evidence) but it may make no difference by Day 28 (RR 1.05, 95% CI 0.92-1.19, low-certainty evidence). In inpatients, molnupiravir may increase mortality by Day 28 compared with placebo (RR 3.78, 95% CI 0.50-28.82, low-certainty evidence). There is little to no difference in serious adverse and adverse events during the study period in COVID-19 inpatients/outpatients treated with molnupiravir compared with placebo/SoC (moderate- to high-certainty evidence).
    Conclusions: In a predominantly immunized population of COVID-19 outpatients, molnupiravir has no effect on mortality, probably none on 'hospitalization or death' and effects on symptom resolution are uncertain. Molnupiravir was safe during the study period in outpatients although a potential increase in inpatient mortality requires careful monitoring in ongoing clinical research. Our analysis does not support routine use of molnupiravir for COVID-19 treatment in immunocompetent individuals.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2
    Chemical Substances molnupiravir (YA84KI1VEW)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 191709-2
    ISSN 1460-2091 ; 0305-7453
    ISSN (online) 1460-2091
    ISSN 0305-7453
    DOI 10.1093/jac/dkad132
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  3. Article ; Online: Antivirale Medikamente : Potente Wirkstoffe, Hoffnungsträger bei COVID‑19 und therapeutische Grenzen.

    Malin, Jakob J / Bunse, Till / Spinner, Christoph D / Protzer, Ulrike

    Der Internist

    2022  Volume 63, Issue 1, Page(s) 118–128

    Abstract: Antiviral drugs inhibit viral replication by interaction with specific elements of the viral replication cycle. Directly acting antiviral agents have revolutionized the therapeutic options for chronic infections with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), ... ...

    Title translation Antiviral drugs : Potent agents, promising therapies for COVID‑19 and therapeutic limitations.
    Abstract Antiviral drugs inhibit viral replication by interaction with specific elements of the viral replication cycle. Directly acting antiviral agents have revolutionized the therapeutic options for chronic infections with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Pharmacological developments constantly improve therapeutic and prophylactic options for diseases caused by herpes viruses, which is of particular relevance for immunocompromised patients. While infections with persistent viruses, such as HIV, HBV or herpes viruses principally so far cannot be cured, complete elimination of viruses that cause acute infections is possible; however, acute infections, such as influenza or coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) offer only a small therapeutic window for antiviral strategies due to their pathophysiological dynamics. The optimal time point for antiviral agents is immediately after exposure to the virus, which frequently limits its application in practice. An effective pre-exposure or postexposure prophylaxis has been established for infections with HIV and influenza A/B and also gains relevance for infections with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
    MeSH term(s) Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use ; COVID-19 ; Hepacivirus ; Humans ; Persistent Infection ; SARS-CoV-2
    Chemical Substances Antiviral Agents
    Language German
    Publishing date 2022-01-05
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2913-0
    ISSN 1432-1289 ; 0020-9554
    ISSN (online) 1432-1289
    ISSN 0020-9554
    DOI 10.1007/s00108-021-01233-4
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  4. Article ; Online: Contact allergy in Swedish professional ice hockey players.

    Eriksson, Tomas B J / Isaksson, Marléne / Engfeldt, Malin / Dahlin, Jakob / Tegner, Yelverton / Ofenloch, Robert / Bruze, Magnus

    Contact dermatitis

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: Professional ice hockey players may contract irritant and allergic contact dermatitis.: Aims: To investigate the presence of contact allergy (CA) in professional ice hockey players in Sweden.: Methods: Ten teams from the two top ... ...

    Abstract Background: Professional ice hockey players may contract irritant and allergic contact dermatitis.
    Aims: To investigate the presence of contact allergy (CA) in professional ice hockey players in Sweden.
    Methods: Ten teams from the two top leagues were assessed for potential occupational exposure to sensitizers. Exactly 107 players were patch tested with an extended baseline series and a working series, in total 74 test preparations. The CA rates were compared between the ice hockey players and controls from the general population and dermatitis patients.
    Results: One out of 4 players had at least one contact allergy. The most common sensitizers were Amerchol L 101, nickel and oxidized limonene. CA was as common in the ice hockey players as in dermatitis patients and significantly more common than in the general population. Fragrances and combined sensitizers in cosmetic products (fragrances + preservatives + emulsifier) were significantly more common in ice hockey players compared with the general population.
    Conclusion: The possible relationship between CA to fragrances and cosmetic products on the one hand and the presence of dermatitis on the other should be explored further.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 193121-0
    ISSN 1600-0536 ; 0105-1873
    ISSN (online) 1600-0536
    ISSN 0105-1873
    DOI 10.1111/cod.14529
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  5. Article ; Online: Longitudinal fluctuations of common antimicrobial resistance genes in the gut microbiomes of healthy Dutch individuals

    Malin, Jakob J. / von Wintersdorff, Christian J.H. / Penders, John / Savelkoul, Paul H.M. / Wolffs, Petra F.G.

    International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 2023 Mar., v. 61, no. 3 p.106716-

    2023  

    Abstract: The human gut microbiome is an important reservoir of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs), collectively termed the ‘resistome’. To date, few studies have examined the dynamics of the human gut resistome in healthy individuals. Previously, the authors ... ...

    Abstract The human gut microbiome is an important reservoir of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs), collectively termed the ‘resistome’. To date, few studies have examined the dynamics of the human gut resistome in healthy individuals. Previously, the authors observed high rates of ARG acquisition and significant abundance shifts during international travel. In order to provide insight into commonly occurring dynamics, this study investigated longitudinal fluctuations in prevalent ARGs (cfxA, tetM and ermB) in the resistomes of non-travelling healthy volunteers. In addition, this study assessed the prevalence of acquirable ARGs (blaCTX₋M, qnrB, qnrS, vanA and vanB) over time. Faecal samples from 23 participants were collected at baseline and after 2 and 4 weeks. DNA was isolated, and ARG quantification was performed by quantitative polymerase chain reaction adjusting for the total amount of bacterial 16S rDNA. vanA and qnrS were not detected in any of the samples, while the prevalence rates of vanB of non-enterococcal origin and qnrB were 73.9% and 5.7%, respectively. The ß-lactamase encoding blaCTX₋M was detected in 17.4% of healthy participants. The results were compared with previous data from 122 travellers. ARG acquisitions observed in travellers were rare in non-travelling individuals during 4 weeks of follow-up, supporting the hypothesis of ARG acquisition during international travel. However, median -1.04- to 1.04-fold abundance changes were observed for 100% of cfxA, tetM and ermB, which did not differ from those found in travellers. Thus, common abundance shifts in prevalent ARGs of the gut resistome were found to occur independent of travel behaviour.
    Keywords DNA ; antibiotic resistance ; antibiotic resistance genes ; digestive system ; humans ; intestinal microorganisms ; microbiome ; quantitative polymerase chain reaction ; travel ; Resistome ; Antimicrobial resistance genes ; ARG ; Gut microbiome ; Microbiota ; Gut resistome
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-03
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note Use and reproduction
    ZDB-ID 1093977-5
    ISSN 1872-7913 ; 0924-8579
    ISSN (online) 1872-7913
    ISSN 0924-8579
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2023.106716
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  6. Article ; Online: Longitudinal fluctuations of common antimicrobial resistance genes in the gut microbiomes of healthy Dutch individuals.

    Malin, Jakob J / von Wintersdorff, Christian J H / Penders, John / Savelkoul, Paul H M / Wolffs, Petra F G

    International journal of antimicrobial agents

    2023  Volume 61, Issue 3, Page(s) 106716

    Abstract: The human gut microbiome is an important reservoir of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs), collectively termed the 'resistome'. To date, few studies have examined the dynamics of the human gut resistome in healthy individuals. Previously, the authors ... ...

    Abstract The human gut microbiome is an important reservoir of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs), collectively termed the 'resistome'. To date, few studies have examined the dynamics of the human gut resistome in healthy individuals. Previously, the authors observed high rates of ARG acquisition and significant abundance shifts during international travel. In order to provide insight into commonly occurring dynamics, this study investigated longitudinal fluctuations in prevalent ARGs (cfxA, tetM and ermB) in the resistomes of non-travelling healthy volunteers. In addition, this study assessed the prevalence of acquirable ARGs (bla
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Gastrointestinal Microbiome/genetics ; Genes, Bacterial/genetics ; Drug Resistance, Bacterial/genetics ; Feces/microbiology
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-11
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1093977-5
    ISSN 1872-7913 ; 0924-8579
    ISSN (online) 1872-7913
    ISSN 0924-8579
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2023.106716
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  7. Article ; Online: Recommendations for the Outpatient Drug Treatment of Patients With COVID-19.

    Kaduszkiewicz, Hanna / Kochen, Michael M / Kluge, Stefan / Malin, Jakob J / Weibel, Stephanie / Skoetz, Nicole

    Deutsches Arzteblatt international

    2022  Volume 119, Issue 19, Page(s) 342–349

    Abstract: Background: One of the purposes of outpatient treatment for COVID-19 patients is to prevent severe disease courses and hospitalization. There is a need for evidence-based recommendations to be applied in primary care and specialized outpatient settings.! ...

    Abstract Background: One of the purposes of outpatient treatment for COVID-19 patients is to prevent severe disease courses and hospitalization. There is a need for evidence-based recommendations to be applied in primary care and specialized outpatient settings.
    Methods: This guideline was developed on the basis of publications that were retrieved by a systematic search for randomized controlled trials in the Cochrane COVID-19 trial registry. The quality of evidence was assessed with GRADE, and structured consensus generation was carried out with MAGICapp.
    Results: Unvaccinated COVID-19 outpatients with at least one risk factor for a severe disease course may be treated in the early phase of the disease with sotrovimab, remdesivir, or nirmatrelvir/ritonavir. Molnupiravir may also be used for such patients if no other clinically appropriate treatment options are available. Immunosuppressed persons with COVID-19 who are at high risk, and whose response to vaccination is expected to be reduced, ought to be treated with sotrovimab. It should be noted, however, that the clinical efficacy of sotrovimab against infections with the omicron subtype BA.2 is uncertain at the currently used dose, as the drug has displayed reduced activity against this subtype in vitro. COVID-19 patients at risk of a severe course may be offered budesonide inhalation, according to an off-label recommendation of the German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians (other medical societies do not recommend either for or against this treatment). Thrombo - embolism prophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin may be given to elderly patients or those with a pre-existing illness. No recommendation is made concerning fluvoxamine or colchicine. Acetylsalicylic acid, azithromycin, ivermectin, systemic steroids, and vitamin D should not be used for the outpatient treatment of COVID-19.
    Conclusion: Drug treatment is now available for outpatients with COVID-19 in the early phase. Nearly all of the relevant trials have been conducted in unvaccinated subjects; this needs to be kept in mind in patient selection.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Ambulatory Care ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/therapeutic use ; Antibodies, Neutralizing/therapeutic use ; COVID-19/drug therapy ; Humans ; Practice Guidelines as Topic ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic ; Systematic Reviews as Topic ; Treatment Outcome
    Chemical Substances Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized ; Antibodies, Neutralizing ; sotrovimab (1MTK0BPN8V)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-03
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2406159-1
    ISSN 1866-0452 ; 1866-0452
    ISSN (online) 1866-0452
    ISSN 1866-0452
    DOI 10.3238/arztebl.m2022.0203
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  8. Article: Therapeutic compounds targeting Lipid II for antibacterial purposes.

    Malin, Jakob J / de Leeuw, Erik

    Infection and drug resistance

    2019  Volume 12, Page(s) 2613–2625

    Abstract: Resistance against commonly used antibiotics has emerged in all bacterial pathogens. In fact, there is no antibiotic currently in clinical use against which resistance has not been reported. In particular, rapidly increasing urbanization in developing ... ...

    Abstract Resistance against commonly used antibiotics has emerged in all bacterial pathogens. In fact, there is no antibiotic currently in clinical use against which resistance has not been reported. In particular, rapidly increasing urbanization in developing nations are sites of major concern. Additionally, the widespread practice by physicians to prescribe antibiotics in cases of viral infections puts selective pressure on antibiotics that still remain effective and it will only be a matter of time before resistance develops on a large scale. The biosynthesis pathway of the bacterial cell wall is well studied and a validated target for the development of antibacterial agents. Cell wall biosynthesis involves two major processes; 1) the biosynthesis of cell wall teichoic acids and 2) the biosynthesis of peptidoglycan. Key molecules in these pathways, including enzymes and precursor molecules are attractive targets for the development of novel antibacterial agents. In this review, we will focus on the major class of natural antibacterial compounds that target the peptidoglycan precursor molecule Lipid II; namely the glycopeptides, including the novel generation of lipoglycopeptides. We will discuss their mechanism-of-action and clinical applications. Further, we will briefly discuss additional peptides that target Lipid II such as the lantibiotic nisin and defensins. We will highlight recent developments and future perspectives.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-08-23
    Publishing country New Zealand
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2494856-1
    ISSN 1178-6973
    ISSN 1178-6973
    DOI 10.2147/IDR.S215070
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  9. Article ; Online: Remdesivir for the treatment of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 receiving supplemental oxygen: a targeted literature review and meta-analysis.

    Beckerman, Rachel / Gori, Andrea / Jeyakumar, Sushanth / Malin, Jakob J / Paredes, Roger / Póvoa, Pedro / Smith, Nathaniel J / Teixeira-Pinto, Armando

    Scientific reports

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 9622

    Abstract: This network meta-analysis (NMA) assessed the efficacy of remdesivir in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 requiring supplemental oxygen. Randomized controlled trials of hospitalized patients with COVID-19, where patients were receiving supplemental ... ...

    Abstract This network meta-analysis (NMA) assessed the efficacy of remdesivir in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 requiring supplemental oxygen. Randomized controlled trials of hospitalized patients with COVID-19, where patients were receiving supplemental oxygen at baseline and at least one arm received treatment with remdesivir, were identified. Outcomes included mortality, recovery, and no longer requiring supplemental oxygen. NMAs were performed for low-flow oxygen (LFO
    MeSH term(s) Adenosine Monophosphate/analogs & derivatives ; Adenosine Monophosphate/therapeutic use ; Alanine/analogs & derivatives ; Alanine/therapeutic use ; COVID-19/drug therapy ; Humans ; Oxygen/therapeutic use ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic ; Treatment Outcome
    Chemical Substances remdesivir (3QKI37EEHE) ; Adenosine Monophosphate (415SHH325A) ; Alanine (OF5P57N2ZX) ; Oxygen (S88TT14065)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Meta-Analysis ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-022-13680-6
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