Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. 366 - 375
Published: Nov. 7, 2023
Background
and
Aim:
Mental
health
of
non-hospitalized
patients
those
with
non-severe
infections
has
attracted
lower
attention
in
comparison
to
other
patients.
Circulating
monocytes
are
deeply
involved
all
stages
COVID-19
infection.
The
present
study
aimed
investigate
the
relationship
between
monocyte-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(MLR)
depressive
symptoms
Methods:
included
312
infection
diagnosed
on
basis
a
positive
reverse-transcriptase
polymerase
chain
reaction
(RT-PCR)
test
nasopharyngeal
swabs.
Depressive
were
assessed
using
validated
Arabic
version
7-item
Hamilton
Depression
Rating
Scale
(HAMD).
According
obtained
scores,
classified
have
mild
(10-13),
moderate
(14-17),
or
severe
depression
(>17).
Results:
COVID-19.
HAMDS,
clinically
significant
was
144
(46.2
%).
They
comprised
38
(12.2
%)
depression,
30
(9.6
mild-tomoderate
76
(24.4
moderate-to-severe
depression.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis
identified
male
sex
[OR
(95%
CI):
2.07
(1.27-3.36),
p
=
0.003],
presence
dyspnea
[(OR
(95
%
1.99
(1.21-3.27),
0.007],
D
dimer
levels
2.32
(1.19-4.52),
0.013],
MLR
0.52
(0.28-0.99),
0.046]
abnormal
CT
findings
1.79
(1.08-2.95),
0.023]
as
predictors
studied
Conclusion:
Low
is
related
covid-19
Other
include
sex,
dyspnea,
elevated
D-dimer
levels.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(10), P. 8757 - 8757
Published: May 15, 2023
The
three
subsets
of
human
monocytes,
classical,
intermediate,
and
nonclassical,
show
phenotypic
heterogeneity,
particularly
in
their
expression
CD14
CD16.
This
has
enabled
researchers
to
delve
into
the
functions
each
subset
steady
state
as
well
disease.
Studies
have
revealed
that
monocyte
heterogeneity
is
multi-dimensional.
In
addition,
phenotype
function
differ
between
established.
However,
it
becoming
evident
also
exists
within
subset,
health
disease
(current
or
past)
states,
even
individuals.
realisation
casts
long
shadows,
impacting
how
we
identify
classify
subsets,
assign
them,
they
are
examined
for
alterations
Perhaps
most
fascinating
evidence
that,
relative
health,
interindividual
differences
exist.
It
proposed
individual’s
microenvironment
could
cause
long-lasting
irreversible
changes
precursors
echo
monocytes
through
derived
macrophages.
Here,
will
discuss
types
recognised
implications
these
research,
importantly,
relevance
this
Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
61(8), P. 1525 - 1535
Published: Feb. 27, 2023
Extracellular
histone
levels
are
associated
with
the
severity
of
many
human
pathologies,
including
sepsis
and
COVID-19.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
role
extracellular
histones
on
monocyte
distribution
width
(MDW),
their
effect
release
cytokines
by
blood
cells.Peripheral
venous
was
collected
from
healthy
subjects
treated
different
doses
a
mixture
(range
0-200
μg/mL)
analyze
MDW
modifications
up-to
3
h
digital
microscopy
smears.
Plasma
obtained
after
treatment
were
assayed
evaluate
panel
24
inflammatory
cytokines.MDW
values
significantly
increased
in
time-
dose-dependent
manner.
These
findings
histone-induced
cell
volume,
cytoplasmic
granularity,
vacuolization,
nuclear
structure
monocytes,
promoting
heterogeneity
without
affecting
count.
After
almost
all
The
most
relevant
response
shown
G-CSF
levels,
increase
IL-1β,
IL-6,
MIP-1β,
IL-8
at
50,
100,
200
µg/mL.
VEGF,
IP-10,
GM-CSF,
TNF-α,
Eotaxin,
IL-2
also
up-regulated,
lower
but
significant
observed
for
IL-15,
IL-5,
IL-17,
bFGF,
IL-10,
IFN-γ,
MCP-1,
IL-9.Circulating
critically
induce
functional
alterations
monocytes
mirrored
MDW,
anisocytosis,
hyperinflammation/cytokine
storm
circulating
may
be
useful
tools
predict
higher
risks
worst
outcomes.
Introduction:
Sepsis
is
a
leading
cause
of
death
among
patients
with
HIV,
but
early
diagnosis
remains
challenge.
This
study
evaluates
the
diagnostic
performance
monocyte
distribution
width
(MDW)
in
detecting
sepsis
HIV.
Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
60(8), P. 595 - 624
Published: July 13, 2023
The
emergence
of
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
has
led
to
an
unprecedented
global
healthcare
crisis.
While
SARS-CoV-2-associated
COVID-19
affects
primarily
the
system,
patients
with
frequently
develop
extrapulmonary
manifestations.
Notably,
changes
in
hematological
including
lymphocytopenia,
neutrophilia
and
significant
abnormalities
hemostatic
markers,
were
observed
early
pandemic.
Hematological
manifestations
have
since
been
recognized
as
important
parameters
pathophysiology
SARS-CoV-2
management
COVID-19.
In
this
narrative
review,
we
summarize
state-of-the-art
regarding
COVID-19,
well
current
understanding
system
chronic
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 3, 2024
Objective
We
aimed
to
investigate
the
association
and
diagnostic
value
of
monocyte
distribution
width
(MDW)
for
chronic
hepatitis
B
(CHB),
liver
cirrhosis
(LC),
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC).
Methods
MDW
levels
were
measured
in
483
individuals
(103
CHB,
77
LC,
153
HCC,
150
controls).
was
detected
using
UniCel
Dx900
specific
cell
volume
parameters
volumes.
Results
Our
findings
revealed
a
dynamic
upward
change
across
different
stages
disease,
from
CHB
LC
HCC.
In
highest
among
HBeAg-positive
patients
exhibited
negative
correlation
with
HBV
markers
while
positively
correlating
ALT
levels.
showed
positive
pathological
progression
demonstrating
consistency
CP
scores.
proved
be
equally
effective
as
traditional
detection
diagnosing
LC.
correlated
HCC
occurrence
development,
higher
observed
high
group,
which
also
elevated
AFP
levels,
MELD
scores,
90-day
mortality
rates.
surpassed
predictive
models
its
effectiveness
well
respective
areas
under
curve
0.882,
0.978,
0.973.
Furthermore,
emerged
an
independent
predictor
Conclusion
holds
significant
efficacy
identifying
These
suggest
that
could
serve
promising
biomarker
predicting
severity
diseases
aid
rational
clinical
treatment
strategies.
Revista Española de Quimioterapia,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(3), P. 267 - 274
Published: March 20, 2023
Background.
The
aim
of
the
present
study
was
to
evaluate
diagnostic
performance
monocyte
distribution
width
(MDW)
as
a
biomarker
for
sepsis
diagnosis
in
severe
patients
attended
Emergency
Department
different
conditions
and
not
only
infections.
Methods.
We
performed
an
observational
consecutive
prospective
cohort
including
attending
with
conditions.
MDW
other
biomarkers
were
determined
from
samples
obtained
during
first
care
patients.
based
on
final
at
patient
discharge.
Results.
One
hundred
two
patients,
mean
age
76.7
(SD
16.5)
years
included,
53
being
(51.9%)
male.
Among
65
(63.7%)
had
infectious
disease
while
remaining
A
cut-off
20.115
provided
best
accuracy
identify
infected
sensitivity
89.2
(95%
CI
79.4-94.7),
specificity
75.3-95.7),
positive
predictive
value
93.5
84.6-97.5),
negative
82.5%
68.0-91.3),
likelihood
ratio
8.25
(3.26-20.91),
0.12
(0.06-0.24).
area
under
receiver
operating
characteristic
curve
infection
according
0.943
0.897-0.989;
p<0.001).
Conclusions.
>
may
be
associated
could
help
distinguish
between
non-infected
These
results
must
confirmed
new
studies
due
limited
sample
included.
Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
61(10), P. 1850 - 1857
Published: April 21, 2023
Abstract
Objectives
Acute
cholecystitis
is
a
gallbladder
inflammation,
and
the
Tokyo
Guidelines
2018
(TG18)
can
be
used
to
predict
its
presence
severity
with
high
sensitivity
specificity.
However,
TG18
grading
require
collection
of
excessive
parameters.
Monocyte
distribution
width
(MDW)
parameter
detect
sepsis
early.
Therefore,
we
investigated
correlation
between
MDW
severity.
Methods
We
conducted
retrospective
study
patients
admitted
our
hospital
from
November
1,
2020,
August
31,
2021.
The
primary
outcome
was
severe
analyzed
as
composite
intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
admission
mortality.
secondary
outcomes
were
length
stay,
ICU
grade.
Results
A
total
331
enrolled
in
this
study.
average
MDWs
for
grades
2,
3
20.21
±
3.99,
20.34
3.68,
25.77
6.61,
respectively.
For
cholecystitis,
25.42
6.83.
Using
Youden
J
statistic,
set
cutoff
21.6.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
revealed
that
an
MDW≥21.6
had
higher
risk
(odds
ratio=4.94;
95
%
CI,
1.71–14.21;
p=0.003).
Cox
model
more
likely
have
prolonged
stay.
Conclusions
reliable
indicator
Additional
testing
complete
blood
count
may
provide
simple
information
predicting
Background:
This
study
investigated
the
biological
effects
on
circulating
monocytes
after
challenge
with
SARS-CoV-2
recombinant
spike
protein.
Methods:
Whole
blood
collected
form
seven
ostensibly
healthy
healthcare
workers
was
incubated
for
15
min
2
and
20
ng/mL
protein
of
Ancestral,
Alpha,
Delta
Omicron
variants.
Samples
were
analyzed
Sysmex
XN
DI-60
analyzers.
Results:
Cellular
complexity
(i.e.,
presence
granules,
vacuoles
other
cytoplasmic
inclusions)
increased
in
all
samples
challenged
Alpha
variants,
but
not
those
containing
Omicron.
The
cellular
content
nucleic
acids
constantly
decreased
most
samples,
achieving
statistical
significance
proteins.
heterogeneity
monocyte
volumes
significantly
morphological
abnormalities
included
dysmorphia,
granulation,
intense
vacuolization,
platelet
phagocytosis,
development
aberrant
nuclei
extrusions.
Conclusions:
triggers
important
abnormalities,
more
evident
cells
clinically
severe
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(11), P. 9373 - 9373
Published: May 27, 2023
This
study
investigated
the
biological
effects
on
circulating
monocytes
after
challenge
with
SARS-CoV-2
recombinant
spike
protein.
Whole
blood
collected
from
seven
ostensibly
healthy
healthcare
workers
was
incubated
for
15
min
2
and
20
ng/mL
final
concentration
of
protein
Ancestral,
Alpha,
Delta,
Omicron
variants.
Samples
were
analyzed
Sysmex
XN
DI-60
analyzers.
Cellular
complexity
(i.e.,
presence
granules,
vacuoles
other
cytoplasmic
inclusions)
increased
in
all
samples
challenged
Delta
variants,
but
not
those
containing
Omicron.
The
cellular
content
nucleic
acids
constantly
decreased
most
samples,
achieving
statistical
significance
Alpha
proteins.
heterogeneity
monocyte
volumes
significantly
morphological
abnormalities
included
dysmorphia,
granulation,
intense
vacuolization,
platelet
phagocytosis,
development
aberrant
nuclei,
extrusions.
triggers
important
abnormalities,
more
evident
cells
clinically
severe