We conducted a case-control study in 292 LOAD and 227 non-demented controls from

the Chinese Han population. Our study does not find any association between the two tested SNPs and GAB2 haplotypes and LOAD or any synergetic interaction between the SNPs and ApoE either. However, since the sample size required to show this point is large, our finding needs to be confirmed by a large independent sample of Chinese population.”
“Objective: To report a case of primary hyperphosphatemic tumoral calcinosis (TC) and its long-term 10-year follow-up.

Patient: The patient was an 18-year-old male, who had been diagnosed with TC at the age of 8 years. In spite of nine surgeries for tumoral resection and medical treatments (i.e., aluminum hydroxide, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents) the

lesions continued to progress. Physical examination showed calcified masses on shoulders, hip, elbows and CCI-779 right foot. PTH, calcitonin, 25(OH) vitamin D, 1,25(OH)(2) vitamin D, renal and liver function, electrolytes, alkaline phosphatase, calcium and magnesium were normal. Serum phosphorus was elevated. FGF-23 (C-terminal): 1960 RU/mL (<180) Radiological and histological studies were compatible with TC.

Conclusion: This P505-15 long-term follow-up illustrates the morbidity and difficulty in treating these patients due to the progressive and recurrent nature of the calcified masses, for which there is no effective treatment as yet. The discovery of FGF-23 as the factor responsible for the hyperphosphatemic type of TC paves the way for forthcoming therapies.”
“The aim of our pilot study was to investigate, by a proteomic approach, the expressed differences in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein patterns in order to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Seventeen patients with NPH, selected

by Intracranial-Pressure monitoring (ICPmo), underwent implantation of a shunt and after 6 months were clinically re-evaluated. Thirteen patients improved, whereas four did not. During ICPmo CSF was collected and its proteoma was analyzed by 2D gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry. The over-expression of alpha 2HS glycoprotein, alpha 1 antichimotrypsin and alpha 1beta glycoprotein and the under-expression SHP099 of glial fibrillary acidic protein, apolipoproteins (AIV, J and E), complement C3c, anti-thrombin, alpha 2 antiplasmin and albumin seem to be associated with a positive response to surgery. Most of these proteins have been reported to be altered in Alzheimer disease, supporting the hypothesis of a possible link between these two nosological entities.”
“AIMS: We investigated contemporary diabetes care, quality of glycaemic control, and progression of obesity in patients with diabetes mellitus in different cultural regions within Switzerland.