Windsock mitral valve after prior aortic valve endocarditis.

Background: Windsock deformities, though rare, represent a severe form of valvular aneurysm distinguished by localized balloon-like protrusions of the leaflet body. Here, we present a compelling case of windsock mitral valve (MV) formation subsequent to incompletely managed aortic valve (AV) endocarditis. The case is illustrated through radiographic, intraoperative, and histopathologic images.

Gut microbiome and metabolome library construction based on age group using short-read and long-read sequencing techniques in Korean traditional canine species Sapsaree.

This study investigated age-related changes in the gut microbiota and metabolome of Sapsaree dogs through metagenomic and metabolomic analyses. Using Illumina (short-read) and Nanopore (long-read) sequencing technologies, we identified both common and unique bacterial genera in the dogs across different age groups. In metagenomic analysis, Firmicutes were predominant at the family level.

Medications for opioid use disorders among incarcerated persons and those in the community supervision setting: exploration of implementation issues with key stakeholders.

Introduction: Receipt of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) critically reduces opioid-related mortality during the post-incarceration period. Optimal provision of this care to individuals on community supervision (i.e.

Evaluating Impact of Thermo-Oxidative and Ultraviolet Aging on Performance of Hot In-Place Recycled Asphalt Mixtures.

Hot in-place recycling (HIR) is a sustainable pavement rehabilitation method. However, it is susceptible to aging processes that can compromise its mechanical properties and long-term performance. This study investigates the effects of thermo-oxidative (TO) and ultraviolet (UV) aging on HIR mixtures.

Upper Urinary Tract Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Using a 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Linear Accelerator: Workflow and Physics Considerations.

Advancements in radiotherapy technology now enable the delivery of ablative doses to targets in the upper urinary tract, including primary renal cell carcinoma (RCC) or upper tract urothelial carcinomas (UTUC), and secondary involvement by other histologies. Magnetic resonance imaging-guided linear accelerators (MR-Linacs) have shown promise to further improve the precision and adaptability of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). This single-institution retrospective study analyzed 34 patients (31 with upper urinary tract non-metastatic primaries [RCC or UTUC] and 3 with metastases of non-genitourinary histology) who received SBRT from August 2020 through September 2024 using a 1.