What Is the Prevalence of Hip Abductor Pathology in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty?

Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is generally considered a successful operation for patients with advanced hip arthritis. Hip abductor pathology can lead to diminished outcomes. The prevalence of hip abductor pathology in patients undergoing THA is not well described.

Imaging appearances of perinephric myxoid pseudotumor of fat (PMPF).

Aim: This study aimed to identify the imaging feature of perinephric myxoid pseudotumor of fat (PMPF) in a large cohort.

Materials And Methods: Institutional radiology and pathology databases were queried for PMPF for the period from January 2010 to December 2023. Of the 22 identified individuals, two were excluded due to nonavailability of computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance (MR) images and five due to lack of pathological confirmation.

Infections Management in the Lung Transplant Setting in Italy: A Web-Survey.

Introduction: Infections significantly impact morbidity and mortality in lung transplant (LuTx) recipients. This survey focused on documenting current practices regarding the prevention and management of infections in LuTx in Italy.

Methods: A 52-question survey was administered online in the period from December 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024, assessing center characteristics, Tx team organization, microbiological investigations, infection prevention, and management.

Dealing With Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Lung Transplantation in the Era of Multidrug Resistance: The Milano Algorithm.

Infectious complications significantly impact morbidity and mortality following lung transplantation (LuTx), with over 25% of post-transplant deaths attributed to infections. Antibiotic prophylaxis during the surgical procedure is crucial for reducing early infections, though the current use of wide-spectrum antibiotics, especially in cases of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), is contentious and varies widely across centre. This practice raises concerns about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in immunosuppressed patients requiring lifelong healthcare access.

1,3-butanediol administration as an alternative strategy to calorie restriction for neuroprotection - Insights into modulation of stress response in hippocampus of healthy rats.

Ketogenic diet has a wide range of beneficial effects but presents practical limitations due to its low compliance, hence dietary supplements have been developed to induce ketosis without nutrient deprivation. The alcohol 1,3-butanediol (BD) is a promising molecule for its ability to induce ketosis, but its effects on brain have been investigated so far only in disease models, but never in physiological conditions. To support BD use to preserve brain health, the analysis of its activity is mandatory.