Using machine and deep learning to predict short-term complications following trigger digit release surgery.

Background: Trigger finger is a common disorder of the hand characterized by pain and locking of the digits during flexion or extension. In cases refractory to nonoperative management, surgical release of the A1 pulley can be performed. This study evaluates the ability of machine learning (ML) techniques to predict short-term complications following trigger digit release surgery.

Amide Derivative of Arjunolic Acid TA-1,4-BiP Enhances ROSmediated Apoptosis in Colorectal Cancer Cells.

Introduction: Arjunolic acid, a well-known natural product with various medicinal properties, was isolated from the heartwood of Terminalia arjuna. Various amides of arjunolic acid were synthesized using different aryl and cyclic amines, characterized, and evaluated for their anti-cancer activities at the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Method: All the derivatives were active against all the cell lines of NCI compared to the parent molecule arjunolic acid.

Surgical Scheduling Errors During Manual Data Transfer.

Background And Objectives: Retrospective studies examining errors within a surgical scheduling setting do not fully represent the effects of human error involved in transcribing critical patient health information (PHI). These errors can negatively impact patient care and reduce workplace efficiency due to insurance claim denials and potential sentinel events. Previous reports underscore the burden physicians face with prior authorizations which may lead to serious adverse events or the abandonment of treatment due to these delays.

The Impact of Language-Discordant Care Upon the Patient Family Experience in Pediatric Plastic Surgery.

Background: Patient satisfaction surveys usually overlook differences in patient family experience (PFE) for families whose spoken language is different from that of the treating physician. This study examines the relationship between language-discordant care and patient experience.

Methods: A retrospective review of deidentified pediatric plastic surgery PFE survey responses from 2018 to 2021 was performed with permission from Lurie Children's Hospital's PFE Team.

Transient anterior chamber intraocular lens opacification by triamcinolone acetonide following intravitreal injection.

Background: Pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (CME) following primary anterior-chamber intraocular lens (ACIOL) implantations is commonly seen. Intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) injections have shown significant improvement in visual acuity and retinal thickness in refractory pseudophakic CME. Pseudohypopyon following IVTA injection is a known entity.