Successful multimodal management of central nervous system solitary fibrous tumor: A case report.

Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are rare neoplasms that can occur in various locations, including the central nervous system (CNS). We present a case report of a 47-year-old male patient with an intracranial SFT who underwent subtotal resection followed by adjuvant radiotherapy. The patient initially presented with chronic left temporal headache and was diagnosed with an intra-axial double-component mass in the left temporoparietal lobe.

Dielectric heating for controlling field and storage insect pests in host plants and food products with varying moisture content.

At the intersection of insect control and sustainability goals, dielectric heating emerges as a promising solution. In agriculture, where insect pests can reduce agricultural yields and the nutritional quality of crops under field and storage conditions. Chemical pesticides are often used to manage pests but owing to their deleterious consequences on humans and the environment, chemical-free treatments have become the preferred option.

Unusual location of myxopapillary ependymoma in the sacrum: Case report and review of the literature.

Myxopapillary ependymoma, a rare variant of ependymoma, commonly occurs in the conus medullaris or filum terminale. The rarity of these tumors can make their diagnosis and treatment challenging. This case report presents an atypical occurrence of myxopapillary ependymoma within the sacrum in a 68-year-old patient presented with a 3-month history of persistent left-sided low back pain radiating to the legs and fecal dysfunction.

The quality monitoring of paracetamol medicament using a noninvasive microwave sensor.

Environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and light, can impact the quality of drugs. Microwave-based approaches offer a fast and cost-effective way to detect quality variations, providing an alternative to traditional techniques in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. This article proposes the use of a microwave sensor for monitoring the quality of pharmaceutical drugs at distinct temperature levels.

A closer look at nasopharyngeal cancer: A typical case report.

Nasopharyngeal cancer is a relatively rare cancer type, it is most common in southeast Asia and north Africa, it can be presented with nonspecific symptoms, making it challenging to diagnose. However, it remains a significant cancer to diagnose and treat early, as it can be aggressive and difficult to manage in its advanced stages. We report the case of a 48-year-old man who presented with isolated neck swelling, which was later found to be caused by multiple lymphadenopathies and suspected nasopharyngeal neoplasm.

Testicular Radiotherapy: A Challenging Irradiation Site.

Testicular radiation therapy is a crucial component of the overall treatment of certain neoplasms. Yet, it remains challenging due to the unique anatomic location of the testicles, their specific radiation tolerance, and the lack of a standardized treatment workflow. In this article, we present the case of a 78-year-old patient with primary testicular lymphoma and describe the technical aspects of his radiation therapy.

Fracture risk following bariatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Bariatric surgery may negatively impact bone health. We aimed to compare fracture risk following bariatric surgery by type (malabsorptive, restrictive), or to non-surgical weight loss, or to controls with obesity. We systematically searched four databases from inception until October 2020.

Longitudinal study on the effect of surgical weight loss on beat-to-beat blood pressure variability in patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a study protocol.

Introduction: Alterations in linear and non-linear parameters of beat-to-beat blood pressure variability (BPV) have been shown to predict disease prognosis and distinguish between risk categories in various pathological conditions, independently of average blood pressure levels. Obesity places subjects at elevated risk of vascular diseases, including hypertension, resulting in serious cardiac, respiratory and cerebral events. However, little is known about the status of vascular dynamics in obese and morbidly obese adults.

Abdominal apoplexy: A rare case of spontaneous middle colic artery rupture with transverse colectomy.

Introduction And Importance: Idiopathic spontaneous intraperitoneal hemorrhage (ISIH) is a rare but potentially fatal entity. The majority of the reported cases of ISIH due to middle colic artery rupture are associated with pseudoaneurysm. Our case is unique in that no pathology could be identified.

General Versus Neuraxial Anesthesia for Appendectomy: A Multicenter International Study.

Background: In resource-limited countries, open appendectomy is still performed under general anesthesia (GA) or neuraxial anesthesia (NA). We sought to compare the postoperative outcomes of appendectomy under NA versus GA.

Methods: We conducted a post hoc analysis of the International Patterns of Opioid Prescribing (iPOP) multicenter study.

Medico-legal importance of necrotizing fasciitis.

Despite the rarity of necrotizing fasciitis (NF), it is a relatively common cause of death in many lawsuits. Families seek financial compensation or legal charges against those they believe to be involved in the death, usually physicians who did not identify the infection soon enough. This paper explores six cases in forensic pathology practice where NF posed a unique medico-legal dilemma.

Opioids After Surgery in the United States Versus the Rest of the World: The International Patterns of Opioid Prescribing (iPOP) Multicenter Study.

Objective: The International Patterns of Opioid Prescribing study compares postoperative opioid prescribing patterns in the United States (US) versus the rest of the world.

Summary Of Background Data: The US is in the middle of an unprecedented opioid epidemic. Diversion of unused opioids contributes to the opioid epidemic.

Skin flora and bacterial contamination of diversion pouch and recovered platelet components in Moroccan blood donors.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate bacterial reduction procedures used during whole-blood donations in Morocco.

Background: Bacterial contamination still poses serious challenges to blood safety, especially in countries with limited resources.

Methods: In the first part of this study, we analysed 233 swab samples taken from blood donors' antecubital fossa.

Assessment of Chemical Risks in Moroccan Medical Biology Laboratories in Accordance with the CLP Regulation.

Background: Medical laboratory workers are frequently exposed to a wide range of chemicals. This exposure can have adverse effects on their health. Furthermore, a knowledge lack of the chemical risk increases the likelihood of exposure.

The Effect of Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine Versus Morphine on Postoperative Morphine Requirements After Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery.

Background: Dexmedetomidine is an α receptor agonist with sedative and analgesic properties. During bariatric surgery, its use may reduce postoperative opioid requirements, reduce their side effects, and improve quality of recovery. The aim of this prospective randomized controlled trial was to compare the effect of dexmedetomidine bolus and infusion versus morphine bolus given prior to the end of laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

Prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux and risk factors for erosive esophagitis in obese patients considered for bariatric surgery.

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common in obese individuals. Prospective studies investigating validated GERD questionnaires and clinical parameters at identifying erosive esophagitis (EE) in this population are limited.

Objective: To prospectively evaluate the prevalence of GERD in obese patients considered for bariatric surgery and identify risk and predictive factors for EE.

Does intraoperative endoscopy decrease complications after bariatric surgery? Analysis of American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database.

Background: Intraoperative endoscopy (IOE) has been proposed to decrease serious complications following bariatric surgeries such as leaks, bleeding, and stenosis. Such complications can lead to sepsis and eventually can be fatal. We aim to compare major postoperative complications in patients with and without IOE.

Increased adverse outcomes after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in older super-obese patients: analysis of American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database.

Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has become the most popular bariatric operation over the last decade. Extreme obesity and increasing age have been generally associated with higher risks of complications after bariatric surgery. The postoperative risk for complications after SG has not been previously presented according to simultaneous grouping of body mass index (BMI) and age.

The effect of bariatric surgery on inflammatory markers in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Aim: The aims of this study is to address the improvement in CRP and adiponectin in obese PCOS and non PCOS after bariatric surgery, and to show that obese PCOS women have a slower rate of improvement when compared to obese non PCOS women.

Methods: This is a prospective case-control study evaluating the effect of weight loss by sleeve gastrectomy among obese PCOS patients.

Results: There was a 36.

Toward Self-Aware Robots.

Despite major progress in Robotics and AI, robots are still basically "zombies" repeatedly achieving actions and tasks without understanding what they are doing. Deep-Learning AI programs classify tremendous amounts of data without grasping the meaning of their inputs or outputs. We still lack a genuine theory of the underlying principles and methods that would enable robots to understand their environment, to be cognizant of what they do, to take appropriate and timely initiatives, to learn from their own experience and to show that they know that they have learned and how.

Correction to: Comparison of Early Morbidity and Mortality Between Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass in High-Risk Patients for Liver Disease: Analysis of American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.

The authors regret that some of the article text, which was in the original manuscript and was intended for and addressed to the reviewers during the review process of this article, was mistakenly overlooked during the proofs stage and remains in the published article.