Impact of pericarditis on cardiovascular complications and healthcare utilization in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a National Inpatient Sample study.

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which affects over 2.3 million people in the USA, involves chronic gut inflammation and can lead to cardiovascular complications, including pericarditis. Whether pericarditis in IBD patients is caused by medication, or by the disease itself, remains unclear.

Optimizing yield and water productivity in summer mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) through crop residue management and irrigation strategies.

A multi-season research trial entitled 'crop residue management effects on yield and water productivity of summer mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) under different irrigation regimes in Indian Punjab' was conducted at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Regional Research Station (RRS), Bathinda, during rabi 2020 and 2021. The field experiment was conducted in a split-plot layout with nine treatment combinations and replicated thrice.

Peer counseling for perinatal depression in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.

Perinatal depression is associated with adverse maternal, newborn and child health outcomes. Treatment gaps and sociocultural factors contribute to its disproportionate burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Task-sharing approaches, such as peer counseling, have been developed to improve access to mental health services.

Evaluation of C-Reactive Proteins Levels in Peri-Implantitis Patients.

Background: To evaluate C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in peri-implantitis patients.

Material And Methods: This study comprised a total of 100 participants. Fifty participants with a confirmed clinical and radiological diagnosis of peri-implantitis formed one group.

Anti-HLA serologic response to CD38-targeting desensitization therapy is challenged by peripheral memory B cells in highly sensitized kidney transplant candidates.

High human leukocyte antigen (HLA) sensitization limits access to compatible transplantation. New CD38-targeting agents have been shown to reduce anti-HLA antibodies, although with important interpatient variability. Thus, pretreatment identification of responder and nonresponder (NR) patients is needed for treatment decision-making.

Efficacy of dexamethasone implant in the management of chronic central serous chorioretinopathy without choroidal neovascularization.

Purpose: To demonstrate the treatment efficacy of intravitreal dexamethasone (DEX) implant in chronic recurrent/persistent central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC).

Design: Prospective, non-randomized, open-label study.

Methods: In this study, subjects with chronic CSC without signs of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) received intravitreal DEX implant therapy.

Safety of a Novel Upper Esophageal Sphincter Balloon Dilator.

Objective: The shape of esophageal dilators has not changed in over 350 years. Clinical and animal research suggests that the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) is not round but approximates a kidney shape and that cylindrical dilators may be suboptimal. The Infinity UES Dilation System has been developed specifically for the anatomic configuration of the UES.

Advancing Perioperative Neurocognitive Health: A Critical Review of Predictive Tools, Diagnostic Methods, and Interventional Strategies.

Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs) affect a large percentage of people who undergo surgeries that need general anesthesia. There is an increased risk of death and a major disruption to postoperative self-care as a result of this. This study compiles all the relevant materials that the authors have found to investigate postnatal depression and its causes, as well as the methods used to determine the probability and severity of PNDs and how to reduce their risk before surgery.

Giant Cell Arteritis With Bilateral Central Retinal Artery Occlusion and Tongue Necrosis.

This case report describes a complicated case of giant cell arteritis (GCA) with tongue necrosis and bilateral central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). An 81-year-old male patient with a history of recent retinal artery occlusion, ischemic stroke, and hypertensive emergency was evaluated. Clinical examination, including a visual acuity assessment, fundus evaluation, and oral examination, was performed.

A Rare Case of Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Peritonitis Caused by Neisseria sicca.

Peritonitis is a critical complication in peritoneal dialysis, often leading to peritoneal dialysis (PD) treatment failure. We present a rare case of (NS)-related peritonitis in a 47-year-old male with multiple comorbidities. Despite NS's infrequent association with infections, prompt diagnosis and antibiotic therapy based on International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) guidelines led to a favorable outcome.

Carotid Artery Calcification Detected on Panoramic Radiography Is Significantly Related to Cerebrovascular Accident, Coronary Artery Disease, and Poor Oral Health: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Panoramic radiography imaging modality is widely used by dentists for diagnosing dental and jaw conditions. It can also detect carotid artery calcification (CAC), indicative of calcified atherosclerotic plaques in the carotid arteries. This cross-sectional retrospective study at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center investigated the link between CAC identified on panoramic radiograph (PR) and cerebrovascular accident (CVA), coronary artery disease (CAD), and poor oral health.

Complete genome sequence of the bacteriophage Amabiko.

Amabiko is a lytic subcluster BE2 bacteriophage that infects -a bacterium causing common scab in potatoes. Its 131,414 bp genome has a GC content of 49.5% and contains 245 putative protein-coding genes, 45 tRNAs, and one tmRNA.

Bridging the Knowledge Gap: A Toolkit on Reproductive Rights for Pediatric Surgeons in the Post-Dobbs Era.

Background: The ripple effect of the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization has impacted physicians and patients across numerous medical specialties. In pediatric surgery, the patient population ranges from fetus to the pregnant patient.

Navigating the Impact of the Dobbs Decision: Perspectives from Pediatric Surgeons on Reproductive Healthcare.

Nationwide abortion restrictions resulting from the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022) decision have generated confusion and uncertainty among healthcare professionals, with concerns for liability impacting clinical decision-making and outcomes. The impact on pediatric surgery can be seen in prenatal counseling for fetal anomaly cases, counseling for fetal intervention, and recommendations for pregnant children and adolescents who seek termination. It is essential that all physicians and healthcare team members understand the legal implications on their clinical practices, engage with resources and organizations that can help navigate these circumstances, and consider advocating for patients and themselves.

Large Coronary Cameral Fistula to the Left Ventricle Presenting as Congestive Heart Failure.

Unlabelled: A 56-year-old African American female was under evaluation for coronary artery disease by a cardiologist due to her complaints of intermittent chest pain. She underwent an outpatient echocardiogram and was found to have an ejection fraction of 20-25% with global left ventricular hypokinesis. Due to this finding along with her ongoing chest pain, she was referred to the emergency department for further evaluation.

A multi-objective stacked regression method for distance based colour measuring device.

Identifying colour from a distance is challenging due to the external noise associated with the measurement process. The present study focuses on developing a colour measuring system and a novel Multi-target Regression (MTR) model for accurate colour measurement from distance. Herein, a novel MTR method, referred as Multi-Objective Stacked Regression (MOSR) is proposed.

Isatuximab Monotherapy for Desensitization in Highly Sensitized Patients Awaiting Kidney Transplant.

Significance Statement: There is no standardized desensitization regimen for kidney transplant candidates. CD38, expressed by plasma cells, could be targeted for desensitization to deplete plasma cells producing alloantibodies and donor-specific antibodies. Few studies and case reports are available regarding the use of CD38 antibodies for desensitization in patients awaiting kidney transplant.

Late postoperative vitreous cavity hemorrhage after vitrectomy for proliferative diabetic retinopathy-observation versus intervention.

Purpose: To analyze the outcome of intervention versus observation for vitreous cavity hemorrhage occurring after a 2-month period of blood-free cavity (late postoperative vitreous cavity hemorrhage-POVCH) in eyes operated by vitrectomy for complications of proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).

Methods: This study was a 10-year retrospective, observational, multi-center study involving eight major vitreoretinal surgical centers across India from January 2010 to December 2019. The primary objective of the study was to assess the visual and clinical outcomes of various management approaches for late POVCH.

Characterization of retinal hemorrhages delimited by the internal limiting membrane.

Clinically, hemorrhages at the vitreoretinal interface have been termed as 'pre-retinal' in location. However, there is a careful distinction to be made between sub-hyaloid and sub-internal limiting membrane (ILM) planes of blood collection. In the past half-century, a body of literature has accrued on sub-internal limiting membrane hemorrhage.

Gene Therapy for Inherited Retinal Diseases: From Laboratory Bench to Patient Bedside and Beyond.

This comprehensive review provides a thorough examination of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), encompassing their classification, genetic underpinnings, and the promising landscape of gene therapy trials. IRDs, a diverse group of genetic conditions causing vision loss through photoreceptor cell death, are explored through various angles, including inheritance patterns, gene involvement, and associated systemic disorders. The focal point is gene therapy, which offers hope for halting or even reversing the progression of IRDs.

Tumor Budding Assessment in Colorectal Carcinoma: Normalization Revisited.

Tumor budding (TB) is a powerful prognostic factor in colorectal cancer (CRC). An internationally standardized method for its assessment (International Tumor Budding Consensus Conference [ITBCC] method) has been adopted by most CRC pathology protocols. This method requires that TB counts are reported by field area (0.

Painless Aortic Dissection with Catastrophic Consequences Presenting as Sudden Loss of Consciousness with no Prodromal Symptoms.

Unlabelled: This case report presents a complex clinical scenario involving a 71-year-old female with aortic dissection accompanied by hypotension. The patient's initial presentation of sudden loss of consciousness unveiled a large pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade, leading to emergency surgery. Subsequent diagnostic findings revealed an intramural haematoma with an intimal tear in the ascending aorta.