Real-world rates and risk factors for subsequent treatment with vertebroplasty or balloon kyphoplasty after initial vertebral augmentation: a retrospective cohort study.

Unlabelled: The purpose of this study was to determine the real-world incidence and predictors of additional vertebroplasty or balloon kyphoplasty after initial vertebral augmentation, as a proxy for subsequent symptomatic vertebral fracture. Of patients, 15.5% underwent subsequent vertebral augmentation.

Overcoming doubt: developing CDoH Essentials, a practical tool to introduce the commercial determinants of health.

Despite growing awareness of the importance of commercial determinants of health (CDoH), there has been limited development or evaluation of educational and practice-focused support for public health professionals. This article reports findings from an action-research approach bringing together people with academic and practice expertise (n = 16) to co-create workshop materials (called 'CDoH Essentials'), test and improve them through five trial workshops and explore their effects. Five English local public health teams co-facilitated the workshops in their organizations, with participants from public health teams and their internal partners (n = 94).

CT-guided Coaxial Lung Biopsy: Number of Cores and Association with Complications.

Background Percutaneous CT-guided lung core-needle biopsy is a frequently performed and generally safe procedure. However, with advances in the management of lung cancer, there is a need for a greater amount of tissue for tumor genomic profiling and characterization. Purpose To determine whether the number of core samples obtained with percutaneous CT-guided lung biopsy is associated with postprocedural complications.

Enhancing Air Quality Index Activity Guidelines for Preventing Cardiovascular Events in the General Adult Population.

Background: The public health relevance of daily Air Quality Index (AQI) activity guidelines for the general adult public in the United States to prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events is questionable.

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to explore the utility of a policy tailoring activity guidance to calculated ASCVD risk rather than uniform recommendations to the general adult public as currently provided.

Methods: We calculated the number needed to treat (NNT) to prevent one ASCVD event per day by following activity recommendations across 10-year ASCVD risk scores (1% to 20%).

Racial Disparities in Patients with Metastatic Tumors of the Spine: A Systematic Review.

Objective: Disparities in access and delivery of care have been shown to disproportionately affect certain racial groups. Studies have been conducted to assess these disparities within the spinal metastasis population, but the extent of their effects in the setting of other socioeconomic measures remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review to understand the effect of racial disparities on outcomes in patients with metastatic spine disease.

Genetic and environmental contributions to the development of soft tissue facial profile: a twin study.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the relative contribution of genetic and environmental factors in the phenotypic variation of the soft tissue facial profile during the mixed dentition and the permanent dentition stages.

Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, standardized facial profile photographs of 139 twin pairs (55 monozygotic and 84 dizygotic) were obtained from archival records at the Adelaide Dental School. Photographic analysis used 12 angular and 14 linear facial profile measurements from the mixed dentition (7-11 years) to the permanent dentition (12-17 years) stages.

MRI Indices of Glymphatic Function Correlate With Disease Duration in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.

Background: The glymphatic system represents an extravascular network of astrocytic channels responsible for interstitial fluid and solute transit through the brain parenchyma. Its dysfunction has been considered as a possible cause of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).

Methods: We enrolled participants with active IIH, treated or cured IIH, and controls.

What is the relationship between changes in the size of economies and mortality derived population health measures in high income countries: A causal systematic review.

Context: The economy has been long recognised as an important determinant of population health and a healthy population is considered important for economic prosperity.

Aim: To systematically review the evidence for a causal bidirectional relationship between aggregate economic activity (AEA) at national level for High Income Countries, and 1) population health (using mortality and life expectancy rates as indicators) and 2) inequalities in population health.

Methods: We undertook a systematic review of quantitative studies considering the relationship between AEA (GDP, GNI, GNP or recession) and population health (mortality or life expectancy) and inequalities for High Income Countries.

CT guided versus non-image guided bone marrow aspiration and biopsy: Comparison of indications, specimen quality and cost.

Purpose: To compare the indications, specimen quality, and cost of CT versus non-image guided bone marrow aspirate and biopsy (BMAB).

Methods: All CT and non-image guided BMAB performed from January 2013-July 2022 were studied. Body-mass-index (BMI), skin-to-bone distance, aspirate, and core specimen quality, and core sample length were documented.

Risk of adjacent level fracture after percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty vs natural history for the management of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objectives: Percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are common interventions for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. However, there is concern about an increased risk of adjacent-level fractures after treatment. This study aimed to compare the risk of adjacent-level fractures after vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty with the natural history after osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.

Adjusting Atrial Size Parameters for Body Surface Area: Does it Affect the Association With Pulmonary Embolism-related Adverse Events?

Purpose: Small left atrial (LA) volume was recently reported to be one of the best predictors of acute pulmonary embolism (PE)-related adverse events (AE). There is currently no data available regarding the impact that body surface area (BSA)-indexing of atrial measurements has on the association with PE-related adverse events. Our aim is to assess the impact of indexing atrial measurements to BSA on the association between computed tomography (CT) atrial measurements and AE.

Dual Layer vs Single Layer Woven EndoBridge Device in the Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.

Background: The Woven EndoBridge (WEB) devices have been used for treating wide neck bifurcation aneurysms (WNBAs) with several generational enhancements to improve clinical outcomes. The original device dual-layer (WEB DL) was replaced by a single-layer (WEB SL) device in 2013. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of these devices in managing intracranial aneurysms.

Highest 3-month international normalized ratio (INR): a predictor of bleeding following ultrasound-guided liver biopsy.

Objectives: To determine whether international normalized ratio (INR), bilirubin, and creatinine predict bleeding risk following percutaneous liver biopsy.

Methods: A total of 870 consecutive patients (age 53 ± 14 years; 53% (459/870) male) undergoing non-targeted, ultrasound-guided, percutaneous liver biopsy at a single tertiary center from 01/2016 to 12/2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression models to evaluate the relationship between individual and combined laboratory values, and post-biopsy bleeding risk.

Management of Mammographic Architectural Distortion Based on Contrast-enhanced MRI and US Correlation.

Objective: The objective was to evaluate outcomes of mammographic architectural distortion (AD) with and without MRI and US correlates.

Methods: A retrospective review of unexplained mammographic AD with subsequent MRI from January 1, 2007 to September 30, 2017 was performed using a reader-based study design. Mammographic, MRI, and US features and outcomes were documented.

Factors Affecting Selection of TraineE for Neurointervention (FASTEN).

Background And Importance: Neurointervention is a very competitive specialty in the United States due to the limited number of training spots and the larger pool of applicants. The training standards are continuously updated to ensure solid training experiences. Factors affecting candidate(s) selection have not been fully established yet.

Mirror, mirror? An evaluation of identical twin mirroring in tooth crown morphology.

It has been estimated that 25% of monozygotic ("identical") twin pairs exhibit reverse asymmetry (RA) or "mirroring" of minor anatomical features as a result of delayed zygote division. Here, we examine whether identical twin mirroring accounts for patterns of dental asymmetry in a sample of monozygotic and dizygotic ("fraternal") twins. We focus on crown morphology to approach the following question: is there an association between dental RA frequency and twin type suggestive of the presence of mirror image twins in our sample? Data were collected from 208 deciduous and 196 permanent dentitions of participants of the University of Adelaide Twin Study using Arizona State University Dental Anthropology System standards.