A Lymph Node Ratio Model for Prognosis of Patients with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors.

The objective of this study was to determine the prognostic value of lymph node (LN) involvement and the LN ratio (LNR) and their effect on recurrence rates and survival in patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) undergoing surgery. This single-center retrospective study reviewed the medical records of 95 consecutive patients diagnosed with PNETs who underwent surgery at our medical center between 1997 and 2017. The retrieved information included patient demographics, pathology reports, treatments, and oncological outcomes.

The Haptic Fidelity Framework: A Qualitative Overview and Categorization of Cutaneous-Based Haptic Technologies Through Fidelity.

After decades of research and development, haptic feedback is increasingly appearing in consumer products. While the prevalence of haptic feedback is increasing, the integration rarely offers increased fidelity to previous generations. We argue this is because of the tremendous complexity of successful haptic design engineering, but critically, also because of information saturation.

Acute Pancreatitis as a Sequela of Hypertriglyceridemia Due to Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome.

It is well known that hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) can lead to hypertriglyceridemia (HTG), and that HTG can lead to acute pancreatitis. However, few case reports exist of these three conditions occurring simultaneously. In this case report, we describe a 49-year-old female with a past medical history of well-controlled hypertension who presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain and hematemesis after being found minimally responsive at home.