Retrospective Analysis of Specimen Quality in Temporal Artery Biopsies for Giant Cell Arteritis and Disease Association in North Midlands, England.

Background Temporal artery biopsy (TAB) is the recommended index diagnostic method for giant cell arteritis (GCA). Per the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) guidelines, we assessed our procedural performance. Additionally, we evaluated the occurrence of GCA diagnosis in immunosuppressed patients and other comorbidities.

Improving the optical properties of magnesium spinel chromites through Ni and Cu substitutions for optoelectronic applications.

In this study, we investigated the optoelectronic performance of magnesium spinel chromites with nickel (Ni) and copper (Cu) substitutions. Using the sol-gel method, we synthesized two spinel chromites: MgNiCrO (MNCO) and MgCuCrO (MCCO). We extensively characterized these samples to analyze their thermal, structural, elastic, and optical properties.

Correction: Correction: Influence of Ni content on structural, magnetocaloric and electrical properties in manganite LaBaSrMnNiO (0 ≤ ≤ 0.1) type perovskites.

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Correction: Influence of Ni content on structural, magnetocaloric and electrical properties in manganite LaBaSrMnNiO (0 ≤ ≤ 0.1) type perovskites.

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Correction: Enhanced electrocaloric effect, energy storage density and pyroelectric response from a domain-engineered lead-free BaTiSnZrO ferroelectric ceramic.

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Enhanced electrocaloric effect, energy storage density and pyroelectric response from a domain-engineered lead-free BaTiSnZrO ferroelectric ceramic.

A BaTiSnZrO (BTSZ) ceramic was prepared by a conventional solid-state reaction method. Its structural, dielectric, ferroelectric, and pyroelectric properties were carefully studied. The Rietveld refinement was used to characterize the structural proprieties of the synthesized ceramic.

Investigation of the structural, electrical, and dielectric properties of LaSmSrMn Cr O for electrical application.

In the present research, polycrystalline samples of LaSmSrMn Cr O are prepared using the self-combustion method. Then, we have studied their crystalline structure, and dielectric and electrical properties. The X-ray diffraction study shows that all the samples exhibit a single phase with orthorhombic structure (space group ).

Influence of Ni content on structural, magnetocaloric and electrical properties in manganite LaBaSrMn Ni O (0 ≤ ≤ 0.1) type perovskites.

We present a detailed study on the physical properties of LaBaSrMn Ni O samples ( = 0.00, 0.05 and 0.

Chest Wall Swelling in a Baby Boomer: An Unusual Presentation of Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in adult men and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. It also has an association with patients with hepatitis C-related cirrhosis. HCC usually metastasizes within the liver as well as to the lungs, regional lymph nodes, and adrenal glands, whereas the involvement of the chest wall and thoracic musculoskeletal system are more unusual.

Idiopathic Benign Impulsive Bilomas.

"Biloma" is a collection of bile outside of the biliary tree that could occur postoperatively in patients who undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy or in patients with blunt trauma to the liver. Spontaneous or impulsive bilomas with no identifiable cause occur rarely. We report a case of a 60-year-old woman with no history of hepatobiliary surgery or trauma, who was admitted for right upper quadrant pain.

Feeding problems and malnutrition associated factors in a North African sample of multidisabled children with cerebral palsy.

Background: In European and North American countries, stunting and malnutrition are common in children with cerebral palsy (CP), especially those with multiple disabilities. The extent of this problem in children with CP in North African countries is still unknown.

Aims: To evaluate feeding problems and growth in a sample of North African multidisabled children with CP and to determine the factors associated with malnutrition in this population.

Another lost tribe: Quantifying the experience of international medical graduates applying for a national training number (NTN) in the United Kingdom with a cross-sectional study.

Background: International medical graduates (IMGs) have a primary medical qualification obtained from outside their country of practice. In the United Kingdom (UK), postgraduate medical training after foundation years involves obtaining a national training number (NTN) in their specialty of choice by national selection. In this paper, we aim to quantify how IMGs feel to obtain an NTN and what unique obstacles they may face in doing so.

Use of Prophylactic Steroids to Prevent Hypocalcemia and Voice Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Importance: Total thyroidectomy is associated with risks related to temporary hypocalcemia and vocal quality dysfunction. Dexamethasone has been proposed to have a physiological effect on hypocalcemia and voice quality.

Objective: To assess the effect of preoperative dexamethasone used to improve hypocalcemia and postthyroidectomy voice dysfunction.

Guidance for Health Care Leaders During the Recovery Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Consensus Statement.

Importance: The COVID-19 pandemic is the greatest global test of health leadership of our generation. There is an urgent need to provide guidance for leaders at all levels during the unprecedented preresolution recovery stage.

Objective: To create an evidence- and expertise-informed framework of leadership imperatives to serve as a resource to guide health and public health leaders during the postemergency stage of the pandemic.

The impact of socioeconomic status on survival in stage III colon cancer patients: A retrospective cohort study using the SEER census-tract dataset.

Background: The impact of socioeconomic status (SES) has been described for screening and accessing treatment for colon cancer. However, little is known about the "downstream" effect in patients who receive guideline-concordant treatment. This study assessed the impact of SES on cancer-specific survival (CSS) and overall survival (OS) for stage III colon cancer patients.

Predictors of intubation in COVID-19 patients undergoing awake proning in the emergency department.

Background: Awake prone positioning (PP) has been used to avoid intubations in hypoxic COVID-19 patients, but there is limited evidence regarding its efficacy. Moreover, clinicians have little information to identify patients at high risk of intubation despite awake PP. We sought to assess the intubation rate among patients treated with awake PP in our Emergency Department (ED) and identify predictors of need for intubation.

Strong Inhibitory Activity and Action Modes of Synthetic Maslinic Acid Derivative on Highly Pathogenic Coronaviruses: COVID-19 Drug Candidate.

In late December 2019, a novel coronavirus, namely severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), escaped the animal-human interface and emerged as an ongoing global pandemic with severe flu-like illness, commonly known as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In this study, a molecular docking study was carried out for seventeen () structural analogues prepared from natural maslinic and oleanolic acids, screened against SARS-CoV-2 main protease. Furthermore, we experimentally validated the virtual data by measuring the half-maximal cytotoxic and inhibitory concentrations of each compound.

Short-term Outcomes of Day-Case Stoma Closure: A Prospective, Observational Study.

Background: Elective stoma closure is a common, standardized procedure in digestive surgery.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of day-case surgery for elective stoma closure.

Design: This is a prospective, single-center, nonrandomized study of consecutive patients undergoing day-case elective stoma closure.

Gastric leak after sleeve gastrectomy: risk factors for poor evolution under conservative management.

Background: Gastric leak (GL) is the most highly feared early postoperative complication after sleeve gastrectomy (SG), with an incidence of 1% to 2%. This complication may require further surgery/endoscopy, with a risk of management failure that may require additional surgery, including total gastrectomy, leading to a risk of mortality of 0% to 9%.

Objectives: Assess the impact of factors that may lead to a poorer evolution of GL.

The Benefits and Risks of the Provision of a Hospital-Wide High-Definition Video Conferencing Virtual Visiting Service for Patients and Their Relatives.

Background Since the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, virtual visiting (VV) has become important because of visiting restrictions in hospitals. This project aimed to determine the impact of VV on staff and patients' loved ones (visitors). Methodology VV is defined as high-resolution video communication between admitted COVID-19 patients and their loved ones in the presence of a staff member using a healthcare platform.

Hybrid Surgical Hot Clinic (HSHC): Evaluation of Surgical Hot Clinic Services during COVID-19 Lockdown.

Background: Surgical Hot Clinic (SHC) is an acute, ambulatory service for management provided on an outpatient basis. Following the start of global Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and as per the statement released by the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI), we also modified our services to hybrid SHC (HSHC) by mainly providing telephonic follow-up with an occasional face-to-face (F2F) service. We conducted a service evaluation to assess the effectiveness and serviceability of HSHC during a pandemic.

Algorithm-Based Online Software for Patients' Self-Referral to Breast Clinic as an Alternative to General Practitioner Referral Pathway.

Introduction The study aimed to assess the accuracy of online software in the use of self-referral to breast surgery clinics for patients with new signs and symptoms. The study also evaluated the appropriateness of GP referrals to breast clinics and evaluated patients' perceptions of an online self-referral portal to the breast clinic for the assessment of breast signs and symptoms.  Design and methods The pilot study was divided into two phases.