Covering of large scalp defects prior to postoperative irradiation.

Background And Objective: After R0 resection of extensive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp with indication for postoperative radiotherapy, closure techniques should be chosen that allow rapid initiation of radiotherapy. The aim of this retrospective analysis is to evaluate defect coverage by transverse transposition flap and split skin grafting of the donor site in such a scenario with regard to oncologic safety (recurrence rate) and permanence of wound closure.

Patients And Methods: Eleven patients were identified who had histologic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma treated by microscopically controlled excision and defect coverage using a transverse transposition flap and split skin grafting of the donor site and who received postoperative radiotherapy.

The long-run effects of religious persecution: Evidence from the Spanish Inquisition.

Religious persecution is common in many countries around the globe. There is little evidence on its long-term effects. We collect data from all across Spain, using information from more than 67,000 trials held by the Spanish Inquisition between 1480 and 1820.

Impact of COVID-19 and intensive care unit capacity on vaccination support: Evidence from a two-leg representative survey in the United Kingdom.

Background: Overcoming coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will likely require mass vaccination. With vaccination scepticism rising in many countries, assessing the willingness to vaccinate against COVID-19 is of crucial global health importance.

Objective: The goal of this study was to examine how personal and family COVID-19 risk and ICU (intensive care unit) availability just before the pandemics influence the acceptance of future COVID-19 vaccines.