Obturator nerve schwannoma: a case report and review of the robotic literature.

Obturator schwannomas are rare and often misdiagnosed as intraperitoneal pelvic masses. The optimal surgical approach for their resection is unclear. This study presents a case demonstrating the safe use of robotics for resecting a benign pelvic schwannoma and reviews the literature on robotic cases.

Injury patterns and demographics in older adult abuse and falls: A comparative study in emergency department settings.

Background: Falls and interpersonal violence pose significant threats to older adults, leading to injuries, hospitalizations, and emergency department (ED) visits. This study investigates the demographics and injury patterns in older adults (aged 60 and above) who sought ED care due to assaults, comparing them with those who experienced falls to gain a deeper understanding of older adult abuse patterns.

Method: This study utilizes data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) All Injury Program (2005-2019) to examine injuries among older adults aged 60 years and above.

Metabolomic differences in lung function metrics: evidence from two cohorts.

Rationale: The biochemical mechanisms underlying lung function are incompletely understood.

Objectives: To identify and validate the plasma metabolome of lung function using two independent adult cohorts: discovery-the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer-Norfolk (EPIC-Norfolk, n=10 460) and validation-the VA Normative Aging Study (NAS) metabolomic cohort (n=437).

Methods: We ran linear regression models for 693 metabolites to identify associations with forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV) and the ratio of FEV to forced vital capacity (FEV/FVC), in EPIC-Norfolk then validated significant findings in NAS.

Young but not defenceless: antifungal activity during embryonic development of a social insect.

Termites live in environments heavily colonized by diverse microorganisms, including pathogens. Eggs laid within the nest are likely to experience similar pathogenic pressures as those experienced by older nest-mates. Consequently, eggs may be under selective pressures to be immune-competent.

Metabolomic signatures of lead exposure in the VA Normative Aging Study.

Background: Lead (Pb) is widespread and exposure to this non-essential heavy metal can cause multiple negative health effects; however the mechanisms underlying these effects remain incompletely understood.

Objectives: To identify plasma metabolomic signatures of Pb exposure, as measured in blood and toenails.

Methods: In a subset of men from the VA Normative Aging Study, mass-spectrometry based plasma metabolomic profiling was performed.