Performance metrics outperform physiological indicators in robotic teleoperation workload assessment.

Robotics holds the potential to streamline the execution of repetitive and dangerous tasks, which are difficult or impossible for a human operator. However, in complex scenarios, such as nuclear waste management or disaster response, full automation often proves unfeasible due to the diverse and intricate nature of tasks, coupled with the unpredictable hazards, and is typically prevented by stringent regulatory frameworks. Consequently, the predominant approach to managing activities in such settings remains human teleoperation.

Elucidating metabolic pathways through genomic analysis in highly heavy metal-resistant strains.

The annotated and predicted genomes of five archaeal strains (AS1, AS2, AS8, AS11 and AS19), isolated from Sfax solar saltern sediments (Tunisia) and affiliated with , were performed by RAST webserver (Rapid Annotation using Subsystem Technology) and NCBI prokaryotic genome annotation pipeline (PGAP). The results showed the ability of strains to use a reduced semi-phosphorylative Entner-Doudoroff pathway for glucose degradation and an Embden-Meyerhof one for gluconeogenesis. They could use glucose, fructose, glycerol, and acetate as sole source of carbon and energy.

Catheter Ablation of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation and Disease Progression: Magnitude of the anti-progression effect and role of intervention timing.

Background: Recent randomized controlled trials(RCT) have shown that catheter ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation(AF) is associated with a lower incidence of progression to persistent AF compared to the use of antiarrhythmic drug(AAD) therapy.

Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the magnitude of the anti-progression effect of catheter ablation, as well as the effect of intervention timing.

Methods: MEDLINE/EMBASE databases were searched until April 1 2024 for RCTs comparing catheter ablation and AAD therapy for the treatment of paroxysmal AF and reporting the rate of progression to persistent AF at 3 years (PROSPERO CRD42024534288).

Case report: Ectopic pregnancy at the level of broad ligament: A case report.

Introduction: Ectopic pregnancies are a significant clinical concern, with 90 % occurring in the fallopian tubes. However, they can also manifest in other locations, including the cervix, ovary, and abdominal cavity. Abdominal pregnancies, which constitute less than 1 % of ectopic pregnancies, are associated with considerable morbidity and mortality.

Juvenile breast hypertrophy: Successful breast reduction with a loss of 16 % of body weight, with no recurrence observed at 2-year follow-up, a rare case report.

Introduction And Importance: Juvenile breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is a rare disorder characterized by rapid, excessive breast growth in prepubertal or peripubertal girls, with no apparent cause. Juvenile breast hypertrophy is considered one of the most challenging mastopathies to manage.

Case Presentation: We present the case of a 12-year-old Moroccan girl with virginal breast hypertrophy, who was successfully treated.

The Hydrochidae (Coleoptera) of Morocco with a redescription of Hydrochus cf. obtusicollis Fairmaire, 1877.

A checklist of water beetles of the family Hydrochidae from Morocco is presented. The study compiles data gathered from a deep literature review and field surveys at 397 freshwater localities between 1985 and 2023. The checklist also contains information concerning type localities and detailed distributions for the eight species found.

Extraction of chitin and chitosan from Hermetia illucens breeding waste: A greener approach for industrial application.

Sustainably exploiting the waste of the black soldier fly (BSF) to produce chitin and chitosan remains a challenge. This work valorizes the pupal cases of BSF for chitin and chitosan extraction. Four chemical extraction processes have been employed.

Bridging the Gap: Remote Evaluation and Programming of Cardiac Implantable Devices in Medically Underserved Areas.

Background: Delivering care in medically underserved areas (MUA) is a public health challenge.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the advantages of a noncommercial multivendor solution for remote interrogation and programming of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) among inhabitants of MUAs.

Methods: This prospective comparative study evaluated benefits and safety of remote CIEDs evaluation in patients living >100 km from the Bordeaux University Hospital.

Incidence of ventricular arrhythmias after implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation or replacement, and driving restriction consequences.

Background: Following implantation/replacement of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, patients are legally subjected to variable lengths of driving restrictions based on the indication (1 and 3 months after primary and secondary prevention, respectively; 1 week after device replacement).

Aim: To assess the incidence of ventricular arrhythmia during the theoretical driving restriction period in a large cohort of patients.

Methods: Patients who underwent implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation for primary or secondary prevention or device replacement between 2015 and 2021 were included retrospectively.

Serum Concentration at 24 h With Intensive Beta-Lactam Therapy in Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Prospective Study: Beta-Lactam Blood Levels in Sepsis.

Early administration of appropriate antibiotics has been shown to be among the most effective interventions to reduce mortality in septic patients. We evaluated the attainment of efficacy and safety targets at 24 h associated with the use of intensive beta-lactam therapy in patients admitted to the intensive care unit for sepsis. This was a prospective study with patients who received beta-lactams for sepsis or septic shock between February 2023 and September 2023.

Altered ventricular repolarisation dynamic: the missing link between obstructive sleep apnoea and sudden death?

https://bit.ly/3WeQNHy.

Effect of Using Prickly Pear Seed Cake ( L.) on Growth Performance, Digestibility, Physiological and Histometric Parameters in Rabbits.

Prickly pear ( L.) could be used in rabbit nutrition in compliance with circular economy principles, global warming issues, and reduction of production costs. This study aims to evaluate the effects of dietary incorporation of prickly pear seed cake (PPSC) on growth, physiological, and histometric parameters in rabbits.

Lobular carcinoma metastasis to endometrial polyps: Insights from a case report and literature analysis.

Introduction And Importance: Endometrial polyps are rare sites of metastatic breast carcinoma. Such cases have mainly been reported in tamoxifen-related polyps.

Case Presentation: We describe the case of a 56-year-old woman with invasive lobular carcinoma who was experiencing vaginal bleeding.

Phytochemical Profiling and Bioactive Potential of Moroccan Pulicaria Mauritanica Essential Oils: In-Silico and In Vitro Antibacterial and Antioxidant Assessment.

A study was conducted to analyze the essential oil of Pulicaria mauritanica (PMEO) and investigate its antibacterial and antioxidant properties using in-vitro and in-silico methods. The essential oil was extracted using the hydrodistillation technique, and its chemical composition was identified via GC/MS analysis. The chemical composition of the oil shows that the major components of PMEO are carvotanacetone (67.

Anatomical Treatment Strategies for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation with Ethanol Infusion within the Vein of Marshall-Current Challenges and Future Directions.

Currently, pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is the gold standard in catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). However, PVI alone may be insufficient in the management of persistent AF, and complementary methods are being explored. One such method takes an anatomical approach-improving both its success rate and lesion durability may lead to improved treatment outcomes.

Unlocking the Potential of Origanum Grosii Essential Oils: A Deep Dive into Volatile Compounds, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Anti-Enzymatic Properties within Silico Insights.

The present study aimed to comprehensively characterize the volatile compounds from the aerial parts of Origanum grosii and evaluate their potential as antioxidants and enzyme inhibitors through both in vitro and in silico approaches. The essential oil's volatile constituents were identified using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, revealing carvacrol (31 %), p-cymene (18.59 %), thymol (12.

The use of a (non-) balloon guide catheter in endovascular stroke treatment, a registry of real-life use and nationwide questionnaire.

Introduction: Despite literature suggesting benefits of a balloon guide catheter (BGC) in stroke thrombectomy, BGCs are not routinely used. This study aimed to get insights in the use of a BGC and the reasons (not) to inflate the balloon.

Methods: Data were used of the Maastricht Stroke Quality Registry (MaSQ-Registry), a prospective registry for quality purposes of stroke patients treated between September 2020-February 2023.