CTH:YAG : from laser medium to luminescent concentrator.

This work presents what we believe is a new way to use a CTH:YAG crystal for spontaneous emission instead of laser emission. The spontaneous emission is collected in one main direction thanks to a luminescent concentrator configuration. The CTH:YAG is indirectly LED-pumped by a Ce:YAG delivering 3.

Ameloblastic Carcinoma of the Maxilla With Uncommon Sinus Manifestations.

Ameloblastic carcinoma (AC) represents a distinct challenge in the realm of odontogenic malignancies due to its rarity and aggressive nature. We present a unique case of AC in a 70-year-old male, retired dry cleaner, with symptoms initially suggestive of chronic allergic rhinitis and recurrent acute sinusitis with asymmetric facial edema and paresthesia. Detailed evaluation revealed a prominent mass in the right maxillary sinus with extensive cortical destruction.

Factors associated with attitudes toward research MRI in older Asian Americans.

Introduction: South Asian (SA) and East Asian (EA) older adults represent the fastest-growing racial/ethnic groups of Americans at risk for dementia. While recruiting older SA adults into a brain health study, we encountered unexpected hesitancy toward structural brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) analysis and stigmatizing attitudes related to internal locus of control (LoC) for future dementia risks. We hypothesized that support for MRI-related research was influenced by these attitudes as well as personal MRI experience, perceived MRI safety, and concerns for personal risk for future dementia/stroke.

Preparing for the unexpected: Recommendations for returning secondary findings in late-stage cancer care.

Purpose: We conducted qualitative interviews with patients with cancer and providers to identify gaps in clinical care and highlight care delivery solutions for the return of secondary germline findings.

Methods: Twelve patients and 19 cancer providers from the United States were interviewed between January 2019 and May 2021. Interviews elicited feedback about patient information needs, emotional responses to secondary findings, and recommendations for improving pre-test education.

LED-pumped Er:Cr:YSGG light sources.

For, what we believe is, the first time, an Er:Cr:YSGG crystal is pumped by LEDs through a Ce:YAG luminescent concentrator. We demonstrate both laser emission at 2.79 µm and strong spontaneous emission at 1.

Azithromycin as a Possible Cause of Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis.

We present a rare case of linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) in a 72-year-old male associated with the use of azithromycin. LABD presents as subepidermal blisters due to IgA antibodies targeting BPAG2, a component of hemidesmosomes. LABD is a rare diagnosis and may be idiopathic, associated with illness, or medication-induced.

Too much information? Asian Americans' preferences for incidental brain MRI findings.

Introduction: South Asian (SA) and East Asian (EA) older adults represent the fastest growing group of Americans at risk for dementia, but their participation in aging and dementia research has been limited. While recruiting healthy SA older adults into a brain health study, we encountered unexpected hesitancy towards structural brain MRI analysis along with some stigmatizing attitudes related to internal locus of control (LoC) for future dementia risks. We hypothesized that support for MRI-related research was influenced by these attitudes as well as one's own MRI experience, perceived MRI safety, and concerns for one's own risks for future dementia/stroke.

Ce:LYSO, from scintillator to solid-state lighting as a blue luminescent concentrator.

Cerium-doped lutetium-yttrium oxyorthosilicate (Ce:LYSO) is a well-known single crystal scintillator used in medical imaging and security scanners. Recent development of high power UV LED, matching its absorption band, questions the possibility to use Ce:LYSO in a new way: as LED-pumped solid-state light source. Since Ce:LYSO is available in large size crystals, we investigate its potential as a luminescent concentrator.

Engaging Patients in Precision Oncology: Development and Usability of a Web-Based Patient-Facing Genomic Sequencing Report.

Purpose: Evidence-based somatic and germline sequencing has transformed cancer care and improves patient outcomes. However, patients' low genetic literacy and misunderstanding of their own genomic results poses a threat to the realization of precision oncology. To optimize patient genomic comprehension, we developed a Web-based, patient-directed, genomic sequencing education and return-of-results tool, HOPE-Genomics.

Vocabulary and Phonological Abilities Affect Dual Language Learners' Consonant Production Accuracy Within and Across Languages: A Large-Scale Study of 3- to 6-Year-Old Spanish-English Dual Language Learners.

Purpose This study examined factors of language ability that predict consonant production accuracy in young Spanish-English dual language learners (DLLs). Method Participants were 695 Latino DLLs, ages 3;0-6;5 (years;months). Single-word productions were elicited using the Bilingual Phonological Assessment (Miccio & Hammer, 2006).

Importance of imaging in knee pain.

A 72-year-old woman with a prior history of stage IIIa lung adenocarcinoma was seen with complaints of knee pain, swelling, and difficulty sleeping at night for 1 month. Although mimicking osteoarthritis, patellofemoral syndrome, and iliotibial band syndrome, radiographs showed a lytic lesion suspicious for metastatic disease. The right tibial lesion was excised, saphenous neurolysis was performed, and radiation treatment and four cycles of chemotherapy were administered.

The Narrative Macrostructure Production of Spanish-English Bilingual Preschoolers: Within-and Cross-Language Relations.

Despite the importance of understanding the narrative abilities of bilingual children, minimal research has focused on Spanish-English bilingual preschoolers. Therefore, this study examined the cross-language macrostructure and within-language microstructure relations in the English and Spanish narratives of bilingual preschoolers and examined whether language dominance impacted these relations. Narratives were elicited from 200 preschool-aged children of Latino heritage.

Effects of Home Language, Oral Language Skills, and Cross-Linguistic Phonological Abilities on Whole-Word Proximity in Spanish-English-Speaking Children.

Purpose This study examined language use and language ability factors that predict phonological whole-word proximity in young Spanish-English-speaking children. Method Participants were 199 Latino children aged 3;0-6;6 (years;months) and their mothers. Children's speech sound production in English and Spanish was assessed using the Bilingual Phonological Assessment ( Miccio & Hammer, 2006 ).

Variations in Classroom Language Environments of Preschool Children Who Are Low Income and Linguistically Diverse.

Research Findings: This study aimed to (a) provide an in-depth description of the frequency and type of language interactions that children who are low-income and/or dual language learners (DLL) experience in their classrooms and (b) examine whether differenceFor instance, in a randomized control trial with 461 first grade s exist in children's language experiences based on children's DLL status and level of English proficiency. Using the Language Interaction Snapshot, we observed four focal children in each of 72 early childhood classrooms: one monolingual English-speaking child (i.e.

Disseminated methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection.

Introduction: When clinicians think about Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, what comes to the mind of most is the dreaded methicillin-resistant form. However, clinicians should not forget the methicillin-susceptible type, which is just as virulent.

Case Presentation: The authors present the case of a 20-year-old woman who was admitted with septic shock and multi-organ failure and was found to have disseminated methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) infection.

Preschool Teachers' Language and Literacy Practices with Dual Language Learners.

The purposes of this study were to (a) examine the degree to which teachers used linguistically responsive practices to support the language and literacy development of Spanish-speaking Dual Language Learners (DLL) and (b) to investigate the associations between these practices and select teacher-level factors. The sample consisted of 72 preschool teachers. Observational data were collected on practices.