Abnormalities in brain magnetic resonance imaging associated with vigabatrin therapy in an infant with infantile epileptic spasms syndrome.

Introduction: Vigabatrin, an anticonvulsant drug used for refractory epilepsy and as first-line treatment for infantile epileptic spasms syndrome, can rarely cause brain abnormalities detectable on magnetic resonance imaging. These complications, potentially related to dose, young age, and concomitant high doses of adrenocorticotropic hormone and/or prednisolone, can lead to neurological symptoms. Upon withdrawal or dose reduction, symptoms and imaging changes tend to resolve.

Trends in Kidney Function and Chronic Kidney Disease after Surgery for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection.

Background: We sought to assess the effect of postoperative renal failure (RF) on outcomes of acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) and identify predictors of chronic kidney disease (CKD) following ATAAD.

Methods: This retrospective single-center analysis included all adults with ATAAD from 2011 to 2023. Patients were stratified into RF and no RF groups.

Assessment of co-pyrolysis of polyethylene terephthalate with waste cooking oil: Kinetic study and impact on the chemical constituents of the liquid product.

Post-consumer waste management systems have proven insufficient to meet the growing global demand. In this context, adopting alternative pathways that complement established practices, such as chemical recycling, becomes essential. Accordingly, this study evaluated the potential of the co-pyrolysis process to manage polyethylene terephthalate (PET) residues and waste cooking oil (WCO), converting them into industrial inputs.