Site Occupancy Determination in ThZn- and TbCu-types SmFeCo Compounds using Synchrotron Resonant Diffraction.

SmFe compounds are high-performance permanent magnets. Cobalt substitution allows us to further improve their magnetic properties. Depending on the thermal treatment, cobalt-substituted compounds can be synthesized either in the TbCu (disordered) or in the ThZn (ordered) structure type.

Do Weekly Alerts From a Mobile Application Influence Reading During Residency?

Background: The benefits of "spaced education" have been documented for residents in highly focused specialties. We found no published studies of spaced education in family medicine. In this study, we report on the feasibility of delivering weekly alerts from a mobile application (app) developed for exam preparation, to increase the reading of clinical information in the family medicine residency.

[From paediatric urological care to adult urology. Assessment of a transition consultation for adolescents].

Unlabelled: To provide an adequate lifelong urological care in the complex period of adolescence, a transition consultation conducted by a paediatric surgeon and an urologist was developed in our institution. As a real rite of passage, it allows the follow-up and the adapted care of urological conditions, sometimes complex, and permits the transition between childhood and the world of grown-ups. We reported our experience at the Children Hospital of our institution (paediatric surgery and urology departments).

[Long-term outcomes after hypospadias surgery: Sexual reported outcomes and quality of life in adulthood].

Objective: To evaluate outcomes and long-term sexual quality of life after hypospadias surgery. Seventeen-years-old patients operated for a posterior hypospadias in childhood were included in a transversal study.

Patients And Methods: Fifteen patients, among the forty children treated since 1997, accepted to participate.

[Tibial nerve transcutaneous stimulation for refractory idiopathic overactive bladder in children and adolescents].

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate safety and tolerability of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TENS) in patients under 15years of age with refractory overactive bladder.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on outcomes of TENS (1daily 20-minute session, 10Hz) in patients with refractory overactive bladder, excluding patients with neurogenic bladder. Treatment efficacy was evaluated on symptomatic improvement and voiding schedule.

Free tubularised vesical mucosa graft for congenital stenosis of the urethra in children.

Background: Reconstruction of urethral strictures in children remains a challenge to the pediatric surgeon as these are often related to different rare congenital anomalies with various clinical presentations that endanger renal function and should be repaired in young children. Multiple techniques have been described for their repair. We aimed to determine whether the use of a free tubularised bladder mucosal graft associated to a prior tubeless vesicostomy was feasible and sure, as this technique of reconstruction using tubularised grafts has not been described yet in young children.

[Study of renal veins by multidetector-row computed tomography scans].

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of renal vein variants. To investigate the distribution of renal veins.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed spiral computed tomography (CT) scans of the abdomen performed during a two-month period.

Modeling and determination of directionality of the kerf in epifluorescence sharp bone trauma analysis.

Characteristics of sharp bone trauma can be extremely useful to determine the origin of cut marks and to provide information regarding the context of death. Using human ribs and clavicle bones, this study analyzes the characteristics of bone kerfs made by different bladed implements, thanks to epifluorescence macroscopy. This technique, which is a nondestructive tool that uses autofluorescence of bones, documents bone damage precisely with high resolution.

Physician assessments of the value of therapeutic information delivered via e-mail.

Problem Addressed: Although e-learning programs are popular and access to electronic knowledge resources has improved, raising awareness about updated therapeutic recommendations in practice continues to be a challenge.

Objective Of Program: To raise awareness about and document the use of therapeutic recommendations.

Program Description: In 2010, family physicians evaluated e-Therapeutics (e-T) Highlights with a Web-based tool called the Information Assessment Method (IAM).

Sexual function of young women with myelomeningocele.

Objectives: To assess the sexual function of young women with spina bifida and myelomeningocele and to determine the factors influencing their sexual function.

Methods: A postal cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was performed in 44 women, mean age 27.66 ± 5.

[Primary obstructive megaureters: long-term follow-up].

Introduction: The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of primary megaureters and to evaluate predictive factor for surgery need based on ultrasound values.

Methods: A total of 43 primary obstructive megaureters detected in 41 patients have been evaluated between January 2000 and may 2010.

Results: Mostly boys (73%) were concerned by megaureters, mainly on the left side (66%).

[Testicular torsion in children: Factors influencing delayed treatment and orchiectomy rate].

Introduction: Acute scrotal pain is a true surgical emergency as patients presenting with acute scrotal pain may suffer from spermatic cord torsion and gonadal loss. We assessed whether the type of consultation (first consultation in our center or secondary transfer from a peripheral hospital or primary care practice), distance from home to hospital, and duration of pain had an impact on the orchiectomy rate.

Patients And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all patients under 15years of age suffering from acute scrotal pain who had surgical exploration between January 2007 and January 2010 in our center.

[Is there an outcome difference between posterior urethral valves diagnosed prenatally and postnatally at the time of antenatal screening?].

Purpose: Posterior urethral valves (PUV) diagnosed during childhood have classically been associated with a better outcome than antenatally diagnosed PUV. The aim of our study was to compare long-term outcome of these two patients' groups.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of boys with PUV managed between 1990 and 2010.

Unusual duplicate bladder exstrophy in a female newborn: a case report.

The authors report a rare variant of exstrophy-epispadias complex, a duplicate bladder with normal bladder communicating with an exstrophic bladder by a fistula, in a girl with no genital malformation except for a duplicated clitoris. This variant could be a hybrid form of duplicate bladder exstrophy and superior vesical fistula. It seems easier to repair and has a better prognosis than classic bladder exstrophy.

Anatomy of the bands of the hamstring tendon: how can we improve harvest quality?

Background: The hamstring tendons, gracilis and semitendinosus are widely used in ligament and reconstructive surgery. Their accessory bands or insertions are technical pitfalls during harvesting.

Methods: Thirty fresh cadaver knees have been studied, in order to 1) determine the anatomy of the bands of the gracilis and semitendinosus tendons, and, 2) to identify risk factors for failure during harvesting.

Feasibility of a knowledge translation CME program: Courriels Cochrane.

Introduction: Systematic literature reviews provide best evidence, but are underused by clinicians. Thus, integrating Cochrane reviews into continuing medical education (CME) is challenging. We designed a pilot CME program where summaries of Cochrane reviews (Courriels Cochrane) were disseminated by e-mail.

Anatomical basis of the risk of injury to the right laryngeal recurrent nerve during thoracic surgery.

Purpose: Despite the intrathoracic part being short, the right laryngeal recurrent nerve is often injured during thoracic surgery. The aim of this cadaver study was to understand the mechanisms of right laryngeal recurrent nerve injuries during thoracic surgery and to describe anatomical landmarks for its preservation.

Methods: Dissections were performed on 10 fresh human cadavers.

[Distal and late ureteral obstruction: a rare complication following dextranomer/hyaluronic acid injection for vesicoureteral reflux in children].

Surgically relevant obstruction after dextranomer/hyaluronic acid injection (Dx/Ha, Deflux(®)) for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is rare with a 0.6% incidence. It occurs usually during the early postoperative period.

Deciphering the elusive nature of sharp bone trauma using epifluorescence macroscopy: a comparison study multiplexing classical imaging approaches.

Characterization of sharp-force trauma on human bones can be extremely useful in providing information regarding the nature and context of death. Nevertheless, in the identification of weapons used to cause sharp-force trauma and analysis of bone wounds, challenging tasks still remain. Current analysis attempting to dissect bone wound characteristics varied quite a lot and mixed different criteria, thus leading sometimes to conflicting results.

[Proteus syndrome: Case report of bladder vascular malformation causing massive hematuria].

Proteus syndrome is a rare, sporadic disorder consisting of disproportionate overgrowth of multiple tissues, vascular malformations, and connective tissue or epidermal nevi. Due to mosaic pattern of distribution, the phenotypes are variable and diverse. Vascular malformations are part of the major criteria used to define and diagnose this syndrome.

Anatomic variations of the renal vessels: focus on the precaval right renal artery.

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of precaval right renal artery and to investigate the distribution of renal arteries and veins. We discuss a theory of development of renal vascular variants. We retrospectively reviewed 120 arterial phase contrast material-enhanced spiral computerized tomography scans of the abdomen (1- to 2-mm section thickness) performed during a two-month period.

[Functional damages after blunt renal trauma in children].

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the long-term functional outcome of renal injuries.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the charts of patients under 16 sustaining renal trauma and admitted to our department between 1990 et 2010. There were 66 renal lesions categorized as follows: grade I to III, 33, grade IV, 28 and grade V, 5.

The anconeus, an active lateral ligament of the elbow: new anatomical arguments.

Purpose: As there are a few detailed anatomical studies of the active function of anconeus muscle in stabilizing the elbow, we aimed to look for anatomical features confirming its role as an active stabilizer of the humero-ulnar joint.

Methods: Thirty fresh unembalmed elbows from 15 cadavers were dissected. We examined the anatomy, insertions, relationships and orientation of the muscle fibres of the anconeus.

Ovarian germ cell tumors in children. Management, survival and ovarian prognosis. A report of 75 cases.

Background/purpose: The aims of this study were to evaluate survival and ovarian prognosis in patients treated for ovarian germ cell tumor (OGCT) and to propose a decision-making protocol.

Methods: Charts of girls operated on for OGCT from 1976 up to 2009 were reviewed retrospectively. Tumor characteristics were assessed by tumor markers, imaging, and pathology.