A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes of Pedicled Flap Repairs of the Knee Extensor Mechanism.

Background:  Rupture of the extensor mechanism of the knee has severe functional morbidity, and repair can be complicated by infection, allograft degeneration, and recurrent rupture. Techniques of autologous tissue repair utilizing pedicled flaps such as the gastrocnemius offer vascularized methods of reconstruction, with potentially diminished complication rates. The goal of this study was to evaluate the functional outcomes and complications associated with pedicled flap repair of the knee extensor mechanism.

Analysis of Postoperative Distal Radius Fracture Outcomes in the Setting of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis for Patients with Comorbid Conditions.

Purpose: Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are among the most common orthopedic injuries, especially in the elderly. A wide variety of approaches have been advocated as successful treatment modalities; yet, there remains variability in practice patterns of DRF in patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia. Using large data set analysis, we sought to determine the risk profile of operative fixation of DRF in patients with low bone mineral density.

Analysis of Complications in Patients With a History of Cannabis Use and Tobacco Use Undergoing Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction.

Background: There is limited information regarding the perioperative effects of marijuana in breast reconstructive surgeries.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to explore the association between a history of cannabis use and postoperative complications in the setting of implant-based breast reconstruction.

Methods: Two databases, TriNetX and PearlDiver, were queried for patients undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction.

Analysis of postoperative complications related to cannabis and tobacco usage in patients undergoing mandible facial fracture surgeries.

Background: Cannabis is the third most used controlled substance in the world. Despite its widespread use, minimal research investigates cannabis usage in patients undergoing facial fracture surgeries. This study aimed to evaluate patterns of postoperative complications related to cannabis and tobacco usage after mandible fracture surgeries.

Distal Bypass to the Deep Palmar Arch for Treatment of a Unique Presentation of Digital Ischemia.

Radial artery occlusion leading to hand ischemia is a serious problem that may require prompt surgical intervention. Due to the rarity of these events, consensus on the most effective surgical approach has not yet been reached. There is even scarce literature on appropriate management of symptomatic radial occlusion in patients with a congenital variation in hand vasculature.

Patterns of Opioid Demand after Operative Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures.

Unlabelled: The purpose of this study was to evaluate opioid demand after open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fractures in patients with and without a diagnosis of cannabis use.

Methods: The PearlDiver database was queried for all patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fractures between 2010 and 2020. Patients were categorized into two groups: (1) those with an active diagnosis of cannabis use (case) and (2) those without (control).

Association of Postoperative Dieting, Exercise, Dietitian, and Surgeon Follow up With Bariatric Surgery Outcomes.

Although postoperative diet modification, exercise, and regular dietitian and surgeon follow-up are often recommended after bariatric surgery (BS), their impact on weight loss is unclear. A Retrospective chart review was conducted for patients who received sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) between August 2000 and November 2017 with telephone follow-up. Multivariable logistic regression models were used for analyses.

Fluoxetine in the environment may interfere with the neurotransmission or endocrine systems of aquatic animals.

Antidepressants are extensively used to treat the symptoms of depression in humans, and the environmentally discharged drugs potentially threaten aquatic organisms. In this study, the acute toxic effects of fluoxetine (FLX) were investigated in two aquatic organisms, the freshwater polyp (Hydra magnipapillata) and Javanese medaka (Oryzias javanicus). The median lethal concentration (LC) of FLX in H.

Racial disparities in bariatric surgery postoperative weight loss and patient satisfaction.

Background: A growing body of evidence has demonstrated racial disparities in bariatric surgery (BS) outcomes. We aimed to investigate the impact of race on postoperative percent excess weight loss (%EWL) and patient satisfaction.

Methods: Single center retrospective study of patients who underwent BS January 2012 to November 2017.

The effects of dual-task training on balance and gross motor function in children with spastic diplegia.

The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in dynamic balance and gross motion function when dual-task training was performed on an unstable support surface by children with spastic diplegia. The subjects of this study were 14 children (experimental group n=7, control group n=7) who were medical diagnosed with spastic diplegia. Both groups were administered treatment for 30 min, 2 times a week for 8 weeks, with the experimental group performing dual-task exercise in which cognitive tasks related to daily living were performed while maintaining balance on an unstable surface, and the control group being administered neurodevelopmental treatment.

Effects of smoking on bariatric surgery postoperative weight loss and patient satisfaction.

Background: While general population studies have demonstrated a relationship between cigarette smoking and weight loss, this association is not well established among the bariatric patient population. Given that bariatric patients are inherently weight-concerned, understanding the effects of smoking on postoperative weight loss is essential. We examined the association of preoperative smoking, postoperative smoking and changes in smoking status with weight loss after bariatric surgery.

Transcriptomic profiling of Hydra magnipapillata after exposure to naproxen.

The extensive use in humans and animals of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increases their possible impact on aquatic organisms. In the present study, we investigated acute toxicity, morphological responses, and potential physiological and metabolic impacts of naproxen exposure on Hydra magnipapillata. The median lethal concentrations (LC) of naproxen in H.

The genome of the giant Nomura's jellyfish sheds light on the early evolution of active predation.

Background: Unique among cnidarians, jellyfish have remarkable morphological and biochemical innovations that allow them to actively hunt in the water column and were some of the first animals to become free-swimming. The class Scyphozoa, or true jellyfish, are characterized by a predominant medusa life-stage consisting of a bell and venomous tentacles used for hunting and defense, as well as using pulsed jet propulsion for mobility. Here, we present the genome of the giant Nomura's jellyfish (Nemopilema nomurai) to understand the genetic basis of these key innovations.

The Draft Genome of an Octocoral, Dendronephthya gigantea.

Coral reefs composed of stony corals are threatened by global marine environmental changes. However, soft coral communities of octocorallian species, appear more resilient. The genomes of several cnidarians species have been published, including from stony corals, sea anemones, and hydra.

A simple and rapid method for toxicity evaluation of zinc oxide nanoparticle (ZnO NPs) in benthic animal .

Toxicity evaluation is necessary to investigate the possible risk of chemical or pollutants newly produced such as nanoparticles in the environments. The assessment should apply a method that is effective to determine the toxic concentration and the exposure time of the pollutants in an animal model. This study described three main stages including determining the median lethal concentrations (LC) with Probit program and detecting toxic effects of ZnO NPs in morphology and regeneration observed by the changes in morphology of We also provide a strategy for culturing hydra in laboratory condition to use the animal for the experiment.

Acute toxic effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles on Hydra magnipapillata.

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are increasingly used in various products as coating and additive materials for household goods, personal-care products, and drug delivery systems. Because of their broad applications, the potential risks to nontarget organisms associated with their input into aquatic environments have generated much concern. We investigated the acute toxicity, morphological responses, and potential impact on physiology and metabolism in polyps exposed to spherical ZnO NPs of either 20 nm (ZnO NP) or 100 nm (ZnO NP).

Effects of mental practice on stroke patients' upper extremity function and daily activity performance.

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of mental practice on stroke patients' upper extremity function and activities of daily living (ADL). [Subjects and Methods] In this study, 29 stroke patients were randomly assigned to two groups: an experimental group (n=14) and a control group (n=15). The experimental group performed 10 minutes of mental practice once a day, 5 days a week for 2 weeks in combination with conventional rehabilitation therapy.

Modified constraint-induced movement therapy for clients with chronic stroke: interrupted time series (ITS) design.

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact that modified constraint-induced movement therapy has on upper extremity function and the daily life of chronic stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Modified constraint-induced movement therapy was conduct for 2 stroke patients with hemiplegia. It was performed 5 days a week for 2 weeks, and the participants performed their daily living activities wearing mittens for 6 hours a day, including the 2 hours of the therapy program.

Negative CD4 + TIM-3 signaling confers resistance against cold preservation damage in mouse liver transplantation.

Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI), an innate immunity-driven local inflammation, remains the major problem in clinical organ transplantation. T cell immunoglobulin and mucin domain (TIM-3)-Galectin-9 (Gal-9) signaling regulates CD4+ Th1 immune responses. Here, we explored TIM-3-Gal-9 function in a clinically relevant murine model of hepatic cold storage and orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT).

[A field study of posttraumatic stress disorder in a community after Typhoon Rusa].

Purpose: In South Korea, as growing the need of psychological support in disaster situation psychological assessment on stress after disaster is important to find out the factors affecting coping, and to plan intervention in the community.

Method: The volunteers of Korea Redcross who live around K city, and the research team visited all homes at Jirye town, one of the high-impact area, 4 month after the typhoon. One of the family members who is over 18 years old, answered the self-report questionnaire composed of disaster experience, damage, exposure to traumatic event, and posttraumatic stress with IES-K (Impact of Event Scale-korea) He also, described his family members symptom related to re-experiencing, hyper-arousal, and avoidance.