Non-traditional pulmonary function tests in risk stratification of anatomic lung resection: a retrospective review.

Background: Guidelines advocate pulmonary function testing (PFT) in preoperative evaluation before lung resection. Although forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) and diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) are recommended, they are often poor predictors of complications.

Objectives: Determine if PFT testing results other than FEV1 and DLCO are associated with post-operative complications.

A multicenter cohort study analysing the implementation of a new guideline for women with pregnancy of unknown location or ectopic pregnancy in the Netherlands.

Objective: Evaluation of the implementation of a new guideline for diagnosis and treatment of women with pregnancy of unknown location (PUL) or ectopic pregnancy (EP).

Design: Multicenter retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Six hospitals in the Northern part of the Netherlands.

A Rare Cause of Colon Perforation After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy-A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Staghorn calculi pose challenges in urology, often necessitating more invasive procedures such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) to clear a large stone burden with fewer procedures. Here we present a case of a 76-year-old female with chronic kidney disease and a malrotated right pelvic kidney who underwent PCNL for a 3.5 cm staghorn calculus.

Field and laboratory perspectives on fentanyl and carfentanil decontamination.

Abuse of the highly toxic compound fentanyl and its analogues is increasing, raising serious public health concerns due to their potency and availability. Therefore, there is a need for decontamination methodologies to safely remove fentanyl to avoid harmful exposure. In this study, the efficacy of commercial and in-house synthesized decontamination agents (Dahlgren Decon, RSDL (Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion), FAST-ACT (First applied sorbent treatment against chemical threats), GDS2000, alldecont MED, bleach, Domestos Spray Bleach, Effekt Klor, MgO, TiO-nanodiamond, and CeO) were evaluated for the degradation of fentanyl and carfentanil under controlled laboratory conditions and on wooden floor surfaces.

Gender Disparities in Surgical Subspecialties: A CMS Data Analysis.

Introduction: The persistent under-representation of women in surgery remains a critical concern within the medical profession, prompting a need for a nuanced analysis of gender distribution. Despite advancements in medical education, historical gender disparities in surgery persist, necessitating an exploration of the specific realms where gaps are most pronounced. Leveraging the 2023 Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services National Downloadable Database, this study aims to contribute insights into the multifaceted dynamics of gender representation within surgical disciplines.