Establishing Convergent Validity of the Face-Q Aesthetics Module Scales.

Background: FACE-Q Aesthetics scales assess patient-important outcomes following both surgical/nonsurgical facial cosmetic interventions. Convergent validity is the degree to which the scores of one measurement relate to another measuring a similar construct.

Objectives: This study aims to establish the convergent validity of 11 FACE-Q Aesthetics appearance scales using the MERZ Aesthetics scales.

Quality of plastic surgery Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) studies: A systematic review.

Background: In effort to improve post-operative outcomes, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have gained popularity. The objective of this systematic review was to assess the reporting and methodological quality of plastic surgery ERAS studies.

Methods: All plastic surgery ERAS implementation studies, published between January 1, 2020, to November 20, 2023, were included.

Association between a 6-h feeding protocol and postprocedure hospital length of stay following percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in hospitalized adults: A before-and-after cohort study.

Background: Tolerance of enteral nutrition following percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is a barrier to discharge. This study investigated the impact of an expedited feeding protocol following percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy on postprocedure length of stay (LOS).

Methods: We performed a before-and-after cohort study on hospitalized adults in whom percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy was placed by surgeons following the implementation of a standardized feeding protocol in which enteral feeds were resumed at the preoperative rate 6 h later.

Progression of Pilot Trials to Completed Randomized Controlled Trials in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: Well-designed pilot trials are essential in determining feasibility prior to initiating definitive randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and their implementation into clinical practice. The primary outcome of this study was to identify the number of pilot or feasibility studies in Plastic Surgery that progressed to a definitive RCT. Secondary outcomes included a) number of pilot studies expressing feasibility statements and outcomes and b) reporting quality.

Measuring the Impact of Surgical and Non-surgical Facial Cosmetic Interventions Using FACE-Q Aesthetic Module Scales: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The FACE-Q Aesthetic module measures patient-important outcomes following surgical and non-surgical facial cosmetic procedures. The primary aim of this systematic review was to summarize the pre- to post-intervention mean differences of facial aesthetic interventions that evaluate outcomes using the FACE-Q Face Overall, Psychological, and Social scales. Ovid Medline, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases were searched on December 20, 2022 with the assistance of a health-research librarian (CRD42023404238).

A 10-year Retrospective Review of Patient-to-Patient Transmitted Pathogens in Culture-Positive Burn Wounds at a Tertiary Burn Center.

Burn wound infection can progress to sepsis and is a significant source of morbidity and mortality. Prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms are high in burn patients; these organisms can be transmitted between patients leading to poor outcomes. To characterize patient-to-patient transmission of pathogens causing burn wound colonization at a single tertiary hospital burn center in Hamilton, Canada from 2011 to 2020.

The Impact of Surgical Wait Time and Hospital Stay on the Incidence of Burn Wound Infection and Related Complications at a Single Tertiary Hospital Centre: A 10-Year Experience.

Admitted patients with burn injuries require prompt treatment and shorter hospital stays to avoid hospital-acquired infections and associated complications. This study aimed to determine the impact of time to the first surgery, and total length of hospital stay on the incidence of BWI and associated complications in adult patients with moderate burn injuries at a single tertiary hospital burn center. A retrospective chart review identified burn patients admitted to the Burn Unit between January 2011 and January 2021.

Sensory restoration following breast reconstruction with operative reinnervation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: There is currently no consensus on the efficacy of operative reinnervation at the time of post-mastectomy reconstruction. This review compares postoperative sensation between innervated and non-innervated flaps in breast reconstruction through systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: EMBASE, Ovid, and CENTRAL were searched from inception to December 6, 2023.

Reporting of patient-reported outcomes amongst randomized clinical trials in plastic surgery: a systematic review using CONSORT-PRO.

Background: Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are key to investigating patient perspectives in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Standardization of PRO reporting is critical for trial generalizability and the application of findings to clinical practice. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the reporting quality of RCTs published in the top plastic surgery journals according to the consolidated standards of reporting trials (CONSORT)-PRO extension.

A Novel Structured Si-Based Composite with 2D Structured Graphite for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Silicon is a promising alternative to graphite anodes for achieving high-energy-density in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) because of its high theoretical capacity (3579 mAh g). However, silicon anode must be developed to address its disadvantages, such as volume expansion and low electronic conductivity. Therefore, the use of silicon as composed with graphite and carbon anode materials is investigated, which requires properties such as a spherical morphology for high density and encapsulation of silicon particles in the composite.

Diversity gaps among practicing ophthalmologists in Canada: a landscape study.

Objective: Outline geographic disparities in access to language-and gender-concordant ophthalmologic care in Canada.

Design: Cross-sectional.

Participants: Practicing ophthalmologists in Canada (September 2023).

Changes in payer mix of new and established trauma centers: the new trauma center money grab?

Background: Although timely access to trauma center (TC) care for injured patients is essential, the proliferation of new TCs does not always improve outcomes. Hospitals may seek TC accreditation for financial reasons, rather than to address community or geographic need. Introducing new TCs risks degrading case and payer mix at established TCs.

Assessment of Harms Reporting Quality in Randomized Controlled Trials of Aesthetic Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review.

Background: Rhinoplasty is one of the most common aesthetic plastic surgery procedures. Complications can lead to both aesthetic and functional impairments. The Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) Harms statement was developed to promote improved reporting of harm across randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Use of Minimal Important Difference for Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review.

Background: The minimal important difference (MID) is vital to consider when interpreting the clinical importance of observed changes from surgical interventions assessed by patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). There is no gold-standard for how to calculate MIDs, and uptake in plastic surgery literature is currently unknown, leading to methodological and interpretation issues.

Methods: Medline and Embase were searched to identify all plastic surgery randomized controlled trials (RCTs) employing PROMs as outcomes, and MID estimation studies for PROMs used by RCTs.

Establishing test-retest reliability and the smallest detectable change of FACE-Q Aesthetic Module scales.

Background: The test-retest (TRT) reliability of FACE-Q Aesthetic scales is yet to be assessed. The aim of this study was to establish the TRT reliability of 17 FACE-Q Aesthetic scales and determine the smallest detectable change (SDC) that can be identified using these scales.

Methods: Data were collected from an online international sample platform (Prolific).

Outcomes in Subfascial Versus Subglandular Planes in Breast Augmentation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Breast augmentation is the most commonly performed aesthetic surgery procedure in women worldwide. The use of the subfascial plane has been suggested to decrease the incidence of capsular contracture compared with the subglandular plane, while simultaneously avoiding the complication of animation deformity in the subpectoral plane. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the adverse outcomes of subfascial vs subglandular planes in breast augmentation.

Hemodynamic Deterioration of Trauma Patients Undergoing Interhospital Transfer.

Introduction: Organized trauma systems reduce morbidity and mortality after serious injury. Rapid transport to high-level trauma centers is ideal, but not always feasible. Thus, interhospital transfers are an important component of trauma systems.

Endoscopic Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy Under Lateral Decubitus Position with Local Anesthesia.

Background: Endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy is gaining popularity among endoscopic spine surgeons for the treatment of radiculopathy caused by foraminal stenosis.

Methods: This study describes a technique using the lateral decubitus position for endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy under monitored anesthesia care and local anesthesia only.

Results: A total of 10 patients with contraindications to general anesthesia underwent the procedure, resulting in improvement in cervical radicular pain with no perioperative complications.

Incidence of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer in patients with celiac disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

There is conflicting observational evidence regarding the association between skin cancer and celiac disease (CD). The purpose of this review was to investigate the incidence rate ratio (IRR) of skin cancer incidence between patients with and without CD. MEDLINE and EMBASE databases were searched on October 27th, 2021 and eight articles were identified for review.

Uniform Li Deposition through the Graphene-Based Ion-Flux Regulator for High-Rate Li Metal Batteries.

Lithium (Li) metal is considered an ultimate anode owing to its high specific capacity and energy density. However, uncontrolled Li dendrite growth and low Coulombic efficiency have limited the application of Li metal. Among various strategies introduced to address these limitations, the surface modification of polyolefin separators with functional materials has been widely adopted for improving the mechanical and thermal stabilities of polymer separators and to protect the separator from the penetration of Li dendrites.

Hypertension in Pregnancy and Preeclampsia: Variation in Clinical Management Strategies Among Obstetric/Gynecologic Provider Type.

Background: Preeclampsia, a condition in pregnancy characterized by new onset high blood pressure and proteinuria, complicates 2%-8% of pregnancies globally. Early detection, careful monitoring, and treatment of high blood pressure are crucial in preventing mortality related to preeclampsia disorders. There is limited data that examines obstetric/gynecologic (OBGYN) provider-type practices concerning management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy to reduce early onset preeclampsia (EOP).

Photocoagulation Up to Ora Serrata in Diabetic Vitrectomy to Prevent Recurrent Vitreous Hemorrhage.

Purpose: To evaluate the role of performing photocoagulation up to ora serrata during vitrectomy in preventing recurrent vitreous hemorrhage (VH) in patients undergoing pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).

Methods: This retrospective, nonrandomized study included 60 eyes from 60 patients who had undergone PPV for VH due to PDR. These patients were divided into two groups: group 1, those who underwent photocoagulation up to ora serrata using the scleral indentation technique during surgery; and group 2, those who did not undergo scleral indentation when photocoagulation and underwent photocoagulation up to vortex veins.

Thromboembolic Complications Following Perioperative Tranexamic Acid Administration.

Introduction: The antifibrinolytic tranexamic acid (TXA) may reduce death in trauma; however, outcomes associated with TXA use in patients without proven hyperfibrinolysis remain unclear. We analyzed the associations of empirically administered TXA, hypothesizing that TXA use would correlate to lower transfusion totals but increased thromboembolic complications.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study compared trauma patients started on massive transfusion protocol at a Level I trauma center from 2016 to 2021 who either did or did not receive TXA.

Nodding syndrome is unlikely to be an autoimmune reaction to leiomodin-1 after infection by .

Nodding syndrome is a neurological disease of children in northern Uganda. Infection with the nematode parasite has been epidemiologically implicated as the cause of the disease. It has been proposed that an autoantibody directed against the human protein leiomodin-1 cross reacts with a tropomyosin-like nematode protein, thus suggesting that nodding syndrome is an autoimmune brain disease due to extra-cerebral parasitism.