Module Creation Within the TOPS Registry: An Opportunity for Longitudinal Collection of Procedure-specific Clinical Outcomes.

The Tracking Operations and Outcomes for Plastic Surgeons (TOPS) data registry, first launched in 2002 by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) in collaboration with the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF), was designed to avoid the perceived shortcomings of other national data registries as they pertain to interests of the plastic surgery community. Given the diversity of plastic surgery practice, the ASPS and PSF sought to ensure that the TOPS registry platform would support detailed collection of data useful to plastic surgeons practicing in all subspecialties. Therefore, a key design element of the TOPS registry is its ability to incorporate custom-made modules that allow for focused collection of topic/procedure-specific information.

Chiral terahertz metasurface with asymmetric transmission, polarization conversion and circular dichroism.

A tri-layer chiral metasurface with multi-functions of asymmetric transmission (AT), polarization conversion (PC) and circular dichroism (CD) is proposed in the terahertz (THz) range. Simulation results show that the metasurface is able to realize AT with more than 90% efficiency and PC fractional bandwidth of 80% over a frequency range of 0.15 to 0.

Cinnamaldehyde ameliorates diabetes-induced biochemical impairments and AGEs macromolecules in a pre-clinical model of diabetic nephropathy.

Purpose: Cinnamaldehyde, has various therapeutic potentials including glucose-lowering effect, and insulinotropic effect; however, its glycation inhibitory mechanism is not known yet. In this study, we explored the effects of cinnamaldehyde for its AGEs inhibitory mechanism in a streptozotocin-complete Freund's adjuvant (STZ-CFA) induced diabetic nephropathy (DN) rat model.

Methods: Pre-clinical DN model was developed by the administration of multiple low doses of STZ-CFA in rats, mainly characterized by abnormal blood parameters and nephrotic damages.

Quantifying Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Engagement in the Evolution of ICD-10 Codes.

Background: International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 code specificity is important for detailed diagnostic documentation. Insufficient coding granularity in plastic surgery may hinder accurate clinical documentation, impacting education, research, and patient care. This study examines ICD-10 code modification efforts by plastic surgeons and plastic surgery organizations within the last decade, subsequently detailing the formal proposal process and highlighting potential areas where coding modifications may be explored.

Erythromycin-metal complexes: One-step synthesis, molecular docking analysis and antibacterial proficiency against pathogenic strains.

The study focused on the extraction of free erythromycin from commercially manufactured tablets and the use of metal salts to synthesize erythromycin-metal complexes, specifically involving silver (Ag), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), and copper (Cu). The synthesis was confirmed through various methods, including elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), and UV-visible spectroscopy. The microbiological investigation involved and as test organisms.

A Sustainable Solution for Reducing Draping Waste in Cleft Surgeries.

Objective: This study aims to reduce the waste generated from primary cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) repair.

Design: A retrospective chart review examined a single surgeon's experience with CL/P repair using standard draping technique and reduced draping technique. Fisher's exact tests were performed comparing complication rates between techniques.

Polarization and Incident Angle Independent Multifunctional and Multiband Tunable THz Metasurface Based on VO.

Aiming at the limitations of single-functionality, limited-applicability, and complex designs prevalent in current metasurfaces, we propose a terahertz multifunctional and multiband tunable metasurface utilizing a VO-metal hybrid structure. This metasurface structure comprises a top VO-metal resonance layer, a middle polyimide dielectric layer, and a gold film reflective layer at the bottom. This metasurface exhibits multifunctionality, operating independently of polarization and incident angle.

The impact of surgical elective exposure during medical school upon residency match rates.

Objective: This study aims to investigate potential differences in surgical subspecialty match rates between medical schools with and without elective rotations in the respective surgical subspecialties.

Design: Data on duration of surgical rotations were retrieved from each school's public website. Fisher exact tests were performed to identify any statistically significant differences in surgical specialty match rates by allopathic versus osteopathic and elective clinical exposure.

Predictors of Plastic Surgery Applicant Success: An Analysis of the Texas STAR Database.

Introduction: Integrated plastic surgery residency is one of the most competitive medical specialties. Although previous studies have surveyed integrated plastic surgery residency program directors regarding desired applicant characteristics, there is a paucity of literature assessing detailed application characteristics and reported match outcomes from applicants in recent application cycles. This study examines application characteristics associated with matching into integrated plastic surgery residency from 2017 to 2023.

Care of The Older Fighter: Position Statement of the Association of Ringside Physicians.

Older Fighters are defined as combat sports athletes older than 35 years, based on heightened medical risks and historical classification. Age-related changes to the neurological, cardiopulmonary, endocrinological, thermoregulatory, osmoregulatory, and musculoskeletal systems increase these athletes' risks for injury and may prolong their recovery. These age-related risks warrant special considerations for competition, licensure, prefight medical clearance, in-fight supervision, post-fight examination, and counseling regarding training practices and retirement from combat sports.

The role of CT brain findings in the early diagnosis of infantile encephalitic beriberi.

Background: Thiamine deficiency disease may occur in infants from thiamine-deficient mothers in developing countries, as well as in infants fed solely with soy-based formula. Thiamine deficiency in infants may present with acute neurological manifestations of infantile encephalitic beriberi.

Objective: To review the role of noncontrast CT brain findings in infantile encephalitic beriberi in early diagnosis.

Rhodanine-benzamides as potential hits for α-amylase enzyme inhibitors and radical (DPPH and ABTS) scavengers.

A series of 3-substituted and 3,5-disubstituted rhodanine-based derivatives were synthesized from 3-aminorhodanine and examined for α-amylase inhibitory, DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) and ABTS (2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radical scavenging activities in vitro. These derivatives displayed significant α-amylase inhibitory potential with IC values of 11.01-56.

Polarization and incident angle independent multifunctional tunable terahertz metasurface based on graphene.

Motivated by the imperative demand for design integration and miniaturization within the terahertz (THz) spectrum, this study presents an innovative solution to the challenges associated with singular functionality, limited application scope, and intricate structures prevalent in conventional metasurfaces. The proposed multifunctional tunable metasurface leverages a hybridized grapheme-metal structure, addressing critical limitations in existing designs. Comprising three distinct layers, namely a graphene-gold resonance layer, a Topas dielectric layer, and a bottom gold film reflective layer, this terahertz metasurface exhibits multifunctionality that is both polarization and incident-angle independent.

The Price of Productivity: Evaluating the Cost of a Research Year.

Objective: Research years during medical school are becoming increasingly common amongst applicants to competitive residency programs. As many of these positions are unpaid, it is important to consider the financial implications of these experiences and the feasibility of participation from students of all backgrounds. This study aims to quantify the cost of a research year during medical school.

Rates of breast reconstruction uptake and attitudes toward breast cancer and survivorship among south asians: A literature review.

Our aim in this review was to ascertain rates of breast reconstruction among South Asian patients and identify attitudes towards breast cancer, survivorship, and breast reconstruction. Mastectomy rates for South Asian patients ranged from 52% to 77% and reconstruction following mastectomy varied from 0% to 14%. A negative perception of cancer, fears of social isolation, and taboos around breasts can prevent South Asian women from receiving surgical care after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Revisiting the U-Shaped Elevator for Zygomaticomaxillary Fracture: Study and Comparison of Elevators for Zygomaticomaxillary Fracture Reduction.

The authors present the case of a 15-year-old male who sustained a unilateral zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture and underwent open reduction and rigid internal fixation, for which a U-shaped elevator was utilized. The authors discuss techniques in reduction and fixation of zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures, focusing on the use of various elevators during reduction, including straight-type and curved elevators. The U-shaped elevator is a handheld tool with bilateral symmetrically curved ends that is seldom used, despite its specific benefits including nonslip serrated tips, symmetrical nature that allows for direct loading needed for accurate reduction, visualization of the fracture site, and avoidance of tissue compression during elevation.

Diagnostic and Management Applications of ChatGPT in Structured Otolaryngology Clinical Scenarios.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical applications and limitations of chat generative pretrained transformer (ChatGPT) in otolaryngology.

Study Design: Cross-sectional survey.

Setting: Tertiary academic center.

A Novel Monopole Ultra-Wide-Band Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Antenna with Triple-Notched Characteristics for Enhanced Wireless Communication and Portable Systems.

This study introduces a monopole 4 × 4 Ultra-Wide-Band (UWB) Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna system with a novel structure and outstanding performance. The proposed design has triple-notched characteristics due to CSRR etching and a C-shaped curve. The notching occurs in 4.