Primary Intrathoracic Synovial Sarcoma: An Analysis of Outcomes of This Rare Disease.

Primary intrathoracic synovial sarcoma (SS) is a rare entity. The objective of this study was to evaluate survival outcomes for patients with intrathoracic SS presenting with localized disease at diagnosis. We conducted a retrospective review of 63 patients diagnosed with intrathoracic SS between 1997 and 2020.

Silver and Fluoride Release from Silver Diammine Fluoride-Treated Caries Lesions.

The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the release of silver and fluoride ions from caries lesions treated with silver diammine fluoride (SDF), with and without using a light-emitting diode (LED) curing light, the use of which increases silver penetration into the lesion. Eighteen extracted primary molars with natural caries lesions were divided into four groups: (1) one-minute SDF (n equals six); (2) 40-second SDF + 20-second LED (n equals six); (3) untreated control (n equals three); and (4) 20-second LED control (n equals three). Samples were immersed in artificial saliva for 0.

Impact of Enterococcus infection in HSCT recipients: a national analysis.

Background: Enterococci are the third most common cause of healthcare-associated infections in the United States, affecting 10-12% of all transplant recipients worldwide. Enterococcal bacteremia complicates the post-transplant recovery and raises mortality to 18%. This study aims to identify factors linked to mortality in hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients with Enterococcus infection.

Diagnosis of Aspergillus Osteomyelitis of the Clivus and Sella Turcica in a Patient With Type 2 Diabetes and a History of Prolonged Intranasal Corticosteroid Use.

A 69-year-old immunocompetent male with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) presented with atypical left-sided headaches, diverging from his usual migraine pattern. Historically experiencing right-sided migraines, the patient's shift to left-sided headaches occurred after a month of using fluticasone for cold-like symptoms and potential mold exposure at home. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suggested the diagnosis of skull base osteomyelitis.

Changes in Vasectomy Practice Patterns After-Dobbs: A Multi-Institutional Study.

Importance: Following the Dobbs decision overruling Roe vs. Wade, public interest in vasectomies increased. This ruling directly impacted urologic practice patterns, and warrants further investigation.