Association between behavioral parameters of men in psychiatric emergency department video recording and subsequent violence in the psychiatric ward.

Violence risk is a major challenge among acute psychiatric inpatients. The study aimed to predict violent behavior risk in an acute psychiatric ward using video recordings from the emergency department. 69 videos of the emergency department recording the first ten minutes following patients' arrivals were included.

Encounter based energy sharing in wildlife communication systems.

In this work, the concept of peer-to-peer energy sharing in wildlife communication systems is explored. In this context, wild animals can share energy wirelessly besides their data communications as they opportunistically come into range of each other. Our goal is to find a way to balance the energy among the nodes and minimize this energy loss.

A rapid procedure for isotopic purification of copper and nickel from seawater using an automated chromatography system.

Background: Trace metals such as iron, nickel, copper, zinc, and cadmium (Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Cd) are essential micronutrients (and sometimes toxins) for phytoplankton, and the analysis of trace-metal stable isotopes in seawater is a valuable tool for exploring the biogeochemical cycling of these elements in the ocean. However, the complex and often time-consuming chromatography process required to purify these elements from seawater has limited the number of trace-metal isotope samples which can be easily processed in biogeochemical studies. To facilitate the trace-metal stable isotope analysis, here, we describe a new rapid procedure that utilizes automated chromatography for extracting and purifying Ni and Cu from seawater for isotope analysis using a prepFAST-MC™ system (Elemental Scientific Inc.

Cycles of antibiotic use and emergent antimicrobial resistance in the South African tuberculosis programme (1950-2021): A scoping review and critical reflections on stewardship.

The emergent threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has resulted in debates around the use and preservation of effective antimicrobials. Concerns around AMR reflect a history of increasing dependence on antibiotics to address disease epidemics rooted in profound structural and systemic challenges. In the context of global health, this process, often referred to as pharmaceuticalisation, has commonly occurred within disease programmes, of which lessons are vital for adding nuance to conversations around antimicrobial stewardship.

Conditional generative learning for medical image imputation.

Image imputation refers to the task of generating a type of medical image given images of another type. This task becomes challenging when the difference between the available images, and the image to be imputed is large. In this manuscript, one such application is considered.

A Nationwide Analysis of Head and Neck Fibromatoses.

Background: Head and neck fibromatoses (HNFs) are a rare, diverse group of soft tissue tumors characterized by an abnormal proliferation of fibroblasts. Available literature on these tumors is limited to case reports and small single-institutional studies.

Objective: We aim to provide demographic, socioeconomic, tumor-related, and treatment characteristics of HNFs.

A nationwide analysis of salvage surgery for laryngeal cancer in the elderly.

Background: We aim to describe outcomes of elderly patients undergoing salvage surgery for laryngeal cancer and to characterize the interplay of age with various other factors in this growing population.

Methods: Using the National Cancer Database, we identified cases of salvage laryngectomy in patients who failed chemoradiation. An age cutoff of 70 years was used to separate subjects into two groups.

Enhanced Message Replication Technique for DTN Routing Protocols.

Delay-tolerant networks (DTNs) are networks where there is no immediate connection between the source and the destination. Instead, nodes in these networks use a store-carry-forward method to route traffic. However, approaches that rely on flooding the network with unlimited copies of messages may not be effective if network resources are limited.

Are We Ready to Implement Circadian Hygiene Interventions and Programs?

Circadian hygiene, a concept not to be confused with the notion of public or social hygiene, should be discussed among experts and society. Light-dark cycles and other possible synchronizers of the human circadian timing system affect ways of life, including sleeping, eating, working and physical activity. Some of these behaviors have also been investigated individually as synchronizers (e.

Perceived risk of infection and death from COVID-19 among community members of low- and middle-income countries: A cross-sectional study.

Risk perceptions of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are considered important as they impact community health behaviors. The aim of this study was to determine the perceived risk of infection and death due to COVID-19 and to assess the factors associated with such risk perceptions among community members in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in Africa, Asia, and South America. An online cross-sectional study was conducted in 10 LMICs in Africa, Asia, and South America from February to May 2021.

Comparison Between Liver Stiffness Measurement by Fibroscan and Splenic Volume Index as NonInvasive Tools for the Early Detection of Oxaliplatin-induced Hepatotoxicity.

Background: Oxaliplatin remains an essential component of many chemotherapy protocols for gastrointestinal cancers; however, neurotoxicity and hepatotoxicity may be dose-limiting. The gold standard for the diagnosis of oxaliplatin-induced hepatotoxicity is liver biopsy, which is invasive and costly. Splenomegaly has also been used as a surrogate for liver biopsy in detecting oxaliplatin-induced sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), but splenic measurement is not routine and can be inaccurate and complex.

Willingness-to-pay for COVID-19 vaccine in ten low-middle-income countries in Asia, Africa and South America: A cross-sectional study.

Vaccine hesitancy is considered as one of the greatest challenges to control the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A related challenge is the unwillingness of the general public to pay for vaccination. The objective of this study was to determine willingness-to-pay (WTP) for COVID-19 vaccine among individuals from ten low- middle-income countries (LMICs) in Asia, Africa, and South America.

Minimally Invasive Ovarian-Preserving Approach for the Management of a Sclerosing Stromal Tumor in an Adolescent: A Case Report.

Background: Sclerosing stromal tumors (SSTs) are rare benign ovarian tumors that occur in adolescents and young adults. They are often treated with unilateral salpingo-oopherectomy due to concern for malignancy.

Case: A 13-year-old postpubertal female presented with sharp, constant abdominal pain with physical exam concerning for a lower abdominal mass.

Vaccine hesitancy among communities in ten countries in Asia, Africa, and South America during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vaccine hesitancy is considered one of the greatest threats to the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination programs. Lack of trust in vaccine benefits, along with concerns about side effects of the newly developed COVID-19 vaccine, might significantly contribute to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. The objective of this study was to determine the level of vaccine hesitancy among communities in particular their belief in vaccination benefits and perceived risks of new vaccines.

Aplastic anemia secondary to dual cancer immunotherapies a physician nightmare: case report and literature review.

Background: Treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors has revolutionized cancer treatment over the past several years. Despite their clinical benefits, a wide range of immune-mediated toxicities can be observed including hematological toxicities. Although, the majority can easily be managed, immune-mediated adverse events rarely can be severe and difficult to approach.

Outcome of Neglected Versus Treated Tuberculous Dactylitis in the Same Patient - A case report.

Introduction: Skeletal tuberculosis is a rare form of extrapulmonary Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. When tubular bones are affected, it is called tuberculous dactylitis (TD). This rare entity can be seen in the hand or foot and has been mentioned in a handful of case reports.

"Chronic urticaria and obstructive sleep apnea: Is there a significant association?".

Background: Few studies have explored the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic urticaria (CU). Our study aims to fill this gap by determining the frequency of the risk categories for OSA and how they might correlate with the specific CU patient reported outcome measures urticaria activity score (UAS7), urticaria control test (UCT) and CU quality of life questionnaire (CU-Q2oL).

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study involving a cohort of 171 Latin American CU patients.

Reconstruction of Tibial Plateau Fracture Malunion in the Setting of a Large Cartilage Defect in an Adolescent: A Case Report.

Case: An 18-year-old adolescent boy presented with knee pain and stiffness secondary to tibial plateau valgus malunion and osteochondral defect, 8 months after initial injury/fixation. We opted for a novel technique that reconstructs the convex lateral tibial plateau by using osteotomy and an osteochondral autograft harvested from the lateral aspect of the ipsilateral femoral condyle.

Conclusion: The reported novel reconstruction technique is inexpensive, achievable with routine techniques, and demonstrated a favorable short-term outcome.

Temporal patterns of nasal symptoms in patients with mild severity SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Background: No study to date has analyzed the progression of sinonasal symptoms over time in COVID-19 patients. The purpose of this study is to analyze the progression of sinonasal symptoms and risk factors for olfactory dysfunction in the mild severity COVID-19 patient.

Methods: An internet survey was used to assess sinonasal symptoms in patients with COVID-19.