Predictive Factors and Risk Assessment for Hospitalization in Chest Pain Patients Admitted to the Emergency Department.

Background: Chest pain is one of the most common reasons for emergency department (ED) visits. Patients presenting with inconclusive symptoms complicate the diagnostic process and add to the burden upon the ED. This study aimed to determine factors possibly influencing ED decisions on hospitalization versus discharge for patients with the diagnosis of chest pain.

Assessing the Agreement Between Diffusion Tension Imaging (DTI) and T2-Weighted MRI Sequence for Biometry of the Fetal Corpus Callosum.

Background/objectives: Little is known about the advantages of Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) when evaluating the fetal corpus callosum (CC), a sensitive indicator for normal brain development. This study evaluates the contribution of DTI compared to T2-weighted imaging to assess fetal CC biometry.

Methods: Data from the fetal MRI exams of singleton pregnancies between July 2017 and 2019 were retrospectively analyzed.

A novel tool to predict lymph node metastasis in patients with prostate cancer based on clinical and Ga-PSMA PET/CT parameters.

Introduction: We sought to develop a model that predicts lymph node invasion (LNI) in patients with intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer incorporating preoperative clinical and Ga-prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PSMA PET/CT) parameters.

Methods: A cohort of 413 consecutive patients diagnosed with prostate cancer who underwent Ga- PSMA PET/CT prior to radical prostatectomy from 2015-2020 was used to develop and validate the model. The cohort was split into a learning (70%) and a validation group (30%).

Long-Term Quality of Life Among Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Pituitary Gland Surgery.

The endoscopic approach to skull base lesions is widely regarded as less invasive and associated with reduced morbidity, offering favorable outcomes, particularly in terms of short-term quality of life (QOL). However, to date, long-term assessments of both nasal function and tumor-related QOL remain limited. To evaluate patients' long-term nasal- and tumor-related QOL after endoscopic endonasal resection of pituitary tumors and to detect predictors for poor postoperative QOL.

The scientific value of medical student research: The experience at the Arrow Program for Medical Research Education.

This study presents a comparative analysis of the publications of students participating in the Arrow Research Program in comparison to those of attending physicians and researchers at the same tertiary medical center in order to assess the impact of the Arrow Research Program on the students' scientific achievements. The study encompassed 90 Arrow Research Program students who were involved in the program at the Sheba Medical Center between 2019 and 2021. As a comparison group, 2082 attending physicians and researchers affiliated with the same center during the same period of time were considered.

Using weight-for-age as a screening tool for metabolic syndrome in apparently healthy adolescents.

Background: The increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among adolescents necessitates a simple and easy-to-use screening tool. This study aimed to develop and validate a simple model based on age, sex, race, and weight-for-age or BMI-for-age to identify adolescents with MetS.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of adolescents (aged 12-18 years) who participated in the American National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) was performed.

Weight Regain following Bariatric Surgery and in vitro Fertilization Outcomes.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to estimate the time to pregnancy and live birth and evaluate the effect of weight regain in women with a history of bariatric surgery (BS) who underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments.

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study. All patients with previous BS who underwent IVF treatment in a tertiary university-affiliated hospital between 2013 and 2022 were included.

Economic and Chronologic Optimization of Fecal Donors Screening Process.

Unlabelled: Fecal microbial transplantation (FMT) is the delivery of fecal microbiome, isolated from healthy donors, into a patient's gastrointestinal tract. FMT is a safe and efficient treatment for recurrent infection. Donors undergo strict screening to avoid disease transmission.

Nursing students led simulations to improve healthcare workers' hand hygiene compliance.

Background: Hand hygiene compliance (HHC) is recognised as a major factor in the prevention of healthcare-associated infections. Healthcare workers (HCWs) compliance is still suboptimal. Simulation as an educational strategy may contribute to improved performance.

Single versus bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting in patients with impaired renal function.

Objective: The optimal strategy for surgical revascularization in patients with impaired renal function is inconclusive. We compared early and late outcomes between bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) and single ITA (SITA) grafting in patients with renal dysfunction.

Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of all the patients with multivessel disease and impaired renal function (estimated glomerular filtration rate <60mL/min/1.

Response Rate of the Third and Fourth Doses of the BNT162b2 Vaccine Administered to Cancer Patients Undergoing Active Anti-Neoplastic Treatments.

The BNT162b2 vaccine is globally used for preventing morbidity and mortality related to COVID-19. Cancer patients have had priority for receiving the vaccine due to their diminished immunity. This study reports the response rate of administering the third and fourth vaccine doses to cancer patients receiving active anti-neoplastic treatment.

Fetal brain volumes and neurodevelopmental outcome of intrauterine growth restricted fetuses.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the correlation of MRI measured fetal brain volumetrics with long-term neurodevelopmental outcome, among intrauterine growth restricted (IUGR) and apparently healthy fetuses.

Study Design: A historical cohort study at a single tertiary referral medical center during 6 years period, of fetuses diagnosed with IUGR due to placental insufficiency, and apparently healthy fetuses, who had fetal brain MRI scan. The volumes of the supratentorial brain region, both hemispheres and the cerebellum were measured by 3D MRI semi-automated volume measurements.

Early signaling of inflammation in patients following traumatic injury with accurately estimated time of injury by profiling C-reactive protein levels.

Background: Despite its widespread use, the precise dynamics of CRP response in clinical practice remain poorly defined. We employed a novel quadratic model to explore the time-course analysis of CRP values in trauma patients with known precise time of injury.

Methods: Relevant data on all adult patients admitted to our hospital following traumatic incidents between January 1st 2010 to December 31, 2020 were retrospectively collected.

Evaluation of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Administered via Videoconference.

Objectives: Telemedicine provides much potential for promoting health care. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a screening tool for identifying mild cognitive impairment. This study aims to evaluate the agreement between MoCA assessed face-to-face vs via videoconference using a mobile phone.

A new metabolic syndrome prediction model for self-evaluation as a primary screening tool in an apparently MetS-free population.

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a growing global public health concern associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The study aimed to establish a simple self-evaluated prediction model to identify MetS.

Methods: A cross-sectional study based on the American National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey database was performed.

Comparative analysis of CRP as a biomarker of the inflammatory response intensity among common viral infections affecting the lungs: COVID-19 versus influenza A, influenza B and respiratory syncytial virus.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome-corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a useful inflammatory biomarker for patients admitted with an infection. This study aimed to compare CRP level as an indicator of inflammation severity between SARS-CoV-2 and common respiratory viral infections.

Routine statins use is associated with less adverse outcome in patients above 70 years of age admitted to hospital with COVID-19.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can lead to multiorgan insufficiency and death, particularly among the older adults. Statins have been suggested as potentially protective drugs due to their pleotropic effects, but the actual benefit of statin use among the older population in this setting is not clear. This study aimed to evaluate the association between preadmission statin use and the presentation and clinical outcomes of hospitalized COVID-19 patients older than 70 years of age.

Humoral and Cellular Immune Responses of People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus After 3 Doses of Messenger RNA BNT162b2 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Vaccine: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: Recent studies have shown good serological and cellular immune responses in people living with human immunodeficiency virus PLWH) after receipt of 2 doses of messenger RNAA (mRNA) severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccine. Data are missing regarding the response after 3 vaccine doses.

Methods: We followed up a group of PLWH who received 3 doses of the mRNA BNT162b2 vaccine and for whom data of humoral immune response after 2 vaccine doses were available.

Nursing students' experiences of unprofessional behaviours and associations with guideline compliance: A multicenter survey.

Aims: To assess the reported prevalence of unprofessional behaviours, including incivility and bullying, experienced by nursing students during their clinical practice. To assess the prevalence of students' abilities to speak up about unprofessional behaviours encountered and infection control concerns; their compliance with standard precautions and COVID-19 guidelines; and their perceived responsibility for infection prevention. Lastly, to describe the potential impact of unprofessional behaviour on compliance with these guidelines.