Influence of coronal lumbar Cobb angle and surgical level on short-segment lumbar surgery outcomes in degenerative scoliosis.

Purpose: This study investigates the relationship between surgical levels and coronal deformity to identify risk factors for failing to achieve a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) following short-segment isolated decompression or fusion surgery in patients with degenerative scoliosis (DS) and concurrent lumbar canal stenosis (LCS), without severe sagittal deformity malalignment.

Methods: Patients with degenerative scoliosis who underwent 1- or 2-level lumbar isolated decompression or fusion surgery were included. Surgical level was labeled as "Cobb-related" when decompression or surgical levels spanned or were between end vertebrae, and "outside" when the operative levels did not include the end vertebrae.

Does Approach Matter? Comparison of Early Postoperative Life-threatening Complications in Elderly Patients With Multilevel Cervical Stenosis.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Summary Of Background Data: The optimal surgical approach for multilevel cervical stenosis in elderly patients is controversial because of the risk of life-threatening complication.

Objective: To compare life-threatening early complication rates between ≥3 levels anterior and posterior cervical surgery in elderly patients.

Short-segment fusion versus isolated decompression in lumbar spinal canal stenosis patients with Cobb angles over 20 degrees.

Background Context: Lumbar decompression and short-segment lumbar fusion are standard procedures for short-segment lumbar canal stenosis, even in patients with moderate Cobb angles. Adult degenerative scoliosis is diagnosed at a threshold of 10 degrees, and patients with coronal Cobb angles over 30 degrees are recommended for long fusion due to global spinal deformity. However, there is a lack of research on clinical outcomes in patients with moderate coronal deformity, such as Cobb angles between 20 and 30 degrees.

Phytotherapeutic BS012 and Its Active Component Ameliorate Allergic Asthma via Inhibition of Th2-Mediated Immune Response and Apoptosis.

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the lungs that results in airway inflammation and narrowing. BS012 is an herbal remedy containing , , and extracts. To elucidate the anti-asthma effect of BS012, this study analyzed the immune response, respiratory protection, and changes in metabolic mechanisms in an ovalbumin-induced allergic asthma mouse model.

Patterning of Organic Semiconductors Leads to Functional Integration: From Unit Device to Integrated Electronics.

The use of organic semiconductors in electronic devices, including transistors, sensors, and memories, unlocks innovative possibilities such as streamlined fabrication processes, enhanced mechanical flexibility, and potential new applications. Nevertheless, the increasing technical demand for patterning organic semiconductors requires greater integration and functional implementation. This paper overviews recent efforts to pattern organic semiconductors compatible with electronic devices.

Vocal Fold Pseudocysts: Are Unilateral and Bilateral Lesions Distinct Entities?

Background: Unilateral vocal fold pseudocysts have been hypothesized to result from vocal fold paresis, but no explanation has been proposed for bilateral lesions. This study compares patients with unilateral to those with bilateral pseudocysts for insights into pathogenesis.

Methods: Adults with unilateral and bilateral pseudocysts evaluated between 2018 and 2023 were retrospectively studied.

Assessing the Reporting Quality of Machine Learning Algorithms in Head and Neck Oncology.

Objective: This study aimed to assess reporting quality of machine learning (ML) algorithms in the head and neck oncology literature using the TRIPOD-AI criteria.

Data Sources: A comprehensive search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, incorporating search terms related to "artificial intelligence," "machine learning," "deep learning," "neural network," and various head and neck neoplasms.

Review Methods: Two independent reviewers analyzed each published study for adherence to the 65-point TRIPOD-AI criteria.

Level-specific comparison of 3D navigated and robotic arm-guided screw placement: an accuracy assessment of 1210 pedicle screws in lumbar surgery.

Background Context: Robotic spine surgery, utilizing 3D imaging and robotic arms, has been shown to improve the accuracy of pedicle screw placement compared to conventional methods, although its superiority remains under debate. There are few studies evaluating the accuracy of 3D navigated versus robotic-guided screw placement across lumbar levels, addressing anatomical challenges to refine surgical strategies and patient safety.

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the pedicle screw placement accuracy between 3D navigation and robotic arm-guided systems across distinct lumbar levels.

Lipidomic Assessment of the Inhibitory Effect of Standardized Water Extract of (Thunb.) Ser. Leaves during Adipogenesis.

Obesity is primarily exacerbated by excessive lipid accumulation during adipogenesis, with triacylglycerol (TG) as a major lipid marker. However, as the association between numerous lipid markers and various health conditions has recently been revealed, investigating the lipid metabolism in detail has become necessary. This study investigates the lipid metabolic effects of (Thunb.

Sociodemographic reporting in videomics research: a review of practices in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery.

Objective: To assess reporting practices of sociodemographic data in Upper Aerodigestive Tract (UAT) videomics research in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS).

Study Design: Narrative review.

Methods: Four online research databases were searched for peer-reviewed articles on videomics and UAT endoscopy in OHNS, published since January 1, 2017.

Limited Improvement With Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression Alone for Degenerative Scoliosis With Cobb Angle Over 20°: The Impact of Decompression Location.

Study Design: Retrospective review of a prospectively collected multisurgeon registry.

Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of minimally invasive (MI) decompression in patients with severe degenerative scoliosis (DS) and identify factors associated with poorer outcomes.

Summary Of Background Context: MI decompression has gained widespread acceptance as a treatment option for patients with lumbar canal stenosis and DS.

A deep learning pipeline for automated classification of vocal fold polyps in flexible laryngoscopy.

Purpose: To develop and validate a deep learning model for distinguishing healthy vocal folds (HVF) and vocal fold polyps (VFP) on laryngoscopy videos, while demonstrating the ability of a previously developed informative frame classifier in facilitating deep learning development.

Methods: Following retrospective extraction of image frames from 52 HVF and 77 unilateral VFP videos, two researchers manually labeled each frame as informative or uninformative. A previously developed informative frame classifier was used to extract informative frames from the same video set.

Impact of Frailty and Cervical Radiographic Parameters on Postoperative Dysphagia Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery.

Study Design: Retrospective review of a prospectively collected registry.

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the impact of frailty and radiographical parameters on postoperative dysphagia after anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS).

Summary Of Background Data: There is a growing body of literature indicating an association between frailty and increased postoperative complications following various surgeries.

Risk factors for failure to achieve minimal clinically important difference following cervical disc replacement.

Background Context: While cervical disc replacement (CDR) has been emerging as a reliable and efficacious treatment option for degenerative cervical spine pathology, not all patients undergoing CDR will achieve minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) postoperatively-risk factors for failure to achieve MCID in PROMs following CDR have not been established.

Purpose: To identify risk factors for failure to achieve MCID in Neck Disability Index (NDI, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) neck and arm following primary 1- or 2-level CDRs in the early and late postoperative periods.

Study Design: Retrospective review of prospectively collected data.

Erdheim-Chester Disease Involving the Biliary System and Mimicking Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease: A Case Report.

First described in 1930 as a lipoid granulomatosis, Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) is a rare histiocytosis encompassing a group of disorders caused by overproduction of histiocytes, a subtype of white blood cells. This disease most commonly involves the bones and can affect organs in the abdomen; however, biliary involvement is rarely reported. We report a case of ECD with biliary involvement, which rendered it difficult to radiologically distinguish ECD from immunoglobulin G4-related disease.

Predictors of Subsidence and its Clinical Impact After Expandable Cage Insertion in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Interbody Fusion.

Study Design: Retrospective review of prospectively collected multisurgeon data.

Objective: Examine the rate, clinical impact, and predictors of subsidence after expandable minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF) cage.

Summary Of Background Data: Expandable cage technology has been adopted in MI-TLIF to reduce the risks and optimize outcomes.

High-Performance Organic Source-Gated Transistors Enabled by the Indium-Tin Oxide-Diketopyrrolopyrrole Polymer Interface.

Source-gated transistors are a new driver of low-power high-gain thin-film electronics. However, source-gated transistors based on organic semiconductors are not widely investigated yet despite their potential for future display and sensor technologies. We report on the fabrication and modeling of high-performance organic source-gated transistors utilizing a critical junction formed between indium-tin oxide and diketopyrrolopyrrole polymer.

Telemedicine Visits Can Generate Highly Accurate Diagnoses and Surgical Plans for Spine Patients.

Study Design: A Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: To (1) assess whether diagnoses and surgical plans established during a new patient telemedicine visit changed following an in-person evaluation and (2) determine any differences in perioperative outcomes between patients who only had a telemedicine visit before surgery versus those who had a telemedicine visit followed by an in-person evaluation before surgery.

Summary Of Background Data: Data on capability of telemedicine to deliver high-quality preoperative assessment without a traditional in-person interaction and physical examination is lacking.

Image Quality and Lesion Detectability of Lower-Dose Abdominopelvic CT Obtained Using Deep Learning Image Reconstruction.

Objective: To evaluate the image quality and lesion detectability of lower-dose CT (LDCT) of the abdomen and pelvis obtained using a deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR) algorithm compared with those of standard-dose CT (SDCT) images.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study included 123 patients (mean age ± standard deviation, 63 ± 11 years; male:female, 70:53) who underwent contrast-enhanced abdominopelvic LDCT between May and August 2020 and had prior SDCT obtained using the same CT scanner within a year. LDCT images were reconstructed with hybrid iterative reconstruction (h-IR) and DLIR at medium and high strengths (DLIR-M and DLIR-H), while SDCT images were reconstructed with h-IR.

Health Status, Persistent Symptoms, and Effort Intolerance One Year After Acute COVID-19 Infection.

Background: The long-term prevalence and risk factors for post-acute COVID-19 sequelae (PASC) are not well described and may have important implications for unvaccinated populations and policy makers.

Objective: To assess health status, persistent symptoms, and effort tolerance approximately 1 year after COVID-19 infection DESIGN: Retrospective observational cohort study using surveys and clinical data PARTICIPANTS: Survey respondents who were survivors of acute COVID-19 infection requiring Emergency Department presentation or hospitalization between March 3 and May 15, 2020.

Main Measure(s): Self-reported health status, persistent symptoms, and effort tolerance KEY RESULTS: The 530 respondents (median time between hospital presentation and survey 332 days [IQR 325-344]) had mean age 59.

A Case Report of Cholangiocarcinoma Arising from a Biliary Adenofibroma: Radiologic Findings and Review of Literature.

Biliary adenofibromas are rare biliary epithelial tumors that are classified as benign. Nevertheless, some cases have been reported to show malignant transformations. The radiologic findings of biliary adenofibromas and their malignant transformation are not well-established because of their rarity.

Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in the Portal Vein.

Tumor thrombus in the portal vein without any liver parenchymal abnormality is extremely rare. In the liver, the primary tumor most frequently presenting with intravascular tumor thrombi is hepatocellular carcinoma and lymphoma is rarely considered. Even though thrombosis occurs quite often in lymphoma, cases of tumor thrombus are rare and cases of tumor thrombus in the portal vein are even rarer.