Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Prevent Anastomotic Leak: A Porcine Ischemic Esophagectomy Model.

Introduction: Esophagectomy is a lifesaving procedure plagued by an anastomotic leak rate of 11%-35%. Ischemia is widely accepted to be the most significant risk factor for anastomotic leak. We hypothesized that the injection of adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) into an ischemic esophagogastric anastomosis would prevent leakage.

Revalidation of the termitophilous genus Ceratoxenus Mann and description of two new species from the Neotropical region (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae: Corotocini).

Termitogastrina is a subtribe of termitophilous rove beetles distributed mostly across Neotropical and Afrotropical regions. In 1923, William M. Mann established the genera Ceratoxenus and Xenopelta from material collected by Alfred E.

Impact of adipose-derived stem cells on aortic tensile strength in a model of abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Introduction: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a highly morbid condition and is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. Treatment options are limited to operative interventions, with minimal non-operative options. Prior literature has demonstrated a benefit to the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in attenuating AAA formation.

A new species and morphological notes on the remarkable termitophilous genus Austrospirachtha Watson from Australia (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae).

Termitophilous rove beetles in Australia encompass diverse genera and species from several tribes in Aleocharinae. While some taxa have been well-documented, others remain poorly known due to the scarcity of available material. The existing knowledge of Austrospirachtha Watson for instance, is based solely on Austrospirachtha mimetes, described from two specimens collected in an old termite mound.

A New Termitophilous Rove Beetle from Brazil Suggests an Undersampling Scenario and Cospeciation between Termites and their Termitophiles in the Neotropical region (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae).

Numerous staphylinid species can be found in termite nests. While the distributional range of termite hosts has been well studied, the same cannot be said for their associated fauna. There is a lack of comprehensive sampling even in areas where termite fauna has been well-sampled.

Hidden Brazilian Amazon diversity: four new species, redescription and notes on natural history of Termitozophilus Silvestri, 1901 (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae).

The genus Termitozophilus Silvestri (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae: Corotocini) is composed of three species that are associated with termite nests of the genus Cornitermes Wasmann in South America. Although this termite genus is widespread in the Amazon region, the species of the rove beetle genus Termitozophilus associated with it are less known. In this paper, we describe four new species of Termitozophilus species from the Brazilian Oriental Amazon.

Dilacera, a new astonishing Amazonian genus of termitophilous rove beetle (Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae: Termitonannini) and updated checklist of the subtribe Termitonannina with their termite hosts.

The subtribe Termitonannina consists of eight genera of termitophilous rove beetles from the Neotropical region associated with termites of the subfamilies Apicotermitinae, Nasutitermitinae, Syntermitinae, and Termitinae. A new genus, Dilacera Zilberman & Pires-Silva gen. nov.

Novel treatment strategy of targeting epigenetic dysregulation in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

Background: Epigenetic dysregulation is an integral step in the progression of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. We hypothesized that tumor suppressor repression by DNA methyltransferase 1 in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors could be targeted with epigenetic treatment.

Methods: Resected pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors from 32 patients were stained for DNA methyltransferase 1 and scored.

Different faces, same attitudes: behavioral mimicry and description of a new termitophilous species of the remarkable rove beetle genus Thyreoxenus (Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae, Corotocini) from Brazil with notes on post-imaginal growth.

Among the termite-associated fauna, rove beetles of the subfamily Aleocharinae are distinguished by exhibiting the majority of convergent evolutions to this lifestyle. This phenomenon known as termitophily brings many advantages, including the care of nestmates and the exploitation of resources. While some mechanisms that ensure the integration of the termitophiles into the colony are well known, such as chemical mimicry, others remain unclear.

Utilization Large Animal Research as an Adjunct for Surgical Education Increases Perceived Resident Confidence.

Surgical education has evolved over time to incorporate supplemental modalities of training beyond the operating room. Even with the utility of simulation software and didactic education, there is still a need to provide surgical residents with experience in live tissue dissection and tissue handling while maintaining patient safety. In our program, after two clinical years, residents participate in a year of translational research which uses porcine models for complex open abdominal procedures.

The Earliest Corotocini (Insecta: Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) from Dominican Amber, with Remarks on Post-Imaginal Growth Influence on Termitophile Taxonomy.

Zilberman, Yin & Cai gen. et. sp.

Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Utilizing Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in a Porcine Model.

Introduction: The current treatment paradigm of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) focuses on observing patients until their disease reaches certain thresholds for intervention, with no preceding treatment available. There is an opportunity to develop novel therapies to prevent further aneurysmal growth and decrease the risk of a highly morbid rupture. We used a porcine model of aortic dilation to assess the ability of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to attenuate aortic dilation.

The State of Racial and Gender Diversity in Cardiothoracic Surgery Training.

Background: The field of cardiothoracic surgery has been striving to increase its gender and racial diversity. We sought to examine changes in gender and racial diversity in cardiothoracic fellowships and integrated residencies in the past decade.

Methods: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education data were obtained from 2011 to 2019.

Long-Read Sequencing and Hybrid Assembly for Genomic Analysis of Clinical Isolates.

is a key etiological agent of brucellosis and has been increasingly subject to characterization using sequencing methodologies. This study aimed to investigate and compare short-read, long-read, and hybrid assemblies of . Eighteen isolates from Southern Israel were sequenced using Illumina and the Oxford Nanopore (ONP) MinION, and hybrid assemblies were generated with ONP long reads scaffolded on Illumina short reads.

COVID-19's impact on lung tissue: A case report.

Introduction: The novel coronavirus has spread globally, however, there continues to be little information regarding management, treatment, and complications encountered by infected patients. Prior to COVID-19, guidelines had been well established for managing empyema, however, evidence is lacking for such patients possessing a COVID-19 infection. In the spirit of collaborative knowledge, we endeavor to present a COVID-19 case from our tertiary care institution.

Genomic Epidemiology of Clinical Isolates from Southern Israel.

Brucellosis, a zoonosis mainly transmitted by consumption of unpasteurized dairy products, is endemic in Southern Israel, mainly among the Bedouin Arab population. However, the genomic epidemiology of in this region has not yet been elucidated. A cohort of brucellosis cases ( = 118) diagnosed between 2017-2019 was studied using whole-genome sequencing (WGS).

Multicenter validation of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma grading scale for acute cholecystitis.

Background: The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) patient assessment committee has created grading systems for emergency general surgery diseases to assist with clinical decision making and risk adjustment during research. Single-institution studies have validated the cholecystitis grading system as associated with patient outcomes. Our aim was to validate the grading system in a multi-institutional fashion and compare it with the Parkland grade and Tokyo Guidelines for acute cholecystitis.

First record of stenogastric Corotoca Schiødte (Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae, Corotocini) with notes on behavior, morphology and its phylogenetic significance.

Physogastric rove beetles are usually studied in an aspect of the physogastry concept, which is defined as the enlargement of membranous parts of abdomen. This feature along with lack of the secondary sclerotization is used to differentiate physogastric from stenogastric individuals. Charles H.

Synopsis of the genus Termitozophilus Silvestri (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae, Corotocini).

Termitozophilus Silvestri 1901 is a Neotropical genus of termitophilous beetles, with two species, T. laetus Silvestri, 1901 and T. mirandus (Mann, 1923), in subtribe Timeparthenina Silvestri, 1901, which is a sister group of the remaining Corotocini Fenyes, 1918.

New species of Corotoca Schiødte, 1853 from South America and description of first instar larva.

Corotoca Schiødte, 1853 is a Neotropical genus of termitophile beetles, with five species. The establishment of this genus marks the first record of insects living associated to termites. A new species, Corotoca pseudomelantho Zilberman, sp.

New species and synonymy in the genus Corotoca Schiødte, 1853 (Coleoptera, Aleocharinae, Corotocini).

Corotoca Schiødte, 1853 is a Neotropical genus of termitophiles beetles, with five species, and its description marks the first record of insects associated with termites. A new species, Corotoca fontesi sp. nov.

[Effect of birth timing on perinatal mortality].

Several reports show increased risk of perinatal/neonatal mortality for night time, weekend and holiday births. Intrapartum-related deaths were attributed to physical and mental fatigue, reduced availability of skilled and experienced staff and inadequate supervision by senior staff. The incidence of intrapartum and neonatal deaths related to intrapartum asphyxia is regarded to be a sensitive indicator of the quality of care during labor.

[Influence of short interpregnancy interval on pregnancy outcomes].

Optimal interpregnancy interval (IPI) is an important issue affecting pregnancy results, fetal and maternal morbidity/mortality, and has economic, social and demographic significance. The definition of IPI has not yet been standardized, thereby affecting results and conclusions. It was found that pregnancies conceived 18 to 23 months after previous birth had the lowest risks of fetal complications--low birth weight, preterm birth, and small size for gestational age.