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Aim: The aim of this study is to assess associated cerebral supratentorial anomalies in patients who underwent myelomeningocele repair in hopes of developing a better morphological apprehension of the forebrain's anomalies in this category of patients.
Material And Methods: This retrospective observational study assessed 426 pediatric patients who underwent myelomeningocele repair between January 2013 and December 2020. Cranial MRIs with T1- and T2-weighted sequences were obtained as part of the postoperative assessment to determine the presence of associated supratentorial anomalies in pediatric patients following myelomeningocele repair.
Geriatr Psychol Neuropsychiatr Vieil
September 2024
CMRR CHU Toulouse, IHU Health Age, Toulouse, UMR 1297 CERPOP.
The growing prevalence of the Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an increasing public health concern that led to French recommendations for timely AD diagnosis and patient management as well as a territorial coverage of specialized structures [Memory Centers including Resources and Memory Research Centers (RMRC) and Memory Consultations (MC)]. In view of the potential availability of Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs), this French observatory aimed to describe the current organization of the Memory Centers, and the care pathway of patients suffering from early AD. Overall, 12 of the 28 RMRC and 44 of the 250 MC solicited by the Federation of Memory Centers participated in this study.
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January 2025
University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Introduction: The orthopaedic surgery physician workforce is predominately White and male and has been identified as the least diverse medical specialty. Increasing efforts toward diversification within orthopaedic surgery are underway. Evaluating the effectiveness of these programs requires a thorough understanding of the current demographic profile of the profession.
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December 2024
Orthopaedics, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, JPN.
Introduction: Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a complication, rarely encountered in daily clinical practice, but its treatment is frequently unsuccessful. In this report, we describe the treatment strategy used at our hospital, which has provided stable therapeutic results.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of infections following knee arthroplasty at our hospital between April 2005 and December 2022.
Cureus
December 2024
Internal Medicine, Hospital Vila Franca de Xira, Vila Franca de Xira, PRT.
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious condition often leading to acute heart failure (HF), with diverse etiologies including viral myocarditis. This report details a case of reversible DCM in a 34-year-old male who presented with symptoms of acute HF. Diagnostic workup revealed biventricular dilation with severe systolic dysfunction and serology confirming herpes simplex virus infection.
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