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Ann Surg Oncol
January 2025
Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Background: Atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) is a benign proliferative breast lesion. Surgical excision of ADH is often recommended to rule out underlying malignant disease.
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the trends in ADH upgrade rates over time and identify the impact of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) use on upgrade rates.
Interv Pain Med
March 2025
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
•: The AI-assisted VR module enables learners to engage in a 360-degree immersive environment, manipulating holographic anatomy models and simulating fluoroscopic guidance to perform the Gasserian ganglion block.•: Key anatomical landmarks, like the foramen ovale, are highlighted, and proper C-arm positioning is demonstrated, helping practitioners localize the target area for needle advancement.•: The module includes AI-driven multi-language options and AI-generated multiple-choice questions to enhance learning and retention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPharmaceutics
January 2025
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Groningen, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands.
The application of dissolving microneedle arrays (DMNAs) is an emerging trend in drug and vaccine delivery as an alternative for hypodermic needles or other less convenient drug administration methods. The major benefits include, amongst others, that no trained healthcare personnel is required and that the recipient experiences hardly any pain during administration. However, for a successful drug or vaccine delivery from the DMNA, the microneedles should be inserted intact into the skin.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPLoS One
January 2025
Instituto de Ciencias Aplicadas y Tecnología (ICAT), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Ciudad de México, México.
In laparoscopy, the absence of ergonomics in the instruments affects the performance and efficiency of the surgeon, increasing the likelihood of developing musculoskeletal injuries. This article presents the development of a laparoscopic needle holder with an ergonomic handle and the experience in its use with surgeons in the intracorporeal suturing task. The handle of the laparoscopic needle holder consists of a semi-spherical piece that easily adapts to the palm of the surgeon's hand and improves the posture and ergonomics of the wrist, allowing the direct transmission of rotational movements around the longitudinal axis of the instrument towards the tip.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPediatr Rheumatol Online J
January 2025
School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, King George VI Building, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4RU, UK.
Background: There is limited literature in paediatric rheumatology describing holistic lived experiences of medical treatment from perspectives of children and young people (CYP) and their parents or carers (PC). This is important as it could have implications for adherence. This study aimed to explore treatment experiences of CYP and PC in a paediatric rheumatology service.
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