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Weekend effect on patient care.

Ir J Med Sci

January 2025

Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.

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Purpose: To determine whether corneal biomechanical parameters can predict ectasia progression.

Study Design: Retrospective observational study.

Methods: The baseline corneal biomechanical parameters of 64 eyes of 41 young patients (age, < 25 years at the first visit) who were diagnosed with keratoconus (KC) or suspected KC at Osaka University Hospital and followed up for more than two years were reviewed.

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Impact of calreticulin mutations on treatment and survival outcomes in myelofibrosis during ruxolitinib therapy.

Ann Hematol

January 2025

Department of Engineering for Innovation Medicine, Section of Innovation Biomedicine, Hematology Area, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.

Calreticulin (CALR) mutations are detected in around 20% of patients with primary and post-essential thrombocythemia myelofibrosis (MF). Regardless of driver mutations, patients with splenomegaly and symptoms are generally treated with JAK2-inhibitors, most commonly ruxolitinib. Recently, new therapies specifically targeting the CALR mutant clone have entered clinical investigation.

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Glycation-mediated pea protein isolate-curcumin conjugates for uniform walnut oil dispersion: enhancing oxidative stability and shelf life.

J Sci Food Agric

January 2025

SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Key Laboratory for Marine Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China.

Background: Traditional methods for fabricating protein-polyphenol conjugates have not preserved the structural and functional integrity essential for the food industry effectively. This research introduces an advanced encapsulation methodology designed to overcome these limitations, with the potential to enhance the stability of edible oil matrices significantly, leading to improved preservation techniques and extended shelf life.

Results: Glycated pea protein isolate-curcumin conjugates (gPPI-CUR) were developed, demonstrating a marked improvement in the oxidative stability of walnut oil (WO), a proxy for edible oil matrices.

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Validity and Accuracy of the Derived Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Pressure in Impella 5.5.

Circ Heart Fail

January 2025

Department of Cardiothoracic, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Germany. (R.P., J.S.H., D.B., A.S.M., M.H., A.Z., G.D., J.D.S., A.F.P., A.W., A.R., B.S.).

Background: Consensus regarding on-support evaluation and weaning concepts from Impella 5.5 support is scarce. The derived left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (dLVEDP), estimated by device algorithms, is a rarely reported tool for monitoring the weaning process.

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WearMoCap: multimodal pose tracking for ubiquitous robot control using a smartwatch.

Front Robot AI

January 2025

Interactive Robotics Laboratory, School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI), Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, AZ, United States.

We present WearMoCap, an open-source library to track the human pose from smartwatch sensor data and leveraging pose predictions for ubiquitous robot control. WearMoCap operates in three modes: 1) a Watch Only mode, which uses a smartwatch only, 2) a novel Upper Arm mode, which utilizes the smartphone strapped onto the upper arm and 3) a Pocket mode, which determines body orientation from a smartphone in any pocket. We evaluate all modes on large-scale datasets consisting of recordings from up to 8 human subjects using a range of consumer-grade devices.

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Background: Pectus excavatum (PE) can cause cardiopulmonary compression with a wide range of symptoms and psychosocial effects. Few validated surveys assess the extensive symptomatology of the adult pectus population. A comprehensive symptom survey was developed and validated with outcomes presented.

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Teleguided photocoagulation treatments across continents with a remotely programmed laser for retinal diseases.

Ther Adv Ophthalmol

January 2025

Department of Experimental Medicine, Ophthalmology Unit, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, Rome, 00133, Italy.

Diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion represent two prevalent vision-threatening retinal diseases. Retinal laser therapy still plays an important role in treating these conditions, but its successful administration often requires referral to specialized centers and retina experts. It is, therefore, essential to develop a new treatment methodology that enables patients to benefit from the expertise of specialists from reference centers.

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Finding the right HARMONi-A.

Transl Lung Cancer Res

December 2024

Department of Medical Oncology, Thoracic Cancer Reference Center, A C. Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil.

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Introduction: Older age significantly increases risk for cognitive decline. A growing number of older adults (≥ 65 years) experience cognitive decline that compromises immediate and/or long-term health. Interventions to mitigate cognitive decline are greatly needed.

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Background There is ongoing debate regarding the impact of direct-acting antiviral drugs (DAAs) on the occurrence of de novo hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays a crucial role in the development and angiogenesis of HCC. Aim This study aims to evaluate dynamic changes in vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) levels at different point times during and after treatment of HCV to evaluate the risk of de novo HCC in DAAs-treated HCV patients.

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Purpose: Intimate partner aggression (IPA) increased after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the Vulnerability-Stress-Adaptation (VSA) model, the current study examined associations among emotion regulation (ER) difficulties (an enduring vulnerability), COVID stress (a current stressor), alcohol use (a maladaptive coping strategy), and physical, psychological, and cyber IPA perpetration during the first eight months of the pandemic.

Method: Participants were 215 college students in current relationships from three universities across the US.

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Background: Seminal oxidative stress has been shown to be a key factor in the development of male infertility. However, the benefits of infertility treatments with antioxidants such as coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) remains controversial.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of CoQ10 supplementation on semen quality, i.

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Rectal squamous metaplasia in inflammatory bowel disease is rare. We present 2 cases of rectal squamous metaplasia, one in a patient with Crohn's disease and another with ulcerative colitis. Given the risk of malignant transformation, dysplasia surveillance is important particularly in areas of chronic inflammation.

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The effect of the social environment on the proinflammatory immune response may mediate the relationship between social environment and fitness but remains understudied outside captive animals and human populations. Age can also influence both immune function and social behaviour, and hence may modulate their relationships. This study investigates the role of social interactions in driving the concentrations of two urinary markers of proinflammatory immune activation, neopterin and soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR), in a free-ranging population of rhesus macaques, .

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Background And Purpose: Cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis (MS) is common and is associated with problems in employment, driving ability, and quality of life. Since cognitive impairment at time of diagnosis is predictive of disability progression, early assessment and annual monitoring is recommended. The Brief International Cognitive Assessment in Multiple Sclerosis (BICAMS) was introduced as a time-efficient screening tool that can easily be applied in standard clinical care.

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Introduction: -A multifaceted approach to wilderness medicine education and training is necessary to provide a high-quality learning experience, often requiring innovative instructional techniques. Using volunteers to act as patients in medical education is a well-established practice that helps teach crucial skills. However, more is needed to know if there is potential knowledge acquisition through participation.

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Focal facial dermal dysplasia (FFDD) type IV is a rare inherited facial defect caused by biallelic variants in CYP26C1. This study reports two novel Belgian FFDD type IV cases, both homozygous for a recurrent CYP26C1 frameshift variant, with a common 700 kb haplotype, indicating a founder effect.

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Tracking and Navigation Technologies for Image-Guided Trans-Arterial Interventions.

Tech Vasc Interv Radiol

December 2024

Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ. Electronic address:

Trans-arterial interventions are an increasingly utilized approach for diagnosing and treating a wide range of pathologies, providing superior patient outcomes compared to traditional open surgical methods. Recent advancements in tracking and navigation technologies have significantly refined these interventions, enhancing procedural precision and success. Advanced imaging modalities, such as fluoroscopy, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), are frequently used strategies offering critical real-time guidance.

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The field of interventional radiology is facing a growing demand for percutaneous procedures targeting smaller and more complex lesions. Percutaneous medical robots have proven to increase efficiency and accuracy and can address these issues. This review is intended to provide an overview of the functionality and components of these robotic systems for operators learning to use them.

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Image-Guided Robotic Interventions for Musculoskeletal Disease.

Tech Vasc Interv Radiol

December 2024

Division of Interventional Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ.

Image-guided robotic interventions have revolutionized the treatment of musculoskeletal (MSK) diseases, combining the precision of robotics with advanced imaging to improve procedural accuracy and patient outcomes. This review delves into the evolution, current applications, and future prospects of robotic systems in managing MSK disorders. Special attention is given to the integration of various imaging modalities, the clinical impact on patient care, and the ongoing challenges that need to be addressed to enhance the adoption and efficacy of these technologies.

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Fluoroscopy and Cone Beam CT Guidance in Robotic Interventions.

Tech Vasc Interv Radiol

December 2024

Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, AZ. Electronic address:

Developments in robotic interventions have greatly affected the field of interventional radiology (IR), particularly when combined with imaging modalities such as fluoroscopy and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). The aim of this review is to compare and evaluate the safety, precision, and clinical outcomes of fluoroscopy and CBCT-guided robotic interventions in IR. An extensive search of the literature on PubMed and Google Scholar databases was conducted up to November 2024.

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Blending polysaccharides from three edible mushrooms represents a promising approach for augmenting their anti-oxidant and anti-fatigue activities.

Int J Biol Macromol

January 2025

College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; Integrated Scientific Research Base of Edible Fungi Processing and Comprehensive Utilization Technology (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Fuzhou 350002, China. Electronic address:

It has been well documented that a number of polysaccharides with potent free-radical scavenging capability possess notable anti-fatigue activity. Interestingly, recent evidence also suggested mixed polysaccharides derived from multiple sources may yield augmented bioactivities compared to the polysaccharides from a single source. Therefore, in the current study, we investigated the anti-oxidant and anti-fatigue activities of a blend of polysaccharides isolated from three mushrooms.

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RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 2-ethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol, CAS Registry Number 5595-79-9.

Food Chem Toxicol

January 2025

Member Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety, The Journal of Dermatological Science (JDS), Department of Dermatology, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu 431-3192, Japan.

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Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, β-caryophyllene alcohol, CAS Registry Number 472-97-9.

Food Chem Toxicol

January 2025

Member Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety, The Journal of Dermatological Science (JDS), Department of Dermatology, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu 431-3192, Japan.

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