Inter-Institutional Dynamics and Impact of Fluconazole-Resistant Candida parapsilosis.

Background: Infections with fluconazole-resistant Candida parapsilosis have been increasing in Israeli hospitals with unclear implications for patient outcomes.

Objectives: To determine the frequency, mechanisms, molecular epidemiology, and outcomes of azole-resistant C. parapsilosis bloodstream infections in four hospitals in Israel.

Enhancing social communication behaviors in children with autism: the impact of dog training intervention on verbal and non-verbal behaviors.

Introduction: This study investigated the impact of dog training intervention (DTI) on verbal, non-verbal, and maladaptive behaviors in autistic preschoolers. Previous research has demonstrated the benefits of animal-assisted interventions, but this study specifically focused on changes during the DTI.

Methods: We analyzed video recordings of 37 autistic children (mean age 4:7 years, SD = 1:1) from special education preschools, comparing their behaviors during the initial and final intervention sessions.

Transoral approach for hilo-parenchymal submandibular stones: outcomes and predictors of success.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transoral surgical management for complex submandibular gland (SMG) stones.

Study Design: A retrospective cohort study of 240 patients treated for sialolithiasis between 2015 and 2018, focusing on 57 cases of SMG stones that underwent stone removal procedures. Treatment methods, success rates, and complications were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier analysis, Cox proportional hazards regression, and multiple logistic regression.

Effects of Different Crystallization Protocols on Marginal Gap of Lithium Disilicate Single Crowns: SEM Analysis.

In everyday dentistry, lithium disilicate is a valid option for single-fix partial dentures, and this material crystallization process is available with two protocols: long and short. This study's aim was to assess the effects of these two different crystallization protocols, long and short, on the marginal gap of lithium disilicate single crowns. A total of 24 abutment plastic teeth were scanned using an intra-oral scanner.

Does treatment in an epilepsy clinic affect epilepsy-related admissions?

Background: Epilepsy-related emergency hospitalizations are associated with risks to patients. Neurologist ambulatory care can improve seizure control and decrease the rates of ED visits and emergency hospitalizations.

Aims: To evaluate the etiologies for emergency epilepsy-related admissions in patients with and without prior epilepsy clinic follow-up, and to identify possible factors that may influence admission rates.

Preventing Severe COVID-19 with Tixagevimab-Cilgavimab in Hematological Patients Treated with Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibodies: An International Multicenter Study.

Introduction: Despite the declining public health emergency status, COVID-19 still poses significant risks, especially for immunocompromised individuals. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of tixagevimab-cilgavimab (T-C) prophylaxis in preventing severe COVID-19 in patients with hematologic malignancies (HM) treated with anti-CD20 therapy during the early Omicron variant phase of the pandemic.

Methods: The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Study Group for Respiratory Viruses (ESGREV) conducted a multicenter retrospective cohort study involving 15 centers from 5 countries.

The association of prenatal volatile organic compounds exposure and newborn anthropometrics: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Several studies have associated prenatal exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with adverse health outcomes among newborns. However, little is known about the associations of VOCs at relatively low concentrations with newborn outcomes. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the potential associations between prenatal exposure to VOCs and VOC mixtures with newborn anthropometric measures.

Patient/anesthesiologist intersubjective experiences and intravenous supplementation during elective cesarean delivery: A prospective patient-reported outcome study.

Introduction: This prospective, observational study investigated the impact of patient/anesthesiologist interactions and socioeconomic factors on administering intravenous analgesics and anxiolytics during elective Cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. The study explored the role of emotional experiences and psychosocial characteristics on intraoperative administration of intravenous adjuncts.

Methods: The study included 502 patient/anesthesiologist dyads from two hospitals in Israel.

Sequence of Events Leading to Medical Abortion for Fetal Indications after 34 Weeks' Gestation: 23 Years of Experience in a Single Medical Center.

Introduction: Technical advances are rapidly improving the ability to detect anatomical malformations and genetic abnormalities during pregnancy. We aimed to identify the sequence of events leading to medical abortion ≥34 weeks' gestation, to determine whether the procedure could have been carried out earlier.

Method: Retrospective study of medical abortions in singleton pregnancies carried out in our department over a 23-year period from 1998 to 2021.

Bone Mineral Density Screening in People With Epilepsy and Intellectual Disability.

Vitamin D measurements and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans are recommended in people with intellectual disability and/or epilepsy in order to prevent bone-linked harm. The prevalence of vitamin D supplementation and bone mineral density screening were evaluated in 68 people with epilepsy and intellectual disability (EID) and 68 matched controls with epilepsy without intellectual disability. DXA scans were not performed in any of the people with EID but were performed in 11.

The impact of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist on the gastric residue in upper endoscopy.

Aim: We aimed to investigate the association between Glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptors agonists (GLP1-RA) use and gastric residue on esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).

Methods: A multicenter, retrospective study included all EGDs conducted across seven gastroenterology departments. EGDs with the diagnosis of "poor preparation" or described as a poor preparation in the endoscopist's report were considered as gastric residue.

Sedation and Endoscopy-Assisted High-Resolution Manometry (SEA-HRM) in Patients Who Previously Failed Standard Esophageal Manometry.

Esophageal high-resolution manometry (HRM) is the gold standard for diagnosing esophageal motility disorders, but it may be poorly tolerated and unsuccessful. We sought to evaluate a protocol for sedation and endoscopy-assisted (SEA) HRM in patients who previously failed standard HRM and assess patient perspectives towards it. Adult patients who previously failed HRM were prospectively enrolled.

Vascular medicine in the 21 century: Embracing comprehensive vasculature evaluation and multidisciplinary treatment.

The field of vascular medicine has undergone a profound transformation in the 21 century, transforming our approach to assessment and treatment. Atherosclerosis, a complex inflammatory disease that affects medium and large arteries, presents a major challenge for researchers and healthcare professionals. This condition, characterized by arterial plaque formation and narrowing, poses substantial challenges to vascular health at individual, national, and global scales.

Evaluation of Acute Terminal Ileitis in Hospitalized Patients: Development of a Predictive Model to Distinguish Crohn's Disease from Other Etiologies.

: Terminal ileitis (TI) is often identified on CT scans in emergency settings. Diagnosing Crohn's disease (CD) as a cause of TI is crucial due to its significant long-term implications. This study aimed to differentiate CD from other causes of acute TI and develop a predictive model for CD diagnosis.

Automated Analysis of Stereotypical Movements in Videos of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Importance: Stereotypical motor movements (SMMs) are a form of restricted and repetitive behavior, which is a core symptom of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Current quantification of SMM severity is extremely limited, with studies relying on coarse and subjective caregiver reports or laborious manual annotation of short video recordings.

Objective: To assess the utility of a new open-source AI algorithm that can analyze extensive video recordings of children and automatically identify segments with heterogeneous SMMs, thereby enabling their direct and objective quantification.