Early career psychiatrists' perceptions of and training experience in electroconvulsive therapy: A cross-sectional survey across Europe.

Background: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for several major psychiatric conditions, including treatment-resistant depression, mania, and schizophrenia; nevertheless, its use remains controversial. Despite its availability in some European countries, ECT is still rarely used in others. This study aims to investigate the experiences and attitudes of early career psychiatrists (ECPs) across Europe towards ECT and to examine how their exposure to ECT influences their perceptions.

Preoperative statin therapy for adults undergoing cardiac surgery.

Background: Despite significant advances in surgical techniques and perioperative care, people undertaking cardiac surgery due to cardiovascular disease are more prone to the development of postoperative adverse events. Statins (5-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-co-enzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors) are well-known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and are established for primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease. In addition, statins are thought to have clinical benefits in perioperative outcomes in people undergoing cardiac surgery.

Mapping the Landscape: Simulation Centers in Portugal.

Introduction: Simulation-based training has emerged as a vital component of healthcare education. This study aims to characterize Portuguese simulation centers concerning their geographic distribution and key features, providing stakeholders with valuable insights to inform strategic decisions.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted over two years (2021-2023) to investigate the geographical dispersion and characteristics of simulation centers in Portugal.

Liquid biopsy in the management of advanced lung cancer: Implementation and practical aspects.

Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a major cause of cancer-related death worldwide. In recent years, the discovery of actionable molecular alterations has changed the treatment paradigm of the disease. Tissue biopsies have been the gold standard for the identification of targetable alterations but present several limitations, calling for alternatives to detect driver and acquired resistance alterations.

Myocarditis as the Initial Presentation of a Refractory Adult-Onset Still's Disease.

We present a case of adult-onset Still's disease, a rare disease that presented with a rare complication, myocarditis. After initial therapy with prednisolone 1 mg/kg/day, the patient experienced dyspnea due to severe pleural effusion and palpitations on account of new-onset supraventricular tachycardia. Therapy with three consecutive pulses of 1000 mg of methylprednisolone and anakinra 100 mg/day proved to be effective, with a progressive resolution of all symptoms.